The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast

How do we rebuild trust in a world where faith in institutions—and the experts behind them—has crumbled for valid reasons? In this episode, I sit down with ER doctor Dr. Halfdan Bau-Madsen for an unfiltered look at modern medicine: where it’s broken, where it still saves lives, and how truth and transparency can restore trust. We tackle the moral dilemmas doctors face when speaking out could cost...

In this episode, I sit down with Mary McCollum, who faces the end of her life with rare honesty and peace. Mary shares what dying has taught her about living, the struggle between the will to live and letting go, and finding joy even in life’s hardest moments.  She speaks openly about stopping treatment, entering hospice, the freedom she’s found in embracing this stage of life, and the love story...

In this episode, I sit down with my Uncle David—a calm, trusted voice in my life and a New Church minister—to explore life, love, and sex through a redemptive, grace-filled, spiritually grounded lens. We begin by tracing the arc of his life, from early spiritual influences and family dynamics to his unique journey into ministry. Together, we unpack why many young adults feel confused or burned by...

Ali Durand has been a healing presence in my life—and in the lives of many. In this conversation, we meet her at the doorway of a new chapter and look back on the ones that shaped her: from childhood roots and early influences to the pain of losing the father of her three children to suicide. We talk about motherhood, marriage, divorce, sobriety, and the simple yet often overlooked truth of how li...

Ian Carswell is a friend, mentor, and a living example that you can write your own story. He retired at 39—not because he stopped working, but because he no longer had to trade time for someone else’s dollar. In this episode, we rewind to Ian’s early hustles—reselling deformed gummy bears, mowing lawns, and running backyard carnivals. He shares how he reached FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire E...

Stan Rose is a Vietnam vet and helicopter pilot with over 14,000 flying hours—and easily one of the best next-door neighbors I’ve ever had. Over the years, I’ve loved hearing his stories on the back porch, lemonade in hand. Stan shares how he went from getting kicked out of high school to flying dangerous missions in Vietnam, where pilot survival was only about 50%. He reflects on the realities of...

Chara Daum hosts the Death Café in Bryn Athyn, PA—a space where people gather over tea and cake to talk openly about death. Death is the one thing we all face, yet rarely discuss. Why is that? If you’ve lost someone, know someone nearing the end, or just find yourself wondering about the afterlife or the meaning of it all—or want to be invited into a conversation where nothing is off limits—this e...

Cory Boyce has been a teacher, coach, mentor, husband, father, and grandfather—but more personally, he was a role model when I needed one most. In this episode, we shift the focus. After years of our conversations revolving around my story, it’s time to hear his. From childhood adventures and coaching soccer to raising a family, living abroad, and navigating life with Parkinson’s, Cory opens up ab...

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast. Peter Rhodes is a dear friend—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A former prison counselor and probation officer, he still offers private counseling and works at the Bryn Athyn Thrift Shop (BATS), showing up with presence and humility at 80. Peter has been a quiet giant in many lives, including mine. From childhood days playi...

Ethan Chase Lewin is the host of The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast. In late April, he wrapped up a DIY study abroad trip across Europe and flew back to the U.S. just in time to walk the stage at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where he received his degree in finance. So what’s next? As Ethan puts it: The Trifecta — Work. Create. Educate. This podcast is the launchpad for all three. In this intro episo...

Thought I’d include this tidbit capturing the process of launching the podcast.