In this podcast episode, the speaker shares his personal experience of sexual abuse and how opening up about it helped him to shift from a powerless mindset to a greatness mindset. He encourages men to talk about their shames or pains, and emphasizes the importance of addressing past traumas for personal growth.
The foundation of skills needed to overcome victim mentality must be drilled and mastered, just like a pianist needs to learn and perfect their skills.
Embracing challenging activities, such as training hard or learning a difficult skill, can have benefits beyond just physical results. Learning to enjoy the process of hard work can build confidence and provide a sense of fulfillment.
Fonda discusses her personal life experiences and inspirations, from rejecting scripts to go gray and embracing aging to the influence of Annie Lamont's words on her life.
The speaker discusses the different aspects in one's life that they may want to change, including physical appearance, mannerisms, personality, intellect, job, and environment. They encourage listeners to consider the true motive behind wanting to make changes and whether it will make them feel more comfortable and accurately represented.
In this TED Radio Hour installment, the host shares three lessons on how to become an improved individual - to be curious, practice humility and be brave. The Mind Body Spirit series discusses integrating the whole mind and amplifying energy.
The speaker shares how they helped a young man named Joshua, who was in need of a job but didn't have much construction experience, by offering him work to clean and organize job sites.
The speaker discusses how meeting new people can be both exciting and daunting, leading to red flags and potential warning signs. He highlights the importance of balance between meeting new people and focusing on personal projects.
The speaker suggests that resistance to personal growth and changes may come from those closest to us, and how a motivational interviewer would advise one to handle such resistance.
In this podcast, unusual questions about life and reality are tackled in order to better understand the human experience. Real-life stories and tools are shared to inspire listeners to make a difference in their lives.
The speaker reflects on how small experiences and his upbringing have contributed to his personal growth and mentions two things he believes can benefit everyone.
The speaker shares his personal insights and experiences about hustling towards success, and how every sentence is packed with a fact like a really good historical book.
This podcast discusses the concept of a rite of passage as a form of overcoming personal limits and discovering one's true capabilities, with examples from primitive cultures and personal experiences.
The speaker reflects on their tendency to retreat to their comfort zone and how they are working to challenge themselves to embrace positivity, love, and abundance over fear. They also discuss past experiences with physical abuse and how they used mental control as a coping mechanism.
The host plans to share personal stories and struggles in an effort to provide additional content to their listeners.
In this podcast, the speaker reflects on the evolution of a person's confidence building and empathetic behaviours, after knowing him for 15 years. The speaker admires the level of maturity and willingness to resolve conflicts and grow, while building up their confidence and empathy along the way.
The speaker talks about not accusing someone even when they have reason to, because of the hurt it can cause. They also mention being a good fighter in the past.
The speaker shares a personal story about his father's behavior and how it shaped his life decisions.
The speaker reflects on two particular moments that helped her gain confidence and realize her potential, and shares her proudest moments with her content in helping people improve their lives.
The importance of having a tribe of people who are generous, honest, and hardworking is emphasized as it inspires individuals to become their best selves. The significance of having a good partner and fixing personal flaws is also discussed.
The speaker discusses how personal, private sins may hurt not only oneself but also others, and how the pursuit of virtue can help to mitigate this impact.
The speaker shares advice on how to support a friend going through personal changes. It's important to approach the situation with support and guidance, rather than scolding or pressure.
The hosts discuss how to inspire those around you to level up in life without trying to fix them, and recommend framing support in a way that makes the other person feel appreciated and valued.
The speaker discusses working hard to earn gas money in their teenage years, as they were about to graduate high school and pay for everything on their own.
The speaker shares how they overcame their fear of people and grew as a person, discussing how they used to avoid situations and people they were scared of but learned to confront their fears.
The speaker jokes about past controversial comments, while conceding they were not appropriate. He credits his success to the positive influence of those around him.
The podcast has won an AMBI award for best health and wellness podcasts and now has two Webby awards, but it is up to the listeners to vote for the upcoming award. Despite having bad habits, it is vital to realize one's potential and choose to be good.
The speaker talks about feeling like they are in a better place after losing their father and reflecting on their personal struggles, while acknowledging that they are not perfect but always striving to improve.
The notion of a midlife crisis is antiquated - in this episode, host discusses why he prefers the idea of a midlife assessment.
Reflecting on personal experiences and societal conflicts, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel pain as a catalyst for personal growth and social change.
Jason drops out of high school after realizing his new one is more advanced, and shortly after meets a woman who turns his life around.
The speaker reflects on a moment of realization that he/she is a real adult while traveling abroad and being the only person responsible for themselves.
The speaker discusses the envy of individuals who were able to find their passion early on in life and achieve success, while many others struggle to figure out their path. They also mention the concept of renting out space to other independent operators.
Personal growth and the ability to move beyond challenges and stress require effective reflection and asking empowering questions about the experience. Recovery and distilling emotions around the experience can help with reflection and proactive growth.
The speaker shares her journey of overcoming drug addiction, going back to school, having a healthy relationship, and finding happiness through her career and new husband, despite bashing men and gender roles in the past.
The speaker reflects on the differences between her 20s and 30s, acknowledging the uncertainty of early 20s and the financial stability that comes with being in your 30s.
The host discusses her experience of being bullied in a sorority during her time at the University of Oregon, how it shaped her into the person she is today, and highlights the importance of standing up for oneself.
The speaker discusses their journey towards self-improvement in terms of appearance and personal issues, using humor as a way to cope. They express gratitude towards their family and friends and thank a guest for joining them.
Retreats can empower individuals to make different choices and perspective changes. Even though initially retreats may be viewed as a crazy fantasy, many individuals have been positively impacted by taking part in them.
The speaker speaks about setting a goal, trying it, and even if it was done wrong, it is still a sign of bravery and strength to keep trying. The speaker also talks about their exercise routine and how they used to feel unsure of themselves in their younger years.
The speaker makes some personal admissions about his life, including being fired and stealing from an employer, and reflects on the importance of talking with someone he trusts about difficult thoughts and feelings.
The guest speaker talks about the impact media training had on their life and how they struggled with balancing their self-image with the external perception of others.
Learn the value of doing the opposite when it comes to lying, negative self-talk, and negative behavior patterns in this episode.
Olivia discusses the idea of correcting someone's story about her while also sharing about her own worst mistake.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of trusting your intuition and continuing to learn and grow in all areas of life. They welcome comments and questions from listeners as they navigate their own paths.
The speaker acknowledges that although having supportive parents helped her, the world can still dim our light from time to time. She encourages listeners to navigate life's uncertainties and continue to let their light shine.
This podcast discusses the idea of starting over and the reasons one may want to begin anew.