Something More Human

Could we get 100+ people to leave their phones behind and exist in the present moment for three consecutive hours? We created Return to Real Life, a phone-free in person experience, to find out.

This episode is inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s new book, The Anxious Generation, which touches on the mental health crises of adolescents that began in the early 2010s. He believes, and so do we, that our phones have a major role to play in society’s declining mental health, and Return to Real Life is a series not focused on vilifying phones, but rather acknowledging that there are better things we could be doing with our time, and all the great things that can come from community gatherings without distractions.

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How do you know who belongs in your inner circle? We all like to think we know who makes up our inner circle and why but do we really? Are there people in there currently who no longer belong? We break down 5 tips to help you determine who is best suited for your inner circle (and who isn’t).

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Is it possible to create and maintain a strong community while choosing van life, traveling full time, or working remotely? Maria shares everything from the challenges and risks to the power and fulfillment in choosing to live as a nomad doing remote work. Yes, it does include fractured ribs and expensive van repairs, but Maria also shares invaluable insight about not only how to make a living on the road, but how to cultivate a consistent community to avoid the perils of loneliness while constantly traveling.

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JOIN US IN PERSON ON APRIL 19! Return to Real Life promises to be a celebration of community, friendship, and shared experiences without digital distractions. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy craft drinks, snacks, and laughs from local vendors and comedians—all included with your ticket—and make some new friends along the way!

Coming out as an adult is difficult enough, but in the midst of processing emotional trauma, relocating, and going to school full time, that’s enough to overwhelm anyone. We talk with one of our very best friends, Meghan, about her newfound insights as a lesbian, coming out as a 26 year old, how she cultivated self love after coming to terms with her trauma, and how that brought her to the love of her life, Serena. Serena provides heart-on-her-sleeve inspiration for those growing up in a household of people who may not agree or understand your sexuality, and talks about how she knew Meghan was the one for her.

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JOIN US IN PERSON ON APRIL 19! Return to Real Life promises to be a celebration of community, friendship, and shared experiences without digital distractions. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy craft drinks, snacks, and laughs from local vendors and comedians—all included with your ticket—and make some new friends along the way!

A simple, cost-effective way to reconnect with our loved ones by putting our phones out of reach and prioritizing presence of mind, fun, and relaxation. We talk about how allowing ourselves the time and space to ask powerful questions creates an opportunity to explore and learn more about each other and ultimately reconnect our friendship. Elliot also talks about a realization he had about how to break the cycle of negative thoughts that turn into negative actions. Tune in to explore insights and actions that will lead to a more positive and fulfilling relationship not only with yourself but with those you love the most.

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Want us to answer your question, address a special topic, or discuss a story of yours? Your input will be an integral part of our future episodes! Submit your question, topic request, or personal stories HERE

JOIN US IN PERSON ON APRIL 19! Return to Real Life promises to be a celebration of community, friendship, and shared experiences without digital distractions. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy craft drinks, snacks, and laughs from local vendors and comedians—all included with your ticket—and make some new friends along the way!

How long does it take to get over a breakup? We sit down with relationship coach and therapist, Christina Abood, to discuss when to know to end it, how to get closure when you leave a relationship, recognize your dating patterns, get back out there without dating apps, and the do’s and don’ts for leaning on your community.

Mentioned in this episode: Signs It’s Time To Let Go Of A Relationship

More about Christina:

Christina Abood, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Therapist, Trauma & Attachment Specialist, Relationship Coach, Podcast Host and Speaker. She has worked for years with individuals and couples on their relationships and is the founder and owner of Beyond Thought Therapy. She is passionate about helping people to create healthy lasting love for themselves and in their romantic lives. She works with her clients to heal past wounds and limiting beliefs, teaches them how to foster self-confidence and self-trust and how to find and maintain healthy love. She runs an Instagram account where she shares dating tips, relationship advice and practices and tools for creating an epic, fulfilling life. Christina also hosts the podcast Becoming The One where she goes in depth about love, relationship and becoming the person who has it all-self-love, confidence, juicy relationships and so much more.

Stay Connected with Christina:

Visit her website, follow her on Instagram @christinaabood, and check out her show, Becoming The One on Apple and Spotify.

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What happened on Friday the 13th, 1979 to a couple of lovebirds on their way to see Alien at the theatre? You may have a hard time believing what you hear, but Elliot's parents tell us about their close encounter on that night in 1979. Elliot realizes a specific Dateline NBC episode may be the starting point for the majority of his irrational anxieties. How do folks in their 60s feel about aging? We ask them!
Larry tells us a story about his idea with a match, a gallon of gasoline, and a manhole cover. Stay to the end where we set up Elliot's mom up to win a prize that we've been planning for for a while now!

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Personal growth leads to growth everywhere else. In this episode, Sam downloads massive learnings from her first ever business conference and Elliot shares the easiest way to make friends in a foreign environment. Listen to this episode when you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. Remember, there are no rules and there is no way.

Our favorite quote from the episode comes from Glennon Doyle: “Your job is to disappoint as many people as it takes to avoid disappointing yourself.”

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In this episode, we talk with Alex, Erin, and Ariel, co-owners of the third wave coffee shop, Novel Point, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They get real with us about the grind of growing a small business, how they see their shop and community growing in the next several years, and how they’re engaging the coffee community in Albuquerque. If you ever find yourself at Novel Point, Elliot demands you try the Cascara Cream Soda.

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George and Toviah Carter take us through their journey from corporate America and retail to selling weed on the side of a mountain to starting a family. As business owners and collaborators, parents, and a couple that’s been together for over 20 years, Sam & Elliot ask them about their strategies for keeping all the plates spinning at once, navigating conflict, and the keys for staying happy in marriage.

More about Toviah & George:

The two live in Albuquerque with their daughters, Hendrix Lou & Halston Bowe Loren, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Scout. Grab their favorite playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7B91kRaNNIcC2c9fDTZ8Uk?si=hdj0BY7iRWiR7h1RWTgS2g&pi

The two have left the cannabis industry and now run a consulting business in the Ag-Tech space: Skout Strategy. Skout Strategy is a diverse team of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) experts who bring a combined 20 years of experience to developing, designing, and executing indoor agriculture projects across the globe.

Website: https://www.skoutstrategy.com/

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