If You've Come This Far
by Shaun Emerson & Chris Lozier
a podcast where Shaun and Chris simply aim to have authentic conversations with interesting people about what they do to make life more fulfilling and more impactful.
Podcast episodes
Season 4
Capt. Chris "Chowdah" Hill...The Warrior Sailor
In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill, Commanding Officer of the USS Harry S. Truman. Hill was commanding the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at the time of the recording and recently took command of the Truman. During the conversation, the guys explore Chowdah's manifesto, "The Way of the Warrior Sailor," which emphasizes morale, job satisfaction, and positive relationships. They talk about love, dealing with the enemy, mental health, the challenges and nuances of managing a crew of 5,300 and 2,000 airmen, DEI, social media and more. Learn more about Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/capt-chris-“chowdah”-hill-35852752/ Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chowdah_hill/?hl=en Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF
Dr. Anson Whitmer...From Calm to Mental
In this episode, Chris and Shaun sit down with Dr. Anson Whitmer, co-founder of Calm and the creator of Mental, our new show sponsor. The boys dig into Anson’s journey—his time building Calm, one of the most well-known mindfulness apps, and how that experience led him to create Mental, a platform designed specifically for men’s mental health. We also touch on the ever-popular cold shower debate (spoiler: Shaun’s not buying it), the challenges of men engaging in self-care, and the importance of taking risks and pushing boundaries Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF
Amiee Smith Schuster...Bold Heights
In this episode, the guys talk with Amiee Smith Schuster, CEO Bold Heights Solutions. The gang talks about Amiee's work with PGA golfers, michigan/michigan st, big families, "it takes a village," what is success?, hugging trees, "pissing on the present," Crazy Amiee!, golf is hard and more. Learn more about Amiee Smith Schuster and Bold Heights Solutions here. This episode is brought to you by Half Acre Brewery. Check out the wonderful beers on Half Acre's website.
Ashanti Branch...Ever Forward
In this first episode of the new year, Shaun and Chris talk with Ashanti Branch, founder of the Ever Forward Club, an Oakland based nonprofit with a mission to address the underlying causes of drop out rates, youth violence, and the growing achievement gap through mentoring and social emotional development. The guys talk about vulnerability, happy hour, the desire to get rich, change of plans, having a calling, masks, the power of phones, the struggles and joys of teaching and entrepreneurship and more. Learn more about Ashanti and the Ever Forward Club here This episode is brought to you by Judson & Moore, Family Legacy American Whiskey. Born from Boundless Curiosity. Learn more about Judson & Moore here.
Season 3
Jonny Imerman...A Good Human
In the latest edition, Chris and Shaun talk with Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels, a non profit that provides peer-to-peer support for cancer patients and survivors and co-founder of ClozTalk, a B-corp that helps nonprofits promote their causes through branded merchandise and apparel. The guys talk about peer support, cancer, some big cities, connection, storytelling, awareness, Jonny's cancer journey, greek food, brotherly love, and more. Check out Imerman Angels Support your favorite non profit (MenLiving?!) at ClozTalk This episode is brought to you by Half Acre Brewery. Check out the wonderful beers on Half Acre's website.