Best McCartney In Goal Podcasts (2025)

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Be the Change You Want to See with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter 1:07:35

22h ago1:07:35

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In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as an immigrant and Black woman in a predominantly white suburb, discussing adaptability, leadership, and civic engagement. She reflects on raising her daughter, building inclusive communities, and the unique leadersh…

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Rusty Wright & Haley Sage | More Than a Gold Buckle 1:02:57

4d ago1:02:57

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We’re taking you back to one of the most real and unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had. Five-time NFR bronc rider Rusty Wright and breakaway roper Haley Sage sat down with us in Fallon, Nevada, for a conversation that goes far beyond arena stats and gold buckles. Rusty opens up about walking through life’s deepest valleys—loss, drinking, divorce…

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How to Build a Family Culture That Brings You Closer and Makes You Stronger with Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport 55:00

4d ago55:00

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In this episode, Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro discuss how to build a family culture that brings you closer and makes you stronger. They are a brother and sister duo, educators and creators of the “Our Family Culture” system. Steven and Nancy discuss the importance of intentionally shaping family culture to support children’s emotional well-bein…

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When Success Hides Suffering: Understanding High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph 58:53

7d ago58:53

58:53

In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure…

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Why Ethics and Joy Belong Together with Peter Singer 45:43

11d ago45:43

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In this episode, Peter Singer explains why ethics and joy belong together. He offers a moral wake-up call as he shares his now-famous “drowning child” thought experiment: if we saw a child drowning right in front of us, we’d act without hesitation. So why do we so often fail to act when suffering is farther away?Peter challenges the idea that ethic…

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The Path to Inexplicable Joy: How Self-Friendship Can Change Everything with Susan Piver 1:00:26

14d ago1:00:26

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In this episode, Susan Piver discusses the path to inexplicable joy and how self-friendship can change everything. She shares this powerful statement, “I can’t defeat my enemies, but I can strengthen my friends,” which offers a different kind of hope that shifts our focus from fighting battles we can’t win, to caring for the people and communities …

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Andrea Busby | Pushing Boundaries on the Road to the NFR 45:48

19d ago45:48

45:48

In this replay episode of In The LOOP, we sit down with 2024 National Finals Barrel Racing Aggregate Champion Andrea Busby for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we’ve had yet. This episode originally aired earlier this season, but it’s one we believe is worth hearing again. From early rodeo days to finally crossing the Thomas & Mac…

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Finding Meaning Through Caregiving, Loss, and Writing with Nickolas Butler 1:05:25

18d ago1:05:25

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In this episode, Nickolas Butler explores finding meaning through caregiving, loss, and writing. At just 20 years old, Nick became his father’s legal guardian after a sudden brain aneurysm — a role he held for 23 years. What began as a family emergency became a long, complex journey that shaped his identity, his values, and his voice as a novelist.…

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How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Finally Get Unstuck with Michelle Chalfant 59:06

21d ago59:06

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In this episode, Michelle Chalfant explores how to quiet the inner critic and finally get unstuck. She has spent 25 years developing practical tools for working with what she calls the other wolf. Michelle explains why most of us are making decisions from the emotional age of about 13. And she’ll give you the exact process for transforming triggers…

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From Divorce to Discovery: Nature’s Wisdom for Life’s Transitions with Lyanda Haupt 1:05:29

25d ago1:05:29

1:05:29

In this episode, Lyanda Haupt shares her journey from divorce to discovery and nature's wisdom for life's transitions. She challenges everything you might think you know about hope, about walking barefoot on the earth, and what it actually means to feed the good wolf. Discover the six hidden saboteurs that quietly derail your best intentions—like a…

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Stevi & Ty Hillman | Perseverance, Passion, and the Realities of Rodeo 1:07:35

27d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Replay Episode – One of Our Most Listened-To Conversations In this replay of In the LOOP, we revisit one of our most heartfelt and powerful episodes featuring Stevi and Ty Hillman. The couple opens up about the unexpected turns their journey has taken over the past few months. After falling short of making it to the National Finals Rodeo that year,…

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Why We Resist Change (and What to Do About It) with Ross Ellenhorn 55:06

28d ago55:06

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In this episode, Ross Ellenhorn explores the complexities of why we resist change and what to do about it. As Ross explains in this conversation, “staying the same protects you from the insult of small steps.” He shows us why these tiny steps can sometimes feel insulting and demoralizing. Ross also delves into the fear of raising expectations, the …

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How to Create Change at Work Without Losing Yourself with Melody Wilding 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

In this episode, Melody Wilding discusses how to create change at work without losing yourself. She challenges the idea that you’re powerless at work, even in tough cultures. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate office politics, or if there’s a way to work with integrity even when you’re not in charge, this conversation will give you both practi…

