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The Worship Leader Toolbox#105 Worship Leaders & ThankfulnessIt's like Thanksgiving all year!
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Tim Price (tim@worshipleadertoolbox.com)
Dave Jahn (dave@worshipleadertoolbox.com)
2023-11-2310 min
We're Only HumanTest 2Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find this show.Check out all our episodes at wereonlyhumanpodcast.com
2023-01-1203 minWe're Only HumanTestPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find this show.Check out all our episodes at wereonlyhumanpodcast.com
2022-12-3003 min
We're Only HumanMelissa Joy Kong: I Am The Main Character In My StoryMelissa Joy Kong’s least favorite question is “who are you?”, which is ironic to me, because Melissa is one of the most curious people on this planet. She’s possibly even more curious than me. She thinks deeply about how to become more present in every moment of every day, and yearns to help others do the same.
At least, that’s how I would describe Melissa.
When I asked Melissa how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about how her mission in life is to help people fall in love with the way they spend their li...
2022-07-2055 min
Der Comunio Podcast133 – Das große Comduo-SpezialNik und Tim analysieren im 2. Liga-Special alle 18 Vereine für die Comduo-Saison 2022/23
Um auch unsere Comduo-Spieler perfekt auf die kommende Saison der zweiten Bundesliga vorzubereiten, hat Vertretungs-Host Nik heute Zweitliga-Experte Tim Eckhardt vom Podcast und Blog Millernton (FC St. Pauli) zu Gast. Gemeinsam analysieren sie die 18 Vereine der zweiten Liga und küren für jeden einen Topspieler, einen Punktehamster und einen Youngster to watch für die Comduo-Saison 2022/23.
Die Vereine werden in folgender Reihenfolge besprochen:
FC St. Pauli (04:21), Arminia Bielefeld (12:58), SV Darmstadt 98 (16:32), SpVgg Greuther Fürth (21:43), 1. FC Heidenheim (24:35), Hamburger SV (28:42), Fortuna Düsseldorf (33:05), SC Paderborn (38:15), Hannover 96 (41:12), 1. FC Nür...
2022-07-131h 24
We're Only HumanDavid Spinks: I Don't Have A Lot Of ComplaintsDavid Spinks has been building communities for decades in many areas of his life. He’s a natural at it. You put him at a dinner and he will find those who need to connect and make it happen. At his heart, he loves humanity and strives to make a positive impact on us all each and every day.
At least, that’s how I would describe David.
When I asked David how he would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about why he fell down at an ice skating rink to propose to his wife, what he learned...
2022-07-1354 min
We're Only HumanKatie Parsons: Sometimes It's More Beautiful Right Before The SunriseKatie Parsons has the ability to manifest into reality the life she wants to live. Through hard work and non stop persistence, she became a paid performer and fulfilled her dream of getting paid to do what she loves.
At least, that’s how I would describe Katie.
When I asked Katie how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about how she has been affected by her moms Alzheimer’s diagnosis, why she tries to see the sunrise in person as many days as she can, and how envisioning her face inside a Playbill helped her get paid...
2022-07-0649 min
We're Only HumanTracey Wallace: Never Forget Where You Came FromTracey Wallace welcomes the obstacles that life throws her way. She’s a natural writer with a knack for storytelling, and a cheerful, glass half full person who can make anyone in the room feel comfortable.
At least, that’s how I would describe Tracey.
When I asked Tracey how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about how growing up in a small town in Texas has shaped who she is today, her involvement in her wife’s sketch comedy group videos, and how boredom led to her passion for writing.
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2022-06-2951 min
We're Only HumanCarla Stickler: Every Hill You Climb Is The Bottom Of Another HillCarla Stickler left her life as a Broadway performer for the better part of a decade to become a software engineer. And then one day Broadway called and asked if she could perform the role of Elphaba in Wicked for a weekend.
Carla is exactly the type of person who would say yes. She’s someone who adapts, who rolls with it, and who is loyal and reliable.
At least, that’s how I would describe Carla.
When I asked Carla how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about why she answered the call to perform back on...
2022-06-2254 min
We're Only HumanTrinity Malito: Find The Pieces That Give You FulfillmentTrinity Malito loves helping others. With a smile ever present on her face, she’s happy to help at a moment’s notice. And she loves games. She has a huge passion for games. Really, she has a passion for life and finding the moments, the people, and the activities that truly fulfill her.
At least, that’s how I would describe Trinity.
When I asked Trinity how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about the impact of her ADHD diagnosis later in life, our mutual dislike of mail (it’s the worst!), and why she never pursue...
2022-06-1550 min
We're Only HumanBrendan Hufford: I'm Growing My Hair OutBrendan Hufford works every day to create the life he wants to live with his wife and 4 kids. He knows what he’s working towards, but the goal evolves a little bit each day. He has figured life out, yet he’s still figuring it out each day. He’s just now realizing that maybe that’s totally normal. Brendan is somebody who is constantly learning and improving who he wants to be as a human, and I really admire that.
At least, that’s how I would describe Brendan.
When I asked Brendan how he would answer the question “who are you”...
2022-06-0844 min
We're Only HumanAdam Tuttle: You Have To Run Your Own RaceAdam Tuttle is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. He puts his family first, brings positivity to those he works with, and is always unapologetically his authentic self. Oh, and he also loves cold weather!
