The Sean Trace Show
Join host Sean Trace on The Sean Trace Show, where creativity and inspiration collide. Each episode features a diverse group of creatives sharing their personal stories, insights, and creative processes to help you ignite your own spark of inspiration. With a focus on authenticity, resilience, abundance, and health, Sean's goal is to help you discover your own unique journey and empower you to live a more inspired life. So tune in and get ready to be inspired.
Episodes
355 episodes
Burnout Is Costing You More Than Money | Dr. Karthik Ramanan | The Sean Trace Show
What happens when you achieve the career, money, and success you thought would make you happy and still feel empty?In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Dr. Karthik Ramanan, a former Wall Street professional turned natu...
Stop Living on Autopilot and Lead with Purpose | Michael B. Clegg | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode, I sit down with leadership development expert and Q Works Group CEO Michael “Clegg” Clegg to explore why being busy isn’t the same as being productive. We unpack how unclear priorities, weak boundaries, and the habits we quietl...
Why Spinning in Circles Might Make You Smarter | Sheila Thelen | The Sean Trace Show
I had no idea how much the vestibular system could affect the way we move, think, react, and navigate everyday life until this conversation with master figure skating coach and vestibular training specialist Sheila Thelen. We talk about the con...
Silence Is A Skill | Jenn Alex | The Sean Trace Show
Communication isn’t something you’re either naturally good or bad at, it’s a skill you can actually train. In this conversation with Jenn Alex, I wanted to understand why communication breaks down so easily, even when everyone involved think...
Feeding the World: The Truth About Ranch Life | Jaclyn Wilson | The Sean Trace Show
I sat down with Jaclyn Wilson, a fifth-generation cattle rancher from the Sand Hills of Western Nebraska. Jaclyn helps run Flying Diamond Beef, a ranch homesteaded back in 1888, and she broke down why the "simple country l...
Kids Notice Everything | Christia Spears Brown | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with developmental psychologist Christia Spears Brown to explore how children learn stereotypes, recognize differences, and absorb bias from the world around them. Christia explains that childr...
Work Is Performance | Jeroen Kraaijenbrink | The Sean Trace Show
I sat down with strategy and culture expert Jeroen Kraaijenbrink to ask the question that's been on my mind for years: why do so many leaders pretend everything is fine when it's clearly not? Jeroen calls it the ostrich ef...
Sit With The Chaos | Marc Lesser | The Sean Trace Show
Why do so many successful people achieve everything they thought they wanted and still feel dissatisfied? In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Zen teacher, executive coach, author, and mindful leadership expert Marc Lesser to...
Your Brain Is Lying | Drenda Thomas Richards | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with speaker and belief disruptor Drenda Thomas Richards to uncover the hidden beliefs and stories that keep us stuck. We explore how subconscious beliefs can influence our confidence, fuel sel...
Uncomfortable On Purpose | Luke Lloyd | The Sean Trace Show
I sat down with Luke Lloyd, founder of Lloyd Financial Group, and this conversation hit way deeper than money. We got into why so many people feel lost even with more access and connection than ever, and Luke broke down ho...
The Hidden Cost of Waiting | The Sean Trace Show
We often tell ourselves that we have more time. We will take the family photos next year, start the degree tomorrow, try something new later, or wait until life feels less stressful. But while we are busy making plans, our children grow up, our...
Confidence Comes Later | Fred Joyal | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode, I sit down with Fred Joyal, longtime entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and founder of 1-800-DENTIST, to talk about what it really means to become bold. Fred breaks down why boldness is not the same as confidence, and why w...
Why Smart People Fear Speaking | John Vautier | The Sean Trace Show
I sat down with communication coach John Vautier of Vautier Communications, and this conversation completely reframed how I think about fear, confidence, and the way we talk to each other. John breaks down why even brillia...
Train Your Brain | David Hitz | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode, I sit down with David Hitz, a neuroscience-based mental performance coach and COO of Athlete Narrative, to explore how athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people can train their minds to perform under pressure. David shares h...
Fatherhood Gets Lonely | Shannon Carpenter | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Carpenter, author of The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad, for a real conversation about fatherhood, male loneliness, modern masculinity, friendship, burnout, and what dads actually need. W...
The Mentalist's Edge | Daniel Chan | The Sean Trace Show
I sat down with Daniel Chan, known as the Millionaires' Mentalist, and this conversation went so much deeper than card tricks. Daniel performs for billionaires, CEOs, and celebrities across the world, charging up to $10,00...
Nobody's Really Listening | Julian Treasure | The Sean Trace Show
What if the biggest communication problem today isn't how we speak, but how we listen? In this conversation, I sit down with Julian Treasure, one of the world's leading experts on listening, communication, and human connection, to explore why s...
Men Are Tired | Zachary J. Monroe | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode, I sit down with Zachary J. Monroe, founder of Forge & Freedom, to talk about male loneliness, brotherhood, discipline, digital burnout, fatherhood, and what it really takes for men to rebuild momentum in life.&...
Comfort Is Making You Weak | The Sean Trace Show
I made a painful mistake.After eating cashews with the skin still on them, I triggered a severe allergic reaction that left nearly 40% of my body covered in a rash. It was miserable—but it also reminded me of something important:<...
Discipline Beats Motivation | Alan Stein, Jr. | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Alan Stein, Jr. , a corporate keynote speaker, author, and former basketball performance coach who spent 20 years working with elite athletes, coaches, and high performers.
From Struggle to Strength | Harry Psaros | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Harry Psaros, bestselling author, executive neuroscience specialist, martial artist, and one of Pittsburgh's most passionate autism advocates. Harry opens up about hi...
TSTS - Calm Is A Weapon
Calm is not weakness. Calm is a weapon.In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I’m talking about why the person who stays calm the longest usually wins. Not because they are stronger, smarter, or tougher, but because they can stil...
Systems Set You Free | Kate Guillen | The Sean Trace Show
In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Kate Guillen, founder of Simplicity Ops, to unpack why so many businesses collapse under their own growth and how simple systems are the real secret to scaling without losing your mind....