Ever found yourself 90 minutes deep into doomscrolling, knowing you’re wasting your day but feeling completely unable to stop? That was me this week - stuck, paralyzed, and lost in comfort. But something pulled me off that couch. In this episode, I unpack what that “something” was, what marathon training taught me about mental spirals, and how to listen to the whisper of your true self over the scream of the false one. I share three mantras that help me take action when I feel stuck - and they might help you too.

If you’re in the fog, this is your reminder: the wall isn’t you. The whisper is.

What starts as a hilarious adventure - signing up for an 8.5-mile burro race in the Colorado mountains - turns into one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on One Audacious Move. My longtime friend and first in-person guest, Blake Spurgeon, joins me to unpack how a silly, seemingly random decision to race donkeys opened up reflections on autopilot living, breaking routine, and reclaiming agency in our lives. We talk about identity, the power of saying yes, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who call you into more. This one’s funny, heartfelt, and real. Let’s go.

This week, I unpack the real reason I ran my first marathon… and why the very next day, I signed up for an ultramarathon.

In this raw episode, I talk about:

• Why reflecting on death is the fastest way to come alive

• How two minutes on a treadmill changed everything

• The power of doing things you suck at

• Why comfort is killing your potential

• And how choosing hard things will reveal the version of you you haven’t met yet

You get one shot at this life. So ask yourself:

What’s one audacious move you could make this week—before it’s too late?

In this episode of One Audacious Move, Stanton reflects on the haunting speed of time and the pivotal moments that test whether we’ll keep going or give up. After recommitting to YouTube, a full week of creative work is lost—and what follows is a raw exploration of setbacks, calling, and the real difference between motivation and conviction. If you’ve ever felt like life was pushing back just when you started to take it seriously, this one’s for you.

We talk about:

• How to stay the course when everything goes wrong

• The difference between being pushed by motivation vs. pulled by purpose

• Why time isn’t short—you’re just not listening to what it’s trying to tell you

This episode is your invitation to stop waiting, start moving, and listen to the quiet pull that won’t leave you alone.

🎙 This week, I’m confronting a dream I’ve half-assed for years.

Even though I’ve built a life I love, one calling keeps coming back. In this episode, I talk about what it means to recommit to the dreams that won’t die, even when you feel behind, even when comfort feels easier, and even when fear tells you it’s too late.

We dive into:

• How to take action despite self-doubt

• Why comfort is more dangerous than failure

• The truth behind our fear of being “powerful beyond measure”

• Rebuilding momentum toward long-buried dreams

Whether it’s YouTube, writing, art, or something else - this is your reminder: the dream hasn’t left because it’s still yours.

🕯️ One small, audacious move at a time.

Are you living fully — or just chasing the next distraction?

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the trap of instant gratification and the subtle difference between living for now vs living now.

I’ll show you how chasing tiny dopamine hits — like doomscrolling, binge-watching, or procrastinating — is stealing real fulfillment from your life.

We’ll break down three simple tools to catch yourself in the moment, shift your mindset, and start making decisions that your future self will actually thank you for.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, empty, or like time is just slipping by, this episode is for you.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up fully — right now.

Let’s make one audacious move together this week.

I’ve been chasing goals, building dreams, and pushing hard. But I don’t want to be so locked into what’s next that I forget who’s with me now.

This week’s audacious move was writing letters to the people I love—no agenda, just gratitude.

If you’ve been moving fast, maybe this episode is your sign to slow down, recalibrate, and tell someone you love them while you still can.

Most people think success comes down to setting the right goals. But this week, I was hit with a truth I can’t unsee:

We don’t rise to the level of our goals—we fall to the level of our systems.

In this episode, I reflect on the last 90 days of intentional living—building habits, cutting out alcohol, waking up early, training for a marathon—and how it led me to restructure my entire life. I share the exact framework I used to redesign my daily rhythm, weekly themes, and personal systems so I could live aligned with who I want to become—not just who I’ve been.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still running on fumes, this episode is for you.

📍 Topics include:

• Redefining habits & routines

• Avoiding burnout while chasing big goals

• My 6-part system for designing a sustainable life

• The truth about motivation, momentum, and structure

• Why your identity needs a system to stand on

🎧 Listen in, then take 60 seconds to sit in silence and ask:

What system do I need to change to support the person I want to become?

What if the only thing standing between you and your dream was a dusty garage?

It started in my garage. I sold nearly 90 items, made about $800, and used that money to start a microgreens business. But somewhere between clearing out old boxes and planting new seeds, I realized this wasn’t just about launching a side hustle…

It was about remembering a forgotten part of myself. A kid who used to garden with his dad. A teenager who spent hours on Harvest Moon, building a virtual farm and growing crops with care.

This episode is about more than just microgreens. It’s about listening to that quiet inner voice. The one that remembers what used to make you come alive.

If you’ve ever felt like you needed more time, more clarity, or more money to start something—this one’s for you. The truth is, you might already have everything you need.

→ What forgotten dream might be buried just beneath your clutter?

This week’s audacious move wasn’t headline-worthy or wild — it was deeply human. I decluttered my house, sold things on Facebook Marketplace, and prepped my space (and mind) to launch a business next week. But this episode isn’t really about spring cleaning. It’s about noise — in our homes, in our minds, in our calendars — and the quiet boldness it takes to say no to the things that no longer align.

We talk about:

• Why clearing space is an act of self-respect

• The clutter you don’t even realize is costing you peace

• What Swedish Death Cleaning taught me about letting go

• And how every drawer I emptied was a vote for who I’m becoming

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like your mind is running on 15 tabs at once… this episode is for you.