Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack Podcast

On March 7, 2022 I realized that I was addicted to the news. The dark days of the pandemic had mostly faded into the past, but instead of taking a moment to rejoice, our collective focus shifted without missing a beat to the next looming disaster—the war in Ukraine. Like many Americans, even though I couldn't pinpoint Ukraine on a map, I jumped into research mode, eager to form an opinion on this...

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the first-ever integrated Starship rocket on April 20, 2023, from the Starbase facility at Boca Chica Beach in South Texas.  Boca Chica Village, a remote Texas outpost, lies at the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Gulf of Mexico, where the Earths glory coexists with the awe-inspiring silhouettes of SpaceX's Starship rockets, symbolizing the union of natures beauty a...

"Why Did You Abandon Me!!!" This heart-wrenching message was written by a child struggling with the grief after the death of a loved one. It was displayed on the wall of Ele’s Place alongside other devastating notes: * "I am still loveable even though death has touched me" * "I hate you 4 dying," * "Mom, out of everybody you chose me to die on," * "love is watching someone die." When I saw these n...

The most sought-after article for The Year Of The Opposite has been "How did you lose all the weight!?" So, let's dive right in, shall we? In just one year of living oppositely, I shed a whopping 37lbs, but that's only part of the story. Since hitting my peak weight in 2018, I've lost a grand total of 62lbs.  Now, I can almost hear your thoughts: "Losing 40lbs in one year isn't healthy! He must've...

I've been pondering over the approach I should take for this newsletter. Should I pen it down from a personal viewpoint, narrating my story in first person? Or would it be better to focus less on me and more on the practical steps and tools others can incorporate into their lives? I'd truly appreciate your thoughts on this matter, so feel free to email me (just hit reply) or leave a comment with y...

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The Year of The Opposite Newsletter and Podcast is centered around three primary goals: * Share the outcomes of my Year of The Opposite journey, detailing the process and the lessons learned. * Feature inspiring and uplifting stories that showcase Humans Being Awesome. * Present engaging video and audio podcast interviews with fascinating individuals discussing topics that will pique your interest...

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Last year, at the age of 41, I faced the heart-wrenching loss of three close friends within a mere five-month span. They were all between the ages of 41 and 44. The overwhelming grief I experienced plunged me into a profound depression for the first time in my life. Many of you are my friends, while others have yet to make my acquaintance. So it’s probably a good idea if I start with a brief intro...