Live Alive

You know that feeling when you complete a big task? Sometimes with the challenges, interruptions and distractions, it can feel as if you're fighting to focus on the task itself. In other cases, you can complete a similar task and it seems like time flies by. You're locked in, focused and unwavering. Some might describe it as an out of body experience, we like to call it flow. In today's episode, we discuss how to create more flow in your life so you can be more productive with less effort. If that sounds like something you want, tune in now.

Oftentimes we stifle our desires in an attempt to avoid disappointment or stay comfortable. When was the last time you truly desired something? Do you allow yourself to truly want more, or do you find yourself stifling your desires? When we stifle our desires and avoid wanting more, it leads to complacency and stagnancy in our lives. We tell ourselves, “I have enough. I don't need anymore”. While you may be content, this thinking stops us from taking inspired action towards our goals and also stunts meaningful growth in our lives. In this episode, we explore the necessity of desire and chat through how you can create more room desire in your life.

Before you can take responsibility for your future results or achievements, you first have to take total responsibility for the fact that your past actions and habits have resulted in your current reality. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the importance of responsibility and identity as it relates to the actions you take toward your goals. We challenge the idea that your habits and outcomes create your new identity. We invite you to step into your new identity today so that you can be empowered to build the necessary habits to create the results you want in life. Tune in today.

When was the last time you thought about the goals or aspirations you have and thought to yourself “I just don't have the energy to do that!”. This episode challenges you to think about what fuel you can use to be at peak performance in the most important areas of your life. We take a spin through Jordan's past to unearth how being intentional about eating a whole food diet can fuel the pursuit of your goals.

(Originally Published January 2022) Do you know what you want to be known for? Knowing who you are impacts how you show up. Your identity can be as much a compass for life in getting you to your desired destination. If you're letting your environment and society shape your identity, it's time to decide what you want to be known for. In this episode, we visit some recent college football rivalries to explore the power of identity and how walking in that identity can make significant impacts on your life.

(Originally published January 2022) Our belief systems power the way we see ourselves and even the way we approach the world. Belief systems have the power to propel us into our next level or they can immobilize us and cause us to shrink to a lesser version of ourselves. This episode examines where these belief systems can come from, how to deconstruct the negative ones and reframe them to empower us to be the best version of ourselves. If you've been struggling with self-sabotage or continuing to fail at a goal, it's time to evaluate your belief systems to see if they're serving you, or if they're just B.S. Listen in.

As the saying goes, what doesn't get measured doesn't improve, or change for that matter. The same goes for working to change as we move towards our future selves. In this episode we talk about why making time for reflection matters and what you should watch out for to avoid common judgmental pitfalls. Listen in.

(Originally posted in December of 2021) The best chance you have at success is being yourself. In this episode, we explore how comparison weakens us and how to hone in on the uniqueness that makes you special. We'll step through a journey within the episode, where at the end, we ultimately hope to find what brings the best parts of us out into the world.

Today's episode is a compilation of some of our best moments. We've pulled together a toolkit for you to set and achieve your goals. We walk you through the key elements to setting goals, sticking to them and ultimately realizing growth and achievement in your life. FULL EPISODES: 25. Write Your Vision 3. The Process 9. Celebrating Small Wins 39. Goal Check: Tracking and Safeguarding Your Goals

When was the last time you had a perfect day? We experienced one shortly before recording this episode. The day was so good that we didn't want it to end. Today we explore some of the things that made the day culminate into perfection and discuss how you can take this same state of mind to curate moments of peace and even perfection in your day to day. Listen in!

Today's episode tackles the rampant issue of instant gratification. We talk through how fast and easy is rarely good and how to build the foundation for success that is both scalable and repeatable. You'll walk away with the 4 key ingredients to scaling success and repeating your results. Tune in today!

