Quick Before You Forget

I started this Quick Before You Forget journey after getting laid off in January 2026 from what I believed and hoped was my dream job.There was no master plan, aside from intentionally embracing the chaos of building the rocket ship in the air. There is just me on my yellow brick road making a conscious decision to keep showing up, keep creating, and trust who I’d meet along the way.In this special Mother's Day episode of Quick Before You Forget, I sat down with Sharon Johnson, who I’ve been connected with mostly through TikTok for four years. And honestly, it showed through in our vulnerability, honesty, and very real friendship despite having never spoken before this moment.We talked about leaving a belief system that no longer aligned. About motherhood without perfectionism. About suicidal ideation, TMS, therapy, and the slow rebuilding of hope. About body image, shame, boundaries, and learning to trust yourself again.She said a lot that resonated with me deeply, including: What if life isn’t something you have to get right…what if it’s an experiment you’re allowed to live inside of?We talked about managing mental health like a chronic illness without shame. About letting your kids see you care for yourself. About the sacredness of ordinary moments.If you’ve ever outgrown the story you were handed…If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to change or to have more fun or to create the life you’ve always dreamed of…You are.This one felt brave. And honest. And full of hope. I can’t wait for you to listen to it and tell me what you think.Meaningful Moments00:00 — “One Breath at a Time” (When You’re Just Trying to Survive)00:01 — Meet Sharon Johnson: Motherhood, Mental Health & Real Life00:02 — The Grandfather Who Shaped Her Perspective on Life & Loss00:04 — Leaving the Mormon Church: What Finally Broke Her Shelf00:07 — What to Do When Your Beliefs No Longer Fit Your Life00:08 — Learning to Sit With Uncertainty (Instead of Fear)00:10 — Postpartum Depression & the Fear of Being a “Bad Mom”00:11 — What Kids Actually Remember About Their Childhood00:13 — If You’re in a Hard Season: What You Need to Hear Right Now00:14 — The Impossible Standard of the “Perfect Mom”00:16 — Why Rest, Fun, and “Doing Nothing” Actually Matter00:18 — Doing What You Want Without Caring What People Think00:19 — Why Adults Forget How to Have Fun (and How to Get It Back)00:21 — What Her Kids Taught Her That Therapy Couldn’t00:24 — Living With Depression: The Reality No One Talks About00:26 — Hitting Rock Bottom & Finding a Way Through00:28 — “One Breath at a Time” — Managing Mental Health Daily00:29 — Choosing Yourself Without Feeling Like a Bad Mom00:31 — Why Self-Love Starts With Letting Go of Shame00:33 — Handling Criticism, Trolls & Letting Go of Judgment00:34 — You Don’t Have to Be “Better” to Be Worthy00:38 — You Don’t Have to Love Your Body to Live Your Life00:40 — “Do It Anyway” — Living Fully Without Waiting00:41 — Doing Hard Things & Rewiring Your Brain00:42 — Life as an Experiment (Instead of Something to Perfect)00:44 — Vulnerability, Boundaries & Sharing Your Story Online00:45 — If Everyone Could Hear One Thing: “You Matter”00:47 — Why Your Joy Matters (Even If It’s Just for You)00:48 — What She’d Tell Her 22-Year-Old Self00:50 — Teaching Kids About Mental Health Without Shame 00:52 — Feeling Lost in Motherhood (and Finding Your Way Back)00:54 — Losing Yourself Isn’t Forever — You Come Back00:55 — Rediscovering Yourself Through Your Kids00:56 — Music That Helped Her Survive (Noah Kahan, Stick Season)00:57 — Why Feeling Seen Matters More Than Being “Fixed”00:59 — The Power of Community & Not Feeling Alone01:00 — Holding Onto the Moments That Matter Most01:02 — You Didn’t Miss It — There Will Be More Moments01:03 — “Choose the Fun One” (A Simple Life Rule)01:03 — Learning to Trust Yourself Again01:04 — The Sacred Power of Ordinary Family Moments01:05 — Your Joy Is Not a Waste01:06 — Final Thoughts: Life Is Messy… and It All MattersSharon Johnson's Song of Survival: Call Your Mom, Noah Kahanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XowR7YupdgAlex Warren, First Time on Earthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aammt9Mvbwk

This episode of Quick Before You Forget is one of the most honest, raw, and empowering conversations about motherhood, identity, and doing hard things you can find on the internet.In a conversation years in the making, I sit down with content creator and author Emily Feret, known for her viral “normalizing normal motherhood” videos that have helped millions of women feel seen, understood, and less alone.With over two million followers, Emily has built a powerful platform rooted in honesty, humor, and the courage to show life without the filter. In this conversation, we talk about:✨ The reality of motherhood (and why perfection is a myth)✨ Building confidence in the face of online criticism✨ Running a marathon with zero experience and a dream✨ Jumping out of a plane (and what it teaches you about fear)✨ Letting go of people-pleasing and embracing your true self✨ Why doing hard things changes everything✨ How social media can actually create real connectionThis is a conversation about identity, resilience, motherhood, and becoming who you’re meant to be. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or like you’re not doing enough… this episode will remind you:👉 You are not alone.👉 You are doing enough.👉 And your life is just getting started.