In Residence with Keith and Laura

Keith and Laura check in midyear to discuss what to do when your goals and reality stop matching—and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing. They explore how progress often looks more like experimentation, adjustment, and honest reflection, instead of chasing a straight line from point A to point B. Practicing Measured AmbitionKeith’s word for the year, measured ambition, comes alive as he talk...

Some of the most useful conversations happen when you stop trying to make them perfect. That's exactly where this episode begins—with a glass of wine, a story about stubborn barn swallows, and a surprisingly honest look at what it takes to keep creating. Finding the Connection & Fighting the LoopWhat started as a frustrating battle to keep barn swallows from nesting above the front door turned...

What if the sparks that lit you up before life got complicated were actually pointing you toward your best self all along? Keith and Laura take a trip back to their 90s childhoods, not for nostalgia's sake, but to ask a more meaningful question: what parts of yourself have you been carrying quietly, and what have you let fade? Stop Dimming Your SparkleLaura opens the episode fresh off a vivid drea...

What if you could only talk about two things: what's frustrating you, or what you're proud of? That's the challenge Keith and Laura took on in this episode. The couple try a lighthearted format—only talking about things you're either "bitching or bragging" about. The tone is playful, but the conversation naturally surfaces deeper insights about self-awareness, personal contradictions, relationship...

Keith and Laura reconnect after a busy two-week stretch. They haven't journaled in two weeks and end up in a wide-ranging conversation about routines, identity, presence, and the unexpected clarity that comes from simply living your life. The episode covers two central experiences: their accidental journaling breaks and Laura's navigation and adapting due to hip arthritis and the meaningful parall...

Progress doesn't always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it's 20 minutes on an exercise bike instead of 30. And, sometimes it's eating dinner at the table instead of the couch. Laura and Keith explore how small, intentional shifts in our daily habits compound into real, lasting change. The episode draws from James Clear's Atomic Habits and the concept of the aggregation of marginal gains, m...

When Laura found out her favorite hometown pizza shop was shutting its doors after 46 years, it wasn't just about the pizza. It was about every birthday party, every date night, every post-game celebration that happened within those walls. That kind of grief can catch you off guard. It points us toward the legacy places and people leave behind. Letting Go to Move Forward Laura knows she wants...

Change doesn't wait, it shows up like April snow. Sometimes forecasted, sometimes not, and your response reveals more than you think. Why does change feel hard? And, what tools actually help you embrace the disruptions and discomforts that come with leaning into growth? Weather ReportKeith opens with a disarmingly simple insight. Knowing change is coming, changes how you handle it. When he checked...

Imposter syndrome has a way of finding you no matter how far you've come. Keith and Laura revisit a topic they first explored back in 2023. Two years later, the feelings are back. And this time, the conversation goes deeper. The "Who Am I?" MonsterAfter spending several long drives through Wisconsin listening to podcasts by Gary Vee, Ethan Suplee, and Amy Poehler, Laura found herself doing somethi...

The conversation is sparked by something real and immediate: the kids are approaching college age. Child 1 just took the ACT and got his first recruitment email. Child 2 is right behind him. Keith and Laura sit down together in the studio to talk about the lessons their college years left behind. College has a way of shaping you in ways you don't fully appreciate until years later. Some of Keith’s...

Sometimes Keith and Laura’s best conversations don't start with an agenda. Recording from a distance, they pulled affirmation and quote cards and let the words do the leading. What followed was a refreshing conversations that moved from fear and imposter syndrome to minimalism, resilience, identity, and the courage to simply begin. Fear Is Not a Stop SignLaura's thread through this episode is deep...

Keith and Laura dig into a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the personal development space—play. Not productivity hacks, not morning routines—simple, pure, unstructured, unearned fun. When is the last time you rethought how you spend your downtime? Unplug, Wander, and Let the Creativity FlowLaura's lightbulb moment came from two weeks on the road for work. Conferences in New Mexic...

