
What Makes Us...
Claim This Podcastby Brian Hooks
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<p>A podcast exploring in how we develop as people through our experiences and connections between individuals, with groups, and amongst society. Our guests will choose the topic of discussion and share their journey of becoming who they are.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we explore What Makes Us...</p>
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2/26/2025
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Recent Episodes

April 4, 2026
Start Again At 50 with Geetika Goyal
Fifty can sneak up like a question you can’t ignore: if the roles that shaped me for decades start to change, who am I now? Brian Hooks sits down with his friend and fellow coach Geetika Goyal, who works with women in transition, to dig into what makes us start again at 50 and why that “again” often feels less like an ending and more like a return to self. We talk about the empty nest shift, the emotional whiplash that can come when kids need you less, and why planning matters years before t...

March 13, 2026
Plan With Purpose with Clint Jasperson
Money is one of the fastest ways to reveal what we really believe about safety, worth, and the future and it can either pull us into fear or push us toward clarity. Brian sits down with his longtime friend Clint to unpack “planning with purpose,” a values-based approach to financial planning that goes far beyond budgets and retirement math. We talk about how the loss of a parent can create financial shock alongside grief, why many families never get trustworthy guidance, and how that experien...

January 30, 2026
an Expat with Dorothée Chareyon
What if “home” isn’t where you were born, but where your habits, friendships, and values finally make sense? Brian sits down with Dorothée Chareyon, a French educator who has lived in China, Hong Kong, and now India, to unpack the lived reality of expat life—beyond visas and job titles. The conversation threads through identity, safety, community, and the quiet rituals that either divide us or pull us closer. Dorothée offers a clear, human definition of an expat—someone who lives and w...
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- What is What Makes Us...?
<p>A podcast exploring in how we develop as people through our experiences and connections between individuals, with groups, and amongst society. Our guests will choose the topic of discussion and share their journey of becoming who they are.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we explore What Makes Us...</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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