The Relentless Pursuit Podcast

The Differences Between Mothers and Fathers

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that moms and dads are not the same, but what strengths can each parent expect to bring to their children? We ask ourselves this question ...

Me, Myself, and AI

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The technology revolution is coming! At least...we think so. New tools like ChaptGPT have the capacity to radically change the landscape of society, a...

"Consistency" - an Interview with Jordan Syatt

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we speak with Jordan Syatt, an elite powerlifting, precision nutrition and Westside Barbell Certified Coach, he is well-known as a personal and ...

The Last Time

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We launch Season 10 with a serious dialogue about how little we realize when we do something we cherish for the final time. 

The Value of Fiction

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We tell ourselves stories - fake, made up stories - all the time. And it's actually an extremely valuable experience. 

How and When to Tell the Truth

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We want to be honest people, but telling the truth can be a delicate affair.

Why You Can't Keep Score

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're keeping score in your marriage, then nobody wins. 

The White Belt Mentality

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A white belt in martial arts means you are a beginner, and have lots to learn from everyone else. Keeping this mentality in all we do opens our willin...

Happily Ever After In-Law

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you get married, you don't just gain a spouse...you gain their whole family!

What Happened to Youth Sports?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things seem to have changed since we were kids when it comes to youth sports - the level of competition, the intensity of dedication, the commitment t...

The Pursuit of Enough (Not More)

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our relentless pursuit, we have to ask ours, "How much is enough?" Are our values aligning with our behaviors? Are our commitments matchi...

Are You More Than Roommates?

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a point where your spouse transitions into being more of a...roommate? Being married can be very, very rewarding, but if we let the slow eros...

There Are No Bad Guys In Good Parenting

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Setting boundaries, enforcing rules, and supervising our children's behavior does not rank high on our list of "things we love as parents.&q...

Floors and Ceilings

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the boundaries that we live in between? What are the habits and rules that we subconsciously live by? Today we talk about the "floors an...

"Managing Your Finances As a Team" - An Interview with Rachel Cruze

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to family finances, there's nothing more important than having a team mentality. Today, Rachel Cruze joins us and helps us navigate...

That's the Wine Talking

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we examine our relationship to alcohol. What does alcohol do to us, and why do we drink it so much in the first place? 

Here's to Falling On Our Face

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we kick of Season 9, we're inspired to head into 2023 with the motivation to find dreams big enough to be worth failing at. 

Episode 100: Why We Podcast

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate our 100th episode, and share the story and behind-the-scenes on why we decided to start our podcast and what keep us going. 

"Creating Conversations That Matter" - an Interview with Chad Littlefield

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is essentially about conversation and the power it has to transform our connections to others and understanding of the world. We are join...

"The Secrets to Great Sex" - an Interview with Ashleigh Renard

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sex is an essential ingredient to any monogamous relationship. But how do we take it from "eh" to "ahhhhh"? Today we talk with aut...

Requiem For Our 30's

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we're turning 40. Today Rosanna says goodbye to her 30's, Jordan will too in just 6 short weeks. Here's to remembering at what ou...

The Gratitude Experiment

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this season of gratitude we've come to realize one thing...that gratitude is more fulfilling when we put effort into it. We experimented with ...

Take It Outside

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take yourself OUT of your home and into NATURE. Whether it's for a walk around the neighborhood, a jaunt into a local forest preserve, or a sojou...

Imposter Syndrome

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever thought to yourself: "I don't belong here?" Most of us have. That feeling is called Imposter Syndrome, and it's time we disco...

"Into the Metaverse" - an Interview with Professor Andrew Maynard

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Metaverse is a loaded word promising a bright, immersive future while at the same time raising important questions about the very nature of humani...

The Dangers of Comfort

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comfort seems like a good thing to attain, but in reality it can be a trap. 

“Manifesting” - an Interview with Angelina Lombardo

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation we explore what manifesting is - and isn’t - and how it plays a role toward helping us achieve our dreams. We are joined by gue...

The Other F-Word: Friendship (Part 2)

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After talking about adult friendship in general, we extend the conversation into Part 2 and zoom in specifically on male and female needs of and barri...

The Other F-Word: Friendship (Part 1)

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What helps or inhibits us from forging friendships as busy adults? We talk about the changing nature of friendships, and how despite having jobs, kids...

Quiet Quitting

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While many people are choosing to keep their jobs, they're certainly reconsidering the nature of their relationship to them. We discuss what&apos...

Millenial Ennui

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our final conversation in Season 7, we tackle what we've heard dubbed as "Millenial Ennui" - that feeling of listlessness and disill...

How Many Dollars Worth?

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often consider what's valuable to pursue based on how much money we can get from it. But what are the essential elements of culture that pay l...

Coffee Talk

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us consume caffeine - through coffee - every day. But what effect on us and on society is our consistent ingestion of psychoactive chemical ha...

