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The Normal 40 PodcastThe Avoidance: Why Smart, Capable People Put Off the Easy ThingsMost of us think we’re high performers because we get things done.We solve problems. We chase answers. We check the boxes.But what if the thing holding you back isn’t the hard stuff?What if it’s the easy stuff you keep avoiding?In this episode, Adam and Lon kick off 2026 with a candid, unfiltered conversation about avoidance, self-sabotage, and the surprising anxiety that shows up when you’re avoiding what should be the most energizing part of your life.Lon shares a personal realization he hasn’t talked abo...
2026-01-2355 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#79: The Soul Tickle: When Your Next Chapter Finally Feels Like You. A Ramble with Keith PochickThe first time Keith Pochick joined this podcast, he had just walked away from medicine and into a classroom full of eighth graders. His story hit home because it was raw; a man in mid-leap, hoping he wasn’t crazy for wanting a simpler, more joyful, more human life.Two years later, Keith sits down with Lon to talk about what life actually feels like on the other side of his trade. And what he describes is something most high achievers haven’t felt in years: ease, presence, and the spark he now calls the soul tickle — that u...
2025-12-1251 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#78: The Permission: What Happens When Your Mission Outgrows Your Title with Dr. Chris CannellMost people go into medicine to help people.But somewhere along the way, the system swallows that dream.Long hours. Broken processes. Pressure to perform, not to care.But not Chris Cannell.Chris is a PA, endurance athlete, husband, father of three, and president of a national nonprofit in legal medicine. But more than that, he’s a man who kept chasing the spark that started it all: a sister’s cancer diagnosis, a team on the field, and a deep belief that medicine could still feel human.In this episode, Chri...
2025-11-2847 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#77: The Heart That Heals Everyone But Itself - A Ramble with Dr. Jill KruseMost people meet their doctor in an exam room. I met mine at the edge of a breaking point she didn’t even know she’d been carrying for years.Dr. Jill Kruse grew up wanting to save lives for one simple reason: she didn’t want to lose her mother. She entered medicine the way so many elite performers do — head down, high achieving, fueled by good intentions and impossible standards. She pushed. She excelled. She endured.And then life stopped asking politely.Call every other night. A newborn and a toddler at home...
2025-11-1439 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#76: The Shift: How to Rewire Avoidance, Anxiety, and Emotional Fog with Dr. Fredric MauWhat if the version of you you're trying to fix… isn’t broken?What if the problem isn’t your motivation, your discipline, or your job…But the story you’ve been telling yourself to survive it?In this episode, Lon sits down with Dr. Fredric Mau, a board-certified hypnotherapist and licensed mental health counselor who left a corporate career and stepped into one of the most unexpected and effective roles in human transformation.Together, they explore the difference between talking about change and actually experiencing it.They talk about emotion vs. cognit...
2025-10-311h 03
The Normal 40 Podcast#75: The Disconnect: Why Your Body Feels Off and What to Do About It with Luke DePronWe spend decades chasing success—with our heads down and our priorities out of balance. Until one day… you look in the mirror, or see a photo of yourself, and something doesn’t match. Your body starts telling the truth your mind has been trying to outrun.You’re tired more than you used to be.You sleep but you’re not rested.You’re not proud of how you look, and if you’re honest, you’re not proud of how you feel either.In this episode, Lon sits down with men’s health coach Luke DePron...
2025-10-1759 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#74: "The Dude From the Internet" —Making The Trade, Trust, and Finding Your Voice...Again.Most of us do exactly what we were told to do: we work hard, climb the ladder, check the boxes, and live the life we set out to build. From the outside, it looks like success. But inside, many of us wrestle with the same silent question: “Is this it?”In this conversation with Justin on Grody and Unprofessional, I go back to the beginning of my story—the moment I realized I had everything I thought I wanted, yet felt empty inside. We talk about:Why I call myself a dude from the internet and wh...
2025-10-031h 19
The Normal 40 Podcast#73: The Gap: Why Success Still Feels Empty and How to Find the Line That Leads to MoreAt some point, your success starts to feel like a trap.You’ve got the title, the money, the corner office—but something’s off.You’re restless. You’re starting to wonder, is this it?And no one around you seems to get it.This episode is for you.Lon and Adam are back to break down Lon’s next book, The Gap—the emotional, spiritual, and practical space between the life you’ve built and the life you know is still out there.They dive deep into the 12 Ascents; the stages every...
2025-09-191h 00
The Normal 40 Podcast#72:The Termination: Getting Fired at the Top, Career Grief, and Rebuilding After Losing EverythingWhat happens when you’ve built a perfect résumé, then lose everything it stood for?Laverne McKinnon was doing everything right.Climbing fast. Getting promoted every 18 months.She was a powerful voice behind some of the biggest shows on television—including CSI and Criminal Minds.And then, one day, it all ended.No warning. No performance plan. Just a quiet conversation behind closed doors… and a single word that changed everything:Liability.What followed was a collapse of identity, a decade of self-loathing, and a grief she didn’t yet have...
2025-09-061h 16
The Normal 40 Podcast#71: The Permission: What Happens When You Finally Say Yes…to YourselfThere’s a moment—quiet, invisible—when you stop asking for someone else’s approval… and start listening for your own.That moment is called permission. And in this episode, Lon and Adam unpack what it actually means to give it to yourself, and why it’s often the hardest, most courageous thing you’ll ever do.Lon reveals the real pattern behind over a thousand coaching conversations, and how nearly everyone who reaches out is stuck in the same swirl: aware something is off, acknowledging the discontent, accepting the truth… but waiting for a green light that...