At least, that’s how I would describe Adam.
When I asked Adam how he would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about his lifelong journey to become the best version of himself, why he loves ice fishing so much, and why he set himself a goal of running 1,000 miles in a year (and how he achieved it).
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2022-06-0153 min
We're Only HumanStella Garber: We're Capable Of More Than We ThinkStella Garber believes in direct, honest communication, and is not afraid to jump into the unknown. She has a passion for empowering women and supports women every chance she gets.
At least, that’s how I would describe Stella.
When I asked Stella how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about how becoming a parent has taught her empathy and patience, why she loves that her friends have no idea what she does for work, and the enormous benefit of viewing other people as the humans they really are.
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2022-05-2551 min
We're Only HumanLizzy Guido: I Have A Strong Desire To Write My Own StoryLizzy Guido is one of the most kind, genuine people you’ll meet. She has a deep love for humanity and using her talents to change the world around her on a micro and macro level. She wants to leave the world better than she found it.
At least, that’s how I would describe Lizzy.
When I asked Lizzy how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about the crucial question she asks herself every day, her desire to open a local community movie theater, and the importance of partners catching each other when they fall in a rel...
2022-05-1852 min
We're Only HumanWill English IV: I'm Gonna Be Myself No Matter WhatWill English IV is somebody who is intentionally building the life he wants to live. He’s constantly looking to learn and grow, and expand his skillsets.
At least, that’s how I would describe Will.
When I asked Will how he would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about the impact his grandmother had on his life, how his definition of success has shifted from being the first person in the office to being able to go to Cubs day games with season tickets, and his desire to break away from the prescribed life.
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2022-05-1152 min
We're Only HumanJason Miller: How Do I Stand Out In A Sea Of Mediocrity?Jason Miller is an entertainer, a creative artist who celebrates life and creates a difference with his art. He seeks to find the joy in each moment and keep learning along the way.
At least, that’s how I would describe Jason.
When I asked Jason how he would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about getting signed to a record label at age 17, why we all need a solid balance of introvert and extrovert, and the giant record directory book he mastered while working at a record store.
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2022-05-0454 min
We're Only HumanLauren Hlavin: I’m So Glad I Listened To MyselfLauren Hlavin always has a big smile on her face. She lights up every room she enters. She has embarked on a never ending journey to grow as a person and to discover everything she can about the world around her.
At least, that’s how I would describe Lauren.
When I asked Lauren how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about why she suddenly moved across the country, the talk about helping homeless people she hopes to give one day on the TED stage, and John Mayer’s hit song “No Such Thing”.
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2022-04-2759 min
We're Only HumanSarah Brooks: We Are All Worthy Of Great ThingsSarah Brooks is here to remind us to show ourselves grace and remember that we’re human beings, not human doings. She’s driven by her love for music and is on an ever evolving journey of personal growth.
At least, that’s how I would describe Sarah.
When I asked Sarah how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about separating our professional work from our identities, the epiphanies she discovered during her end of year month long sabbatical from her business, and the significance of the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher.
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2022-04-2053 min
We're Only HumanJill Felska: If You’re Not Learning, What’s The Point?Jill Felska is an eternal optimist. Her glass is always half full and her smile never leaves her face. She’s on a lifelong mission to create positive change in this world, and any obstacle that gets in the way is an opportunity.
At least, that’s how I would describe Jill.
When I asked Jill how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about how her discovery that she is queer has affected her relationship with her pastor dad, the importance of seeking out uncomfortable moments in our lives, and the pressure to play the role of the p...
2022-04-1351 min
We're Only HumanAllie Siarto: Why Does It Have To Only Be A Dream?Allie Siarto has figured life out. She knows what success means to her and has figured out how to transform her dreams into reality. She understands there is a lesson to be learned in each season of life and wants to help those she meets along the way.
At least, that’s how I describe Allie.
When I asked Allie how she would answer the question “Who are you”, we talked about how success means more to her than money, why she lives her life as a series of experiments and hypotheses, and how she developed a love for sailing.
Please...
2022-04-0651 min
We're Only HumanPaige Worthy: Let Go Of The Monkey BarsPaige Worthy is smashing the patriarchy. She’s the person in the crowd who jumps up and makes her voice heard above all the noise. Her calling in life is to educate those around her on how to create equality and eradicate unjustness.
Well, that’s how I would describe her.
When I asked Paige how she would answer the question “Who are you?”, we talked about what it means to let go of the monkey bars, her experience singing a solo at a mass in Italy despite being an atheist, and how she overcame her initial hesitance to be too vuln...
2022-03-3052 min
We're Only HumanIntroducing Season 2 of We’re Only HumanSeason 2 of We’re Only Human is coming soon! Join me, your host Tim Jahn, for this season of conversations with extraordinary people that explore why we are who we are.
We’ll explore how we define ourselves both personally, professionally, and everything in between. You’ll hear stories, revelations, and lessons learned from people from all walks of life, including rock and roll photographers, parents, business owners, and more.
I’ll ask all my guests: If someone asked you the question “Who are you”, what would you say?
