Purpose Through Pain

This is a very special episode, Joseph James was interviewed by Dwayne Staten, the host of the Power of Forgiveness Podcast.They talk about how Joseph felt like he could never do anything to win in life in the eyes of his father, how he came to forgive him, and how they became best friends. They also talk about rejection, not being able to say sorry after someone passes away, and how people can come to forgive others, but they may not forgive themselves. They also talk about something very important and unique, unforgiveness. Unforgiveness can affect your body, your relationships, your life, and its is something that many people need to learn about to recover from. In this episode:How joseph dealt with rejection from his fatherHow joseph delt with rejection from datingHow joseph put himself back out there to dateThe definition of unforgiveness Key takeaways:The 2 main parts of forgivenessHow to forgive yourselfTweetable Moments:“Its okay to not be okay”“When you take the step to forgive someone, you may not hear what you want to hear. Do not take that personally.”“When we dont forgive ourselves, our bitterness and resentment bubbles up.”“Our brains are wired to scout for the bad stuff”Connect with Dwayne Staten:Dwayne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/Power of Forgiveness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-forgiveness-with-dwayne-staten/id1505118249Connect with Joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

In this episode, Joseph dives deep into the two key elements that can help you create a successful culture, be it in your business, marriage, or family relationships. Get ready for some powerful insights that can set you up for success in every area of your life.• Joseph shares his personal journey which has evolved into the transformative Alpha Leadership program.• Joseph reflects on a powerful experience he had with an organization that mastered the art of building a winning culture. • He emphasizes that creating a successful culture involves more than just creating an atmosphere; it's about shaping the environment in which you want to thrive. • Joseph also delves into the impact of trust and vision in building winning cultures. Subscribe, share, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts for more inspiring content from Purpose Through Pain. Thank you for joining us on this journey of growth and transformation. We appreciate each and every one of you!Key Takeaways:1. “Pain is a part of life, but with the right guidance, you can turn that pain into purpose.”2. “Something that to win in life, you have to reinforce winning cultures.”3. “Strategy is your plan if everything goes right.”Connect with Joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=enApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-through-pain/id1561912895

What is worse than Losing? It's winning at something that doesn't matter. In this episode we are going to discuss 3 ways to build a legacy worth winning for.Key Takeaways:• Winning at what truly matters: The episode emphasizes the importance of prioritizing relationships with family, friends, and God over mere accomplishments or material success.• Having a clear vision and prioritizing what truly matters allows us to focus on actions and decisions that align with our values and long-term goals.• Legacy is not just about leaving a name on a building or receiving accolades but making a positive impact on others' lives. It involves empowering and helping others to grow.• Great leaders not only lead by example but also empower others to succeed, guiding them to achieve their goals and aspirations.• Time is a finite resource, and how we invest it matters. Prioritizing our time with family, building relationships, and leaving positive impacts becomes crucial.• Having a well-defined life plan that encompasses various aspects of life, such as faith, family, relationships, and career, allows us to live with intention and purpose.• Rather than focusing on winning at trivial pursuits, focus on winning at meaningful aspects of life, such as personal growth, relationships, and spirituality.• Legacy is built through consistent positive actions and experiences that impact others' lives, leaving a lasting impression.• Be a leader who not only leads but also lifts others up, enabling them to achieve their potential and contribute positively to society.• Recognize the value of time spent with loved ones, especially children. Create positive memories and experiences that will resonate throughout their lives.• Regularly assess your actions and decisions to ensure they align with your values and the legacy you wish to leave behind.Tweetable Moments:1. “Clarity requires priority.”2. “There's nothing wrong with winning as long as we're not losing at something.”Connect with Joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

God commanded us to love one another as Christ has loved you. This is not only a model of leadership but also a test of our own character.In this episode:• Joseph emphasizes the significance of understanding how we influence people and the responsibility that comes with it. • Joseph delves into the dynamics of relationships, including romantic partnerships, friendships, and even our relationship with ourselves. He shares personal insights on conflict resolution, maturity, and the power of love in transforming lives. • He encourages listeners to embrace the commandment of loving one another, drawing inspiration from the model of Jesus' leadership and his relationship with his followers.• Joseph explores the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and personal growth in the context of relationships and influence.Key Takeaways:1. Influence and upbringing shape our choices.2. Self-perception affects relationships.3. Leadership style and influence.4. The importance of genuine influence.5. Winning in relationships.6. Changing oneself and others through love.7. Responding with love and maturity.Tweetable Moments:1. "We are nurturing our relationships with the people, and Jesus has called us to love one another."2. "When you are going through tough times, you know who you can count on. You also get to know and truly understand who shares the same beliefs as you do."3. "We are born into a world of selfishness; that's how we come into it."4. "Immature people interpret every interaction based on what is in it."Connect with Joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

In this episode, Joseph dives into the topic of being the spiritual head of the home. He emphasizes the importance of taking on this role even before entering a relationship and shares personal experiences of rushing into relationships without fully developing himself as a leader. Joseph reflects on his journey of understanding that being a spiritual head starts with being a spiritual head of oneself. Joseph explores the concept of serving and sacrificing as a leader, drawing from biblical references and highlighting the need for effective communication with God. He encourages listeners to spend time in quiet reflection and develop a deep relationship with God, as this foundation will help them navigate the chaos and noise of life. Joseph also discusses the importance of serving and supporting one's partner in a relationship, emphasizing that leadership in the home is a shared responsibility. He addresses the misconceptions around leadership and submission, stressing the importance of mutual respect and the ability to fulfill different roles within a relationship. Joseph concludes by encouraging listeners to invest in their own personal growth and leadership development, as this will ultimately lead to a more fulfilling and blessed life. Tune in to this insightful episode as Joseph provides valuable insights on being the spiritual head of the home and the benefits it brings to relationships and personal growth.Key Takeaways:• Being the spiritual head of the home starts with being a spiritual head of oneself.• Leadership in the home is a shared responsibility.• Effective communication with God is crucial for understanding His guidance and direction.• Leadership is about serving and sacrificing, following the example of Christ's love for the church.• Building a strong foundation as a leader and cultivating personal growth is essential.• Alone time and self-reflection are valuable for personal and spiritual growth.Tweetable Moments:1. “A lot of times God will give us the answer to something before we ever even have the question.”2. “Leaders create what we want through people.”3. “This is where the model of leadership starts. It starts with us knowing and understanding that we've going to communicate with God.”4. “If you'll learn to spend time with God in the quiet times and learning to hear his voice in the quiet times, you will not struggle to hear His voice in the chaotic times.”Connect with joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

