The Small Moves Podcast

In this episode of the Small Moves Podcast, Jason talks about an area of personal financial management that his family has dug into a lot… living “tiny” without the need to first get rich.

Finding ways to cut costs in your budget is one of the age old struggles of most people. We skip dinners, drinks, brown bag it for lunch, get less frequent hair cuts, cheaper clothes… it’s endless. But how many of us ever take a hard look at the cost of the home they live in and ALL of it’s ancillary expenses?

Jason details the evaluation process he and his wife used to determine that they could indeed live in a tiny home/RV full-time. Something not always possible for everyone. He gives you the strategy to evaluate your housing cost and, more eye-opening, housing usage.

“No matter who you are, you’re always going to feel like you’re pressed for time… but in reality, you are not. You just need to make better choices.”

-Aidan McGeath

 

In the second episode in the “A.A.Y.P.” (Annoyingly Amazing Young People) series, Jason chats with Aidan McGeath, published fiction author. Aidan began writing his first book while in high school at 17, and published it at 20.  book, Heartless, can be found on Amazon.

Aidan has been a passionate writer for his whole life and had the idea for his book long ago. He discusses where the idea for the story and its main characters came from, and the writing process he uses to generate hundreds of thousands of written and published words while attending school full-time.

Aidan is also a student of Azul Terronez, the author coach featured in episode 10 of the show. We discuss how the the structure that Azul provided helped him really get over the hump.

 

 

In today’s episode, Jason discusses A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. Their common misconceptions, his own diagnosis of this delightful “disorder,” and how to best work with/live with/interact with his fellow A.D.D.-types. He also discusses the best practice he’s found to help stave off the effects of A.D.D.

In this episode of Small Moves Podcast, Jason has an in-depth conversation with Andrew Langer about life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness…and movies.  Andrew is the President of the Institute for Liberty in Washington D.C. He’s also the host of the Andrew Langer Show on WBAL Radio in Baltimore.

Andrew talks about incredible things from why he started his own podcast to his experience with Freedomfest, an annual festival where free minds meet to celebrate “great books, great ideas, and great thinkers” in an open-minded environment. Andrew sticks around to speak about his perception of the pursuit of happiness after visiting Morocco and how he discovered the wonderful things America still has to offer.

The $100 Item: The Wonderbag

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HIGHLIGHTS:

[07:45] When and why Andrew began podcasting

[26:40] Andrew’s experience at FreedomFest

[32:20] Political movies everyone should watch

[40:26] Andrew’s visit to Morocco and what he discovered about entrepreneurship

[51:00] The pursuit of happiness and how people are following their dreams today

In this episode, Jason discusses a few strategies to find 20 minutes in your day to dedicate to a hobby as a way of keeping you sane! All work, no play makes someone a something… ya know?!?!

He explains how he just completed a 5 day writing challenge, put on by Azul Terronez, the author coach from Episode 10, as a way to build a 20 minute a day writing habit. It was mind blowing! Jason also details what he’s planning to do with that 20 minute daily habit for this year.

In this episode of Small Moves Podcast, Jason interviews Stuart Ramos: world-class Jiu-jitsu instructor from Team Maryland BJJ.

Stuart and Jason have an electric relationship that keeps the conversation flowing throughout the entire 2-hour special. The range of topics include personal life, authenticity, and even some hot topics such as cryptocurrency and chasing trends in the marketing world. Most importantly, Jason and Stuart discuss just how Jiu-jitsu is helping shape tomorrow’s people by working with them today.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

[05:15] The move that pushed Stu’s life into a new motion

[20:37] The growing spread of Brazilian Jiu jitsu and how Stuart got into it early because of his Hawaiian roots

[33:32] Life lessons learned in Jiu jitsu

[1:04:27] How marketing changes daily when everyone’s a customer

[1:38:21] The ways Jiu jitsu is helping people cope with a changing political climate

In this episode of the Small Moves Podcast, Jason discusses what seems to be one of the big secrets that close knit families all look to have. In short, DO STUFF!

In this episode of Small Moves Podcast, Jason Herzberger interviews Dr. Steven Cunningham, dedicated surgeon, father, and child-inspired science writer.

Dr. Steven covers a number of topics in this episode like how gymnastics helped him find his footing in college, the bonds he has created with his children that have inspired his writing, and the little things we can do daily to keep us refreshed and ready for anything.

You can find Dr. Steve’s two books here:

–Dinosaur Name Poems

–Poemenclature: Poems About Your Body

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HIGHLIGHTS:

[3:16] The unorthodox path that led Dr. Steven Cunningham to his career

[13:15] How Dr. Steven keeps his interests tied into his kids’ interests

[21:01] The inspiration behind Dr. Steven’s books

[45:08] How the medical field is utilizing technology to create better quality within shorter times

[1:00:43] The little things we can do to enhance our lives

In this episode of the Small Moves Podcast, Jason carries forward a similar theme to last Friday’s show where he talked about the concept of “Just In Time Learning” as it applies to managing your finances.  This week, he applies the same concept to your career development goals. If you simply don’t like your job, don’t learn everything (which you can’t!) and try to grab the first one that sticks. Pick something, use the endless options for education online, and get after it!

In this episode of The Small Moves Podcast, Jason invites Nate Butkus:

Podcaster, Science-Enthusiast, Second Grader… Wait….. WHAT?!  YES!

Jason discusses everything science with one of the smartest seven-year-olds you’ll ever meet, Nate Butkus. After being introduced to science as a young child, it is now seemingly the center of Nate’s world.

Nate talks about his favorite parts of science like microbiology, the future of his own science-themed podcast, and shares a heartfelt lesson on what others can do in order to start loving things just as passionately as he does.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

[6:21] How Nate’s love for science has grown after his initial introduction to it as a child

[9:40] The phenomenal guests Nate interviews and the future of his podcast

[11:23] The parts of science that Nate finds the most intriguing

[14:48] Nate’s involvement with Destination Imagination, encouraging him to think creatively

[20:46] What Nate recommends for kindling a new passion

PBS article about Nate