The Eternal Student

Today we finally got together one last time to put this podcast to bed. It has been a fun journey over the last 4 years. On our last episode we talk about what has been keeping us busy since our last episode, and all that we have learned throughout our time together on this podcast. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Someday a new episode might be posted, but for now we are taking a break.

On this episode Sean and Dan discuss their progress on maintaining their status as eternal students! Sean talks about getting through his first summer without his dad and Dan reflects on his month long trip to Mexico. Enjoy!

Sean and Dan are back after a winter hiatus to talk about courage! They discuss competing definitions, personal examples that have helped them see the benefits of developing it, and how to go about building it yourself! Enjoy.

Take a listen to Sean and Dan's takeaways from this past year.

Dan and Sean are in the thick of the fall youth sports season. Sean is coaching his sons on a football team and Dan is coaching his son a soccer team. Needless to say, each is learning a lot about coaching the game, and a lot about themselves in the process.

Dan is in charge of the topics on this episode, explaining the chaotic nature of it all. We get into his mental health playlist from Tik Tok and explore the ideas of a perfect day mindset, a non-zero day, and the importance of prioritizing fun. Enjoy!

Sean recently read the book, The Upside of Stress and on this episode he shares some of the key takeaways on how to deal with the stress that all of us face on a daily basis.

After a summer hiatus, both Dan and Sean are energized and back in the studio sharing their insights from their time away during the summer of 2022. Dan shares about his recent trip to Mexico and all the benefits and lessons that came along with that, and Sean discusses some of the important practices that he put in place in preparation for turning 40 just recently.

In this episode while Dan's on vacation, Sean interview JP Nerbun who has written his 2nd book entitled The Culture System. JP gives us insights on culture, coaching, parenting and offers a perspective on his most recent ultra marathon. Join us as we talk to one of the most influential mentors and authors in the world!

Sean recently competed in the 44th annual Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota crossing off a major bucket list item. On this episode Sean talks about what his experience preparing for and taking part in the race meant to him, and how the race took on a new meaning after his dads Parkinsons diagnosis worsened.

How often have you done a self inventory on your fun? On today's episode we discuss the different types of fun using "The Fun Scale" an unofficial measurement system for, as the name suggests, ranking and categorizing fun. It has mainly been used by enthusiasts of outdoor adventures, high-octane sports, and adrenaline-inducing activities.

In today's society there is a lot of emphasis placed on work, and the worship of the workplace. On this episode, fresh off of a couple of Spring break trips to Florida we discuss the importance of taking a vacation and how far reaching the benefits of those trips are.

Bill Boegeman is currently a social studies teacher in Forest Lake, MN and on the weekend he wrestles as The Revolutionary Bill Williams. Join us for our conversation that covers his journey in both education and the world of pro wrestling.

With the winter in the rearview mirror Sean and Dan talk about the importance of Spring to those who live in frigid winter climates. Also, about the importance of taking a look back to do some work on your present self!

Often as teachers are sitting through another one of their less than useful meetings they start to daydream about what education might look like without them... Join us for our conversation about what we think are important pillars of a new and improved education system.

Relationships are vital to human life on this planet. Join us for our conversation about figuring out yourself first, and how to go about navigating the numerous relationships we find ourselves in as humans.

In this quick episode of the eternal student we discuss the importance of contemplating your own death, and using it as a motivator to do great things, as well as using it to not get caught up in the stress of life.

On this episode we talk the importance of laughter in life, the value in not taking life too seriously, as well as taking the time to reflect on where you are and where you're going. Enjoy.

Finding time and balance are a constant struggle in the lives of every human being. Each person has their own perspective on this issue, whether it be a high school student buried in homework and after school activities or an adult buried in work, parenting, and all that falls in between. It's good to stop and take stock of what is out of balance in your life and try to figure out how to get the scales to equal out. Today's conversation is about just that, how to stop take a look around and get an idea of where you are at.

