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Thoughtful Steps

by Jacob White

A podcast where we explore how to live a more meaningful life through understanding and being okay with our emotions and feelings. Taking the thoughtful steps towards living a more full life, Follow as we get closer together.

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Episodes

  1. Elliot Murphy: How losing his dad turned a guy who hated running into an ultrarunner chasing 100 miles in his honor

    What a blessing to sit down and have a conversation with Elliot Murphy. Elliot shares how he went from wanting nothing to do with running to chasing a 100-mile ultramarathon in honor of his late father and his best friend. He opens up about losing his dad, the season of grief that followed, and…

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  2. Focus on the Essential

    What is essential? Newsletter: ⁠https://substack.com/@jacobwhite117⁠My Socials:Instagram: @thepassionlabpodwww.instagram.com/thepassionlabpod/@jacob_oli_whitewww.instagram.com/jacob_oli_white/TikTok:@thepassionlabpodwww.tiktok.com/@thepassionlabpod

  3. Discipline, Motivation and Obsession

    This episode is another solo pod. I recorded it about 2 months ago in June just based off of some thoughts that were floating around. It is raw, unpolished and a lot of me working with my own thoughts. So hopefully you learn a bit from my ramblings. Newsletter…

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  4. Brady Gordon & Jay Jusay: How they are building a brand that is much more than just making profit but focused on making a real impact on countries they care about

    What a blessing to sit down and have a conversation with these two amazing individuals. They share how the became fast friends as missionaries in Cauayan Philippines, how they have stayed friends all of these years later and what they are currently building together. They share the vision of…

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  5. Brandon Michaud: What Building a Greek Mythology Mail Club has Been Like

    This was an EPIC conversation! I talked with Brandon about his mail club, Epic Envelopes. He shared his love for Greek mythology and mental health. He has combined his love for both into one great mail club that inspires people to improve their lives and make today better than yesterday! He is...

  6. JaQuavious Harris: His Unconventional Path to Professional Running

    This was an energetic episode and one full of wisdom. I enjoyed talking with JaQuavious from being bullied as a kid in middle school for being different to being a professional runner for Saucony. JQ is one of the most positive people that I know and has a lot of insights to share. I hope you…

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  7. Jacob and Garrett Stanford: Building the Future of the App and Web Development World

    Jacob and Garrett Stanford are both class acts. It was a blast to talk with them about their new venture Aether. Jacob and Garrett, twin brothers, started Aether together and are professional in their field of app and web development. Strategically placed at the center of both the technical and…

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  8. Sarah Atkinson: How her love for sewing has turned into extra income as a young mom

    This is an amazing conversation with a young mom who has an amazing small business making and selling hand sewn products on Etsy and at Community Markets. She shares insights of how she got into this space, the lessons she has learned along the way and how she balances is all while being a…

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  9. Chris Chavez: How Passion and Strategy Built a Track Media Empire

    Chris Chavez reveals how he went from a casual high school sprinter to one of the most influential voices in track and field. Discover how he built Citius Mag into a community-driven powerhouse that bridges the gap between athletes, fans, and content, all while balancing a full-time journalism...

  10. Why it is so hard to start a new passion?

    In this solo episode I explore why it is so tough to start a new passion. It is a bit of a jumbled mess of my thoughts but I hope it inspires you to go out and try that thing you have been thinking about for just 30 days and see what comes of it. My Socials: Instagram: @thepassionlabpod...

  11. Sam Johnson: Beyond just "The Marathon Guy"

    Sam is an incredibly driven and disciplined individual. We sat down and talked about the one viral video that changed his social media for good. Sam shares about how he was just doing that first marathon for the fun of it and decided to share it. Since then he has run over 10 marathons in 50 days...

  12. Episode 7: Jude Zaugg His Journey in starting Sommet and the lessons that he has learned along the way

    In this episode I have the great opportunity to sit down and talk with Jude Zaugg! It was an amazing opportunity to learn from him. We discussed his clothing brand Sommet and how much it has meant to him so far. We learned a lot about each other and I feel like he has a lot of great lessons that...

  13. Sam and Mel Carter: What they have learned through their car rental business Heritage Fleet

    In this episode I sit down with Sam and Mel Carter to talk about their classic car company Heritage Fleet. We talk about their growth over the first 7 months of their business. What has worked and what has their struggles been. It was full of great stories and they shared lots of amazing…

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  14. Ethan Flake: What pursuing his dreams has taught him in content creation

    Ethan Flake has worked with some HUGE creators including TyBott and James Seo. In this episode he shares what he has learned through his journey so far in working with these people. Ethan is an amazing human being and is incredibly talented Ethan's Socials: Instagram: @ethan_the_legend7 My…

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  15. Preston Bateman: His love for Tennis and what it has taught him

    In this amazing conversation I sit down with Preston Bateman and discuss his love for tennis and how playing it competitively and recreationally has taught him about grit. He shares compelling stories and meaningful life lessons

  16. Preston Wille: A deep passion for golf and the lessons learned from a lifetime of playing

    In this episode I sit down with one of my best friends and discuss his passion for golf. He shares life lessons and ways in which golf has changed his life. He shares amazing stories and ways in which anyone can pick up a new hobby. It was an amazing interview and I hope you enjoy!

  17. Jared Macarilay: Love for Music and How it Has Changed Him.

    In this episode of The Passion Lab I interview one of my dear friends and someone I look up to a lot Jared Macarilay. He shares some amazing stories about his love for music and how songwriting and producing music has changed him. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy. Jared's...

  18. What is the deal with passion?

    This is my first episode for my new show the passion lab. This episode outline some of the future of what my podcast will be about. I hope to share meaningful stories and bring guests that can share valuable lessons and stories

  19. The Pursuit of a Lifetime: A Short Story

    In this episode I share a story that I wrote in May of 2024. It was based off of an experience I had while I was talking with a tricycle driver while in the Philippines. It is an analogy for life and the difference ways that we each go about living life. Connect with me! Instagram:...

  20. #1 The Why

    The First Episode In this episode I share my story of why I am doing this podcast. I share some stories of why I am trying to share my story, I go in depth on part of my realization on my mission in the Philippines.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast where we explore how to live a more meaningful life through understanding and being okay with our emotions and feelings. Taking the thoughtful steps towards living a more full life, Follow as we get closer together.

HOSTED BY

Jacob White

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How many episodes does Thoughtful Steps have?

Thoughtful Steps currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Thoughtful Steps about?

A podcast where we explore how to live a more meaningful life through understanding and being okay with our emotions and feelings. Taking the thoughtful steps towards living a more full life, Follow as we get closer together.

How often does Thoughtful Steps release new episodes?

Thoughtful Steps has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Thoughtful Steps is created and hosted by Jacob White.
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