Best Dansnyder Podcasts (2025)

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Big Magic Book Club Invitation! 22:45

4y ago22:45

22:45

Today Katie is joined by very special cohost, Meg Kissack, to tell you all about a book club we're launching over on the Couragemakers' Podcast! Meg is the founder of The Rebel Rousers and host of Couragemakers AND The Daily Pep. She was also a past guest on Doing Scary Things & you can listen to that episode HERE! In addition to the book club, Kat…

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How It Started vs. How It's Going 1:09:59

4+ y ago1:09:59

1:09:59

We made it to the end of 2020! Today we review the first two seasons of the podcast, as well as the good, bad, and ugly of this year for us. If you've never tuned in here before, this is the place to start! "Your dreams don't have to die when you go into survival mode." ---------------- Connect with us online! https://www.facebook.com/doingscarythi…

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Wasting Paint, Pursuing Creative Calling, & Finding Flow with Josie Lewis 58:58

5y ago58:58

58:58

Visual artist Josie Lewis joins us today to share what happened after she experienced tragedy, lost motivation, and then found flow. She shares how the act of pulling out her watercolors and painting shapes and rainbows changed her life and how the internet found her the very first time she posted a time lapse online. Billions of views later, she h…

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What to Do When You're Grumpy 10:10

5y ago10:10

10:10

Thanks for joining us today for a minisode with Katie all about what to do when you're feeling grumpy. Because, guess what, no matter how successful you get in life, you are always going to have grumpy days. Shame tells us we should work more, be more grateful, or not need to take breaks. But, in reality, we are multi-faceted humans who are all dea…

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Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes 56:05

5y ago56:05

56:05

Meet Taylor Hughes, magician and comedian extraordinaire! Six years ago, Taylor left his job in youth ministry and realized that he, along with his wife and two young daughters, had about "6 weeks left until we have nothing." Faced with this challenge before him, he decided to "go for it". Now, he walks us through his current life, where every day …

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Using Resourcefulness During Difficult Times with Mary Hyatt 59:42

5y ago59:42

59:42

Mary Hyatt is someone everyone needs to know! She is a life and mindset coach, born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee who works with female entrepreneurs, helping them find a balance between masculine and feminine energy and helping them get turned back on for life. She hosts the amazing Living Fully Alive podcast that we highly recommend! Mary sh…

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Creativity as a Profession & Taking One Day at a Time with Mary Caroline Russell 49:45

5y ago49:45

49:45

Mary Caroline Russell is an entertainment photographer who started shooting with disposable cameras ten years ago while living in a small Texas town. Now she travels the world with musicians on tours. She shares with us how she built this career without knowing it was even an option, how she got her start back in those myspace days, and why handlin…

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Practicing Gratitude 15:10

5y ago15:10

15:10

Welcome! Today on the pod, Anna shares her thoughts about the practice of gratitude. She recorded this minis ode before the current chaos of our world struck, however we think it's especially relevant today! She discusses the importance of gratitude when all is going well AND when it isn't, and that it can make your present situation more rewarding…

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Using Your Whole Brain Better with Dr. Jerome Lubbe 58:46

5y ago58:46

58:46

Today we have the distinct honor of celebrating our 50TH EPISODE with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, the ONLY board certified functional neurologist in Atlanta. Dr. Jerome specializes in complex, unresolved cases, and in general, teaches people how to use and strengthen their brain. Additionally, he is the author of Whole-Identity: A Brain-Based Enneagram Model…

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Why Failure is Necessary with Bill Cakmis 57:15

5y ago57:15

57:15

Today we talk with performance coach, show doctor, & host whisperer, Bill Cakmis. Bill has worked with some HUGE celebrities, athletes, politicians, & people from all walks of life and shares a few of their stories here. Bill tells us all about his varied career - being on stage since age 6 - and how he grew his business to be THE person who people…

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Seeking Authenticity & Pursuing a Path of Joy with Audrey Hall 56:44

5y ago56:44

56:44

Today we have the great pleasure of talking with Audrey Hall - who started taking photos in 1991 and since then has created a full career including being an artist, commercial photographer, and now the scariest thing yet for her, music. After experiencing severe burnout and losing "my passion for what I do", Audrey pursued "a path of joy", trying m…

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Our Experience with Mental Health 37:20

5y ago37:20

37:20

Today we are talking about the scary, sensitive topic that is mental health. Mental health convos are thankfully becoming more common! Mental health is a human experience and can include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. Whether you've had a formal diagnosis or not there is a spectrum of functioning to inform treatment. Anxiety can be h…

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Knowing Ourselves Better & Healing Through Art with Makaila Borgerson 1:05:40

