Live Like It Matters

🎙️ ACAST SHOW NOTESHow do you pursue ambitious goals without losing sight of the people and priorities that matter most?In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with Dr. Kari Selander—global policy strategist, mother of two, and creator of the Mutha Life podcast.Known for building international programs, advising governments, and creating partnerships that drive change around the world, Kari shares a more personal perspective on leadership, ambition, motherhood, and identity.Together, they explore the realities of balancing meaningful work with family life, the pressure to do it all, and why perfection is often the enemy of purpose.This is a conversation about impact, parenthood, leadership, and creating a life that reflects your values—even when life doesn't fit neatly into a plan.🔗 Connect with Dr. Kari Selander📲 Instagram: @mutha.life 🎙️ Mutha Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mutha-life/id1765893071 📰 Newsletter: muthalife.substack.com 📧 Contact: DrKariSelander@gmail.com🎙️ Connect with Elissa Kalver📲 Instagram: @elissakalverFollow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about resilience, purpose, leadership, and living with intention.

What happens when life changes faster than you’re prepared for?In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with former Marine and cancer advocate Jake Messier about living with stage 4 metastatic male breast cancer — and how the diagnosis reshaped his perspective on life, identity, and purpose.Jake shares openly about the emotional realities of navigating uncertainty, advocating for awareness around male breast cancer, and choosing to live visibly through difficult circumstances.This is a conversation about resilience, perspective, and what it means to keep showing up when life looks nothing like you expected.Follow Jake Messier as he shares his journey living with stage 4 metastatic male breast cancer and advocates for greater awareness, research, and inclusivity around male breast cancer.🌐 Website: https://www.theguywithstage4breastcancer.com/📲 TikTok & Instagram: @theguywithstage4breastcancerJake uses his platform to educate, advocate, and help others feel less alone while navigating cancer, uncertainty, and survivorship.Follow Elissa Kalver and stay connected with both Live Like it Matters and WE GOT THIS for more conversations about resilience, perspective, healing, and navigating life’s hardest moments together.📲 Instagram: @elissakalver🎧 Listen & Subscribe:Live Like it Matters — available on YouTube and all podcast platformsWE GOT THIS — available on YouTube and all podcast platforms💬 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not alone.Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about the moments that shape us most.

Ep. 16 - What does it actually take to build a creative career? In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with writer, director, and performer Alison Flierl about the reality of breaking into Hollywood — and why the path is rarely straightforward. From writing for major TV shows to developing original projects, Alison shares what she’s learned about persistence, rejection, and staying creative through uncertainty. This is a conversation about building something over time — without a clear roadmap — and trusting the process as it unfolds. Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about creating a life and career that feels aligned.

Ep. 15 - Can you feel grief and gratitude at the same time?In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with comedian and writer Giulia Rozzi to explore the unexpected overlap between loss, humor, and perspective.As a breast cancer survivor, Giulia shares how her experience reshaped the way she sees life — and why laughter and grief often live side by side.This is a conversation about holding multiple truths at once, letting go of how we think healing “should” look, and finding moments of lightness even in difficult seasons.Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about the moments that change how we live.

What changes when you realize time isn’t guaranteed?In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with Sidney Raskind (Sidney Raz) about the life-shifting experience of being diagnosed with stomach cancer — and how it changed the way he approaches everyday life.Known for sharing practical advice people wish they learned sooner, Sidney reflects on how those lessons took on a completely different meaning after his diagnosis.This is a conversation about perspective, priorities, and learning how to live with more intention — not someday, but now.Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about the moments that shape how we live.

Ep. 13 What does it really cost to pretend you’re okay?In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with Mitch Wallis, mental health advocate and founder of Heart On My Sleeve, about the breaking point that changed the trajectory of his life.From corporate success to a very public battle with depression, Mitch shares what it took to stop performing strength and start telling the truth.This is a conversation about stigma, silence, and the courage it takes to speak when everything in you wants to hide.Follow the show for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become.