Andy Golding

I Thought This Would Be Simpler

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Life is complex. Let's talk about it. I Thought This Would Be Simpler. Maybe you did too. We grow up believing life will feel clearer once we’re older and more accomplished, or that success, relationships, ambition, creativity, friendships, money, marriage, and adulthood itself will somehow become easier once we “make it” or arrive at some elusive stage of certainty. In a world obsessed with polished success stories, quick wins, and perfectly edited highlight reels, I Thought This Would Be Simpler leans into the messy middle instead. Come join us as we play in the mud, instead of avoiding it....

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Andy Golding

Episodes

Reinventing yourself | Ken Hellem | I Thought This Would Be Simpler 30.06.2026 55:59

What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels like the life you’re meant to live? In this episode, Andy Golding sits down with Ken Hellem to explore the messy, uncomfortable, and ultimately transformative process of reinvention. Together they unpack why so many of us mistake being busy for moving forward, how authenticity often requires letting go of identities we’ve spent years building...

Ectopic pregnancy & the curveballs of motherhood | Andi Saitowitz | I Thought This Would Be Simpler 24.06.2026 46:05

In this Andy(i) heavy episode, Andy Golding is joined by Andi Saitowitz, a business psychologist and mom of three. Andi shares her experience of navigating unexpected twists in life, including an unplanned and ectopic pregnancy and the decision-making process that followed. From life before 2020 to the diagnosis and treatment, Andi's journey is a testament to resilience and surrender in the face o...

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro | Brad Shorkend | I Thought This Would Be Simpler 21.06.2026 47:58

In this conversation Andy Golding and Bad Shorkend delve into the complexity of life and the challenges of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This episode explores the genesis of Brad's decisions to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the importance of training and preparation, and reflections on the unexpected surprises of the first day of the climb. The conversation covers the challenges and triumphs of climbing...

Choosing not to have children | Nic Haralambous | I Thought This Would Be Simpler 17.06.2026 51:57

Nic Haralambous and Andy Golding discuss the complexity of life choices, particularly the decision to not have children. They explore societal assumptions, pressures, and the perception of selfishness associated with this choice. The conversation delves into the pressure to do more and the complexity of not having kids, challenging the perception that not having kids is 'simpler'. This episode goe...