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Staying Power
by KKNW | Hubbard Radio
Why do we need Staying Power? For a Better Life! We all want to make their lives better, but what exactly does that really mean? And how do we do it without burdening ourselves and others with expectations and demands? While “a better life” might look different for each of us in the details, we can still learn so much from one another’s journeys, experiences, ideas, and vulnerabilities. Above all, a better life is based in connection – with ourselves and others and the world around us – and in curiosity, possibility, love, and meaning. Oh, and FUN! Staying Power is a show about all these and more. Hosts JDK Wyneken and Ashley Knebel – friends, entrepreneurs, Certified Human Potential Coaches, and all-around fun humans – invite you to join them each week to explore the numerous ways we can build better lives on our own terms and improve how we show up in the world. Sharing their own lives along the way and basing their topics in the latest research, JD and Ashley
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Mastering Your Busy Season
Episode 138: "Mastering Your Busy Season" Are you ready to tackle the busiest seasons of your life with confidence? In this episode of Staying Power, JD and co-host Ashley Knebel dive into the art of navigating high-pressure periods, from work crunches to personal challenges. You’ll discover...
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Why Random Moments Can Tell Us So Much
Episode 137: "Why Random Moments Can Tell Us So Much" What if the most meaningful moments in your life are the ones you never could have planned? A random encounter at a wine bar. A stranger from your past in a Paris subway station. A butterfly on a hiking trail. JD and Ashley unpack how these...
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The Power and Pitfalls of 'Free Time'
Episode 136: "The Power and Pitfalls of 'Free Time'" We all hear that having a routine is a good thing, yet we also know that drudgery and disconnection from self can happen after a while with any routine. We also can easily be "on" for some things in life, then flip the switch to "off' for other...
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A Birthday Question Party for JD!
Episode 135: A Birthday Question Party for JD! Another year, another birthday! As JD turns 53-years young this week, Ashley throws him a surprise party of her own - a series of questions about a number of topics that he has not heard before. What do his answers reveal about him? What resonates...
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What Internal Struggles Tell Us
Episode 134: What Internal Struggles Tell Us Often, the life obstacle that gets in our way the most is...us. While that isn't ideal, it also isn't the end of the world when that happens. Instead, if we can look deeper into those internal struggles, we may see some very clear truths and pathways...
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The Receipts of Life
Episode 133: The Receipts of Life As time goes by, the consequences and other effects of our life choices add up, increasing the length of our “life receipts” and, hopefully, deepening our perspectives on ourselves and life in general. This week, this is what Ashley and JD dive into, exploring…
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The Clocks We Live By
Episode 132: "The Clocks We Live By" We all know that societal expectations can complicate our already-complicated lives and make difficulties more difficult. However, how we experience those complications and pressures can be very different, especially between genders. This week, Ashley and JD...
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The Money Stories That Hold Us Back
Episode 131: "The Money Stories That Hold Us Back" Everyone tends to think they want or need more money in life, but the focus usually is on "how do I get more?" In this week's episode, JDK and Ashley go another direction and explore the question, "What do you allow to get in the way of getting...
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What You Know, You Can Teach
Episode 130: "What You Know, You Can Teach" In this week's episode, Ashley and JDK take a different path than usual (and that is saying something) by exploring what "class" they could each teach for others based on the things they already know, have learned, are enthusiastic about, etc. What…
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Ashley's Q & A Revenge
Episode 129: "Ashley's Q & A Revenge" A few weeks ago, JD surprised Ashley on the air with a series of questions that she wasn't exactly prepared for. So, in the spirit of fair play (and just a small dose of good-spirited revenge), this week Ashley surprises JD with questions of her own! Amidst…
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Why Being Seen Matters
Episode 128: Why Being Seen Matters Most of us can remember a moment when someone noticed us at exactly the right time. Not because they solved our problems. Not because they had all the answers. But because they saw us. Inspired by a story of a hotel housekeeper and a struggling job seeker…
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The Man Behind the "Father" Mask
Episode 127: The Man Behind the "Father" Mask Around Father's Day, conversations often focus on what makes a good father. But what if fatherhood is simply one expression of something deeper? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore what helps men become healthier, more grounded,...
