The Maley Way

Navy veteran Michael Whidden is Jim guest this week. Michael helps students travel and explore different parts of the United States. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com. 

Jim believes adding ice to a glass of water is a luxury. Katie thinks differently and says Jim should lovingly add ice to the kids' drinks. I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com.

Jim welcomes Zach Gale back to The Maley Way. Zach was an instrumental figure in Jim's podcasting career. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com. 

Jim needed a prop for a friendly joke ahead of a speaking engagement at Lyons Township High School, but couldn't locate the earplugs. Katie told him exactly where they were, but he came up empty. I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com.

Beast Games contestant Hannah Riggs is Jim's guest this week. Jim's kids are huge fans of Hannah. Hannah is a software engineer and a dancer. Dancing is a great outlet for her to release stress and get her emotions out. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com. 

Basketballs don't go on the floor of the garage, Jim. Do you want Katie to run then over when she pulls her car in? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com.

Kristen Powers is Jim's guest this week. Kristen had her son when she was 18. She raised him on her own while working a full-time job and continuing her education. Despite all that, she didn't feel accomplished, due to societal judgments and perceptions. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at thepowersmindset.com.

Jim leaves lights on around the house. Katie walks down to the basement and finds electricity being wasted.
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Anna and John Nadasdy are Jim's guests this week. Anna's dad saved Jim from the deep end of the swimming pool when he was a kid. Anna and John shares their stories of grief and coping. Anna's dad passed away over two decades ago. John lost his mother when he was only 5 years old.

Jim leaves the door to the linen closet open, and Katie often bumps into it. Jim suggestion is that they remove the door. Katie rejects that proposal. 

Cooper Niemand is a former coach, like Jim. Coach Coop now dedicates his time to helping coaches navigate the stress and burnout associated with sports. 

Jim uses Katie's laptop and leaves it in random places. Katie almost missed a Zoom meeting. Jim uses it for podcasting and printing. He's unaware of other printing options in the house. 

Professional hockey player turned Nashville singer/songwriter Rob Bellamy is Jim's guest this week. Jim is a big fan of Rob's introspective songwriting style. Rob hopes the stigma of being vulnerable in sports environment is dissipating. 

When Jim sees a box of doughnuts on the counter and opens it to find a bunch of halves, he knows Katie has been through. Katie can't decide which one she wants. so she samples each pastry. 

Optwell founder and president Kris Lonsway is Jim's guest this week. Jim was a featured speaker at an Optwell mental wellness event at Lyons Township High School. 

Jim has an unfortunate habit of speaking with his mouth full at the dinner table. Katie not only finds it off-putting, she's also concerned that the kids are picking up the bad habit

Ben Shabad won the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest in 2024. His resemblance to The Bear star is only one part of Ben's story. Ben is a therapist who specializes in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. 

There are multiple acceptable places to leave wet, snowy, salty boots at the Maley household. Somehow, Jim misses the mat. He claims the boots get knocked off the mat by the kids. 

Connor Ryan is Jim's guest on this week's episode. Connor is a former pitcher and now works as a Mental Performance coach in the Cincinnati Reds organization. 

Jim encourages Katie's skills as a podcaster and communicator. Katie doesn't feel like she should constantly have to validate Jim's opinions.

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jim Fowler is this week's guest. He's the founder of realhumans.org - which verifies real human beings in a world of bots and artificial intelligence. Jim and Katie Maley are now certified to verify individuals as real humans. 

The freezing temperatures can't contain the heat on this week's ILYB. Katie's scale for what constitutes horrible news needs recalibrating, in Jim's opinion--not that the loss of 104.3 JAMS isn't devastating to Usher fans. 

Youth sports expert Gary Thrapp is Jim's guest this week. Gary wrote a book about the world of youth sports. Gary appreciated the escape that sports provided as he grew up on a farm in Iowa.

Katie cleaned the fast food junk out of Jim's car at the gas station. A passerby noted how much garbage she was collecting, leaving her to clarify that it was her husband's mess. 

Jim's cousin-in-law, Maggie Doheny, joins the program this week. Maggie has struggled with anxiety for her entire life. Maggie discusses the effects of scrolling versus real life interactions. 

Katie attended the Bears regular season finale. Jim was home with the kids, but he let them run wild in the basement. Katie examines the evidence to piece together the hours.

Jim's son Jimmy V, a diehard Bears fan, is in the podcast studio. He values his youth sports teammates. Jimmy V gives direct answers in assessing his dad's strengths in fatherhood. 

It was a horrendous Christmas at the Maley home due to a incapacitating fever that took Jim out of commission for six days. Katie held down the fort for the holidays as Jim sought sympathy. 

Jim's guest this week is school social worker Claudia Kelly. Claudia teaches emotion regulation and vocabulary. Understanding emotions and being able to vocalize about feelings are important skills for kids to possess. 

Young Meg Maley steps up to the mic in place of her mom as the Christmas time crunch catches up with Katie. Meg is growing up fast. She offers some words of wisdom to LeBron James.

Aaron Essex is this week's Maley Way guest. Aaron played a role in the genesis of The Maley Way, all with a simple handshake. Aaron ran the Chicago Marathon to benefit Erica's Lighthouse, a depression awareness program. 

Jim uses a Bounty of paper towels for jobs both big and small. Katie says great Scott my Brawny hubby, use fewer please. Viva la conservation of paper goods. 

Jay Hanson is a buddy of Jim's from way back in the day. Jay is a firefighter who welcomes discussing mental health challenges of the job with any of his brethren. He encourages first responders to take care of themselves when off duty to ensure mental wellness when on the job.

Jim likes to wait until the snow is done falling before he picks up the shovel. Katie wishes he would start earlier. Jim wants more leeway with his alarm response time. 

This week's guest is Steve Peacock. Jim watched a speech that Steve gave recently and was immediately inspired. Steve is a public speaker who shares the story about the abuse he suffered as a child. His bravery in sharing his survival story is now helping others.

Jim trims his beard in the upstairs bathroom. The trimmings combine with globs of toothpaste to form a revolting mess. Even worse, the kids are starting to copy his toothpaste habits!

It's performance review time at The Maley Way. Jim and Katie page through a handful of previous episodes. They discuss their emotional responses to guests and to stories shared. 

Katie finds the parking spot closest to the building at every store, gym, and school. It's a trait she inherited from her mom. Jim and Katie vow to plan more date nights. 

Marine Corps veteran Paul McQuigg joins Jim to talk about the mental health challenges faced by our service men and women. The Maley Way encourages everyone to donate to wakeforwarriors.com and Semper Fi & America's Fund. 

Rachel Webb is the director of performance psychology and wellness for the Charlotte Hornets. Rachel joins Jim on the podcast to discuss the progress of mental health care for modern athletes.