What really makes you come alive? Is it the house you live in, the title on your resume, or the milestones you have worked so hard to reach? Or is it something much more simple, like the moment you find your voice, join in song with others, or allow yourself to be seen just as you are? In this episode, I sit down with fellow TEDx Spokane speaker, Barron Peper. Barron is an architect, singer, and movement artist who designs spaces that bring us back to what matters most: connection, belonging, and our shared humanity.

Barron’s journey is an invitation to step out of the role of spectator in your own life and step into the song, the adventure, and the community that brings true aliveness. He reminds us that our voices matter, that we belong, and that the adventure of life is not meant to be lived alone.

Takeaways from this episode:

• Aliveness comes from being with ourselves in truth and compassion
• Our spaces can either separate us or bring us together
• Singing in community heals old wounds and helps us remember we belong
• Adventure pushes us to our edges and shows us how to move through fear
• Belonging is not something we achieve, it is something we embody

Connect with Barron Peper:

• Website: www.arch-belong.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barronpeper/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arch.belong/

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In this bite-sized episode of The Adventure Paradox Podcast, Cat dives into the paradoxes of life, nature, and the human experience. Through the lens of predator and prey, focus and awareness, desire and action, Cat explores how duality shapes our lives—and how embracing both sides of the coin leads us to wholeness.

From publishing a book to starting a podcast, from parenting choices to social media opportunities, Cat reminds us that the paradox is always present: two truths can exist at the same time. By holding space for both, we unlock clarity, growth, and authenticity.

What you’ll hear in this mini-sode:

• The difference between predator and prey vision—and what it teaches us about perspective.
• Why listening to “the other side” is essential for becoming a whole person.
• The paradox between who we say we want to be and what we’re actually doing.
• Examples of duality in parenting, social media, politics, and everyday life.
• How authenticity and paradox coexist on the path to your true self.

Cat challenges you to reflect:

What do you label as “good” or “bad”? Could someone else see it differently? And what happens when you allow both truths to exist?

Because in the end, paradox isn’t a problem to solve—it’s the adventure itself.

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There comes a time when you realize the very thing you built no longer feels right, and it takes courage to pivot into what truly lights you up. Michelle Thames knows this journey well. She went from being fired from her healthcare job to becoming a visibility strategist, award-winning podcaster, and CEO helping women get seen and paid for their gifts.

Michelle has a gift for keeping it real. She talks about the paradox of social media, how to use it as a tool without letting it take over your life, and what it looks like to step back from work that feels heavy so you can build something that feels aligned. She also shares how she is guiding the next generation, including her own daughter, to show up online with intention and authenticity.

Key Takeaways

• Sometimes being fired is the doorway into your true calling
• Social media is just a tool, and it has to fit your life
• Pivoting is not failure, it is alignment
• Authenticity and consistency go further than chasing trends
• Protecting your energy and creating real connections matter more than vanity metrics
• You don’t have to be everywhere online, just where it feels good and true

Connect with Michelle

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-thames/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.bridges.503/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellelthames/
• Podcast https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/
• Website: https://michellethames.com/
• Email michelle@michellethames.com

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Some days it feels like the world is coming at us faster than we can breathe. The screens, the noise, the pressure to keep up. It can leave us overwhelmed and disconnected from what really matters. What if the discomfort we try so hard to avoid is actually where the healing begins?

That is exactly what I explored with Yarona Boster. She is an advanced certified life coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and the daughter of a Holocaust survivor whose story of loss and resilience has shaped her life’s work. Yarona does not shy away from the hard stuff. She helps people lean into it, whether it is grief, parenting in the digital age, or learning to unplug long enough to remember who we are.

We covered so much in this conversation:
• Why unplugging from technology feels so hard and how to make it easier
• How boredom can be a doorway to creativity and connection
• Parenting kids who are growing up surrounded by screens
• The truth about grief and loss and why “you will be okay” can feel dismissive
• What it means to sit with someone in their pain instead of rushing to fix it

What stood out most to me: Yarona reminds us that pain is not something to run from. It is a teacher. When we allow ourselves and our kids to fully feel it, we open the door to growth, resilience, and deeper love.

Connect with Yarona

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yarona-boster

Website: https://yaronaboster.com/

Parenting and loss work: https://footprintscoaching.org/

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Episode Summary:

We’ve reached a huge milestone — over 200 episodes of the podcast! In this special celebratory episode, we take a heartfelt look back at the journey so far, from the very first recording to the countless inspiring conversations that shaped this space.

I share behind-the-scenes reflections, lessons learned along the way, and the impact these stories have had on our community. This isn’t just about numbers — it’s about connection, growth, and the joy of building something that lasts forever in place.

Whether you’ve been listening since day one or just joined us, this episode is a thank you to you — the listeners, guests, and supporters who make this all possible.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The story of how the podcast began and where it’s headed
• Favorite memories and standout moments from past episodes
• Lessons learned from interviewing incredible guests
• The power of persistence, creativity, and community support
• A look forward at what’s next for the show

Resources & Links:

• Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next 200+ episodes
• Share this episode with a friend who loves celebrating milestones and stories that inspire

✨ Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to the next chapter — and keeping these stories forever in place.

