Chiseled - We're all a work in progress - with Rob Commodari

About Chiseled - We're all a work in progress - with Rob Commodari

The Chiseled podcast, hosted by Rob Commodari, is a biweekly show dedicated to fostering personal growth and self-awareness. Through candid conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—including entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and individuals who have overcome significant challenges—Rob explores how life's experiences shape us into the people we are meant to be. The podcast emphasizes that we are all works in progress, continually being "chiseled" by our experiences to live our fullest lives. Launched in 2021, Chiseled delves into themes such as resilience, transformation, faith, and the pursuit of purpose. Rob's approach is deeply personal and spiritually grounded, often reflecting on how divine guidance influences our journeys. Each episode offers listeners insights and inspiration to embrace their own paths of growth and self-discovery.

Publisher

Robert Commodari

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

93 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Chiseled Ep 142 - "When Grace Shows Up: Chris Compton Jr.'s Journey from Addiction to Purpose"

   Chris Compton, Jr. blew up his life from alcoholism. The detonation was a long time in the making. Like many young people, Chris started drinking a bit in high school and much more aggressively in college. Gregarious and outgoing, Chris career-tracked early to become a sports broadcaster, even working while a Towson University student with some of the big guns in the local sports market — play callers Keith Mills and Scott Garceau. But something didn't click. Chris lost interest in the field and instead partied with his buddies. Undeterred by a DUI that sent him to probation and community service, he was working in a bar when he met someone in insurance benefits. His interest in an adult-like career led him to Aflac — "PD" as Chris says, which for those familiar with Aflac's advertising, stands for "pre-duck." Yet even after marrying his high school sweetheart, launching a profitable career, and having a little girl, Chris continued to let alcohol control his life. His marriage eventually crumbled, but it wasn't until an accident on the 695 Beltway, which he miraculously survived without injuring anyone else, that he went in search of a new direction. The turnaround was possible, in part, thanks to an unexpected source — his ex-father-in-law, who guided Chris to the help he needed. "He gave me a piece of paper, handwritten, that said, 'Any time, any reason, any place, just call me,'" Chris recalls. "I, in no way, shape, or form, deserved that, and God just thought otherwise." As an adult, Chris found that the Catholicism he was raised on wasn't really his bag, but God was definitely talking to him. He started working Trinity Church's Celebrate Recovery program, and after years of introspection, personal reflection, and eventual mentoring of others, he started his own organization. Connect Journeys is a nonprofit that helps people end addiction and combat the mental health issues that often go hand-in-hand. "We started Connect Journeys last year with the hope to end the stigma against mental health; emotionally, psychologically, and workforce concepts, to provide the financial benefits for that because health insurance really does not cover much when it comes to mental health," Chris says. Chris has helped many people in recovery, a calling that he says is part of what he believes is all our purpose in life. "At the end of the day, we're put on earth to help the next person, and nobody is going to tell me differently. I will die on that hill," he says. You won't believe it when you hear this week's episode of Chiseled, but this is Chris's first-ever podcast appearance. And even though he bizarrely thinks he is an entire generation younger than me, Chris's wisdom and sincerity are telltale signs that he was made for the moment. Enjoy.

2. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Chiseled Ep 141 - Men are From Mars_ Women are from Venus_ The Power of Understanding - John Gray

   What if the greatest challenge in our relationships isn't a lack of love, but a lack of understanding?In this episode of Chiseled, Rob Commodari sits down with John Gray, internationally bestselling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, a relationship classic that has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.What begins as a conversation about communication between men and women quickly evolves into a powerful discussion about self-awareness, forgiveness, gratitude, emotional healing, and faith.John shares deeply personal stories about heartbreak, the loss of his wife, and the childhood experiences that shaped his adult relationships. Rob opens up about a childhood memory he's never shared on the podcast and how it continues to influence his reactions today.Together, they explore what it means to become aware of our emotional triggers, give ourselves and others grace, and recognize that life's greatest challenges can become opportunities for transformation.Because we're all a work in progress. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why listening without trying to fix someone's problems can transform relationships. How curiosity and understanding can help bridge the differences between partners. John's perspective on forgiveness, compassion, and letting go of resentment. How childhood experiences can continue to influence our adult relationships. Why acknowledging difficult emotions is an important part of personal growth. The role of gratitude, prayer, and faith in navigating life's disappointments. How John came up with the title Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Why John believes every obstacle is another opportunity to be chiseled into the person you're meant to become. About Our Guest: John Gray is the internationally bestselling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. He has spent decades teaching about relationships, communication, and personal development.In this conversation, John also discusses his years as a monk, his journey through marriage and loss, and the experiences that inspired his writing.Learn more about John at MarsVenus.com  (https://www.marsvenus.com). Connect With ChiseledJoin Rob Commodari as he explores the stories, struggles, and defining moments that shape who we become.Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who might benefit from a little more understanding, forgiveness, or gratitude in their life.Remember, we're all a work in progress!

3. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Chiseled Ep 140 - Better Bit by Bit - Jeff Wu

   Better. Bit by Bit.When COVID shut down the conferences, seminars, and rooms where Jeff Wu felt most alive, he did not simply wait for the world to reopen.He created a room of his own.Jeff started a weekly Zoom call to bring people together, exchange ideas, and share the kind of energy he had been missing. Six years later, that call is still happening every week.It has also become what Jeff calls a “forcing factor”—challenging him to continually search for knowledge, stories, and ideas that can help others grow.That is the heart of Kaizen: small, continuous improvements.Most of us are looking for the home run, the grand slam, or the life-changing breakthrough. But transformation rarely happens all at once.It happens through one better decision. One meaningful conversation. One small step.Better. Bit by bit.On this week’s episode of Chiseled, Jeff and I discuss community, personal growth, self-worth, and the responsibility of creating rooms where people feel encouraged, valued, and inspired.🎙️ Listen to the full episode of Chiseled and discover the small points that can make a big difference in your life.

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• Carol Foderick
• Eric Clayton
• Danny Hicks
• Blane Stewart
• Brett Snodgrass

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