AudioLife Memoirs

From Founder Burnout to Purpose-Driven Living | Josh Dorfman

What if the biggest barrier to sustainability isn’t science or technology but human behavior? In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, we sit down with Josh Dorfman — entrepreneur, author, media personality, and creator of The Lazy Environmentalist — for a fascinating conversation about innovation, consumer psychology, entrepreneurship, and building a more sustainable future. Josh shares the unexpected experiences that shaped his worldview, from studying global environmental issues to realizing that people are far more likely to embrace sustainable living when it’s convenient, enjoyable, and aligned with their everyday desires. We discuss: *  Why most sustainability messaging fails  *  The psychology behind behavior change  *  Entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business  *  Building brands around convenience and human nature  *  Leadership lessons from sports and business  *  The origin story behind The Lazy Environmentalist *  Why curiosity and empathy matter in innovation  *  How small choices can create large-scale impact

What If We’re More Than We’ve Been Told? | Kris Land

In this thought-provoking episode of the AudioLife Memoirs podcast, host Carrie Purcell sits down with entrepreneur, author, and teacher Chris Land for a deep conversation about spirituality, consciousness, entrepreneurship, purpose, and the experiences that shaped his worldview.  Chris shares his journey from introverted computer prodigy to serial entrepreneur, revealing how selling his first company at age 17 led to an existential crisis that sparked decades of exploration into the nature of the soul, human experience, and what he calls “the game of Earth.”  The conversation explores: *  Chris’s early out-of-body experiences and near-death experience  *  The origins of his book The Infinity Within *  Why he believes curiosity is one of humanity’s greatest tools  *  The connection between spirituality and entrepreneurship  *  Lessons learned from building companies, raising children, and mentoring others  *  His philosophy around success, manifestation, and consciousness

Interview Your Parents Before It’s Too Late | Kyle Thiermann

What would you ask your parents if you knew you couldn’t ask forever? In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, Carrie sits down with author, journalist, and podcaster Kyle Thiermann to explore the power of interviewing your parents—and why it might be one of the most meaningful things you ever do. Kyle shares the deeply personal story that led him to interview his own parents after a life-altering moment, and how those conversations turned into his book One Last Question Before You Go. Together, they unpack the emotional, practical, and sometimes uncomfortable reality of documenting family stories. This conversation goes beyond nostalgia. It’s about understanding identity, navigating generational divides, and building empathy before it’s too late.

AudioLife Memoirs Series - Dave Towle

Finding Your Break: David Towle on Cycling, Setbacks, and the Power of Mindset. In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, host Carrie Purcell sits down with cycling announcer David Towle to explore a life shaped by movement, chance encounters, and the moments that quietly change everything. From a childhood that spanned continents to growing up in Boulder during a transformative era, David shares how environment, community, and proximity to opportunity helped shape his path. But this conversation goes deeper than cycling: it’s about resilience, identity, and the mindset shifts that carry us through uncertain seasons. At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful idea: sometimes all it takes is one small moment—one person believing in you—to help you catch your break.

AudioLife Memoirs Series - Cindy Adams

What happens when grief opens the door to something unexpected? In this powerful episode of the AudioLife Podcast, host Carrie Purcell sits down with author Cindy Adams, whose life changed forever after the sudden death of her son, Adam. In the years that followed, Cindy began experiencing what she describes as a series of communications, signs, and synchronicities that reshaped her understanding of death, consciousness, and the nature of reality. Her memoir, Adam’s Gift, explores this journey — from devastating loss to a deeper sense of connection and purpose. Cindy shares how these experiences unfolded, the questions they raised, and how they ultimately inspired her to help others heal and explore their own beliefs about life, death, and consciousness. This is a conversation about grief, curiosity, and the possibility that love continues beyond what we can see.