Finding Direction

The Final Episode

Jenn Cassetta is an empowerment coach and author of the book ‘The Art of Badassery'. She is also a keynote speaker and a self-defense expert.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How being in New York during 9/11 truly changed her life forever. ◾️The Art of Badassery and how to channel it into your life. ◾️How to become a black belt in your finding direction journey.   jennifercassetta.com @jenncassetta

The Art of Asking For Help: Your Path to Growth and Success   Stu's IG - @stumassengill Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Overcoming the fear and self-sabotage that's blocking you from finding and pursuing your life purpose. ◾️The difference between the vehicle for your purpose and your purpose itself. ◾️The power of self-guidance.   soleomichael.com

The Power of Rhino Skin Stu's IG - @stumassengill Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981  

Alan Donegan is the founder of the award-winning Rebel Business School, the Rebel Finance School, and the Rebel Entrepreneurship Podcast. Alan became financially independent at 40 years old and now helps people take control of their finances and avoid debt.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Why you should start selling first if you want to start a business. ◾️How to start becoming financially independent. ◾️Why you should stop searching for your direction.   alandonegan.com

The 2 Main Ingredients to Unlock Your Next Level   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder of Real Life E, a time management coaching company that empowers people who feel guilty, overwhelmed, and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident, and accomplished. She was also named one of the world's top 30 time management professionals by Global Gurus.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The biggest mistake that busy people unconsciously make about being busy. ◾️3 ways to start gaining control of your time. ◾️Some of the most effective ways you can start immediately being more in control of your time.   reallifee.com

Bernie Schroeder is an entrepreneur, brand & marketing expert, author, and director of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center in San Diego State University.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️A conversation that Bernie had with someone who was about to die. ◾️The power of curiosity. ◾️What Bernie sees as he interacts with thousands of different college students finding their direction.

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Amrit Sandhu is an international speaker, podcast host, and founder of The Inspired Evolution. He delivers keynotes, seminars, and workshops for Inspired Evolution and Mind Valley all over the world.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How to use your values as a compass in your life. ◾️A resource to use to figure out what your top 3 values are in your life in 20 minutes. ◾️How to figure out if coaching is something you want to be part of your life.   youtube.com/inspiredevolution

4 Tips to Becoming Better at Public Speaking ◾️Prepare like your life depends on it. ◾️Stop caring about what other people think. ◾️Know your stuff and be confident in what you're saying. ◾️Ebb and flow with the energy of the room.   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Dr. Greg Hammer is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, a pediatric intensive care physician, a pediatric anesthesiologist, and author.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How Dr. Hammer's love for stars turned into love for medicine. ◾️What the vagus nerve is in your body, and how to use it to reduce stress in your life. ◾️Dr. Hammer's 4-step GAIN method to have more happiness and peace in your life.   greghammermd.com

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Dr. Stacie Stephenson is a certified nutrition specialist and doctor of chiropractic who focuses on integrative, regenerative, anti-aging and natural medicine modalities. She is also a best-selling author.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️What you can start doing to live a more vibrant life. ◾️How Dr. Stacey found her way into medicine when it wasn't something she originally planned on doing.   drstaciestephenson.com

The Truth Behind What's Truly Holding You Back & How To Breakthrough ◾️Pick one area of your life that you want to get a little bit more clarity on today. ◾️Make an inventory check and on a scale of 1-10, where do you feel that you're really showing up in this area of your life? Episode 304: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fear-what-it-is-how-to-break-through-it/id1457921981?i=1000583274416   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board-certified company where she coaches, mentors and transforms leaders' lives through her thousands of hours of executive experience.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The idea of suppressing your true identity. ◾️How you can start living in your identity. ◾️How to stop living incongruently. ◾️The four voices living in your head every day.   geniusunlocked.coach

A Simple Reminder to Start   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Anna Dearmon Koranic is a time management coach, an author and podcast host who helps busy professionals master time management.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Why your calendar is the least important part when it comes to time management. ◾️How you can use boulders, big rocks, and pebbles to be better with your time.  ◾️Anna's story of how she got to becoming a time management coach.   It's About Time Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-about-time-time-management-productivity-for-work/id1486961564 timemanagementessentials.com  

Purpose Simplified: Discovering and Embodying Your True Calling Daily ◾️If you had to bring your purpose to two or 3 words, what would it be? ◾️What are some vehicles where you can start living your purpose? Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Dr. Rebecca Heiss is an evolutionary biologist and a stress physiologist who helps people live more fearless lives. Though her deep understanding of how evolution has shaped our brains, Dr. Heiss breaks down the barriers that hold us back and helps us to live lives of meaning and purpose by playing in an “all-in” mentality even when afraid. She also teaches audiences how to use stress as tools of empowerment.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️What is stress? How can you start to use stress as a positive force in your life? ◾️Evolutionary biology and how it held you back in your life. ◾️The relationship between stress and living a purposeful life.   rebeccaheiss.com

