https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/still-standing-strong--6696208
I’ve been through my fair share of it. I’m not a guru — just someone who’s learned a lot from being knocked down and getting back up again.

Each episode, I’ll unpack thoughts and experiences around the difficult stuff — the kind of stuff that sits with you. I’ll share what I’ve been through, what I’m still figuring out, and invite you to think about how it shows up in your own life. (Dad jokes and puns may also make an appearance from time to time).

If you’re someone who thinks deeply, feels a lot, or just wants to hear something real for once… welcome.]]>enMental HealthCopyright Ollie’s Dadhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3269f7d0d343690d64d7ca4e11d14864.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/still-standing-strong--6696208Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:21:32 +0000Ollie’s DadOllie’s Dadstillstandingstrongpodcast@gmail.comStill Standing Strong is a space for honest conversations about the things most people don’t talk about — burnout, grief, identity, doubt, pressure, healing… and everything in between. I’ve been through my fair share of it. I’m not a guru — just...
I’ve been through my fair share of it. I’m not a guru — just someone who’s learned a lot from being knocked down and getting back up again.

Each episode, I’ll unpack thoughts and experiences around the difficult stuff — the kind of stuff that sits with you. I’ll share what I’ve been through, what I’m still figuring out, and invite you to think about how it shows up in your own life. (Dad jokes and puns may also make an appearance from time to time).

If you’re someone who thinks deeply, feels a lot, or just wants to hear something real for once… welcome.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-keep-your-energy--72807229
In this episode, we talk about protecting your peace, controlling your emotions, and recognizing when you're investing too much of yourself into people, situations, or problems that don't deserve it.

Anger, frustration, and negativity are inevitable—but they don't have to control you.

I share why learning to manage your energy has changed the way I approach life, relationships, and challenges, and why taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary.

At the end of the day, you can't always control what happens around you, but you can control what you allow to live inside you.If you've been feeling emotionally drained, constantly overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than you should, I hope this conversation helps you take a step back, refocus, and protect the energy you'll need for the life you're trying to build.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72807229Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:21:29 +0000Ollie’s DadYour energy is one of the most valuable things you have, but most of us give it away without even realizing it. In this episode, we talk about protecting your peace, controlling your emotions, and recognizing when you're investing too much of...
In this episode, we talk about protecting your peace, controlling your emotions, and recognizing when you're investing too much of yourself into people, situations, or problems that don't deserve it.

Anger, frustration, and negativity are inevitable—but they don't have to control you.

I share why learning to manage your energy has changed the way I approach life, relationships, and challenges, and why taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary.

At the end of the day, you can't always control what happens around you, but you can control what you allow to live inside you.If you've been feeling emotionally drained, constantly overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than you should, I hope this conversation helps you take a step back, refocus, and protect the energy you'll need for the life you're trying to build.]]>1073comedy,confidence,control,energy,health,human,improvement,leadership,mindset,motivation,perseverence,personalgrowth,purpose,resilience,stillstandingstrongfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e4--72514636
Not the one that tells us what we should do. The one that keeps pulling us back to what we're meant to do.

In this episode, I talk about the dreams I had growing up, the careers I imagined for myself, and the one thing that never stopped calling me back: music.

Some passions fade. Some interests come and go. But every once in a while, there's something that follows you through every season of life. It shows up when you're a kid. It stays with you as an adult. And no matter how far you drift, it keeps finding its way back to you.

Maybe that's not an accident. Maybe that's your gift.

This episode is about listening to that feeling, trusting that voice, and having the courage to pursue the thing that makes you feel most alive. Because none of us have forever, and someday the opportunities in front of us today won't be there anymore.

So what's the thing that keeps calling you back? And are you finally ready to listen?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72514636Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:57:45 +0000Ollie’s DadWe all have a voice inside us. Not the one that tells us what we should do. The one that keeps pulling us back to what we're meant to do. In this episode, I talk about the dreams I had growing up, the careers I imagined for myself, and the one thing...
Not the one that tells us what we should do. The one that keeps pulling us back to what we're meant to do.

In this episode, I talk about the dreams I had growing up, the careers I imagined for myself, and the one thing that never stopped calling me back: music.

Some passions fade. Some interests come and go. But every once in a while, there's something that follows you through every season of life. It shows up when you're a kid. It stays with you as an adult. And no matter how far you drift, it keeps finding its way back to you.

Maybe that's not an accident. Maybe that's your gift.

This episode is about listening to that feeling, trusting that voice, and having the courage to pursue the thing that makes you feel most alive. Because none of us have forever, and someday the opportunities in front of us today won't be there anymore.

So what's the thing that keeps calling you back? And are you finally ready to listen?]]>1494career,careerchange,dream,findingpurpose,inspiration,lifeadvice,mentalhealth,mindset,motivation,passion,personalgrowth,purpose,resilience,self-development,self-improvementfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-the-job-fit--72141420Still Standing Strong, we dive into the idea of “job fit” — and how being in the wrong environment can slowly drain your energy, confidence, peace, and identity without you even realizing it.

