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Strongoo Podcast
My name is Joe Donar, and my intention for this podcast is to help individuals to create action by opening up, being vulnerable, getting uncomfortable and having hard conversations. By learning how to act, we must first learn how to feel. This gives us the emotional resiliency to overcome any challenge that stands in our way. You can listen anywhere you get your podcast, and please rate and review if you enjoy what you hear. Thanks for your support and I am honored that I get to share my experience with you. Love happy my friends!
Episodes
92 episodes
The Leaf & The Acorn
The Leaf & The Acorn — written by Joe Donar, read by Katie DonarA little acorn lives happily atop a mighty oak, sheltered by its best friend, a big beautiful leaf. As the seasons turn, the two fall to the forest floor, where t...
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Do Good Be Great w/Brian Arenz
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Arenz, Assistant Vice President at Genpact and co-host of the MadLibs Podcast, as we discuss how to lead with empathy, ...
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Love Simply w/Mindy Marqui
In this episode Joe sits down with Mindy Marqui. Dr. Mindy is a Doctor of Chiropractic, an RN and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In addition to being a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Mindy is a type 1 dia...
As One Is
In this episode, we share Talk 4 from J. Krishnamurti, drawn from As One Is. This talk is a powerful invitation to look directly at ourselv...
Fighting For Yourself w/Brad Edmondson
In this episode, Joe sits down with Brad Edmondson, Black Belt and owner of Misfits Jiu-Jitsu in St. Charles, IL, to explore how jiu-jitsu became the lifeline that helped him rise from severe depression into a life of purpose, balance, and lead...
Building While Becoming w/Ernest Saco
In this episode, Joe sits down with tech leader and entrepreneur Ernest Saco, a first-generation college graduate, husband, and father of three, who is balancing a full-time role at a leading AI video startup while building his own AI company o...
How We Become Who We Are w/Dr. Jennifer Piemonte
In this episode of the Strongoo Podcast, Joe sits down with Dr. Jennifer Piemonte, a postdoctoral research associate and instructor of Psychology of Personality at the University of Illinois. Together, they explore one of the most fasc...
Falling Inward w/Christopher Smith
In this episode, Joe sits down with his friend and thoughtful soul Christopher Smith for a wide-ranging conversation on life, love, and the deep power of listening. Together, they reflect on what it means to truly hear someone wit...
Pathway To Surrender
In this episode, we dive into the heart of Letting Go‘s Chapter 21, where David R. Hawkins answers some of the most pressing questions about the practice of surrender. We explore why surrendering emotions is often met with resistance, ...
Perfecting Imperfection w/Abby Rutledge
In this heartfelt conversation, Joe and Abby dive deep into the meaning of perfection, the beauty found in imperfection, and how our understanding of God and love shapes the way we see ourselves and the world. Together, they explore how embraci...
The Feeling Is The Secret
In The Feeling is the Secret, Neville Goddard presents the idea that our emotions and feelings are the true creative force behind our experiences. He explains that the subconscious mind is impressionable and responds not to what we think, but t...
Nothing Is Where Something Already Is
In Verse 11 from the Tao Te Ching, Dr. Wayne Dyer explores the concept that something is made from nothing. Using the example of a wheel, he explains how the hub and empty spaces between the spokes are essential for the wheel to function. Simil...
Intellect Is Not Intelligence
In The Eye of the I, Dr. David Hawkins explains that the intellect, rooted in the ego mind, hinders spiritual growth because it relies on analyzing concepts through human-made definitions, which are inherently limited. This intellectua...
The Great Dictator - Charlie Chaplin
In his powerful closing monologue in the movie “The Great Dictator", Charlie Chaplin’s character, a humble barber mistaken for a dictator, makes an impassioned plea for unity, compassion, and human rights. He rejects oppression and hatred, urgi...
The Mad Prophet - The Network
In his final monologue, Howard Beale delivers a scathing critique of modern society’s passivity and the overpowering influence of media and corporations. His intent is to shake people awake from their indifference, urging them to recognize how ...