Michael grew up with some extremely rough circumstances including abuse, homelessness and drugs.At the age of 12 he turned to drugs, and at 13 started drinking. At the age of 18, after being in and out of handcuffs many times and being fired from a job, he decided to make a change for the better.In this episode:How to deal with emotional childhood trauma.How to understand what is causing the emotional trauma.Takeaways:A Healthy Body helps a Healthy MindPast Trauma can manifest in many waysConnect with Michael Unbroken:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MichaelunbrokenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAnthonyUnbrokenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MichaelunbrokenConnect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Michael grew up with some extremely rough circumstances including abuse, homelessness and drugs.At the age of 12 he turned to drugs, and at 13 started drinking. At the age of 18, after being in and out of handcuffs many times and being fired from a job, he decided to make a change for the better.In this episode:How to deal with emotional childhood trauma.How to understand what is causing the emotional trauma.Takeaways:A Healthy Body helps a Healthy MindPast Trauma can manifest in many waysConnect with Michael Unbroken:Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Michaelunbroken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/Michaelunbroken</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAnthonyUnbroken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAnthonyUnbroken</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/Michaelunbroken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/Michaelunbroken</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

125: Michael Unbroken "What are you Willing to Do"

We can’t control our thoughts, but we can control what we do with those thoughts. Growing up, Joseph felt a lot of hatred towards his father and he did not know how to process those thoughts, but he challenged himself to learn. He learned that he couldn’t do positive things if negative thoughts were dragging him down. The power of the mind is like a magnet. We can attract or we can repel, it’s up to us. When we attract things, it’s things that we want. Surround yourself with people and thoughts that you want to attract and be like. If you want to move on, and stop living the life that you were living or are living,  it all starts with your thoughts.Key Takeaways:When you surround yourself with positivity, positivity will come into your life. Only you can control what you do with your thoughts.If you want a healthy life, think positively. If you want a toxic life, think negatively.Tweetable Moments:“What you feed your mind, makes it grow.”“The power of the mind is like a magnet.”“Create the life you want with your thoughts”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ 

We can’t control our thoughts, but we can control what we do with those thoughts. Growing up, Joseph felt a lot of hatred towards his father and he did not know how to process those thoughts, but he challenged himself to learn. He learned that he couldn’t do positive things if negative thoughts were dragging him down. The power of the mind is like a magnet. We can attract or we can repel, it’s up to us. When we attract things, it’s things that we want. Surround yourself with people and thoughts that you want to attract and be like. If you want to move on, and stop living the life that you were living or are living,  it all starts with your thoughts. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>When you surround yourself with positivity, positivity will come into your life. </li><li>Only you can control what you do with your thoughts.</li><li>If you want a healthy life, think positively. If you want a toxic life, think negatively.</li></ul> Tweetable Moments:<ul><li>“What you feed your mind, makes it grow.”</li><li>“The power of the mind is like a magnet.”</li><li>“Create the life you want with your thoughts”</li></ul> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames " rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames </a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 " rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ " rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ </a>

124: Solo | How To Manifest Positivity with the Power Of The Mind

Jane Epstein was sexually molested as a child over a period of years by her sibling when she was 6 and her brother was 12. At 50 plus years old, she is sorting it all out and sharing her story to empower other survivors to handle their emotions.  God has called her to share her story. She knew she needed to share her story so other people did not feel aloneShe was suicidal, a stripper, lost her first husband, but by no accident, got gave her tools to be where she is today. Before Jane could heal from the trauma, she had to forgive herself before she could forgive her brother. This is a much more common issue than many think. In this episode, Jane goes into the statistics, but if your family experiences this, her advice is for the parents to “breath, remain calm, and get both of the siblings help.”In this episode:How Jane began to heal from sexual trauma from her brotherWhat to look out for in your own familySibling Sexual Assault StatisticsPrevention and awareness of sibling sexual abuse Key Takeaways:Strategies to do if your family experiences sibling sexual molestation How to talk to your kids about sibling sexual molestation How to protect your kids from sibling sexual molestation Tweetable Moments:"Understanding grief is a huge gift."Connect with Jane:Jane’s Website: https://www.complicatedcourage.com/Jane’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/janepepsteinJane’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComplicatedcourageJane’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jane_complicatedcourage/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Jane Epstein was sexually molested as a child over a period of years by her sibling when she was 6 and her brother was 12. At 50 plus years old, she is sorting it all out and sharing her story to empower other survivors to handle their emotions.  God has called her to share her story. She knew she needed to share her story so other people did not feel aloneShe was suicidal, a stripper, lost her first husband, but by no accident, got gave her tools to be where she is today. Before Jane could heal from the trauma, she had to forgive herself before she could forgive her brother. This is a much more common issue than many think. In this episode, Jane goes into the statistics, but if your family experiences this, her advice is for the parents to “breath, remain calm, and get both of the siblings help.”In this episode:How Jane began to heal from sexual trauma from her brotherWhat to look out for in your own familySibling Sexual Assault StatisticsPrevention and awareness of sibling sexual abuse Key Takeaways:Strategies to do if your family experiences sibling sexual molestation How to talk to your kids about sibling sexual molestation How to protect your kids from sibling sexual molestation  Tweetable Moments:"Understanding grief is a huge gift." Connect with Jane:Jane’s Website: <a href="https://www.complicatedcourage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.complicatedcourage.com/</a>Jane’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/janepepstein" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janepepstein</a>Jane’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Complicatedcourage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Complicatedcourage</a>Jane’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jane_complicatedcourage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jane_complicatedcourage/</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

