The Thrivalist Podcast

Today, we are joined by the CEO of Wellvana Health, Kyle Wailes. Kyle shares stories of his childhood that was dominated by sports, how he became a professional hockey player while still in high school, how he attended Brown University to play lacrosse, and how those experiences set him up for success in the corporate arena. Connect with Kyle: Wellvana:  https://wellvana.com/ CONNECT WITH THR...

Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling author who has written over 40 novels. He joins us on today’s episode to discuss all things spiritual, mystical, and existential. You might need to hear this one a couple times! Connect with Ted: Website:  https://teddekker.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/teddekker/ CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  http://thrivalistcollective....

Scott Sievertsen joins us today, and we get into art, motivation, emotional wiring and more. Scott is a long-time friend and a photographer who left the corporate world to pursue his passion. He is an artist and storyteller with a quirky take on the human experience. Connect with Scott: Website:  https://www.scottsievertsen.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/scottsievertsen/ CONN...

On today’s episode, we sit down with great friend and member of the Thrivalist team, Allen Clark. Allen is a commercial and advertising photographer based in Nashville, TN. His portfolio is littered with celebrities, presidents, astronauts and the like, and we get into the correlation between wounds from his childhood and his art. Connect with Allen: Website:  https://www.allenclarkphotograph...

Jamie and Shane discuss Jamie’s new book, The Thrivalist Handbook: A Field-Guide to Thriving in Life, Work, and Relationships. We get a glimpse at the heart of the book and how it can help us unlock the simple but powerful relationship style that enables anyone to flourish and thrive in relationships instead of just surviving. Get your copy of The Thrivalist Handbook:  http://thethrivalisthan...

Cheryl DeSantis is a mom, a speaker, the Chief People & Diversity Officer at Smile Direct Club, and the author of “Steel Backbone Strong Heart.” We talk with her about leadership, parenting, grief and how leading from the heart changes the way you live, love and lead. Connect with Cheryl: Website:  https://www.cheryldesantis.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cheryldesantisof...

Buckle up for today’s episode as we are joined by Lindsley Brooks - good friend of the podcast and part of the Thrivalist team. We take a deep dive into spirituality, religion, awakening and life itself. Lindsley Brooks is a spiritual life coach and life stylist. She is also the creator of the HŌM Method and the Art of Sacred Living - a philosophy and spiritual practice of expressing your tru...

Patrick and MJ Miller were born and raised in an Amish community. They share with us their story of leaving that community, some of the values of that community they have held onto, and how that experience has informed their own awakenings. Theirs is a beautiful story of redemption and realization. CONNECT WITH PATRICK & MJ: Website: https://patrickandmj.com/ Urban Amish YouTube Show:  ht...

Charles Robinson is a Native American activist, speaker, actor, and founder of The Red Road ministry and Atsiniki Cigars. He is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and has travelled the world sharing about tribal culture, reconciliation, and kindness. Charles also played professional basketball, wrangled on dude ranches, worked for Glen Campbell, and is a Powwow Dancer. He and his wife, Sio...

On today’s episode, we are joined by singer/songwriter, author, and spiritual director, Stephanie Smith Skipper. Hers is a story of abandonment, betrayal, redemption, and self-realization. This conversation will move and inspire. CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stephanieisagirl/?hl=en CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:  http://thrivalistcollective.com/ B...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Randy Brewer, a Nashville-based film and video producer. Randy gives us some stories from behind the scenes and behind the camera, and we deep-dive into his experience of choosing to move from victimhood into ownership, boundaries and thriving. CONNECT WITH RANDY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revorandy/ Revolution Pictures: https://revolutionpictures.co...

Tyler Ward is a singer, songwriter and producer with 2 million YouTube subscribers and over 5 billion views. He is also the founder of The Song House - a Nashville-based song writing collective helping aspiring musicians fine-tune their craft. Tyler shares openly and authentically about his childhood and career, and opens up about the lies he has chosen to stop believing which led him to the choic...

Shelly Bartholomew is a speaker, former Miss Teen USA, and author of the book, This Beautiful Mess . With so many things vying for her attention, we get into the idea of being intentional about not being available. We also dig in to her realization that none of her trauma is her fault, but all of it is her responsibility. CONNECT WITH SHELLEY: Website: https://www.shellybartholomew.com/ Instagram:...

Dr. Terry Smith, an emotional, spiritual and psychological “soul medic” and founder of Coaching. Life Matters, joins us in today’s episode. From his personal awakenings to his experiences as a coach for over 50 years, Terry shares stories and insight that will inspire and challenge. CONNECT WITH TERRY: Coaching. Life Matters: https://www.coachinglifematters.org/ CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST: Website:&n...

In today’s episode, we are joined by MLB all-star, Cy Young award winner, and World Series champion, Barry Zito. Since retiring from baseball, he has focused his attention back to his first love… music. Barry gives us incredibly insightful snapshots of his story from childhood to music to baseball success (and failure) and back to music. Prepare to be inspired. CONNECT WITH BARRY: Website:  h...