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FINE is a 4-Letter Word
"Fine" is a lie leaders tell themselves — and it costs them their people, their culture, and their impact. Every episode, a leader gets honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage… especially when everything isn’t fine. We're sharing how human connection drives innovation, retention, profitability and ultimately, legacy. I trust something in this conversation will stay with you. One thing’s for sure… you’ll never hear—or say—the word “fine” in…
Episodes
FINE is a 4-Letter Word131. Beyond Safe Spaces with Gregory Halpen
Have you considered how much of what you do - even the things that seem to bring you joy - began as coping mechanisms to deal with trauma? Even your talents…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word130. Just F**king Be Nice – To Yourself with Ely Delaney
As human beings, we are both programmed and pressured to say everything is “fine”. Someone asks, “how are you?” and you’re supposed to reply “fine, how are…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word129. An Inspired (And Haunted) Road Trip with Tracy St. Croi
Do you remember a time when the phone would ring and you had to answer to find out who was calling? How about when you saw that stack of presents with your…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word128. Motivational Firewood with Steve Gamlin
Are you someone who uses self-deprecation to get laughs? Steve Gamlin was too until a pivotal moment when his friend Kris figuratively put on a pair of steel…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word127. Rage Against the Midlife with Kimberly (Kimby) Samson
Have you ever seen those memes that compare the co-stars of “The Firm”, Wilford Brimley looking elderly at age 56 and Tom Cruise looking young at age 56? These…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word126. Living the Beige Life with Sonia Graham
When your life story is dominated by trauma resulting from one fucked-up thing after another, it plays a nasty trick on your definition of what’s “fine”. After…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word125. The Joy Code with Marc Zalmanoff
Does it seem like everyone else is doing great while you’re struggling? And because it seems like you’re the only one who can’t manage and everyone else has…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word124. Falling Behind Before Getting Ahead with Adam Hommey
What if it’s never been “fine”? What if it feels like every good thing comes with downfalls and you’re racing to keep up? Adam Hommey was raised with the…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word123. Midlife Emergence with Jen Berlingo
Many of us go through life wondering if we’re really living our authentic lives. Are you doing what you really want to do? Are you being who you really want to…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word122. Her Year of Exploration with Kathy Goughenour
Ever go through a part of your life thinking everything is fine, but then experience that moment when your whole world turns upside down? It could be a…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word121. Change, Control, and Courage: A Special Episode with Lori
In this end-of-year solo episode, I’m talking about change, control, and courage. How do you identify the need for change? What are the signs of…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word120. Flip the Script with Yvonne Marchese
Sometimes things seem to fall apart just when you think all is going well, and sometimes it seems to happen over and over where it feels like you can never…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word119. The Truth is a Lie with Sally Lotz
Imagine, for a moment, being a child and knowing something was wrong, but being too young to understand. Now picture yourself in a cult without knowing the…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word118. Overcoming as an Overachiever with Holly Bertone
A lot of us have a story about that time we hit rock bottom. For some of us, we find out there's yet another rock bottom when the floor bursts out from the one…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word117. Beyond The Grind Life with Tess Wittler
Many people believe they have a dream lifestyle – the perfect house, the perfect job or business, the perfect family and social cycle, just everything perfect…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word116. New Reasons (and Ways) to Celebrate Thanksgiving: A Special Episode with Lori
In this very special solo episode, I'm talking about gratitude. But let’s dig into it from a different perspective. We'll be starting with a seemingly random…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word115. You’re Not Just One Thing with Alexandra Clayton and Michal Sinnott
First, shout-out to my previous guest, Aneta Kuzma, for connecting me with Alexandra Clayton and Michal Sinnott, who you’re about to hear from today. Personal…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word114. Finding Fulfillment Via Travel with Kyle Kroeger
Many of the stories my guests share here on Fine is a 4-Letter Word involve dramatic downfalls, tumultuous transformations, and earth-turning evolutions. Even…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word113. The Gift in the Struggle with Dr. David Gustitus
The human body is an amazing machine. It has resilience and capabilities most people don't understand. But what happens to the body when we sacrifice too much…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word112. Learn to Love Your Story with Dr. Natalie Marr
I believe humans have an innate desire to do the right thing in all areas of their business and life. But what IS the right thing? And what if it feels wrong…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word111. Breaking the Blueprint with Amy Palmer
Events of the past few years have created space for many people to question their concept of how things should be. I speak often of the "sabbatical life" and…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word110. It Seemed Normal... But It Really Wasn’t with Wendy Cocke
As children, without a frame of reference to really compare, however you're raised or whatever you experience seems to be normal. But what if "normal" is not…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word109. Life is Great (Please Send Help) with Jason Seiden
All human beings, like you, are guided by a set of values. But when you stop and think about it, do you really know where those values came from? What's more…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word108. Top of Heart with Grant Muller
