The Complexity of Toilet Paper

What's the connection between joy and opportunity, and why do we complicate both? This question forms the heart of our illuminating conversation with wellness advocate Jean Goldman, who shares her journey from successful advertising executive to health transformation specialist.

"It's not what you gather in life, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you've lived," Jean reveals, setting...

Ever feel like entrepreneurship is more complicated than it needs to be? In this illuminating conversation with serial entrepreneur Quinetha Frasier, we dig deep into why entrepreneurs often make their journeys harder than necessary—and how to simplify the path to success.

Quinetha, described by Phyllis as "lightning and joy and truth and happiness and candor all in one unique potion," brings twenty years of expe...

The team explores the challenge of writing personal bios, unpacking why this seemingly simple task often becomes complicated by overthinking, imposter syndrome, and concerns about authenticity.

• Writing a bio forces uncomfortable questions like "Who am I?" and "Am I writing for myself or others?"
• Most people struggle to translate their essence into words that feel authentic yet professional
•...

Have you ever felt your energy drain away when caught in a spiral of overthinking? Ever wondered why some people seem to radiate power while others struggle to make decisions? The secret might lie in understanding power as energy transfer.

In this illuminating conversation with Tobi Kinsel, founder of The Radiant Key, we dive deep into the physics and metaphysics of personal power. Tobi shares her journey from growing up i...

What does it mean to choose the harder path when everyone around you is telling you to go another way? Mal Jones, Florida's first hip hop artist to be recognized as a Master Folk Artist, takes us on an incredible journey through loss, music, and finding one's authentic voice.

Having lost his parents and brother at an early age, Mal found himself facing a crossroads that would define his entire artistic journey. W...

Grief doesn't come with an instruction manual. Neither does the aftermath of losing someone during your formative years. 

When hosts Phyllis, Mark, and Al gathered in-person, they discovered a profound connection they'd never discussed before—they all lost parents at young ages. This shared trauma became the foundation for a raw, vulnerable conversation about how early loss shapes our adult tendencies toward over...

Ever found yourself paralyzed by indecision at a restaurant menu? Spent hours researching the "perfect" toaster you'll barely use? Welcome to the human condition of overcomplication – and you're definitely not alone.

The Complexity of Toilet Paper podcast dives into life's unnecessarily complicated moments with humor, vulnerability, and surprising wisdom. In this premiere episode, hosts Phyllis Mar...

Ever found yourself staring at the wall of toilet paper options at the store, frozen by indecision? That's exactly the kind of everyday overthinking we're here to unravel.

"The Complexity of Toilet Paper" brings together three chronic overthinkers – Al Emerick, Mark Pollack, and Phyllis Martin – on a mission to help you find simplicity in an increasingly complicated world. After spending over a year pla...