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Cool Change
by Chuck Allen
Cool Change is a podcast about navigating life’s transitions with clarity, intention, and integrity. Hosted by Chuck Allen—executive coach, storyteller, and fellow traveler—this show explores the quiet thresholds where real transformation begins. Whether you’re rethinking your career, reevaluating your relationships, or simply sensing that something deeper is asking for your attention, Cool Change offers a place to pause, reflect, and move forward more honestly. Through solo episodes and soulful conversations, Chuck shares insights from his coaching practice and personal journey—offering language for what you’ve been feeling but maybe haven’t been able to name.
Episodes
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Take the Long Way Home
A friend of mine recently came to Oregon to die. She had chosen to use Oregon's Death with Dignity law, and I spent her last two weeks showing her and her girlfriends around Portland. Those days have stayed with me. In this episode of Cool Change Field Notes, I return to three moments: a drive...
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84. When Passion Becomes Responsibility | with Mindy Crosato
In this episode of Cool Change, Chuck sits down with Mindy Crosato, founder of Decadent Creations Bakery and The Collective Kitchen in Hillsboro, Oregon. If you live in the Portland area, there’s a good chance you already know her work. Mindy has built a reputation for excellence through years of...
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83. From Passenger to Pioneer: Owning Your Authority with Jillian Reilly
So many of us are unconsciously waiting for approval—running inherited scripts, following old rules, and sitting in the passenger seat of our own lives. In this episode of Cool Change, Chuck Allen talks with author and change guide Jillian Reilly about the radical act of giving ourselves...
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82. Step 6 of 6: The Integration - Turning Insight Into Identity
In this final episode of the Cool Change Method™ series, Chuck Allen dives deep into Step 6: The Integration. This isn't about completion—it's about living fully into the transformations you've made and continually evolving your identity in everyday life. Chuck shares a powerful story about his...
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81. Step 5 of 6: The Practice — When You Rewrite Your Rhythm, One Small Choice at a Time
In this episode, Chuck walks us through the fifth step of the Cool Change Method™: The Practice. He explores the quiet, grounded work of integrating belief and behavior—of building new rhythms, one decision at a time. You’ll hear: Why simplicity and elimination are essential for sustainable…
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80. Step 4 of 6: The Design - Upgrading the 99%
This is the fourth step in the Cool Change journey—a series that guides you through navigating meaningful transitions with clarity, courage, and intention. After: 🌱 The Stirring – when something within you begins to shift 🪞 The Mirror – when you start seeing yourself more clearly 🔥 The...
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79. Step 3 of 6: The Disruption -- It's Time to Take the Wheel
Are you stuck in a pattern you didn’t choose… but keep repeating? Do you ever feel like your life is running on autopilot, and no matter how hard you try, you keep ending up in the same place? That’s not a motivation problem. It’s a disruption problem. In this episode, Chuck Allen helps you...
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78. Step 2 of 6: The Mirror — When You Finally See the Truth in Your Reflection
What happens when you stop coasting, stop justifying, and stop mistaking other people’s kindness for clarity? What happens when you finally pause long enough to really see yourself? In this second installment of the Cool Change Method™ series, Chuck explores The Mirror—that uncomfortable but...
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77. Step 1 of 6: The Stirring — When Change Begins with a Whisper
There’s a moment — sometimes subtle, sometimes undeniable — when life starts to whisper that something needs to shift. That moment is The Stirring — the first step in the Cool Change Method™ and the first solo episode in this new series. Whether you’re facing a clear transition (like a new role,...
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From Anxious to Empowered: How to Train Your Emotions (#76)
In a world fueled by stress and anxiety, emotional awareness is more vital than ever. On this episode of Cool Change, Chuck Allen speaks with Sarah Retzer, a mindfulness coach who transformed herself from a constantly anxious engineer to a thriving expert in emotional resilience. Sarah shares how...
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Rewriting Fear: My Journey with Ayahuasca (#75)
In this episode of Cool Change, I share one of the most transformative experiences of my life—my journey with Ayahuasca. For decades, I lived with a deeply rooted fear tied to my heart health, stemming from childhood experiences with my father’s repeated heart crises. After a casual lunch with a...
