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How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season

We often see the world not as it is, but as we are. So if we’re to view the world differently, we need to learn to see ourselves differently. Join David Achata, PCC, on ”How People Grow,” a podcast dedicated to shifting your perspective. Through insightful conversations with guests, co-hosts, and friends from his life, David explores the diverse ways we evolve in work, relationships, and spirituality. Discover how your unique lens shapes your experiences and learn to navigate life’s complexities

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66:05

Tim Ross - Becoming a "Sticker," Investing in a...

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/11/10

Tim Ross is a Cherokee teacher, retired pastor, missionary and current seminary teacher. In this episode Tim shares with us native ways of praying, as well as the concept of becoming a "Sticker" - meaning, someone who stays and invests in a community.Tim's teaching work can be found at NAIITS, an an indigenous seminary. To learn more about Tim and his work, check out https://naiits.com/ If this podcast was helpful to you, please leave us a review by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom and

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59:53

Lisa Sharon Harper - Cultivating a Very Good World

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/11/03

Lisa Sharon Harper is an author, theologan, teacher, and consultant. She is the founder of https://freedomroad.us/ and gives her life to helping others learn to do justice in just ways. This is Lisa's second appearance on this podcast. To listen to her first interview, go back to Season 2 and check out our season finale. In this episode, Lisa shares about a recent trip to Brazil to work with an influental church there, and talks with us about the importance of silence when cultivating a rooted

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56:37

Donna Burske - Though My Fathers and Mothers Left Me

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/10/27

Dr. Donna Burske serves as a Hospital Chaplain Manager in Orlando, Florida. She is a mother, teacher, contemplative, and a cancer survivor. In this episode Donna shares what it was like growing up adopted and eventually finding her biological family. She shares what it means to her to live a rooted life in this thought-provoking episode. To contact donna email her at dburske@gmail.com To support this podcast go to http://davidachata.substack.com/

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60:58

Joe Steinke - Finding a Greater Grace From a Deeper Well

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/10/20

Joe Steinke is a Spiritual Director, a former pastor, lifelong musician and co-founder of 24/7 Prayer USA. In this interview he shares what it was like to grow up in community in the midst of the Jesus Movement of the 1970's. He also shares practices people can engage in to find their rooting. Joe shares what it means to be a mystic and encourages us to find a "greater grace from a deeper well." To find out more about Joe Steinke and connect with his work visit http://www.souloftheshepherd.org/ To

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61:40

Ron Pickell - The Kingdom Among Us

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/10/13

Ron Pickell is a retired pastor and chaplain. His most recent position was serving on the University Campus of UC Berkeley, California for 25 years. In this episode Ron talks with us about how being rooted means knowing what you’re about, where you’re going, and what’s most important. For Ron, that means understanding the presence and power of God among us right now. Ron shares his conversion story, his near death experience of a years ago and how that changed him. As a special bonus, we’ve

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24:54

Season 5 Introduction - Living a Rooted Life With...

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/10/06

What does it mean to be a rooted person in a world that leaves so many of us feeling lost? To be rooted is to be connected — to God, to others, and to the larger story we’re part of.This season, David Achata, author, leadership consultant, coach, and former pastor, takes listeners on a journey of listening, learning, and connecting with mentors and community. In this episode, he draws from the wisdom of Parker Palmer, Richard Rohr, and John O’Donohue, as well as Scripture and Indigenous traditions

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82:40

Andrew Holley - The House Fire That Led to Rock n'...

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/09/08

Andrew Holley was once a pastor and church planter. But then his house burned down. After picking up the pieces, he and his wife tried to keep going the way they always had, but something had changed. Some time later, at the urging of his friends, he entered a singer/songwriter contest. From there, he kept playing. Today, Andrew has embraced the music life and writes music that's full of soul, blues, and good ole' rock n' roll. He spoke on the How People Grow Podcast about this transition - listen

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61:51

Tommy Rutledge - How Church Planting Changed Me

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/09/01

Tommy Rutledge began his career as an Engineer, but later in life felt the call to serve in pastoral work as a Church Planter. Tommy shares how it changed him and helped birth the most unusual kind of work. To learn more about Tommy check out http://somaasheville.com/ and https://www.mountcarmelgoats.com/ To support this podcast go to http://davidachata.substack.com/ To join the Leadership renewal collective go to http://achatacoaching.com/ and click "coaching cohorts."

