Hold This Thought

Acting | Motherhood (10 Kids) | Fitness for Moms | Addiction Recovery | African Orphanage | This episode is one of the most raw and powerful conversations I have had. From early rebellion and addiction- to life on the streets, near death experiences, and ultimately a complete transformation, this story dives deep into how everything can change when you least expect it. We explore identity, resilie...

Craftsmanship | House Hacking | Conflict & Commitment | Fatherhood In this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Jordan Bingham, a craftsman, entrepreneur, investor, and father- to talk about what it really means to build something that lasts. We start with woodworking as an artisan practice and what it teaches about patience, precision, and caring about details most people overlook. F...

Adversity | Identity | Entrepreneurship | Family We start with the moment that changed everything: a near-fatal car crash that left doctors unsure if Jordan would ever walk again. From there, we unpack how adversity reshaped his identity, his ambition, and the way he builds. Chapters: 00:00 | Podcast Intro 00:58 | Adversity Is Inevitable (Core Philosophy) 03:31 | The Near-Fatal Crash That Changed...

Police Service • Military Deployment • Humanitarian Relief • Trauma & Recovery In this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Nathaniel Smith to explore a life shaped by service, hardship, and rebuilding. We discuss his early career in law enforcement and the personal impact of the 2007–08 economic crisis. From there, we move into two defining chapters from his military experience: an a...

Star Wars • Startup Transparency • Terms & Conditions Rabbit Hole • Conspiracy Theories or Facts? • Faith & Conviction In this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Hunter Hensley for a wide-ranging conversation. Starting with Star Wars, we shift into his company, Simple Check, and the overlooked world of digital terms and conditions most people agree to without a second thought. W...

Being Dad • Life in Israel • EV Culture Debate • AI Futures In this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Dr. Richard Aronoff for a dynamic conversation about how technology and identity are reshaping modern life. We explore what it’s like to live in Israel, why electric vehicles have become politically charged, and what the future of AI might mean for everyday people. Richard Aronoff is a...

Technology & Culture | Media & Propaganda | Food & Craft | Society In this episode of Hold This Thought, I sit down with Nick Marcarelli to explore the intersection of technology and the human condition — and why something as simple as cooking at home still matters in a world driven by algorithms. Nick leads engineering at an open-source software company, but this conversation quickly...

Firefighter | Big Pharma | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Caring for Mom | Coffee Curator In this conversation, we start with questions about alternative medicine and why we are chronically sick. We pivot into the brotherhood of the firehouse, the discipline behind Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and what changes in a man when he loses his mother. Grief has a way of stripping away noise. What’s left is clarity. And r...

Welcome to Hold This Thought , an open-ended conversation podcast where every week, a new guest joins me for unscripted conversations. We discover their passions, explore curious topics, and gain insights about life along the way. In a world built for constant distraction, this is where things slow down, for thoughts worth holding onto. No scripts. No agenda. Real people. Real stories. Real life....