First of all, I'd like to give a shout-out to our previous guest, Mike Fisher, for connecting me with Grant Muller, who you're about to hear from today. And…
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107. Doing the Things No One Else Does
In this solo episode, I'm talking about a conversation in which a friend pointed out something I do that not many others do. And what you can learn from this…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word106. Summer Session 6: Do What Lights You Up: Messages from Snakes & Scorpions with Tab Scott
It’s still summer as far as I’m concerned. And in today’s Summer Session we’re going back to episode 16 from August of 2021. It’s called Do What Lights You Up…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word105. Summer Session 5: Tap Into Your Intuition & Own Your True Self with Brigitte Baker
Going back a few months to February 2023 for this Summer Session. My guest is my very own animal communicator, Brigitte Baker. We're learning how she uses her…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word104. Summer Session 4: Complacency is a Disease with Tony Jalan
This week’s Summer Session takes it back to March 2022 for the conversation with Tony Jalan. He and I talked about motivation, problem solving, owning where…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word103. Summer Session 3: Unleash Your Joy with Carol Banens
For this week’s Summer Session, we’re kicking it back to January 2022 for the conversation with Carol Banens. She and I talked about grief and the grieving…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word102. Summer Session 2: Living a Mindful Midlife with Billy Lahr
Today’s Summer Session episode we’re going back to Living a Mindful Life with Billy Lahr, from October 2022. Let me update you on what’s changed in Billy’s…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word101. Summer Session 1: Creating Your Life The Way You Want It with Shannon Paterson
Today is the first Summer Session of 2023. Remember back in the day when all the TV shows would do summer re-runs? It’s like that. Except instead of just…
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100. How to Make Better Decisions
It’s a celebratory solo episode created to help you make better decisions! Welcome to episode 100! What if I told you there are no “wrong decisions?!” Yup…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word99. How to Honor Your Energy with Maria Riegger
We are fortunate to have with us the remarkably versatile Maria Riegger. Maria is a corporate attorney, astrologer, parenting coach, and author. Born under the…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word98. Perfection is Not the Goal with Jen Beck
Jen Beck is a registered Nutrition Consultant, an Advanced Practitioner of LIIFT UnTherapy, and CEO and founder of Complete Health Revolution. With two decades…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word97. Embrace the Best You You Can Be with Wendy LeBorgne
Dr. Wendy LeBorgne is an expert on voice and communication, which is why Fortune 100 CEOs and Grammy-award winning artists trust her to assess and optimize…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word96. His Daughter Saved His Life with Chad Jackman
Today, we have the indomitable Chad Jackman in our midst - the founder of ThriveCore and the definition of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. An…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word95. Life is the Best Virtual Reality Game with Justin Keltner
In today's episode, we're stepping into the shoes of 'Email Scientist' Justin Keltner. Apart from supercharging email marketing for coaches with high-ticket…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word94. Reclaiming Identity: Amanda JP Brown on Overcoming Shame and Embracing Change
Have you ever reached a point in your life where you simply couldn't accept the status quo anymore? That's where our guest for today's episode, Amanda JP…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word93. A Sabbatical Saved Her Life with Debby Kevin
Debby Kevin is a corporate refugee who turned her life around in an extraordinary way. Balancing a high-stress corporate life as a Six Sigma black belt and…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word92. (S3E18) Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Passions with Stefanie Joy Muscat
Stefanie Joy Muscat is the founder and CEO of Bevara, a consultancy firm that specializes in helping mission-driven organizations reach their full potential by…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word91. (S3E17) The Magic of Letting Things be Easy with Ahuva Hershkop
Meet Ahuva Hershkop, a Toronto-based Anti-diet dietitian and burnout coach for professional women. While raising three children and growing her nutrition…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word90. (S3E16) Rising Above Addiction, Trauma, and Shame with Kevin White
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Kevin, a former farm kid from north central Iowa, join me for an extremely candid conversation. Kevin has a remarkable…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word89. (S3E15) Detoxing from Expectations with Aneta Kuzma
I'm excited to have Aneta Kuzma join me. Aneta, an immigrant from the former Yugoslavia, shares her incredible journey of personal growth and self-discovery…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word88. (S3E14) You Get What You Fight For with Christina Langdon
Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with Christina Langdon, a powerhouse entrepreneur, speaker, and executive coach who knows a thing or two about…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word87. (S3E13) From Nonprofit to Nomad: How Dan Clouser Found the Courage to Follow His Inner Voice
Are you feeling stuck in a rut and looking for a way to shake things up? Then you won't want to miss this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, where I chat with…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word86. (S3E12) Finding Worth Beyond Work: How to Separate Identity from Productivity with Dorothy Wisnewski
Are you ready to hear from one of the most inspiring women I've ever met? I am so excited to introduce you to Dorothy Wisnewski. Dorothy is a copywriter and…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word85. (S3E11) From Dead to Thriving: The Healing Power of Breathwork with Leland Holgate Sr.
