Nov. 22, 2021

The Damaging Consequences of Loneliness and What You Can Do About It …

In this extraordinary era of pandemic isolation, it makes sense that people are feeling more alone than ever. Although stay-at-home orders and social distancing exacerbated loneliness, this trend started way before Corona took on a whole new meaning....

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Sept. 13, 2021

First Date Tips, Feeling Complete on Your Own, and Exploring Sobriety…

After college, Cara Hays found herself battling with two identities. Her future self that prioritized her values and her past self that continued to distract with bad habits.   One day Cara decided it was time to look forward without looking back and...

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Aug. 30, 2021

Master Trainer on How to Overcome Your Gym Anxiety and Start Your Fit…

Many of us go through quite the physical transformation in our 20’s. Our metabolism slows down and we can no longer eat junk food for every meal. When we get older, we have to be more intentional about our fitness routines.   I invited Kawan Karadagh...

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Aug. 16, 2021

Former Inmate on Believing in Yourself, Creating Your Comeback, and P…

Joining me on today’s podcast is Nate Dukes. Nate is an author, speaker, property investor, leader at his church, and serves on the board of a non-profit for underprivileged youth. Already an impressive resume for someone in ...

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June 6, 2021

Happiness Engineer on the 5 Pillars of Human Thriving | E36 Ali Binaz…

Imagine if you had two years to travel the globe in order to better understand happiness. Where would you go? I’m assuming the Nordic countries who I hear always rank high on the World Happiness Report. Potentially Australia and New Zealand? They see...

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April 26, 2021

Professional Organizer Shares Tips for Keeping Your Small Space Organ…

One of the best experiences of my 20s has been living on my own. Sure, I have to buy my own groceries and dirty dishes aren’t going to magically disappear, but moving out of my parent’s house gave me the challenge to start figuring things out on my o...

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Jan. 4, 2021

E25: Jared Schuster on Traveling the World, Networking Practices that…

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. Today’s guest is Jared Schuster, Founder of Sparks of Consciousness which foc...

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Dec. 7, 2020

E23: Tippi Thole on Why Receipts Aren’t Recyclable, Why Food Doesn’t …

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. There is no doubt that humans are causing long-term destruction to the enviro...

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Sept. 28, 2020

Moving On From a Toxic Relationship and Reprogramming Unhealthy Behav…

Today’s guest is Angela Marie, Founder of Find Your Purpose and Shine. During a thriving 19-year career in network marketing, Angela often found herself giving advice and coaching other professionals on how to succeed in the industry. That experienc...

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July 6, 2020

Improve Your Sleep with These Simple Tips I E12 Lee Chambers

Today’s guest is Lee Chambers, a Workplace Wellness Consultant that wants to help people live a healthier version of themselves. At a critical time in his life with a young child and a pregnant wife at home, he lost the ability to walk. After 11 mont...

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May 11, 2020

Building Mental Toughness Through Running I E8 Calendar Club

This is a special episode for me. With a group of friends in April, I completed a running challenge called the Calendar Club. I invited our group onto The Struggle is Real to discuss the challenge and lessons learned. We have lots of laughs throughou...

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March 4, 2020

Unbelievable Transformation from Overweight to Fitness Coach I E4 Sha…

Joining us on The Struggle is Real is Shane Jenne. In this episode, Shane and I discuss his early struggles with weight and how he was bound to a life filled with chronic health issues. Instead of fulfilling this prophecy though, Shane transformed hi...

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