What got you where you are is not the same thing that will get you to the next level. Whether you're pivoting your career, overhauling your style or dropping a bad habit - evolution and reinvention of yourself is necessary. In this episode, we're not only giving you permission to reinvent yourself, but also sharing how we work through the challenge of self-evolution and what we've learned in our own respective journeys. Reference: Heather Cairns-Lee, Bill Fischer. “What's Stopping You from Reinventing Your Career”. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2022/10/whats-stopping-you-from-reinventing-your-career . 10-27-2022.

Let's face it, asking for help can feel overwhelming and intimidating at times. But beyond our fears and hesitations, lies a treasure of benefits. In this episode, we consider how we can rethink our objections to seeking help and identify why it is both valuable and necessary. Listen in for a shift in perspective.

When was the last time you checked in on your goals? In this episode, we discuss what to do when you drift away from a goal or have a misstep in consistency. We share the three things you need to be successful in your goals and what might be missing if you aren't as far along as you hope. By the end of the episode, you'll walk away with tips on how to safeguard your goals and avoid drifting as well as questions to consider when you check in on your goals.

Inspiration is necessary when you're looking to be the best version of yourself. It's not a bonus, but a non-negotiable when it comes to bringing vitality to how you show up along the journey. Today we talk about inspiration. What it is, where it comes from, and how you maintain inspiration so you can continue to show up as the best version of yourself. This episode is for you if you find inspiration ebbing and flowing in your life. You'll get insights and tips on how to keep inspiration as a constant flow in your life.

Is there anything in the world you want or something you want to achieve, build, do or get? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you. We often find ourselves uncertain of what we want or wasting energy pursuing goals that we don't actually want. Join us on today's episode as we dive into what makes knowing what we want challenging and how to find clarity in what you actually want.

Joy is a state of ultimate happiness and pleasure. In life, joy can seem fleeting or evasive as if it's something we'll feel at some point in the future. We tell ourselves that joy will come when we reach our next phase in life or achieve our next goal. What if we told you that the very joy that you associate with your next big event is available to you right now? On today's episode, we discuss the source of discontentment and give you 3 simple steps to find joy in the moment.

We are all talking to ourselves all the time, whether or not we are aware or willing to admit it. That discussion is with our inner voice. The thoughts we have that encourage fight or flight, protect our insecurities and even motivate or encourage us. In today's episode we highlight the inner voice, its defaults and how we might reframe that voice to serve us for good.

We're back after our life break, during which we bought our first home and recharged so we can live alive ourselves. This week's return episode tackles the risk and reward of embracing vulnerability in all walks of leadership - with yourself, with colleagues and even with family members and friends. Listen in to level up your leadership for both yourself and those around you.

We will be taking some intentional time to set up our space, to come back refreshed in a few weeks. Until then, live alive.

Our mindsets truly are everything when it comes down to living the successful life of our dreams. How we think, and more specifically, whether we position our thoughts to lean more positive or negative can shape our realities in so many ways. In this episode, we dive deep into the impacts of a positive mindset and how to avoid defaulting to negative thoughts.

Listen to this quick episode for a brief word of encouragement around responsibility and self-control.

On the journey towards success, we run into several road blacks and even delays. Possibly the most detrimental of those is doubt. On this episode, we dive into when doubt often occurs as well as discuss tools to unpack while we might be doubting ourselves and how to move forward despite these limiting beliefs.

When on any growth journey, the people we surround ourselves with are critical to our success. Unfortunately, the people in our current circle might not necessarily be the people that are going to help push us to the next level. In this episode, we discuss how being unintentional with your relationships can stunt your growth and explore the types of relationships that will help you flourish. Links to Episode 5, Don't Give Into Your B.S. Apple Podcasts Spotify

(Originally Posted in December of 2021) Have you wondered if there's more? This episode tackles the challenge we all face in listening to that burning fire inside that life holds more, for all of us. We take a fun ride into what it means to shift from existing to living and getting the most out of life, whatever that means for you.

