In the Middle of Something
By Dennis Hodge
Categories: Society & Culture, Personal Journals
We're always in the middle of something—busy, rushing around, trying to get things done. But sometimes, that's when our most profound thoughts emerge. Do we slow down enough to notice them? In the Middle of Something is a short podcast hosted by Dennis Hodge, exploring the questions, experiences, and unexpected lessons of everyday life. From family and relationships to work, happiness, and the occasional hike, Dennis shares what he's thinking about, struggling with, and still figuring out. No grand answers. No lectures. Just a few minutes of honest reflection.
5 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- 005 - The Kindness of a New Yorker
When you have two young kids, a pile of luggage, a crowded NYC subway, and a very direct New Yorker, you're In the Middle of Something.In this episode, I share a memorable encounter with a stranger who helped my family eight years ago. It got me thinking about kindness, decisiveness, and why…
- 004 - Wanna Come Out and Play?
Making friends was so easy when we were kids. So why does asking someone to grab lunch or go hiking feel like asking them on a date?In this episode, I reflect on the awkwardness of making friends as an adult, balancing friendships with family life, and why building meaningful connections might…
- 003 - What's the Rush?
I love hiking, but apparently I'm not very good at enjoying it. At least, that's what my family tells me. In this episode, I reflect on my tendency to rush toward the next destination, whether I'm hiking, traveling, or working—and what I might be missing along the way.
- 002 - Remembering the Wrong Part
Why do we sometimes remember what went wrong more vividly than everything that went right? I'm exploring how our minds hold onto disappointments, overlook the good moments, and sometimes tell us a different story about our experiences than the one we actually lived.
- 001 - Making Room to Think
When was the last time you had a few minutes to think without distractions? In this first episode, I explore why we fill every quiet moment with something to do, and what we might discover if we occasionally gave our minds a little room to wander.
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