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Gary Scott, host of the What Have You Cured? podcast and a grief coach, joins Justin for a raw and emotional conversation about loss, healing, and the human experience. Gary shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife to cancer and spending a decade in a “rabbit hole” of grief before emerging with a mission to help others. He discusses the challenges men face in expressing emotion and how his podcast became a vehicle for deep, healing conversations.

Gary and Justin explore the concept of being “virtual beings having a human experience,” the profound impact of simple acts of kindness, and why giving to others is the surest way to heal yourself. Whether you’re grieving a loss or looking for more meaning in your life, Gary’s wisdom offers a light in the dark.

Connect with : Gary Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyscottgroup/

Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Gary Scott on grief and kindness 01:30 – Losing his wife and the 10-year journey of grief 03:00 – Why vulnerability makes for the best podcasts 05:00 – Men and grief: Why we crash when we don’t talk 10:00 – The “What Have You Cured?” podcast mission 15:00 – How helping others helps you heal 20:00 – We are virtual beings in a human experience 25:00 – The power of giving vs. taking 32:00 – Grief coaching: moving from pain to purpose 36:00 – What it means to be human: Kindness and respect

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Travis Schachtner, author and innovator, joins the podcast to challenge the outdated norms of corporate leadership. Travis shares his diverse background—from farmhand and Navy sonar technician to field service and college instructor—and how listening to younger generations (Millennials and Gen Z) radically shifted his perspective on work. He argues that the “we are a family” rhetoric is a manipulative tool used by companies to extract more labor for less respect.

Travis and Justin discuss the harsh realities of profit-driven decisions, such as billion-dollar companies refusing to air-condition warehouses, and why “market competitive” wages often just mean “the lowest we can get away with.” This episode is a call to arms for employment ethics, urging workers to treat jobs as contracts, not identities, and empowering leaders to actually care for the humans who build their profits.

Connect with : Travis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-schachtner-798a72190/ Website: https://www.ftsleaders.com/

Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Travis Schachtner on challenging leadership norms 01:10 – From farmhand to Navy tech: A diverse work history 02:30 – Why “Work to Contract” is the healthiest mindset 03:50 – The billion-dollar company with no air conditioning 05:00 – Why Gen Z is right to question corporate loyalty 07:30 – The lie of “We are a family” in business 11:00 – What “Market Competitive” wages actually mean (it’s not good) 14:00 – The shift from company loyalty to worker power 18:00 – Why treating employees like humans is good for business 22:00 – How to set boundaries and go home to your real family 26:00 – Redefining success: It’s not just about the paycheck

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Summary

In this conversation, Rory Paquette shares his personal journey of feeling isolated during challenging times and the immense pressure he felt as a father. He discusses the pivotal moment that led him to create a podcast aimed at helping other fathers feel less alone in their struggles, emphasizing the importance of connection and support in parenting.

Connect with : Rory Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEPodcasterNation@UCVFVL9uJ2HIcEuFAWLZe2Hg Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389543

Chapters 00:00 – Intro & who is Rory Paquette?​ 01:20 – Rough childhood, self-made beginnings, and early responsibility​ 02:00 – Building a real estate company with 5 offices in 2 states​ 02:30 – 2008 crash: losing everything (even the dog)​ 04:10 – Trying to recover, then getting crushed again by 2020​ 04:40 – Teaching, mentoring, and speaking as the way back​ 05:30 – Moving from stages to online and discovering podcasting​ 05:50 – Starting Power of Man to help other fathers and husbands​ 06:40 – Six podcasts, late nights, and doing this work full time​ 06:55 – What one hour of sleep for months actually looked like​ 07:30 – Food, weight gain, and the physical cost of survival mode​ 14:30 – The night on the floor with legal pads instead of a gun​ 15:45 – Realizing you’re not alone—and refusing to let others feel alone​ 16:40 – Advice for men on reaching out “one more time”​ 17:40 – Working with veterans, 3 a.m. texts, and answering the call​ 18:20 – Emotions are temporary: seeing past the red fog