Podcasts about Viktor Frankl

Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal PromptsWhat if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths?It's a radical question, especially when you're standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by what feels like nothing but devastation and regret. But what if within that rubble, there were seeds of profound growth waiting to be discovered?In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative concept of benefit finding and post-traumatic growth. This isn't about pretending the past wasn't painful or toxic positivity that dismisses real suffering. Instead, it's about learning to hold two truths at the same time: your pain was real and devastating, AND you can grow stronger because of how you navigated through it.The episode tackles a pain point many in recovery face: feeling permanently defined by the worst things that have happened to you. When you look back and see only a wasteland of mistakes, regrets, and broken pieces, it becomes incredibly difficult to build a hopeful future. That narrative of victimhood and brokenness can feel impossible to escape.Duane and Eric introduce the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG)—significant positive psychological change that comes not from the traumatic event itself, but from the struggle with that event. Think of it like a forest fire: the fire is devastating, but the struggle for survival can lead to new, significant growth in the ecosystem afterward.The hosts identify five key areas where people often experience growth after trauma: improved relationships with deeper, authentic connections; new possibilities and opportunities that weren't visible before; a greater sense of personal strength and resilience; spiritual development and a broader sense of meaning; and a deeper appreciation for life and gratitude for things once taken for granted.Throughout the episode, Duane and Eric emphasize the critical importance of validating pain before exploring growth. You can't skip over the hurt to get to the healing. As Duane explains, you have to sit with the pain and acknowledge it's real before you can discover the benefits—but you don't have to stay in that pain forever.The episode offers two gentle, reflective exercises for listeners. The first invites you to identify one personal strength—like resilience, empathy, patience, or determination—that has been significantly enhanced because of what you walked through. The second is a journal prompt: "What is one important lesson I've learned about myself, about others, or about life through this journey so far?"These reflections help reframe the narrative of your life. As Eric powerfully states, you stop being just the victim of your past and become the person who faced immense challenges and found strength and meaning in the struggle. This doesn't change what happened, but it can change what it means to you today.Duane shares one of his favorite quotes from Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning": "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." That's the heart of this work—changing ourselves in response to what we've endured and finding real purpose in that transformation.To support listeners in this gentle process of exploration, Duane and Eric have created a free Growth and Gratitude Journal Prompts worksheet, available in the show notes at theaddictivemind.com.This episode is a compassionate invitation to look at your past through a new lens—not one that erases the pain, but one that helps you discover the unexpected gifts that emerged from your struggle. If you're in recovery and wrestling with feelings that your past is only a story of damage, this episode offers hope and a path forward.Key Topics • Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG): Understanding how significant positive change can emerge from struggling with major life crises and traumatic events• The Importance of Validating Pain First: Why you must acknowledge and sit with pain before you can discover the benefits and growth that followed• Five Key Areas of Growth: Exploring improved relationships, new possibilities, personal strength, spiritual development, and deeper life appreciation• Holding Competing Truths: Learning to acknowledge that an experience was 100% painful while simultaneously recognizing the growth that came from navigating it• Reframing Your Life Narrative: Shifting from a story defined by damage to one of growth, resilience, and meaning• Practical Reflection Exercises: Two actionable steps for identifying strengths gained and lessons learned through adversity• Viktor Frankl's Wisdom: Applying the principle that when we can't change a situation, we're challenged to change ourselvesTimestamps[00:01:00] - Opening question: What if the things that broke you could be your greatest strengths?[00:03:00] - The pain point: Feeling permanently defined by your past damage and mistakes[00:05:00] - Introduction to Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) and how growth comes from the struggle, not the event[00:06:00] - The five key areas where people experience growth after trauma[00:08:00] - Actionable Step 1: Reflect on one strength you've gained or enhanced through your struggle[00:10:00] - Actionable Step 2: Journal prompt - What have I learned about myself, others, or life?[00:11:00] - Viktor Frankl quote and closing thoughts on transformation and the free worksheet resourceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On November 12, our church family gathered to hear from Christopher Watkin, author of Biblical Critical Theory. Over the course of the evening, Dr. Watkin helped us rethink one of culture's most persistent questions: Who am I? Drawing on everything from Star Wars to Viktor Frankl to the biblical narrative itself, he showed us why the stories we live in shape us far more than we realize, and why the gospel offers a truer, richer, and more hope-filled story than any we could possibly write for ourselves.ABOUT CHRISTOPHER WATKINChristopher joined us from Melbourne, Australia, where he is a Senior Lecturer in French Studies at Monash University. He is a Fellow of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, a leading voice at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and cultural critique, and recently authored Biblical Critical Theory. His writing traces how individuals and societies make sense of the world—especially when confronted with contrasting beliefs and ideas. As a Christian thinker and teacher, Dr. Watkin brings deep intellectual rigor to bear on questions of meaning, culture, and faith in contemporary life.

Hal Elrod is the bestselling author of "The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)." The book offers a practical morning routine that has transformed the lives of over 3 million people. In this episode, Hal describes discovering the six practices that became the SAVERS method (Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing) during the 2008 financial crisis when he needed to rebuild his life and income. He shares how implementing these practices every morning doubled his income within two months and became the foundation for helping millions of others. Listen to the full episode to hear how Hal turned life's hardest moments into practical tools for personal transformation and daily excellence. You can find episode 485 on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Hal Elrod on Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) https://bit.ly/TLP-485 Key Takeaways [02:44] Hal reveals he realized during cancer at 37 that he was a workaholic, so now he drives his kids to school daily and shortens his workday to align with his family priority. [04:33] Hal explains he learned the five minute rule at age 20 selling Cutco by feeling emotions for five minutes then saying "can't change it" and moving forward. [07:25] Hal recounts being hit by a drunk driver at 70 mph at age 20 where he broke 11 bones and died at the scene for six minutes but applied the five minute rule to accept his reality. [13:26] Hal confirms the five minute rule is the practical bridge to Viktor Frankl's concept of choosing one's attitude in any circumstance. [21:05] Hal explains the Miracle Morning program and why the morning routine is important for making every day your best day. [29:37] Hal shares that the expanded edition of his book adds 20 pages to the SAVERS section and two new chapters called the Miracle Evening and the Miracle Life. [33:00] Hal shares that he gives up three hours of work each day to drive his kids to school, choosing lasting memories with them over more book sales. [37:58] Hal explains that his experiences guide him toward a higher power's purpose and shares that his parents' response to his sister's death taught him to turn adversity into service. [43:12] Hal defines a good life as fulfilling your potential in service of others by showing up as your best self every day from a place of love. [46:16] And remember…"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius Quotable Quotes "It's okay to be negative and get upset when things don't go your way, but do not dwell on it for an extended period of time." "Set your timer for five minutes and give yourself five minutes to feel your emotions fully. Don't suppress them, don't try to act the way you think you should. Bitch, moan, complain, cry, vent, whatever you gotta do." "Every painful emotion that we experienced was self created by our resistance to our reality." "The last of man's freedoms, is to choose one's own attitude in any given set of circumstances." "You cannot change reality in this moment as it exists. You can only do things in this moment to change the next moment or the moment after that." "I believe that we create our own statistics." "Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development." "If you win the morning, you win the day because you're putting yourself in a peak physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state." "Family men with businesses, not businessmen with families." (Front Row Dads tagline) "Everything you've been through is intentional and it's part of your journey, so you can help as many people as you possibly can." "Every day you wake up and you ask like, what's the best version of myself today? How can I show up at my best? How can I fulfill my limitless God given potential today?It's fulfilling your potential in service of others." These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Hal Elrod Website | http://miraclemorning.com Achieve Your Goals Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/achieve-your-goals-with-hal-elrod/id820889267 Hal Elrod X | @halelrod Hal Elrod Facebook | www.facebook.com/groups/MyTMMCommunity Hal Elrod LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/hal-elrod-aa054324a Hal Elrod Instagram | @hal_elrod Watch The Miracle Morning Movie for free: https://miraclemorning.com/movie/ The Miracle Morning App | https://miraclemorning.app/

What if your next level of success produced more peace, profits, and personal freedom? This week's guest is giving us his simple formula to do just that. Executive coach Jordan Freed is known for helping top performers break conditioned limits and build businesses that feel as good as they look. In this conversation you'll hear: How to determine what freedom actually is for you What your “out-of-alignment” notifications look like How to replace the high achiever's dilemma with a saner, stronger fuel source Strategies to practice radical acceptance and surrender without giving up your ambition The simple way to train your mind like a guard dog so it reacts to real threats, not imagined ones  If you're ready to trade the high achiever's dilemma for a saner, stronger way to win, this one's for you. Press play on The Freed Life Formula, share it with a friend who's on the verge of her next breakthrough, and leave a quick rating so more leaders can build businesses that feel as good as they look. Resources Mentioned in the Show: The Freed Method (program) In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr Gabor Maté (book) Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink (book) A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle (book) Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (book) Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (book) Quotes to Remember: Your constant need to make shit happen all the time isn't productivity; it's compulsion and illness in action. - Jordan Freed Success is knowing what you want and getting it. You cannot manage time. You can only manage your choices around how you use your time. Journal Prompts: What are the notifications I have been ignoring that I'm out of alignment? Is the strength of my vision strengthening me or sacrificing me? Would I consciously teach my kids to approach my life and business the same way I do? What would the hero version of me do right now? (Ask yourself this throughout your day when making decisions). Connect with Jordan: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Anna: Monday Morning Mojo Facebook Group Facebook  Instagram Watch the Monday Morning Mojo Video on YouTube To learn more about coaching with Anna visit  coachannagibbs.com To learn more about the supplements and products Anna uses to improve her overall health and well-being visit: https://plexusworldwide.com/annagibbs   

