Creating a Life of Resilience and Adaptability with Ed Hajim
Release Date: 03/27/2023
Joy Isn’t Selfish—It’s Survival: Living Boldly in Midlife and Beyond
Post Cards From the YES Life: Your launchpad for reinvention, empowerment, adventurous living, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship
In this episode of Postcards from the YES Life, host Kimberly Peek takes you beyond her own story and into the heart of what it means to stop waiting for “someday” and start living fully now. Drawing on science, real-life stories, and her own midlife reinvention, Kim explains why so many of us delay joy—and how one small “YES” can shift everything. You’ll learn: ✨ Why waiting for the perfect time keeps you stuck in the “deferred happiness trap” ✨ The psychology of temporal discounting (and how it sabotages your dreams) ✨ How to use Main Character Energy scripting to...
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Midlife Remix: How The YES Life Became a Path to Reinvention
Post Cards From the YES Life: Your launchpad for reinvention, empowerment, adventurous living, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship
After years of heartbreak, plot twists, and a midlife reset, I realized I had two choices: wait for life to change… or start saying YES to myself. In this comeback episode, I share the story of how a road trip to the Tybee Running Festival with my dogs turned a four-day getaway into nearly four weeks of adventure — and how that journey sparked what I now call the YES Life. You’ll hear the backstory behind this podcast’s new name, Postcards from the YES Life, and why midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a remix. We’ll talk about stacking small YESes, the power of Main Character Energy,...
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Returning to Marathon Training and Embracing the Responsive Endurance Method
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What if the best coach you could ever have is yourself? In this episode, Kim shares that she's training for a spring marathon with her daughter. After taking many years off from distance running to pursue other activities, Kim is running again. She shares that she will use the Responsive Endurance Training Method to take a scientific, self-study approach to training. Join Kim as she chronicles her path from practically being a non-runner again to aiming for that marathon finish line, sharing actionable tips to help you master your own training and performance. Connect with Kim: ...
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Live Incredibly Full Every Day: Martin Salama's Secrets
Post Cards From the YES Life: Your launchpad for reinvention, empowerment, adventurous living, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Martin Salama's mission is to spread laughter and joy- and he even sets a daily quota to make someone laugh every single day. In this conversation, Martin delves deep into relationships and vulnerability, discussing the societal expectations placed on men and the importance of being authentic. He shares personal experiences of childhood bullying and forgiveness, highlighting the power of letting go and fostering meaningful connections. Prepare for an injection of laughter, positivity, and authenticity in this episode featuring the incredible Martin Salama. Connect with Martin: ...
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Finding Happiness Through Community with Jason Skeesick
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Jason Skeesick is an entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster who brings energy, experience, and curiosity to everything he does. He is the host of The Spear and Clover Podcast and has coached and consulted with hundreds of entrepreneurs for the past 4 years. He previously owned a large CrossFit gym in Chicago for 12-years, and it was there that he developed a love for building tribal communities. We talked about collective elective suffering, creating impact in the world, core values, creating communities and more. Connect with Jason: Book a FREE test drive of Jason's bi-monthly...
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Escape a Life of Average with Marnye Moore
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Marnye Moore found herself living a comfortable, but unfulfilling, life in a corporate job with a good salary, car, and house. Feeling trapped and bored, she decided to seek change and hired a coach to help her find a way out. Through a lot of effort and mindset shifts, she eventually found the courage to break free from the status quo and pursue her passion for something new. In this episode, Marnye: Discusses starting where you are and take steps towards your goals, no matter how small they may be. Reminds us that it's okay to begin again and start a new chapter in life, even if...
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Maybe You Should Give Up: Interview with Author Byron Morrison
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Have you ever felt like you’re your own worst enemy? The feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage can have profound effects on our lives. It not only hinders our progress towards the life we desire, but it also impacts our overall well-being and happiness. Today’s guest sabotaged everything from his health to his relationships and his professional success. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to change, if anything, he knew exactly what he needed to do to create the life he wanted. Yet he’d get stuck in a never-ending cycle of making some progress, only to then lose...
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Escape a Life of Average with Marnye Moore
Post Cards From the YES Life: Your launchpad for reinvention, empowerment, adventurous living, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Have you ever noticed how many unfulfilled people there are in the world? Maybe you’re one of them… someone who goes through the motions of daily life without experiencing any real satisfaction or enthusiasm for what’s right in front of you. If you’re feeling stuck, bored, lacking purpose or direction…. or if you no longer enjoy your work... or your relationships feel unsatisfying… this episode is for you. Instead of settling for mediocrity, we can escape a life of average. Marnye Moore is a former executive assistant and office manager. After years of being behind a...
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Everyday Creative Habits: Building Momentum for When Life Gets Busy
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Creative expression can be an invaluable tool for personal growth. Whenever we take the time to explore our creative sides, we are engaging in a process of self-reflection and discovery that allows us to better understand who we are and what brings us joy. Whether it's through writing, painting, music or any other form of artistic expression, taking that space to explore our creative selves encourages us to think critically about our own ideas and feelings, as well as how these things fit into the larger world around us. This week, Kim is talking with Jeff Dolan, the CEO of Wavve, a...
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Overcoming Mobility, Stability, and Motor Control Challenges in Your Workouts
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We dive into the world of running and injury prevention with Dr. Eoin Everard, an international runner and over 35s European champion... who is also a chartered physiotherapist with a PhD in Biomechanics. With the running season upon us, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and ramp up our training too quickly, leading to injuries and burnout. Dr. Everard shares his expertise on injury prevention and recovery strategies, including the importance of mobility, stability, and motor control exercises in improving running technique and preventing injuries. As the founder of the...
info_outlineJoin us in this episode as we chat with Ed Hajim, a Wall Street executive who rose from adversity to create a life of resilience and adaptability. Ed grew up in and out of foster care with little guidance or support system, yet he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. Hear Ed's inspiring story on how he rose above his circumstances to achieve the American Dream.
A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, founder of the award-winning Nantucket Golf Club and the largest single donor to the University of Rochester, Ed Hajim recounts in his memoir, "ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom," how his father kidnapped him at age 3, drove him cross country and away from his mother, and told Ed that his mother was dead! Shortly after, his dad abandoned him, and Ed grew-up in orphanages and in foster homes with no mother, no father and no consistent support system.
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