5+ y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Today we are talking with Makaila Borgerson about both her brilliant career creating art and her experience with her own mental health diagnosis. She bravely shares that, though this is a part of her, it does not define her. She shares what this journey has been like for her & how she has learned more about herself from creating her art. We also ta…

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Leaving the Corporate World & Making SHT Happen with Melisa Celikel 40:08

5+ y ago40:08

40:08

Today we are talking with Melisa Celikel, owner of Make Sht Happen, LLC about how she left her 15 year corporate career working for Fortune 500 companies to creating a career she didn't want for herself, to once again pivoting and finally creating a job she loves! We ask her about being a first generation US Citizen, as well as what it was like to …

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Your Internal World 18:22

5+ y ago18:22

18:22

Today, Anna is flying solo for our first ever minisode! She is sharing with us: -How to be aware and familiar with your internal world -How to see yourself in relation to yourself, others, and/or a higher power -The Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Physical parts of ourselves & how each part contains wisdom that can teach us things like fresh perspect…

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Processing Life Experiences & Becoming More Resilient with Dr. Matt Smith 49:46

5+ y ago49:46

49:46

Dr. Matt Smith has a revolutionary approach to health, healing and maximizing human potential. We loved getting to chat with him about what kind of services he offers his clients and what it’s been like opening his own business. Along with his wife, Dr. Monica Smith, the Dr.’s own Rev Center for Optimal Living in Chattanooga, TN. He is a chiropract…

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Creating Your New Normal 45:06

5+ y ago45:06

45:06

Welcome back! Today we are talking about some feedback that came straight from our Doing Scary Things Together group on Facebook, and we're discussing what it actually takes to punch through emotional and financial barriers to get to where we want to be. We talk about how to create a new normal for yourself in the new year and how to finally get ri…

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From Chaos to Fullness: The Process of Transition & Our Year In Review 43:43

5+ y ago43:43

43:43

Welcome to Our Year In Review! You know we'd never to do anything "half way", so in addition to talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly that was 2019, we also talk about the process of transitioning from one career to another, and we both have some pretty big announcements to make! We also discuss: -End of year reflection when you didn't reac…

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Taking Calculated Risks and Not Being Afraid to Pivot with Christian Paschall 1:00:12

5+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Today we're chatting with Christian Paschall. For the last several years, Christian has been country music superstar Maren Morris' drummer. He tells us all about what it was like to achieve goals he had set for himself (like Playing late night shows, to name a big one!) We talk about the calculated risk that came from leaving his former band, Crowd…

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Whisper Album Release! 25:43

5+ y ago25:43

25:43

Today, Anna + Katie do their scariest thing to date by releasing their Album, Whisper. Join us today as we chat about why we decided to name it Whisper, why fear played a part in this process for us, and why we're excited to keep making music in the future! We'll also tell a fun pumpkin foam Starbucks story (because, 'tis the season) and introduce …

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Analytical Creativity & Songwriting Like a Boss with Josiah Prince 1:09:38

5+ y ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Today we chat with musician, producer, and songwriter Josiah Prince. Josiah has toured with Disciple for 7 years and has his own studio in Nashville called The Ranch. We chat in depth about the "unpredictable and unstable" life of being on the road while having a wife, daughter, and beta fish. We talk about his love of organization and how it relat…

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Embracing the Struggle and Succeeding at Art with Deeann Rieves 1:12:44

5+ y ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Today we speak with Deeann Rieves - a mixed media, abstract artist who has an intricate process that includes painting, stitching, and working with collage. We were so encouraged hearing the stories of how her high school and college teachers, as well as her parents and grandparents were a huge source of support and encouragement to her, especially…

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Giving Yourself Permission and Starting Before You're Ready with Natalie Qayed 53:16

5+ y ago53:16

53:16

Today we talk with full time fitness professional, personal trainer, and owner of the BRAND NEW Cycle Haus Nashville cycling studio, Natalie Qayed. We discuss her dream of ten years of opening the studio and how she knew she wanted to teach spin from her very first class. Natalie tells us all about the process of opening this business, from finding…

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Wandering on Purpose and How to Get Unstuck with Jill and Kate 59:04

5+ y ago59:04

59:04

Today, on our very first "quad episode", we talk with Jill and Kate: musical duo, singer-songwriters, podcasters, Ted Talk alumni, and aspiring authors. Together, we discuss what it's been like for them to clarify their message and to make sure they're saying something meaningful. We hear about their story of selling everything they owned (well, al…

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Recap, Release, & Return! 38:05

5+ y ago38:05

38:05

Welcome to our first 3 part episode! 1. We RECAP our busy summer including work, transition, and tragedy. 2. We RELEASE our new Jasper and Jade song called Good Man! 3. We announce we are RETURNING with Season Two in Two Weeks! Season Two is going to be even better than the first and we have lots of great things in store, starting with guests (musi…

