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.

Episodes

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

    2D AGO

    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
  2. Move First - How to Stop Overthinking, Shift Your State & Get Clear

    FEB 3

    Move First - How to Stop Overthinking, Shift Your State & Get Clear

    Most people don't have a clarity problem — they have a state problem. When life feels off, we tend to sit longer, think harder, and analyze more, hoping clarity will eventually click. But what if the fog isn't in your thinking at all? What if it's your body asking to be let back into the conversation? In this episode of Life Off the Map, Chad explores why movement — especially getting outside — often brings clarity faster than effort, discipline, or overthinking ever does. This isn't about fitness, hustle, or optimizing your life. It's about shifting your state so clarity has somewhere to land. Through personal stories, neuroscience, and spiritual reflection, Chad introduces a simple guiding phrase that's reshaping how he makes decisions: Move first. Think second. Decide last. In this episode, you'll learn: Why overthinking is often a nervous system issue — not a motivation or discipline problem How movement helps regulate your body and allows clarity to return naturally Why ancient spiritual formation happened on the move, not just in stillness A simple, practical way to get unstuck when you feel foggy, restless, or off-pace If you've been doing all the right things but still feel unclear or disconnected, this episode will help you come back into your body, settle your system, and hear yourself think again. 👉 Learn more, explore past episodes, and sign up for weekly Trail Notes at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    20 min
  3. Stuck in the In-Between - Crew Convo with Kevin Penry

    JAN 27

    Stuck in the In-Between - Crew Convo with Kevin Penry

    What do you do when life doesn't fall apart—but it also just doesn't feel right anymore? In this Crew Convo, Chad sits down with longtime leader and mentor Kevin Penry to talk about the "In-Between" —the moment when the old path no longer fits, the next one isn't clear yet, and success starts to feel strangely empty. In this episode, you'll hear: Why predictable lives quietly drain us—and why we're wired for surprise anbd adventure. How "the tension you can't avoid" becomes the doorway to growth (Kevin calls it optimal conflict) What to do when you're between what was and what's next (without forcing clarity) Why trying to control the outcome can keep you from the life you're actually meant to live, one with deep joy and meaning. If you've been feeling restless, off-track, or unsure why the life you worked for doesn't feel as satisfying as you expected, this conversation will help you slow down, re-center, and trust what's taking shape off the map. Follow the show, share it with a friend, and get the Sunday Trail Notes at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    28 min
  4. What to Do When Your Plan Falls Apart (The Trail Reset)

    JAN 20

    What to Do When Your Plan Falls Apart (The Trail Reset)

    You know the feeling. Everything looks perfect on paper—and then, almost immediately, things start to unravel. Your body doesn't cooperate. Boom. The plan breaks. The day goes sideways. Something unexpected blocks the trail. In this Off The Map episode, Chad shares a real story from a Saturday morning run that didn't go as planned—and reflects on what he's learned about responding when challenges show up that you didn't choose. Along the way, he names what he calls the Trail Reset—a simple way of pausing, reorienting, and choosing your next step when things fall apart. This episode isn't about avoiding hard things. We actually need chosen challenges to grow. It's about the moments you didn't sign up for—the interruptions, the setbacks, the surprises—and how to respond with clarity instead of frustration, self-pity, or shutdown. If you're facing something physical, relational, financial, or internal, this episode is a reminder that detours don't mean you're failing—and that being "off the map" might be exactly where awareness, courage, and growth begin. Who knows, you might even find the unexpected gift. Follow the show, share it with a friend, and join the journey at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    22 min
  5. The Fastest Way Out of a Rut & Into Momentum - Crew Convo with Jill Donovan

    JAN 13

    The Fastest Way Out of a Rut & Into Momentum - Crew Convo with Jill Donovan

    Feeling stuck lately? Jill Donovan (Rustic Cuff founder) will get you moving again. In this crew convo, Jill (CEO of Rustic Cuff: 300+ retail partners in the U.S.) gives you a simple, practical way to get out of a rut and into momentum—without waiting for motivation, confidence, or the perfect plan. You'll hear why motion creates options, how to start with small steps (even 10 minutes a day), and why curiosity + joy might be the most underrated fuel you've got when life feels heavy. In this episode: How to move before you "feel ready" — and why waiting on motivation keeps you stuck Why comparison kills momentum — the "chapter one vs chapter twenty" line you'll want to steal A simple way to build traction when you're tired — one small step that actually sticks If you're ready to step off the normal route and take the next step, this one's for you. Follow Life Off the Map for more honest conversations and stories about choosing the best path in life: your own.  Emplore more, get our weekly Trail Note reflections at https://lifeoffthemapshow.com Links:  Jill Donovan (official) - https://jilldonovan.com/ Rustic Cuff: https://www.rusticcuff.com/

