Purpose Up Podcast: Purpose | Inspiration | Leadership | Service

Rusty Osborne is a Health Coach and Founder of Find Your Total Health. He’s passionate about helping musicians live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives. In this episode we dive into Rusty’s story about his battle with obesity and alcohol abuse as a musician and how he turned it all around. Around the halfway mark […] The post Ep 53 Rusty Osbourne & Ben Stein – Creating a Healthy Lifestyle To Support Your Life Purpose appeared first on Purpose Up.

  Erik Salzenstein is a TEDx Speaker, Motivational Speaker, and Coach. He struggled and battled with drug addiction, anxiety and greed. His life spiraled out of control and he found himself in a courtroom facing the potential of life in prison. He was sentenced to 4 years in prison and made a decision to do […] The post Ep 52 Erik Salzenstein – From Prison to Purpose – How to Create Lasting Change appeared first on Purpose Up.

David Dachinger and Tamara Green,  Founders of the Loving Meditations, are back for another episode. We talk about how meditation can be used from helping cancer patients and caregivers to those of us under stress due to the pandemic. We also demonstrate some easy and effective stress reduction techniques. David is a featured author, fire […] The post Ep 51 Loving Meditations – Approaching Covid-19 Grief, Anxiety, and Stress appeared first on Purpose Up.

Blake D. Bauer is the author of the international bestselling book You Were Not Born To Suffer. Each year he helps thousands of people who cannot find effective support from conventional psychology, medicine, or religion. Blake is a world-renowned teacher and speaker with an extensive background in psychology, alternative medicine, nutrition, traditional healing, and mindfulness […] The post Ep 50 Blake Bauer – How to Love Yourself More appeared first on Purpose Up.

Anthony Chiaravallo is the Founder & Publisher of Conscious Connection as well as Founder of Clear Valley Consulting, a performance marketing agency. In this episode we talk about his career trajectory from boiler room sales guy to conscious entrepreneurial marketer. Over a ten year career, he has worked with iconic brands to develop integrated marketing […] The post Ep 49 Anthony Chiaravallo – How to Build the Plane While Flying appeared first on Purpose Up.

Wendy Yellen is on a mission to create real change in people’s lives to shift what’s possible and transform then in a profound way through Eidetics. She is a former psychotherapist, who got tired of the inefficiency of therapy and left it all together to try different careers.  After re-finding and experiencing eidetic imagery, she […] The post Ep 48 Wendy Yellen – How to deal with Fear, Anxiety, and Panic during COVID-19 appeared first on Purpose Up.

Udo Erasmus is an author, teacher and health product entrepreneur who shares stages along side Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra.  He is a force of nature is who passionate about healthy living in our bodies, mind and spirit. In this Episode We Cover:  How do people live in harmony – Udo’s overarching mission Why Maslow’s […] The post Ep 47 Udo Erasmus – Optimizing Mental and Physical Health appeared first on Purpose Up.

Kai D. Wright, a Lecturer at Columbia University, Media Executive, and Author, discusses his Open Letter on Race, Black List 100 and how to create systematic change in the workplace. Kai is passionate about capitalizing on the momentum of this point in history to create systemic change to fix a broken system. He stresses that […] The post Ep 46 Kai D. Wright – An Open Letter on Race and Black List 100 appeared first on Purpose Up.

Lisa Kalmin is a powerful Transformational Trainer and Coach. In this episode we discuss emotions, meaning and how to reinterpret our reality to empower ourselves during these pandemic times. In this Episode We Cover: How to feel feelings Notice automatic behaviors Best way to process emotions How to empower ourselves by choosing the meaning the […] The post Ep 45 – Lisa Kalmin – The Problem is How You See The Problem appeared first on Purpose Up.

Dr. Grace Lee has an amazing story of resilience and grit, from being orphaned at the age of 9 to obtaining her PhD in Neuroscience. Her presentations and coaching programs are rooted in neuroscience and business principles. She teaches men and women to unlock true vocational confidence and master their professional destinies.  With a 10–year […] The post Ep – 44 – Dr. Grace Lee – The Career Revisionist – From Orphan to PhD appeared first on Purpose Up.