On this episode enjoy Sean and Dan's takeaways from a summer of traveling with family and raising children. They both reflect on their failed missions of keeping it cool at all times in the summer! Enjoy.

Haydon Grams in a graduating High School senior at Saint Peter High School. On this episode we discuss the stresses of life as a high school student and how to best navigate the anxiety that comes with it.

On Graaduation Day we talk to St Peter High School Senior Lauren Niemeyer. We discuss the pressures HS students face for academics and to fit in socially. Lauren shares what she has learned this year from experiencing life during a pandemic. Come join us as we reflect on the class of 2021!

We sit down with school counseling veteran of 32 years Kelly Jensen. Kelly has been involved in the lives of hundreds if not thousands of students throughout her career. On this episode she sheds some light on what she has seen change over the course of the last three decades, her insight into our over anxious society, and what she thinks is the way out of it!

Anxiety is defined as the overestimation of danger and the under estimation of our ability to cope with it. There is probably nobody on planet earth that hasn't experienced these feelings, unless of course you are a psychopath! Join us for our multiple part series on anxiety where we will elaborate on our own experiences with the feelings of it, along with the opinions of experts, and stories from individuals who have had more difficult experiences with it than most. Enjoy!

On this episode we talk to our first female guest (long overdue) Lindsay Dittberner who is a friend of Sean's. She is the VP of Pharmacy Operations for OptumRx. Lindsay shares with us her life in a demanding career while raising 2 young children and balancing it all. She offers insights on parenting, mentorship and gives valuable insights to aspiring women in the workplace.

On this episode we discuss where we are both at in terms of life's seasons. Sean is just wrapping up his masked basketball season and Dan fresh off of his state tournament run with the St. Peter Mock Trial team the two are finally have some room to breathe. Join them as they talk through some of their takeaways from the past few months.

Michael Anthony is a self described trauma survivor, trauma warrior, and trauma mentor. He is the son of drug addicts and abusers, homeless by 10, drug addict by 12, and alcoholic by 19. On this episode Michael takes us through his journey along with the mindset shift and hard work it took to become that man that he is today, which is happy, healthy, and the most in love with himself that he has ever been. Enjoy!

February can be a difficult month to get through especially in the teaching profession. On this episode we talk about creating moments of clarity to help you snap out of your seasonal affective disorder. We also talk about some of the most recent aha moments we have had in our respective quests to be eternal students.

On this episode we use Brene Brown's TED talk on vulnerability as a jumping off point to discuss the importance of letting others see into our lives, and the constant battle that accompanies it.

Dr. Tom Hill spent over thirty years studying viruses and researching a phenomenon called bacterial persistence. On this episode he answers some questions about the coronavirus and the nature of pandemics. He also gives a stark prediction about when this pandemic will be over. His story of becoming a phd micro biologist and advice on educating the public on the importance on the pursuit of scientific discovery. 

In this week's episode we use Ben Hardy's audiobook "How to consciously design your ideal future" as a jumping off point to discuss ways to improve your everyday routines. How to best start your day, journaling, fasting, and how Gratitude can change everything. Join us for this conversation and be ready to try some new routines that will help you live out your ideal future!

The Proust questionnaire has been around since 1886 created by Antoinette Faure and answered by her childhood friend and future French author Marcel Proust. The questionnaire become a parlor game among the victorian crowd of the latter part of the 1800s. On this episode we dive into some of the questions in an attempt to see what makes each other tick and to give you the listener a deeper look at our thought process. It's also just a fun discussion type game to play with friends to spark intellectual or fun conversations. Enjoy!

We started this podcast during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and at this moment we are still in the throes of it. This week we have seen the highest daily death totals as a country, and there is a vaccine just around the corner. On this episode we talk about our current state of mind regarding the pandemic and our experiences surrounding it in the past nine months.

