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Backpack Theory Podcast
by Adam Coury
UNPACKING past experiences to help define a better future.
Episodes
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UNPACKING: The 3 C's FT TW Shannon
The conversation delves into T.W. Shannon's background, his run for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, and the role of the Lieutenant Governor. It also explores the importance of authenticity in politics, the impact of AI on education, and the relevance of the Constitution in the digital age....
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UNPACKING: Longevity Ft Gary Brooks
Season 4, Episode 1 | UNPACKING: Longevity FT. Gary Brooks What happens when the man who rebuilt Oklahoma City’s "living room" realizes his own internal foundation is failing? In the Season 4 premiere of the Unpacking series, we sit down with Gary Brooks, the visionary real estate developer…
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UNPACKING: Discreetly Authentic FT TW Shannon
Authenticity in Leadership: A Conversation with TW Shannon | Backpack Theory Podcast Welcome to the Backpack Theory Podcast with your host, Adams. In this episode, we dive deep into the theme of authenticity with TW Shannon, the former state speaker of the house in Oklahoma. TW Shannon, the...
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UNPACKING: A Happy World FT Akash Patel
Building a Happier World: An Inspiring Conversation with Akash Patel In this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam is joined by Akash Patel, founder of the Happy World Foundation and chairman of the UN Association of the United States, to explore the importance of creating global...
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UNPACKING Starting A Podcast FT Mike Hearne
Harnessing Passion and Innovation: Journey into Podcasting with Mike HearneIn this enriching episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam engages with Mike Hearn, the creator of 'This is Oklahoma Podcast,' to discuss the multi-faceted world of podcasting. Combining his experience as a...
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UNPACKING: Frankly AI FT Yosuke Shingu
In this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam interviews Yosuke Shingu, a local Oklahoma City entrepreneur and AI expert. Yosuke discusses his journey from video production and marketing to founding an AI company that collaborates with Fortune 100 companies. He shares insights on the...
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UNPACKING: Growing Pains FT Robert Baker 2.5 Million - 11 Million
On this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast. Adam sits down with Rob Baker of Next Generation Roofing based in Oklahoma City. Rob took over the company in 2022 and saw a 400% growth in 2 years as the owner. This kind of explosive growth underpins the title of the episode. When you see this…
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UNPACKING: Echoes Of Humility FT Kennedy Brooks
Echoes of Humility with Former Oklahoma Sooner, Kennedy Brooks | Backpack Theory Podcast In this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam sits down with Kennedy Brooks, former Oklahoma Sooner and current real estate professional. They delve into Kennedy's journey from high school…
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UNPACKING: Fitness As A Way Of Life FT Elijah Weaver
In this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam interviews Elijah Weaver, a personal trainer and Yale graduate. They discuss fitness philosophies deeply rooted in historical figures and philosophical traditions dating back to ancient Greece. Elijah explains his training program that...
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UNPACKING: Life Full Circle FT Jed Chappell
Backpack Theory Podcast - UNPACKING: Life Full Circle FT Jed Chappell** In this compelling episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam Coury sits down with Jed Chappell to discuss his transformative journey and the impactful work being done at City Center in Oklahoma City. City Center is a...
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UNPACKING: Go-Win FT Heady Coleman
On this episode of The Backpack Theory Adam engages in enriching conversations with Pastor Heady Coleman. Heady is a pastor, author, and community advocate, exploring Coleman's life philosophy centered on faith, kindness, and community impact. From personal struggles to purpose discovery, Coleman...
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Y? Finding Purpose Through Solving Our Y?
On this special segment of the Backpack Theory Podcast, we take some time to talk to Matt Fowler from Next Generation Roofing & Construction about his experience going through our Solving Y? section 1. Delve into the profound impact of purpose-driven coaching on personal growth and…
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UNPACKING: How Adversity Strengthens Character Ft Alex Coury
In this Backpack Theory Podcast episode we delve into the theme of adversity with guest Alex Coury. In this episode we explore how overcoming challenges shapes character, discussing self-improvement, embracing one's calling, and the importance of vulnerability. The conversation also focuses on...
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UNPACKING: How To Send It FT Dr. Benjamin Morrell
On this episode of The Backpack Theory Podcast we have a heartfelt and profound conversation with Dr. Benjamin Morrell, chronicling his personal odyssey from childhood trauma to a distinguished career in psychiatry. He shares intimate details of his upbringing, including the profound impact of…
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Y? Reading Is So Impactful
On this episode of The Backpack Theory Podcast we are exploring the Y? behind READING. 1 - In the first section, we dive into how reading enhances the theory of mind(ToM) by allowing individuals to empathize and relate to others better, citing a study by the University of Oxford. 2 - We then...
