In The Middle Of All This

I spent the whole weekend looking at two numbers on a screen. Not big numbers. Just two numbers sitting there waiting for me to click. And I couldn't do it. Not because I didn't have the money. Because clicking would make the thing real. If you've ever stood at the edge of a decision you already made and still couldn't move, this one is for you. Does the benefit outweigh the cost?...

My second book went live on Amazon this morning. Excited. Scared. Relieved. Scared mostly because this one is raw. It's not a strategy guide. It's the story. The honest account of a life that took the long way around. The debt. The faith. The father on the couch. The nightly prayer nobody knew about until I put it on a page. For the person still in it. Still trying. Still showing up. Find...

"Memorial Day stopped me from posting on Tuesday. Here's why and what I think still being here actually means."

You didn't get bad news. Nothing went wrong. You just looked around, and suddenly the work that felt meaningful five minutes ago feels small, slow, and behind. In this episode, Eryn gets honest about the quiet, corrosive habit of measuring your life against everyone else's highlight reel. We talk about why comparison is so deeply human, what it actually costs you (presence, gratitude, and...

What do you do when the momentum comes back… but the motivation still doesn’t? In this episode, Eryn Foster talks about the reality that follows most comebacks — showing up even when the feeling is gone. From discipline and exhaustion to faith and purpose, this conversation explores why action often has to come before motivation does. Because motivation is temporary. But character is built in the...

Have you ever stopped doing something that mattered to you and then let the gap get so big it felt impossible to restart? That's where I've been for about six months. This episode is about the quiet drift, the lie that says you might as well quit, and the decision to show up anyway even when showing up is the hardest thing on the list. Still trying. Still showing up.

Tired of the mental grind? This episode explains why gratitude isn't a feeling, it's an action —your essential anchor in life’s chaos. Host Eryn Foster shares the simple, two-minute "Morning Harvest" practice designed to intentionally rewire your brain, changing your perspective from focusing on the facts of your struggle to creating daily peace . Learn how consistency determines...

In a world that never stops, host Eryn Foster dives into the crucial, often-forgotten difference between stopping and truly resting . He argues that we have become "professional stoppers," mistaking temporary halts for the deep, restorative pause our minds, bodies, and spirits desperately need. Eryn shares his personal experience with the "false economy of busyness"—a cycle of...

We live in a paradox: highly connected, yet deeply lonely. Eryn Foster, explores the crucial difference between the superficial noise of connection and the vulnerable, life-giving signal of community. We often sacrifice the shared table for a crowded life, but when we create margin for ourselves, we create space for the relationships that truly matter. This episode offers wisdom on building a comm...

Is your life crowded with commitments that drain you? In this essential episode, Eryn Foster challenges the cultural badge of busyness, arguing that constantly saying "yes" to everything is actually a quiet, resentful " no " to your true priorities. Drawing on wisdom from Seneca to Steve Jobs, Eryn explains the opportunity cost of your time and attention. You'll learn the d...

Are you constantly chasing the next goal—the promotion, the debt-free date, the "all figured out" life—only to feel restless when you get there? Host Eryn Foster admits he's been a life-long "destination driver," missing the view from the window as he races toward finish lines that turn out to be myths. In this powerful episode, Eryn challenges the idea that happiness is a...

Are you tired of looking for the "perfect path"? This week, we talk about the difference between a road (a fixed map) and a compass (a true direction). Host Eryn Foster argues that creativity isn't a luxury; it's the compass that helps us navigate the "tangled forest" of life. Learn to use your anxiety, debt, or mistakes as raw material in your "messy workshop&quot...

Are you trapped by your own past efforts? Sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do is quit and intentionally start anew. We're often victims of the sunk cost fallacy , letting pride chain us to failing jobs, projects, or relationships just because of the time and effort already invested. In this powerful episode, Eryn Foster breaks down why starting over isn't failure—it's a str...

Life is chaos, so how do you find peace when your financial plans fall apart? In this episode, Eryn Foster tackles the messy intersection of money and mistakes, sharing stories like his $1,000 savings cushion instantly wiped out by car trouble, and the absurd demands of his Goldendoodle, Betsy, who sees your belongings as chew toys. He argues that a budget should be a flexible shield, not a rigid...

Sometimes the masks we wear protect us. Sometimes they hide us. Sometimes they’re the only thing keeping us going. In this episode, I dive into humor, spontaneity, and the playful little moments that let us survive, connect, and even thrive — all while navigating the hidden layers of who we are. From laughing at ourselves in the kitchen to the lessons in movies and music like The Phantom of the Op...

Life gets heavy — grief, stress, bills, and everything in between. But in the middle of it all, God gave us laughter as medicine, connection, and survival. In this episode, we talk about why humor doesn’t just entertain us — it saves us. From awkward funeral slip-ups to dad jokes and Bible verses on joy, discover how laughter lightens the load and reminds us we’re not alone.

In this episode, host Eryn Foster gets personal, sharing his own story of trauma and healing to tackle a topic too often left in the shadows: men's mental health. The culture of "manning up" and "toughing it out" has left a generation of men carrying burdens in silence. But what if we've got it all wrong? What if the most courageous act isn't holding it all in, but...

Sometimes life forces us to pivot. In this special, raw episode, Eryn reflects on recent acts of violence that have shaken the world and our hearts. We can’t scroll past tragedy and call it normal—this episode is a call to see, grieve, and act with compassion. Together, we explore the human cost, the culture of numbness, and how faith, courage, and small acts of peacemaking can push back against h...

Some days, the hardest part of faith and life isn’t running the race — it’s just showing up. In this episode, Eryn unpacks the quiet power of presence: dragging yourself to church when you don’t feel like it, choosing consistency over perfection, and discovering how even the smallest acts of faithfulness can ripple into something bigger. With humor, honesty, and scripture, this episode reminds us...

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s “too much at once”? In this episode, Eryn Foster breaks down why progress isn’t about giant leaps — it’s about the tiny, messy, imperfect steps we take every day. From folding one shirt to rowing for two minutes, from untangling Christmas lights to cooking slightly watery rice, Eryn reminds us that motion matters more than perfection. With humor, faith, and relatable...

This episode of the podcast, In the Middle of All This , is about trust . The host, Eryn Foster, shares his perspective as a Gen Xer to explore what trust means in the middle of life’s daily chaos. He presents the idea that trust isn't about everything being certain or perfect, but is an intentional act of anchoring yourself in the middle of a storm . Using the metaphor of a boat in a storm, h...

In this episode, host Eryn Foster gets raw and honest about the struggle with burnout, admitting his own motivation vanished. He explores the difference between being "tired" and the bone-deep exhaustion that leaves you asking, "what's the point?" Eryn argues that when survival becomes your only "why," it eats away at your soul. Through personal anecdotes, humor,...

Mistakes leave scars, but they don’t get the last word. In this episode, Eryn talks about regret, grace, and the grit it takes to keep moving — even when the ground still hurts.

From mismatched shoes to Krispy Kreme joy, this episode is about the real tired we all carry — and the little anchors of laughter, gratitude, and grace that help us keep going.

Hey there! I’m Eryn Foster, and I created this page for anyone who’s feeling tired, overwhelmed, or overqualified — basically, anyone navigating life’s messy middle. Here, we’ll explore faith, finances, creativity, and the everyday challenges of figuring life out, one honest step at a time. Expect conversations, reflections, behind-the-scenes insights, and encouragement to help you find clarity an...