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What can we do to make the most of the ONE precious life we've all been given? Renowned podcaster, author, and self-improvement junkie Troy Farkas travels the world in search of answers to this very important question. New video episodes released every other week featuring impactful conversations with guests who share their own inspirational stories about how they've navigated life, and the things you can do TODAY to improve yours.
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Season 4 of "The Found Generation" podcast, which began days before the release of my first book last summer, is finally over. I'm a bit burnt out from the grind of indie podcasting, and I need a break! But before I disappear, I have one final episode for you. Today, we're going to celebrate Season 4 -- the best season of this podcast to date -- by…
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Whitney Bernabei took the traditional route in life. She went to college, landed a job in cushy corporate America, attended the happy hours, and adhered to the American template for "success." It never felt right, yet she played along. That's what she was supposed to do. But after years of facing debilitating injuries that modern medicine couldn't …
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I recorded the first episode of this podcast from the confines of my roommate's closet in our home in Connecticut in September 2020. And now, three and-a-half years later, we've made it to the big stage. From the prestigious Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it's the first LIVE edition of "The Found Generation" podcast (!!!!!!). And i…
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Happy Sunday! I'm popping in for a quick solo episode to update you on several things: expectations for this podcast moving forward, my changing values, and a recent life-changing conversation I had. And on Monday, March 25, I'm taking the stage at The Music Hall Lounge in downtown Portsmouth for the first LIVE edition of this podcast! Throughout t…
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I’ve produced podcasts with Peter Rosenberg for five years. And if I could use one word to describe him, it’s PASSIONATE. And that fiery passion, which he holds for things like hip hop music, sports, professional wrestling, his dogs, and broadcasting will undoubtedly shine through in today’s conversation. However, this conversation was not the one …
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In her twenties, Dr. Sonayna Chandran was simply going with the flow, unsure of her life's direction, unaware that she was capable of more. Tired of living without a purpose, Sonayna decided to make a change. She began talking to a therapist. She hired a fitness coach. She started working out religiously and eating nutritious foods that supported, …
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Jason Hartley grew up as a poor kid in rural Tennessee. With big dreams of playing the drums with rock bands in front of sold out crowds, Jason tried as hard as he possibly could to overcome the obstacles he faced as a child. But his efforts were never enough. In his late twenties, Jason gave up the dream to combine two side interests of his: mixed…
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I owe everything to Ariel Helwani. Without me asking, Ariel praised my work to ESPN executives when we used to walk the halls together. Then, he helped me land the producing job that gave me the safety net I needed to leave ESPN in early 2021. A few months later, he recommended me for my current role as his producer at Spotify, a fully remote job t…
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Caroline Alaimo didn't know who she was. For most of her life, she surrounded herself with the wrong people, created more problems by running from her problems, and judged herself mercilessly for not looking a certain way. For not being enough. But then she discovered something that completely changed the course of her life. Caroline cried at the e…
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According to The New York Times, the Nazis murdered approximately 500,000 Romani people during the Holocaust. But you probably didn't know that. And so it goes for the Romani people, a diasporic ethnic group that's long been forgotten and discriminated against in countries all over the world, even in America. For centuries, the Romani people have r…
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**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains references to disordered eating, addiction, and more. Viewer and listener discretion is advised.Rachel Kimberly spent the first half of her 20s at war with herself.A mom at 23 years old, Rachel found herself unable to cope with the challenges of young motherhood. To manage the stress, she resorted to drinki…
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Social media runs our lives. TikTok dominates our attention span. Instagram likes (or lack thereof) determine our self-worth. Alluring notifications from Twitter pull us from the present moment--the most precious thing we have. Because of the stakes, any conversation about social media is an important one. And to do it right, I've once again enlist…
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Conner Burks never imagined he'd get to this point. From 2018-21, he sleepwalked through a miserable existence working overnight shifts at ESPN while living in dreary central Connecticut one thousand miles away from his beloved Atlanta. Frustration with his life's course was exacerbated by the pandemic, as ESPN demanded he produce radio shows in th…
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Two years ago, Jake Lenok couldn't take it anymore. After three years of misery working odd behind-the-scenes jobs at ESPN, Jake took a lifeline from a close friend. An offer to a better life -- a life full of more meaningful work, more work-life balance, more money, and most importantly, more freedom. Sitting together in his South Beach condo, Jak…
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From Mocha Lisa Caffe & Books in my hometown of Clifton Park, N.Y., my dear friend Leah Klein (formerly Leah Zappone) joins me to talk about motherhood and her job as a physical therapist before giving some practical advice to young people on how to best take care of your physical health! We also share about lessons learned from December 1, 2012, t…
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When I moved back to Portsmouth, NH this summer, my first order of business (after hitting the beach) was to find a gym. A quick Google search told me that a gym nearby offered a 7-day free trial, so I decided I'd go and give it a shot (0:00). That gym? Seacoast Kettlebell: A hugely popular gym in seacoast NH with a cult-like following. Voted by Me…
