Guest Feature

Jeb Stuart Johnston

Author • Coach • Musician • Advocate for Connection

About This Conversation

Jeb returns to Chasing Common Ground for a candid deep dive into time, recovery, craft, and why relationships sit at the center of a meaningful life. We cover intentional networking (without the grossness), journaling for self-respect, travel as perspective, and building a practice that serves people first.

Topics Covered

Key Moments

00:00 – Welcome back & time flying 07:00 – Time, relativity & the Slaughterhouse-Five periscope 08:00 – Addiction history & daily sobriety mindset 10:00 – Relationships as focus; social anxiety & conferences 12:00 – Kansas City seminar, BBQ test, meeting Andrew Coates 15:00 – Moving a lot; connection vs addiction; living “in service” 26:00 – Asking better questions (WAIT: Why Am I Talking?) 35:00 – Five-year plans, identity, training focus & style 38:00 – Bankruptcy story & money anxiety vs sufficiency 41:00 – Spend on education; learning > earning 44:00 – “Rituals, not rules” to mark time & calm the nervous system 47:00 – Journaling & the “one thing I’m proud of” prompt 54:00 – Owning small wins: why doing the dishes matters 58:00 – Externalizing pride to carry momentum

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