Do you find yourself struggling with triggers? In this episode, Joseph James explains how he recently learned what triggers are and how to communicate with someone who struggles with them. Through the process of learning, he was able to understand how to be sensitive about others' triggers, as well as how he was able to acknowledge his own triggers to work through his past. Key Takeaways:Triggers are teachers that show us what we need to heal.Triggers disclose areas where we need to heal.Learn what triggers others and focus on the root cause, not the symptoms.Tweetable Quotes: “Ask what happened and WHY it happened.” “Triggers are teachers.”Connect with Joseph James:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

On This Episode:Learn how to get out of the “funk” created by troubles life brings.Discover how you can create SMART goals.Key Takeaways:Think about the results you want to see.Create SMART goalsWrite your goals down.Create an action planCreate a timeline.Take action.Re-assess.Tweetable Quote:Without vision, people perish.Our eyesight is distorted. Vision comes from the heart.We have the ability to create the atmosphere within which we want to live.Connect with joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

Seth Morozowski is a former K9 Deputy and has started two companies. He was a devout atheist for many years but has seen a radical transformation over the past few months.On this episode:Seth shares how he was never taught how to process his emotions.Hear how growing up in a difficult home environment helped direct Seth's journey into law enforcement.Joseph and Seth discuss the hardships of the faith journey.Seth opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the deep depression he found himself in.Key Takeaways:Sometimes you have to see the monster within to truly change.Build a support system around yourself.Christ forgives you, and you can forgive yourself - but don't forget where you came from.Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this captivating episode, Joseph delves into the challenging task of leading oneself. Whether it's leading in a marriage, business, or as a parent, we all encounter situations where we need to lead others. In this Episode:• Joseph shares his personal experiences, drawing from his leadership style developed in the Marine Corps and influenced by his upbringing.• He reflects on the difficulties he faced in leading himself, emphasizing the crucial role it plays in effectively leading others. • Joseph explores three key principles of leadership exemplified by Jesus, applicable to all regardless of their beliefs. • Joseph encourages listeners to place trust in God's provision rather than succumbing to worry and anxiety. • Joseph emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's kingdom over worldly possessions, encouraging listeners to evaluate their priorities.• Joseph shares personal anecdotes, including his own struggles and growth in leadership, underscoring the necessity of self-reflection and transformation.Key Takeaways:1. Leading ourselves is the hardest form of leadership. Before we can effectively lead others, we must first learn to lead ourselves. 2. Character matters in leadership. Our actions and behaviors, both in private and public, reflect our character. It is important to strive for integrity and authenticity, as our true character will eventually be revealed.3. Trusting in God and surrendering our worries is crucial. We often carry burdens and stress, especially in areas of provision and significance.4. Putting God's kingdom above our own agenda is a key aspect of leadership. 5. Leadership begins with ourselves. We need to assess our character, address our worries, and prioritize our relationship with God.Tweetable Moments:"Your character will reveal the things you do; they will find you out.""The way we act behind closed doors will become public knowledge and manifest in other areas.""Leaders worry because they bear weight.""You are the hardest person to lead—yourself. However, you are the only one who can work on yourself. It's all a matter of choice."Connect with joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

In this episode:• Joseph opens up about his personal journey and the transitions he has experienced with the podcast. Joseph has embarked on a transformative path over the past several months.• Joseph shares his faith and emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose behind life's struggles.• Joseph introduces his coaching program, Alpha Leadership, clarifying that it isn't about control or dominance but about being a servant leader.• Joseph discusses the challenges he faced after the loss of his wife and how he searched for answers and healing. He shares his toxic relationship and the struggles they endured, acknowledging societal pressure to separate but recognizing the voice of God guiding them to remain together.• Joseph encourages listeners to seek healing and self-discovery in their own lives, whether it be in relationships, parenting, or business.• Joseph emphasizes the importance of alignment with God's design for marriage and becoming alpha leaders within their families, emphasizing that it's not about hierarchy or dominance but about fulfilling their unique roles as called by God.• Discover how you can experience a blessed, prosperous, and love-filled life, even amidst challenges, by embracing the principles of alpha leadership.Tweetable Moments: 1. “Triggers are nothing more than wounds that are coming to the surface that have not been healed.”Connect with joseph James at:Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

When you keep telling yourself the same story, nothing will change. In this episode, Joseph James talks all about identity, and how most people prioritize the wrong thing. Changing your identity is something that many people struggle with for a whole lifetime. If you want to change your identity, the vision of yourself must change.How we feel about our own lives is so important. We create an identity for ourselves about how we talk, look, act, and even who we interact with so we can keep up a certain look or idea of ourselvesBut when your profession becomes your identity, something certainly needs to change. Joseph experienced this first hand, and in this episode, tells the story of how he was able to change his mindset around this. If your identity is work, and if your job changes, your job changes your life feels meaningless. In this episode:Joseph shares how he had to change his identity twice. Once after a career change, and once after his wife passed away. The steps to take to change your identity. How to know when your identity is no longer working for you. Key Takeaways:If you want to change your identity, the vision of yourself must change.Work should not be your identity.Your identity can change, when you put effort into it. Tweetable moments:“Align your future with where you want your identity to be.”“If I want a different future, I have to change how I think now.”“Change your mindset, change your world.”Connect with Joseph James: Website: https://thealphaleadership.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

