Rising Phoenix Transformations: Mind-Body Revolution

First episode of the new season is here and I am joined by a good friend of mine, James Anderson. James is a Personal Trainer and Entrepreneur out of Akron, OH. In this episode James takes us through his journey from broken and hopeless, being an active drug addict and convicted felon, to personal trainer, entrepreneur, and “challenger of limits”. James has a long list of accomplishments already but he continues to strive for bigger and better things, always challenging himself to overcome any obstacle he faces and conquer any goal he sets. He takes us through the paradigm shift that made him want to pursue a different life and the mindset that allows him to continue striving for more. There is an amazing message to be heard here and I'm so excited to be able to share it with you all. "Together, We Rise!"

Which of your beliefs are wholly, truly yours? Where did they come from? Have you ever questioned them? Do they make sense to you? See, a lot of people think questioning beliefs will deminish faith in their truth. I see it differently. If we question our beliefs (where they came from, why we have them and why we stand so firmly on them, whether or not they have any merit and make sense to us, etc.) we have the opportunity to strengthen the ones that are truly ours and develop our convictions further and become more steadfast than ever before. If we don't question them internally, what will happen when they are challenged externally? So many of us live a life based on beliefs and dreams that aren't even ours. What I am offering is a discussion on how we can begin taking a look at those belief systems in our own life, challenge them, and find out which ones are ours and which ones are prohibiting us from fulfilling our own dreams while living as our authentic selves. Join me as we dive deep into this topic and begin to open up doors you may not have even known existed.

You have more impact on the world than you know. Be aware of all that you do because everything you do matters.

In this episode I briefly discuss how stress can negatively affect us. The main point I reach is how so many of us just accept our stressful lives, don't change anything about it, but assume that since we are "used" to it that it is fine. I dive into how even though we are used to it doesn't mean it doesn't exist and even more so how it still can be detrimental to our physical and mental wellness. Why stress management and reduction practices are so important.

Most people that give up do so because they aren't seeing the instant, drastic results they want from whatever positive change they were trying to make. However, just because something isn't visibly changing on the outside doesn't mean there isn't anything changing on the inside. In addition, we discuss how honestly evaluating your lifestyle and setting realistic expectations can change the whole game up for you. It is ok to be where you are, as long as you don't give up!

The importance of being authentic and how it can impact ourselves and the world around us.

We took a survey and want to bring awareness to some issues revolving around one's self-image. The Reality behind how people really feel about themselves.

"Why?" When it comes to finding motivation that will last through every obstacle you encounter, finding your 'why' or deepest reasoning, is going to be the key. What is a 'why?' How do I find it? And, how does it help me?

What are we consuming on a regular basis other than food and drinks? How is it affecting us? Am I alright with that and if not am I willing to do something about it to change?

In this episode I address the concern of permanent self-talk. Telling yourself that you will 'always' get hurt or others will 'always' leave, I am 'never' going to be good enough, and so on... We discuss how this affects you on a deeper level than you might be aware and then I give you the information and tools you need to begin the shift to a healthier, positive mindset.

Right now is the time to take action. Don't wait until your motivation runs out and you put your dreams on the back burner. Do something right now that is going to bring you closer to your goal. Take action!

How we associate our eating habits with morality like calling ourselves good or bad for the things and way we eat. How this affects us on a deeper level and why it isn't really an issue of morality. We are all just humans eating.

Once we realize we need something different in life, how do we know what that is? The good news is, you don't have to know right away! You don't have to decide right at this moment what you are going to do differently, what path to take, what you are going to do from here on out forever. We can open ourselves up and truly explore life and all it has to offer. Look to others who inspire us or have what we want and see what they are doing. We can read books and try new things. Spend some time getting in touch with who we are and be open to discovering things we didn't even know were possible. The world is fully open with possibilities and opportunity... Take chances, overcome fears, do things that make you uncomfortable. Let the world in and let yourself out!

Where it all begins. Is what I am doing now working for me or is time to do something different? We discuss what point it is in our lives that we reach when we are finally ready for positive change. Other topics include taking responsibility of our own lives, setting boundaries, and the different areas of life this all applies to.

This episode is an introduction to the topics we will be discussing and why we're all here. I give you a little background and insight into how my journey brought me to this point and how this whole podcast thing started.