Welcome to 'A Life Worth Working' hosted by Michelle Weise and Dana Walsh. In this episode, they interview Jacob Lentz, a former comedy writer turned ER doctor. Jake shares his remarkable career pivot from writing for TV and experiencing the unpredictability of Hollywood, to attending medical school and becoming a doctor. He discusses the challenges, failures, and curiosities that fueled his journey, and his time volunteering in an ER to understand his calling. Tune in to hear about Jake's unique path, the importance of resilience and curiosity, and the profound lessons learned from interacting with people during their difficult moments.

In this Sh*t Pile episode of “A Life Worth Working,” hosts Michelle Weise and Dana Walsh chat with Jacob Lentz, a former comedy writer turned emergency room doctor. Jake shares a story about how Hollywood strangely prepared him well for the slog and grind of going through medical school while also becoming a commissioned officer in the Navy Reserves.

In this episode of A Life Worth Working, hosts Michelle Weise and Dana Allen Walsh sit down with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. Simone shares his journey from avoiding a writing career in favor of stable, writing-adjacent jobs to finally embracing his calling as an author. He discusses the risks of a work-centric culture, the importance of creating boundaries, and finding fulfillment through multiple facets of identity. Simone emphasizes developing "evergreen characteristics" and diversifying sources of meaning beyond work. Tune in to explore practical tips for a balanced and purpose-driven life.