The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

What if your best “nutrition coach” is Future You? In this episode, Erica and Rusty use island humor and real-talk psychology to turn food from a battlefield into an act of care. You’ll write a kinder script to Past You, learn the seven-word question that can rescue any meal (“What will Future Me thank me for?”), and try simple rituals—like the 5–1–7 dinner reset—to eat with more presence, less drama, and a lot more compassion.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

When the world literally spun sideways during Erica’s cerebellar stroke, it became the wake-up call for this episode—and a metaphor for every Aging Hero whose body has suddenly “filed a complaint.” In this conversation, Erica and Rusty explore what it means to live, move, and train inside an imperfect vessel: pushing back on the big three excuses (time, age, and health), learning to captain your body on wobbly days, and making tiny, doable moves for Future You. If you’ve ever felt “too broken,” “too busy,” or “too old” to stay active, this one hands you the wheel and says, “You’re not disqualified—let’s sail anyway.”

A campfire lesson from inland Tanzania sets the tone for a real conversation about community, healing, and joy that travels. Erica shares a clear, no-pity update on stroke recovery and what “human speed” looks like behind the mic. Together we unpack a simple framework for support you can actually use: Spinners (generate heat), Shielders (block the wind), Breathers (guard the ember). Then we pop the hood on the nervous system—co-regulation, social baseline theory, and why presence works—and close with the art of celebrating small wins without fake sunshine.

You will hear:

• Fire from friction: why nobody makes a flame alone

• Honest recovery notes and the logistics that make recording possible

• Emoji check-ins and tiny scripts that reduce guesswork

• Science in plain language: how belonging steadies breath and brain

• Micro-celebrations that lock in learning and keep you moving

Aging Heroes Challenge: send one 🟢 🟡 or 🔴 check-in to a trusted person, then log today’s spark in your Ember Log.

Community is the tech. Joy is the fuel. Bring your ember; we will bring the windbreak.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

Vacations help you escape; retreats help you return home—to yourself. In this bonus episode, Erica and Rusty crack open the “medicine bag” from Becoming the Medicine with The Satsang Project in Costa Rica: jungle dawns, cacao ceremony, applied belonging, and the kind of community that asks, “How’s your practice this week?” Expect island humor, psychology you can actually use, and a love note to human-sized heroics.

Explore Satsang retreats (destination + at-home): satsangproject.com/retreats

Hit play, take a breath, and start becoming the medicine—daily, imperfect, and very much alive.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

In Bocas del Toro, even the parrots and ceiling fans find a groove—and that’s the point. This episode gets real about why lone-wolfing burns you out and how true collaboration (think dragon boats, Beatles energy, and “business hats” at home) multiplies wisdom, speed, and joy. We unpack conditioning (why your hometown smell equals stress), call out ego-in-a-canoe behavior, and give you practical tools to get back in rhythm—plus an Aging Heroes Challenge to practice syncing with one other human this week. Come for the island vibe; leave with a better band, boat, and life.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

Cartagena doesn’t ask you to blend in—and neither should your life. In this episode, we wander the Walled City and Getsemaní to explore the difference between fashion vs. style, courage vs. conformity, and why individuality is a service to your relationships, work, and community. Erica shares the modeling-industry pressures to “fit the box,” Rusty roasts his old trucker-cap uniform, and together we build your “stone walls” (core identity) and paint your “mural” (how you express it). Expect practical tools, a gutsy weekly challenge, and some salsa-and-steel-drum energy—plus a playful rum-tasting confession that proves authenticity can be messy and hilarious.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

In Season 2, Episode 7 of The Latitude Adjustment, Erica and Rusty explore the art and necessity of staying connected through the playful metaphor of knots, nets, and unforgettable crab sandwiches. From Outer Banks family traditions to workplace relationships, community bonds, and digital connections, they reveal how meaningful relationships are woven through everyday moments—laughter, shared meals, small acts of care, and intentional outreach. Blending island humor, heartfelt stories, and research-backed insights about the impact of loneliness, the episode reminds listeners that connection isn’t automatic—it’s something we choose and build, strand by strand. With practical ideas, an “Aging Heroes Challenge,” and a celebratory toast to the people who hold us up when life gets rough, this warm, witty episode invites listeners to strengthen their own nets and rediscover the joy, resilience, and belonging that come from staying truly connected.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

In Season 2, Episode 6 of The Latitude Adjustment, Erica and Rusty explore how intimacy is born—not from perfection or long history, but from honesty, presence, and shared humanity. Through vivid stories from a transformative retreat in Costa Rica, hilarious airport mishaps, and encounters with strangers who became “Super Friends,” they reveal how vulnerability, laughter, and deep listening can turn ordinary moments into powerful connections. Blending island imagery, psychology, and practical rituals, the episode reframes intimacy as medicine—a daily practice that heals, strengthens relationships, and creates belonging in unexpected places. Warm, witty, and deeply relatable, this episode invites listeners to risk being real, practice presence, and discover how even strangers can become soul-level friends when we dare to show up fully.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

✈️ Missed flights, miracle standbys, and the messy beauty of connection. In this episode of The Latitude Adjustment: An Aging Heroes Podcast, Erica and Rusty share their chaotic journey to Costa Rica as a living metaphor for what it means to “do relationships right.” From laughter in the chaos to grace at the gate, discover how small acts of presence, forgiveness, and humor can carry you through life’s turbulence.

The Latitude Adjustment Positive Psychology Podcast is a Positive Change Podcast Awards Hall of Fame inductee and the American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year.

In “Be Creative,” Erica and Rusty invite Aging Heroes into a sun-soaked, slightly chaotic journey where sinking boats, duct tape, and glitter glue become unlikely guides to a more imaginative life. Through the legendary tale of The Salty Opossum’s ill-fated voyage, they explore why real creativity isn’t about talent or perfection—it’s about courage, play, and the willingness to make something meaningful from the mess. With humor, heart, and a practical Creative Survival Kit (plus a seven-day challenge to spark your inner artist), this episode reframes creativity as a way of living, not just making art. Whether your masterpiece is a poem, a dinner table, or a glorious failure, this episode will inspire you to embrace your weirdness, trust your imagination, and float boldly into the unknown.