Tommy Valentini is the head coach of the division III mens tennis program at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. The men's tennis program at Gustavus is one of the most successful division III programs in the nation. Tommy took over this program from legendary tennis coach Steve Wilkinson. In our conversation we discuss what he was able to takeaway from such a legendary sports figure, the importance of letting go of the results in order to focus on how we are growing, along with intentionally using sports as a vehicle for growth and development.

After watching the mind blowing documentary The Social Dilemma Sean and Dan give their thoughts on its implications and how to movie forward in this tech heavy world.

Mike McGinnis is an alcohol and drug abuse counselor who specializes in working with adolescents. In our conversation we cover Mike's journey with alcoholism in his family and some of his major takeaways from a lifetime talking with kids and families in the same area.

"Allow me to reintroduce myself!" We are back with a new chapter on our podcast journey. We have decided to switch things up from The Crossover to The Eternal Student. In this episode, we talk about why along with the importance of constant evolution.

On this episode we dive into Sean's area of interest, emotional intelligence. We scratch the surface on the importance of awareness and empathy, two of the cornerstones to improving your emotional intelligence. We also discuss big changes coming to the podcast! Enjoy. Be sure to rate and subscribe.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Erick Godsey, host of The Myths That Make Us podcast. Erick is a Jungian Scholar, Dream Interpreter, and Habit Change Coach who has made a name for himself among the self-development crowd. We covered topics like the importance of the story we tell ourselves, relationship types, internal family systems, and a host of other things. Erick also sends out a weekly newsletter filled with nuggets of wisdom he has recently uncovered and has his own journaling course to assist people on their path to self-improvement. Enjoy!

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On this episode the conversation revolves around the importance of surrounding yourself with those who are willing to listen to your radical truth. Often times from a young age we fall into the trap of being a member of a group that doesn't always have our best interest at heart. Our discussion highlights the importance of getting on the path to creating your own tribe, absorbing the lessons that are around you constantly, and the overall importance these decisions have on your mental health and quality of life.

On this episode we converse on the topic of personality. Sean shares his takeaways from the book Personality Isn't Permanent by Ben Hardy and all of the implications that information has on our view of the past, how we raise our children, and how we go about setting goals in life.

On this episode Sean and Dan discuss two books that have been on their minds since the summer began. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

On this episode we discuss the importance of taking a mental break and changing the scenery. Vacations in America can sometimes be viewed as a negative thing in our work, work, work culture.  We discuss the research into changing your environment, vacationing, and how summers are gold for educators.

In this episode of the Crossover we jump off the stat that Dr. Kamphoff shared that 47% of the time we are not living in the present moment.   We talk about why it is so hard to be present and strategies to increase engagement in the present moment.  In a world that is increasingly trying to distract take a moment and join us on how to live life in this present moment.

On this perspective shifting episode of The Crossover we converse with leading expert in the field of performance psychology, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. We talk about practical ways you can develop a mental edge and how to build grit into your life by adding impactful habits into your routine.

On this episode we chat with comedian, magician, and dad Michael Callahan. Along with being an active standup comedian Michael also runs the Second Story comedy show out of St. Peter, MN. We talk about the importance of going for it, getting over the stigma surrounding mental health, and finding what you are willing to grind for.

On this episode of The Crossover we discuss the issues that have been brought to light in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. We understand that while we are two white guys who live in rural Minnesota, and have not experienced racism or racial profiling. We believe that we all play a part in the solutions to these problems.

Todd Dufault has spent a lifetime influencing young people as a band director, basketball coach and leadership consultant. We discuss the role models in Todd's life and his quest to study leadership and all that it entails. Plus Sean and Todd reminisce some coaching stories and the pursuit of being a transformational coach.

On this episode of halftime talk we discuss the book end that is the end of the school year, how to get back on the path of the hero, and some practical advice for the graduating class of 2020. Enjoy!

Sean & Dan give 5 minute graduation speeches to start the show! We discuss questions that came from our students about life after high school. We reminisce about college experiences, getting to know yourself and how the next chapter of your life is one that you should be super excited about! Go Class of 2020!