We all face difficult times in our lives that can lead to stress. How do we deal with it, learn from it, and manage it? Tar'Lese is no stranger to dealing with stress; however, she is not confined by it either. Listen to how Tar'Lese takes you from dealing with parents who committed suicide, to life-threatening injuries to her body, to living a life on her own terms by using stress management tools.In this episode:• Tar'lese shares how she starts teaching people how to get rid of stress.• Tar'lese and Joseph discuss the challenges they have overcome and how they surpassed them.• Tar'lese talks about addressing and processing emotional pain, and focusing on identifying and acknowledging feelings rather than avoiding or suppressing them.Key Takeaways:• People only share their highlights and best moments on social media, so don't compare yourself to others.• Taking the first step is to assess the situation.• There is no right or wrong, nor good or bad, you have to release the emotions you've been bottling up and then address them.Tweetable Moments:1. "At the end of the day, when you're going through your own stuff, it feels like no one else understands."2. "Vulnerability brings healing to us, but it's our transparency that brings healing to other people."3. "Pushing through the pushing through is really pushing away."Connect with Tar'lese Rideaux at:Website: https://www.digitalrichesroadmap.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarlese/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this episode:Joseph will talk about Alpha Leadership part 2 and the acronym of ALPHA.Learn what flipping the script is. Joseph will share his journey and how he flipped the script in his life story.Key Takeaways:Your thoughts, good or bad, lead to emotions, emotions lead to choice, your choice leads to habits, and your habits lead to your character. Your character leads you into your destiny.No matter where you're or what you believe, you have a way out of everything that has been said and spoken over you that's caused you to disbelieve in who you are and feel something other than genuine.We can't get rid of things or conquer these negative thoughts, lies, or beliefs unless we confront them.Tweetable Moments:1. "When we verbalize things, two things can happen, it can lose its power, or it can gain power."2. "Pain is life's greatest teacher. It's also life's biggest crutch."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this episode, Joseph will talk about a title that is the creation of their leadership coaching and the launch of their book called Alpha Leadership. Joseph will tell us what Alpha is and is not and the acronym of ALPHA. Alpha leadership is based on Joseph's experiences as a young man who grew up in a very abusive home. He went through many different things in life, and because of those things, he learned.We learn from the good experiences, we learn from the bad experiences, and we learn from the indifferent experiences. We can take those experiences and learn from them to create better opportunities. We have a choice to be a victim or a victor. It's up to us.Key Takeaways:When walking through the fire, we have one of two choices: it can either destroy us or refine us. The choice is ours.When we are being authentic, it allows the true self to be what we have claimed we are.Your "I am" statement may push you to greatness and ignite a fire inside of you. It will teach you how to take your word and become a daily habit to create the alpha leader within yourself.Tweetable Moments:1. "We have a choice to be a victim or a victor. It's up to us."2. "Pain can be the crutch that gets you stuck, or it could be the thing that launches you into your destiny."3. "I am can recreate, reinvent, restructure your mindset to becoming who you called to be, and that is to be authentic."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Divorce can be painful, ugly, depressing, but you can be refined, and redefine yourself to live an extraordinary bonus life filled with peace, joy, gratitude, self-love and celebration. Listen as Kelli helps women going through any stages of separation and divorce go from fearful to fearlessly pursuing what sets their soul on fire.On this episode:• Joseph and Kelli will talk about trauma, the hurt, the pain, the guilt, everything that comes along with, or that can be attached to a divorce.• The struggles that Kelli had to face during her relationship with her ex-husband and how she overcame them.• Kelli's transition from the divorce coaching to now the health and the wellness coach.• How group counselling help people overcome challenges.• Kelli shares her book and how it impacts to coach people.Key Takeaways:1. Every person that you have been with has a piece of you and you have a piece of them.2. If hurt people can hurt people, healed people can also heal people.3. We're all looking for unconditional love. The only place that we can get it is from God.4. You are who you hang around.5. The things that we do go through in life, prepare us for those times that are dark, for those times, that are uncertain for those times that you just I gotta find myself again.Tweetable Moments:1. “Love is not taught, it's caught.”2. “Victim energy is actually equivalent to death.”3. “You adjusting by teaching others and then teaching others, teach others.”4. “What happens in the home is just magnified out in the workplace.”Connect with Kelli Calabrese:Website: https://www.intentionallyfabulous.com/?r_done=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellicalabrese/Personal Website: https://kellicalabrese.com/Connect with Joseph James: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Lacey Pruitt is an IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder who has survived cancer three times. In 2018, just 10 months after her 2nd cancer diagnosis, she began training hard and getting ready for competitions. Lacey says that her cancer was just part of her journey to get to the bigger stage in life. Lacey shares how she wrote her own story and didn't let cancer become her whole identity. In this episode:How Lacey overcame cancer three times and became a professional female bodybuilder. Lacey's key mindset changes that took her from a cancer victim to a striving bodybuilder.Creating her own story and being more than just “Lacey the sick girl”How her support system got her through her cancerTweetable Quotes:“I wouldn't change having cancer for a thing. It had made me who I am today. If I can help just one person, my life is fulfilled”“Most people in our lives are looking for an opportunity to serve other people”I didn't view it as ‘I am a sick girl'. I didn't allow that to happen. I wanted people to know me as Lacey, not the girl who has cancer. “This does not control who I am, this is just part of the journey to get to the bigger stage in life”Connect with Lacey:Lacey's FacebookLacey's InstagramConnect with Joseph James:Facebook PageFacebook GroupInstagram

Seth Morozowski is a former K9 Deputy and has started two companies. He was a devout atheist for many years but has seen a radical transformation over the past few months.On this episode:Seth shares how he was never taught how to process his emotions.Hear how growing up in a difficult home environment helped direct Seth's journey into law enforcement.Joseph and Seth discuss the hardships of the faith journey.Seth opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the deep depression he found himself in.Key Takeaways:Sometimes you have to see the monster within to truly change.Build a support system around yourself.Christ forgives you, and you can forgive yourself - but don't forget where you came from.Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Christina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for years until something happens that triggers the memories, and they are faced with confusion, denial, and ultimately the truth of what happened to them. Christina was in denial of the fact she was sexually assaulted by her ex-fiance 20 years ago. In her mind, sexual assault only happened by strangers in an aggressive way and not in relationships, not by someone you are in a relationship with. This misconception in her mind suppressed her mind kept her questioning what really happened. In the dance industry, there are many women coming out years later and joining the #MeToo movement by talking about their instructors who abused them as students, children, and young adults. Years later she was triggered. Seeing her well her husband treats her made her realize how badly she was treated in the past. She realized what happened to her years ago, and came out with her story publicly because she wants people to know that they deserve to be loved, not treated unwell.On this episode:Christina shares her experience of realizing she was sexually assaulted.How she told her husband, and he showered her in love, care, and support.Why do many women keep quiet about their sexual assault.Why many women question if what happened was sexual assault.The Me Too Movement and how prominent it is in the dance community.Why Christina stayed quiet for so long, and her fear that if she told her story people would minimize it. Her work in the at-risk youth community.How she helps her ministry support men transition out of prison and back into the community.Key Takeaways:You deserve to be loved, not treated unwell.How telling your story can help others tell theirs.Finding a purpose in your pain to help others.Why we say getting into a new relationship can help you heal from a past relationship.Quotable Moments:“The painful things we experience have a purpose, so changing the question of what was the purpose of that happening to me, to how do I find purpose through it changes the perspective a lot.” “You deserved to be loved, you deserve to be loved well, and in the way that God loves you.”“He was my fiance, he said he loved me, this is not the context of how sexual assault happens.”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook PageFacebook GroupInstagram

