Send us a text Lauren Fay joins us to share her transformative journey to sobriety and how living alcohol-free has allowed her to create the life of her dreams. With 7.5 years of sobriety under her belt, Lauren discusses how removing alcohol from her life gave her the time, space, and energy to truly play and experience life authentically. • When drinking, Lauren wasn't truly living - there was too much recovery time and mental obsession • Society equates fun with alcohol, making it difficult to...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Catherine Giovanni shares her powerful forgiveness system that transforms mental health by releasing people from our thoughts and reclaiming our authentic power. She teaches the step-by-step process of forgiveness, explaining how to start with easy forgiveness targets before tackling the most challenging ones. • Forgiveness defined as "wanting someone out of your head," not reconciliation or condoning behavior • The link between forgiveness and business success—clearing personal r...
May 22, 2025•42 min
Send us a text Former professional football player Quinn Magnuson shares his journey from playing through multiple injuries to founding the Effort Over Results movement and coaching high performers. We explore how accountability to teammates drives athletes to push beyond their limits and why the mindset of focusing on effort rather than outcomes creates more resilient, confident individuals. • Accountability to teammates and commitment to the team drives athletes to play through pain and injury...
May 20, 2025•47 min
Send us a text Therapist and hypnotherapist Kerie Logan joins us to explore how our core wounds form and shape our adult relationships. We dive deep into understanding the role of consciousness in healing trauma and manifesting the life we truly want. • Core wounds develop in childhood when we spiral into shame and humiliation, creating negative beliefs about ourselves • Our inner critic is actually a wounded part of ourselves that needs compassion and healing, not rejection • The "anxious gener...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text Australian author Andrew Matthews transformed his understanding of happiness after discovering that the happiest people he knew faced bigger challenges than he did, inspiring his journey to help others cultivate resilience and joy regardless of circumstances. • Born into an artistic family with a professional landscape painter father and language-loving mother • Found success as an artist but wasn't truly happy despite doing what he loved • Had a life-changing realization at 25 wh...
Apr 14, 2025•59 min
Send us a text Our relationship with money directly mirrors our relationship with ourselves. Money mindset expert Pericles Rellas shares how shifting our thoughts about money can transform our financial reality and overall wellbeing. • Money functions as a magnifying glass that amplifies who we already are • Most people create debt trying to appear wealthy rather than building actual wealth • Vacation debt often ruins the experience you were seeking in the first place • Our "financial thermostat...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University, joins Josh to explore the complex journey of self-acceptance and how our strengths can paradoxically create social challenges. Through personal stories and psychological insights, they uncover why success often makes life harder rather than easier. • Understanding how other people's behavior reflects their insecurities, not your worth • The three-step process: self-awareness, self-acceptance, then achievement • Why success makes life mor...
Mar 31, 2025•46 min
Send us a text Kevin Palmieri shares his journey from external success that left him empty to building a life of authentic growth and fulfillment through consistent boundaries. The founder and host of the Next Level University podcast reveals how organizing his life with clear boundaries has been the key to reaching nearly 2,000 episodes and sustained success. • Treats podcasting like a 9-to-5 job with firm boundaries that prioritize productivity • Sets and maintains boundaries despite potential...
Mar 24, 2025•48 min
Send us a text Conscious communication is the foundation of a fulfilling life, transforming our relationship with ourselves and everyone around us. Jim Fuller shares wisdom on living in the present moment, practicing self-acceptance, and understanding the ego. • Accepting reality as it is frees up mental bandwidth for what we can actually influence • Practicing non-attachment to outcomes allows us to enter flow state more readily • Self-acceptance ("self-okayness") is the foundation for all pers...
Mar 17, 2025•47 min
Send us a text Marianne Renner shares powerful insights on how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality and limit our potential. She explains how our self-talk becomes habitual thought patterns that form our belief systems, often unconsciously sabotaging our outcomes. • Our brains are naturally wired for negative thinking but can be reprogrammed through neuroplasticity • Most common self-limiting stories include "I'm not good enough" and victim mentality ("it's not my fault") • Self-impos...