Holly Woods Ph.D. is a purpose expert on a mission to help others find their purpose to live happier, wealthier and more successful lives. Holly’s new book The Golden Thread: Where to Find Purpose in Different Stages of Your Life is an amazing resource for the unfulfilled, purpose curious and those seeking the next stage […] The post Ep 43 – Holly Woods – The Golden Thread: Where to Find Purpose in Different Stages of Life appeared first on Purpose Up.

Jennifer Dunham is an advocate for entrepreneurs who want to have it all: time, money, and happiness. She writes, speaks, coaches and even runs  an IT firm on top of it all. In this episode we cover: How drinking coffee with chickens taught her more about living than cancer, divorce and getting hit by a […] The post Jennifer Dunham – Ep 42 – How To Get More Done in Less Time and Be Happy appeared first on Purpose Up.

Betty Jean Bell is on a mission to help women love their bodies and feel their best. She’s been through a hero’s journey from facing physical, emotional, and spiritual crises that left her suicidal, to her rise from the ashes learning to truly love herself and teach other women to do the same. In this […] The post Ep 41 – Betty Jean Bell – Helping Women Love Their Bodies and Lose Weight appeared first on Purpose Up.

Wendy Yellen is on a mission to create real change in people’s lives to shift what’s possible and transform then in a profound way through Eidetics. She is a former psychotherapist, who got tired of the inefficiency of therapy and left it all together to try different careers.  After re-finding and experiencing eidetic imagery, she […] The post Ep 40 – Wendy Yellen – How to Create Real Transformation with Eidetics appeared first on Purpose Up.

Angela Anderson is A PSYCH-K® Facilitator who helps client access their subconscious and reprogram their negative beliefs. We talk about muscle testing , whole brain integration, and how we can transform our beliefs in order to change our lives. Muscle testing is a biofeedback mechanism for accessing your subconscious, asking it questions, and getting answers. […] The post Ep 39 – Angela Anderson – How to Easily Change Our Negative Beliefs with Psych-K appeared first on Purpose Up.

Thom King takes us through ketosis, the keto lifestyle, and how we can lose weight easily. His mission is to put a dent in metabolic disease, keeping food tasting great, and treating customers with loving kindness through his Guy Gone Keto products. We talk about how we can use fat as fuel when we are […] The post Ep 38 – Thom King – The Keto Guy on Serving with Purpose and Sweetness appeared first on Purpose Up.

Geoffrey Cole, founder and CEO of Pathwaves Life, is on a mission to help heal anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders through empowering our neurons with his cutting edge solution.  Geoff believes mental health labels are not helpful, and that we all have patterns that we can change. In his lab he analyzes synaptic […] The post Ep 37 Geoffrey Cole – Change Your Brain: Neural Empowerment with Pathwaves appeared first on Purpose Up.

Glenn Livingston is on a mission to help a million people stop binge eating. As a psychotherapist by training, Glenn did not find a good solution for his own addictive eating patterns in traditional therapy. He set out on his own weightloss journey, funded his own research, and realized that the solution was not fixing […] The post Ep 36 Glenn Livingston – Never Binge Again appeared first on Purpose Up.

Michael O’Brien tells the story of His Last Bad Day when he was out for a bike ride and got hit head on by an SUV. This accident acted as a huge pause button for his life, changed its trajectory, and provided an opportunity to live every day with perspective, presence, and gratitude. In this […] The post EP 35 Michael O’Brien – His Last Bad Day appeared first on Purpose Up.

Tim Brownson is a life coach and coach for life coaches. In this episode we discuss Tim’s re-released book, The Clarity Method, which is an insightful dive into a client’s values. Tim tells the story of his transition from high ticket sales into life-coaching, and how he went from workaholic to hardly working at first. […] The post Ep 34 Tim Brownson – Get Clear on Your Values appeared first on Purpose Up.

