Episode 1

Cultivating the Ordinary in the Everyday

In this episode, Travis and Jessie introduce themselves and talk about the idea that sparked the podcast. They also describe their vision for who this podcast is for and what it means to "cultivate the ordinary" in the everyday.

Travis reminisces about the difficult journey of caring for his dad with crippling dementia and how he found inspiration just watching him cling on to the goodness of life. He also shares about the inspiration he receives daily from his brother Jeremy who suffered a devastating brain injury 15 years ago. Jessie shares about the places and people she draws inspiration from too. She also shares about how our perceptions are impacted by suffering and trauma. And yet with a resilient mindset, new hopeful discoveries can continue to be born.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Their coaching and soul care resources

A book Travis wrote: Shiny Eyes: Seeing Better Through the Lenses of Joy, Tears, Beauty, and Hope

Shiny Eyes Retreats

About the Podcast

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Cultivate the Ordinary
Curious conversations for the bored, jaded, and burned out

About your host

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Travis Vangsnes