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The Ordinary ImpactBonus: Things I Wish Would Go Away (Feb 2026)Lent begins today, and even if you don’t observe it in a religious way, there’s something about this season that makes people want to let go.In this bonus episode, Jeremy shares a funny Top 10 countdown of “things he wishes would go away” ... the little everyday annoyances and subtle clutter that take up more space than we’d like to admit.It’s light, a little ridiculous, and unexpectedly honest because sometimes the truest things come out when we’re joking. And underneath the laughs is a simple reminder: not everything deserves a spot in your life.Small acts. Small re...
2026-02-1812 min
The Ordinary Impact38. The Rhythm of ConnectionConnection isn’t built by intensity. It’s built by rhythm.In this episode, Jeremy shares a small hallway moment: a student carrying something heavy between classes, and a teacher who pauses long enough to offer one breath, one reset, and one bridge into the next room. It’s a reminder for all of us, kids and adults, that we don’t have to drag the last moment into the next one.You’ll hear how steady presence creates felt safety, why reliable “return” matters more than emotional fireworks, and a simple rhythm you can practice this...
2026-02-1712 minThe Ordinary Impact38. The Rhythm of ConnectionConnection isn’t built by intensity. It’s built by rhythm.In this episode, Jeremy shares a small hallway moment: a student carrying something heavy between classes, and a teacher who pauses long enough to offer one breath, one reset, and one bridge into the next room. It’s a reminder for all of us, kids and adults, that we don’t have to drag the last moment into the next one.You’ll hear how steady presence creates felt safety, why reliable “return” matters more than emotional fireworks, and a simple rhythm you can practice this week: name it gently, take o...
2026-02-1712 minThe Ordinary Impact37. The Weight of AttentionAttention feels small until you realize it has weight. In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero shares a quiet moment from a restaurant that reveals how distance can form in inches, not explosions. You’ll explore how presence builds trust in relationships and leadership and walk away with a simple, practical invitation: be with people, not just near them. Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-02-1013 minThe Ordinary Impact37. The Weight of AttentionAttention feels small until you realize it has weight. In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero shares a quiet moment from a restaurant that reveals how distance can form in inches, not explosions. You’ll explore how presence builds trust in relationships and leadership and walk away with a simple, practical invitation: be with people, not just near them. Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-02-1013 min
The Ordinary Impact36. U2 and Faith Without CertaintyFaith Without Certainty explores how U2 holds belief and doubt in the same breath—without rushing resolution.Through songs like I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Where the Streets Have No Name, and Beautiful Day, in this Music Edition episode, Jeremy reflects on movement without guarantees, trust without clarity, and the quiet courage of continuing forward when the answers haven’t arrived.Sometimes faith isn’t certainty.Sometimes it’s just choosing to keep walking and noticing the day you’re in along the way.Show NotesEpisode Transcript...
2026-02-0510 min
The Ordinary Impact36. U2 and Faith Without CertaintyFaith Without Certainty explores how U2 holds belief and doubt in the same breath—without rushing resolution.Through songs like I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Where the Streets Have No Name, and Beautiful Day, in this Music Edition episode, Jeremy reflects on movement without guarantees, trust without clarity, and the quiet courage of continuing forward when the answers haven’t arrived.Sometimes faith isn’t certainty.Sometimes it’s just choosing to keep walking and noticing the day you’re in along the way.Show NotesEpisode TranscriptSpotify Playlist
2026-02-0510 minThe Ordinary Impact35. The Flow StateFlow is often treated like something we achieve on our own, but some of the most meaningful moments of flow happen between people.In this episode, Jeremy reflects on a moment from years ago when a meeting unexpectedly found its rhythm, and what it revealed about shared presence, trust, and restraint. The Flow State explores why these moments are rare, why they can’t be forced, and how they quietly teach us a different way of moving forward: at work, at home, and in life.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-02-0310 minThe Ordinary Impact35. The Flow StateFlow is often treated like something we achieve on our own, but some of the most meaningful moments of flow happen between people.In this episode, Jeremy reflects on a moment from years ago when a meeting unexpectedly found its rhythm, and what it revealed about shared presence, trust, and restraint. The Flow State explores why these moments are rare, why they can’t be forced, and how they quietly teach us a different way of moving forward: at work, at home, and in life.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-02-0310 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Truth Leaks Out - When You're in the RoomWhen you’re in the room, and someone starts talking about a person who isn’t there, it’s a quiet test of character and culture. In this bonus episode, Jeremy unpacks why people tolerate side talk, how “small” jokes normalize disrespect, and why healthy relationships and healthy rooms should expand you, not reduce you. You’ll leave with three simple ways to respond in the moment so truth “leaks out” as alignment.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-02-0209 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Truth Leaks Out - When You're in the RoomWhen you’re in the room, and someone starts talking about a person who isn’t there, it’s a quiet test of character and culture. In this bonus episode, Jeremy unpacks why people tolerate side talk, how “small” jokes normalize disrespect, and why healthy relationships and healthy rooms should expand you, not reduce you. You’ll leave with three simple ways to respond in the moment so truth “leaks out” as alignment.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-02-0209 minThe Ordinary Impact34. Small Starts, Big ShiftsMost change doesn’t begin with a big decision. It begins with a small one we’re tempted to dismiss.In this episode, Jeremy reflects on the quiet power of small starts and how ordinary, repeatable choices can slowly shift direction over time. This is an invitation to stop waiting for clarity or confidence and start where you are.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-2708 minThe Ordinary Impact34. Small Starts, Big ShiftsMost change doesn’t begin with a big decision. It begins with a small one we’re tempted to dismiss.In this episode, Jeremy reflects on the quiet power of small starts and how ordinary, repeatable choices can slowly shift direction over time. This is an invitation to stop waiting for clarity or confidence and start where you are.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-2708 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Truth Leaks Out - When It's Done to YouIn this bonus episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy names the quiet damage of behind-the-back talk ... when public respect doesn’t match private commentary. With clarity (not judgment), he breaks down how “jokes,” side conversations, and secondhand stories can slowly shape a narrative about you, and he shares three practical moves to stay calm, clear, and aligned without losing yourself. Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-2611 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Truth Leaks Out - When It's Done to YouIn this bonus episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy names the quiet damage of behind-the-back talk ... when public respect doesn’t match private commentary. With clarity (not judgment), he breaks down how “jokes,” side conversations, and secondhand stories can slowly shape a narrative about you, and he shares three practical moves to stay calm, clear, and aligned without losing yourself. Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-2611 minThe Ordinary Impact33. The Space Between Push and PauseResilience isn’t built by pushing harder ... it’s built by knowing when to pause.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero explores the space between productive effort and unnecessary force. Through personal reflection, research on stress and recovery, and a musical metaphor about rhythm and rest, this episode reframes slowing down not as quitting, but as recalibration for anyone trying to keep going well.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-2009 minThe Ordinary Impact33. The Space Between Push and PauseResilience isn’t built by pushing harder ... it’s built by knowing when to pause.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero explores the space between productive effort and unnecessary force. Through personal reflection, research on stress and recovery, and a musical metaphor about rhythm and rest, this episode reframes slowing down not as quitting, but as recalibration for anyone trying to keep going well.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-2009 minThe Ordinary Impact32. The Art of Beginning AgainIt looks like drifting, pausing, and quietly wondering whether it’s too late, or too messy, return.In this episode, Jeremy explores the art of beginning again—not as a clean reset, but as a deeply human rhythm. Through personal reflection, research on habits and self-talk, and practical insight, this episode reframes returning as willingness rather than failure.Because consistency isn’t about perfection. It’s about knowing what’s worth coming back to.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-1312 minThe Ordinary Impact32. The Art of Beginning AgainIt looks like drifting, pausing, and quietly wondering whether it’s too late, or too messy, return.In this episode, Jeremy explores the art of beginning again—not as a clean reset, but as a deeply human rhythm. Through personal reflection, research on habits and self-talk, and practical insight, this episode reframes returning as willingness rather than failure.Because consistency isn’t about perfection. It’s about knowing what’s worth coming back to.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-1312 min
The Ordinary Impact31. Music Edition: The Beatles and Becoming in PublicSome growth happens quietly. Most of it doesn’t.In this first Music Edition of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on becoming in public—the kind of growth that unfolds while we’re still learning, still unsure, and still unfinished.Using The Beatles as a lens, this episode weaves together personal memory and three iconic songs—In My Life, Across the Universe, and Let It Be—to explore memory without nostalgia, surrender without losing direction, and release without resignation.This episode is about drafts. About movement. And about why you don’t need to be f...
2026-01-0809 minThe Ordinary Impact31. Music Edition: The Beatles and Becoming in PublicSome growth happens quietly. Most of it doesn’t.In this first Music Edition of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on becoming in public—the kind of growth that unfolds while we’re still learning, still unsure, and still unfinished.Using The Beatles as a lens, this episode weaves together personal memory and three iconic songs—In My Life, Across the Universe, and Let It Be—to explore memory without nostalgia, surrender without losing direction, and release without resignation.This episode is about drafts. About movement. And about why you don’t need to be finished to begin again.Show NotesEp...
2026-01-0809 minThe Ordinary Impact30. Sit in the QuestionClarity doesn’t always arrive on schedule — and growth doesn’t always begin with answers.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on the quiet strength of curiosity and the often-overlooked value of unanswered questions. Through story, research, and lived experience, Sit in the Question reframes uncertainty not as something to rush past, but as a space where clarity, self-trust, and growth begin to take shape.This episode is an invitation to slow the internal pace, listen more closely, and trust that even when answers aren’t clear yet, something meaningful is still un...
2026-01-0612 minThe Ordinary Impact30. Sit in the QuestionClarity doesn’t always arrive on schedule — and growth doesn’t always begin with answers.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on the quiet strength of curiosity and the often-overlooked value of unanswered questions. Through story, research, and lived experience, Sit in the Question reframes uncertainty not as something to rush past, but as a space where clarity, self-trust, and growth begin to take shape.This episode is an invitation to slow the internal pace, listen more closely, and trust that even when answers aren’t clear yet, something meaningful is still unfolding.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2026-01-0612 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: SerendipityIn this bonus episode, Jeremy reflects on the pause between years and the small, often overlooked moments that shape us more than we realize.Anchored in his annual New Year’s Eve tradition of watching Serendipity, this episode explores how timing, interruptions, and subtle shifts quietly redirect our lives—without fanfare or certainty.Not a resolution. Not a reinvention. Just an invitation to notice what’s already been shaping you ... and step into the new year with attention and hope.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-12-3106 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: SerendipityIn this bonus episode, Jeremy reflects on the pause between years and the small, often overlooked moments that shape us more than we realize.Anchored in his annual New Year’s Eve tradition of watching Serendipity, this episode explores how timing, interruptions, and subtle shifts quietly redirect our lives—without fanfare or certainty.Not a resolution. Not a reinvention. Just an invitation to notice what’s already been shaping you ... and step into the new year with attention and hope.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-12-3106 minThe Ordinary Impact29. Turning the PageAs one year comes to a close and another begins, we’re invited into a rare, quiet space — the moment between chapters.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on what it really means to “turn the page.” Not by reinventing ourselves or chasing perfect resolutions, but by understanding our story well enough to move forward with clarity. Through a personal journaling moment, research on narrative identity, and a New Year’s Eve scene from When Harry Met Sally, this episode explores reflection, renewal, and the courage to begin again.Because growth doesn’t always sta...