123: Jane Epstein: Complicated Courage - Surviving Sibling Sexual Assault

122: Solo | How To Manifest Positivity with the Power Of The Mind

Jenny Lisk

This is a very special episode. Jenny Lisk interviewed Joseph James about living through the death of his wife on her podcast, The Widowed Parent Podcast. Joseph and Jennifer talk about how Joseph raised his children alone, how his children dealt with the death of his wife, and navigating life as a single parent. Joseph shares about his morning routine, you can find the free ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1In this episode:How joseph death with becoming a single parentHow he taught his children about death and grief How he became a better dadJoseph’s morning routine Key TakeawaysSurround yourself with supportive people who can help you through tough times. You are not alone, even if you are widowed, there is a whole community to support you.Create a morning routine (link below for Joseph’s morning routine free ebook)Tweetable Moments:"As I grew as an individual, I was able to process grief” - Joseph James"It's okay to grieve, just don't get stuck in it” - Joseph James"Take your time to grieve" - Joseph JamesGet Joseph's free morning routine ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1Connect with Jenny Lisk:The Widowed Parent Podcast: https://jennylisk.com/podcast-mainJenny Lisk's website: https://jennylisk.com/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

This is a very special episode. Jenny Lisk interviewed Joseph James about living through the death of his wife on her podcast, The Widowed Parent Podcast. Joseph and Jennifer talk about how Joseph raised his children alone, how his children dealt with the death of his wife, and navigating life as a single parent. Joseph shares about his morning routine, you can find the free ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1In this episode:<ul><li>How joseph death with becoming a single parent</li><li>How he taught his children about death and grief </li><li>How he became a better dad</li><li>Joseph’s morning routine </li></ul>Key Takeaways<ul><li>Surround yourself with supportive people who can help you through tough times. </li><li>You are not alone, even if you are widowed, there is a whole community to support you.</li><li>Create a morning routine (link below for Joseph’s morning routine free ebook)</li></ul>Tweetable Moments:<ul><li>"As I grew as an individual, I was able to process grief” - Joseph James</li><li>"It's okay to grieve, just don't get stuck in it” - Joseph James</li><li>"Take your time to grieve" - Joseph James</li></ul> Get Joseph's free morning routine ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1 Connect with Jenny Lisk:The Widowed Parent Podcast: <a href="https://jennylisk.com/podcast-main" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jennylisk.com/podcast-main</a>Jenny Lisk's website: <a href="https://jennylisk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jennylisk.com/</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

