Wait - What Do You Do Again?

What happens when a 30-year corporate veteran pivots at age 51 to become a professional male escort? Meet Australian companion George Goulburn, who left his corporate career to provide intimacy, companionship, and empowerment for women aged 30 to 80.

George shares how he navigates stigma, boundaries, and safety in his work, why so many women struggle to ask for what they want in intimacy, and what he’s learned about communication, confidence, and connection along the way. Whether it’s holding someone’s hand for the first time in over a decade or sharing a trip abroad, George offers his insight about connection, empowerment, and our universal need for touch.

If you’ve ever wondered how women can feel safer and more confident in expressing their desires, or what it really means to create authentic connection, this episode is for you. Sex is acknowledged and discussed in this conversation, please use discernment or headphones when listening.

You can find George at: https://www.georgegoulburn.com/

Watch on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@megdefordyoutube/playlists

Eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health condition after opioid addiction, yet so often, disordered eating is hidden in plain sight, even praised in our culture. In this powerful episode, therapist Janelle Coolidge joins to unpack the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, how trauma and chronic illness shape our relationship with our bodies, and why no single body type defines health.

Janelle shares practical ways to recognize the signs, how to talk with loved ones who may be struggling, and why body gratitude and self-compassion are essential tools for healing. Together, we explore diet culture, social media’s influence, and the everyday comments we make that can unintentionally do harm.

If you’ve ever wondered what an eating disorder is, how disordered eating shows up in everyday life, or how to support yourself or someone you love, this conversation offers insight, clarity, and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between eating disorders and disordered eating

• Why eating disorders affect people of every size, race, and background

• How trauma and chronic illness intersect with body image

• Practical signs to watch for and how to respond with care

• The role of diet culture, “clean eating,” and social media in shaping our views

Matt returns for a meandering conversation about dating, including a recent dalliance with a colorful fellow, maintaining friendships as we age (and as the single person of the group), Matt tries to sing his way out of the male loneliness crisis, and some Britney Spears. This episode is equal parts laughter, real talk, and reminders that friendship and connection evolve right alongside us.

Catch the unedited version on YouTube

At 82, author Gerry Wilson became a first-time novelist. Her debut historical novel, That Pinson Girl, set in World War I-era Mississippi, draws from family stories, myth, and the complicated legacy of the South. In this conversation, Gerry shares what it means to pursue creativity “late” in life, how historical fiction helps us understand the present, and the resilience it takes to keep writing through rejection. We talk about her grandmother’s influence, the realities of race and culture in Mississippi, and how artifacts like a century-old ledger and wartime letters inspired her characters. This is a conversation about persistence, place, and the power of stories to bridge generations.

You can learn more about Gerry at: https://gerrygwilson.com/

Regal House Publishing: https://regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/that-pinson-girl/

Is Bigfoot real? And what does our fascination with the unknown say about us? In this episode, we meet Kev LeStarge, Bigfoot enthusiast and author of Billy Finds Bigfoot, a charming children’s book that explores curiosity, nature, and unexpected friendship. Kev shares wild stories from his expeditions, talks about the science behind Sasquatch sightings, and opens up about how his love for Bigfoot deepened his respect for the natural world. We also dive into why wonder and imagination still matter in an age of certainty and how “leaning into the maybe” can change the way we see the world.

Whether you’re a skeptic or already part of the Woo Crew, this episode will stretch your imagination and ground you at the same time.

You can find Kev at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZeroOneInfinity?ref=shop_sugg_market

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineshadowdesign/

Book: https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/writers/kev-lestarge

Step into history with Jackie Lapin, world traveler, award-winning author, and founder of The Historic Traveler. Jackie has explored over 500 historic locations across 50 countries, capturing them through stunning photography and pairing each destination with historic novels, mysteries, and biographies that make you feel like you’ve actually lived there.

In this episode, Jackie shares her fascinating journey from breaking barriers as one of the first female sportswriters to running a top-tier PR agency, to following her true passion for history and travel. You’ll discover:

• How reading the right book can transform your travel experience
• Hidden historic gems you’ve probably never heard of, from Cesky Krumlov to Annecy
• Solo travel tips that make every trip richer and safer
• Why the smallest details — a doorknob, a weather vane, a child at play — tell the biggest stories

Whether you’re a history buff, a book lover, or simply looking for travel inspiration, this conversation will spark your wanderlust and give you tools to see the world in a whole new way.

