The Empowered Mind Podcast

Perspective is everything. Either you choose to see yourself as a victim of circumstances or you choose to believe that everything happens for a reason. Looking for the lessons and meaning in life experiences helps you find blessings in your challenges. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Have you ever did or said something stupid when you were angry and asked yourself “what was I thinking?” Well, you WEREN'T thinking, which is the point. When you're angry the logical part of your brain shuts off. Learning how anger works is the secret to controlling it. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

People talk about the need for “work life balance” all the time, but the truth is that it doesn't exist! No one else can tell you how to balance your life. If you are happy being a workaholic or a beach bum, go for it! REAL balance does not mean equivalent or equal; it means setting priorities, valuing your time, and being more deliberate about how you want to live your life. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Truth bomb! When you tell yourself that something doesn't work or what you want isn't possible, it might be that you simply aren't doing it right. We know, it can be frustrating when you see other people accomplishing the thing that you are failing at. But, don't give up! Instead, take a self-honesty pill and ask yourself, have you REALLY tried everything? Did you put your all into it? What did THEY do differently? Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Happiness, purpose, confidence, and other emotional states are not things we either have or don't have, they are something we DO. By thinking about these experiences we desire as a state of action or way of being we can take responsibility for creating them in our lives, right now. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Our minds like to fill in the gaps of what we don't know by telling stories. When we meet other people we assume things about them based on the blueprint our mind finds that matches them to other people that we know. We can completely miss who someone really IS, even someone close to us, if we don't step back and question our assumptions. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

It is not fate or other people or outside circumstances that determines your destiny, it is the decisions you make that create your reality. Whether it is making the hard, life-changing decisions or the small daily ones that most people overlook as “insignificant”, the choices you make regarding what you do and how you respond to life will determine your life experience. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

If you were to die today, what gift will you regret not giving this world? What talents and ideas and love and experiences will you have failed to live? When you reach the end of your life and look back what will you regret NOT doing the most? Go do it now! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

The ultimate end result that everyone is looking for is to be happier. But, reaching for happiness is a double edged sword because on the other side of it, when things aren't going the way you want, there is unhappiness. But, when instead we search for MEANING, we can find it in any situation, even the most difficult or challenging. And the meaning we find in our pain often makes us feel more alive than the often empty contentedness of fleeting happiness. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Sometimes life hands you a big turd. You don't like it. You don't want it. But it doesn't have to hold you back. Find out the 3 powerful ways you can polish that turd and turn a curse into a blessing or find the greater meaning, purpose, or lesson within the pain. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Most people either feel like they should be able to control EVERYTHING in life OR they feel like they have NO control. The truth is that there are some things you can control and other things you can't, but only by clearly seeing what IS within your sphere of influence can you own your power! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

We've all heard about the benefits of gratitude to make you happier and more successful… but the truth is that sometimes it can be hard to feel grateful when difficult things are happening around us. If you LOWER THE BAR on your gratitude, and find appreciation for the simple things in life, you will find the light even in the darkest places. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Believing in yourself, or self-esteem, can actually hold you back! If you need to believe you're good at something in order to feel confident, you will be afraid of failure. Confidence isn't a personality trait, a feeling, or a belief in your ability… it's a willingness to TRY. A growth mindset! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

People spend a lot of time and money trying to extend their life with exercise, healthy eating, and medication. But most people don't realize that the ONE thing that will have the BIGGEST impact on longevity is MINDFULNESS! Not only will you LIVE LONGER, you will also BE MORE ALIVE while you're here! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Willpower is not about waiting to see if you can resist temptation (aka, self torture). That just sets you up for failure! Willpower is about being prepared, removing triggers, and committing to your goals PLUS exercising your willpower muscle! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Part of the reason social media is so addictive is that humans have FOMO—a natural “fear of missing out”! But the problem is that we're so afraid of missing out on the viral meme or what everyone else is doing that we miss out on OUR OWN LIVES! It's time to start fearing missing TRULY LIVING! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Most of us are very aware of how other people impact us (positively or negatively) but we rarely take the time to understand the impact we have on those around us. Are you really as positive, supportive, or kind as you tell yourself you are? Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

Have you ever been SO READY to make a change… but somehow you find yourself back where you started without following through? Fear holds most people back from creating lasting change. Once you understand the cycle that keeps you stuck you can finally break through and stop suffering the same pain over and over again. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

STOP settling in life! Deep down you KNOW what you want (and don't want). But you suffer because you're not honest with yourself. People will treat you the way you let them. The same goes for life. Don't wait until your disappointed or miserable because you've lowered your standards or failed to create boundaries. Get clear about what you will NOT tolerate and what you absolutely MUST have, in your relationships and your life! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com.

