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Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional Living
A grounded exploration of self-discovery, mindset, healing, and intentional living. Hosted by Greta Hotmer, musician, martial artist, herbalist, and lifelong creative, this podcast follows the real, nonlinear path of personal growth, resilience, and becoming who you’re meant to be.Each episode blends honest conversation, personal storytelling, emotional wellness, nervous system care, and practical tools for embodied healing and self-trust. Topics include mental health, creativity, mindfulness…
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Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingYou Are The Hero of Your Journey: The Human Impact of Telling Your Story & Chasing Your Dreams
This week I’m talking with filmmaker, storyteller, festival director, and champion of creatives Brian Salay, founder of the StoryMode Independent Short Film…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingWhere to Start with Supplements & Herbs for Foundational Health (From an Herbalist & Nutritionist)
If you're overwhelmed by the endless supplement recommendations online, this episode is for you.I'm sharing the foundational supplements and herbs I actually…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingService Over Ego: Lessons from a Martial Artist & Stunt Performer with Tim Rook
What can martial arts teach us about confidence, resilience, parenting, and living with purpose?In this episode, I sit down with martial artist, stunt…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingThe Self-Improvement Trap: Stop Trying to Fix Yourself
Sometimes we can get caught in a loop of always trying to fix ourselves when on our healing journey. Our culture supports this mindset as well with its endless…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingJeff Mount on Self-Love, Healing Childhood Trauma, Pilgrimage, Nature, & Finding Your Way Back to Yourself
Thank you for your patience with this week’s episode. Our schedules have been a little upside down as we’ve adjusted to new care protocols for our senior…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingChristy Capano on Leaving Everything Behind, Moving to Italy, and Building a Life Around Joy
If you've ever traveled somewhere beautiful and thought, what if I just moved here?...this week's guest did exactly that.I've known Christy Capano and her…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHow Three Women Built a Band, a Community, and a Movement with Folk Band The Little Mercies
This episode has been a long time coming. Back in February, I played my first live show in years and had the honor of opening for The Little Mercies. Their…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingFeral Hearts, National Parks, & Punk Rock Side Quests with Writer and Musician, Emily Pennington
My guest this week lives a life that inspires to me to my core. I first learned about Emily Pennington through former guest, Anthony Elio, when my song ‘Think…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingBJJ World Champion Emily Kwok on Conscious Leadership, the Art of Becoming Yourself, and Having the Courage to Take the Leap
This week I’m so honored to share my conversation with Emily Kwok, a World Champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree Black Belt, peak performance consultant…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingThe Rise of Third Spaces & Creative Culture in Denver: Creating Spaces Where People Feel Seen with Hayley Featherston of BlendCo Denver
You know an interview is going to go well when you and your guest show up wearing almost the exact same leopard print pants. Hayley Featherston, one of the co…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingCreativity, Mental Health, & Building Community with Anthony Elio of Locals Aloud Denverse Podcast
The stars aligned for my conversation with host of the Locals Aloud Denverse Podcast, Anthony Elio. We talked about everything from personal growth as someone…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHow to Connect With Your Muse (Without Forcing It) The Secret to Flow State & Consistent Creativity
I have spent my life as a creative and around creatives as well. In my recent conversation with the president and one of the founders of the Outdoor Museum of…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingThis Filmmaker Didn't Wait for Permission to Build Community and a Dream
Filmmaker and father of 3 girls, David Chavez is a shining example of what it looks like when you choose yourself instead of waiting for someone else to choose…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingA Legacy of Love: Devotion to Beauty, Art, and Community with Cynthia Madden Leitner President & Founding Executive Director of the Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA)
I’m so excited to share this beautiful conversation with Cynthia Madden Leitner, President and Founding Executive Director of the Museum of Outdoor Arts in…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingShamanism, Clinical Hypnotherapy, & Spiritual Awakening Explained with Eagle Skyfire
This is a conversation with my incredible mentor, dear friend, and powerful shaman, Eagle Skyfire...to say that I am excited to share this conversation with…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingNeuro-Somatic Yoga: A Paradigm Shifting Conversation on Healing Chronic Pain with Diana May
For so many people living with chronic pain, the options can feel few and far between. I know what it’s like to feel like there’s no real quality of life when…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHow One Woman Is Turning Rest Into a Revolution for Women
I sat down with La-Doniea, founder of Breakthru, who is creating spaces for women to slow down, be present, and actually rest…not as something we earn, but as…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingMotherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Building a Joyful Business - First Generation Entrepreneur Story