This episode is one I've been wanting to do for a while because thought work is truly the foundation of everything we do in Connect Method Parenting. And I know "thought work" might sound intimidating or like some woo-woo concept, but I promise you—it's the most practical, life-changing tool you can have as a parent.The biggest problem isn't that we go into fight or flight. Nope...it's that we never come OUT of fight or flight. And that's exactly what thought work helps us change.I'm sharing my entire 15+ year journey of discovering thought work—from stumbling on Viktor Frankl and Byron Katie as a young, struggling mom to building the STEER tool and Daily Peace process that thousands of parents now use every day.Here's what we cover:What thought work actually is (and why it's not just "thinking positive thoughts")How I reverse-engineered my Baby Powder Blizzard miracle momentThe science behind why thought work works: mirror neurons, neural pathways, and the nervous systemWhy who you're BEING matters infinitely more than what you're DOINGHow thoughts create emotions, emotions fuel actions, and actions create your resultsThe power of becoming the "watcher" of your own lifeHow to use thought work even when (especially when) you're triggered by your teenagerYou can read every parenting book, memorize all the scripts, and understand child development backwards and forwards, but if you don't understand how to align who you're BEING with the highest, most loving version of yourself, you're still going to struggle.I'm sharing stories from a family trip, where I had to excuse myself from the room to do my own Daily Peace process. Because guess what? There's always another level of emotional maturity we can reach as parents. This work never stops, and that's actually beautiful.One of my favorite insights from this episode:"The more I think I need to hurry, the more I need to slow down. If I don't feel like I have time for thought work, that's exactly when I know I really need it."Key Takeaways:✨ Thoughts are OPTIONAL—you get to decide what you believe ✨ Your nervous system is broadcasting an emotional frequency that your kids pick up on (thank you, mirror neurons) ✨ Thought work isn't about perfection—it's about awareness and compassion ✨ When you witness yourself without judgment, everything changes ✨ The goal isn't to always be regulated; it's to become skilled at repairing when you're notTools I Mention:STEAR - My signature thought awareness toolDaily PEACE - The complete process that includes STEER plus emotional processingThe Six Acceptance Questions - From Chapter 3 of my bookBottom line: This is THE most important skill you can develop as a parent. Once you understand how your thoughts create your emotions, which fuel your actions, which create your results... you'll never see parenting (or life) the same way again.If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review! It h

The right title is; I recently read Viktor Frankl's book, “Man, Search for Meaning!” and I wanted to share some of the interesting points I found, especially about humor. It's fascinating how the word “meaning” has a double meaning, both positive and negative. Any kind of meaning has to have something to get through, which can be a bit tricky. Words like “rubble” and “trouble” come to mind - problems are often dangers with opportunities built in. The liberating idea is to find humor in every situation and become good at it. It's a great habit to develop: always ask yourself, “What humorous situation can come out of this?” or “What funny attack can I come up with?” Trust me, it's a powerful skill to be quick to be humorous and relieve the tension of yourself. One of the reasons I say I thank God for my mistakes is because I often say, “I thank God I'm a misfit.” At least I pour the omnipresent of God into my soul, mind, and brain, where the problem is trying to capture my soul. I catch it before it gets to my thinking. Thank God for this situation, thank God for what I did. I let God's presence come in and overwhelm me, rather than having the problem overwhelm my confidence. Let's not take ourselves too seriously, but to have fun every day with this life we've been given.

I recently read Viktor Frankl's book, “Man, Search for Meaning!” and I wanted to share some of the interesting points I found, especially about humor. It's fascinating how the word “meaning” has a double meaning, both positive and negative. Any kind of meaning has to have something to get through, which can be a bit tricky. Words like “rubble” and “trouble” come to mind - problems are often dangers with opportunities built in. The liberating idea is to find humor in every situation and become good at it. It's a great habit to develop: always ask yourself, “What humorous situation can come out of this?” or “What funny attack can I come up with?” Trust me, it's a powerful skill to be quick to be humorous and relieve the tension of yourself. One of the reasons I say I thank God for my mistakes is because I often say, “I thank God I'm a misfit.” At least I pour the omnipresent of God into my soul, mind, and brain, where the problem is trying to capture my soul. I catch it before it gets to my thinking. Thank God for this situation, thank God for what I did. I let God's presence come in and overwhelm me, rather than having the problem overwhelm my confidence. Let's not take ourselves too seriously, but to have fun every day with this life we've been given.

Jeremy Geller joins us to discuss his journey, deciding whether to follow in his family's footsteps or carve his own path. His story delves deep into battling addiction and achieving ten years of sobriety, becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and pursuing a master's in social work. We talk about the challenges of overcoming addiction, finding personal identity, the importance of community and connection, and how Jeremy applies his life experiences to being a coach and counselor. Additionally, the episode explores the broader implications on mental health and the importance of support and communication. ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬Jeremy Geller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-geller-9a822987/Johann Hari: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrongRat Park: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/what-does-rat-park-teach-us-about-addictionChris Herren: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_HerrenPhil Jackson: https://medium.com/@petraivanigova/the-zen-of-phil-jackson-inside-the-mind-of-the-nbas-most-unique-coach-5240bfdcedf6Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Beacon-Classics/dp/080701883X/https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Beacon-Classics/dp/080701883X/Viktor Frankl and Crabbing: https://alearningaday.blog/2015/03/29/viktor-frankl-and-crabbing-the-200-words-project/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemediaX: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskillSign up for our newsletter: https://shorturl.at/WDrfTWant to be a guest on the show?: https://shorturl.at/umZ2l▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills00:55 Jeremy Geller's Background and Career01:36 Journey to Sobriety03:16 Struggles with Family Expectations06:13 Understanding Addiction and Recovery16:29 The Role of Community and Connection19:09 Challenges in Treating Addiction28:36 Struggles with Moderation and Goal Setting29:24 Continuous Improvement and Overcoming Addictions31:56 The Concept and Challenges of Social Work40:21 Balancing Coaching and Personal Development43:55 Engaging Youth in Conversations about Substance Abuse48:28 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement in Coaching57:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1======a==============================================DEVOCIÓN   MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2025“CON JESÚS HOY”Narrado por: Exyomara AvilaDesde: Bogotá, ColombiaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church ===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================04 de NoviembreSoledad y compañía«La hora viene, y ha venido ya, en que seréis esparcidos cada uno por su lado, y me dejaréis solo; pero no estoy solo, porque el Padre está conmigo» (Juan 16: 32).Mi experiencia pastoral me ha dejado claro que todos los seres humanos podemos sentirnos solos en algún momento de nuestra vida. Niños, jóvenes, adultos o ancianos, casados, solteros, viudos, divorciados, abandonados..., hombres o mujeres... Todos, unos más y otros menos, atravesamos situaciones en las que nos encontramos como si estuviéramos completamente solos a pesar de estar rodeados de gente. Jesús también.Imagino su tristeza al pronunciar las palabras: «Me dejaréis solo». Hay circunstancias en las que todos necesitamos la empatía de algún alma amiga, el apoyo del hombro, el abrazo solidario, de alguien que comparta nuestras penas. Jesús también.Los Evangelios nos cuentan que, la noche en que fue arrestado, traicionado por uno de los suyos, les dijo a sus más íntimos: «Mi alma está muy triste, hasta la muerte; quedaos aquí y velad conmigo» (Mat. 26: 32).Una tristeza que concernía sin duda todavía más a sus amigos que a él mismo, porque la soledad profunda en la que iba a encontrarse estaría siempre llena de la presencia del amor del Padre. Admiro esta conciencia serena y clara de la protección paternal de Dios en medio del abandono de los suyos: «Mi Padre está siempre conmigo: él no me ha dejado solo... » (Juan 8: 29).El alivio más inmediato del dolor es el apoyo y la compañía de otros. Viktor Frankl escribió: «Los que hemos vivido en campos de concentración recordamos de un modo especial a aquellos que pasaban por nuestros barracones consolando a otros, compartiendo con ellos un trozo de pan. Eran pocos, pero eran una prueba suficiente de que al ser humano se le puede quitar todo, excepto una cosa: la última de sus libertades, la de escoger su propio camino, a pesar de las circunstancias» (El hombre en busca de sentido).En medio de nuestra zozobra, la presencia de alguien que nos ama es lo más importante. Sentirse acompañado, aunque no alivie directamente el dolor, ayuda a vencer la soledad y superar el abandono. Sea cual fuera la forma que tome esta presencia (visita personal, llamada telefónica, mensaje escrito, etc.), se trata de hacer saber al que sufre que pensamos en él. Es nuestra manera de decirle: «Te quiero. Eres importante para mí. Estoy contigo». 

