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Welcome to Chasing Unicorns… a podcast about giving ourselves permission to chase our dreams, explore our faith, and figure out who we are, all while trying to keep our crap together! As Creatives, Humanitarians, and Parents, we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that the hustle and pursuit of the…

Chasing Unicorns


    • Nov 29, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Ep. 25: Keep Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 50:16


    Today we’re talking about Keeping Going—the choice to press in and move towards your dreams and that whisper in your heart where your passions are calling. We’ll share some POWERFUL good news stories, explain why we have over 400 Christmas ornaments on our tree, give 4 movie reviews AND circle back around to hear about Morgan’s post-test Happiness scores. Oh and we’re gonna share some exciting news about an upcoming adventure that we’ve been invited into!LINKSA Still Small Voice and a Gunshot”: https://medium.com/@elinaodnoralov/a-still-small-voice-and-a-gunshot-c2afde191543 Major Brent Taylor Story: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/05/us/afghan-pilot-letter-trnd/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNN&utm_content=2018-11-05T22:17:28STAY CONNECTEDEmail: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.comOfficial Instagram: @HansowFamilyPersonal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansowWebsite: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Chasing Unicorns Thanksgiving Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 2:11


    We are coming to you with a little Thanksgiving Update!

    Ep. 24: Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 37:39


    Today we’re talking about Time—how it’s fleeting and how we can get more of it so we can actually be rich in our time. We’ll also talk about how to identify smart people, how the world is actually being repaired, and how the word ‘no’ can be a time and sanity saver. And most importantly, we’ll be announcing the winner of the Magical Chasing Unicorns Giveaway!!!LINKSWorld is Getting Better: www.vox.com/2014/11/24/7272929/global-poverty-health-crime-literacy-good-newsSTAY CONNECTEDEmail: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.comOfficial Instagram: @HansowFamilyPersonal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansowWebsite: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 23: God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 36:16


    Today we’re talking about Belief—asking the question of whether or not we believe in God and sharing our own personal stories from our journeys. We’ll also talk about a carved pumpkin extravaganza, throw pillows (again!), racial tension in America, and we’ll give you a detailed review of what’s exactly in the Chasing Unicorn Giveaway.STAY CONNECTEDEmail: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.comOfficial Instagram: @HansowFamilyPersonal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansowWebsite: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 22: Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 43:58


    Today we’re talking about gratitude—where we’re lacking it and how to choose more of it. We’ll also talk about Napa, tortue rooms, creating family rules, dog blogs, and Goosebumps. Oh, and got another voice message from Linda the Unicorn! STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.comOfficial Instagram: @HansowFamilyPersonal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansowWebsite: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.com

    Ep. 21: Naked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 42:57


    Today we’re talking about social comparison, social media, and perspective. We’ll also talk about FOMO, Narnia, Middle Earth, Oz, our most recent unicorn mail that arrived, and we couldn’t leave you hanging, we’ll come back to our pillow talk from last week - answering the question of how many how many pillows are too many for a bed? STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.comOfficial Instagram: @HansowFamilyPersonal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansowWebsite: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.com

    Ep. 20: Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 31:58


    ON THIS EPISODE: Today we’re talking about happiness and how we can get more of it! We’ll also talk about G.I. Joe, Crafting competitions, home renovations, unicorn mail, and we’ll explore the heated arena of pillow talk - asking the question, how many pillows are too many for a bed? MENTIONS Free Character Test: https://www.viacharacter.org/ 10 Week Happiness Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being Happiness Article: http://www.oprah.com/gethappy STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.comOfficial Instagram: @HansowFamilyPersonal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansowWebsite: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 19: Let Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 38:01


    Today we're talking about facing our deepest fears and letting go—of tension, bitterness and unforgiveness. And don’t worry, it’s not heavy, we’ll also talk about volleyball, personalized poems, Singapore, a female comedian in the 50s, and spider monkeys. CONNECT: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 18: More

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 36:10


    Today we talked about the concept of MORE as it relates to life and fulfillment. We’ll also talk about Peppermint, CD clubs, ‘90s rap/hip-hop, cosmic fireballs, and Dave’s failing memory. CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 17: Manage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 42:28


    Today talked about management and the 5 things we’re doing, and you can do to manage yourselves as we begin to pull ourselves out of a funk. We’ll also talk about Fortnite, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, and DeadPool 2.