Are you looking for a new way to recharge and reset your mind and body? If so, you don't want to miss my latest episode of "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" featuring…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word84. (S3E10) From Success-Empty to Success-Full with Shelley Paxton
Do you feel like you're just going through the motions in life? In this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, I’m speaking with Shelley Paxton, former Chief…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word83. (S3E9) Being True to Yourself with Maria T. Finch
Are you feeling stuck in your job or relationship? In this episode we speak with Maria T. Finch, a life coach who specializes in helping high achievers find…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word82. (S3E8) Finding a Path to Work-Life Integration with Dawn Mullarney
Dawn Mullarney is a business owner, entrepreneur, and an all-around amazing human being. Dawn worked hard in wealth management for 8 years and became a mother…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word81. (S3E7) Resilience in the Face of Adversity: A Dad’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Embracing Gratitude with Mike Fister
On this episode of 'Fine is a Four Letter Word', we have Mike Fister with us to talk about how he and his family have navigated through the difficult time of…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word80. (S3E6) Slowing Down to Speed Up: Letting Your Inner Voice Guide You with Dr. Amy Baker
Dr. Amy Baker is a former pharmacist and healthcare administrator, who left her job as a Director of Pharmacy to follow her true passion. She’s now an…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word79. (S3E5) Tap Into Your Intuition & Own Your True Self with Brigitte Baker
We're joined by Brigitte Baker, a professional Animal Communicator. Brigitte shares how she uses her intuitive abilities to strengthen the bond between humans…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word78. (S3E4) The Power of Being Authentically You with Elaine Blais
Meet Elaine Blais, a certified life coach who specializes in empowering women to reclaim their personal power through the art of self-approval. Elaine has a…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word77. (S3E3) From Badge to Behind Bars: How Joe Kelley Turned His Life Around
Joe Kelley is a self-proclaimed life hacker and head honcho at Obtaining Mastery, a company dedicated to helping people reach their potential and achieve true…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word76. (S3E2) Self-Care and Self-Compassion: A Conversation with Ileana Rontea
Ileana is a master of transformation and a free spirit, world traveler, and pillar of light. With her background in psychology and human resource management…
FINE is a 4-Letter Word75. (S3E1) Stop Living for Work with Dave Houser
Dave Houser calls himself “The Finance Nomad,” and he helps people create a life of fulfillment on their terms. He’s a proponent of taking time away from work…
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74. (S2E38) 5 Ways to Prepare for an Amazing 2023
Thanks for listening to the show in 2022! As we head into a new year, I'm sharing 5 ways to prepare yourself better than setting outdated resolutions. Because…
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73. (S2E37) Steve Finds His Way Into the Studio
Is hell freezing over? After 30 years of talking about it, my college friend Steve and I have finally gotten into a studio together and recorded a show. In the…
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72. (S2E36) Season 2 Wrap Up and What's Coming for Season 3
Why hasn’t there been a new episode in so long? Great question! The real, answer is I got a little burned out on putting it all together every week. I got to…