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Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastStar Wars: Andor | Season 1 Wrap UpChris and Steve review the first season of Star Wars: Andor.WE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for Andy.@stevemay13 for Steve.This month Streaming Things is brought to you by...The K-Stew Patron Saints of Streaming Things:Chester Copperpot, Jade, Jillian MorganTry Before You Deny Producers:Aaron Layton, Andrew Gray, Casey McCain, Crystal...2022-11-301h 20Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe Rings of Power Episode 6: UdûnChris and Steve sit down to catch episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings | The Rings of Power - Udûn!Time Codes00:07:17 - Overall Thoughts00:12:40 - Episode Recap01:22:09 - Second Breakfast (Easter Eggs)01:25:54 - Old Toby (Favorite Moments)01:32:40 - One Performance to Rule Them All (Favorite performance)WE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for A...2022-10-011h 41Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastWhiplash (2014)Chris, Andy, and Steve are joined by K-Stew Patron Saint of Streaming Things; Gabe! Gabe joins the show to discuss the 2014 fan favorite, Whiplash. WE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for Andy.@stevemay13 for Steve.This month Streaming Things is brought to you by...The K-Stew Patron Saints of Streaming Things:Chester Copperpot, Jade, Jillian MorganT...2022-09-281h 44
Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastStar Wars: Andor | Episodes 1-3Chris and Steve do a brief review for the first 3 episode of Star Wars: Andor. WE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for Andy.@stevemay13 for Steve.This month Streaming Things is brought to you by...The K-Stew Patron Saints of Streaming Things:Chester Copperpot, Jade, Jillian MorganTry Before You Deny Producers:Aaron Layton, Andrew G...2022-09-2747 minStreaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe House of the Dragon Episode 6: The Princess and the QueenChris, Andy, and Steve sit down to catch episode 6 of The House of the Dragon - The Princess and the Queen!Time Codes00:04:02 - Overall Thoughts00:12:00 - Episode Recap01:08:50 - Dragon Eggs01:15:51 - Valyrian Steels01:25:22 - Mummer's DragonsWE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for Andy.@stevemay13 for Steve.This month Streaming T...2022-09-261h 32Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe Rings of Power Episode 5: PartingsChris, Andy, and Steve sit down to catch episode 5 of The Lord of the Rings | The Rings of Power - Partings!Time Codes00:04:24 - Overall Thoughts00:11:28 - Episode Recap01:03:35 - Second Breakfast (Easter Eggs)01:05:50 - Old Toby (Favorite Moments)01:11:22 - One Performance to Rule Them All (Favorite performance)WE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for...2022-09-241h 21Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe House of the Dragon & The Rings of Power MAILBAG!Chris and Steve answer questions, discuss theories, and discover new easter eggs from the listeners! These are for both Rings of Power and House of the Dragon!Time Codes00:06:04 - House of the Dragon Mailbag01:05:05 - Rings of Power MailbagWE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for Andy.@stevemay13 for Steve.This month Streaming Things...2022-09-211h 25Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe House of the Dragon Episode 5: We Light the WayChris and Steve sit down to catch episode 5 of The House of the Dragon - We Light the Way!Time Codes00:05:04 - Overall Thoughts00:08:51 - Episode Recap01:01:54 - Dragon Eggs01:05:24 - Valyrian Steels01:12:33 - Mummer's DragonsWE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy for Chris.@andymostdays for Andy.@stevemay13 for Steve.This month Streaming Things is b...2022-09-191h 19Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe Rings of Power Episode 4: The Great WaveChris, Andy, and Steve sit down to catch episode 4 of The Lord of the Rings | The Rings of Power - The Great Wave! Time Codes00:01:56 - Corrections00:04:40 - Overall Thoughts00:10:30 - Episode Recap01:02:40 - Second Breakfast (Easter Eggs)01:06:53 - Old Toby (Favorite Moments)01:16:09 - One Performance to Rule Them All (Favorite performance)WE HAVE A PATREON!WE HAVE MERCH!Join the conversation at streamingthingspod@gmail.comFollow us all on Twitter!@StreamThingPod for the show.@moviesRtherapy...2022-09-171h 23
Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastMystery Men (1999)Chris, Andy, and Steve sit down to review 1999's Mystery Men! This may seem like a random film to watch in the middle of all our HotD and TROP coverage - it is - but we do have a reason for doing so! Last month, some of you may recall that we had a contest. Many of you signed up and followed Chris on the Queue app in hopes of choosing a film that we HAD to review on the pod. Well, the lucky winner of this contest chose Mystery Men! And we had a hell of a time...2022-09-141h 22Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe House of the Dragon Episode 4: King of the Narrow SeaChris, Andy, and Steve sit down to catch episode 4 of The House of the Dragon - King of the Narrow Sea! They recap the show, spot Dragon Eggs (easter eggs), pick their Valyrian Steels (favorite moments), as well as their Mummer's Dragon (Favorite performer).Time Codes00:03:34 - A Song of Errors and Corrections00:05:38 - Overall Thoughts00:11:31 - Episode Recap01:15:11 - Dragon Eggs01:19:47 - Valyrian Steels01:26:24 - Mummer's DragonsWE HAVE A PATREON!Please consider becoming a Patreon Producer for Streaming Things at:https://w...2022-09-121h 32Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe Rings of Power Episode 3: AdarChris, Andy, and Steve sit down to catch episode 3 of The Lord of the Rings | The Rings of Power - Adar! They