In today's episode, I talk about one of the most important jobs in our life and the first step  in that job is to understand what we are running from in our lives.  It is incredibly hard for most of us to sit down and ask ourselves this question, but at the same time it is critical to where we are going.  I open up today's show with an amazing artist by the name of Zac Bryan and his depth of song writing with his hit "Traveling Man".  I think we all can learn from this one...Happy Holidays and please rate us or give us a review on Apple Podcasts if your heart desires...Much Love,Brent

In today's episode, I talk about one of the most important jobs in our life and the first step in that job is to understand what we are running from in our lives. It is incredibly hard for most of us to sit down and ask ourselves this question, but at the same time it is critical to where we are going. I open up today's show with an amazing artist by the name of Zac Bryan and his depth of song writing with his hit "Traveling Man". I think we all can learn from this one...Happy Holidays and please rate us or give us a review on Apple Podcasts if your heart desires...Much Love,Brent

TAD #17 "I'm a traveling man by trade sir, we are all running from the things inside"

This episode is the first of many "voice memos" where I sit down and talk into the mic about something that's been on my mind. In today's episode, I talk about how a small moment with my wife was actually an incredibly big realization for me.  I go deep on how we all grip the wheel so tight with the desire to control all of the outcomes in our life.  I also talk about how my practice of meditation has helped me to let go and allow for what is suppose to come in to my life to actually get here.I hope you enjoyed the episode and as always Thank you for being with us.

This episode is the first of many "voice memos" where I sit down and talk into the mic about something that's been on my mind. In today's episode, I talk about how a small moment with my wife was actually an incredibly big realization for me. I go deep on how we all grip the wheel so tight with the desire to control all of the outcomes in our life. I also talk about how my practice of meditation has helped me to let go and allow for what is suppose to come in to my life to actually get here.I hope you enjoyed the episode and as always Thank you for being with us.

TAD #16 Gripping The Steering Wheel w/Brent Herd

We as humans have been using astrology to understand and predict our lives for millennia. Despite the ebb and flow of astrology in today's zeitgeist, there's no denying that there is power in understanding what astrological signs try to tell us.  In today's episode, I talk to Heather Eland about how she was introduced to astrology and how it's shaped her life and the incredible content she creates. Thank you for being with us.

We as humans have been using astrology to understand and predict our lives for millennia. Despite the ebb and flow of astrology in today's zeitgeist, there's no denying that there is power in understanding what astrological signs try to tell us. In today's episode, I talk to Heather Eland about how she was introduced to astrology and how it's shaped her life and the incredible content she creates. Thank you for being with us.

TAD #15 How Astrology Can help us understand who we are w/Heather Eland

"Why is it so hard for people to be who they truly are?" It's a question I've asked almost every guest so far, and today is no exception. Lindsey and I dive deep into the conversation of what it means to live and lead from your soul and how that can help us all live more harmonious lives. In today's episode, I talk to Lindsey Simcik about developing and using your own intuition by sitting int he seat of your soul, not your mind. Thank you for being with us.

"Why is it so hard for people to be who they truly are?" It's a question I've asked almost every guest so far, and today is no exception. Lindsey and I dive deep into the conversation of what it means to live and lead from your soul and how that can help us all live more harmonious lives. In today's episode, I talk to Lindsey Simcik about developing and using your own intuition by sitting int he seat of your soul, not your mind. Thank you for being with us.

TAD #14 Why Is It So Hard for People to Be Who They Truly Are in This World w/Lindsey Simcik

Lindsey Simcik

"Why is it so hard for people to be who they truly are?" It's a question I've asked almost every guest so far, and today is no exception. Lindsey and I dive deep into the conversation of what it means to live and lead from your soul and how that can help us all live more harmonious lives. In today's episode, I talk to Lindsey Simcik about developing and using your own intuition by sitting int he seat of your soul, not your mind. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

