Host Ken Woodward talks with Tim Molnar, who shares how he developed his strategic dating framework by applying research principles to dating, emphasizing the importance of asking better questions about ourselves and potential partners. He explores how traditional metrics like "feeling a spark" can be misleading compared to questions about safety, visibility, and energy levels after being with someone. The conversation highlights how self-awareness, intentional action, and thoughtful questioning can increase the probability of building fulfilling relationships while also creating space for continued growth and evolution within partnerships.
#28 Lisa Wimberger: From Lightning's Wrath to Neuro Resilience
Host Ken Woodward converses with Lisa Wimberger about the transformative power of curiosity and the practice of Neurosculpting. Lisa shares her harrowing experiences of being hit by lightning and suffering from non-epileptic seizures, which led her to develop a unique healing modality by combining brain science and mindfulness. Through this dialogue, Lisa explains how asking the right questions can lead to profound personal growth and healing, providing practical insights into emotional regulation and neuroplasticity. Listeners also gain a deeper understanding of how Lisa has utilized her experiences to help corporate leaders, law enforcement, and first responders improve their mental resilience.
#27 Ken Woodward: A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision
Host Ken Woodward shares a personal and professional dilemma faced upon receiving an unexpected resignation offer from his government employer. Reflecting on extensive conversations and internal contemplation, Ken explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of his situation.
Highlighting the obstacles and emotional turmoil faced while deciding to stay the course or resign, Ken raises numerous thought-provoking questions and discusses the considerations influencing his final decision. Through analyzing the risks and rewards, Ken aims to inspire others to leverage questioning for personal growth and decision-making even in uncertain times.
#11 Cal Fussman: A Storyteller's Quest for Connection & Belonging
Cal shares anecdotes from his experiences, such as the impact of writing to President Lyndon B. Johnson at seven, his path through journalism school, and his unique interviewing style that emphasizes curiosity and connection. From interviewing world leaders and celebrities to teaching corporate workshops on communication, Cal explains how thoughtful questioning can build trust, foster belonging, and elicit profound insights. He also reflects on his travels and the importance of understanding core human stories. The conversation underscores the transformative power of questions in shaping lives and careers.
#08 Brian Fretwell: Finding Good, Fighting Loneliness, and Embracing Self-Interested Curiosity
Brian weaves together how neuroscience, community, and our stories form the bonds of connection with those we choose to engage. During a portion of the conversation, he uses the Success Mapping framework to understand Ken's motivation for this podcast. He then introduces the 'blueberries' analogy, a metaphor for personal experiences, and explains how genuine curiosity about these experiences is critical to real connection and a path toward addressing loneliness.
#05 Jenny Hegland: Being a Listening Poet, Grief, and Questions as a Pathway to Healing
Jenny opens with heroics in Saipan in the aftermath of a typhoon, then recounts how community engagement and outreach fueled activism and making a difference in the community. Jenny explains the role of the listening poet and the impact it has had on her and those she serves. We discussed her parents' role in encouraging questions and how questions can be a pathway to healing. Other topics include community, grief, and loneliness. Jenny also shares two of her listening poet poems and the backstory that inspired them.