recap the show, enjoy second breakfast (easter eggs), smoke some old Toby (favorite moments), as well as decide which performance can rule them all(Favorite performer).Time Codes00:06:05 - Corrections00:10:13 - Overall Thoughts00:16:35 - Episode Recap01:18:44 - Second Breakfast (Easter Eggs)01:22:05 - Old Toby (Favorite Moments)01:29:38 - One Performance to Rule Them All (Favorite performance)WE HAVE A PATREON!Please consider becoming...2022-09-101h 38Streaming Things - A TV & Movie PodcastThe House of the Dragon Episode 3: Second of His NameChris, Andy, and Steve sit down to catch episode 3 of The House of the Dragon - Second of His Name! They recap the show, spot Dragon Eggs (easter eggs), pick their Valyrian Steels (favorite moments), as well as their Mummer's Dragon (Favorite performer).Time Codes00:03:25 - A Song of Errors and Corrections00:09:33 - Overall Thoughts00:14:50 - Episode Recap01:23:34 - Dragon Eggs01:26:28 - Valyrian Steels01:34:54 - Mummer's DragonsWE HAVE A PATREON!Please consider becoming a Patreon Producer for Streaming Things at:https://www.p...2022-09-051h 42
The Doing Scary Things PodcastBig Magic Book Club Invitation!Today Katie is joined by very special cohost, Meg Kissack, to tell you all about a book club we're launching over on the Couragemakers' Podcast! Meg is the founder of The Rebel Rousers and host of Couragemakers AND The Daily Pep. She was also a past guest on Doing Scary Things & you can listen to that episode HERE! In addition to the book club, Katie & Meg are launching a six months group coaching experience, centered around the themes of Big Magic and with lots of 1:1 time to bring what's inside of you to life, once a...2021-03-0222 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastHow It Started vs. How Its GoingWe made it to the end of 2020! Today we review the first two seasons of the podcast, as well as the good, bad, and ugly of this year for us. If you've never tuned in here before, this is the place to start! "Your dreams don't have to die when you go into survival mode." ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7wZ63VjnGKLlU50_59ksjg Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23 #doingscarythings Schedule your Free Coaching Consultation with Katie! 2020-12-291h 09
The Doing Scary Things PodcastWasting Paint, Pursuing Creative Calling, & Finding Flow with Josie LewisVisual artist Josie Lewis joins us today to share what happened after she experienced tragedy, lost motivation, and then found flow. She shares how the act of pulling out her watercolors and painting shapes and rainbows changed her life and how the internet found her the very first time she posted a time lapse online. Billions of views later, she has found her people and inspired countless people to find flow for themselves. She describes in detail how Flow helps quiet our inner critic and why it's okay that being an internet sensation means dealing wi...2020-05-0758 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastWhat to Do When You're GrumpyThanks for joining us today for a minisode with Katie all about what to do when you're feeling grumpy. Because, guess what, no matter how successful you get in life, you are always going to have grumpy days. Shame tells us we should work more, be more grateful, or not need to take breaks. But, in reality, we are multi-faceted humans who are all dealing with a lot on any given day and when our minds and bodies tell us we need a break, we should listen. The truth is that you get to create...2020-04-3010 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastChasing Wonder with Taylor HughesMeet Taylor Hughes, magician and comedian extraordinaire! Six years ago, Taylor left his job in youth ministry and realized that he, along with his wife and two young daughters, had about "6 weeks left until we have nothing." Faced with this challenge before him, he decided to "go for it". Now, he walks us through his current life, where every day is a hustle and a job interview, and what it's really like to be a performer! He also explains the freedom he has found through vulnerability, the danger that comes from comparison, and his advice to newcomers...2020-04-2356 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastUsing Resourcefulness During Difficult Times with Mary HyattMary Hyatt is someone everyone needs to know! She is a life and mindset coach, born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee who works with female entrepreneurs, helping them find a balance between masculine and feminine energy and helping them get turned back on for life. She hosts the amazing Living Fully Alive podcast that we highly recommend! Mary shares her story from 8 years ago of finding herself in a place of "what happened". It was an awakening moment and it's from this place that she is able to help clients from a place of non-judgement and empathy.2020-04-1659 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastCreativity as a Profession & Taking One Day at a Time with Mary Caroline RussellMary Caroline Russell is an entertainment photographer who started shooting with disposable cameras ten years ago while living in a small Texas town. Now she travels the world with musicians on tours. She shares with us how she built this career without knowing it was even an option, how she got her start back in those myspace days, and why handling each job with care makes a difference. We discuss why knowing your gear well is better than having all the gear, what tour life and being around people 24/7 is really like, and the importance...2020-04-0949 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastPracticing GratitudeWelcome! Today on the pod, Anna shares her thoughts about the practice of gratitude. She recorded this minis ode before the current chaos of our world struck, however we think it's especially