Recounting Life Lessons

Sione and Alana Uyema

...because someone else's story might hold the lessons you didn't know you were missing. The show for purpose-driven individuals who are ready to grow through what others have gone through, so you can show up wiser, more empowered, and better equipped for your life and the people you feel called to serve. Join Sione and Alana as they sit down with people from all walks of life to unpack the transformational experiences that shaped them and the life lessons they've learned along the way...including the lessons that may be easy to miss. As alchemists of life's experiences, Sione and Alana extract the golden nuggets, success principles, and real-life practices that you can use to level up in your life, avoid unnecessary pain and setbacks, and become the person you're meant to be. We're all about living as empowered heroes who make progress and have a positive impact on the world on purpose. And someone else's story might hold the lesson you didn't know you were missing to do that. If you're ready for inspiring stories and mindset shifts that lead to transformational breakthroughs, you're in the right place!

  1. How to Journey Beyond Fear with Darrow Kirkpatrick - Ep. 105

    3일 전

    How to Journey Beyond Fear with Darrow Kirkpatrick - Ep. 105

    In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with author Darrow Kirkpatrick to explore the life lessons behind his powerful memoir, Two Sticks, One Path: A Journey Beyond Fear on the Colorado Trail. Darrow is an early-retired civil and software engineer with a lifelong passion for outdoor adventure. Over six years, he section-hiked the rugged, almost 500-mile Colorado Trail—one of the highest and most demanding long-distance trails in the United States. And he did it while managing significant physical limitations, hiking on specialized forearm crutches, and working through lifelong anxiety and the lingering effects of past mental health struggles. Darrow's book, Two Stick, One Path, weaves together things like high-stakes climbing stories from Yosemite, the tension between personal goals and family life, spiritual growth through meditation, and the reality of pushing through fear when the mountains and life feel overwhelming. In our conversation, we talk about preparation, mindfulness, and how we sometimes kill our courage worrying about things that could happen, even though they probably won't. We also talk about how choosing to face difficulty on purpose helped him retrain his mind, rebuild confidence, and reshape the way he sees his life and capabilities. And you'll want to stick around until the end where Alana highlights and talks about several powerful takeaways from Darrow's story that can help you navigate and manage your own fears with more confidence, move forward with greater courage, and see your path with more clarity. IN THIS EPISODE: What Darrow Kirkpatrick learned while hiking the almost 500-mile Colorado Trail with forearm crutches How he worked through lifelong anxiety and fear on the trail Why worrying about unlikely dangers can hold us back The difference between healthy and wise preparation and overthinking How meditation and mindfulness supported his journey Practical lessons and success principles for building courage and confidence in everyday life LINKS MENTIONED: Darrow's website: https://trailmemoir.com/ Get Two Sticks, One Path: https://amzn.to/4oClGRg (using this link will support this channel as well as Jamal at no extra cost to you) ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

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  2. You Might Also Like: The Telepathy Tapes