121: Jenny Lisk | Widowed Parent Podcast featuring Joseph James

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all need rest. We need to give ourselves a break. Those with a workhorse mindset may feel like resting is a negative thing, but it is so crucial. In a previous episode, Joseph talked about Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual rest.In this episode, Joseph addresses Social Rest, which can be taking a rest from social interactions, or surrounding yourself with people who energize you. He also addresses Creative Rest and Sensory Rest. We are constantly present, following people online and updating people about our lives. We overwork ourselves and under rest ourselves.  Key Takeaways:	•	American’s don’t take enough rest time. 	•	There are 7 ways to rest.	•	When you don’t rest, you burn out and burn yourself out. Tweetable Moments:	•	“Allow yourself to be artistic for inspiration” 	•	“Get into a place where you can shine”	•	“Take a rest from your environment”	•	“The strongest individuals take a 30-minute break to give themselves a break, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually” Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjamesFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all need rest. We need to give ourselves a break. Those with a workhorse mindset may feel like resting is a negative thing, but it is so crucial. In a previous episode, Joseph talked about Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual rest.In this episode, Joseph addresses Social Rest, which can be taking a rest from social interactions, or surrounding yourself with people who energize you. He also addresses Creative Rest and Sensory Rest. We are constantly present, following people online and updating people about our lives. We overwork ourselves and under rest ourselves.  Key Takeaways:	•	American’s don’t take enough rest time. 	•	There are 7 ways to rest.	•	When you don’t rest, you burn out and burn yourself out.  Tweetable Moments:	•	“Allow yourself to be artistic for inspiration” 	•	“Get into a place where you can shine”	•	“Take a rest from your environment”	•	“The strongest individuals take a 30-minute break to give themselves a break, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually”  Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames</a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

120: There Are 7 Types of Rest - What Do You Need the Most?

At the age of 16, Alison Leitheiser was diagnosed with a virus in the spinal cord that left her as a quadriplegic but did not let that define her life. She experienced seizures, fatigue, organ damage, and paralysis. She did not give up, she wanted to be a contributing member of society once again and do what she loved, being active. As a child, she loved gymnastics and wanted to go to the Olympics. That was her coping mechanism to stress in life, and at the age of 13, she had to give it all up. She asked God time and time again, “Why did you give me a sidelines body, but not give me a sidelines heart”. She learned to build her body back up as a friend and ally, and love it regardless of the struggles and pain.She went on to compete in American Ninja Warrior, finishing a triathlon, and other athletic endeavors. She now helps others heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually through her clinic. She started her road as an alternative health care practitioner in 2002, started her own clinical practice in 2009, and today she loves working with people's health challenges and helping them find their way to wellness. Now she wants to give that experience of feeling better, help others participate in life more, and reclaim your health!Key Takeaways:Not allowing adversities to define your lifeAllison’s strong desire to continue participating in life. The power of feeding your faith and starving your fears How music can lift up our mood and use as therapy How to move from a place of overwhelm to calmness so you can show up and connect with yourself In this episode:How Alison was a gymnast before becoming a quadriplegicHow she coped with the dark thoughts, including listening to worship music and motivational speakersHow difficult if was for her when she became a mom because her body was not always consistently there for her Tweetable moments:“I had to be easy on my body and love myself.”“Every moment is a choice, and I get to make those choices every day.”Connect with Alison:https://home.inner-restoration.com/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

At the age of 16, Alison Leitheiser was diagnosed with a virus in the spinal cord that left her as a quadriplegic but did not let that define her life. She experienced seizures, fatigue, organ damage, and paralysis. She did not give up, she wanted to be a contributing member of society once again and do what she loved, being active. As a child, she loved gymnastics and wanted to go to the Olympics. That was her coping mechanism to stress in life, and at the age of 13, she had to give it all up. She asked God time and time again, “Why did you give me a sidelines body, but not give me a sidelines heart”. She learned to build her body back up as a friend and ally, and love it regardless of the struggles and pain.She went on to compete in American Ninja Warrior, finishing a triathlon, and other athletic endeavors. She now helps others heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually through her clinic. She started her road as an alternative health care practitioner in 2002, started her own clinical practice in 2009, and today she loves working with people's health challenges and helping them find their way to wellness. Now she wants to give that experience of feeling better, help others participate in life more, and reclaim your health!Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Not allowing adversities to define your life</li><li>Allison’s strong desire to continue participating in life. </li><li>The power of feeding your faith and starving your fears </li><li>How music can lift up our mood and use as therapy </li><li>How to move from a place of overwhelm to calmness so you can show up and connect with yourself </li></ul>In this episode:<ul><li>How Alison was a gymnast before becoming a quadriplegic</li><li>How she coped with the dark thoughts, including listening to worship music and motivational speakers</li><li>How difficult if was for her when she became a mom because her body was not always consistently there for her </li></ul>Tweetable moments:<ul><li>“I had to be easy on my body and love myself.”</li><li>“Every moment is a choice, and I get to make those choices every day.”</li></ul> Connect with Alison:<a href="https://home.inner-restoration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://home.inner-restoration.com/</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

119: Alison Leitheiser | From Quadriplegic to Inner Restoration. Never Giving Up Through Health Adversities

