Chiseled – We're all a work in progress
Chiseled - We're all a work in progress
Podcast Description
The Chiseled podcast, hosted by Rob Commodari, is a biweekly show dedicated to fostering personal growth and self-awareness. Through candid conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—including entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and individuals who have overcome significant challenges—Rob explores how life's experiences shape us into the people we are meant to be. The podcast emphasizes that we are all works in progress, continually being "chiseled" by our experiences to live our fullest lives. Launched in 2021, Chiseled delves into themes such as resilience, transformation, faith, and the pursuit of purpose. Rob's approach is deeply personal and spiritually grounded, often reflecting on how divine guidance influences our journeys. Each episode offers listeners insights and inspiration to embrace their own paths of growth and self-discovery.
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The podcast explores themes of resilience, transformation, faith, and the pursuit of purpose with episodes that include guests like Mark Victor Hansen, who shares his journey from bankruptcy to becoming a best-selling author. Other topics discussed encompass overcoming challenges, spiritual guidance, and the importance of self-discovery, making the podcast relatable and relevant for listeners on various personal growth journeys.

The Chiseled podcast, hosted by Rob Commodari, is a biweekly show dedicated to fostering personal growth and self-awareness. Through candid conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds—including entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and individuals who have overcome significant challenges—Rob explores how life’s experiences shape us into the people we are meant to be. The podcast emphasizes that we are all works in progress, continually being “chiseled” by our experiences to live our fullest lives. Launched in 2021, Chiseled delves into themes such as resilience, transformation, faith, and the pursuit of purpose. Rob’s approach is deeply personal and spiritually grounded, often reflecting on how divine guidance influences our journeys. Each episode offers listeners insights and inspiration to embrace their own paths of growth and self-discovery.
What if the greatest challenge in our relationships isn’t a lack of love, but a lack of understanding?In this episode of Chiseled, Rob Commodari sits down with John Gray, internationally bestselling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, a relationship classic that has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.What begins as a conversation about communication between men and women quickly evolves into a powerful discussion about self-awareness, forgiveness, gratitude, emotional healing, and faith.John shares deeply personal stories about heartbreak, the loss of his wife, and the childhood experiences that shaped his adult relationships. Rob opens up about a childhood memory he’s never shared on the podcast and how it continues to influence his reactions today.Together, they explore what it means to become aware of our emotional triggers, give ourselves and others grace, and recognize that life’s greatest challenges can become opportunities for transformation.Because we’re all a work in progress.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover
- Why listening without trying to fix someone’s problems can transform relationships.
- How curiosity and understanding can help bridge the differences between partners.
- John’s perspective on forgiveness, compassion, and letting go of resentment.
- How childhood experiences can continue to influence our adult relationships.
- Why acknowledging difficult emotions is an important part of personal growth.
- The role of gratitude, prayer, and faith in navigating life’s disappointments.
- How John came up with the title Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.
- Why John believes every obstacle is another opportunity to be chiseled into the person you’re meant to become.
About Our Guest: John Gray is the internationally bestselling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. He has spent decades teaching about relationships, communication, and personal development.In this conversation, John also discusses his years as a monk, his journey through marriage and loss, and the experiences that inspired his writing.Learn more about John at MarsVenus.com .
Connect With ChiseledJoin Rob Commodari as he explores the stories, struggles, and defining moments that shape who we become.Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who might benefit from a little more understanding, forgiveness, or gratitude in their life.Remember, we’re all a work in progress!

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