All That Matters Are the Moments
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Most of us think we'll have time. Time for one more visit. One more conversation. One more chance to say what matters. But sometimes life changes without warning. In this episode, David has a conversation with , author of Choose Your MOMents, to talk about the sudden loss of her mother and how that heartbreaking experience completely changed the way she looks at life. Instead of allowing grief to define her, Elizabeth discovered a simple but powerful truth: All that matters are the moments. For David's book, other resources and...
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The Responsible One
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Every family seems to have one. They're not always the oldest child. They're not always the executor. They don't ask for the responsibility. But when life becomes uncertain, they're the one who quietly steps forward. In this solo episode, David shares a realization that came to him after several unexpected conversations. Different people. Different families. The same quiet pattern. David introduces the idea of The Responsible One—the person who carries responsibility long before anyone gives them a title. If you've ever...
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Why Siblings React So Differently (Part 2)
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In Part 2 of David's conversation with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, they explore why family dynamics become so complicated when parents begin to age, caregiving decisions need to be made, and estates eventually have to be settled. Why does one sibling become "the responsible one" while another steps back? Why do conversations about health care, finances, and inheritance sometimes trigger emotions that seem much bigger than the situation itself? Dr. Hurst explains how birth order may help us better understand these family patterns—not to change who...
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Why Your Family Still Acts Like It Did 30 Years Ago
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Have you ever wondered why the same family arguments keep happening—even decades later? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, David sits down with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, to explore how birth order and childhood family dynamics can quietly shape our personalities, relationships, and decision-making throughout our lives. Why does one sibling naturally take charge while another pushes back? Why do brothers and sisters raised in the same home remember childhood so differently? And could the roles we developed as children still be...
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I Don't Want This to Be Hard for You
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There's a sentence that doesn't often get said out loud, but it sits underneath many of the conversations families avoid: "I don't want this to be hard for you." In this short reflection, David explores the quiet motivation behind getting organized, having important conversations, and making plans for the future. Because for most people, it's not really about documents, lists, or paperwork. It's about the people they love. It's about wanting family members to feel less overwhelmed, less uncertain, and less burdened when difficult moments eventually arrive. A thoughtful reflection on care,...
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What Daughters Carry From Their Fathers
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In this special Father's Day conversation, David speaks with author and editor about her book Every Father's Daughter, a collection of essays from 24 women reflecting on the impact their fathers had on their lives. Together they explore the unique bond between fathers and daughters, the lessons that stay with them the relationships that shape them, and why the influence of a father often lasts long after childhood. Margaret shares her own reflections on her father, the stories that surprised her while editing the collection, and what many fathers may underestimate about the...
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What I Carry From My Father
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For this Father's Day special, David reflects on his own relationship with his father and the things that continue to stay with him years later. He shares the story of a difficult Father's Day that changed his family forever, the moment he had to make a decision no son wants to make, and how his understanding of his father evolved over time. This is not a story about perfection. It's a reflection on memory, responsibility, gratitude, loss, and the ways our parents continue shaping us long after they're gone. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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How Many Mondays Do You Have Left?
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What if you knew exactly how many Mondays you had left? In this episode, David speaks with author of You Only Die Once and founder of 4000 Mondays. Together they explore why so many people drift through life on autopilot, why we avoid thinking about our mortality, and how a simple question can completely change the way we think about time. Jodi shares how losing her mother at a young age shaped her perspective, why regrets matter, and how small shifts—not dramatic life overhauls—can help us feel more alive. A thoughtful conversation about purpose,...
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We Thought Dad Had Already Taken Care of It
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When Claudine’s father passed away at nearly 90 years old, the family believed at least one thing had already been figured out — he wanted to be buried with his parents. But after his death, the family discovered something unexpected. The cemetery records were wrong. Ownership of the burial plot wasn’t clear. Old paperwork had to be tracked down from decades earlier. Multiple siblings needed to sign documents. And what seemed like a simple burial quickly became far more complicated. In this episode, David speaks with Claudine...
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The First Time You Open the Door
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There’s a moment many families never think about ahead of time. Not the funeral. Not the paperwork. Not the phone calls. The first time you open the door. In this quiet and reflective solo episode, David talks about the emotional experience of walking into someone’s home after they’ve passed away—and why that moment often stays with families long after everything else. From the coffee mug still sitting on the counter to the ordinary objects that suddenly carry deep meaning, this episode explores grief, memory, and the strange stillness...
info_outlineWhat does legacy really mean as you grow older—and how do you make sure you’re not just shuffling through life?
Join David and men's life coach Orest Komarnyckyj for an honest, open dialogue about finding purpose after 50, handling medical setbacks, and the mental and physical shifts men rarely talk about.
Perfect for both men and women, this episode offers a window into life’s second act, with candid advice for making every day count.
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