In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey dive into the profound teachings of Viktor Frankl, the legendary Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor. This episode marks the first in the Legendary Series, where the two highlight timeless authors whose ideas have had a lasting impact. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning serves as the foundation for a deep exploration of how suffering can be endured when individuals find meaning in it.Frankl's insights are especially relevant in today's world, as they demonstrate that even in the darkest circumstances, the human spirit has the power to choose its response. He shows that purpose can provide a lifeline through suffering. Whether navigating personal challenges or seeking deeper fulfillment, Frankl's wisdom offers transformative guidance.This episode explores two of the most impactful paradigms from Frankl's work, examining the power of personal freedom in choosing one's response and the essential role that meaning plays in survival.What We Discuss[00:00] – Introduction to the Legendary Series[02:34] – Who is Viktor Frankl?[03:24] – The Freedom to Choose Your Attitude[06:42] – The Power of the Gap Between Stimulus and Response[13:10] – Finding Meaning in Suffering[15:04] – The Importance of ActionNotable Quotes[05:08] " Everything can be taken from a man, but one thing, the last of the human freedoms. To choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances to choose one's own way." – Viktor Frankl[07:44] "The most beautiful thing about the human condition is that there's a space in between stimulus and response. In that gap lies our freedom and our growth." – Britain Covey [17:19] ”This book is a way that can help you realize that there is a meaning, there is a purpose for you in this life. There is something unique for you that only you can do.” – Stephen H. CoveyResourcesParadigm Shifting BooksPodcastInstagram YouTube BookMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklBritain CoveyLinkedIn InstagramStephen H. CoveyLinkedIn

You've probably found yourself reacting before you even realize what's happening countless times. I certainly have. Those fast, heated moments, when your blood boils, your breath shortens, and everything speeds up, can feel impossible to stop. And before you know it, you're in a reactive back-and-forth with your teen or young adult kid. But what if things could go differently?In this episode, Seth and I talk about one of my favorite parenting tools of all time: learning how to pause before reacting to your teen. We explore what that pause actually looks like, why it's so hard to find in the moment, and how creating just a few seconds of space can completely shift the dynamic between you and your child.You'll hear us unpack real-life examples, the physical signs that you're getting pulled into a pattern, and the ways you can practice slowing things down, even when emotions run high.In this episode on how to pause before reacting to your teen, we discuss:The physical and emotional cues that signal you're getting reactive;How to recognize your triggers and slow the momentum;Simple tools to create a “pause” in the heat of the moment;What to say (and what not to say) when things get tense between you and your teen;How a famous Viktor Frankl quote guides my parenting every day, and could do the same for you;And more!Looking for support?

Burnout recovery isn't just mental — it's embodied. Learn how to stabilize peace and prevent relapse into performance by living from your recalibrated identity. This episode reveals how real transformation moves from head to heart to habit.Burnout recovery and identity realignment don't happen in theory — they happen in your body.In this season finale of The Recalibration, Julie Holly guides high-capacity humans through the final step of transformation: embodiment. You've released, reclaimed, and reinforced truth — now it's time to live it.Drawing from somatic integration, psychology, and Viktor Frankl's insights on meaning-making, this episode explores how to anchor new identity states so deeply that peace becomes your body's new baseline. You'll learn why repetition — not intensity — rewires your nervous system, and how to stabilize transformation when old rhythms try to return.Julie shares real-world wisdom through the story of Paul Polman, the former Unilever CEO who embodied long-term purpose over short-term performance, proving that integrity and peace can coexist with powerful leadership.This isn't about trying harder — it's about trusting deeper. You'll hear how to recognize the “space between stimulus and response,” where alignment lives, and how to meet that space with presence instead of pressure.Because identity-level change isn't achieved — it's inhabited.Today's Micro Recalibration:Take a quiet moment and ask, “What does peace look like on me now?” Notice how it feels in your body, your breath, your pace. That's your reminder that transformation isn't a finish line — it's a rhythm. You don't have to strive for alignment. You can live from it.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Tune in to hear:Why did Diogenes of Sinope stand out among other Cynic Philosophers of the time and how did he use “principled unseriousness” to bring levity and illuminate truths about life?What did the lantern that Diogenes carried with him symbolize metaphorically?Why was Plato such a strong critic of laughter and why did he believe that it was an emotion that can override self-control?What styles of humor are most predictive of improved functioning and thriving? What styles of humor predict just the opposite?What did Viktor Frankl say about the critical role of humor in his work Man's Search for Meaning?LinksThe Soul of WealthOrion's Market Volatility PortalConnect with UsMeet Dr. Daniel CrosbyCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionCompliance Code: 2886-U-25295

In today's episode, Dr. Killeen continues his reflections on Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, focusing on one powerful idea: while we can't always control our circumstances, we can always control our response. He unpacks Frankl's advice to “live as if you were living for the second time,” challenging us to approach daily choices with perspective and wisdom. Whether it's handling a tough team conversation or staying calm when the day unravels, this mindset can transform how we lead, work, and live.To learn more about Dr. Killeen and his two-day event in Lincoln, NE or to connect with him, check out www.AddisonKilleen.com.

In today's episode, Dr. Killeen shares reflections from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning—a book he recently read while traveling in Africa. He explores how love, purpose, and intentional choices can ground us even in life's most stressful seasons. Drawing inspiration from Frankl's idea that every decision leaves a lasting footprint, Dr. Killeen challenges us to pause and ask: What kind of mark am I leaving today?To learn more about Dr. Killeen and his two-day event in Lincoln, NE or to connect with him, check out www.AddisonKilleen.com.

What if the way back to yourself wasn't through the mind, but through your breath? Hero, Somatic Therapist, and Certified Rolfer Moylan Ryan explains how breath can ground you in the present and become a direct pathway to regulation. Moylan traces the roots of neurodynamic (holotropic) breathwork, explaining why it evokes deep, nonverbal reactions and how the practice supports nervous-system regulation and reconnection to the body. He describes typical responses people have in his breathwork sessions, the importance of safety and containment, and how breathwork can produce an expanded state of consciousness that shifts your thinking and behavior. What You Will Learn[00:06:55] How Neurodynamic breathwork evolved from holotropic work and the role of evocative music in guiding the breath.[00:08:56] Why facilitators ask people to trust the process and surrender so their inner guided intelligence can lead the journey.[00:11:24] That breathwork can allow sensations, tremoring, and vocal expression to surface safely during a session.[00:16:36] How consistent breath practice can move a person from somatic retraction into expansion and an “upflow” of energy.[00:18:00] Why breathwork often lets people complete what was never expressed — releasing embodied remnants of trauma.[00:19:59] The parasympathetic state breathwork can produce, and how it enables a calmer, more present nervous system afterward.[00:24:40] How the gap between stimulus and response (the space Viktor Frankl described) becomes accessible through regulated breath.[00:31:14] What kinds of people tend to benefit — those who feel fragmented, stuck, or ready to create new behaviors and outcomes.Let's Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Moylan RyanWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.

In the third installment of Jeff Krasno's Stoicism series, we explore how ancient wisdom can help us stay grounded in an age of outrage. Jeff unpacks three essential Stoic practices for modern life: cognitive reappraisal — the art of finding space between stimulus and response; the humility to be wrong — and how letting go of the need to be right opens the door to truth; and building your psychological immune system — cultivating resilience through small doses of adversity. Drawing on the teachings of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Viktor Frankl, Jeff shares how these timeless ideas can transform how we perceive events, manage emotions, and move through conflict with calm and clarity. Whether you're seeking to better regulate your emotions, strengthen your mental resilience, or simply find peace in turbulent times, this episode offers practical tools for living with greater equanimity and freedom.

In this episode, David and Orah unpack the rise of meanness in our culture, inspired by David Brooks' How America Got Mean (The Atlantic). They dive into why sadness often turns to outrage, how social media has made us “drunk on anger,” and what it looks like to be people of kindness and conviction in a divided world.Verse of the episode: James 1:19 - “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”Sources & Quotes We Mentioned“How America Got Mean” — David Brooks (The Atlantic, 2023)Big-picture look at sadness → meanness, moral formation, and tribalism.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” (Frankl popularizes the line, originally from Nietzsche.)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_MeaningVerse of the episode: James 1:19 - “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”Practical Takeaways We SharedTake a beat before posting. If you're heated, step away.Reset your feed/algorithm or delete the app for a bit.Be consistently kind (that's “loud” online)—but don't hide your identity in Jesus.Aim for relationship over point-scoring. Be an encourager.Give yourself a little “Mister Rogers Award” when you choose gentleness today. To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchSpotify: CrossPointsKC#FaithIRL #ChristianPodcast #KindnessCulture #OutrageCulture #CrossPointsChurch #FaithInRealLife #BeKindOnline #JesusAndGrace

In this sermon we continue our series allowing some of the voices from the Philokalia to help us hear the gospel. Today we look at some verses from the Psalms and Luke's gospel alongside of some words from Isaac the Syrian. I play with the idea that the gospel calls us not so much to hang on but to let go, with the help of Richard Rohr, Thomas Merton, Viktor Frankl, and a song by a band called Switchfoot. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words. 

