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Ep. 165: Finding Your Fulfillment (wsg. Jonathan from Botset Designs)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 32:20


Guest Jonathan of Botset Designs shares his experience in taking risk to discover his true joys within the world of creativity. 

Ep. 164: In/Out List (inspired by Retail Therapy by Sunday Scaries Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 25:53


Trent shares his EOY In/Out list. 

Ep. 163: Reclaim Your Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 25:25


Trent wraps up 2023 with a message on owning your time and happiness, as well as a look back on the year and a futurecast of what's ahead. 

Ep. 162: Where Trent has Been - Status Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 11:50


Trent provides an update on the past and future of the podcast. 

Ep. 161: The Importance of Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 10:25


Trent discusses why it's important to maintain relationships and how easy it can truly be.

Ep. 160: Why Traditional Gift-Giving is Overrated

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 27:13


On the eve of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, Trent shares why gift-giving has become overrated and how we can change the status quo. 

Ep. 159: Bigger than the Game

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 21:12


Trent discusses how "Bigger than the Game" can refer to more than just sports.

Ep. 158: Managing a Crazy Workload

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 19:01


A listener recommendation leads to an episode on productivity tips for managing a crazy workload. 

Ep. 157: Dry Spell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 20:17


Trent shares his journey on a sober path, and why we should all put ourselves to the test. 

Ep. 156: What's Your Why?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 18:24


Trent re-grounds into his "why" for the podcast and his speaking business, Trent Speaks, while challenging you to determine your purpose. 

Ep. 155: Date Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 31:57


Trent recaps his recent trip to Kansas City & St. Louis, while emphasizing the importance of truly taking time for yourself. 

Ep. 154: Stop Saying 'Sorry'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 21:16


Trent explains why we need to stop saying "sorry" and break the societal norm.  CNBC 10/2022: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/31/stop-saying-im-sorry-at-work-what-to-say-instead.html CNBC 05/2023: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/16/sorry-phrases-that-make-you-look-insecure-what-to-say-instead-according-to-harvard-speaking-expert.html

Ep. 153: Get Out & Drink Less

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 15:45


Despite what could have been titled a "Random Thoughts" episode, Trent shares his thoughts around the importance of getting yourself out-and-about, as well as why you may see him drinking less alcohol these days. 

Ep. 152: Random Thoughts, Vol. 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 12:31


Trent shares why reframing negative thoughts into positive ones can be beneficial when considering people pleasing and putting yourself first, as well as other brief ramblings throughout the episode. Thank you for tuning in!

Ep. 151: Manifest It...But Can You?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 21:56


Trent shares his research on the the idea of "manifesting" and where the idea came from. 

Ep. 150: Lessons as a Homeowner

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 23:33


Trent reflects on lessons he has learned through 9-months of homeownership. He also shares a part-time job interview experience that is leading him to say "I'm too old for this shit."

Ep. 149: Do Your Research

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 15:18


Trent shares why it's important to ensure due diligence in your research, whatever it may be for. 

Ep. 148: Proactive vs. Reactive - Is One Better Than the Other?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 13:13


Trent makes an argument for proactive vs. reactive and how sometimes, neither may be applicable to your situation. 

Ep. 147: Random Thoughts, Vol. 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 12:14


Trent discusses overcommitting, mental health and recognizing triggers, and that moment of feeling "bleh."

Ep. 146: Don't Ever Give Up

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 14:17


Trent shares why it's important to always keep pushing and never lose hope. Good things come to those who wait, as they say.

Ep. 145: Life Gets Busy? That's Bullshit.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 14:10


Have you ever used the excuse "I'm just really busy" or "I don't have the time?" Then this episode is for you, because Trent is calling you (and himself) out on those b.s. excuses in this real and raw episode. 

Ep. 144: Infertility

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 31:26


Trent dives deep this week into a typically disregarded topic, male infertility. 

Ep. 143: Rejection Therapy (wsg. Halle Buttafuso)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 25:21


Halle drops into the podcast this week to share more about what rejection therapy is and this journey she has and is continuing to endure. 

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Ep 142: WFH Series, Stuck @ Home

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 15:14


Trent recorded an impromptu segment of the podcast last week in what may potentially be the first of many in a Work from Home (WFH) series. 

Ep. 141: Indecisive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 16:43


Trent talks about his inability to make clear decisions in his personal life and how it's important to recognize we all have our own struggles. 

Ep. 140: Michigan State University Shooting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 4:54


Ep. 139: Filmmaking with Marlon Dean Productions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 24:35


Trent catches up with Dominic this week about his journey toward filmmaking, creativity, and his latest film project being released later this year. Learn more at marlondeanproductions.com.  Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3lt/3-left-turns?ref=4lhubt

Ep. 138: GMYBBB (ft. Kevin Cooney)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 32:57


Kevin Cooney joins Trent to talk about life before TikTok, his journey through business, and shares advice you will want to hear in this week's episode.  Follow Kevin @kevincooney on all platforms. He also has a community number where you may text him at 617-405-3525.  Kevin's No Limits Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7h7MGC9k5JUIKdRbmusJKk?si=b3e73256a3be469d

Ep. 137: Remember Who You Are

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 17:11


Lion King anyone? Trent talks about why Simba and Mufasa's interaction correlates to this week's episode. 

