The Adventure Paradox

Kate Neligan on Letting Go of Control and Building True Safety Within

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is something that shifts when you are with a horse.Not because they are doing anything to you, but because they are not asking you to be anythin...

Fruits of the Spirit Meet Some Horsemen

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some days are not polished, and maybe that is where the real magic lives.This episode is a raw, behind the scenes April Fools moment. I am running on ...

Gina Weymiller and the Wild Joy of Skijoring and Self Expression

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the adventure finds you when you are not even looking for it. One moment you are driving to help a friend, the next you are racing, winning,...

Rose Mukherjee on What the Fire Horse Energy Feels Like Right Now

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Growth rarely happens in a straight line. It unfolds through moments of uncertainty, curiosity, and courage. Each conversation is an invitation to exp...

The Books That Are Guiding My Curiosity This Season

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the greatest adventures begin with a quiet moment and an open book.In this episode, I share a few of the books that are currently inspiring ...

Jaclyn Shaw on Trusting the Divine Whisper in Your Life

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the adventure you are searching for is already speaking to you?Sometimes it arrives as a quiet nudge. A moment when something inside says yes ...

Simone Knego on Real Confidence, Kitchen Table Leadership, and Everyday Choices

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if confidence was not something you were born with or without, but something you could build, moment by moment, through the choices you make ever...

Jackie Woodside on Living Your Money Vibe and Trusting the Miracles Ahead

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation with Jackie Woodside feels like settling into a deep breath with someone who has lived many lives and still chooses joy, intention, ...

Dr. Allison Alford and the Language We Never Had for Being a Daughter

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some conversations quietly shift how you see your own life. This one did that for me. Sitting with Dr. Allison Alford felt like naming something I hav...

Jo Giese and Becoming the CEO of Your Own Healing

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The deepest adventures are not always the ones we plan. They are the ones that ask us to trust, to receive help, and to keep going even when the groun...

Rebecca Schlosser on Breath by Breath Into Self-Trust and Freedom

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some episodes feel like a deep exhale. This one did that for me.In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Schlosser, a trauma informed breathwork facil...

Mary Ann Simonds Equine Psychology, Trust, and the Human Animal Bond

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation felt like a deep exhale. A remembering. With Mary Ann Simonds, we explore what happens when we stop trying to control the moment and...

How Are You Really Three Weeks in to 2026?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This moment matters more than we realize.In this reflective solo episode, I’m checking in with you from a snowy mountain town and inviting an honest...

Monica Stahlmann aka Leokadia George on Seeing Wolves Through a Different Lens

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the full episode interview with Monica Stahlmann, who also writes under the pen name Leokadia George.Monica is a children’s book author, men...

A Glimpse Into Wolves, Family, and Curiosity

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short preview episode with Monica Stahlmann, who writes under the pen name Leokadia George. Monica is a children’s book author, mental hea...

Tara Wear on Burnout, Belonging, and Choosing to Thrive

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is an invitation to slow down and remember that the adventure is not waiting somewhere else. It is happening right here.This is the ...

Preview on Learning to Thrive One Choice at a Time

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the adventure does not arrive as a bold leap. Sometimes it begins in a quiet moment when we realize we can choose again. In this short previ...

Camron Adibi How Sound and Presence Deepen Our Work with Horses

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I loved sitting down with Camron Adibi for this full conversation. His way of understanding horses reminds us to slow down, listen with our whole selv...

Sneak Peek into Equine Energy and Connection

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Connection often begins in the smallest moments, and this preview with Camron Adibi offers a gentle doorway into the sensory world of horses and the k...

Melissa Rodway Why Travel Changes Us and How to Know When It Is Time to Go Home

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every so often, you meet someone whose stories open a wider doorway into what adventure can teach us. My conversation with Melissa Rodway brought me i...

Preview on Finding Yourself on the Road

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is something magical that happens when you sit with someone who has lived adventure as both an inner and outer journey. My conversation with Mel...

Mic Drop Moments: Best of 2025

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to pause and say thank you.This episode highlights the top ten conversations from our 2025 podcast year. These ...

Karen Wickerson on Understanding Your Animal’s Inner World

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spending time with Karen Wickerson feels like opening a quiet doorway into the wisdom of the animals who walk beside us. Karen is an animal telepath, ...

Karen Wickerson Preview: A First Look Into Animal Communication

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every conversation has a spark, and this one with Karen Wickerson invites you to lean in and notice the quiet wisdom that animals bring into our lives...

