episode 9: The Myth of Going Back

This week's episode is a little different.About a month ago, I said I'd be back after taking a short break. As I prepared to return, I realized I needed to be honest—not just with you, but with myself...

14 Jul 16min

This episode is a little different than normal.After the last several months of conversations, stories, and episodes, I wanted to take a few minutes to talk honestly about where The New Normal is head...

9 Jun 10min

When you’re younger, you think adults have life completely figured out.Then you grow up and realize most people are just trying their best while figuring things out as they go.In this episode, I talk ...

2 Jun 32min

Everybody’s version of a “new normal” looks different.Some people go through loss.Some go through illness.Some go through heartbreak, fear, anxiety, addiction, change, or moments that completely alter...

26 Mai 19min

One thing I’ve realized while doing this podcast is that everybody’s version of a “new normal” looks different.In this episode, I sat down with a 10-year-old who went through foster care, was adopted,...

19 Mai 44min

With Mother’s Day this past weekend, I wanted to have my mom back on — but not really to talk about me this time.This episode is just an honest conversation about motherhood.Wanting a baby.Finding out...

12 Mai 1h 28min

For this episode, I sat down with my dad and walked through everything from his side.We’ve talked about parts of this over time, but it’s usually been pieces here and there—so this time we went throug...

5 Mai 1h 9min

For this episode, I sat down with my wife, Rachel, and just had a real conversation.We talk all the time—but we realized we haven’t actually just sat and talked like this in a while.So we started from...

28 Apr 1h 8min