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Negotiating for Your Life 38:30

6y ago38:30

38:30

Welcome! Today we are talking about what it means to have non-negotiables in your life and how to get rid of excuses so that you can do your scary things! We discuss: -How Time & Money, People's Opinions, Norms, & Ideals affect this equation -What to do when your life doesn't look the way you thought it would at your current age -Why life is NOT ju…

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Wave Goodbye 42:40

6y ago42:40

42:40

Today's episode is all about the release of our 5th song under the band name Jasper and Jade - Wave Goodbye. Together, we talk all about the meaning (and person) behind the song and why it's especially bitter sweet to release it now. If you like sad songs, ocean analogies, have ever lost a love too soon, or just want to hear about what the recordin…

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Doing Scary Things with Tony Sutherland 55:47

6y ago55:47

55:47

Today we speak with Tony Sutherland: father, husband, speaker, leader, author, and worship pastor. Tony focuses on guiding leaders to lead with authenticity and is no stranger to being passionate about several areas of life. Together, we discuss: -Why the world wants you to do only one thing! -Why you should follow your heart any way -How he launch…

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Doing Scary Things with Anna Hedges 53:05

6y ago53:05

53:05

Today we talk with the phenomenal Anna Hedges about the difference between safety and comfortability, overcoming survivor mode, and why we really do all need each other. Anna is a wedding, portrait, and social media content photographer in northeast Tennessee. Together we talk about: -Birth Order -Why Self-Sufficiency is a Lie -Survival Strategies …

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Doing Scary Things with Allison Fallon 35:30

6y ago35:30

35:30

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with best selling author Allison Fallon. Allison writes books, helps people "write books, and believes that a regular writing practice can help change your life." She is a best-selling author, public speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, which helps people write books, especially those who wouldn't call the…

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Doing Scary Things with Evanda Estes 1:07:39

6y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Today we talk with Evanda Estes, a wife and mom of a 2 year old who started a non-profit organization without pryor knowledge of how to do so. Her organization, Revelator International, started in 2016 and now takes care of 10 boys in Haiti. She tells us all about the journey of always knowing she wanted to do missional work and how the idea and ne…

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Doing Scary Things with Dr. Wenners Ballard III 37:53

6y ago37:53

37:53

This week, we had the honor of interviewing internal medicine physician, Dr. Wenners Ballard III. Dr. Ballard tells us all about the 12 years of school and residency it has taken to become a doctor, and the doubt he endured to finish, even though a lot of people on his path gave up. He tells us what it was like to pursue a Masters Degree in Cancer …

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Introducing Doing Scary Things 2:44

6y ago2:44

2:44

The story behind the idea and meaning of the Doing Scary Things podcast! We are a weekly podcast with practical encouragement for pursuing the things you're most passionate about. Subscribe now and tell us what you think by leaving a review or emailing us here. We're cheering for you!By Anna Packer and Katie Snyder - Encouragement to do the things that scare you the most!

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Doing Scary Things with Haylie Montgomery 1:02:14

6y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Today we have the wonderful pleasure of talking with comedian Haylie Montgomery. A former flight attendant and current dyslexia tutor, Haylie has recently decided to have a go at breaking into the intensely scary world of comedy. Together, we discuss: -Being silly and funny vs. being a comic & why she doesn't want to be seen as silly -Why comedy is…

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The Messy Middle 37:46

6y ago37:46

37:46

Hi friends! Today we check-in to our own messy middle process with an inspiring update (because that's what we do here). We discuss: -Social Media does not show EVERYTHING -You are not alone in doing your scary thing! -The non-glamorous parts of chasing your dreams -Why it's not fun to operate out of the "bare minimum" and why learning to rest is a…

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Doing Scary Things with Jessica Stewart 39:34

6y ago39:34

39:34

Today we talk with Jessica Stewart about becoming self-employed, juggling multiple endeavors at once, turning 30, and becoming more self aware! Jessica is a book keeper and for fun she makes and sells macrame, sings, and has a hiking group called Fat & Outdoorsy. We talk about: -Forcing herself to set a deadline to start even though she's scared -T…

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Doing Scary Things with Nick Zobrist 42:10

6y ago42:10

42:10

Today we have the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nick Zobrist, who is a TRIPLE THREAT: Singer, Actor, & Dancer and who recently landed his dream job of dancing on a Disney Cruise Ship. We discuss: -How he moved to NYC after years of dreaming about it -Why he believes in Law of Attraction -Learning the NYC subway system & other scary things! -Did…

