Surviving the Dream

About Surviving the Dream

Welcome to Surviving the Dream with writer/producer/comedians Kacey Arnold and David Conolly. The podcast where we interview guests who seem to have their "dream job" and find out what it's really like. What did it take to get there? Is it what they imagined? Are the sacrfices worth it? How do they do it??! Join us as we uncover the secrets of surviving the dream and make jokes along the way!

Publisher

Kacey Arnold and David Conolly

Category

business · comedy · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Apr 2024

Latest episode

1 May 2025

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2025

   Surviving the Yips

   Jake is an actor and professor of sport and performance psychology at California State University, Northridge. Jake also works with private clients including athletes, actors, dancers, and others on optimizing mental performance through mental training and mindfulness. Prior to that, Jake was an NCAA Division I tennis player at Utah State and continues to play tennis 3-4 times a week. Here, he discusses how being an athlete/soneone who can't sit still and using mindset tools also benefit his ...

2. 

   23 Apr 2025

   Surviving Sharks

   Dr. Danielle Haulsee is a marine scientist and the Chief Science Officer at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, where she leads groundbreaking research on marine animal behavior, ocean health, and sustainable aquaculture. From tracking fish across vast ocean basins to navigating the complexities of science leadership and nonprofit strategy, Danielle brings curiosity, resilience, and heart to every chapter of her journey. Here, she shares how she turned a passion for the sea into a mission-driv...

3. 

   9 Apr 2025

   Surviving Wealth

   With over 10 years of experience in both the financial services and entertainment industries, Brendan Moore’s wealth management practice is primarily focused on entertainment and sports, however he has a well-balanced practice of successful clients across all industries. His clients are extremely busy and highly motivated individuals with complex lives. He helps empower them on their financial journey, allowing them to focus more on their careers, families, and aspirations. In this episode, h...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

365

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

51

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