    3일 전 · 보너스

    You Might Also Like: The Telepathy Tapes

    Introducing S2E3: The Consciousness of Creativity: Are Ideas Alive And Do They Choose Us? from The Telepathy Tapes. Follow the show: The Telepathy Tapes The mystery of inspiration begs the question: is the universe conscious and using us to create a vision of it’s own? We turn to the mystery of inspiration. Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love; Big Magic) offers a provocative idea: that creativity doesn’t come from us, but to us. Ideas, she argues, are conscious entities—knocking at the doors of our imagination, looking for human partners to bring them into the world. Legendary music producer and author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin echoes that sentiment, describing artists as “antennas” tuned to a universal current, catching downloads that must then be shaped by craft and discipline. And Emmy-winning showrunner Liz Feldman (Dead to Me) shares her own uncanny experiences of creative lightning striking, when a fully-formed story seemed to arrive out of nowhere. Together, their perspectives point toward a paradox at the heart of all creation: effort and surrender. Inspiration demands our labor, yet it also requires letting go of control, trusting that we are not the sole architects but collaborators in something bigger. Threaded through these conversations is my own story—the moment when I tried and failed to launch The Telepathy Tapes as a film, surrendered it back to the universe, and only then discovered that it wanted to live as a podcast. That surrender, painful as it was, became the gateway. So are ideas conscious? Do they choose us, and the way they want to enter the world? In this episode, we follow the breadcrumbs—from mystical intuition to neuroscience—to ask whether creativity itself might be the clearest evidence that mind isn’t just a product of the brain, but part of a larger field of consciousness still waiting to be understood. - Join The Telepathy Tapes Backstage Pass to get ad-free episodes, never-before-heard interviews, behind-the-scenes documentary footage, and access to our private Discord community. This is your invitation to come closer. To help shape what’s next. To be more than a listener… to be a co-creator of this paradigm shift. So if you’ve felt moved, if you’ve felt seen, if you’ve felt the call—subscribe today and join us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thetelepathytapes.supercast.com. Thank you to our Sponsors! Visit CBDistillery.com promo code TAPES for 25% off your entire purchase. Visit Quince.com/tapes for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Visit happymammoth.com and use code TAPES for 15% off your entire first order today. Visit Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance. Visit Graza.co and use TAPES to get 10% off your order. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAPES at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Use code TAPES at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Visit FactorMeals.com/TAPES50OFF and use code TAPES50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus free breakfast for 1 year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Jamal Henry: Building Success Early in Life - Ep. 104

    11월 20일

    Jamal Henry: Building Success Early in Life - Ep. 104

    In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we're joined by Jamal Henry, a first-time homeowner at 23, investor, and author of Keys to Your 20s: The Ultimate Homebuyer Playbook for Young Adults. Jamal's journey began with the same questions many young adults face: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I navigate life on my own? His search for answers led him deep into personal development, studying success, developing routines, and learning how to stretch beyond his comfort zone. Those habits and mindsets eventually laid the foundation for achievements like buying a home at such a young age. This conversation goes far beyond homeownership or finances. You'll walk away with universal success principles that can support any goal, in any stage of life.  IN THIS EPISODE: How practicing gratitude can shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance. Why consistency and discipline are critical for building momentum and long-term progress The importance of investing in yourself before opportunities arrive How accountability puts you in the driver's seat of your own life Practical ways to build habits and routines that prepare you for success Information about the NACA program for buying a home How Jamal was able to save $28k in a year and buy his first home at 23 yrs old How these principles apply to personal growth, career development, and any big goal LINKS MENTIONED: Jamal's website: https://keystoyour20s.com/ Get Keys to Your 20s: https://amzn.to/48orqc8 (using this link will support this channel as well as Jamal at no extra cost to you) Instagram: @mr_royality0 X: @mr_royality0 Tik Tok: keystoyour20s ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

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  4. Redefining Ugly: Peculiar Medinus on True Beauty - Ep. 103

    11월 13일

    Redefining Ugly: Peculiar Medinus on True Beauty - Ep. 103

    What would you do if a car accident left you with a scar across your face? That's exactly what happened to Peculiar Medinus, a Nigerian author, career coach, and former journalist, and it led her to ask one life-changing question: "What does ugly mean to you?" In this conversation, Peculiar shares the lessons and experiences that shaped her journey and how she came to see beauty from God's perspective. Alana also shares some insights and lessons on how the meanings of the words we hear and use shape our reality, where those meanings come from, and how to choose meanings that will empower us.  If you've ever struggled with the way you see yourself or in finding the beauty in your life's journey, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: Why defining ugliness as harmful choices, and not just appearance, shifts everything The inner virtues that reveal true beauty The personal story behind What Ugly Means to You, and how a scar became a symbol of survival and purpose How to see beauty through God's perspective and embrace authenticity without hiding your light LINKS MENTIONED: Peculiar's website: https://peculiarpages.co.uk/ Get What Does Ugly Mean here: https://amzn.to/44b8oUa ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

    29분
  5. Rethinking Recovery with Jeff Jones: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking in Addiction Recovery

