RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1767e80a-a60b-4bda-8be1-303d0dc18dec -- Rendered At Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:12:50 +0000 The Unmotivational Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/the-unmotivational-podcast en-US All rights reserved. My first 18 years were spent in a religions cult, my last 18 years were spent trying to uncover life's big secrets! Michael Paul Lane I (Michael Paul Lane) was born and raised in a religious cult and left the home on my 18th birthday. I was finally allowed to date for the first time, listen to whatever I want, and do whatever I want- it was true freedom. But freedom and options can be complicated and overwhelming. Trying to understand what's right or wrong seemed impossible in the real world. I started my first business at the age of 18, married by 19, and was burnt out and divorced by 23. Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, knocked off my feet, and driven by the scent of life, this action led me on a path towards profound self-discovery. After years of starting companies, traveling the world, learning from so many people, and experiencing the edges of life- I decided to cultivate a personal brand that shares my rare perspective and truly reflects my personal style called QIAROSKURO. Qiaroskuro was designed for those unique individuals who choose to live a life of contrasting experiences. When the world goes left, you go right. I told myself when I was a young boy, struggling with my own mental health, that someday if I ever found answers - I would share them with the world. I am finishing a book called "in the absence of darkness..." to match the fragrance I have already released on the Qiaroskuro website. This book is my attempt at helping people in the dark, but also reminding us of the great power, motivation, and inspiration that can be drawn from these dark moments. Follow me on all podcast platforms or YouTube! 1767e80a-a60b-4bda-8be1-303d0dc18dec I (Michael Paul Lane) was born and raised in a religious cult and left the home on my 18th birthday. I was finally allowed to date for the first time, listen to whatever I want, and do whatever I want- it was true freedom. But freedom and options can be complicated and overwhelming. Trying to understand what's right or wrong seemed impossible in the real world.

I started my first business at the age of 18, married by 19, and was burnt out and divorced by 23. Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, knocked off my feet, and driven by the scent of life, this action led me on a path towards profound self-discovery.

After years of starting companies, traveling the world, learning from so many people, and experiencing the edges of life- I decided to cultivate a personal brand that shares my rare perspective and truly reflects my personal style called QIAROSKURO. Qiaroskuro was designed for those unique individuals who choose to live a life of contrasting experiences. When the world goes left, you go right. 

I told myself when I was a young boy, struggling with my own mental health, that someday if I ever found answers - I would share them with the world. I am finishing a book called "in the absence of darkness..." to match the fragrance I have already released on the Qiaroskuro website. This book is my attempt at helping people in the dark, but also reminding us of the great power, motivation, and inspiration that can be drawn from these dark moments.

Follow me on all podcast platforms or YouTube!

]]> episodic no Michael Paul Lane michaelpaullane@gmail.com false full Could you use an extra minute? Well, I have one for you! I take a little time to myself on EP 6 of TUP Could you use an extra minute? Well, I have one for you! I take a little time to myself on EP 6 of TUP 6 Michael Paul Lane Take a minute to yourself this week! I am in Hot Springs National Park where I came for a little peace and quiet over the next few months to finish my book [which you can preorder on the Qiaroskuro website linked below]. If you've ever had a thought weigh on you for days- maybe this episode will be a good reminder of how to let it go and take a break! | Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane | ►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​ ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane | Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO | ►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro Music from Mixkit. I feel like I am always too busy, sometimes I even forget to breathe. So I found a nice place to reset near a Hot Natural Spring. And since I had some extra time- I wanted to give you a minute to yourself- which starts at 2:51.


I know this is a little weird and challenging- Some people call it- "The One Minute Challenge", but it delivers so many benefits- maybe give it a try first and then let me know what you think in the comments below- I can handle the truth! ;)


I learned a long time ago when I used to smoke cigarettes, that a big reason they felt relaxing was because I was stopping a few minutes in my day to take deep inhales and exhales every hour or so. Maybe I learned that the hard way, but I guess it's never too late to learn!?


The music I used is from Mixkit btw :)

https://mixkit.co/


| Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane |


►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​


►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane


►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane


| Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO |


►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​


►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro


Music from Mixkit.