"Why is it so hard for people to be who they truly are?" It's a question I've asked almost every guest so far, and today is no exception. Lindsey and I dive deep into the conversation of what it means to live and lead from your soul and how that can help us all live more harmonious lives. In today's episode, I talk to Lindsey Simcik about developing and using your own intuition by sitting int he seat of your soul, not your mind. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #13 Sitting in the Seat of the Soul w/ Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30

We as humans have been using astrology to understand and predict our lives for millennia. Despite the ebb and flow of astrology in today's zeitgeist, there's no denying that there is power in understanding what astrological signs try to tell us.  In today's episode, I talk to Heather Eland about how she was introduced to astrology and how it's shaped her life and the incredible content she creates. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

We as humans have been using astrology to understand and predict our lives for millennia. Despite the ebb and flow of astrology in today's zeitgeist, there's no denying that there is power in understanding what astrological signs try to tell us. In today's episode, I talk to Heather Eland about how she was introduced to astrology and how it's shaped her life and the incredible content she creates. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #12 The Power of Astrology w/ Heather Eland

Alex Caiola

Alex Caiola, professionally known as the High Priestess of Brooklyn, spent years working a corporate job before she decided to dedicate herself to the study of astrology. Now, she's on a mission to help people find their path to Modern Enlightenment through the use of a unique blend of Astrology and Tarot. In today's episode, I talk to my good friend, Alex Caiola, about how she turned to astrology after a psychic told her that she was a "very psychic woman," and how she helps individuals and corporations navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Alex Caiola, professionally known as the High Priestess of Brooklyn, spent years working a corporate job before she decided to dedicate herself to the study of astrology. Now, she's on a mission to help people find their path to Modern Enlightenment through the use of a unique blend of Astrology and Tarot. In today's episode, I talk to my good friend, Alex Caiola, about how she turned to astrology after a psychic told her that she was a "very psychic woman," and how she helps individuals and corporations navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #11 Making Astrology-based Decisions w/ High Priestess of Brooklyn, Alex Caiola

Today's episode is immensely special because I'm interviewing the someone very near and dear to me: my mom. She raised me and she's been with me ever since, but there are some stories and pearls of wisdom that we hadn't talked about until this interview. In today's episode, I talk to my mom about her life, my life as her child, and some of the things she's learned over the years. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Today's episode is immensely special because I'm interviewing the someone very near and dear to me: my mom. She raised me and she's been with me ever since, but there are some stories and pearls of wisdom that we hadn't talked about until this interview. In today's episode, I talk to my mom about her life, my life as her child, and some of the things she's learned over the years. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #10 Waking Up with Gratitude w/ Barbara Herd

This episode is the first of many "voice memos" where I sit down and talk into the mic about something that's been on my mind. In today's episode, I talk about how a recent triggering event reminded me that when we don't push triggers away and instead address them head-on, they are our doorway to greatness. Triggers expose things within us that can only help us move closer to living our greatest lives. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know!Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

This episode is the first of many "voice memos" where I sit down and talk into the mic about something that's been on my mind. In today's episode, I talk about how a recent triggering event reminded me that when we don't push triggers away and instead address them head-on, they are our doorway to greatness. Triggers expose things within us that can only help us move closer to living our greatest lives. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know!Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #9 Triggers are Our Doorway to Greatness

Shauna Wetenkamp

Shauna Wetenkamp is a great friend and a healer who I met at a retreat a couple of years ago, when I first came up with The Awakened Dad. She's been helping me realize this dream of mine ever since. Shauna's also lived through traumatic experiences that led her to push far beyond what was thought possible. She has a fascinating story that I know you'll enjoy hearing. In today's episode, I talk to Shauna about her journey toward discovering and speaking her truth and how she helped me get The Awakened Dad on its feet. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Shauna Wetenkamp is a great friend and a healer who I met at a retreat a couple of years ago, when I first came up with The Awakened Dad. She's been helping me realize this dream of mine ever since. Shauna's also lived through traumatic experiences that led her to push far beyond what was thought possible. She has a fascinating story that I know you'll enjoy hearing. In today's episode, I talk to Shauna about her journey toward discovering and speaking her truth and how she helped me get The Awakened Dad on its feet. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #8 Speaking Your Truth w/ Shauna Wetenkamp