2025-08-2249 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Shift: Moving from Search to Creation Using AI with Rob CressyMost people open ChatGPT to get answers.Rob Cressy opened it and found a new life.In this episode, Lon sits down with Rob—entrepreneur, creator, and AI enablement coach—to talk about the real power of ChatGPT. Not as a shortcut. Not as a gimmick. But as a tool for clarity, creativity, and reinvention.Rob discovered ChatGPT five days after it launched. And within minutes, he knew: this wasn’t just a tool—it was a turning point.Together, Rob and Lon unpack what it means to “think into the AI,” why c...
2025-08-0859 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#69: The Five Dead Ends — A Conversation with Tait Arend on Image, Isolation, and Choosing Something MoreAt some point, every man has to ask:What’s this life I’ve built actually doing to me?In this episode, Lon sits down with Tait Arend—fundraiser, leadership coach, and Co-host of the Bridging Connections podcast, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had. Together, they unpack what happens when you’ve done everything right, checked all the boxes, built the image… and still feel like something’s missing.This is not a conversation about brokenness.It’s a conversation about awakening.From a childhood accident that changed his face, and hi...
2025-07-1855 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#67 The Calling: From Wall Street to Psychiatry. The Cost of Chasing Image - With Dr. Eric ArzubiWhat if the life you built—the job, the title, the salary—wasn’t the life you were meant to live?Lon sits down with Dr. Eric Arzubi, a former Wall Street bond trader who walked away from Morgan Stanley to become a psychiatrist and mental health advocate. But the real story isn’t the résumé.It’s what happened in between.Eric shares his remarkable, winding path. From early success to devastating anxiety. From image management to identity collapse. From the Upper East Side to the mountains of Montana, where he now leads one of...
2025-07-041h 47
The Normal 40 Podcast#66 The Layoff: How Google Exit Sparked Personal Transformation — With Nicholas WhitakerWhat if success didn’t satisfy you the way it was supposed to?Lon sits down with Nicholas Whitaker, former Googler, entrepreneur, and founder of the Conscious Lead Collective. Nicholas shares his journey from punk anarchist to Google executive and the unraveling that began in a hotel room in Japan. At the peak of a global career, Nicholas found himself crumbling under the weight of performance, loneliness, and anxiety, living a version of success that felt more like survival. They talk about burnout, reinvention, and the quiet, powerful decision to build community over competition. This...
2025-06-2059 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#65: The Diagnosis: What Cancer Taught Steve Garraty About Regret, Resilience, and the Second ResumeSometimes it takes a crash, literal and emotional, to finally wake up. For Steve Garraty, it was both.Before the diagnosis, there was the drinking. The parties. The wrecked cars. The spiral most people didn’t see coming, not even him. But then came the mass on his neck. A cancer diagnosis at 18. And suddenly, the path he was speeding down came to a screeching halt.In this episode, Lon sits down with Steve for a deeply personal conversation about the years that led to his diagnosis, and the transformation that followed. Steve doesn’t hold back...
2025-06-061h 04
The Normal 40 Podcast#64: The Inventory: What Your Gut Knows Before Your Head DoesIn this raw and revealing episode of Normal 40, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton reunite for a signature ramble—and what unfolds is one of their most honest conversations yet. It begins with a simple question: What if you followed your passion 10 years ago? And what if that passion has changed? What follows is a masterclass in midlife clarity. Lon and Adam unpack the invisible tension between time and passion—how your career is linear, but your interests, energy, and identity evolve. They explore the false promise of “follow your passion,” why most people are stuck rehearsing worst-case scenarios, and how...
2025-05-231h 02
The Normal 40 Podcast#63: The Leap: Moral Injury, Burnout, and Leaving the C-Suite with Dr. LouAnne GiangrecoYou can spend your whole life building something... only to realize it's no longer yours. That was Dr. LouAnne Giangreco. ER doctor. Chief Medical Officer. Board Director. Decades into a career she worked hard to earn, and even harder to keep, LouAnne did the unthinkable: she walked away.Why?Because she knew deep down, staying was safer... but leaving was honest.In this episode, LouAnne shares the deeply personal story of what it really took to leave a prestigious identity, walk through grief, and reimagine a life built on freedom, creativity, and self-trust.
2025-05-0257 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#62 Making the Trade: Dr. Parker Hays on Trading Physician Burnout for BalanceWhat happens when you reach the pinnacle of your career only to realize it’s no longer the life you want?In this episode, Lon Stroschein sits down with Parker Hays, a physician who spent 33 years in emergency medicine before making the courageous decision to leave and build a life of purpose and impact.Parker shares his journey, from a pivotal moment in his youth that inspired him to pursue medicine to the realization that it was time to trade his successful career for a new chapter focused on prevention, wellness, and helping others thrive.
2025-04-181h 08
The Normal 40 Podcast#61: The Courage to Dream (Pt. 2) – Reclaiming Purpose, Passion, and Your Art: A Ramble with Brandon MeyerAt some point, the chaos gets too loud to ignore. In that moment, you will break down or raise up.In Part Two of Brandon Meyer’s story, we start the exploration about what really matters and how you chase it.This episode is about the people who show up when you stop pretending. The friends who bet on you before you bet on yourself. The quiet acts of rebellion that help you remember who you were before the titles, the expectations, and the noise."I hit it at a young age… and realized it w...
2025-04-0455 min
The Normal 40 Podcast#60: The Courage to Dream: Finding Purpose Beyond The Diagnosis. A Ramble with Brandon Meyer--Part 1Brandon Meyer was born three months premature with cerebral palsy. Doctors said he’d never walk. He walked at three. They said he’d never live on his own. He left home, earned degrees, became a husband, a father, and a corporate leader managing $50 million a year. They said he’d never play sports. He played. They said he’d never be free. But the day he broke his leg brace and threw it on the floor — he chose a different story. This is Episode 1 of Brandon’s two-part story — a conversation about identity, permission, faith, and finding your art. It’s...
