Well-Rounded

Vincent Ferrari
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Hosted by Al Schulze and Vincent Ferrari, Well-Rounded explores life, the universe, and everything from the perspective of two Gen X-ers who have been through some things. Join us for a show about literally everything, from mental health to boat trips.

Episodes

  1. Sep 22

    Well-Rounded Episode 2

    After a short break, Well Rounded is back—but this isn't the episode Al and Vincent expected they'd be making. Four weeks after losing his wife, Rebecca, following an incredibly fast and aggressive cancer diagnosis, Al sits down with Vincent to talk about what the last several weeks have actually been like: the ICU, the shock, the grief, and the strange reality of trying to figure out how life continues when the person around whom so much of your life was built is suddenly gone. But this isn't simply a conversation about loss. It's a conversation about Rebecca. Al shares stories from their life together—from their first kiss more than 40 years ago, to the blunt honesty that made Rebecca Rebecca, to the dog she informed him they were getting whether he was ready or not. He talks about their routines, their humor, their 30-second hugs, and what it means to have spent 24 years knowing that you had something extraordinary while you were actually living it. Vincent also talks about realizing that while Al had lost his wife, he had lost his friend, too—and the complicated feeling of allowing yourself to grieve when someone you love has suffered an immeasurably greater loss. Together, they talk about the things people say when they don't know what to say, why sometimes a hug is enough, the arbitrary timelines people put on grief, and the strange balancing act between allowing yourself to hurt and eventually beginning to move forward. Al also opens up about one of the hardest decisions of his life: honoring Rebecca's wishes and moving to comfort care. A story about a lighthouse keeper helps him put words around an impossible truth—sometimes life doesn't give you a right choice and a wrong choice. Sometimes you're given two terrible choices and have to make the most loving one you can. There are tears in this one. There are also laughs. There is George Carlin, a very perceptive dog named Charlie, questionable clean-underwear standards, Kathy apparently being Rebecca's spiritual successor in bluntness, and the revelation that Rebecca had very strong opinions about Vincent's dating life—and knew almost immediately that Kathy was the one. Most of all, this is a conversation about love with nowhere to go, gratitude for where it's already been, and learning how to carry someone with you when life forces you to continue without them. We're glad to be back. And Rebecca, we're glad we got to know you. Where to find us: Al's Instagram: instagram.com/nywoodworx Vincent's Instagram: instagram.com/vincentmferrari Well-Rounded Discord: https://discord.gg/nnnxRJ4kew Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033UaxCM6f9qbKAvfngY25?si=3e7729a61b65433c Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-rounded/id6794152738 Subscribe via RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/115381934/podcast/rss

  2. Jul 23

    Well-Rounded Episode 1

    In our first official episode of Well-Rounded, we dive into what it's really like getting older, navigating marriage, protecting your mental health, and figuring out who you are in the middle of life's constant changes. From laughing about sleeping wrong after 50 to sharing deeply personal stories about therapy, relationships, and learning to let go of the things we can't control, this is an honest conversation between two friends who've learned a few things the hard way. We talk about communication, perspective, second chances, why vulnerability is harder than people admit, and how the best relationships are built on trust, honesty, and showing up for each other. If you've ever found yourself wondering where the years went, questioning the next chapter of your life, or just looking for a conversation that feels genuine, pull up a chair. We'd love to have you with us. Vincent's Instagram: instagram.com/vincentmferrariAl's Instagram: instagram.com/nywoodworx

  3. Jul 23

    Well-Rounded Episode 000

    Welcome to Well-Rounded, a new show with Vincent and Al where the topic is whatever the conversation becomes. In Episode 000, Vincent and Al kick the tires on the new podcast setup, talk about why now felt like the right time to start, revisit Vincent’s podcasting history, discuss rebuilding after life got complicated, and somehow end up in the world of 3D printing, boats, AI tools, Riverside, YouTube, the Erie Canal, and what this show might become. This is the preview, the warm-up, the “we need an episode to launch the feed” episode. Episode 001 is coming. Drop us a comment with topics, questions, or rabbit holes you want us to wander into. Al’s Details: Instagram: instagram.com/nywoodworx Vincent’s Details Instagram: instagram.com/vincentmferrari

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Hosted by Al Schulze and Vincent Ferrari, Well-Rounded explores life, the universe, and everything from the perspective of two Gen X-ers who have been through some things. Join us for a show about literally everything, from mental health to boat trips.

Information

  • Creator
    Vincent Ferrari
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vincent Ferrari
  • Show Website
    Well-Rounded