Let's Pause

On this episode we are joined by Master Sergeant (Ret.) Drew Stamp. As a Green Beret, Drew navigated some of the most challenging and extreme environments on the planet; however, transitioning from Special Forces to the civilian and corporate world posed its own set of unique challenges. In re-purposing himself, Drew found peace, contentment, and balance. Along with the team at the Donovan & B...

Ever had to give bad news? To tell someone, "I'm sorry, but we have to let you go" or worse, "your test results came back and you have cancer"? How in the world can you tell people such tough news without adding to the pain of the news itself? Well...tune in and get some real-world advice  on potential strategies for giving painful "bad news". Join us on this Mis...

On this episode of Let's Pause, we host Tori Hypes - owner of Foodie Tours NC. Tori is a consummate cultivator of the local culinary experience! She walks us through her vision as a young business woman and entrepreneur, revitalizing small town charm, and pleasing the palate. Her motto, "where locals feel like tourists and tourists feel like locals".  Book a tour today and soak up s...

Have you ever considered getting yourself a coach? What's the difference between coaching and counseling? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jeremy Noble, an accomplished performance coach and former Army Ranger. Dr. Noble explores the unique warrior mindset resident within the 75th Ranger Regiment and its elite warrior athletes. Tune in and check it out - goal setting, a growth mindset, an...

In this episode we rejoin the conversation with Lt Col Mike Bain (ret) and his journey into addiction and recovery. In part I we chronicled the rise of his career as a Special Tactics Officer, serving among the ranks of SOF's elite. In part II we explore the collapse of Mike's world under the weight of alcohol and addiction. Tune in and learn how Mike clawed his way back to sobriety, the...

Is fate or destiny real? Are coincidences just happy co-occurrences or is there a grander design at work? Does it really just depend on what you believe? Tune in to this Misfit episode, as Jeff "hosts" and Mark "guests"...and we explore coincidence, fate, and the possibility that we are all part of something intentional or designed. Also, find out if Jeff and Mark are in fact r...

In this episode, our guest is Special Tactics Officer, Lt Colonel Mike Bain (ret). Mike takes us through a tremendous career as a SOF warrior - starting as a junior enlisted sled dog and ending his career as a Lt Col, DO, Commander and respected leader in the Air Force Special Tactics community. Early 9/11 deployments, the massive loss of teammates, and wear and tear led to near catastrophe and an...

On this misfit series episode, Jeff is our host and Mark is our guest....posed with one of the ultimate questions - "If you were President of the US, what would you do?" If you were the most powerful person on the globe...no, not Xi Jinping...the US President, what would you do? We're talking domestic politics and the American people. Give everyone a free car? Put medicinal grade we...

They say it is better to give than receive....so true when it comes to critical feedback! Are you good and telling folks what they did well and what they did poorly? How they could improve upon their performance? How about when it comes time to be on the receiving end? Anybody get defensive when they get told they aren't doing something well? None of us are really good at giving feedback and...

Is Alexa or Siri really listening...and if so, what are they doing with all of that data? Has AI already become sentient...and if not, when will it emerge? What does it even mean for a machine to establish self-awareness and what is it going to take for the "singularity" to occur? Join Jeff and Mark as we work through Mo Gawdat's book - Scary Smart - and other recent articles on AI....

Establishing "touch-points" or re-envisioning your "engagement strategy"? On this Misfit episode, join Jeff as he hosts Mark and together they explore the reason and value behind buzzwords in the workplace. Why don't we just say what we mean? What's the difference between a buzzword and a colloquialism? When should we use them and when should we avoid them? Tune in an...

Join us on this episode of Let's Pause as we once again host Dr. Matt Harmody - emergency care physician, organ donor advocate, and ultra-athlete! On today's episode (Part II) we explore the limits of human performance as an organ donor - climbing Kilimanjaro, hitting the 50 highest peaks in the US in only 41 days - a new Guinness Book World Record!   Thanks for listening to Let's P...

