One Audacious Move

Readiness is the prettiest lie we tell ourselves. We think we’re waiting for alignment - really, we’re avoiding fear. In this raw solo episode, I talk about how preparation becomes procrastination, how I’ve hidden behind “getting ready” in my own creative life, and why every artist, dreamer, and builder needs to start before they feel qualified.

We’re told that a good life is built by stacking good days back to bac.... but what happens when those days fall apart? In this episode, Stanton unpacks a personal story about control, surrender, and the pressure to “win the day.” Through a conversation that begins with Joe Rogan’s quote and ends with an unexpected truth from ChatGPT, he explores what really defines a good life: not perfect days,...

I spent 5 hours writing this poem as a reflection on my past year - what I’ve wrestled with, where I’ve grown, and the moments that made me feel alive. It’s personal, raw, and maybe a little messy… but so is life.

A failed expedition. A new purpose. A fire reignited. This is how one closed door in Iceland became the reason I’m now training to run across an entire country.

Do you ever question your own thoughts, feelings, or instincts? In this episode, Stanton dives into his lifelong self-skepticism -the constant second-guessing of emotions, choices, and even personal truths. He unpacks how this can both protect us from blind spots and trap us in self-doubt, and shares how reframing skepticism as discernment can turn it into wisdom. You’ll hear personal stories, pra...

What if the first words you spoke every morning set the tone for who you’re becoming? In this episode, I share the audacious move I made this week: creating a personal mantra, printing it, and hanging it by my mirror. I break down why each line matters, how it counters my own inner critic, and how you can craft your own simple ritual to start the day aligned with presence, agency, and purpose.

In this one I sit down with no notes and no filter. I talk about coming back from Iceland, why my nervous system feels fried, and how I have been wrestling with the pressure to always be growing. I share what it feels like to reach for my phone like a pacifier, to question whether I am lazy or simply not built for the hustle, and to admit how much I crave peace. This episode is me talking honestly...

Ever felt the weight of a to-do list you never got to? The shame of a day wasted doom scrolling when you promised yourself you’d finally take action? In this solo episode, I get honest about the cycle of guilt I’ve been stuck in , and the three practical steps I’m using to break out of it. If you’re tired of letting the lazy version of yourself win, this one’s for you. It’s not about perfection -...

For the first time in my adult life, I’ve lost sleep over money. Not because I’ve been lazy. But because I went all in. Too far in. I built something I believed in. I poured thousands into it. And it still didn’t pay me back. Not yet. This episode is a reckoning. I talk about financial stress, shame, ego, and why going back to something you once swore off doesn’t make you a failure. It might actua...

What if the fastest way to change your life was to draw it ? In this episode, I sit down with Patti Dobrowolski — the globally recognized keynote speaker, three-time TEDx presenter, and creator of the “Draw Your Future” method that’s helped everyone from the Dalai Lama to Amazon execs turn their dreams into reality. We break down why most people stay stuck, the neuroscience of why drawing rewires...

A raw, winding conversation about friendship, chasing the tiny clues that guide our lives, finding the places we truly belong, and building something meaningful—whether it’s art, a life by the ocean, or future fatherhood. Recorded on a dock in Oregon as the sun set, this is an honest look at what it means to follow the quiet pull inside you… even when it scares you.

Ever felt like your life was waiting on you to finally go for it? In this solo episode, Stanton opens up about the moments that shaped him—from a childhood uprooting to quitting a stable engineering job, to moving to Honduras on a whim. Both personal and honest, he breaks down how a thread of audacity has defined his journey and offers a challenge: What if you stopped waiting for permission and ju...

Emma McGinnis didn’t follow the script. Just a DIY triathlon made from scratch — one that became the most fulfilling day of her life. In this episode, we talk about what it means to opt out of the conventional way and create something that actually fits who you are. Tres Race wasn’t about performance. It was about healing, creativity, and finding purpose again. For anyone who’s ever felt the press...