2025-03-281h 16
The Normal 40 Podcast#59: The Burnout Breakthrough: How Physicians Can Take Risks, Think Like Entrepreneurs, and Escape the 'If Only' Look" w/ Dr. John ShufeldtBurnout is everywhere. It's in our board rooms and courtrooms. But now, more than ever, it's also in our operating rooms and emergency rooms. Something has to change. In this episode, Lon Stroschein sits down with Dr. John Shufeldt — a physician, entrepreneur, attorney, and pilot — to explore his unconventional career journey. From overcoming academic struggles to founding multiple successful ventures, Dr. Shufeldt reveals how curiosity and a mindset of lifelong learning have guided his path--and how he helps others avoid burnout.Lon and John dig into the unspoken challenges physicians face, including the mental health crisis in me...
2025-03-141h 08
The Normal 40 Podcast#58 The Road Back Home: How to Reinvent a Failing Business (and Yourself) with Stephanie StuckeyWhat if you had the chance to reclaim your family’s legacy, resurrect a once-iconic brand, and bet everything on a dream? Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation, joins Lon Stroschein to discuss her unexpected journey from law and public service to buying back an iconic brand her grandfather start in 1937.“You never know when opportunity will knock—but when it does, you have to be willing to bet on yourself, even if no one else will.” – Stephanie StuckeyTaking back a brand and a company is one thing, but what it will demand f...
2025-02-281h 02
The Normal 40 Podcast#57: The Judgement: A Doctor's Courage to Take Back His Life. A Ramble with Dr. Adam GoodcoffYou did everything right. You put in the years, made the sacrifices, and built a career most people admire. But now, there's a feeling you can't shake—one that whispers there's something more for you. But there you sit...waiting.Judgment starts at the moment you even consider doing something new or more. From colleagues, from society, from that inner voice that says, you should just be grateful for what you already have.The self-judgement that leads to the guilt of having so much and then the shame of feeling so little. This is you...
2025-02-071h 05
The Normal 40 Podcast#56 The Diagnosis: A Four-Year-Old's Cancer, and a Parent's Courage with Kevin Hoover.What happens when life throws you one curveball after another? How do you rise, rebuild, and find your true purpose?In this episode, Lon Stroschein sits with Kevin Hoover, an elite performer whose life has been shaped by pivotal moments of triumph and heartbreak. From humble beginnings in Mooresville, North Carolina, to a whirlwind career in hospitality, coaching, and real estate, Kevin shares his story with vulnerability and wisdom. But the real turning point came when his 4-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer—a moment that redefined everything he thought he knew about success and purpose.
2025-01-241h 51
The Normal 40 Podcast#55: The Next Chapter: Overcoming Guilt, Finding Clarity, and Building LegacyFeeling stuck at the peak of your success?In this raw and energizing kickoff to Season 2, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton dive deep into the emotional crossroads elite performers face when they least expect it.They unravel the "Eight Universal Struggles" of transition and share their proven process to help you trade comfort for clarity and reclaim your best days ahead.If you've ever wondered, "What's next for me?"—this episode is your guide.Welcome to Season 2! Here's an episode Summary:Lon and Adam kick off Season 2 with a classic "ramble" th...
2025-01-101h 01
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Psychotherapist -- Navigating Midlife with Dr. Nicholas SamstagWhat happens when successful individuals reach the pinnacle of their careers only to feel trapped and dissatisfied? You become a psychotherapist, of course.Join me, Lon Stroschein, and Dr. Nicholas Samstag, as we embark on an eye-opening journey of midlife transition and self-discovery. We dive deep into the emotional and psychological struggles faced by those who've achieved much but still yearn for something more. Our conversation unravels the complexities of self-discovery, questioning if midlife reinvention truly leads to a better version of oneself or just a different one.In our conversation, we emphasize the necessity of...
2024-06-281h 02
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Brutal Reality of You — And Your Missing ArtEver felt the weight of a secret life that no one knows about, or found yourself grappling with the stark reality of your own existence? Ever wonder why you don't have clarity for what's next or the energy to chase it? We get it!Join us as we explore the brutal reality of our lives to this point. Lon and Adam have a classic ramble--candidly discussing the spheres that shape our identity and influence the emotional authenticity we bring to our relationships and creative pursuits. With raw introspection, we invite you to consider how the brutal reality of...
2024-05-231h 00
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Transformation: Navigating Health and Purpose with Dr. Molly MaloofEmbarking on life's next act can be a treacherous climb, but it's one some of us have braved with vigor. Join us on a transformative journey along the Normal 40 Highway as we welcome the exceptional Dr. Molly Maloof.This candid conversation is all about sparking change and pursuing a life filled with purpose. Listen in as we unpack the pivotal moments that redefine our biological and psycho-spiritual well-being and share our personal stories of career transitions and the search for a deeper meaning in life. Molly brings her wealth of experience to the table, offering practical tips on...
2024-05-021h 11
The Normal 40 PodcastDismantling Self-Doubt in the Quest for the ExtraordinaryAre you living up to your potential, really? This episode gives hope to anyone wrestling with impostor syndrom. Lon Stroschein's co-host Adam Eaton returns to the airwaves to share his raw and insightful experiences with personal adversity and transformation.Adam shares some of the pitfalls that can find any of us who are on the Normal 40 highway. Adam shares his struggle with self-doubt and the courage it takes to step away from the grind and to live out his "Normal 40 Moment" to forge a path--his own path. This is a deep and candid conversation, in real-time, of the...
