The Carlos Whittaker Podcast
In a world more connected— yet lonelier— than it's ever been, Carlos Whittaker is bringing humans together all over the world. Backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers tune in daily and join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community. In this podcast Carlos creates a space where people are safe to engage in conversation about the topics that matter most. His motto: Don't stand on issues, walk with people.
Episodes
June 26, 2025 • 22 mins
This week I’m coming at you from the Arizona desert! And I’m accidentally thriving. Now, I never would’ve thought that as someone who loves the mountains and a cool breeze could actually enjoy being surrounded by sand and cacti in 100 degrees.
And it’s got me thinking. What if everything we’ve been taught about deserts, spiritually, is wrong? What if these dry seasons in our lives aren’t actually seasons we have to survive but are...
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Something I posted on Instagram this week is kind of blowing up… and I think it’s because it gave language to some things that we’re all feeling. How do we stay human when the world feels like it’s falling apart?
I’m back with more thoughts on current events! This episode kind of piggybacks off of last week’s when we talked about the ICE raids in LA. This week I want to dig deeper into the specifics of what’s happening—from a hum...
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June 12, 2025 • 31 mins
This is a personal episode, but it’s also a very public episode, as what we’re talking about has been all over the news and social media. Today I’m addressing what’s going on in LA right now.
As the son of immigrants, this isn’t theoretical for me, but I’m not pretending to have all the answers. I want to help us ask better questions, because when we ask better questions, we hear better stories. And when we hear better stories, w...
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June 5, 2025 • 34 mins
Today we’re breaking the agreement with a lie that I battle constantly: I should be further along by now.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking that, this is the episode for you. I’m pulling the curtain back on the thing that is quietly crushing us.
Maybe you feel like you’re behind in your relationships or career or finances or healing or whatever. Maybe you look around and it feels like everyone around you is crossing a finis...
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May 29, 2025 • 31 mins
This episode is all about fear--fear that camps out in your gut, that whispers constantly about worst case scenarios, that pretends to be wisdom but is actually just panic in a business suit.
What do we do when fear writes the story that it's not supposed to be writing? If you've been following me for the last year, you'll know that fear has been pretty present in my life. Because of that, I've had to learn and relearn a few less...
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Scott’s story has made the big screen, and today he’s sharing it with us.
Scott is the father behind the hit movie The Unbreakable Boy, which is a story about navigating life with a son who has autism. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it!
Scott talks about receiving criticism, life with his son Austin, and following your dreams! (You know you can do that, right?!?)
Class is in session. Let’s get curious!
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May 15, 2025 • 36 mins
This episode is unlike any I’ve done before! I’m out in the field with Bo, our EcoTour Adventures Wildlife Guide in Grand Teton National Park.
We saw bears and other wildlife with him, and he graciously said yes when I asked if I could interview him!
He’s bringing all the wisdom of a nature guide who not only interacts with animals but deals with all of the people on his tours. You might be surprised!
This is what a profession...
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May 8, 2025 • 28 mins
This week’s episode is a little different. No guest. No interview. Just me, catching you up on my life. I’m sharing honestly about what it’s been like navigating the loss of my dad, stepping into the new role of caring for my mom, and figuring out what boundaries look like in this season of shifting family dynamics. I also talk about the disappointment that comes when people say they’ll show up—and don’t. If you’ve ever found yours...
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May 1, 2025 • 53 mins
When I tell you that this episode will not only change your life but may also change your dying, I mean it! Joon humbly shares his gentle wisdom with us as he shares about his experience as a hospital chaplain.
He shares a bit about how a hard childhood led him to a compassionate career and where we can find and offer dignity at the end of a life.
He has the ability to make a topic we all shy away from feel hopeful.
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April 24, 2025 • 28 mins
The two most hospitable people I know are on the show today to share alllll their wisdom.
Heather and I were visiting our good friends up in Amish country, and it was such a gift that I wanted to share it with you.
Lee Ann’s hospitality has moved me and made me feel seen in ways that a lot of people don’t.
