Maybe the Best of Things: A Podcast with Tanner Mangum

The founder of The Daily Shifts app, which "offers daily reminders to help you build focus, find balance, and experience life more fully," Doug Cartwright joins me to discuss the power of presence, mindfulness and meditation to find inner peace and joy in a world full of chaos and unpredictability. Having gone through many "shifts" in his own life, both personal and professional, Doug's knowledge and insights shed light on the importance of mental and emotional well-being, and the simple daily steps we can take toward finding it. thedailyshifts.com/course

What helped you not care so much about what other people think? What was the best thing you learned in therapy? How do you tell someone you’re dating that you have a mental illness? You asked the questions, I provide my answers. Thanks to everyone who sent in ideas and thoughts. This is for you.

Mitch Mathews is a former NFL wide receiver who is now a successful business owner and entrepreneur. After a stellar career at Brigham Young University, which included an unforgettable Hail Mary touchdown catch to beat Nebraska in 2015, Mitch bounced around the NFL, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. After his NFL career, Mitch started his own pest control company and became one of the fastest in the industry to sell 1,000 accounts in his first year. Through the many trials that he has faced, including the loss of his mother, Mitch has dedicated his life to inspiring others.

Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University. Her groundbreaking research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection; her work has been seminal in the recognition of social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for early mortality, which is helping shift health and wellness priorities for governments worldwide. Her work has been highlighted in the New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Time Magazine, NPR, Scientific American, This American Life, The Today Show, and other major media outlets.

Abigail Keenan is an up-and-coming star in the sports photography world. Currently working for the Los Angeles Lakers social media team, Abigail (or Abby or AK) understands the transcendent power of sports, the stories they tell, and the life lessons they can teach us. She also appreciates a good Kanye West song, a car show, and a pair of Nikes every now and then...

Welcome to Maybe the Best of Things: A Podcast with Tanner Mangum. In the inaugural episode of the show, Tanner talks about the highs and lows of his college playing career, how he took control of his mental health, and his passions and goals moving forward. Act I: Who is Tanner? Act II: Why is he starting a podcast?; Act III: What to expect and MTBOT of the Week

On his new podcast, Maybe the Best of Things, former Division I quarterback Tanner Mangum dives deep into what matters most in life: genuine, vulnerable, and uplifting human connection, through meaningful, impactful, and transcendent storytelling. Together with his guests, Tanner shares real stories that highlight the absolute best of humanity. Whether it be fighting through overwhelming adversity and overcoming the odds, maintaining hope through mental and emotional struggle, or fearlessly fighting for a good cause, there will be no shortage of stories that speak to the soul, demonstrate what really matters in life, and illustrate a message worthy of sharing with the world.