LoadingLifePod

Loading...Life Podcast

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

Loading…LifeLife doesn’t come with patch notes — but if it did, we’d probably ignore them anyway. Join longtime friends (and former football coaches) Duane Matthess and Tim Lovell as they navigate parenting fails, personal upgrades, system crashes, and everything in between. It’s raw, real, and occasionally feels like halftime with no game plan. No experts. No shortcuts. Just life… buffering in real time.

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Ep. 5 - Back in Session: Reimagining Education Bond Vote: Ross Peterson lifelong Des Moines Resident and Community Advocate 03.11.2025 1:12:15

Summary: In this episode of Loading Life, host discusses the Reimagining Education Bond with Ross Peterson, a community voice and critic of the bond. They explore the implications of the bond on Des Moines Public Schools, the reasons behind Peterson's opposition, and the broader context of education funding and management. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accountability, community...

Ep. 4 - Breaking the Stigma: THC and Health Benefits: Ashley Lambson Founder of The Happy Can 24.09.2025 53:47

Summary: In this episode, Ashley Lambson, the founder of The Happy Can, shares her journey from the e-cigarette industry to creating a cannabis beverage brand. She discusses the health benefits of THC, the misconceptions surrounding cannabis, and the importance of education in breaking the stigma. The conversation also delves into the regulatory landscape, the challenges of navigating laws, and th...

Ep. 3 - From Workout to Ownership: Nicole Carpenter’s Journey into being a small business owner. 20.08.2025 1:00:09

In this episode, Nicole Carpenter shares her journey from being a fitness enthusiast to owning Farrell's Extreme Body Shaping in Grimes . She discusses the importance of community in fitness, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the personal growth she has experienced as a gym owner. Nicole emphasizes the significance of mental health, nutrition, and lifestyle choices in achieving fitness...

Ep. 2 - The Glitch is the Growth - When Life Doesn't Go as Planned 13.08.2025 41:44

In this episode of Loading... Life, hosts Duane and Tim explore the unexpected challenges and growth opportunities that life presents. They discuss personal experiences with parenting, coaching, and navigating life changes, emphasizing the importance of time, reflection, and mindset. The conversation also touches on listener feedback, highlighting relatable life glitches and the significance of se...

Ep. 1 - Unpacking the Download - Who We Are & Why We're Doing This 06.08.2025 42:40

In this debut episode of Loading…Life , Duane Matthess and Tim Lovell hit record and let it roll. No scripts. No experts. Just two longtime friends unpacking how this podcast came to be — and why life feels like it’s always buffering. They dive into the shift from their former show ( LLPG ) to something more raw, more real, and way less filtered. From parenting and grief to fitness, failure, and f...