Decision Time: 7 Steps To Make Decisions With Confidence   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Dr. Stan Tatkin is a therapist and the developer of the psycho-biological approach to couples therapy, or P.A.C.T. He is also a best-selling author of 6 best-selling books and has one of the most popular TedX Talks on YouTube with 1.7 million views.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The keys to starting in a relationship. ◾️The keys to creating a long-lasting relationship. ◾️The importance of understanding attachment styles in relationships.   thepactinstitute.com

One Perspective To Change Your Whole Life ◾️Over the next 7 days, pick an area of your life where you feel like you're behind, and take the perspective shift of “I am exactly where I'm supposed to be right now.” Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Dr. Robert Enright is the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to disseminating knowledge about forgiveness and community renewal through forgiveness. He was the first person ever to publish a study about person-to-person forgiveness in 1989. Dr. Enright has also be called the forgiveness trailblazer by Time Magazine.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The Forgiveness Gym ◾️The power of teaching children forgiveness and the impact it can have on their lives. ◾️Dr. Enright's journey.   internationalforgiveness.com

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a negative mood and can't seem to shake it off? In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share valuable tips on how to change your mood instantly and improve your focus and physiology to achieve better results in life. I emphasize the importance of focusing on positive thoughts and engaging in physical activity to improve mood and mental health. I provide practical ways to use physiology to change your mood instantly, such as going for a walk, engaging in physical activity you enjoy, and listening to your favorite songs. Learning this skill can be a powerful tool in all areas of life, and I encourage you to give yourself grace and keep practicing until you can change your mood instantly. Tune in to this episode to learn how to take control of your mood and achieve your goals. What We Discuss: Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Mason welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the topic of changing mood instantly. Importance of Focus [00:03:12] Stu discusses the importance of focusing on positive thoughts and shifting focus away from negative thoughts to improve mood and achieve better results in life. Using Your Body [00:08:47] Stu talks about the importance of engaging in physical activity to improve mood and mental health, and how motion equals emotion. How to improve your mood [00:09:50] Stu discusses the importance of physical activity, such as going for a walk or engaging in a physical activity you enjoy, to improve mood and mental health. Quick fix to change your mood [00:12:32] Stu shares a quick fix to change your mood instantly by putting on your favorite song and jamming out to it for 10-15 minutes. Practice changing your mood [00:14:28] Stu encourages listeners to practice changing their mood by focusing on positive thoughts and engaging in physical activity, and to give themselves grace as they learn this new skill. Episode Resources: Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Dr. Everett Worthington is one of the most known leading experts on the topic of forgiveness, having written over 30 books on the topic. He is also a Commonwealth professor and formerly worked at the Virginia Commonwealth University.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Why you should consider forgiving either yourself or others. ◾️The negative effects that unforgiveness has on you. ◾️How to scientifically start forgiving yourself or others. ◾️How Dr. Everett went from being an engineer to an expert on forgiveness.   evworthington-forgiveness.com

Unlocking The Magic of Flow: The Holy Land ◾️Get clear with your inner voice. ◾️Set clear goals for the area where your flow lives. ◾️Find an optimal level of challenge. ◾️Embrace the growth mindset. ◾️As you work towards your goals, give yourself daily distraction free time. ◾️Focus on enjoying the process.   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Marc Shulz is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study done on happiness at about 85 years. He is also a professor of psychology and the director of Science Program and previously chaired the Psychology Department and the Clinical Developmental Psychology PhD Program at Bryn Mawr.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The biggest insights on how to live a good life from the studies they've done by following people for 85 years. ◾️The one thing you need to start doing immediately to increase your ability to live a good life. ◾️The surprising truth about money and living a good life, as well as the correlation between those two.   the-good-life-book.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schulz-20663222a/