📚 Emily’s Book:Normalizing Normal Motherhood: Without the Filter:https://a.co/d/00pfoije📲 Follow Emily:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCkXhv2hwNEd1OAe3ZXq7plg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjeanneferet/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilyjeanne333🎧 Emily's Playlist:I Can Do It With A Broken Heart, Taylor Swift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl6en1NPTYM Click Clack Symphony, RAYE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtVcltkn3HI Check out myTikTok FamilyxEmily Feret Playlist: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7200863476443532586Meaningful Moments00:00 – Skydiving story: “I was crying… what am I doing?”01:00 – Meet Emily Feret: The Internet Mom Who Makes You Feel Seen03:00 – “I’m a Collector of People” (Her Childhood & Influences)06:00 – The “Mosaic of People” Mindset 10:00 – Online Hate & Letting Go of People-Pleasing13:00 – Realizing “I Can Do Hard Things”14:00 – The “Deathbed List” That Changed Everything17:00 – Jumping Out of a Plane (Facing Fear Head-On)20:00 – Signing Up for a Marathon With Zero Experience22:00 – Injury, Doubt & the Decision to Keep Going23:00 – “Don’t Stop” — The Moment That Carried Her Through25:00 – The Finish Line Moment (3:33 & Full Circle)27:00 – “If I Can Do This, I Can Do Anything”31:00 – Imposter Syndrome & “Fake It Till You Make It”33:00 – Doing It Scared Anyway34:00 – Why Sharing Honestly Changes Everything38:00 – The Viral Moment: Normalizing Real Motherhood40:00 – Messy House, Big Life (Letting Go of Perfection)42:00 – Parenting Choices & Internet Judgment44:00 – Why She Took Her Kids Off the Internet47:00 – “What You See Is What You Get”49:00 – Her Book: The Truth About Motherhood52:00 – “You Are Doing Enough” (Megaphone Moment)54:00 – Music, Energy & Staying Motivated56:00 – “Your Life Is About to Change”57:30 – “Tomorrow Wants to See You… And So Do I”Lovisa earrings:https://www.lovisa.com/?ref=tyler2922Use this code for 10% off! TYLER2893

This episode of Quick Before You is literally years in the making.Receipts and all, this is a wild ride you're not going to want to skip.In this deeply honest conversation on Quick Before You Forget, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jenkins to talk about what healing actually looks like when it’s messy, nonlinear, and far from perfect.We talk honestly and openly about addiction, motherhood, mental health, postpartum depression, and the reality of starting over after rock bottom.This isn’t a polished success story. It’s the truth. And if you’ve been feeling burned out, lost, or like you’re failing at healing, same.So take it from us: this one is going to meet you exactly where you are. Because life after addiction, trauma, or burnout is possible. And more importantly, you don’t have to do it alone.************If you’ve been following along for a while you already know this wasn’t random.This was the yellow brick road. Leading us here to this conversation at exactly the right time.So if you’re wondering whether the pieces of your life are adding up to something, they are.Keep walking.THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD (Backstory behind ALL OF THE THINGS)The OG meetup story in June 2019: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzT-JwKHxAJ/?img_index=1Gratitude changes everything post in July 2019: https://www.facebook.com/ty.schmidt.9/posts/pfbid02Fv3M8fc9uA1PPWoMG4kVGc9pSS4RjpE8PwmwUi53B4nY83tGp2PMQHpX3MRVdh2Gl?rdid=GbvNty3tVidIQzyV#"Funny" Jimmy backstory post in July 2019: https://www.facebook.com/ty.schmidt.9/posts/pfbid02jUmW1XAvJUEG8MuAVStE2s9EZbhxh1uAN6Gdt7gpckLoDStzJr9LvVMCzVEVZeZcl?rdid=Zuumxm2auIo0IDd3#Clean Mess original visceral full body reaction to the subtitle in July 2025 – INCLUDING WHEN I FIRST SAID I WANTED TO HAVE HER ON MY PODCAST (that didn't exist until six months later): https://www.instagram.com/p/DLoQ-KFsaOP/?img_index=1You don’t have to do it alone reflection in July 2025: https://www.facebook.com/ty.schmidt.9/posts/pfbid0pmKeSsFZWSgSxj7W23Us8yBfR2CdoqddYnbo5JJhV7Bpv6ZFxpZqnm1MhWNS1zWFl?rdid=Nbsjzb5yKGMUzOGj#My bat signal attempt to ask her to please be on Quick Before You Forget in January 2026: https://www.facebook.com/ty.schmidt.9/posts/pfbid0WMFHBYJcDMSAeXiBCQT7SuAGR9DVxgkorLoACnX9SFCvAym3ady5s1avudSuMxAAl?rdid=49IXu1NfoaEX7zra#All of our Facebook memories in one place: https://www.facebook.com/profile/125600233/search/?q=tiffany%20jenkinsIf My Brain Held a Morning Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N9r8nVogM8My sportscaster friend Jason Fitz gets emotional in his episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJIhEX20vLISpecial song spotlight: Alex Warren, First Time on Earth: youtube.com/watch?si=txbl6Sk2Um2CIT0x&v=Aammt9Mvbwk&feature=youtu.beQuick Before I Forget backstory, initial red threads starting to come together: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7589100397415910686Quick Before I Forget becomes Quick Before You Forget: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7592824004096838943 Special song spotlight: QBIF becomingQBYF ties to The Manuscript by Taylor Swift: “It’s Yours” – This was referenced in my original chapter for the Triumphs of Transformation book (Should I release that somewhere? Would anyone want to read it?) https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7630580377685363998 RelatedYellow Brick Road Playlists on TikTokQuick Before You Forget: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7562549049761549599Gratitude changes everything: Joy From the Ground Up: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7511812444558314783Manifesting Connection starts here in 2021 with a post with Tiffany and I: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/6979381205456243974Start Today: A RISE Story starts in 2023 with a post from Dave Hollis’ memorial: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7204458423688285486Alex Warren is FIRE: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7521198555042712863Triumphs Book backstory: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7426444699239468319Health and Healing journey: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7507472611450817823Swiftie Love: Just Keep Swift-ing https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7505601042634132767 and Swifties in Healing https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7481092834473331999Let Them: https://www.tiktok.com/@tyschmidtty/video/7429138702149913886Also everyone needs these Lovisa earrings: https://www.lovisa.com/?ref=tyler2922 Use this code for 10% off! TYLER2893Meaningful Moments00:00 – Introduction to Tiffany Jenkins 03:30 – Childhood trauma and losing her father suddenly07:00 – How childhood impacts parenting13:00 – Addiction begins and downward spiral18:00 – Arrest, jail, and more21:30 – Choosing recovery and rehab journey23:00 – Becoming a mom in early sobriety27:30 – Starting “Juggling the Jenkins”31:00 – Using humor to talk about addiction36:30 – Life after addiction is possible37:00 – My personal story (cirrhosis, sobriety, rebuilding)42:00 – When healing feels impossible56:00 – “Healing isn’t linear” explained1:00:00 – Advice for feeling like you’re failing at healing1:09:00 – The question she wishes people would ask1:13:00 – If the whole world had to listen…

