The Adventure Paradox

Cat Caldwell Myers

Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests. Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox).  Many have forgotten that the adventure is NOW - wherever we are, whatever is happening, and whoever we do it with, as much as it is all that we have done and all that we will do.  Animals and nature help us do this, as do connecting with teachers and the principles of adventure. We focus on goals and the realities that often keep us from attaining them, learning to master both in the fullness of "THE Adventure Paradox." Entrepreneurial Mothers, Caretakers and Women who crave elevated relationships and love animals and nature, will especially resonate with our message, community and offerings.  We offer writing and podcasting services to teach professionals how to get in to the top 3% of podcasts, publish a bestseller, find their voice and launch their purpose from anywhere in the world.  Please add our show to your library and share a review screenshot with us for a free gift!

  1. 2d ago

    Lynda Sunshine West on Trusting Yourself Instead of Fear

    What if fear isn't something you're meant to avoid, but something that's pointing you toward the life you're meant to live? In this episode, I sit down with Lynda Sunshine West for a heartfelt conversation about fear, healing, and the incredible power of sharing our stories. Lynda opens up about growing up in an abusive home, how those early experiences shaped decades of people pleasing and self-doubt, and the life-changing decision she made at 51 to face one fear every single day for an entire year. That journey didn't just transform her relationship with fear. It ultimately led her to help hundreds of others bring their own stories into the world through publishing. We also explore what happens after you write the book. The vulnerability of letting people read your story, why so many of us seek validation from others before trusting ourselves, and how sharing our experiences can become part of our own healing while helping someone else feel less alone. Whether you've been dreaming about writing a book, struggling with self-doubt, or simply looking for the courage to take the next step in your own life, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that your story has value, and someone out there may need to hear it. In this episode, we discuss: How childhood experiences can shape our fears and beliefs for yearsWhy people pleasing is often rooted in fear rather than kindnessLynda's challenge to face one fear every day for 365 daysThe surprising connection between fear, judgment, and self-worthHow writing your story can become part of your healing journeyWhy your voice matters, even if others have written about similar topicsThe difference between seeking validation from others and trusting yourselfWhat it really takes to bring a book from idea to publicationConnect with Lynda: Website: https://actiontakerspublishing.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lyndasunshinewestGrab a copy: Let Me Tell My StoryComing Soon: Let Me Tell My Story PodcastFear may be part of the adventure, but it doesn't have to write the ending.  Adventure on! Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  2. Sep 25

    Mo Lang on Apparently, the Dog Had Other Plans

    Sometimes life has a way of changing the plan for us. In this episode, I sit down with Mo Lang, who spent more than 25 years in corporate sales and leadership before a cancer scare, multiple layoffs, and a major shift in perspective led her into a very different chapter. Today, Mo lives in Teton Valley, Idaho, where she created Paws & Claws Concierge, a relationship-driven business centered around animals, nature, and connection. And then there was Ash. A 100-pound rescue dog who showed up during one of the hardest seasons of Mo's life and became part of her healing, her family, and maybe even a little bit of her next chapter. We talk about what happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the life you want, and what it looks like to start listening to your heart instead of always leading with your head. We also talk about midlife reinvention, burnout, asking for help, learning to receive, and the unexpected ways animals can help us reconnect with ourselves. In this episode, we talked about: When traditional success stops feeling like enoughHow animals can become part of our healingMo's journey from corporate leadership to Paws & ClawsThe role Ash played in a difficult season of lifeReinventing yourself in midlifeLearning to ask for help and receive itUnlearning old patterns and expectationsTrusting your intuition and making decisions from the heartConnect with Mo: Paws & Claws Concierge (Coming soon): https://pawsandclawconcierge.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J3aBHcMKo/?mibextid=wwXIfrWhat if the thing you thought was a detour is actually the thing leading you toward your next chapter? Maybe the adventure isn't always about making the plan. Maybe it's about being willing to follow where life, and sometimes a very large dog, leads you. Adventure on. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  3. Sep 18

