Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast

In episode 117 of the "Journeys of Not Ordinary People" podcast, Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett explore the timeless question of "When I Grow Up" and reflect on their own journeys and aspirations. They discuss the excitement of continuous growth and learning, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a childlike curiosity and openness to new possibilities throughout life. They share personal anecdotes about...

In the podcast episode titled "S3Ep116 Exploring To Learn," Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz delve into the concept of exploring as a means of learning and personal growth. They discuss how in today's digital age, with vast access to information, exploration can take various forms, from reading and watching documentaries to trying new experiences or hobbies. They emphasize the importance of curiosity and intent...

The podcast episode titled "S3Ep115 Trust The Process" features co-hosts Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett discussing the concept of trusting the process in various aspects of life, such as New Year's resolutions, personal growth, academic pursuits, and fitness goals. They emphasize the importance of patience, commitment, and persistence in following through with a process despite not seeing immediate results. The ho...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Greener Grass. Many of us have probably heard about the grass being greener on the other side, however, we would like to caution you. As much as we would like to believe the grass is greener on the other side, more than likely we are not seeing a complete picture. Often times we only see the surface, which in many cases can be misleading and unfortuna...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic We Are Better Together. When we refer to we are better together, we are speaking in terms of working on a team or in a group and the benefits of associated with that dynamic. Dave would also like to think that the more we work together the better chance we have of complementing one another. As we have mentioned it many times before, we often think we ...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz bring on a very special guest Caren Cooper. During this episode Caren Cooper is going to tell about her experiences with trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Many of us have probably heard that saying in reference to you or someone else. For the most part many of us can relate to that expression because many of us have been put in that position at one time anoth...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Defining Your Destination. What does defining your destination really mean? As we have mentioned on previous episodes, defining your destination starts with defining what success means to you, identifying your goals, critical self-reflection, flexibility and commitment. Of course, this list is not the end all to be all, but rather a good place to star...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Unplugged. As we have mentioned on several previous episodes is the fact is that we all need to unplug in order to recharge or batteries so that we remain effective. What we recommend is that you define what being unplugged looks like for you. Some of unplug by removing ourselves from all electronic devices, whereas some of us use designated hours in ...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Breaking Out Of The Box. To begin with, as mentioned in the episode, understanding being in a box is important. Many of us go through life not really understanding that we are in a box, not to say that it is a bad thing, but rather accepting that you are in box to some degree. The next step is to determine whether or not you are ok with being in box. ...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Supporting Your Network. In previous episodes we have discussed being the beneficiaries of support from others, but we have not talked much about the importance of supporting your network in the same way. Often times, we get caught up in what we need and don't necessarily think about the needs of others. On this episode we discuss the importance o...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Communication. As identified in the podcast, communication encompasses so many aspects of interacting and connecting with others. With that said, we must mention that due to the many methods of communication available, we should try to determine which method is most effective for you. Also, what comes to mind is when does our communication methods bec...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic How Far Will You Go. Our suggestion to you as you are considering how far you will go, is to make sure you take the appropriate time to consider as many variables as you can before committing to going all the way. As mentioned by Dr. Dave and Dr. Joe, our tendency is to go all in, however, we would caution you if your approach were similar to make sur...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz bring on a very special guest Dr. David E. Jackson. Along with starting our third season our conversation with Dr. Jackson is in reference to Maximizing Your Space. To begin with as we consider what it takes to maximize your space, you must first start with the all in important critical self-reflection. As we have stated on previous episodes, over the past two years, c...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Season 2 Review. I want to start off by saying it is hard to believe that we have completed 2 full seasons of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People podcast. Dave and I are very excited to have reached this milestone and look forward to reaching more milestones in the future. Dave and I would also like to thank our audience for tuning in each and spen...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic How Do You Recover . When we think about recovery or recharging, we often think of physical therapy or some type of physical activity that helps us recover. The reality is that yes in many cases physical activity is associated with the road to recovery, however, there are other things that we can do to help facilitate recovery. For instance, taking ti...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Embracing Differences . When we think of embracing differences we believe it all starts with opening your mind to the possibilities. Of course our initial response to embracing differences is to think of familiarity and the things we feel more confident with. In other words, typically we are more prone to go with what we know rather than even entertai...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Staying Out Of Your Head. Many of us at one time or another have been consumed by all of the thoughts and feelings swirling in our heads. So much that it hinders us in a way that often times prevents us from making any decisions or moving forward. In many cases, staying in our heads often leads to negative and critical self-talk, which ultimately lead...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz bring on a very special guest Amanda Weck to celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast. Along with the celebration on this 100th episode our conversation with Amanda is in reference to Feedback. As with many of the topics we discuss, feedback is an important factor when we consider personal and professional development. Although feedback often times causes anxiety and...

On this episode your co-host Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the topic Goals for 2024. At the beginning of the year, typically many of us make numerous New Years resolutions that often fizzle just after the new year begins. In this episode, we focus not on goals that fall into the new year's resolution category, but rather fall into the continuous growth and development category. As we have stated on previous episode...