*Preliminary passed, that is. We'll see if that flips. Either way, the separation is in the preparation for him, and we're proud of him. Good work! Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up for our email list to get notified of new episodes! Find it on our website: Becomin…

This is a repost, a peek behind the curtain of what the black box of therapy actually has inside of it... It's a fantastic conversation with Chris Auer, a therapist in southern Oregon, and it's well worth your time. Take a listen! Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up …

In which Jesse is AWOL so Joel just vibes on a mic. Also this is our 30th episode! Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up for our email list to get notified of new episodes! Find it on our website: Becomingourselvespodcast.com Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube and S…

We've been doing this podcast for over six months now, and it's time for another introspection! Join Jesse for a quick dive into what he's learned and how these lessons are playing into his life. Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up for our email list to get notified …

Ky Ferguson has visited 46 states, 37 countries, and 36 national parks. Jesse and I don't know where West Virginia is. Food brings out some fun stories. www.kyfergusonfoto.com www.instagram.com/ky_ferguson https://www.facebook.com/ky_ferg Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. …

On January 28, 1999, Bill Dolan died. After being resuscitated, he was back with a new outlook on life. Since dying, he has written a book: 7 Disciplines of Relationship Marketing and directed live TV programs for Maroon V, the Black Eyed Peas, President Bill Clinton, and over 10,000 others. He brings a unique perspective to gratitude and work-life…

Morning Brew Senior Community Manager Ana Silva shares her experiences with social media (she's not against it, but she doesn't use it much), and how her self care has transformed over the past years. She also touches on entrepreneurship (she ran a 7-figure sustainable plastics business), long-distance friendships and maintaining (and even strength…

Ever wondered why growing can lead to grieving? Thought about how you can feel so dissatisfied even when you've laid out such a great value statement? Our conversation with Certified Yoga Instructor Stephanie Simpson, MFA, MA, PCC, ELI-MP covered these topics and a myriad of others on aligning ourselves with our values and becoming who we best want…

Take a trip down recent memory lane with us and relive some of our favorite moments with guests! We'll be back next week with all new guests! Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up for our email list to get notified of new episodes! Find it on our website: Becomingourse…

We all go through transitions during our lives - whether that's going to college, graduating, moving to another state or another job, or any number of things. Usually, those transitions shift our friendships, and sometimes it can feel daunting or challenging to keep in touch with those who are dear to us. Tune in to hear how Joel and Jesse have foc…

Being young at work can be a challenge sometimes. There's the intern stigma, inexperience, and it can be hard to get respect from older colleagues. No more. There's a lot of things to focus on instead of your age, and we unpack that here today. 1. Focus on your skills, rather than your age. 2. Respect your colleagues. They can feel imposter syndrom…

From his first month in corporate finance, Carter knew that he didn't want to do it forever. But a consistent salary is addicting as hell, and it took nearly 3 years for him to decide to leave his job to freelance write full-time. How did he make that happen? And how does he approach his own personal finance and investing strategy? There's a lot of…

Does it ever feel like there are too many moving parts in understanding finances? Does investing feel complicated, risky, and scary? Let's build out a roadmap of some investing fundamentals! https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/ruleof72.asp https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/how-much-to-save-for-retirement https://fyi.moneyguy.com/p/how-m…

Everyone struggled with knowing what to cook and how it will affect our bodies. How do I make sure it’s going to taste good? Should I be eating that? Is this food bad for me? Danielle Cortez, a Registered Dietitian, sits down with us to talk through these questions and explain why people gain and lose weight, and what to do with that. Text us at 50…

Joel and Jesse take a dip into the world of Epicureanism as a continuation of their episodes on ancient philosophies applied to a present day world. Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up for our email list to get notified of new episodes! Find it on our website: Becomi…

Have you ever considered the practical implications of Stoicism when applied to your daily life? Are you not even sure what Stoicism even is? Listen to hear what Joel and Jesse have to say about an ancient philosophy that can help you stop procrastinating and reduce your worries Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback…

Have you ever felt like your body is too tired? Like your body systems are out of alignment? We brought on Elena DiPerri to demystify the interconnectness of our hormones and our guts - and much more! Tune in learn more! Find more of Elena at healholisticnutrition.com or @healholisticnutrion on Instagram Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conv…

