Some people move through life by following a plan. Others move forward by paying attention to what holds their interest.

Today's guest, David Litt, spent more than three decades in the U.S. Foreign Service, working and living around the world. Along the way, he built a life shaped by language, learning, and a deep interest in how people and cultures function.

After retiring from government service, David didn't step away from engagement. Instead, he found new ways to teach, mentor, and share what he's learned, proving that purpose doesn't end when a career does.

In this episode, we covered:

What first drew David toward languages and life abroad

How curiosity shaped his path into the Foreign Service

The realities of representing the U.S. in unfamiliar places

One early experience that changed how he viewed diplomacy

Why teaching became a natural next chapter after retirement

David's advice for staying intellectually engaged later in life

Doug Fleener woke up on an airplane with no idea how he got there. That was the moment his life began to change.

Today, Doug shares the story of hitting bottom and rebuilding his life one decision at a time. He reflects on addiction, recovery, and the importance of learning how to pause before reacting.

Today, Doug is an author and speaker whose work centers on a simple but powerful question: What if? We talk about how that question creates space for perspective and action, especially during major life transitions.

We discuss:

The moment Doug realized his life needed to change

Why hitting bottom didn't immediately lead to transformation

How asking one simple question interrupts old patterns

The role of identity and routine during life after career

Why action matters more than insight alone

Resources

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As we move into the later chapters of life, many of us begin to think differently about health. Not just how long we'll live, but how well we'll live. What if the symptoms we accept as "normal aging" are actually signals pointing to something deeper?

In this episode, I'm joined by Reed Davis, a double board-certified holistic health practitioner and founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Reed helps people understand what's really happening inside their bodies by looking beyond standard lab work and surface-level symptoms.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why standard blood work often misses early warning signs

The difference between treating symptoms and addressing root causes

How stress, diet, and lifestyle quietly shape long-term health

What aging well really requires beyond diet and exercise

Why having purpose may be one of the most overlooked health factors

Learn more and access Reed's free workshop at: fdntraining.com/kay

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