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Smart Friends, Stupid Decisions (#74)
In this brief episode, I take you back to the summer of 1990—when my best friend Tim and I, fueled by our “do-it-yourself” mentality, embarked on a series of DIY adventures that nearly cost us our lives. From leaky boats to collapsing cars, we learned that sometimes the most valuable skill is...
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This is How You Roll: Michelle Huebner on Redefining Possibilities and Why We Don’t Need Bucket Lists (#73)
Michelle Huebner is a powerful example of how attitude can color your everyday existence. In this episode, Michelle shares her journey with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) and how it has shaped her perspective on life. She discusses the symptoms and challenges of living with FA, as well as the…
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How Hives Save Lives: Why Beekeeping is Becoming a Beacon of Hope for Veterans (#72)
Lt. Col. Tim Doherty, founder of Doc's Healing Hives, shares his inspiring journey of finding healing and purpose through beekeeping. The conversation explores the therapeutic benefits of beekeeping, the impact of community and camaraderie, and the transformative power of finding a new purpose....
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From Dread to Desire: Embracing Joy in Your Workout (#71)
Episode Summary: Hi, I'm Chuck Allen, your guide on the journey to a more intentional and cooler daily existence. In this episode of Cool Change, we dive deep into the transformative power of finding joy in our workouts. Joined by Colin Feldtman, a former pro baseball player turned fitness coach,...
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Mindful Choices, Meaningful Changes, and the Alexander Technique: A Conversation with Author Lisa DeAngelis (#70)
Summary In this conversation, Chuck interviews Lisa DeAngelis about the Alexander Technique and its connection to change. Lisa shares her personal experience with the technique and how it helped her navigate a challenging medical diagnosis. They discuss the importance of choice and creating space...
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Finding Fulfillment: Harnessing Intuition, Holistic Wellness, and the Courage to Change (#69)
Description: Welcome to another episode of Cool Change, where we dive deep into the stories of people who have reimagined their lives, and that inspire intentional living and finding joy in more moments. Today, we have an incredibly insightful conversation with Laura, a holistic wellness...
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Evel Knievel, Doing Hard Things, and Second Chances: David Terry's Extraordinary Journey from Death to Love (#68)
Description: In this deeply moving episode of "Cool Change," we dive into a heartfelt conversation with David Terry, a man who not only knocked on death's door but also engaged with it, exploring his boundaries and the limitless expanse of human resilience, potential, and the transformative power...
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Embracing Curiosity: Thriving in the Journey of Mental Wellness with Dr. Mandi Hudson
Introduction: In this episode of "Cool Change," host Chuck Allen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mandi Hudson, a psychiatrist and academic leader. Together, they explore the importance of curiosity, setting boundaries, and embracing the journey in personal and professional...
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The Unstoppable Journey of Alden Mills: Charting a Path from Navy SEAL to Successful Entrepreneur
In this inspiring episode, Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, entrepreneur, inventor, and author, shares his compelling journey from his time in the military to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Mills discusses his struggle transitioning from the military to a civilian life and...
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Rewriting your Stories: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Can Change Your Life
Today, we're diving into an incredible story of transformation. Brad Chandler began his journey by trying to help his son overcome severe anxiety, but along the way, he discovered that he was carrying some heavy baggage himself. He realized that unresolved childhood trauma was holding him back,...
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From Trauma to Triumph: How Mindfulness Helped Ashley Baer Change Her Life and Others
In this episode of Cool Change, host Chuck Allen welcomes back Ashley Baer, a mindfulness teacher who specializes in helping individuals in high-stress professions, including teachers, healthcare workers, and leaders, manage stress and improve their ability to influence others. In her first...
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Tiffany Richards | Founder: Peaceful Warrior Woman
In this episode, we're talking to Tiffany Richards, founder of Peaceful Warrior Woman, about how to protect yourself both physically and emotionally. Whether you've experienced a major life change or tragedy, or simply want to feel more confident and empowered in your daily life, Tiffany has some...
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Finding Purpose: What Led Vince Schiano to Donate His Liver to a Stranger
Author of the new book "Always Forward," Vince Schiano's quest for purpose and direction in life led him to make a decision that would save a life and influence many, many more. In this episode, Chuck talks with Vince about the events in his life that led him to a place where this decision was...