If you’re in the middle of something hard—stuck in a job you don’t love, watching a dream fade, or walking through pain you didn’t ask for—this episode is for you. Hannah Miller joins me to talk about what it actually looks like to keep showing up when life is heavy and hope feels out of reach. She’s not a full-time creator. She’s not an influencer. She’s someone living a real, messy, beautiful li...

Ever found yourself 90 minutes deep into doomscrolling, knowing you’re wasting your day but feeling completely unable to stop? That was me this week - stuck, paralyzed, and lost in comfort. But something pulled me off that couch. In this episode, I unpack what that “something” was, what marathon training taught me about mental spirals, and how to listen to the whisper of your true self over the sc...

What starts as a hilarious adventure - signing up for an 8.5-mile burro race in the Colorado mountains - turns into one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on One Audacious Move . My longtime friend and first in-person guest, Blake Spurgeon, joins me to unpack how a silly, seemingly random decision to race donkeys opened up reflections on autopilot living, breaking routine, and reclaiming agenc...

This week, I unpack the real reason I ran my first marathon… and why the very next day, I signed up for an ultramarathon. In this raw episode, I talk about: Why reflecting on death is the fastest way to come alive How two minutes on a treadmill changed everything The power of doing things you suck at Why comfort is killing your potential And how choosing hard things will reveal the version of you...

In this episode of One Audacious Move , Stanton reflects on the haunting speed of time and the pivotal moments that test whether we’ll keep going or give up. After recommitting to YouTube, a full week of creative work is lost—and what follows is a raw exploration of setbacks, calling, and the real difference between motivation and conviction. If you’ve ever felt like life was pushing back just whe...

🎙 This week, I’m confronting a dream I’ve half-assed for years. Even though I’ve built a life I love, one calling keeps coming back. In this episode, I talk about what it means to recommit to the dreams that won’t die, even when you feel behind, even when comfort feels easier, and even when fear tells you it’s too late. We dive into: How to take action despite self-doubt Why comfort is more danger...

Are you living fully — or just chasing the next distraction? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the trap of instant gratification and the subtle difference between living for now vs living now. I’ll show you how chasing tiny dopamine hits — like doomscrolling, binge-watching, or procrastinating — is stealing real fulfillment from your life. We’ll break down three simple tools to catch yourself...

I’ve been chasing goals, building dreams, and pushing hard. But I don’t want to be so locked into what’s next that I forget who’s with me now. This week’s audacious move was writing letters to the people I love—no agenda, just gratitude. If you’ve been moving fast, maybe this episode is your sign to slow down, recalibrate, and tell someone you love them while you still can.

Most people think success comes down to setting the right goals. But this week, I was hit with a truth I can’t unsee: We don’t rise to the level of our goals—we fall to the level of our systems. In this episode, I reflect on the last 90 days of intentional living—building habits, cutting out alcohol, waking up early, training for a marathon—and how it led me to restructure my entire life. I share...

What if the only thing standing between you and your dream was a dusty garage? It started in my garage. I sold nearly 90 items, made about $800, and used that money to start a microgreens business. But somewhere between clearing out old boxes and planting new seeds, I realized this wasn’t just about launching a side hustle… It was about remembering a forgotten part of myself. A kid who used to gar...

This week’s audacious move wasn’t headline-worthy or wild — it was deeply human. I decluttered my house, sold things on Facebook Marketplace, and prepped my space (and mind) to launch a business next week. But this episode isn’t really about spring cleaning. It’s about noise — in our homes, in our minds, in our calendars — and the quiet boldness it takes to say no to the things that no longer alig...

What if the stress weighing you down… is actually the key to your growth? In this episode of The 1AM Club , Boomer and I dive deep into a conversation about self-imposed pressure , the crisis of comfort , and the subtle but powerful voice inside us that calls us toward discomfort, challenge, and ultimately — alignment. We talk about: • Why most of our stress is self-created — and why that’s a good...