relevant today! She discusses the importance of gratitude when all is going well AND when it isn't, and that it can make your present situation more rewarding and provide a necessary, helpful perspective. Anna gives us a practical list of things we can be grateful for each day. It can be so helpful to acknowledge what we DO have going for...2020-04-0215 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastUsing Your Whole Brain Better with Dr. Jerome LubbeToday we have the distinct honor of celebrating our 50TH EPISODE with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, the ONLY board certified functional neurologist in Atlanta. Dr. Jerome specializes in complex, unresolved cases, and in general, teaches people how to use and strengthen their brain. Additionally, he is the author of Whole-Identity: A Brain-Based Enneagram Model for (W)holistic Human Thriving. Dr. Jerome gets really vulnerable with us about why he became a doctor after being a patient for 20 years and suffering debilitating migraines during that time and still today. He shares that his goal is to help f...2020-03-2658 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastWhy Failure is Necessary with Bill CakmisToday we talk with performance coach, show doctor, & host whisperer, Bill Cakmis. Bill has worked with some HUGE celebrities, athletes, politicians, & people from all walks of life and shares a few of their stories here. Bill tells us all about his varied career - being on stage since age 6 - and how he grew his business to be THE person who people call when they need a problem solved. We talk a lot about the importance of trying things even if you might fail and why failing at things is a necessary part of the...2020-03-1957 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastSeeking Authenticity & Pursuing a Path of Joy with Audrey HallToday we have the great pleasure of talking with Audrey Hall - who started taking photos in 1991 and since then has created a full career including being an artist, commercial photographer, and now the scariest thing yet for her, music. After experiencing severe burnout and losing "my passion for what I do", Audrey pursued "a path of joy", trying many different new things. Music was the thing that stuck. She talks with us about how scary it is to be a beginner at something after having proficiency in another craft. She shares a h...2020-03-1256 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastOur Experience with Mental HealthToday we are talking about the scary, sensitive topic that is mental health. Mental health convos are thankfully becoming more common! Mental health is a human experience and can include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. Whether you've had a formal diagnosis or not there is a spectrum of functioning to inform treatment. Anxiety can be helpful & normal and we discuss the differences between stress & anxiety. Depression is also a very common experience. We chat about how conjuring up creativity can add to the stress & pressure we put on...2020-03-0537 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastKnowing Ourselves Better & Healing Through Art with Makaila BorgersonToday we are talking with Makaila Borgerson about both her brilliant career creating art and her experience with her own mental health diagnosis. She bravely shares that, though this is a part of her, it does not define her. She shares what this journey has been like for her & how she has learned more about herself from creating her art. We also talk about a ton of different concepts in this episode. Namely: -Taking care of yourself & being kind to yourself, even (& especially) when you don't have it all together! -When...2020-02-271h 05
The Doing Scary Things PodcastLeaving the Corporate World & Making SHT Happen with Melisa CelikelToday we are talking with Melisa Celikel, owner of Make Sht Happen, LLC about how she left her 15 year corporate career working for Fortune 500 companies to creating a career she didn't want for herself, to once again pivoting and finally creating a job she loves! We ask her about being a first generation US Citizen, as well as what it was like to become an entrepreneur with no prior experience and without her parents' understanding. Melisa tells us all about her organizational work with her clients and how it has everything to do with Mindset.2020-02-2040 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastYour Internal WorldToday, Anna is flying solo for our first ever minisode! She is sharing with us: -How to be aware and familiar with your internal world -How to see yourself in relation to yourself, others, and/or a higher power -The Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Physical parts of ourselves & how each part contains wisdom that can teach us things like fresh perspective, encouragement, and how to be more connected to humanity. -The more we know ourselves - the more we can empathize with others. -Why your internal world is...2020-02-1318 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastProcessing Life Experiences & Becoming More Resilient with Dr. Matt SmithDr. Matt Smith has a revolutionary approach to health, healing and maximizing human potential. We loved getting to chat with him about what kind of services he offers his clients and what it’s been like opening his own business. Along with his wife, Dr. Monica Smith, the Dr.’s own Rev Center for Optimal Living in Chattanooga, TN. He is a chiropractor by license but has a very different approach than what you typically think of from a chiropractic office. Dr. Matt's focus is really on the nervous system and helping people overcome chronic stresses and challenges that have been...2020-02-0649 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastCreating Your New NormalWelcome back! Today we are talking about some