This episode brings together standout moments from recent In Residence episodes, covering sustainable habits, personal growth, feedback frameworks, holiday stress management, and self-compassion. Keith and Laura use real-life stories and honest reflection to explore what it looks like to grow without burning out. Measured Ambition in Real LifeKeith's word for the year is "measured ambition”—a...

There's a strange comfort in the discomfort we know. It's familiar. It doesn't demand hard questions or uncertain answers. But staying silent about what we're carrying has a cost—and in this episode, Keith and Laura get honest about their hesitations and fears. Laura had been pushing through persistent hip pain for months, laughing it off, explaining it away, and telling herself to just work harde...

Resistance is often about the stories we tell ourselves and what might become  if we try. It isn’t always the thing we are avoiding, rather the commitment, emotional impact, fear of “not getting it,” or wasting time. Twin Peaks becomes the doorway into a bigger conversation about why we hesitate to start new things—and how to move toward the life we actually want, one small choice at a time....

When you’ve been together for more than two decades, you start to see relationships differently. In this episode, Keith and Laura use Valentine’s Day as a backdrop to explore what actually keeps their partnership strong. For this couple, the quiet, ordinary moments matter more than big romantic gestures. Rethinking Romance Laura admits that she once expected her partner to meet all of her int...

Keith and Laura explore how repetition can either trap or teach us. When life feels like Groundhog Day, each morning can look like a repeat of the last: same habits, same frustrations, same stuck places. Instead of chasing perfect plans and predictions about the future. Laura and Keith focus on what they can actually influence: choices, mindset, and how they show up. Repetition, Honest Choices and...

In this episode, Keith and Laura explore happiness as contentment tied to purpose, authenticity, and harmony with surroundings, not a problem-free utopia. The couple dives into what happiness truly means. Drawing from books like Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar and Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, plus podcasts by Simon Sinek and Gary Vaynerchuk, they challenge the unicorn-and-rainbows myth. Hap...

Keith and Laura process and unpack the tension of providing freedom for their teens while instincts scream caution. Their goal as parents is to raise healthy, kind, and resilient kids. But, when it comes to teenage road trips and letting go of control, the parents have growing pains of their own. Curious Not Controlling Keith voices raw fear over teen driving. His impulse to seek details...

In this episode, Laura and Keith’s conversation lands in that familiar second‑week‑of‑January tension. The holidays are over, the glow of fresh resolutions has faded, and real life is back in full swing. This is where big intentions meet work schedules, family logistics, and low energy, and where many people quietly give up on what they said they wanted. For Laura, this year is about transformatio...

Laura and Keith draw from Thich Nhat Hanh’s book How to Connect to ask: how well are you actually connected to yourself? Connection is often defined as something that happens between people. In this episode, Keith and Laura unpack what it means to notice your own inner “storm” and tend to it with compassion instead of criticism. Laura begins by sharing her surprise that the book focuses less on ex...

As another year turns, Keith and Laura invite listeners into a grounded conversation about reflecting on where they have been and intentionally shaping where they are going next. Instead of rigid resolutions, they use a handful of simple questions—and a single word of the year—to bring focus to work, relationships, health, and play. Measured AmbitionFor Keith, this past year highlighted how much e...

Holidays and gatherings evoke connection and joy. And yet, many of us find ourselves exhausted, over‑scheduled, and already thinking about the next thing. In a season packed with family gatherings, traditions, and expectations, Keith and Laura shift their holiday focus from “How do we get through this?” to “How do we savor this?”Presence, Boundaries, and Bandwidth Keith loves being with people and...

As we wrap up 2025, this episode feels even more relevant. Originally recorded in December 2024, we're excited to re-release our conversation on "Better at Being Better," inspired by Seth Godin's insightful blog post. Whether you're reflecting on your growth this year or setting intentions for the one ahead. Keith and Laura dive into applying the concept to personal projects, relationships, and av...

As the year winds down and the days get darker, Keith and Laura explore how small thing and intentional choices can bring comfort and joy. The conversation dives into the favorite everyday tools, comforts, and rituals that quietly make life better while we work toward goals that matter. Keith’s Everyday ComfortsKeith gravitates toward simple, functional tools that make room for reflection and ease...