The Maley Way

Katie notes Jim's tendency to skip reading directions. Katie and Jim answer listener questions from the voicemail bank. Even one of the neighborhood kids has a question for the Mr. & Mrs. Maley

Bill Kennelly is Jim's guest on this episode of The Maley Way. Bill was one of the first people who reached out to Jim after his mother's funeral. 

Jim and Katie have very different mindsets when it comes to taking out the trash and recycling. Take it out or smash it down? 

Navy veteran Michael Whidden is Jim guest this week. Michael helps students travel and explore different parts of the United States. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com . 

Jim believes adding ice to a glass of water is a luxury. Katie thinks differently and says Jim should lovingly add ice to the kids' drinks. I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com .

Jim welcomes Zach Gale back to The Maley Way. Zach was an instrumental figure in Jim's podcasting career. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com . 

Jim needed a prop for a friendly joke ahead of a speaking engagement at Lyons Township High School, but couldn't locate the earplugs. Katie told him exactly where they were, but he came up empty.  I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com .

Beast Games contestant Hannah Riggs is Jim's guest this week. Jim's kids are huge fans of Hannah. Hannah is a software engineer and a dancer. Dancing is a great outlet for her to release stress and get her emotions out.  The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com . 

Basketballs don't go on the floor of the garage, Jim. Do you want Katie to run then over when she pulls her car in? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com .

Kristen Powers is Jim's guest this week. Kristen had her son when she was 18. She raised him on her own while working a full-time job and continuing her education. Despite all that, she didn't feel accomplished, due to societal judgments and perceptions. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com .

Jim leaves lights on around the house. Katie walks down to the basement and finds electricity being wasted. I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset . You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com .

Anna and John Nadasdy are Jim's guests this week. Anna's dad saved Jim from the deep end of the swimming pool when he was a kid. Anna and John shares their stories of grief and coping. Anna's dad passed away over two decades ago. John lost his mother when he was only 5 years old.

Jim leaves the door to the linen closet open, and Katie often bumps into it. Jim suggestion is that they remove the door. Katie rejects that proposal. 

Cooper Niemand is a former coach, like Jim. Coach Coop now dedicates his time to helping coaches navigate the stress and burnout associated with sports. 

Jim uses Katie's laptop and leaves it in random places. Katie almost missed a Zoom meeting. Jim uses it for podcasting and printing. He's unaware of other printing options in the house. 

Professional hockey player turned Nashville singer/songwriter Rob Bellamy is Jim's guest this week. Jim is a big fan of Rob's introspective songwriting style. Rob hopes the stigma of being vulnerable in sports environment is dissipating. 

When Jim sees a box of doughnuts on the counter and opens it to find a bunch of halves, he knows Katie has been through. Katie can't decide which one she wants. so she samples each pastry. 

Optwell founder and president Kris Lonsway is Jim's guest this week. Jim was a featured speaker at an Optwell mental wellness event at Lyons Township High School. 

Jim has an unfortunate habit of speaking with his mouth full at the dinner table. Katie not only finds it off-putting, she's also concerned that the kids are picking up the bad habit

Ben Shabad won the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest in 2024. His resemblance to The Bear star is only one part of Ben's story. Ben is a therapist who specializes in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. 

There are multiple acceptable places to leave wet, snowy, salty boots at the Maley household. Somehow, Jim misses the mat. He claims the boots get knocked off the mat by the kids. 

Connor Ryan is Jim's guest on this week's episode. Connor is a former pitcher and now works as a Mental Performance coach in the Cincinnati Reds organization. 

Jim encourages Katie's skills as a podcaster and communicator. Katie doesn't feel like she should constantly have to validate Jim's opinions.

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jim Fowler is this week's guest. He's the founder of realhumans.org - which verifies real human beings in a world of bots and artificial intelligence. Jim and Katie Maley are now certified to verify individuals as real humans. 

The freezing temperatures can't contain the heat on this week's ILYB. Katie's scale for what constitutes horrible news needs recalibrating, in Jim's opinion--not that the loss of 104.3 JAMS isn't devastating to Usher fans.