The Deadline Paradox: Unraveling the Surprising Benefits of Time Pressure ◾️Having a deadline forces you to get the thing done. ◾️It forces you to pull things out of you. ◾️It builds a sense of momentum and progress in your life. ◾️It improves your time management. ◾️It requires you to confront your excuses. ◾️You actually achieve your goal.   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Susie Moore, a former Silicon Valley executive turned life and business coach. Susie shares her background and career journey, and emphasizes the importance of taking action towards your goals, being self-aware, and maintaining a positive attitude. Susie also discussed the power of media coverage in growing any business and the importance of confidence in achieving success. She encourages everyone to step out of their comfort zone and take small, consistent actions towards your goals to build confidence and trust in yourself. What We Discuss: Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Mason introduces the podcast and the guest, Susie Moore, a former Silicon Valley VP turned life and business coach. Susie Moore's background and coaching philosophy [00:01:08] Stu and Susie discuss her background, coaching philosophy, and her books. They also talk about how to find one's passion, confidence, and taking action towards goals. Susie Moore's early life and career journey [00:04:15] Susie talks about her early life, growing up with instability, and her goal of having a nice home, a healthy relationship, and making enough money to take care of her mom. She also shares how she landed a $500,000 a year VP role in Silicon Valley with just a high school diploma and why she left that job to pursue her true dream life. Self-awareness and personal development [00:09:29] Susie Moore talks about the importance of becoming self-aware and studying personal development books to present oneself in a more pleasing way to the world. Enjoying life and finding meaning [00:11:51] Susie Moore discusses the core purpose of life, which is to enjoy it, and how to regret-proof our lives by having a good daily experience. Questioning our thoughts and finding meaning [00:14:45] Susie Moore talks about questioning our thoughts and the meaning we attach to situations to relieve suffering and upgrade our beliefs. Making the Leap [00:19:16] Susie talks about her decision to leave her corporate job and pursue her side hustle as a life coach, the defining moment that led to her resignation, and the importance of taking small steps towards one's goals. Principles for a Smooth Transition [00:23:33] Susie shares three principles that helped her make a smooth transition from her corporate job to her coaching business, including managing one's own mind, setting goals and taking action, and using media coverage to build awareness. Getting Media Coverage [00:25:19] Susie discusses the importance of believing in one's own worthiness and expertise, and shares tips for getting media coverage, including identifying one's area of expertise and being generous in sharing it with others. Getting Media Coverage [00:26:49] Susie Moore shares tips on how to get media coverage, including consuming media outlets and creating helpful content. Creating Your Own Emotions [00:29:12] Susie Moore discusses how we create our own emotions and the importance of being unattached to outcomes. The Importance of Confidence [00:34:03] Susie Moore explains the importance of confidence in achieving goals and defines it as a willingness to be uncomfortable. Jumping into discomfort [00:36:27] Stu and Susie discuss how discomfort can lead to confidence and taking action towards goals. Biggest misconceptions about confidence [00:38:16] Susie talks about how confidence doesn't have to be loud and that it's not necessarily earned through winning. Taking action towards finding direction [00:41:29] Susie suggests asking oneself what they would do if they knew the next step of their life was going to work out and taking an uncomfortable action within the next 24 hours. Episode Resources: Susie Moore's Website  Book: "What If It Does Work Out" (Website) Book: "Stop Checking Your Likes" (Website) Book: "Let it Be Easy" (Website) Susie Moore's Podcast (Website)

Unveiling Einstein's Timeless Wisdom: Life Lessons from the Genius ◾️Are there places in your life where you've been doing things over and over expecting a different result? ◾️Is there a habit or pattern in your life that's holding you back and keeping you stuck? ◾️Is there a belief system in your life that's not serving you but you still keep?   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

On this weeks episode I sit down with Seth Godin. Seth Godin is a teacher and author who has written over 20 best-selling books and is renowned in the marketing, direct marketing, and gorilla marketing hall of fame. During the episode, Seth shared his philosophy on life and how he has been able to live a fulfilling and successful life by being a "meaningful specific" instead of a "wandering generality." We delved into the importance of finding your passion and being fully committed to it, as well as the difference between golf and surfing as metaphors for life. Seth also emphasizes on the power of small acts of kindness and humanity, and how they can give us significance in life. Overall, it was an insightful and inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated to pursue your own passions with dedication and purpose. What We Discuss: Philosophy of Life [00:03:56] Seth talks about his philosophy of life and how he has been trying to work on things that he is proud of and that solve interesting problems. Surfing vs Golf [00:05:54] Seth explains the difference between surfing and golf as metaphors for life and how he is more interested in surfing, which is a more creative process than golf, which is asymptotic toward perfection. Meaningful Specific [00:07:35] Seth discusses the importance of being a meaningful specific rather than a wandering generality and how people can find their meaningful specific by making a specific promise and keeping it. The Fear and the Practice [00:09:11] Seth and Stu discuss why people fear picking a specific thing to do and the importance of being a meaningful specific rather than a wandering generality. Things You Can't Unsee [00:14:20] Seth talks about the common ways people see the world that they need to shift to live a happy and fulfilled life, including the indoctrination of public school and the illusion of correlation between wealth and intelligence. Commencement Speech [00:16:59] Seth shares what his commencement speech would be about, emphasizing that people already know what to do and just need to ship the work, create possibility for others, and be missed if they are gone. The Power of Being a Meaningful Specific [00:20:04] Seth explains how being a "meaningful specific" can help you discover your purpose and contribute in a way that people care about. The Weight of Purpose in Today's World [00:23:00] Seth discusses how the smartphone has made people feel more disappointed, bitter, and depressed about purpose, and how we should focus on being human and contributing in small ways. The Power of Streaks [00:25:25] Seth talks about the power of streaks and how they can help you stay committed to a goal, using his own daily blog post streak as an example. He suggests starting a streak of sending one thank you note a day to someone who you cannot get anything in return from. The Practice That Sticks Out [00:27:50] Seth explains why he chose a specific practice for his audience and how it can light up someone else's life. The Importance of Finding a Fulfilling Job [00:29:17] Seth discusses the importance of choosing a job that aligns with one's values and passions, rather than just being a cog in the machine. Spreading the Idea of Doing Meaningful Work [00:35:01] Seth and Stu discuss how to spread the idea of doing work that is fulfilling and meaningful, including sharing books and doing small, generous acts for others. Acts of Humanity [00:36:51] Seth talks about the significance of small acts of kindness and generosity towards others. Stop Looking for Advice [00:38:19] Seth shares his philosophy on advice and why he believes people should stop looking for it. Committing to Doing [00:41:19] Seth discusses the idea of committing to doing something without worrying about the outcome or making a statement in writing. Episode Resources: Seth's Blog (Website) Seth's Website Seth's Book "The Song Of Significance" (Website)