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What happens when your travel plans get flipped upside down by a very determined little cat?

In this episode, I sat down with Beth Mills and Robey NeJame, a sweet and adventurous couple I first connected with through our Teton Valley community. What started as a two-year road trip with their cats turned into an unforgettable story filled with love, loss, and the incredible kindness of strangers.

Just days before they were scheduled to leave Idaho, their cat Angel slipped out and disappeared into the night. What followed was ten days of late-night stakeouts, twelve traps, hand-drawn flyers, and neighbors offering help at every turn. From farmers volunteering to catch Angel to a local lending them a net, this episode is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when people come together for something they care about.

Beth and Robey share how they’ve navigated life on the road with cats, how they honored the sudden passing of their beloved Panther, and what they learned about themselves, their relationship, and their fur family along the way. Their story is full of heart, humor, and hope. I promise it will stay with you.

Takeaways from this episode:

• Sometimes the cat chooses you, not the other way around
• Traveling with pets means planning ahead and staying flexible
• You can find deep community in unexpected places
• Grief has layers, and healing often shows up in the form of a furry friend
• Asking for help can bring out the best in people
• A little patience and a drop trap can go a long way

Resources and mentions:

• Beth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethintheout/
• PAWS of Teton Valley – Animal Shelter: https://www.pawshelpspets.org/
• Best Friends Animal Society – Kanab, UT: https://bestfriends.org/
• Feliway calming spray for cats
• Drop traps for catching lost or feral cats safely

Whether you are a fellow cat person, a traveler at heart, or someone who believes in the goodness of people, I think this conversation will make you smile and maybe even tear up a little. It did for me.

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There’s a reason horses keep showing up in my life. And if you are listening to this conversation, maybe you have felt that call too. There is a deep wisdom they carry. One that does not need words to be felt. When I met Gloria Lybecker, I knew instantly she was someone who had walked with that wisdom for a long time. Now, she helps others remember it for themselves.

Gloria is a transformational facilitator, trauma-informed coach, and founder of Healing You Sanctuary. She guides spiritually curious women through somatic healing, energy work, and constellation practices in partnership with horses. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to come home to your voice, how trauma lives in the body, and why grief can be a sacred teacher. Gloria shares her personal story of healing, her deep connection to horses since childhood, and the way her life transformed after experiencing heartbreaking loss. We explore family constellations, nervous system regulation, and the subtle but powerful ways horses help reveal what is often hidden beneath the surface.

Whether you are on your own healing path or curious about how energy, presence, and horses come together in this work, this conversation will move you. It is a gentle invitation to slow down and remember who you really are.

You will walk away with:

• A deeper understanding of constellation work and how energy fields guide insight
• Somatic and energetic tools to support your nervous system and healing journey
• A renewed sense of how grief, love, and voice are intimately connected
• Inspiration to honor your own story with compassion and courage
• A reverence for the quiet ways horses mirror truth and hold space for transformation

Resources and links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing_you_with_gloria/
• Gloria’s website: glorialybecker.com
• Gloria’s podcast: The Healing You Method
• Constellations with Horses Retreat in Washington State, August 22 to 24, 2025
• Mastering Choices 12-week online course beginning September 2025

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It’s full-on summer… and there’s some FUNK in the air. Not the groovy, bass-heavy kind—but the kind that settles into your mood after something beautiful ends or when life’s demands hit hard. In this episode, we explore what “funk” really is, how to name it, sing it, own it, and move through it with humor, grace, and soulful tools.

Cat shares her own post-anniversary-trip funk story, complete with homemade blues lyrics, wisdom from Uncle Ned, and a fresh take on the Serenity Prayer. Whether you're coming down from a high or stuck in a low, this episode will give you permission to be real and tools to get back in your flow.

What You’ll Hear:

1. 💭 What “funk” really means (Cat’s personal definition)
2. 🎶 How singing the blues can help you process your feelings
3. 🧘🏽‍♀️ 4 tools to rise out of a funk:
4. SING it out
5. DANCE it out
6. STORYTELL it out
7. FALL STILL into silence
8. 🙏 A soulful reflection on the Serenity Prayer
9. 🌀 Why funks are a natural part of transformation—and how they might be your best teacher

Takeaways:

1. You are not alone in your funk.
2. Owning your funk is the first step to changing it.
3. Sometimes what you want to do (hike) is not what you need (rest).
4. Creative expression can transmute low energy into healing insight.
5. Stillness isn’t giving up—it’s tuning in.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Cat’s 13th wedding anniversary trip 💕
2. Blues shoutout to Uncle Ned 🎸
3. The power of the Serenity Prayer
4. Tips from Cat’s life coaching training

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Share it with a friend who’s been in a funk lately—and remind them they’ve got what it takes to sing their way through it.

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