Episode 81: The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey If you’ve been listening to the podcast, you know we believe in the importance of failure. In fact, Garth is always saying, “What’s the worst that could happen?” We decided to talk to the expert, Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Ca…

Everyone experiences some kind of fear. It’s important to learn how to manage fear and the benefits of finding faith. In this very emotional episode, which you MUST listen to until you get to the end, Garth and Dara are very open about their experiences. Garth shares a very personal story, one he has never said to anyone, and one he didn’t plan on …

Episode 79: Doing Deep Self Work to Heal Yourself and Help Your Kids Are you carrying around a lot of baggage from your past? Do you have things that trigger you? Don’t worry, we all do! We loved talking with Sonnet Simmons and Veronica Frieling, hosts of the “Not Your Mother’s Podcast,” all about how we can heal ourselves and help our kids. In thi…

Episode 78: Keeping it Real with Alexis Barad-Cutler We’re all about bringing you real and honest content. In this episode, we talked with Alexis Barad-Cutler, writer and founder of Not Safe For Mom Group (NSFMG), an online community where members talk candidly about the grittier side of the motherhood experience. She’s known for putting it all out…

Episode 77: A Very Special Interview with our own Dara Kurtz! Garth takes a rare opportunity to interview his podcast partner, Dara, about the upcoming new release of her book, I Am My Mother’s Daughter. Dara shares the multi-decade transformation she endures from being a daughter to becoming a mother while also grieving her own mother’s death. Thi…

Episode 76: We’ve Got You Covered: What You Need to Be Binging Right Now Let’s face it, the days are long and, well, so is 2020. If you’re like us, you might be looking for a new show to binge, something to distract you, and help you get your mind off of the Pandemic. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. In this fun and lite episode, Garth and Dara…

We loved chatting it up with one of our favorite life coaches, Jesse Brisendine. If you’re trying to figure out your life purpose, and you don’t know what to do, if you’re facing challenges, and you don’t know what to do, if your past is following you around, and you don’t know what to do… this episode is for you. Jesse has an incredible way of bre…

Episode 74: Re-entry In this duo episode, Garth and Dara discuss what it looks like to move forward after any kind of challenging situation. Reentry into the world after the Coronavirus, a health issue, or any situation that has caused you to hit the pause button. While we’re all searching for our new normal as states begin to reopen, the steps one…

Episode 73: The Belief Principle with Steven Aitchison Our personal beliefs either move us forward in life or hold us back. The older we get, the more our beliefs tend to hold us back. In this episode, author, speaker, and online trainer, Steven Aitchison guides us through the maze of our minds to show us just how much influence our beliefs have in…

Episode 72: How to Find Peace in the Middle of Chaos We’re always real about what’s going on in our lives. If you’re like us, your life might be feeling a little chaotic right now. Let’s be honest, these are stressful times and many of us are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. How can we manage the chaos and carve out a little bit of peace for oursel…

Episode 71: Thrive Through Cancer with Karen Wonders, Ph.D., Founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance Wouldn’t it be nice if we could help ourselves keep cancer out of our bodies and lives? Do you want to learn how exercise and diet can help if you’re a cancer patient or if you want to do everything in your power to keep cancer far away? In this episo…

Episode 70: Happy Anniversary to Us Can you believe it’s been two years since we launched this podcast? It’s been such a beautiful blessing in our lives, and in this duo episode, Garth and Dara share all the inside scoop about the podcast. From favorite moments, challenging times, and funny takeaways, this episode will inspire you to go out there a…

Episode 69: Live Love Now with Author Rachel Macy Stafford We’re thrilled to bring back one of our favorite author friends, Rachel Macy Stafford. Rachel’s recent book, Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids will help parents and mentors deepen their connection to the kids in their lives. Rachel has a beautiful wa…

Helping Yourself Through the Coronavirus This is a stressful time for all of us, and it’s hard to comprehend how much our lives have changed in the past few weeks. In this duo episode, Garth and Dara talk about ways you can manage the uncertainty of this time, giving tips and tools to help you. In this episode, you will learn: Our thoughts on how t…

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By Garth Callaghan & Dara Kurtz

By Garth Callaghan & Dara Kurtz

By Garth Callaghan & Dara Kurtz

It’s the holiday season, and if you’re feeling stressed about gift giving and you aren’t sure what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Garth and Dara give you ideas to help you make your gifts more meaningful and less about just checking off a name on your gift list. You can slow down, even during this busy season, savor the time and get everyth…