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share my four-step process for creating new habits. I emphasize the importance of getting clear on the habit, starting small, creating a reward, and tracking progress. I recommend using a visible tracking method, such as a calendar or daily planner, to monitor progress and stay motivated. I encourage you to implement these steps in your life to create new habits that will lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. What We Discuss: Four Steps to Create a New Habit [00:00:26] Stu Massengill shares his four steps to create a new habit, including getting clear on the habit, starting small, creating a reward, and tracking progress. Importance of Starting Small [00:05:26] Stu Massengill emphasizes the importance of starting small when creating a new habit, using the example of flossing once a week instead of every day. Tracking Habits [00:08:23] Stu Massengill highlights the importance of tracking habits as the most important step in creating a new habit. Creating a way to track new habits [00:08:47] Stu Massengill explains the importance of tracking new habits and suggests ways to do it, such as using a calendar, a daily planner, or sticky notes. Reflecting on progress [00:10:15] Stu Massengill emphasizes the importance of reflecting on progress when building new habits and suggests looking back at the end of the month to see how many times the habit was achieved. Four steps to building new habits [00:10:56] Stu Massengill summarizes the four steps to building new habits: getting clear on the habit, starting small, giving yourself a reward, and finding a way to track progress every day. Episode Resources: Stu's IG - @stumassengill 

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Dyrdek, former professional skateboarder and TV personality. Rob shared his insights on success and happiness, discussing topics such as hypnosis, focusing on one thing at a time, designing a holistic life plan, measuring progress, building discipline, and optimizing one's life. He emphasized the importance of understanding oneself and pursuing passions that align with one's true self. Being someone who grew up watching Rob on TV, this was definitely a fun one! What We Discuss: Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the guest, Rob Dyrdek. Rob's Life Resume [00:01:20] Stu and Rob discuss how Rob answers the question "what do you do?" given his diverse range of accomplishments. Rob's Hypnosis Experience [00:05:54] Rob talks about his experience with Dr. George Pratt, a clinical psychologist and hypnotist, who helped him reprogram his subconscious to believe in his success. Hypnosis and Subconscious Beliefs [00:08:39] Rob Dyrdek talks about his experience with hypnosis and how it helped him reprogram his subconscious beliefs to believe in his success. Building Confidence through Achievement [00:11:12] Rob Dyrdek discusses the importance of building confidence through achievement and how it helped him achieve success in skateboarding and designing shoes. Television and Destiny [00:15:39] Rob Dyrdek talks about how television was a major opportunity that gave him a quantum leap in his existence and how being open to destiny and focused on what you control can lead to opportunities. Creating a TV Show [00:18:27] Rob Dyrdek talks about how he got into creating his own TV show and the process of shaping it into what it became. Looking to the Future [00:22:54] Rob Dyrdek discusses the importance of looking into the future and being able to predict what will happen, as well as his personal journey of learning to create an amazing life. Living in Chaos [00:24:33] Rob Dyrdek reflects on his past hyper-chaotic lifestyle and how it allowed him to create an amazing highlight reel, but ultimately led him to seek a more peaceful and enjoyable way of living. Rob's Stunts [00:25:51] Rob talks about his journey of doing stunts for television, from riding a bull to jumping a monster truck and getting attacked by a tiger. Start with the End [00:27:57] Rob discusses the book "Start with the End" and how it revolutionized the way he thinks about life, emphasizing the importance of figuring out what you want in the end and building backwards. Designing a Holistic Life [00:30:36] Rob explains how he designed his life by asking questions about his whole life, not just his career, and taking personality tests to gain clarity on his strengths and weaknesses. Designing the Whole [00:35:49] Rob talks about how he reframed his perspective on TV and how he began to implement systems and automation to make TV easier. He emphasizes the importance of designing his business vision and life vision simultaneously. Measuring Happiness [00:38:57] Rob discusses the importance of measuring happiness and how he tracks his daily happiness levels. He talks about how tracking little things that make him feel better has helped him become more disciplined and motivated. Achieving Success [00:42:08] Rob talks about his extraordinary level of discipline and how he has built his whole life around his commitment to being healthy and productive. He discusses his perspective on achieving success beyond his wildest dreams and being in a perpetual state of achieving. Optimizing Your Life [00:43:00] Rob Dyrdek talks about how he optimized his life to achieve balance, happiness, and success. Three Steps to Optimize Your Life [00:45:37] Rob Dyrdek shares three steps to optimize your life: focus on health, work, and life; measure progress; and make incremental improvements. The Importance of Changing Everything [00:50:59] Rob Dyrdek emphasizes the importance of changing everything in your life, rather than just one thing, to achieve sustainable and integrated improvements. Tracking progress [00:52:22] Rob and Stu discuss the importance of tracking progress and how it can lead to motivation and clarity. Rob shares his experience of tracking his own progress and how it helped him have one of the best years of his life in 2020. Software development [00:55:47] Rob talks about the software he is developing to help people track their time and rate their days. He explains how visualizing the quality of life changing can make it easier to make decisions and plan for the future. The software is expected to be released in summer of 2025 or 2026. Living harmoniously [01:00:31] Rob discusses how living harmoniously is the key to achieving a continuous state of optimization. He explains that it starts with a few things on the health, work, and life side that can build harmony in time and energy. He also mentions that his integrated platform, which includes the software, will be a legacy piece and is expected to be released in summer of 2025 or 2026. Philosophy behind software design [01:01:39] Rob Dyrdek talks about the philosophy behind creating software that is simple yet integrated in a harmonious way. Where to find Rob Dyrdek [01:03:08] Stu Massengill asks Rob Dyrdek where people can find him and his work, and Rob explains that he shares his philosophy on social media. Advice on finding direction [01:03:56] Rob Dyrdek advises listeners to take a personality test to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and find clarity on their direction in life. Episode Resources: Principles You Personality Assessment (Website) Rob Dyrdek IG (Website) Hyper Performance Book by Dr. George Pratt (Website) Start at the End Book by Dave Lavinsky (Website)

