Most people think love is something that happens to them.

This conversation with Mikayla challenged that in a big way. We talk about what it looks like to take ownership of how you love—romantically, in friendships, and even in how you treat yourself. Not as a feeling you wait for, but as something you actively practice and build over time.

We also get into her journey with poetry and how writing helped her process relationships, heal, and better understand herself. This one goes deeper than just relationships—it’s about awareness, responsibility, and how you choose to show up for the people in your life.

This one’s a special episode for me—getting to sit down with my wife Tay and talk about something that’s become a huge part of how we live: simple, intentional movement. We get into how yoga, strength work, and just moving your body daily can completely shift your mindset, your energy, and how you show up in your life. Nothing complicated, nothing perfect—just learning to listen to your body and build something that actually lasts.

We also talk through what makes this stuff feel approachable (especially if you’re starting from zero), how to stay consistent without overthinking it, and why blending different styles of movement can keep you feeling strong, balanced, and injury-free. At the end of the day, it’s really about creating a foundation you can rely on—physically and mentally—and building a life that feels good to live.

After two years of podcasting and personal growth, Jake is clarifying the mission. Fowler & Friends is becoming more focused and intentional: pursuing truth, elevating disciplined builders across Ohio, and documenting the innovators shaping the state’s future. In this episode, Jake shares the books, conversations, and hard lessons that pushed him to shed self-doubt, raise his standards, and align his work with a higher purpose.

Inspired by leaders like Teddy Roosevelt and the civic virtues that built this country, this conversation challenges you to stop playing small. If you care about intellectual honesty, family leadership, physical discipline, and contributing meaningfully to your community, this episode will resonate. The standard is rising — in Ohio and in your own life.