Season 2 premieres March 30. Subscribe for free today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever
2022-03-0101 min
We're Only HumanTim Jahn: I Just Want To PauseA few weeks ago, I texted my friend (and previous guest) Tracy Samantha Goodheart with a thought that had been swirling in my head recently: I think it's time to hit pause on the podcast. The problem is, I'm not sure what comes next and if I stop, doesn't that mean I've failed?
I felt a fitting way to bring this chapter of We're Only Human to a close would be to have somebody interview me. So I invited Tracy back on the podcast to do just that.
In this episode, Tracy and I chat about:
The power of magic...
2021-03-2447 min
We're Only HumanDavid Armano: They Want To See Your HumanityDavid Armano experienced a major shock to his system in 2020 when he was unexpectedly laid off from his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That was on top of postponing a wedding and navigating family life post-divorce.
As someone who isn’t afraid of leaning into a bit of discomfort, David decided to get vulnerable and open up about what was happening in his life with others. He quickly learned that people connect with vulnerability, and they wanted to know that side of him.
In this episode, David Armano and I discuss:
How we both got married before our brains we...
2021-03-1743 min
We're Only HumanAngelica Patlán: Is This Who I Am Or Who I Thought I Had To Be?One day, Angelica Patlán asked herself: is this who I am or who I thought I was supposed to be?
She realized who she thought she was supposed to be is completely different from who she really is. That realization changed everything for her.
In this episode, Angelica Patlán and I discuss:
How the lack of closure while working as a 911 dispatcher affected her
The ways in which she re-found herself by getting lost and intentionally feeling uncomfortable
When she realized she wasn't happy following the prescribed path
Dealing with self doubt and fear
Why perfection is often st...
2021-03-1039 min
We're Only HumanJessica Williams: It’s Important To Make Time To RechargeJessica Williams is the founder of Tech Biz Gurl. She also has a day job and is a caregiver. Like many of us, she's juggling a lot of plates in the air. She has recently realized the importance of pausing and recharging in her life.
In this episode, Jessica Williams and I discuss:
Why she isn’t trying to escape her day job
How being laid off from her job helped her
How her day job helps build her side hustle
Why comparison engine is the worst and how it's affecting you too!
The impact she wants to make on th...
2021-03-0353 min
We're Only HumanMarsha Shandur: It’s Okay To Be Who You AreMarsha Shandur has a beast who whispers in her ear every day. She used to try to quiet the voice but the voice kept coming back. She also realized she wasn't the only one with this beast whispering. Many of us have this little voice in our head, trying to convince us that we aren't good enough.
Marsha is on a mission to show us how to tame this voice and successfully co-exist with it. We're then able to be who we are without fear of the voice tearing us down.
In this episode, Marsha Shandur and I discuss:
Why...
2021-02-2455 min
We're Only HumanBridget Poetker: I'm So Proud Of MyselfFrom moving in with a roommate for the first time in years to spending a weekend alone in a treehouse with a hot tub, Bridget Poetker experienced a lot of change in 2020.
As hard as 2020 was, she has never been more proud of herself for how much she grew as a person that year.
In this episode, Bridget Poetker and I discuss:
Why she’s not inspired by people who have been in the same career for 30 years
How Bridget decides who she wants to be a part of her life
How she learned that being alone is good and ok...
2021-02-1756 min
We're Only HumanAngie Cole: I'm Living A Life Beyond My Wildest ImaginationWhen she was nine years old, Angie Cole wrote a letter to her pen pal expressing her fear that she would never leave her small hometown and never get to travel.
Today, Angie travels the world living a nomadic life. She helps people who have been following the rules and realized that's not working for them. People who have always been told to live life a certain way to be successful.
Angie discovered at an early age that the rules were never meant for her. That realization led her on a path to live a life beyond her wildest imagination...
2021-02-1057 min
We're Only HumanEmma Wolno: There's So Much To Learn In Just Slowing Down2020 crushed Emma Wolno's plans of being a digital nomad who traveled the world while growing her business. Instead, she was grounded in her hometown and forced to stay put.
That initial setback evolved into a year of life lessons that she never saw coming. She realized there is so much to learn from slowing down and immersing oneself in each day.
In this episode, Emma Wolno and I discuss:
The various lessons she learned from 2020
The twists and turns her life took after graduating university
Why she “did the whole move for love” thing
Her guiding word for 2021 and why she...
2021-02-0354 min
We're Only HumanShannon Downey: Changing The World Doesn't Have To Be EpicIn June 2020, Shannon Downey gave up her job, sold all of her possessions, bought an RV, and began traveling the United States as a nomadic craftivist.
Shannon is here to remind us how simple it can be to change the world. It doesn't have to be epic. Changing the world can be as simple as a single moment or action.
In this episode, Shannon Downey and I discuss:
The money and power course she took with a dominatrix, and the clarity she derived from that class
Why she has a personal board of directors in her life
How she's been...
2021-01-2753 min
We're Only HumanBruce Ackerman: What Is The Impact You Want To Make?Bruce Ackerman devoted six years of nights and weekends to building his software company Printavo before he began full time work on it. He's on a mission to push his industry forward and grow custom apparel shops along the way.
He sometimes still can't believe he's living his passion every single day now, remembering how he ran his own custom apparel shop in college.
Bruce isn't afraid to make significant sacrifices along his journey. He always thinks back to his guiding question: what is the impact you want to make?