Dare to Compare

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know we shouldn't, but we still compare our money, possessions, families, achievements, and everything else to those around us. Usually this m...

Being in the Stream

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The "stream" is the flow of human experience and conversation, that if we tap into it will expand our knowledge, skill, and influence. Are y...

I'm Fine

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm Fine" are the infamous words uttered by many of us when, in fact, things are not fine at all. 

Unconventional Marriage Advice

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the conventional marriage wisdom - and most of it is good. Though often tips like "date your spouse" or "communica...

High School Reunion

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last October we went to our 20-year high school reunion...and here's what we learned.

Adulting

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By the time we're adults, we should know how to live life well...right? 

Proactive vs Reactive

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(Correct audio now uploaded). So many times we feel like we're constantly responding to lire rather than doing what we want to with it. Today we ...

Wolf Pack

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack!" We've described our family to our kids as a wolf pack...

Dangerous Things Carefully

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We constantly protect our kids from getting hurt - but what if better advice was to allow them (and ourselves) to do potentially dangerous things, wit...

Out of Bounds

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting on the same page with what's "in bounds" or not in a relationship takes effort and communication. In this conversation we discu...

The Loop of Insanity

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we find ourselves on repeat…but not liking the results. In this conversation we talk about these loops we find ourselves tuck in and how t...

"Financial Literacy" with Mar and Jake Privette

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all deal with money, but are we financially literate? Today we speak with financial consultants and married couple Mar and Jake Privette, who share...

“Mom Guilt” - an Interview with Tracy Litt

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we speak with Tracy Litt - author and success mentor for visionary female leaders - and put the hammer down on Mom Guilt, exploring where it com...

"What Did COVID Do To Us?" An Interview with Niro Feliciano

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We speak with licensed therapist Niro Feliciano and learn about the impacts of COVID on families, and how we can begin to recover. Niro Feliciano is a...

Stop Multitasking

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know we're not supposed to multitask (or do we?)...but we keep doing it! Time to figure out what's accurately working for us. 

Left, Right, Center

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our thought process for how we consider and discuss political and social issues.

Should We Get Our Kid A Cell Phone?

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s an honest conversation between us about the pros and cons of whether or not we should get our 11-year-old son a cell phone of his own. 

How to Be Attractive to Your Spouse

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attraction matters in a relationship, but it requires work and attention to effectively maintain. We share a list of what might make us attractive to ...

Let’s Talk About Ukraine

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We saw the build up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and now it’s happening. Here are our thoughts on what’s going on, and what we - in our limi...

Family Meeting

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When life gets serious, we break out the Family Meeting, gather at the table, and talk it out. 

The Upside of Being Average

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At some point we have to admit that we are…well…average. In this episode we discuss what it means to be average, and whether it’s something to c...

Show Me Your Friends

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you spend most of your time with, and what kinds of influences do those people have on you? In this episode, we discuss the role our friends, f...

The Year in Review

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As 2021 comes to a close, we look at how the year turned out for us, how we did towards the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year, a...

The Sandwich Generation

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The generation of middle-aged adults who are “sandwiched” between taking care of their parents AND their children are supporting their families fi...

Why Are We So Tired?

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We both can tell you that, at any given moment, we are most likely feeling tired. But why? Let’s explore what quality sleep is, and how we can get m...

Be, Do, Have

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So much of our time is spent trying to “do” or trying to “have” - but how often do we pause from all that hustle and ask ourselves who we real...

Adjusting Your Margins

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every page has it’s margins - those white spaces on the side that frame the page and give the content shape and meaning. But in the chapters of our ...

“Thanks, Babe!” Giving Your Spouse Some Gratitude

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While we think about what we’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, let’s  not  take our spouses for granted and be sure to express our gratitude fo...

My Brother’s Keeper

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation Jordan and Rosanna explore the topic of advocacy. To what extent should we advocate for others around us? Are we responsible for ...

“Confidence and Courage” with Trish Blackwell

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan and Rosanna interview confidence coach Trish Blackwell, exploring how confidence is a “muscle” we can exercise,  barriers to having confid...

Celebrating Our Wins

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We so often focus on the negatives, on the next big goal, or on someone else's successes that we don't stop to congratulate ourselves on our...

Happy, Healthy Kids

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the best question we can ask ourselves as parents is, “Are we doing this right?” In this conversation Jordan and Rosanna read an article a...

Too Much of a Good Thing

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our strengths, but is there a point where the traits that make us so good at what we do turn into detriments? Jordan and Rosanna share wit...

Thank You and I Love You

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Thank you, I love you...and goodbye" were the final sentiments expressed by Jordan to his mother who passed away on September 10. While thi...

Celebrating 50 Episodes

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we celebrating publishing our 50th episode, we reflect on the power of conversation in our lives and the importance of talking through our biggest ...

What Are They Teaching My Kids?