Sometimes it doesn’t happen all at once. It happens over time. You adapt. You normalize stress. You convince yourself that surviving is the same thing as living.

This episode explores what happens when you finally look in the mirror and ask yourself if you were meant for more.

We talk about fear, growth, risk, resilience, and the uncomfortable reality that many people never achieve what they truly want because they’re too afraid to step into the unknown.You can’t live life on the edge while being afraid to fall.At some point, you have to jump and see what you’re capable of.

The episode also touches on personal experiences, how difficult seasons can change you, and how adversity can create a mindset that pushes you to expect more from life — not less.

Maybe the life you want is waiting on the other side of one honest decision.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72141420Sun, 24 May 2026 14:39:41 +0000Ollie’s DadIn this episode of Still Standing Strong, we dive into the idea of “job fit” — and how being in the wrong environment can slowly drain your energy, confidence, peace, and identity without you even realizing it. Sometimes it doesn’t happen all at...Still Standing Strong, we dive into the idea of “job fit” — and how being in the wrong environment can slowly drain your energy, confidence, peace, and identity without you even realizing it.

Sometimes it doesn’t happen all at once. It happens over time. You adapt. You normalize stress. You convince yourself that surviving is the same thing as living.

This episode explores what happens when you finally look in the mirror and ask yourself if you were meant for more.

We talk about fear, growth, risk, resilience, and the uncomfortable reality that many people never achieve what they truly want because they’re too afraid to step into the unknown.You can’t live life on the edge while being afraid to fall.At some point, you have to jump and see what you’re capable of.

The episode also touches on personal experiences, how difficult seasons can change you, and how adversity can create a mindset that pushes you to expect more from life — not less.

Maybe the life you want is waiting on the other side of one honest decision.]]>1387afraid,challenge,dontbeafraid,fit,job,jobfit,jobmarket,stillstanding,stillstandingstrong,strong,takechances,toughfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e2-the-journey--72054709
In this episode, we talk about the pressure of chasing success, the reality of walking into a role that wasn’t what it seemed, and what happens when life forces you to slow down and reevaluate who you are outside of achievement, titles, and expectations.

The episode also explores a powerful story about tragedy, perspective, and hidden purpose — leading to one important question:“What is your rock?” Sometimes the hardest moments in our lives are also the moments that reveal what was happening beneath the surface all along.

This episode marks the beginning of a new direction for the podcast:
less polished, more honest, and more focused on real conversations about growth, struggle, resilience, purpose, and becoming stronger through life’s unexpected turns.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72054709Mon, 18 May 2026 12:11:33 +0000Ollie’s DadAfter stepping away for a while, Still Standing Strong returns with a different perspective. In this episode, we talk about the pressure of chasing success, the reality of walking into a role that wasn’t what it seemed, and what happens when life...
In this episode, we talk about the pressure of chasing success, the reality of walking into a role that wasn’t what it seemed, and what happens when life forces you to slow down and reevaluate who you are outside of achievement, titles, and expectations.

The episode also explores a powerful story about tragedy, perspective, and hidden purpose — leading to one important question:“What is your rock?” Sometimes the hardest moments in our lives are also the moments that reveal what was happening beneath the surface all along.

This episode marks the beginning of a new direction for the podcast:
less polished, more honest, and more focused on real conversations about growth, struggle, resilience, purpose, and becoming stronger through life’s unexpected turns.]]>1029comeback,determination,motivation,resilience,rock,stillstandingstrongfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-the-fraction-of-your-reaction--68033661
Sometimes the only thing we can control is how we respond, and even that is a fraction of the event that happened.
This episode dives into the power of reacting less — giving only a fraction of your reaction to moments that don’t go your way. From a missed flight that turned into a beautiful memory, to staying grounded through a job loss, it’s a reminder that calm often changes the outcome more than control ever could.

Inspired by The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins — and a new twist called The Let It Theory — this week explores how mindset, patience, and perspective shape every situation we face]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68033661Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:52:13 +0000Ollie’s DadWELCOME TO A NEW SEASON Sometimes the only thing we can control is how we respond, and even that is a fraction of the event that happened. This episode dives into the power of reacting less — giving only a fraction of your reaction to moments that...
Sometimes the only thing we can control is how we respond, and even that is a fraction of the event that happened.
This episode dives into the power of reacting less — giving only a fraction of your reaction to moments that don’t go your way. From a missed flight that turned into a beautiful memory, to staying grounded through a job loss, it’s a reminder that calm often changes the outcome more than control ever could.