Send us a textWhen we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. In this episode, I share this powerful Viktor Frankl quote, reflect on its meaning, and explore how shifting ourselves can create growth even in the toughest circumstances 

In this episode, Finding New Hope, Dex explores how professionals can rediscover hope and purpose after burnout. Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, Dex shows how meaning and purpose are not luxuries—they're essential for resilience, recovery, and fulfillment.He examines why burnout so often erodes hope, how chronic stress distorts our perception of self-worth, and what it takes to reclaim your power and confidence when you've run dry. Through visualization, reflection, and self-compassion, Dex invites you to reconnect with your authentic, capable self—the one who still believes in your own future.This episode is an antidote to despair, and a call to rise—stronger, wiser, and more human than before.Key TakeawaysHope is a choice and a practice. As Viktor Frankl wrote, “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.”Meaning and purpose are survival tools, not nice-to-haves. They keep us connected, resilient, and capable of thriving even in hard times.Burnout breeds despair, not because you're broken—but because you've been running on empty.You can reawaken your inner leader. Visualize your future self: grounded, calm, confident, and capable.Self-compassion is not indulgence—it's medicine. Hope returns when you take the rod off your own back.The transformation begins when you decide to believe in yourself again.Refs:Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor FranklSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Shared roots, intertwined memories There are some conversations that stay with you long after they end. The kind you anticipate with a special excitement, reserved for rare and meaningful moments in life. That's exactly how I felt before sitting down with Dr. Edith Eva Eger – Holocaust survivor, psychologist, and bestselling author of The Choice, The Gift, and The Ballerina of Auschwitz. If I could add another title to her name, it would be this: an incredible founder at 98, who, with the right people around her, built a brand that is both deeply authentic and profoundly impactful. A brand rooted in her life story, her choice to grow out of unimaginable trauma, her belief in resilience as a healing force, and a company that has become her life's work – making a profound human impact. My connection with Edith was personal. Reading her book, I felt our shared history and common messages. We were both dancers, and this had a profound influence on our lives. And like her, I see resilience as the thread to guide me through life. The moment I opened her book, I knew one day we'd speak. My grandparents, Nushi and Karol Feher, and my partner's grandmother, Marta Schun, were all born in Košice – the same city Edith was born in. I couldn't stop imagining my grandmother and Edith walking down the very same streets before the war. The echoes ran deep. Edith danced for Mengele, and that dance saved her and her sister Magda's lives. My grandmother Nushi and her sister Oli were chosen to live by him because they were “too beautiful.” Our conversation felt intimate, like a thread stitching generations together. Edith is 98 – the age my grandmother would have been today.  Sometimes her age showed, and the conversation wandered, but her grandson Jordan gently guided her back. I received it with nothing but compassion and respect. To me, that only made the conversation more human, more precious. I hope you'll feel it too. Choice as the doorway to freedom When I asked Edith how she survived Auschwitz when so many others didn't, she said that even there, surrounded by barbed wire, she kept telling herself: This is temporary. I will get out. She also told me that in that darkness, she found God – for her, a symbol of her choice not to lose her inner voice or her hope. Her reminder is timeless: we can't always control what happens to us, but we can always choose how we respond. For entrepreneurs and leaders, that's a powerful truth – our daily choices of mindset and reaction are what shape the entire journey. Resilience – personal and collective Here in Israel, since October 7, we live with daily trauma. Edith is a living proof that even the most horrific situations don't last forever. Her life itself is evidence that you can hold on to hope, even when your heart is broken. She repeated again and again that she doesn't stay in the past – she chooses to live in the present and build a future from it. That message feels especially urgent now, as we search for ways to hold ourselves and our children in a world of uncertainty. We need to remember: this too shall pass. And out of the fracture, we can grow, heal, and live again. Family as an anchor, resilience across generations Edith had two sisters, Magda and Clara. In Auschwitz, she and Magda went through hell together, and their bond became their survival. They held each other up, encouraged each other, and gave one another a reason to keep going. Even decades later, Edith said her sister's presence was her strength – and hers in return. For her, this isn't only about family. She believes we all need someone who truly sees us. And once we have that, we're stronger. Resilience, she says, is built inside relationships – and that's how it gets passed from one generation to the next. Writing, meaning, and meeting Viktor Frankl We also spoke about her meeting with Viktor Frankl and about writing as a way of healing. Just like he wrote about the life-saving power of meaning, Edith chose to transform her trauma into purpose. She said writing came not from invention, but from simply listening inward and letting the story come out. Jordan, her grandson, added that The Choice wasn't guaranteed. Earlier attempts had failed. Only at 89, when she connected with Doug Abrams – an agent who became a true partner – did the right team form, and that's what made the book possible. And The Choice is different from other Holocaust memoirs. Edith didn't just tell a historical story – she wrote about the human condition: fear, choice, hope, the search for meaning in darkness. That's why even people who never faced the Holocaust find life lessons in her book: how to carry pain, how to choose again, and how to turn personal fractures into opportunities for growth. It's never too late to begin again Edith started studying psychology in her 40s, finished her PhD in her 50s, got married, divorced, remarried the same man when she chose him again, and published her first book at almost 90. Every one of those steps was a conscious choice – to keep growing, to keep becoming, to keep doing what mattered most to her. Her story reminds us that as long as we're alive, we can always choose again. We can pause, listen inward, and write a new chapter. Sometimes, it's later in life that wisdom, depth, and clarity arrive – and with them, the ability to truly impact others. Edith proves that age isn't a barrier – it's a doorway to renewal, to new opportunities, and to turning the past into a gift for the world. An entrepreneurial mindset for life itself Talking to Edith and Jordan wasn't just another podcast recording (to me, they never are – they're always human encounters, fertile ground for shared creation). But this one carried another layer – personal, generational, historical, emotional. Beyond seeing in Edith the image of my grandmother, beyond the window into history, beyond my deep admiration for her – she reminded me of something vital: the choices we make every day shape the way we live. Resilience isn't only personal; it carries forward, touching others long after we're gone. Edith showed me that an entrepreneurial mindset isn't only about starting companies, leading people, and achieving success. It's about choosing, again and again, how we face challenges, how not to get stuck in the past, and how even pain can become fertile ground for growth. It's about choosing to see the light even in the darkness, and reminding ourselves that the power to create change begins within. That, to me, is a message for us all – as leaders, as managers, and as human beings.

“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” This is the quote by Holocaust survivor Viktor E Frankl that headlines a new book titled, Dealing With Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. The book comes from my guest in this episode, Marc Brackett. Mark is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine at Yale University. Marcs research for over 25 years has focused on the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. The quote from Viktor Frankl that came from his time in a concentration camp, and that Marc has devoted his life to, is saying that no matter what happens to us, we get to choose how we respond. And my experience of humanity is that no matter what happens to them, even great traumas, tragedies, and victimizations, what harms them more than the incident or event is how they conceive of it and how they respond. My concern is that culturally we have come into a place where we don't believe this. We feel it is our right and it's just, to respond to pain, with pain. And to say otherwise is actually offensive. Looking at the mental health stats these days, I don't think this perspective is working. This is the conversation you're about to hear with Marc Brackett. Marc previously authored the bestselling book, Permission To Feel and most recently, along with Pinterest co-founder Ben Silbermann, Marc and his team co-created the Apple award-winning app, HowWeFeel, that was designed to teach emotion skills and enhance well-being. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crezi că viața personală și cea profesională sunt două lumi separate? În acest episod, explorăm o perspectivă diferită: munca ca parte integrantă a sensului vieții noastre, nu ca o sferă separată pe care trebuie să o echilibrăm cu restul existenței.Ce vei descoperi în acest episod:De ce conceptul de "work-life balance" poate fi înșelător și cum să privim sensul muncii ca parte din sensul viețiiCele trei nevoi fundamentale care ne motivează intrinsec: autonomia, măiestria și sensul (Daniel Pink)Cum teoria autodeterminării (Deci & Ryan) explică de ce avem nevoie de competență, autonomie și relații apropiateModelul PERMA al lui Martin Seligman pentru o viață împlinită: emoții pozitive, angajament, relații, sens și realizăriFilosofia lui Viktor Frankl despre puterea "De ce"-ului în a depăși orice "Cum"Paradoxul organizațional: de ce a face oamenii ușor de înlocuit poate limita contribuția lor realăCum ficțiunile împărtășite ne permit să colaborăm la scară largă (Yuval Harari)Tendința naturală către autoactualizare în condiții potrivite pentru creștere Pentru cine este acest episod:Acest episod este dedicat oricui simte că munca sa nu are suficient sens, managerilor care vor să creeze organizații unde oamenii prosperă, și tuturor celor care caută să-și înțeleagă mai bine motivațiile profunde și să-și construiască o viață profesională autentică și împlinitoare.Date cheie din episod:Autonomie, măiestrie și sens ca piloni ai motivației intrinseci (Daniel Pink)Teoria autodeterminării: competență + autonomie + relații (Deci & Ryan)PERMA: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement (Seligman)"Cel ce-și găsește 'De ce'-ul poate îndura aproape orice 'Cum'" (Viktor Frankl)Tensiunea între a fi ușor de înlocuit și contribuție unicăFicțiunile colective ca fundament al colaborării umane (Harari)Modelul Evoluției Conștiinței al lui Richard BarrettResurse: 1. Daniel Pink, Drive2. Edward Deci și Richard Ryan, Teoria autodeterminării3. Martin Seligman, Modelul PERMA4. Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning5. Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens6. Abraham Maslow, Piramida nevoilor7. Richard Barrett, Evoluția ConștiințeiAcest episod este produs și distribuit cu susținerea E.ON Energie România.

