At the Podium with Patrick Huey

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At the Podium — where real stories meet quiet courage. Join host Patrick Huey in intimate, soul-centered conversations with writers, creators, visionaries, and healers. Each episode peels back the layers of memory, transformation, identity, and human longing — the stories we think we’ve left behind and the truths waiting to bring us home. Whether we’re talking second chances, reinvention, spiritual awakening, healing, or deep creative work, At the Podium is a space to sit firmly in honesty, vulnerability, and hope. If you’re seeking a podcast that embraces life’s messiness, celebrates emotional truth, and holds space for redemption and growth — welcome. This is more than a show. It’s a living room of possibility, a place to reflect, to heal, and to come home to yourself. 🕯️ Expect thoughtful interviews, personal stories, and questions that linger long after the episode ends.

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August 18, 2026Episode 10948 min

Jonathan L. Allen: The Courage to Live Truthfully.

Send us Fan Mail What does it cost to live truthfully? Jonathan L. Allen has spent his life asking that question. Raised in the church and ordained as a minister at a young age, he eventually faced a decision that would reshape his faith, his relationships, and the future he thought he was meant to live. Choosing authenticity came with real consequences—but it also opened the door to a life rooted in purpose rather than fear. In this episode of At the Podium, Jonathan and Patrick Huey explore faith, identity, courage, and the ongoing work of becoming more fully ourselves. They discuss Leadership Brainery's mission to expand access to graduate education, the importance of representation and leadership, the freedom that comes from living truthfully, and why "coming home" is less about a place than learning to live in alignment with who you are. Whether you're navigating change, questioning your purpose, or simply searching for the courage to live more honestly, this conversation is an invitation to consider what becomes possible when fear no longer gets the final word. Listen. Reflect. Become. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

August 11, 2026Episode 10847 min

Who Are You Becoming? | Connor Schoen on Leadership, Identity & Authenticity

Send us Fan Mail When Connor Schoen co-founded Breaktime at just 19 years old, he set out to change the lives of young adults experiencing homelessness. Years later, after leading one of Boston's most influential nonprofits, receiving national recognition, and navigating the pressures of leadership, he found himself confronting a different question: Who am I becoming? In this episode of At the Podium , Connor reflects on the hidden cost of leadership, learning to embrace rather than hide his youth, coming out as pansexual, and discovering that authentic leadership begins when the person you are in public and the person you are in private become one. This conversation isn't simply about running a nonprofit. It's about identity, integrity, purpose, and the freedom to keep evolving. Together, we explore what it means to lead without performing, to hold power with humility, and to build a life that remains open to whatever comes next. Whether you're leading a company, building a career, navigating your own identity, or simply wondering who you're becoming, Connor's story is a thoughtful reminder that the greatest leadership journey is often the one taking place within ourselves. Connor Schoen is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Breaktime, a Boston-based nonprofit working to end young adult homelessness. He has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Changemaker Award recipient, and one of Boston's Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by City Awake. Listen. Reflect. Become. PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

August 4, 2026Episode 10740 min

US Congressman Christian Menefee: Serving the Community that Shaped You. When Responsibility Becomes Personal.

Send us Fan Mail When Christian Menefee was elected to represent Texas's 18th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, he quickly discovered that public office is about far more than politics. It is about carrying the hopes, struggles, and stories of the community that shaped you. In this episode of At the Podium , Congressman Menefee reflects on growing up in Houston, the public programs that shaped his family's life, and why he believes government can expand opportunity when it serves people well. Together, we explore leadership, education, citizenship, personal responsibility, and the lasting influence of public servants who came before him. Throughout our conversation, Christian shares how serving the very neighborhoods that formed him has transformed his understanding of responsibility. Every school, every park, every family, and every opportunity now carries a personal weight. It is a perspective that shifts public service from a profession to a calling. Rather than debating political headlines or partisan talking points, this conversation explores the deeper questions that exist beneath them. What is government for? What do we owe one another as citizens? How do leaders remain grounded in their convictions while carrying the expectations of an entire community? And what kind of legacy is worth leaving behind? Whether your work is in public service, business, education, or your own neighborhood, this episode is ultimately about stewardship—what it means to accept responsibility for something greater than yourself, and how that responsibility has the power to shape not only the communities we serve, but the people we become. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

July 28, 2026Episode 10643 min

Attica Locke: Who Do You Become When Life Guides You Home?

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 of At the Podium begins with one of the people who has shaped my life more than almost anyone else. Before she became a bestselling novelist, award-winning screenwriter, and one of America's most important literary voices, Attica Locke was simply my friend. For more than forty years, we've watched one another grow, leave home, return home, and become the people we were meant to be. In this conversation, we explore identity, creativity, family, race, faith, friendship, and the unexpected ways life reshapes our plans. Together, we wrestle with one of the defining questions of this season: Who do you become when life guides you home? This episode also marks the beginning of a new chapter for At the Podium . More than conversations about success or achievement, Season 4 is an exploration of formation—how the people we meet, the losses we endure, the places we return to, and the stories we carry shape the lives we are becoming. I'm grateful you're here for the journey. Welcome to Season 4. Welcome home. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

June 3, 2026Episode 10542 min

McCord Henry: There Comes a Moment When You Know.