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UNPACKING: The Wakeup Call FT Marcus Black
In the podcast episode "UNPACKING The Wake Up Call" of "The Backpack Theory", host Adam warmly welcomes Marcus Black on board to discuss his diverse exploits in life. Hailed as a best-selling author and renowned international speaker, Marcus is also known as a podcast host of the "Vitalized...
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Y? Journaling Is So Important
In this episode of the "Backpack Theory Podcast," Adam introduces a new segment where he explores the tools and practices shared by his guests called Y?. He emphasizes the importance of journaling and shares his personal experience with various types of journals. Adam highlights the benefits of...
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UNPACKING: Life Unexpected FT Alex Buchner
On this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam speaks with Alex Buckner. Alex talks about his transition from ministry into therapy, highlighting the life lessons and unexpected shifts he experienced along this journey. They explore the influence of the service industry as a foundation...
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UNPACKING: Having A Meal FT Ben Fuller
What does having a meal mean to you? When was the last time you had a meal with someone and didn't use your phone? When was the last time you invited someone over to have a meal? On this episode of The Backpack Theory we have musician Ben Fuller. This engaging conversation dives into the personal...
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UNPACKING: Finding Purpose & Authenticity Through Healing FT Britney Behenna
We all go through periods of life asking, how do we find ourselves? Becoming our authentic self is a lifelong task but we all have to start somewhere. In this episode we UNPACK how we can find authenticity through looking at our past and applying healing methods to find our authentic selves....
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UNPACKING: The Communication Code FT Jeremie Kubicek
UNPACKING: The Communication Code FT Jeremie Kubicek FULL EPISODE LINKS IN BIO SPOTIFY - APPLE PODS - YOUTUBE Communication, what does that even mean? Have you ever been extremely frustrated when you don't feel like someone else is listening to you? Have you ever had someone look at you confused...
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UNPACKING: Through The Darkness FT Ty Hamilton
EPISODE 23 - Drop 12-18-23 Monday UNPACKING: Through The Darkness FT @ty.edward.hamilton @ty.hami FULL EPISODE LINKS IN BIO SPOTIFY - YOUTUBE - APPLE PODCASTS (⚠️ WARNING THIS EPISODE TALKS ABOUT SUICIDE. If you ever have a thought of harming yourself, contact the people @988lifeline This episode...
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UNPACKING: Sobriety IS The Adventure FT Natasha Schmid
Episode 22 UNPACKING: Sobriety IS The Adventure. FULL Episode Links In BIO Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts Sobriety, a word that can mean so many different things to so many different people. In a world full of distractions, anxiety, depression, and just trying to fit in. There are so many ways…
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UNPACKING: It's Never Too Late FT Les Thomas
EPISODE 21 UNPACKING: It's Never Too Late FT @lesthomas.sr FULL EPISODE LINKS IN BIO Have you ever looked in the mirror and just thought, "It's too late." Have you ever sat in your car and just cried, thinking, "There is no hope." Have you ever felt so alone and isolated thinking, "God doesn't…
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UNPACKING: Leading From Rest FT David Skidmore
The definition of the word REST : To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. In a world where we are constantly told to hurry, rush, get ahead, overachieve, and work ourselves overtime... We often miss this very important piece of human existence. In this...
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UNPACKING: Shame The Biggest Negative Emotion FT Kayla Fassio
Shame.. It's something we all have experienced at some point in our journey. The interesting thing about shame is the fact that so many times it dictates the way we live life. In this episode we UNPACK Kayla's story and how growing up in a culture not talking about emotions, created an…
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UNPACKING: Finding Purpose FT Alexander Taylor
Episode 18 UNPACKING: Finding Purpose @alexxtayloor FULL EPISODE Links Spotify - The Backpack Theory Podcast YouTube - The Backpack Theory Podcast WARNING- This show has content related to suicide. If you have ever considered harming yourselves in any way talk to someone or call the 988 hotline....
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UNPACKING: Strength Training & The Effects On Mental and Physical Wellbeing - FT Jason Frimprong
Strength... It's a word we all have opinions on. The word strength can be applied in your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional areas of life. In this episode I have a guest on the show that actually specializes in Strength Training. Below is Jason's BIO and why he feels so strongly about…
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UNPACKING: Functional Medicine & The Effects On Mental Health FT Kelsey Koehler
UNPACKING: Functional Medicine & The Effects On Mental Health FT Kelsey KoehlerFull Episodehttps://open.spotify.com/show/65SSx6sXV3z6bdFG69LWum?si=90592074c7764584https://www.youtube.com/@TheBackpackTheoryPodcast/podcastsIn this episode we are unpacking the effects your physical health has on…
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UNPACKING: Time
Time is arguably our most valuable asset. Just to break down the simple numbers... We live on average (In the US) 76 Years 27,740 Days 665,760 Hours 39,945,600 Minutes That equals... 1,331,520 30 Minute Podcast Episodes 221,920 3 Hour Sporting Events I think we so often get caught up in trying to...
