The Cluttered Path

Send us Fan MailEver feel like your dream life is permanently “loading”? Bradley Charbonneau did, until one simple daily choice changed everything.He was living a "successful life, but it felt empty. Bradley walked away from comfort to create a life that actually meant something. His experiment to write every day for 30 days evolved into a complete identity shift, and the birth of the “Every Single Day” and Repossible philosophy.In this episode, we dive deep into how consistency reshapes self‑belief, what “doing” truly looks like, and why small, repeatable actions always beat dreams, motivation and planning.⚡ In this episode:How Bradley turned writing every day into life transformationWhy tiny habits matter more than massive life overhaulsHow to bridge the gap between intention and identityPractical steps to make your dreams actionable today🎙 About Bradley Charbonneau:Author, speaker, and transformation coach, Bradley Charbonneau helps people shed their “someday” mindset and finally do what matters. Through his programs Every Single Day and Repossible, he shows how disciplined creativity leads to radical freedom.💥 Where to Find Bradley:https://repossible.com https://bradleycharbonneau.com/https://www.youtube.com/@repossible _____________________________________ Some of Bradley’s Books: Repossible (Series):  https://urlgeni.us/amzn/vJNKPU Authorpreneur (Series):  https://urlgeni.us/amzn/goR3_w Other Resources Mentioned in the Episode:The “Year of You” Experiment: https://repossible.com/yoy/Building a Story Brand, by Donald Miller: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/JzGKTJ Inside Out Revolution, by Michael Neill: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/3Vi3X As an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to build a fulfilling life after everything falls apart?In this deeply personal episode, Todd Carswell sits with James to share his own story, from a fractured childhood and brutal military experiences to rediscovering faith, leadership, and purpose.If you’ve ever felt powerless, stuck, or too far gone to start again, this conversation will remind you that your life can still be renewed, one honest step at a time.🎙 In this episode:Breaking the Cycle of Generational TraumaBeing a Leader Reveals Character FlawsThe Power of Influence (Negative & Positive)Finding Purpose Through Your Own Personal AgencyLife Happens Despite Our Plans_____________________________________ Resources from This Episode: About Face, by Col (Ret) David Hackworth: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/P7Xedo As an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailRand Timmerman survived harrowing combat as an infantry Marine in Vietnam. After the war, he found success as an attorney while battling PTSD, Alcoholism, and Shattered Faith. Later in life, he faced his demons, found grace, and teamed up with his brother to hike the Appalachian trail. In this episode, Todd sits down with Rand to discuss his book A Spiritual Passage: The True Story of Two Brothers in Their 70s Tackling the Appalachian Trail While Facing Personal Demons and Strengthening Their Faith.This raw conversation is about trauma, pain, addiction, and a long road to redemption. No matter what troubles you’re facing in life, Rand’s story will remind you: it’s never too late to take that first step toward healing.Where to find Rand: https://randtimmerman.com_____________________________________ ✅  Resources from This Episode: A Spiritual Passage: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/0gPLwAs an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailSome stories punch through the noise because they’re honest, messy, and hopeful. Todd Cowles grew up with absentee parents, learned hustle the hard way, and nearly derailed himself with bad friends and worse choices. Then a rival reached out, a mentor stepped in, and a new path opened. Service, leadership, and the painstaking work of building his own self worth. A single pivot sent Todd to college, into the Air Force, and eventually into the tech industry where he became a Data and AI Architect, and he now helps major corporate brands generate real outcomes fast.We talk about the inflection points that matter: volunteering under a United Way leader who modeled service, a chance to attend college that unlocked a love of learning, and battlefield nights in Baghdad that left scars and clarity. Todd shares candidly about PTSD, faith, and the practice of reparenting: learning to speak to your younger self with patience and strength. The conversation moves from street‑level survival to practical tools anyone can use to change their arc.On the tech side, Todd breaks down how a help desk job became a springboard to VMware, Splunk, SPSS, and Apache Spark, and why Databricks turned into a platform for impact. He details how AI serves as a force multiplier, compressing end‑to‑end data, ML, and app delivery from months to days. We explore why core skills like public speaking matter more than ever, and how AI has drastically decreased delivery times.This episode is a blueprint for midlife reinvention and professional growth: choose friends wisely, take the next courageous step, consult yourself out of a job, and be ready to reinvent every few years. If you’ve ever felt behind or boxed in, Todd’s story is inspiring.Find Todd Cowles on LinkedIN________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Cheryl Drury, host of Crack the Book and longtime reader of classic literature, turned a yearlong project into a mission to show how ancient books reshape modern minds. She talks about how reading classics sharpens focus, builds mental discipline, and enlarges perspective. Practical tips include starting with narratives, skipping heavy introductions, and using note-taking and rereading to stick with difficult texts.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the problem isn’t that you need more… but that you’re carrying too much? In this episode of The Cluttered Path, Todd sits down with Paul Stryer, author of Living the Zero Life, to explore a radically different approach to minimalism, not about owning fewer things, but about releasing the emotional, financial, and psychological weight that quietly drains your life. Paul shares his real journey through divorce, overwhelming debt, corporate burnout, and the pressure of performing a life that looked successful but felt heavy. Out of that collapse came a philosophy he calls mental minimalism, the intentional subtraction of drama, unnecessary responsibility, and unsustainable cost of living in order to reclaim peace, clarity, and freedom. This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-help and into the deeper work of intentional living, simple living, and life design. It’s about understanding why “someday freedom” is a myth, why peace is built through subtraction, and how money, identity, relationships, and self-worth quietly intertwine beneath the noise. