Transacting Value Podcast

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! How do you redefine your identity through life's relentless changes? Join us on Transacting Value as we sit down with the remarkable Toni Hedstrom, managing editor of Firewatch Magazine, to uncover her journey from a military child to a resilient veteran advocate. Toni's life story is filled with constant relocations and c...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Have you ever felt confined to a life path that wasn’t truly yours? Listen in as we chat with Jessa Frances, who pivoted from a regimented Air Force career to a fulfilling journey of self-discovery through mindfulness and writing. Jessa opens up about the pressure of societal and familial expectations that initially led her astray a...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Ever wondered how empathy can transform a military career? Join us on Transacting Value as we sit down with Jon Malek, host of the Headlines in History podcast, who opens up about his extraordinary journey from a middle-class upbringing in upstate New York to a distinguished career in the Army National Guard. At just 17, Jon enliste...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! What if life's most challenging moments could become your greatest sources of strength and joy? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of James Kuszkowski, affectionately known as Uncle Jimmy. From his service in the United States Air Force to his inspiring recovery from a massive stroke in 2009, Uncle Jimmy shares how...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! What truly drives workplace happiness? Discover the profound impact of personal values on business success with Valerie Alexander, a celebrated author and speaker. Valerie, with her rich tapestry of experiences—from Silicon Valley law to caregiving for her mother—offers invaluable insights on how prioritizing employee happiness tran...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Discover the intricate balance of personal values in a law enforcement household with Chris and Lynn Potts. Chris, a sheriff's deputy and field training officer, shares his journey from Mobile, Alabama, to his current role in Florida, where he navigates the complexities of his high-stress job. Alongside him, Lynn offers her per...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! What does it mean to truly understand yourself and others? In this enriching episode of Transacting Value, we reconnect with licensed psychologist Andi Liti. His journey from Albania to the United States, his service in the Marine Corps, and his professional development in psychology provide a profound backdrop for our discussions o...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, getting nowhere despite the long hours and hard work? It's a tale as old as time, and one that Tracy Inscore and I are no strangers to. Our latest episode is a deep dive into the world of burnout and the quest for emotional freedom, a topic that resonates with so many of us. Trac...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Ever wondered how the skills you develop in role-playing games can translate into real-life decision-making and character development? This episode features Paraic Mulgrew, co-owner of Knight Watch Games in San Antonio, who shares his incredible journey from military service to running a unique gaming cafe with a medieval twist. Par...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Have you ever felt the powerful embrace of a song, tugging at the very threads of your personal values and life experiences? That's the journey songstress Jenny Lynn Stewart invites us to embark on as she shares her year of triumphs and transitions at the Tarrytown Theater. With her, we traverse the landscapes of identity, crea...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Have you ever stood at life’s crossroads, wondering how your core values fit into the ever-evolving tapestry of society? That's exactly where Nicole Devlin, our esteemed small business coach, and I found ourselves in this rich dialogue about personal growth and societal engagement. Together, we uncover the significance of self-...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Ever wondered how one's personal journey can drastically shift the course of their career and life philosophy? Buckle up as we traverse the intriguing life path of Olivia LaRue, a former master chef turned courtesan and sex therapist, who shares her profound insights on authentic communication and the courage it takes to follow...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Embarking on a journey of transformation, Dr. Mark David Munk joins me, Josh Porthouse, to unveil his remarkable path from a scholar in philosophy and religion to a life-saving emergency medicine physician. His experiences as a flight surgeon in East Africa have shaped not just a career, but a philosophy of care that intertwines med...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Feeling the heat of anger bubbling beneath the surface can be a common yet unsettling experience. Together with Bronwyn Schweigert, a licensed therapist and specialist in the field of emotions, we tackle this fiery topic head-on. Anger often gets a bad rap, but we're turning the tables on that notion, delving into its role as a...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! As your host Josh Porthouse, alongside my esteemed guest Travis Partington, we embark on a journey through the fabric of military culture and its indelible mark on identity. Picture the meticulous threading of values and experiences that construct the adaptable nature of those who've served. Our dialogue weaves through the chal...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Discover how to weave your personal values seamlessly into the family tapestry with Alex Kirby, founder of Total Family Management, who joins us to reveal the power of living by collective principles. We navigate the delicate balance between individual integrity and family harmony, delving into how values like growth, presence, kind...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Discover the transformative journey as we transcend the uniform and navigate the uncharted waters of post-Marine Corps life. Joined by the remarkable Tabitha Bartley, we share our raw and real experiences with the solitude that can follow military service and the empowerment that blossoms from establishing boundaries. We tackle the...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Embarking on a career transition can feel like navigating through a relentless storm. Casey Reitz joins me to share his compass—the values and resilience that have guided him from military service to the laughter-filled realm of stand-up comedy and now, towards the noble path of law enforcement. His compelling narrative reveals the...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Have you ever wondered about the steel that forges a person's resilience in the face of relentless adversity? My guest, Michael Allison, CEO of Adversity Academy, joins me to unravel the profound resilience and self-worth that are born from life's harshest trials. From surviving natural disasters in Jamaica to navigating t...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Have you ever wondered what it means to truly walk in someone else's shoes, especially when their path has been scattered with the debris of trauma? That question is at the heart of our latest episode, where I sit down with Manya Chylinski, a courageous Boston Marathon bombing survivor, and delve into how personal tragedies can...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Host Josh Porthouse sits with Jamie Ryder to discuss the intricate weave of personal values and timeless legends; we uncover the threads of honor, duty, and loyalty that bind our collective human narrative. Jamie, hailing from the UK and bringing a love for all things fantasy, comics, and Japanese culture, shares how these tales, fr...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Unlock the secrets to a life aligned with your deepest values and witness your mental performance soar. Joined by Chris Hunt, Chief Inspiration Officer for Therapy Size, we navigate the impact of personal values on everything from our daily habits to character development. Chris, a former Royal Marines Commando turned inspirational...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Join us as we navigate the intricate dance between personal values and everyday actions alongside Oak Mountain, wordsmith and architect of The Smiling Human brand. Oak's heartfelt revelations about the power of authentic communication give us a front-row seat to his own transformation and the birth of a legacy built on the bedr...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! Have you ever found yourself paralyzed in a moment when you should've been at your best? Imagine the agony of athletes facing the dreaded "YIPS," a baffling loss of control over their honed skills at the worst possible time. Dr. Jim Taylor, a lifetime elite athlete and renowned mental coach, joins me to unpack the psy...

Become a Global Ambassador for Self-Worth. Text us your feedback! What if you could redefine who you are after a significant loss of personal identity? Our latest episode features a riveting conversation with Michael Herst, a former law enforcement officer who spent the better part of two decades protecting and serving. Now, he's using his voice in a whole new way, sharing his journey and ins...