2025-12-3013 minThe Ordinary Impact29. Turning the PageAs one year comes to a close and another begins, we’re invited into a rare, quiet space — the moment between chapters.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on what it really means to “turn the page.” Not by reinventing ourselves or chasing perfect resolutions, but by understanding our story well enough to move forward with clarity. Through a personal journaling moment, research on narrative identity, and a New Year’s Eve scene from When Harry Met Sally, this episode explores reflection, renewal, and the courage to begin again.Because growth doesn’t always start with becoming someone new...
2025-12-3013 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: My Favorite SelfAs the year winds down, this bonus episode offers a quiet reflection on who we’re becoming and who we’re choosing to carry forward.Inspired by A Christmas Carol, Jeremy explores the idea of becoming a favorite self rather than chasing a “best” one: what we keep, what we release, and how this season invites alignment instead of reinvention.Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, this short audio journal entry is an invitation to pause, reflect, and step into the next chapter with open hands.Show Notes
2025-12-2505 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Christmas PlaylistThis is a quick, unplanned Christmas bonus episode.This episode is Jeremy's thoughts (and a few opinions) on songs for a Christmas playlist. Nothing deep. Nothing overproduced. Just music, memories, and a little friendly disagreement about what belongs on a Christmas playlist…and what definitely doesn’t.If you want to listen along, below is a link to the Spotify playlist with his Top 10 picks:Christmas Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nyzCVfdbq8N82j8jJ4vMKConsider this an invitation to agree, disagree, or make your own list, and enjo...
2025-12-2508 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: My Favorite SelfAs the year winds down, this bonus episode offers a quiet reflection on who we’re becoming and who we’re choosing to carry forward.Inspired by A Christmas Carol, Jeremy explores the idea of becoming a favorite self rather than chasing a “best” one: what we keep, what we release, and how this season invites alignment instead of reinvention.Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, this short audio journal entry is an invitation to pause, reflect, and step into the next chapter with open hands.Show Notes
2025-12-2505 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Christmas PlaylistThis is a quick, unplanned Christmas bonus episode.This episode is Jeremy's thoughts (and a few opinions) on songs for a Christmas playlist. Nothing deep. Nothing overproduced. Just music, memories, and a little friendly disagreement about what belongs on a Christmas playlist…and what definitely doesn’t.If you want to listen along, below is a link to the Spotify playlist with his Top 10 picks:Christmas Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nyzCVfdbq8N82j8jJ4vMKConsider this an invitation to agree, disagree, or make your own list, and enjoy the season along the way.Show Notes / Song Lists
2025-12-2508 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Better AngelsIn this bonus episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on one of the most enduring phrases in American history: “the better angels of our nature.” Anchored by a tender moment from It’s a Wonderful Life and Abraham Lincoln’s call to unity, this episode explores the quiet tension we all carry — between reaction and response, frustration and kindness, who we are on hard days and who we hope to be on our best ones.Better Angels is a gentle invitation to slow down, make space, and let the softer parts of ourselves lead — especially in moments that...
2025-12-2407 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: Better AngelsIn this bonus episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on one of the most enduring phrases in American history: “the better angels of our nature.” Anchored by a tender moment from It’s a Wonderful Life and Abraham Lincoln’s call to unity, this episode explores the quiet tension we all carry — between reaction and response, frustration and kindness, who we are on hard days and who we hope to be on our best ones.Better Angels is a gentle invitation to slow down, make space, and let the softer parts of ourselves lead — especially in moments that feel strained or...
2025-12-2407 minThe Ordinary Impact28. A Festivus ReflectionFestivus wasn’t meant to be profound — and yet, somehow, it tells the truth about the holidays.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero explores the gift of presence — not the quiet, picture-perfect version, but the kind that shows up in messy kitchens, crowded stores, and complicated conversations. Blending story, research, humor, and a reflection on The Family Stone, this episode reframes presence as something practical, hopeful, and accessible — even when life feels overwhelming.If the season has you feeling rushed or stretched thin, this episode offers a gentle reminder: you don’t need a per...
2025-12-2313 minThe Ordinary Impact28. A Festivus ReflectionFestivus wasn’t meant to be profound — and yet, somehow, it tells the truth about the holidays.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero explores the gift of presence — not the quiet, picture-perfect version, but the kind that shows up in messy kitchens, crowded stores, and complicated conversations. Blending story, research, humor, and a reflection on The Family Stone, this episode reframes presence as something practical, hopeful, and accessible — even when life feels overwhelming.If the season has you feeling rushed or stretched thin, this episode offers a gentle reminder: you don’t need a perfect moment to live a mea...
2025-12-2313 minThe Ordinary Impact27. Lights in the DarkWhy do small lights stand out more this time of year? In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy explores the quiet power of light in dark seasons: the kind that doesn’t demand attention, but still carries warmth and meaning. From a childhood memory of a single glowing window, to a touching story of a man honoring his late wife with uneven Christmas lights, to the emotional clarity of It’s a Wonderful Life, this episode blends story, psychology, and reflection into a gentle end-of-year reset.You’ll learn why “emotional contrast” helps tiny bright mom...
2025-12-1613 minThe Ordinary Impact27. Lights in the DarkWhy do small lights stand out more this time of year? In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy explores the quiet power of light in dark seasons: the kind that doesn’t demand attention, but still carries warmth and meaning. From a childhood memory of a single glowing window, to a touching story of a man honoring his late wife with uneven Christmas lights, to the emotional clarity of It’s a Wonderful Life, this episode blends story, psychology, and reflection into a gentle end-of-year reset.You’ll learn why “emotional contrast” helps tiny bright moments carry surprising strength, how positi...
