Renee King, a mother, business owner, and aspiring author, shares her transformative journey through abuse, suicidal ideation, and a catastrophic car crash in 2019 to finding new purpose and happiness. The crash led to a traumatic brain injury and significant memory loss, causing her business to collapse. Renee described her recovery process, including a self-imposed sabbatical in 2023, where she practiced daily acts of courage and creativity. She emphasized the importance of self-care, support networks, and the concept of "fractal courage" in overcoming challenges. Renee is now writing a book titled "Fractal Courage" to help others navigate their own recovery journeys. Renee King discusses her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome while writing her book, which aims to empower women to prioritize self-care. She emphasizes the importance of trying new things and challenging oneself, even in mid-life. Despite her initial fears, Renee highlights the significance of sharing personal stories to inspire others. She plans to launch her book in November and will host workshops and tours to support trauma recovery through journaling and painting techniques. Renee encourages reaching out to communities for support and reassures that everyone has the tools within them to heal and grow.

Pia Leichter joins the show today in a deep, meaningful conversation about creativity, expression, and sharing your gifts with the world. Pia is the founder of Kollektiv Studio and author of Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project. She is a creative coach and also recently released a spoken word album titled Famished. Moving around as a child, Pia turned to creativity as a way to exist in her environment, often creating imaginary worlds to live in. Now settled in Stockholm, Sweden, she is still tapping into her creativity by co-creating with her clients, walking along side them, calling herself a 'creative midwife'. You do not want to miss this episode with Pia, Tine, and Taylor.

Tine and Taylor are joined by Tine's mentor and former Supervisor in University of South Carolina Athletics Mental Health, Dr. Rhea Merck. Rhea has been working with student athletes at USC for nearly a decade. She talks about what is unique in working with this population, challenges they face, and how they respond. Prior to Athletics, Rhea studied and worked in systems theory, specifically marriage & family, which interestingly she still calls upon in her current role. Tine and Taylor discuss with Rhea the importance of understanding how family and environmental roles impact us throughout our life. Rhea breaks down how family systems theory looks at all of the 'parts' of an individual rather than putting them in a box or judging them based on certain actions or behaviors.

Tine and Taylor held the inaugural Advance, and they are here on this episode to talk all about it! The Advance in community, connection, and growth was held in the mountains of north Georgia, and is an event created to allow men a space of openness, vulnerability, rest, and fun. The naming of the event came from a time each year Tine spends along in the mountains, where he engages in nature, reflects on the past year, and plans for the upcoming year. He calls that time The Advance in Solitude. Co-hosts Tine and Taylor talk about what went well, what they would like to build upon, and how it felt for them before, during, and after. They also zoom out and discuss the larger topic of men's mental health, the challenges they face today, and the importance of creating spaces like the Advance to continue to redefine what being a healthy, successful man can look like.

Tine and Taylor are joined on this episode of the pod by the energy and presence of Kate Manser. They jump straight into discussing the often difficult topic of death as Kate shares her lived experience and how it has shaped her philosophy on being ALIVE today! In addition to her own journey, she comes equipped with data from research on the topic showing how humans are motivated differently when thoughts of mortality are present. You do not want to miss this vulnerable, insightful, and impactful conversation of depth and magnitude with Kate Manser.

Tine and Taylor have an in depth, vulnerable, and real conversation around self-limiting beliefs, expectations, and human potential. Tine has recently graduated with his master’s degree in counseling and rehabilitation, and they talk about where he is as he is navigating a time of transition, uncertainty, and indecision. Taylor speaks on a mindset shift he has undergone in regard to owning and operating his small business, one that has given him a renewed energy of expansion and possibility in his life. This is a conversation you will not want to miss, as the two co-hosts hold nothing back in their authentic and raw perspectives on life and its possibilities.

In this episode, Tine and Taylor are joined by Tim Donoghue. Tim shares his journey that has led him to launching his coaching business where he helps people understand how to create a vision, redefine their self image, and achieve their highest goals. He mentions being driven by a desire to spend valuable time with his kids during their formative years, and leaving his career after seeing an infomercial on passive income in real estate. Little did he know, continuing to lean on the principles he learned of belief, discipline, and repetition would lead him to creating his own coaching business, Maximized Lifestyle.

