What if the door you’ve been waiting to walk through… isn’t in the future? What if it’s right here — labeled simply: Now. In this episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast , we unpack a viral post about choosing between six magical doors — time travel, money, youth, and more. But instead of playing the game, I chose a seventh option: presence. This isn’t about rejecting ambition or pretending life is perfect as-is. It’s about questioning why we chase fantasies that leave us empty… and how...
Jul 21, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 727
Ever feel like you’re supposed to have it all figured out—but deep down, you’re still searching for solid ground? What if the answer isn’t becoming someone new, but rediscovering who you’ve always been? In this powerful episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast, host Chris invites you on a journey that turns the idea of “starting over” on its head. Forget the shame, the fear of being exposed, or the pressure to keep up appearances. Through engaging storytelling (including a fresh look at ...
May 30, 2025•17 min•Season 9Ep. 726
Have you ever felt invisible — like no matter how much you give, no one really sees you? In today’s episode, we explore the deeper truth behind that feeling: It was never about the world finally noticing you. It was always about you remembering yourself. Through personal stories, deep reflections, and a powerful guided meditation, we'll walk together through the hidden agreements that keep us chasing validation — and into the freedom of becoming our own reflection. If you’ve ever wondered whethe...
Apr 28, 2025•33 min•Season 9Ep. 2025
🌊 Have you ever wondered why some things in life feel… unbearable? Why no matter how hard you try, peace stays just out of reach? 🤔 Maybe it’s not bad luck or failure—maybe it’s the universe whispering, “This isn’t where you belong.” In this episode, we dive into the nature of suffering, the illusion of control, and why bitterness keeps you trapped in a past that no longer exists. 🌀 The secret? You don’t have to force happiness—you just have to stop clinging to what was never meant to be your...
Mar 10, 2025•46 min•Season 9Ep. 724
The stories we tell ourselves shape the lives we live. Some push us forward. Others hold us back. But here’s the thing—those stories aren’t set in stone. You can change them. Welcome to the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast with Chris O’Hearn—mindset coach, personal trainer, and someone who knows firsthand that growth isn’t about waiting for the right moment. It’s about choosing it. Featured on MTV, Chris brings no-nonsense coaching, real-life insight, and the kind of practical wisdom that makes...
Feb 24, 2025•50 min•Season 9Ep. 723
In this thought-provoking episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast , Chris O’Hearn explores how we can break free from the patterns of the past and redefine who we are. Drawing from his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, Chris unpacks the ways trauma and old coping mechanisms shape our identity—and how we can move beyond them. Through guided visualizations and practical exercises, he offers tools for self-forgiveness, detachment, and rediscovering your authentic self. A...
Jan 20, 2025•54 min•Season 9Ep. 722
In this captivating episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast , "When I Focus On The Outcome, The Issues Disappear," host Chris takes listeners on a profound exploration of what it means to transform life’s challenges by focusing on a higher vision. With powerful personal stories and actionable strategies, Chris reveals how the real magic happens when we shift our focus from obstacles to outcomes, allowing our deepest values to lead the way. This episode dives into the art of blending aut...
Oct 28, 2024•43 min•Season 8Ep. 721
What if the pain you are going through was actually a call to transform? In this episode I ask us to reframe the question" 'of why is this happening to me,' into a better one: What if the Universe wants me to win? Pain has been the biggest catalyst in my life. It told me that I could stay here, but if I did it would be more of the same. What if the pain you are going through was something more than just a position of being uncomfortable? So why don't you join me, and let's delve into asking a de...
Aug 29, 2024•30 min•Season 8Ep. 720
What if feeling more balanced (happiness, healing, prosperity, or whatever emotion you are struggling with right now) began with one simple sentence? In this episode, I talk about: How to get through any political discussion with your mentality, emotions, and soul intact How to have hope or joy for a family member who seems to be going the wrong direction in life How to have peace in your heart to let things go and allow people to be who they are. So join me, and let’s together find the 3 ways t...
Jul 01, 2024•31 min•Season 8Ep. 719
Welcome back to the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast, I'm your host, Chris, and this is episode 718 for February 2024, titled "I Stopped Living In The Fantasy, So I Could Create A Future". This week, we're delving deep into the power of presence, the art of envisioning our desired reality, and how we can move from being trapped in a cycle of fear and procrastination to forging a future that aligns with our deepest aspirations. Sometimes life can feel like a constant battle with distractions and...
