The Adventure Paradox

Children are naturally curious, creative, and willing to try things many adults hesitate to attempt. When we give them space to explore ideas, incredible things can happen.

In this conversation, I speak with Leah Ellis, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit helping kids ages six to seventeen build confidence, leadership, and real world business skills through hands on entrepreneurship.

Inspired by her daughter starting a business at four, Leah created a program where children learn to spot problems, create solutions, and turn their ideas into real businesses. We also talk about her work advocating for lemonade stand laws that remove barriers so kids can safely run small businesses and gain real world experience.

Her mission is simple. Kids are capable of leadership right now.

In this episode

• Why ages eight to twelve are a powerful window for entrepreneurship
 • The difference between child labor and child entrepreneurship
 • How kids learn resilience by failing forward
 • Teaching financial literacy and leadership early
 • Why problem spotting is the heart of entrepreneurship

Leah leaves us with this challenge:
“Ask your kids how in this specific way. Ask your kids something they’ve noticed that they wish they could change. Then ask them how they would change it, because I bet they already have an idea. If you ask how enough times, you can build a business. So go ask your kids how and let them start a business.”

Links and Resources

• SoCE Hub
• Website
• Society of Child Entrepreneurs
• Instagram
• Facebook

Adventure on!

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What does it really mean to take charge of your health before something goes wrong?

In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor and respiratory therapist Rachel Sinnott to talk about her journey from overcoming her own health challenges to helping others find natural, sustainable ways to support their well-being. We explore the value of prevention, the role of nutrition and herbs, and why understanding your body is one of the most empowering things you can do.

Key Takeaways

• How Rachel's personal health journey shaped her career
• Why prevention is just as important as treatment
• Simple ways to support your gut health and immune system
• Herbs Rachel recommends for stress, sleep, and overall wellness
• The importance of hydration and balanced nutrition
• Why every wellness journey should be personalized

Resources & Mentions

• Simply Functional Recipes for Success: https://a.co/d/0cm3I625
• Nature's Sunshine: https://www.naturessunshine.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive4life_llc/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelndifmc

Your health is built one choice at a time. Small, intentional steps can lead to lasting change.

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What if your horse is responding less to what you say and more to who you are being?

In this thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Julia Carpenter, founder of The Two Step Way, to explore what becomes possible when we slow down enough to truly see the being in front of us.

Julia shares how horses reflect our nervous systems, why presence matters more than performance, and how healing often begins not with fixing, but with noticing. We talk about somatic healing, trauma stored in the body, the relationship between science and spirituality, and the quiet intelligence animals offer when we create enough space to listen.

This conversation moved far beyond horsemanship. It became an invitation to reconnect with ourselves, soften our need to control, and remember that wonder still belongs in our lives.

We also explore:

•  What “See the Being™” really means
• How horses read our nervous systems
• Trauma, freeze states, and healing through safety
• Why slowing down can transform connection
• The overlap between science, intuition, and somatic awareness
• How technology may be disconnecting us from presence
• Julia’s powerful story of Magneto and the horse who changed her life

If you’ve ever felt like your horse was trying to tell you something… or like life itself keeps offering lessons you’re meant to notice… this episode is for you.

Connect with Julia:

• Website: https://twostepway.com/
• Website: https://www.consideringanimals.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.carpenter.12

If this episode speaks to you, share it with a friend and tell us: Who has been your wise horse?

Adventure on!

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What if the things we assume about health are only part of the story?

In this episode,, I sit down with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist of My Vital C, author, podcast host, and someone whose path into health and longevity started in a place he never expected.

We talk about the moment a research study changed everything, what mitochondria actually do, and why asking better questions may matter more than chasing quick answers.

This conversation moves between science and curiosity, from how supplements are regulated to the complexity of translating research into real life. Chris also shares the story behind ESS60, the role of oxidative stress, and what led him from carbon nanomaterials into the wellness world.

Whether you love geeking out on health, enjoy exploring new ideas, or simply want to think differently about what helps us feel our best, this one will stretch your perspective.