feedback that came straight from our Doing Scary Things Together group on Facebook, and we're discussing what it actually takes to punch through emotional and financial barriers to get to where we want to be. We talk about how to create a new normal for yourself in the new year and how to finally get rid of all those terrible self-limiting beliefs we all hold. Anna makes a confession about her feelings regarding morning routines and Katie offers listeners of the podcast a BIG DISCOUNT off her coaching sessions. ...2019-12-2645 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastFrom Chaos to Fullness: The Process of Transition & Our Year In ReviewWelcome to Our Year In Review! You know we'd never to do anything "half way", so in addition to talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly that was 2019, we also talk about the process of transitioning from one career to another, and we both have some pretty big announcements to make! We also discuss: -End of year reflection when you didn't reach some of your goals -Adjusting your own timelines & expectations -Setting goals is good! But checks & balances are needed. -Removing self-limiting beliefs & the stipulations...2019-12-1243 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastTaking Calculated Risks and Not Being Afraid to Pivot with Christian PaschallToday we're chatting with Christian Paschall. For the last several years, Christian has been country music superstar Maren Morris' drummer. He tells us all about what it was like to achieve goals he had set for himself (like Playing late night shows, to name a big one!) We talk about the calculated risk that came from leaving his former band, Crowder. Christian has lots to say about knowing when and when not to Pivot and being all the way in on whatever you're doing, including why you shouldn't have a back uP Plan. ...2019-11-281h 00
The Doing Scary Things PodcastWhisper Album Release!Today, Anna + Katie do their scariest thing to date by releasing their Album, Whisper. Join us today as we chat about why we decided to name it Whisper, why fear played a part in this process for us, and why we're excited to keep making music in the future! We'll also tell a fun pumpkin foam Starbucks story (because, 'tis the season) and introduce our brand new Facebook Group AND private facebook discussion group. You'll definitely want to join us (and other listeners there), because we have a feeling some magic is about to start ha...2019-11-1425 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastAnalytical Creativity & Songwriting Like a Boss with Josiah PrinceToday we chat with musician, producer, and songwriter Josiah Prince. Josiah has toured with Disciple for 7 years and has his own studio in Nashville called The Ranch. We chat in depth about the "unpredictable and unstable" life of being on the road while having a wife, daughter, and beta fish. We talk about his love of organization and how it relates to songwriting and producing, how and why he moved to Nashville without anything going on, and how he learned to produce music. We also discuss positivity, mental health, how to monetize what you're created to do, and why social med...2019-10-311h 09
The Doing Scary Things PodcastEmbracing the Struggle and Succeeding at Art with Deeann RievesToday we speak with Deeann Rieves - a mixed media, abstract artist who has an intricate process that includes painting, stitching, and working with collage. We were so encouraged hearing the stories of how her high school and college teachers, as well as her parents and grandparents were a huge source of support and encouragement to her, especially in the beginning when she wasn't sure if she would ever make a living with art. We discuss the ways her art has changed over the years, how she created a studio practice and the self discipline...2019-10-171h 12
The Doing Scary Things PodcastGiving Yourself Permission and Starting Before You're Ready with Natalie QayedToday we talk with full time fitness professional, personal trainer, and owner of the BRAND NEW Cycle Haus Nashville cycling studio, Natalie Qayed. We discuss her dream of ten years of opening the studio and how she knew she wanted to teach spin from her very first class. Natalie tells us all about the process of opening this business, from finding the perfect location to securing a loan, and taking on 100% of the risk herself. She explains why it's okay not to celebrate everything all the time, and why NO's are okay. We also chat a...2019-10-0353 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastWandering on Purpose and How to Get Unstuck with Jill and KateToday, on our very first "quad episode", we talk with Jill and Kate: musical duo, singer-songwriters, podcasters, Ted Talk alumni, and aspiring authors. Together, we discuss what it's been like for them to clarify their message and to make sure they're saying something meaningful. We hear about their story of selling everything they owned (well, almost everything!) and taking a year off to "walk about". We discuss what they personally did when life was not going the way they thought it would and they give listeners lots of advice for getting unstuck! 2019-09-1959 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastRecap, Release, & Return!Welcome to our first 3 part episode! 1. We RECAP our busy summer including work, transition, and tragedy. 2. We RELEASE our new Jasper and Jade song called Good Man! 3. We announce we are RETURNING with Season Two in Two Weeks! Season Two is going to be even better than the first and we have lots of great things in store, starting with guests (musical duo) Jill and Kate! Connect with us and other listeners on our brand new Doing Scary Things facebook Page! We also now have all of...2019-09-0538 min