Feb 29, 2024•38 min•Season 8Ep. 718
What does Strong Within look like to you? Grab some Strong Within merch and let's not only make the world better, but let's look cool while doing it. Message me at chris@strongwithin.com or text me at 865-219-3247 and we'll figure out the size and color/style for you. This is the one brand where the message and the model is YOU. Let's BE Strong Within Together In this month's podcast, I ask the question of when you were in a moment or experience where you felt you were born to be. Sometimes the ...
Nov 14, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 716
Grab some Strong Within merch and let's not only make the world better, but let's look good while doing it. Message me at chris@strongwithin.com or text me at 865-219-3247 and we'll figure out size and color/style for you. This is the one brand where the message and the model is YOU. Let's make Strong Within Look good together as we do good together. Now...back to the Podcast. I have one question for you: How did you live an extraordinary life the past 7 days? It's a simple question, but to ask ...
Aug 31, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 716
Strong Within--the only brand where you are the face of the brand. Wear your message and be the face of your own MEANINGFUL brand with me. Email me or text me to put in an order for your own Strong Within Shirt and let's BE the miracle together. Now into the podcast What do you think would make you happier? Winning the lottery or Losing an arm or leg in a car accident That seems like an easy answer, but in this podcast I talk about the goals we are focusing on that might be making us look in the...
Jul 31, 2023•38 min•Season 7Ep. 715
Want your own Strong Within Shirt? Well, there are two ways to get them right now. 1) Enter this month's contest: Email me ( chris@strongwithin.com ) on how Strong Within changed your life--the idea, the podcast, or what your favorite episode is why. I will choose a few winners from those who email me, and I will select the best 3-5 ones and send you a Strong Within shirt. 2) Purchase One I am starting the Strong Within Apparel company, so get your Strong Within shirts by emailing me and we can ...
Jun 05, 2023•45 min•Season 7Ep. 714
Join the Strong Within Community at www.strongwithin.com/community Are you longing for a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to transforming their lives and becoming the strongest version of themselves? Look no further than the Strong Within Community! Our community is a place where you can connect with others who are on a similar journey towards growth and self-improvement. Whether you're looking to reframe your mindset, overcome limiting beliefs, or simply connect with other...
May 01, 2023•49 min•Season 7Ep. 713
Let's connect on social media. I am putting new stuff out all the time and I want to see what you are up to: Instagram: @thechrisohearn Facebook: @thechrisohearn Hi In this podcast I talk about the 5 reasons why being good isn't going to achieve the life you want, and how to go from being just good enough to creating the best life and situations for yourself...and the people around you. These principles ring true for me because I was always trying to be the good guy, the giver, the selfless one....
Feb 28, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 712
Stuck in an unwanted emotion and want to get out of it? Want to get healing from it? Well, it starts with ignoring that emotion. Now, that may sound weird, but if we want to get rid of something we feel we need to eradicate it, we need to figure out how to delete it from our lives, and so we must focus on it. And maybe that might work, but when I am working with any of my clients...we are trying to get to the structure behind the emotion. The unresourceful state that is CAUSING that emotion to r...
Jan 30, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 711
Don't Miss Out...THIS IS THE LAST WEEK to create the Ulitmate Life with me Where for the next 60 days you will be part of my group coaching course to help you not change who you are but to become the more powerful, confident, focused, and successful individual you ALREADY are. This course is more about using the inherent characteristic traits within you that you can harness and help bring you back to the source of your confidence, power, freedom, and certainty to feel less anxiety, depression, a...
Jan 09, 2023•47 min•Season 7Ep. 710
If you're feeling depressed or melancholy looking at the calendar after Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate), it is due to one reason- regret that you are most likely in the same spot at the end of the year as you were when you started. However, that doesn't have to be the case. If you ever wonder why successful people are...well, successful...it's because they operate on a different level. They don't chase the goal...the BECOME the goal. And thinking about this got me to creating a gro...
Dec 28, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 709
Did you hope for more for 2022? What about the years before? What if self-development was the thing keeping you stuck? No I know that may sound crazy since my podcast is about self development... Well, I have created a group coaching course that starts in January called the Strong Within Ultimate Life You can find out more about it by going to www.strongwithin.com/2023 MAYBE IT'S TIME TO STOP BLAMING FATE AND START USING THE POWER OF A MOMENT Aren't you tired of being disappointed about the outc...