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore: Why minimalism starts in the mind, not the closet How emotional and financial clutter keep you stuck in survival mode The hidden cost of performing success instead of living in alignment Why doing less of the wrong things creates more freedom than doing more A practical framework for designing a lighter, calmer, more intentional life If your life looks good on the outside but feels expensive on the inside, this episode offers a grounded reminder: Freedom doesn’t come from adding more habits, goals, or hustle. It comes from letting go of what was never yours to carry in the first place. The cost of peace is zero.Where to Find Paul: Website: https://livingthezerolife.com Email: livingthezerolife@gmail.com  _____________________________________  Resources from This Episode:  Living the Zero Life, by Paul Stryer: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/FLrjFqThe Simple Path to Wealth, by JL Collins: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/PX6g2B As an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailEvery New Year we aim for self improvement, but true personal growth comes from shifting your mindset, not from tapping into willpower. This video shares four of the best books I've read this year that truly changed my perspective on areas like money, relationships, and cultivating mindset. I personally recommend these books for anyone looking to create lasting change heading into the New Year. I've also included a Bonus Book that helps you tie everything together and apply what you've learned. 🎧 Listen if you want to:Create a Stress-Free, Hands-Off Plan to Build WealthFind Inner Balance and Renewed VisionFind Hope, Purpose, and GratitudeStrengthen Romantic BondsHere are the books:If you purchase through these links, it helps our show without any additional cost to you. Thanks for your support! The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins — https://urlgeni.us/amzn/PX6g2B A no-nonsense roadmap to financial independence and freedom from money anxiety.Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy — https://urlgeni.us/amzn/m8KC4ZDiscover how mental mastery fuels high performance and calm persistence.The Inside-Out Revolution by Michael Neill — https://urlgeni.us/amzn/3Vi3XA transformational guide to understanding how our perception creates reality.The Marriage First Aid Kit by Bryce Kaye — https://urlgeni.us/amzn/yHEgvgReal strategies to heal, communicate, and reconnect deeply with your partner.And Here's the Bonus: The Bullet Journal Method, by Ryder Carroll: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/OHwHra________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailWhat if your resume looks stellar, but your days feel hollow? We dive into the hidden costs of success (Anxiety, Insomnia, Quiet Dread) and show a measured way to pivot without blowing up your life. Our guest, career coach and therapist, Rachel Speckman, breaks down a practical framework for building a soul-aligned path where skills, values, and curiosity actually meet. You’ll hear how to translate vague dissatisfaction into clear data, spot the difference between a role problem and an environment problem, and make changes that protect both your well-being and your income.We unpack the “three Cs” of meaningful work (Community, Contribution, and Challenge) and pair them with a simple Red/Yellow/Green task audit that reveals what drains you and what lights you up. Rachel explains why identity gets tangled with titles, how to navigate the grief of letting go, and why calculated risk beats impulsive quitting every time. From industry-adjacent pivots to role redesigns to fractional work, we explore common outcomes and the mindset shifts that make them possible. Along the way, you’ll learn to build a backwards-facing resume that surfaces hidden wins and rebuilds self-trust, especially if imposter syndrome has been running the show.Where to Find Rachel: https://madeformorecoach.com/ _____________________________________  Resources from This Episode: Meaningful Work, by Wes Adams & Tamara Myles: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BEZc6As an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailLetting kids grow up isn’t easy. It’s beautiful, bittersweet, and takes a lot of courage. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Jack Stoltzfus shares how parents can let go with love while staying deeply connected. Parenting is full of moments that stretch the heart. None more so than watching your kids transition into adulthood. In this conversation with Dr. Jack Stoltzfus, we explore the common pitfalls and struggles that all parents face while raising children. Laying a solid foundation while they’re young is key to developing maturity and emotional resilience. Later on, this can allow us to experience the beautiful, bittersweet season of letting go while watching them blossom into self-sufficient adults. During this conversation, we discover how to stay connected to your teen or young adult, support their journey toward independence, and navigate our own emotions through this transition. Whether your child is preparing for college, moving out, or simply growing up, this episode will speak straight to your heart. Where to Find Jack:Web: https://parentslettinggo.com/  _____________________________________ Jack’s Books:The Parent’s Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children, by Jack Stoltzfus https://amzn.to/4i3o4OYGrowing Apart: Letting Go of Our Young Adults, by Jack Stoltzfus https://amzn.to/49U9rLU________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok

Send us Fan MailFrom Victim to Victor: How Taking Accountability Transforms Your Life Are you feeling stuck in your life despite trying hard to improve? Discover how shifting from a victim mentality to true accountability can change everything. In this episode, Todd interviews Robert J. Hunt, co-author of "Nobody Cares Until You Do," about the power of personal responsibility and overcoming blame and excuses. Learn the stages of accountability and how to climb what Hunt calls the "Accountability Mountain." Whether you're struggling with finances, relationships, career challenges, or personal growth, this conversation reveals practical strategies for taking ownership of your life and moving from feeling helpless to becoming empowered. Featuring real-life stories of transformation, including how Robert and his wife eliminated $90,000 in debt by embracing accountability instead of waiting for external solutions.  Perfect for midlife listeners, business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to stop making excuses and start living the life they really want. Where to Connect With Robert:https://refdallas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthuntceo/  https://www.youtube.com/@nobodycaresbook6826  https://www.instagram.com/nobodycaresbook/   _____________________________________  Resources from This Episode: Nobody Cares (Until You Do), by Salem Thyne and Robert Hunt https://amzn.to/4oKvERqSatisfaction Assessment: https://nobodycaresbook.com/resources/ As an Amazon Partner, our podcast earns from qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. ________________________________________________________________📫  Where to Find Us:Web: https://clutteredpath.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/clutteredpath Questions/Comments:  feedback@clutteredpath.com _________________________________________________________________🔥 Follow us on Social Media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookX (Formerly Twitter)TikTok