The Couragemakers Podcast | Encouragement, Inspiration & Rebel Rousing for Mission Driven Doers, Makers & Shakers |119: Self-Expression & Living The Multi-Passionate Life with Anna PackerHello Couragemakers and welcome to another fabulous episode of The Couragemakers episode! This week I am talking to multi-passionate extraordinaire Anna Packer. Anna is as a prodigal musician, accidental psychotherapist and red-headed speed talker from a Midwestern farm town. She describes herself as endlessly curious, a professional psychology nerd by day, bootstrapping garage band tinkerer by night and kind of a scientist: living life mostly by experiment and regular infusions of hair dye and b vitamins. Alongside her day job as a psychotherapist, Anna is co-host of The Doing Scary Things Podcast and half of singer-songwriter duo...2019-06-261h 52
The Doing Scary Things PodcastNegotiating for Your LifeWelcome! Today we are talking about what it means to have non-negotiables in your life and how to get rid of excuses so that you can do your scary things! We discuss: -How Time & Money, People's Opinions, Norms, & Ideals affect this equation -What to do when your life doesn't look the way you thought it would at your current age -Why life is NOT just a game of MASH -How to choose what is most important to you! -How to not just imagine other people's expectations of us, but how to actually realize the truth -How to NOT spend your tim...2019-05-2338 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastWave GoodbyeToday's episode is all about the release of our 5th song under the band name Jasper and Jade - Wave Goodbye. Together, we talk all about the meaning (and person) behind the song and why it's especially bitter sweet to release it now. If you like sad songs, ocean analogies, have ever lost a love too soon, or just want to hear about what the recording process was like, this episode is for you! We hope you enjoy! Wave Goodbye was produced at The Ranch in Nashville, TN with Josiah Prince. -------- Connect with us online! www...2019-05-1642 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Tony SutherlandToday we speak with Tony Sutherland: father, husband, speaker, leader, author, and worship pastor. Tony focuses on guiding leaders to lead with authenticity and is no stranger to being passionate about several areas of life. Together, we discuss: -Why the world wants you to do only one thing! -Why you should follow your heart any way -How he launched his own vision 15 years ago, before anyone was calling him asking him to do it -How he made things happen on his own -What to do...2019-05-0955 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Anna HedgesToday we talk with the phenomenal Anna Hedges about the difference between safety and comfortability, overcoming survivor mode, and why we really do all need each other. Anna is a wedding, portrait, and social media content photographer in northeast Tennessee. Together we talk about: -Birth Order -Why Self-Sufficiency is a Lie -Survival Strategies from Childhood -Fear of Rejection & More -Relational Healing -How to Accept & Believe Compliments -Having Corrective Emotional Experiences -Learning to be more Intuitive in Life & Photography -The h...2019-05-0253 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Allison FallonToday we have the pleasure of speaking with best selling author Allison Fallon. Allison writes books, helps people "write books, and believes that a regular writing practice can help change your life." She is a best-selling author, public speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, which helps people write books, especially those who wouldn't call themselves a writer. She helps people clarify what they want to write about and has witnessed physical and tangible changes when you write every day. We discuss the Imposter Syndrome Epidemic and tells the story of a NY Times bestselling author not feeling qualified. Allison shares...2019-04-2535 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Evanda EstesToday we talk with Evanda Estes, a wife and mom of a 2 year old who started a non-profit organization without pryor knowledge of how to do so. Her organization, Revelator International, started in 2016 and now takes care of 10 boys in Haiti. She tells us all about the journey of always knowing she wanted to do missional work and how the idea and need for Revelator came about. How she fully immersed herself in the culture, including learning the language and originally trying to meet organizations to help. She tells us how impractical a lot of US mission trips are and why...2019-04-181h 07
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Dr. Wenners Ballard IIIThis week, we had the honor of interviewing internal medicine physician, Dr. Wenners Ballard III. Dr. Ballard tells us all about the 12 years of school and residency it has taken to become a doctor, and the doubt he endured to finish, even though a lot of people on his path gave up. He tells us what it was like to pursue a Masters Degree in Cancer while his own dad and grandmother struggled with the disease and why he decided to pursue medicine in the first place. He explains why the practice of me...2019-04-1137 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastIntroducing Doing Scary ThingsThe story behind the idea and meaning of the Doing Scary Things podcast! We are a weekly podcast with practical encouragement for pursuing the things you're most passionate about. Subscribe now and tell us what you think by leaving a review or emailing us here. We're cheering for you!2019-04-0802 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Haylie MontgomeryToday we have the wonderful pleasure of talking with comedian Haylie Montgomery. A former flight attendant and current dyslexia tutor, Haylie has recently decided to have a go at breaking into the intensely scary world of comedy. Together, we discuss: -Being silly and funny vs. being a comic & why she doesn't want to be seen as silly -Why comedy is tricky and what she wants her jokes to say to the audience -The process of beginning and what her first experience was like -Why comedy is an unconventional ministry...2019-04-041h 02