🎧 Listen now and start planning your next journey through time.

To access The Historic Traveler’s free resources, including the world’s largest directory of historic novels and history books by location, visit: https://thehistorictraveler.com/

Beatles historian and author David Bedford didn’t just grow up near a Beatles landmark, he lived in their story. Born in Liverpool, David attended Ringo Starr’s school, lived off Penny Lane, and sent his kids to the same school as John Lennon and George Harrison.

In this episode, David shares how Liverpool’s unique history, culture, and post-war quirks created the perfect storm for The Beatles to form, and why it could only have happened there. We also dive into little-known Beatles influences, the pivotal role of Hamburg, and the surprising ‘what if’ moment that launched David’s career. If you think you know The Beatles’ origin story, think again.

You can learn more about Dave and his work at: https://davidabedford.com/

Before LeBron, before Serena, before Tiger… there was Major Taylor.

In this episode, we meet author, historian, and Hall of Fame cyclist John Kennedy Howard, who wrote The Black Cyclone: A Hero The World Forgot, about Marshall “Major” Taylor. Major Taylor was the world’s first African American sports superstar and the fastest cyclist of the early 1900s. We dive into Taylor’s groundbreaking career, his unwavering faith, his battles with racism in the U.S., and his fame abroad in Europe and Australia.

John shares insights from his book and offers incredible behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Major Taylor’s daughter, as well as reflections on Taylor’s legacy, innovation, and his remarkable ability to remain composed under pressure.

If you're a sports fan, history buff, or lover of untold stories, this one’s for you.

Learn more at /https://majortaylorstory.com/

Get the book: The Black Cyclone

This week we meet Father Nathan Castle, O.P., a Dominican Catholic priest who has spent the last 30 years helping “stuck souls” cross over. Father Castle has helped over 600 souls who died suddenly or traumatically find peace, healing, and forward movement.

We talk about:

• What is a "stuck soul" and how Father Castle helps them

• How trauma can impact a soul’s journey beyond death

• The metaphysics of consciousness and “stuckness”

• Why truth is essential to healing in this life and the next)

This conversation might shift the way you think about death, healing, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Father Castle is the author of the Afterlife Interrupted series and host of The Joyful Friar podcast. Learn more at: nathan-castle.com

Want to go deeper?

Here are a few questions to reflect on or discuss with friends after listening. Think of it like a podcast book club.

• 1. Have you ever felt stuck in a belief, story, or emotion?
     What helped you move forward—or what still holds you in that loop?
  2. What is your current belief about what happens after we die? Has that belief shifted over time? How does it influence the way you live now?
  3. If God, however you define that, is truly everywhere, including inside you, how does that change the way you relate to yourself? Can you think of a moment where you felt that truth?
  4. Father Castle talks about truth as something independent from opinion or tribe. In a time when so much discourse feels polarized or performative, how can you show up with more openness, curiosity, and critical thinking in conversations, relationships, or your inner dialogue?

What do emotional intelligence, Disney signs, improv comedy, and workplace culture all have in common? Dr. Alan Mueller.

In this high-energy episode of Wait – What Do You Do Again?, we meet Alan Mueller, senior consultant at Adaptive Challenge Consulting and author of Leading with Emotional Intelligence. With a career spanning higher ed, comedy, leadership training, and even a top 5% Etsy shop, Alan brings a unique lens to emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and why shared expectations—not “common sense”—make teams thrive.

We talk:

• Why emotional intelligence is essential for modern leaders
• How generational shifts are reshaping workplace values
• The definition of privilege and how to talk about it
• Do raisins belong in potato salad? 🤨
• Myers-Briggs, introvert bias, and what builds belonging

Whether you're a team leader, a future exec, find yourself annoyed by reading the topics we cover, or just curious how personality types show up in meetings, this episode is for you.

Mentioned Websites/Resources:

Alan’s Book: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Happy Place Designs on Etsy

Alan on LinkedIn

🎧 Listen now and share with a friend who shares your opinions on potato salad.