The Normal 40 Podcast

Something new to your Normal 40 podcast feed: a ramble. You've (hopefully) heard it covered as a topic on the podcast, but Lon and Adam thought they would give you an inside to their rambles. So, what you might not know is that after they record an episode, Lon and Adam hang out and chat about any number of topics. For the first time, the dudes invite you to listen in and enjoy.This particular ramble was recorded after the episode titled "The Anniversary" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Feb 1, 2022. For many of us, this was just another day in our lives. But for Lon Stroschein, this was the first official day of his second half journey. And so, with 365 days in the rear view mirror this episode of The Normal 40 podcast takes a look back at all that Lon has been through over the past year. Lon talks about the very early days, and the specific strategy that he used to keep him moving. Co-host Adam Eaton also puts Lon on the spot to answer some really tough and important questions, something that Lon does in a honest and open fashion. And, in a bit of foreshadowing, for the first time Lon also reveals his goals for 2023, which you don't want to miss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode of the Normal 40 podcast Adam and Lon explore the concept of being On Mission. Specifically, what does that even mean? And how it is different from being on a mission? You'll hear Lon explain how he discovered his mission, and the journey from where it started to how it evolved to be where it is today. You'll also learn how the Normal 40 journey really starts once you find your mission, but you have to do one thing... something. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode addresses one of the key questions associated with Normal 40... money. Let's face it, the ability to have a stable financial situation is a goal for most people. But, with Normal 40, what does that mean? Where should your financials be in order for you to make the trade? Well, the short answer is - that is up to you. Numbers can be moved and massged to tell any story, but only you know the real story... the truth.Lon and Adam explore the concept of financial readiness, where it fits into the Normal 40 process, and the key factors that will help you know when you are ready. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.In part 1 of The Curiosity, Lon and Adam revealed for the first time the conversation that led to the start of the Normal 40 podcast. In that episode you get to hear in real time the curiosity unfold and manifest into something pretty terrific.In part 2 of The Curiosity you'll hear Adam share his reasoing for being curious and the moments that led him to write that fateful email. Throughout the conversation, Lon shares more about the key points of the Normal 40 journey through Adam's experiences. The entire episode is a raw, vulnerable, and honest look at the Normal 40 journey that you haven't heard before. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. Part of the Normal 40 process requires you to show up curious and open your mind to possibilities. On this episode Lon and Adam take you all the way back to the beginning - we mean the actual beginning - when Adam showed up in Lon's inbox with a curiosity. That curiosity led to a meeting between Lon and Adam in June of 2022 to explore ideas and chat about life - and here is the good news - it was captured and recorded. You'll get to hear that conversation from start to finish and understand what it means to be curious and open. What was born out of that curiosity became the foundation for the podcast that you know today. Join us for a revealing and authentic look at the Normal 40 process, where two people model what it means to be curious, and how it can change your life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. This episode of the Normal 40 podcast focuses on that punch. You know, the one that drops you right to your knees. The one that takes your breath away. The one that leaves you dazed and confused. No, we aren't talking about MMA fighting, we are talking about an awakening. In fact, it is THE awakening. Join Lon and Adam as they explore the concept of the awakening moment that gets you up and moving. What does it look like? How do you know? And what should you do about it? We'll explore all of these questions - plus - we'll walk through the 6 "D's" of the awakening, and what you can do to take control. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. In this episode, co-pilot Adam Eaton sits down with a person who had a Birds Eye view of the Normal 40 process... Mindi Stroschein, Lon's wife. Mindi offers great perspective on how to talk to the people in your life about the change you want to make. And, for the dudes out there, she gives you invaluable information about how to approach that conversation with your significant other. Mindi also offers a glimpse into her experience watching her husband struggle and wrestle with decisions and emotions. It is a powerful listen, and one that might best consumed as a couple This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

Normal 40 is a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in.  We keep running away from what is chasing us. We’ve got The Beginning, The Guilt, The Trade, The Fear … The Acceptance is how to move through all of that. A whole new mindset comes into play when we accept that the path we’re on may not be the forever path. Generations before us shot for the 40 year gold watch. We don’t have to. We will stay years too long … simply to show our loyalty. But who is that showing loalty to? Acceptance reauires courage, but it also requires selfishness. The good kind. Dude, The Acceptance.  You need to grant yourself the permission to go be who it is you want to become. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com

The hosts dive into the intricate relationship between fear and personal growth, emphasizing it's a common, yet complex emotion. They discuss how fear can both hinder and motivate, urging listeners to name their fears to regain control. The podcast also highlights the struggles men face in expressing desires and revisiting relationship agreements. Through personal anecdotes, they reveal how embracing fear can lead to transformation and the importance of courage as a counterbalance. Ultimately, it's a call to step out of comfort zones and celebrate small victories.