
The Formula Podcast with Trevor Carlson
The Formula Podcast with Trevor Carlson shares conversations with folks from all around the world as Trevor travels out of his backpack sharing his thoughts, adventures, and conversations along the way. He definitely doesn't have all the answers but shares his thoughts and experiences as he tries to answer the question, "What do people from different backgrounds and experiences have in common that create the formula for a well-lived life?"
Episodes
132 episodes
Climbing Life's Mountains: Battling Cancer and Volcanos with Jonathan Roth
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Roth, a cancer survivor and adventurer, to talk about his life-changing leukemia diagnosis and how it pushed him to conquer both mountains and life’s toughest challenges. We dive into our experience cli...
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Episode 137
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1:09:34

Brewing Adventure: Glen Van Peski on the Art of DIY Living and Hiking
Join me as I sit down with Glen Van Peski, a legendary adventurer, ultralight backpacking pioneer, and DIY enthusiast. In this episode, Glen shares his journey from learning the Ethiopian method of stovetop coffee roasting to designing some of ...
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Episode 136
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1:01:36

Resilience and Renewal: Lila Javan's Journey from Cancer to Conquering Mountains
In this powerful episode of The Formula Podcast, Trevor Carlson sits down with Lila Javan, a cancer survivor turned adventurer who has conquered not just mountains but life's toughest challenges. Lila shares her incredible journey from battling...
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Episode 135
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59:54

Crafting Stories, Overcoming Challenges, and the Future of Indie Filmmaking with Stan Puzdriak
In this episode of The Formula Podcast, I had a fun filled talk with Stan Puzdriak, the visionary filmmaker behind @rebelmonkey . Stan shares his journey from film...
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Episode 134
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1:07:31

Building a $90M Startup: Insights from Nick Christensen of AppSumo
In this episode of The Formula Podcast, I get to interview Nick Christensen of AppSumo. Nick shares his incredible journey from being one of the first hires at AppSumo to managing all paid ads and growth. Learn how
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Episode 133
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50:30

Turning Frustrations into Opportunities: Ramon Berrios on Identifying and Solving Business Gaps
Welcome to another engaging episode of "Formula Podcast" with host, Trevor Carlson and Castmagic founder Ramon Berrios! In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" and its impact on our ...
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Episode 132
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31:29

Travel Content Creation with Ben Hagarty | The Formula Podcast 131
Embark on a captivating journey with host Trevor Carlson as he sits down with Ben Hagarty, a distinguished video director and filmmaker, in this riveting episode of Nomad's Odyssey. Ben unveils his remarkable trajectory, from humble beginnings ...
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Episode 131
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1:29:26

Building Sustainable Success with Sneha Mandala | The Formula Podcast 130
Discover the keys to sustainable peak performance in the workplace with Sneha Mandala, as she joins host Trevor Carlson in an insightful podcast episode. Delving into the concept of sustainable peak performance, Sneha highlights the delicate ba...
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Episode 130
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45:45

Empowering Education, Empowering Travel: Conversations with Andre Wright | The Formula Podcast 129
Experience this captivating journey with Trevor Carlson as he interviews Andre Wright, a dynamic educator, designer, and avid traveler. In this episode, they delve into Andre's commitment to education and his passion for inspiring young minds t...
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Episode 129
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44:57

Crafting Compelling Narratives for Every Occasion with Karen Eber | The Formula Podcast 128
Join us for an insightful conversation with Karen Eber, author of 'The Perfect Story,' as we delve into the transformative power of storytelling. From its application in the corporate realm to enhancing job interviews, Karen shares invaluable i...
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Episode 128
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1:02:31

Mastering the Cinematic Canvas: Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers with Alejandro Loayza Grisi | Formula Podcast 127
Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the world of filmmaking with Alejandro Loayza Grisi, the visionary behind the acclaimed film "Utama." Drawing from his background in still photography, Alejandro offers a unique perspective on...
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Episode 127
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44:34

