Normal 40: The Podcast

What if the path to true leadership was not paved with consistent victories but peppered with moments of failure? Former General Stan McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret), a man of immense distinction, joins the Normal 40 to share his narrative, offering a rare look into his life and the lessons it holds. Stan reflects on duty, leadership, and the journey of personal growth and transformation that came wit...

Join Adam Eaton and Lon Stroschein, best-selling author of the book The Trade, as they explore Lon's transition from a public company executive to an author and lifestyle engineer. Listen in as Lon shares the process of writing and publishing his book, and the overwhelming response he has received since its release. He paints a vivid picture of this podcast episode recorded on a dirt road near his...

Strap in as we explore the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, from the dizzying highs to the challenging lows. From knowing when to take on new projects, to hiring help for growth, and exercising discipline in your work, we throw open the curtains to reveal the behind-the-scenes of our journey. Call sign "Mace," her story is a testament to the power of embracing change and taking risks. As a farm...

Change is the only constant, and no one knows this better than my guest, former F-16 and Thunderbird Fighter Pilot, Michelle Curran. Call sign "Mace," her story is a testament to the power of embracing change and taking risks. As a farm kid from Wisconsin, she became one of the squadron's first F-16 Thunderbird pilots before making The Trade to launch a new career as an entrepreneur. Listen as she...

Change can be terrifying, but it can also be liberating. Hear Lon Stroschein share highlights of his journey from the C-Suite to the launch of Normal 40 and the release of his new book "The Trade." Normal 40 finds everyone - and it will find you. You've either gone through it, will go through it, or are smack in the middle of it right now. How do we know this to be true? Tune in to this episode of...

Ever wondered what it's like to fly Marine One for the President of the United States? Who does that? This guy: John Ballenger. But that's only what you see on the outside ... The story is on the inside. On this week's Normal 40 Podcst, we navigate the highs and lows of life with John Ballenger, a former Marine Corps pilot whose #normal40 story will inspire you. We start with his love for aviation...

In 2011, tragedy struck Larry Ambrose when his wife died suddenly, without notice, two months after the birth of their eighth child and while Larry was away on a work trip. Now a single parent of eight kids, all under 14, he faced unimaginable challenges as a former company executive and a single parent. In this incredibly moving episode, Larry shares the heart-warming details of the day he met hi...

Lon has always been a risk-taker, but writing a book about his journey towards self-discovery and personal growth was a whole new level of risk for him. As a former public company executive turned lifestyle engineer, Lon Stroschein is on an adventure to inspire others to take action and create the life they want. In this episode, Adam Eaton and Lon discuss his struggles with writing, stemming from...

This episode features an After Hours Ramble between Lon Stroschein, founder of Normal 40, and co-host Adam Eaton. The theme is actually simple... what the heck is this podcast about! More specifically, what does this podcast mean to you and what do you take from it? Why is that important? Well, we want to make sure that this podcast is presented, and named, in a way that speaks to anybody who is i...

The Last day. No matter who you are, or what you do, you will have a last day. But, here is the good news - a last day doesn't have to be a bad thing, especially if it comes on your own terms. In this episode, Lon and Adam talk about the last day of something, of anything. How can you prepare yourself for it? And what you should be doing today that will help you prepare?

his episode of Normal 40: The Podcast is something totally different. It is an honest and open After Hours Ramble with two dudes talking about feelings. Those dudes? None other than the hosts of the podcast, Lon Stroschein and Adam Eaton. But, this isn't any old ramble. This is a vulnerable conversation where one person is going through something pretty serious and important. In the process of tha...

This episode of Normal 40 The Podcast features a live ramble between Lon, Adam, and a dude you need to know, Ron. While every Ramble is different, this one is unique in that Ron is smack dab in the middle of the trade, and he went about his journey to discovery in a really unique way. We won't spoil the surprise, but let's just say Ron put his feet to work to get his mind in gear.

On this episode of Normal 40 The Podcast, founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein gives you exclusive access to a session within his closed community group called 'The Insider'. But, this isn't just any session, because it features a conversation with a pretty bad ass dude named Donnie Boivin. If you aren't familiar with Donnie, then you are in for a treat, because he is certainly a dude you need to...

Real dudes. That is what the Normal 40 is about. Read dudes, going through real stuff. And it's totally normal (get it??) because guess what: we all go through it. On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein shares a real-life conversation (which we affectionately call a Ramble) he had with a dude about a multitude of topics. That dude is named Andrew, and from his perspective down under, yo...

On this episode, Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein wrestles with one very important question: why are you all here? Why do you keep showing up on shows, posts, emails, etc? What keeps you coming back? Well, turns out, the answer might simply be one basic human emotion: hope. It's that simple, really. Mostly because if you are here, you are searching for something, whether big or small, whether you...

This episode is a continuation of a series of shows called "The Ramble", which are available now in your podcast feed. While you do not need to have listened to the previous episodes before you enjoy this edition, it is encouraged. Episode 3 of The Ramble series features a conversation between Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein, co-host Adam Eaton, and a dude you need to know, Jeff Donaldson. The du...

This episode is the continuation of a previous episode titled "The Ramble", which is available in your podcast feed. It is recommended that you finish that episode before you begin this one. So, you've heard part of The Ramble between Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein and a dude to know Jeff Donaldson, but how does the story end? Well, in this part, Jeff talks more about his path and where he wants...

On this episode, Normal 40 founder and lead pilot Lon Stroschein takes you behind the curtain of a very fundamental tenet of Normal 40, which is the Ramble. If you've been following the Normal 40 community, you've undoubtedly heard the term before, but, have you ever wondered what a Ramble is really like? With special thanks to a dude you need to know named Jeff Donaldson, this episode will play a...

The After Hours Ramble is a conversations between two dudes, your hosts of the Normal 40 Podcast: Lon and Adam. While generally on topic to a recent episode, each ramble can take differents twists and turns. Listen along as Lon and Adam ramble after recording a recent episode of the podcast titled "The Awkward Conversation"

The After Hours Ramble is a conversations between two dudes, your hosts of the Normal 40 Podcast: Lon and Adam. While generally on topic to a recent episode, each ramble can take differents twists and turns. Listen along as Lon and Adam ramble after recording a recent episode of the podcast titled "The Anxiety"

In this episode we explore the concept of the awkward conversation. What is that exactly? Well, as Normal 40 founder Lon Stroschein often says - we are all one awkward conversation away from becoming better. But, what exactly is an awkward conversation, and how does it happen? Well, dude, that depends on you. Boss, spouse, children - it doesn't matter - this episode explores all of the different w...

In this episode, Lon takes you behind the curtain and shares a conversation he recently had with a dude you need to know, David Mehan. In this conversation David shares a deeply personal story about his experience with anxiety and depression, including the warning signs he now recognizes, and the things he did to address his feelings. David is also very candid about what he has learned about himse...

Something new to your Normal 40 podcast feed: a ramble. You've (hopefully) heard it covered as a topic on the podcast, but Lon and Adam thought they would give you an inside to their rambles. So, what you might not know is that after they record an episode, Lon and Adam hang out and chat about any number of topics. For the first time, the dudes invite you to listen in and enjoy. This particular ra...

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Feb 1, 2022. For many of us, this was just another day in our lives. But for Lon Stroschein, this was the first official day of his second half jou...