Quick Before You Forget

Ty
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Are you rebuilding your life and not sure where to start?  Wondering how to find yourself again after burnout, loss, or a major life change? Trying to move forward without a clear plan and feeling like “fine” just isn’t enough anymore? "Quick Before You Forget" is a self-improvement and personal development podcast for people rebuilding their lives in real time. Each episode offers a grounded place to land while you’re navigating life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. Through honest reflection and practical insight, this podcast helps you steady yourself, build emotional resilience, and take the next true step forward without pressure to have everything figured out. This show explores how to build an unreal life from the ground up using three deeply human tools: music to help you feel, remember, and process emotion, mindset to help you reframe, choose again, and reclaim agency, and movement to help you regulate your nervous system, release stuck energy, and keep going. Rather than quick fixes or hustle culture, "Quick Before You Forget" captures growth as it’s actually happening in real time, before the moment fades. These are lived practices, not theories. Reflections, not prescriptions. If you’re starting over, redefining who you are, or learning how to trust yourself again, this personal growth podcast is here to remind you: you don’t need the whole plan. You just need to take the next honest step. Subscribe and follow to build your unreal life, one song, one choice, and one step at a time.

  1. How to Trust Yourself Again: Kristin Mackey on Intuition, Burnout, and Living Authentically

    1d ago

    How to Trust Yourself Again: Kristin Mackey on Intuition, Burnout, and Living Authentically

    Most of us spend our lives trying to become someone better, but somewhere along the way, many of us forget who we already are. I think that's exactly when and why life starts to feel too heavy, making this meaningful conversation with Kristin Mackey perfectly time for you. Yes you. Right now, right here, you need this message in your life. How do I know? Because I need the reminder too. In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, Kristin Mackey reminds us that growth doesn't necessarily mean "more." It could, and often should, mean "less." Sometimes it's about peeling away everything that was never really you. Leaving that job you should have left months (or years) ago. Letting go of a relationship you thought was going to last forever because it just doesn't fit anymore. We've all faced these things and I have learned by trial, error, and often a lot more heartache than necessary that the most important character in the story? It's you. Remember that, and your life will change for the better. Trust me. And if you don't trust me, trust Kristin. She literally wrote a book about how to get to know yourself better by listening to your own frequency. Together, Kristin and I explore intuition, authenticity, burnout, leadership, relationships, and what it means to live in alignment with your values instead of everyone else's expectations. If you've been feeling stuck, lost, burned out, or simply like you've drifted away from yourself, this conversation is your reminder that your way forward may actually begin by coming home to who you've been all along. Her song of survival is Conviction of the Heart by Kenny Loggins, her megaphone moment is to "be kind," and you need her frequency in your life.

    51 min
  2. How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: How Depression Lies, Creativity Heals, and Joy Still Matters

    Jun 22

    How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: How Depression Lies, Creativity Heals, and Joy Still Matters

    What happens when your brain won't cooperate but you refuse to stop living anyway? This conversation feels personal in more ways than I expected. I laughed so hard my face hurt. We cried together too. And somewhere between stories about panic attacks, people being chased by pigs, depression, ADHD, hula hoops, taxidermy, rainbow fountains, and hiding under tables, something beautiful happened. The #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson (The Bloggess) joined me for one of the most honest conversations I've ever had on Quick Before You Forget.  Together we talked about anxiety, depression, creativity, finding your people, parenting, self-acceptance, and why sometimes the very things that make us feel broken are the things that help others feel less alone. Jenny shares stories about navigating treatment-resistant depression, discovering community through writing, finding healing through humor, embracing her wonderfully unconventional creativity, and learning to run toward joy wherever she can find it. We also discuss her newest book, How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay, and the practical tools that have helped her keep going through some of life's darkest moments. But this episode became something more than that for me. There was a moment involving Jenny's dog Dottie that stopped both of us in our tracks and felt so divinely timed that I still get emotional thinking about it. My Wiley said hello that day. Yes, from his perch along the Rainbow Bridge. I know it sounds impossible. Just wait until you hear or see it. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, grief, self-doubt, feeling different, or wondering whether you'll ever find your people, this conversation is for you. And if you've ever needed a reminder that you're not alone, you have found your people here. In This Episode ✔️ Why "depression lies" ✔️ How humor shrinks life's biggest monsters ✔️ Living with ADHD and embracing creativity ✔️ Finding your people by being yourself ✔️ Parenting, perfectionism, and self-compassion ✔️ Mental health tools that actually help ✔️ Why joy matters more than ever ✔️ The healing power of storytelling and human connection ✔️ Taxidermy, emotional support wild boars, and other things I never expected to discuss Memorable Quotes "It's going to be okay." "Depression lies." "Run after anything that brings you joy." "If they love that in her, maybe they'll love that in me too." "You are doing so much better than you think." About Jenny Lawson Jenny Lawson, affectionately known as The Bloggess, is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning humorist, columnist, and mental health advocate. Her books include Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Furiously Happy, You Are Here, Broken (in the Best Possible Way), and How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay.  One more thing: Jenny's song of survival is "Eight Miles Wide" by Storm Large. Trust me: you'll want to look it up after this episode. 💛 ⚡️ ❤️‍🩹 🌈 🦋