In this episode, Bruce Ackerman and I discuss:
The anxiety...
2021-01-2056 min
We're Only HumanLaura Peña: Is This It?When Laura Peña came home from her nine-to-five job one evening, she opened the door, saw her husband watching TV, and thought to herself: Is this it? Is this life? There must be more.
She felt like she was on a train going a million miles an hour. And then suddenly, she stopped and thought to herself: Is this where I’m supposed to be?
Today Laura is the founder of She Is The Universe, a global platform that inspires and empowers teenage girls around the world.
In this episode, Laura Peña and I discuss:
Why it’s ok to...
2021-01-1359 min
We're Only HumanKevin Raheja: We Miss What It Means To Be HumanAfter Kevin Raheja dropped out of the college his mother taught at, he went to Alaska in search of work on a commercial fishing boat.
He was tired of the cubicle walls surrounding him at the job he worked to pay for college. He wanted to be free, challenging himself, doing the opposite of what he was doing.
Kevin yearned to connect more with nature and experience more of what it means to be human. His journey working on the commercial fishing boat and his subsequent career managing partnerships at software companies have shown him what he's truly capable of.
...
2021-01-0650 min
We're Only HumanShane Snow: We Get Better At This By Asking For HelpLate at night on the worst day of his life, Shane Snow found himself with nowhere to sleep. He was homeless.
He had just gotten divorced, things were shaky financially, and he hadn’t asked anybody for help yet. He was still pretending that everything was fine.
Everything changed after Shane finally asked his friends for help. He learned that he didn’t have to pretend anymore and there was no weakness in asking for help.
Shane Snow is the author of multiple books, including Dream Teams: Working Together Without Falling Apart. In this episode, Shane and I discuss:
What he l...
2020-12-291h 00
We're Only HumanAmie Heeter: What Makes You Come Alive?In 2017, Amie Heeter and her family embarked on a year long journey that she calls a radical sabbatical. They sold their house, quit their jobs, took their kids out of school, and hit the road in a camper trailer.
They wanted to relieve burnout, evaluate if they wanted to move to the family farm, and reconnect with nature. Amie paused her life in a seemingly extreme way, but she reminds us that even the smallest intentional pause can help us feel more alive.
In this episode, Amie Heeter and I chat about:
The 3 main reasons she and her family took...
2020-12-2259 min
We're Only HumanMeg McKeen: Let’s Just Be In The Time We Have TogetherMeg McKeen got married, bought the house, and secured the well paying job. She felt like she was living life the way she was supposed to.
But when she turned 40, she took a deep breath and hit pause on her prescribed life. She quit her job and embarked on a journey to learn what the next chapter of her life should look like.
The one thing she knew for sure is that she wanted to just be. Be in the moment, be in the present, be in this time we have together.
It was time to be okay with uncertainty...
2020-12-1659 min
We're Only HumanCaity Rose: If We Want Life To Be Different, We Have To Make Different ChoicesCaity Rose and her husband were ready to purchase their first home in 2020. But when COVID-19 hit, she realized there was now an opportunity to be more intentional about how they lived the next chapter of their lives.
One Sunday, her husband suggested they forgo buying a house and instead buy an Airstream trailer to travel the country in. Four days later, they signed the paperwork and were the proud new owners of an Airstream trailer.
Caity and her husband packed their lives into the trailer, bought a truck to pull it, and hit the road two months later.
In...
2020-12-0955 min
We're Only HumanEmily Drake: Who Am I?Emily Drake left her career in public relations without a plan. She hit her bottom emotionally and professionally in the years that followed. Despite getting paid well to do work that exercised her strengths, she felt she was climbing a ladder she never meant to climb.
She was working, but not doing her work. And she wondered…who am I?
Emily embarked on a journey to answer that question, a journey that brought answers she wasn’t expecting.
Today Emily is a licensed therapist and the owner/CEO of The Collective Academy.
In this episode, Emily Drake and I discuss:
Why...
2020-12-0255 min
We're Only HumanSrini Rao: We Don't Want 100% AuthenticitySrini Rao hit a major rough patch after the success of his bestseller book. His relationship came to an end, he had to cancel the conference he was organizing, and financial troubles arose.
But he didn't want to publicly share any of these failures with the world. He was too well known to do that.
Besides, did the world really want to know about his failures?
In this episode, Srini Rao and I chat about:
Why Srini believes being 100% authentic is inappropriate
How there’s a fine line between vulnerability and being a complete train wreck
How being in the pu...
2020-11-2559 min
The DB Media NetworkTim Jahn of We're Only HumanThis week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.Topics up for discussion this week include:how his early video show inspired the podcastthe challenges he's found switching formats from video to audiowhy going all in on the quality of the podcast is keywhy starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to failwhy getting divorced completely changed his way of lifehow he feels he get...
2020-11-1935 min
The Complete Season 2 - Podcaster StoriesTim Jahn of We're Only HumanIn episode 6 of season 2 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.
We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.
Topics up for discussion this week include:
how his early video show inspired the podcast
the challenges he's found switching formats from video to audio
why going all in on the quality of the podcast is key
why starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to fail
why getting divorced completely changed his way of life
...
2020-11-1935 min
Podcaster StoriesTalking with Tim Jahn of We're Only HumanIn episode 6 of season 2 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.
