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Command Q
The CMDQ Podcast is all about exploring what it’s like to leave things behind — jobs, habits, limiting beliefs, and anything else that is no longer serving you. Quitting is an option and we will talk about the positive side of quitting. Every other week, we’ll bring you musings, listener stories, sp...
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#36 Quitting Your Scarcity Mindset
A scarcity mindset doesn’t just get you down — it can also keep you from pursuing better opportunities, taking risks, and living up to your full poten...
#35 Quit Your Learned Helplessness
Learn the art of coming to your own rescue. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari unpack learned helplessness and explore how choosing to control wh...
#34 Quit Replacing Instead of Repairing
Before you toss that stained shirt or busted appliance, consider giving it a second life. John and Maari discuss the advantages of repairing and upcyc...
#33 Quit Thinking You Can't Fix It
You don’t have to be an accomplished DIYer to take excellent care of your home. Home Repair Lab is the dream of Chris and Mindy Meyers: a place where...
#32 Quit Being Afraid To Question Professionals
When your dentist, mechanic, or repair pro makes a recommendation, you’re allowed to ask questions! In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari tackle the...
#31 Quit Asking Bad Questions
No one likes being on the receiving end of a disingenuous question -- so why do we all ask them from time to time? In this episode of CMDQ, we’re expl...
#30 Quit Forgetting People's Names
Locking in a new colleague’s name can be a challenge -- especially when you meet them as part of a large group. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maar...
#29 Quit Being Bad At Networking w/ Margaret McNab
Networking isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s essential for securing new business opportunities. In this episode, John and Maari explore how to ma...
#28 Quit Being Afraid of Awkwardness
Does the fear of feeling awkward keep you from trying new things, or making new friends? In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari tackle the fear of aw...
#27 Quit the Job That's Making You Sick
Stress isn’t just a distraction. If it’s not properly managed, it can take a real toll on your physical health. If your high pressure job is nudging y...
#26 Quit Thinking You're Not Athletic
There’s an athlete in all of us! Professional trainer Bryan Meyer has taken the techniques he used to help NBA star Dwight Howard get game-ready and t...
#25 Quit Not Knowing Your Neighbors
Get to know your neighbors — you never know when you made need their help or they may need yours. John and Maari discuss strategies for getting better...
#24 Quit Being a Jerk Driver
Running late? Trying to make up the time on the road not only doesn’t work — it’s dangerous for you and everyone else. In this CMDQ Quick Quit, John a...
#23 Quit Doomscrolling
Doom scrolling isn’t just a time suck, it’s a drain on your situational awareness and mental health. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari discuss w...
#22 Quit Hitting Snooze
The quits keep on coming: this week, we’re breaking up with the snooze button. John and Maari discuss why those extra 9 minutes may be sabotaging your...
#21 Quit Underestimating Kids
The summer of Quick Quits continues! This week, John and Maari discuss the importance of not underestimating the youth. Tune in for tips on how Gen Z...
#20 Quit Overplanning Your Vacation
In the first episode of our summer series of Quick Quits, John and Maari explore the importance of building downtime into your next vacation. Don’t co...
#19 Quit Ignoring Death w/ Aude Broos
Death is scary -- it’s no wonder so many of us resist conversations about the end of our lives. Death doula in training Aude Broos shares valuable adv...
#18 Quit Undervaluing Your Work w/ Nicole Guernsey
Is the fear of being told you charge too much making you charge too little? Freelancer and financial advisor Nicole Guernsey joins John and Maari to s...
#17 Life After Quitting w/ Jamie Brindle
Freelance producer, designer, and social media influencer Jamie Brindle joins the CMDQ team to offer practical advice on building a business around cr...
#16 Quit Being Passive About Healthcare w/ Kristina Kelly
Patient advocate Kristina Kelly shares the story of her years-long fight for an accurate diagnosis for a chronic illness, and how her experience inspi...
#15 Quit Creating Terrible Passwords w/ Evan Goldberg, VP of Product Marketing at LastPass
In this episode of CMDQ, Evan Goldberg, VP of Product Marketing at LastPass, is calling out the serial password recyclers. Tune in for tips on setting...
#14 Quit Drinking So Much w/ Meg Paradise
Meg Paradise wanted options for a night out that didn’t revolve around alcohol, so she left her corporate job behind to found Umbrella Dry Bar. Whethe...
#13 Quit Talking Yourself Out of Your Calling w/ Chris Leithe
Sales expert Chris Leithe gets real about what it takes to own your strengths and put them to work building something you’re deeply proud of. Listen a...
#12 Quit and Go Feral! w/ Mike Ferrell
After over a decade in Brand + Product at his corporate job, fellow quitter Mike Ferrell took a leap. Listen in as he joins John and Maari to discuss...
#11 Quit Feeling Like Crap w/ Mitch Webb
Health coach Mitch Webb shares the story of how he decided to take charge of his mental and physical health -- and how he built a business on helping...
#10 Quit Drinking Bad Coffee w/ Jonathan Stewart
John and Maari talk about how to make a good cup of coffee with Jonathan Stewart. Jonathan is a barista turned full-time coffee nerd. He is a strong b...
#09 Quit Not Surviving w/ Craig Caudill
John and Maari sit down with master survivalist Craig Caudill to talk disaster preparedness. As a wilderness guide and the founder of the Nature Relia...
#08 Quit Comparing Yourself to Others w/ Brian Alvo
Brian Alvo is a leadership coach and founder of the Next Gen Center, a leadership community that provides training and resources to growth-minded prof...
#07 Quit Being So Distracted w/ Jarret Levine
Jarret Levine is a meditation instructor at Shala yoga, a business he co-owns with his partner, Mira. He hosts workshops all over Durham teaching the...
#06 Quit Saying Yes to Everything
Do you feel overwhelmed with invitations and obligations during the holidays? We sure do, but this year we're making a pact to quit saying ‘yes’ to ev...
#05 Quit Underperforming w/ Josh Perry
Today we're talking with Josh Perry about optimizing our brain-body connection to improve personal and professional performance.
Josh is a speak...
#04 Quitting the Chaos w/ Kendall Gilbert
Today we're talking with Kendall Gilbert about decluttering our lives to bring a little order amid chaos.
Kendall Gilbert has a lot going on. Sh...
#03 Quit Doubting Your Instincts w/ Terry Vaughan
Terry Vaughan is an edutainment speaker and body language expert. He is an author and presenter who teaches professionals how to use nonverbal communi...
#02 I Quit - One Freelancers Quitting Story w/ Jenna Hall
In this episode freelance writer, Jenna Hall shares her experience picking herself up following a layoff. In this humorous episode, she shares the ups...
#01 Quit Dumping on Quitting
In this episode, we challenge the stigma surrounding quitting and explore why it deserves a rebrand. Far too often, quitting is viewed as a failure or...