The Third Way. Hosted by Justin Foster

I believe that the closer you are to where your food comes from, the closer you are to your soul. I’m also a vocal advocate for ethical hunting and sustainable agriculture - both as vehicles for being good stewards of the planet and for self-sustainability. This is why I was excited to have a fellow omnivore on my podcast! Hannah Gongola is the founder of H2Grow, a regenerative farm located outsid...

I met Dr. Kate Pate through my dear friend, Mike Green after she participated in one of his amazing wilderness leadership experiences. Dr. Kate is a Ph. D. neurophysiologist, military medical researcher, and Coach and advocate for active duty military, veterans, and first responders. Dr. Kate and I discussed the topic of “healing our heroes” and both of us answered these questions: * What are some...

Beverly Biehl is a good friend and fellow Austinite. She is a feng shui expert and intuitive coach. Since having an awakening in 2004, she has used her power of curiosity to connect people with each other and their spaces. In our visit, we talked about “accessing flow” and both answered these three questions: * What is the science of flow? * How do we encourage flow in our homes and businesses? *...

I think it is essential that we white folks talk with people of color to learn their perspectives and experiences. It is equally important to talk with other white people about race - especially systemic issues. With that context, I invited Melia Dunn to record an episode with me. Melia is a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion specialist based in Phoenix. Her work is focused on dismantling s...

Vanessa Reiser is an Austin-based documentarian and filmmaker. We met through cosmic happenstance several years ago and we became fast friends. She has also been a great strategic partner for helping clients tell their stories via video. In our conversation, we focused on “seeing the story” and we both answered the following: * How do you train your mind and your eye to notice the story? * What's...

To celebrate 100 episodes of The Third Way podcast, I collected questions from my connections and invited Virginia to guest host the 100th episode and ask me these questions and several of her own. Hundreds of questions came in, so she curated it to the list below. I’m not sure we got to all of these questions! * What has the fallout been from your spiritual journey? * What are you most proud of?...

It took longer than expected, but I finally had one of my best friends in the world on! Courtney Feider is a true polymath and Renaissance woman. Courtney is the founder of These Wild Humans and is a Certified Professional Coach and Certified Enneagram Practioner. Her depth and range of expertise is superlatively impressive … neuroscience, somatic experiencing, behavior, emotional intelligence, tr...

This episode was extra special! I recorded it in-person with my little brother, Cameron, a few weeks ago at his home outside of Marsing, Idaho. Besides being my little brother (6 years younger than me) and one of my best friends, Cameron is a husband, father, and friend - and a cowboy, horse trainer, and farrier. He also has a kind heart, a curious mind and is fiercely protective of those he loves...

I met Naomi Seifter about five years ago when she invited me to be on her podcast. I was immediately struck by her passion and positivity and her entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve been friends ever since! Naomi is the founder of the Austin-based restaurant brand, Picnik. Although involved in a different role, Naomi has continued her passion for sensible, tasty, and healthy cooking and an overall lifes...

Don Reiman is a long-time friend and mentor who could easily qualify for Most Interesting Man Alive - a former firefighter who became a successful entrepreneur, a pilot, a cyclist, an outdoorsman, and much more. Those make Don interesting but what makes him unique is his razor-sharp mind and curious soul. In this episode, Don and I discuss one of our many shared interests: politics. Independents a...

Jupiter and I serendipitously met back in March at a SXSW event. Her vibrant personality and interesting backstory made for an instant friendship. As fellow neurodivergents and polymaths, we also connected on the gifts and curses of neurodivergence and how it applies to passion, life, leadership, and creativity. In this episode, we talked through the relationship between autism and intuition - wit...

Daniel Singer is a relationship coach with a strong creative background. Since being introduced to me by Fereshta Ramsey , Daniel and I have become good friends and a sort of two-man support group for each other! Like me, he left behind a decades-long involvement in fundamentalist Christianity. In this episode, Daniel and I have a vulnerable, raw, and hopefully insightful conversation about men an...

Trigger alert: this episode covers an intense and heavy topic that may be extra sensitive for some, especially if you are feeling under-resourced. Emily Romano is a life coach who specializes in subconscious reprogramming - especially related to trauma and anxiety. Emily has been a friend for several years and I’ve greatly admired her bravery and vulnerability in sharing her experiences and lesson...