2025-12-1613 minThe Ordinary Impact26. The Magic of BeliefIn this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy explores the quiet power of belief: how we lose it, how we rediscover it, and why it matters more in adulthood than we ever realized. Through a personal winter story, a look at compelling neuroscience from University College London, and a memorable moment from The Polar Express, this episode reveals how imagination primes the brain for courage, steadiness, and hope.Belief isn’t about pretending. It’s about preparing. It's about creating the mental space where possibility can grow again. Jeremy shares practical, simple steps to help you reawaken beli...
2025-12-0909 minThe Ordinary Impact26. The Magic of BeliefIn this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy explores the quiet power of belief: how we lose it, how we rediscover it, and why it matters more in adulthood than we ever realized. Through a personal winter story, a look at compelling neuroscience from University College London, and a memorable moment from The Polar Express, this episode reveals how imagination primes the brain for courage, steadiness, and hope.Belief isn’t about pretending. It’s about preparing. It's about creating the mental space where possibility can grow again. Jeremy shares practical, simple steps to help you reawaken belief in your day...
2025-12-0909 minThe Ordinary Impact25. The Economy of GivingWhen we’re tired, our instinct is often to pull back and protect what little energy we have left. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode, Jeremy explores The Economy of Giving — the surprising paradox that generosity replenishes rather than drains us. Through the story of a teacher’s simple act of kindness and research showing how giving activates the brain’s centers for joy, motivation, and connection, this episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to give. It’s a reminder that when generosity becomes a rhythm, not a reaction, it can quietly restore us when we...
2025-12-0209 minThe Ordinary Impact25. The Economy of GivingWhen we’re tired, our instinct is often to pull back and protect what little energy we have left. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode, Jeremy explores The Economy of Giving — the surprising paradox that generosity replenishes rather than drains us. Through the story of a teacher’s simple act of kindness and research showing how giving activates the brain’s centers for joy, motivation, and connection, this episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to give. It’s a reminder that when generosity becomes a rhythm, not a reaction, it can quietly restore us when we ne...
2025-12-0209 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Time Machine of GratitudeThe day after Thanksgiving, we often rush toward what’s next. In this episode, Jeremy reflects on Andrea Gibson’s insight that regret pulls us backward, worry pushes us forward, and gratitude roots us in the present. A short, meaningful reminder to slow down, breathe, and step into the only moment we can shape — right now.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-2807 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Time Machine of GratitudeThe day after Thanksgiving, we often rush toward what’s next. In this episode, Jeremy reflects on Andrea Gibson’s insight that regret pulls us backward, worry pushes us forward, and gratitude roots us in the present. A short, meaningful reminder to slow down, breathe, and step into the only moment we can shape — right now.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-2807 minThe Ordinary Impact24. Simply GratefulWith Thanksgiving just two days away, this episode invites you to slow your eyes, steady your pace, and notice the simple moments that matter. Jeremy reflects on a quiet story from a neighborhood trail, explores research on how gratitude reshapes the mind, and offers practical ways to be intentionally thankful in a week that can feel both full and fragile.A gentle reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be noticed.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-2509 minThe Ordinary Impact24. Simply GratefulWith Thanksgiving just two days away, this episode invites you to slow your eyes, steady your pace, and notice the simple moments that matter. Jeremy reflects on a quiet story from a neighborhood trail, explores research on how gratitude reshapes the mind, and offers practical ways to be intentionally thankful in a week that can feel both full and fragile.A gentle reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be noticed.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-2509 minThe Ordinary Impact23. Gratitude in the GrindIn the heaviest seasons of life, gratitude can feel out of reach — yet it’s often what anchors us most. In this episode, Jeremy explores how small moments of appreciation can transform the atmosphere during the grind. Through story, research, and a reflection on the film Chef, he reminds us that gratitude isn’t found after the work is done… it grows right inside it.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-1811 minThe Ordinary Impact23. Gratitude in the GrindIn the heaviest seasons of life, gratitude can feel out of reach — yet it’s often what anchors us most. In this episode, Jeremy explores how small moments of appreciation can transform the atmosphere during the grind. Through story, research, and a reflection on the film Chef, he reminds us that gratitude isn’t found after the work is done… it grows right inside it.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-1812 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Heart of the OrdinaryIn this bonus episode, Jeremy shares the story behind The Ordinary Impact—two songs, two questions, and the tension between who we’re becoming and who others experience us to be.A quiet reflection on personal honesty, communal responsibility, and why ordinary moments matter more than we think.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-1709 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Heart of the OrdinaryIn this bonus episode, Jeremy shares the story behind The Ordinary Impact—two songs, two questions, and the tension between who we’re becoming and who others experience us to be.A quiet reflection on personal honesty, communal responsibility, and why ordinary moments matter more than we think.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-1709 minThe Ordinary Impact22. The Gift of Being SeenIn a world that praises performance, this episode explores something deeper — the quiet power of being truly seen.Jeremy shares a story of how one small moment of noticing changed a life, weaving in research from Charles Cooley and Dr. Stephen Porges to show that our nervous system doesn’t relax because of achievement — it relaxes through connection.With a nod to the film About Time, this reflection reminds us that presence slows the world down just enough to notice what — and who — really matters.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-1112 minThe Ordinary Impact22. The Gift of Being SeenIn a world that praises performance, this episode explores something deeper — the quiet power of being truly seen.Jeremy shares a story of how one small moment of noticing changed a life, weaving in research from Charles Cooley and Dr. Stephen Porges to show that our nervous system doesn’t relax because of achievement — it relaxes through connection.With a nod to the film About Time, this reflection reminds us that presence slows the world down just enough to notice what — and who — really matters.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-1112 minThe Ordinary Impact21. The Road of PatienceIn a world chasing quick wins, patience feels like a lost art. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on the unseen work of waiting — through a story of a maple tree, new research on resilience and empathy, and a reminder that growth often happens underground. Slow down, stay steady, and rediscover the strength that comes from walking the long road of patience.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-0411 minThe Ordinary Impact21. The Road of PatienceIn a world chasing quick wins, patience feels like a lost art. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on the unseen work of waiting — through a story of a maple tree, new research on resilience and empathy, and a reminder that growth often happens underground. Slow down, stay steady, and rediscover the strength that comes from walking the long road of patience.