I’ve been really looking forward to sharing this conversation with Kay from Blush and Reverie. What started as a simple interview at a community event turned…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingMental Clarity Toolkit Herbs, Supplements, and Simple Habits for Mental Clarity (ADHD + Autoimmune Friendly)
This week I’m recording in the beginning stages of my new home studio, boxes and all, but I wanted to stay consistent and get this episode out. I'm talking…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingRomanticizing as Reclamation: Culture, Care, and Creativity with Idally Vanessa
Recorded live at the Love In Focus event at BlendCo in Denver, this conversation with Idally Vanessa (who works as a medical assistant at Denver Indian Health)…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingThe Practical Magic of Creative Business: From Vision to Reality with Sophie Miller of Wild Iris Collective
The Practical Magic of Creative Business: From Vision to Reality with Sophie Miller of Wild Iris CollectiveThis week I’m sharing the first two conversations I…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHow To Call Your Power Back in 2026: How to Stop Feeling Drained & Start Feeling Strong Again
What does it actually mean to “call your power back”? It’s a phrase we hear often, but what does it look like in real life?In this episode, I share practical…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingGrammy Winner Kaydence's Incredible Story On Her Path To Writing for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande & JLo | Mindset, Craft & Resilience
In this episode, I’m joined by Kaydence, a 2x Grammy-nominated songwriter whose work spans records for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Lopez.We explore…
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Bonus Episode: The 3.5% and the Power of Staying Human
This week’s episode is a short bonus and a bit of a love note.I’m sharing a glimpse into my Nine Lives Longevity Training, an active recovery practice I use to…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingWhy Creativity Needs Community: Art, Collaboration, and the Denver Creative Scene with Katie Puc
Photographer Katie Puc doesn’t just take gorgeous editorial-style photos, she builds community. I met her through our wedding, fell in love with her work, and…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingBONUS Episode: Healing Beyond Trauma: Why Remembering Your Strength Matters as Much as Tending the Wound
In this episode, I talk about what it means to live through seasons that bring us to our knees and how healing isn’t only about examining our wounds, but also…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingSelf-Defense That Prepares You for Life: Krav Maga and Resilient Mindset with John Whitman
This week’s episode is a special one for me.I’m sitting down with John Whitman, president of the Krav Maga Alliance, and one of my longtime mentors in martial…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingFrom Chronic Illness to Black Belt: What Jiu Jitsu Taught Me About Life - On micro wins, slow healing, and finding your way back
I earned my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt after 8 years of training and a long detour through Lyme disease and chronic illness. In this episode, I share what…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingJust Be Soul: Choosing a Soul-Based Life in a Noisy World
What does it really mean to live a soul-based life in a world that’s loud, overstimulating, and constantly pulling us away from ourselves?In this episode of…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingSetting Intentions That Love You Back: Choosing seasonal cycles, intention, & a more human pace for 2026
As we close out 2025, I’m sharing why I’ve never really resonated with New Year’s resolutions and what I do instead. In this episode, we explore intention…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingMeaning Over Metrics: Building A Business That Actually Feels Like You
In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Honeyman, founder of Honeybee Bold, to talk about building a business that actually feels like you.We explore…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHoliday Stress Support for Sensitive Souls | Plant Allies, Herbs & Nutrients for Nervous System Calm
Holiday Support for Sensitive Souls | Plant Allies & NutrientsThe holidays can be beautiful and overwhelming.. especially for sensitive nervous systems. In…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingThe Psychology of Growth: Acceptance, Intentionality & Building Inner Strength with Danny Neudecker
I sat down with Danny Neudecker... clinical therapist and pairs skater training for the 2030 Olympic Trials.I met Danny through Thrive Health Systems and was…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHoliday Survival Guide for Sensitive Souls - Part I
The holidays bring up everything... nostalgia, grief, joy, overwhelm, and the inner child expecting “the most magical Christmas ever.” I’ve had my own…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingHow Meditation Can Actually Change Your Life: Real Mindfulness Benefits with Nick Shopa of Tibet House NYC
In this episode, I sit down with mindfulness meditation teacher Nick Shopa of Tibet House NYC to explore how meditation can genuinely change your life. We dive…
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How to Keep Going: Persistence Over Perfection, Growth, Consistency & Heart’s Work
A Bonus Episode for the Multi‑Passionate Soul Who Won’t QuitToday’s episode is a soft reminder for the multi‑passionate, the brave, the discouraged, and the…
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Becoming Stubbornly Joyful: A Pep Talk on Joy, Resilience, and Emotional Strength
“Joy feels like a wink from the universe that says, ‘You’re on the right path.’”I don’t know about you, but I wrestle with feeling my joy when I know others in…
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Bonus Episode: The Two Supplements I Never Go Without (Especially in Winter)