Welcome to Coach Doc and Ty's circle of trust. Things get real in this second conversation with Dr. Antonio Harrison on Quick Before You Forget and it's meant to meet you exactly where you are.In this deeply honest episode of Quick Before You Forget, I sit down with behavior scientist and coach, Dr. Antonio Harrison (Coach Doc), to talk about identity, addiction, self-awareness, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the inside out.We explore:The moment he realized he was becoming his father, and intentionally chose differentlyWhy self-awareness isn’t something you build, but rather something you stop avoidingThe truth about addiction (and why it’s often a relationship with yourself)How to break generational patterns and choose a new path What masculinity really means and why you get to define itHow to stop numbing and start actually livingThis episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you’ve drifted, you’re always one decision away from coming back to yourself.Meaningful Moments:[00:00] The moment that changes everything: seeing yourself clearly[01:00] Meet Coach Doc: behavior scientist, father, and truth-teller[03:00] What matters most: unconditional love and fatherhood[05:00] A defining moment: his father’s response to crisis[07:00] Redefining masculinity on your own terms[09:00] Lessons from sports: discipline, identity, and endings[11:00] Finding your tribe (and recognizing who’s really there for you)[13:00] Authenticity attracts the right people[15:00] Becoming comfortable in your own skin [17:00] Trauma, survival, and developing awareness as a superpower[18:00] Resilience through pain and adversity[21:00] Parenting, perspective, and generational understanding[24:00] Learning honesty and forgiveness from family[25:00] How to become more observant (practical tools)[30:00] Childhood trauma and growing up too fast[33:00] Separating the person from the addiction[38:00] Addiction, identity, and toxic self-relationships[43:00] Turning point: choosing faith and self-work[46:00] The moment that forced change[48:00] Growth isn’t linear, it’s a corkscrew [49:00] Choosing growth instead of regret[50:00] What self-love actually looks like in practice[52:00] You’re already self-aware, you’re just avoiding the truth [55:00] What matters most right now[56:00] “Much love always”: choosing love in every moment[59:00] His upcoming books and journey of transformationBonus playlist song: Alex Warren, First Time on Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aammt9Mvbwk

Today we’re talking about money.Budgeting. Saving. Investing. Debt. Mindset.But not in the “cut your Starbucks treat and buy a house” kind of way.We’re talking about it in a way that actually feels achievable, empowering, and grounded in real life.Because no matter where you are in your career, your business, or your life, money stress has a way of creeping in and taking over when you don’t have a system and when you’re avoiding it altogether.In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, I sit down with financial literacy coach, CPA, and author Jamie Troll to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface when it comes to money.We get into:why so many smart, capable people feel behindhow avoidance keeps us stuck longer than we realize the simple shift of giving every dollar a joband how money can actually become a tool for good, not something to fear This conversation isn’t just about finances.It’s about taking your power back. It’s about getting honest. It’s about building a life that actually feels like yours.If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel off… this is a good place to start.+Jamie TrullOrder Jamie's Book Hidden Profit Today! https://a.co/d/02NwAQzzLearn More About Jamie at http://jamietrull.com/Follow Jamie on YouTube for free trainings https://www.youtube.com/c/jamietrullJoin Jamie's Free Facebook Community http://jamietrull.com/group+Chapters00:00 – The Message We All Need to Hear Why stepping into your financial power matters more than ever01:00 – Meet Jamie Trull CPA, financial literacy coach, and author of Hidden Profit03:00 – The Childhood Story That Changed Everything Saving $120 at age 10 and what it revealed about money 07:00 – The Moment That Radicalized Her Money Mindset How one book and compound interest changed her life10:00 – “I’m Behind” Is a Lie The mindset that keeps people stuck and how to shift it13:00 – What Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Profit Corporate vs. small business thinking17:00 – Why Money Feels So Emotional (and Overwhelming) Fear, avoidance, and what’s really underneath21:00 – Stop Avoiding Your Numbers: Why facing the truth is always better than ignoring it 24:00 – The Story She Almost Didn’t Share Vulnerability, intuition, and the “starling” moment28:00 – The Power of Community and Collective Impact: Why we can do more together than alone 31:00 – The Truth About Money Being “Bad” Rewriting one of the most dangerous beliefs34:00 – The Practical Shift: Give Every Dollar a Job A simple but powerful financial system38:00 – Her Deeper Why: Justice and Impact The thread that’s been there all along41:00 – What She’d Tell Her Younger Self Perfectionism, fear, and taking action anyway45:00 – The Unreal Moment That Changed Everything Showing up during COVID—and what it created52:00 – What Matters Most Right Now Family, presence, and building a better future56:00 – Music, Resilience, and Emotional Anchors and the songs that carry her throughJess Glynne: Don't Be So Hard On Yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THeLVhU53ow&list=RDTHeLVhU53ow&start_radio=1Taylor Swift: Who's Afraid of Little Old Me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZFiX6hDXQ&list=RDvOZFiX6hDXQ&start_radio=1Sign up for the Quick Before You Forget newsletter: https://substack.com/@joyfromthegroundupMy links:Lovisa earrings: https://www.lovisa.com/?ref=tyler2922Use this code for 10% off! TYLER2893Mental Edge Academy: https://www.aea-neuro-fitness-academy.com/offers/8MooUCaS/checkout