    Ep. 16: Funk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 35:30


    Today we spoke about funk. We’re getting real vulnerable with where we’re at in our current season, which hopefully gives you permission to be, wherever you find yourself. We’ll also talk about MapQuest, Megaladons, and why Morgan has been avoiding Instagram. CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 15: Pivot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 33:20


    Today we talked about the pivot, what it is, why it’s necessary, and what it leads to in both our hearts and our lives. We’ll also talk about ash-outs, exploding kittens, and why goods news is often bad news to many. And you don’t want to miss our ‘Be Kind/Please Rewind’ where we take it back to life pre-technology and pre-wifi. CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 14: Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 37:45


    Today it’s all about the concept of living with purpose—why we need it, how we find it, and how we invite others into it. We’ll also talk about quahogs, stuffies, badges, and morganization. And we’ll tell you about the unicorn poop Morgan received in the mail! CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 13: Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 33:23


    Today we shared our experience with the fire that has been burning in our hometown of Redding, CA for the last week. We also talk about the appeal of tragedy, sensationalism, and the reality that our faith is never about what we think it is about. STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 12: Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 36:43


    Today we are talking about Peace - what it is, how we find it and most importantly, how we keep it! Things get a little hot and heated with #Morganization and in ‘On the Screen,’ we take it back to ‘80s PBS television programming. MENTIONS: Grannies Respond: https://www.granniesrespond.org Amanda Cook - Peace: https://youtu.be/ZLSWtamikJk STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 11: Prepare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 32:47


    Today we explore about vegan ice cream, wax museums, dancing in the streets, and riding carousels. We also explore the art of preparation and share our experience of exploring Warner Brothers and Sony studios this past week. CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 10: Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 35:25


    Today we explore the beauty of risk and we let in you in on our latest risk. We REALLY follow-up with a Jadyn and her miraculous healing and Dave takes you on a thought-provoking (& potentially controversial) 'Deep Dive'. We also introduce you to companies that are changing the world through innovation and creativity. And… you don’t want to miss the new unicorn horn rating systems in the ‘On the Screen’ segment. MENTIONS: * LGHtv Summer Sale: www.lgh.tv/lghstore/ - Use Code: SUMMERSALE * Unicorn Power - Cinemark HD Commercial: https://youtu.be/quePV0CVMTA * Volkswagen Opens Rwanda's First Car-Assembly Plant: https://www.economist.com/business/2018/06/30/vw-opens-rwandas-first-car-assembly-plant * Parley: www.Parley.tv STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 9: Longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 34:40


    Today we explore global gender equality, what it takes to build lasting friendships, and the importance that doubt plays in our lives and faith. Oh and in talking about what we’re watching on the screen, you’ll hear Morgan swoon over Chris Pratt! MENTIONS: * LGHtv Summer Sale: https://www.lgh.tv/lghstore/ - Use Code: SUMMERSALE * Madeleine L'Engle excerpt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI7ljXpVRuo * Andy Mineo: http://andymineo.com/#music * Good Newspaper: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/goodnewspaper * Article about Lifting the Driving Band For Women in Saudi Arabia: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/24/622990978/saudi-arabia-lifts-ban-on-women-drivers STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Travel Diaries: 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 20:03


    Today we’re live from Colorado at FACTORY co-working space in Grand Junction with a modified set-up we brought from California. We discuss the wild entrepreneurial ideas we've had on our travels and we'll tell you why Dave was in the emergency room today. MENTIONS: * FACTORY Coworking Space - https://factorycoworking.com/ * LADA Cube - https://www.ladacube.com/ * Chrome Buffalo - https://chromebuffalo.com/ STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 8: Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 32:54


    Today we get vulnerable about managing our disappointment and redefining success, but don’t worry, we give you some good news, celebrate a success with #Morganization, and throw some sharks into the mix! And we even have a listener’s trampoline story to share! MENTIONS: * Harvard Bound Philly Student, Richard 'Tre' Jenkins: https://youtu.be/q-m1M2-VRus * 8-Year-Old Boy Stops Traffic To Help Elderly Woman Climb A Flight Of Stairs: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/boy-helps-elderly-woman_us_5b0f9b98e4b05ef4c22acc2c * Macklemore feat Kesha - 'Good Old Days' (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yYV9-KoSUM&feature=youtu.be * Macklemore feat Kesha - 'Good Old Days' (Lyrics): https://genius.com/Macklemore-good-old-days-lyrics * #Morganization photos of the 'Furry Pink Ottoman': https://www.instagram.com/hansowfamily/ * Photos from our backyard pool screening of 'JAWS': https://www.instagram.com/hansowfamily/ STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 7: Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 37:12


