Talking Out Loud | Getting Started…Again

In this first episode of “Talking Out Loud,” Keith invites listeners into the messy, honest middle of getting unstuck and taking a small but meaningful leap. Instead of releasing a safe compilation episode, he chooses to sit down, speak directly to the camera, and hit publish on something new and unfinished.Moving from Comfort to CourageKeith shares how easy it has been to settle into the familiar rhythm of his existing podcast with Laura, even while sensing he was capable of more. He names the tension between staying comfortable and stepping into new formats, new conversations, and new ways of building community. Rather than framing this as a grand reinvention, he focuses on small, consistent steps—using this short episode as a “rep” toward a stronger creative practice.A personal nudge comes from the loss of musician Glen Hansard, whose work and presence deeply shaped Keith’s life. Remembering those encounters and the impact of Hansard’s music, Keith feels a renewed urgency to use his own time well, create work that matters, and show up for the people he loves. Talking Out Loud becomes both a practice and a promise: to get out of his head, say things out loud, and take imperfect action.Moving Past Playing It SafeTalking Out Loud extends the ongoing experiment and exploration of designing a life that works for you. Leaning into the uncomfortable growth can be challenging. If you’re navigating your own version of “starting before you’re ready,” this episode offers a real-time example of what it looks like to take a small step. Listen in, then visit withkeithandlaura.com and subscribe to the podcast to continue the conversation.Thanks Everyone.Talking Out Loud | Getting Started…Again00:00 - Intro00:28 - Why Talking Out Loud and why now01:17 - Feeling stagnant, playing it safe, and fearing new formats02:26 -Struggling to start and wanting to be further along03:46 - Keith’s love of music and the impact of Glen Hansard04:15 - Processing loss and the nudge to use time well05:14 - Inviting listeners to explore Glen Hansard’s work05:55 - Shifting from maintaining to moving forward with projects07:20 - Taking a small leap and aiming for consistent reps08:22 - The origin story of “Talking Out Loud”09:22 - Closing🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.