Looks Like We're Lost

Looks Like We're Lost

By Dustin Riedesel & Tommy CookseySociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
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Looks Like We're Lost episodes

  • #7 - What Does Being An American Mean Anymore?
    Tommy and Dusty reunite after the historic events of January 6th, 2021. They attempt to unravel the complicated emotions and implications of a tragic day.
    In other news: Dusty's baby girl arrived on January 5th!
    Find Ourselves QoW: "How would I describe my relationship with myself?"
    Tommy's Recommendation: Disney and Pixar's Soul
    Dusty's Recommendation: Disney and Pixar's Soul
    Please rate and review the podcast, and share it with anyone you think might enjoy the journey. Follow either Dusty or Tommy on Instagram @dustinriedesel & @tommycooksey
    1 hr 3 min
  • #6 - How to Build an Accountability Mirror to Achieve Your Goals (Dusty Solo)
    With Tommy in life-altering, outpatient shoulder surgery, Dusty braves a solo podcast to explain the why and how of utilizing an accountability mirror. Dusty has used an accountability mirror eery day for 104 straight weeks and gives it full credit for the following:
    - Running the Chicago Marathon
    - Decreasing his Screen Time by 90min a day (the equivalent of 23 days per year).
    - Completing the manuscript of a 500-page novel
    Dusty talks about the difference between values and goals, how to construct a goal so it fulfills your values, and how to create a metric for your accountability mirror that is both achievable and rewarding.
    TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED LOSTNESS.
    39 min
  • #5 - On New Beginnings, Structuring Annual Goals, and Why Intimidation Never Goes Away
    A friend's engagement gets Tommy and Dusty thinking about how they proposed to their own wives, and what is special and unique about the insecurity and hope of that moment. On the topic of new beginnings, they discuss goals 2021 and the methodology for achieving those goals.
    We're Not Really Strangers question of the week: "Who intimidates me? Why do they intimidate me?"
    Tommy's Recommendation: @anniecookseyhair - Check it out!
    Dusty's Recommendation: Matthew Walker on the Joe Rogan Experience
    Books recommended in this podcast include: 4DX by Stephen Covey, Peak by Anders Ericsson, Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Boundaries by Henry Cloud
    1 hr 1 min
  • #4: Ryan Varga - On Photography, Why Art is a Skill, and the Value of Craft
    Ryan Varga is a lifestyle photographer living in Denver Colorado. He's done work for brands like Nike and Lululemon Athletica. He's developed this avenue of creative expression while working a full-time job in the tech industry, and is currently exploring his own identity through the craft.
    Tommy and Dusty talk to him about why having a creative outlet is so valuable to him, and why he would continue to take pictures even if no one ever saw a single photo.
    You can follow Ryan's work on Instagram @ryceroni or on his website: ryceroni.com
    Finding Ourselves Question of the Week: What are you wearing when you feel your best? What do you always regret wearing?
    Tommy's Recommendation: Wake Forest Cafe, Black & White Coffee Rosters
    Dusty's Recommendation: Watch all the Coen brother's movies in order, from Blood Simple to Buster Scruggs.
    Ryan's Recommendation: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin
    Books recommended in this podcast include: Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson, Antifragile by Nassim Taleb
    1 hr 40 min
  • #3 - The Best Christmas Movie of All Time

    Tommy and Dusty compare their personal Top 5 Christmas movie lists in a holly-jolly episode, eventually settling on a consensus pick for the best Christmas movie ever made.

    Finding Ourselves Question of the Week from We're Not Really Strangers: "What can I be kinder towards myself for today?"

    Tommy's Small Business Recommendation: Sola Coffee

    Dusty's Small Business Recommendation: Jubala Coffee

    1 hr 16 min
  • #2 - Revisiting Leukemia

    Tommy helps Dusty commemorate the 4-year anniversary week of his leukemia diagnosis (and the subsequent postponement of his wedding). Discussion includes rebounding from trauma, how lows are necessary for trauma, and the importance of not letting ideas of a past self define one's present and future.

    To wrap, Tommy & Dusty tackle one question from the We're Not Really Strangers card game before recommending why two businesses that deserve business this Christmas.

    Question of the Week: What expectation have I set on someone that has been hurting me the most?

    Tommy's Recommendation: Woof Gang Bakery - offers the very best in specialty pet food, supplies and grooming. Contact for home delivery of your pet's Christmas toys and treats.

    Dusty's Recommendations: MAJIC Wellness - Wellness company specializing in CBD products, including tinctures, salves and bath bombs. A community-oriented, black-owned business with third-party tested products, not only do MAJIC products make you feel better physically, but you can be proud who you're supporting as well.

    50 min
  • #1 - Gratitude
    Tommy and Dusty explain what you can expect from Looks Like We're Lost. Then, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, they discuss their daily gratitude practices and why thankfulness has improved their quality of life.
    Questions of the week:
    Tommy: Is there a recent gift or action that has created an immense amount of gratitude in your life?
    Dusty: If were given a no-strings-attached match on your current income, meaning you no longer have to do your job to support your lifestyle, what do you start doing with your time?
    Recommendations of the Week:
    Tommy: The Peloton Bike
    Dusty: The Libby App
    1 hr 3 min

About Looks Like We're Lost

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Being lost is the exact same as exploring. The only difference is a sense of adventure.