You don't have to have all the answers to make a difference. Kary Youman is a heart-centered facilitator and mindfulness coach dedicated to creating brave spaces for people to discuss and explore complex topics. Facilitating change through workshops on diversity, equity, inclusion, communication, radical kindness, mental health, and mindfulness, he is helping shift the way organizations view their culture and team dynamics. He is on a personal mission to empower and inspire others to live their best lives through the virtues of kindness and mindfulness, helping people from all walks of life overcome limiting beliefs that have led to transformational changes both personally and professionally.Using the humility and perspective that his life experiences have given him, Kary helps his clients discover their purpose and create a more meaningful life. From toxic masculinity and alcoholism to spirituality and meditation, Kary is here to talk about these experiences and how they influenced the course of his life and led him to where he is today.On This Episode:How growing up in a toxic environment changed the way Kary viewed his parentsThe consequences of growing up thinking that only women are allowed to share their emotionsThe surprising gut punch that changed Kary's lifeThe intensity of Kary's twenties as a functional alcoholicHow Kary's spiritual quest led him to a silent ten-day meditation retreatThe seemingly crazy marketing scam that turned out to be trueThe event that turned Kary into a mental health advocateTaking the mysticism out of meditationKey Takeaways:Judgment and animosity make breakthroughs and connections impossible.There's always more to the story.When you're in a dark place, there's nothing wrong with asking for help, but only you can do the inner healing work.Self-love goes a long way.Tweetable Moments:“Sometimes you can get drunk on the positivity because you're not allowing yourself to experience what you're experiencing.” - Kary Youman“It's important to bounce back and to have a positive outlook, but sometimes you just really gotta deal with some shit.” - Kary Youman“Eventually, if you train yourself to walk through the dark, you start to recognize that you're the light.” - Kary YoumanConnect with Kary:Website: https://kyouman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karyyouman/Connect with Joseph James: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Relationships struggle simply because we try to control how the other person loves us or how we need them to love us. If we can understand or learn how our partner was influenced by love and what they learned, then we can see why they love us the way they do. Listen to this episode and learn how to get your spouse to love you the way you need to be loved.Key Takeaways:• Understanding love means knowing and understanding how your love or how you were influenced by love.• You are who you hang around with, or you're the sum of the five people you hang around with.• Control is a very toxic trait in anybody's life, no matter who you are or what you do.• Leading your family will put you in direct alignment with the way, especially if you're doing it under the covenant of God.Tweetable Moments:1. “Love is caught not taught.”2. “It's not the communication that we have, it's the communication we don't have.”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

(Replay) Your words directly correlate to what you think about yourself. What you say becomes your reality. Your pain can craft an identity that you don't want. You can listen to what others say, and make that your reality. In this solo episode, Joseph shares how you can take control of your identity and write your own story. Key Takeaways: Our beliefs create patterns. Be mindful of the stories you tell yourself. You have the power to choose which voices you believe.Tweetable Quotes: I have the ability to write my own story. Don't let pain become an identity that keeps you stuck.Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Host of The Mastermind Effect Podcast, Brandon Straza believes that the right mastermind can be the ultimate secret weapon when it comes to personal development which is why he created The Success Finder App that focuses on helping cut through the noise, invest in oneself, and move past our natural limits. Learn more about working through our limiting beliefs, defining success, and more! On this episode:Brandon shares the “No's” in his life which are the reasons why he does what he does todayLearn about the Champion's mindsetLearn ways on how to navigate the feeling of self-doubt How we can define success Learn why ourself is the greatest investment Key Takeaways:The byproduct of solving a problem is moneyChoose to be helpful over being rightYou can take charge of your own successSelf-doubt will always creep in and we just have to recognize it every time Everything in life is salesLearn from your past so you can have the opportunity to not make the same mistakeConnect with Brandon Straza:InstagramThe Mastermind Effect PodcastThe Success Finder WebsiteConnect with Joseph James:Facebook PageFacebook GroupInstagram

Jane Epstein was sexually molested as a child over a period of years by her sibling when she was 6 and her brother was 12. At 50 plus years old, she is sorting it all out and sharing her story to empower other survivors to handle their emotions. God has called her to share her story. She knew she needed to share her story so other people did not feel aloneShe was suicidal, a stripper, lost her first husband, but by no accident, got gave her tools to be where she is today. Before Jane could heal from the trauma, she had to forgive herself before she could forgive her brother. This is a much more common issue than many think. In this episode, Jane goes into the statistics, but if your family experiences this, her advice is for the parents to “breath, remain calm, and get both of the siblings help.”In this episode:How Jane began to heal from sexual trauma from her brotherWhat to look out for in your own familySibling Sexual Assault StatisticsPrevention and awareness of sibling sexual abuse Key Takeaways:Strategies to do if your family experiences sibling sexual molestation How to talk to your kids about sibling sexual molestation How to protect your kids from sibling sexual molestation Tweetable Moments:"Understanding grief is a huge gift."Connect with Jane:Jane's Website: https://www.complicatedcourage.com/Jane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janepepsteinJane's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComplicatedcourageJane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jane_complicatedcourage/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

When tragedy hits someone close to you, what do you do? What do you do if it continues to happen to you? In this episode Orrick Quick Sr. discusses how he went from dying twice, holding his mom while she passes away, but having a communication with God that brought him through it all to live a life of abundance, victory and walking in God's favor. Orrick is the proud owner of Oak Tree Publishing LLC, a company that helps individuals bring their creative ideas to life through books, music, and stage performances. He believes that our past does not have to define our future, and that with the right mindset and guidance, we can all achieve our dreams.Orrick's personal experience with near-death encounters and communication with the spiritual world has led him to become a trailblazing motivational speaker, life coach, and mentor. He is passionate about teaching others how to communicate with their creator and fulfill their unique purpose in life.So, if you're looking for inspiration and guidance on how to overcome tragedy and find your way towards a life of purpose and abundance, this is the episode for you. Tune in now to hear the incredible story of Orrick R. Quick Sr. and learn how you too can find your way towards your dreams.Key Takeaways:• It's okay to submit and when you're strong, and it's definitely okay to submit when you're weak.• When we communicate with God, he literally is the game changer.• There are things that are going to go through in our life that we have no control over.• You can go so much farther with others than you can by yourself.Tweetable Moments: 1. “All things work together for your good.”2. “The setback is a setup for a comeback.”3. “Sometimes it's better to take the steps back so you can take the right approach.”4. “Unexpected actions always create unscheduled miracles.”5. “There is no greater collaboration than working with God.”Connect with Orrick Quick Sr. at:Website: https://orrickquick.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orrick.quickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coveredby33/Get Orrick Quick Sr.'s book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Reign-Over-Revealing-Greatest/dp/B09KDSVF6Dhttps://www.amazon.com/Developed-Thru-Darkness-Difference-Between-ebook/dp/B0BQJBCCY9Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Growing up with a father who was unwillfully drafted in the Army to serve time in Korea, Shā Sparks inherited her father's “I don't have a choice” mindset. Later she realized she did have a choice and overcame abuse, addiction, depression, anger, low self-worth, being a bully and being bullied. Today, she has proactively changed that fear-based phrase “I don't have a choice” into determination inspiring others to make fearless choices. She guides leaders to re-ignite their passion into a more aligned purpose and transform it into increased profit. She knows that if she can take her own traumatic experiences and transform them into a treasure, then so can you!She is the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International, a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Trainer, host of The Power of Investing in People Podcast, host of “Hey Shā, What Do I Say?” Facebook Live Show, author of “How to Get Your Voice Back”, and Co-Founder of #FIRESTARTERS Book Project.Connect with Sha Here:Website; www.shasparks.com#FIRESTARTERS Book Project: https://firestartersbookproject.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sha-sparks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamshasparks/ Podcast on all platforms: The Power of Investing in PeopleIn This Episode:Sha explains how she made choices involving her pain and the feeling of hopelessness.Sha explains her biggest pain point.Learn how acupuncture helped Sha.Discover where fear comes from and how you can take it on.Hear how parents impact our development.Learn how to identify healthy love versus unhealthy love.Discover the difference between responding and reacting.Key Takeaways:You have a choice of how you respond to pain.Fear's job is to protect you, but it can also stop you when it shouldn't.Familiar isn't always what's healthy.Tweetable Quotes:“Trauma is what happened, fear is the reaction.”“We can't rely on someone else to heal us.”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Do you ever question why things may happen to you? What do you do when adversity hits you? In this episode, Dr. Obom Bowen discusses how he went from suffering PTSD in combat, suicidal thoughts, divorce, and living homeless in his car for five years to making a decision. That decision has led him to be a millionaire today.Key Takeaways:• There's still a price to pay for everything we do.• Want and desire are two different things. Want is a longing, a yearning you're not willing to do something for. A desire is what you, whatever it is, are yearning for.• You don't get stuck. You refuse to move because it's painful to move forward.• If you want to avoid going through it, pay somebody who went through it. That's going to do the word for you.• It is the space that we need to move forward. It would be best if you had forward momentum.• If you want to change, you'll have the opportunity to, but once that happens, you have to take action and do so.Tweetable Moments:1. "Success has non-negotiable terms."2. "When you seek money, you don't get enough."3. "Ignorant doesn't mean you're stupid. Ignorant means you lack information and are unwilling to find it."4. "Whatever you focus on, expanse."5. "Your environment is stronger than your willpower."Connect with Dr. Obom Bowen at:Website: theunderdogmillionaire.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obombowen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drobombowen/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