    Today we talk about status dictating our choices, allowing shared pain to heal us, and advocating for women's rights. We also revisit the 'The Goonies' and share a story about a magic trampoline that has traveled the country. MENTIONS: * 'A Quiet Place' - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2018/04/11/a-quiet-place-isnt-just-pro-life-it-makes-us-understand-what-being-pro-life-truly-means/?utm_term=.c60cf1a238e7 * 'The Goonies' movie intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1Gu5klAlo * New Zealand Housing Homeless Article - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/04/jacinda-ardern-pledges-shelter-for-all-homeless-people-within-four-weeks * #JusticeForNoura - http://time.com/5291162/justice-for-noura-hussein-sudan-death-penalty-rape/ * Harvey Weinstein Update - https://www.good.is/articles/harvey-weinstein-arraigned-turns-himself-in * 'New Life' Parable by Peter Rollins STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 6: Imagine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 36:55


    Today we talk about finding our inner five-year-old, nostalgic childhood movies, intentionally choosing to live a good life, and giving ourselves permission to imagine. Oh, and we also talk about a disabled fox. MENTIONS: * Red Nose Day - https://donate.rednoseday.org/ * Creative Compulsive Disorder & Remembering Zina Nicole Lahr - https://vimeo.com/80973511 * TEDx Talk about Imagination/Creativity with Dr. George Land - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKMq-rYtnc * Casey Neistat & Paul: Shark Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcM5JCGsw3c&t=194s * Buried Treasure Story -https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/couple-discovers-buried-treasure-worth-52000-in-their-backyard-and-returns-it-all-to-the-owners/ * 'The Heart of Man' movie - https://heartofmanmovie.com/ * 'The Orthodox Heretic' by Peter Rollins STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 5: Firsts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 33:47


    Today we talk about the Law of First Mention, childhood food fads, and the importance of giving ourselves Grace in the midst of trying things for the first time. We also explore what’s really going on in those crazy political viral videos that are so easy to share but so divisive. MENTIONS: * GOOD NEWS // Black Man forgiving White Man for punching him - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy8x_K8TFCE * Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Man in the Arena’ Speech STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 4: Release

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 32:15


    Today we talk about releasing certainty, the sexiness of unicorns in the marketplace, and why middle age is the best time to start a company. Dave takes us on a “Deep Dive” and we also have a conversation about creativity with Jon Foreman from the band 'Switchfoot.' MENTIONS: Jon Foreman * Childish Gambino "This is America" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY * 'Most Successful Entrepreneurs Are Older Than You Think' - https://www.good.is/articles/how-old-are-successful-entrepreneurs * 'The Gifts of Imperfection' by Brené Brown * The FIND (our Travel Show)- https://www.thefindshow.com/ STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com Leave a Comment Below

    Ep. 3: Intentionality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 38:45


    Today it's all about intentionality! We also get real with the craziness of parenting moody preteens, releasing our creative juices, and we’ll even get into some global politics! Oh, and we follow up with our experience of eating crickets this past week! MENTIONS: * 'Mere Christianity' by C.S. Lewis * 'Bright Ones' by Bethel Music - www.bethelmusic.com/brightones * The Legacy Museum - https://www.good.is/articles/alabama-lynching-memorial-racial-injustice-museum * Patrick Maxcy, Artist - www.patrickmaxcyart.com * 'The FIND' (our Travel Show)- www.thefindshow.com * 'The Gifts of Imperfection' by Brené Brown STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

    Ep. 2: Expectancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 30:15


    Today we introduce a few new segments, talk about lowering our expectations, point out what’s good and holy this week and... you don’t want to miss “Deep Dive With Dave” this week as we talk about why we should be mimicking thermostats. MENTIONS: * 'The Girl Chronicles' book - www.beadsofgood.org * 'The FIND' (our Family Travel Show)- www.thefindshow.com * Catch Some Air - https://catchsomeair.com * Chirps Chips - https://chirpschips.com/ STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

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    Ep. 1: Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 30:56


    Welcome to the first ever Chasing Unicorns Podcast… On today’s show we talk about ‘the why’ behind both the podcast and the name ‘Chasing Unicorns.’ We also whack a piñata, share some 'holy moments' and take a “Deep Dive with Dave.” MENTIONS: * 'Falling Upward' by Richard Rohr * 'The Girl Chronicles' by Hillary Grantham & Morgan Hansow - www.beadsofgood.org * The FIND (our Travel Show - www.TheFindShow.com * 'The Gifts of Imperfection' by Brené Brown * The Piñata Video - https://www.instagram.com/hansowfamily/ STAY CONNECTED: Email: chasingunicornspodcast@gmail.com Official Instagram: @HansowFamily Personal Instagram: @MorganHansow and @DaveHansow Website: www.ChasingUnicornsPodcast.Com

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