    Elizabeth Armistead on Feng Shui Beyond Decluttering

    What if your home has been speaking to you all along? In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach and feng shui practitioner Elizabeth Armistead to explore how the spaces we live in often mirror what's happening beneath the surface. While many people think feng shui is simply about furniture placement or decluttering, Elizabeth shares a much deeper perspective. Our homes can reveal where we're holding onto old stories, where energy has become stagnant, and where we're being invited into our next chapter. We also talk about navigating life transitions, honoring grief instead of rushing through it, and how creating intentional spaces can help us reconnect with ourselves. Whether you're moving into a new home, considering a major life change, or simply feeling called to create more peace in your everyday environment, this conversation offers a beautiful reminder that transformation often begins much closer than we think. In this episode, we explore: What feng shui really means beyond organizing or decoratingHow your home reflects your emotional and spiritual lifeWhy your entryway matters more than you might realizeThe connection between clutter, identity, and personal transformationHow intentional spaces support healing during life transitionsElizabeth's approach to combining feng shui, coaching, and Gestalt psychologyWhy grief deserves space, dignity, and time instead of being rushedSimple ways to become more aware of the energy in your own home Links and Resources: Visit Elizabeth's Website: https://elizabetharmistead.comFollow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamelizabetharmistead/Follow Elizabeth on Substack: https://elizabetharmistead.substack.com/Get Mystic Angel White Sage & Rose Smudge Spray: https://a.co/d/0eZ8POTqSometimes the changes we're searching for don't begin with a new plan. They begin with paying attention. Our homes, our habits, and even the things we've been holding onto may be quietly inviting us to let go, make space, and step into the next version of ourselves with greater intention. Adventure on! Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  4. Sep 11

    Lisa Woodruff on Creating an Organized Life That Works for You

    What if getting organized isn't really about having a perfectly tidy home? What if it's about creating space for the life you're growing into? In this thoughtful conversation, Cat sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365, to explore how organization can help us move through life's transitions with more clarity, ease, and intention. Together, they talk about why organization is a skill anyone can learn, how clutter often reflects the seasons we're still holding onto, and why letting go doesn't have to be rushed. Lisa also shares practical ways to build systems that work for your unique life, whether you're managing a busy household, navigating ADHD, or simply looking to reduce the mental load of everyday living. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your home, your schedule, or all the things you're carrying, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to do it perfectly. Sometimes, creating a little more space is the first step toward your next adventure. In this episode, we discuss: Why organization is a skill anyone can learnHow clutter often reflects seasons of life we're still holding ontoThe emotional side of letting go after loss or major life changesWhy functional systems matter more than picture-perfect spacesHow organization can reduce mental load and support everyday lifeThe connection between executive function, ADHD, and organizingSimple ways to create systems that actually work for your familyWhy you don't have to be naturally organized to become organizedConnect with Lisa Website: https://organize365.com/all-about-lisa-woodruff/Podcast: https://organize365.com/podcast-landing-page/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Organize365LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Organize365Organization isn't about perfection. It's about creating enough space for the life you're living today while making room for the life that's still unfolding. Adventure on! Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  5. Sep 8

    What would Dolly Do?

    As we honor Labor Day and all the hard work and dedication it takes for each of us to show up to work, as individuals, as workers, and as members of our respective countries, we want to take a moment to honor one lady who shed light on "working 9 to 5" and so much more. Here's to Dolly, may she R.I.P. Sometimes the people who touch our lives most deeply leave us with something that has nothing to do with what they accomplished, and everything to do with how they made us feel. In this episode, I reflect on Dolly Parton's light, humor, generosity, and the beautiful paradox of becoming someone so much bigger than the persona the world sees. We explore authenticity, self expression, trusting our inner knowing, and what it means to keep showing up and sharing our light. In this episode: The gap between who we are and who others think we areWhat Dolly teaches us about authenticity and self expressionTrusting our intuition and inner knowingWhy our energy and what we leave behind matterLetting go of the small stuff and focusing on the bigger lightWhat it means to keep showing up, creating, and shiningA reflection to take with you: What would it look like to stop making yourself smaller and start showing up more fully as the person you know yourself to be? And maybe, when you're not sure what to do next, ask yourself: What would Dolly do? The world needs the light that only you can bring. Adventure on. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  6. Sep 4