2024-04-111h 07
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Other Bets - Crypto Currency with Ben WienerIn the new life Lon has built, he reserves every Friday to work on what he calls "Other Bets," investments that are outside of Normal 40 but also part of Lon's long-term future.Listen in as Lon Stroschein takes you through a transformative journey from a corporate executive to a lifestyle engineer -- and where his interest in cryptocurrency takes shape. Including the time he lost more money than he wants his wife to know about. You'll hear the story of Lon's hard lessons in Crypto, and what he does now.As one of Lon's "O...
2024-03-291h 05
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Unfolding — A Story of Incredible Resilience and Irony in PeruIt takes trust--an awkward amount of trust--to let things simply unfold before you. To let them play out, to see them untangle, to give them space, and to live in that moment, trusting it.This podcast is a conversation recorded from the streets in Quillabamba, Peru. Join Lon Stroschein on a transformative trek through the heart of Peru, where he is joined by a remarkable guide, Carlos...only 72 hours after meeting, but already a mountain of trust.Carlos shares a slice of life from the streets of Quillabamba to the emotional journey back to his family...
2024-03-081h 29
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Unscripted Journey -- Lon’s Journey into the Peruvian Highlands, alone.Have you ever had a calling you could feel in your gut? Have you ever felt called to do something on a whim, and you weren't sure why? Have you ever cut through the irresponsibility of how it feels, and then chased the call simply to see where it goes? Have you ever carved out eight days, flown to a land where you don't speak the language, don't have an event, and don't have a friend to host you? Have you ever arrived alone, to a place where you don't speak the language, you don't have a hotel reservation, a...
2024-02-221h 03
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Transition -- Two Weeks Notice with Dan MayerEver dreamed about quitting your job to chase a dream? Well, meet Dan Mayer. Dan Mayer is a seasoned sales expert who resigned from his VP position and is starting his own venture -- NEXT WEEK! This ramble offers a wealth of insights into this life-changing decision. Through his personal experiences, including family challenges, a Wrigley's Gum commercial, and a stand-up comedy stint, Dan articulates the delicate balance of pursuing dreams and fulfilling obligations, providing a roadmap for those contemplating a similar leap.Dan's journey underscores the importance of self-belief, the power of genuine connections, and...
2024-01-121h 16
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Journey: From ER Doctor to Middle-School Teacher: Keith Pochick's StoryWho quits their job as an ER physician to be a middle school science teacher?Well, this guy.There's something magnetic about a story that breaks the mold, and Keith Pochick's leap from the corridors of the emergency room to the halls of a middle school does just that.Join Lon Stroschein as he sits down with Keith Pochick, whose life took an extraordinary turn when he traded his stethoscope for a teacher's marker. Keith shares his heartfelt transition from being a medical doctor to inspiring young minds as a middle school science teacher.
2023-12-211h 12
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Move: A Ramble with my First Coach, Brendan Burns:Have you ever thought hiring a coach was a waste? Lon Stroschein did, until ... Join Lon as he sat (back) down with his first coach, Brendan Burns, to discuss his transformation from a public company executive to a lifestyle engineer and career coach on a mission to inspire others. This candid conversation touches on Lon's journey of leaving a successful career, the power of LinkedIn, the importance of taking action before you're ready, and how unexpected life events such as death, divorce, and mental health challenges have shaped us.Together, they share personal experiences and insights...
2023-12-071h 12
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Near Miss - A Conversation With My Daughter GraceAs professionals, we can get so busy being important to those at work that we miss the cries for help happening around the home. That happened to Lon Stroschein when he missed the calls for help from his daughter, Grace. Learn how an actual call changed everything - for both of them. This is the personal story of Lon Stroschein, founder of the Normal 40 movement and the author of The Trade, and his daughter Grace.Lon shares his journey from being a public company executive to becoming a lifestyle engineer and how his path changed to...
2023-11-161h 20
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Evolution of a Dream - From Idea to #1 Bestselling AuthorHave you ever wondered how different your life could be in a year if there were no sunk costs to taking a bet on yourself?One year ago, Lon Stroschein started writing his book. This podcast was recorded in the recording studio in the moments before he started narrating his book, The Trade, for Audible.This is a conversation with his partner in Normal 40 Publishing, Jeremy Brown. In this podcast, you'll get to hear about the incredible journey of creating and publishing 'The Trade' and experience how it started changing lives before it was committed to...
2023-11-0347 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Big Decision; Knowing When To Quit Your W-2Do you find yourself constantly chasing work, stuck in a cycle of stress addiction, and yearning for a different life? You're not alone -- and I'm going to prove it.Meet Tim Klimchock, a one-time corporate executive and CPA, who mustered the courage to finally trade his W2 income for a chance at chasing something bigger. Tim shares the hardships he has faced since leaving a year ago and how he has used the "Normal 40 Insurance Policy" to re-evaluate his life and finances. We also talked about how work-related stress, sleepless nights, and health issues and...
2023-10-191h 14
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Unexpected Conversation - With Austin Moore: Mental Health, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Transformation -- To A Life On Mission.Austin is a dude I've never met. Before this podcast, I'd never heard Austin's voice and knew almost nothing of his story. But on a whim, we connected and recorded this episode. And, being honest, you won't believe where it goes.We talk about it all: Mental Health, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Resilience, Transformation, Football Injury, Radio Commercial, Mount Air Iowa, Opioid Addiction, Career Paths, Anxiety Coping, Identity Change, Manufacturing Image, Friendships, Mental Health Challenges, Rock Bottom, Authenticity, Support, Normal 40 Highway and my book, The Trade.This is an incredible journey with our guest, Austin Moore, who...
