Life Off the Map

Chad Missildine
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Life Off the Map is a podcast about choosing a different path—when the default route stops working. Hosted by Chad Missildine, the show explores how people find rhythm, meaning, and forward motion when life moves off the paved road. Some episodes are recorded on unpaved trails or in the middle of real life. Others are conversations with people who've taken risks, changed direction, and learned to live with both intention and mystery. This isn't about hacks or formulas. It's about paying attention, finding your rhythm, and making the next honest move—especially when the path isn't clear. If you've done what you were "supposed" to do and still feel the pull toward something more, you'll feel at home here.

  1. Too Many Paths - Why More Options Are Making Your Life Worse (And What to Do About It)

    4D AGO

    Too Many Paths - Why More Options Are Making Your Life Worse (And What to Do About It)

    You likely don't have a motivation problem. And you don't have an opportunity problem either. You have too many paths… and no clear way to choose between them.  When life becomes self-directed, everything opens up. More options. More freedom. More pressure. And strangely, the more possible everything feels, the harder it becomes to move. In this episode, Chad breaks down why clarity tends to disappear the moment life opens up—and what to do when you don't have a full plan. This is not about waiting for the perfect answer. It's about learning how to move forward when the path isn't obvious. Here's what you'll walk away with: Why decision-making actually gets harder when you have more options A simple way to make clear, grounded choices without overthinking everything A practical values exercise to help you define what actually matters to you A hard look at the gap between what you say matters and how you're actually living If you've been circling decisions, second-guessing your next move, or feeling pulled in too many directions—this will help you get re-centered and take a clear next step. Trail Notes + Values Exercise: lifeoffthemapshow.com Related Episodes: Move First — How to Stop Overthinking, Shift Your State & Get Clear Why You Keep Starting Over — Why Your Plan Can't Survive Real Life

    19 min
  2. You Don't Grow Alone - But You've Been Trying To - Crew Convo with Steven Van Cauwenbergh

    MAR 24

    You Don't Grow Alone - But You've Been Trying To - Crew Convo with Steven Van Cauwenbergh

    Most people say they want to grow—but very few stay in conversations that actually challenge them. In this episode of Life Off the Map, Chad shares a real coaching conversation that challenged how he sees himself, how he relates to others, and how he's showing up in his life and work. He invited his friend Steven Van Cauwenbergh - someone he trusts for honest, direct feedback, to speak into what he was building with this podcast. What followed was an unfiltered conversation. Steven names the gap between who Chad is and how he's actually showing up in the world. He challenges the way Chad connects with people. And he surfaces something many thoughtful, high-capacity leaders wrestle with- but rarely say out loud. This episode sits at the core of what Life Off the Map is about: becoming more fully alive, aligned, and honest in how you live and lead. Inside the conversation: Where you might be holding back—even if you know what you're capable of How you can be surrounded by people and still feel disconnected What it looks like to show up more honestly in your life and relationships And why real growth almost always requires other people At its core, this episode will encourage and equip you to is let other people into your life- not just to support you, but to challenge you and help carry you forward. If you're building, leading, or navigating a transition—and something feels off or out of alignment—this conversation will likely hit close to home. 📍 Get the Trail notes, key takeaways, and next steps at lifeoffthemapshow.com.  🎙️ Connect with Steven Van Cauwenbergh + listen to his podcast or see his books on Amazon.

