

The Thrivalist Podcast
Jamie George
This is the Thrivalist Podcast, where we explore the human experience and discuss how to stop stumbling through life as a survivalist and start living as a thrivalist. Join us as we ask questions, enter powerful stories, and get to know amazing people who will inspire you to stop living as the victim of your story - and choose to be the master of it. If you are looking for a safe space to feel accepted and challenged, you’ve come to the right place.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
Retelling Western History through Art with Madeline Kiel
Madeline Kiel is a Nashville-based artist who specializes in western pop art. She joins us today to talk about her time traveling the world as a missionary, her transmission from that world into her passion for painting the unforeseen figures of the American West, and how she has been able to take her passion into a full time gig. Super interesting conversation today!CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 46min
You’re Not Messed Up with Teri & Chris Murphy
Teri Murphy is back! And this time with her husband, Chris. They are both therapists, and we get into a bit of their story, the idea that we’re not “messed up” - we just sometimes need a shift in perspective, and some of the patterns/needs they’re seeing today. Good talk with good people.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
Giving Yourself the Chance to Be Lucky with Kurt Hugo Schneider
Kurt Hugo Schneider is a video editor, producer, musician, singer and songwriter with a massive following on YouTube. He shares with us the story of developing a presence on YouTube in the early days of the platform, the difference between hard work and talent, and some of the new directions he’s leaning toward.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 26, 2025 • 53min
Empowering Young People to Lead the Change in Mental Wellness with Liz Willers
We are joined today by Liz Willers. Liz is a physician, advocate for youth wellness and mental health through movement, connection, and creativity. She is the founder and president of The Goldfinch Foundation which she founded two months after the sudden loss of her son, Owen. We get into her story of becoming a physician, the grief of losing their son, and how The Goldfinch Foundation is changing lives of young people by cultivating mental wellness through education, creativity, and social connection.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 19, 2025 • 59min
Making the Time to Pursue Your Passion with Richard George
Today, we have a very special guest. Richard George joins us. He is a pastor, teacher, counselor, author, playwright… and dad… to Jamie. We get into his fascinating story and discover the thread of creativity that weaves its way through every phase of his life. So great to spend some time with him today.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/

May 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
No Such Thing as Failure with Mark Cleveland
Mark Cleveland joins us on the pod today. Mark is a parallel entrepreneur (simultaneously managing and growing multiple ventures), a connector of people, and an artist, skydiver and scuba diver. His ability to manage multiple businesses while keeping focus on self-care and relationships is inspiring.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
How Great the Art with Ed Nash
British-born abstract artist, Ed Nash, joins us today. Besides being just a really great bloke, Ed is a trained fine artist whose well is in heavy demand all over the world. We get into life, art, and the challenge of making art a business. This is a fun one!Connect with Ed: https://www.ednashart.com/CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 2025 • 1h 24min
Surrendering to Life, Gratitude, and Personhood with Matthew Morrison
We are joined today by Tony-nominated actor, singer, and dancer, Matthew Morrison. You may know him as Will Schuester (Mr. Schu) from Glee, or as Link Larkin from the original Broadway cast of Hairspray, or many other Broadway, tv, film, and live performance projects. We get into a bit of family history, the arc of his performing career, stories from stage and screen, and a pivotal moment in his life that has led to personal thriving. Such a great conversation.Connect with Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/matthewmorrison/?hl=enCONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
The Dream, The Heart, and The Voice with Jacquelyn George
Well, what a treat we have today. Jacquelyn George joins us to talk about dreams deferred - then realized, her time on The Voice, personal heartache, and new music. Such a redemptive story only made sweeter by the fact that she’s family.Connect with Jacquelyn: https://stan.store/JacquelynvgeorgeCONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 1, 2025 • 1h 9min
Change Your Community, Change the World with Andy Meldrum
Andy Meldrum is a LONG-time friend, new author, and speaker. Andy gives us a glimpse into his story of severe panic attacks, times of depression, and moving from surviving to thriving by knowing, accepting, and loving who he is. Just a great hang with our good friend.CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.