On this episode:What vulnerability truly means and my own experience of being vulnerable. How I have been practicing learning from what I have been teaching since I was a kid.What revelation looks like and how it helps me preach to myself. Why we shouldn't just practice what we're learning but instead, live what we're learning.Key Takeaways:True vulnerability is when you're not comfortable talking about something to someone.Learning how to live what you learn means you're going to mess up. We teach what we need to learn.Preach to yourself.Learn how to live what you learn instead of just practicing it. Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

Serena's father was the leader of a Satanic cult, and sexually abused Serena as a young child.She spent the early years of her life in the witness protection program, 9 different foster homes, and experienced teenage addiction, homelessness, and – just last year – her husband's suicide.Despite her challenges she has found her purpose.On This Episode: • Learn how Serena has helped others find their purposes.• Find out what purpose through pain means to Serena.• Hear about Serena's struggle to connect with different foster families and her inability at a young age to adapt.• Learn how childhood trauma impacted her adulthood.• Serena shares how she met her husband and the betrayal that she experienced.• Learn how fear became the driving factor in Serena's decisions.• Discover how you can actually unpack.Key Takeaways:1. Forgiveness is for you.2. You can't earn love, it has to be freely given.3. Don't drown in other's expectations. You have to fill your own void.4. Pain and the journey behind the victory is where the inspiration lies.Tweetable Quotes:• “You find joy in the suffering.”• “You're never really alone.”• “Healing is an ongoing process.”• “You can't heal when you hide.”• “We are as sick as our secrets.”Recommended Resource:The Bloom App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bloom-cbt-therapy-self-care/id1475128511

In this episode:• Joseph was a guest on a T.V. show and will share his unique perspective on how pain can be both a crutch and a launching pad.• Learn Joseph's firsthand experience using his pain as motivation to achieve success.• Know Joseph's podcast weekly episodes and the streaming platforms.• Listen to Joseph's life-changing lessons.Key Takeaways:• We all go through pain, but the pain is life's greatest teacher and it can also be life's biggest crutch.• So many people in this world have gone through the same exact thing that you've gone through, but keeping your story inside of you doesn't allow for healing for yourself. Tweetable Moments:1. "Vulnerability brings healing."2. “You're not alone, and you're absolutely not alone."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Do you ever question why things may happen to you? What do you do when adversity hits you? In this episode, Kenneth Allen Thomas, a husband, father, coach, entrepreneur, author, and advocate for the Down Syndrome & Childhood Cancer Community discusses how developing an unshakeable mindset as a young child played to its full potential when his son who was born Down syndrome developed Leukemia at 14 months of age and beat it in half the time. Kenneth now travels the world coaching people on how to develop an unshakeable mindset. Whether the topic is Personal Growth, Leadership, Overcoming adversity, or Elevating the Mindset, Kenny's message is effective and inspires change.Key Takeaways: Every bit of pain that we go through in life has an intended purpose.Remove yourself from the situation to gather your thoughts and yourself, improve yourself, combat better, and strengthen so that the people you're leading understand what move you're going to make next so that they can follow suit.When we change our minds, we change the game.Use your gift to make the shift in your life. Tweetable Moments:1. "Life's not fair, and it's a jungle out there."2. "The best practice is action."3. "Remove yourself to improve yourself."4. "Lyrics affect the mind, rhythm affects the will, and the melody affects the emotions. Show me what a person is listening to, and I'll show you their lifestyle."5. "Seek to understand before seeking to be understood."Connect with Kenneth Allen Thomas at: www.kennethallenthomas.com Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/?hl=en

“If you had a chance to relive today, would you have lived it the same way?”In this episode, we have a special guest Regina Gulbinas. She will share her life journey and how she overcame her struggles and got to where she is today.Regina experienced a toxic relationship and a very abusive marriage. And trying to get out of this marriage, she raised two children while also dealing with over 2 million in debt. She has a phenomenal story to talk about today. Not only able to get out of it but how she's been able to help and coach businesses that have gone through very similar situations, struggles, pain, challenges, and adversities and help them grow to get out of it. Another life-changing topic that we will hear as Regina shares knowledge and many values with us today.Key Takeaways:• It's okay to grieve. You're going to have those moments, and it's inevitable. You go through an abusive relationship or major debt, or you go through somebody trying to destroy your life, but take the moments, be strategic about it and have a plan.• It's okay to walk away, and it's okay for people not to agree with you, for people to dislike you, and for people not to understand. All of these are okay if you know you're doing what you're doing for the right reasons.• Stop asking people what they think about how you should live your life because they're just projecting their unresolved stuff onto you.Tweetable Moments:1. "It takes a lifetime to get to a decision, and then it takes a second to make it."2. "When you're walking through the fire, only two things can happen. It can destroy or refine you, and the choice is ours."3. "If you had a chance to relive today, don't live the same way.”Connect with Regina Gulbinas at: regina@reginagulbinas.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-gulbinas-82423120/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