We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.
Topics up for discussion this week include:
how his early video show inspired the podcast
the challenges he's found switching formats from video to audio
why going all in on the quality of the podcast is key
why starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to fail
why getting divorced completely changed his way of life
how he feels he...
2020-11-1935 minPodcaster StoriesTim Jahn of We're Only HumanThis week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.Topics up for discussion this week include:how his early video show inspired the podcastthe challenges he's found switching formats from video to audiowhy going all in on the quality of the podcast is keywhy starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to failwhy getting divorced completely changed his way of lifehow he feels he get...
2020-11-1935 min
We're Only HumanPek Pongpaet: Why Can't I Just Be Happy With This?Pek Pongpaet didn't take the agency he was building seriously in the early days. The CEO felt the judging eyes of other entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. "Oh that's cute! But what are you really working on?" There was something bigger he was supposed to be chasing after. Something more real. But his agency was attracting more clients and getting more work. It WAS bigger. It WAS real. Why couldn't he just be happy with that? In this episode, Impekable CEO Pek Pongpaet and I discuss: Why Pek felt like his business wasn’t serious compared to what other people we...
2020-11-1856 min
We're Only HumanDeborah Gilboa: Use The Change You Experience To Become The Person You Want To BeBefore Dr. Deborah Gilboa (aka, Dr. G) became a doctor, she was a performer and stage manager at world-renowned comedy institution Second City. But one day, she felt like she wasn’t earning her oxygen. She yearned to make a bigger contribution to solving the problems of the world. She thought she wanted to fix people. Today Dr. G is a practicing physician and sought after expert on resilience. Her journey is living proof of her belief that resilience isn’t about bouncing back: resilience is about incorporating the change you experience and using it to become the person you want...
2020-11-1155 min
We're Only HumanMari Luangrath-Ullrick: 50% Of Married People Get Divorced But Nobody Talks About ItMari Luangrath-Ullrick was a beacon of hope for me as I went through my divorce. She got divorced, remarried, and successfully blended two families together into a new family. With 50% of marriages ending in divorce, Mari's situation isn't uncommon. But that doesn't make it any easier to live through. Mari is the founder of Blend Rebels, a community that helps families around the world make blending families easier with less work, fewer tears, and less contention. In this episode, Mari Luangrath-Ullrick and I chat about: The moment she realized she wasn’t alone in getting a divorce and there were ot...
2020-11-0459 min
We're Only HumanJohn Ondrasik: The Little Things Are The Big ThingsJohn Ondrasik has experienced all sorts of ups and downs along his journey as a 20+ year overnight success. He's the singer and songwriter known as Five For Fighting who has written hit songs like "Superman" and "100 Years". He often felt like he was one album away from having to get a real job. When his record label of 10 years dropped him, he asked himself: Is this it? Have I already had my time? Throughout it all, he's found that sometimes the big things are actually little things and the little things are actually the big things. In this episode, John...
2020-10-2844 min
We're Only HumanClaire Sellers: Chasing More, Better, Faster Has Stolen Our Joy And PeaceClaire Sellers and I have something in common: we're always chasing the next thing. She calls it More, Better, Faster Syndrome. And she feels it's one of the greatest thieves of true joy and peace in our lives. Claire's dream was to make six figures and live in a nice apartment with a dishwasher. But once she achieved that dream, she realized she didn't feel fulfilled. Chasing after more, better, faster hadn't helped her find joy and peace in her life. Instead, the joy and peace were ripped away. Claire Sellers is a life and leadership coach who helps people...
2020-10-2159 min
We're Only HumanNicole Sachs: You Cannot Think Your Way Into Better FeelingsWhen Nicole Sachs was diagnosed with an abnormality of the spine called spondylolisthesis at age 19, she was told she'd never children. She would also need surgery and be on medication for the rest of her life. Nicole was determined to change all of that. Through her work with Dr. John Sarno, she began to understand that you can't just think your way out of chronic pain: you need to act your way there. Today, Nicole has three children, hasn't had any surgeries, and isn't on any medication. In this episode, Nicole Sachs and I chat about: The many reasons why...
2020-10-1451 min
We're Only HumanKari Jo Kelso: Success Looks Different To Me NowKari Jo Kelso was living 1,000 miles away when her mom fell ill back in her home state. She needed $600 to cover the plane ticket home every month and that was starting to add up. What began as an online t-shirt side hustle to pay for those plane tickets has grown into a massively popular clothing brand called Rosebud's Tees. Success today looks different for Kari Jo than back when she first started the business. It's less about the financials and more about intentionally creating the life she truly wants for herself. In this episode, Kari Jo Kelso and I discuss...
2020-10-0744 min
We're Only HumanHannah Michelotti: We Don’t Grow If We’re Not UncomfortableDo you know what your life purpose is? Why you are on this planet? Hannah Michelotti has found hers. She’s the founder of Articulate, where she helps people gain the confidence to be a successful public speaker. Her road to finding her life purpose meant sitting in discomfort at times. She believes we don’t grow if we’re not uncomfortable. In this episode, Hannah Michelotti and I discuss: Hannah’s tips for preparing yourself to sit in discomfort The windy road to how she discovered her life purpose Her moms life changing advice that we should “consider the source” Th...
