Welcome back to Part 2!
Y'all, this conversation with Travis from the Bestie Approved podcast was exactly what I needed. We started talking about AI (because apparently that's where all conversations go these days), but it turned into something so much deeper and more personal.

Travis is one of those people who just gets it - he's honest about not knowing everything, which is SO refreshing in a world where everyone pretends to be an expert. We dive into his podcasting journey with his best friend Emma, his weight loss transformation, family dynamics, and what it's like to navigate life with genuine authenticity. Plus, he looks exactly like David Bromstad, don't you think?

What I love most about Travis is his "I'll talk about anything" attitude. There's no performative BS here - just two people having a real conversation about real stuff.

🎙️ Bestie Approved Podcast with Emma: https://open.spotify.com/show/34olC7DKSIyzBc6ib29xeV?si=53204bdc1c1a4e20
📱 Connect with Travis: Instagram - bestieapprovedpodcast

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Timestamps:

00:00 - AI: helpful tool or terrifying overlord?
15:00 - Music taste reveals everything
19:00 - The podcasting journey and celebrating 100 downloads
25:00 - Podcast Movement convention excitement
32:00 - Weight loss, Monjaro, and calling out the "just cut bread" people
42:00 - Coming out, family healing, and generational growth
48:00 - Law school dreams and riding life's waves

Check out Travis and Emma's podcast "Bestie Approved" - trust me, their friendship energy is infectious and you'll want to be their third wheel immediately.

What happens when a 28-year-old has a stroke at work and realizes he's been living someone else's life? Travis Rhoden joins us to talk about walking away from finance, the reality of ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, and why he's obsessed with Real Housewives drama. This conversation covers everything from learning to swim as an adult to the politics of healthcare, with plenty of tangents about authenticity, friendship, and whether we're all just living highlight reels. Plus: a passionate defense of the em dash and why AI might be ruining everything (or not).

🎙️ Bestie Approved Podcast with Emma: https://open.spotify.com/show/34olC7DKSIyzBc6ib29xeV?si=53204bdc1c1a4e20
📱 Connect with Travis: Instagram - bestieapprovedpodcast

www.aurtisticexpressions.com
Email: gal@aurtisticexpressions.com
Instagram: aurtisticexpressions
TikTok: aurtistic.expressions
Facebook: Leigh (Gal) Marlar

Be on the podcast, pretty please?: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMUppJ0hHK4zNpRBuT5KXZUvLUOJGuy2GEC6kzEp1HyC4O2w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104076735903086824388

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Baby Onions backstory
05:12 What is "real" in the age of fast fashion?
18:32 The stroke that changed everything
30:14 ADHD diagnosis journey
42:16 Political awakening & healthcare rants
44:22 The great em dash debate

In a world that often highlights our differences, this episode delves into the core desires and needs that unite us all. Inspired by a simple yet profound observation, we explore how, despite our varied experiences and backgrounds, we all seek to be seen, heard, and understood.

Join us as we uncover the shared human story beneath the surface, reminding us that at our core, we are all the same. Tune in to discover the common threads that bind us together in our quest for connection, belonging, and forgiveness.

Chapters
00:00 The Common Thread of Humanity
04:07 Witnessing vs. Understanding
08:35 Navigating Family Dynamics
10:29 The Power of Forgiveness
13:34 Finding Shared Humanity

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