There’s something inside all of us that hesitates to go all in when it comes to being hospitable—we’re scared that we’re not ...
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April 17, 2025 • 42 mins
My good friend John O’Leary is joining us today, and he’s sharing some good good wisdom.
John is a master of turning his pain into a hope that he can share with others.
We cover everything from encouraging strangers, living with chronic pain, caring for aging parents, and the importance of community. You don’t want to miss this.
Class is in session. Let’s get curious!
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Listen to Carlos on John's Live Inspired podcast her...
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April 10, 2025 • 29 mins
That’s right. I’m the guest this week. LOL.
If you’ve been online this week, you’ll know that I launched an online course called Human School. However, what you don’t know is how anxious it has made me feel.
As an online creator, I battle all kinds of feelings like anxiety, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure. Selling anything online feels like a huge risk. So today I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you a peek into my bra...
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March 27, 2025 • 40 mins
I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest! Jess Burke is one of the most inspirational stories of rags-to-riches. From cleaning toilets in an office complex with her kids in a playback next to her to now being an executive in corporate America, running a team of thousands of people.
It’s never too late to chase your dreams. It’s never too late to change the trajectory of your life.
Jess has done this so well and shares such a h...
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This is Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Evan!
We left off with Evan being taken to prison for the first time. But what happens in the next 24 hours and for years to come will shock you.
This is a story of courage, hope, community, and resilience.
Class is in session. Let’s get curious!
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Buy Evan's book here: https://amzn.to/4228VqT
Follow Evan here: instagram.com/pastorevanlive/
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Have a secretly extr...
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Y'all. I mean it when I say I can't stop thinking about this interview. This conversation deserves your FULL attention. It was so good that we had to make it two parts. Get ready!
Evan's story is actually your story. He's going to inspire strength and courage in you.
With just a cell phone (see these things aren't TOTALLY bad), Evan sparked a movement throughout the nation of Zimbabwe that instilled hope in the hearts of citizens ...
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March 6, 2025 • 42 mins
Joseph joins us to share about his career as an ethical hacker. First of all, I didn’t know that there were good hackers out there. What a relief!
You’re going to love this conversation. We cover everything from hacking to faith and AI to international adoption.
This stuff is all so fascinating to me, and it was so fun to get to share these thoughts with you!
Class is in session. Let’s get curious!
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Have a secretly extrao...
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February 27, 2025 • 48 mins
I LOVED this conversation with my new friend Joe. Joe reminds us how radical curiosity can be, especially when we work to stay curious about the things we come face to face with every day.
Joe shares a piece of his story of a time when he and his family were unhoused, living in a car. He’s going to challenge a lot of your ideas about homelessness and hopefully encourage you to find ways to support your unhoused neighbors.
Joe is a...
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February 20, 2025 • 47 mins
Before Heather’s mom and my dad passed, I was really scared of death. I’d never been in a room with a body after death before, but now I’ve seen it up close with two people I love. And it was sad and horrible but it was also really peaceful and hopeful.
Even though we’re all going to die, our current culture avoids thinking about mortality.
It feels like I’ve been surrounded by death lately, and I feel like we need to talk about it...
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February 13, 2025 • 54 mins
My dad passed away last week, so don’t mind my tears. Every day I'm learning more about what it means to grieve, and so far I've learned that it's grueling and exhausting.
My dad has influenced every part of my being, and that fact doesn’t escape this podcast series. I hear him in the questions I ask; I see him in the way I approach the world.
I know my dad would want me to continue to help people become better humans and become m...
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February 6, 2025 • 36 mins
Welcome to Human School!
In this episode, I'm sitting down with my new friend Ann, who generously shares her incredible story with us. Ann was a Donut Dolly in the Vietnam War, which was a Red Cross position that sought to bring a shining example of womanhood to the GIs. She shares about her experience before, during, and after the war. I guarantee you'll gain a new appreciation for the unsung women who served in this sliver of hi...
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