In this episode, we share foundational lessons from our fathers. These lessons have helped us through tough times from sports and academics to work and relationships. Listen in to hear 4 life lessons and a challenge on learning to discern what advice is for you in this season of your life.

Life in today's society encourages constant motion - do more, produce more. But when life forces you to slow down for some unforeseen reason, you have an opportunity to be reminded of what's actually important and reconnect with what and who is right in front of you. Join us on this episode as we unveil three lessons we learned from a recent power outage.

When was the last time you set a goal only to forget about it or deprioritize it because life or society is telling you to put your attention elsewhere? In this episode we build on a concept from episode 2, The Success of You, and discuss the importance of writing down your vision to ground you and keep you focused. Give it a quick listen if you're feeling like you've drifted from your goals. Then go back and listen to episode 2 to go deeper on defining success for yourself. Episode 2, The Success of You: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ERVInChzwBpSX6OzsHFjw?si=Jvg-t9cvQVWUlN6U9i_Huw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-alive/id1598049958?i=1000546198958

We can often think of pausing to rest as an afterthought in the busy lives we lead today. The reality is that it's the fuel you need to recharge and push forward on your goals, and not the weakness to avoid. In this episode, we talk about the misconceptions of resting and why buckling down to get some rest can be a true assertion of your personal power.

We often make assumptions and draw conclusions based on our own experiences and perspective, but what would happen if we got curious about all the possibilities. It is possible that we would have fuller relationships, emotional healing and broaden our horizons. On this episode, we talk about the power of curiosity and leaning into the unknown. Listen now to tap into the power of curiosity.

We all form many relationships throughout our lives, our communication guides, builds and strengthens those bonds. But when we don't bring authenticity to our relationships and keep the focus on ourselves, we can unravel the very threads we hope to tie together in our relationships. On today's episode, we go through a few tales of personal stories as we explain common challenges of communicating authentically.

Memories are powerful. As we learned, the same areas of the brain that fire when recalling past events, is the same area that fires when imagining the future. In other words, our past, in a way, creates our future and the possibilities of hope for the future. Join us on this episode as we discuss the impacts of challenging our memories and creating memories that support the future versions of ourselves.

We all desire to live a fulfilling life, the issue happens when we seek that fulfillment in the work that we do. The truth is our occupation might not always fulfill us, but the source of conflict might surprise you. If you're seeking a way to do more meaningful work, it starts with understanding your values and who you want to be in the world. In this episode, we discuss the importance of your values being aligned with your work in order to start living a more fulfilled life.

Learning to swim and going to therapy - two things at one point neither of us thought we'd actually do. But the reality is that there is growth in not avoiding discomfort and facing your fears. In this episode, we talk about our personal journeys with learning to swim and going to therapy, and discuss how you too can take charge of your own growth.

Stress comes to us throughout life whether we like it or not, and can weigh us down emotionally, mentally and physically. But tension is noticeably different. It's intentional and a purposeful step towards something you want to accomplish. Tension is actually necessary for growth. In other words, you can use tension. You can't use stress. In this episode, we dive into the contrast of tension vs stress, and help you learn how you can identify between the two.

All around you, your environment is sending you signals and feedback. On this episode, we dive into the correlation between self-esteem, self-image and quality of life and how you can use life's feedback to create the best, most confident version of yourself. Listen in to learn how low self-esteem creeps in and impacts our self-image.

When Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, it gave us a lot we could learn if we're willing to look. In this unique episode, we explore the insights and opinions surrounding “The Smack Heard ‘Round The World.” Anisa and Jordan highlight the presence of hope, as they unpack how this situation points to our own lives and opportunities for displaying empathy, grace and love.

Focusing on perfection is one quick way to spiral into a pitfall. In many cases, perfection discounts the success that is progress, and overlooks the need for individuality around each of our unique situations. Anisa and Jordan dive into the flaws with a perfection mindset, and remind us how to move forward with joy.