The Awakened Dad is a podcast for those of you who have lost your connection to who you really are because the pressures to be someone else was too great.  These are intimate conversations with Artists, Creators and Mavens of our time who have broken through their own programming to create and build individual lives that are impacting humanity as a whole.Brent Herd was an early pioneer in the Digital Media Space, having been an early Twitter employee and going through the rocket ship growth and pressures from a small 200 person company to a publicly traded company.  He knows a thing or two about the pressure to succeed and how in order to be successful we have to detach from who it is we truly are and the things that are most important to us.After leaving Twitter, he underwent emergency surgery and complications that eventually led to his Spiritual Awakening.  He learned that each one of us is born with a Unique Seed of Greatness and is on a mission to help others uncover their own.  If we can reconnect to who we really are, we can help, heal and protect 100,000,000 children.  This is our mission and it starts with us.

Marcus Startzel

Marcus Startzel, or as I like to call him, "Colonel," is one of the best bosses I ever had. Before building an amazing career in the tech industry, he was US Naval Officer. He has held many significant leadership roles in the tech industry and is now the CEO of e-commerce company called White Box that is modernizing the way we approach e-commerce. In today's episode, I talk to Marcus about his journey from getting into the US Naval Academy to working toward becoming a submarine Lieutenant to later applying his lessons learned to his business career. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Marcus Startzel, or as I like to call him, "Colonel," is one of the best bosses I ever had. Before building an amazing career in the tech industry, he was US Naval Officer. He has held many significant leadership roles in the tech industry and is now the CEO of e-commerce company called White Box that is modernizing the way we approach e-commerce. In today's episode, I talk to Marcus about his journey from getting into the US Naval Academy to working toward becoming a submarine Lieutenant to later applying his lessons learned to his business career. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #7 Ship, Shipmate, Self w/ Marcus Startzel

LEAD

This episode is the first of many "voice memos" where I sit down and talk into the mic about something that's been on my mind. In today's episode, I talk about how practicing expressing your emotions can help you like a better life. From a young age, we (especially men) are programmed to suppress and ignore our emotions, but this can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Listen through to the end for a great exercise you can use to start getting more comfortable with expressing your emotions. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know!Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

This episode is the first of many "voice memos" where I sit down and talk into the mic about something that's been on my mind. In today's episode, I talk about how practicing expressing your emotions can help you like a better life. From a young age, we (especially men) are programmed to suppress and ignore our emotions, but this can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Listen through to the end for a great exercise you can use to start getting more comfortable with expressing your emotions. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know!Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #6 Letting the Heart Lead the Bus

kristoffer carter

Kristoffer Carter ("KC") is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is the founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast devoted to conscious living. He has worked with executives at Amazon, AT&amp;T, Avery-Dennison, and many more businesses to show them how to become epic leaders. In today's episode, I talk to Kristoffer about how his experience becoming a spiritual coach influenced this upcoming book, Permission to Glow—A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership!To learn more about Kristoffer and all of his endeavors, visit his website, thisepiclife.comThank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Kristoffer Carter ("KC") is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is the founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast devoted to conscious living. He has worked with executives at Amazon, AT&amp;T, Avery-Dennison, and many more businesses to show them how to become epic leaders. In today's episode, I talk to Kristoffer about how his experience becoming a spiritual coach influenced this upcoming book, <a href="https://www.thisepiclife.com/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Permission to Glow—A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership</a>!To learn more about Kristoffer and all of his endeavors, visit his website, <a href="https://www.thisepiclife.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">thisepiclife.com</a>Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #5 How To Glow In The Dark w/ Kristoffer Carter