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-11-0411 minThe Ordinary Impact20. Shadows and CostumesHalloween isn’t just about costumes — it’s about the masks we wear every day. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores the tension between hiding and being seen, blending story, research, and reflection to uncover what real authenticity looks like. Discover how taking off your mask might just be the most freeing thing you do this season.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-10-2810 minThe Ordinary Impact20. Shadows and CostumesHalloween isn’t just about costumes — it’s about the masks we wear every day. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores the tension between hiding and being seen, blending story, research, and reflection to uncover what real authenticity looks like. Discover how taking off your mask might just be the most freeing thing you do this season.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-10-2810 minThe Ordinary Impact19. The Weight We CarryWe all carry something — invisible burdens that shape how we show up in the world. In this episode, Jeremy explores what it means to carry those weights well: how naming them, sharing them, and finding moments of awe can lighten what feels uncarryable. Featuring insights from psychologists James Pennebaker and Dacher Keltner and a powerful lesson from Good Will Hunting, this reflection invites you to breathe, release, and remember — you were never meant to carry it all alone.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-10-2111 minThe Ordinary Impact19. The Weight We CarryWe all carry something — invisible burdens that shape how we show up in the world. In this episode, Jeremy explores what it means to carry those weights well: how naming them, sharing them, and finding moments of awe can lighten what feels uncarryable. Featuring insights from psychologists James Pennebaker and Dacher Keltner and a powerful lesson from Good Will Hunting, this reflection invites you to breathe, release, and remember — you were never meant to carry it all alone.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-10-2111 minThe Ordinary Impact18. Don't Postpone JoyWe often postpone joy, convincing ourselves it will come once life finally slows down. But what if joy isn’t waiting for perfect timing — what if it’s already here, hidden in the small, ordinary moments we overlook every day?In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores how attention shapes experience, drawing on research from psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky and the Harvard Study of Adult Development to reveal why joy isn’t about circumstances, but about what we choose to notice.A reflection on presence, perspective, and the simple truth that people find what they’re looking for — espe...
2025-10-1409 minThe Ordinary Impact18. Don't Postpone JoyWe often postpone joy, convincing ourselves it will come once life finally slows down. But what if joy isn’t waiting for perfect timing — what if it’s already here, hidden in the small, ordinary moments we overlook every day?In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores how attention shapes experience, drawing on research from psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky and the Harvard Study of Adult Development to reveal why joy isn’t about circumstances, but about what we choose to notice.A reflection on presence, perspective, and the simple truth that people find what they’re looking for — especially when they start looking for...
2025-10-1410 minThe Ordinary Impact17. The Remembering That HealsForgiveness isn’t forgetting—it’s remembering differently. In this reflective episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores how to heal emotional wounds without erasing the past, drawing on powerful research about post-traumatic growth and the science of forgiveness and emotional healing. Through story, psychology, and practical reflection, you’ll learn how to reframe pain, release resentment, and find peace with your own story. Because true healing begins when our memories stop holding us hostage — and start helping us grow.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-10-0709 minThe Ordinary Impact17. The Remembering That HealsForgiveness isn’t forgetting—it’s remembering differently. In this reflective episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores how to heal emotional wounds without erasing the past, drawing on powerful research about post-traumatic growth and the science of forgiveness and emotional healing. Through story, psychology, and practical reflection, you’ll learn how to reframe pain, release resentment, and find peace with your own story. Because true healing begins when our memories stop holding us hostage — and start helping us grow.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-10-0709 minThe Ordinary Impact16. The Work of Making Things RightWe’ve all heard apologies that sound empty—words that smooth things over but never really repair the damage. What does it take to move beyond hollow phrases into something deeper?In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on the difference between saying sorry and doing the work to make things right—and why the distinction matters for every relationship we value.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-09-3008 minThe Ordinary Impact16. The Work of Making Things RightWe’ve all heard apologies that sound empty—words that smooth things over but never really repair the damage. What does it take to move beyond hollow phrases into something deeper?In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on the difference between saying sorry and doing the work to make things right—and why the distinction matters for every relationship we value.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-09-3008 minThe Ordinary Impact15. The Invisible Threads That Hold Us TogetherWhat if the words you speak and the choices you make don’t end with you? In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero unpacks The Law of Entanglement—a principle from quantum physics that reveals how deeply our lives are connected. Discover how encouragement, criticism, love, and even small everyday choices ripple far beyond what you see, shaping lives in ways you’ll never fully know.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-09-2311 minThe Ordinary Impact15. The Invisible Threads That Hold Us TogetherWhat if the words you speak and the choices you make don’t end with you? In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero unpacks The Law of Entanglement—a principle from quantum physics that reveals how deeply our lives are connected. Discover how encouragement, criticism, love, and even small everyday choices ripple far beyond what you see, shaping lives in ways you’ll never fully know.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-09-2311 minThe Ordinary Impact14. How Our Choices Become the Outfit We WearWe spend so much time worrying about what to wear—but the thing we actually “wear” the most isn’t in our closet. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero shares why our daily choices become the outfit people remember, with a story that reframes what really matters, research on decision fatigue and habits, and practical ways to weave patience, gratitude, and presence into your life.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-09-1610 minThe Ordinary Impact14. How Our Choices Become the Outfit We WearWe spend so much time worrying about what to wear—but the thing we actually “wear” the most isn’t in our closet. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero shares why our daily choices become the outfit people remember, with a story that reframes what really matters, research on decision fatigue and habits, and practical ways to weave patience, gratitude, and presence into your life.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-09-1610 minThe Ordinary Impact13. If You Can’t Play With Pain: Why the Struggles We Carry Show We’re Still in the GamePain shows up in different ways. Sometimes it’s in our bodies—the sore muscles, the exhaustion that slows us down. Sometimes it’s in our emotions—the disappointments that sting or the losses that linger. And sometimes it’s in our thoughts—the stress, the doubts, the late-night questions we can’t quite silence.We usually see pain as a signal to stop. But what if it’s not always the interruption we think it is? What if pain can actually be a marker of progress, a sign that we’re stretching, growing, and investing ourselves in something that matters?In this ep...