Mar 10, 2025•44 min
Send us a text This episode highlights the importance of embracing the journey of self-discovery while navigating societal pressures. Kim Egel elucidates the distinction between being stuck and being scared, urging listeners to confront their fears and pursue their truths. - Introduction to Kim and her journey into therapy - The significance of being a seeker - Fear versus genuine obstacles in life - The impact of codependency on self-worth - Embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth - Tools f...
Mar 03, 2025•44 min
Send us a text Samantha Harte shares her transformative journey from identity crisis and addiction to embracing authenticity and self-forgiveness. Through personal stories, she explores the power of action and healing in overcoming cultural conditioning and inner criticism. • Discussing identity and societal expectations • The impact of addiction on personal growth • Turning pain into purpose through life experiences • Courage as action rather than absence of fear • The journey to self-forgivene...
Feb 24, 2025•59 min
Send us a text A powerful conversation unfolds around the themes of ambition, entrepreneurship, and the drive to create a meaningful life. Frank Nyantekyi shares his journey from Ghana to the U.S., the impact of family on his career choices, and the importance of cultivating multiple income streams while maintaining a work-life balance. • Importance of resilience and motivation in entrepreneurship • Myths versus realities of starting a business • Consistency over comfort in entrepreneurial ventu...
Feb 17, 2025•40 min
Send us a text Kudan Kumar challenges conventional leadership roles by embracing an "Anti-CEO" approach that prioritizes people over profits, emphasizing a balanced design of life through his Six Pillars framework. The episode discusses the importance of self-awareness, incremental growth through the 2% Rule, and cultivating supportive relationships to encourage personal and professional development. • Kudan introduces himself and the Anti-CEO philosophy • Emphasis on the importance of people in...
Feb 10, 2025•43 min
Send us a text Finding stillness amidst chaos is a powerful form of mindfulness that can transform pain into purpose. Jonah Primo shares his personal journey of resilience and self-discovery, emphasizing that awareness, rather than relaxation, is the true essence of mindfulness that can help us navigate life's challenges. • Jonah's insights on the fluid nature of identity • The significance of living in the present moment • Common misconceptions around the practice of mindfulness • Observing tho...
Feb 04, 2025•47 min
Send us a text This episode focuses on redefining identity beyond societal labels and how habits shape our perceptions and experiences. By understanding stress and fear as malleable constructs, listeners are inspired to embrace their core values and live aligned with who they want to be. • Embracing identity through values, not labels • The impact of daily habits on self-perception • Understanding neuroplasticity and habit formation • Redefining pressure and stress as perceptions • The importanc...
Jan 28, 2025•54 min
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of true financial freedom as we sit down with Jordan Stiefel to explore the transformation from a sports enthusiast to a passive income expert. Discover how his journey through business analytics and sports management led him to recognize the pitfalls of a traditional career path and embrace the opportunities within passive income. We unpack the importance of surrounding ourselves with trustworthy mentors to navigate today's complex financial landscape and find ...
Oct 07, 2024•49 min
Send us a text What happens when you trade a promising soccer career for a journey in wellness and creativity? Meet Patrick Sperry, the inspiring founder of Be Flourish, who shares his extraordinary path from Hinsdale, Illinois, to becoming a leading wellness coach, men's work facilitator, and yoga teacher in San Diego. Patrick's story is a testament to the power of following one's true calling, even when it means facing societal and personal challenges. His adventures through China, India, Nepa...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min
Send us a text Rejection sensitivity holding you back? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps, a distinguished psychologist and author, as we unpack the roots of this complex issue and its ties to insecurity. You'll learn how early relationships, particularly with parents and caregivers, shape your self-perception and sense of worth. Dr. Leslie offers her wisdom and shares her transition from positive psychology to tackling deeper struggles with attachment and insec...
Jun 27, 2024•56 min
Send us a text When life throws a curveball, it's the strength within us that determines our next move. Ryan Gonzales, a wrestling coach grappling with stage four pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer, joins us to share his remarkable story of resilience and the profound lessons learned through his struggle. With the heart of a fighter and the soul of a dedicated father, Ryan's journey encapsulates the very ethos of what it means to wrestle with life's toughest challenges, both on the mat and off. Ou...