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of taking action towards achieving our goals, even when we don't feel like it. I share a personal story about my commitment to taking an ice bath before every workout and emphasize the need to commit to our goals for five days, regardless of our feelings. I challenge listeners to get committed to their goals, not their feelings, and promise that doing so will lead to faster progress and increased energy and momentum. I encourage listeners to try an ice bath or turning the shower to cold to train their brains to take action even when they don't feel like it. What We Discuss: Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the purpose of the podcast. The "magic trick" to achieve goals [00:01:20] Stu discusses a "magic trick" to achieve goals and how it can help people move forward in their lives. Commitment to achieving goals [00:05:32] Stu shares his personal experience of committing to an ice bath before every workout, regardless of how he feels, and how it relates to achieving goals. Challenge Yourself [00:08:00] Stu Massengill challenges listeners to commit to their goals for five days, regardless of their feelings, to achieve progress and momentum. Commitment to Outcome [00:08:47] Stu emphasizes the importance of being committed to achieving the desired outcome rather than being committed to one's feelings to achieve success. Training Your Brain [00:11:10] Stu suggests training the brain to do things even when one doesn't feel like it, such as taking a cold shower or doing an ice bath, to build commitment and achieve goals. Episode Resources: Stu's IG - @stumassengill (Website)

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Espen, a researcher of neuroscience and quantum physics, a master healer, and a conscious business mentor. Our conversation focused on unlocking unused potential with quantum physics and how to find purpose in life. I shared my personal journey of discovering quantum physics and the power of tapping into unused potential, emphasizing the importance of seeing challenges and obstacles as opportunities for growth and transformation. I also discussed the power of self-belief and self-healing, raising one's frequency to attract positive experiences in life, and manifesting positive synchronicities. The episode concludes with me advising listeners on how to start finding direction in their life. What We Discuss: Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the guest, Dr. Espen, who will discuss unlocking unused potential with quantum physics. Challenges as Opportunities [00:01:28] Dr. Espen talks about the importance of looking at difficult experiences in life as opportunities for growth and finding direction. Purpose and Obstacles [00:04:00] Dr. Espen shares his personal story of overcoming challenges and obstacles in life to find his purpose, and how these experiences led him to quantum physics and spiritual growth. Finding Purpose in Life [00:08:02] Dr. Espen shares his personal experience of finding direction and purpose in life after a traumatic accident and hospital infection. The Power of Self-Healing [00:10:11] Dr. Espen talks about the power of self-healing and self-belief, and how he applied it to heal himself from a life-threatening infection. The Science of Quantum Physics and the Unified Field [00:13:56] Dr. Espen explains the science behind the unified field and how it relates to the concept of a spirit or soul, as well as the unique expression of source within each individual. Benefits of Challenges [00:15:39] Dr. Espen discusses how challenges and obstacles can be used to find direction and purpose in life, and how to elevate awareness to find the reasons behind them. Understanding Quantum Mechanics [00:17:25] Dr. Espen explains how science has proven that 999% of every person is pure non-physical energy, and how this energy frequency and vibration affects our physical expression. Tapping into Unused Potential [00:21:03] Stu and Dr. Espen discuss how to tap into the 999% of potential that we are not using in our lives, and how to turn up the dial to access more of the quantum field. Lower frequency emotions [00:24:26] Dr. Espen discusses how lower frequency emotions interfere with living an incredible life and how they can be healed to attract high frequency emotions. Healing past traumas [00:28:29] Dr. Espen and Stu discuss how healing past traumas and finding gratitude can elevate one's vibration and lead to living a life they love. Using breath work to access different states of consciousness [00:31:16] Dr. Espen recommends starting breath work as a simple way to access different states of consciousness and become a divine vessel for creation. Breathing for a Beautiful State [00:32:13] Dr. Espen explains the importance of breathing to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and bring oneself into a beautiful state. Living in Abundance [00:33:27] The hosts discuss the two lenses of living in scarcity or abundance and how the breath can be used to shift into a field of abundance. Manifestation and Vibration [00:38:51] Dr. Espen explains the key to manifestation is raising one's vibration and how a low frequency can lead to longer manifestation times. Unlocking Quantum Potential [00:40:23] Dr. Espen explains how to tap into the untapped quantum potential beyond space and time to raise vibration and create coherence between the lower self and the higher self. Manifesting Positive Synchronicities [00:42:40] Dr. Espen talks about how to manifest positive synchronicities by raising vibration, getting in the right environment, and conditioning the nervous system to focus on positive synchronicities. Cutting Out Negative Stimuli [00:45:58] Dr. Espen advises listeners to cut out any stimulus that will reduce their frequency, including negative associations, negative things in their mind, negative things on TV, unhealthy nutrition, and relationships based on moaning or complaining. Virtual Quantum Experience [00:48:46] Dr. Espen talks about the virtual quantum experience, its cost, and how it can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Finding Direction through Journaling [00:50:05] Dr. Espen advises listeners to sit down and journal about the things they are inspired about in life, especially the things they loved doing when they were younger, to find direction and purpose. Conclusion and Call to Action [00:53:16] Stu Massengill concludes the episode, encourages listeners to listen to the episode multiple times, and invites them to continue listening to the next episode where he will expand on Dr. Espen's answer to the last question. Episode Resources: www.drespen.com (Website)  