You don’t feel lost because you’re broken. You feel lost because you’ve stopped looking up.In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, host Ty Schmidt sits down at Lazy Pickle Studios in LA with actor, storyteller, and abundant and inspiring human Bourke Floyd.This conversation goes deep into:Feeling lost and not enoughHow grief and joy can coexistWhy “process over outcome” changes everythingFinding your purpose when nothing makes senseThe truth about self-worth and imposter syndromeHow to be present in your own lifeFrom growing up in foster care to navigating loss, identity, and unexpected breakthroughs, Bourke shares the moments that shaped him and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild.If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel off this is for you. Quick before you forget:You are not behind.You are not broken.You are becoming.Meaningful Moments: 00:00 – Faith, loss, and finding meaning again02:00 – Childhood, foster care, and the movie theater that changed everything07:00 – Feeling seen: the moment that reshaped his life09:30 – Finding “your people” and recognizing calling11:30 – Noise vs signal: how to actually find your path13:30 – “Adjust your antenna” (life-changing mindset)15:30 – Putting your oxygen mask on first17:30 – Grief, loss, and what it means to feel nothing20:00 – The truth about self-blame and inner narratives22:00 – The moment that saved his life24:00 – Why you might be “drowning” without realizing it26:00 – Parenting, patience, and learning from your kids29:00 – Rejection is protection (life-changing reframe)33:00 – Process over outcome (how to actually move forward)36:00 – How to deal with self-doubt and rejection40:00 – “Grief is the negative space that allows joy to shine”42:00 – Why you already are enough46:00 – The power of everyday human connection48:00 – Faith, “GUS” (God/Universe/Spirit), and staying open52:00 – Recognizing signs when you’re present56:00 – Lessons from working with Anthony Hopkins & Robert Duvall1:01:00 – Stop proving others wrong—prove yourself right1:03:00 – Comparison, creativity, and staying in your lane1:05:00 – The danger of chasing attention vs creating honestly1:07:00 – “You versus you” and why comparison kills creativity1:09:00 – What it means to create from truth instead of validation1:11:00 – The difference between being “nice” and being truly kind (deeper layer)1:13:00 – Truth, love, and the courage to say hard things1:15:00 – Why most people avoid honesty (and what it costs them)1:17:00 – Living in alignment vs performing for others1:19:00 – Letting go of needing approval1:21:00 – What it actually looks like to be authentic in real life1:23:00 – The role of discipline in becoming who you are1:25:00 – How to recognize when you’re out of alignment1:27:00 – The internal vs external version of success1:29:00 – Final reflections on presence, purpose, and people1:31:00 – “Quick Before You Forget” closing question + takeawayBourke Floyd's Mix TapeMr. Blue Sky, Electric Light Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQUlA8Hcv4sDark Blue, Jack's Mannequin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5LjFkibA7w&list=RDP5LjFkibA7w&start_radio=1Mixed Tape, Jack's Mannequin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdW48xSbb9sMae, All Deliberate Speed https://open.spotify.com/track/6d303F6IYNa7bcE6DMo3LsCounting Crows, August And Everything After https://open.spotify.com/album/4nKfZbCALT9H9LfedtDwnZCounting Crows, Recovering the Satellites https://open.spotify.com/album/4YArB2Q848BDmmwUUumEFPSpecial thank you to Lazy Pickle Studios and Bourke Floyd for making the episode a reality. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel exhausted, anxious, or unfulfilled, this episode will change the way you see your life. In this powerful and deeply human conversation on Quick Before You Forget, we learn from Madeleine Huot, the social worker and mindset expert behind Successful Female Mindset.Madeleine and host Ty Schmidt explore how high achievers can rewire their thoughts, redefine success, and finally feel aligned from the inside out.From years of experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and mental health, Madeleine brings a perspective most mindset conversations are missing: You don’t need to become someone new.You need to shift the direction of the brain you already have.We talk about:How to rewire your brain from worst-case thinking to possibility thinkingThe hidden reason so many successful women feel burned outWhy your definition of success may be quietly hurting youHow to break free from societal expectations and internalized beliefsThe power of subconscious reprogramming and identity workSimple daily practices to reduce anxiety and feel more presentWhy kindness and connection literally save livesAnd one of the most powerful takeaways: Your brain already knows how to spiral…what if you taught it to spiral toward possibility instead?This episode is for you if you’re ready to:✨ Stop chasing validation✨ Start trusting yourself✨ Redefine success on your terms✨ And finally feel like your life matches who you really arePress play. This one might just rewire everything for you.