    11월 8일

    Rethinking Recovery with Jeff Jones: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking in Addiction Recovery

    What if the way we think about addiction is part of the problem? In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we're joined by Jeff Jones, coach, creator of The Family Recovery Solution, and former addiction professional. Jeff grew up in a family impacted by addiction and later worked inside the system designed to treat it—only to discover its deep limitations, stigmas, and blind spots. His personal and professional experiences inspired him to reimagine how families can become stronger than addiction by shifting mindsets, improving communication, and embracing curiosity instead of control. This conversation goes far beyond addiction. You'll walk away seeing how "both/and" curiosity thinking can open up new ways to approach challenges in your relationships, your mindset, and even the way you consume media and understand world issues. IN THIS EPISODE: Why traditional approaches to addiction and recovery often fall short—and what families can do differently How language, stigma, and shame can unintentionally limit healing and connection The power of "both/and curiosity thinking" to reduce black-and-white thinking and open space for more creative, compassionate solutions How shifting from judgment to curiosity transforms communication and relationships The ripple effect of applying these principles to your own mindset, your family, and even how you interpret media, politics, and world events How understanding multiple perspectives helps you grow, connect, and make more empowered choices in every area of life RESOURCES MENTIONED Jeff's Website: The Family Recovery Solution Free 3 Step Guide to Disrupt Addiction: https://gift.thefamilyrecoverysolution.com LinkedIn: Jeff Jones on LinkedIn Substack: JeffJones@substack.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

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  6. Why Looking Healthy isn't Enought w/Boomer Anderson - Ep. 101

    10월 16일

    Why Looking Healthy isn't Enought w/Boomer Anderson - Ep. 101

    What does true health, wealh, and wellness really look like? In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Boomer Anderson, CEO of Smarter Not Harder, Inc., and executive director of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice.  After receiving an unexpected heart-disease diagnosis in his early thirties, despite doing everything "right", Boomer discovered more about what truly matters in wellness and in living a life that goes beyond the appearance of health, wealth, and success. Tune in to hear Boomer recount his health and wellness journey; what it was like, what it taught him, and the lessons he learned about achieving real health and a more balanced life beyond appearances. IN THIS EPISODE: Why looking healthy and fit isn't the same as being healthy Why external success isn't enough to bring lasting peace of fulfillment The wake-up call that changed Boomer's view of success and self-care The difference between treating illness and nurturing whole-person wellness in healthcare Simple habits that address health care and health management What it means to "stress well" and find calm in the midst of pressure How presence and gratitude can renew the way we live each day Practical ways to optimize your health with small and simple behaviors and habits The greatest lesson that Boomer feels he's learned from life thus far RESOURCES MENTIONED: Smarter Not Harder, Inc.: https://troscriptions.com Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe): https://homehope.org Connect with Boomer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boomeranderson Connect with Boomer on Instagram: @boomerSNH ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

    1시간 4분
  7. How to Lose Your Inner Critic & Experience a More Fulfilled Life ft. Sue Erhart - Ep. 100

    9월 10일

    How to Lose Your Inner Critic & Experience a More Fulfilled Life ft. Sue Erhart - Ep. 100