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What A Weird Question...?
Episode 126: What A Weird Question...? Getting to know the people in our lives can be a mixture of laughter, joy, frustration, and faith - all the elements that we encounter throughout our lives. Even the silliest and strangest questions and stories can teach us a great deal about each other…
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Leaning Into Our Learning Curves
Episode 125: Leaning Into Our Learning Curves Learning new things can be intimidating yet fun, challenging yet liberating. Navigating the "learning curve" of something new depends on our ability to confront and move through discomfort in the moment for the benefits of growth and maturation in the...
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Don’t Screw This Up (And Why That Backfires)
Episode 124: “Don’t Screw This Up (And Why That Backfires)” Have you ever told yourself, “Don’t mess this up”…right before doing exactly that? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore how our internal language shapes our performance, behavior, and emotional state. Drawing from...
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When ‘Independence’ Becomes Armor
Episode 123: “When ‘Independence’ Becomes Armor” When people let us down, it can feel empowering to say, “I’m becoming more independent” or “I’m setting better boundaries.” And sometimes that’s exactly what’s happening. But sometimes, what we call independence is actually grief. What we call...
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Circling Back to the 12 Mis-steps
Episode 122: Circling Back to the 12 Mis-steps This week, Staying Power welcomes back K’ai Roberts Fu, speaker and author of the newly-released “12 Mis-steps: How Twelve-Step Programs Trip Up Trauma Survivors." In a wide ranging conversation about the book and about her life since her last visit…
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Why We Hold Ourselves Back
Episode 121: “Why We Hold Ourselves Back” What if the biggest limits in your life aren’t external — but internal? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore the science behind scarcity and abundance mindsets, and why our brains are wired to play it safe — often at the cost of growth....
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What Irritates You...Might Be You
Episode 120: What Irritates You...Might Be You Why do certain people get under our skin so easily? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore the psychology behind our negative reactions to others — and how those reactions often reflect something within ourselves. Drawing from...
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The Power of Saying Goodbye
Episode 119: The Power of Saying Goodbye Goodbyes come in many forms — sudden loss, long illness, the end of a relationship, or even the quiet realization that a part of ourselves no longer fits. In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore the emotional and neurological reality of...
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People Are Not Products
Episode 118: People Are Not Products In a world of apps, profiles, and endless options, it’s easy to start treating relationships like products — evaluating people based on what they offer, how they “fit,” and whether they meet our criteria. In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore...
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The Mess of Mediocrity
Episode 117: The Mess of Mediocrity What does your physical space say about your internal world? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore the deeper meaning behind clutter — not as a moral failing, but as a signal. From overflowing desks to disorganized schedules, the environments…
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Fooling Ourselves
Episode 116: Fooling Ourselves On April Fool’s Day, we’re surrounded by jokes, pranks, and playful deception. But what does it actually mean to be “foolish”? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD take a deeper look at foolishness — not as a punchline, but as a human tendency rooted in...
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What Needs to Go?
Episode 115: "What Needs to Go?" As winter fades, many of us feel the urge to clean, declutter, and reorganize. But what if spring cleaning isn’t just about dust and closets — but about mental clarity, identity renewal, and habit reset? Ashley and JD explore the psychology of fresh starts,...
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How To Make Your Own Luck
Episode 114: "How To Make Your Own Luck" Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Ashley and JD explore the science behind “luck.” Is it random? Is it fate? Or is it something we quietly cultivate through mindset, behavior, and openness? Drawing from psychology and behavioral research, they unpack how...
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What I Didn't Know About You
Episode 113: "What I Didn't Know About You" What if better conversations start with better questions? In this lighter but deeply insightful episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD ask each other unexpected, humorous, and thought-provoking questions — sparking stories about identity, growth, fear,...
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What Are You Looking Forward To?
