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Do Better Podcast

Anthony Carlyle

69 episodes

1 month ago

Submit episode ideas! Music isn’t background noise — it’s language. It’s how we remember who we are, how we love, and how we heal. In this week’s Do Better episode, the card is “Share Music.” Anthony dives deep into the science of sound — how your favorite song literally changes your brain chemistry, lowers stress hormones, and strengthens your relationships. This one’s personal: from writing his wedding vows out of song lyrics to rediscovering old memories through music, Anthony blends sto...

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Submit episode ideas! Music isn’t background noise — it’s language. It’s how we remember who we are, how we love, and how we heal. In this week’s Do Better episode, the card is “Share Music.” Anthony dives deep into the science of sound — how your favorite song literally changes your brain chemistry, lowers stress hormones, and strengthens your relationships. This one’s personal: from writing his wedding vows out of song lyrics to rediscovering old memories through music, Anthony blends sto...

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Episodes (20/69)

Do Better Podcast

Share Music — How Songs Shape Memory, Heal Stress, and Strengthen Connection

Submit episode ideas! Music isn’t background noise — it’s language. It’s how we remember who we are, how we love, and how we heal. In this week’s Do Better episode, the card is “Share Music.” Anthony dives deep into the science of sound — how your favorite song literally changes your brain chemistry, lowers stress hormones, and strengthens your relationships. This one’s personal: from writing his wedding vows out of song lyrics to rediscovering old memories through music, Anthony blends sto...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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Pick Up Litter - Clean What You Can Reach

Submit episode ideas! Sometimes doing better starts small — with a clean space, a clear table, or picking up what’s right in front of you. In this episode, Anthony shares how this simple card from the Deck of Do Better reminds him that momentum begins in the mess. #DoBetter #IntentionalLiving #PickUpLitter #FlameInTheRiver #podcast Support the show

1 month ago

7 minutes

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The High-Five That Fought Complacency.

Submit episode ideas! The longest you sit, the easier it is to sit. In this powerful launch episode of the weekly Do Better podcast, Anthony reveals the one simple card that forced him to change his life: High Five a Stranger. We dive deep into Anthony’s personal journey of radical honesty—admitting alcohol was killing his relationships—and the resilience it took to rebuild after four back surgeries. This isn't just a motivational talk; it's a veteran, 40-year-old college student, and father ...

1 month ago

7 minutes

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Do Better Daily: High Five a Stranger

Submit episode ideas! Today’s card: High Five a Stranger. Sounds dumb, feels awkward—and that’s exactly the point. A high five cuts through the invisible walls we all put up. I’ve seen it shift the whole energy—whether it was in the army, at my kids’ games, or standing in line at Casey’s. Maybe it’s the only positive touch that person gets all week. So quit overthinking it. Put your hand up. Make it weird. High five a stranger. Do Better. I love you. Support the show

2 months ago

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Do Better Daily: Ask for Advice

Submit episode ideas! Welcome back to Do Better. Every day I draw a card from my deck of Do Better and follow where it leads. Today’s card? Ask for Advice. Instead of lone-wolfing it, what if you just asked someone, “What do you think?” You might save yourself some pain. You might learn something new. More importantly—you might give that person the gift of knowing their perspective matters. That’s the challenge today: find someone, ask for advice, and Do Better. Support the show

2 months ago

1 minute

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I’m Proud of You: The Words We Don’t Say Enough

Submit episode ideas! We don’t say “I’m proud of you” enough. Not to our kids, not to our partners, not even to our friends. Today’s Do Better card is simple: Tell someone you’re proud of them. In this episode, I dig into why those words carry so much weight, how silence leaves people starving for recognition, and why showing pride in others can be the spark that keeps them going. This isn’t about cheesy compliments—it’s about real presence, real love, and real connection. Because sometimes t...

2 months ago

1 minute

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Compliment Someone: The Ripple Effect of a Kind Word

Submit episode ideas! Today’s Do Better card is simple but powerful: Compliment Someone. A real compliment costs nothing, but it can change how someone carries themselves for the whole day. In this episode, I talk about why genuine words of encouragement stick with us, how they create ripple effects, and why speaking kindness out loud matters more than keeping it in your head. One small action — one better choice. Support the show

2 months ago

2 minutes

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Cook With Someone (And Other Ways I'm Finding My Voice)

Submit episode ideas! Today’s card is “Cook with Someone”—simple, human, and powerful. I talk about how that plays out in my life (usually with my kids), what this daily ritual has unlocked for me, and where it’s going next. I’m building Legacy Forge Media to help people like me tell their stories. I’m going live on TikTok every morning at 9 AM to draw a card, set some intentions, and share the journey. This episode is real, raw, and a bit of a checkpoint in the story so far. Stick around. Su...

5 months ago

3 minutes

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Pick It Up - One Card at a Time

Submit episode ideas! Today’s Do Better card is Pick Up Litter — a favorite reminder that sometimes doing better starts with cleaning up the space around you. I talk about what this card means for me, why it keeps showing up, and how I’m setting the tone for a 30-day challenge starting Monday. No shuffle. Just me, the deck, and a commitment to show up every single day. Join me live on TikTok each morning around 7 AM as I draw and reflect in real time. Let's Do Better — together. S...