2020-09-3059 min
We're Only HumanLiz McQuiston: If You’re Not Living A Life You’re Happy In, Change ItI admire how Liz McQuiston consistently reshapes her life to create happiness for herself and those she loves. She's the owner of the Seattle based lifestyle store Willa and founder of QA Marketplace, a collaborative retail space for women owned businesses. In the time we’ve known each other, she’s shown me how it’s possible to change our course in life when we’re not happy with the direction we’re going. She's shown how to successfully emerge on the other side, not just surviving, but thriving. I'm so inspired by her story of being a single mom, meeting th...
2020-09-231h 00
We're Only HumanJeff Harry: Follow The Whisper Of Your CuriositySure, Jeff Harry may have tried to unionize the flagship Toys R Us store in Times Square after stuffing a Jerry Maguire style manifesto in everyone’s mailbox. Jeff is passionate about toys and play. He’s been yearning to work for a toy company since the fifth grade, when he began writing letters to toy companies begging them to hire him. But he could never have guessed how he'd feel when he finally achieved his dream job at Toys R Us. Until he followed the whisper of his curiosity. Jeff Harry is a speaker and coach at Rediscover Your Play...
2020-09-161h 04
We're Only HumanAlan Williams: Sometimes You Need To Hit Pause for 25 YearsIn 1995, Alan Williams wrote and recorded a heartfelt album of songs to process the loss of his record deal and the dissolution of his marriage. When the album was randomly chosen for critique at a South by Southwest panel, the response was bad. Alan's dreams were crushed. He put away his guitar and shelved the album. Now 25 years later, Alan is finally releasing the album. Not much has changed about the album. But maybe there's something about him that has changed? In this episode, Alan and I chat about: Why he lost all faith in the album (and in everything...
2020-09-0955 min
We're Only HumanDr. Darria Long: Wait, Why NOT Me?Dr. Darria Long was in the middle of her residency when the swine flu epidemic completely upended her career. She had just gotten her MBA with plans to work in healthcare finance or digital services.Every day she was comforting and reassuring her...
2020-09-021h 00
We're Only HumanAubyn Casady: We Are The Soundtrack To The Best Day Of Your LifeOn an average Saturday night, you’ll find Aubyn Casady on stage performing the perfect soundtrack to the biggest night of a couple’s life: their wedding. She’s the leader and singer of the Chicago wedding band Rush Street Rhythm. What started as a side hustle is now Aubyn’s endgame. And you only need to hear her belt out a bar from a classic pop punk song to understand why: she’s a top notch singer. Aubyn spent her 20s touring the midwest with her pop punk band Farraday. She was never in it to get famous though. In this ep...
2020-08-261h 14
We're Only HumanTodd Carey: I Think I Just Wasn’t AwakeFor 15 years, Todd Carey has been grinding away at his music career, building a community of fans, topping the Billboard and iTunes charts, and performing with Fallout Boy, Train, John Mayer, and Andy Grammer, to name just a few. He's been foot on the...
2020-08-1900 min
We're Only HumanMaggie McClure: Learn To Adapt Because There’s No Clear PathMaggie McClure is a singer/songwriter/pianist and one half of the Americana duo The Imaginaries. Her original songs have been placed in TV shows including Cougar Town, The Real World, The Hills, and in movies including A Cowgirl's Story and Christmas in...
2020-08-121h 09
We're Only HumanAlex Wilhelm: I Feel Like I've Lived Two LivesAlex Wilhelm's second life began the day his body fell apart due to excessive drinking, the primary activity of his first life. He finds it difficult to recognize himself in the life he lived before becoming sober. He feels like he's lived two lives...
2020-08-051h 00
We're Only HumanAmber Naslund: Why Are We Always Chasing The Next Thing?Amber Naslund achieved what so many of us dream of: starting her own company and being her own boss. She was on top of the world until, in her own words, her company "failed spectacularly" a few years in.After she emerged from the ruins of her company,...
2020-07-291h 02
We're Only HumanGary Ware: Take A Break And Play To Open Your MindYears ago, Gary Ware felt ashamed at his growing sense of unfulfillment in his career. He had everything he wanted in his career with key responsibilities and important influence as a director at a successful startup. He kept wondering: am I...
2020-07-221h 06
We're Only HumanChris Kroeze: Do It Till You Don’t Enjoy It, Then Find A Way To Enjoy It StillChris Kroeze is a singer and songwriter who won 2nd place on the NBC singing competition show “The Voice” in 2018. In the years prior, Chris played 200+ shows a year, sometimes 6-7 nights a week.That's one heck of a work ethic. I had to know: how does...
2020-07-1558 min
We're Only HumanRobbie Abed: Why I Slept In My Closet On Sunday NightsRobbie Abed dreaded some Mondays in 2019 so much that he slept in his closet on Sunday night. Literally.The main reason? Overworking. A practice so many of us can relate to.But why? Why do we overwork so much? And how do we stop?Robbie is an executive...
2020-07-081h 02
We're Only HumanLydia Slaby: The Stories We Tell Ourselves To Make Sense Of It AllLydia Slaby is the author of Wait, It Gets Worse. The book shares the incredible story of how Lydia's seemingly perfect life was actually in a free fall.Her marriage was unraveling and the morning after her husband moved back into their apartment, her...