Episode 112: "What Are You Looking Forward To?" What if one of the simplest ways to increase resilience, optimism, and emotional energy isn’t a massive life change — but intentionally putting something on your calendar? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore the psychology and...
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JD's Eighteen Months In Fight, Flight, and Freeze
Episode 111: "JD's Eighteen Months In Fight, Flight, and Freeze" Recently, JD spent 18 months navigating uncertainty, professional identity shifts, financial recalibration, and invisible pressure. He didn’t think he was “falling apart.” He thought he was adapting. Surviving. Doing what adults do....
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When Ashley's Light Went Out
Episode 110: "When Ashley's Light Went Out" What happens when, little by little, we give up parts of ourselves to make life smoother for someone else? Not in dramatic ways, but in subtle, quiet ways: the holiday traditions we stop celebrating, the enthusiasm we mute, the joy we tone down so we...
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What We Love (and 'Hate') About Love
Episode 109: What We Love (and 'Hate') About Love It's Valentine's season, and JD and Ashley are in the spirit (so to speak!). This episode goes far beyond the sentimental cards, overpriced sweets, and societal expectations for Valentine's Day by taking an honest and unvarnished look at Love in…
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'Do Your Own Research': What Real Inquiry Actually Looks Like
Episode 108: "‘Do Your Own Research’: What Real Inquiry Actually Looks Like” In today’s world, “do your own research” is often used as a mic-drop — but what does real research actually look like? In this episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley challenge the growing confusion between genuine...
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When Letting Go Is Strength, Not Escape
Episode 107: When Letting Go Is Strength, Not Escape We often talk about the importance of not taking the easy way out — of staying present, doing the hard work, and not avoiding discomfort. But what about the moments when letting go is actually the healthier, more honest choice? In this episode…
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What Real Fitness Looks Like
Episode 106: What Real Fitness Looks Like So often in fitness — and in life — we focus on a specific outcome: a number on the scale, a finish line, or an idea of how things should go. But what if that mindset is actually what drains our motivation and disconnects us from ourselves? In this…
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After the Confetti Settles
Episode 105: “After the Confetti Settles” The first week of January often brings a quiet shift: the excitement fades, routines return, and doubts creep in. In this episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley explore what actually sustains change once novelty wears off. Drawing on neuroscience,...
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The Spice of Life - Designing a Year That Feels Alive
Episode 104: “The Spice of Life - Designing a Year That Feels Alive” New Year’s Eve often comes with pressure: resolutions, reinvention, and unrealistic expectations. But what if the new year wasn’t about fixing yourself — and instead about cultivating excitement, curiosity, and aliveness? In…
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When Hope Helps - And When It Holds Us Back
Episode 103: “When Hope Helps — And When It Holds Us Back” It’s Christmas Eve — a night filled with symbolism, expectation, longing, and hope. But what is “hope” in real human terms? And how do we hold hope without drifting into passivity, denial, or waiting for someone else to rescue us? In this...
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From ‘Should’ to ‘Want’: Creating Your Own Holiday Season
Episode 102: From ‘Should’ to ‘Want’: Creating Your Own Holiday Season The holidays can easily become a season of autopilot — traditions we never question, expectations we silently carry, and routines that leave little room for what we actually want. In this episode of Staying Power, JDK and…
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Why Time With Our Elders Matters
Episode 101: “Why Time With Our Elders Matters” We say we “should” spend more time with our aging parents and elders — but life gets busy, visits get delayed, and loneliness quietly grows. In this episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley explore why time with seniors is far more than a nice...
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One Hundred Episodes Strong!
Episode 100: "One Hundred Episodes Strong!" One hundred episodes. Countless lessons. Endless gratitude. In this milestone episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley look back on the show’s journey, reflecting on the people, stories, and moments that have shaped them — and the listeners who’ve made…
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Nine Lessons From Our Hardest Moments
Episode 099: "Nine Lessons From Our Hardest Moments" As we all enter the season of gratitude, the show takes a look back — not at achievements, but at adversity. In this special episode, JDK and Ashley each share three personal challenges they’ve overcome that have shaped them, revealing them to...
