This episode explores the power of archetypes for personal growth. Host Dan Storey talks with mythologist Allison Stieger about how these universal energies (like the hero, mother, or warrior) shape our lives and how we can tap into them for positive change. They discuss the "heroic journey" we [...]
In this episode, Dan talks with author Phebe Trotman about resilience and the importance of perseverance. They discuss the myth of constant motivation, the power of having a strong community, and the importance of being intentional, especially during challenging times. Phebe Trotman emphasizes the need to [...]
Olive Trees, Test Your Fatigue & Confirmation Bias Purpose Even though we are surrounded by New Year’s Resolutions that will likely be all but gone by next week, try to avoid focusing too much on the short term and set your sights higher. There is a great quote in [...]
Elizabeth De Sevo, author of "Choose Your MOMents" joins Dan Storey on the Personal Transformation Podcast. Inspired by a profound experience following her mother's sudden passing, De Sevo shares how she learned to connect deeply with her intuition and find purpose by embracing the power of individual [...]
Life Purpose Score, Energy Vampires & Old School Writing Perks Purpose Did you know you can get a score for how much purpose you feel in your life? The Purpose in Life Test (PIL) was developed by Crumbaugh and Maholick to assess how purposeful a person feels in their life. [...]
The Do's And Don'ts Of New Years Resolutions January is a great time for setting goals and New Year's Resolutions allow us to start the year full of motivation and excitement. However, most people give up on their resolutions by the second Friday in January, now affectionately known as Quitters [...]
In this episode of the Personal Transformation Podcast, host Dan Storey sits down with Jason Lange, a men's embodiment coach and facilitator, to discuss the evolving concept of masculinity. The conversation centers on breaking down common misconceptions surrounding masculinity, emphasizing the importance of integrating both masculine and [...]
Generativity vs Stagnation, Creatine for Cognitive Energy & Angels vs Demons Purpose According to Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, at each stage of our life, our purpose is dominated by one primary question. One of the biggest brackets, and the one where most of my clients find themselves, [...]
Role Play Games, Make Things Fun, and the (Relative) Non-Importance of Slipped Habits Purpose (This is an excerpt from my new book, Unstuck, to be released in early 2025. Let me know if you like the comparison.) Some of you may know I have a little Dungeons & Dragons [...]
Life's Purpose, Just Say No, and the Ziegarnik Effect Purpose The end of the year can be a great time to re-evaluate our lives. A lot has happened through the year and when we look back, it can cause us to question if we are spending our time wisely. [...]
In this episode of the Personal Transformation Podcast, host Dan Storey interviews Jennie Milton an extreme sports enthusiast known as @adrenajen . The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Jennie reveals her recent diagnosis of brain aneurysms and the emotional and physical challenges she faced. Jennie shares her journey of [...]
This episode explores the concept of optimization with Matt Tack, a human performance coach and operational director at Alessi Functional Health in Tampa, FL. Tack defines optimization as a focus on fundamentals and discipline rather than complex routines or quick fixes. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in diet [...]