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share five questions to help you end your day powerfully and create a more fulfilling life. These questions include reflecting on something to be proud of, where you let yourself down, what you can improve upon, what you're excited about for tomorrow, and who you can text to show appreciation. My purpose for this podcast is to help you find your purpose and live a life full of passion, fulfillment, and happiness. I encourage you to answer these questions and make small improvements every day. What We Discuss: Five Questions to End Your Day Powerfully [00:00:25] Stu shares five questions to reflect on at the end of the day to create a 1% increase every day towards a more fulfilling life. Question #1 [00:01:21] Stu encourages listeners to reflect on something they are proud of that they did today, whether it was related to their health, career, relationship, or self-care. Question #5 [00:04:39] Stu suggests sending a text to someone to show appreciation as a way to end the day powerfully. Episode Resources: Stu's IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Reg Maholtra is the CEO, founder and lead trainer at Neuro Master Academy, which provides personal growth seminars and certification trainings in neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis and related alternative applied psychology modalities.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How to overcome the fear of success. ◾️What true freedom is. ◾️How to start uncovering your values to help you position yourself for the next step of your life.   https://www.neuromastersacademy.com/

Cancer & Resilience: 4 Powerful Lessons I Learned Through My Battle ◾️The seeds that you plant in your brain are everything. ◾️No matter how bad things look, you need to start taking a step forward in the right direction. ◾️Everything in life happens for a reason. ◾️Every breath is a gift.   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Evan Nierman is the crisis PR guru, mastermind and CEO behind Red Banyan, a world-renowned PR agency that always knows exactly what to say and when to say it. He also has 2 game-changing books under his belt about crisis communication and cancel culture. Evan has 30 years of experience in navigating high pressure situations with grace and poise.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Putting yourself in a place of opportunity. ◾️How to get a mentor to level up to the next stage of your life. ◾️Cancel culture and all you need to know about it.   @evannierman cancelculture.com redbanyan.com

A 5 Minute Gratitude Exercise To Influence Your Day ◾️Write down 10 things that you are grateful for in your life right now. ◾️Write down 5 things that you wanna create in your life.   Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Dr. Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist, associate professor of human development at the University of Virginia who specializes in adult development and 20-somethings in particular. She has earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and gender studies from the University of California, Berkley. Dr. Meg Jay is also a Ted Talk speaker who has one of the most watched Ted Talks with over 10 million views.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How you hold the answers to start finding your purpose if you really look closely. ◾️Identity capital vs. identity crisis. ◾️Why finding work and love are somewhat similar.