Send us Fan Mail McCord Henry spent years building a successful career while privately fighting battles that threatened to take everything from him. Raised in a conservative Christian household in North Carolina, McCord grew up surrounded by faith, family, and expectations. But beneath the surface, he was wrestling with questions of identity, belonging, and self-worth. As he entered adulthood, alcohol became a way to escape the things he didn't know how to face. What began as social drinking slowly evolved into addiction, leading him down a path marked by isolation, shame, and self-destruction. In this deeply personal conversation, McCord shares the story of the moment everything changed. With remarkable honesty, he reflects on his struggle with alcoholism, the challenges of coming out as a gay man in a religious family, and the long journey toward accepting himself fully. He speaks candidly about the role shame played in both his addiction and his identity, and how surrendering the life he thought he needed ultimately opened the door to the life he was meant to live. Throughout the conversation, McCord offers a powerful perspective on recovery, personal growth, and the courage required to confront difficult truths. Today, McCord is a hospitality executive who has worked with some of the industry's most respected brands. He is also the founder of ScriptedWit , a company dedicated to helping people create meaningful connection through the simple act of putting pen to paper. This episode is a single man's jourmey through shame and surrender to freedom—and a reminder that sometimes the most important turning point in our lives begins with a single decision. Listen. Reflect. Become. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

May 19, 2026Episode 10442 min

Zak Sandler: The Composer Who Turned Bipolar Into a Creative Superpower.

Send us Fan Mail For many families around the world, conversations around mental health happen quietly — or not at all. In this At the Podium episode, Broadway composer Zak Sandler reflects on growing up unaware that a bipolar condition ran through his family, and how shame and silence can sometimes delay understanding, healing, and acceptance. This conversation is not simply the discussion around mental health, but the reminder that many of us carry things we were never taught how to talk about openly. And when finally have those tough conversations, healing and reconciliation can happen. Listen. Reflect. Become. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

May 12, 2026Episode 10327 min

Chris Hetherington on Discipline, Masculinity & Life After Football

Send us Fan Mail Former NFL fullback Chris Hetherington spent 11 years playing professional football, but this conversation is ultimately about much more than sports. In this episode of At the Podium, Chris reflects on discipline, masculinity, fatherhood, identity, and the difficult transition that comes after elite performance. From the physical toll of football and the realities of concussion culture to meditation, stoicism, and rebuilding life beyond the game, Chris shares what he learned about becoming a professional—not only as an athlete, but as a man. Patrick and Chris discuss: • The changing culture of football and the long-term realities of CTE • NIL deals, money, and the pressures facing young athletes • Why discipline matters more than motivation • Meditation, yoga, and learning stillness after a life built on collision • Fatherhood, accountability, and modeling healthy masculinity • The challenge of building an identity beyond performance Chris Hetherington is a Yale graduate, former NFL fullback, entrepreneur, investor, and father whose life today is centered around discipline, service, personal growth, and intentional living. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

February 4, 2026Episode 10253 min

Masculinity, Trauma, and the Work of Healing with Zarak Fatah

Send us Fan Mail What if the life many men are chasing—success, intimacy, freedom—actually sits on the other side of healing? In this episode of At the Podium , Patrick Huey sits down with Zarak Fatah , a transformational coach and former serial entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about masculinity, trauma, faith, and the work of healing. Zarak reflects on growing up as the son of Pakistani immigrants in Canada, the impact of bullying and shame on his identity, and how those early wounds fueled both ambition and avoidance—ultimately leading him to open one of Toronto’s most iconic restaurants, Blowfish. Together, Patrick and Zarak explore why so many men and boys are struggling today with who they are in the world, the role of fatherhood and male role models, the cost of numbing behaviors (alcohol, drugs, pornography), and what real manhood looks like beyond performance and achievement. This is a conversation about responsibility, integrity, and choosing healing over avoidance. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

January 27, 2026Episode 10140 min

Seven Continents in One Year: Cole Sjoholm on Solo Travel, Growth, and Self-Discovery

Send us Fan Mail What happens when travel becomes more than destinations on a map, and instead becomes a reflection of our shared humanity? In this episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Cole Sjoholm to explore solo travel, self-discovery, and what it means to find belonging in a deeply interconnected world. After more than twenty years in banking and finance, Cole made an extraordinary decision in 2023, to travel solo to all seven continents in a single calendar year. What followed was not a bucket-list journey, but a deeper exploration of identity, perspective, and shared humanity. Learning along his journey that the most meaningful travel experiences are not about destinations, but about who we become along the way. A journey that he detailed in his book, Filling My Bucket - A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents. Throughout the conversation, Cole reflects on moments of growth, the unseen support of those cheering him on, and how choosing grace and perspective in unfamiliar situations reshaped how he views success and fulfillment. He speaks candidly about learning that he was enough, about expanding what he once thought was possible, and about recognizing that life’s defining moments are not endings, but beginnings. This episode of At the Podium is a reflection on solo travel, courage, gratitude, and the quiet work of becoming yourself in a world far larger, and more connected, than we often realize. *The beautiful photography featured in this episode was shot by Cole. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

January 20, 2026Episode 10054 min

Tembi Locke on "Someday, Now," Legacy, and the Courage to Begin Again.

Send us Fan Mail In this landmark 100th episode of At the Podium , Patrick Huey sits down with Tembi Locke , New York Times bestselling author, actor, and producer, for a deeply personal conversation about love, loss, legacy, and what it takes to begin again. Following the success of her acclaimed memoir and Netflix series From Scratch , Tembi returns with her new memoir Someday, Now —an intimate, audio-first work that explores midlife, remarriage, motherhood, and the quiet ache of letting a child step into her own future. Returning once more to Sicily, this time with her new husband and her daughter, Tembi reflects on grief that has changed shape, the courage required to integrate past and present, and the possibility of renewal after profound loss. Together, Patrick and Tembi discuss the nature of time, the emotional terrain of the empty nest, blended family dynamics, and what it means to live fully inside change. It’s a conversation about presence over prediction, and about the legacies we build not only through what we leave behind, but through what we carry forward. This episode is a reflection on becoming—and a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is stay with the questions. 👍 Like and Share 📝 Subscribe 💬 Review below to support the channel At the Podium on IG Patrick on IG PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews For more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com