PerfectWhelm with Eric Slivoskey: The Podcast That Helps Enhance Your Life

Eric Slivoskey, life coach

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Welcome to PerfectWhelm—the podcast that helps you navigate the sweet spot between stagnation and burnout, so you can thrive without the overwhelm. Hosted by Eric Slivoskey, PerfectWhelm is for change seekers—people who are ready to upgrade their personal and professional lives but feel stuck in cycles of stress, self-doubt, or uncertainty. If you're looking for more clarity, confidence, and momentum in areas like physical and mental health, relationships, career, and spiritual growth, this podcast is for you.Each episode is built around the 4 I’s:Information – Insight into what’s holding you back and empowering ideas that ignite that spark f...

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Eric Slivoskey turns stress, self-examination, and personal growth into approachable conversations anchored in practical choices.

Eric Slivoskey keeps PerfectWhelm practical by turning broad questions about growth into conversations about recognizable pressures. Episodes move between solo reflection, guest interviews, and discussions with co-host Isabel Greenike, with stress, mental health, creativity, and…

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Eric Slivoskey invites your inner tough guy to ask what, exactly, all that proving wins.

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  • to find room for laughter when the news feed has you wound tight
  • to question what masculinity asks of you without putting every sports habit on trial
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Episodes

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    60. Conversations That Matter: A Blueprint of Powerful Questions For Group Coaching Sessions

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces a special group coaching session format, discussing his experience with sports teams and plans to expand into business coaching, while offering insights on personal development topics like values and resilience.

    ·18m·1 clip
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    62. Part Two of The Echoes of Childhood: When Growing Up Hurts and the Lasting Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences

    ·25m
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    38. My Letter of Lament To A God Who Is Divinely Hidden and Remarkably Silent

    ·1h 8m
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    42. The Chase Is On: Running From Elk, Dogs, and Sheep In the Wilderness: Part 4 of My Let's Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    ·24m
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    56. Gray Matters: Part 2 Of Beyond The Alpha - Viewing Toxic Masculinity Under The Microscope

    Hidden gem

    Eric Slavosky continues his conversation with Isabel Greenike about toxic masculinity.

    ·44m·2 clips
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    54. Let’s Talk About Shame: How to Unmask & Confront It, and the Importance of Developing Shame Resilience

    ·22m·8 clips
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    61. The Echoes of Childhood: When Growing Up Hurts and the Lasting Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences

    ·20m
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    44. Insure & Explore; Mixing Travel Fun With Smart Protection: Part 6 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Hidden gem

    Eric Slavosky opens by talking about the reality of making the show, including how many takes it can take to get an episode out.

    ·47m·3 clips
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    57. Open Mics and Open Hearts: The Healing Power of a Punchline

    Hidden gem

    Eric Slavosky opens with a calm check-in about being a month into 2026 and enjoying the mild January weather in Southern Utah, then shifts into a story about an open mic in Los Angeles.

    ·32m·2 clips
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    39. Bon Voyage - It’s Time To Talk About Travel: Part 1 of my Let’s Go Around The Globe Series

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces the first part of his travel series, sharing why travel is one of his favorite things and how it has contributed to his personal growth, sense of freedom, and creativity.

    ·19m·2 clips
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    40. Mayhem On The Water: Part 2 of my Let’s Go Around The Globe Series

    Eric starts by coming back to a familiar tension: travel has brought him a lot of joy, but it has also brought plenty of criticism.

    ·38m
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    59. Part 2 Of Anchored: Protecting Your Mental Health In Unsteady Times and Ideas and Practices For Surviving The Noise

    Eric Slavosky picks up part two of a two-part Anchored conversation with Isabel Greenike.

    ·1h 4m·1 clip
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    43. Is Excessive Travel a Disease and Why Jumping Off The Work Hamster Wheel Can Be Life Altering: Part 5 of My Let’s Go Around the Globe Travel Series

    ·18m
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    45. A Brief History of The Camino and Why I Walked 500 Miles On This Ancient Trail: Part 7 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Eric opens with Thoreau and the wish to live deliberately.

    ·27m
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    52. Write Your Own Rhythm: Music, Motivation, and the Creative Process - Part 2 of my Conversation with Jerald Simon

    Eric Stavosky welcomes Gerald Simon back for part two of their conversation.

    ·43m·2 clips
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    47. The Bag, The Trail, The Pilgrims, and an Encounter in Pamplona: Part 9 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Eric wraps up his Camino series with one more look back at the walk through part of France and most of Spain.

    ·41m·1 clip
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    48. WanderWise - 5 Ideas For Traveling Smart and Spending Less: Part 10 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Another episode in his travel series finds Eric recording from the road, still a little worn out from a Scotland trip.

