Pain shows up in different ways. Sometimes it’s in our bodies—the sore muscles, the exhaustion that slows us down. Sometimes it’s in our emotions—the disappointments that sting or the losses that linger. And sometimes it’s in our thoughts—the stress, the doubts, the late-night questions we can’t quite silence.

We usually see pain as a signal to stop. But what if it’s not always the interruption we think it is? What if pain can actually be a marker of progress, a sign that we’re stretching, growing, and investing ourselves in something that matters?

In this episode, Jeremy reflects on the connection between pain and purpose, explores research on resilience and the power of “stress inoculation,” and offers practical ways to discern when to push through and when to pause. It’s an invitation to see pain differently—not as weakness, but as evidence that you’re still in the game.

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Can you be honest and kind? Supportive and direct?

In this episode, Jeremy challenges the notion that truth and trust are opposites.

Through personal story, grounded research, and five practical strategies, we explore how feedback—when rooted in belief—can actually strengthen relationships, not break them.

Whether you're a leader, parent, teacher, or friend, this episode will help you rethink how you give feedback, how you build trust, and how to stay in the room even after the hard words are spoken.

Because the best relationships aren’t built by avoiding truth.

They’re built by carrying it with care.

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What if the magic we’re chasing already lives in the small, quiet moments we tend to overlook?

In this episode, Jeremy shares a summer evening memory sparked by a backyard full of fireflies—and explores what those flickers of wonder still have to teach us. From childhood laughter to parenting presence, from Owl City lyrics to UC Berkeley research, this reflection invites you to pause, notice, and reclaim the beauty that lives in the everyday.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, leader, or someone just trying to be more present, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to chase awe.

You just have to make room for it.

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