in the groove

In this episode, Chris and Carly explore the Seven Levels of Energy (an iPEC Coaching Structure) as a living framework for understanding emotion, connection, and the way we interact with the world. From survival-based thinking to collaborative flow, we unpack how energy shapes not just what we do, but how we interact with our internal and external world—including how our ideas of “winning” and “lo...

In this episode of In The Groove , Carly and Chris explore why so many of us know what we don’t want, but might struggle to identify what we do want. Through conversation and reflection, they unpack how shifting our focus from avoidance to intention can transform the way we approach growth, decision-making, and our everyday lives. They discuss how judgment often pulls us out of our growth zone, wh...

Chris and Carly play with the nuances between the concepts of "discipline" and "devotion" in a candid conversation to explore how the two concepts differ and how they can work together to help support a holistic and engaging lifestyle. Their discussion takes on a lens of curiosity for how we can use our self-talk and mindset to become both the student and the teacher of what we decide to pursue, a...

Chris and Carly continue their conversation on habits and scaffolding through sustainable changes. Their discussion further explores the perspective of habits, cues and triggers for habit building, and finding flexibility between the bare minimum and the ideal. They also dive into the plastic nature of our brains and the “secret third option” that can open up ways we engage with the life we want t...

Carly and Chris chat about habits as supportive rhythms we build over time, not strict routines we have to get perfectly right. They explore how self-talk, friction, and perfectionism can shape the way we grow, and why aiming for excellence with compassion often leads to something richer. It’s a thoughtful conversation to sit with if you’ve been navigating habits in your own life. Timestamps: 02:5...

In this episode of ‘in the groove,’ Chris and Carly dig into the zones of growth; a concept popularized by adventure education pioneer Karl Rohnke. They chat about the comfort, growth, and panic zones to think about what each zone can teach us about how we learn, feel, and make choices. The conversation explores learning through play, the brain’s natural desire to learn, how outside judgment and f...

Hey and welcome to the very first episode of In the Groove , a podcast where we create space and let meaningful conversations unfold. We explore the human experiences that connect us all to deepen our understanding of ourselves, our connection to the world, and the ways we engage with the aliveness within us. We’re glad you’re here. In this intro episode, you’ll meet Chris, an educator, life coach...