Share The Struggle

Does life have you feeling like your in a rat race living on a hamster wheel working a dead end job or in a comfort career surrounded by unfulfilled friendships or a part of a toxic relationship? It's time to break the pattern and live your life's potential. On todays episode of Share The Struggle Podcast we identify our limiting factors and look for commonalities. Instead of waiting for...

The first fair of 2022 is a success for Loud Proud American, with new faces, new friends, and continued support. A couple of surprising conversations and a moment to reflect on all the accomplishments provide the motivation to keep grinding. As July quickly fades away and Keith realizes we are closer to the start of 2023 than the start of 2022 it's critical we take the time to revisit our lis...

As America celebrates Independence Day Keith highlights the importance of having your own independence and the impact it has on healthy relationships.  If you find yourself single now is the time to grow your independence, become self-reliant, and build your self-esteem while doing it. For everyone in a committed relationship, independence is happiness, you are not competing for independence you a...

A special weekend fuels a special message that stresses the importance of trust. When you lose trust in media, in government, and in leadership you are left not knowing who or what you can trust. Our time-tested truths get replaced with fear and conspiracy the answer is in simple philosophies, common-sense ethics, core values, and trust. Today's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast is a less...

It has been said many times over the years "It takes a village to raise a child" the past two weeks have made Keith realize as an adult it takes a village to survive and thrive. As humans we are tribal by nature, we seek belonging our need for passion and compassion is in our DNA. Keith is joined by his wife Alli, together they discuss how the "village" of supporters has pushed...

Share The Struggle podcast has had a streak of difficult episodes we are changing directions today with this milestone birthday spectacular! Keith is joined by his best friend and beautiful wife Alli Liberty on her thirtieth birthday. A nostalgic look back to the year 1992 provides some comic relief and insight into some of Alli's favorite things. As you look back on turning thirty or look fo...

Sometimes we plan for fireworks and rainbows but we end up with heartache and sorrow. The plan for a fun-filled celebration 100th episode changes when Keith pays a visit to his brother to say goodbye.  A long battle with Alzheimer's, and dementia is coming to an end for Dennis.  The family continues its childish ways as Keith and his immediate family distance themselves and do what is necessa...

Keith opens this week's episode with a somber tone as he reads all 21 names of the lives lost in Uvalde Texas. Reading the names leads to a heartfelt explosion of emotion that puts an emphasis on parenting and society's infatuation with violence. Gone are the days of the feel-good family stories of the Waltons they are replaced with murder mysteries and psychopaths on a killing spree. As...

As the 2022 outdoor event season opens in the state of Maine Keith shares his preparation for a successful season for Loud Proud American. Building a game plan based on the results from his first year on the road he is able to develop strategy and tactics to increase the likelihood of success. When you do things for the first time you have no way of being fully prepared you are unable to accuratel...

This week's episode of Share The Struggle podcast starts with having an uncomfortable conversation to cancel an event and maintain a relationship. Weighing the importance of potential gain vs core values to make the best decision. A 40th birthday party for a great friend gathers childhood friends and creates a nostalgic atmosphere full of memories. Keith wakes up feeling motivated and optimis...

Are things too good to be true? Are you waiting for the next shoe to drop? Are you awaiting the inevitable, that infamous not desirable event? When that tragedy strike's does it always come in threes? These toxic tricks of overthinking can keep you from living and fulfilling your life's potential. Today's episode is fueled by curiosity,  recent life events, and a powerful message fr...

Today's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast is  inspired by the influential philosopher Alan Watts https://alanwatts.org/ and his infamous story of "The Chinese Farmer" The meaning behind the story is that you never know what will be the consequence of the misfortune or you never know what will be the consequence of good fortune. Keith hears this story for the first time when loya...

Scarcity; is the never enough problem. Today's episode of Share The Struggle podcast is fueled by a Ted talk  https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o   and a book https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Brene-Brown-audiobook/dp/B07DX6TNR1/ref Daring Greatly, it's not about winning and losing its about courage in a world where never enough dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature from Bre...

If you want to learn how to build self-confidence you need to start by identifying your personal weaknesses. Keith shares some advice and lessons learned from reading the book "how to make people like you" by James W Williams. Take the time to write a list of times in your life when you felt shy and unconfident. This list will highlight what areas in your life you want to work on then ma...

Urban Dictionary; Optimystic is a combination of optimistic and mystical used to describe a person whose optimism transcends physical reality and therefore manifests a higher level of existence through higher thinking During the pandemic, Keith stumbled into a weekly youtube special on Country artist Drake White's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/drakew5/featured named Wednesday n...

This week's episode of the share the struggle podcast is a difficult one to record. Keith planned a positive inspirational episode after a fulfilling weekend but after learning of the loss of two friends plans changed. Agonizing over the direction of the episode and struggling with his emotions Keith turns the microphone on and shares his wave of emotions raw, real, and as they happen. Dealin...

Keith joins the world's discussion on the slap heard around the world. After some laughs and lessons, the conversation turns into an interesting weekend. Attending two Birthday parties 94 years a part Keith gains life perspective from a six-year-old and a one hundred-year-old. Common confidence and perspective, a don't care what others think attitude and a carefree instinct that is admir...

This week's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast starts with some insights from episode 088. Jill writes in with a couple of product recommendations for women to protect themselves and Keith provides an update on his brother Dennis. A restless night's sleep leads to a stiff neck and some in-depth research on worrying. Definition; Worry gives way to anxiety or unease allows one's mi...

The show starts with a tribute to Stone Cold Steve Austin in honor of 3:16 day! Alli joins the show to discuss a recent experience that left her feeling unsafe and concerned. Her story inspires a conversation and fuels today's episode. Women make up over 50% of the American population and a large portion of them do not feel safe in America. An unwritten but well-known safety protocol, don&apo...

The recent spike in gas costs combined with the continued rising cost of living leaves Keith feeling concerned about the tourist impact on his home state of Maine.  All of this factors into his decision-making as he plans the 2022 schedule for Loud Proud American. An attempt to fund a business trip lead to some side work with door dash and insta-cart provide a windshield view of an antisocial Amer...

Leadership is defined as a practical skill, that encompasses the ability of an individual, group, or organization to lead, influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. A lack of leadership is a lack of direction and accountability it promotes chaos and confusion. When a lack of leadership is displayed at the top of a company it often crumbles when it's displayed at t...

As we all know Tuesday 2/22/22 is a pretty cool palindrome and it makes for a fun day of date jokes but did you know it is part of a spiritual awakening for America? February 22nd 2022 marks the United States first Pluto return one that has taken 248 years as Pluto returns to the position it was in at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The planet Pluto represents death and reb...

It takes lots of self-love and acceptance to find true happiness in life and relationships! In this week's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast Keith is joined by his wife Alli Liberty as they lay out some advice to all the single pringles listening.  Learn to love yourself and take accountability for your share of failed relationships doing so will build the necessary self-esteem and confid...

This week's episode of Share The Struggle podcast is a heartfelt emotional punch in the feels. Keith is joined by Danielle Doucette as you get to know Dani she bares her soul and shares her struggle.  Learn about the amazing life, the precious memories, and the tragic loss of her role model and big brother Brian Doucette.  We discuss how a fifteen-year-old girl lives through a nightmare and p...

After a quick update on the Share The Struggle Podcast and snowmageddon 2022 things get heavy. A deep dive into cutting ties with toxicity leads to some research on victim syndrome. Using research from INSEAD Business School For The World to get a detailed understanding of victim syndrome to provoke some personal memories and struggles. Episode 082 is a hard-hitting episode everyone can relate to....