From Fear to Flourish: Navigating Change and Personal Growth with Louis Gonzales | Formula Podcast 126
Join us in a captivating conversation with Louis Gonzales as we delve into the essence of Renaissance living, personal growth, and the power of building trust. Explore the journey from mistakes to milestones and the art of embracing change.&nbs...
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1:25:48

The Power of Storytelling: The Kneeling Man and Its Hidden Stories with Leta Seletzky | Formula Podcast 125
Join us as we dive deep into the powerful memoir 'The Kneeling Man' with author Leta Seletzky. Explore the untold stories, historical intersections, and the transformative journey behind this extraordinary narrative. 📚✨ #TheKneelingMan #Memoir ...
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Episode 125
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1:03:16

Embracing Growth, Building Relationships, and Making Positive Decisions with Scott Dix | Formula Podcast 124
In this engaging episode of "Embracing Growth, Building Relationships, and Making Positive Decisions," host Trevor Carlson and Guest Scott Dix delve into the fascinating world of personal and professional development. They explore the concept o...
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Dare to be Naive with Joshua Berry | Formula Podcast 123
In this conversation, Joshua Berry discusses his book Dare to be Naive and how to find one's true self in a noisy world. He emphasizes the importance of continually questioning oneself and not accepting the current state as the set state. Joshu...
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Mindset Shifts and Starting a Football Club | Daniyal Sheikh | Formula Podcast | 122
In this conversation, Trevor Carlson and Daniyal Sheikh discuss mindset, travel, and entrepreneurship. Daniyal shares his journey from struggling financially to building successful businesses and launching a football club. They explore the impo...
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Noura Kevorkian: Documenting a Decade of Syrian Life in 'Batata' - 121
Noura Kevorkian, the director of the film Batata, shares the origin and journey of the film, which started as a story about potato farmers and evolved into a 13-year saga following the lives of Syrian refugees. She emphasizes the importance of ...
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Life Lessons from the Dalai Lama - 120
After attending a talk by the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India I recorded a few thoughts about how I saw him interact with folks in the temple. I was really blown away by his overall presence and how he carried himself. These are my thoughts an...
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The Future of Remote Work and Building an Online Company with SafetyWing's Sondre Rasch | 119
On this week's episode of The Formula Podcast, Trevor Carlson is joined by Sondre Rasch, the CEO and co-founder of SafetyWing, a remote health insurance company. The discussion revolves around the future of remote work and how to build an onlin...
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Digital Nomad Tips and How Zeal Helps You Find Great Locations with Eric Sutfin | Episode 118
On this episode of the Formula Podcast, we sit down with Eric Sutfin, the co-founder of Zeal. Eric is a digital nomad who has been globe-trotting for years, and he shares with us his tips for finding great locations to work as a digital nomad.<...
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56:43

One Sentence (Sorta) Book Reviews from 2022
On this episode of the Formula Podcast, host Trevor Carlson shares his top reads of 2022 and how they have influenced his perspective going into 2023.
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2 Life Principles from Man's Search for Meaning for 2023
In this episode of the Formula Podcast, Trevor Carlson shares 2 life principles from Victor Frankl's book, Man's Search for Meaning.If you're looking for ideas on how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, then you'll want to listen ...
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something new is coming...
Ladies and gentlemen, it has been a long time since we released a new episode.I'll be sharing stories and interviews over the past year and am very excited to be back!To listen to more episodes head to
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Finding Joy and Lifting Heavy Shit featuring StrongMan Ken McClellend
When you look at Ken McClellend you might not be surprised that he competes in strong man competitions, is a former gym owner and MMA fighter. However, you might not have guessed that he does yoga and pilates, reads poetry and he’s passionat...
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Don’t Miss Out On The Adventures of Solo Travel with Katie Shepherd #113
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the world by yourself? Katie Shepherd began her solo-travel journey in Honduras and since then has gone all around the world enjoying sunsets, attending snowboarding camps, deep-sea divi...
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