On This Episode:Joseph and his brother, Michael, discuss their abusive childhood and the things they've taken from it.Learn what drove Michael to become entrepreneurial.Michel discusses how travel impacted him.Michael opens up about his divorce.Hear how cycling helped Michael's mental health.Learn how to stop quitting.Key Takeaways:Don't allow your pain to stick to you.You have to be able to stop erosion before you have a full flood.We have everything we need to succeed. We just need to take the consistent, correct, steps.Tweetable Quotes:“Make it a priority every day to do SOMETHING.”“You're either eroding or growing.”“We quit in small stages.”“We're built to make a difference.”“You can't be grateful and hateful at the same time.”Connect with Michael:MichaelJamesRemodeling.comConnect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Aren't we on our deathbeds right now if our days are numbered? The difference is we're walking throughout life and not lying still.In this episode, Joseph talks about "If you were on your deathbed," which was held in an Ultimate Speaker Competition. He shares his story, the breakthrough, trials, and tribulations.As you walk through life, how you're spinning your time? Are you just going throughout your day, your head buried in your phone, pacing back and forth, or are you living it purposefully?On the deathbed of life that we walk through just doing our own thing, not paying attention, we're missing out, and we're living in regret of not being able to go back to spend time with the people that are no longer here. So when we're going through life and have the chance, don't wait until you can't move anymore.Key Takeaways: If you can create memories with your loved ones, do it, and don't waste time until it's too late.Tweetable Moments:"Regret is always at the end."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

When you're going throughout your life, ask yourself, is fear holding you back from your intended purpose, or are you connected the way you're supposed to, to allow energy to flow?On This Episode:Joseph talks about the topic given to him during the Ultimate Speaker Competition: The People You Meet. Learn the power of letting your fear go.Hear why the connection is decisive for your purpose.Key Takeaways:1. The power and the ability to use your proper purpose all have to do with one thing, connection.2. Let go of your fear to get you unstuck.Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

"I believe that we go through life's hell in the hallway or life's circumstances so that we can touch other people, because I believe deep down inside, we cannot touch what we cannot feel."In this episode, Joseph discusses the power of words. As a speaker, he tackled this topic at an Arizona event. It is the two most powerful words on Earth, followed by everything. It can help anyone change and formulate someone's life.He also shares his journey growing up in a very abusive home, where he dealt with rejection, feeling abandoned, constantly seeking approval, and limiting beliefs. When you're in that circumstance, in that predicament, in that challenge, it's not you versus the world and you versus you. It is you becoming an Alpha Leader.Key Takeaways:The two most powerful words that will change your life.Flipping the script is just nothing more than taking something you can feel negatively and flipping that same thing into something positive.Alpha is not about domineering. Alpha is about taking control of who you are.Tweetable Moments:"When you begin to lean on the circumstances, you can pull yourself out of what could have been a very dark and long road."“Our words can speak life, but it can also speak death.”"So just like the example of the dog, we cannot be affected by the world around us.""Pain is life's greatest teacher and also life's biggest crutch.""I am who God says I am."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Lady Krystylle Richardson is an entrepreneur who was born in Flint Michigan, a wealth innovation strategist, and an ordained minister. She's teaching people and corporations how they can have at least ten sustainable and substantial streams of income, which is called Element 10, and creativity to cash flow.She is also the author of The 51 Powerful Ps of Public Speaking. Lady Krystylle wrote this book to give the reader insight and wisdom, not just opinion. It also helps to work through the fears and frustrations based on real techniques that worked based on the people she has interviewed and heard speak.She went from a rough journey to realigning herself. Lady Krystylle talks about the impact of wealth and teaches people how to reimagine and re-image themselves with what they need in this life, and it's not all about money. It's about having where they have abundance in their life, not all about money. In this episode:Lady Krystylle and Joseph talk about their upbringing and their journey in childhood of getting bullied that led them to where they are today.Lady Krystylle and Joseph discuss why people get stuck.Know the definition of FEAR "Fresh, Energy, Awaiting, Reset" by Lady Krystylle Richardson.Learn how resetting our mind can relate to abundance.Lady Krystylle's tips for self-acceptance.Introducing Lady Krystylle's book The 51 Powerful Ps of Public Speaking.Key Takeaways:Once we accept ourselves, it doesn't matter who accepts us. We have that confidence.We have to have our do list, our stop list. And the stop list, once you put it in eviction, you can't go back there.Once we know who we are and accept who we are, then the possibilities are endless.Regardless of whether your belief system is spiritual or not, you're still a powerful individual and a genius. You are creative.We have to be who we are, and we have to be honest with ourselves and accept ourselves. And then just let God do the rest.Tweetable moments:1. "Your voice should be heard. You shouldn't be silenced in any part of your life."2. "Creativity breeds creativity."3. "Speak the negative things out there because it loses its power."Connect with Lady Krystylle Richardson:Website: krystyllerichardson.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrystylleRichardson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkrystylle/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystylle-l-richardson-5b8903/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamkrystylleConnect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this episode:Joseph will talk about Alpha Leadership part 2 and the acronym of ALPHA.Learn what flipping the script is. Joseph will share his journey and how he flipped the script in his life story.Key Takeaways:Your thoughts, good or bad, lead to emotions, emotions lead to choice, your choice leads to habits, and your habits lead to your character. Your character leads you into your destiny.No matter where you're or what you believe, you have a way out of everything that has been said and spoken over you that's caused you to disbelieve in who you are and feel something other than genuine.We can't get rid of things or conquer these negative thoughts, lies, or beliefs unless we confront them.Tweetable Moments:1. "When we verbalize things, two things can happen, it can lose its power, or it can gain power."2. "Pain is life's greatest teacher. It's also life's biggest crutch." Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this episode, Joseph will talk about a title that is the creation of their leadership coaching and the launch of their book called Alpha Leadership. Joseph will tell us what Alpha is and is not and the acronym of ALPHA. Alpha leadership is based on Joseph's experiences as a young man who grew up in a very abusive home. He went through many different things in life, and because of those things, he learned.We learn from the good experiences, we learn from the bad experiences, and we learn from the indifferent experiences. We can take those experiences and learn from them to create better opportunities. We have a choice to be a victim or a victor. It's up to us. Key Takeaways:When walking through the fire, we have one of two choices: it can either destroy us or refine us. The choice is ours.When we are being authentic, it allows the true self to be what we have claimed we are.Your "I am" statement may push you to greatness and ignite a fire inside of you. It will teach you how to take your word and become a daily habit to create the alpha leader within yourself.Tweetable Moments:1. "We have a choice to be a victim or a victor. It's up to us."2. "Pain can be the crutch that gets you stuck, or it could be the thing that launches you into your destiny."3. "I am can recreate, reinvent, restructure your mindset to becoming who you called to be, and that is to be authentic."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Your story is too big to play small, and everyone's story can help heal not only yourself but other people.Dr. Michelle Mras is a very impactful executive coach and a speaking coach, an author of 16 books, a host of two podcasts, and a powerful icon helping people formulate their stories and walk through healing by telling their stories. On This Episode:Dr. Michelle shares her experiences in life and how she overcomes her traumatic journey.Dr. Michelle discusses how she went from pain to purpose or tragedy to triumph from her upbringing.Learn how Dr. Michelle's coaching as an executive coach and as helping people formulate their stories.Dr. Michelle shares what happened after her brain injury and her mindset through that journey.Hear how forgiving yourself can help you lead and work in the world.Joseph and Dr. Michelle discuss the trauma and tragedies they had in life and how they used that as a tool for their healing journey.Dr. Michelle shares her book, Hold My Crown: Women of Grit Share Stories of Resilience. The stories of women and the miracle of life happen in their stories. Key takeaways:1. Be able to forgive because you do need forgiveness for yourself.2. Your inner critic isn't holding you back. Your inner critic challenges you to provehow badly you truly want something.3. When you walk in faith and trust the opportunities that are open to you, when you listen to that voice in your soul, there's nothing you can do wrong.4. Remember that when someone's holding you back, they're not holding you back, they're afraid of losing you.5. Eat dessert first. The small things in life are the things that you will regret more than anything when you miss them.6. Remember, when you're not protected and alone, God's protecting you another way. He's enabling you to encompass that learning experience, that you can utilize it somehow in another lifetime or at another time. But remember that you're never alone.Tweetable Quotes:"Life's too short to play small. Life is too short for taking little or petty things and making them big.""The difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions." -Ellen Glasgow."Your power is the power in your brain that can either make or break you, and it's your choice.""The best thing that's going to happen is another door of opportunity to where you want. It's going to be there, so stop being the adult."Connect With Dr. Michelle Mras:Website: https://michellemras.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemras/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MichelleMrasConnect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