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58:47

Daniel Kasambira - From Pizza Delivery Driver to CEO

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/08/25

Daniel Kasambira is the CEO of the United Way in Madison County, Alabama. After a successful career in non-profit work Daniel moved to the for-profit sector. But after being laid off, he faced the question: how do I navigate this season of unknowns?Finding himself delivering pizzas, he got an opportunity that changed everything. Today he shares his story as a way to encourage people to not give up and to remember those who helped you along the way. To learn more about Daniel see

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01:00:57

Ashi Alison - Embracing the Fertile Void

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/08/18

Ashi Alison is a Yoga and Breathwork teacher currently living near Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this special interview, she talks with us from a courtyard in Ireland. Ashi describes why she left a successful career at the North Face, selling all her possessions, and moving to a shack in Costa Rica for 10 years. Ashi walks us through what she learned during a season by the Ocean and encourages us to "embrace the fertile void" when in a transition season. To support this podcast go go

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01:04:22

Brooke Lark - What Happens on a Healing Journey

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/08/11

Brooke Lark is the founder of Lark & Co. She is the world's most downloaded food photographer and one of the world's most interesting women. After leaving the Mormon faith, she embarked on a journey she could never have predicted. To listen to her first interview on this show, click here. What happens after you leave your faith and your marriage? For Brooke, a call with a U.S. Senator changed everything and led her into the world of plant medicine. In this episode she shares that when you

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01:10:20

Tim Ross - "Show Me, Teach Me, I'm Open"

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/08/04

Tim Ross is a lifelong pastor, missionary and teacher. He's also a Native Cherokee related to Chief John Ross. In this episode Tim shares his story, his life with the Maasai People for ten years and most recently, his work with NAIITS, the North American Indigenous Institute for Theological Studies. Tim walks us through what it means to step into your ancestry and take the simple steps the Creator reveals. He invites us to pray, "show me, teach me, I'm open." Learn more about NAIITS at

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19:17

Season 4 Introduction: What is a Transition? With...

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/07/28

Transitions are marked by endings, then a murky middle zone, and then a new beginning. In this episode David Achata discusses why we're focusing on transtions for season 4. To learn about David's work see http://achatacoaching.com To support this podcast go to the new Substack page at: https://substack.com/@davidachata

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01:05:03

Amy Achata: From Chronic Pain to Embodied Living

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/06/09

Join us as Amy Achata recounts her deeply personal story of overcoming chronic illness and migraines. Amy shares how she discovered the surprising reason for a lifetime of pain lay hidden in her own story. From there, she was able to explore the untapped intelligence of her body.Amy delves into the specific embodiment practices that enabled her to finally understand and respond to her body's needs, resulting in remarkable transformation and healing. She shares invaluable lessons learned on her path

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44:07

How Your Gut Impacts (What You Think Is) Your Intuition

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/06/02

Ever wonder where those "gut feelings" really come from?In this episode, David shares a personal story about stalking a deer that led him to a surprising understanding of the gut's influence on what we think. He and Dr. Tyler McCurry, D.O., unpack the fascinating gut-brain connection and how optimizing your gut health can unlock clearer emotional and intuitive guidance. Plus, get actionable advice on strengthening your intuition through practices like mindfulness and spending time in nature, and

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50:07

The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection --Your Story's Impact...

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/05/26

Discover the powerful connection between your mind, body, and spirit with us. David shares his personal journey of overcoming a decade of chest pain by understanding the link between his emotions, breathing, and physical health.Dr. McCurry explores how spiritual practices like prayer and meditation can support your overall wellness and revisits the idea of your body as a sacred temple deserving of care. Learn to live with intention, aligning your actions with what truly matters. Join David Achata

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48:33

Movement as Medicine

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/05/20

Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they discuss the vital role movement plays in both our physical and emotional well-being. Explore the benefits of mindful practices to connect with your body and release tension. Dr. McCurry explains how regular exercise helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Discover the surprising connection between movement and spiritual practices like prayer and meditation. Plus, get practical ideas for easily incorporating more movement into your daily life,

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01:00:05

The Body's Memory & Releasing Trauma (updated)

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/05/13

*Updated - Note: The previous version of this episode was partial. This new version contains the entire interview.Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they explore how past hurts and ongoing stress can get trapped in the body, affecting us physically and emotionally. Dr. McCurry explains how our nervous system reacts to stress and trauma and how it can get out of balance. In this episode, you'll discover body-centered ways to heal, like focusing on physical sensations, and how hands-on

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41:11

Understanding Your Body's Signals

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/05/06

Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they explore how our bodies communicate. Dr. McCurry shares his story of the damage done to his body as a football player and how that was the first step that led him toward osteopathic medicine.In this episode, we'll look at the core principles of the body's self-healing capacity and how symptoms can be vital messages. We'll also touch on practical tips for tuning into your body's language through mindful movement and reflection as well as caring for your

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21:08

Season 3 Introduction: Embodied Wisdom For Life's...

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season ·

2025/04/29

Join hosts David Achata & Dr. Tyler McCurry as we launch "The Wisdom of the Body," exploring the powerful mind-body connection, and learning the shift from "doing" to "being."In this season introduction, David shares how our stories are embodied, influencing our feelings and actions, drawing on insights from Bessel van der Kolk (trauma's impact) and Stephen Porges (nervous system). Learn to listen to your body's wisdom for greater self-awareness and navigate life's journey with authenticity

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