Mary Chris Foxworthy Guides Us Into the Soul of Carriage Driving

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a kind of soul adventure that opens when we sit with someone who carries the lived wisdom of animals and the stories that shaped us. My conve...

Mary Chris Foxworthy Teaser on Stories Horses Teach Us

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a quiet adventure that opens within us when we look to animals and nature for guidance. In this short preview, Mary Chris Foxworthy offers a ...

Christopher Hill and the Future of Ethical Luxury Travel

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the full conversation I’ve been so excited to share with you. A few days ago you heard the preview, and today you get the complete story wit...

Christopher Hill on Adventures with Purpose and Heart

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a little taste of a conversation that opened my heart. This is only a preview, and the full episode with Christopher Hill will be released on ...

Erica Carrico on When Your Soul Screams and You Finally Listen

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

True purpose reveals itself the moment we are willing to hear what our soul has been trying to say. And in the spirit of the adventure paradox, this c...

Erica Carrico on Burning It Down to Begin Again

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the adventure inside us begins the moment we finally admit something is no longer working. In this short sneak peek, Erica Carrico shares th...

Nicole Magelssen on How Delegation, Community, and Rest Can Transform Your Business

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is something so grounding about hearing the real story behind how a woman builds a life and business that truly supports her. In this episode, N...

Nicole Magelssen on Discovering Your Leadership Through Hardship

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the most powerful chapters in our lives begin in the moments we never expected. In this sneak peek, you’ll meet Nicole Magelssen, the hear...

Eleven Eleven and The Luck Practice

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 11/11, I recorded this minisode and streamed it live to Facebook.I was sick, but not that sick (probably Covid), and doing my best to hold it all t...

Sneha Villalva on When Subtraction Becomes Expansion

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every once in a while, I meet someone whose words feel like a deep exhale, and Sneha Villalva is one of those souls. In this heartfelt conversation, w...

Sneha Villalva on Cutting to the Essence of Your Story and Soul

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I love when a conversation leaves me both inspired and calm at the same time, and this sneak peek with Sneha Villalva does exactly that. Before her fu...

Susie Spikol on Finding Wonder in the Everyday Wild

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the wildest adventure isn’t in a faraway forest or on a mountaintop, but right outside your door?In this episode, I talk with Susie Spikol, ...

Susie Spikol on Finding the Adventure in Everyday Wildness

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop scrolling. Step outside. What if the adventure you’ve been seeking has been right beneath your feet all along?In this mini episode, I share a p...

Spiritual Wealth Activation with Iena SpiritWalker

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your current reality is just yesterday’s burrito, a reflection of the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs you digested long before today?The goo...

Let the Real You Step Forward

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we take life a little too seriously. In this minisode, I invite you to play, to explore, and to try something new. I decided to put on a bri...

Arwen Becker on the 29029 Challenge and How Women Can Handle It All

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I met Arwen Becker by accident in the Aspen airport. Her red hat caught my eye with a mysterious number, 29029, the height of Mount Everest in feet. T...

Arwen Becker on a Journey of Faith, Endurance, and Becoming More Yourself

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life invites us to climb mountains we never expected. Not to conquer them, but to discover who we become along the way.Today’s episode is ...

Michelle Kuei Choosing Growth When the Path Gets Hard

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some conversations stay with you long after they end, and my talk with Michelle Kuei is one of them.Michelle is a confidence coach, author, and intern...

Jackie Woodside on How to Live Happy and Blessed Every Day

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the smallest moments carry the biggest transformations. A smile at the post office, a kind word at the coffee shop, or even a pause to savor...

Jackie Woodside on Conscious Living, Joy, and Creating a Meaningful Life

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if happiness is not something you chase, but something you choose every day? In this conversation from the Speak Truth to Live Summit with Jackie...

Make it a Win-Win Situation and Horse Story

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life gives us a surprise that turns out to be a gift in disguise. What we thought was a setback can actually become the very thing that open...

Dana Hunter Fradella: Creating Breakthroughs and Next-Level Freedom

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every adventure begins with a wholehearted Yes.In this conversation, I sit down with Dana Hunter Fradella, a transformational success coach, founder o...

Kathy Pike on the Wisdom of Elder Horses and Emotional Intelligence

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is something magical that happens when we spend time with horses. They remind us to slow down, to listen with more than our ears, and to feel th...

You Are Ready When You Say You Are

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This minisode is straight from my heart and from one of the clearest downloads I ever received in my recovery journey: You are ready when you say you ...

Mielle Fox Discovering Duality Horses Healing And Heartfelt Connections

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a wild, untamed energy within each of us, the same kind of spirit you see in a herd of horses when they pivot together in perfect harmony. It...

