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Your Motivational High 5

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Feeling stuck? Try Your Motivational High 5, hosted by Phil Larson. It is the short, 5-minute podcast seeking to motivate you in the way of self-examination, developing good mental health, and empowering yourself to do incredible things. We are all about telling ourselves positive narratives as a way to combat and rewire the negative narratives we've believed much of our lives. Find support, realize you're not alone, and feel empowered to move forward!
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Episodes

Episode 82: On Blame

Blame is easy and lazy. It keeps us off the hook. Finding creative solutions is the mark of a true leader. #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art My Uplifting Pop Project: http://spoti.fi/2GzHrx0 Support more of my music: Stream: bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: bit.ly/Believe_PL2...

Jun 25, 20188 minEp. 82

Replay Episode 31: On Self-Belief (originally released 06/22/2016)

Self-Belief is hard because, before anyone else will have a reason to believe in us, we have to believe in ourselves. You have more authority over your own life than anyone else and are capable of great things! #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art...

Jun 11, 20188 minEp. 31

Episode 81: On Gratitude

We enter into gratitude when we look back on our pain and see how we've come through it and how life has changed. #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art

May 15, 20188 minEp. 81

Episode 80: On Renewals (with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey)

Renewals allow us to gain perspective and refresh paradigms. They may feel like a step back but they often steady our footing for a stronger step forward. #YMH5 Connect with Clarissa: @ccastilloramsey instagram.com/ccr_sunshine LinkedIn: Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art...

Apr 17, 20189 minEp. 80

Episode 79: On Balance

Balance requires recognizing both the good and the bad. They are both required to get the healthy picture of where your life is at. #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art My Uplifting Pop Project: http://spoti.fi/2GzHrx0 Support more ofmy music: Stream: bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: bit.ly/Believe_PL2...

Mar 27, 20188 minEp. 79

Episode 78: On Waiting

Waiting is transformation when we decide to sit in the tension of desiring immediacy while waiting for reality. #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art My Uplifting Pop Project: http://spoti.fi/2GzHrx0 Support more ofmy music: Stream: bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: bit.ly/Believe_PL2...

Mar 09, 201810 minEp. 78

Episode 77: On Acknowledgment

Acknowledgment keeps us grounded in reality. It is the first step towards action and confronting fear with curiosity. #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art My Uplifting Pop Project: http://spoti.fi/2GzHrx0 Support more ofmy music: Stream: bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: bit.ly/Believe_PL2...

Feb 16, 201810 minEp. 77

Episode 76: On Advocacy (with Jean Bernard Faton)

Jean Bernard Faton shares how advocacy is recognizing your story is someone else's story, expressing empathy, and offer yourself as an answer. #YMH5 Jean on Twitter: @JeanJB987 Emerald Youth Foundation: EmeraldYouth.org Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: bit.ly/ymh5art Support my music: Stream: bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: bit.ly/Believe_PL2...

Jan 29, 201813 minEp. 76

Replay Episode 26: On Positivity (originally released 05/09/16)

Healthy positivity balances with healthy perspective of the negative. It is being optimistic while acknowledging the reality of the negative. #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Support my music: Stream: http://bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: http://bit.ly/Believe_PL2...

Jan 19, 20189 minEp. 26

Episode 75: On Impact

Falling in love with our dream of big impact often distracts us from any real impact. Focus in on the micro-results of relationship building with people you love. Was this not the most effective way for your own life to be impacted after all? #YMH5 Reach Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Dec 22, 20178 minEp. 75

Episode 73: On Self-Care

Taking seriously our self-care is also taking seriously how we approach others and the world. Sometimes putting others in front of our selves is actually a selfish way of living. Your well-being deserves your care for it. #YMH5 Support my music: Stream: http://bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: http://bit.ly/Believe_PL2 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Nov 30, 20176 minEp. 73

Episode 72: On Judgmentalism

In Episode 72, we take note of our judgments falling away and, in doing so, become aware of all that makes us similar to others. We find common ground and make more room for others in our lives. #YMH5 Support my music: Stream: bit.ly/Believe_PL1 Buy: bit.ly/Believe_PL2 Reach out to me: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Nov 10, 201710 minEp. 72

Episode 71: On Breath (with Dr. Kaiya Ansorge)

Dr. Ansorge gives her perspective of how to engage our breath and better interact in the now. Tuning into our breath is often the easiest and most effective way to take back some control in our lives. #YMH5 Reach Dr. Kaiya Ansorge: kaiyaansorge.com Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Oct 24, 20179 minEp. 71

