The Hunter and Hippie

Intentional Business: Strategies for Sustainable Success In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of being intentional in business. With a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, we share how intentions, rather than just goals, can sustain and inspire business ventures across different industries. Setting intentions to prevent burnout is something that is often overlooked when the...

Pat and I sat down before the performances of Sarah Buxton & Rivers Rutherford during The Art of Song in Deadwood this month. We discussed so many things; among the few were Songwriting, Divorce, Faith, and Doing Hard ThingsSinger-songwriter, Sarah shares early musical influences, choir experiences, her first performance at 16, and how journaling and songwriting helped her process major life c...

Creativity and Art; is it genetic or is it from being exposed to it our whole lives? That's the real question we explore while recording on the family yacht in The Bahamas. Olivia (a wildlife and travel photographer) and Pat (a Marine Corps veteran) introduce the episode with Olivia's sister Alexa, her dad, Scott, and her mom, Sharon Jacobs. Alexa explains her path from underpainting for t...

In our new episode of The Hunter and Hippie Podcast, we sit down with artist and entrepreneur, Scott Jacobs and singer, songwriter, Danny Myrick. During this intimate conversation with Hall of Fame Songwriter, Danny Myrick, we discuss his incredible journey from growing up in a gospel family band to becoming a renowned songwriter in both gospel and country music. He's written songs for names l...

Aging Isn’t What You Think — It’s Better! In Episode 26 of The Hunter and Hippie Podcast Pat and Olivia (I) delve into the topic of aging. We reflect on how it feels noticing the signs on signs, the lessons we've learned, as well as the personal growth and confidence that comes with getting older. They discuss how their perspectives on health, fitness, relationships, and self-discipline have e...

Managing Stress in Relationships: Techniques from Pat and Olivia, The Hunter and HippieIn episode 25, we dive into managing stress both individually and as a couple. With a focus on communication, they discuss their unique approaches to handling stress, recognizing stress cues, and supporting each other through trying times. From Olivia’s method of journaling to Pat’s intense workout sessions, the...

Setting Healthy Boundaries: Identifying, Communicating, and Enforcing Them! In episode 24 of The Hunter and Hippie, we delve into the crucial topic of setting healthy boundaries. We discuss personal anecdotes and advice on how to identify when a boundary has been crossed, how to communicate and enforce boundaries effectively, and the importance of consistency. The conversation covers a wide range...

Navigating Life's Fire... literally! Pat and I discuss the struggles we've encountered since being displaced because of a house fire AND it all happening right before the holidays. Pat explains his ability to emotionally suppress his feelings when something traumatic happens. He shares how it applies in this situation and I give him a hard time for bottling up his emotions. We discuss more...

In Episode 22, Olivia Jacobs and Pat Kaiser share their recent experience of having their lives uprooted after an unexpected electrical fire. Despite the chaos, they discuss how they navigated the challenges of communication, teamwork, and resilience. They delve into the stress of explaining the situation to their children, handling the immediate aftermath, and finding gratitude in community suppo...

Navigating New Relationships After Divorce, Co-Parenting, and still working on Personal Growth is HARD! In Episode 21 of Hunter and Hippie, hosts Olivia and Pat delve into key insights from their audience, addressing popular topics that resonate with listeners. They discuss their transitional journey into a new relationship as a blended family, tackle audience questions, and explore themes like se...

Episode 20: Exploring Photography with Olivia Jacobs In this episode of The Hunter and Hippie Podcast, hosts Pat Kaiser and Olivia Jacobs discuss Olivia's journey into photography. She recounts receiving her first Nikon camera as a high school graduation gift and the initial challenges of capturing what she saw versus what the camera saw. The desire to capture imagery really began in 2014 when...

In this episode of 'The Hunter and Hippie,' Pat and I dive deep into the intricacies of parenting, sharing their personal journeys and hard-earned discoveries. We discuss the importance of parenting techniques that allow our kids to feel their emotions and prioritizing self-care as a foundational step to becoming a better parent. *We can't treat our family at 100% if we aren't 100%...