    ·36m·1 clip
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    55. Gray Matters: Part 1 Of Beyond The Alpha - Viewing Toxic Masculinity Under The Microscope

    Hidden gem

    Eric and Isabel launch Perfect Well's 'gray space' series, using toxic masculinity as the first topic.

    ·44m·2 clips
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    50. The Grateful Parent: Little Lessons and Big Thanks

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    ·25m·2 clips
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    41. Turbulence, Lightning Strikes, & a Fiery Engine in The Friendly Skies: Part 3 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Hidden gem

    Eric stays with the travel series and shifts from water mishaps to flying.

    ·28m·1 clip
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    53. Let’s Talk About Growth: Reflections and Thoughts on Looking Back To Move Forward

    Hidden gem

    Eric Slavosky uses episode 53 of Perfect Well to look back on the year and ask what real growth actually looks like.

    ·36m·2 clips
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    58. Part 1 Of Anchored: Protecting Your Mental Health In Unsteady Times and Ideas and Practices For Surviving the Noise

    Hidden gem

    Eric Slavosky opens a gray-matters conversation with Isabel GreenEye about staying grounded in unsettled times.

    ·52m·3 clips
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    51. Write Your Own Rhythm: Music, Motivation, and the Creative Process - Part 1 of my Conversation with Jerald Simon

    Hidden gem

    Eric Stavosky opens with a post-Thanksgiving check-in before shifting into themes of music, motivation, and the creative process.

    ·58m·3 clips
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    46. Budgets, Blisters, and Big Realizations; The Lowdown on My Camino Journey: Part 8 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Hidden gem

    Eric Slavosky continues his Camino de Santiago story with a focus on blisters, underprepared gear, and the lessons that came with the walk.

    ·29m
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    49. Unrushed - Savor The Road On the Unhurried Path: Part 11 of My Let’s Go Around The Globe Travel Series

    Eric Slivoskey discusses the slow travel philosophy inspired by Rolf Potts' Vagabonding, emphasizing intentional pacing, cultural immersion, and meaningful experiences over rushed itineraries.

    ·22m
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    66. Part 1 Of Rhythm and Reflection: A Creator’s Multisensory Journey of Self-Discovery Through Dance, Travel, and Aromatherapy

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces the podcast's mission to help listeners find balance between stagnation and burnout, then begins an interview with polyglot Maria Banderchik.

    Apr 19, 2026·47m
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    65. Hard Learned and Well Earned: The Long Way To Knowing

    Apr 12, 2026·32m
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    64. Stamped Passports & Shaped Minds - The Insights Learned and Impact Created by Traveling Solo with My Three Kids

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces the concept of 'perfectwhelm' and discusses traveling with kids as a growth experience.

    Apr 5, 2026·32m
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    63. Chasing the Spark: The Creator’s Climb from Idea to Impact

    Eric Slivoskey discusses the role of persistence and creativity in personal and professional growth, drawing from his coaching and comedy experiences.

    Mar 27, 2026·29m
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    37. Mindsets, Messaging, and Manifestation - Reflections on Becoming The Most Powerful Version of Yourself: Part 2 of My Conversation with Coach and Social Media Expert Eevi Niemela

    Host Eric Slivoskey interviews empowerment coach Evi Niemela about building a magnetic online presence and using mindset and law of attraction to create freedom.

    Aug 30, 2025·52m
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    36. Mindsets, Messaging, and Manifestation - Reflections on Becoming The Most Powerful Version of Yourself: Part 1 of My Conversation with Coach and Social Media Expert Eevi Niemela

    Aug 23, 2025·54m
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    35. From Alabama With Purpose: A Conversation with Author and Educator Cherith Fluker on Grief, Traveling, and the Power of Writing

    Aug 16, 2025·1h 3m
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    34. From The Islands to Idaho: Podcast Updates, The Beauty of B minus Work, and The Most Inspiring Word in The English Language

    Aug 9, 2025·27m
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    33. Life Rewritten - The Stories We Tell Ourselves & How Changing Our Inner Narrative Changes Everything: Part 2 Of My Discussion with Bestselling Author Carrie KC West

    Aug 2, 2025·46m
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    32. Life Rewritten - The Stories We Tell Ourselves & How Changing Our Inner Narrative Changes Everything: Part 1 Of My Discussion with Bestselling Author Carrie KC West

    Jul 26, 2025·1h 1m
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    31. Processing Tragedy, Loss, and the Harsh Realities of a Missing God: Part 1 of My Letter of Lamentation & Confronting My Own Questions About Divine Hiddenness