Episode 62: Turn on Your Lyfebulb with Dr. Karin Hehenberger Dr. Karin Hehenberger is an experienced life sciences executive, who has dedicated her career to applying medical science to impacting people living with chronic disease. She founded and launched Lyfebulb in January of 2014, a company promoting a healthy, take-charge lifestyle for those a…

Episode 61: 21 Days of Thankfulness You've heard of the benefits of living with gratitude. You know research supports counting your blessings, not your problems. But, how do you start? How do you bring a gratitude practice into your life? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered on this one. Introducing Garth's 21 days of gratitude FREE download with pr…

Episode 60: Cancer Wellness Magazine with Caylei Vogelzang As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Wellness magazine, an enlightened lifestyle magazine that debuted in 2018, Caylei Vogelzang applies her leadership ability and experience to help those affected by cancer. Cancer Wellness consolidates wellness resources and offers a public forum …

Episode 59: Voices of Cancer with Lynda Wolters This episode features cancer thriver, Lynda Wolters, author of Voices of Cancer. Diagnosed with stage 4 terminal mantle cell lymphoma in August of 2016, Lynda uses her experience to share the stories of cancer patients and teach caregivers, family members, and friends of cancer patients how to help an…

Use coupon code THRIVE to receive 50% off The Crush Cancer Online 10 module course. This course has helped so many cancer survivors learn how to thrive. You can sign up and learn more about it here: https://darakurtz.com You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s websit…

Episode 57: Truly Thriving with METAvivor In this incredibly meaningful and moving episode, Garth and Dara talk with Sonya Negley, the Executive Director of METAvivor Research and Support. METAvivor is a Maryland headquartered, national non-profit, dedicated to funding stage IV metastatic breast cancer research to transition the terminal disease to…

Episode 56: Level Up Your Life Want more from your life? Not sure how to get it? In this fun and informative episode, Garth and Dara talk about how to make small changes that can have a huge impact on your life. Specific ideas are discussed, and Garth Dara give you tips and tools to help you make little shifts that can have a huge positive outcome …

Elevate Your Food with Guest Kristel de Groot, Co-Founder & CMO of Your Super In this incredibly informative episode, Garth and Dara host Kristel, recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, and co-founder of Your Super, a next-gen industry leader in plant-based living. The company was created when Kristel’s partner Michael Kuech, then 24, was diagno…

Summer - Lazy Paying things forward Shark Pens?!? Garth & Dara Admit We Have Been Neglecting Our Messages A Little BitBy Garth Callaghan & Dara Kurtz

Episode 53: Write On, with Brian Goulet, CEO of Goulet Pen Company In this fun and insightful episode, Garth and Dara talk with Brian Goulet, CEO and Co-founder of Goulet Pens. Brian shares all his favorite writing secrets, how writing can help you connect with your loved ones, and the benefit of living with gratitude each day. Are you taking the t…

Episode 52 Make This Your Best Summer Yet Are you ready to have a great summer? Wondering how you can help yourself? Even if you’re facing a challenging situation or are dealing with something you wish you didn’t have in your life, you can still help yourself have a great summer. In this fun and informative episode, Garth and Dara share different s…

Episode 51: Hope is Dead Is this meaningful and inspiring episode, Garth and Dara talk about the power of hope and how having it can influence your life. They also talk about the power of action. Both speak about how hope alone won’t help you accomplish your dreams or desires, and how sometimes you need to take the next step to get you where you wa…

A Ballsy Sense of Tumor We are so happy to introduce you to Justin Birckbichler, testicular cancer survivor and thriver. Justin was 25 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In this episode, Justin shares his story and provides important information, all through his use of humor. We loved talking with Justin and are incredibly impressed with…

Are you a competitive person? Do you constantly compete with others and measure your success against other people? Maybe, you don’t pay attention to this, but find there are people constantly looking to you for a measurement of their personal success. Can a person be overly competitive, and if so, when does it cross the line? In this episode, Garth…

Episode: 7 Telling Your Kids You Have Cancer In this honest and raw episode, Garth and Dara share what it was like when they each had to tell their young daughters they had cancer. Garth has gone down this path 5 times, and says it doesn’t get any easier. Recently diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time, he describes how hard it is to look Emma in…

Episode 47: Be Your Own Hero Sometimes, you have to lean on yourself, step-up to whatever it is life has tossed your way, depend on others a little less, and be your own hero. This episode is all about how to help yourself be the hero you might need right now, rid yourself of victim mentality and shut down the potential villain with-in. If you want…