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Can Radical Hope Save Us from Despair in a Fractured World? with Jamie Wheal 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

In this episode, Jamie Wheal explores the question of “Can radical hope save us from despair in a fractured world?” He argues that most of the feel-good positivity we are sold is useless when facing real crises, from climate collapse to meaninglessness. But there is a kind of hope that survives contact with brutal reality. Get Weekly Bites of Wisdo…

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Is Stress Speeding Up Your Aging? What You Can Do About It Today with Elissa Epel 33:29

1M ago33:29

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In this episode, Elissa Epel explores how stress can speed up aging and what you can do about it. She explains telomeres, which are those protective caps on our chromosomes, shorten with stress and poor habits, speeding up aging and disease. She also delves into the science of how thought patterns, diet, and even our response to daily challenges ca…

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Full Moon Fever (Tom Petty) 1:31:52

1M ago1:31:52

1:31:52

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From “Why Me?” to “What Now?”: A New Approach to Pain and Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman 56:56

1M ago56:56

56:56

In this episode, Scott Barry Kaufman challenges us to go from asking ourselves “Why Me?” to “What Now?” as he unpacks a new approach to pain and growth. Scott explains how the real work happens in the messy middle as we unpack the dangers of black and white thinking, and why genuine change isn’t about a single epiphany, but a thousand small choices…

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Bob Tallman | Beef, Rodeo, Real Estate 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

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Throwback Episode: Bob Tallman | Beef, Rodeo, Real Estate We’re rewinding to one of our all-time favorite conversations with the legend himself—Bob Tallman. Known as “The Voice of Rodeo,” Bob has spent decades shaping the sound of western sports. A 10x PRCA Announcer of the Year and 23x NFR announcer, he’s also a 5th generation rancher and seasoned…

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Purposeful Living: Strategies to Align Your Values and Actions with Victor Strecher 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

In this episode, Victor Strecher discusses purposeful living and strategies to align your values and actions. Vic shares his imperfect journey back to meaning and to living for what matters most after losing his daughter. He explores what it means to be purposeful versus just having a purpose, how energy and vitality play a role in living out our v…

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Escape the Goal Trap: Embrace Curiosity and Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 54:40

2M ago54:40

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In this episode, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, discusses how to go from procrastination to action using the power of tiny experiments. Most advice about self-improvement assumes you know where you’re going, but what if you don’t? Anne-Laure suggests that’s not a flaw, it’s actually the starting point. Her new book, Tiny Experiments, offers a way to explore …

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The Hidden Cause of Procrastination and How to Finally Move Forward with Taylor Jacobson 52:32

2M ago52:32

52:32

In this episode, Taylor Jacobson discusses the hidden cause of procrastination and how to finally move forward in your life. He explores how transformation rarely feels graceful, how repressed emotions shape our behavior, and what it takes to live a life true to your inner compass. It’s a vulnerable, grounded conversation about fear, reinvention, a…

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#239 - Rusty Wright & Haley Sage | More Than a Gold Buckle 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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5x NFR bronc rider Rusty Wright and breakaway roper Haley Sage were not lying when they said they would tell it all. This episode is downright real, raw, emotional, and inspiring as we sit down during a summer stop in Fallon, Nevada. But this one’s not about the arena stats—it’s about the people behind the buckles. Rusty opens up about the valleys …

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The Quiet Pain of Self-Loathing and Finding the Courage to Face It with Sarah Gormley 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In this episode, Sarah Gormley discusses the quiet pain of self-loathing and finding the courage to face it. Sarah had it all – a thriving corporate career, success, and admiration. But beneath was a quiet, relentless self-loathing she couldn’t shake. In her memoir, The Order of Things, Sarah shares the profound turning point at 40 when she finally…

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Why We Stop Noticing What Matters and How to Feel Alive Again with Tali Sharot 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

In this episode, Tali Sharot explains why we stop noticing what matters and how to start feeling alive again. She describes what habituation is and how our minds normalize what once moved us. Tali also explores ways that we can reawaken joy, purpose, and even moral clarity. It’s an eye-opening look at the subtle ways we lose and then can reclaim ou…

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life: Finding Ease and Clarity with Charlie Gilkey 51:44

2M ago51:44

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You're doing everything right, staying productive, chasing growth, keeping up. But what if the discomfort you feel isn't a sign that you need to do more, but a signal to let go? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey and I explore the Tao Te Ching, which is one of my favorite books of all time, but not as a relic from the past, but as a guide for navigati…

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How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of Burnout with Leah Weiss 57:56