How To Land Your Next Job Without A Job Application ◾️Leverage referrals. ◾️Build your network and send a message to them.     Stu's IG - @stumassengill

Kim Gravel is the the host of a bevy of #1 shows on QVC, and a wildly successful entrepreneur, television personality, motivational speaker, life coach, podcaster, and leader in the fashion and beauty industry.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How to start collecting confidence in your life. ◾️The power of walking in faith. ◾️A 30-day plan for building confidence in your life.   kimgravel.com

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of celebrating accomplishments and strengthening intuition. I encourage you to celebrate your victories more regularly and suggest two ways to strengthen intuition: taking immediate action on the next random insight and practicing being in silence. I share a personal story about how I strengthened my intuition and provide a list of questions to ask your intuition. I emphasize that intuition is a powerful tool for creating a fulfilling and successful life and encourage you to take action and strengthen your intuition muscle. What We Discuss: Celebration [00:00:26] Stu Massengill talks about the importance of celebrating accomplishments and encourages listeners to practice celebrating their victories more regularly. Strengthening Intuition [00:02:14] Stu Massengill discusses the power of intuition and how it has helped successful and happy people to live fulfilling lives. He shares four ways to strengthen intuition, starting with understanding that intuition is a muscle that needs to be used regularly. Taking Immediate Action [00:08:16] Stu Massengill encourages listeners to take immediate action on their next random insight, without questioning or debating it, as a way to build and strengthen their intuition muscle. Strengthening Intuition [00:09:06] Stu shares a personal story of how intuition helped him find a place to live. He explains the importance of taking immediate action on random insights to strengthen intuition. Magic Mind [00:12:42] Stu talks about a company called Magic Mind that has helped him get into a state of flow and be more productive. He shares a special discount for listeners who want to try it out. Getting Quiet with Yourself [00:16:19] Stu discusses the importance of taking time to be quiet and connect with yourself to strengthen intuition. He shares two ways he does this: praying and sitting by the ocean. Strengthening Intuition [00:17:58] Four ways to strengthen intuition: building it with small actions, taking immediate action on insights, being quiet with yourself, and creating a dialogue with powerful questions. Creating a Dialogue with Intuition [00:19:34] How to create a dialogue with intuition: find a peaceful place, ask powerful questions, and dedicate time to communicate with intuition. Powerful Questions for Intuition [00:21:10] Examples of powerful questions to ask intuition: does it feel like the right thing to do? What was your gut reaction? If you did know the answer, what would it be? Episode Resources: Stu's IG - @stumassengill (Website) Finding Direction IG - @findingdirectionpodcast (Website) Magic Mind (Use code "DIRECTION" for 20% off) (Website)

Ritu Bhasin is the CEO of Bhasin Consulting, an award-winning speaker, a bestselling author, and an expert in diversity equity and inclusion who knows firsthand that the path to belonging is both beautiful and also very hard. She has also experienced racism, bullying, and cultural confusion growing up being a child of working class immigrants of color.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How you can begin to step into your authentic self. ◾️How you can start to discover if you're actually performing in your life. ◾️The lessons that Ritu learned spending 2 weeks in a forest with a group of strangers.   @ritu_bhasin ritubhasin.com

In this Finding Direction podcast episode, I talk about the power of a "shitty plan" and how imperfect planning can lead to great results in life. I define a shitty plan as a rough draft or first draft that allows individuals to move closer towards a goal or result they have for their life. I encourage listeners to create a "shitty plan" and execute it, celebrating small victories along the way. I also outline six steps to follow when creating and executing a "shitty plan." Overall, my message is to embrace imperfection and take action towards goals, even if the plan is well... "shitty." What We Discuss: The Power of a Shitty Plan [00:00:25] Imperfect planning and ditching perfectionism can lead to great results in life. Creating a rough draft or a first draft, called a "shitty plan," can help shut off the perfectionism part of our brain and move us closer to our goals. Creating a Shitty Plan [00:04:30] To create a shitty plan, we need to know the result we want to achieve and create a rough draft or a project that can get us one step closer to that result. We need to shut down any internal chatter that pops up by reminding ourselves that it's just a shitty plan. Sometimes, the shitty plan may make us uncomfortable, but it's okay because it's the uncomfortable actions that produce the biggest results. Uncovering the Power of a Shitty Plan [00:08:47] The importance of scheduling and executing a "shitty plan" to achieve goals. Magic Mind [00:09:46] Introduction to a company that helps with productivity and focus, and a special discount for listeners. Executing the Shitty Plan [00:14:18] The importance of actually executing the plan, and celebrating small wins to build momentum. The Power of a "Shitty Plan" [00:17:11] Encouragement to celebrate small victories and take imperfect action towards goals. Steps to Creating and Executing a "Shitty Plan" [00:18:49] Identify a goal Create a "shitty plan" Schedule the plan Execute the plan Celebrate the attempt Schedule and refine the next plan for continued momentum. Creating a Shitty Plan [00:25:04] Encouraging listeners to create a "shitty plan" to move forward in life, and the benefits of imperfect planning. Subscription and Sharing [00:25:50] Encouraging listeners to subscribe to the podcast, share the episode with friends, and tag the podcast on Instagram. Closing Remarks [00:26:20] Closing remarks and invitation to stay for the next episode. Episode Resources: Stu's IG - @stumassengill (Website)

