Why Do Some Loves Last While Others Fade?

We often think deep connection comes from instant chemistry, but the truth is the opposite. Real love, real meaning, and real fulfillment begin after the spark fades.

Relationships, careers, even passions only become truly valuable when we’ve seen them at their worst—and chosen to stay. The breaking point isn’t where things end; it’s where something authentic begins.

This episode explores why struggle is the gateway to depth and why learning to push past discomfort may be the only way to experience lasting love, purpose, and joy.

Ambition vs. Purpose: What Really Drives You?

We celebrate ambition, but without purpose, it’s just motion without meaning. In this episode, I share stories from corporate America that reveal how ego and status-chasing can waste time, fuel politics, and drain creativity.

Discover how shifting from ambition to purpose builds resilience, fuels joy, and frees you from the fear of losing what you’ve gained.

Listen now and start pursuing what truly matters.

Why We Should Rethink Our “Enemies”

Why do some people get under our skin so easily? In this Skipping Stones episode, we explore the surprising truth about conflict: both sides usually believe they’re right, yet we’re all wrong sometimes.

The real reason to “love your enemies” isn’t for their benefit—it’s for yours. Understanding those who hurt us can take away the sting of their actions and free us from carrying bitterness.

Listen now to learn how empathy, self-awareness, and perspective can turn conflict into personal growth.

Can Pain Be a Path to Growth?

We’ve spent centuries trying to avoid pain, but what if it’s the key to real growth?

In this episode of Skipping Stones, Seth Roberts explores how pain becomes unbearable when it feels meaningless. But when pain has a purpose, it becomes a challenge we can grow from.

Through powerful stories and insights, learn how to shift your mindset and turn suffering into strength. Because it’s not about avoiding pain—it’s about learning from it.

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Why Being “Perfect” Is Pushing People Away

Trying to be perfect might be the very thing keeping you from a real connection. In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore how vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional honesty are key to building stronger relationships.

Hear how one shift in a dating profile led to deeper conversations and why being needed is a strength, not a flaw.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to have it all together, this episode is your permission to be real.

Turning Hardship Into Strength: The Hidden Power of Adversity

Why do we wear our struggles like badges of honor? In this episode, we explore the strange relationship between hardship, identity, and personal growth. Discover how adversity builds resilience, confidence, and character in ways that privilege often can't.

With powerful insights from psychology and nature, we reveal why your toughest experiences may be your greatest asset. If you're ready to reframe your pain and unlock your inner strength, this episode is for you.

Emotions spread fast. One person panics, and suddenly everyone feels on edge. But what if you could be the calm in the chaos?

After witnessing a friend's apartment ceiling collapse, I was reminded how powerful a steady presence can be during a crisis. In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore how active listening, emotional awareness, and calm energy can de-escalate panic and create deeper connection—whether you're helping a child, a partner, or a coworker.

Tune in to learn how choosing calm over chaos can turn you into a quiet hero in someone else's storm.

In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore the powerful contrast between two mindsets: prey and predator. Prey scans for danger. Predator locks in on a goal. As humans, we can do both but knowing when to switch might change everything.

Whether it’s avoiding that new opportunity because you’re afraid to look foolish, or holding back from an honest conversation, fear can quietly run your life. But clarity, focus, and purpose are tools anyone can learn to use.

Listen now to uncover how shifting your mindset can help you stop reacting and start pursuing what really matters.