2023-09-281h 33
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Bold Leap (Pt. 2): The Trade 0 One Year Later. Lessons From Leaving.This is part 2 of a conversation Lon Stroschein rambles with Paul Reynolds, a former public company executive who bravely embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship one year ago. Paul offers invaluable insights about the realities of transitioning from a corporate job to starting your own business, the effects on his family life, and the crucial lessons he's gleaned along the way. If you're contemplating a career transition, in the midst of one, or simply curious about what it entails, this conversation, sprinkled with Paul's nuggets of wisdom, is a must-listen.He shares his personal journey, from losing his...
2023-09-011h 13
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Bold Leap: Discovering The Best Time To Leave.Ever wondered how life's biggest setbacks can turn into opportunities for growth?Well, you need to meet Paul Reynolds, a guy whose journey embodies this transformation. After losing his wife to cancer and facing the brunt of the pandemic, Paul did the unthinkable - he quit his lucrative executive job to start anew. We navigate this remarkable tale of resilience, uncovering how adversity led Paul to create his own path.Find more from Lon here: https://linktr.ee/lon.stroschein We move beyond the pandemic narrative and discuss how COVID-19 has impacted life and...
2023-08-2553 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 36: The Art of Navigating ChangeWhat if the path to true leadership was not paved with consistent victories but peppered with moments of failure? Former General Stan McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret), a man of immense distinction, joins the Normal 40 to share his narrative, offering a rare look into his life and the lessons it holds. Stan reflects on duty, leadership, and the journey of personal growth and transformation that came with embracing failure and making The Trade. You'll hear how this shaped him into the person he is today and how it has left an indelible mark on his life and career. This...
2023-08-2337 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 35: The Journey To CourageJoin Adam Eaton and Lon Stroschein, best-selling author of the book The Trade, as they explore Lon's transition from a public company executive to an author and lifestyle engineer. Listen in as Lon shares the process of writing and publishing his book, and the overwhelming response he has received since its release. He paints a vivid picture of this podcast episode recorded on a dirt road near his family farm, amidst prairie grasses and pastures, symbolizing his own journey of self-discovery and change. As we navigate through life, we reach a point where we long for something more, something...
2023-08-2255 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 32: The RelaunchChange can be terrifying, but it can also be liberating. Hear Lon Stroschein share highlights of his journey from the C-Suite to the launch of Normal 40 and the release of his new book "The Trade." Normal 40 finds everyone - and it will find you. You've either gone through it, will go through it, or are smack in the middle of it right now. How do we know this to be true? Tune in to this episode of the Normal 40 Podcast to find out. This is the audio from the soft launch of Lon's new book, The Trade. It is...
2023-08-1945 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Art Of Navigating Change Part II: A Ramble With General Stan McChrystal.Have you ever found yourself clinging to the familiar, paralyzed by the fear of stepping into the unknown? Are you seeking the courage to embrace change and take a bold leap into the future? Tune in to Part 2 of my intriguing and inspiring conversation with the former General Stan McChrystal, where we delve into these questions and more. We uncover the concept of adaptation, discuss the fear of change, the power of breaking free from what's familiar, and the liberation it brings.During our conversation, we dive deep into the concept of 'leadership satisfaction' and how, as leaders...
2023-08-1848 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 31: The TransitionEver wondered what it's like to fly Marine One for the President of the United States? Who does that? This guy: John Ballenger. But that's only what you see on the outside ... The story is on the inside. On this week's Normal 40 Podcst, we navigate the highs and lows of life with John Ballenger, a former Marine Corps pilot whose #normal40 story will inspire you. We start with his love for aviation, his adrenaline-pumping journey to become the lead pilot for the President of The United States, and how his life was transformed through an encounter with his wife...
2023-08-181h 30
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Art Of Navigating Change: A Ramble With General Stan McChrystal.What if the path to true leadership was not paved with consistent victories but peppered with moments of failure? Former General Stan McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret), a man of immense distinction, joins the Normal 40 to share his narrative, offering a rare look into his life and the lessons it holds.Stan reflects on duty, leadership, and the journey of personal growth and transformation that came with embracing failure and making The Trade. You'll hear how this shaped him into the person he is today and how it has left an indelible mark on his life and career.
2023-08-1135 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Journey To Courage -- Becoming A #1 Best SellerJoin Adam Eaton and Lon Stroschein, best-selling author of the book The Trade, as they explore Lon's transition from a public company executive to an author and lifestyle engineer. Listen in as Lon shares the process of writing and publishing his book, and the overwhelming response he has received since its release. He paints a vivid picture of this podcast episode recorded on a dirt road near his family farm, amidst prairie grasses and pastures, symbolizing his own journey of self-discovery and change.As we navigate through life, we reach a point where we long for something more...
2023-07-2855 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe RELAUNCH: Redefining Success and Embracing ChangeChange can be terrifying, but it can also be liberating. Hear Lon Stroschein share highlights of his journey from the C-Suite to the launch of Normal 40 and the release of his new book "The Trade."Normal 40 finds everyone - and it will find you. You've either gone through it, will go through it, or are smack in the middle of it right now. How do we know this to be true? Tune in to this episode of the Normal 40 Podcast to find out.This is the audio from the soft launch of Lon's new book, The...
2023-07-0845 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Transition - From Marine to Mentor. A Presidential Helicopter Pilot's Journey Home.Ever wondered what it's like to fly Marine One for the President of the United States? Who does that? This guy: John Ballenger. But that's only what you see on the outside ... The story is on the inside.On this week's Normal 40 Podcst, we navigate the highs and lows of life with John Ballenger, a former Marine Corps pilot whose #normal40 story will inspire you. We start with his love for aviation, his adrenaline-pumping journey to become the lead pilot for the President of The United States, and how his life was transformed through an encounter...