In our youth, rules once began as a key means for our loved ones to keep us safe. As we go through life, rules can evolve into something less pure, more driven by societal norms or fears projected onto us from others. In this episode, Jordan and Anisa get to the heart of it all by highlighting where opposition can come from, and reminding us that we have permission to break the rules.

Have you ever noticed a difference in your effort towards something when you feel positively about it? Our energy and emotions towards any particular task can quite literally mean success or failure. This episode uncovers why it's critical to create the right energy and emotions that empower us to be able to do whatever it is that we want.

Our focus and attention is often dragged off into unintended areas, leaving us later wondering where, or how we fell short on time and achievement. Where we spend our focused time and attention may be one of the largest impacts to living out our best lives. On today's episode, we talk about what it means to take back your focus and shift from existing to living.

It's true, nothing changes if nothing changes. So if change is required, how do we push forward towards growth? On today's episode Anisa and Jordan spend time exploring tools we can all use to help push through discomfort, and take real steps towards both the small and large accomplishments we've set our sights on.

Growth, progress, goals and really anything you're trying to accomplish requires change, and change is not comfortable. Most of us realize the initial steps we need to take in order to try something new, but we avoid those steps at the first hint of the slightest inconvenience. In other words, we avoid the discomfort. Join us as we take a look at why it's valuable to get a bit more used to pushing through that discomfort.

Plenty of people quit their goals just after getting started or when things get difficult. It can be counter intuitive to take a beat and acknowledge your progress. But celebrating your small wins and the progress you've made can affirm that you actually do have what it takes. In this episode, we talk about how celebrating your small wins can expand your view of what's possible and give you fuel for the remaining road ahead towards your goal.

Fear can be crippling when it comes to living our fullest potential and achieving our goals. If you find yourself stuck at start when it comes to your dreams, fear is the likely culprit. Hear how fear manifests itself and what actions you can take to work through it to live your most intentional, purposeful life.

Do you know what you want to be known for? Knowing who you are impacts how you show up. Your identity can be as much a compass for life in getting you to your desired destination. If you're letting your environment and society shape your identity, it's time to decide what you want to be known for. In this episode, Anisa and Jordan visit some recent college football rivalries to explore the power of identity and how walking in that identity can make significant impacts on your life.

On the path to accomplishing anything, deciding is the first step. Deciding unlocks your potential and gives others permission to be the help you may need along the way. In this episode, Anisa and Jordan use the lens of a historical reference, “burn the boats” to set a fire under all of us to make the decision and step forward towards what we aim to accomplish.

Our belief systems power the way we see ourselves and even the way we approach the world. Belief systems have the power to propel us into our next level or they can immobilize us and cause us to shrink to a lesser version of ourselves. This episode examines where these belief systems can come from, how to deconstruct the negative ones and reframe them to empower us to be the best version of ourselves. If you've been struggling with self-sabotage or continuing to fail at a goal, it's time to evaluate your belief systems to see if they're serving you, or if they're just B.S. Listen in.

Confidence is one of the most misunderstood human emotions. Many believe you either have or you don't. This assumption can cost you your success. If success at anything has a cost, then confidence is the currency. Confidence is something you can create, perfect and utilize to achieve your goals. Listen in to hear how sowing confidence can reap a wealth of benefits.

Do you have a process? Goals are forgotten and left behind every year by too many people to count. It's the icing on the cake - the stuff everyone loves to think and dream about. Today, we take a look at the less glamorous ingredients - The Process. We believe the process and the work makes all the difference and more of our energy should focus there rather than the goal alone. Anisa and Jordan break this down for us.

The best chance you have at success is being yourself. In this episode, Anisa and Jordan explore how comparison weakens us and how to hone in on the uniqueness that makes you special. The duo pushes us through a journey within the episode, where at the end, we ultimately hope to find what brings the best parts of us out into the world.