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Artificial intelligence is the buzz term of 2023. You can't scroll social media or read The New York Times without coming across it. With that said, the average person -- especially the older generation -- has a lot of misconceptions about what AI truly is and what its true impact will be on the world now and in the future. So to provide some clari…
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There is no room for anger in our lives. If we truly want to live the best possible life, then we must learn how to eliminate this nasty emotion from our lives completely. So on today's episode, I outline the following five strategies which have helped me completely remove anger from my life since my departure from ESPN led me to feel the most ange…
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On Friday, I posted on Instagram to tell you about a lifelong dream of mine that's finally become a reality: writing a book. It's called "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties." As you might expect from me, it's a self-improvement book where I dive into topics like career mobility, physical and mental health, relationships, a…
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In the final episode of Season 3 of "The Found Generation" podcast, I explain what life in Hawai'i is truly like and why I feel it isn't the paradise we all paint it out to be. SUPPORT my new book "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties" by visiting ⁠this link here.⁠
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Somehow, I've made a career out of working in the wacky world of mixed martial arts. And on today's episode, I speak to one of the biggest names in the entirety of the sport: the great British MMA journalist Chamatkar Sandhu.If you're not an MMA fan, that's O.K.! This conversation will make sense even if you don't know the first thing about the spo…
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Last summer, Allysia Antolowitz married the love of her life. And in the fall, Allysia Antolowitz officially started her social media business. After having so many of her previous plans delayed or destroyed, everything was *finally* going according to plan for her. Until she woke up not feeling well on November 8, 2022. Since that day, everything …
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Patrick Muldowney is the Senior Partner Manager, Sports Publisher Lead for Spotify. What does that mean? I don't know. But ... he's a really big deal. After spending six years at ESPN in various production roles, Pat moved to Los Angeles to become a social media manager for FOX Sports. He then parlayed his four years of experience at FOX into a man…
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One of the show's most requested guests returns today to unpack seven famous quotes from the Stoics -- a group of philosophers whose roots trace back to ancient Greece in 300 B.C. Despite Stoicism's old age, its lessons are wildly timeless and applicable to life in the modern world. Today, Matt (a history teacher in Oregon) and I dive into the foll…
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One of my best friends used to struggle with drug addiction. She spent a week in the psych ward. She dropped out of high school. She oftentimes woke up in strange places she shouldn't have found herself in. She spent time with people who didn't have her best interests at heart. But that's not who she is anymore. Today, my best friend is one of the …
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From our home studio, my best friend Kelsey Davis and I discuss: If the two-month stay matched the expectations we had for it (6:27) Lessons learned and how we've both changed since coming here (15:45) Moving next week and what we are most looking forward to (20:16) Advice to anyone who hopes to go on the kinds of adventures Kelsey and I are on rig…
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Back by popular demand, my best friend Kelsey joins me again from our apartment. On today's episode, Kelsey and I get into: Feedback we received on last week's episode, which viewers describes as funny, flirtatious, and useless Our five-day getaway last week (4:10) Where Kelsey finds inspiration for her TikTok videos, why she started creating on Ti…
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In the first IN PERSON episode of the podcast, it's only right that my best friend in the world joins me on today's show. On this week's show, Kelsey and I discuss: Why we decided to move to a new city together (5:45) The things she hates most about living with me (9:20) How she regains control of her life when she feels like she's losing her grip …
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With dreams of becoming a billionaire one day, Shanni Suissa constantly works herself into a stupor, putting the hustle in the term "hustle culture." When you have so much ambition, so much drive, so many ideas, so many different interests -- how do you deal with it? How do you stay focused? When one thing fails, how do you pick yourself up to do i…
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Kristen Friis is a rising star. At 25 years old, she's a Creative Development Coordinator for Spotify, working on some of the biggest podcasts you love ... and the ones you haven't heard of yet. To get to this point, she's changed careers, moved across the country, and worked odd jobs to make ends meet. In an inspiring conversation, Kristen shares …
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Eric Jackman, the mastermind behind MMAFighting's massive social media channels, returns to the podcast for a very informative and passionate conversation about the apps we spend so much of our time on. NewYorkRic (as he's known in the MMA world) and I discuss: Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and what the future of the platform looks like (5:12)…
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Katie, a friend from home whom I've known for 21 years, joins me to catch up on the latest in her life. We discuss: Why young people should say yes more often (4:50) The process behind how she and her friends, who all work from anywhere, decided to move to Chicago a few months ago (7:13) The rat race of Washington D.C. and why she felt she needed t…
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My travel nurse friend returns to the podcast to tell us whether she's moved again, plus we discuss: Using Bumble BFF in Austin, TX, and attending Bumble parties to make friends (4:00) The benefits of therapy and how journaling has helped her gain more confidence and self-love (7:15) Never having a place to truly call home (13:05) Not allowing othe…