On This episode:Michael shares his story about the childhood trauma that he went through.Joseph and Michael discuss their journey of learning different ways around survival.Michael comes across how to create a healthy body and mind.Learn about Joseph and Michael's discussion about being the change you want to see in the world.Joseph and Michael will talk about helping people get past their childhood trauma and becoming a hero of their own stories. Key takeaways:1. You thrive in chaos because when you were in your developmental years, your brainstarted to look at and assess the situations and scenarios you were in forsafety. After all, the brain serves one purpose, safety.2. Confidence does not come from how your body looks. The confidence comes from the intention and effort you put in daily to move towards your goals.3. Thrive in peace, compassion, empathy, sympathy, grace, companionship, joy, and love.It's not that you can't have the ability to have resilience in the chaos becauseyou kind of need that, but that's not where you should thrive.Tweetable Moments:"If you want something in life, you have to earn it." "What are you willing to do to have the life you want? No excuses, just results!""Authenticity is the highest vibrating frequency known to man." "Action is a cure-all."Connect With Michael Unbroken:Website: https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelUnbroken/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95YX4cZdz39HHIaLZYFsGA Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

When you're in a relationship, and you're telling yourself, he does it because he loves you or loves you anyways, but he's still treating you wrong, stop telling yourself the story because it gets you stuck. In this episode, Joseph shares about going through something that affects and holds us back that creates a story in our life all centered around trauma, pain, guilt, and shame.   A lot of us get stuck in our situation because the story that we tell ourselves keeps us there. Key Takeaways: Don't get stuck on your story where your story makes you get stuck where you are. Tell your story from a hero's perspective, not a victim's. Tweetable Moments: “Pain is life's greatest teacher.” “Transparency brings healing to others.” Connect with Joseph James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ )

On this episode We have an amazing guest – Joe Ortega. His journey started at 14 years old, homeless and hungry for change. He came across “think and grow rich” and instantly changed his life. He started to sell clothes online for quick money, which led him to create his first business, a clothing brand called “Elite Kings Clothing”. He was homeless at the time of founding his first business, applied what he learned from think and grow rich, and sold that company at the age of 18. This was the true beginning of his journey into the journey of a thousand miles. Tweetable Quotes: Stop wasting your time doing things that don't get you results. – Joseph Ortega Connect with Joseph Ortega: Website: https://www.joeortegaceo.com/ (https://www.joeortegaceo.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephortegaceo/ (Joseph Ortega | Facebook) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnR51QzaqoeWA4YrmMn5pww ((7) Joseph Ortega - YouTube)

It doesn't take much to recognize when we're in a storm. In this episode, I shared some actionable steps that one can take when experiencing a difficult situation or facing life's trials and tribulations.   Key Takeaways: Always do your best to weather the storm. Don't stop in the midst of your storm. You're going to have bad days but never let your day dictate your life. Do not change direction in the midst of your storm. Know and recognize that you're in a storm, and it's completely okay.  Feed your mind with things that will help you get better. Tweetable Quotes: To change your mind, you have to feed your mind. Change your mindset. Change your world. You can not climb a smooth mountain.  Connect with Joseph James: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames (Facebook Page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 (Facebook Group) https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (Instagram)

When you are disciplined, get your life in order so when you aren't, everything doesn't fall apart.  In Joseph's life, there have been times he has excelled at being disciplined, but in times of grief and pain, he has failed. Joseph has been a member of the marine corps, law enforcement, homeland security, taught self-defence, has a dog training business, and is a solopreneur. This does not mean that he has self-discipline all the time. If you need discipline for eating better, doing better in school, getting better at work, going to the gym, etc, this episode is for you.  In this episode: Joseph shares the best and most effective ways to get disciplined, even when it seems impossible Why you need to be disciplined How to plan ahead for a better life, when things are going wrong Key Takeaways: Challenge yourself to finish Plan ahead Create an atmosphere in which you want to thrive and be successful, There is no such thing as perfectionism  Celebrate yourself, even if everything goes wrong. Tweetable Moments: “It's very easy once you've done something to find an escape route, this is just an easy excuse” “Becasue of the fact I am human, I go through stuff.” Please take a moment to leave us a review. It means more to us than we can imagine and we read each and every one! Connect with Joseph: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames

When you keep telling yourself the same story, nothing will change.  In this episode, Joseph James talks all about identity, and how most people prioritize the wrong thing. Changing your identity is something that many people struggle with for a whole lifetime.  If you want to change your identity, the vision of yourself must change. How we feel about our own lives is so important. We create an identity for ourselves about how we talk, look, act, and even who we interact with so we can keep up a certain look or idea of ourselves But when your profession becomes your identity, something certainly needs to change. Joseph experienced this first hand, and in this episode, tells the story of how he was able to change his mindset around this.  If your identity is work, and if your job changes, your job changes your life feels meaningless.  In this episode: Joseph shares how he had to change his identity twice. Once after a career change, and once after his wife passed away.  The steps to take to change your identity.  How to know when your identity is no longer working for you.  Key Takeaways: If you want to change your identity, the vision of yourself must change. Work should not be your identity. Your identity can change, when you put effort into it.  Tweetable moments: “Align your future with where you want your identity to be.” “If I want a different future, I have to change how I think now.” “Change your mindset, change your world.”