Tine and Taylor are joined in this episode by Bryan Narcisse, AKA BNice. This is a wide ranging conversation with a multi-faceted person in BNice that approaches everything in life with passion and energy. He and Tine met previously in their hometown when Tine coached him in rec basketball when he was ten years old. Bryan went on to play basketball for Clemson University and the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. Bryan is a creative, a connector, an artist, and a guide; and he literally makes sure that he 'Brings the Juice' into any environment he enters. You do not want to miss this inspiring conversation with Bryan on The Constant Quest Podcast.

Tine and Taylor were joined by an additional Taylor, Taylor Prokes. She is an all around adventurer, creator, and collaborator. In this episode, she shares her unique and creative method of getting on Jesse Itzler's radar, which eventually led her to working directly with him. She manages his personal brand, and also partners with him in businesses such as All Day Running Co., All Day Sauna Co., Runningman Festival, and The Big Ass Calendar. Taylor has run a 100-miler and gone on many other epic adventures; she talks about her method of building community and finding like-minded friends who have shared interests. Her adventure and working with Jesse has taken her on a bike ride across America, a Rim to Rim to Rim run of the Grand Canyon, and most recently, a ten day, high intensity tour of Finland where they experienced as many saunas and cold plunges as possible.

Happy Birthday to Tine and Taylor! With Taylor's birthday coming one day after recording this episode, both co-hosts are now officially in their 40s. Given the stigma and conversation around being 'Over The Hill', Tine and Taylor wanted to unpack this phase of life. Knowing others likely have similar thoughts, questions, challenges and ideas; it felt meaningful to tackle this topic with vulnerability, curiosity, and openness. They share their personal experiences and philosophies, and offer deep exploration of potential and possibility.

Tine and Taylor are joined by all around amazing human, the creator of The Constant Quest Podcast logo, 100k ultra-marathon finisher, and someone that has been with the show since the beginning, Nikki Barthelemy. Nikki has been present since the recording of the first episode of the show in the mountains of north Georgia, but today these three sit down to talk about her journey. She just recently finished 100k in Arizona shortly after running 45 miles on her 45th birthday as a fund-raiser for BeLoved Asheville in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Nikki tried several avenues after college (graphic design, marketing, wellness coordinator) before going back to school and becoming a massage therapist at the age of 30. Her positive attitude and determination to continue pushing boundaries is an inspiration you certainly don't want to miss!

BONUS EPISODE! This episode of TCQP is a little different than usual. Tine gave a talk to a group of college students on January 31, 2025 at a leadership conference at University of South Carolina - Beaufort; this episode is a recording of his talk. He reflects on his experience in corporate America, and how the weight of stress, overwhelm, and suicidal ideation grew heavier as he climbed the ladder. He speaks on how he has been able to find joy through authenticity, and challenges the audience to search within - prompted by his five steps - to cultivate a state of joy by showing up in the world as their most authentic selves.

Tine and Taylor are joined on the show today by Natalie Neal Hassett, a branding and marketing guide, consultant, and speaker. The three met through mutual friend, and former guest, Nicole Griffin. In the first time meeting the co-hosts, Natalie reads Tine and Taylor's Human Design report on the show! If Human Design is a relatively new concept for you (as it was for Tine), this is a great episode for you! Natalie breaks down the 5 types and covers all of the basics, which will leave you definitely wanting to hear more! Natalie's business, Naturally by Design, was started during Covid after leaving her role as VP of Marketing with a top travel company. She works with clients to build their unique brand to reach audiences with aligned vision.