2023-06-291h 30
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 29: The BookLon has always been a risk-taker, but writing a book about his journey towards self-discovery and personal growth was a whole new level of risk for him. As a former public company executive turned lifestyle engineer, Lon Stroschein is on an adventure to inspire others to take action and create the life they want. In this episode, Adam Eaton and Lon discuss his struggles with writing, stemming from dyslexia and a lack of self-care, and how he ultimately found my voice as a storyteller to arrive where he is today. Throughout the episode, Lon shares insights about the importance...
2023-06-181h 00
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 28: After Hours Ramble: The Normal 40 SymptomsThis episode features an After Hours Ramble between Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, and co-host Adam Eaton. The theme is actually simple... what the heck is this podcast about! More specifically, what does this podcast mean to you and what do you take from it? Why is that important? Well, we want to make sure that this podcast is presented, and named, in a way that speaks to anybody who is interested in the Normal 40 movement. So, your homework? Listen, and then give us your suggestions!
2023-06-1748 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Book - Embracing Risk and Reinventing Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery, Financial Conversations, and Pursuing Dreams.Lon has always been a risk-taker, but writing a book about his journey towards self-discovery and personal growth was a whole new level of risk for him. As a former public company executive turned lifestyle engineer, Lon Stroschein is on an adventure to inspire others to take action and create the life they want. In this episode, Adam Eaton and Lon discuss his struggles with writing, stemming from dyslexia and a lack of self-care, and how he ultimately found my voice as a storyteller to arrive where he is today. Throughout the episode, Lon shares insights about the...
2023-06-151h 00
The Normal 40 PodcastAfter Hours Ramble: The Normal 40 Symptoms & What’s in a Name?Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode features an After Hours Ramble between Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, and co-host Adam Eaton. The theme is actually simple... what the heck is this podcast about! More specifically, what does this podcast mean to you and what do you ta...
2023-06-0848 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 26: After Hours Ramble - The Friendshiphis episode of Normal 40: The Podcast is something totally different. It is an honest and open After Hours Ramble with two dudes talking about feelings. Those dudes? None other than the hosts of the podcast, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton. But, this isn't any old ramble. This is a vulnerable conversation where one person is going through something pretty serious and important. In the process of that conversation, Lon and Adam talk through some deeply personal feelings, emotions, and thoughts - and not as podcast hosts, but as friends. Despite the subject matter, a beautiful thing happens, and there...
2023-06-0245 min
The Normal 40 PodcastAfter Hours Ramble: The FriendshipNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode of Normal 40: The Podcast is something totally different. It is an honest and open After Hours Ramble with two dudes talking about feelings. Those dudes? None other than the hosts of the podcast, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton. Bu...
2023-05-2545 min
The Normal 40 PodcastAfter Hours Ramble: The DownsizingNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode, a whole lot of ramblin' going on. Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein and co-host Adam Eaton have a post episode Ramble talking about the conversation they had with a dude to know, Ron W. The dudes discuss the conversation wtih Ro...
2023-05-1843 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 23: The Interview - Donnie BoivinOn this episode of Normal 40 The Podcast, founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein gives you exclusive access to a session within his closed community group called 'The Insider'. But, this isn't just any session, because it features a conversation with a pretty bad ass dude named Donnie Boivin. If you aren't familiar with Donnie, then you are in for a treat, because he is certainly a dude you need to know. After a stellar military career, Donnie started a new journey, one that allows him to create champions that can change the world. He'll share his story and provide...
2023-05-121h 16
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 22: The Ramble - Andrew ZReal dudes. That is what the Normal 40 is about. Read dudes, going through real stuff. And it's totally normal (get it??) because guess what: we all go through it. On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein shares a real-life conversation (which we affectionately call a Ramble) he had with a dude about a multitude of topics. That dude is named Andrew, and from his perspective down under, you'll hear exactly what a dude just like you is thinking, feeling, and experiencing. Real dudes. Real talk. All Normal.
2023-05-1156 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 21: The HopeOn this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein wrestles with one very important question: why are you all here? Why do you keep showing up on shows, posts, emails, etc? What keeps you coming back? Well, turns out, the answer might simply be one basic human emotion: hope. It's that simple, really. Mostly because if you are here, you are searching for something, whether big or small, whether you know it or not. So, join Lon and co-host Adam Eaton as they explore the concept of hope, and how it manifests itself in all of us. How can you use...
2023-05-1050 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Interview: Donnie BoivinNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. On this episode of Normal 40 The Podcast, founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein gives you exclusive access to a session within his closed community group called 'The Insider'. But, this isn't just any session, because it features a conversation with a pretty ba...
2023-05-041h 16
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Ramble: Andrew ZNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Real dudes. That is what the Normal 40 is about. Read dudes, going through real stuff. And it's totally normal (get it??) because guess what: we all go through it. On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein shares a real-life conversation (which we af...
2023-04-2756 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe HopeNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein wrestles with one very important question: why are you all here? Why do you keep showing up on shows, posts, emails, etc? What keeps you coming back?Well, turns out, the answer might si...
2023-04-2050 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 20 - The Ramble - Part 3This episode is a continuation of a series of shows called "The Ramble", which are available now in your podcast feed. While you do not need to have listened to the previous episodes before you enjoy this edition, it is encouraged. Episode 3 of The Ramble series features a conversation between Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein, co-host Adam Eaton, and a dude you need to know, Jeff Donaldson. The dudes talk openly about how to best support other dudes, and what that truly means. There is also an honest discussion about vulernability, deflection, and growth. Finally, the dudes talks about how...
