The Main Thing Podcast

03/25/2026

In case you missed it.

This is the wisdom nugget shared by Dr. Brad Lane as the main thing he's learned in his lifetime, so far.

Hear more of the insightful, inspiring wisdom from this optometrist, author and community leader when you listen to Episode 142. See Comments for link.

03/23/2026

Every time I talk with Brad Lane, I learn something new.

From Charles Bonnet Syndrome to the RAS, Dr. Brad Lane continues to share insightful that helps me understand, process and get better at life.

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03/18/2026

Big thanks to

Rob Akers

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

03/18/2026

Practical, encouraging and vital wisdom from Dr. Brad Lane from our latest episode.

03/13/2026

You've heard his voice. Now see his face, too, as he delivers his insightful .

Thank you Brad Lane for this wonderful collaboration ... and for encouraging and enlightening us!

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast — your wisdom podcast where we explore insights, stories, and ideas that help us get a little bit better at life.Seein...

03/12/2026

What's behind those smiles? 😃

To me, it's a chain of relationships ... a community of caring, unselfish friends.

Five years ago, my dear friend and mentor David A Clayman introduced me to Kate Reed. Doc said, "You and Kate really need to know one another. You have so much in common."

A couple years later, Kate introduced me to her friend Veronica Lewis who is now my good friend. (And whose appearance on The Main Thing Podcast led to the most listened-to episode of 2024!)

Thanks to a friendly nudge from Veronica, Brad Lane made a decision to attend the 2025 Wild Edge Men's Retreat in Canaan Valley, WV produced by Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience. That is where we met.

No wonder we're sporting such big smiles: just think of how blessed we are!

See Comments for a link to listen to our latest show - Episode 142, featuring Dr. Brad Lane.

BTW, all of the folks above have shared their "main thing" hashtag lesson on my podcast.

03/10/2026

RAS'd unexpectedly - I was shocked! 😱

When I was preparing to interview friend, community leader and optometrist, Dr. Brad Lane, I fully expected to encounter kindness, depth and wisdom. However, I did not expect to be RAS’d by him. 🫐

Listen to Episode 142 to hear this unexpected RAS’ing and some seriously applicable wisdom. 🧠

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03/07/2026

To say there was an abundance of wisdom shared in my recent coversation with Brad Lane would be an understatement. Here's a great sample of what you'll learn in this new episode.

03/06/2026

New Episode - Wisdom for Your Weekend

What wisdom might we pick up from an eye doctor, an optometrist, who also happens to be the son of a coal miner?

See link in Comments to listen and discover the rich, practical applicable wisdom revealed by my friend Dr. Brad Lane.

Brad Lane - thank you!

03/05/2026

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03/02/2026

Longtime friend and colleague, Chip VanAlsburg was wiling to join us on the show under one condition: that we'd allow him to interview Skip. As it turned out, Chip presented several great, soul-piercing questions of his own.

Like what you hear? Check out the full 24-minute version of Ep. 141 - Switching Microphones with Chip VanAlsburg.

02/09/2026

On the wisdom podcast we delved into a rich topic with Gil Gillenwater: how to rewire your brain for more happiness. Here's a sample.