]]> <p>I feel like I am always too busy, sometimes I even forget to breathe. So I found a nice place to reset near a Hot Natural Spring. And since I had some extra time- I wanted to give you a minute to yourself- which starts at 2:51.</p><p><br></p><p>I know this is a little weird and challenging- Some people call it- &#34;The One Minute Challenge&#34;, but it delivers so many benefits- maybe give it a try first and then let me know what you think in the comments below- I can handle the truth! ;)</p><p><br></p><p>I learned a long time ago when I used to smoke cigarettes, that a big reason they felt relaxing was because I was stopping a few minutes in my day to take deep inhales and exhales every hour or so. Maybe I learned that the hard way, but I guess it&#39;s never too late to learn!?</p><p><br></p><p>The music I used is from Mixkit btw :)</p><p>https://mixkit.co/</p><p><br></p><p>| Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane</p><p><br></p><p>►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane</p><p><br></p><p>| Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Mixkit.</p> 169fa87b-d322-4ccc-a7a6-4d44e5630d09 https://michaelpaullane.com/ Mon, 03 May 2021 20:30:00 +0000 260 false full How to let go of "things and stuff" - like heavy thoughts, plus my arrival to Arkansas! ep.5 of TUP How to let go of "things and stuff" - like heavy thoughts, plus my arrival to Arkansas! ep.5 of TUP 5 Michael Paul Lane Episode 5 in Hot Springs National Park I am in Hot Springs National Park where I came for a little peace and quiet over the next few months to finish my book [which you can preorder on the Qiaroskuro website linked below]. If you've ever had a thought weigh on you for days- maybe this episode will be a good reminder of how to let it go and take a break! | Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane | ►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​ ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane | Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO | ►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro Music from Mixkit. I am in Hot Springs National Park where I came for a little peace and quiet over the next few months to finish my book [which you can preorder on the Qiaroskuro website linked below].

If you've ever had a thought weigh on you for days- maybe this episode will be a good reminder of how to let it go and take a break!


| Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane |


►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​


►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane


►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane


| Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO |


►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​


►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro


Music from Mixkit.

]]> <p><span>I am in Hot Springs National Park where I came for a little peace and quiet over the next few months to finish my book [which you can preorder on the Qiaroskuro website linked below].</span></p><p><span>If you&#39;ve ever had a thought weigh on you for days- maybe this episode will be a good reminder of how to let it go and take a break! </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>| Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane |</span></p><p><br></p><p>►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane</p><p><br></p><p>►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane</p><p><br></p><p>| Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Mixkit.</p> cc50c481-d588-422d-8619-e4168175eeb3 https://michaelpaullane.com/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 02:21:04 +0000 527 false full Do we live in a world with TMI (too much information)? & I make my next move on ep 4 of TUP Do we live in a world with TMI (too much information)? & I make my next move on ep 4 of TUP 4 Michael Paul Lane If the internet and social media have you feeling a little sick lately- this might be the one for you! I finally made a decision on where to go next. Then I quickly discuss how we live in a world with too much information, and what I've learned navigating through a ton of it. | Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane | ►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​ ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane | Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO | ►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro Music from Mixkit. If the internet and social media have you feeling a little sick lately- this might be the one for you! I finally made a decision on where to go next. Then I quickly discuss how we live in a world with too much information, and what I've learned navigating through a ton of it.


| Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane |


►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​


►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane


►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane


| Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO |


►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​


►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro


Music from Mixkit.

]]> <p><span>If the internet and social media have you feeling a little sick lately- this might be the one for you! I finally made a decision on where to go next. Then I quickly discuss how we live in a world with too much information, and what I&#39;ve learned navigating through a ton of it.</span></p><p><br></p><p>| Connect with me- Michael Paul Lane |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane</p><p><br></p><p>►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane</p><p><br></p><p>| Checkout my brand- QIAROSKURO |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Mixkit.</p> a4cde4a0-d884-4986-ad8c-818459be54a7 https://michaelpaullane.com/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:24:35 +0000 485 false full Who am I? That age-old question. Plus Michael's visit to Miami Who am I? That age-old question. Plus Michael's visit to Miami 3 Michael Paul Lane Do you know who you are? I answer this question in two ways- Who am I personally and who am I figuratively. This is how I pay my bills: https://michaelpaullane.com/​ This is Qiaroskuro- my new, creative business. Meant to connect with "The Black Sheep": https://qiaroskuro.com/​​ I answer this question in two ways- Who am I personally and who am I figuratively.