On this episode of the Finding Direction Podcast, I chat with Laura Gassner Otting, a bestselling author, catalyst, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Laura shared her journey, including her time as a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm. We discussed topics such as ignoring others' plans for your life, the necessity of big pivots, and the challenges of success. Laura also shared her perspective on finding direction in life, emphasizing the importance of questioning where our definition of success comes from and whether it aligns with our own goals and values. What We Discuss: Laura's Journey [00:01:49] Laura Gassner Otting shares her journey from being a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm. The Importance of Stumbles and Bumbles [00:02:43] Laura emphasizes the significance of the stumbles and bumbles in life that make us interesting and help us learn about ourselves. From Law School Dropout to White House [00:04:16] Laura talks about dropping out of law school and joining Bill Clinton's campaign, which eventually led her to work in the White House and help create the Americorps program. Becoming a Head Hunter [00:05:42] Laura shares how she became a head hunter and worked for five years before realizing that there was a better way to do the work. Founding Her Own Firm [00:06:31] Laura talks about leaving her previous job and founding her own search firm, which she ran successfully for 15 years before selling it to her colleagues. Laura's journey to becoming a speaker and author [00:07:08] Laura shares how she went from being terrified of public speaking to becoming a successful author and keynote speaker. The importance of embracing twists and turns in life [00:08:51] Laura and Stu discuss how embracing unexpected changes and pivots in life can lead to a more interesting and fulfilling life. Failure as a fulcrum for growth [00:11:47] Laura talks about how failure is not the end, but rather a place for learning and growth. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's failures and learning from them. Big Pivots [00:14:55] The importance of allowing ourselves to make big pivots in life and not caring about what others think. Leaving Law School [00:15:24] Laura's experience of dropping out of law school and the fear of disappointing her parents. Parents' Expectations [00:18:25] The pressure of meeting parents' expectations and the need to follow our own hearts. Having Conversations [00:19:26] The importance of having conversations with others about our decisions and motivations. Moisturizer Sales Pitch [00:22:01] The importance of selling a solution to a problem rather than just listing percentages. Magic Mind [00:22:46] A product that helps with focus and productivity, with a discount code for listeners. Wonder Hell [00:26:29] The idea that success can bring both wonder and anxiety, and how it affects people. Working Through Wonder Hell [00:29:48] How to move past the anxiety and stress that comes with success and find balance. Thriving in Wonder Hell [00:30:33] Embracing ambition, renegotiating emotions, and using wonder hell as a foundation for growth. The S-Curve [00:34:49] The importance of a beginner's mindset and avoiding self-sabotage by recognizing when it's time to jump to the next curve. Ignoring others' plans [00:37:37] Laura talks about how sometimes direction finds you and it's usually somebody else handing you their direction. She shares her personal experience of how she could have been a lawyer if she listened to her teacher or Mrs. No Spark Allen if she listened to her grandmother. Defining your own success [00:38:17] Laura emphasizes the importance of defining your own success and not blindly following someone else's definition. She shares her experience of how she felt strongly about putting clients first instead of profits first, which was her boss's definition of success. Finding Laura [00:39:39] Laura shares where listeners can find her on social media and where they can buy her book. Finding direction [00:40:17] Laura suggests that listeners ask themselves where their definition of success came from and if it actually works for them as a way to start finding direction in their life. Episode Resources: Laura's Website (Website) Wonderhell (Website) Instagram @heylgo (Website)

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I talk about the power of changing the story we tell ourselves about who we are. I share my own experience of realizing that I had been telling myself a story of being shy and introverted, which had shaped my entire life. However, I decided to create a new story for myself, one where I was incredible with people and a leader in my own life. This shift in my narrative changed everything for me, and I encourage listeners to examine the stories they tell themselves and consider what new story they could create to live the life they want. What We Discuss: Gratitude [00:00:26] Encouragement to express gratitude for something in life. The power of our story [00:01:15] Explanation of how the story we tell ourselves about who we are controls our life. Rewriting our story [00:02:14] Discussion of how rewriting our story can empower us to live the life we want. Change and growth [00:03:15] Explanation of how change is inevitable but growth is optional. Personal story [00:04:15] Introduction of the speaker's personal story of transformation from a shy and introverted kid to a more confident and outgoing person. Observing a mentor [00:05:12] Speaker's observation of a mentor's ability to connect with people and realization that our stories shape who we are. The power of our story (continued) [00:08:04] Continuation of the discussion on how the story we tell ourselves about who we are controls our life. Changing Your Story [00:08:59] Stu shares his personal story of how changing his narrative transformed his life and encourages listeners to ask themselves what story they are telling themselves. Magic Mind [00:11:57] Stu talks about a company called Magic Mind that has helped him get into a state of flow and offers a discount for listeners. Creating a New Story [00:15:24] Stu encourages listeners to uncover the story they tell themselves that is not empowering and create a new story that can lead to a better life. Changing Your Narrative [00:18:15] The importance of choosing a narrative that supports your life goals and how it can shape your future. Implementing a New Story [00:19:03] Encouragement to think about a new narrative that can change the trajectory of your life and create a more empowering story. Living in Alignment with Your Story [00:19:53] The power of living in alignment with the story we tell ourselves about who we are and how it can transform our lives. Episode Resources: Magic Mind: (Website) Use discount code "direction20" for 20% off first-time order or 56% off first subscription order. (00:11:57)