Most leaders think leadership is about being the strongest person in the room.Mick Hunt learned the hard way that it’s not.After watching his company drop from 400 employees to less than 200 in 90 days, Mick was forced to confront a brutal question:Would I follow myself? His honest answer changed everything.In this powerful conversation, Mick shares the lessons that reshaped how he leads, serves, and builds teams, including the four leadership behaviors every great leader practices and the promise he made as a child that still guides him today. We talk about trust, empathy, fatherhood, preparation, and the quiet responsibility leaders carry when people choose to follow them.This episode is about something bigger than leadership. It’s about becoming the person you were meant to be before it’s too late. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly leading, or just performing leadership, this conversation will stay with you.In This Episode We Explore• The leadership mistake that cost Mick half his team• Why inspiration alone doesn’t activate people• The 4 leadership behaviors every great leader practices• Why empathy is often missing in high-performing leaders• The difference between personal emotional intelligence and leadership emotional intelligence• Why celebrating small wins transforms culture• The hidden damage leaders cause when they “just do it themselves”• How fatherhood reshaped Mick’s leadership philosophy• Why preparation—not talent—creates opportunity• The one question Mick asks himself that keeps him accountableQuick Before You Forget: If you’re leading people today, ask yourself one question: would I follow me? Your answer might change everything.

He walked away from the dream people spend their whole lives chasing. And it led him straight to the life he was actually meant to live.In this deeply emotional and wildly honest episode of Quick Before You Forget, host Ty Schmidt learns from Jason Fitz, a Juilliard-trained violinist, former touring musician with platinum records, and now one of the most respected voices in sports media, to talk about what it really takes to build a life that feels like yours.This is a conversation about betting on yourself before you have proof, following curiosity when the path makes no sense, choosing purpose over applause, and learning that the people who change your life are often the ones who simply make you feel seen.Jason shares the nonlinear story of going from classical violin and country music stages to ESPN and Yahoo Sports, but this episode is about so much more than career reinvention. It’s about self-belief, identity, gratitude, grief, presence, emotional honesty, and the kind of impact that lasts longer than fame ever could.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to pivot, whether your path makes sense, whether your struggle has shaped you for something greater, or whether relationships still matter in a world obsessed with overnight success, this one is for you.In this episode, we talk about:How Jason Fitz went from Juilliard to national sports mediaWhy the most powerful career moves rarely look logical at firstThe truth about self-belief when nobody else understands your visionWhy your why has to be stronger than your fearHow real relationships create the “benefit of the doubt” that changes everythingWhat gratitude can do in your darkest momentsThe power of being emotional, honest, and fully humanWhy presence matters more than chasing the next thingHow to stop living for one version of yourself and embrace the fullness of who you areThis episode is for the dreamers, the feelers, the builders, the pivoters, the people with a complicated story, and the ones trying to remember who they are while becoming who they’re meant to be.00:00 Why relationships still matter more than virality01:21 Meet Jason Fitz03:39 From child violin prodigy to Juilliard08:19 How music became his first career10:39 The moment success stopped feeling fulfilling11:54 Starting a sports podcast before it was cool13:01 “I don’t need 40,000 listeners. I need one.”13:35 The DM that changed his life15:34 How ESPN finally noticed him17:54 Quitting the band and betting on himself20:18 Belief, fear, and the courage to keep going22:38 Why your why has to be your drug29:48 The mentor who changed everything34:32 Benefit of the doubt changes everything36:58 The power of being seen39:18 Don’t just look for help — become it41:38 Getting cut by ESPN and responding with gratitude45:57 Perspective can be power or prison48:13 Gratitude in the middle of real life50:32 Family pain, healing, and honesty52:50 How to stay grounded in the present55:12 Stop chasing the next thing57:33 The songs that bring him back to himself58:20 What Turn the Page really meant to him01:00:25 The magic of building something new01:00:58 Why he’ll never let go of his emotions01:02:40 You are allowed to be more than one thing01:03:35 What matters most right now01:05:03 Jason’s final message to the world01:06:14 Where to find Jason Fitz01:06:54 Outro Quick before you forget: You do not need a straight line.You need courage, clarity, and the willingness to trust what keeps calling you.Follow Jason Fitz: @jasonfitz Watch and listen via Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports Radio, and Yahoo Sports TV.