We are taught to want to win, to be the best, but if your DRIVE is only to win it will hold you back. Either you will not try at all because you are afraid you will fail, or you will strive for greatness but never feel good enough. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Sometimes it can feel like if only this, that or the other thing happened, THEN you can be happy. But the truth is that: a) when you finally get there you probably won't be happy, at least not for long, and b) there is no reason you can't be happy in the meantime. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

If you're waiting to feel motivated before you do what you know you need to do it is NEVER going to happen. True motivation isn't about “feeling like it” it's about knowing your deeper MOTIVE—the real reason you want to do it (or not!) and having the commitment and actionable plan that keeps you TAKING action, regardless of how you feel. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

If you are the “helper” type, you probably have a tendency of giving of yourself so much that you become depleted. You self-sacrifice for others. But, we are here to tell you that if you don't put yourself first and fill your own cup, you will find yourself with NOTHING LEFT TO GIVE. If you really want to make a difference in the world, use these tips to bring your BEST SELF to the world. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Do you ever wish you could catch a break? That someone would finally find you, take you under their wing, and open doors for you? Well, we're here to tell you to STOP waiting for a hero because the truth is that YOU are the hero you've been waiting for. You are the hero of your own life story! You do not need anyone else to “save” you. You have EVERYTHING within you that you need to bring your best self to the world. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Do you ever find yourself saying “I really wish I could do this, but…” and then follow it up with an excuse for why you can't live life on your terms? Well we challenge you to say no to “but” and eliminate common limiting beliefs that tend to hold people back. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Do you feel an overwhelming need for approval? Are you commonly frustrated with people not meeting expectations? Do you ever feel like the world is against you? Well, there is a simple fix for ALL of this… to uproot the 3 core irrational beliefs that cause you to experience this pain and frustration. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Did you know that emotional drama is more addictive than crack? Our brains are chemical factories and the cycles of conflict, attention-seeking sadness, and the glorious “make up” period trigger our brains to pop out floods of chemicals more powerful than popping pills—and just as addictive. Find out how to stop the cycle. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Do you want to become just like the 5 people you are around the most? The people you surround yourself with will determine what you expect, and therefore receive, out of life. They will either empower you or hold you back. It's time to be more deliberate about who you spend your time with! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

You are already successful… just not in the way you want to be! If you don't define what success actually looks like for YOU, you'll end up chasing everyone else's dream, and when you get there it will not feel like success at all—it will feel like failure.

If you're not getting the results you want in life, you need to ask better questions! Maybe you're not being specific enough with your question? Or maybe you're asking the WRONG question. Find out how asking a new question can be the breakthrough you're looking for.  Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

“I don't have time” is the most common excuse we hear for why people don't do what they REALLY want in life. But the truth is that when you say you “don't have time” you're really saying “it is not a priority” and that all those things you do to waste your time, like social media or watching TV are more important. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Our words create our reality! The words we use every day determine our perspective, which determines how we feel about what happens and what we see as possible or impossible. By changing a few simple words we use, such as “always or never”, “I have to” or “what if” we can transform our experience of life! Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

So, have you given or received enough hugs today? In this episode, we will go over the power that physical contact has on us emotionally, physically and neurologically. If babies will die without physical touch, what does isolation do to you? This episode should serve as a reminder to go out and hug someone. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Are you wasting life by shoulding on yourself all the time? The word “should” is a red flag: it signals that you may be doing something because you feel that it is what society or others want you to do, instead of what YOU actually want to do. In this episode, we go over how to stop shoulding on yourself and taking back control of your life so you can go for what you really want. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Are you afraid of shadows? Often, fear keeps us from living our life the way we really want. But, what we often don't realize is that the fear we feel is not real. It feels real, but there is no true danger—it's a phantom menace! In this episode we will go over how this fear impacts you, why we have it, and what to do with. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Are you wasting your life trying to change others? Do you spend too much time and energy trying to change the way others think and act? Stop it! It doesn't work. Waiting on other people to change is holding you back from achieving your goals and creating the life you want. In this episode, we'll go over why and how you need to take your power back. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Are you ready to stop playing small? Do you know life is supposed to be MORE and that you should be further along than you are? The world needs you to embrace your full potential. In this episode, we will share with you why you need to stop playing small and remind you of your own power. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

Are you spending your life dreaming or are you actually taking the steps that will help you turn your dreams into a reality? Don't get us wrong, we want you to have big dreams… but they do not mean much if you are not aligning yourself with them through deliberate action. In this episode, we go over on how to shift from being a dreamer to a doer. Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com

What are you saying yes to? If you want to create change and reach your dreams, you first need to understand what you are saying “yes” to, as well as what you are saying “no” to. Many times, we are quick to say “yes” to the things that hold us back in life, and at the same time say “no” to things that will open up doors and opportunities. So, are you ready to say “yes” to life and “no” to those things that hold you back? Visit http://www.freedomorbustpodcast.com