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The On Purpose Podcast

The On Purpose Podcast

The On Purpose Podcast 363 Episodes Oct 15, 2026

The On Purpose Podcast helps listeners live a more purposeful life by sharing personal stories and exploring thought-provoking topics. Each episode aims to inspire and motivate individuals to reflect on their own lives. The podcast encourages a community of like-minded people seeking meaning and direction, offering a blend of heartfelt narratives and insightful discussions.

Episodes

Ep. 371 – Amy Burkert: From the Open Road to Finding Home
Ep. 371 – Amy Burkert: From the Open Road to Finding Home Oct 15, 2026 00:46:31 What can 12 years on the road teach you about adventure, perspective, and what it really means to belong somewhere?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Amy Burkert, entrepreneur, longtime traveler, and newly elected mayor of Bisbee, Arizona, to talk about a life shaped by curiosity, change, and a willingness to take the less predictable path.Amy's adventure began
Ep. 370 – Dr. Michelle Harris: Who Are You Beyond the Role?
Ep. 370 – Dr. Michelle Harris: Who Are You Beyond the Role? Oct 8, 2026 00:47:11 Who are you when you step away from the titles, responsibilities, and expectations everyone else has placed on you?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with behavioral expert Dr. Michelle Harris for an honest conversation about mental health, identity, boundaries, and the difficult journey of finding yourself again.After more than 20 years of helping others, Dr. Harris
Ep. 369 - Being Ready Is A Decision
Ep. 369 - Being Ready Is A Decision Oct 1, 2026 00:15:55 What if the moment you're waiting for is the one you're already in?In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy explores what it means to stop waiting for the perfect time and start fully engaging with the life happening right now.Too often, we get caught looking ahead to when we'll have more time, more information, more confidence, or better circumstances. Or we stay stuck looking
Ep. 368 – Bob Raybould: Master Your Emotions, Change Your Future
Ep. 368 – Bob Raybould: Master Your Emotions, Change Your Future Sep 24, 2026 00:47:58 What if the emotions behind your decisions are more important than the goals you set?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with 90-year-old businessman, investor, and performance coach Bob Raybould to explore the connection between emotions, mindset, and success.Bob shares lessons developed over more than five decades, including how recognizing his own limiting beliefs
Ep. 367 – Mary Catherine Liscinski: Breaking Free From Screen Addiction
Ep. 367 – Mary Catherine Liscinski: Breaking Free From Screen Addiction Sep 17, 2026 00:51:26 How much is too much screen time—and what is it doing to our kids, our families, and even our own brains?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with licensed mental health counselor, digital addiction coach, and LifeWalk Coaching founder Mary Catherine Liscinski to explore the growing impact of screen overuse and digital addiction.Mary Catherine shares how excessive scre
Ep. 366 – Matt Wemple: Finding Yourself in Wild Places
Ep. 366 – Matt Wemple: Finding Yourself in Wild Places Sep 10, 2026 00:50:21 What can the outdoors teach us about living a better, more intentional life?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with lifelong outdoorsman and author Matt Wemple to explore the restorative power of nature, the importance of community, and why some of the best stories belong to the ordinary people we encounter every day.From growing up exploring the woods and swamps of
Ep. 365 - Resilience Is A Skill
Ep. 365 - Resilience Is A Skill Sep 3, 2026 00:25:44 What if resilience isn’t something you’re born with—but something you can train?In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy challenges the idea that resilience is a personality trait. Instead, he explains why resilience is a skill that can be developed through awareness, emotional regulation, and recovery.Jerrod explores how leaders, parents, coaches, and individuals can build res
Ep. 364 – Marty Hofmann: Complacency Is Killing Your Potential
Ep. 364 – Marty Hofmann: Complacency Is Killing Your Potential Aug 27, 2026 00:43:12 What if the biggest thing standing between you and your potential isn't failure—but comfort?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Marty Hofmann for a powerful conversation about complacency, personal growth, and what happens when we stop intentionally pursuing something better.Complacency isn't always obvious. It doesn't necessarily look like laziness or a lack of
Ep. 363 – Dave Reminick: Let Kids Be Kids
Ep. 363 – Dave Reminick: Let Kids Be Kids Aug 20, 2026 00:55:54 What happens when we stop treating children like adults-in-training and start embracing the way they actually see the world?In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with award-winning composer Dave Reminick, the creative force behind the children’s music project Dad Joke, for a conversation about music, creativity, curiosity, and the importance of letting kids be kids.Dave
Ep. 362 – Rusty Myers: Changing the Culture of Law Enforcement
Ep. 362 – Rusty Myers: Changing the Culture of Law Enforcement Aug 13, 2026 00:55:42 What happens when the people you've trusted your entire career suddenly stop calling? In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Rusty Myers, veteran law enforcement officer and author of Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays, to discuss the hidden mental health challenges facing police officers, the importance of leadership, and why changing the culture of law e
Ep. 361 – Wes Martin: Relentless Forward Progression
Ep. 361 – Wes Martin: Relentless Forward Progression Aug 6, 2026 00:51:16 Sometimes the people who change your life are the ones you've only just met.After one of the darkest moments of the Copper Kings 100, Jerrod was physically depleted, emotionally drained, and questioning whether he could finish the race he'd spent six months preparing for. Then Wes Martin stepped into his story.Without hesitation, Wes offered to pace Jerrod through the night for nearly 30 miles—not
Ep. 360 – Copper Kings 100: The Race That Changed Me
Ep. 360 – Copper Kings 100: The Race That Changed Me Jul 30, 2026 00:46:27 What happens when you commit to something that feels impossible?In this deeply personal solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod shares the unforgettable journey of completing the inaugural Copper Kings 100 ultramarathon in Butte, Montana. But this isn't just a story about running 100 miles—it's about family, resilience, shared suffering, and discovering that our greatest accomplishments are

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