2020-07-011h 02
We're Only HumanRita Fields: We Don't Realize How Strong We AreRita Fields is the CEO of two companies: 313 Industries and Copper Phoenix Consulting. She spoke at TEDx with her talk "How Eating From The Garbage Can Taught Me How to Lead", which is based on her story of resilience and adversity.Rita's childhood was...
2020-06-2455 min
We're Only HumanJoe Cotela: Be A Light In The World For Right NowJoe Cotela is the lead vocalist for the nu metal band DED. He seeks to be a light in the world through the music he creates and the positive messages they carry.In his mission to make a positive impact on the world, Joe isn't afraid to let anger play an...
2020-06-1735 min
We're Only HumanSarah Peck: Astonishing Yourself As A Human BeingSarah Peck is a 20-time All-American swimmer who successfully swam the Escape from Alcatraz nine separate times. She's also the founder of Startup Pregnant where she documents stories of women’s leadership across work and family.In her junior year of...
2020-06-1059 min
We're Only HumanHannah Betts: Success Is Just Getting Over One Obstacle After AnotherHannah Betts is an award winning competitive skydiver and Hollywood stunt performer in movies like Captain Marvel, The Hunger Games, Jurassic World, and many more.From living in a trailer with no bathroom while working as a police officer to being...
2020-06-031h 03
We're Only HumanGreg Spero: Is This A Curse Or A Blessing?Greg Spero is an entrepreneur and professional pianist who toured with pop star Halsey, designing and performing all the synthesizer and keyboard parts for her live shows. In January 2018, on the same day he performed with Halsey on Saturday Night Live,...
2020-05-271h 13
We're Only HumanAnnie Clements: Trust That Things In Life Happen To Create Opportunities For YouAnnie Clements is a touring bassist and self described sideman who toured with country music band Sugarland for 6 years and is currently supporting country artist Maren Morris. She started dating her husband while touring with Sugarland (he was the...
2020-05-201h 00
We're Only HumanLauren Calve: Falling In Love With The Spirituality Of MusicLauren Calve is an Americana musician, singer, and songwriter. She’s been writing music and playing in bands for much of her life and released her debut EP in 2014. In this episode, we chat about:What she’s seen in her job as a patent examinerHow her...
2020-05-1357 min
We're Only HumanKim Kaupe: Set Your Goal But Don't Be Married To ItKim Kaupe is the co-founder & CEO of The Superfan Company, a company that creates one-of-a-kind products and programs for entertainers, brands, and celebrities. She was featured on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank and secured offers from 4 out of 5...
2020-05-061h 05
We're Only HumanKat Elizabeth: There's Always Something On The Other Side Of ObstaclesKat Elizabeth is the creator of The Personal Branding Project, a company that coaches professionals to increase their visibility and authority online. She's an actor and musical theater performer, having performed in the original Australian productions...
2020-04-2958 min
We're Only HumanJackie Ghedine: What To Do When Your Goalposts MoveJackie Ghedine is the co-founder of The Resting Mind, an online community and coaching company for Gen X women, and host of the Make Your Life Magnificent podcast. In a previous life, Jackie worked for global media brand Ad Age, working for years to...
2020-04-2257 min
We're Only HumanJackie Goldberg: Transforming Your Life When You're Not FulfilledJackie Goldberg is a manager of Customer Success at LinkedIn and co-host of the LinkedIn Mindfulness podcast called In The Arena. A few years ago, Jackie realized her life was based on a script she didn't write, and decided it was time to rewrite her...
2020-04-1554 min
We're Only HumanAshley Girres: There’s Something Good In Every ExperienceAshley Girres is the author of the book “Dear Siena: Letters to Every Daughter”, a collection of letters she's written to her daughter over the past 7 years. She's been writing letters to her daughter since her birth but never intended to for anybody...
2020-04-0852 min
We're Only HumanScotty Iseri: Why Social & Emotional Learning Is Important For All Of UsScotty Iseri is the creator of The Imagine Neighborhood, a podcast designed to help children and their grown-ups grow their social-emotional skills. A decade ago, Scotty created the Scotty Got An Office Job web video series, which was covered by The New...
2020-04-011h 00
We're Only HumanGordon Corsetti: Living In The Modern World With A Stone Age BrainGordon Corsetti has suffered from depression much of his life. Today he helps others cope with depression and anxiety through his website Mental Agility. In this episode, Gordon and Tim chat about the strengths Gordon has gained from his depression, the...
2020-03-2551 min
We're Only HumanTim McDonald: Why We Shouldn't Overcome Our FearsTim McDonald is the author of the forthcoming book The Fear Advantage. Tim and Tim discuss why we shouldn't overcome our fears or become fearless and ways to use fear to make us stronger. They chat about the big differences between rational fear and...
2020-03-1850 min
We're Only HumanKara Coraci: Comedy, Sobriety, and Practicing ContentmentKara Coraci is a Detroit based comedian who recently celebrated 4 years of sobriety and has run 13 marathons. Kara and Tim discuss why she decided to become sober, how supportive her parents and family are throughout her life, and why she enjoys comedy...
