The MultiPod is an independent podcast exploring the ideas and profiles of the world’s first community of dedicated multipotentialites, the Puttyverse. Multipotentialites (a.k.a “multipods”) have diverse interests, skills, and creative outlets – making us capable of success in just about anything.
Our cultures and global economy today demand creativity and flexibility, and more people are creating purposeful lives from the intersections of various pursuits. Join us every other week to share in the amazing journeys of our Puttyverse members.
Show co-hosts – Ted, Sara, and Vanessa – are constantly exploring what’s important in the wide world of multipotentiality. In each episode, they profile at least one member of the Puttyverse and discuss themes like work ethic and productivity, mental health, jobs vs. careers, languages, simplicity, and rituals.
Do you have questions or suggestions for the show? Feel free to contact the team.
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The MultiPod Team
Ted Cragg // Producer and Co-Host
Ted is a budding podcaster, aspiring entrepreneur, musician, writer, traveler, and guide. He’s inspired by outliers, adventurers, individuality, and making the most out of life. Plus, he’s a happy husband and father of two.
Vanessa Hennessey // Co-Host
Vanessa lives and breathes podcasting as a co-host, producer, and editor. She also loves travel, yoga, community-building, her pets, and her partner (a fellow podcaster).
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Looking For the Little Details: Photography with Diana Sherblom – TMP 079
Learn about the life of a professional photographer and full-time multipotentialite with Diana Sherblom. It’s an inspiring conversation on creativity, commitment, entrepreneurship, and weaving it all together as multipods.
How to Get From Point A to Point B on the Path of Life with Allison – TMP 078
Allison is a multipotentialite coach who focuses on the beginning stages of one’s journey to figuring out the life you’re meant to lead. Tune in to learn some valuable perspectives on walking the path of life; how you can wander off that path if you like, but it’s always there waiting for you when you’re ready to carry on.
Multipotencial in Español/Spanish with Vianney y Marcelo – TMP 077
Does multipotentiality exist differently in other languages, in this case, Spanish? We explore that question, and start to figure out what we can do to spread the message that you are OK the way you are, and are free to embrace your passions and forge your own path in life, y como decirlo en español.
Affirming Your Multipotentiality with Angela Cotellessa, PhD – TMP 076
In this tremendously affirming interview, we speak with Angela Cotellessa, who wrote the first PhD dissertation on polymaths and found common themes among them. Angela shares her research and data, but also her deep insight into the life and reality of polymaths, or, in our language, multipotentialites.
Offer and Receive: How To Be Circular with Paul Sockett – TMP 075
Paul Sockett joins us today: an actor, performer, improviser, hugger, traveller, and storyteller. We chat about his journey to this point, and the lessons he continues to learn about identity, control, safety and how we interact with each other. How we are allowed to choose the words we use, and define what those words mean to us. “We’re all trying to perform a show that we have not rehearsed.”
The Beauty of Darkness with Flo Stummer – TMP 074
The MultiPod takes you on an adventure to northern Sweden in December, to the city of Skellefteå. We explore what darkness really is, why humans fear it so much, and how the inner light of people helps when we’re at our darkest moments.
To Live in a Tiny Home, with Cat P. – TMP 073
Life in a tiny home may sound equally idyllic and daunting. CatP is here to give us the real story, to describe what life is like in a 16×16 one-room home, of how it changes your perspective and understanding of pretty much everything, and how it is the epitome of intentional living. This episode may just leave you feeling inspired and determined to make some big changes in your own life.
Homesteading, Home-Schooling, and Remote Working: Sónia’s Journey – TMP 072
Sónia joins us to talk about her journey from fast-paced veterinarian to homesteader, home schooler, and remote worker: a change that has brought many positive and healthy results. How did she and her husband do it with three kids and a whole lot of multipotentiality? You’re about to find out!
Third Culture Kids and Belonging with Risa – TMP 071
What happens when a parent get transferred abroad and the whole family packs up to move to a completely different language and culture? Third Culture Kids are people who grow up and spend their formative years in a culture other than that of their parents. Their experience is one of travel, adventure and multi-culturalisim, but with the flip side of often lacking that grounding feeling of “home” that so much of us take for granted. Risa is here to share with us her story as a TCK, a fascinating journey around the world.