Tommy Baker helps people who are coasting get radically honest and take big leaps in their lives. In this episode Tommy tells his story of growth from Wall Street, to fitness entrepreneur, to now a speaker, author, coach and podcaster at Resist Average Academy. He recently released his second book, The Leap of Your Life. He’s […] The post Ep 33 – Tommy Baker – The Leap of Your Life appeared first on Purpose Up.

Jeremy Abramson, a health coach and wellness entrepreneur is creating a literal movement to ensure Corporate America does not die a slow death from sitting too much. In this episode Jeremy shares his super hero origin story, his #StandUp2Sitting movement and how he inspires his community to own the day. Jeremy is a movement master. […] The post Ep 32 Jeremy Abramson – Stand Up 2 Sitting Movement & Owning Your Morning appeared first on Purpose Up.

Jason Schneider transformed himself from bedridden and hopeless into a leading trainer, speaker and coach of NLP and Neurosemantics.  He used the power of NLP to change his mindset, set goals and learn how to communicate effectively to get there, and now helps people reach their highest potential. In this episode, we dive into what […] The post EP 31 Jason Schneider – How NLP and Neurosemantics can Unlock Your Potential appeared first on Purpose Up.

Ajit Nawalkha is on a mission to help people purposefully Live Big in business and in life. In this episode he talks about the mindset shifts needed in order for us to play a bigger and better game. He takes us back to his humble roots in India growing up in a house of 23, […] The post EP 30 Ajit Nawalkha – Live Big and Serve With Love appeared first on Purpose Up.

Fernando Subirats, a musician, a healer, and dream guide takes on a journey in this episode.  I met Fernando in person at a drumming and dreaming series he hosts. Participants meditate and are guided into their past, present, and future dream worlds. I had a wild ride, which included streaming tears down my face, as […] The post Ep 29 – Fernando Subirats – Drumming & Dreaming appeared first on Purpose Up.

Dr. Libby Darnell is a passionate healer, mom and public health advocate. In this episode we talk about the dangers of dirty electricity and  Wifi. This topic hits home, as Libby’s niece died of a brain tumor, attributed to her exposure to electromagnetic radiation from Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs). We discuss how these magnetic fields can […] The post Ep 28 – Libby Darnell – The Dangers of Wifi and Dirty Electricity appeared first on Purpose Up.

Lodro Rinzler is a meditation teacher, author, co-founder of a meditation studio, MNDFL Meditation, and a man who is wise beyond his years. In this episode we talk about how not to meditate, how to start practicing and how to deepen your practice. We cover: How to start meditating How to get deeper into your […] The post Ep 27 – Lodro Rinzler – How to and How Not to Meditate appeared first on Purpose Up.

In this interview with Dr Friedemann Schaub, we discuss remedies for limiting beliefs, sabotaging scripts running through your head, and feeling stuck. Removing these blocks is a prerequisite for opening up to your purpose. Friedemann Schaub is a Cardiologist who left traditional medicine to pursue getting at the root cause of illness, and he landed at […] The post Ep – 26 – Friedemann Schaub – Overcoming Fear and Anxiety appeared first on Purpose Up.

In this episode we feature David Dachinger and Tamara Green of Loving Meditations. They have an amazing story. David is a featured author, fire lieutenant and Grammy nominated composer. He is also a survivor of stage-4 cancer. Tamara is an author, speaker and trainer, dubbed by Elle Magazine as “The Soul centered Psychotherapist and Meditation […] The post Ep 25 – Loving Meditations – Bringing Mindfulness to Cancer appeared first on Purpose Up.

Do you know why you haven’t found your purpose? In this interview with Stephen Palmer, from my Your Pursuit of Purpose Interview Series, we dive into the three main reasons why: lack of clarity, old wounds and lack of technical skills. We dive into how purpose is in your DNA, but old wounds from growing […] The post Ep 24 – Stephen Palmer – 3 Reasons Why You Don’t Know Your Purpose appeared first on Purpose Up.