May 16, 2024•52 min
Send us a text Discover how to harness the power of your worries and fears to catapult you towards success, with renowned clinical and sports psychologist Dr. Eddie O'Connor guiding the way. Unravel the complexities of worry, its evolution from a necessary survival mechanism to a sometimes paralyzing roadblock, and learn to use it constructively in preparation for life's challenges. Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a beacon of understanding in the realm of performance psychology, offers a refreshing perspect...
Apr 04, 2024•42 min
Send us a text When life threw him curveballs, John Harper, CEO of LumaFlex, didn't just dodge; he swung back and sculpted his legacy. Our latest conversation with this former competitive athlete turned CEO is an exhilarating journey through his transition from high-impact sports to the meticulous world of bodybuilding. Despite facing serious injuries and health scares, John's story is one of unwavering determination and the relentless pursuit to remain in the game, redefining competition and ri...
Mar 21, 2024•37 min
Send us a text When the weight of financial hardship from Mason's family loomed over him, a pivotal shift occurred as he cracked open the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad." That moment sparked the entrepreneurial fire that would eventually lead him to where he is today. Grateful for this transformative journey, Mason Eddy and Josh Dillingham invite you to explore the multifaceted roles of mentorship, personal grit, and the unwavering pursuit of financial independence on this episode of our podcast. Refl...
Feb 15, 2024•42 min
Send us a text Have you ever felt the spark of inspiration flickering within you, urging you forward, yet found yourself grappling with how to channel that energy into action? This week, Jonathan Cohen, a seasoned attorney and Host of Inside the Inspired, joins us to unravel the intricate dance between motivation and inspiration. As we navigate his world, where discipline and purpose are the compass points, we uncover how these forces shape our lives and propel us toward our true north. Whether ...
Jan 25, 2024•32 min
Send us a text Ever wondered how an athlete's competitive spirit can shape a lifetime of entrepreneurship? Brett Snodgrass, former athlete and seasoned entrepreneur, joins us to share his transformation from the courts to the corporate world, and the lessons his journey has taught him about living with intention, embracing risk, and the continued pursuit of creativity. Brett's story isn't just about personal triumph; it's about the significant connections and the legacy he aims to build through ...
Jan 18, 2024•40 min
Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself merely coasting through life, feeling like something was missing? That's where Billy Lahr found himself before he embraced the transformative path of intentional living and mindfulness. Sitting down with the host of the "Mindful Midlife Crisis" podcast, we shared an enriching conversation about his journey, the power of emotional intelligence, and how we can all learn from the wisdom of different generations. Billy's transition from a life on autopilo...
Jan 12, 2024•59 min
Send us a text Have you ever stood at the crossroads of a career upheaval, unsure of which path leads to fulfillment? Jeanne Collins, a beacon of transformation, joins us as we traverse the landscape of personal growth and well-being. With her "Two Feet In" philosophy, Jeanne illustrates the art of being fully present and setting daily intentions to cultivate inner peace amid life's tumultuous symphony. Our dialogue with Jeanne reveals a treasure trove of strategies that promise a life of conten...
Jan 04, 2024•39 min
Send us a text Have you ever set out on a journey, only to realize you've forgotten the map? That's a bit how I felt before sitting down with Marcus Collius, the visionary co-founder of Play A Bigger Game, who reminded us that without clarity, we're simply travelers without a destination. Throughout our conversation, we carved a path through the dense forest of success, with Marcus shedding light on the importance of a clear vision and purpose. As we shared our personal quests for clarity, we un...
Dec 28, 2023•36 min
Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a transformed life with Nick Hutchinson, the mastermind behind BookThinkers and author of "Rise of the Reader," who joins us for a riveting discussion on the life-altering power of reading. We start off by examining the profound influence of Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect" on our lives, setting the stage for an exploration into how tiny, consistent efforts can lead to monumental personal growth. Nick shares his journey as a voracious learner, detailing h...
Dec 21, 2023•36 min
Send us a text Imagine living in a world where you're not defined by societal expectations or driven by the need for external validation. How liberating would that be? Well, that's the world we're exploring today with our special guest, the author of The Courage Circle, Sandy Stream. We examine the damaging cycle of external validation, and how the point system we often live by, can cloud our self-perception. Sandy's insights into self-compassion and self-worth, devoid of societal pressures, off...
Dec 06, 2023•46 min