2020-03-1148 min
We're Only HumanMegan O'Russell: Pushing Forward After 5 Book Publishers Fall ThroughMegan O'Russell is a professional musical theater performer and author of several young adult book series. She had contracts with 5 separate book publishers fall through before deciding to independently publish her books. Megan and Tim discuss the thick...
2020-03-0451 min
We're Only HumanTracy Samantha Schmidt: We Need To Be Socially AuthenticTracy Samantha Schmidt is a journalist and the founder of Socially Authentic, a content studio for entrepreneurs and executives. Tracy and Tim discuss how important emotional growth is for us and the various tools we can use to grow emotionally,...
2020-02-261h 17
We're Only HumanFour Ways To Deal With The Feeling Of Not Being In ControlDo you often feel frustrated when situations are outside of your control? Like there's nothing you can do about it and you're powerless to change anything? Turns out, there are things you can do to create impact in these situations. In this episode, Tim...
2020-02-1915 min
We're Only HumanCody Rich: No One Knows What They're DoingCody Rich is the founder of Backcountry Fuel Box and host of The Rich Outdoors podcast. In 2009, he broke his neck and was told he'd never walk again. But his childhood growing up on 40 acres of countryside and breaking more than a few bones turned him...
2020-02-1252 min
We're Only HumanLeah Peat: How Inspiration And Positivity Are Born From StruggleLeah Peat is the co-founder of Peat's Original Cider. She runs the business with her husband and their three children, and also has a full time job in advertising. Tim and Leah discuss the parallels between the life she's building for her family and the...
2020-02-0555 min
We're Only HumanNick Stagge: Having Empathy Is A SuperpowerNick Stagge is the Chief Marketing Officer at Wooly. Nick recently publicly shared his 30 year struggle with anxiety and depression and was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. He and Tim chat about how anxiety can feel like the movie Groundhog Day...
2020-01-291h 00
We're Only HumanHow To Ask For Help When It Doesn't Come NaturallyI'm terrible at asking others for help. I love helping others and find great joy in helping others, but I don't naturally ask others for their help when I need it. My conversations on this podcast so far have made me realize I'm not alone with this...
2020-01-2222 min
We're Only HumanEve Simon: You Don't Win Anything Being NegativeEve Simon is the founder of Eve Simon Creative. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009, and soon after lost both her dogs and divorced her husband. Last year, the disease progressed and she left her job of over 13 years. Despite life knocking...
2020-01-1558 min
We're Only HumanJennifer Dixon: Staying Calm When Life Throws You CurveballsJennifer Dixon is the owner of Thrive Yoga & Wellness, a yoga studio in Chattanooga, TN. In the same week in late 2015, Jennifer and her husband were laid off from their corporate jobs. Jennifer and Tim discuss the challenge of suddenly going from a...
2020-01-0858 min
We're Only HumanRobin May: Finding Contentment In The Midst Of ChaosThe lives of Robin May and her family shattered into a million pieces when her son was diagnosed with leukemia at just 18 years old. Robin shares her journey of trying to put those million pieces of life back together, including finding the strength to...
2020-01-011h 00
We're Only HumanCaleb Gardner: Meeting My Father For The First Time After 30 YearsCaleb Gardner is a digital strategist who once managed President Obama's Twitter account and now runs his own strategy & innovation company called 18 Coffees. Caleb met his biological father for the first time five years ago. Tim and Caleb discuss...
2019-12-2551 min
We're Only HumanLaura Savage: Expressing Feelings Makes You StrongerLaura Savage is an actress, singer, dancer, and gymnast who has performed in a myriad of productions both on the stage and on the screen.Two years ago, Laura suffered an injury during a performance that threatened to end her career. Her journey to...
2019-12-181h 03
We're Only HumanRyan Evans: Lessons Of Gratitude From A Federal Prison SentenceRyan Evans is the founder of Tend. Sixteen years ago, he was indicted by a federal jury for engaging in insider trading and was sent to federal prison. He shares the difficulty of asking his family to write letters to the judge showcasing his character,...
2019-12-111h 50
We're Only HumanEdward Domain: Rebuilding Your Life After The Deck Becomes Stacked Against YouEdward Domain is an entrepreneur whose dreams were shattered after the taxi he was riding in blew a red light and was t-boned by a van. He shares how his life has changed forever after the accident, where he found the strength to keep going after 10...
2019-12-0459 min
We're Only HumanCarlo Navarro: Learn How To Let GoCarlo Navarro is an entrepreneur who has seen both success and failure in many ideas he's started over the past decade. Tim and Carlo discuss why it's important, but so hard, to learn to let go. Carlo explains why he discourages people from quitting...
2019-11-271h 04
We're Only HumanSydney Williams: Diabetes, Sexual Assault, And Other Reasons I'm Hiking My FeelingsSydney Williams is a former competitive skydiver, author of the book Hiking My Feelings, and founder of a movement by the same name that she created to help others tap into the mind-body connection and healing power of nature.The journey that led Sydney...
2019-11-201h 18
We're Only HumanRebecca Lassiter: We're Not Weak, This Is Really HardRebecca Lassiter is the co-founder of Lassiter Distilling Company, a rum distillery in Knightdale, North Carolina. When I thought about people who showcase what it means to be a resilient person, Rebecca came to mind immediately.She co-founded a...
2019-11-131h 17