Maria Siros is a master teacher, facilitator and author. As a positive psychologist (Psy.D.) and consultant, she focuses on the resilience of the human spirit. We talk about how to be an effective speaker by understanding the power of your own story, the arc of story and how to teach. We also talk about her […] The post Ep 23 – Maria Sirios – Learn How to Speak to Audiences with Impact appeared first on Purpose Up.

Jullien Gordon is an entrepreneur who is passionate about freeing people from their day jobs to live a life on their own terms. Jullien tells the story of his near death experience, and how that changed his outlook on success. We look at how each step he has taken in his career, has developed his […] The post Ep 22 – Jullien Gordon – Helping People to Freedom appeared first on Purpose Up.

Jason Goldberg (JG) is a funny and fun loving author, speaker and entrepreneur who helps people find more joy to become more effective in life and business. He has overcome corporate shackles, inability to manage his anger and even the bank shutting his credit card down for too many fast food orders in a 24 […] The post Ep 21 – Jason Goldberg – Breaking Out of Prison and Finding Joy appeared first on Purpose Up.

Jeremy Slate is the founder of the uber successful Create Your Own Life Podcast, which helps entrepreneurs live the life they know they are meant to. In this episode we dive into his near death experience, his mom’s near death experience, and his journey to podcast success.  Jeremy is a former teacher who wanted to […] The post Ep 20 – Jeremy Slate – Create Your Own Life and Command Your Brand appeared first on Purpose Up.

Zach Mercurio is a speaker, author, and purpose and meaningful work consultant. In his first job out of college, “selling air” for a radio station, Zach found himself disillusioned with the working world, just living for 2/7 of the week – the weekend. A powerful conversation with an inspired taxi driver at a park in D.C. led him to question […] The post Ep 19 – Zach Mercurio – Purpose: The Invisible Leader appeared first on Purpose Up.

Justin Cotler is a premier competitive CrossFit coach. He is also the most winning coach of the budding GRID league, a professional CrossFit spinoff sport. Justin owns and is head coach of CrossFit Dynamix, a CrossFit gym in Astoria Queens. There, he coaches both average joe’s and elite athletes to reach their best. In this episode, we discuss […] The post Ep 18 – Justin Cotler – Competitive CrossFit Coach appeared first on Purpose Up.

Do Good Challenge! In alignment with this episode’s guest and purpose, please visit one of these sites below and donate what you can now! Report back to Purpose Up on Facebook and you could win a free copy of Doing Good Better: How Effective Altruism Can Help You Make a Difference by William MacAskill. Givewell.org Effective Altruism Funds […] The post Ep – 17 – Logan Sullivan – IMPACTivism and Effective Altruism appeared first on Purpose Up.

Mika Cali is a designer and artist based in New York, who uses her symbolic artwork to tell stories and  spread inspiration. She is a mother of two, and her children provide a continual drive to lead by example. As a divorcee, her experience and fresh start gave her the freedom to tap into her […] The post Ep 16 – Mika Cali – Rocketships, Symbols and Inspiration appeared first on Purpose Up.

Adam Stieglitz discovered his passion for culture and service through traveling the world. His passion led him to get a Masters in Public Administration with a focus in International development at The Middlebury Institute of International Studies. He then co-founded The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development, based in the highlands of Peru. Adam and his […] The post Ep 15 – Adam Stieglitz – Community-Led Development in The Highlands of Peru appeared first on Purpose Up.

In this episode I speak with Arthur Woods, co-founder of Imperative. With a mission to enable everyone to uncover and apply their purpose drivers, Imperative sets out to help everyone realize their potential as employees and members of society. Currently two-thirds of the workforce is disengaged at work. This leads to high turnover and low job […] The post Ep 14 – Arthur Woods – Igniting a Purpose Movement appeared first on Purpose Up.

Alyssa Cesarini is disrupting the nanny industry with her approach to evaluating, training and placing nannies. As a former nanny herself, a child psychology major and having received a Masters in Counseling, Alyssa is uniquely qualified to understand the needs of children, parents and nannies. She is on a mission to find the right nanny for […] The post Ep 13 – Alyssa Cesarini – Empowering Nannies, Children and Parents appeared first on Purpose Up.