Man's Search for Sustainability: What Bees and Locusts Teach Us About a Sustainable Future.Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today's episode, we sit down with David Auge, a sustainability expert and author of "Man's Search for Sustainability," a first-place winner in the Reader's Favorite Book Award contest for 2025 in the Non-Fiction, Environment category.With over 35 years of experience in environmental management—and a passion for transforming our perspective on our place in nature—David explores the parallels between the resilience found in two unlikely insect communities: the beloved honeybee and the often-despised locust.Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl's classic, "Man's Search for Meaning," David invites us to look beyond the technical definitions of sustainability and see it as a deeply human journey—one fueled by hope, purpose, and learning from the natural world around us.DISCUSSION1. Introduction to the Podcast and Guest2. Overarching Question: Is There Hope in Sustainability?3. Viktor Frankl's Lessons and Their Parallel to Sustainability4. Key Concepts: Honeybee and Locust as Metaphors5. Motivations and Industry Experience6. Science and Society's View on Sustainability7. Deep Dive: Why Honeybee and Locust?8. Origins and Development of the Book9. Adaptation and Survival Mechanisms of Locusts10. Unique Qualities and Behaviors of Bees11. The Book as an Agent for Change12. Connecting Nature's Lessons to Human Life13. Personal Story: Overcoming Hardship14. Reflections on the Book's Impact15. Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts16. Resources and InvitationsLEARN MORETo learn more about David and his work, visit his website at https://davidaugebooks.com/.  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273.NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSMans Search for Sustainability, Sustainable Societies, Sustainability, Nature, Insect Communities, Outdoor Adventure Series, PodMatch#MansSearchforSustainability #SustainableSocieties #Sustainability #Nature #InsectCommunities #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodMatchMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

What does it mean to embrace aging with grace and gratitude? Adrienne explores the beauty of impermanence, the wisdom of our tradition, and the gift of choosing our own way as Jewish women. From Botox to Viktor Frankl, from Titanic metaphors to Torah, this episode invites you to find joy, meaning, and spiritual alignment in the temporary structures of our lives.  

Dr. K explores why more people today are struggling with depression that doesn't respond to the usual fixes. He explains the difference between “classic” depression caused by things like chemical imbalances or cognitive distortions and existential depression, which arises when the future feels objectively bleak. Drawing from philosophy, psychiatry, and Viktor Frankl's logotherapy, Dr. K shows how existential depression can freeze your sense of possibility, leading to hopelessness, burnout, and lateral behaviors like doom-scrolling, gaming, or numbing out. He argues that standard treatments like SSRIs or CBT fall short here, and what's needed is a deeper re-engagement with meaning, balance, and forward momentum. Topics include: Why the serotonin imbalance model doesn't explain most depression The rise of existential depression in a world of uncertainty, debt, AI, and climate anxiety Depressive realism: why some depressed people see reality more accurately than others The “frozen future” and why it leads to lateral movement (scrolling, gaming, numbing) How imbalance between thinking, feeling, and doing worsens existential depression Three sources of fulfillment: self, service to others, and the transcendent/spiritual Practical tools: restoring life's natural rhythm, paradoxical intention, and dereflection This episode blends clinical insight with existential philosophy, offering both big-picture frameworks and concrete techniques for anyone feeling stuck in the meaninglessness of modern life. HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3Szt HG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts from the book “Man's Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl and how we all still have the freedom to choose our mindset. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get your signed copy. - - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - Check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders.  This episode is also made possible by MyPillow.com. Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to MyPillow.com/Success to start saving. - - - -  Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - -  Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Chasing Success Actually Prevents You From Getting It October 2, 2025 | Episode 5194 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description How's your life going? That's a big question, isn't it? Sometimes success feels just out of reach, even when you're doing everything right. Scott dives into Viktor Frankl's counterintuitive wisdom from "Man's Search for Meaning" that completely flips how we think about achievement and happiness. This isn't about giving up or settling. It's about the weird paradox successful people face - the harder you chase something, the more it slips away. Scott shares why he tells his coaching clients "I just don't care, but I care" and how that mindset shift changes everything. Featured Story A longtime listener reaches out during his darkest hour - battling cancer at 2 AM, finding Scott's voice to get him through until dawn. The story hits Scott differently this time, reminding him how real life gets for people out there. It's the kind of moment that stops you cold. Here's someone using the podcast as a lifeline during treatment, and Scott realizes he doesn't consciously try to help anyone - he just shows up and does what he does. That's when Viktor Frankl's wisdom about success being a byproduct clicks into place. The beautiful things happen when you're busy doing meaningful work, not when you're chasing the outcome. Important Points Success is like happiness - you can't pursue it directly, it only shows up as a side effect of dedication to something greater than yourself. The destination only appears when you stop looking for the map - otherwise you're just stuck on the journey. Excellence in what you're doing right now matters more than obsessing over the outcome. Memorable Quotes "Don't aim for success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you're going to miss it." "I just don't care. But I care. But I don't care." "When Scott does what Scott does, when Scott doesn't worry about it, there is a byproduct that really cool things happen to me and to you." Scott's Three-Step Approach Shift your focus from outcomes to excellence in what you're doing right now. Find something bigger than your personal ambitions that gives your work deeper purpose. Practice surrender - let go of tight control to allow natural excellence to flow through you. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your nervous system dictates how you think, feel, and act. The problem? The moments you most need perspective are the very moments your biology shuts it down. A racing mind, tense muscles, and cortisol surges aren't proof you're broken—they're proof your survival system thinks you're facing a predator, when in reality it's just an email, a bill, or a sideways glance at the grocery store. In this episode, Colleen explains how your sympathetic nervous system (fight/flight/freeze/fawn/flop) can hijack your focus in an instant—and why the real threat isn't the stressor, but your body's reaction to it. She shows how mindfulness gives you the skill to step into the observer role, notice the storm without fusing with it, and create the space to calm your body so your brain can come back online. True power lies in reclaiming your pause.

In this episode of Mindset Matters, hosts Patrick and Steffany explore the power of response ability, the practiced ability to respond rather than react. Patrick opens with Viktor Frankl's insight that between stimulus and response lies a space, and in that space is our power to choose. Using an archer metaphor, he reminds us that we cannot control the wind, but we can control our breath, our focus, and the moment we release the arrow. The conversation centers on cultivating mental clarity, courage, and self awareness in a polarized world. Patrick and Steffany unpack how divisive headlines, social media algorithms, and echo chambers amplify emotional reactivity. They offer a practical alternative. Pause, breathe, notice your triggers, then choose your next step with intention. Real courage often comes before action. It is the moment you stop, ask harder questions, and own the outcomes of your choices. The duo discusses the ego's need to be right, how defensiveness narrows perspective, and why waiting to respond can be the smartest strategy. They share stories from sport and life about zeroing in, regulating breath, and returning to center before taking the shot. Listeners are encouraged to examine the beliefs that drive automatic reactions, to diversify the information they consume, and to consciously step outside algorithm shaped feeds. Steffany highlights how feelings are feedback rather than facts, while Patrick stresses that responsibility begins with awareness of the space between event and action. The episode closes with a simple practice. When triggered, take a beat, let the emotion land, and respond only when aligned with your values and desired identity. In a noisy, rapidly changing world, mastery of that space is the path to growth, resilience, and freedom.