    1h 7m
  3. The Science of Belonging: Why Human Connection Matters Now More Than Ever

    Jun 15

    The Science of Belonging: Why Human Connection Matters Now More Than Ever

    This one feels personal. Because when I look back at the moments that changed my life, they all have one thing in common: people. A conversation. A person. A connection. That's why I started Quick Before You Forget. And that's why this conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins means so much to me. We talked about culture, belonging, empathy, curiosity, leadership, and what it means to find your people in a world that often feels more divided than connected. But the line that stayed with me was simple and haunting: "The challenge isn't that you don't belong. You just haven't found your people yet." If you've ever questioned where you fit, who you are, or whether your people exist, this episode is for you. Because sometimes the reminder we need most is that we're not nearly as alone as we think we are. And what hope and comfort there is in that simple truth.  Connect with Marcus:  Website: https://marctothec.com/home LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarcuscollins/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marctothec

    56 min
  4. Everywhere is Possible: Why Staring Before You Feel Ready Changes Everything

    Jun 8

    Everywhere is Possible: Why Staring Before You Feel Ready Changes Everything

    Last July, my family and I were standing in the Badlands when I asked a stranger to take our picture. That stranger was Henry Manuel. At the time, he was riding a motorcycle around the world. We talked for a few minutes, exchanged information, and went our separate ways. Or so I thought. Eight months later, we reconnected for this conversation. And now, as this episode is being released, I'm freshly home from my own solo cross-country road trip. The timing feels too perfect to ignore. Because what started as a chance encounter in South Dakota became a conversation about something much bigger than travel. It's about saying yes before you're ready. It's about choosing curiosity over fear. It's about concerts, strangers who become friends, unexpected detours, and discovering that some of the best parts of life happen when you stop trying to control every detail. Henry has spent the last 18 months riding a motorcycle across continents, collecting stories, friendships, and reminders that people are far better than we often give them credit for. And somewhere between the Badlands, Guatemala, Ecuador, and a few conversations about music and adventure, I realized this episode wasn't really about seeing the world. It's about being open to it. If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, afraid to take the leap, or wondered if there's something more waiting for you on the other side of your comfort zone, this conversation is for you. Because Henry said something near the end of our conversation that perfectly captures the spirit of this episode: "Everywhere is possible." And he's right. In this episode: • Why travel is really the love of learning • What fear, excitement, and growth have in common • The kindness of strangers and the power of human connection • Why the concerts, adventures, and detours are often what we remember most • What happens when you stop waiting to be ready • How saying yes can change the direction of your life Connect with Henry: Instagram personal: https://www.instagram.com/another_little_trip/ Instagram photography: https://www.instagram.com/manuel_photos/ Web site: https://anotherlittletrip.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCw3drPrdZiB5zzAuZkd5gmw Yahoo article: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/teacher-travelling-solo-motorbike-brazil-063022845.html Henry's song: Tiny Moves, Bleachers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmpyfDF_pes&list=RDkmpyfDF_pes&start_radio=1