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How We Design Our Life Together
In this episode, Chuck is joined by his favorite leader, Rilla Delorier, who also happens to be his wife. Together they break down their design principes for a life well lived together: Miere: A connection that is north of love and south of agapé. Vitality: We are young in mind and body. Mindset:...
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How to Stop Rushing Through Life
Ever feel like you're running through life like it's a race? There's a better way. In this episode, Chuck shares a simple idea about how to be more intentional with the pace of your life.
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Are You in the Right Job For You?
In this episode, Chuck shares a very simple, easy way to think about whether you're spending your time doing work that is aligned with how you're wired. It's especially helpful to think about when you're considering a job or career change.
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On Keeping What Serves Us and Letting Go of the Rest
How do you know what serves you and what doesn't? In this episode, Chuck talks about how to evaluate the scripts and beliefs that we're holding to see if they have a place in our next chapter.
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On the Hope That Comes From Giving Up
I won't give up on bluegrass, the open road, pinot noir, and Connect 4. But in some things in life, giving up is the strongest, wisest, most hopeful choice you can make.
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Rob Price | CEO, School of Rock | On Navigating Your Career (#56)
Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock, engages in a heartfelt discussion about the transformative power of music education and its impact on youth mental health. He emphasizes the alarming pre-existing pandemic of anxiety and depression among young people, which has only been exacerbated by the…
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On Choosing to Live, and then Choosing Self Administered Suicide (#55)
The story of Mike Strawn, who - after suffering from multiple myeloma for at least 17 years - chose to die by self-administered suicide. This episode captures Mike and his family's thoughts and wishes in his final weeks, days, and hours. My hope is that by listening to Mike's story, we are…
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How to Think Like a Brand (#54)
Whether we think about it this way or not, all of us have a brand. When people encounter us, there are certain thoughts, feelings and images that come to mind which are, in effect, a sort of brand experience. With some intention, we can design our own brand to be a true reflection of ourselves in...
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How to Make an Elite Exit From Your Business (#53)
Founder, Podcaster, and Pilot Mike Quinlan helps business owners make an "elite exit" from their businesses, and has some useful ideas and wisdom for the rest of us.
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Author and Rented.com CEO Andrew McConnell wants us to start acting like owners - of our minds - and stop allowing self-doubt and negative emotions to stay rent-free. (#52)
Author and Rented.com CEO Andrew McConnell wants us to start acting like owners - of our minds - and stop allowing self-doubt and negative emotions to stay rent-free. His new book, "Get Out of My Head - Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom," will be available in June 2022. M. Andrew…
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Keith Smith’s Mid-life Wake-up Call Rearranged His Life’s Priorities. How Do Yours Compare? (#51)
Keith Smith walked a well-worn path to success: make business the priority, and fit in everything else after. Not that unusual, really. And neither was the result: divorce, stress, and disruption. What make’s Keith’s story unusual is what he did afterward: he used this moment in time as an...
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Chuck's Favorite Leader Talks About Having Fun and Making a Difference (#50)
50TH EPISODE! Join special guest Rilla Delorier as she sits down with Chuck to reveal how they think about designing life to have fun and make a difference.
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Real Hope for Addiction Recovery: A Conversation with Speaker and Advocate Jim Spicer (#49)
Jim Spicer has been sober for 19 years. And today he is on the front lines of intervention and building recovery solutions for families. He has spoken on the topic of recovery to over 50,000 people. In this episode, Jim and I talk about legitimate and real paths forward, whether you are…
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Author Nick Kennedy On Leading A Purposeful Life, Taking Risks, And Creating Positive Change (#48)
Author, serial entrepreneur, and executive life coach Nick Kennedy talks with me about building a principled business, leading a purposeful life, and creating positive change as an entrepreneur. His lessons are for all of us, whether we intend to start our own business or not. In fact, Nick’s...