Hint: Pickleball is involved. Morning Brew's own Devin Barbin joins the show this week sharing her expertise in finding communities, getting plugged into the commons, and unreasonable hospitality. She shares how to make friends as an adult, and has some practical advice on "winter Tuesdays" and other means to turn acquaintances into friends. Even b…

We talk a big game about self-reflection, so this episode is a peek behind-the-scenes into the way that we're thinking about this show and adapting to what we've done moving forward! Next week will be another guest coming back. We have 3 guests committed right now, including 2 nutritionists for the rest of June and July! I'm excited to bring them o…

We invited Chris to have a conversation about what we can expect from a first therapy session, what should we be looking for to have a good fit with our therapist, what's important about all the credentials and unique therapy styles, and much more! Chris earned his Master's degree from a holistically oriented clinical mental health counseling progr…

On today's episode, we were joined by Becca of Half-Half Travel. Her creations have been featured in Cosmopolitan, INSIDER, Huffpost, Travel + Leisure, World Nomads, Lonely Planet, Oprah magazine and Condé Nast Traveler. Join us to learn about common travel misconceptions, what you need to plan your first international trip, and a ton of other inte…

Join us for a fantastic episode with Hanz Kurdi and Madhu Chamarty. With more than $1B of silicon valley exits between them and 40+ years of Silicon Valley experience, they bring a fascinating background to a conversation on the ethics of progress, deep relationships, and empathy. Hanz Kurdi has 20 years experience with Silicon Valley high tech sta…

Jesse gives a quick overview of credit scores, what they are, why they matter, and how we can impact them! Tune in to learn a thing or two :) Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. Sign up for our email list to get notified of new episodes! Find it on our website: Becomingourse…

Even the most common goal frameworks: SMART goals and BHAGs aren't helping us. They're tools that are used widely beyond their purpose, and it's not helping us. Why? Goals (and desires) are a contract you make with yourself. The terms? To be unhappy until the goal is achieved. Be careful the goals you set and the desires you let yourself have. What…

People seem to be really into this form of cold therapy. But why? What's the point? What are the benefits? In this short episode, Joel unpacks why people would do this, including research, data, and quotes from people that do it every single day. There are more than a few reasons to turn that dial down to cold every day... Sources: https://www.ucla…

Joined by Morning Brew's Director of Community Kyle Hagge, we talk about finding community intentionally in your life. We also cover friendships, setting goals, and writing down your thoughts and theories as a way to both process and remember them. It's a fun chat! Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask ques…

Self help, philosophy, therapy, journaling, self-reflection... What's the point? Is it worth it or a waste of time? We unpack what it means to study these things and get into them. While there's no one-size-fits-all, these have been tried and true methods for centuries to learn how to become healthy, wealthy, and wise-er. They're ways to explore yo…

Our schedules are up to us. Each one of us can make choices to influence our schedule, prioritizing some activities and deprioritizing others. If we have that power, what should we be choosing? This episode is an activity in nuance, that some answers aren't as clear-cut as yes or no. Instead, this is a question posed to help you answer it for yours…

Professional relationships can sometimes be challenging, but are always important. In this episode, Zach Walker unpacks how to build meaningful relationships at work that you actually want to care about and be invested in. Zachary Walker is an energetic marketer and public speaker with 10 years of diversified experience in the B2C, B2B, non-profit,…

You've got skills and values, but still feeling stuck in your career? In life overall? In your relationships? What you're missing is opportunity. This episode will help you with limiting beliefs, finding opportunities, and help you get unstuck and unlocked in your life. If you have any questions while you listen, text us at 503-893-2664 to chat! Da…

Why is money so emotional? And so hard? Ryan Halley sits down with Becoming Ourselves to tackle this, as well as why it's okay to have Starbucks in your budget, and how to approach buying a new car in this episode of Becoming Ourselves. Resources: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Smart-People-Make-Big-Money-Mistakes-and-How-to-Correct-The…

Tired of feeling tired? Do you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up? Vanessa Hill joins Becoming Ourselves in this episode to talk about ways to take care of one of your health's three core tenets: Sleep. While sleep isn't as glamorous as diet or exercise, it's just as important. This episode can help you take care of your sleep with so…

This 5-minute episode is an overview and introduction to what we're trying to accomplish with Becoming Ourselves. Text us at 503-893-2664 to chat! Visit us at becomingourselvespodcast.com and subscribe to get new episodes emailed to you! Text us at 503-893-2664 to continue the conversation, provide feedback, and ask questions! We'll always reply. S…