Ashley Connell is the CEO and founder of the Prowess Project, a cause-based business that works with women who’ve been out of the workforce to become online business managers (OBMs) for entrepreneurs and small businesses. She is an espresso shot of energy, a heart-based entrepreneur, and a visionary. I had the privilege of being on Ashley’s webcast, so I was honored to have her on to talk about pa...

As the founder of the Herizon Music Foundation , Thea Wood is a dynamic force and a powerful voice for women in the music business. Thea and her foundation are taking on gender disparity in the music business by creating a platform for promoting female artists as well as bringing advocacy and awareness. In our discussion, Thea and I both answered the following: * Why is misogyny still have such a...

Douglas Ferguson is the CEO and founder of Voltage Control , a firm that develops and certifies independent and internal facilitators. I’ve known Douglas for about 8 years. He is one of the most multi-dimensional leaders I know - insatiability curious, intensely compassionate, a perpetual student of life, society, and innovation. Like many guests on the show, he and I could have talked about a lot...

Danielle Grant is a multi-dimensional spiritual guide who brings a variety of frameworks and resources to help people re-discover their soul and True Self. Danielle is also the creator of an excellent prompted journaling tool, The Journal Playbook. For this episode, I wanted to focus on an often misunderstood topic: Self Love. Danielle and I both answered these questions: * How do we discern betwe...

Luke Bricker is an ordained minister, spiritual director, and certified meditation teacher. I discovered Luke about four years ago and was on his podcast a few times - including my first ever public sharing of why I left my church. Luke is one of who I call the New Mystics. He is a thinker, seeker, and gentle agitator for anyone reconsidering their relationship with faith, religion, and spirituali...

Denise Malkoon is a heart-centered entrepreneur and holistic health advocate. She is co-founder of Americano Foods (makers of delicious and natural nut butters) and a certified yoga instructor. And a great friend! Denise always brings a bright light and a curious mind - and often a free jar of nut butter! Since she sits at the intersection of entrepreneurism and BYMM (breathwork, yoga, meditation...

Fereshta Ramsey is a relationship coach, transformation coach, and speaker. I met Fereshta through the Consciousness Leaders consortium of which Virginia and I are members. I’ve admired her kind and calm approach to being in the world. Although we’ve never met in person, her gentle, enthusiastic energy is comforting to be around. In this episode, we discussed “Jumping in heart first”. We used a sl...

Mark Gladmon is a Benedictine monk based in Australia. Known by his Insta nomenclature “Monkindocs”, Brother Mark and I share similar beliefs and both wrestle with what to call ourselves as it is related to our faith. The topic of our discussion was Re-branding Jesus. This was partially inspired by the multi-million dollar ad campaign funded by evangelical billionaires to "re-introduce Jesus" - st...

Rose Fass is the founder of fassforward. For the past decade, she has been a mentor, friend, and advisor. I have had the privilege of witnessing many times her legendary ability to get leaders talking in meaningful, productive ways. We’ve had dozens of conversations that are similar to the one you will hear in this episode - meandering, thoughtful, and humorous. For this episode, we focused on the...

Helena Summer is a relationship coach for high achievers. I heard her speak at a business event and was fascinated by her work and her ideas. Helena and I had a great conversation on the topic of The Skill of Romance. We both shared our thoughts on each of these questions: * What is some social conditioning we have to unlearn about romance? * What is the most underrated or under-appreciated romanc...

Like almost every guest on the Third Way, Joseph Mach is a multi-dimensional and multi-talented human. He is a musician, painter, creative ally, and inner work coach. It was fascinating to talk with Joseph about the power of blending art with inner work and how we all need to heal to express ourselves to the world fully. In our wide-ranging discussion, Joseph and I talked through the following que...

Under the moniker of AttachmentNerd on Instagram , Eli Harwood is a licensed therapist who shares her insights on attachment style, relationship issues, parenting, and more in a humorous, sensible way. Be sure to check out her Reels! Like me, she is insatiably curious about the intersection of various ideas. In this episode, Eli and I explore the intersection between attachment style and sex and h...