EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 1H 16M
From Tinder to Trowels: A Story of Love, Loss & Digging for Literal Dinosaurs
from the ACT OUT podcast · host Adam Tomlin
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with his favorite co-conspirator—wife and resident “chaos wrangler” Kaylin—to revisit a decade of decisive leaps, heartbreak, healing, and building a life on purpose. Together, they trace the arc from a right-swipe on Tinder to cross-country travel with a toddler, from law-school masks to authentic partnership, and from Atlanta roots to a new home in Norfolk, VA. Expect humor, heart, and hard-won clarity on what it really takes to keep moving—together.Kaylin shares stories from behind the camera and on the road: producing a traveling podcast with a two-year-old, the whirlwind filming blitz across multiple cities, and the season of caregiving that reshaped everything. She and Adam get candid about grief (G’s cancer and passing), the logistics and love inside family estates, back surgery and recovery, and why COVID became a surprising reset. They also unpack the Norfolk leap, life in a 1910 house, and Kaylin’s much-talked-about “dino dig”—a practice in intuition, pattern-spotting, and trusting your own voice.Listeners will gain insights into making big decisions fast (and kindly), carrying loss without letting it define the story, communicating through mental-health lows and shame, and finding the good moments inside hard years. Adam and Kaylin also offer practical takeaways for partnership under pressure—how to divide roles, invite community, and keep choosing the life you want.Tune in every Thursday for episodes that inspire, challenge, and entertain. Whether you’re here for laughs, lived wisdom, or action steps, the ACT OUT podcast is your space to rethink growth, embrace self-awareness, and act out your passions.Other ways to follow and connect with the ACT OUT podcast:Learn more at:https://www.theactoutpodcast.com/Subscribe to the show on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theACTOUTpodcastFollow the show on Instagram: @actoutpodcast & TikTok: @actoutpodcastCredits:Mural: Tara E. @taradiiiise and @tarayakisauceMusic: Matt Hobbs @matthobbs & Puppy Songs @puppysongs
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Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with his favorite co-conspirator—wife and resident “chaos wrangler” Kaylin—to revisit a decade of decisive leaps, heartbreak, healing, and building a life on purpose. Together, they trace the arc from a right-swipe on Tinder to cross-country travel with a toddler, from law-school masks to authentic partnership, and from Atlanta roots to a new home in Norfolk, VA. Expect humor, heart, and hard-won clarity on what it real...
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