2023-04-171h 23
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 19: The Ramble - Part 2This episode is the continuation of a previous episode titled "The Ramble", which is available in your podcast feed. It is recommended that you finish that episode before you begin this one. So, you've heard part of The Ramble between Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein and a dude to know Jeff Donaldson, but how does the story end? Well, in this part, Jeff talks more about his path and where he wants to go in his second half. In true fashion, Lon offers some additional perspective by asking Jeff some direct and open questions. What transpires is a beautiful, honest...
2023-04-171h 08
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Ramble Part 3Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode is a continuation of a series of shows called "The Ramble", which are available now in your podcast feed. While you do not need to have listened to the previous episodes before you enjoy this edition, it is encouraged.
2023-04-131h 23
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 18: The RambleOn this episode, Normal 40 founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein takes you behind the curtain of a very fundamental tenet of Normal 40, which is the Ramble. If you've been following the Normal 40 community, you've undoubtedly heard the term before, but, have you ever wondered what a Ramble is really like? With special thanks to a dude you need to know named Jeff Donaldson, this episode will play an unedited Ramble call between Lon and Jeff. And while all Rambles take a unique turn, this one will touch on several important topics, including fear, anxiety, and insecurity. But, that is...
2023-04-071h 10
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Ramble Part 2Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode is the continuation of a previous episode titled "The Ramble", which is available in your podcast feed. It is recommended that you finish that episode before you begin this one.So, you've heard part of The Ramble between No...
2023-04-061h 08
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 17: The Awkward Conversation: After Hours RambleThe After Hours Ramble is a conversations between two dudes, your hosts of the Normal 40 Podcast: Lon and Adam. While generally on topic to a recent episode, each ramble can take differents twists and turns. Listen along as Lon and Adam ramble after recording a recent episode of the podcast titled "The Awkward Conversation"
2023-04-0634 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 15: The Anxiety: After Hours RambleThe After Hours Ramble is a conversations between two dudes, your hosts of the Normal 40 Podcast: Lon and Adam. While generally on topic to a recent episode, each ramble can take differents twists and turns. Listen along as Lon and Adam ramble after recording a recent episode of the podcast titled "The Anxiety"
2023-04-0535 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 16: The Awkward ConversationIn this episode we explore the concept of the awkward conversation. What is that exactly? Well, as Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein often says - we are all one awkward conversation away from becoming better. But, what exactly is an awkward conversation, and how does it happen? Well, dude, that depends on you. Boss, spouse, children - it doesn't matter - this episode explores all of the different ways that a conversation can move things forward. Don't get it twisted though, it isn't always easy, and the result won't always be instant, but, it's worth it if you are ready...
2023-04-0559 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 13: The Anniversary: After Hours RambleSomething new to your Normal 40 podcast feed: a ramble. You've (hopefully) heard it covered as a topic on the podcast, but Lon and Adam thought they would give you an inside to their rambles. So, what you might not know is that after they record an episode, Lon and Adam hang out and chat about any number of topics. For the first time, the dudes invite you to listen in and enjoy. This particular ramble was recorded after the episode titled "The Anniversary"
2023-04-0346 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 12: The AnniversaryNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Feb 1, 2022. For many of us, this was just another day in our lives. But for Lon Stroschein, this was the first official day of his second half journey. And so, with 365 days in the rear view mirror this episode of The Normal 40 podcast ta...
2023-04-021h 01
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 11: The MissionNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode of the Normal 40 podcast Adam and Lon explore the concept of being On Mission. Specifically, what does that even mean? And how it is different from being on a mission? You'll hear Lon explain how he discovered his mission, and th...
2023-04-0152 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Ramble with Jeff Donaldson Part INormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. On this episode, Normal 40 founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein takes you behind the curtain of a very fundamental tenet of Normal 40, which is the Ramble. If you've been following the Normal 40 community, you've undoubtedly heard the term before, but, have you ev...
2023-03-301h 10
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 9: The Curiosity (Part II)Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In part 1 of The Curiosity, Lon and Adam revealed for the first time the conversation that led to the start of the Normal 40 podcast. In that episode you get to hear in real time the curiosity unfold and manifest into something pretty terrific. In...
2023-03-3058 min
The Normal 40 PodcastAfter Hours Ramble: The Awkward ConversationThe After Hours Ramble is a conversations between two dudes, your hosts of the Normal 40 Podcast: Lon and Adam. While generally on topic to a recent episode, each ramble can take differents twists and turns. Listen along as Lon and Adam ramble after recording a recent episode of the podcast titled "The Awkward Conversation" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com
2023-03-2334 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Awkward ConversationNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode we explore the concept of the awkward conversation. What is that exactly? Well, as Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein often says - we are all one awkward conversation away from becoming better. But, what exactly is an awkward conversation, and ho...
2023-03-1659 min
The Normal 40 PodcastAfter Hours Ramble: The AnxietyThe After Hours Ramble is a conversations between two dudes, your hosts of the Normal 40 Podcast: Lon and Adam. While generally on topic to a recent episode, each ramble can take differents twists and turns. Listen along as Lon and Adam ramble after recording a recent episode of the podcast titled "The Anxiety" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com
2023-03-0935 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe AnxietyNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode, Lon takes you behind the curtain and shares a conversation he recently had with a dude you need to know, David Mehan. In this conversation David shares a deeply personal story about his experience with anxiety and depression, including th...
2023-03-021h 21
The Normal 40 PodcastAfter Hours Ramble: The AnniversarySomething new to your Normal 40 podcast feed: a ramble. You've (hopefully) heard it covered as a topic on the podcast, but Lon and Adam thought they would give you an inside to their rambles. So, what you might not know is that after they record an episode, Lon and Adam hang out and chat about any number of topics. For the first time, the dudes invite you to listen in and enjoy.This particular ramble was recorded after the episode titled "The Anniversary" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2023-02-2746 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe AnniversaryNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Feb 1, 2022. For many of us, this was just another day in our lives. But for Lon Stroschein, this was the first official day of his second half journey. And so, with 365 days in the rear view mirror this episode of The Normal 40 po...
