Host
Todd Carswell
Chief Creative Officer and Writer
The Cluttered Path
A Compass for Midlife: Our podcast helps listeners navigate the complex challenges of midlife through the collective wisdom of expert insights, real-life stories, scientific research, biographies, and historical narratives. Whether you're seeking deeper connection with others, navigating family dynamics, building financial literacy, planning a career transition, decluttering your life, or simply learning to enjoy life more—this is where we cut through the noise and help you craft your own roadmap to a meaningful life. Join us as we explore the human condition in search of personal growth and existential inquiry.
Contributors
Co-host
Guests
Guest
Brandon Held
Brandon Held's life story reads like a manual on resilience -- growing up in poverty, living with an abusive, alcoholic stepfather, losing his infant daughter, multiple failed marriages, surviving a suicide attempt, and emerging not just intact but mentally resilient and determined to help others.
Brandon is the host of 2 Podcasts: Life is Crazy and Buckeye Battle Cry
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Chris Wilkens
Chris is a Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management. He grew up in Yonkers, NY, joined the US Marine Corps after 9/11, and trained as an Infantry Officer. Chris would go on to Command 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 8th Marines in the 2nd Battle of Fallujah. After the military, Chris trained to become a Financial Advisor. He’s also heavily involved in the veteran community.
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Steve McCready
Steve McCready is a coach and psychotherapist who helps thoughtful, sensitive people stop people-pleasing and overthinking, to set real boundaries, and to start living more authentic lives so they can find their place in the world.