In episode 18 of The Hunter and Hippie, Pat and Olivia delve into big game hunting, providing valuable insights for anyone who has shown an interest in getting into hunting in general. With Pat's upbringing being around hunting majority of his life, he offers an insight in what to consider before ever stepping foot in the wilderness. The episode covers rifles, bullet drop, understanding and pr...

First thing's first. WARNING: There was some audio interference because I left my phone near the recording equipment. Oops! We hope that you're still able to enjoy the couple spots where we sound a little robotic. It's not THAT bad, but still. I'm human and will remember that next time!-Liv---------------Unlocking Happiness: Practical Tips to Reset and Rebalance Your LifeIn episode...

In episode 16 of The Hunter and Hippie, hosts Pat Kaiser and Olivia Jacobs discuss simple and effective ways to detox your home and improve your lifestyle. They share their personal experiences struggling with eczema and hair loss and finding clean, holistic ways of working through both. Key topics include the impact of aerosols, candles, and air fresheners on the health of you, your family, and p...

In this episode of "The Hunter and Hippie" Olivia invited her sister, Alexa Jacobs on to talk about the dating world as a single mom. Olivia, Alexa and Pat expose the reality of dating after divorce, particularly for single moms who are also managing coparenting responsibilities as well as being a full-time artist traveling the world to support her children and household. They highlight...

Divorce is one of the most emotional experiences you can go through. It's even more stressful worrying about who to date after divorce. Our relationship tips helps you get a feel for what we looked for in a partner after our own divorces. #divorce #blendedfamily

In this episode of 'The Hunter and Hippie,' Olivia and Pat are joined by Ronna Finley, a licensed esthetician with 27 years of experience. Ronna shares her personal and professional journey dealing with sensitive skin her whole life and how clean beauty products play a major role in longevity of our skin. The discussion includes practical tips for improving skin health, such as the importa...

In this new episode, hosts Pat and Olivia share essential dieting tips and insights they've gathered over the years. They discuss the importance of healthy eating habits, the pitfalls of processed foods, and the benefits of consuming organic, nutrient-dense meals. Pat recounts his dietary changes from consuming low-quality MREs in the Marine Corps to adopting a more conscious diet influenced b...

Olivia and Pat are joined by special guest, Harlan Schillinger, a businessman with 50 years of experience in marketing and advertising. Harlan discusses his journey from working in television commercial in the 70s to forming his own advertising empire in Colorado. In their episode, he emphasizes the importance of understanding demographics, psychological connections, and emotional engagement in ad...

In Episode 10, Olivia and Pat focus on the LA riots, discussing their causes and implications. Olivia being a Civilian and Pat, ex-military and law enforcement officer, they're able to offer their perspectives on the heated situation in Los Angeles. Topics addressed include the roles and responses of law enforcement and military, the communication failures around ICE operations, the distinction be...

Olivia and Pat delve into remodeling and revamping your home on a budget. Olivia shares her experiences with home remodeling since her early 20s, painting tips, and cost-effective ways to refresh a space. Pat offers insights on tackling DIY projects and what to look for when hiring contractors. They emphasize the importance of starting small, doing research on the task at hand, and balancing DIY p...

This episode features an interview with Jason Mook, a former United States Marine Corps Amphibious Recon Scout Sniper, who transitioned into contracting work with Blackwater, the CIA and later became an entrepreneur following his passion for motorcycles. Jason shares his journey from a military career to law enforcement with the Virginia Beach Police Department SWAT team, and eventually starting h...

Ashley Kurtenbach discusses her fearless career journey, from growing up in small-town Iowa to exploring hairdressing, working for Congress, bodybuilding, and eventually thriving as a real estate agent. She emphasizes the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone in order to live life fully, leveraging work ethic, and taking calculated risks. The conversation covers key life lessons, includi...

In this solo episode with Olivia, she discusses the crucial topic of recognizing when to walk away from a relationship and when to put in more effort. She addresses challenges faced in co-parenting and the importance of setting positive examples for children whether that's together or apart. Olivia shares her personal experiences and questions to consider before making the difficult decision t...