In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, host Ty Schmidt engages in a meaningful conversation with Ruchi Shah, industrial-organizational psychologist and author of We, Humans, for a deeply grounding conversation about what it means to come home to yourself when you feel burned out, lost, or disconnected.Ruchi shares why so many of us learn to hide our humanness, how we “play peekaboo” with parts of ourselves (our emotions, our light, our shadow), and what it looks like, practically, to own your humanness and stop outsourcing your inner authority to the outside world.You’ll also hear powerful reflections on grief, self-doubt, and why growth can feel intense (even “G-force” intense), plus a memorable story about fear turning into aliveness in real time. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or like you’ve forgotten who you are, this episode is a reminder: you’re still in there.Topics include: burnout recovery, self-awareness, self-trust, big emotions, masking, grief, fear vs excitement, community/tribe, and coming home to yourself.Please like, subscribe, and share if this helped you. Your support keeps this show going.Meaningful Moments00:00 – Welcome + intro to Ruchi Shah02:45 – “I was perceived as oversensitive” + hiding humanness05:06 – How We, Humans was born (legacy, son, experiential format)07:28 – The “cards” concept + choosing a chapter09:45 – “We humans play peekaboo with I” (light, shadow, emotional cues)12:06 – What it means to “own your humanness” (only expert on you is you)14:30 – What she’d tell her 22-year-old self (no regrets, unfolding)16:48 – Megaphone message: “Wouldn’t it be lovely to be human?”18:55 – Music as a way home (YAIMA “Gajumaru” + old stories)21:16 – The 80th birthday question: legacy without needing to be present23:42 – “What if you’re not a student—what if you’re a teacher?”25:45 – Why growth feels intense (G-force metaphor) + becoming present in real time27:38 – “We humans thrive when we tribe” (two-way streets + internal relationship)32:16 – Grief + the “unique wiring” of emotions (crying = rage insight)36:07 – Vocabulary for hard emotions + expressing the living human38:34 – Quick Before You Forget rapid-fire answers40:37 – Fear vs excitement + roller coaster story (“I’m alive!”)42:53 – Closing gratitude + where and how to support the showRuchi Shah's Song of Survival: Gajumaru, YAIMAWe, Humans book: https://a.co/d/0aFSukIU

When life changes in an instant, who are you without the identity you built? In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, host Ty Schmidt learns from Jeff Griffin, Paralympic medalist, speaker, and resilience expert, about rebuilding your life after adversity, overcoming self-doubt, and rediscovering who you are when everything feels lost. After a devastating accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, Jeff had to face the ultimate identity crisis. What he discovered wasn’t just resilience. It was perspective. If you’re feeling burned out, uncertain, disconnected from your purpose, or stuck in self-doubt, this episode will remind you of what’s still inside you.We talk about:How to shift your mindset when life falls apartWhat to do when your identity is stripped awayThe power of perspective in hard seasonsRebuilding after burnout or disappointmentWhy “impossible” might not mean what you thinkBecause sometimes the only thing standing between you and your next chapter is remembering who you are.Meaningful Moments 00:00 – You Are More Capable Than You ThinkJeff’s belief that we all have “God DNA” — and the power to create miracles in our own lives.02:12 – A Childhood Lesson That Shaped EverythingThe manure metaphor: turning challenges into growth.06:15 – The Danger of “You Can’t” ThinkingHow limiting beliefs get wired into our identity.11:30 – Quitting on a Dream (and Lying About It)Jeff shares the moment he walked away from football — and what it taught him.24:26 – The Accident That Changed His LifeA 40-foot fall. A broken back. An identity crisis.29:12 – “Why Are You Crying?”The prison inmate who changed Jeff’s perspective forever.32:00 – Perspective: Your Power or Your PrisonShifting from what you can’t do to what you can.34:51 – Writing Your Own ObituaryA powerful exercise to rediscover your purpose.38:59 – The Daily Dime HabitFive minutes that can change your mindset.43:34 – Inch by Inch Is a CinchHow to rebuild your life one small step at a time.Jeff Griffin's Song of Survival: Colm Wilkinson's Dream the Impossible DreamGrab your free download of Jeff Griffin's Possibility Principle:https://griffinmotivation.com/product/possibility-principle/PROMO CODE: P2Want to Go Deeper?MindFit is my daily mental fitness system built on neuroscience and repetition.Through short, structured Mindset Minutes™ and reflection practices, you train your brain to respond differently to stress, doubt, and pressure.Confidence isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. If you’re ready to strengthen your mindset daily, check out MindFit here: Little Big Media Team | Full Mental Edge Academy 2026 (365) Enroll Here 