Episode 70: On Failure

Failure is not bad as long as we learn from our mistakes and make appropriate course-correction. Be careful not to become addicted to your failure and let it define your worth. #YMH5 Support me: http://bit.ly/Believe_PL2 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Oct 10, 20177 minEp. 70

Episode 69: On Habits

Habits send us in a direction. Are they taking you to where you want to be? Are they encouraging healthy relationship or isolation? #YMH5 Support me: http://bit.ly/Believe_PL2 Reach out to me: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Sep 29, 20177 minEp. 69

Replay Episode 17: On Success (originally released 03/14/2016)

Success is something that you get to define for yourself. There is no concrete definition. What we need to be careful of, however, is the cost of that success. Does achieving your definition of success come at the cost of other important goals? #YMH5 Support me: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Sep 15, 20177 minEp. 17

Episode 68: On Stories (with Chet Bowen)

Chet shares how we are the products of the stories we tell ourselves, even if they are false. And how we have the power to change the narrative. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Aug 29, 20179 minEp. 68

Episode 67: On Curiosity

Curiosity breaks us out of our norms and judgements. It gets us to think creatively and allows for new discoveries. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Aug 18, 20178 minEp. 67

Episode 66: On Anxiety

Anxiety is an appropriate response. We approach it healthily by embracing it and seeing it through. Only then will we find the growth and life waiting for us on the other side. #YMH5 Support my music: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Jul 28, 20178 minEp. 66

Episode 65: On Feelings (feat. "Science Mike" McHargue of The Liturgists Podcast)

Feelings need to be tuned-in to. It is our body telling us something. We need to embrace all of our feelings to better understand what our body is teaching us about ourselves. #YMH5 Support my music: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Jul 17, 201711 minEp. 65

Episode 64: On Grief

The only way to go through grief is through grieving. This simple realization helps us to see the health in confronting our negative feelings. Luckily, if we go through grief, we get see what's on the other side. #YMH5 Support my music: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Jun 30, 201711 minEp. 64

Episode 63: On Commitment (2)

True commitments involve clearly communicated intent. Don't vaguely commit. You'll rarely follow through. You follow through on your commitments only when you believe you can. #YMH5 Support me: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes http://teamworldvision.org/participant/phil Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Jun 12, 201712 minEp. 63

Replay Episode 16: On Self-Examination (originally released 03/11/2016)

To self-examine, we must question ourselves, which is an art. This is modeled to us by the most important and wise philosophers, counselors, therapists, and leaders. When we better know ourselves, we can better love others. #YMH5 Support my music: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Jun 02, 20177 minEp. 16

Episode 62: On Loving-Kindness (a guided meditation with Molly Schlangen)

Yoga instructor Molly Schlangen takes us on a guided meditation. We learn about what Loving-Kindness is and the ability we have to wish that ourselves and others are happy and free. #YMH5 Molly Schlangen's Studio: AwakeningGraceYoga.com Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

May 19, 201714 minEp. 62

Microsode 61.5: The 31-Day Rewire Challenge 2

Take the 31-Day Rewire Challenge by listening to episodes 32-62 every day for 31 days in a row! Then email me to tell me about it: phil@thestoryshop.tv #YMH5 Buy my music: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

May 19, 20174 min

Episode 61: On Support

Support is necessary in living a healthy life, but it's up to us: We need to ask for it and we need to receive it. #YMH5 Show Your Support: Music: http://bit.ly/itw_itunes Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

May 05, 201711 minEp. 61

Episode 60: On Bravery

We can be both brave and fearful at the same time. Bravery is walking into what scares you. When we do, we come alive. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Apr 26, 20176 minEp. 60

Episode 59: On Acceptance (2) (with Tim Pangburn)

Tim Pangburn shares about how he has learned to accept things the way they are. He warns not to push away feelings and attempt to control things he can't control. #YMH5 Connect with Tim Pangburn: TimPangburn.com Facebook.com/TimPangburnArt Instagram.com/TimPangburn Twitter.com/TimPangburn Snapchat: @TimPangburn Medium.com/@TimPangburn Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Apr 17, 201710 minEp. 59

Episode 58: On Goals

Don't just announce your goals to the room! That's the quickest way to kill your goal. They need to have a plan of action first. If you get off, don't give up. Perfectionism is also a killer of goals. Just readjust your plan of action. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art...

Apr 03, 20178 minEp. 58
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