The Doing Scary Things PodcastThe Messy MiddleHi friends! Today we check-in to our own messy middle process with an inspiring update (because that's what we do here). We discuss: -Social Media does not show EVERYTHING -You are not alone in doing your scary thing! -The non-glamorous parts of chasing your dreams -Why it's not fun to operate out of the "bare minimum" and why learning to rest is a non-negotioable -Why it's important to keep being consistent, even when you don't feel seen -Inclusivity and why we're seeking a community, not...2019-03-2837 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Jessica Stewart Today we talk with Jessica Stewart about becoming self-employed, juggling multiple endeavors at once, turning 30, and becoming more self aware! Jessica is a book keeper and for fun she makes and sells macrame, sings, and has a hiking group called Fat & Outdoorsy. We talk about: -Forcing herself to set a deadline to start even though she's scared -The fear of success and leadership! -Questioning herself -The difference in feeling equipped and qualified -Starting before you're an expert! -Making time for creativity -Prioritizing tasks and paying the bills while self-employed -Learning boundaries and balance -When sweatpants are our WHY -The rose colored glasse...2019-03-2139 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Nick ZobristToday we have the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nick Zobrist, who is a TRIPLE THREAT: Singer, Actor, & Dancer and who recently landed his dream job of dancing on a Disney Cruise Ship. We discuss: -How he moved to NYC after years of dreaming about it -Why he believes in Law of Attraction -Learning the NYC subway system & other scary things! -Did he really book his first audition ever?!? -What the Disney audition was like -Why he started studying dance in COLLEGE, even though he had t...2019-03-1442 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDaydream MasterpieceThis week, we release our 4th single as Jasper and Jade. Hear Daydream Masterpiece here first, as well as the story behind the song. We discuss: *Why we chose to release our songs individually. *The story of the artwork and why it delayed the release of the song. *The process of writing this song & how it was different from the others. *Why the song may not be about what you think. *Why we're not going to tell you the artist that influenced this song the most. 2019-03-0735 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Eric StoffToday we chat with Eric Stoff - a husband, father, and musician who is about to embark on an epic journey - living life full time on the road in an RV with his wife and two young babies. Together we discuss: -Learning how to rest on purpose -The process of producing his latest album at home -Why it's so hard for him to admit he's a musician -How he's figured out a way to do music even though never saw it as a realistic way to raise a family 2019-02-2844 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastFinding Your PassionToday's episode came from a listener question, "How do you choose a direction or focus when you're torn between multiple things? I love a lot of things and want to know how to do everything?" First, let us clarify: You can have more than one passion, only one, and your passions can also change - these are all okay and valid! Today we will define passion, what that word actually means and why it actually has everything to do with your identity. Have you forgotten or gotten deterred or discouraged from pursuing your...2019-02-2131 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Meg KissackToday we talk with the one and only, Meg Kissack. Meg is host of the Couragemakers Podcast and creator of That Hummingbird Life, an online community offering 100+ practical and rebel-rousing posts about creativity, courage and dream-chasing, and what it means to show up in the world and own, live and share your story. She's also a life coach and has almost a decade of experience in project development, community development, activism and campaigns. "I think the messy middle for me has been perseverance and I think that can be the scariest thing." Tog...2019-02-1438 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastThe Art of InclusivityToday we discuss the scary question: Is there really room for everyone in my career field? Why do some people and industries feel exclusive? Is this needed and/or helpful? Topics discussed: -It's impossible to judge people's capabilities -Benchmarks & other judgements are only helpful when being applied to ourselves. -Why people are threatened when they see other people pursuing something similar to their path (but in a different way) & where these feelings come from -What exclusivity is and where it comes from -The advice Katie g...2019-02-0725 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Hannah BrencherToday we chat with author & ted talk speaker Hannah Brencher. Hannah discusses the benchmarks of calling yourself a writer and how the not knowing is tied to insecurities and what-ifs in her experience. "What if I'm not good at the thing I love more than anything in this world?" She describes the importance of having an internal confidence and knowing that "that's why you're here and that's why you're doing the thing and if you didn't do it tomorrow, nobody else's heart would be broken, but your own heart would be broken and that should...2019-01-3146 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastThe Power of One DayIn this very special end of the year episode, Anna + Katie discuss how to finally make the changes in your life that you've been longing for. They discuss how they went from being very busy business owners to song writers. They talk about how they took their first step of giving themselves one day and what has happened for them since. Topics discussed: -Feeling selfish & impractical but "ferociously" protecting that time -Ignoring the guilt -Why this is self-care -What to do if you don't think you have the time to start -When you're at your capacity & how to find your m...2018-12-2032 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Justin FarreyThis week, we talk with divorced, cat-dad, & single father of two, Justin Farrey. We discuss the ways he creatively raises his sons, including organizing and executing "Bike Adventure Pizza Crawls". Justin tells us why he decided to go back to school in his late twenties to become an RN, even though he had no scientific background and wasn't a good student and why "failure was not an option." He also discusses what he learned during his 9 years at a call center job he didn't enjoy. He originally states that he's not sure he's creative and...2018-12-1345 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastCloseThis week, Anna + Katie release their 3rd single, Close, under the band name Jasper + Jade. They discuss in detail why this was the song that brought them together and, as Anna says, "the original scary thing." They share the process of how this song evolved from a very beginner garage band demo to a professional recording with Josiah Prince at The Ranch in Nashville. Anna shares the "devastating" circumstances that provided the meaning behind the song and how going through that situation and writing about the process sealed the deal that "I have to do this - period." They...2018-12-0635 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Mary J AustinToday, we speak with Anna's younger sister, Mary J. Austin. MJ is an undergraduate student at Harding University studying Communication Sciences & Disorders with hopes of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. She is also the volunteer coordinator at a non-profit and wearer of many other hats. A few topics covered include: -What it's like to be a part of a generation that has yet to be named/labeled! -We myth bust a few of the common stereotypes of Millenials and discuss why everything actually is not their fault! -We discuss what it was like to grow up always having access to inte...2018-11-2943 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Matt KellerMatt Keller is a senior vice president of innovation and intrepreneur at a rapidly growing company. He's also an entrepreneur, Inventor, urban homesteader, husband, and dad. Today, he chats with Anna & Katie about the way he uses his creativity to start and lead businesses and his family. Learn Why Matt Believes: -Entrepreneurs are borderline psychopaths -We’re all driven by different things on different days -There’s different challenges to being both a full time and/or a part time entrepreneur -Some people don’t want to claim creativity because of fear -You shouldn’t fight the momentum around you, even if it’s...2018-11-1544 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Dan SnyderOn today's special episode, Anna + Katie have a very real and honest talk with Katie's husband, Dan Snyder. Dan has been a working musician for 12 years and fronts alternative rock band PAPER LIGHTS. From his years of driving an armored car to the decision to take a chance pursuing music, Dan and Katie tell the behind the scenes version of the steps that led them to where they are today in the first interview they've ever done together. Although they make a slightly wrong comment about Atlanta's current minimum wage, they explain what made giving up their secure jobs an "easy...2018-11-0850 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastEncouraging CreativityThis week, Anna + Katie discuss a listener question from Daniel which is, "How do you encourage and support the people in your life who are using their creativity?" Here's their list: 1. Acknowledge their effort. (Say something nice) 2. Be a good listener (Ask them a question about it!) 3. Express interest with no negativity. 4. Bilndly encourage (them to think/spend more time on it) 5. Use your own creativity 6. Give them room to experiment (& fail) 7. Encourage their interest & the things they are naturally good at. (And tell them they can do it!) 8. Encourage them to work hard (Ask if you can hold them ac...2018-11-0139 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDeathbedAnna + Katie release their second single under the band name Jasper + Jade. This one's quite different from the first and they discuss in intricate detail every step of the recording process with producer Josiah Prince, lead guitarist for the rock band Disciple. They discuss what it was like meeting and working with him for the first time at his Nashville studio, The Ranch, and also what it was like working along side his beautiful dog, Asher. Find out which band inspired this song the most and why it's really like two songs in one. Anna + Katie detail the process and...2018-10-2534 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Teri DosherTeri Dosher owns and operates The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Venue in Johnson City, TN, which is a magical little place that has quickly become a must play for many amazing musicians from near and far. On today's episode, Teri discusses what led her to "just go for it" and open the business with the encouragement of her daughter. She tells the incredible story of how her dream location became available the day after she decided it would be the perfect spot, and how she's more scared of this decision now, 5 years later, than she was in t...2018-10-1846 