Life Behind the Highlight Real
Welcome to “Life Behind the Highlight Real," the podcast that takes things beyond the curated life we all see online. Join hosts Sarah & William Huffman as they dive in with their friends to talk about the good and the hard things that come with a real (not perfect) life behind the highlight reel. Tune each week for more in-depth conversations about life behind the highlight reel. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform to make sure you never miss an episode.
Episodes
89 episodes
Ep. 85: Beating the Shame Spiral
William and Sarah revisit the idea of isolation as well as the shame spiral and talk about breaking out of both. They also talk about the intriguing idea of having a "board of directors" for your life. What does that even mean? Listen and find ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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33:59
Ep. 84: The Recipe for Disaster: Self-Doubt and Isolation
Join Sarah and William for a shorter but no less candid discussion of self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome, mindset, and the importance of community. You'll also get multiple glimpses into how very different William and Sarah are from each ot...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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24:51
Ep. 83: Marathons and More: a conversation with guest Mackenzie Rasmus!
In this joyful conversation, Sarah and William sit down with their friend and fellow realtor Mac shortly after he completed the Chicago Marathon in October 2025. The three of them discuss everything from physical and mental training to the comm...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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56:22
Ep. 82: It's a Grab Bag!
In this episode, Sarah surprises William with a "grab bag" of questions about all kinds of things. What's his favorite movie and how many times has he watched it? How does he plan to survive a zombie apocalypse? What's his favorite season? What...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:59
Ep. 81: Adversity (and an Awesome Planner Workbook)
Sarah has been thinking about her 9 years (so far!) in real estate and all the different things they've faced. With William, she discusses adversity and how to face it, and the growth and success that can come out of it. They talk about the min...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:05
Ep. 80: Silently struggling? Rebuilding community post-Covid
Sarah and William process the feelings so many of us have but don't discuss, of disconnection and lack of community. They talk about the fallout of Covid-19 and how we need a sense of belonging in all different areas of our lives. How do we cre...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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41:39
Ep. 79: Thousand-Year Goals
William and Sarah talk about not just setting and achieving annual goals, but thinking much much bigger: THOUSAND-YEAR GOALS. What does that even mean? Tune in and find out!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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40:03
Ep. 78: Gala talk
William and Sarah reflect on recent charity galas they've attended and talk about why it's so important to them to give back and how they do that. They have ideas for everyone to get involved in some way, from picking up trash on a walk to runn...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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20:34
Ep. 77: "Know Thyself"
Sarah and William dive deep into the world of personal development, tackling everything from "What would you do if you could go back and visit a younger version of yourself for 24 hours?" to the many different tools they've used through the yea...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:04:33
Ep. 76 Blood Sugar (our health journey)
Sarah and William discuss their health journey and recent changes they've made, including wearing a blood glucose monitor and how that has impacted their lives.Products mentioned:Oura Ring: https://...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:58
Ep. 75: We're back (again)!
Where have William and Sarah been for the last almost-year? What have they been up to, and why did they stop podcasting for so long, and why are they returning now? Welcome aboard as they unpack all of this and more!(Note: contains non G...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:52
Ep. 74: Personal Core Values
After a bit of a hiatus, they're back! William and Sarah recorded this episode following a team meeting where Will walked everyone through an exercise to help them identify their personal core values. In this podcast, the two of them discuss th...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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47:02
Ep. 73: All About AGLG!
A Good Life Group turned SEVEN YEARS OLD in September this year! William (who was feeling a little feisty) and Sarah tell the story, recounting the history of AGLG so far and some of what they've learned along the way, and also diving into some...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:02:14
Bonus Episode: GloverU!
In this traveling podcast (please excuse the road construction noises in the background!), William and Sarah discuss all things GloverU: their history with the company and what it has meant for them, their enthusiasm for it, and the reasons beh...
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Season 3
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41:09
Ep. 72: Boulders and Feathers: Trusting Your Intuition
Sarah and William have a conversation about how they make decisions. They talk about course corrections and paying attention to the things that let you know whether you're on the right path, as well as managing decisions in a relationship, whil...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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39:58
Ep.71: The 1% Conversation
In this helpful episode, Sarah and William talk about having uncomfortable conversations early, when only a 1% correction is needed, rather than avoiding them until you're waaaay off target and the issues are huge. They model conversations, doi...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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27:35
Ep. 70: Minnesota talk! (Ope!)
Sarah picked a just-for-fun topic this time, and she and William discuss all things MINNESOTA! What's great about the state? What's unique? What do they love about it? Where else could they imagine living if they couldn't live in MN?Thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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23:45
Ep. 69: Working with Your Partner
In this (mobile!) episode, William and Sarah give some answers to a question they are frequently asked: What is it like to work with your spouse? They talk about everything from being together nearly 24/7 to having fun date nights (if you can g...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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32:54
Ep. 68: Time and Time Again
What is time? How do we relate to it? Will and Sarah have a lively discussion about the different ways they perceive time and how it can affect their relationship.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:28
Ep. 67: Self-Sabotage
William and Sarah are back and talking about self-sabotage. What is it? Why do we do it? How does it show up in our lives? The discussion includes tips for how to recognize it and questions to ask, as well as addressing neighboring topics of tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:07
Ep. 66: Mindset Medicine Cabinet
Sarah and William discuss what's in their "mindset medicine cabinet"--the things they've learned to prioritize in order to stay in their "zone of genius." Their list includes things like movement, sleep, nutrition, routines, and knowing th...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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32:51
Ep. 65: Mid-Year Goal Check-In!
We've passed the halfway mark on 2024, and Sarah and William have a conversation about goals! Are we on track for this year's goals? How do we think about goals? How do we move toward them effectively? There are some great moments about perfect...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:20
Bonus Episode: A Good Life Travels, the Lake Tahoe edition
Sarah and William talk about their recent trip to Lake Tahoe for a luxury real estate conference, with a lot of focus on the amazing food experiences they had.Places referenced:The Ritz
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Season 3
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37:16