Episode 2
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Episode 2

In this episode of There Is No Future Podcast, host welcomes Ken Smith, a seasoned palliative care and hospice nurse with 21 years of experience. Ken shares insights from his career and discusses his recently published book, "We Walked Through the Valley," which captures the raw and real experiences he encountered with his patients, written with honesty and compassion. The conversation explores the evolving discourse around death, the importance of staying present in difficult times, and how the principles from the book, "Floating Sideways," continue to resonate in Ken's life after retirement. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that challenges traditional thinking about mortality and emphasizes the value of connection and understanding as we navigate life's complexities.

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Episode 1
Danielle Montgomery Danielle Montgomery

Episode 1

In this inaugural episode of "There Is No Future" podcast, hosts Karin and Morgan Bertelsen dive into the concept of starting where you are, using what you have, and doing what you can. They share their personal experiences and challenges as they embark on their podcasting journey, emphasizing the importance of taking the leap despite nervousness and uncertainty. The conversation touches on the themes of motivation, teamwork, and overcoming procrastination, illustrating how these ideas resonate in everyday life. Join them as they explore how to stay afloat and find your flow in new endeavors.

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There Is No Future is a monthly, audio-only (For now!) podcast created by Karin Bertelsen—nurse, author, and co-founder of the Float Sideways movement.

Rooted in the philosophies of There Is No Future, There Is No Past, each episode invites a guest to choose their favorite page from the book and reflect on how its message works for them in their own lives.

These podcasts are not about advice, they are about awareness. By discussing the twists, unexpected turns, and obstacles encountered in our everyday travels on the River of Life— these episodes will help you incorporate individual strategies to pause, reflect, and Float Sideways .

This podcast is a tool for the productivity of presence. It offers a quiet counterpoint to the noise of modern living and brings listeners back to the only thing that’s ever real: Now.

What your life is today, not yesterday and not tomorrow,

IS your life, and your presence is required.

THAT is choosing the now.

Our mission is to offer listeners an experience of emotional grounding, thoughtful presence, and everyday wisdom—through the lens of a single page from There Is No Future, There Is No Past.

  • Practicing Presence

  • Letting go of control

  • Embracing change and impermanence

  • Mindful living and emotional grounding

  • Stories of small, meaningful shifts in everyday life