    1h 8m
  5. Lead Bigger: The Power of Human Connection with Anne Chow

    Jun 1

    Lead Bigger: The Power of Human Connection with Anne Chow

    The most powerful force in leadership, and in life, isn't strategy, intelligence, authority, or reps. It's human connection. In this episode of Quick Before You Forget, I sit down with my friend Anne Chow, transformational leader, former CEO of AT&T Business, bestselling author of Lead Bigger, and founder of The Rewired CEO. Anne was the first woman of color CEO in AT&T's 140+ year history, but what makes her extraordinary isn't her title. It's her belief that leadership is a choice available to every single one of us. Together, we explore what it means to lead bigger, why relationships are the foundation of meaningful impact, the (not-so) surprising lessons leaders can learn from orchestra conductors, and how curiosity, kindness, and courage can transform both our careers and our lives. We also talk about music, mixtapes, friendship, purpose, and the conversations that change us forever. Because sometimes the biggest leadership lesson is remembering that people matter. And that includes you.  Memorable Moments 00:00 — Cold Open: What does it mean to "Lead Bigger"? Anne's powerful definition of inclusive leadership. 01:00 — Meet Anne Chow: Former CEO of AT&T Business and author of Lead Bigger 02:00 — The leadership lessons Anne learned from her father and immigrant upbringing 04:00 — How Anne's definition of leadership evolved from age 15 to today 05:00 — "Leadership is a choice": Anne's philosophy on influence, impact, and purpose 08:00 — Why leadership is both an art and a science 09:00 — The hidden power of communication: the what, why, how, and when 12:00 — What orchestra conductors can teach us about great leadership 14:00 — The conductor analogy that completely changed Anne's view of leadership 19:00 — Mixtapes, Spotify Wrapped, and the soundtrack of Anne Chow's life 22:00 — Anne's "songs of survival" and the music that lifts her up 24:00 — The Most Powerful Force in the World (Hint: It's Not Technology) 25:00 — Building trust, relationships, and meaningful connection at work 27:00 — Helping people see their potential before they see it themselves 29:00 — Motivation vs. Inspiration: Why One Creates Lasting Change 32:00 — Curiosity, humility, and why leaders must learn how to ask better questions 36:00 — The biggest leadership myth holding people back today 37:00 — Why Kindness and High Performance Are Not Opposites 38:00 — Widening your perspective for greater performance and impact 40:00 — The one question every leader should ask themselves every day 41:00 — What Anne had to unlearn to become a bigger leader 43:00 — From retirement to "rewirement": designing a life with intention 45:00 — Friendship February, slowing down, and making time for what matters most 47:00 — What Anne would tell her 22-year-old self 48:00 — "There's no such thing as failure, only success and learning." 49:00 — Chow-isms: Anne's favorite life and leadership mantra 50:00 — Helping people discover their gifts and calling 51:00 — One Conversation Can Change a Life 53:00 — The Story Anne Didn't Know She Was Part Of 55:00 — Anne's response, the power of technology, and words that endure for generations 55:45 — Where to find Anne Chow and connect with her work Connect with Anne Website: https://www.theannechow.com/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annehchow/?skipRedirect=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theannechow/

    57 min
  6. Make It Count: How to Turn Disruption into Purpose

    May 25

    Make It Count: How to Turn Disruption into Purpose

    What happens when life disrupts everything you thought you wanted? In this powerful conversation, leadership expert, former Army officer, professor, and bestselling author Patrick Leddin, PhD, shares what it really means to turn disruption into growth, purpose, and positive change. Together, we explore leadership, resilience, relationships, identity, and the moments that redefine us from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt lost, uncertain, overwhelmed, or like the life you planned no longer fits the person you’re becoming, this conversation is for you. Because your time here is finite. Make it count. 💛 Meaningful Moments 00:00 — Why disruption can become your greatest opportunity 01:00 — Patrick’s childhood mentor and lessons on excellence 03:00 — The relationship disruption that changed his marriage and life 08:00 — Building a business from the ground up 10:00 — Fear vs. excitement when selling a company 11:00 — What separates people who stabilize from those who spiral 14:00 — The 16 strengths of positive disruptors 16:00 — Why disruption starts from the inside out 17:00 — Staying calm under pressure and leading through uncertainty 21:00 — How to practice resilience before disruption happens 23:00 — Patrick’s purpose: helping others live their great purpose 24:00 — From community college dropout to Vanderbilt professor 26:00 — Knowing when it’s time to change direction 29:00 — “Your time here is finite. Make it count.” 31:00 — Why people underestimate themselves 33:00 — Walking, nature, and staying grounded 36:00 — The legacy Patrick hopes to leave behind 39:00 — The people who “got back on the bus” for him 42:00 — Music, memory, and emotional connection 44:00 — The message Patrick would share with the world 46:00 — Disrupting his relationship with his parents for good 49:00 — Why people just want someone who will listen 51:00 — What James Patterson taught him about living a good life 54:00 — How resilience is actually built over time Connect with Patrick 📘 Book: Disrupt Everything and Win 🌐 Website: https://patrickleddin.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickleddin 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickleddin/

    1 hr
  7. Born with One Hand, Built for Purpose: Tony Memmel on Resilience, Faith, and Mindset

    May 18

    Born with One Hand, Built for Purpose: Tony Memmel on Resilience, Faith, and Mindset