    27 min
  3. The Three Seasons of Life: From Success to Significance - Crew Convo with Boe Parrish

    MAR 17

    The Three Seasons of Life: From Success to Significance - Crew Convo with Boe Parrish

    Most people spend years climbing the ladder… only to realize it was leaning against the wrong wall. In this episode of Life Off the Map, Chad sits down with business leader, mentor, and Corporate Care founder Boe Parrish to explore a framework that hits harder the older you get: the three seasons of life — learning, earning, and yearning. A lot of people know how to learn. A lot of people know how to earn. Far fewer know how to move into a life that actually means something. Drawing from decades of leadership, mentorship, and walking with people through some of life's hardest moments, Boe shares wisdom about purpose, meaningful work, generosity, courage, and the shift from success to significance. In this conversation we explore: Why success alone can still leave you empty The shift from earning to yearning Why meaningful work is about building people, not just building something big The courage it takes to step outside your comfort zone How ordinary moments can become life-changing encounters if you're paying attention If you're a builder, leader, entrepreneur, or someone asking deeper questions about purpose, calling, and the kind of life you actually want to live, this episode will challenge you in the best way. Because the goal isn't just to make a living. It's to build a life that feels fully alive. Grab the Sunday Trail Notes for this episode at lifeoffthemapshow.com for a short companion guide with key takeaways and reflection prompts to help you move from listening to living this week. Learn More: You can also find Boe's latest book, Blueprint of a Kingdom Business, on Amazon.

    29 min
  4. Renew Your Mind. Change Your Path: Overcoming What's Holding You Back

    MAR 10

    Renew Your Mind. Change Your Path: Overcoming What's Holding You Back

    What's the obstacle that keeps showing up in your life? Fear. Self-doubt. Health challenges. Distraction. A difficult relationship. A limiting belief you can't seem to shake. In this more personal and reflective episode of Life Off the Map, Chad walks you through a simple but powerful exercise to help you identify what's really holding you back—and begin moving past it. Instead of trying to push through life's challenges with sheer willpower, Chad shares a different approach: learning how to change your perspective, renew your thinking, and move forward with greater clarity and freedom. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify the single biggest obstacle currently blocking your path A simple exercise to name what's holding you back and measure its impact on your life Why many of us stay stuck by trying to fight obstacles the wrong way How shifting your perspective can help you find a way around the "boulder" in your path A practical mindset tool for replacing limiting beliefs with life-giving truths Why aligning your mind, body, and soul is key to experiencing real joy and meaning You'll also walk through a guided visualization exercise designed to help you see your life path more clearly and begin moving past the challenges that have felt immovable. If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or weighed down by something in your life, this episode will give you a practical framework to start reclaiming your joy and momentum again. Because sometimes the obstacle in front of you doesn't need to disappear for you to move forward — you just need a new perspective. Get the Trail Notes at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    34 min
  5. Why You Keep Starting Over: When Your Plan Can't Survive Real Life

    MAR 3

    Why You Keep Starting Over: When Your Plan Can't Survive Real Life

    If you've ever started strong on something that mattered to you… and then quietly watched it fade… you're not alone. Perhaps the issue isn't your discipline. Perhaps it's the kind of plan you're trying to live inside. In this episode, Chad reflects on the sprint–crash cycle many ambitious people fall into — surge, push, overcommit… then pull back to recover. Through personal stories, endurance training lessons, ancient wisdom, and practical insight, he explores what might be underneath that pattern. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why extreme effort isn't always the same as commitment How unrealistic expectations can quietly erode momentum What starting and stopping may actually be costing you A simple four-lane cadence framework (self, family, work, others) you can try this week How small, repeatable wins can begin rebuilding confidence and self-trust This isn't about lowering your goals. It's about finding a rhythm you can live with — not just for a week, but for the long haul. If you're ready to stop disappearing from your own plans and start staying steady, this episode is an invitation to begin again — differently. To sign up for our Sunday Trail Notes, go to lifeoffthemapshow.com

    29 min
  6. The Pace Problem: Why Your Life Looks Right But Feels Off - Crew Convo with Rachel McKinzie

    FEB 24

    The Pace Problem: Why Your Life Looks Right But Feels Off - Crew Convo with Rachel McKinzie

