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An amazing summer of beauty, shadowed by a phone call that changed everything, and led to a decision to live with sharper purpose: Health! This finale of The "I'm Ready Now" Podcast stitches together the moments that moved Isaac from reflection to action.

Isaac opens up about a peaceful stretch on Gambier Island, the kindness of friends, and the day he learned his father had passed. He walks through planning a service that truly honored his Pa. Reflecting on his dad's passing and how that lead him to reconsider how he had lost ground on his own health, Isaac turns in important page for this podcast. The heart of this conversation is health, specifically the importance of health span—quality of life across the years, not just the number of birthdays. Isaac recounts the coaching, habits, and community that rebuilt his metabolic health, the joyful proof points like fitting into a cherished jacket again, and the ripple effect on his kids as they chose better nutrition as he led with his health. He’s candid about setbacks, too. But all this leads to Isaac's announcement about a change in the podcast! He's closing this show and launching a new one: "How the Health Are You?"

Expect personal stories, practical strategies, and thoughtful guests focused on metabolic health, sustainable habits, and the daily choices that expand energy, mobility, and independence. If you’ve been looking for a path back to yourself—clear, compassionate, and doable—we’d love to have you alongside us. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs support, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your future self is calling; let’s answer together.

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After a completely unplanned absence, I return to the podcast with renewed energy!

How many of us have become ensnared in unsatisfying jobs, relationships, or situations because we refuse to let go of what we believe provides security? I explore Dan Miller's provocative question: "What if everything you think is safe is actually what's keeping you stuck?" Through compelling examples like Sarah Blakely leaving fax machine sales to found Spanx, Kodak's reluctance to embrace digital photography despite inventing it, and Howard Schultz creating Starbucks after growing up in public housing, we see how comfort often masks fear while stifling growth and creativity.

The most haunting insight comes from hospice nurse Bronnie Ware, who documented that the most common regret of the dying is "I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself." This profound truth challenges us to examine what metaphorical "nuts" we're clutching that keep us trapped in situations that no longer serve us. As Brené Brown wisely notes, "You can choose courage or you can choose comfort. You cannot have both."

What one brave thing might you do this year? Remember, discomfort isn't dangerous - it's often evidence you're growing. And all healthy things grow.

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We're back after a two week disappearing act!!!

Adapting to life's challenges often requires us to think differently about our circumstances. In this revealing episode, we explore what it truly means to "think like a rat" in the human rat race - and why that's actually a profound compliment rather than an insult.

Drawing from Dan Miller's insights, we examine why smart rats immediately adapt when their cheese moves, while humans, despite our supposed intellectual superiority, remain stuck in unfulfilling or even toxic situations. A striking study by psychologist Jan Halper reveals that 58% of executives felt they had wasted years climbing career ladders propped against the wrong walls. How can we avoid this common trap?

The episode opens with a powerful reflection on the importance of deep friendships - those rare connections where vulnerability is met with support rather than judgment. As iron sharpens iron, these relationships provide the courage and perspective we often need when facing difficult transitions. Then we dive into this episodes main content: practical strategies for breaking out of stagnation, including environmental changes that boost creativity and fresh thinking.

Throughout the conversation, personal stories illustrate how small shifts in perspective can lead to meaningful change. Whether you're feeling trapped in your career, relationship, or thought patterns, this episode offers both the inspiration and practical tools to help you find your path forward. The wisdom of rats might be exactly what you need to design the life you truly want rather than falling into someone else's limited plans for you.