Learning to Trust (and Doubt) Yourself

You’ll Never Be Ready - And That’s the Point

Readiness is the prettiest lie we tell ourselves. We think we’re waiting for alignment - really, we’re avoiding fear. In this raw solo episode, I talk about how preparation becomes procrastination, how I’ve hidden behind “getting ready” in my own creative life, and why every artist, dreamer, and builder needs to start before they feel qualified.

The Myth of the Good Life

We’re told that a good life is built by stacking good days back to bac.... but what happens when those days fall apart? In this episode, Stanton unpacks a personal story about control, surrender, and the pressure to “win the day.” Through a conversation that begins with Joe Rogan’s quote and ends with an unexpected truth from ChatGPT, he explores what really defines a good life: not perfect days, but honest ones. "I did my best, I want to say, As I rest my soul at the end of this day, And not my best when it comes to the list, That my mind manufactured, when I balled up my fist, And tightly told myself I must do with my time, It’s like I’m screaming at reality, “Hey, don’t get out of line!” With what I’ve said I’ll accomplish before tonight’s dinner, In order to view myself as some sort of winner. Did I seize my time? Did I seize this moment? Should this day become my goals just because I wrote it? What a lofty goal, to dictate the future, As if the person I am is some sort of ill-fated loser To begin my day with this vision of life, That must conform, or I’ll be stricken with strife No, perhaps I’ll learn that this fist all balled up, Actually leads to nothing, to a never filled cup. What if acceptance of life is what we all need? To release control, to finally see That this world has bigger plans for you than your goals ever could, I wish this was something we all understood And please don’t forget the path that feels right That got you up out of bed, that called you to life. But maybe we can let go of our grip on what happens, And let reality fuse with the beauty of passion, When acceptance flow from us, with the hand we are dealt, Perhaps my best is less seen, perhaps my best is more felt. "

i wrote a poem

I spent 5 hours writing this poem as a reflection on my past year - what I’ve wrestled with, where I’ve grown, and the moments that made me feel alive. It’s personal, raw, and maybe a little messy… but so is life.

The No That Led Me To 352 Miles Across Iceland

A failed expedition. A new purpose. A fire reignited. This is how one closed door in Iceland became the reason I’m now training to run across an entire country.

Learning to Trust (and Doubt) Yourself

Do you ever question your own thoughts, feelings, or instincts? In this episode, Stanton dives into his lifelong self-skepticism -the constant second-guessing of emotions, choices, and even personal truths. He unpacks how this can both protect us from blind spots and trap us in self-doubt, and shares how reframing skepticism as discernment can turn it into wisdom. You’ll hear personal stories, practical ways to anchor yourself, and an invitation to rethink how much trust you place in your own inner voice.