    Jenny Cornejo on Slowing Down Enough to Hear Yourself

    What if life’s hardest transitions are not interruptions… but invitations? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend, Jenny Cornejo, founder of Wildflower Transformation, for a conversation that feels both grounding and expansive. Jenny’s work began through organizing physical spaces, but over time she discovered that true transformation often starts beneath the surface. Together, we explore what happens when we stop trying to control the unknown and begin trusting ourselves through change. We talk about life transitions, grief, community, nervous system awareness, ritual, women gathering in circle, and the quiet wisdom that lives in our bodies. Jenny also shares stories from her recent visit to Teton Valley, including riding horses through snow, blessing the land, and reflecting on loss, ancestry, and what it means to stay open to mystery. If you are standing in a threshold season of life, this conversation is a reminder that you do not need to rush through it. In this episode, we explore: Why external organization can reveal internal truthMoving through divorce, grief, and identity shiftsThe role of community and being witnessed in transitionSomatic awareness and reconnecting with your bodyLessons horses can teach us about trust and presenceRitual, circles, and creating belongingWomen, cycles, slowing down, and honoring seasons of lifeFinding magic in the unknownConnect with Jenny:  Website: Wildflower Transformation Instagram: @wildflower.transformation Facebook: Wildflower Transformation Facebook Digital Card: Jenny Cornejo Digital Card If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone walking through change and remind them they do not have to navigate it alone. Adventure on! Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  7. Aug 28

    Margot Machol Bisnow on Raising Children Who Trust Themselves

    As a parent, mentor, or simply someone who cares about helping others grow, it's easy to wonder what truly shapes a person's future. In this episode, I sit down with Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur, to talk about what she learned after interviewing entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Her biggest takeaway? Success isn't about perfect grades or following a traditional path. It's about having someone who believes in you, encourages your passions, and helps you learn from failure. What I loved most about this conversation is that it isn't really about raising entrepreneurs. It's about raising people who are confident enough to trust themselves, resilient enough to adapt when life doesn't go as planned, and courageous enough to pursue what truly lights them up. We also explore how parents can shift from trying to create the "perfect" path to helping their children discover their own. Margot shares why embracing mistakes, finding meaningful mentors, and creating a supportive family environment can have a lasting impact long into adulthood. Whether you're raising children or reflecting on your own journey, I hope this conversation reminds you that sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone is the confidence to become who they were meant to be. In this episode, we discuss: Why believing in your child matters more than having all the answersHow passion helps build confidence and resilienceWhy failure is an important part of growthThe role mentors and supportive families play in a child's futureHow to encourage children to follow their own path with purposeConnect with Margot: Website: https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/Order Raising an Entrepreneur: https://a.co/d/0dGoUnnuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotbisnow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-machol-bisnow-a29550b5/Adventure on! Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

  8. Aug 26

    Sometimes You Just Need a New Perspective

    Sometimes the adventure is not about going somewhere new. Sometimes it is about being willing to see something differently. This summer has brought me a lot of change, from moving to Wyoming and starting a new chapter with our animals and our new health barn, to simply noticing how much freedom can come from letting go of old identities. Even something as simple as cutting my hair became a reminder that we are allowed to try on something new, release what no longer fits, and make room for new growth. In this episode, I also share a story from my little corner of Idaho and Wyoming that got me thinking about something much bigger: how quickly we can fall into opposing sides, how easily we can be manipulated by clickbait and our own beliefs, and what happens when we forget there is a whole world beyond the two boxes we're being asked to choose from. I talk about staying curious, finding humor in ourselves, letting go of rigid labels, and remembering that underneath our beliefs, opinions, roles, and identities, we are all still human. And maybe the adventure is learning how to stay connected to that truth, even when things get uncomfortable. A few things to take with you: What identity or belief might you be ready to loosen your grip on?Where might you be seeing a situation as only one side or the other?What would change if you paused before reacting to something designed to trigger you?Can you find a little more curiosity, compassion, or even laughter in a difficult situation?Try something new this week. A new haircut, a new perspective, a new attitude, or simply a new way of seeing yourself.Most of all, remember that you do not have to wait for the perfect circumstances to experience the adventure. It is already happening, right here, right now. Adventure on.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

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Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests. Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox).  Many have forgotten that the adventure is NOW - wherever we are, whatever is happening, and whoever we do it with, as much as it is all that we have done and all that we will do.  Animals and nature help us do this, as do connecting with teachers and the principles of adventure. We focus on goals and the realities that often keep us from attaining them, learning to master both in the fullness of "THE Adventure Paradox." Entrepreneurial Mothers, Caretakers and Women who crave elevated relationships and love animals and nature, will especially resonate with our message, community and offerings.  We offer writing and podcasting services to teach professionals how to get in to the top 3% of podcasts, publish a bestseller, find their voice and launch their purpose from anywhere in the world.  Please add our show to your library and share a review screenshot with us for a free gift!

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