This is a True Story

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Featuring true transformative stories and ideas. Transformative story episodes are presented by dreamers, adventurers, the notable, the ordinary and more. Idea episodes are brief episodes focused on intentional living, self-improvement and other transformative ideas you can incorporate in your life today. This is a True Story rotates between airing either transformative story or idea episodes. This is your home for true transformative stories and ideas.

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Rebranding This is a True Story Podcast

Feb 03 2022 12 mins

So I am rebranding This is a True Story Podcast. The past year I really loved sharing transformative stories and ideas. From the first story of finding love and near death in death valley to hiking the PCT, to discovering oneself by experimenting with plant medicine, silent meditation, solo travel and many more stories. All I loved equally and fully. I found a ton of happiness in

Programming Pause for This Week and First Week of Janua

Dec 17 2021 2 mins

I hope all of you are doing really well. We’re coming to almost a full year of sharing true and very transformative stories and also transformative ideas. I am really grateful for you, the listeners, and for the guests that have shared their amazing stories and sat with us afterwards to let us dig into their lives. This week and likely the first week of January we will have a pau

The Healing Powers of Forest Bathing

Dec 10 2021 10 mins

Making an active effort to practice mindfulness in nature using what some call forest bathing has the potential to heal your life. Forest bathing arose from Japan with the purpose of mindfully reconnecting with nature and increasing mental and physical health. Listen to how forest bathing can transform your life. Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://

The Medicinal Power of Camping Alone - Scott Carnahan

Dec 02 2021 48 mins

What is the medicinal/healing power of camping alone and how can this practice help you? Today, Scott Carnahan presents his very true and transformative story of healing through the practice of camping alone and solo travel. He also talks about reclaiming spaces by building new memories. Scott Carnahan is a director, producer, artist, photographer, dreamer, roamer, writer, storytel

What I Learned From Interviewing the Most Adaptive Individuals on Earth

Nov 19 2021 13 mins

I am about to share what the most adaptive individuals do in order reach their goals and better the world despite incredible adversity. The past six years I’ve interviewed hundreds (really likely much higher) of individuals that faced unimaginable adversities. Some have died. Some have lost a loved one. Some have lost the ability to move. Some have not only lost their health but

Opt Out and Reclaim Your Life

Nov 11 2021 10 mins

My schedule was full of responsibilities. I had a bunch of social commitments I didn’t want to attend. My email and home inboxes were full of stuff. I paid for a bunch of packages, but I really only used one service. In my quest to get after life, my list of goals kept growing and many weren’t essential. When acquaintances, non-profits or other entities asked for help I almost

Failed Kidney Transplant Propels Donor Athlete to Dig Deeper - Kim Constantinesco

Nov 04 2021 33 mins

Kim Constantinesco is a competitive big mountain snowboarder, adventurer and author. She spent much of her life making the world a little brighter with her writings. Kim went through the extensive and difficult process of donating her kidney to a stranger and the kidney didn’t survive. Despite this massive setback, Kim pushed forward on a mission to find a new donor, advocate for

Letting Go of Sentimental Items

Oct 28 2021 10 mins

How do you let go of sentimental items? My grandmother was in many ways my closest friend and when she died it was difficult to move forward. After her passing, I sat in her home, reliving memories and preparing to go through all the stuff she owned. I couldn't fully process donating all of her stuff. How do you donate all this stuff she worked hard for and valued so much? I had a

Idea: Essentialism, Doing More With Less

Oct 14 2021 11 mins

Have you experienced days, weeks or even longer of feeling completely overwhelmed by the stuff you need to do? Have you said yes to doing something and later regretted it? Are you missing out on the things you want to do because of other obligations? If so, then maybe the idea of essentialism is for you. The reality is...if you don’t prioritize your life then someone else will pr

Rejecting Wealth to Pursue Something More - Colin Wright

Oct 04 2021 51 mins

Why would someone turn their back on guaranteed huge financial success and instead pursue a life of minimalism, content creation and full-time travel? Would you take the money or rather move towards an unconventional lifestyle? Today, the very notable Colin Wright presents his very true and transformative story regarding the experiences that led him to move away from a career of fi