2025-09-0909 minThe Ordinary Impact13. If You Can’t Play With Pain: Why the Struggles We Carry Show We’re Still in the GamePain shows up in different ways. Sometimes it’s in our bodies—the sore muscles, the exhaustion that slows us down. Sometimes it’s in our emotions—the disappointments that sting or the losses that linger. And sometimes it’s in our thoughts—the stress, the doubts, the late-night questions we can’t quite silence.We usually see pain as a signal to stop. But what if it’s not always the interruption we think it is? What if pain can actually be a marker of progress, a sign that we’re stretching, growing, and investing ourselves in something that...
2025-09-0909 minThe Ordinary Impact12. Truth and Trust: They're Not OppositesCan you be honest and kind? Supportive and direct?In this episode, Jeremy challenges the notion that truth and trust are opposites. Through personal story, grounded research, and five practical strategies, we explore how feedback—when rooted in belief—can actually strengthen relationships, not break them.Whether you're a leader, parent, teacher, or friend, this episode will help you rethink how you give feedback, how you build trust, and how to stay in the room even after the hard words are spoken.Because the best relationships aren’t built by avoiding truth.They’re built by carrying it with care.Show Not...
2025-09-0210 minThe Ordinary Impact12. Truth and Trust: They're Not OppositesCan you be honest and kind? Supportive and direct?In this episode, Jeremy challenges the notion that truth and trust are opposites. Through personal story, grounded research, and five practical strategies, we explore how feedback—when rooted in belief—can actually strengthen relationships, not break them.Whether you're a leader, parent, teacher, or friend, this episode will help you rethink how you give feedback, how you build trust, and how to stay in the room even after the hard words are spoken.Because the best relationships aren’t built by avoiding truth...
2025-09-0210 minThe Ordinary Impact11. Fireflies and Backyard Magic: Why the Moments That Glow Often Come When We Slow DownWhat if the magic we’re chasing already lives in the small, quiet moments we tend to overlook?In this episode, Jeremy shares a summer evening memory sparked by a backyard full of fireflies—and explores what those flickers of wonder still have to teach us. From childhood laughter to parenting presence, from Owl City lyrics to UC Berkeley research, this reflection invites you to pause, notice, and reclaim the beauty that lives in the everyday.Whether you’re a parent, educator, leader, or someone just trying to be more present, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to...
2025-08-2613 minThe Ordinary Impact11. Fireflies and Backyard Magic: Why the Moments That Glow Often Come When We Slow DownWhat if the magic we’re chasing already lives in the small, quiet moments we tend to overlook?In this episode, Jeremy shares a summer evening memory sparked by a backyard full of fireflies—and explores what those flickers of wonder still have to teach us. From childhood laughter to parenting presence, from Owl City lyrics to UC Berkeley research, this reflection invites you to pause, notice, and reclaim the beauty that lives in the everyday.Whether you’re a parent, educator, leader, or someone just trying to be more present, this episode is a remind...
2025-08-2613 minThe Ordinary Impact10. The Day I Almost Quit: When Progress Feels InvisibleWhat do you do when you’ve given everything you have… and nothing seems to move?In this episode, Jeremy shares the quiet weight of a moment he nearly walked away — not out of burnout, but out of discouragement. Through a story grounded in real life, insights from Rocky Balboa, and research on grit by Angela Duckworth, this reflection explores what it means to stay rooted when results are slow, motivation fades, and the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story.Whether you’ve already stayed or you’re still deciding, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with a “why”...
2025-08-1913 minThe Ordinary Impact10. The Day I Almost Quit: When Progress Feels InvisibleWhat do you do when you’ve given everything you have… and nothing seems to move?In this episode, Jeremy shares the quiet weight of a moment he nearly walked away — not out of burnout, but out of discouragement. Through a story grounded in real life, insights from Rocky Balboa, and research on grit by Angela Duckworth, this reflection explores what it means to stay rooted when results are slow, motivation fades, and the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story.Whether you’ve already stayed or you’re still deciding, this episode invites you to pause, re...
2025-08-1913 minThe Ordinary Impact9. Every Moment is Day One: What Happens When We Treat Every Interaction Like It MattersWe tend to think of the first day of school, a new job, a big change — as the moment to show up with our best. But what if we treated every moment like it carried that same weight?In this episode, Jeremy explores the power of presence in the ordinary, the science behind small interactions, and the ripple effect of showing up with care — again and again. With research from Dr. John Gottman and practical reflections for teachers, parents, students, and leaders, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the moments we barely notice are the ones othe...