Michelle Gruening joins the show from her home in Colorado. After working for Disney, where she met her husband, and briefly in Charlotte, Michelle had a decision to make in the face of corporate burnout. She left the corporate world and become a personal growth coach. Soon thereafter, her and her husband moved to Colorado to be closer to mountains and great hiking. In a casual conversation with a friend, Michelle jumped at the opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. She talks with Tine and Taylor about her experience on Kili, and how that has impacted her life as a coach and speaker; and recently published her brand new activity book 'Stop Doom Scrolling'. They talk about the industry of coaching, and her 'tough love' philosophy she uses in helping her clients reach their goals.

In this episode, Tine and Taylor talk with Daniel Sergent. Taylor first met Daniel as a client in his nutrition coaching program, and quickly realized the shared a similar life philosophy. Daniel joins the episode by sailboat in the Bahamas, where he has been anchored for a few weeks after sailing down from the United States. He discusses how childhood obesity led to a passion for nutrition and fitness. He talks about how his sailing journey grew from a hobby to a lifestyle, and is also in the process of launching functional, sustainable, and stylish apparel company Sea Wolf, despite no previous experience in the manufacturing industry. Daniel's story is inspirational in that he shows what is possible when we set aside self-limiting beliefs, overcome our fears, and pursue our passions.

What A Year! 2024 has brought many changes and areas of growth for both Tine and Taylor. They start the episode by briefly catching up on where each of them are personally. Then the episode turns its focus to all of the amazing guests the show has seen over the past 52 weeks. Both Tine and Taylor share a takeaway or two from each of the seventeen guests that made an appearance. Looking back at the diversity of guests, areas of expertise & insight, and incredible stories of transformation & growth ensure that there is something of value to everyone! A huge thank you to everyone that made such an amazing 2024 possible. Our families, our guests, and of course, YOU, our listeners. So much gratitude.

Tine and Taylor are joined by Britney Peterson to talk all things ayurveda. She founded Om Maitri, where she practices and teaches the ancient Indian "knowledge of life." Britney openly shares her journey to get where she is today, by leaving a 20 year career as an administrator in Montessori schooling during Covid to pursue this practice that had a profound impact on her life. Britney shares her story of spiritual growth through ayurvedic movement, diet, and mindfulness.

Tine and Taylor are joined on this episode of The Constant Quest Podcast by Michael White. Michael shares the depth of his connection to the Asheville & Western, NC community, specifically in light of the devastation brought by recent Hurricane Helene. He has felt called to volunteer with BeLoved Asheville, a local organization that has been helping support community throughout the region since 2009. They have also become a central hub for donation and distribution of goods & supplies to those who continue to be impacted by the aftermath of the storm. Tine and Taylor were able to see a glimpse of the continued impact as Michael toured them through the River Arts District and others. This conversation is one of emotion, gratitude, pain, and joy. Michael also talks about the power of changing the narrative in our brains by intentionally pre-determining what we consume, be it in diet, exercise, media, literature, or relationships. The co-hosts had the opportunity to record this episode in person at Michael's home and see first hand this intention of Michael's through his positive affirmations placed throughout his house. He has recently turned his journals and journey into a book titled UnPerfect. Michael is a deep thinker and life long learner, and shares a number of his personal growth & self care tools, even sharing a sauna & cold plunge session with Tine and Taylor.

In the second part of this 2 part conversation with Brennen & Donnie Fetner, they further explore their experience raising their son, Micah. Micah was adopted from Ukraine and has down syndrome and ASD (autism spectrum disorder). They describe what their daily life is like, and how making this decision has impacted their lives up to this point and will continue into the future. They discuss challenges, blessings, resources, and frustrations that come with their family structure. Brennen talks through how her work in IFS (internal family systems) therapy and shadow work have helped her know, understand, and respect herself in a new way, which has also informed her ability to become a better partner and parent, especially to Micah.

This episode of The Constant Quest Podcast is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation Tine and Taylor have with Brennen and Donnie Fetner. Donnie is a return guest on the show and this time being joined by his wife, Brennen. They talk about the pursuit of individual growth while also working together as a parenting duo to their four children. They talk about the importance of their morning routine where they carve out time dark and early to spend time together. Brennen goes in depth on how her life experiences and societal and generational conditioning have led her on an endless path of learning and self-discovery.