2M ago57:56

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What if the very thing that gives your life meaning is also what's burning you out? That's the paradox. Leah Weiss found herself in teaching compassionate leadership at Stanford. Working with organizations inspired by the Dalai Lama. Doing the kind of work most of us dream of. And yet she was falling apart. In today's conversation, we unpacked the …

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The Nobility of Service: Finding Magic and Connection in the Smallest Gestures with Will Guidara 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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What do a fine dining maitre d. A magician burying cards in a backyard and a toddler looking for Elsa have in common? They all show us that magic still exists. If we’re willing to care more, than seems reasonable. In this episode, Will Guidara, who’s a former co-owner of 11 Madison Park, which was once named the best restaurant in the world, the au…

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#238 - Cheyanne McCartney | From Rodeo Roots to Futurity Focus at the Old West Rope Horse Futurity 25:11

2M ago25:11

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Cheyanne McCartney is no stranger to pressure—but when it comes to the Old West Rope Horse Futurity, she’s not just showing up to compete, she’s showing up to shape the future. From NFR breakaway roper to standout futurity competitor, Cheyanne has lived both sides of the rope. In this episode, she gives us the real-deal look at how the Old West is …

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#237 - Emmry Edwards | WRWC 2025 Champions | $60K Breakaway Win at 15 10:27

2M ago10:27

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Emmry Edwards, the 15-year-old phenom who went head-to-head with rodeo’s elite in the breakaway roping at the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship—and left with $6,000, a whole lot of grit, and a story to tell. From a last-chance qualifier to the biggest stage in the sport, Emmry’s journey to AT&T Stadium wasn’t exactly mapped out—but it was earne…

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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 2) 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In part one of this two-part conversation, we walked along the edge of paradox where effort gives way to ease and the search itself becomes the obstacle. In this second part of my conversation with Zen teacher Henry Shukman, the way begins to reveal itself, not as something we grasp, but something we live. We talk about awakening, the collapse of s…

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#236 - Ashtyn Pratz and Tammy Lewis | WRWC 2025 Champions | $64K Win 14:23

2M ago14:23

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Tammy Lewis and Ashtyn Pratz, the duo who stunned the arena and left AT&T Stadium with $64,000 as the 2025 WRWC Team Roping Champions. At just 16 years old, Ashton roped like she was born for the big stage—calm, confident, and completely unfazed by the pressure. This wasn't her first WRWC buckle, but it was her first time on the heading side. After…

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#235 - Taycie Matthews | WRWC 2025 Champions | Grit, Goals & $70K 9:36

3M ago9:36

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Taycie Matthews, the barrel racer who showed up to the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship with grit, instinct, and a whole lot of horsepower—and walked away with $70,000 and a gold buckle. We’re talking about a jaw-dropping 12.6-second run at AT&T Stadium from a cowgirl who didn’t nominate a ton, didn’t overthink it, and still left no doubt she …

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#234 - Charmaine Holdren | WRWC 2025 Champions | His Way is Perfect: Faith, Grit & a 12-Second Run at AT&T 23:43

3M ago23:43

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Charmaine Holdren, the limited barrel racer who made one of the most electric runs of the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship. We’re talking about the first 12-second run on the board at AT&T Stadium, from a gal with less than $3,000 won in the Limited Barrel Racing at the WRWC in 2025 on her horse Trick before the finals. Charmaine opens up abou…

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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 1) 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

In this episode, Henry Shukman discusses how to embrace the chaos and find clarity through meditation while exploring themes of self-development and self-love. Henry emphasizes the balance between effort and acceptance in spiritual practice, highlighting the interplay between sudden insights (satori) and gradual progress. He also discuss the import…

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#233 - Rhen Richard | Everyone is Talking About the Old West Rope Horse Futurity | June 2025 31:46

3M ago31:46

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Rhen Richard knows all of the things about the Old West Rope Horse Futurity—and let me tell you, it’s more than a jackpot. Rhen and his team are pouring everything they’ve got into building a platform where horsemen, trainers, pros, amateurs, and young guns all have a seat at the table. We’re talkin’ million-dollar bonuses,a one of a kind elite hor…

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What's The Story Morning Glory (Oasis) 1:25:36

3M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

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Navigating Fear and Hope: the Everyday Courage That Shapes Our Lives with Ryan Holiday 52:41

3M ago52:41

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In this episode, Ryan Holiday explores navigating fear and hope and the everyday courage that shapes our lives. He unpacks how to confront our fears and how we need to do so, over and over. With great stories and insights, we are reminded that we don’t have to be fearless, we just have to begin. Key Takeaways: The concept of courage and its signifi…

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#232 - Sami Jo Smith and Linsay Rosser-Sumpter | We’re Changing the Game: WRWC 2025 Recap 32:28