6 months ago

2 minutes

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Call a Friend: The Quiet Power of Staying Connected

Submit episode ideas! On Day 56 of the Do Better Podcast, Anthony draws the card Call a Friend and reflects on how simple check-ins can keep us grounded—especially when the world feels heavy. He shares why this tiny act of connection is baked into his deck, how journaling has quietly transformed his sobriety journey, and what it means to truly show up (messy hair, bird collisions, and all). If you’ve been feeling distant, this one’s for you. Follow me on TIk Tok: @anthony.carlyle ...

6 months ago

5 minutes

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Compliment Someone — A Small Word, A Big Ripple

Submit episode ideas! Today’s Do Better card is “Compliment Someone.” Seems simple, right? But it’s powerful. Whether it’s your kid, a coworker, or someone you haven’t talked to in a while — a kind word can shift the day. In this episode, recorded live on TikTok, I talk about why this card matters, how I’m using it (shoutout to my daughter graduating 8th grade!), and how you can too. Text someone. Call someone. Compliment the hell out of someone today. — 🎧 Listen...

6 months ago

2 minutes

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Share A Happy Memory

Submit episode ideas! Today’s Do Better card is “Share a Happy Memory” — and I’ll be honest, this one hits different. We talk about the power of remembering the good, how my wife’s simple act of kindness in a hospital became a ripple effect, and why it matters to anchor yourself in what lifts you up instead of what tears you down. If your brain is a bit chaotic today, maybe this is your invitation to pause and think about a time you smiled. Then tell someone. Anyone. Even a stranger. 💬 Let’s ...

6 months ago

4 minutes

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Share Music, Share Healing

Submit episode ideas! Welcome back to the Do Better podcast — I’m Anthony, and every day I draw a card from my Deck of Do Better and let it guide my intention. Today’s card? Share Music. It’s funny how timing works. I’m literally wearing a Tropi Deic hat — a band my wife introduced me to last time this card came up. Music’s her love language, and she’s passed it on to me. That’s the power of sharing it: it becomes part of your story, your memory, your connection to others. Today, I’ll be shar...

6 months ago

3 minutes

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Leave a Note, Light a Day

Submit episode ideas! Welcome back to the Do Better podcast. Yesterday’s card was “Compliment Someone,” and I did—by bringing coffee to the nurses at my wife’s hospital. They surprised me with a plaque: “Four North’s Best Husband.” That little compliment made my whole day. Today’s card? Write a Kind Note. Whether it’s a post-it left on a mirror or a message tucked in someone’s bag, small notes can carry big weight. I’ve done this before—left a trail of words behind me—and it’s one of my favor...

6 months ago

3 minutes

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Say Something Nice (No Agenda Needed)

Submit episode ideas! Today’s Do Better card is Compliment Someone — a simple but powerful reminder to notice people. To lift them up. To say something kind with no strings attached. In this short episode, I talk about why compliments matter, how they bridge disconnection, and how you can change someone’s day by just saying: “I see you.” No agenda. No performance. Just presence. If you’d like to support the show, you can do that here: 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2501320/support Thanks ...

6 months ago

3 minutes

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Hold the Door For New People

Submit episode ideas! In this episode of Do Better, I draw the card Hold the Door—and take it literally and figuratively. I talk about the power of creating space for others, especially the new people entering my life, my projects, and this podcast. Whether you’re just tuning in or have been walking with me for a while, this episode is about keeping the door open, staying grounded, and making room for growth. Support the show

6 months ago

4 minutes

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Ask for Advice (Even When You Think You Know)

Submit episode ideas! This morning’s card hit home: Ask someone for advice. It’s a reminder I needed. I’m staring down a big decision in one of my businesses, and while I could white-knuckle it alone, today I won’t. In this episode, I reflect on why asking for help builds connection, not weakness — and why advice, when sought with humility, can unlock clarity we didn’t know we needed. 🎙 Support the show: buzzsprout.com/2501320/support 📲 Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/dobetterwithanthony Su...

6 months ago

4 minutes

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You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom

Submit episode ideas! Welcome back to the Do Better Podcast. In today’s episode, I reflect on trying something new (even if it’s just at a Mexican restaurant), shifting podcast platforms, and the power of speaking your truth—especially when it’s hard. I share a bit about my recent interview where I opened up about my past with alcoholism, finding clarity through conversation, and learning that healing doesn’t require perfection. If you're on your own path, this one's for you. Available now on...

6 months ago

6 minutes

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Mother’s Day Shoutouts: Gratitude, Grief, and the Women Who Raised Us

Submit episode ideas! In today’s short but heartfelt episode of Do Better, Anthony sets aside the daily card to speak straight from the heart. He honors the moms in his life—his own mother, his wife Emmy, the mothers of his children, and his late GG. This episode is a thank you to all the women whose invisible work keeps the world turning. Whether today is full of joy or laced with grief, there's space for you here. Happy Mother’s Day. Support the show

6 months ago

2 minutes

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Do Better Together: Be Kind to All Kinds (with Roxy Baker)

Submit episode ideas! In this Do Better Together episode, I sit down with Roxy Baker—radio host, community advocate, and fierce supporter of local art and kindness. We talk about what it really means to show up, how her personal story shaped her mantra “Be kind to all kinds,” and why using your voice now matters more than ever. We cover grief, grit, music, self-doubt, advocacy, and why being “weird” might just be your superpower. Roxy reminds us that vulnerability and loud love still matter. ...

6 months ago

32 minutes