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UNPACKING: Boundaries - FT MVS
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Backpack Theory podcast! In this installment, we're strapping on our metaphorical backpacks and delving deep into the terrain of boundaries within our relationships with others. Host Adam Coury, and our guest Meghan Van Stavern, are here to…
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UNPACKING: Gratitude
Gratitude is a subject that we talk about all the time. But what are we REALLY grateful for? I want to unpack the word gratitude a little bit. I just really felt the need maybe for some things that I've realized in my life maybe some things that are going on in society today that I think the…
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UNPACKING: Finding Calm In The Storm
Sometimes in life we just go through storms. Life throws us curve balls that are completely unexpected. We don't grow in the comfortable, we grow in the uncomfortable. On this episode I invite local Real Estate Agent Kalyn Doctorman on the show to talk about her journey of faith and...
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UNPACKING: Basing Self Esteem Off The Judgement Of Others - FT Justin Gauthier
Todays episode is about something we all struggle with, why are we so concerned with how other people judge us? Where does this come from? How can we cope with it? Where do we take responsibility? My buddy Justin Gauthier joins me in this conversation to dig in and open up about where some of…
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UNPACKING: Anger
In this episode I just speak from the heart. Last night in Oklahoma we had a shooting at a High School football game and it just brought me so much sadness. As I pondered that sadness, I just really started thinking through how someone could get to the point in their life where they feel like…
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UNPCKING: Men's Mental Health
Why do we feel it is so hard to open up about our problems? Especially as a man. In this episode I talk about navigating our issues as men when it comes to opening up about our problems. It's so easy to just tell ourselves to suck it up when we are going through hardships. But, does that really...
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UNPACKING: Mistakes VS Lessons Learned
UNPACKING: Mistakes VS. Lessons Learned Just finished recording my newest episode with a life story about myself that may surprise you. In life we all have a choice of how we view situations that happen in our lives. We can look at hardships, hurts, or things that go wrong in our life as...
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Me, Me, Poor Me... How About Them?
So often we get wrapped up in how all of this effects me, my feelings, my emotions, my selfishness, my world... How often are we pivoting that to others? Unconditional love for others is hard and it doesn't make sense. The more we make it about "WE" and less about "ME" the more true joy we find…
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UNPACKING: How To Bring Love To Work
Did you know that most people spend more time with their coworkers than their own family? Our work environment can either make or break us. But, we have a very important role when it comes to our workplace. Learning how to bring LOVE into the workplace can seem like an odd perspective. But, the...
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UNPACKING: Slowing Down
In life how often do you tell other people how busy you are? Why do we strive to stay BUSY all the time? I know personally I like to appear BUSY so other people think I am being PRODUCTIVE. There is a MASSIVE difference between the 2. When we are being productive we can definitely stay busy. But...
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Drake Scifers UNPACKING: Through The Wilderness
On this episode we have Drake Scifers on as a guest UNPACKING what going through a wilderness looks like. Drake has a remarkable story about how he went through an unexpected period of life while growing a startup in Weatherford Oklahoma. We all have seasons of life that seem to just keep going...
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Kris Murray UNPACKING: Choosing Your Friends Wisely
On this episode we are having Kris Murray as our guest. Kris is an entrepreneur in Oklahoma City that currently has a project he just started called Content Gym that concentrates on giving leaders a voice through content creation. I have known Kris personally for over a decade and we have seen…
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UNPACKING: Anxiety - How Do We Deal With It?
I was watching a documentary on Netflix called "Take Your Pills: Xanax" and some of the statistics they brought up is staggering about anxiety. The amount of anxiety has spiked since the pandemic and a lot of us are not talking about it. I personally have dealt with anxiety in my life and it's...
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UNPACKING: Beauty In Scars
In life we all have scars. We also all have a choice of how to view those scars.
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UNPACKING: Faith
In life we have a decision on if we want to live by Faith. I believe the more faith we invest in, the more God will give us.
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It's not about the Destination... It's about the JOURNEY
The Destination is just the result of the Journey
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UNPACKING past experiences to help define a better future.
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