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 do bison, boundaries, and barefoot living have in common? In this episode, Erica and Rusty face down 2,000 pounds of prairie muscle and discover why every hero needs a personal Code of Honor. With humor, tallgrass wisdom, and a toolkit you can use today, they’ll show you how to define your non-negotiables, commit to what matters, and live your values when life tests you. This isn’t about rules—it’s about soul architecture, alignment, and walking your own wild trail.

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 “Find Adventure,” Erica and Rusty redefine what it really means to live boldly—swapping extreme thrills and perfect plans for muddy jungle trails, unexpected detours, and the courage to say yes to the unknown. From hand-carved canoes and barefoot jungle guides to motorcycle clubs, relay races, and sacred moments over roasted cacao, they explore how adventure isn’t about distance or danger, but mindset, curiosity, and transformation. With humor, heartfelt stories, brain science, and an Aging Heroes challenge to spark everyday micro-adventures, this episode invites you to shake loose routine, trust wonder, and remember that you’re never too weathered, too busy, or too late to explore what’s possible.

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 “Meditate” (Season 2, Episode 1) of The Latitude Adjustment, Erica and Rusty turn a chaotic Christmas catamaran trip in Belize into a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of what meditation really is—not perfection, but presence. Through stories of seasickness, surrender, flow states, and everyday mindfulness, they reframe meditation as a natural human state accessible in the middle of mess, motion, and ordinary life. Blending humor, science, ocean metaphors, and practical tools, the episode invites listeners to stop striving, start noticing, and discover stillness beneath the surface of daily chaos—one breath, one moment, and one beautifully imperfect experience at a time.

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.

Step into the Guatemalan jungle, where two trees grow side by side—one that burns, and one that heals. In this episode, Rusty and Erica explore what those trees can teach us about critical thinking in an age of hot takes and internet rage. You’ll get a Field Kit full of tools to slice through confusion without cutting up your relationships—and a Thinking Toast to celebrate clarity, curiosity, and the courage to pause. Inspired by Day 13 of A Guide for Aging Heroes, this episode is your compass for navigating belief, bias, and the brave act of saying, “Tell me more.”

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 Episode 13: “Amp Up Your Intellect” of The Latitude Adjustment: An Aging Heroes Podcast, Erica and Rusty turn a lighthouse lens in Panama into a powerful metaphor for the mind—showing how curiosity, play, and lifelong learning can transform even the faintest spark of insight into a guiding light. With beachside humor, brain science, and the irresistible “Brain Buffet” of creative challenges, they explore how intellect isn’t about being the smartest person in the room, but the most curious, flexible, and open to growth. From practical tools for living smarter to heartfelt stories about connection, conflict, and everyday wisdom, this episode invites listeners to keep their minds wild, their questions sharp, and their inner lighthouse shining—no matter their age or latitude.

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 “Develop Insight,” Erica and Rusty dive into the crystal-blue stillness of Belize’s Inland Blue Hole to explore how real clarity emerges—not from thinking harder, but from seeing more honestly. Through unforgettable stories, sharp humor, and the metaphor of the bell thief, they unpack why we often ignore our blind spots and how insight can quietly transform the way we live, love, and lead. With the Insight Compass, the Aging Heroes Challenge, and practical tools for applying self-awareness in everyday life, this episode invites listeners to slow down, ask braver questions, and trade self-protection for self-understanding. Because when you finally see what’s been ringing all along, you don’t just change your mind—you change your direction.

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 “Convert Your Stress,” Erica and Rusty take Aging Heroes deep into the wild—from baboon lunch heists in the Ngorongoro Crater to stalled safari trucks and sacred moments of laughter—to reveal a powerful truth: stress isn’t the enemy, it’s raw material for transformation. Blending jungle stories, brain science, island wisdom, and practical rituals, they introduce the Stress Conversion Kit, show how your home and relationships can become healing ecosystems, and invite you into a weekly challenge to turn pressure into purpose. With humor, heart, and unforgettable metaphors, this episode reframes stress as fuel, not failure—and reminds you that every breath, every tiny win, and every moment of courage is proof that you’re not just surviving, you’re blooming.

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 “Choose Optimism,” Erica and Rusty take Aging Heroes deep into the Petén rainforest and the ancient city of Tikal to explore what it really means to stay hopeful when life doesn’t follow the map. Through jungle stories, unexpected detours, and sacred mornings with pineapples in hand, they show that optimism isn’t naive—it’s a disciplined practice. From building your Optimist’s Survival Kit with reframing tools and kinder self-talk, to syncing your rhythm with the world around you, and celebrating the small, sacred wins along the way, this episode turns mindset into motion, proving that even in chaos, the good is still whispering your name.

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.

A casual murder confession, a marathon in Tanzania, and goats with attitude. This episode dives into what it really takes to navigate life’s chaos with grace, humor, and a reset ritual that doesn’t require a life coach named Celeste. From impulse bangs to emotional piñatas, Erica and Rusty are talking bad days, mindset pivots, and not packing the dead goat.

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.

🎙️ Your mind isn’t broken—it’s just overdue for a refit. In Episode 8, Erica and Rusty take you on a four-part journey through mental renovation. From rewiring old thought loops to turning your brain into a jungle gym, this episode is packed with soul carpentry, sailboat fails, rewiring rituals, and spicy family holidays. Let go of outdated scripts, claim your mental freedom, and remember: joy isn’t out there—it’s already in you.