Barron Peper on Finding Your Voice, Belonging, and True Aliveness

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really makes you come alive? Is it the house you live in, the title on your resume, or the milestones you have worked so hard to reach? Or is it ...

The Duality of Nature

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bite-sized episode of The Adventure Paradox Podcast, Cat dives into the paradoxes of life, nature, and the human experience. Through the lens ...

Michelle Thames on Why Consistency Beats Perfection Every Time

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There comes a time when you realize the very thing you built no longer feels right, and it takes courage to pivot into what truly lights you up. Miche...

Yarona Boster on Parenting in a Digital World and Reclaiming Real Connection

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some days it feels like the world is coming at us faster than we can breathe. The screens, the noise, the pressure to keep up. It can leave us overwhe...

Celebrating 200+ Podcast Episodes Forever In Place

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:We’ve reached a huge milestone — over 200 episodes of the podcast! In this special celebratory episode, we take a heartfelt look b...

Traveling with Cats, Losing One, and Finding Community in a Small Town with Beth Mills and Robey NeJame

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your travel plans get flipped upside down by a very determined little cat?In this episode, I sat down with Beth Mills and Robey NeJa...

Gloria Lybecker on When Horses Hold Space for Our Deepest Transformation

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a reason horses keep showing up in my life. And if you are listening to this conversation, maybe you have felt that call too. There is a dee...

From Funk to Flow: Owning the Blues & Rising Higher

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s full-on summer… and there’s some FUNK in the air. Not the groovy, bass-heavy kind—but the kind that settles into your mood after somethin...

Why Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, with Kimberly Severson

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a point in my journey when I realized the process I was following didn’t feel good anymore. It felt heavy and disconnected from the life I...

Joshua Sprague on How to Focus and Finally Write That Book

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the simplest shift in your daily rhythm can unlock the clarity and momentum you’ve been waiting for. In this energizing episode, I reconne...

VIP Guest Speaking Her Truth

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some conversations open a door inside us that we didn’t even know was waiting. This episode is one of those sacred moments. I had the honor of speak...

Being a Mountain Bride and Mama (13th Wedding Anniversary!)

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Tribute to Love, Marriage, and Growing TogetherThirteen years ago, I said “yes” to a life of adventure — not just in wild places, but in partn...

Kim McElroy: How Horses Teach Us to Listen, Reflect, and Heal

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the most profound teachers are the ones who never speak a word. Horses have a way of showing us what we most need to see in ourselves, if on...

Free to Be The Best Parent You Can Be This Summer

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be the best parent you can be? For me, it’s not about perfection — it’s about presence, flexibility, and listening. ...

Wendy Snyder: Break the Cycle of Punishment and Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some conversations remind you why you do the work, and this is one of them. Wendy Snyder is a parenting educator, family life coach, and founder of Fr...

Follow My TedX Journey

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some moments stick with you — not because you planned for them, but because they show up right when your soul is ready.In this minisode, I share a s...

MJ Evans on Becoming a Bestselling Horse Author and Person, Highlighting her 24th Book: Coal, Dust and Dreams

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, it’s not the biggest accomplishments that change us the most, but the quiet moments in the barn, the breath of a horse on your hand, the ...

Making This Your Best Summer Yet: Lessons from Barrel Club, Wildflowers, and the Unexpected

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s summertime in the Tetons, and with it comes the beauty, the chaos, and the paradoxes of this season of horses, children, wildflowers, and yes, ...

Speak Truth to Live: Final Voices from the Summit Trail

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode on a summer walk—with the wind in my hair, the dogs off-leash, and my heart cracked wide open.In this final roundup from the...

Speak Truth to Live: More Voices from the Trail of Transformation

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This summit has changed me deeply, and these stories will do the same for you. Today I’m bringing you the second batch of powerhouse voices from our...

Speak Truth to Live: First Voices from the Summit Trail

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that feeling when you're doing something for the very first time? Maybe it’s hosting your first summit or picking up the mic for your ...

Introducing the Speak Truth to Live Summit

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"When you speak your truth to live, you step into the life you were always meant to live."This solo episode is a special one—recorded stra...

A Mother’s Day Walk & Talk with Her Children

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Mother’s Day walk full of giggles, farting rainbows, wild kid rumors (lightning strikes?! flipped cars?!), bathroom humor, marshmallows, and lolli...

Teacher Appreciation and Personal Growth

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special minisode, Cat honors National Teacher Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day by sharing heartfelt reflections on the impact teachers and ...