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Amanda WilliamsAmanda Williams Wilkinson holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Hollins University where she was the recipient of a Jackson Fellowship and a Teaching Fellowship. She is the recipient of the Gertrude Claytor Prize in Poetry from the Academy of American Poets, and her poetry has twice been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her poems have been published on Poets.org, in Flock, The Sycamore Review, Sugar House Review, Silver Birch Press, and The New Territory, among others. Her essays have appeared in AAAA Magazine and The Morning News, and she sits on the Board of Directors for Ruminate...2018-10-1135 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Dr. Janine KrippnerDr. Janine Krippner has been called a "smiter of ludicrous volcanological rumors" by Forbes. She has studied explosive volcanic eruptions and their deposits using data collected in the field in Russia and on Mt. St. Helens and also using satellite data from space! She's now using social media in exciting and innovative ways to educate a new generation about the truth and best safety practices of volcanos. Anna + Katie talk with her about why creativity is required for all scientific professions. She discusses process of becoming qualified to do what she does, and how she wasn't sure s...2018-10-0449 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with WILKES Anna + Katie interview their friend (and producer of their first song), Jason WILKES. WILKES was a contestant on Season 14 of The Voice and is an introverted musician with pop/rock sounds + country content. He discusses in detail why he decided to go by his last name professionally, why he doesn't measure progress based on money, and gives lots of insight into his 18 years of experience in the music industry. From his early days touring with High Flight Society, to later joining Disciple on the road, to then changing his mind about "singing shows" all together when he became a contestant on...2018-09-271h 16
The Doing Scary Things PodcastCollideAnna + Katie discuss the inspiration and true life story behind their first Jasper + Jade single, Collide. They discuss the insecurities and challenges that come from putting yourself out there as an artist for the first time, and the experience of recording with their friend WILKES, who was a contestant on Season 14 of The Voice and a very accomplished artist in his own right. Katie talks about how she had to take the words she had written to encourage others seriously for herself and the courage it took to decide that she had every right to pursue this passion. Hear...2018-09-2037 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastDoing Scary Things with Anna Packer and Katie Snyder Anna talks to Katie about the book she’s been writing that inspired them to start this podcast. Katie argues that the belief that everyone is creative will change the way people think about their life and what they’re capable of pursuing and achieving. She talks about some of the struggles that have come from writing her first book and where she’s at in the process. She also talks about how this story is closer to her own than she could have ever imagined. She debunks the myth of being born with talents or gifts versus working hard for what...2018-09-0324 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastAll About Katie (Part K) Learn all about Katie in today’s episode, including how she grew up in a small town in northeast Tennessee and later chose her profession on a whim in college. How she grew what she thought would be her hobby of photography into a fifteen-year successful career, and how she chose to take a step back from that career to pursue the thing she had always (secretly) wanted to try. How coming from a musical family and later marrying a professional musician didn’t give her the permission she needed to pursue music for herself - only she could do that...2018-09-0338 min
The Doing Scary Things PodcastAll About Anna (Part A)Learn all about Anna in today’s episode, including how she grew up in an Illinois cornfield, was in the brass section in her high school band, and borrowed a whole bunch of money for a degree in a field that was actually her second career choice. She talks about the fairytale story of how she met her musician husband while he was touring with his band, being a cat mom on Instagram, listening to 90s country music growing up, and then touring with a successful country artist as an adult. After that abruptly ended, she talks about how she...2018-09-0341 min
The Future Is A Mixtape018: Putting the ‘Think’ Into Think TanksFor this episode of The Future Is A Mixtape, Jesse & Matt have a discussion with Matt Bruenig--a lawyer, blogger, political analyst and Twitter-dynamo who’s got your back when you’re kettled by Roaming Hillbots and Randian Regressives. More importantly though, Matt has just started the first grassroots, people-powered think tank called The People’s Policy Project (3P). Funded by small donations from $5 to $15 dollars, 3P is an attempt to actually make Think Tanks “think” again, but for the purpose of actually benefitting the 80% Americans who now own only 20% of the nation’s wealth, and are increasingly living lives of quiet des...2017-09-211h 14
Daytime ConfidentialDC #495: CBS and DAYS Playin Em Like MonopolyOn today's CBS and Days of our Lives Luke, Melodie and J Bernard discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Brad takes over Henry's body on As the World Turns. Caveman Jack Snyder returns when Jack catches Carly and Simon together. Damian frames NutMeg. Will Meg and Lily figure out what Damian's up to?Katie fires Steffy on The Bold and the Beautiful for kissing Bill. Whip pursues Taylor and Luke is enjoying their scenes together...2009-12-1559 min