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In this solo episode of Consequence of Habit, JT reflects on his recent experience going through the Rites of Passage retreat in Alabama — an experience COH has helped send others through, but one he felt called to understand firsthand.

What he found was more impactful than he expected.

JT talks about the discomfort and clarity that can come from silence, time in nature, and stepping away from the constant stimulation of everyday life. He reflects on how easy it is to keep searching for the next habit, tool, routine, or performance hack, while missing one of the simplest and hardest practices available to us: sitting still long enough to examine our lives.

He also shares what it meant to witness veterans going through the retreat, the gratitude he feels for the people and organizations who make this work possible, and why the experience reaffirmed the mission behind Consequence of Habit.

This episode is about presence, purpose, mortality, gratitude, and the importance of choosing how we spend the limited time we have.

Learn more about Kevin Stark and The Arete Path Rites of Passage Retreat visit https://www.aretepath.com/rites-of-passage

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Josh Janish knows firsthand how one habit can quietly take over your life — and how changing it can create a ripple effect you never expected.

In this episode, JT sits down with Josh, a COH ambassador, veteran, carpenter, father, and endurance runner known as The Running Carpenter. Josh shares how alcohol became deeply woven into his daily life, the moment that forced him to confront where it was taking him, and why running became such an important part of what came next.

They talk about sobriety, fatherhood, mental health, identity, endurance, service, and the surprising ways changing one habit can begin to change everything around it. Josh also shares how running has evolved from a personal outlet into a way to raise money and support organizations he believes in — including Consequence of Habit.

Connect with Josh on Instagram: @therunningcarpenter
Learn about The Wander Project at www.wanderproject.org
Follow along with The Wander Project on Instagram @wanderproject18

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What happens when the tools designed to make life easier begin shaping how we think, learn, parent, and spend our time?

In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with technologist and The Home Screen creator Emily Tavoulareas to examine how social media and artificial intelligence are changing our habits and sense of agency. Emily draws on two decades in technology to explain how digital products are deliberately designed to keep us engaged and why parents need more than simple rules or screen-time limits.

They discuss helping children understand persuasive design, the value of friction in learning and growth, and why using AI to avoid the difficult parts of writing may also undermine thinking itself. This conversation offers a grounded look at how families and individuals can make more intentional choices, reclaim their attention, and build healthier relationships with technology.