Episode 46 - How to Tell Your Kids Really Hard News Dealing with a difficult situation is hard enough, but when you have kids involved, and you find yourself faced with telling them the news, it can be especially challenging. In this episode with the Family Coach and author Catherine Pearlman, Dara and Garth talk about their personal experiences sh…

Spring is finally here and with it, the feeling of new beginnings. You might feel motivated to clean up your home, declutter and freshen up belongings, and move your winter clothes to the back of the closet. While all of these actions are helpful, let’s not forget to take care of ourselves. Don’t just focus your energy on cleaning your home, do a l…

Do you have a theme song? You know, your go to song to help you thrive at life? Music has the power to impact our moods, how we feel and change our mindset. In this super fun and so off the grid episode, Garth and Dara share their favorite songs based on what they’re doing. From taking a stage to doing yoga to using music to help them feel centered…

Spring is finally here and with it, the feeling of new beginnings. You might feel motivated to clean up your home, declutter and freshen up belongings, and move your winter clothes to the back of the closet. While all of these actions are helpful, let’s not forget to take care of ourselves. Don’t just focus your energy on cleaning your home, do a l…

Have you ever heard the word Ayurveda? Maybe you have, but you aren’t sure what it is or how the principles can help you in your life. If you haven’t, don’t worry. In this informative episode, Dara and Garth talk with the expert, Kimberly Rossi, Director of Spa & Business Development at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. Kim talks about…

Everyone experiences some kind of fear. It’s important to learn how to manage fear and the benefits of finding faith. In this very emotional episode, which you MUST listen to until you get to the end, Garth and Dara are very open about their experiences. Garth shares a very personal story, one he has never said to anyone, and one he didn’t plan on …

Episode 40: Revising Your New Years Resolutions It’s March, which means your good intentions regarding your New Years resolutions might have fallen off the wagon. Don’t worry if this is the case, no judgement here! In this episode, Dara and Garth walk you through exactly what to do to help you get back on track, revising your resolutions, and inten…

Episode 39: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tea with Guest Maria Uspenski Dara has always been a huge tea drinker, but she even had questions about her tea. We brought in the expert on this one, and are so happy to introduce you to the CEO and Founder of The Tea Spot, Maria Uspenski. She’s a cancer thriver, author, and world famous tea exp…

We haven't talked about Garth’s health lately, and we wanted to take a moment to fill you in on all the details. In this episode, we share what Garth has been dealing with, how he’s been feeling, and why you haven’t seen him as much on social media. Many of you have been asking about Garth, and in this episode, we do our best to answer all of your …

Episode 37: Taking Care of YOU with Guest Elena Lipson We think it’s important to nurture your mind, body and soul, and we loved every moment we spent talking with Elena Lipson about how to practice self-care. This episode is packed with tips and tools you can begin using immediately, insightful lessons, and interesting stories. If you’re feeling a…

Episode 36: How to Deal with Negative Feelings when Something Bad Happens We like to talk about positivity and happy thoughts here, but sometimes it’s important to recognize life isn’t always going to be unicorns and rainbows. In this honest episode, Garth and Dara talk about what to do when life tosses you a really hard situation and you’re forced…

Have you ever promised to do something and then not followed through? Many of us can relate to this. In this episode with Alex Sheen, Founder of the Because I Said I Would Movement, Alex shares with us tips and tools to help us follow through with our promises, learn to only make promises we are committed to keeping and stay true to our word. Becau…

Episode 34: Slow Down with Author Brooke McAlary Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you moving too fast? Are you overly focused on materialism? In this episode, Garth and Dara talk with author Brooke McAlary, about her personal journey learning how to decrease the clutter in her life, slow down, and rethink how she spends her time. You will love hearing …

Episode 33 - Are You Ready For 2019? The Way You Start Is The Way You Finish It’s 2019, and Garth and Dara are ready to help you make this your best year yet. In this powerful episode, they talk about New Years resolutions, to make or not to make, asking you to think about what you want out of 2019 for yourself. You will get specific ideas about wa…

If you want to learn helpful ways you can eat healthy, this is the episode for you. Garth and Dara talk with Julie Lanford, Wellness Director at Cancer Services, in North Carolina, who shares her knowledge on eating well and how to help yourself if you’re going through an illness. She gives listeners tips to make small changes in their diets for bi…