The Maley Way

Two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion and Holy Cross alum Gideon Akande is Jim's guest on this week's podcast. Gideon found his calling as a fitness trainer who motivates individuals to be their best. Gideon is regularly inspirited by feedback from his followers about the mental health benefits of his app. 

Jim leaves water cups EVERYWHERE. Katie loves him, but the cups are constantly getting knocked over. She can't understand why he chooses high-traffic areas to place down his beverage cups. The sharing of water cups amongst Maley family members also gives germs a vehicle to spread.

Jim's daughter is back in the podcast studio. Meg Maley feels left out sometimes because she's the only girl in the family. Tattling may ensue. Wrestling her brothers does give her a boost in her sports life. 

Time to air some dirty laundry in the most literal sense. Jim leaves his clothes on the floor, right next to the laundry basket! It drives Katie nuts, and she lets Jim hear about it on this episode of I Love You, But...

Ryan Lipsett is a freshman at University of Illinois Chicago, and he's Jim's guest on this episode. Ryan shares his experiences with body dysmorphia, isolation, and depression. 

Katie J takes the helm for a new weekly addition to the Maley Way. I Love You, But...gives Katie and Jim an open forum to air grievances and address gripes from within the marriage. Extended goodbyes and soaking dishes are under consideration this week. 

Noah Jefferson of the RJ3 Foundation is Jim's guest on today's podcast. Noah's brother Ryan was a baseball star with a full ride to University of Illinois. Months after accepting his scholarship, Ryan took his own life.

Katie J, the love of Jim's life, returns to the studio to discuss parenting. Katie and Jim talk about raising kids in the era of the iPad, Xbox, and instant gratification. 

Jim is honored to sit down in the studio with Lauren and Michelle, the ladies behind The Sister Project. Lauren and Michelle's mom, June, was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. Their mom's illness and eventual passing had an indelible impact on Lauren and Michelle. The Sister Project landed on a mantra: Slow down, care less.

Jim welcomes Jim Phillips from Gray Matter. He developed a supplement called Gray Matter that helps with cognition. It's a plant-based morning drink that could offer an alternative to coffee. 

Ronnie Fields is a Chicago hoops legend. Jim is thrilled to welcome Ronnie as his guest on this episode of The Maley Way. Jim's pal Thatcher Kamin gives an assist in this inspiring conversation about expectations and perseverance. 

The podcast helped Jim reconnect with a former co-worker and fellow educator, Katie Sall. Katie was a high school cheer athlete who ended up tearing her anterior cruciate ligament THREE times. She discusses the mental toll of physical therapy.  

On this episode, Jim schedules some father and daughter time. Meg Maley is seven years old, and she is in the podcast studio to keep her dad on point.

Jim reconnects with two of his very best pals in the world, Gerard and Matt. Together they remember a friend they lost. Gerard analyzes the relationship between guilt and mental health. Matt recalls the mental health hurdles he encountered during a battle with testicular cancer in his 20s. 

Ryan Davis is the best basketball player Jim ever coached, bar none. Ryan's All-State honors and Conference POY accolades at University of Vermont deserve praise, but it's Ryan's courage that Jim most admires. 

Comedian Bridget McGuire joins Jim on the podcast this week. Bridget is a gifted storyteller who isn't afraid to share her experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

On this episode, Jim chats with a pair of former students. Amanda and Danny both experienced anxiety and panic attacks during high school, and they reflect on their personal journeys. 

Jim welcomes Mike Fischer to the podcast. Jim and Fisch share laughs and tears during a frank discussion about mental health and suicide. Fisch lost his brother, Robbie, last year.

Chris Maliszewski is a survivor of the horrific Highland Park mass shooting that occurred on Independence Day of 2022.  Jim welcomes him to the podcast to learn about the Walking Tall Movement. The Walking Tall Movement was founded by two survivors of mass shootings and a trusted mental health professional. Together, they created a space to share real stories of healing, hardship, and hope. 

Jim welcomes Me2We founder Zach Gale to the podcast studio for a chat about mental health and wellness. Zach is a former athlete, fellow educator, and author of The Me2WE ABC Book: A Dino's Tale For Inspiration

Jim welcomes his first guest to the podcast, and it is none other than his loving wife, Katie J. Jim and Katie recount their personal history, from kindergarten soccer teammates to high school sweethearts and beyond 

Because Jim deals with depression, some assume his dad might've been an overbearing sports parent. That perception couldn't be further from the truth. On this episode, Jim looks back at the remarkable example his father set for him.

Jim pays homage to his supportive wife, Katie. Katie always liked to joke that she was a jersey chaser. However, as she stood by Jim through his struggles, Katie proved herself to be his rock

Jim applauds the bravery of two student athletes at Sycamore High School, who shared their mental health struggles in front of an assembly of peers

Jim's superpower was evident from an early age. Depression took it away. This episode describes how a resilient college buddy motivated Jim to recapture that superpower.