Create Your Own Light
by Podcast with Travis Howze
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About this podcast
We all want to live a life we desire and deserve versus merely existing. Each week, join Travis Howze, U.S. Marine, former Police Officer and Firefighter, World Touring Stand Up Comedian, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author as he draws from a lifetime of experiences from unbelievably hysterical stories to unspeakable traumatic events and engages directly with his supporters and listeners, taking off-the-cuff questions and topic suggestions to produce a unique broadcast atmosphere, where you, the listener, has a say in the show. If you struggle with purpose, looking for inspiration, have a friend or loved one who could use support, or simply want to laugh and cry in your vehicle, couch, or go-to place, this podcast is a must for you!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 140 episodes
- LETTING GO · 1 h 5 min · Episode 140In this episode I discuss my documentary, being a father and letting go of things that make you happy. I also get into how watered down mental health is becoming in the emergency…
- HIDE The HURT · 51 min · Episode 139In this episode I discuss the consequences to hiding a lifetime of hurt. I go on to talk about people who only want to support you when you're down, not when you're up. Enjoy!…
- My Grandpa D.C. Howze and Random Childhood Stories · 40 min · Episode 138I want to start telling more stories from time to time so in this episode, I decided to go off topic and introduce y'all to a man that I am writing about in my next book, my…
- FIT to HIRE but UNFIT for DUTY · 52 min · Episode 137In this episode I discuss Burnout and Generational Trauma. I go on to talk about the company you keep and Adrenaline fueled Infidelity. Thank you all for being patient with me…
- Spouses Who DONT WANT TO KNOW · 46 min · Episode 136In this episode I discuss the importance of your spouse offering you a soft place to land before you land elsewhere. I also get into self-care, regular wellness maintenance and…
- Everything to Lose and Nothing to Prove · 44 min · Season 135In this episode I discuss struggling through a heavy depressive episode that won't seem to end. I go on to talk about being human and not having everything figured out but…
- Fake A$$ Brotherhood · 56 min · Episode 134In this episode I talk about the illusion of the First Responder Brotherhood. I go on to talk about the mindset of a young First Responder vs the mindset of a more veteran First…
- When You WIN You LOSE · 1 h 1 min · Episode 133In this episode I discuss the feeling of failing when you are winning and the emptiness associated with it. I go on to talk about the harshness of our communication and how it is…
- Product of Your Environment · 41 min · Episode 132In this episode I discuss the future, being human and changing your path in life regardless of your circumstances. Enjoy! Grab My Book "Create Your Own Light"…
- It Must Be Nice · 1 h 26 min · Episode 131In this episode I talk about the optics of life and what people see vs what they dont know. I also talk about why having a fall-back plan is not always the best solution to…
- The Illusion of Happiness · 46 min · Episode 130In this episode I talk about the current burn out that I am experiencing and how a simple shift in thinking is helping me breathe. I go on to talk about the illusion of happiness…
- A Hero's Welcome · 39 min · Episode 129In this episode I discuss the challenges of being physically injured in the line of duty vs morally injured in the line of duty. I go on to talk about prioritizing work and…
- Spouses Suffering in Silence · 43 min · Episode 128In this episode I talk about the spouses and the important role that they play in the wellness recovery of an individual diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress. I go on to talk…
- Infidelity Among First Responder Families · 55 min · Episode 127In this episode I discuss the extremely uncomfortable topic of infidelity among first responder families. My hope is to shed a little light onto this dark epidemic that is also…
- The Best Defense is NO DEFENSE · 38 min · Episode 126In this episode I discuss how sometimes the best defense can be no defense. I also get into how much of our time we are truly in control of and learning how to see things through…
- Spouses Who Poke the PTSD Bear · 39 min · Episode 125In this episode I discuss spousal disagreements and the importance of knowing when to walk away vs stand your ground in a potentially volatile situation with your loved one. I…
- When a Mother Fu#%er Tests You · 48 min · Episode 124In this episode I discuss the importance of controlling your reaction to other people's ignorance. I go on to talk about other people who take your relationship for granted by…
- What's Your Family Worth to You · 46 min · Episode 123In this episode I discuss how to break toxic cycles that impede positive growth. I go on to talk about the importance of having a supportive cast in your corner during this…
- How Hypervigilance Destroys a Family · 43 min · Episode 122In this episode I discuss the upcoming release of my new book while reflecting on my journey of growth. I go on to discuss the importance of understanding your family tree and…
- Family Over Career or Career Over Family · 48 min · Episode 121In this episode I discuss putting what matters the most at the forefront of our lives. Is it our family or our career? I go on to explain how many of us choose the devil we know…