What is recovery all about?What is the role of spirituality in recovery, and what is the role of our childhood experiences of our parents in our spirituality? In today's episode, I interview Ken Ovitz, fellow counselor and spiritual pilgrim, about recovery, spirituality, how our parents shape our understanding of God, and how we need each other to really thrive. We talk about how recovery is about creating a sacred space that cultivates intimacy and vulnerability and enough authenticity to allow people to be themselves and come together. Along the way, we make references to Christianity, Judaism, and Viktor Frankl. In the end, we linger on the impact of family patterns, how to overcome shame, and how to incorporate spiritual disciplines, from different traditions.The Outer Circle Inner Stillness is made possible by support from listeners, patrons, likes, and shares. For early access to content, and to learn more about how to support the podcast, visit ⁠www.patreon.com/outercircle⁠. Rhys Pasimio can be found through⁠ ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/outercircle⁠ and on instagram at @newpattrencounseling and through New Pattern Counseling at ⁠www.newpatterncounseling.com⁠, and is always happy to dialogue with listeners bringing honest questions!Ken Ovitz can be found kennethovitzlcsw@gmail.com and at his profile on Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ken-ovitz-cherry-hill-nj/808681Thanks for listening!#counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #addiction #sexaddiction #sexuality #spirituality #orthodoxy #judaism #faith #religion #meaning #viktorfrankl #community #compassion #suffering

What truly drives people to thrive at work isn't perks or programs, but the culture leaders create every single day. But when the day-to-day culture at work is marked by fear, unclear roles, and pressure from the top, people disengage no matter how many benefits you offer. Leaders often miss this because they're chasing quarterly targets or process checklists, leaving human potential untapped. Grace Zuncic's journey from small-town roots to Chobani, Cotopaxi, and now Manna Tree Partners shows a different path.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Grace Zuncic explore how flourishing comes when work itself is designed around courage and kindness.Grace Zuncic is a seasoned executive and board member with deep experience in scaling purpose-driven companies. She has held leadership roles at Chobani, Cotopaxi, and now serves as Partner at Manna Tree, a private equity firm focused on improving human health through investment in food and wellness businesses.In the conversation, Ashish and Grace highlight why the answer isn't to bolt wellbeing programs onto broken systems but to build workplaces where flourishing is the operating model—unlocking both human potential and business performance.Things you will also learn in this episode:• Why fear is the biggest barrier to flourishing at work• How Chobani became a model of human-centered leadership during COVID• The role of courage and kindness in effective leadership• Why private equity has more influence on culture than it realizes• How board service shapes perspective on building enduring, purpose-driven companiesDon't miss this episode—an urgent call for leaders to lead with courage, act with kindness, and create workplaces where people can truly flourish.✅Resources:• How to Make Flourishing Your Competitive Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRV-2C-fkNg • What Does a Compassionate Workplace Look Like? With Jane Dutton and Monica Worline: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_does_compassionate_workplace_look_like • The Cotopaxi Foundation: https://www.cotopaxi.com/pages/our-impact?srsltid=AfmBOoqOcdspf6JmJREdKix62bge5cFMOpEioKkGK1xVMs76EY1mrIUg • Women on Boards: https://www.womenonboards.net/• Tugboat Institute: https://www.tugboatinstitute.com/ ✅Books:• Shift by Ethan Cross: https://a.co/d/8ioBnAM • Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/aj9Uubw • Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia: https://a.co/d/4AWqNws • Ray Dalio's Principles: https://a.co/d/5wfMHzQ • Another Way by Dave Wharton: https://a.co/d/gPnSTGC • You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh:

In today's episode, Gina discusses how to use the technique of pausing and responding to stress with more equanimity than our often more common reaction of anxiety and anger. There are a number of practical ways to implement "the pause" and these are examined in this episode. Listen in for tips on how to use your breath in this regard, as well as an in-the-moment body-scan reset. These tips will have you mastering the technique of "the pause" in response to stress before you know it!Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Chapters0:26 Welcome to the Pause7:40 Creating Your Personal Pause13:00 From Reactivity to Intentional Action14:49 Progress, Not Perfection16:19 Living with Greater PeaceSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into a transformative concept that can serve as an invaluable tool for managing anxiety and anger: the power of the pause. Drawing from my experiences as a coach, I encourage listeners to consider how often they may have reacted impulsively in tense situations, wishing they could retract their words or emotions once the dust has settled. Together, we explore the potential to respond differently by implementing a brief moment of pause, which can radically alter our emotional landscape.I reflect on a powerful quote by James Allen: "Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery." This resonates with the idea that our instinctual emotional responses often feel overwhelming and uncontrollable, leading us to act in ways that later induce regret. I explain how our biology, particularly the amygdala and its rapid response mechanism, can hijack our ability to consciously process emotions. Understanding that these automatic reactions are part of our biological makeup empowers us to seek alternative paths that promote emotional resilience instead of defeat.Central to our discussion is Viktor Frankl's profound insight: "Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response." By recognizing this pivotal moment of choice, we can foster a sense of growth and freedom, allowing ourselves to respond with intention rather than reacting out of habit or impulse. I guide listeners to visualize that pause as a 'pause button'—a space where clarity can replace chaos and awareness can replace automatic reaction.#AnxietyCoachesPodcast #AnxietyTips #MentalHealth #StressManagement #EmotionalRegulation #Mindfulness #ThePause #SelfControl #CopingSkills #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #AngerManagement #Calmness #GinaRyan #Psychology #AnxietySupport #EmotionalWellbeing #StressReduction #MindBodyConnection #SelfAwareness #HabitChange #MentalClarity #LifeSkills #Resilience #SelfImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #ReactVersusRespond #InnerCalm #HolisticHealth #DailyPractice #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To celebrate 999, almost 1000, episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes. Expect to learn how 999 episodes of Modern Wisdom have reshaped my understanding of happiness, success and relationships, what i've learned on losing points from Naval Ravikant & Roger Federer, the best isnights on self-belief from Vincent van Gogh, what Viktor Frankl's paradox of meaning versus pleasure means to me, the biggest insights I've gained over 7 years and 1 billion plays, why lowering your threshold for joy makes you stronger, how busyness can act as an emotional gastric band, the paradox men face between ambition and self-acceptance, how our culture rewires romantic attraction around emotional unavailability, and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 15% off your first order of Intake's magnetic nasal strips at https://intakebreathing.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off any Saily data plan at https://saily.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Casey explores the true power of compounding — how time, trust, and disciplined habits create outcomes far greater than the sum of their parts. He shares how two decades of relationship equity, balance sheet building, and pattern recognition came together in a real estate transaction that turned an empty Class A office into a 12 year cash-flowing asset while unlocking $25M in equity.He reframes compounding beyond money into skills, reputation, and momentum. Drawing on Tony Robbins' framework of recognizing, utilizing, and creating patterns, Casey shows how consistent daily inputs set the stage for exponential results when opportunity arises.For high performers, he offers a practical system: a morning routine of cold plunge, sauna, prayer, breathwork, and 100 daily burpees, followed by three focusing questions — Who am I, What are my biggest opportunities, and What fires me up. The lesson is clear: small, intentional actions compound into extraordinary advantages over time.Learn how to expand compounding beyond finance into habits, reputation, and opportunity design. See the real estate case study step-by-step: buying a $42M building for $15M, securing a long-term tenant, financing in a brutal office market, and returning 100% of investor principal in nine months. Steal Casey's daily system (cold plunge, sauna, prayer/meditation, breathwork, 100 burpees, and three focusing questions) to build compounding advantages in your own life. Apply Tony Robbins' pattern recognition/utilization/creation and Gladwell's 10,000 hours to accelerate mastery. Chapters00:00 | Why compounding changes everything 00:39 | Einstein's “eighth wonder” & mental blind spots 01:37 | Buffett's late-stage wealth and time in market 02:39 | Patterns: recognize, use, then create 03:28 | 10,000 hours = compounding expertise 03:59 | Case study setup: the Vivint building 05:23 | From $42M REIT sale to vacant office 06:12 | Buy at $15M, appraise at $40M with lease 06:50 | One signature, $25M in equity 09:05 | Financing an office deal in a tough market 10:49 | Balance-sheet compounding & closing terms 12:00 | Returning 100% of investor principal in 9 months 13:19 | Tax strategy: cost segregation bonus 14:58 | Daily habits that compound results 16:07 | Priming: gratitude, love, and vivid goals 17:34 | Three questions: Who am I? Opportunities? What fires me up? 20:16 | Viktor Frankl, vision, and a compelling future 22:33 | 100 daily burpees & stacking wins 23:33 | The 1% rule: tiny actions → exponential returns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Journey Toward Self-Transcendent Leadership In January 2023, I began a long-term goal to earn a Master's degree. Initially, my intentions were to learn, grow, and yes, to "check that box" that I had a Master's degree. While I did all three of those things, earning my degree in December 2024, what really happened is that I examined my leadership, who I was, who I was becoming, how I impacted others around me, and how I wanted to lead for the rest of my career. As I look back, I learned that enabling others to thrive was a core part of self-transcendent leadership. When I enrolled in the Gonzaga University Master's of Organizational Leadership program, I would not have described myself as selfish. Yet through my coursework and reflections, I learned I had several self-embedded leadership behaviors. As I looked more closely, I learned that these behaviors stifle or inhibit others' growth and development. By learning how to be more self-transcendent, focusing on others, and the greater good of the organization and people, a few things happened. Firstly, I became a more effective leader. Secondly, I enjoyed work more. Thirdly, I experienced more positive organizational outcomes. In this episode of the PCS to Corporate America Podcast, I share some of my journey, explain why being self-transcendent is so important and necessary, and the steps we can take immediately to be less selfish and more serving of others and our organizations. Self-Transcendent Leadership: Going Beyond Yourself In transitioning from the military to a business leadership role, it's easy to focus on personal goals—promotions, achievements, recognition. These are not bad. However, as leaders, our greatest impact comes when we go beyond ourselves. Self-transcendent leadership, inspired by Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, means pursuing purpose beyond personal gain—serving others, creating excellence for its own sake, and finding meaning even in challenges. Why It Matters In Business We all live and work within organizations: companies, teams, boards, and communities. Leaders profoundly shape whether these organizations enable people to flourish or become stifling. In our work organizations, where we spend most of our waking hours, leaders have a duty to create environments where team members feel valued, engaged, and able to use their talents. This responsibility is especially critical for those making the leap from military service, where purpose and camaraderie are deeply ingrained. Practical Ways to Lead Beyond Yourself Self-transcendence doesn't require grand gestures—it's built in everyday moments. For example: Be present in conversations. Show genuine curiosity about your teammates. Smile and greet people each morning. Offer a word of encouragement or practical help, like bringing someone coffee. And when tough decisions arise—such as giving candid feedback or reorganizing a team—lead with honesty, kindness, and a commitment to the other person's long-term good. Questions to Guide Your Journey To Self-Transcendent Leadership Ask yourself: How do I want others to be different because of my leadership? What do I need to let go of to lead for others, not just myself? As Frankl wrote, “It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expects from us.” In your transition to business, consider—what does your organization expect of you right now, and how can you answer with leadership that transcends self-interest? The Cameron-Brooks Mission Our mission at Cameron-Brooks is to help guide officers through the transition and accompany them along the journey to de-risk the process of transitioning to the civilian world and help them reach their goals. We aim to equip JMOs with the tools and the necessary reflection and preparation required to successfully transition into leadership developmental roles that will allow them to use their talents and skills to lead teams and organiza...