    You can build the life you dreamed of… and still feel slightly off. In this Crew Convo, Chad sits down with Dr. Rachel McKinzie — anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, wife, and mom — to talk about what happens when your calendar is full, your career is strong, and yet something underneath feels rushed. This isn't about quitting your job or blowing up your life. It's about checking your pace. Rachel shares the moment that forced her to reassess her rhythm — and the drastic decision that followed, including moving her family to the lake and restructuring her work to fit the life she actually wanted to live. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to reprioritize without burning everything down • Why "productive" doesn't always mean aligned • A simple daily practice that keeps high-achievers grounded • Why you cannot run this race alone — and how the right crew changes everything If your life looks good on paper but feels a little rushed in practice, this conversation will help you recalibrate. 🔗 Get the weekly Sunday Trail Notes from Chad: lifeoffthemapshow.com 🔗 Coaching & leadership work with Chad: chadmissildine.com 🔗 Connect with Rachel at McKinzie Aesthetic Center (Edmond, Oklahoma): themacokc.com

    30 min
  7. What an '80s Outdoor Movie Shows Us About Adventure and Finding Yourself

    FEB 17

    What an '80s Outdoor Movie Shows Us About Adventure and Finding Yourself

    Why are you a better version of yourself on vacation — and what does an 80s outdoor movie have to do with family, dopamine, intentional living, and personal growth? In this episode of Life Off the Map, we unpack how a classic comedy about a chaotic lake vacation reveals deeper truths about identity, distraction, and becoming the version of yourself you actually want to bring home. More patient. More playful. More present. And then Monday hits… and that version fades. Chad uses a nostalgic 80s outdoor movie as a mirror — not a review, but a lens into identity, family rhythms, social media distraction, and the difference between "Vacation You" and "Work You." Beneath the lake chaos, bear encounters, and steak-eating bravado is a deeper question: Why does it take a trip to become someone your family actually loves being around? In this episode, you'll learn: Why adventure isn't escape — it's a healthy interruption What vacations reveal about control, stress, and distraction How dopamine and social media may be shaping who you're becoming The difference between "Vacation You" and "Work You" One practical way to plan meaningful time instead of hoping it happens It's nostalgic. It's funny. It's honest. And it might help you rediscover the version of yourself you actually want to be. Because maybe you don't need a new life. Maybe you just need to bring the right version of you home. To grab the Trail Notes and stay connected, head to lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    25 min
  8. The Way Out of the Mud: Let Your Values Lead You Forward - A Crew Convo with Erin Engelke

    FEB 10

    The Way Out of the Mud: Let Your Values Lead You Forward - A Crew Convo with Erin Engelke

    What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you're doing life wrong—but that you've lost your bearings? In this Crew Convo, Chad sits down with Erin Engelke, CEO of ReMerge, to talk about values as a compass, releasing control, and how clarity often comes not from thinking harder—but from getting back in alignment with who you really are. Erin shares her story of loss, leadership, and big transitions—and why adventure, service, and small acts of courage can help you find your way forward again. If your life looks fine on the outside but feels off on the inside, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use your values as a compass when you feel unclear or restless Why holding on too tightly can quietly drain your joy How adventure and service help you get unstuck without a perfect plan What to do when you're doing "everything right" but still feel off-trail Follow the show and get weekly Trail Notes—weekly tools, reflections, and resources connected to each episode—at lifeoffthemapshow.com. Connect with Erin on Instragram: @erinengelke Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: Erin Engelke Blog: BeautyIntheBusyness.com

    29 min
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Life Off the Map is a podcast about choosing a different path—when the default route stops working. Hosted by Chad Missildine, the show explores how people find rhythm, meaning, and forward motion when life moves off the paved road. Some episodes are recorded on unpaved trails or in the middle of real life. Others are conversations with people who've taken risks, changed direction, and learned to live with both intention and mystery. This isn't about hacks or formulas. It's about paying attention, finding your rhythm, and making the next honest move—especially when the path isn't clear. If you've done what you were "supposed" to do and still feel the pull toward something more, you'll feel at home here.

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  • Creator
    Chad Missildine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Life Off the Map

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