JT Kelley (@eatingbootytakingnames) is a comedian who grew up as a fundamentalist Christian. This was an intriguing podcast. I first met my comedian friend JT while working at Juiceland in Austin. The intention surrounding this dialogue was to discuss JT’s comedy, but things took a fascinating turn after JT brought up that his educational upbringing … Read more
Ricardo Palomares (@ricardopal) is a TEDx speaker, author, and explorer. When I first met Ricardo at the local gym, we immediately clicked. The stories of his Pedal South sojourn, a bike trip spanning 2 years and 18,000 miles from Alaska to South America along the Pan American Highway, reminded me of my days on the … Read more
“The Scale? Save the scale for the doctor’s office—How do you feel today? Are you feeling strong? Vibrant? Are you sleeping well? This is how we gauge health.” Natalie Forster (@natforster_rd) is a functional dietitian, yogi, personalized health & wellness expert and owner of Revived Roots. Before our conversation, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount … Read more
Jon Galnarez is an ex-Jehovah’s Witness. A huge thanks to Jon for openly discussing what is likely a personal and sensitive topic for many: his childhood growing up in Jehovah’s Witness, becoming a high-ranking member of the congregation, the various beliefs of the Witnesses, and the details surrounding his eventual disfellowshipping. It was fascinating to … Read more
Miles Neslaw is a vagabond, train-hopper, dumpster diver and world traveler. “If you think your life is boring, change it.” -Miles Neslaw Don’t let the length of this episode deter you from listening as it’s a saga filled with sketchy, dangerous and insightful/inspirational stories… I first met Miles under the trailname “Oz” while hiking the … Read more
Patrick Cink (@p_inthecink) is a close college friend, runner, and fellow thinker. Having just returned from a two-week solo sojourn through Europe, Pat relays his adventures wandering through the endless halls of the Louvre, struggling hard with the language gap, attending an epic ballet, and much, much more. We also discuss journaling, presence, how to … Read more
John Reynolds (@johnharperreynolds) is an actor in pursuit of his Personal Legend. This episode is a refreshingly honest look into the soul of a wonderful individual. My good friend John is leaving Austin to pursue an acting career in LA, a leap that has earned him a mixed bag of resistance and support. John’s radical … Read more
Scott Bihorel is a wedding singer, teacher of English and meditator. This is a special on the road, “before and after” episode in which Scott and I discuss our expectations on the way to an eight-day silent meditation retreat held in Kaufman, TX, then reconvene afterward to discuss the experience. Along the way, Scott shares … Read more
Mark Kelton (@markaustinkelton) is a musician and former urban yogi/monk/scholar. In this mind-bending episode, Mark details his inner-transformation in which he re-learned everything by means of seclusion, deep studies, manipulating diet and breath, practicing yoga and meditation, all in search of the answer to the question… what is reality? We also delve into the meaning … Read more
Cristina Schooler (@rootedmethod) is an entrepreneur, outdoorswoman, and adventure junky. Cristina is the owner of a small business called Rooted Method, a service providing transformative outdoor retreats to national parks like Zion, Big Bend and Desolation Wilderness in California while also operating locally here in Austin, Texas. Led by Cristina’s fiery passion, we discuss being … Read more