Inspired by The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins — and a new twist called The Let It Theory — this week explores how mindset, patience, and perspective shape every situation we face]]>1293keepmovingforward,letthem,lettit,mentalhealth,newpodcast,newseason,podcast,reaction,stillstandingstrong,strongfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-the-myth-of-more--67758489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67758489Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:58:12 +0000Ollie’s DadWe work harder, chase promotions, buy houses, collect milestones — all in search of “enough.” But what if more never feels like more? In this episode suggested by a listener, I share stories and reflections about striving, achievement, and the quiet...1281enough,episode10,listen,mentalhealth,more,podcast,strongfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-episode-remembering-love-and-appreciation--67724045
Remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11, and ensuring we don't take the life we have for granted. Love one another]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67724045Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:25:06 +0000Ollie’s DadSometimes the most important thing you can do is pause and appreciate the people and moments right in front of you. In this emergency episode, I share why appreciation can’t wait — and why it might be the antidote to so much of what weighs us down. If...
Remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11, and ensuring we don't take the life we have for granted. Love one another]]>433appreciation,love,mentalhealth,podcast,remember,september,stillstandingstrongpodcast,strength,strong,together,unityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-the-rhombus-of-life-and-vulnerability-ft-alisha-a-cat-s-meow--67621916
Featuring Alisha (and a few meows from a cat)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67621916Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:39:15 +0000Ollie’s DadNot everyone gets the same depth of trust and vulnerability with you — and that’s okay! In this episode, I talk about why life and vulnerability don’t fit into a clean “circle of trust,” but more like a rhombus — messy, uneven, but totally human. Some...
Featuring Alisha (and a few meows from a cat)]]>1136cat,funny,mentalhealth,mentalhelp,newpodcast,podcast,relief,rhombus,shapes,stillstandingstrong,vulnerabilityfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-chronic-discontent-satisfaction-not-guaranteed--67505359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67505359Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:43:25 +0000Ollie’s DadWhy does it feel like “enough” never really is? In this episode, I dig into chronic discontent — that relentless itch for more, even when things are good. From the constant chase of “what’s next” to the toll it takes on our peace and selves, we’ll...1069awareness,chronic,chronicdiscontent,discontent,happy,health,help,life,mental,mentalhealth,podcast,sad,satisfaction,self,stillstandingstrongfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-patience-or-patients--67371696
 In this episode, I talk about how rushing, pushing, and forcing everything can take a real toll on your health, and why learning to pause might be the best thing you do for yourself. No preachy lectures — just real talk, personal stories, and a reminder that slowing down isn’t falling behind. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67371696Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:19:36 +0000Ollie’s DadWe live in a world that moves fast — so fast that slowing down feels wrong. But here’s the truth: if you don’t make time for patience, life will make time for patients.  In this episode, I talk about how rushing, pushing, and forcing everything can...
 In this episode, I talk about how rushing, pushing, and forcing everything can take a real toll on your health, and why learning to pause might be the best thing you do for yourself. No preachy lectures — just real talk, personal stories, and a reminder that slowing down isn’t falling behind. ]]>875brain,health,life,patience,patients,slow,standing,still,strongfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-find-your-why-not-the-one-between-x-and-z--67307654
🎧 Listen in. Your why might be closer than you think!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67307654Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:59:48 +0000Ollie’s DadEver feel like you’re just moving through the motions without knowing what it’s all for? This episode is about finding the thing that actually fuels you — not the version you tell people in job interviews, but the real why that gets you out of bed...
🎧 Listen in. Your why might be closer than you think!
]]>949findyourwhy,happy,optimism,podcast,stillstandingstrong,strong,whyfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-fomo--67262865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67262865Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:54:03 +0000Ollie’s DadIf you’ve ever felt behind — like you’re missing something, falling short, or watching everyone else pass you by — you’re not alone. This episode is for the overachievers, the self-doubters, and the quietly exhausted. Let’s talk about FOMO, pressure,...969comedy,fomo,help,mentalhealth,progress,slurpeesfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-the-overthinkers-club--67250013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67250013Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:12:42 +0000Ollie’s DadIf your brain has ever turned a tiny thought into a full-blown mental film — congrats, you’re in the club! In this episode, I unpack what overthinking really looks like, why it’s often misunderstood, and how I’ve learned to spot the spiral before it...969conversation,lighthearted,mental,mentalhealth,overthinking,perfection,unpackfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-life-moves-fast--67222452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67222452Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:34:59 +0000Ollie’s DadWe live in a world that doesn’t stop moving — and somewhere along the way, we forget to actually live. In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to be on autopilot, why slowing down feels so hard, and small ways we can make space to breathe...867fast,life,mentalhealth,slowdownfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-childhood--67191055
In this episode, I share what that feels like through living it, how it still lingers in adulthood, and why it’s okay to wish things were different while learning how to finally slow down and breathe again. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67191055Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:42:48 +0000Ollie’s DadSome of us had to grow up too fast, and there are pros and cons to this. In this episode, I share what that feels like through living it, how it still lingers in adulthood, and why it’s okay to wish things were different while learning how to finally...
In this episode, I share what that feels like through living it, how it still lingers in adulthood, and why it’s okay to wish things were different while learning how to finally slow down and breathe again. ]]>941false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-my-background-and-the-why--67156224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67156224Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:32:56 +0000Ollie’s DadIn this first episode, I open up about why I’m starting this podcast and what I’m still working through. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or like you’re rebuilding from scratch — this one’s for you. Loss is the focus in this one.683false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-intro--67147606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67147606Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:30:36 +0000Ollie’s DadA quick intro to why I started Still Standing Strong — a podcast about real-life rebuilds, burnout, healing, and finding your way back to yourself.103falsefull