What are you truly looking for when you seek validation, crave control, or reach for temporary comfort?

In Part 2 of Counterfeits, Kyle and Amy uncover more emotional substitutes that promise to satisfy our needs but ultimately leave us empty. They explore how validation can imitate affirmation, how control can disguise itself as safety, and how anxiety can drive us to hold tightly to things we were never meant to control.

This episode will help you recognize the difference between temporary reassurance and genuine self-worth, uncover the emotional hunger beneath your habits, and begin pursuing what you truly need instead of settling for a counterfeit.

About the Podcast

Out Loud and On Purpose is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hargrove featuring honest conversations, practical wisdom, and meaningful insights designed to help you live with greater clarity and intentionality. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start pursuing what truly matters—out loud and on purpose.

What do you reach for when you feel empty, overwhelmed, or when life simply feels off?

In Part 1 of Counterfeits, Kyle and Amy explore two emotional counterfeits we often mistake for what we truly need: pleasure that pretends to be peace and distraction that looks like rest. From scrolling and shopping to binge-watching and other habits we use to escape, these things may provide temporary relief, but they cannot address what is happening beneath the surface.

Discover how to recognize when "self-care" has become avoidance, distinguish genuine rest from distraction, and begin facing overwhelming situations through small, intentional steps.

About the Podcast

Out Loud and On Purpose is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hargrove featuring honest conversations, practical wisdom, and meaningful insights designed to help you live with greater clarity and intentionality. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start pursuing what truly matters—out loud and on purpose.

You had me at chocolate. Today we sit down with Kevin and LaDonne Wenzel—the artists, visionaries, and heart behind Wiseman House Chocolates. Long before it became a nationally beloved destination for connoisseurs, it was simply a pursuit of a slower, more intentional life rooted in artistry, patience, and true craftsmanship.

They've built a team that is unmatched in their skill and expertise in developing, creating, and distributing some of the world's finest and delictible confections. Kevin said of the Wisemann House staff, "No turtle gets on top of a fence post by itself, I have a great team that cooks everyday, rolls truffles everyday, dips chocolates everyday … They are a great team, and they deserve so much credit."

Sometimes, the most extraordinary pursuits in life begin with a single, deliberate choice—and maybe a little bit of chocolate.