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Daydream Masterpiece 35:52

6y ago35:52

35:52

This week, we release our 4th single as Jasper and Jade. Hear Daydream Masterpiece here first, as well as the story behind the song. We discuss: *Why we chose to release our songs individually. *The story of the artwork and why it delayed the release of the song. *The process of writing this song & how it was different from the others. *Why the son…

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Doing Scary Things with Eric Stoff 44:21

6+ y ago44:21

44:21

Today we chat with Eric Stoff - a husband, father, and musician who is about to embark on an epic journey - living life full time on the road in an RV with his wife and two young babies. Together we discuss: -Learning how to rest on purpose -The process of producing his latest album at home -Why it's so hard for him to admit he's a musician -How he…

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Finding Your Passion 31:47

6+ y ago31:47

31:47

Today's episode came from a listener question, "How do you choose a direction or focus when you're torn between multiple things? I love a lot of things and want to know how to do everything?" First, let us clarify: You can have more than one passion, only one, and your passions can also change - these are all okay and valid! Today we will define pa…

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Doing Scary Things with Meg Kissack 38:17

6+ y ago38:17

38:17

Today we talk with the one and only, Meg Kissack. Meg is host of the Couragemakers Podcast and creator of That Hummingbird Life, an online community offering 100+ practical and rebel-rousing posts about creativity, courage and dream-chasing, and what it means to show up in the world and own, live and share your story. She's also a life coach and ha…

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The Art of Inclusivity 25:39

6+ y ago25:39

25:39

Today we discuss the scary question: Is there really room for everyone in my career field? Why do some people and industries feel exclusive? Is this needed and/or helpful? Topics discussed: -It's impossible to judge people's capabilities -Benchmarks & other judgements are only helpful when being applied to ourselves. -Why people are threatened when…

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Doing Scary Things with Hannah Brencher 46:39

6+ y ago46:39

46:39

Today we chat with author & ted talk speaker Hannah Brencher. Hannah discusses the benchmarks of calling yourself a writer and how the not knowing is tied to insecurities and what-ifs in her experience. "What if I'm not good at the thing I love more than anything in this world?" She describes the importance of having an internal confidence and know…

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The Power of One Day 32:56

6+ y ago32:56

32:56

In this very special end of the year episode, Anna + Katie discuss how to finally make the changes in your life that you've been longing for. They discuss how they went from being very busy business owners to song writers. They talk about how they took their first step of giving themselves one day and what has happened for them since. Topics discus…

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Doing Scary Things with Justin Farrey 45:14

6+ y ago45:14

45:14

This week, we talk with divorced, cat-dad, & single father of two, Justin Farrey. We discuss the ways he creatively raises his sons, including organizing and executing "Bike Adventure Pizza Crawls". Justin tells us why he decided to go back to school in his late twenties to become an RN, even though he had no scientific background and wasn't a good…

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Close 35:21

6+ y ago35:21

35:21

This week, Anna + Katie release their 3rd single, Close, under the band name Jasper + Jade. They discuss in detail why this was the song that brought them together and, as Anna says, "the original scary thing." They share the process of how this song evolved from a very beginner garage band demo to a professional recording with Josiah Prince at The…

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Doing Scary Things with Mary J. Austin 43:03

6+ y ago43:03

43:03

Today, we speak with Anna's younger sister, Mary J. Austin. MJ is an undergraduate student at Harding University studying Communication Sciences & Disorders with hopes of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. She is also the volunteer coordinator at a non-profit and wearer of many other hats. A few topics covered include: -What it's like to be a …

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Doing Scary Things with Matt Keller 44:31

6+ y ago44:31

44:31

Matt Keller is a senior vice president of innovation and intrepreneur at a rapidly growing company. He's also an entrepreneur, Inventor, urban homesteader, husband, and dad. Today, he chats with Anna & Katie about the way he uses his creativity to start and lead businesses and his family. Learn Why Matt Believes: -Entrepreneurs are borderline psych…

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Doing Scary Things with Dan Snyder 50:19

6+ y ago50:19

50:19

On today's special episode, Anna + Katie have a very real and honest talk with Katie's husband, Dan Snyder. Dan has been a working musician for 12 years and fronts alternative rock band PAPER LIGHTS. From his years of driving an armored car to the decision to take a chance pursuing music, Dan and Katie tell the behind the scenes version of the step…

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Encouraging Creativity 39:14

6+ y ago39:14

39:14

This week, Anna + Katie discuss a listener question from Daniel which is, "How do you encourage and support the people in your life who are using their creativity?" Here's their list: 1. Acknowledge their effort. (Say something nice) 2. Be a good listener (Ask them a question about it!) 3. Express interest with no negativity. 4. Bilndly encourage (…

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