2025-08-1210 minThe Ordinary Impact9. Every Moment is Day One: What Happens When We Treat Every Interaction Like It MattersWe tend to think of the first day of school, a new job, a big change — as the moment to show up with our best. But what if we treated every moment like it carried that same weight?In this episode, Jeremy explores the power of presence in the ordinary, the science behind small interactions, and the ripple effect of showing up with care — again and again. With research from Dr. John Gottman and practical reflections for teachers, parents, students, and leaders, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the moments we barely notice are the ones others never forget. Feat...
2025-08-1210 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Monday Before the Music Starts: What Imperfect Motion Teaches Us About CourageThere’s a quiet, complicated moment before any big beginning — especially the Monday that ends summer break for educators. It’s that mix of ready and reluctant, gratitude for the work and longing for just a little more rest.In this bonus episode, Jeremy shares why those mixed emotions — what researchers call emotional ambivalence — can make you more resilient. You’ll hear a focused piece of research, a relatable reflection, and five practical ways to step into any Monday with purpose, balance, and a little more hope.Show NotesTranscript
2025-08-1007 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Monday Before the Music Starts: What Imperfect Motion Teaches Us About CourageThere’s a quiet, complicated moment before any big beginning — especially the Monday that ends summer break for educators. It’s that mix of ready and reluctant, gratitude for the work and longing for just a little more rest.In this bonus episode, Jeremy shares why those mixed emotions — what researchers call emotional ambivalence — can make you more resilient. You’ll hear a focused piece of research, a relatable reflection, and five practical ways to step into any Monday with purpose, balance, and a little more hope.Show NotesTranscript
2025-08-1007 minThe Ordinary Impact8. The Wobble: What Imperfect Motion Teaches Us About CourageWhat if courage isn’t about confidence—but about moving forward while your voice still shakes?In this episode, Jeremy explores what it means to wobble forward—through leadership, parenting, relationships, and creativity. From a child learning to ride a bike to research on emotional agility and action-based confidence, this episode invites you to rethink how growth actually happens.You’ll hear five practical ways to lead, speak, and begin—before you feel fully ready.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-08-0510 minThe Ordinary Impact8. The Wobble: What Imperfect Motion Teaches Us About CourageWhat if courage isn’t about confidence—but about moving forward while your voice still shakes?In this episode, Jeremy explores what it means to wobble forward—through leadership, parenting, relationships, and creativity. From a child learning to ride a bike to research on emotional agility and action-based confidence, this episode invites you to rethink how growth actually happens.You’ll hear five practical ways to lead, speak, and begin—before you feel fully ready.Show NotesEpisode Transcript
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INspired INsider Podcast[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Soil Health Using AI With Adrian FerreroAdrian Ferrero is the CEO and Co-founder of Biome Makers, a leading agtech firm that merges soil microbiome science with AI to redefine soil health management in agriculture worldwide. Under Adrian's leadership, Biome Makers grew from a bold vision into a global powerhouse, building the world's largest soil microbiome database. His work has forged partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and earned recognition from the Spanish Government, Illumina Accelerator, and MIT Technology Review. A chance tweet led him from economics in Spain to Silicon Valley, where he set out to transform soil and crop science. Today, his pioneering efforts connect soil...
2025-08-0545 minThe Ordinary Impact7. The Note: The Small Words That Change EverythingA folded piece of notebook paper. A few honest lines. And the moment they were needed most.In this episode, Jeremy shares the story of a handwritten note that found him at the right time—and stayed. Through personal reflection, historical letters, and research on connection and belonging, this episode explores the quiet power of encouragement and why some words last long after they're read.Whether it’s a message on a screen or a note in someone’s drawer, the right words still matter. Maybe more than we think.Show Notes Tran...
2025-07-2912 minThe Ordinary Impact7. The Note: The Small Words That Change EverythingA folded piece of notebook paper. A few honest lines. And the moment they were needed most.In this episode, Jeremy shares the story of a handwritten note that found him at the right time—and stayed. Through personal reflection, historical letters, and research on connection and belonging, this episode explores the quiet power of encouragement and why some words last long after they're read.Whether it’s a message on a screen or a note in someone’s drawer, the right words still matter. Maybe more than we think.Show Notes TranscriptConnect & Subscribe
2025-07-2912 minThe Ordinary Impact6. The Empty Chair: When Absence Speaks Louder Than WordsWhat does an empty chair say?In this week’s episode, Jeremy reflects on the moments when someone isn’t in the room—and why that absence still matters. From leadership meetings to family traditions, we explore how missing voices shape the story, and how noticing them can change everything.If you've ever felt unseen, or want to become the kind of person who makes space for others, this one’s for you.Show NotesShow Transcript
2025-07-2211 minThe Ordinary Impact6. The Empty Chair: When Absence Speaks Louder Than WordsWhat does an empty chair say?In this week’s episode, Jeremy reflects on the moments when someone isn’t in the room—and why that absence still matters. From leadership meetings to family traditions, we explore how missing voices shape the story, and how noticing them can change everything.If you've ever felt unseen, or want to become the kind of person who makes space for others, this one’s for you.Show NotesShow Transcript
2025-07-2211 minThe Ordinary Impact5. The Quiet Strength of StayingWe often think of strength as loud or bold, but sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is stay. In this episode, Jeremy shares a story about a teacher who didn’t fix, just showed up. You’ll explore what presence really means, how staying creates safety, and why quiet consistency might be the most powerful leadership of all.Episode Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-07-1511 minThe Ordinary Impact5. The Quiet Strength of StayingWe often think of strength as loud or bold, but sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is stay. In this episode, Jeremy shares a story about a teacher who didn’t fix, just showed up. You’ll explore what presence really means, how staying creates safety, and why quiet consistency might be the most powerful leadership of all.Episode Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-07-1511 minThe Ordinary Impact4. The PauseSometimes the most powerful thing you can give isn’t advice—it’s space.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy shares how intentional silence can hold more meaning than our best-prepared words. Through real-life moments, a teacher’s quiet breakdown, lessons from Nelson Mandela, and communication research, this reflection explores what happens when we stop filling the air—and simply stay.This episode may help you walk away with a new sense of what presence means in leadership, parenting, and everyday relationships.What if the most important thing you do today…...