Ep. 136: Scams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 43:19


What isn't a scam but feels like one? Trent dives into listener-provided comments and provides his thoughts and perspective on various topics including the world of insurance, PTO, and feminine products. 

Ep. 135: Count Your Blessings

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 9:05


In a season of Thanksgiving, Trent reminds us to be grateful for everything, big or small. 

Ep. 134: I'm Turning 30

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 16:11


Trent reminisces on the past decade and offers a look ahead.  

Ep. 133: Taylor Zebracki Returns!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 29:10


Trent's favorite guest, Taylor Zebracki, returns to the podcast to share not only life updates, but also more up about her upcoming single "Butterfly Effect"coming out this Friday, 10/14! Presave "Butterfly Effect": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/taylorzebracki/butterfly-effect

Ep. 132: Random Thoughts, Vol. 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 14:50


This morning, Trent talks further on morning routines, shares his thoughts on the five-day workweek, and talks about the unrivaled atmosphere of college sports. 

Ep. 131: Random Thoughts, Vol. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 14:50


Trent is back with another episode of random thoughts. Enjoy the rambling!

Ep. 130: Banff National Park Recap wsg. Leann

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 41:33


Leann finally rejoins Trent on the podcast to finally share details about their summer trip to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. 

Ep. 129: Random Thoughts, Vol. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 21:21


Trent covers a variety of (random) topics from cutting the gossip, to the return of a coveted guest! Please note there is one small section of explicit content in this episode (a forewarning is provided). 

Ep. 128: This Is What You Get

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 11:48


Trent makes rough transitions on a variety of topics in this shortened episode. 

Ep. 127: Don't Even Know

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 10:02


Trent Speaks could be renamed to Trent Rambles for this week's episode. 

Ep. 126: Declutter Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 16:43


Trent rambles on about decluttering your life, anxiety, and more. 

Ep. 125: Mental Health Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 30:21


Dive into Trent's mind as he shares his personal struggles he has been experiencing as of late. Trent provides an inside look into his thoughts, struggles, and perspective. 

Ep. 124: Having Adult Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 9:29


Guestless for the first time in a while, Trent finds himself operating off-the-cuff in this shortened episode. 

Ep. 123: Own Your Story (ft. Sue Bowles)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 34:00


Sue drops in to the podcast this week to share her life's journey. TRIGGER WARNING: There are references to Sexual Assault in this episode.  Connect with Sue at www.suebowles.com Browse Sue's Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Know-Space-Between/dp/1695541839

Ep. 122: Not Just A Dad with John Felageller

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 35:20


John shares his journey as a special needs dad and found support in, as well as built up, the community around him.  Website: johnfelagellar.com

Ep. 121: Autism Rocks & Rolls with Sam Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 27:39


Trent has a candid conversation with Autism Rocks & Rolls podcast host, Sam Mitchell.  Listen to Autism Rocks & Rolls here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j3zooZxTmdgPAAkfnvCXn?si=b581346ba41441b6

Ep. 120: Body Relationship Coach, Debbie Saroufim

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 35:54


Debbie chats with Trent this week sharing what it means to be a Body Relationship coach and how to nix diet culture in the butt.  Learn more by visiting: bodyrelationship.com Take your own self-assessment at bodyrelationship.com/detox

Ep. 119: The Story of Ninja, the Warrior, Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 42:13


Ninja's story concludes this week, and Trent gives you a preview of what's to come next week.  Dr. Zeltzman's Blog Post: https://www.drphilzeltzman.com/blog/ninja-my-biggest-surgical-ethical-challenge-in-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2_5aFdXTuajcqgJpl0e9xSCd1-Cs8kMtETLfXnVyHt23ghA7CGj34WtAw Ninja TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdWYg5ke/?k=1 Ninja's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdWYaX3f/

Ep. 118: The Story of Ninja, the Warrior, Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 37:49


Dogs are family. And often, we trust our vets as much as our doctors. But never second-guess your gut feeling as Tom & Giovanna share the story of their Siberian Husky, Ninja.  See episode notes of Part 2, upon release, for further information. 

Ep. 117: Band Banter with Jared & Sammy, Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 49:38


Jared and Sammy dive deeper this week into their story of Joe and the band. Frokus: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RH5xSL35UuT5WJRoMxnAu?si=V3XQeHgiQh-YtMVHGpl87Q Invot: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVgGoH4xpkf7MqTy8ucay?si=T7MtBQ2oSEylCy4HHiJh9A Sammy James Strudgeon: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51G4urRr6LoOrmj8cr0X4Y?si=VBMjdfnFQ6e0plraD7imRg

Ep. 116: Band Banter with Jared & Sammy, Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 55:48


Jared and Sammy join the podcast this week to reminisce on days of life in a band. 

Ep. 115: You Can Always Start Over, Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 12:23


Trent continues the conversation where it last left off from Ep. 109, You Can Always Start Over.  Reach out to Trent at trentspeaks@gmail.com, or follow him on Instagram @trentspeaks

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