In this episode, we explore:

• The unexpected study that shifted Chris’s entire career
• Why longevity research is more complicated than headlines suggest
• What mitochondria have to do with energy, sleep, and wellbeing
• The reality of supplement regulation and consumer awareness
• How curiosity can open doors we never planned to walk through

Resources & Links

• One-page links: https://www.myvitalc.com/share
• Website: https://www.myvitalc.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc/
• Special offers up to 40% discount + free 18 Biohacking Tips available: https://www.myvitalc.com/theadventure/

Adventure on!

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I love conversations that remind me that feeling better does not have to mean changing your whole life. Sometimes it starts with paying attention, trying something new, or building something because you think there might be a better way. In this episode, I sat down with entrepreneur and founder Zac Curhan to talk about wellness, adventure, and what happened when a side project turned into something much bigger.

Zac grew up surrounded by health and movement and eventually created TruWild, a supplement brand designed for people who want to feel good and keep showing up for the things they love. What started with one product and a small budget became a business built around everyday energy and adventure.

We talk about the wellness industry, what “clean” means when it comes to supplements, why electrolytes seem to be everywhere right now, and how to cut through the noise and find what actually works for you.

But this conversation also goes beyond products. We talk about challenge, family, doing hard things on purpose, and the kind of life you want people to remember you lived.

In this episode:

• Building a business without outside funding
• Clean supplements and wellness trends
• Electrolytes and everyday energy
• Adventure outside of extreme sports
• Family, community, and legacy

Connect with Zac:

• Website: https://truwild.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tru_wild
• Instagram Personal: https://www.instagram.com/zstar77/
• Purcase TRUWILD for 30% OFF: https://truwild.com/discount/Adventure30 (Discount code: Adventure30)

If something in this conversation stayed with you, send it to a friend and ask yourself: what helps you feel most alive right now?

Adventure on!

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The Fourth of July is here, and if you're anything like me, you might be tempted to squeeze every ounce of fun, celebration, and summer adventure into one weekend.

But what if the secret isn't doing more?

What if it's being a little less wrecked tomorrow by what you choose today?

In this minisode, I'm sharing a few of my favorite reminders for navigating busy seasons, from setting timers and taking naps to embracing the occasional "dead day." I talk about recovery, summer with kids, overcommitting, and why rest might be one of the most overlooked parts of a good adventure.

You'll Hear In This Episode:

• The question I ask myself when life starts feeling too full
• Why recovery is just as important as celebration
• My thoughts on naps, dead days, and summer self care
• Parenting lessons from a summer without much structure
• Repair, responsibility, and reaching out to the people you love

Reflection:

The best adventures aren't always the biggest ones.

Sometimes they're found in the choices that help us stay present enough to enjoy the life we're already living. A little more rest. A little less rushing. A little more intention about what we say yes to.

As you celebrate, connect, and make memories this week, consider this question:

How could you be a little less wrecked tomorrow by what you choose today?

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What if the thing meant for you arrives exactly when you’re ready to receive it?

This week, I’m joined in the studio by Lillie Lauterbach, founder of Jackson Hole Beadwork, creator of breathtaking hand-beaded statement pieces, and someone who reminds us that creativity has a way of finding us at exactly the right moment.

Lillie shares the winding path that brought her here, from years working as a massage therapist, solo adventures through India and Nepal, deep spiritual practice, heartbreak, reinvention, and eventually discovering beadwork during a season that changed everything.

We talk about the paradox of creating beauty: how discipline and surrender live side by side, how inner transformation often becomes visible in unexpected ways, and why following curiosity can sometimes lead you home to yourself.

We also explore:

• Finding love later than expected and trusting divine timing
• How travel, spirituality, and stillness shaped Lillie’s creative voice
• Turning a self-taught skill into a thriving luxury brand
• Navigating imposter syndrome and owning your value
• Why beauty can be a reflection of what’s happening within
• Building a life that feels deeply aligned, one small choice at a time

This conversation is a reminder that the adventure isn’t always loud. Sometimes it begins quietly, with a thread, an idea, or the courage to trust what keeps calling you.