Lessons from the Living and the Dying. Why “Don't Wait” may be the most important life advice you'll ever hear. How mortality can become a mirror for living with purpose. The emotional and scientific cost of distraction. Why slow, intentional mornings can reshape your mind and mood. The healing power of “I'm sorry” in relationships. And the five most common regrets at life's end and how to avoid them now.What it means to live fully and love deeply without carrying regrets to the end. References:Frank Ostaseski's The Five Invitations, Bronnie Ware's The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have so much more power than we realise, all of it actually when it comes to our internal state & wellbeing. We get to create the meaning of any situation, but we don't often know this so we stay stuck in victim mentality. But you can free yourself. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances" - Viktor Frankl. Join my 'water' community & learn about the 'mircale molecule' that is molecular hydrogen. It's the frequency of the New Earth. https://www.skool.com/karens-lumivitae-community-8430/about?ref=6198d9ef8e62444fb8bcd77e4aa42e34 www.karenmaloney.com @karenmaloney_  

Work doesn't have to be a grind. In fact, the smallest acts of care, recognition, and empowerment can spark extraordinary transformation in how people show up and thrive. Yet too many leaders still chase big programs and sweeping changes, overlooking the everyday moments that actually matter most. What if the secret to flourishing at work has been in front of us all along?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with Gretchen Spreitzer, Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, to explore how leaders can empower teams to flourish through meaning, competence, autonomy, and impact. Together, they uncover the science of positive organizations and how leaders can create workplaces where people come alive.Gretchen Spreitzer is a pioneering scholar in the field of positive organizational scholarship. At the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, she has spent decades researching and teaching topics such as thriving at work, leadership development, and empowerment. Her work has shaped how leaders and organizations around the world design conditions for people to flourish and succeed. If you've ever wondered how to truly unleash your people's full potential at work and create a positive organization, this conversation will change the way you approach leadership and people empowerment.Things you will also learn in this episode:• Why small acts of leadership can have a bigger impact than grand gestures• The four dimensions of empowerment and how to apply them in your team• How recognition and authentic feedback can transform workplace culture• Why managers—not just executives—hold the key to reducing burnout• The role of empowerment in the age of AI and organizational change• How to spot and spread the “bright spots” of flourishing inside your companyTune in now to discover how you can start building a workplace where people flourish—not someday, but today.✅Resources:• Center for Positive Organizations: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/ • Reflective Best Self Exercise• McKinsey: A holistic approach for employees: https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/reframing-employee-health-moving-beyond-burnout-to-holistic-health • Conscious Capitalism: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/✅Books:• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/0HDetDR• Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman: https://a.co/d/5niWg2c • Another Way by Dave Whorton: https://a.co/d/j6GUo1E • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/1aWVYEx

True leadership isn't about how far ahead you stand — it's about how deeply you serve.What if your legacy wasn't measured by your title, achievements, or income… but by your character when no one's watching?In this solo episode, George invites us into a vulnerable conversation about leadership — not the kind that comes with a spotlight, but the kind that's forged in silence, service, and sacrifice. Anchored by wisdom from Viktor Frankl, Lao Tzu, C.S. Lewis, and Pastor Rich Wilkerson, George shares his personal journey, the leadership mistakes he's made, and the daily practices that keep him grounded in service over self.If you've ever questioned your impact, your posture, or your integrity as a leader — this episode is the mirror you didn't know you needed.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why servant leadership is more impactful than ambition or statusThe 3 signs of character-driven leadership (from Pastor Rich Wilkerson)The internal battles leaders face — and how to overcome themGeorge's personal reflections on ego, growth, and faithHow to show up with integrity in business, family, and life Key Takeaways:✔️Character vs Accomplishments — Your bank balance won't be on your headstone. But your impact will.✔️True humility isn't thinking less of yourself — it's thinking of yourself less. (C.S. Lewis)✔️Play the long game. Leadership is about sowing into others — even when no one sees it.✔️Do more than you want. Choose character over comfort in moments when no one's watching.✔️Give more than you have. The smallest act of kindness or investment can change someone's life.✔️Self-leadership matters. Leadership starts with the words you say to yourself in silence.✔️Let who you are speak louder than what you say. Timestamps:[00:00] – Leadership is about service, not standing out[01:22] – Why titles don't define leadership — character does[03:09] – Confession: George reflects on his leadership growth[04:55] – Five quotes that redefine leadership (C.S. Lewis, Lao Tzu, Maxwell, Frankl, Schweitzer)[09:58] – Pastor Rich Wilkerson's 3 character-based principles of leadership[10:24] – #1: See more than yourself[12:05] – #2: Do more than you want[14:26] – #3: Give more than you have[16:18] – Your character is shaped daily — by what (or who)?[18:30] – Leadership is everyday influence, not appointed power[20:05] – The mission of “playing the long game”[21:10] – The morning prayer that changed George's life[23:09] – A story of sowing into a stranger on a flight[24:22] – Final reflections on legacy, service, and identity[25:47] – 3 questions to grow your leadershipYour Challenge This WeekWhich quote hit you hardest today?Message George on Instagram, shoot him an email, or book a 15-min call to go deeper. And don't let this episode be an echo chamber — reflect, journal, or share this episode with someone you lead (or are led by).Here are 3 ways to grow with us:Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

Jessie Rain Anne Smith is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, trained through the University of California San Diego's Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute. She has also completed Dr. David Treleaven's Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness training, and was one of a select few chosen by Dr. Treleaven for mentorship in 2022.Episode Summary:In this episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, Bethany Lewis welcomes Jessie Rain Smith, a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher and founder of Mindful Concussion. Following her own car accident and brain injury in 2013, Jessie was advised to use mindfulness but discovered that while some practices were incredibly powerful, others were detrimental, leading to panic and dissociation.Jessie shares her personal concussion journey and the realization that recovery can be a long, winding path. She and Bethany dive into a crucial discussion on the dual nature of mindfulness for the injured brain. They explore its profound benefits for attention, nervous system regulation, and emotional control, while also highlighting the potential perils of common practices like body scans and intense interoceptive awareness that can be overly cognitive or dysregulating.Jessie explains her modified approach, which prioritizes "nurturing anchors of attention" and "concentration practices" to build safety and regulation before moving into more challenging work. This episode is an essential listen for anyone in the brain injury community—survivors and caregivers alike—looking to harness the healing power of mindfulness in a safe, effective, and trauma-informed way.Key Discussion Points:Jessie's Concussion Story: The onset of symptoms days after her car accident and her journey through the healthcare system.The Surprise of Prolonged Symptoms: The realization at 2.5 years post-injury that recovery was not linear and required a fundamental shift in lifestyle and activity levels.The Role of the Nervous System: How a pre-existing state of dysregulation (e.g., from previous trauma) can influence concussion recovery.Defining Mindfulness: Moving from being "lost in thought" (worries, regrets) to landing in the present moment.The Power of Mindfulness for brain injury:Attentional Control: Practicing the muscle of bringing focus back to the present, which is directly beneficial for cognitive fatigue and focus issues.Nervous System Regulation: Learning that symptoms are not a threat, moving away from the "fight, flight, or freeze" response (faulty neuroception).Resources Mentioned: Jessie's Website: www.mindfulconcussion.caSign up for her free bi-monthly Zoom mindfulness sessions for survivors.Read her blog (including the post on mindful chocolate eating!).Jessie's Upcoming Book: The Power and Perils of Mindfulness for Brain Injury (To be released). Follow her on social media for updates and to give feedback on drafts.Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: The work of Dr. David Treleaven (davidtreleaven.com), author of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing.Free Guide from Bethany: "The 5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion." Available at www.theconcussioncoach.com.Bethany's Coaching Program: For a free consultation on her concussion coaching program, visit www.theconcussioncoach.com.Viktor Frankl quote: "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."Connect with the Guest:Website: mindfulconcussion.caEmail: jessie@mindfulconcussion.caSocial Media: Follow Jessie on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates on her book and to participate in her social media feedback campaign.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.