This is how I pay my bills:

https://michaelpaullane.com/​

This is Qiaroskuro- my new, creative business. Meant to connect with "The Black Sheep":

https://qiaroskuro.com/​​

]]> <p><span>I answer this question in two ways- Who am I personally and who am I figuratively. </span></p><p><span>This is how I pay my bills:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmichaelpaullane.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXZWa2oxaTgzZTJWVm4tRzNxZmxicW56Um9vd3xBQ3Jtc0trMHlISEd3MFluYmRRdW1PajI2bmZTWVA4SGZ1Uk1sS1BFallzamVmX3I1SXpjeHpvX1A2c0p2cjUwcXVrUnlTWDdGS1BlZFJqWUhYcEdVZjlNTUVWc1VWb1NpQVNiWmJmcGRZaGo0aURyNThzTnB2WQ" rel="nofollow">https://michaelpaullane.com/</a><span>​</span></p><p><span>This is Qiaroskuro- my new, creative business. Meant to connect with &#34;The Black Sheep&#34;:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fqiaroskuro.com%2F%E2%80%8B&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk5XSW9sZVBGVDlDNWxqVlVHLTBPa0liSzFZQXxBQ3Jtc0tsa09aNjIwZHBkMzFGWWM2czVlYm9reFFqNkpTVFA4VGZMXzlXRWRMdjhGdm0td2t2MUdDOGdWZWNFTHlGZjFxSWFydGFnQ2U2OEtBRTJxakU0WVkzVUtPOFRYdmR6NlhybVA5M3g0cHhibzRwelN3aw" rel="nofollow">https://qiaroskuro.com/​</a><span>​</span></p> c0e71e6c-5ad3-4a08-a2d2-47226f531639 https://michaelpaullane.com/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 03:30:56 +0000 880 false full Learning how to listen more than I speak Learning how to listen more than I speak 2 Michael Paul Lane Episode 2- Listening is Greater Than Speaking When I was young I often heard that "a child should be seen and not heard". By the time I entered my teens, 20's, and even a bit into my 30's - I felt a little pride in telling people how I felt and teaching them "the truth". But it never seemed to go well. I realized most of their anger was because they just wanted to be heard. It's hard not to judge. | Connect with Michael Paul Lane | ►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​ ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane | Follow QIAROSKURO | ►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro Music from Mixkit. When I was young I often heard that "a child should be seen and not heard". By the time I entered my teens, 20's, and even a bit into my 30's - I felt a little pride in telling people how I felt and teaching them "the truth". But it never seemed to go well. I realized most of their anger was because they just wanted to be heard. It's hard not to judge.


| Connect with Michael Paul Lane |


►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​


►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane


►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane


| Follow QIAROSKURO |


►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​


►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro


Music from Mixkit.

]]> <p>When I was young I often heard that &#34;a child should be seen and not heard&#34;. By the time I entered my teens, 20&#39;s, and even a bit into my 30&#39;s - I felt a little pride in telling people how I felt and teaching them &#34;the truth&#34;. But it never seemed to go well. I realized most of their anger was because they just wanted to be heard. It&#39;s hard not to judge.</p><p><br></p><p>| Connect with Michael Paul Lane |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane</p><p><br></p><p>►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane</p><p><br></p><p>| Follow QIAROSKURO |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Mixkit.</p> e2fa9eed-bb9a-462f-afc9-7ceca557f7c9 https://qiaroskuro.com/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:31:10 +0000 307 false full Learning how to do without overthinking Learning how to do without overthinking 1 Michael Paul Lane First episode- Doing without overthinking I recorded episode #1 many times over the years, but I would never post it. I kept putting other priorities first, and I was awfully shy- but I'm not letting another year go by. It was snowing on my last day in Austin, Texas, so I bit-the-bullet, filmed a quick episode, and decided to finally go after it- without overthinking. I'm a solo-entrepreneur that spends a lot of time focusing on life's moral dilemmas. I grew up in a very strict private Christian school, so when I left the home at 18 I've been exploring this idea of "right and wrong" ever since. I recorded episode #1 many times over the years, but I would never post it. I kept putting other priorities first, and I was awfully shy- but I'm not letting another year go by. It was snowing on my last day in Austin, Texas, so I bit-the-bullet, filmed a quick episode, and decided to finally go after it- without overthinking.


I'm a solo-entrepreneur that spends a lot of time focusing on life's moral dilemmas. I grew up in a very strict private Christian school, so when I left the home at 18 I've been exploring this idea of "right and wrong" ever since.


| Connect with Michael Paul Lane |


►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​


►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane


►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane


| Follow QIAROSKURO |


►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​


►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro


Music from Mixkit.