2025-07-0811 minThe Ordinary Impact4. The PauseSometimes the most powerful thing you can give isn’t advice—it’s space.In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy shares how intentional silence can hold more meaning than our best-prepared words. Through real-life moments, a teacher’s quiet breakdown, lessons from Nelson Mandela, and communication research, this reflection explores what happens when we stop filling the air—and simply stay.This episode may help you walk away with a new sense of what presence means in leadership, parenting, and everyday relationships.What if the most important thing you do today… is wait?Show NotesEpisode Transcript
2025-07-0811 minThe Ordinary Impact3. The Blue MileSometimes, clarity doesn’t come in the quiet—it comes in motion.In this episode, we lace up and head out on a reflective run through the rhythms that help us reset. It’s about more than just running—it’s about presence, release, and the moments that carry us back to ourselves. From a concept called “the blue mile” to an unexpected cardinal sighting, this is a story about movement, memory, and what helps us stay when we want to quit.Whether you run or not, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and cons...
2025-07-0809 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Fireworks Between UsThe Fourth of July can bring people together.But sometimes, it also brings tension to the table—between the fireworks, the flag shirts, and the quiet fractures we don’t always talk about.This bonus episode isn’t political.It’s simply a reflection on how to stay curious when conversations become challenging.How to choose connection over combat.How to keep showing up with presence, even when everything feels divided.There's a better way forward.It starts with listening.Show NotesRead Transcript
2025-07-0408 minThe Ordinary ImpactBonus: The Fireworks Between UsThe Fourth of July can bring people together.But sometimes, it also brings tension to the table—between the fireworks, the flag shirts, and the quiet fractures we don’t always talk about.This bonus episode isn’t political.It’s simply a reflection on how to stay curious when conversations become challenging.How to choose connection over combat.How to keep showing up with presence, even when everything feels divided.There's a better way forward.It start...
2025-07-0408 minThe Ordinary Impact3. The Blue MileSometimes, clarity doesn’t come in the quiet—it comes in motion.In this episode, we lace up and head out on a reflective run through the rhythms that help us reset. It’s about more than just running—it’s about presence, release, and the moments that carry us back to ourselves. From a concept called “the blue mile” to an unexpected cardinal sighting, this is a story about movement, memory, and what helps us stay when we want to quit.Whether you run or not, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and consider your own way of finding...
2025-07-0109 minThe Ordinary ImpactThe Power of One MomentSometimes the moments that shape us don’t come with fanfare. They arrive quietly, between the busy, the meetings, the noise. In this episode, Jeremy reflects on a simple interaction with a student that left a lasting impact and explores what research says about the ripple effect of everyday kindness.We often underestimate how much our presence, attention, and words matter—until someone reminds us.Whether you're in education, leadership, parenting, or simply trying to show up better in a loud, distracted world, this episode invites you to notice the small moments that carry extraordinary weight.In this episode:A ha...
2025-06-2407 minThe Ordinary Impact2. The Power of One MomentSometimes the moments that shape us don’t come with fanfare. They arrive quietly, between the busy, the meetings, the noise. In this episode, Jeremy reflects on a simple interaction with a student that left a lasting impact and explores what research says about the ripple effect of everyday kindness.We often underestimate how much our presence, attention, and words matter—until someone reminds us.Whether you're in education, leadership, parenting, or simply trying to show up better in a loud, distracted world, this episode invites you to notice the small moments that carr...
2025-06-2407 minThe Ordinary Impact1. Soul, Harmony, and the People Who StayedWhen Sly Stone and Brian Wilson passed away within days of each other, the world lost two musical giants. But their voices didn’t disappear—they stayed. In this opening episode, Jeremy reflects on the legacy of two very different artists who both left behind something lasting. Through story, research, and quiet reflection, this episode explores what it means to create honestly, live intentionally, and pay attention to the music that still echoes in ordinary life.Because the most powerful impact isn’t always loud.Sometimes, it just… stays.
2025-06-1706 minThe Ordinary Impact1. Soul, Harmony, and the People Who StayedWhen Sly Stone and Brian Wilson passed away within days of each other, the world lost two musical giants. But their voices didn’t disappear—they stayed. In this opening episode, Jeremy reflects on the legacy of two very different artists who both left behind something lasting. Through story, research, and quiet reflection, this episode explores what it means to create honestly, live intentionally, and pay attention to the music that still echoes in ordinary life.Because the most powerful impact isn’t always loud.Sometimes, it just… stays.
2025-06-1706 minThe Ordinary ImpactWelcomeThis is The Ordinary Impact—a short-form podcast about the small, everyday moments that shape how we lead, parent, love, and live. In this welcome episode, host Jeremy Ferrero shares the heart behind the show and what you can expect each week: honest stories, quiet insights, and a reminder that even the smallest moment can leave a lasting mark because impact doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing.
2025-06-1301 minThe Ordinary ImpactWelcomeThis is The Ordinary Impact—a short-form podcast about the small, everyday moments that shape how we lead, parent, love, and live. In this welcome episode, host Jeremy Ferrero shares the heart behind the show and what you can expect each week: honest stories, quiet insights, and a reminder that even the smallest moment can leave a lasting mark because impact doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing.
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