What do you do when rejection is constant and life still requires you to keep going?In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, Ty Schmidt welcomes actor Brent Bailey (yes — Kris K / Target Santa but also so many more amazing roles) to talk about reinvention, resilience, and staying grounded.Brent shares what it was like going from a shy, introverted self described “computer nerd” to building a career in Hollywood, and the mindset shifts that help him handle rejection without letting it define his worth.You’ll hear practical, real-life lessons on goal-setting, confidence, stepping out of your comfort zone, the role of therapy, and why learning to listen might be one of the most important skills we can rebuild right now.If you’re tired of taking every “no” personally, this episode will help you breathe, dust off your self-confidence, and keep building anyway. Connect with Brent: @brentmbailey on InstagramJackie Chan video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rRwvSaSsuecIf this episode helped you: please follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder.Meaningful Moments00:00 – “You were shy?!” + the audition moment that shows how fear + self-consciousness can stop us01:02 – Ty’s intro: what Quick Before You Forget is (music, mindset, movement) + welcoming Brent Bailey02:28 – Childhood roots: kindness, work ethic, and what Brent learned from his parents03:59 – The “go all-in” lesson: why half-trying protects your ego (but blocks your growth)05:39 – Setbacks as teachers + why the goalpost always moves07:34 – Handling rejection: separating identity from career + finances + supportive relationships09:36 – A specific setback: being “the commercial guy,” losing an agent, and learning to communicate goals11:38 – Wins: Target Santa/Kris K + working with major names + why people matter most13:17 – Transition figures & role models: community, coaches, and being a fan as a superpower17:15 – What Brent would tell his 22-year-old self (and why he wouldn’t change the past)19:46 – Megaphone message: “Be nice,” drop the extremes, and come back to listening22:23 – How to become a better listener: ego, curiosity, and stepping outside your perspective24:56 – Therapy + perspective: validating feelings without letting them swallow your life27:18 – “Unreal” moments: leaving comfort → moving to LA → sleeping on a friend’s couch32:38 – Turning pain into purpose: the heartbreak that pivoted his whole life34:05 – Music + silence: why Brent prefers quiet and “ambient” grounding sounds39:37 – Legacy question: what he hopes his future child would feel about his life44:48 – What’s next: upcoming films + why he posts less but lives more46:53 – Authentic interviews vs scripted answers47:50 – Comfort food + Benihana joy48:58 – Ty’s close: asking for connection, reviews, stars, and inviting listeners backTop takeaways:• Rejection hurts less when your career isn’t your identity.• Going “half-in” protects your ego but it also blocks your breakthrough.• Community + finances + self-awareness = resilience you can replicate.• Reinvention is often born from discomfort… or heartbreak… and you can still be grateful for the pivot.Reflection prompt: Where in your life are you “half-trying” so you’ll have an excuse if it doesn’t work… and what would change if you went all-in?

When you’re burned out, feeling lost, or wondering how to remember who you are, this episode feels like a hug wrapped in laughter and human realness.Actor and creator DJ Pieper joins Quick Before You Forget host Ty Schmidt for a real conversation about staying grounded in a chaotic world, using music, mindset, and movement to come home to yourself without turning healing into another thing to optimize.DJ shares the song that instantly brings him back to presence, why nature resets the nervous system, and a powerful journaling practice—“lies vs truths”—that helps you quiet the noise, stop comparing yourself, and reconnect with what’s real.If you’ve been living in survival mode, chasing the next milestone, or feeling like you’re falling behind, this is your reminder: you are loved, you’re not alone, and you can take the next step—quick, before you forget.In this episode: burnout recovery mindset, grounding techniques, journaling prompts, inner child healing, presence without your phone, creativity without monetization, and rebuilding identity through music + movement.00:00 – Getting “hit by a car” + nervous system humor (and survival perspective)DJ opens with a wild story that sets the tone: life is chaotic, but he’s here—laughing because he’s okay.00:42 – Meet DJ Pieper + what this show is about (music, mindset, movement)Ty introduces DJ and frames the episode around vulnerability, presence, and becoming.02:30 – Childhood memory: noise + love + groundingGrowing up in a packed Sicilian household—loud energy, big support, and the quiet steadiness of his grandpa.05:27 – The lesson from Grandpa Tom: “say less, ask more” + own your spaceDJ shares a confidence principle: be comfortable where you stand—this space is yours.07:26 – The grounding song: Kings of Leon, “Back Down South”How music can instantly return you to the present—and why memory + sound are so regulating.09:45 – If DJ had a megaphone in today’s chaos…His message to the world: “You are loved.” 11:15 – What he’d tell his 22-year-old self + the fear of being forgottenA raw thread: chasing greatness, identity, and the pressure of time.14:42 – What keeps you going when you feel behind?DJ’s answer: create something, then go outside—nature, walks, and “smelling the roses.”17:49 – Put the phone away: presence creates connectionTy shares how real conversations happen in lines when you choose to be present.19:16 – The “help someone” story: fixing a retaining wall → unexpected relationshipsA powerful example of how generosity leads to connection (without trying to “network”).22:43 – Unreal moment: $30, a train, acting class, Niagara Falls, and divine timingA cinematic story about risk, trust, and getting rescued by the right people.30:24 – Identity + music as integrationDJ talks about never feeling “enough” of one identity—music helps dissolve the question.33:28 – Movement: skateboarding, BMX, and becoming kid-you againWhy movement isn’t fitness—it’s remembering yourself.37:52 – How to find yourself again (inner child, joy, and play)The core coaching moment: stop treating life like a monetization machine.39:27 – “Not everything needs to be monetized.”A burnout antidote in one sentence.46:08 – Journaling prompt: “Lies vs Truths”Write the lies you’re hearing → turn the page → write what’s