]]> <p>I recorded episode #1 many times over the years, but I would never post it. I kept putting other priorities first, and I was awfully shy- but I&#39;m not letting another year go by. It was snowing on my last day in Austin, Texas, so I bit-the-bullet, filmed a quick episode, and decided to finally go after it- without overthinking.</p><p><br></p><p>I&#39;m a solo-entrepreneur that spends a lot of time focusing on life&#39;s moral dilemmas. I grew up in a very strict private Christian school, so when I left the home at 18 I&#39;ve been exploring this idea of &#34;right and wrong&#34; ever since.</p><p><br></p><p>| Connect with Michael Paul Lane |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane</p><p><br></p><p>►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane</p><p><br></p><p>| Follow QIAROSKURO |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Mixkit.</p> f73880ba-b43b-4265-946b-2f81a6a7ccaf https://michaelpaullane.com/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:09:00 +0000 322 false trailer Why I (Michael Paul Lane) decided to launch The Unmotivational Podcast and my own personal brand Why I (Michael Paul Lane) decided to launch The Unmotivational Podcast and my own personal brand Michael Paul Lane It started with why The first 18 years of my life were spent growing up in a strict, religious cult. Church multiple days a week, private Christian school, no talking to the opposite sex, no secular music, etc. And without re-writing my book here, I'll keep this story short. When I left the home on my 18th birthday I started looking for answers to life's biggest moral questions. At the same time, trying to figure out how to just become a normal person... or better yet- my best self. I started my first business at 18, married by 19, and by 22 was burnt out and divorced. I really started to focus on this exploration of life which led me on some pretty extremes paths but also brought me closer to this understanding of "self" over time. I realized how important it was to have these external and internal explorations of the mind, body, and spirit. But I also noticed how valuable a diversified group of teachers were to my development. Now, 18 years later, I've been able to help other people develop creative strategies for their own life or business. And this podcast is my way of sharing some of that information with everyone. | Connect with Michael Paul Lane | ►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​ ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane | Follow QIAROSKURO | ►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro Music from Mixkit. The first 18 years of my life were spent growing up in a strict, religious cult. Church multiple days a week, private Christian school, no talking to the opposite sex, no secular music, etc. And without re-writing my book here, I'll keep this story short. When I left the home on my 18th birthday I started looking for answers to life's biggest moral questions. At the same time, trying to figure out how to just become a normal person... or better yet- my best self. I started my first business at 18, married by 19, and by 22 was burnt out and divorced. I really started to focus on this exploration of life which led me on some pretty extremes paths but also brought me closer to this understanding of "self" over time. I realized how important it was to have these external and internal explorations of the mind, body, and spirit. But I also noticed how valuable a diversified group of teachers were to my development.

Now, 18 years later, I've been able to help other people develop creative strategies for their own life or business. And this podcast is my way of sharing some of that information with everyone.


| Connect with Michael Paul Lane |


►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​


►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane


►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane


| Follow QIAROSKURO |


►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​


►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro


Music from Mixkit.

]]> <p>The first 18 years of my life were spent growing up in a strict, religious cult. Church multiple days a week, private Christian school, no talking to the opposite sex, no secular music, etc. And without re-writing my book here, I&#39;ll keep this story short. When I left the home on my 18th birthday I started looking for answers to life&#39;s biggest moral questions. At the same time, trying to figure out how to just become a normal person... or better yet- my best self. I started my first business at 18, married by 19, and by 22 was burnt out and divorced. I really started to focus on this exploration of life which led me on some pretty extremes paths but also brought me closer to this understanding of &#34;self&#34; over time. I realized how important it was to have these external and internal explorations of the mind, body, and spirit. But I also noticed how valuable a diversified group of teachers were to my development.</p><p>Now, 18 years later, I&#39;ve been able to help other people develop creative strategies for their own life or business. And this podcast is my way of sharing some of that information with everyone.</p><p><br></p><p>| Connect with Michael Paul Lane |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | http://http://michaelpaullane.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaul.lane</p><p><br></p><p>►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpaullane</p><p><br></p><p>| Follow QIAROSKURO |</p><p><br></p><p>►Website | https://qiaroskuro.com/​</p><p><br></p><p>►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qiaroskuro</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Mixkit.</p> 8cd4eb42-d72a-48e5-89f8-363d953062fe https://michaelpaullane.com/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +0000 94 false