Dodge the Norm Podcast
Dodge the Norm is a podcast that challenges conventional thinking through conversations about healthy lifestyle, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Aaron Dodge shares practical insights alongside guests who've broken away from the expected path to create meaningful change. Each episode offers simple strategies to improve your physical health, strengthen mental wellbeing, and build businesses that reflect your personal values. Join our community of "norm-dodgers" who are redesigning their lives on their own terms.
Episodes
22 episodes
Small Changes, Big Impact: Guide to making every day - Earth Day
In this special Earth Day episode, Aaron shares why this holiday is one of his favorites and encourages everyone to celebrate and care for our planet year-round. Aaron opens up about his personal journey to becoming vegetarian, moti...
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Your Setbacks Are Preparing You For Success, Not Delaying It
When Rory McIlroy fell to his knees and wept after sinking that final putt at Augusta National, we witnessed more than just a golfer winning a tournament. We saw the culmination of an 11-year journey marked by heartbreak, resilience, and unwave...
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Spring into Action: April’s Blueprint for Growth and Well-being
Welcome to this weeks episode of the Dodge the Norm Podcast. Today, Aaron shares his personal journey from experiencing low points in life to finding happiness and clarity in Los Angeles. Recorded from his car—where he claims some of the best i...
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2 years after my Brain Hemorrhage: My Thoughts and Reflection
May 31st, 2024 marks the two-year anniversary of my Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. I wanted to reflect on that day and my experience suffering a Near Death Experience or NDE. I get candid about my mental health ...
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A Journey of Acting, Fitness, and Embracing Sobriety w/ Sarah Pribis
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Aaron Dodge Show! Today's guest is actress and content creator Sarah Pribis. Sarah has been a full time actress for 4 years now and has been storytelling her journey on social media since 2021 garnering ...
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Podcasting, Parenthood, and Plant-Based Lifestyle with entrepreneur & content creator Tony Berardo
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Aaron Dodge Show! In this episode, I talk to Tony Berardo, a podcaster, podcast coach and content creator. Tony reached out and I purposefully did not do any back research on Tony so t...
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55:54
Micro Wedding Magic: How & Why to Choose an Intimate, Cost-Effective Ceremony
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Aaron Dodge Show! WE GOT MARRIED!!In this episode, my wife, Chelsea, and I talk about our micro wedding that we had in the backyard of my parents house in Lexington, South Carolina the day after T...
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Overcoming burnout as a content creator & entrepreneur w/ Lloyd George
On today’s episode, Lloyd George joins us to tell his story as a project manager and content creator. We delved into some insights and shared valuable experiences from our journeys as content creators. Here are a few key...
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014 - Breaking through my Depressive Fog: A Journey of Mental Health and Personal Growth
On today’s episode, I open up about my recent experience with a depressive fog and how I was able to overcome it by shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. I share the challenges I faced, both perso...
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013 - Empowering Student Athletes in the NIL Space w/ Sam Green
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Aaron Dodge Show! Today’s guest is Sam Green. Sam is a content creator & entrepreneur helping educate and support student athletes in the NIL space. Sam and I go way back...
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012 - From Coaching to Content Creation: The Path to Building a Digital Empire
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Aaron Dodge Show! Today’s guest is Heather Earhart from DIY & Home Renovation brand, At Home with Bae. In this conversation, Heather shares her inspiring journey from st...
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011 - Building a 100k TikTok following through daily vlogs & storytelling
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Aaron Dodge Show! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of TikTok vlogging with Jack Cook, who has amassed an impressive following of 100,000 fans by vlogging for 713 consecutive d...
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010 - From booze to balance: My 2-Year Alcohol Free Journey
In this episode, I delve into the story behind my decision to go alcohol-free, exploring my experiences and the effects it's had on my overall well-being. From my college days of occasional drinking to a pivotal momen...
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009 - Understanding creator contracts with monetization coach Kristen Bousquet
Today’s episode, we are joined by creator monetization coach and business mentor, Kristen Bousquet. Kristen began her journey in 2015 when she started a hair/make up/photography business with her friend. But after ho...
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008 - How Chelsea Moser turned a 3 A.M. idea into a viral pandemic business
On today’s episode, my beautiful fiancée, Chelsea Moser joins the pod. Chelsea grew up in a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. After a short stint at University of Missouri, she made her way to Los Angeles in 2011 and ...
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Quitting Corporate America to build your dream life w/ Joe Rodonis
Joe Rodonis is the Head Coach at Tonehouse and is represented by IMG in NYC. On this episode we talk about therapy, following your gut and Joe’s path to quitting corporate america and chasing his dreams.
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Jacinda Jacobs - Ep 06
Jacinda Jacobs is a woman of media & ministry. She found her voice in her early years on radio. She’s the author of her book “Uniquely Qualified”, founder of Stolen Lunches and the in-arena host for the Charlotte...
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Fly Ty - Ep 05
Fly Ty is a father, husband and atmosphere changer. Fly Ty’s done it all from radio hosting, being a barber, to also the in arena host for Charlotte Hornets alongside his wife, Jacinda. On this episode we talk ab...
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Lauren McAbee - Ep 04
Lauren McAbee is one of my favorite humans on earth and is a light in many people’s lives in Charlotte and around the world. She’s a mom, yoga instructor and holistic health coach. On this episode, we talk about ...
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