Dusty Holcomb's story begins on a farm, where the simple truth that “cows need milking 365 days a year” instilled an unshakable work ethic. Those early lessons in responsibility and persistence carried into his entrepreneurial ventures as a child—creating a town newspaper at eight and running a landscaping business by eleven. These formative experiences shaped a lifelong commitment to connecting hard work with meaningful purpose.After spending 21 years at AAA and nearly three decades in corporate leadership, Dusty developed a leadership philosophy centered on “connecting the dots” between what people do and why it matters. He emphasizes that clarity comes first, followed by alignment, and only then can execution succeed. This clarity-first approach helps leaders address common pain points such as feeling isolated, becoming bottlenecks in decision-making, or struggling with gaps between vision and reality.Throughout his journey, forum groups provided Dusty with critical support during times of challenge and transition. These peer groups not only offered perspective but also helped him refine his own path as a leader. He also draws on timeless insights like Viktor Frankl's reminder that, regardless of circumstances, leaders can always choose their response.Today, through The Arcus Group, Dusty is focused on multiplying leadership impact at scale, aiming to empower 100 million leaders around the world. By equipping leaders with the tools to connect purpose, clarity, and execution, he is helping reshape how organizations inspire and engage their teams. His journey serves as both a reminder and a roadmap: leadership rooted in values can transform not only organizations but the lives of the people within them.Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community for peer group facilitators at all stages of their career.

As a personal trainer and wellness coach, Stacey Garcia was doing everything right.  She ate well, exercised, and took great care of herself.  That's why her cancer diagnosis came as an extra shock, and in this episode, she explains how she dealt with this news and found strength and resilience as she battled her disease.  Now in recovery, Stacey helps guide others through similar challenges both in her daily work as well as her podcast Never Miss a Monday.    Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Stacey Garcia  Bill Burke introduces Stacey Garcia, host of ‘Never Miss a Monday' podcast.  02:15 Stacey's Background and Career  Stacey discusses her career path, from being a third-generation dancer to becoming a personal trainer and integrative health coach.   05:12 Cancer Diagnosis and Reiki  Stacey recounts the shocking diagnosis of cancer despite her healthy lifestyle, triggered by a nightmare. She describes how she discovered a lump, navigated the diagnostic process, and eventually found healing and purpose through Reiki during her recovery.  09:26 Never Miss a Monday Podcast  Stacey shares the origins of her podcast's title, ‘Never Miss a Monday,' stemming from her athletic training philosophy. She explains how her cancer diagnosis pivoted the podcast's focus to survivorship and mindset, featuring inspiring stories from various survivors.  13:59 Embracing Mondays for Success  Stacey elaborates on her ‘Never Miss a Monday' philosophy, advocating for intentional Sunday self-care to ensure a strong start to the week.   16:49 Communicating the Diagnosis to Children  Stacey shares the challenging experience of telling her young children about her cancer diagnosis, highlighting the importance of honesty and age-appropriate information.   19:50 Silver Linings and Community Support  Stacey reflects on the silver linings of her cancer journey, including developing deep gratitude, a shift in perspective, and discovering the power of community. She highlights how her experience inspired her to use her recovery as a gift to support and educate others through her podcast.  23:46 Survivor's Guilt and Podcast Impact  Stacey addresses the complexities of ‘survivor's guilt' and how her early diagnosis motivated her to give back to the cancer community. She details her podcast's mission to educate and empower, featuring diverse guests who embody a survivorship and empowerment mindset.  28:39 Optimism, Meaning, and Future Focus  Stacey discusses optimism as a choice and a daily practice, aligning with Viktor Frankl's ‘Man's Search for Meaning' by focusing on what's ahead. She emphasizes that challenges are temporary, and maintaining a forward-looking mindset is crucial for overcoming adversity.  33:00 Dealing with Relapse and Self-Advocacy  Stacey shares her decision to pursue an alternative route for cancer reoccurrence prevention, prioritizing quality of life over conventional treatment. She underscores the critical importance of stress management, self-advocacy in healthcare, and early detection, especially for women with dense breast tissue.  39:30 Gratitude and Medical Advancements  Stacey emphasizes that gratitude feeds optimism, encouraging appreciation for past blessings and current advancements in medicine and technology. She highlights the importance of leveraging resources like remote Reiki and continuous learning for well-being.  41:19 Nature's Healing Power and Sunday Prep  Stacey advocates for ‘forest bathing' and connecting with nature for cell regeneration and joy, recalling the concept of ‘nature deficit disorder.'   46:20 The ‘Get To' Mindset and Conclusion  Stacey champions the ‘get to' versus ‘have to' mindset, transforming daily tasks into acts of gratitude and self-love.

A convidada do programa Pânico desta quarta-feira (17) é Dani Freixo.Daniella Freixo de Faria é psicóloga formada pela PUC-SP, especializada em Psicologia Analítica, Transpessoal e cursos de extensão na familiar sistêmica.Hoje segue orientada pela terapia familiar sistêmica, pela obra de Viktor Frankl, pela comunicação não violenta e sustentada pela cosmovisão cristã. Além de atender pais e filhos, ministra palestras, desenvolve mentorias e cursos on-line para pais e profissionais. Além de compartilhar estratégias para educação dos filhos em seu canal do Youtube com os mais de 400.000 inscritos.Redes Sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellafreixo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniellafdefaria

In this special episode, Natalia Kholodenko—widely known as Ukraine's Oprah—interviews Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) to uncover powerful insights on health, healing, and the role of consciousness in shaping our reality. Together, we explore: How biohacking consciousness can unlock greater health and vitality The connection between energy, frequency, and the state of our biology Why our thoughts and emotions influence who we are and how we heal Practical ways to align with your highest state of well-being   Doctor V reminds us: “Our biology is not just shaped by what we eat or how we move—it's shaped by the energy we embody every single day.” Natalia adds: “When we learn to shift our energy, we don't just change our mindset—we change the story our body tells about who we are.” If you're curious about merging ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and energy to elevate your life—this is the conversation you've been waiting for. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes on longevity, consciousness, and peak performance.   Episode Highlights: From radiologist to regenerative medicine Doctor V's journey: Overweight, diabetic, and searching for answers The shift from “doing” to “being” in health Morning and evening rituals that rewire your biology Viktor Frankl and choosing meaning in suffering Doctor V's daily nutrition and movement routine Reversing diabetes: lifestyle strategies that work Enjoying life without guilt: balance, sweets, and freedom The bigger mission: helping people “clean their lenses” and live with purpose

Discover the true meaning of freedom and why it's the ultimate key to happiness and success. From time and money freedom to the deeper state of mind that no one can take away, this conversation explores courage, self-discipline, and letting go of limiting beliefs. With powerful insights inspired by Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning and real-life lessons of loss and growth, you'll learn how to unlock freedom in every area of your life. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Liz Centoni takes us on the extraordinary journey through her 25-year career at Cisco, where she's currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, leading a global team of 21,000 employees. Rather than viewing her long tenure at one company as stagnation, Liz describes finding multiple "lily pads" across 13 different roles, allowing her to constantly reinvent herself while building diverse skills and leadership capabilities.With refreshing candor, Liz addresses the challenges women in technology face, sharing personal experiences of having ideas ignored until repeated by male colleagues. "It took me a long time to realize that it was not about how I was saying it, it was who was hearing it," she reflects. This authenticity extends to her leadership approach, where building trust through consistent communication, clear priorities, and genuine empathy creates alignment across her organization.As an executive at the forefront of technological innovation, Liz offers valuable insights into how AI is transforming customer experience. She distinguishes between traditional AI applications and newer agentic systems that can take autonomous action, creating opportunities to solve persistent customer problems at scale. Rather than viewing AI as a job replacement, Liz sees it as freeing teams from repetitive tasks to focus on more complex, creative problem-solving.Perhaps most powerful is Liz's reflection on what it means "to be bolder," drawing from Viktor Frankl's philosophy that between stimulus and response lies a space where we choose our actions. For Liz, boldness means expanding that space, taking ownership of choices, and recognizing personal agency in every situation – a perspective that offers a powerful framework for approaching leadership challenges with authenticity and courage.Ready to transform your approach to career development and leadership?Tune in now here or on your favorite streaming channels.Subscribe to the To Be Bolder podcast for more conversations with inspiring leaders who are breaking barriers and creating meaningful change.Support the show When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses.