In 2011, tragedy struck Larry Ambrose when his wife died suddenly, without notice, two months after the birth of their eighth child and while Larry was away on a work trip.

Now a single parent of eight kids, all under 14, he faced unimaginable challenges as a former company executive and a single parent.

In this incredibly moving episode, Larry shares the heart-warming details of the day he met his wife, and the heart-wrenching details of the challenges that ensued. And learn how he managed to cope with grief while raising his children and navigating his professional career.

Larry's resilience and determination to prioritize joy and presence with his children led him to #thetrade of a lifetime when he walked away from a 30-year career in 2017. We delve into the importance of recognizing and facing our own life trades head-on, as Larry recounts the pivotal wake-up call that changed his life for the better. This episode is not only a testament to the power of the human spirit, but also an inspiring reminder of how life offers no guarantees and is best lived without regrets.

So, what's next for Larry? We also discuss how he is using his story and platform to inspire others, and the ways in which the Normal 40 movement can rally around people with similar missions. Larry even shares details about his upcoming book, a business he is launching with his partner Dawne Jacoby and a podcast he plans to launch this summer -- emphasizing the search for joy and meaning after loss.

There are probably very few times in life when you hear something, and it stops you right in your tracks and takes your breath away. On this episode, you'll undoubtedly have one of those moments as Larry Ambrose (who is a dude you need to know) shares his story of love, loss, guilt, and the blessings he feels. It is an incredible journey that culminates in Larry making the ultimate trade, for some very personal and unique reasons. But the journey is not over yet, as Larry is embarking on writing his second half story, but now with a new purpose.

This is Larry's story, and he feels blessed.

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Lon has always been a risk-taker, but writing a book about his journey towards self-discovery and personal growth was a whole new level of risk for him. As a former public company executive turned lifestyle engineer, Lon Stroschein is on an adventure to inspire others to take action and create the life they want. In this episode, Adam Eaton and Lon discuss his struggles with writing, stemming from dyslexia and a lack of self-care, and how he ultimately found my voice as a storyteller to arrive where he is today.

Throughout the episode, Lon shares insights about the importance of having open conversations about finances and renegotiating the unwritten marital contract with your spouse. His delves into how he and his wife navigated these hard talks and how it helped them grow stronger as a couple. Finally, my favoirte, is that Lon introduces his concept of a "Normal 40 Insurance Policy" – investing 10% of our retirement into a "Bet on Me" account to try our dreams and create the life we want now, rather than waiting for the future.

If you're feeling frustrated, controlled, unhappy, lost, bored, annoyed, caged, and alone, this episode is for you. Join Adam Eaton and Lon, and let's travel this #normal40 highway together as we explore the trade-offs of taking risks and achieving our dreams.

If you are a regular listener of Normal 40 The Podcast, you have likely heard Lon and Adam talk about Lon's upcoming book. In this episode, the dudes go in depth on the new book, called "The Trade" which is expected to be released in mid July. Lon shares his thoughts on the structure of the book and gives you a sneak peak at what you can expect. This includes a chapter so powerful, that you will probably be left in tears.

So, why did Lon write a book? And who is this book for? Well, simply put, it is for you. And me. And Lon. And you. You read that correctly, by the way, because you are the most important person who will read this book.

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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

This episode features an After Hours Ramble between Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, and co-host Adam Eaton. The theme is actually simple... what the heck is this podcast about! More specifically, what does this podcast mean to you and what do you take from it? Why is that important? Well, we want to make sure that this podcast is presented, and named, in a way that speaks to anybody who is interested in the Normal 40 movement.

So, your homework? Listen, and then give us your suggestions!

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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

The Last day. No matter who you are, or what you do, you will have a last day. But, here is the good news - a last day doesn't have to be a bad thing, especially if it comes on your own terms. In this episode, Lon and Adam talk about the last day of something, of anything. How can you prepare yourself for it? And what you should be doing today that will help you prepare?




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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

This episode of Normal 40: The Podcast is something totally different. It is an honest and open After Hours Ramble with two dudes talking about feelings. Those dudes? None other than the hosts of the podcast, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton.

But, this isn't any old ramble. This is a vulnerable conversation where one person is going through something pretty serious and important. In the process of that conversation, Lon and Adam talk through some deeply personal feelings, emotions, and thoughts - and not as podcast hosts, but as friends. Despite the subject matter, a beautiful thing happens, and there are key messages and learnings for everybody in the Normal 40 community.

Through pain, there are opportunities to grow, learn, and evolve. We'll see you on the next page, and thank you for listening.

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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

In this episode, a whole lot of ramblin' going on. Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein and co-host Adam Eaton have a post episode Ramble talking about the conversation they had with a dude to know, Ron W. The dudes discuss the conversation wtih Ron, the symbolism of his journey, and introduce the concept of "The D's".

If you have not yet listened to the episode The Ramble: Ron W, you might want to give it a listen before this one.

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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

This episode of Normal 40 The Podcast features a live ramble between Lon, Adam, and a dude you need to know, Ron. While every Ramble is different, this one is unique in that Ron is smack dab in the middle of the trade, and he went about his journey to discovery in a really unique way. We won't spoil the surprise, but let's just say Ron put his feet to work to get his mind in gear.



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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

On this episode of Normal 40 The Podcast, founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein gives you exclusive access to a session within his closed community group called 'The Insider'. But, this isn't just any session, because it features a conversation with a pretty bad ass dude named Donnie Boivin. If you aren't familiar with Donnie, then you are in for a treat, because he is certainly a dude you need to know. After a stellar military career, Donnie started a new journey, one that allows him to create champions that can change the world. He'll share his story and provide the listener with some interesting and thought provoking ideas.

For more on Donnie, you can visit his website: https://donnieboivin.com

Buy Donnie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/cked-Focused-Taking-Business-Ultimate-ebook/dp/B0B3NC7TSX

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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

Real dudes. That is what the Normal 40 is about. Read dudes, going through real stuff. And it's totally normal (get it??) because guess what: we all go through it. On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein shares a real-life conversation (which we affectionately call a Ramble) he had with a dude about a multitude of topics. That dude is named Andrew, and from his perspective down under, you'll hear exactly what a dude just like you is thinking, feeling, and experiencing.

Real dudes. Real talk. All Normal.

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Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.

On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein wrestles with one very important question: why are you all here? Why do you keep showing up on shows, posts, emails, etc? What keeps you coming back?

Well, turns out, the answer might simply be one basic human emotion: hope. It's that simple, really. Mostly because if you are here, you are searching for something, whether big or small, whether you know it or not.

So, join Lon and co-host Adam Eaton as they explore the concept of hope, and how it manifests itself in all of us. How can you use it? What does it mean? And, how do you turn it into action?

Tune in, and find out

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