The Long Strange Trip Podcast
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About
Join us as we investigate some of life's most vexing issues. We're looking at doing businesss differently, retirement as re-invention, death without PTSD, Wisdom and how to gain it and use it, Resilience as a strategy and understanding transitions. Each week, we'll have either thought leaders to help us see that there is more than one way to skin a cat. And, in every episode we'll be seeking new and different solutions for each issue.
Episodes
- Episode 20: Redefining a Good Death: Insights from a Death Doula Rose Zealand
This episode of The Long Strange Trip Podcast features Rose Zealand, a Death Doula and Certified Financial Planner. She discusses the concept of a "good death," navigating end-of-life conversations with family, and balancing logistical and…
- Episode 19: Why Rushing Through Life’s Transitions Is a Massive Mistake — with Susan Bradley
This episode of The Long Strange Trip Podcast features Josh and Susan Bradley discussing the importance of embracing life's transitions. They explore concepts like liminal space, seeking professional help, and practical tools for navigatin…
- Episode 18 : The 4 E's of Wisdom: Embodied, Embedded, Active, Extended with Adam Hansen
In this episode of The Long Strange Trip, Adam Hansen discusses the 4 E's of Wisdom, and also covers curiosity, self-awareness, and personal growth. The conversation explores asking better questions, metabolizing experiences, and the impor…
- Episode 17: The Hidden Power of Resilience in Business and Life with Susan Schramm
In this episode, Susan Schramm discusses risk, change, and resilience in business and personal growth. She shares strategies for managing risk, overcoming fear of failure, and building resilient teams.
- Episode 16: Exploring Psilocybin Guided Journeys with Michelle Glass
In this episode, Josh Patrick interviews Michelle Glass, an IFS practitioner and psilocybin guide. They discuss psilocybin-guided journeys, covering preparation, the experience, and the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy…
- Episode 15: Empowering Families Through End-of-Life Conversations with Michael Haubrich
This episode of The Long Strange Trip podcast features Josh Patrick and Mike Holbrook discussing Elder Life Planning. They emphasize the importance of open family conversations about end-of-life decisions, healthcare directives, and the Fi…
- Episode 14: The Power of Presence: Embracing Life's Journey with Jennifer Hough
Jennifer Hough and Josh Patrick discuss resilience, flourishing, and navigating life's challenges through presence and wisdom. The conversation highlights accepting circumstances, moving from survival to thriving, and the role of vulnerabi…
- Episode 13: The Compassionate Role of Death Doulas with Jeffrey Deckman
This episode features death doula Jeffrey Deckman discussing the compassionate support provided by death doulas and critiquing the medical system's approach to death. Deckman shares his personal journey into this work and explores the perc…
- Episode 12: Facing Death: Understanding Medical Aid in Dying with Betsy Walkerman and Amy Bruce
Host Josh Patrick discusses medical aid in dying with Amy Bruce and Betsy Walkerman of Patient Choices Vermont. They cover the history of Act 39, end-of-life options, challenges in the medical community, and available resources for patient…
- Episode 11: From Special Ops to Civilian Life: A Father–Son Conversation
Host Josh Patrick talks with his son Sam, a retired Special Operations veteran, about the emotional and practical difficulties of transitioning to civilian life, including identity, purpose, and mental health. Sam also shares how The Honor…
- Episode 10: Navigating Parenting and Wisdom with Matthew Kimberley
Matthew Kimberley joins Josh Patrick on The Long Strange Trip podcast to discuss the development of wisdom through life experiences like parenting and loss. They explore self-awareness, the dangers of absolutes, and the importance of curio…
- Episode 9: Journey Through Cancer: Wisdom and Strength from Survivors with Paul Bond
In this episode, Josh Patrick interviews Paul Bond, a cancer survivor and CEO, discussing the challenges of undergoing cancer treatment while managing businesses. They emphasize the importance of family support and the benefits of openly s…
- Episode 8: Navigating Transitions: Insights on Seller's Remorse with Paul Cronin
This episode of The Long Strange Trip features Paul Cronin discussing the emotional difficulties and seller's remorse experienced after leaving a long-term career. The discussion covers the challenge of finding new purpose and rebuilding s…
- Episode 7: Exploring Financial Therapy with Rick Kahler
This episode features an interview with Rick Kahler, a financial therapist, discussing the integration of emotional well-being with financial planning. The conversation highlights how understanding the emotional roots of financial decision…
- Episode 6: From Teacher to Marketer: A Journey of Resilience with Jennie Bellinger
In this episode of The Long Strange Trip podcast, Josh Patrick interviews marketer Jennie Bellinger. They discuss her experiences as an Air Force child, the development of her resilience, and her career transition from teaching to marketin…
- Episode 5: The Journey of Access Financial Resources with Troy Jones
Troy E. Jones, founder of Access Financial Resources, shares his approach to financial planning, emphasizing client relationships and employee welfare. The episode covers retirement transitions, emotional challenges, creative problem-solvi…
- Episode 4: Balancing Family and Work: Bruce Peters' Journey
Josh Patrick interviews Bruce Peters about his journey balancing family and work through a family business plan. Peters shares insights on intentionality, meaningful connections, and lessons learned from his legal career and Vistage.
- Episode 3: Reinvention and Renewal: Navigating Life's Unexpected Paths
This episode of The Long Strange Trip features guest Richard, who shares his multi-faceted journey of reinvention across careers from music to psychotherapy and business coaching. The discussion highlights the challenges of finding purpose…
- Episode 2: Finding Purpose Beyond Work with Alan Newman
In this episode, Josh Patrick and Alan Newman explore reinvention beyond traditional work, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of retirement. They discuss Newman's varied career, the importance of community, and the mental shifts…
- Episode 1: Navigating Life's Transitions
The Long Strange Trip Podcast's first episode, hosted by Josh Patrick, introduces the show's focus on navigating major life transitions such as work-life integration, retirement, and mortality. It highlights the role of community and share…