The Thrivalist Podcast

We have a special guest today. We’re joined by Maddy Newton George. Maddy is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter, content creator, and social media strategist. Oh, and she’s also a member of the fam!  We chat about some of her wins in the music industry, life as a new mom, her work as a social media strategist, and how she’s balancing it all. Loved having Maddy in the studio. Enjoy.

Dustin Hillis joins us on the pod today. He’s a good friend as well as President and CSO of SafeSpace Global, CSO of Tough Stump, and author of Capacity: Building Your Business Bigger Than You.  We get into his story and how it informs his drive and passion to build companies and help entrepreneurs do the same. If you’re a business owner, a c-suite executive, or pursuing either of those, you’ll wa...

Buckle up, y’all. Today, we are joined by Monte Mader. Monte is a podcast host (of several podcasts), musician, writer, and an all-around intellectual. We get into some of her story and her deconstruction from her background in evangelical Christianity. She pulls no punches when it comes to critical thinking over blind faith. You’ll be left wanting to hear more. You can find her on Instagram @mont...

Got a special one today. Our dear friend, Moriah Smallbone, joins us to talk music, acting, and to just catch up. We get into a bit of her story that has led her to a new venture in the Latin / Country space with a new album dropping in October. We had such a good time chatting. You can find her music under the stylized name, MŌRIAH, and on socials she’s @holamoriah.

We are joined today by Leah Cordovez - a triple board-certified doctor in the Nashville area and founder of Be Well Integrative Health. We get into a bit of her journey into the medical field, her passion for caring for her patients, and the therapeutic nature of integrative medicine. You’ll quickly see the heart behind her intellect. Such a sweet conversation. CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  ⁠...

Madeline Kiel is a Nashville-based artist who specializes in western pop art. She joins us today to talk about her time traveling the world as a missionary, her transmission from that world into her passion for painting the unforeseen figures of the American West, and how she has been able to take her passion into a full time gig. Super interesting conversation today! CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Webs...

Teri Murphy is back! And this time with her husband, Chris. They are both therapists, and we get into a bit of their story, the idea that we’re not “messed up” - we just sometimes need a shift in perspective, and some of the patterns/needs they’re seeing today. Good talk with good people. CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  ⁠⁠http://thrivalistcollective.com/⁠⁠ Get The Thrivalist Handbook:  ⁠⁠http:/...

Kurt Hugo Schneider is a video editor, producer, musician, singer and songwriter with a massive following on YouTube. He shares with us the story of developing a presence on YouTube in the early days of the platform, the difference between hard work and talent, and some of the new directions he’s leaning toward. CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  ⁠http://thrivalistcollective.com/⁠ Get The Thrivali...

We are joined today by Liz Willers. Liz is a physician, advocate for youth wellness and mental health through movement, connection, and creativity. She is the founder and president of The Goldfinch Foundation which she founded two months after the sudden loss of her son, Owen. We get into her story of becoming a physician, the grief of losing their son, and how The Goldfinch Foundation is changing...

Today, we have a very special guest. Richard George joins us. He is a pastor, teacher, counselor, author, playwright… and dad… to Jamie. We get into his fascinating story and discover the thread of creativity that weaves its way through every phase of his life. So great to spend some time with him today. CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  ⁠http://thrivalistcollective.com/⁠ Get The Thrivalist Handb...

Mark Cleveland joins us on the pod today. Mark is a parallel entrepreneur (simultaneously managing and growing multiple ventures), a connector of people, and an artist, skydiver and scuba diver. His ability to manage multiple businesses while keeping focus on self-care and relationships is inspiring. CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  http://thrivalistcollective.com/ Get The Thrivalist Handbo...

British-born abstract artist, Ed Nash, joins us today. Besides being just a really great bloke, Ed is a trained fine artist whose well is in heavy demand all over the world. We get into life, art, and the challenge of making art a business. This is a fun one! Connect with Ed:  https://www.ednashart.com/ CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  http://thrivalistcollective.com/ Ge...