    In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Sue Erhart, author of Lose Your Critic for Good and the creator of Practical Spirituality, to uncover what it takes to quiet our inner critics and live a life that is full of more joy and empowerment. Sue is someone who shares practical tools and wisdom for creating your best life, and in this episode, she shares the experience that started the journey to finding out why she prioritized the expectations of others over her own inner needs, why reaching her goals left her unfulfilled, and what whe discovered along the way. IN THIS EPISODE: The difference between goals that drain you and those that propel you forward The truth about success that most people miss Why chasing external achievements often leaves you feeling unfulfilled (and what to do instead). How to reframe obligations and expectations so they fuel joy instead of stress. A simple yet powerful tool Sue uses daily to orient the mind to seeing the good, wonderful, and accomplishments of each day A surprising and powerful self-love practice people rarely talk about RESOURCES MENTIONED: Explore Sue's work at: https://www.sueerhart.com Grab a copy of Lose Your Inner Critic for Good at: https://amzn.to/4pfY6Lz (using this link will supoort this podcast with a small comission at no extra cost to you) Sign up for our email list to be the first to know when our Backstage Pass Membership launches at: http://www.recountinglifelessons.come/insider A FEW GOLDEN NUGGETS FROM THE CONVERSATION: Being hard on yourself only gets you so far, and if you really want to soar and do big things, you've go to dismantle that critic. When you tap into your inner essence and start doing things driven by want, passion, interest, and curiosity, it's like jet propulsion versus sitting there saying, "I have to" We've been conditioned to adopt goals based on external cues and expectations over inner wants, often realizing too late that they don't bring fulfillment We all have obligations and responsibilities, but the words we use and how we frame them will affect our experience Use a logbook to record the good, the wonderful, and the done throughout your day instead of a traditional to-do list The inner critic shows up in many ways: self-criticism, playing small, settling, conforming, or putting everyone else first. The only one who can do the job of self-love for you is you ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

    57분
  8. Turn Setbacks into Transformation w/Sammy Orelien - Ep. 99

    8월 21일

    Turn Setbacks into Transformation w/Sammy Orelien - Ep. 99

    Setbacks are something we all face, but there are some people who just know how to use those setbacks to grow and become even better versions of themselves. One person who embodies this ability to turn setbacks into growth is Dr. Jean-Guilmond Orelien, also known as Sammy. Sammy is the author of Turning Water into Butter: Living the Power Within, and he has dedicated his life to advancing solutions that improve human well-being. In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Sammy and talk about how his upbringing in Haiti and Guadalupe and moving to the United States shaped his perspective on what it really means to thrive despite challenges. They also talk about how to pursue what you want without limitations and how to build resilience along the way.  His story takes us beyond the idea of "making the best of what you've got" into what he calls the ultimate alchemy: transforming not just your stuff and circumstances, but the person you are becoming along the way. Listen now if you're ready to transform your life and who you are becoming despite your circumstances. IN THIS EPISODE: Why true transformation is about who you become, not just changing what's around you. Lessons from Sammy after revisiting Haiti after the 2010 earthquake How to reframe setbacks as essential training grounds for resilience and growth Why limiting beliefs are often "be-lies" that hold us back, and how to replace them with empowering truths. What to do when your physical environment doesn't support your dreams. Why gratitude, imagination, and faith can open doors  How to shift from fear and control to freedom and courage when facing uncertainty A FEW GOLDEN NUGGETS: Ultimate Alchemy isn't about stuff, it's about the transformation of ourselves. Give yourself permission to laugh and have fun even when things are stressful and dire Be careful not to limit your perspective of what's possible When you fight something, it's more likely to stay Many of our most significant examples of transformation occur internally, and it takes time for that transformation to manifest in our circumstances and physical possessions.  The benefits of some beliefs may expire and turn into stories we continue to tell ourselves that are holding us back and limiting our growth. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sammy's Book: Get Turning Water into Butter: Living the Power Within at https://amzn.to/4moZQjC to support this show at no extra cost to you Sammy's Website: https://watertobutter.com/ Join our free Insider Email List for updates + early access to our upcoming Backstage Pass Membership: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

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...because someone else's story might hold the lessons you didn't know you were missing. The show for purpose-driven individuals who are ready to grow through what others have gone through, so you can show up wiser, more empowered, and better equipped for your life and the people you feel called to serve. Join Sione and Alana as they sit down with people from all walks of life to unpack the transformational experiences that shaped them and the life lessons they've learned along the way...including the lessons that may be easy to miss. As alchemists of life's experiences, Sione and Alana extract the golden nuggets, success principles, and real-life practices that you can use to level up in your life, avoid unnecessary pain and setbacks, and become the person you're meant to be. We're all about living as empowered heroes who make progress and have a positive impact on the world on purpose. And someone else's story might hold the lesson you didn't know you were missing to do that. If you're ready for inspiring stories and mindset shifts that lead to transformational breakthroughs, you're in the right place!