Made for Strangers is a conversation for anyone trying to build a meaningful life. Each week, the three of us explore ideas about growth, purpose, mysteries of this world, and everyday challenges of realizing our potential. We may start as strangers, but come along for the ride and you'll find something that feels familiar.  Even better if you come on the show : )

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:20:10 GMTSun, 07 Jun 2026 01:52:47 GMT60Made for Strangers<p>Made for Strangers is a conversation for anyone trying to build a meaningful life. Each week, the three of us explore ideas about growth, purpose, mysteries of this world, and everyday challenges of realizing our potential. We may start as strangers, but come along for the ride and you'll find something that feels familiar.  Even better if you come on the show : )</p>episodicMade for Strangersjgardner1371@gmail.comnoWe talk about what advice we'd give to ourselves in our early 20's if we could talk to them now. Hang in there younger self, time travel will be invented soon.

]]>fc2dd981-e954-49c2-a8bf-6bfc49072825Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:27:32 GMT<p>We talk about what advice we'd give to ourselves in our early 20's if we could talk to them now. Hang in there younger self, time travel will be invented soon.</p>no00:25:06Advice For Our Younger SelvesfullWe have changed the name of this sub-series to a much more accurate and insightful combination of letters and spaces! The adventure continues. Enjoy, friends.

]]>1fa15eca-8c20-492b-bf89-c2e716901f6cThu, 09 Jul 2026 19:56:30 GMT<p>We have changed the name of this sub-series to a much more accurate and insightful combination of letters and spaces! The adventure continues. Enjoy, friends.</p>no00:23:51Field Notes #4fullWe talk about dopamine and how neural pathways have tended to become hijacked by some modern technologies. By the way, it's Andrew Huberman, not Kevin Huberman... (:

]]>32558bd1-96fa-4258-9096-1a33122b6c17Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:07:47 GMT<p>We talk about dopamine and how neural pathways have tended to become hijacked by some modern technologies. By the way, it's Andrew Huberman, not Kevin Huberman... (:</p>no00:42:58Discussing DopaminefullNew Wild Wednesday, new intentions. We're exercising our self-discipline muscles and using this communal space to the fullest to hold ourselves accountable!

]]>f9c42125-9b59-43a3-8869-a7aa88b9175dThu, 02 Jul 2026 17:14:53 GMT<p>New Wild Wednesday, new intentions. We're exercising our self-discipline muscles and using this communal space to the fullest to hold ourselves accountable!</p>no00:25:19Wild Wednesday #3fullJonathan and Jeff discuss a potential transition to a voluntary benevolence.

]]>d01d56a0-204c-48c9-aa29-6db367edda3bTue, 30 Jun 2026 00:02:05 GMT<p>Jonathan and Jeff discuss a potential transition to a voluntary benevolence.</p>no00:44:59Benevolent CapitalismfullLast time on Dragonball Z (oops I mean wild wednesday), we discussed our intentions and goals for the week ahead. That week ahead has now collapsed into the present moment, and there are insights to be shared! And new intentions to be set for the new week ahead : - )

]]>ca285d7e-9663-4066-8fdf-5e77d3fc5db9Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:19:03 GMT<p>Last time on Dragonball Z (oops I mean wild wednesday), we discussed our intentions and goals for the week ahead. That week ahead has now collapsed into the present moment, and there are insights to be shared! And new intentions to be set for the new week ahead : - )</p>no00:30:31Wild Wednesday #2fullJonathan and Jeff talk about the fundamental importance of staying moving, and some of the ways we do it. Link below to the study mentioned in the episode!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538/

]]>7c51328c-990d-4c6c-ae2e-01d5c22fec1dSun, 21 Jun 2026 00:25:39 GMT<p>Jonathan and Jeff talk about the fundamental importance of staying moving, and some of the ways we do it. Link below to the study mentioned in the episode!<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538/" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538/</a></p>no00:42:11Stay MovingfullOur first episode of a sub-segment consisting of intentional goal-setting and pushing each other to try challenging new things. A real-time exercise in life-building. Join us if you want to get in on the accountability and fun! Note - the name of this segment is highly likely to change as we put a little more thought into it : - )

]]>d04e0cac-e633-4361-b080-55a1d9ba8f02Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:22:40 GMT<p>Our first episode of a sub-segment consisting of intentional goal-setting and pushing each other to try challenging new things. A real-time exercise in life-building. Join us if you want to get in on the accountability and fun! Note - the name of this segment is highly likely to change as we put a little more thought into it : - )</p>no00:22:27Wild Wednesday #1fullA compelling vision is only the beginning. In this episode, we explore practical principles that transform a vision into reality, such as clarity, optimal practices, accountability, emotional flexibility, and sustainable structure. We talk about some of the pitfalls and snags along the way as well.

]]>c59ee7d1-e83d-47bd-8c12-784a219eea01Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:41:14 GMT<p>A compelling vision is only the beginning. In this episode, we explore practical principles that transform a vision into reality, such as clarity, optimal practices, accountability, emotional flexibility, and sustainable structure. We talk about some of the pitfalls and snags along the way as well.</p>no00:49:26From Vision To ActionfullIn our first episode of The Practice of Living, Jonathan and Jeff discuss why cultivating a compelling vision for the future is essential for growth and flourishing. We explore the relationship between vision, suffering, purpose, and practical action.

]]>81680cdf-9161-49bf-ad00-ec2f79eabe17Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:15:44 GMT<p>In our first episode of The Practice of Living, Jonathan and Jeff discuss why cultivating a compelling vision for the future is essential for growth and flourishing. We explore the relationship between vision, suffering, purpose, and practical action.</p>no00:46:41Cultivating a Visionfull