2023-02-131h 01
The Normal 40 PodcastThe MissionNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode of the Normal 40 podcast Adam and Lon explore the concept of being On Mission. Specifically, what does that even mean? And how it is different from being on a mission? You'll hear Lon explain how he discovered his mission, an...
2023-01-3052 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe FinancialsNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode addresses one of the key questions associated with Normal 40... money. Let's face it, the ability to have a stable financial situation is a goal for most people. But, with Normal 40, what does that mean? Where should your financials be in or...
2023-01-1653 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Curiosity Part 2Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.In part 1 of The Curiosity, Lon and Adam revealed for the first time the conversation that led to the start of the Normal 40 podcast. In that episode you get to hear in real time the curiosity unfold and manifest into something pretty te...
2023-01-0258 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 8: The Curiosity - Part 1Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Part of the Normal 40 process requires you to show up curious and open your mind to possibilities. On this episode Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton take you all the way back to the beginning - we mean the actual beginning - when Adam sh...
2022-12-1953 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe CuriosityNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Part of the Normal 40 process requires you to show up curious and open your mind to possibilities. On this episode Lon and Adam take you all the way back to the beginning - we mean the actual beginning - when Adam showed up...
2022-12-1953 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 7: The AwakeningThis episode of the Normal 40 podcast focuses on that punch. You know, the one that drops you right to your knees. The one that takes your breath away. The one that leaves you dazed and confused. No, we aren't talking about MMA fighting. We are talking about an awakening. In fact, it is THE awakening. Join Lon and Adam as they explore the concept of the awakening moment that gets you up and moving. What does it look like? How do you know? And what should you do about it? We'll explore all of these questions - plus...
2022-12-0551 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe AwakeningNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode of the Normal 40 podcast focuses on that punch. You know, the one that drops you right to your knees. The one that takes your breath away. The one that leaves you dazed and confused. No, we aren't talking about MMA fi...
2022-12-0551 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe MarriageNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode, co-pilot Adam Eaton sits down with a person who had a Birds Eye view of the Normal 40 process... Mindi Stroschein, Lon's wife. Mindi offers great perspective on how to talk to the people in your life about the change yo...
2022-11-2151 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 6: The MarriageNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can explore it and let it out, or you can suppress it and hold it in. In this episode, co-pilot Adam Eaton sits down with a person who has a Bird's Eye view of the Normal 40 process... Mindi Stroschein, Lon's wife.
Mindi offers a great perspective on how to talk to the people in your life about the change you want to...
2022-11-2051 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe FearNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode Adam and Lon discuss one of the hardest emotions to overcome - fear. Look, it is common to have a little bit of fear when embarking on something new or unknown. However, the potential for change can cause the fe...
2022-10-2452 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 4: The FearNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can explore it and let it out, or you can suppress it and hold it in.In this episode, Adam and Lon discuss one of the hardest emotions to overcome - fear. Look, it is common to have a little bit of fear when embarking on something new or unknown. However, the potential for change can cause The Fear to act in...
2022-10-2452 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe TradeNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. The Normal 40 process requires a lot of introspective thinking and feeling. Let's face it, these might not be things that all dudes are comfortable doing. In this episode, Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, and co-pilot Adam Eaton explore the concept of "the tr...
2022-10-1044 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 3: The TradeNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. The Normal 40 process requires a lot of introspective thinking and feeling. Let's face it, these might not be things that all dudes are comfortable doing.
In this episode, Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, and co-pilot Adam Eaton explore the concept of "th...
2022-10-1044 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Guilt - How To Break Free Of Guilt And Embrace That Feeling In Your Gut.In this eye-opening conversation with Lon Stroschein, the founder of Normal 40, we explore the concept of guilt in relation to the Normal 40 movement. Lon shares his insights on what guilt really means and how it can hold us back from making important life-changing decisions. Adam Eaton and Lon discuss the challenges men face in expressing their feelings and emotions, and how Lon's approach to creating a team atmosphere based on trust and friendship can help break through this barrier.We also dive into the idea of navigating career and relationship contracts, and how men can better...
2022-09-2648 min
Normal 40: The PodcastEpisode 1: The BeginningNormal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode, we meet the founder of the Normal 40 community, Mr. Lon Stroschein. Lon shares the path that led to the formation of the Normal 40 journey, which includes his personal account of feeling "that feeling". Along with co-pilot Adam Eaton, Lo...
2022-09-1254 min
The Normal 40 PodcastThe Beginning - Embracing Fear and Redefining Success In MidlifeWhat happens when we reach the pinnacle of success but still feel a void in our lives?This week, we had the pleasure of discussing this question with Lon Stroschein, lead pilot, founder, and creator of the Normal 40 and the Normal 40 mission. He opened up about his personal journey to find fulfillment beyond the traditional markers of success, and how this moment of clarity became the catalyst for his Normal 40 movement.During our conversation, we delved into the power of vulnerability when embarking on new projects or creating content. Lon shared his insights on overcoming the...
2022-09-1254 min
The Normal 40 PodcastWelcome to Normal 40Normal 40 is a process I created that has worked for me and many others. It’s a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. But holding it in leads to regret.I’ve seen too many people get to retirement only to realize they have money but not the life they wanted. If you...
2022-09-0103 min
Normal 40: The PodcastWelcome to Normal 40Normal 40 is a process I created that has worked for me and many others. It’s a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. But holding it in leads to regret.I’ve seen too many people get to retirement only to realize they have money but not the life they wanted. If you...
2022-09-0103 min