true.47:33 – Milwaukee + the 50 states goal (2 nights in every state)Travel as a way to learn humans—life through people.54:30 – Where to find DJ + current projectsInstagram/website + Star People mention + what he’s creating now.57:23 – Anti Fashionism + masks, prompts, and bold creative outreachA standout section for artists/creatives: visibility without selling your soul.1:01:16 – Ty’s closing gratitude + invitation to connect + review the showA warm community-forward close Top takeaways:Staying grounded isn’t a personality trait—it’s a practice (music, nature, movement).Presence creates connection (and connection brings you back to yourself).Burnout worsens when everything becomes a metric, a brand, or a monetization plan.Try the Lies vs Truths journaling prompt: name the lie → replace it with what’s real.Listener prompt: If you’re burned out or feeling lost, try this today:Put your phone down for 10 minutesPlay one grounding songWrite one lie you’ve been believingWrite one truth that’s still true about youDJ Pieper's Grounding Song: Kings of Leon, Back Down South

Dr. Antonio Harrison, known to many simply as "Coach Doc," has an honest, vulnerable, and transparent conversation with host Ty Schmidt about what to do when you feel burned out, lost, afraid, or stuck.Together, they unpack the mindset shift that turns fear into forward motion, why many people aren’t actually afraid of failure (they’re afraid of success), and how to stop overthinking by focusing on one next step at a time.They also explore resilience shaped by real life, the power of mentors and “transition figures,” and practical ways to reconnect when the world feels divided like getting outside, putting the phone down, and starting a simple conversation with a genuine compliment.Plus: a rapid-fire music segment featuring the songs Coach Doc uses for transition, survival, and hype, and a challenge you can try today to build courage in a small but meaningful way. If you’ve been craving a reminder of who you are, you're in the right place.Meaningful Moments00:21 — Welcome + the heart of the show Music, mindset, and movement as tools for remembering who you are while building who you’re meant to be.01:24 — Gratitude as a grounding practice Finding gratitude “especially in challenge,” and how connection can happen even before you’ve met someone.03:25 — Coach Doc’s vulnerable share: a new spiritual commitment A year-long decision to pursue faith, commit to prayer, and document the journey in a book series.05:19 — Why sharing faith feels risky right now Division, judgment, and choosing courage anyway. 07:05 — Reading the Bible front-to-back + what changed A deep personal commitment and the internal shifts that came with it. 08:25 — Belief vs. non-belief (and the “two twins” analogy) A story that reframed perspective on faith, life, and what we can’t fully see yet.10:30 — The moment of rejection that became a lesson Approaching two women with pamphlets at a park… and getting shut down. 13:48 — A simple text that brought him back to center Daily affirmations to his sons — and the “love you too” that reset his nervous system. 16:29 — Childhood, survival, and resilience Sports as a safe haven; growing up fast; addiction in the household; learning hard realities early. 22:29 — Advice for fear, anxiety, and uncertainty Flip fear into nervousness, use your own history as proof, and stop assuming the worst.25:54 — The fear nobody names: fear of success Being seen, attention, and why success can feel more threatening than failure. 29:41 — “Who got back on the bus for you?” The people who made him feel seen: Mrs. Atkinson and Coach Tom Fry.35:05 — The marble gratitude practice A tangible way to give appreciation — and why gifts build courage. 37:33 — When life feels too heavy: simple ways back Stillness (learning to enjoy your own company), nature, and human connection. 40:00 — Compliments as a gateway to connection Why a genuine compliment helps people feel seen (and opens real conversation).40:55 — The “worst case scenario” exercise Going down the rabbit hole, then building the plan: “Okay… then what?” 46:26 — Technology: disconnection or a lifeline Finding your tribe, being intentional, and not starting your day with the news/phone.50:48 — The 80th birthday question Legacy, love, protection, and the stories you want people to tell about you.55:06 — Speed round: advice to younger self “It’s okay. You’re gonna be all right.” 56:39 — Song of transition “A Change Is Gonna Come.”57:34 — Song of survival + hype Survival: “Only God Can Judge Me.” Hype: “Ante Up (Remix)” + a family hype anthem.1:00:55 — Where to find Coach Doc + practical excellence Speaking, courses, the Challenge Journal, and building meaningful change through small shifts. 1:08:02 — Ty’s closing invitation Connect, share feedback, leave a review, and come back “quick, before you forget.”Coach Doc's Playlist: Song in Transition/Change: Sam Cooke, A Change is Gonna ComeSong of Surivival: Tupac, Only God Can Judge Me Hype Song: M.O.P. Ante Up Remix (ft. Busta Rhymes, Teflon & Remi Martin); E-40 ft. T.I. and Joyner Lucas

In this trailer episode, the show host Ty sets the stage for Quick Before You Forget, a personal development podcast for anyone navigating change, transition, or rebuilding. She invites listeners into a space designed to slow time, capture what matters, and move forward with intention through music, mindset, and movement.Chapters0:00 Welcome and Introduction to Quick Before You Forget0:19 Who is Quick Before You Forget for?0:35 The value of Presence and the Art of Noticing0:45 What to expect: Stories from real humans living real life while also building their unreal life from the ground up using tools like music, mindset, and movement to remember who they are while they build who they are meant to be1:55 Thank you for being here!