3M ago32:28

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Y’all, I’m still catching my breath from one of the most electric weeks in women’s rodeo history. In this episode of In The LOOP, I sat down with Sammy Jo Smith and Lindsay Rosser-Sumpter to break down everything that went down at the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championships—and let me tell you, it was one for the books. AT&T Stadium was absolutely b…

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Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman 59:56

3M ago59:56

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In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the …

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From Benches to Breakthroughs: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dixon Chibanda 54:52

3M ago54:52

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In this episode, Dr. Dixon Chibanda explores from benches to breakthroughs: a new approach to mental health. He explains why storytelling, radical empathy, and solving daily-life problems often outperform medication-first approaches; how three simple steps—opening the mind, uplifting, strengthening—turn elders into community healers; and why hope, …

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Beyond Anxiety: How Curiosity Turns Fear Into Fuel with Martha Beck 58:00

3M ago58:00

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In this episode, Martha Beck explores how to move beyond anxiety and how curiosity turns fear into fuel. Martha dives into why anxiety can’t simply be silenced. It has to be replaced with things like creativity, curiosity, and a deep kindness towards ourselves. Key Takeaways: Discussion of anxiety versus fear and their psychological implications. E…

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Move Your Body, Free Your Mind: The Science of Movement and Mental Health with Caroline Williams 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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In this episode, Caroline Williams shares how moving your body can free your mind as she dives into the surprising science of movement and mental health. Caroline spent years studying the brain until she realized she was ignoring half the equation. She explains how movement of all kinds, walking, stretching, dancing, and even laughter can reshape o…

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Navigating the Messy Parts of Life: Embracing Imperfection and Growth with Josh Radnor 50:14

3M ago50:14

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In this episode, Josh Radnor discusses the messy parts of life and embracing imperfection and growth. Josh Radnor explains how, even outward success, fame, acclaim, creative fulfillment isn’t enough to quiet the deeper battles within. He shares how real freedom comes not from achieving perfection, but from making peace with the messy, unfinished pa…

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#231 - Billie Bray | Honoring a Legend 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Hi, Welcome back to In The LOOP Podcast! This week, we’re in the heart of Women’s Rodeo World Championship week, and while the best in the world battle it out in Fort Worth for a record-setting $802,000 payout, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a legend who has shaped the industry from the inside out. I’m honored to sit down with my dear friend, B…

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Why Community and Courage Matter More Than Ever with Laura McKowen 58:14

3M ago58:14

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In this episode, Laura McKowen explores why community and courage matter more than ever in making change in your life. She dives into the “messy midle” – theu ncertain space between giving up what umbs us and becoming someone new. She shares the story of the Luckiest Club, a global sobriety community. Key Takeaways: Understanding that real transfor…

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Anxiety, Beauty, and the Unknown: A Map to Emotional Resilience with David Whyte 57:53

4M ago57:53

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In this episode, David Whyte explores anxiety, beauty, and the unknown as a true map to emotional resilience. David shares how anxiety can be a doorway to deeper understanding and connection. He and Eric discuss the paradox of holding both joy and struggle, the surprising wisdom hidden in everyday emotions, and how poetry and language can bring us …

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Unlock Your Inner Anthem: A Tribute to Mike Peters 38:07

4M ago38:07

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This is a special episode from our archives with one of my favorite musicians, Mike Peters. Mike recently passed away, and this episode is more than a conversation; it’s a tribute to a beautiful soul. In our chat, we explored the idea of our lives being anthems; how defiance, hope, and inner strength were a soundtrack for his formative years, and l…

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#230 - Andrea Busby | Pushing Boundaries on the Road to the NFR 45:20

4M ago45:20

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In Episode 230 of In The LOOP, we sit down with 2024 National Finals Barrel Racing Aggregate Champion, Andrea Busby for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we’ve had yet. From early rodeo days to finally crossing the Thomas & Mack threshold, Andrea brings us through every twist, turn, and tough lesson along the way. We talk about wha…

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Grace (Jeff Buckley) 1:29:51

4M ago1:29:51

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We dive deep into Jeff Buckley's only studio album, "Grace," exploring its creation, impact, and the extraordinary talent behind this haunting masterpiece. And of course using our trademark competitive knock-out style format. • Examining Jeff Buckley's complex backstory, with almost no relationship to his famous father Tim Buckley • Discussing the …

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Fluke or Fate? Embracing Uncertainty to Live a Fuller Life with Brian Klaas 56:53

4M ago56:53

56:53

In this episode, Brian Klaas explains the concept of whether things are a fluke or fate, and explores how embracing uncertainty can lead to a living a fuller life. Brian makes the case that randomness and chaos might be exactly what makes our lives matter so much, and how we tend to worship at the “Altar of Progress in the Church of Control.” We ma…

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