Dec 05, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 708
You wake up another day feeling dissatisfied with your place in life. You feel out of alignment with your purpose, or maybe you have forgotten or no longer know what it is. And maybe it feels like this is a place of permanence and you can't change...but what if this was the breakthru you were looking for? Every place of growth always came from a place of needing to shed, step into, and evolve and I am looking forward to serving you with my new course The Strong Within Ultimate Life that I will b...
Nov 07, 2022•42 min•Season 6Ep. 707
What would your Ulitmate Life look like? And What's kept you from living it? However, what if your 2023 could be the beginning of your best year yet? In January I will be launching a group coaching course called The Strong Within Ultimate Life. Sign up here www.strongwithin.net/SWgoal to be the first to get details, as I am finalizing things I will be reversing how you think about your life and how you go about TRYING to reach goals, and instead of DOING, I will be mentoring and helping you real...
Oct 31, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 706
What if your purpose could be summed up into two questions? Well, in this podcast I ask two questions that are changing mine, and I believe they can change anyone who purposefully pursues these questions. Let's transform ourselves and the world together. Also in the podcast, I talked about being the first to know about my upcoming course in January the Strong Within Ultimate Life. Go to this webpage to sign up for updates on when I will be launching and all the bonuses I will be giving over time...
Oct 11, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 705
COME JOIN my new coaching and video course to help you master your mindset to overcome the emotions and crippling thoughts that have kept you trapped...If you would like to have a total transformation to seeing the person in the mirror that loves who it sees looking back, if you want to rid your crippling states of mindset that are keeping you trapped in your own personal hells... then email mail me at chris@strongwithin.com and send me a text too as my email sometimes can be wonky at 865-219-32...
Sep 12, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 704
I did an inspirational remix of a previous podcast and added music to it. I hope you will like it, and I hope it can add the right inspiration to your day to become who you are meant to be. Sometimes asking better questions is all we need to do to make that change. I will also include the video I created for the music remix below. Youtube video: https://youtu.be/kp3QnjybQlk Sound remix by Parker Dodson-his Instagram handle is: @boyacuff Help Support The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast By Going...
Aug 15, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 703
One of our greatest addictions might not be what you think it is. In this podcast, I talk about one thing that manipulates our life and keeps us from being in control of our thoughts and our actions...and ultimately begins destroying the things we love in our lives. So let me help you let go of this one thing that will help you have a happier and more fulfilled life. Help Support The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast By Going To: www.strongwithin.com/support (You can also get the transcripts the...
May 22, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 702
Are you dealing with something painful, a trauma that you feel you can't get over or shake? In this podcast I talk about a painful experience I am going through in hopes to show you how to shift from staying stuck in your pain, to finding healing to allow things to become what they can be. If you would like help going from your pain to healing, then reach out to me via email, call, or text and we'll set up a consult to help you see how I can help you. Thank you for joining me today, I am excited...
Apr 02, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 701
3 Ways to Manifest Your Best in the coming year Join me in the Crypto Mastermind. Here is a link to a webinar to see if it's right for you, and get a bonus $500 off coupon only available from me: http://swaffiliat.swapprofit.hop.clickbank.net/?cbpage=webinar Join my group coaching program Manifest Your Best in 2022. Email me at chris@strongwithin.com or text me at 865-219-3247 and let's discuss details or any questions you might have to see if you are a great fit for the group. I'll have a page ...
Dec 20, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 700
Wouldn't you love to be back in full throttle crushing the goals you have been procrastinating on, feeling happier and more aligned than you have felt in a while and living the life you deserve? All without having to go it alone, feeling like you are lost, or worrying about whether you can or not. Then come join The Strong Within Re-Alignment 2022 Camp and let's get you back to creating the life you dream of and deserve. Email me at chris@strongwithin.com and text me at 865-219-3247 and let's se...
Nov 29, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 699
It's hard to believe that tragedy can actually change us for the better, especially when we are going through it. It feels like there can be no relief from our pain, but in this week's episode, I talk about how tragedy helps us get to a new frame of reference that will help us live more purposefully. And I talk about how to imprint new emotions to change quickly and get to feeling better while you work through the tragedy. Here is one of my fave pics of Storm and the signs I saw on my walk the o...
Oct 25, 2021•43 min•Season 5Ep. 698