We've all experienced deep wounds that can last a lifetime. When we don't practice forgiveness, we prevent healing and become the ones who are hurt in the long run. On This Episode: Joseph James shares the physical abuse he experienced as a child. Walk in a mindset of forgiveness, even when you're in the heat of it. Joseph warns how trauma can control your actions and lead you to hurt others. No human being can bring healing to you. You have to make the decision. Key Takeaways: Make the decision to change. Recognize the value of forgiveness. Identify what needs to heal. Acknowledge your emotions. Tweetable Quotes: "You win by forgiveness." Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames (https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/)

At the age of 16, Alison Leitheiser was diagnosed with a virus in the spinal cord that left her as a quadriplegic but did not let that define her life. She experienced seizures, fatigue, organ damage, and paralysis. She did not give up, she wanted to be a contributing member of society once again and do what she loved, being active.  As a child, she loved gymnastics and wanted to go to the Olympics. That was her coping mechanism to stress in life, and at the age of 13, she had to give it all up.  She asked God time and time again, “Why did you give me a sidelines body, but not give me a sidelines heart”. She learned to build her body back up as a friend and ally, and love it regardless of the struggles and pain. She went on to compete in American Ninja Warrior, finishing a triathlon, and other athletic endeavors.  She now helps others heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually through her clinic. She started her road as an alternative health care practitioner in 2002, started her own clinical practice in 2009, and today she loves working with people's health challenges and helping them find their way to wellness. Now she wants to give that experience of feeling better, help others participate in life more, and reclaim your health! Key Takeaways: Not allowing adversities to define your life Allison's strong desire to continue participating in life.  The power of feeding your faith and starving your fears  How music can lift up our mood and use as therapy  How to move from a place of overwhelm to calmness so you can show up and connect with yourself  In this episode: How Alison was a gymnast before becoming a quadriplegic How she coped with the dark thoughts, including listening to worship music and motivational speakers How difficult if was for her when she became a mom because her body was not always consistently there for her  Tweetable moments: “I had to be easy on my body and love myself.” “Every moment is a choice, and I get to make those choices every day.” Connect with Alison: https://home.inner-restoration.com/ Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this episode, Joseph James speaks with Sharron Keogh a women's wellness expert who shows professional and entrepreneurial women transform their relationship with themselves so they can enjoy more clarity, have a greater sense of self-worth and self-belief, significantly improve wellness, and deeper connections with themselves and those around them.  She has experienced the highs and lows of maintaining physical and mental health, working full time, having multiple side businesses, and having a social life!  When Sharron was a child she was sexually abused, and this caused her to carry guilt and shame for years. As an adult, she had to learn how to let love in and let go of the shame.  They speak about how we all have a reason that we are here, we just have to uncover it. Finding our purpose is where our ultimate happiness will come from. It starts with talking about our emotions. In this episode: How her childhood sexual abuse led her to become suicidal in her teen years.  How she reestablished herself after hitting rock bottom. How she mentally processed 2 miscarriages in 6 months. How she found herself in a time where she had nothing going on, so she followed her passion.  Key Takeaway: Growing up with shame and finding ways to cope. How she learned to make her pain worth it by helping others. We all have a reason that we are here, we just have to uncover it. That is where our ultimate happiness will come from.  Tweetable moments: “How you look at things helps you process and move through things more powerfully.” “We are all so unique. From our DNA to our personalities we are all here for a reason.” “It's so important to normalize talking about the uncomfortable parts of life.” “I can create a new me.” - Joseph James  Connect with Sharron Keogh: Website: http://www.sharronkeogh.com (http://www.sharronkeogh.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theSharronKeogh (https://www.facebook.com/theSharronKeogh) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharronkeogh/ (https://www.instagram.com/thesharronkeogh/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharronkeogh/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharronkeogh/) Download a FREE Self Care Guide https://www.sharronkeogh.com/selfcareguide/ (https://www.sharronkeogh.com/selfcareguide/) Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames (https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/)

We can't control our thoughts, but we can control what we do with those thoughts. Growing up, Joseph felt a lot of hatred towards his father and he did not know how to process those thoughts, but he challenged himself to learn. He learned that he couldn't do positive things if negative thoughts were dragging him down.  The power of the mind is like a magnet. We can attract or we can repel, it's up to us. When we attract things, it's things that we want. Surround yourself with people and thoughts that you want to attract and be like.  If you want to move on, and stop living the life that you were living or are living,  it all starts with your thoughts. Key Takeaways: When you surround yourself with positivity, positivity will come into your life.  Only you can control what you do with your thoughts. If you want a healthy life, think positively. If you want a toxic life, think negatively. Tweetable Moments: “What you feed your mind, makes it grow.” “The power of the mind is like a magnet.” “Create the life you want with your thoughts” Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames (https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames ) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ )

On This Episode: Caleb shares the difficulty of growing up as a “P.K.” (Pastor's Kid.) Learn about the incredible bond Caleb has with his twin brother. Joseph and Caleb discuss the difficulty of having a strained relationship with strict fathers. Caleb felt like no one understood him growing up and the desire to commit suicide as early as 4 years old. Discover how Caleb set healthy boundaries with his father. Caleb shares how bodybuilding helped him heal. Key Takeaways: You must forgive the one who hurt you and yourself to receive closure. Be patient and things will happen as they are supposed to happen. Put yourself in other's shoes. Tweetable Quotes: “There's a difference between being a father and being a dad.” “If there is a possibility for a spark of love in this world, why am I not grasping for that spark?” – Caleb Peterson “Turn your losses into lessons.” Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn (https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/)

On this episode, Joseph shares about how pain can become the thing that inspires and launches you. Key Takeaways: The reason for our pain is different for everyone. You can walk with God and still feel hurt. We experience pain in life so we can share the experience with others. Tweetable Quotes: We cannot touch what we cannot feel. Pain is life's greatest teacher but it can also be life's greatest crutch. Vulnerability is not something to be afraid of, it's something to be empowered by. Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn (https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/)