The Wondered Bliss Podcast

Unpacking Change: How Small Habits Shape Big Leadership | Episode 63

Kevin, an artist and new restaurant GM-in-training, reflects on how small personal habits—like sleeping with contacts, morning coffee, and social media use—can shape your mood, effectiveness, and relationships. Between intensive manager training and living out of a hotel, he explains why some comforts don’t travel well with new responsibilities and why adjusting simple routines can improve how you treat employees, loved ones, and yourself. He encourages assessing and changing the little things that compound over time so you can show up calmer, clearer, and more present in every role you play.

The struggle of growth we all need to face | Episode 62

Are you struggling to balance your creative passions with the demands of everyday life? You’re not alone. In this post, I’ll share insights and personal experiences on navigating the challenges of pursuing art while managing a day job. Understanding these struggles can help you find a way to harmonize your passions with your responsibilities.

Why this encounter matters | Episode 61

Kevin shares a true story about a stray cat that led him outside to write, sparking a powerful creative session and a reflection on presence, nature, and balancing work with living. Find his books and more @ www.wonderedbliss.com

The Sun: A Poet’s Brutal, Gentle Wake-Up | Episode 60

Kevin Faulkner reads his poem "The Sun" and candidly reflects on depression, self-sabotage, and how contrast—darkness and light—gives life meaning. He describes sitting in the cold while sunlight unexpectedly warms him and the insight that warmth is always available if we let it in. Through blunt storytelling and simple advice—get outside, feel the sun, open your heart—he offers a raw, hopeful message about resilience, gratitude, and choosing to live despite pain. Check out Kevin's poetry book and merchandise on his website  www.wonderedbliss.com

I've Got This Life to Live — Choosing Joy After Pain | Episode 59

Kevin Faulkner reads his poem "I've Got This Life to Live" and reflects on moving from long-held sadness and frustration to gratitude, creativity, and active living through personal stories and lessons. This episode urges listeners to face fear, appreciate the mix of good and bad, and follow their heart to build a meaningful, lived life. Check out his website and purchase a copy of his book @ www.wonderedbliss.com