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Rewiring Your Brain, Challenging Your Stories, and Playing More to Learn: A Conversation with Brain Coach Jocelyn Brady (#47)
Brain Coach, Speaker, and Creator of the fun and informative videos “Tiny Tips for Your Brain,” Jocelyn Brady sits down with me to talk about how we can literally change our brains to produce more outcomes that we want. She also discusses the science of play — and how important it is for adults…
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Jeff Otis: On Intentional Life Design, Goal Setting, and Building a Roadmap for Success
In this episode, Jeff Otis and I riff about intentional life design, touching on—among other things—goal setting, playing to your strengths, personal accountability, and developing a roadmap for success. Jeff is the founder of Project OTY (developing an Outstanding and Talented You), and is the...
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Prioritizing Your Health and Fitness in 2022: A Conversation with Trainer Colin Feldtman
Fitness expert and former pro baseball player Colin Feldtman shares simple steps you can take now to take control of your fitness whether you have a trainer and a gym or are going it alone.
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Chef Z: On Improvising In the Kitchen and in Life (#44)
Chef Z started cooking as a child, and grew up working in over 20 restaurants in every role you can think of. Today, she is a non-profit founder, private chef to NFL players, and a popular contestant on televison’s “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Chopped.” Her story of improvising in the kitchen - and in...
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Darcy Eikenberg: On Saving Your Career Without Leaving Your Job (#43)
Author and Coach Darcy Eikenberg believes that many people can make a cool change without blowing up their current situation. Her new book: "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job" is available now at your favorite bookseller. In this episode, we discuss ways to take control…
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Ben Ortlip: On How to Know If You’re In The Right Job For You (#42)
The workplace has changed dramatically over the last hundred years or so. Today, for many people, it’s less about securing food, water and shelter, and more about finding work that is meaningful and aligned with how they’re wired. In this episode, Ben Ortlip discusses why the workplace has…
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Shuja Moore: From Inmate to Filmmaker - A Story of Tragedy and Transformation (#41)
Filmmaker Shuja Moore is on a mission to reduce violent crime and gun violence in inner cities. After being convicted of a killing and spending 12 years in the prison system, he has an inside perspective on what it takes to make major life changes. In this episode, he talks about what led to his...
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Sasha Purpura: Executive Director, Food for Free — On FOMO, Goal Setting, and Integrating Your Whole Life (#40)
Sasha Purpura left a successful career in the technology industry, working for tech giants such as Nokia and Lotus, to become a leader in ensuring food sustainability and accessibility for all. Under her leadership, Food For Free has grown dramatically, increasing food distribution from ~700k in...
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Chuck Allen: Insights from One Year of Cool Change (#39)
This marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast! Join me for 15 minutes as I share a few key learnings and insights from the past year, and let you know what’s in store in the coming year of Cool Change. In this episode, I break down the meaning of “Cool,” and the meaning of “Change” as I’ve...
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Dr. Gilles LaMarche: How Chiropractic Saved My Life (#38)
Dr. Gilles Lamarche is one of the most energetic, positive people I’ve ever met. And he credits what he knows about chiropractic with saving his life after a terminal diagnosis about 20 years ago. Listen in on this fascinating story.
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Diane Hessan: On Creating More Serendipity and Improvising Your Way Through Life (#37)
Diane Hessan is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and expert on the American voter. Her new book, Our Common Ground: Insights from Four Years of Listening to American Voters, will be published in June and is available for pre-order now. Her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, The Wall Street...
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Jane Turner: On the Ways That Theater, Business, Risk, and Taking More Time to be a Mom Paved the Way to Leading one of Atlanta’s Cultural Centerpieces (#36)
Jane Turner, Executive Director of the Atlanta Children’s Museum, talks with Chuck about her journey to leading one of the city’s cultural centerpieces. She discusses her decision to leave the workforce to spend more time as a mom and the identity challenges that brought with it, and about how...
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Cool Change is a podcast about navigating life’s transitions with clarity, intention, and integrity. Hosted by Chuck Allen—executive coach, storyteller, and fellow traveler—this show explores the quiet thresholds where real transformation begins. Whether you’re rethinking your career, reevaluating your relationships, or simply sensing that something deeper is asking for your attention, Cool Change offers a place to pause, reflect, and move forward more honestly. Through solo episodes and soulful conversations, Chuck shares insights from his coaching practice and personal journey—offering language for what you’ve been feeling but maybe haven’t been able to name.
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