In this episode, Tal reflects on the winter solstice of December 2025 and the documentary The Last Dance. His story reminds us to celebrate each season of life, let it go when the time comes, and embrace the new landscapes ahead.

For Tal, that means releasing the parenting habits of his daughter’s first 12 years and learning new ways to connect with her as a teenager.

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This episode goes dark. Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, discuss the role of darkness in our lives in an effort to become more comfortable in the dark. A powerful poem by Rainer Maria Rilke offers a fresh perspective on making sense of that darkness. Join us as we step into this rich and thought-provoking topic.

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In this episode, Tal sits down with Todd Marchant to talk about how he built Be Whole Do Good from the ground up and what the creation process really looked like along the way. They also reflect on how Tal got to be part of that journey by helping create some of the content videos for the company. Before the interview, Eli, Noah, and Tal introduce the topic in their usual brother-banter style, sharing their own thoughts on creation and what it means to live in a more creative mode.

Show Notes:

Todd’s company, Be Whole Do Good:
https://www.bewholedogood.com/

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The episode begins with a little brother banter from Eli, Noah, and Tal as they share how they know Noah Riley and his family. Then Tal interviews Noah Riley on a range of topics, including what it’s like to raise a family in NYC, the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city that never sleeps, the Enneagram and how it can support long-term relationships, and the influence of urban and rural landscapes. To end the interview, Noah Riley shares why birdwatching is such a meaningful pastime for him.

Show Notes:

Explore the music of Sleeping At Last and its connection to the Enneagram:

A great introduction to the music of Sleeping At Last:
Introduction

Sleeping At Last on Enneagram One:
One

Sleeping At Last on Enneagram Nine:
Nine

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Join Eli, Noah, and Tal as they talk about the joy of discovering great secondhand finds. Then they introduce the year’s theme, landscapes, exploring the unique setting of Flims, Switzerland, and how outer landscapes can reflect our inner ones.

Show Notes

Resonance – Tuning Fork Demonstration
Watch the short video on resonance using tuning forks:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=with+tuning+forks+resonance

Neuroplasticity – “Rewiring” vs. Landscape
Read the essay on why the brain may be better understood as a landscape rather than something rewired:
https://aeon.co/essays/what-the-metaphor-of-rewiring-gets-wrong-about-neuroplasticity

Music Reference – Matt Kearney
Listen to “Learning to Love Again” (from Noah’s story):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Matt+Kearney+Learning+to+Love+Again

Flims Rockslide (Switzerland)
Watch the recreation of the massive rockslide from ~9,400 years ago:
https://youtu.be/8mY_raly9Z8?si=oy3aW71sT7HsCm2V

John O’Donohue – The Inner Landscape
Explore the audio content referenced by Tal:
https://www.soundstrue.com/products/the-inner-landscape

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Season two of Create Good Stories explores how the landscapes around us can shape the landscapes within us. Join Tal, his brothers, and their guests as they reflect on place, purpose, and how we can shape our lives toward better stories.

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Episode 22 was recorded at the tail end of our Oregon camping tradition. It features some brotherhood banter and a heartfelt challenge: relive some of your best childhood memories with your kids.

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In this episode, Tal sits down with Adam Anderson to explore how he brings his expertise in organizational design into his family life. As a father of five, Adam shares profound insights on how all dads — and parents in general — can intentionally shape their daily family experiences. By focusing on thoughtful design, he shows how we can create better outcomes at home and foster stronger, more purposeful connections.

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