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That Awkward Bridge Between Chapters
Episode 098: "That Awkward Bridge Between Chapters" We all know that strange emotional space between life chapters — when something has ended or changed, but the next thing hasn’t quite begun. It’s awkward, disorienting, and often filled with doubt, waiting, and mixed feelings. In this episode of...
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Where Shall We Begin...Again!
Episode 093: "Where Shall We Begin...Again!" This week, Ashley and JD grant the requests of listeners to play another round of “Where Shall We Begin”, the game created by famed relationship therapist, Esther Perel. They give on-the-spot answers to questions ranging from the deeply serious to...
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The Space Between My Truth and Yours
Episode 097: “The Space Between My Truth and Yours” Disagreement doesn’t have to mean disconnection. In an age of constant polarization, we’re quick to assume that difference equals danger — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley explore how two people can both…
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Letting People Be Themselves (Without Losing Yourself)
Episode 096: “Letting People Be Themselves (Without Losing Yourself)” Why is it so hard to stop trying to “fix” or “improve” other people — even when we know it rarely works? Whether it’s a partner, co-worker, or family member, most of us try to shape others to meet our comfort zones, beliefs, or...
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The Bright Side Has Clouds Too
Episode 095: “The Bright Side Has Clouds Too” We often think of “happy” people as immune to bad days — or that those who struggle with sadness or stress can’t genuinely embrace positivity. In this episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley explore why both ideas miss the mark. True happiness isn’t...
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When Inner Turmoil Hijacks Your Best Habits
Episode 094: "When Inner Turmoil Hijacks Your Best Habits" We all know the feeling: endless tasks, heavy responsibilities, and the pressure to perform—while at the same time trying to honor our health with sleep, exercise, food, connection, and calm. In this episode, JD and Ashley explore what...
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The Advice Filter: Friends, Pros, and the Internet
Episode 092: "The Advice Filter: Friends, Pros, and the Internet" When life gets messy, who should we turn to - and who should we avoid? This episode breaks down how to pick trustworthy advice-givers (and why that's harder than it sounds), the psychology of why we sometimes chase the wrong…
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Values in Action: How to Align Our Lives with What Truly Matters
Episode 091: Values in Action: How to Align Our Lives with What Truly Matters | Staying Power In this week's episode, JD and Ashley dive into the importance of learning and knowing our values in building a better life. They introduce the VIA Strengths and Values Assessment, discussing their own...
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The Courage to Act (When You’d Really Rather Not)
Episode 090: “The Courage to Act (When You’d Really Rather Not)” Big decisions aren’t just choices – they are also actions. This week, JDK and Ashley unpack why moving from intention to action with difficult decisions can feel so hard, biologically and socially, and how we can make courageous...
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Healing is Hard, Healing is Worth It
Episode 089: “Healing is Hard, Healing is Worth It” First responders see and experience trauma daily — and often carry those wounds long after the sirens fade. In this episode of Staying Power, JD Wyneken and Ashley Knebel talk with trauma psychologist Dr. Denise Haselwood about how trauma…
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Why do we need Staying Power? For a Better Life!
We all want to make their lives better, but what exactly does that really mean? And how do we do it without burdening ourselves and others with expectations and demands? While “a better life” might look different for each of us in the details, we can still learn so much from one another’s journeys, experiences, ideas, and vulnerabilities. Above all, a better life is based in connection – with ourselves and others and the world around us – and in curiosity, possibility, love, and meaning. Oh, and FUN!
Staying Power is a show about all these and more. Hosts JDK Wyneken and Ashley Knebel – friends, entrepreneurs, Certified Human Potential Coaches, and all-around fun humans – invite you to join them each week to explore the numerous ways we can build better lives on our own terms and improve how we show up in the world. Sharing their own lives along the way and basing their topics in the latest research, JD and Ashley
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