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to talk about what we're hearing and feeling, especially when it comes to our kids. We broach the subjects of masks and Criti...

Multi-Generational Influences

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the strongest influences in our lives are the ones we do not see, through the community connections we are brought into alongside our elders w...

If We Were To Rewrite Our Vows

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After being married for 15 years, we've learned a little bit about marriage. The vows we swore to one another on our wedding day in 2006 were wer...

You Cannot Stay in Paradise

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One fascinating irony is that although we might enjoy luxurious vacations,  we do not want to stay there forever. In this conversation, we talk abou...

The Ritual of Breaking Bread

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation we talk about the role that food and drink play as more than just physical nourishment. We talk about how they are a sort of soci...

The Truth About Fulfillment

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to “find fulfillment?” The answer isn’t as easy as we may think at first, and in this episode we use the help of a thought-pro...

The Marriage Dance

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Moving in harmony with one another requires coordination and being in sync…unfortunately to get there you need communication, practice, and some ste...

The Importance of Having a Healthy Body Image

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our minds can bully our bodies, condemning us to perpetually feel like our bodies do not live up to society’s ideals. Jordan and Rosanna talk about ...

"Insatiable Pursuit" with Christine and Brett Bowman of B's Gourmet Nuts

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring conversation we invite Brett and Christine Bowman into our kitchen and sample their delicious Insatiable and Decadent gourmet cashew...

The Fear of Missing Out

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all experience #FOMO more often than we’d like to admit, but the grass is not always greener. Social media and confirmation bias can perpetuate a...

The Money Mindset

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the topics couples fight the most over is money. But if we can learn to talk productively about it instead of argue, we just might help make ou...

Writing Our Eulogy

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Begin with the end in mind” is one of the core principles Stephen R. Covey writes about in his classic 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. On t...

BONUS - Why Is It So Hard...To Talk About Sex?

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about sex as a couple is hard. So hard, in fact, that we often end up arguing about it or remaining silent on the topic, not communicating  o...

"Love, Loss, and Charity" with Dana Vavalle of Cesco's Heart

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when life hits us hard, and unimaginable tragedy becomes our new reality? While few of us can fathom the loss of a child, this is exactl...

Exploring our Biases

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The human mind is insatiably prone toward bias - but in this conversation we attempt to expose what our minds may be doing without our permission and ...

Habits and Routines

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our habits and routines can be constructive...or they can be harmful to us. In this conversation we share what our habits and routines are, for better...

"The Elite Mindset" with Lauren and Dave Regula

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We share our wide-ranging conversation we have with three-time Olympian Lauren Regula and her husband Dave. We cover the Olympics, age and experience,...

The Kids are Alright

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss some of our observations and research related to "kids these days" and how challenging - and rewarding - modern parenting can tru...

COVID-19, One Year Later

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One year ago the infamous COVID "lockdown" was initiated, and life has not been the same since. We survey the past year societally and perso...

"Live What You Love" with Shannon and Greg Buth

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We share our conversation with couple Shannon and Greg Buth, learning so much from them about building a business, supporting and inspiring one anothe...

The Enneagram and Understanding Yourself

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how the Enneagram has become a helpful tool for helping us better understand the strengths and dispositions of ourselves and of one another...

Book Club - "Everybody Always" by Bob Goff

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this season’s Book Club episode, we finish off LOVE MONTH by reading Bob Goff’s inspiring book that reminds us that love is simple when we com...

"Everyday Self-Care" an Interview with Julie Gentile

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Loving ourselves often falls at the bottom of our list...if it even makes it on our list at all. In our conversation with Julie Gentile,  we learn wh...

Love Thy Neighbor

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who is my neighbor? It's an easy enough ideal to extend love to others, but in this conversation we explore many of the  barriers that may come ...

You're My Person

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our opening episode of Season 3, we share another unscripted conversation with one another about what it means to have someone who you call "y...

Hello 2021

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like 2021 can’t come fast enough. In this final conversation of Season 2 of the podcast, we share our vision of the upcoming year, asking “...

Goodbye 2020

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before we say goodbye to 2020 for good, it’s important we spend some time reflecting on what we were hoping this year would be...and on what we actu...

"Resiliency" - an Interview with Jason Waller

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Jason Waller, US Army veteran and founder of his executive coaching and leadership development practice, and explore what it truly me...

Being a Good Follower

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We often talk about developing our leadership skills, but at the same time we are far more likely to be a follower in one way or another. Do we ever t...

Hobbies vs. Hustle

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why does everything have to be a side hustle? How do we get back to hobbies - those self-driven, non-monetized interest - as a virtue? 

What Are We Grateful For

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have realized that it is so, so important for us genuinely express gratitude for the all the love, wonder, and beauty in our lives. 

Our Flaws and Shortcomings

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We get pretty honest with each other and with all of you as we share the (many) ways we’re far, far from perfect.