This is a True Story Podcast

True Stories
Rebranding This is a True Story Podcast
So I am rebranding This is a True Story Podcast. The past year I really loved sharing transformative stories and ideas. From the first story of finding love and near death in death valley to hiking the PCT, to discovering oneself by experimenting with plant medicine, silent meditation, solo travel and many more stories.…
Read MoreProgramming Pause for This Week and First Week of Janua
I hope all of you are doing really well. We’re coming to almost a full year of sharing true and very transformative stories and also transformative ideas. I am really grateful for you, the listeners, and for the guests that have shared their amazing stories and sat with us afterwards to let us dig into…
Read MoreThe Healing Powers of Forest Bathing
I’ve experienced countless similar moments in nature. I make an active effort to practice mindfulness in nature using what some call forest bathing. Forest bathing arose from Japan with the purpose of mindfully reconnecting with nature. Listen to how forest bathing can transform your life. Support the show by using the link below to Buy…
Read MoreThe Medicinal Power of Camping Alone – Scott Carnahan
What is the medicinal/healing power of camping alone and how can this practice help you? Today, Scott Carnahan presents his very true and transformative story of healing through the practice of camping alone and solo travel. He also talks about reclaiming spaces by building new memories. Scott Carnahan is a director, producer, artist, photographer, dreamer,…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Interviewing the Most Adaptive Individuals on Earth
I am about to share what the most adaptive individuals do in order reach their goals and better the world despite incredible adversity. The past six years I’ve interviewed hundreds (really likely much higher) of individuals that faced unimaginable adversities. Some have died. Some have lost a loved one. Some have lost the ability to…
Read MoreOpt Out and Reclaim Your Life
My schedule was full of responsibilities. I had a bunch of social commitments I didn’t want to attend. My email and home inboxes were full of stuff. I paid for a bunch of packages, but I really only used one service. In my quest to get after life, my list of goals kept growing and…
Read MoreFailed Kidney Transplant Propels Donor Athlete to Dig Deeper – Kim Constantinesco
Kim Constantinesco is a competitive big mountain snowboarder, adventurer and author. She spent much of her life making the world a little brighter with her writings. Kim went through the extensive and difficult process of donating her kidney to a stranger and the kidney didn’t survive. Despite this massive setback, Kim pushed forward on a…
Read MoreHow to Let Go of Sentimental Items
How do you let go of sentimental items? My grandmother was in many ways my closest friend and when she died it was difficult to move forward. After her passing, I sat in her home, reliving memories and preparing to go through all the stuff she owned. I couldn’t fully process donating all of her…
Read MoreIdea: Essentialism, Doing More With Less
Have you experienced days, weeks or even longer of feeling completely overwhelmed by the stuff you need to do? Have you said yes to doing something and later regretted it? Are you missing out on the things you want to do because of other obligations? If so, then maybe the idea of essentialism is for…
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