Kerin Rose Gold is an artist who designs bespoke eyewear and costume pieces for pop culture’s leading icons, runs an online business, A-Morir, and writes for Nylon Magazine. Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Missy Elliot and even Snoop Dog are among the many worn her pieces. We talk about her creative and academic childhood growing up in New York, her […] The post Ep 12 – Kerin Rose Gold – Artist, Designer and Entrepreneur appeared first on Purpose Up.

Erin Stutland is a mind-body wellness and fitness expert. We discuss her path, her new show, Alter’d, her work out programs and her plans for the future. She started as a youngster who channeled her need to move into a professional dancing career, where she discovered the power of affirmations to help her learn dancing […] The post Ep 11 – Erin Stutland – Mind-Body Fitness Expert & TV Host appeared first on Purpose Up.

In this episode I sit down with Amon Focus, a Creative Director and Founder of New York Said. New York Said is his documentary series comprised of photography, featuring words and messages found on the street, as well as his accompanying podcast, in which he interviews New Yorkers with something to say. We start with […] The post Ep 10 – Amon Focus – Creative Director, Podcaster and Documentarian for New York Said appeared first on Purpose Up.

Thomas Cole is a humanitarian farmer with a huge heart, and a passion for service. In this episode we dive into agricultural methods he develops and brings to war ravaged areas. His goal is to improve people’s access to and quality of food, while creating sustainable and empowering food production systems. He has co-developed a […] The post Ep 9 – Thomas Cole – Humanitarian Farmer and Botanist appeared first on Purpose Up.

Dr. Anthony “Tony” Fauci is one of the most influential and important doctors in the world today. He has advised five presidents in his over 32 years as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at The National Institute of Health (NIH). Dr. Tony Fauci has helped to save millions of lives in […] The post Ep 8 – Dr. Tony Fauci – Zika news, Tackling AIDS and Service to Others appeared first on Purpose Up.

Julie Chan, an intuitive and founder of Being My Purpose, shares her story of leaving her successful career in Urban Planning to follow her spiritual calling to help people find their purpose. She helps people by consulting with the Akashic records, and delivering the answers she receives back to her clients. We discuss her rational past, prestigious […] The post Ep 7 – Julie Chan – Purpose Psychic appeared first on Purpose Up.

Co-founder of THINX, a solutions company in the feminine care space known for its period-proof underwear (and controversial subway ads that sparked discussions around the world), entrepreneur Antonia Saint Dunbar shares her story from growing up with a product designer dad, to her role in bringing THINX to market. She creates solutions for women across […] The post Ep 6 – Antonia Saint Dunbar – THINX, Periods & Controversy appeared first on Purpose Up.

Filmmaker, Joshua Seftel, discusses his career to date, from his first documentary about orphans in Romania to his latest film, an exploration into fear of death. He relays how his purpose evolved over the years from saving children, to making meaningful and entertaining work. We discuss how seduction from the finer things in life can detract […] The post Ep 5 – Joshua Seftel – Filmmaking, Seduction, and Purpose appeared first on Purpose Up.

Hypnotherapist and life coach Alexandra Janelli of ThetaSprings, explains hypnosis, quitting smoking for good, and mental shifts. We take a look at limiting beliefs and the fear state that holds us back. She teaches us how to Zoom Out, to change the stories we tell ourselves, and have more fun with future possibilities. This episode […] The post Ep 4 – Alexandra Janelli – Hypnotherapy, Quitting Smoking and Purpose appeared first on Purpose Up.

Devin Martin of Lifestyle Integrity Coaching discuses purpose, intuition and his year alone in a North Carolina cabin. We discuss the differences between life coaching and therapy, Devin’s path through corporate security to become a coach and how to optimize creativity. We dive into what purpose is, and how to get in touch with our […] The post Ep 3 – Devin Martin – Life Coaching, Intuition and The Essence and Form of Purpose appeared first on Purpose Up.