Hello friends!First thing, a little announcement: I’ve decided not to continue with a tier-based membership at this time. When I have more capacity…when I can…
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How I Healed Toxic Relationship Patterns and Built Secure Love (You Can Too)
Hi friends,This is my first solo episode in a minute, and I wanted to share some things that have been on my heart when it comes to love and relationships.My…
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Highlights from 8 Months of Deep Conversations
Eight months of this little podcast.And…I’m getting married this weekend (!!).So I thought, what better way to celebrate than by sharing a collection of my…
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Music, Creativity, and Lifting Others: An Inspiring Conversation with Gallo Locknez
Every day, we’re inundated with negative news, but this conversation with my friend and music collaborator, Gallo Locknez, is a bright spot. It’s a burst of…
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Staying Grounded and Connected in Your Vision for Life
New Conversation with Greta Hotmer & Jacque Maldonado of The Prana HouseI’m beyond excited to bring you this week’s podcast episode with my dear friend and…
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Fit to Fight Founder Ryan Hoover on Training, Mindset & Self-Defense for All
I’m super excited to share my interview with one of my old friends, training partners, and author of several incredible books, Ryan Hoover of…
- Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional Living
Rewiring Your Mind Through Shadow Work with Danielle Massi
SUPER excited to share my interview with my friend, psychotherapist + shadow worker, Danielle Massi @iamdaniellemassi 💫If shadow work has been on your radar…
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Neurodivergent & Highly Sensitive: Tools for Thriving in Today’s World with Dr. Hotmer
If you’ve ever felt like a weirdo from another planet… but also had big dreams and a deep desire to live with purpose — this episode is for you. I’m joined by…
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Fred Mascherino Talks Taking Back Sunday & Finding Joy in the Unexpected
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and incredibly talented musician, singer, producer, guitarist, and songwriter Fred Mascherino—formerly of…
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Why I Stopped Matching Energy (And What I Do Instead)
Welcome to Thought Experiment Called Life — a podcast for the curious, the multi-passionate, and the creatively courageous. I’m Greta, and in this episode, I’m…
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What I’d Share with My Younger Self—and Anyone Who Needs It
Hi friends—With another trip around the sun complete, I thought it’d be the perfect time to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned over the past four…
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Turning Envy Into Fuel: How to Transform Comparison Into Self-Worth
Hi, I’m Greta, and this is my podcast, Thought Experiment Called Life.I created this space as a little love note to anyone who might stumble across it. It’s…
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Protect Yourself: What Every Woman Needs to Know
This week, I’m diving into a topic that’s incredibly close to my heart: self defense and self protection, especially for women and those at a disadvantage.I’ve…
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Dear Chronic Pain Sufferer—This Episode Is for You
In this episode, I explore a wide range of approaches to managing chronic pain—from nutritional strategies and supplements to bodywork, therapy, and more. This…
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Why "Tuning In" Isn’t Just Woo—It’s Physics (Sympathetic Resonance)
Hi, I’m Greta—and welcome to Thought Experiment Called Life, a cozy corner of the internet for the misfits, the multi-passionate, the creatives, and the…
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The Tsunami Effect with Eric Mitchell: How to Unleash the Life You’re Meant to Live
Over 20 years ago, I met Eric Mitchell when he came to train myself and my fellow Krav Maga instructors in speed and agility. From the very start, Eric’s…
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The Thought Experiment That Rewrites Your Reality
Welcome to Thought Experiment Called Life. I’m Greta—musician, martial artist, herbalist, and your unofficial side-quest guide. This podcast was born from a…
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Reclaim Your Mindset: A Pep Talk for Heavy Seasons, Stress, and Overwhelm
In this solo episode, I’m opening my heart to share what’s been supporting me on the journey—especially during those in-between moments when the vision hasn’t…
Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional LivingFear, Growth, and the Transition into Motherhood: Trusting the Journey with Erin Johnson Ries
"Fear is always there, but so is trust."This is one of those conversations that just keeps getting better.I’ve wanted to sit down with my friend and sister…
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The Courage to Heal: Moving Beyond Fear and Pain
For years, chronic illness forced me to create a bubble—physically, emotionally, and socially. It kept me safe, but at a certain point, I had to ask: Was I…
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Playing The Game of Life
Welcome to Thought Experiment Called Life, a podcast for the multi-passionate, unconventional, and endlessly curious. In this episode, I share a powerful…
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CKY's Jess Margera’s Take on Music, Life, and Creative Freedom
This week, I’m bringing you a special interview with one of my best friends, longtime confidants, and all-around incredible humans—Jess Margera. You might know…
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The 5 Herbs That Made Me a Believer in Plant Medicine
I fell in love with plant medicine after it helped me reclaim my health following years of merely surviving with Chronic Lyme disease. This powerful experience…