Mind Over May: Listening to Beliefs

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Cat dives into the importance of truly listening — not just to the outside world, but to our own thoughts and belief...

Bullseye the Clown on Being Seen, Humor and Healing

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into how we speak to ourselves, especially when negative self-talk arises, and how humor can be a powerful tool to shift our mindse...

How Do You Talk to Your Brain?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, I talk about how we can shift negative self-talk by learning to "talk to our brains" with kindness and humor. I share a st...

When Do We Know the Joke Is Over?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reflect on the power of humor—especially in the messiness of parenting and real life. I kick things off with a live stream moment...

The Power of a Pause

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this live minisode, I reflect on the often-overlooked power of the pause—those moments when life invites us to slow down, listen, and just be. ...

Does it Turn You On?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short and humorous minisode, I dive into the theme: “Yeah, but does it turn you on?” — not in a risqué way, but in the sense of what li...

Very Curious: Is Podcasting a Joke?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our April Fool's Series leading up to our podcasting summit... no kidding! These will be short minisodes with a few surprise interview...

What Are You Not Saying?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reflect on the power of listening to yourself and the importance of both what you say and what you don’t say. I share how replayi...

Repost: What Did You Just Say?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an oldie but a goodie from 1 year ago!This episode is a deeply personal and transformative call to action centered around one simple b...

Story of the Day

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, I reflect on my recent ski trip to Italy and my practice of identifying a “story of the day” throughout the journey. I share fiv...

Natalie Tackett The Travel Artist On Capsule Dressing, Losing Weight, and Birthing Kittens

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt weighed down—literally and figuratively—by all the “stuff” we carry? Whether it’s an overpacked suitcase, emotional bagga...

Dealing with Disappointments

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, I explore the theme of disappointment—how it shows up in life and how I’ve learned to handle it with resilience (and a little bi...

What is it About Paradoxes?

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I do a deep dive into what paradoxes are—and what they are not—as well as why I chose this word as the title for my book and podc...

Who is Cat Caldwell Myers?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this minisode, I dive into the idea of introductions, reintroductions, and how we present ourselves to the world. I explore my own journey of intro...

Meeting Yourself in Times of Transition

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recording from a chalet in Arabba, Italy, I reflect on my Italian skiing journey, the importance of self-care, and the emotional shifts that come with...

Cathy Heller's ABC's to Being Abundant Ever After

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the challenges in your life were actually stepping stones to something greater? What if every setback was just a setup for your next breakthro...

Sherle Stevens on The Third Way to The Adventure of Parenting

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m honored to sit down with my dear friend, Sherle Stevens, an accomplished artist, adventurer, and seeker of healing. Now at 86, Sherle has lived ...

Consistency, Flow & Integrity

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m coming to you while icing my ankles and reflecting on three powerful themes: Consistency, Flow, and Integrity. Inspired by Do Less by Kat...

Gear, Age, and Perspective

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini-sode of The Adventure Paradox Podcast, we dive into the concept of "G.A.P." — Gear, Age, and Perspective — and how these el...

The R&R Principle of Moms and Caretakers

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In the first live stream of 2025, we kick off the rebranding of Adventure Paradox into Mom’s Adventure Paradox, a space dedicated to exploring the...

Robyn Youkilis on Wholeness Beyond Caregiving

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited to bring you this incredible conversation with Robyn Youkilis. In this episode, we dive into the often unspoken pressures of showing ...

Sierra Sophia Mercier on Healing, Love, and Life as Proof of Purpose

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life often surprises us with its paradoxes. What seem like setbacks can become opportunities for growth, and life’s challenges often hold its greate...

Mommy Games: Wisdom, Love, and Resilience from 7 Inspiring Moms

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt and inspiring panel discussion, I had the privilege of connecting with an extraordinary group of mothers who shared their unique gif...

Allison Wyman on Turning Caregiving into a Legacy of Love

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Life is a series of connections—some fleeting, others profound. In the moments where caregiving enters our lives, we’re offered an opportunity ...

M Teresa Lawrence on The Power of Butterflies, Stories, and Living Your Truth

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode highlights the incredible journey of M Teresa Lawrence, founder of The Trueness Project. From her roots as a Cuban immigrant to creating ...

Heidi Johanningmeier on Purpose, Perseverance, and the Dream to Act

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Adventure Paradox! As we move deeper into the holiday season, we’re continuing a heartfelt series that highlights the incredible...

Lesley Alberts on Navigating Motherhood, Creativity, and Generational Healing

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Adventure Paradox, we delve into the beautiful chaos of motherhood and the relentless pursuit of adventure. Our guest today is ...