Imagine this: Having never danced in public before, you walk into your first Zumba class - and you're the only guy there.That was my first experience with Zumba. I almost walked out, I was so embarrassed.But I stayed. And I danced. And I had so

E22 - Marrying Young, Leaving Faith, and Healing a Toxic Home with Hannah Pillow

Apr 8th, 2021 58m 9s

What does it take to leave a religion your family still believes in? Find out on this week's podcast with Hannah Pillow.Hannah grew up in South Africa in a toxic home environment, and she married young to escape. But when she and her husband gr

E21 - Building a Campervan: The Beginner's Guide

Apr 1st, 2021 31m 18s

Wanted to build a campervan, but didn't think you could?Maybe you saw all the picture-perfect camper builds on Instagram, and you thought, "How can I build THAT?"Having built TWO camper setups in my life, I'm here to say - you don't have to. Th

E20 - Spirituality and Summiting the World's Tallest Mountains with John Beede

Mar 25th, 2021 1h

What's it take to summit the tallest peak on every continent - including Everest? Find out in this epic conversation with mountaineer John Beede!From climbing the tallest peak on every continent to writing three books on living an epic life, Jo

E19 - Have Depression, Will Travel: 5 Tools for Overcoming Depression Abroad

Mar 18th, 2021 21m 8s

Got depression, but want to live a life of adventure?Me too.In this week's episode, I detail the five best tools I've found for managing depression while abroad. Whether you're moving across the world or simply vacationing a few hours down the

E18 - Moments that Define Us with Dai Manuel

Mar 11th, 2021 1h 14m

Curious about what it takes to reach the turning points in our lives?Listen in for a conversation with Dai Manuel, Lifestyle Mentor and fitness expert from Vancouver, Canada. You can find Dai on Instagram or on his professional website.In this

E17 - Pay Yourself First: Four Steps for Making Saving Easy

Mar 4th, 2021 20m 16s

Welcome back to the Making Meaning podcast! This week's show is all about making saving easy so we can enjoy the adventures we want.This week, we're making some changes.A lot of you have mentioned you really love the amazing guests we've been h

E16 - Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and Connecting with the Right People with Vincent A. Lanci

Feb 25th, 2021 51m 26s

From "You'll never walk again" to building a business of his dreams, Vincent A. Lanci has achieved major breakthroughs in his life. As a mental health advocate, Vincent is a public speaker and author making major strides for mental health.At ag

E15 - Adventure, Suffering, and the Art of Patience

Feb 17th, 2021 44m 57s

Not every experience goes the way we want it. Sometimes events go the exact opposite of how we want them to go. But by choosing how we react to that experience, we choose the way our life moves from that point.Welcome to the Making Meaning Podc

E14 - Make-or-Break Moments and Living with Intention with Jaime Durso

Feb 3rd, 2021 58m 52s

Welcome back to the Making Meaning Podcast! This week, listen in for my conversation with artist, climber, and van-lifer Jaime Durso.Jaime's adventures have taken her all across the US, from:- Growing up in Hawaii- The culture shock of living i

E13 - Chaos, Healing, and Strength as Vulnerability with Caitlin Rose

Jan 20th, 2021 59m 45s

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast! This week, I'm joined by adventurer, teacher, and single mom of two, Caitlin Rose. Caitlin and I had an amazing conversation about overcoming hardship and struggles. In her life, Caitlin has:- Lived a noma

Travel, Ibiza, and Flexibility with Matt McQueen

Jan 6th, 2021 17m 38s

Welcome to the Making Meaning podcast! I'm your host, Doug Sands, and today I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt McQueen. Matt's an adventurous man who's bounced around Europe, the middle east, and the pacific rim.With his trademark, "smooth

E11 - Van Life, Climbing, and the Ripple Effect with Erin Cameron

Dec 23rd, 2020 42m 26s

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast! This week, listen in for a conversation with my friend Erin Cameron. Erin's been living an adventure her entire life, it seems - she and her family rode bicycles all the way across America when she was 12

E10 - Ice Climbing, Guiding, and Search-and-Rescue with Ryan McGuire

Dec 9th, 2020 35m 5s

Welcome to one of the most adventurous interviews yet on the Making Meaning Podcast!Meet ice climber, guide, and all-around adventurer Ryan McGuire. Ryan is by far one of the most adventurous people I've ever met. He has:- Competed as a CrossFi

E9 - Biking Taiwan and Building Connections with John Deane

Nov 25th, 2020 39m 30s

Welcome to the Making Meaning podcast! This week's conversation was a blast - John and I covered a wide range of topics, including:- Cycling across Taiwan- Studying rivers in the continental west- Sleeping in public places- Building connections

Ep.8 - Disaster Relief, Impact, and Compassion with Becca Miller

Nov 11th, 2020 45m 15s

Welcome to the Making Meaning podcast! My guest this week is aspiring world citizen Becca Miller. As Becca put it, adventure was all she ever knew. Born in Sweden, she lived in Morocco before moving to the US at age 5. After college, she's live

E7 - Scuba, Skiing, and Mental Health with Alanna Wasserman

Nov 1st, 2020 30m 38s

Welcome to the Making Meaning podcast!Curious about scuba diving, but not sure where to start? Listen in to this interview with long-time scuba diver Alanna Wasserman.Alanna and I met while working at the Alta Lodge in Alta, UT. Neither of us h

E6 - Travel, Climbing, and Becoming Yourself with Zoey Gray

Oct 4th, 2020 49m 4s

Ever wanted to climb mountains in South America? Travel southeast Asia? What about running chainsaws in the Rocky Mountains? My guest this week is Zoey Gray, an incredible adventurer who's done all of these things. Apart from being a kick-ass s

E5 - Burning the Ships

Sep 20th, 2020 19m 33s

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast, with Doug Sands.In this episode, Doug examines two modes of thinking when tackling any new project: playing it safe or going all-in. Both have their advantages, and both have drawbacks. Listen in to hear e

E4 - When Life Beats You Over the Head

Sep 13th, 2020 26m 50s

Welcome to the Making Meaning podcast! In this episode, Doug talks about what to do when the going gets rough. Sometimes life is a walk in the park. Other times, life seems to tramp through that park with a baseball bat. If you're in the middle

E3 - When Nothing is Working, Do Something Different

Sep 6th, 2020 31m 29s

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast, with host Doug Sands. In this episode, Doug shares ideas around changing course. When the action you're taking isn't working, do something - anything - even if it turns out to be the wrong thing. Doug also

E2 - How to Break Out of a Stuck Life

Aug 30th, 2020 21m 56s

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast! In this Episode, host Doug Sands gives a four-step formula for breaking out of a life where you feel stuck.Empowering Question: "What awesome opportunities are available for me right NOW, and how will I st

E1 - We're Never Ready

Aug 30th, 2020 23m 5s

In this episode, Doug shares with you how we're never quite ready to do the difficult, scary things in life. But when we really want something to happen, we've got to go for it. Empowering Question: "What major change am I telling myself I'm no

E0 - Who This Podcast Is For

Aug 25th, 2020 5m 14s

Welcome to the Making Meaning Podcast! Meet host Doug Sands as he explains who this podcast is perfect for. Hear the plans for the coming podcast, and learn what it actually means to make meaning in your own life.Not sure where to find the next

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