    In weakness there is purpose and in purpose there is strength. In this deeply moving and highly conversational episode of Quick Before You Forget, I am joined by singer-songwriter Tony Memmel, a keynote speaker and musician born with one hand who taught himself to play guitar professionally using a custom cast made from Gorilla Tape. Together, we explore resilience, faith, mindset, music as healing, and what it means to keep showing up even when life feels uncertain. Tony shares: the single conversation that changed his mother’s perspective (and Tony's life) forever how music became both therapy and mission why what we consume shapes who we become the importance of protecting your peace how faith carried Tony through difficult seasons what resilience actually looks like in everyday life the story behind performing alongside Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake This episode is for anyone feeling discouraged, lost, uncertain, or in need of a reminder that your story still, and forever and always, matters. Because sometimes the very thing you thought would hold you back becomes the thing that helps set other people free. Meaningful Moments 00:00 — The powerful question that shaped Tony’s life 01:00 — Being born with one hand and his parents’ fears 04:00 — The mindset shift that changed everything 05:30 — Discovering music and learning guitar 08:45 — Saving up for his first guitar 11:00 — Music as healing and emotional transformation 13:00 — Turning pain into purpose 14:30 — Protecting your peace and intentional consumption 18:00 — Self-limiting beliefs and the “yellow brick road” 22:00 — Why connection changes everything 24:00 — Gratitude, family, and mission-driven living 26:30 — Fatherhood and resilience 29:00 — Advice to his younger self 33:00 — Stories that remind us why encouragement matters 36:00 — Ty shares her healing journey and health struggles 40:00 — What people misunderstand about inspiration 42:00 — Tony’s “song of survival” during the pandemic 45:00 — What Tony would tell the world right now 48:00 — Singing with Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake 51:00 — Legacy, family, and what matters most 54:00 — Final reflections and encouragement Connect with Tony Memmel on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymemmel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonymemmel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tonymemmel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC5QcaLeJOiloN-f7qimiv1A Book Tony to speak: https://www.tonymemmel.com/speaking Coach Doc and Ty discuss complimenting strangers in Episode one of Quick Before You Forget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLtCdC9oQ8g&t=10s

    55 min
  8. Believe in Yourself: How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Find Purpose in Life with Brant Johnson

    May 11

    Believe in Yourself: How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Find Purpose in Life with Brant Johnson

    What happens when a near-fatal crash forces you to confront how little time is truly guaranteed? In this deeply emotional episode of Quick Before You Forget, Ty sits down with marketing strategist and community builder Brant Johnson for a conversation about resilience, grief, self-belief, loneliness, purpose, and the courage to chase your dreams before it’s too late. Brant shares the life-changing lessons he learned after surviving a devastating car accident on black ice, losing his father at a young age, navigating identity and mental health struggles, and building a $100,000 “Resilience Arch” at just 17 years old. Together, Ty and Brant explore the power of connection, overcoming doubt, and why statistically, luck finds the people who keep trying. If you’ve ever felt behind, uncertain, burned out, isolated, or afraid to begin, this conversation is your reminder that your story still matters and your dreams are still worth pursuing. Meaningful Moments 00:00 — “If you keep trying, luck will find you” 01:00 — Losing his father at age 10 04:30 — The Easter egg story that shaped his life 07:15 — Why connection changes everything 08:15 — Mental health, loneliness, and learning to face himself 10:00 — Realizing he was gay inside a conservative religious environment 12:00 — The friend who helped save his life 13:00 — The treehouse story 15:00 — Surviving a near-fatal crash on black ice 18:00 — “Life is not a guaranteed gift” 19:00 — The Broadway musical that transformed his perspective 23:00 — “The dog you really gotta dread is the one that’s in your head” 25:00 — How to keep moving forward even when doubt wins 27:00 — Loneliness, technology, and the connection crisis 29:00 — The story behind the “Resilience Arch” 37:00 — A conversation with a struggling student that changed him forever 41:00 — What resilience actually means 42:00 — “You just have to keep going until you meet luck” 44:00 — It’s never too late to start over 46:00 — Quick Before You Forget: What matters most right now? 47:00 — Final reminder: Believe in yourself

    48 min
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Are you rebuilding your life and not sure where to start?  Wondering how to find yourself again after burnout, loss, or a major life change? Trying to move forward without a clear plan and feeling like “fine” just isn’t enough anymore? "Quick Before You Forget" is a self-improvement and personal development podcast for people rebuilding their lives in real time. Each episode offers a grounded place to land while you’re navigating life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. Through honest reflection and practical insight, this podcast helps you steady yourself, build emotional resilience, and take the next true step forward without pressure to have everything figured out. This show explores how to build an unreal life from the ground up using three deeply human tools: music to help you feel, remember, and process emotion, mindset to help you reframe, choose again, and reclaim agency, and movement to help you regulate your nervous system, release stuck energy, and keep going. Rather than quick fixes or hustle culture, "Quick Before You Forget" captures growth as it’s actually happening in real time, before the moment fades. These are lived practices, not theories. Reflections, not prescriptions. If you’re starting over, redefining who you are, or learning how to trust yourself again, this personal growth podcast is here to remind you: you don’t need the whole plan. You just need to take the next honest step. Subscribe and follow to build your unreal life, one song, one choice, and one step at a time.

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