Connect with Lillie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhbeadwork/
• Website: https://jhbeadwork.com/

If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that it’s never too late to begin again.

Adventure on

I’ve also launched a new podcast called Year Of The Horse Adventure Coach. You can listen here:

 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-of-the-horse-adventure-coach/id1877986353
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d2ySD8Tp28qf9QvCHcXas?si=1c6996084f2a4330

Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit: https://www.theadventureparadox.com/horseseeker

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There are conversations that deepen the way we relate to our horses, and this was absolutely one of them.

As someone who lives alongside horses every day, I’m always curious about the space where intuition, experience, and science meet. Sitting down with neuroscientist and horse trainer Janet Jones felt like stepping further into that understanding.

Janet is the author of the bestselling Horse Brain, Human Brain, a book that genuinely transformed the way I think about horse behavior, trust, fear, training, and the horse-human connection. In this conversation, we explore insights from her upcoming book, A Horse's World, available now for pre-order before its June 23 release.

We talk about what’s actually happening when horses snort or lick and chew, how horses experience the world through smell, why lighting and vision matter more than most riders realize, and the neuroscience behind helping horses feel safe in new environments.

One part that especially stayed with me was Janet describing a new horse as feeling like “a tourist in a foreign country.” As I’ve been integrating a new mare into my own herd, that perspective felt incredibly grounding and compassionate.

We also explore:
 • Rewarding relaxation instead of only correcting behavior
 • Predator brains vs. prey brains
 • Wild horses vs. horses living in the wild
 • Anthropomorphism in horsemanship
 • Building trust through consistency, calmness, and understanding

This conversation felt less like learning “about” horses and more like remembering to see the world a little more through their eyes.

Pre-order: A Horse's World

Follow Janet:

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Learn more about Horse Brain, Human Brain
• Follow Little Brown and Company

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Some conversations slow time. They remind us that the adventure is not something we chase, but something we notice. Sitting with Kelly Wendorf felt like stepping back into that remembering.

Kelly is the founding CEO of EQUUS Inspired, a women run leadership and transformation organization rooted in nature based wisdom and horse human connection. Raised among archeological digs, Kelly shares how horses became her teachers in leadership, presence, and trust. We talk about power and partnership, the responsibility of working with horses with reverence, and why this moment in history is quietly asking us to choose love over fear.

In this episode we explore
 • What thriving feels like beyond success
 • How horses guide us back to presence
 • Relationship over control
 • Listening as a form of leadership

As you listen, notice where something softens. That may be where the next part of your adventure begins.

Links and resources mentioned

•  Website http://www.equusinspired.com
•  Unbridled Retreats 2026 https://www.equusinspired.com/unbridled-rewilding-feminine-agency-2
•  Book Flying Lead Change https://www.equusinspired.com/flc
•  The Wisdom of Thriving https://www.equusinspired.com/wisdom-of-thriving
• How to Lead a Transformative Life: https://www.equusinspired.com/how-to-lead-a-transformative-life | Use code EQUUS100KW for 100% off

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The adventure is not somewhere out there. It is in the choices you are making right now.

In this conversation, I sit with Krystal Eicher and Wendy Guth, co-founders of Serendipitous Rebel, who help women build businesses that support the life they actually want to live. Their path moved through unexpected pivots, partnership changes, and moments that asked them to slow down and listen more deeply.

We explore what happens when you stop chasing what looks successful and start choosing what feels aligned. The kind of work that honors your real life, your relationships, and your capacity.

Reflections to sit with:

• The adventure is here, not someday
• Success can shift as you grow
• Alignment often comes from letting go, not adding more
• You are allowed to build a life and business that work together

Maybe the question is not what you need to achieve next.
Maybe it is what you are ready to come home to.

Learn more about Krystal and Wendy:

• https://serendipitousrebel.com
• https://www.instagram.com/serendipitousrebel
• https://serendipitousrebel.com/podcast
• https://savourmastermind.com/personal-invite
• https://serendipitousrebel.com/breakup-with-blueprints

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