    Jul 23, 2025·59m
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    30. What Coaching Has Taught Me: 5 Personal Development Truisms

    Jul 19, 2025·23m
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    29. A Trip to the Mountains: Thoughts on Missed Financial Opportunities, Bitcoin, And Previews of Upcoming Episodes

    Jul 12, 2025·21m
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    28. You Could Learn a Lot From a Finn Part 3: Efficiency, Equality, and the Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

    Jul 9, 2025·27m
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    27. You Could Learn a Lot From a Finn Part 2: Saunas, Schools, and Sisu in Finland

    Jul 5, 2025·31m
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    26. You Could Learn a Lot from a Finn - Part 1 of My Favorite Lessons While Living in Finland

    Jul 2, 2025·32m
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    25. What about Goals, What about Bob? A Bucket of Insights Aimed at Getting the Results and Outcomes That You Desire

    Jun 28, 2025·29m
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    24. Forgiving But Never Forgetting: Part 2 of my Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss

    Jun 25, 2025·1h 17m
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    23. Surviving Auschwitz: A Conversation with Anne Frank's Stepsister, Eva Schloss, About the Horrors of the Holocaust

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces the podcast's mission to help listeners find balance between stagnation and burnout, then previews an upcoming interview with Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank.

    Jun 21, 2025·1h 6m
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    22. Grit, Goals, and Global Hoops in the Land of Fire and Ice: My Chat with Professional Basketball Player Abby Beeman

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces the podcast's mission to help listeners find balance between stagnation and burnout, then previews an interview with professional basketball player Abby Beeman.

    Jun 18, 2025·1h
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    21. Telling It Like Micah: Storycraft & Effective Marketing At the Intersection of Connection, Community, Curiosity, and the Creative Arts

    Jun 14, 2025·50m
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    20. Unshaken: Where Strength Meets Voice with Isabel Grueneich

    Jun 11, 2025·49m
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    19. Community, Core Practices, Christianity, & Conflicting Theology: Part 2 of my Discussion with Amanda Oster

    Jun 7, 2025·56m
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    18. Community, Core Practices, Christianity, & Conflicting Theology: Part 1 of my Discussion with Amanda Oster

    Host Eric Slivoskey introduces the podcast's mission to help listeners find balance between stagnation and burnout, and announces a series of guest interviews.

    Jun 4, 2025·50m
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    17. Ladies First: A Preview of Our First Series of Guest Interviews

    May 31, 2025·9m
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    16. Part Deux of Contrarian Concoctions & Don't Make Sense Philosophies

    May 28, 2025·19m
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    15. The Way of the Contrarian: The Beauty of Embracing Unconventional Wisdom and Ideas that Support Living Your Best Nonconformist Life.

    May 24, 2025·23m
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    14. Living In The Now: How Prioritizing Being Present Can Enrich Our Daily Lives

    May 21, 2025·9m
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    13. No Gaines No Pain: You won't believe what Sergeant Gaines said about Pain

    May 17, 2025·16m
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    12. How Do We Build Up Our Personal Resilience?: Tips, Tools, and Strategies That Make a Difference

    May 15, 2025·19m
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    11. When The Obstacle Becomes The Way: Cultivating and Building Resilience in the Presence of Tragedy

    May 10, 2025·32m
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    10. Rolling Into Resilience: Part One

    May 7, 2025·16m
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    9. I Had an Episode of Anxiety Yesterday and This is What It Looked and Felt Like

    May 3, 2025·19m
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    8. Troubled Times: How Thieves & Scam Artists Tried to Derail Our Business and What We Did To Fight Back

    Apr 30, 2025·29m
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    7. Profits and Pitfalls: What to Expect When Business Bombs and Side-Hustles Go Sideways

    Apr 26, 2025·32m
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    6. The Way of the Entrepreneur: Why Working a Conventional Job Has Become None of My Business

    Apr 23, 2025·26m
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    5. What is Holding You Back? Exploring the Impact of Self-Limiting Beliefs

    Apr 19, 2025·25m
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    4. The MODEL I Wish I'd Learned in School

    Apr 16, 2025·40m
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    3. What Sets Coaching Apart & How the GROW Model Can Be an Effective Tool for Coaches

    Apr 12, 2025·35m
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    1. Setting Sail Towards PerfectWhelm

    Apr 12, 2025·31m
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    2. How to Better Understand Your Values & Beliefs and The Impact They Have on Your Life

    Apr 12, 2025·18m
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    Welcome to PerfectWhelm: The Podcast That Helps Enhance Your Life

    Feb 13, 2025·3m