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Donna Conrad, my best friend from college, joins me on the podcast to share some groundbreaking news and more! We discuss: Leaving MLB Network to take the kind of job she's always dreamt of having (1:50) The conversations between us that helped lay the foundation for her next big career move in sports media (5:50) How an episode of this podcast ins…
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Sonayna Chandran is a London-based online fitness coach. She works with clients around the world who hope to re-take control of their fitness and even more importantly, their confidence. And on today's episode, Sonayna and I dissect the three pillars of good health: sleep, nutrition, and exercise. We discuss: The unmistakable benefits of getting a …
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Colin Wright, who shedded a high-paying career early in his 20s to instead pursue the nomadic lifestyle, is a 37-year-old entrepreneur, author and public speaker, who currently lives in Milwaukee, WI. Before "settling down" recently, Wright used to travel to a new country every four months. For seven years, he lived in places like Argentina, New Ze…
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On today's podcast, Jamie Burton and Lauren Wolverton of the "Chicks and Dip" podcast welcome me on for a conversation about podcasts! We discuss the history of podcasting, what the future of the industry looks like, tips for success, and what makes podcasts stand apart in today's content-filled world (9:20) But before all of that, I update all of …
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An old hometown friend and BRAND NEW mother joins me for a conversation about pregnancy, giving birth, and being a mother at age 25. We cover topics like: Why, after years of saying she didn't want children, she reversed course (1:10) Fears of telling her parents that she was pregnant (6:10) The behind-the-scenes of what it's like giving birth (14:…
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*TRIGGER WARNING* This episodes contains several references to suicide, substance abuse, and depression. Listener discretion is advised. (VIDEO) In a harrowing, heartbreaking, inspiring, and informative conversation, one of the nicest and most positive people on the face of the planet joins me for a conversation about: When she first fell in love w…
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VIDEO INCLUDED: A very special guest joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about her podcast, career, and life philosophy. On today's episode, Michelle and I discuss: Her podcast and the big impact it's had on me (0:00) The biggest highlight in a career full of unforgettable moments (11:15) Inspiring young women who want to be just like her (13:…
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In a nugget-filled and wide-ranging conversation (that you can now watch on Spotify!), my good friend Cliff joins me to talk about: The case for (and against) living in New York City (5:04) The challenges of working from home in post-pandemic life (14:13) Why we need to stop pressuring ourselves to have our sh*t together by age 30 (19:19) How "Inst…
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Nicknamed "The Queen of the Sky" by Huffington Post, Natalie Amrossi (@misshattan on Instagram) is an aerial photographer who takes STUNNING pictures of New York City from the sky. And on today's episode, we discuss: Why she left her career in finance to pursue a full-time career in photography (2:04) The life of a freelancer (5:40) Why, despite he…
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Growing up, our teachers handed us grades. Every A told us that we were succeeding, that we shouldn't worry. But after college, there are no grades. It's up to us to figure out how we're doing, and that can lead to lots of anxiety, confusion, and the general feeling that we don't know what we're doing with our lives. Today's guest, Jamie Burton, ca…
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Sports gambling has a come long way in a very short amount of time. Once considered taboo, it's now everywhere and it seems like everyone is doing it. But how exactly do you start gambling, and how do you do it responsibly? For answers to these questions, we turn to Conner Burks. Formerly of ESPN, he's now a producer for the award-winning YouTube s…
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*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains several references to disordered eating and unhealthy behavior. Listener discretion is advised. Diet culture throws a lot in our faces: Skinnier is hotter. Restricting calories is cool. In recent years, momentum has shifted more toward loving our bodies, but we still have a long way to go. And to transform ou…
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In today's world, anyone can go out and make a full-time living on his/her own. Today's guest knows this firsthand, and my college friend Jazmine finds herself in the midst of trying to make it as a full-time creator online. And with 248,000 followers on TikTok, Jasmine is really only just getting started. On today's episode, we discuss: her life i…
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In the series finale of The Troy Farkas Show, I replay 10 of the most impactful moments from the show that's meant so much to me since I started it in September 2020. These 10 moments are just highlights of much longer conversations that you can go back and listen to at any time. I hope you get as much value from these people as I have: ESPN podcas…
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One of my dearest friends returns to update listeners on everything that's happened in her life since her first appearance on the podcast in September 2020. Liana discusses: moving to Fort Myers, FL, with her new husband (2:50) if her wedding was everything she ever dreamt it would be (11:25) her crazy honeymoon travel tales to The Maldives (20:55)…
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One of the most supportive people in my life joins me for a conversation about: how high school bullying still affects her today (2:10) the toxic relationship she left at age 20 (9:15) why she decided to start creating content on social media (22:30) where she hopes her life goes from here (34:05) For the video version of today's podcast, please ch…
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My friend Matt, who is currently a teacher in Bend, OR, joins me to discuss the following: finding adventure in everyday life (5:00) how to understand perspective (14:38) the importance of journaling consistently (20:45) how we can more intentionally use technology (29:00) what it's like living with three women (35:07) how history should be taught …
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