What do you do to make sure you're prepared for life's many challenges? How do you get ready and stay "good-to-go" when it comes to your relationships stressors, job challenges, and whatever comes your way? On this episode of the Misfit podcast series, Jeff is my guest as we explore the range of his self-care strategies. What are you doing for your body, your mind, emotions and...

Join us on this episode of Let's Pause as we host Dr. Matt Harmody - emergency care physician, organ donor advocate, and ultra-athlete! What is it like to donate a kidney? How great is the need? Why can't we pay people for their organs? Or can we? Don't you need both of them? Tune in and learn more in Part I of this two part series on organ donation. In Part I we tee up the need and...

On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff visit the James Creek Cider House and explore the ups and downs of starting and nurturing a small business selling fruit and crafting hard cider. What's a Southern heirloom or cider apple variety? Did you know that there are 7500 types of apples? How about the fact that an apple seed doesn't even know what kind of apple it is to become.....

Join us for another misfit podcast episode where Jeff hosts and Mark is his guest. On this episode we explore "non-negotiables" in parenting and in the hiring process. What are your red-lines? Are you more of a balancing-test type of person or do you set bright-lines instead? In a job interview, if a candidate makes it all about themselves...can they recover? Tune in and weigh in! Thanks...

Join your Let's Pause hosts (Mark and Jeff) and their guest, Keith Moneymaker as we explore an amazing non-profit...Dreams 4 All! If you lost everything, what would be one of the first things you'd need? A place to sleep of course! Hurricane, house fire, major flood...you name the disaster and we'll say the same thing in response - ain't no way to get back to normal without a b...

What are the critical tools to managing people well? Are they any different than what you need as a leader? Join us as we explore management and leadership lessons learned. On today's Misfit episode, Mark plays host while Jeff is our guest. With over three decades of management and leadership experience, Jeff opens up about the common challenges and key skills required to lead and manage well...

Trauma and personal demons are part of many people's lived experience. Overcoming those tragedies and picking up the pieces isn't easy and there's no one formula for recovery. However, join us as we explore the principles that underlie traumatic recovery with Dr. Tim Murphy - psychologist and former U.S. Congressman. Out of personal tragedy and public failure, Dr. Murphy leads us in...

On this episode of Let's Pause, Jeff and I are joined by three amazing humans - Matt and Kathleen Jones...and their son Indiana. Tune in and learn more about the miracle of an unexpected home birth. In the DIY - YouTube generation, would you know what to do? Not only can Google help you with home-repairs...it can't pretty much deliver your baby too! Join us as we unpack the epic tale and...

When you walk in to your home do you look around and wonder, "why do I have all of this stuff?" Do you have so much stuff that you've rented a storage unit? If so, you're not alone! during this Misfit Podcast episode Jeff hosts and Mark is our guest as we explore the psychology behind why we have so much stuff...and what to do about it once we're ready to downsize.   Thank...

We know, from the title you might be thinking that we are going to share the deep thoughts of Socrates, Aristotle, or Epictetus...sadly no. Instead, tune in to this episode as Mark hosts and Jeff "guests" as we explore how aging (the seasoning of life) has changed Jeff in substantive ways. No, he's not just shorter, fatter, and has more grey hair - we're talking about how life&...

Yes, you read that correctly...ain't no such thing as multitasking. You might think you're good at it but you're not, and in fact, it's not even a thing. Join us on this episode of the podcast as we celebrate another Misfit Series and explore Mark's assertion that multitasking isn't real and never has been. How many times has someone said they are good at multi-taskin...

On this episode of Let's Pause, Jeff and I explore James Clear's insightful release, "Atomic Habits". Lots of great nuggets in this one...when we couldn't get James in person, we figured doing a deep-dive on his book was the next best thing: 1) Learn why incremental change translates into major course corrections over time, 2) Stop setting goals and instead, cultivate a be...

Favorite jacket? A picture that speaks 1000 words? How about something sacred you picked up together on that great trip? Why do we have emotional attachments to things? Does it mean we're materialistic? What are you holding on to emotionally and what purpose does it serve in your life? Join us during this Misfit Podcast episode as Jeff hosts and Mark guests. Will you remember to take some Ath...