    26 min
  6. What If You've Already Won? For High Achievers & Big Thinkers

    JAN 6

    What If You've Already Won? For High Achievers & Big Thinkers

    What if the pressure you've been carrying—the constant feeling of being behind, not enough, or falling short—is all based on a scoreboard that doesn't even exist? In this episode, Chad shares a story from a Tuesday morning entrepreneur group that completely flipped his perspective. One sentence from a friend changed everything. (You'll want to hear this one.) This episode is for the high-achiever who's never satisfied. The parent convinced they're screwing it all up. The leader white-knuckling their way through success. The entrepreneur who's crushing it on the outside, but numb on the inside. You'll hear: Why your internal critic is louder than reality (and what to do about it) 5 practical ways to start living like You've Already Won Why "failure" is something that happened, not something you are What Billy Beane and the 2002 Oakland A's can teach us about winning we didn't see coming How to stop narrating your life like a tragedy and start writing a better story If you've ever felt stuck, behind, or like you're not measuring up—this one's for you. Follow Life Off the Map for more honest conversations about choosing your own path. Explore more get our weekly Trail Note reflections at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    20 min
  7. Why This Show Exists - And What It Means To Live Off the Map

    JAN 1

    Why This Show Exists - And What It Means To Live Off the Map

    Some people follow the map. Others feel a quiet restlessness they can't shake—like the path they're on isn't wrong, but it isn't quite right either. This episode is about why Life Off the Map exists and the kind of conversations this show is here to hold. Chad shares the heart behind the podcast, the questions that led to it, and why this space is for people who are done with platitudes and ready to think honestly about direction, purpose, and choosing their own path. In this episode: Who this show is for—and who it's not What "living off the map" actually means The kind of questions this show is here to explore Follow Life Off the Map for more honest conversations about choosing your own path. Explore more at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    28 min
  8. Why Comfort Is Costing You More Than You Think - Crew Convo with Donnie Van Curen

    JAN 1

    Why Comfort Is Costing You More Than You Think - Crew Convo with Donnie Van Curen

    Comfort doesn't usually blow up our lives—it slowly puts it to sleep. In this Crew Convo, Chad and Donnie Van Curen talk about the subtle ways comfort steals momentum and why waiting to "feel ready" is often the thing holding people back. This is an honest, grounded conversation about discipline, community, and choosing movement when staying still feels easier—and safer. In this episode: The quiet ways comfort keeps capable people stuck Why movement builds confidence long before motivation shows up How choosing ease today can cost you the life you want tomorrow Keywords: motivation, taking action, overcoming comfort zone, building momentum Follow Life Off the Map for more honest conversations about choosing your own path. Explore more at lifeoffthemapshow.com.

    30 min
  9. Zion Traverse: What Happens When You Stop Following Someone Else's Path

    JAN 1

    Zion Traverse: What Happens When You Stop Following Someone Else's Path

    What if the reason you feel stuck isn't discipline or clarity—but the fact that you've been following the wrong path? Recorded live with five friends from the trail in Zion National Park, Chad explores what happens when you stop chasing someone else's definition of success and start listening for your own direction. No script. No studio. Just honest reflection about movement, uncertainty, and choosing your own way before the path is clear. In this episode: Why comparison slowly pulls you off course What the trail reveals when the map runs out The quiet moment when you realize it's time to choose your own path Follow Life Off the Map for more honest conversations about choosing your own path. Explore more at lifeoffthemapshow.com

    29 min
  10. Trailer: Life Off The Map

    TRAILER

    Trailer: Life Off The Map

    Welcome to Life Off the Map. This trailer introduces the heart behind the show- stories, reflections, and honest conversations about living with meaning and joy, beyond the familiar.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Chad Missildine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Life Off the Map