We are joined today by Tony-nominated actor, singer, and dancer, Matthew Morrison. You may know him as Will Schuester (Mr. Schu) from Glee, or as Link Larkin from the original Broadway cast of Hairspray, or many other Broadway, tv, film, and live performance projects. We get into a bit of family history, the arc of his performing career, stories from stage and screen, and a pivotal moment in his l...

Well, what a treat we have today. Jacquelyn George joins us to talk about dreams deferred - then realized, her time on The Voice, personal heartache, and new music. Such a redemptive story only made sweeter by the fact that she’s family. Connect with Jacquelyn:  https://stan.store/Jacquelynvgeorge CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  http://thrivalistcollective.com/ Get The Thriv...

Andy Meldrum is a LONG-time friend, new author, and speaker. Andy gives us a glimpse into his story of severe panic attacks, times of depression, and moving from surviving to thriving by knowing, accepting, and loving who he is. Just a great hang with our good friend. CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  http://thrivalistcollective.com/ Get The Thrivalist Handbook:  http://thethrivalisthan...

We’ve got a beautiful episode for you today. We’re joined by Rikki West, an author, birdwatcher, book lover, and student of meditation who started training in Muay Thai at age sixty-two. Just to give you a feel. She shares a bit of her story with us today which leads to an array of topics in the world of meditation, philosophy, and just genuine love and acceptance. We were truly honored to just be...

Today we have a true surviving-to-thriving story for you. Brent Yates is a serial entrepreneur, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and founder of Aion. His energy is palpable, and we get into his story of major health scares and personal struggles that led him to develop the Aion vest. Intriguing? Yeah. Explore Aion Vests: https://www.aiongear.com/ CONNECT WITH THRIVALI...

Michelle Fox Williams joins us today. Her story will move you. From being raised in suburban Denver to surviving a mass shooting at her high school (Columbine) to working with inmates and felons in the prison system, Michelle recounts how her life experiences have led her to a greater appreciation for life and how truly SEEING people has moved her to a greater compassion and understanding.&nb...

This week, we welcome a dynamic duo to the podcast: Kate Moyer and Chef Ryan. Kate, a mindfulness and wellness coach, and Ryan, a longtime gourmet chef, have teamed up to bring people together at the table for a culinary and mindfulness experience they simply call, "Savor." This conversation is full of deep dives into presence and grief, as well as the simple pleasures of life like delicious food...

We are joined today by Dr. Chris Motley. Dr. Motley is a globally recognized alternative health practitioner specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesiology and a dear friend of the show. Wow, we get into so much and could’ve gone forever. The body’s energy, Chinese medicine, electromagnetic connections between areas on our bodies and our...

Today, we're joined by one of the most multi-faceted coaches we've had on the show yet: Erika Young. Specializing in voice training, pelvic floor therapy, and breath support, Erika changes the lives of vocalists, moms, athletes, and anyone who needs help healing through physical and emotional roadblocks. Buckle up for a wild interview through her days in roller derby, and how her injury gave her n...

Dr. Stephen Hussy is a chiropractor, health & wellness coach, author, and speaker. We get into his story of how being diagnosed with a chronic illness at an early age and surviving a “widow-maker” heart attack led him on a journey of health and healing. From infrared light therapy to circadian rhythm to the healing power of the sun, we dive into the inspiring world of how the ch...

Erik Skoldberg is a renowned contemporary artist whose iconic work can be found in luxury homes, hotels, and corporate spaces around the world from Montauk to Monaco. He sat down with us today and gave us a bit of his story, a bit about his artistic journey that has led him to be one of America’s great fine artists, and a bit on how he melds the creativity of his art with the creativity of his bus...

It’s safe to say we’ve all had seasons in our lives where maybe we’ve felt busy but not productive. Or maybe overwhelmed by all we’re doing or that is expected of us, while feeling that our true talent and potential goes unutilized. Greg McKeown tackles these conundrums by helping us master the “disciplined pursuit of less.” "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown:  https://www.amazon.c...

Today we get into another banger (can we use that word for books?). Ryan Holiday’s "The Obstacle is the Way" shows us how to flip obstacles into opportunities. Holiday submits that how we respond to obstacles is what defines us - not the obstacles themselves. We get to choose!!! Are we sensing a theme here, folks?!? "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday:  https://www.amazon.com/...