Paul Ollinger

Paul Ollinger is a nationally-touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and former digital sales leader. He performs at comedy clubs, festivals and corporate events all over North America. He is also the author of You Should Totally Get an MBA: A Comedian’s Guide to Top U.S. Business Schools.Paul was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Rhodes College and borrowed $100k to get an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School. During a business school talent show he performed stand-up for the first time and got bit by the comedy bug.Even though comedy was his true passion, he took the safer path, and found a steady job to help pay back his student loans. Over the next 15 years, he worked in digital media for companies like LAUNCH.com, Yahoo!, and Facebook where he was VP of West Coast Sales and one of the first 250 employees.But after four years in his Facebook office, staring at a poster that asked, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?,” Paul finally came up with an answer—"Comedy!” Paul realized he was never going to be truly fulfilled doing anything other than giving stand-up his full attention.“There is no feeling in the world like offering your point of view to a crowd of strangers and hearing their laughter,” shares Paul, “Connecting with an audience lets me know I made them feel understood and appreciated.”Today, Paul focuses on his comedy career, which has taken him all over North America, sharing the stage with top comics like Dave Attell, Norm Macdonald, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, and many more. Paul has also been an official selection of the Laughing Skull, Asheville, Cleveland, DC, and North Carolina Comedy Festivals, and has headlined clubs like the famous Caroline’s on Broadway and West Side Comedy Club in New York City.When Paul isn’t telling jokes, he is hosting his podcast, Crazy Money, in which he interviews broadcasters, celebrities, journalists, and everyday folks with an honest perspective on money, wealth and careers. The show focuses on how we think about and live with money, as a society and as individuals. Previous guests include Nobel Prize, Heisman Trophy winners, and dozens of New York Times Best-selling authors.In his free time, Paul can be found playing golf, binge watching Netflix or checking the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” page on LinkedIn. He lives in Atlanta with his beautiful wife, two wonderful children and French bulldog, Colonel Tom Parker.In today's episode, I talk to Paul about the moment he realized he could be himself and how it helped him dive into comedy and build the career he has today!To learn more about Paul all of his endeavors, visit his website, paulollinger.comThank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Paul Ollinger is a nationally-touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and former digital sales leader. He performs at comedy clubs, festivals and corporate events all over North America. He is also the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3kbRRH5" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">You Should Totally Get an MBA: A Comedian’s Guide to Top U.S. Business Schools</a>.Paul was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Rhodes College and borrowed $100k to get an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School. During a business school talent show he performed stand-up for the first time and got bit by the comedy bug.Even though comedy was his true passion, he took the safer path, and found a steady job to help pay back his student loans. Over the next 15 years, he worked in digital media for companies like <a href="http://LAUNCH.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LAUNCH.com</a>, Yahoo!, and Facebook where he was VP of West Coast Sales and one of the first 250 employees.But after four years in his Facebook office, staring at a poster that asked, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?,” Paul finally came up with an answer—"Comedy!” Paul realized he was never going to be truly fulfilled doing anything other than giving stand-up his full attention.“There is no feeling in the world like offering your point of view to a crowd of strangers and hearing their laughter,” shares Paul, “Connecting with an audience lets me know I made them feel understood and appreciated.”Today, Paul focuses on his comedy career, which has taken him all over North America, sharing the stage with top comics like Dave Attell, Norm Macdonald, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, and many more. Paul has also been an official selection of the Laughing Skull, Asheville, Cleveland, DC, and North Carolina Comedy Festivals, and has headlined clubs like the famous Caroline’s on Broadway and West Side Comedy Club in New York City.When Paul isn’t telling jokes, he is hosting his podcast, <a href="https://paulollinger.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crazy Money</a>, in which he interviews broadcasters, celebrities, journalists, and everyday folks with an honest perspective on money, wealth and careers. The show focuses on how we think about and live with money, as a society and as individuals. Previous guests include Nobel Prize, Heisman Trophy winners, and dozens of New York Times Best-selling authors.In his free time, Paul can be found playing golf, binge watching Netflix or checking the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” page on LinkedIn. He lives in Atlanta with his beautiful wife, two wonderful children and French bulldog, Colonel Tom Parker.In today's episode, I talk to Paul about the moment he realized he could be himself and how it helped him dive into comedy and build the career he has today!To learn more about Paul all of his endeavors, visit his website, <a href="https://paulollinger.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">paulollinger.com</a>Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #4 Unlocking the Ability To Be Yourself w/ Paul Ollinger

Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, an author, a speaker, the host of the Amber Lilyestrom podcast! Her mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of online brand presence. In today's episode, I talk to Amber Lilyestrom about how her upbringing shaped her adult life and how a near-death experience while giving birth completely turned her life upside down and changed her forever!To learn more about Amber all of her endeavors, visit her website, amberlilyestrom.com. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, an author, a speaker, the host of the Amber Lilyestrom podcast! Her mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of online brand presence. In today's episode, I talk to Amber Lilyestrom about how her upbringing shaped her adult life and how a near-death experience while giving birth completely turned her life upside down and changed her forever!To learn more about Amber all of her endeavors, visit her website, <a href="https://www.amberlilyestrom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">amberlilyestrom.com</a>. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #3 If the Dream Is In You, It's For You w/ Amber Lilyestrom

Joel Lunenfeld

Joel Lunenfeld has just about done it all. He's led teams at Moxie Interactive and Twitter, and he's recently moved onto founding philanthropic organizations like the Guardian Gym. But Joel says that the moment that both shut him down and opened him up was the sudden passing of his father. In today's episode, I talk to Joel Lunenfeld about his incredible career &amp; how the sudden passing of his father changed his life and opened him up to his truth around healing and "the medicine".  He is currently building Storyteller Ranch which is the creative space that will serve as a place to help organizations tell their own story as well as individuals showing their own seed of greatness!Check out Joel on Instagram @jlunenfeld.  Check out the Guardian Gym on Instagram @guardiangym and visit their website, guardiangym.org. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media.

Joel Lunenfeld has just about done it all. He's led teams at Moxie Interactive and Twitter, and he's recently moved onto founding philanthropic organizations like the Guardian Gym. But Joel says that the moment that both shut him down and opened him up was the sudden passing of his father. In today's episode, I talk to Joel Lunenfeld about his incredible career &amp; how the sudden passing of his father changed his life and opened him up to his truth around healing and "the medicine". He is currently building Storyteller Ranch which is the creative space that will serve as a place to help organizations tell their own story as well as individuals showing their own seed of greatness!Check out Joel on Instagram @jlunenfeld. Check out the Guardian Gym on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@guardiangym</a> and visit their website, <a href="https://www.guardiangym.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">guardiangym.org</a>. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #2  Awakening, Your Own Medicine & Storyteller Ranch w/ Joel Lunenfeld

Welcome to The Awakened Dad. My name is Brent Herd and my mission is to help as many of us reclaim who it is that we truly are and help one hundred million children live out their greatest lives. In today's episode, I talk about how and why The Awakened Dad came to be. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram @theawakeneddad. Thank you for being with us.Podcast production by Affogato Media. 

Welcome to The Awakened Dad. My name is Brent Herd and my mission is to help as many of us reclaim who it is that we truly are and help one hundred million children live out their greatest lives. In today's episode, I talk about how and why The Awakened Dad came to be. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theawakeneddad/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@theawakeneddad</a>. Thank you for being with us.<a href="https://www.affogatomedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production</a> by Affogato Media.

TAD #1 How The Awakened Dad Came To Be

The Awakened Dad is a podcast for those of you who have lost your connection to who you really are because the pressures to be someone else was too great.   These are intimate conversations with Artists, Creators and Mavens of our time who have broken through their own programming to create and build individual lives that are impacting humanity as a whole. Brent Herd was an early pioneer in the Digital Media Space, having been an early Twitter employee and going through the rocket ship growth and pressures from a small 200 person company to a publicly traded company.  He knows a thing or two about the pressure to succeed and how in order to be successful we have to detach from who it is we truly are and the things that are most important to us. After leaving Twitter, he underwent emergency surgery and complications that eventually led to his Spiritual Awakening.  He learned that each one of us is born with a Unique Seed of Greatness and is on a mission to help others uncover their own.  If we can reconnect to who we really are, we can help, heal and protect 100,000,000 children.  This is our mission and it starts with us.

The Awakened Dad

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