The Eternal Student

Today we finally got together one last time to put this podcast to bed. It has been a fun journey over the last 4 years. On our last episode we talk about what has been keeping us busy since our last episode, and all that we have learned throughout our time together on this podcast. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Someday a new episode might be posted, but for now we are taking a break.

On this episode Sean and Dan discuss their progress on maintaining their status as eternal students! Sean talks about getting through his first summer without his dad and Dan reflects on his month long trip to Mexico. Enjoy!

Sean and Dan are back after a winter hiatus to talk about courage! They discuss competing definitions, personal examples that have helped them see the benefits of developing it, and how to go about building it yourself! Enjoy.

Take a listen to Sean and Dan's takeaways from this past year.

Dan and Sean are in the thick of the fall youth sports season. Sean is coaching his sons on a football team and Dan is coaching his son a soccer team. Needless to say, each is learning a lot about coaching the game, and a lot about themselves in the process. 

Dan is in charge of the topics on this episode, explaining the chaotic nature of it all. We get into his mental health playlist from Tik Tok and explore the ideas of a perfect day mindset, a non-zero day, and the importance of prioritizing fun. Enjoy!

Sean recently read the book, The Upside of Stress and on this episode he shares some of the key takeaways on how to deal with the stress that all of us face on a daily basis. 

After a summer hiatus, both Dan and Sean are energized and back in the studio sharing their insights from their time away during the summer of 2022. Dan shares about his recent trip to Mexico and all the benefits and lessons that came along with that, and Sean discusses some of the important practices that he put in place in preparation for turning 40 just recently.

In this episode while Dan's on vacation, Sean interview JP Nerbun who has written his 2nd book entitled The Culture System.  JP gives us insights on culture, coaching, parenting and offers a perspective on his most recent ultra marathon.  Join us as we talk to one of the most influential mentors and authors in the world!  

Sean recently competed in the 44th annual Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota crossing off a major bucket list item. On this episode Sean talks about what his experience preparing for and taking part in the race meant to him, and how the race took on a new meaning after his dads Parkinsons diagnosis worsened.

How often have you done a self inventory on your fun? On today's episode we discuss the different types of fun using "The Fun Scale" an unofficial measurement system for, as the name suggests, ranking and categorizing fun. It has mainly been used by enthusiasts of outdoor adventures, high-octane sports, and adrenaline-inducing activities.

In today's society there is a lot of emphasis placed on work, and the worship of the workplace. On this episode, fresh off of a couple of Spring break trips to Florida we discuss the importance of taking a vacation and how far reaching the benefits of those trips are.

Bill Boegeman is currently a social studies teacher in Forest Lake, MN and on the weekend he wrestles as The Revolutionary Bill Williams. Join us for our conversation that covers his journey in both education and the world of pro wrestling. 

With the winter in the rearview mirror Sean and Dan talk about the importance of Spring to those who live in frigid winter climates. Also, about the importance of taking a look back to do some work on your present self!

Often as teachers are sitting through another one of their less than useful meetings they start to daydream about what education might look like without them... Join us for our conversation about what we think are important pillars of a new and improved education system.

Relationships are vital to human life on this planet. Join us for our conversation about figuring out yourself first, and how to go about navigating the numerous relationships we find ourselves in as humans.

In this quick episode of the eternal student we discuss the importance of contemplating your own death, and using it as a motivator to do great things, as well as using it to not get caught up in the stress of life. 

On this episode we talk the importance of laughter in life, the value in not taking life too seriously, as well as taking the time to reflect on where you are and where you're going. Enjoy.

Finding time and balance are a constant struggle in the lives of every human being. Each person has their own perspective on this issue, whether it be a high school student buried in homework and after school activities or an adult buried in work, parenting, and all that falls in between. It's good to stop and take stock of what is out of balance in your life and try to figure out how to get the s...

On this episode enjoy Sean and Dan's takeaways from a summer of traveling with family and raising children. They both reflect on their failed missions of keeping it cool at all times in the summer! Enjoy.

Haydon Grams in a graduating High School senior at Saint Peter High School. On this episode we discuss the stresses of life as a high school student and how to best navigate the anxiety that comes with it.

On Graaduation Day we talk to St Peter High School Senior Lauren Niemeyer.  We discuss the pressures HS students face for academics and to fit in socially.  Lauren shares what she has learned this year from experiencing life during a pandemic.  Come join us as we reflect on the class of 2021!

We sit down with school counseling veteran of 32 years Kelly Jensen. Kelly has been involved in the lives of hundreds if not thousands of students throughout her career. On this episode she sheds some light on what she has seen change over the course of the last three decades, her insight into our over anxious society, and what she thinks is the way out of it!

Anxiety is defined as the overestimation of danger and the under estimation of our ability to cope with it. There is probably nobody on planet earth that hasn't experienced these feelings, unless of course you are a psychopath! Join us for our multiple part series on anxiety where we will elaborate on our own experiences with the feelings of it, along with the opinions of experts, and stories from...

On this episode we talk to our first female guest (long overdue) Lindsay Dittberner who is a friend of Sean’s. She is the VP of Pharmacy Operations for OptumRx. Lindsay shares with us her life in a demanding career while raising 2 young children and balancing it all. She offers insights on parenting, mentorship and gives valuable insights to aspiring women in the workplace.