In today's episode, Joseph James shares his story of getting out of your rut and finding yourself. Everything we go through in life prepares us for something better. There is always someone out there to keep you from your destiny.Know when you are in a slump. Take ownership of what you are going through. Learn to work harder on yourself than you do at your job.Work your plan, even if it is baby steps. Activate the thinker in you! Don't stop at what you are doing just because it has been unsuccessful. Failures are nothing but life lessons. Get clarity on what you want to do. Tweetable Moments:"Everything I am going through is not going to stop me from where I am going to.""Everything I go through prepares me for my destiny."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In today's episode, Joseph James shares his story of getting out of your rut and finding yourself. Everything we go through in life prepares us for something better. There is always someone out there to keep you from your destiny.Know when you are in a slump. Take ownership of what you are going through. Learn to work harder on yourself than you do at your job.<ol><li>Work your plan, even if it is baby steps. </li><li>Activate the thinker in you! Don't stop at what you are doing just because it has been unsuccessful. Failures are nothing but life lessons. </li><li>Get clarity on what you want to do. </li></ol>Tweetable Moments:"Everything I am going through is not going to stop me from where I am going to.""Everything I go through prepares me for my destiny."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

118: 3 Steps To Get Aligned With Your Goals

This is a very special episode, Joseph James was interviewed by Dwayne Staten, the host of the Power of Forgiveness Podcast.They talk about how Joseph felt like he could never do anything to win in life in the eyes of his father, how he came to forgive him, and how they became best friends. They also talk about rejection, not being able to say sorry after someone passes away, and how people can come to forgive others, but they may not forgive themselves. They also talk about something very important and unique, unforgiveness. Unforgiveness can affect your body, your relationships, your life, and its is something that many people need to learn about to recover from. In this episode:How joseph dealt with rejection from his fatherHow joseph delt with rejection from datingHow joseph put himself back out there to dateThe definition of unforgiveness Key takeaways:The 2 main parts of forgivenessHow to forgive yourselfTweetable Moments:“Its okay to not be okay”“When you take the step to forgive someone, you may not hear what you want to hear. Do not take that personally.”“When we dont forgive ourselves, our bitterness and resentment bubbles up.”“Our brains are wired to scout for the bad stuff”Connect with Dwayne Staten:Dwayne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/Power of Forgiveness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-forgiveness-with-dwayne-staten/id1505118249Connect with Joseph James:Joseph's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesJoseph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

This is a very special episode, Joseph James was interviewed by Dwayne Staten, the host of the Power of Forgiveness Podcast.They talk about how Joseph felt like he could never do anything to win in life in the eyes of his father, how he came to forgive him, and how they became best friends. They also talk about rejection, not being able to say sorry after someone passes away, and how people can come to forgive others, but they may not forgive themselves. They also talk about something very important and unique, unforgiveness. Unforgiveness can affect your body, your relationships, your life, and its is something that many people need to learn about to recover from. In this episode:<ul><li>How joseph dealt with rejection from his father</li><li>How joseph delt with rejection from dating</li><li>How joseph put himself back out there to date</li><li>The definition of unforgiveness </li></ul>Key takeaways:<ul><li>The 2 main parts of forgiveness</li><li>How to forgive yourself</li></ul>Tweetable Moments:<ul><li>“Its okay to not be okay”</li><li>“When you take the step to forgive someone, you may not hear what you want to hear. Do not take that personally.”</li><li>“When we dont forgive ourselves, our bitterness and resentment bubbles up.”</li><li>“Our brains are wired to scout for the bad stuff”</li></ul>Connect with Dwayne Staten:Dwayne's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/</a>Power of Forgiveness Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-forgiveness-with-dwayne-staten/id1505118249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-forgiveness-with-dwayne-staten/id1505118249</a> Connect with Joseph James:Joseph's Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Joseph's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

117: Dwayne Staten | Power of Forgiveness Podcast ft. Joseph James

Let’s admit it, big changes to your life like divorce, death, career change, end of a relationship, can cause a major disconnect in the goals you previously had. In this episode, Joseph shares that when he lost his wife and father within 22 days of each other, he didn’t have any goals in mind. All he wanted to do was stay in bed, but he realized he needed to start small, by just sitting up in bed. His big goal was just to get out of the house. If you don’t have your goals written down, your mind will continue to be distorted. This is why you need a plan before these things may happen! In this episode, he breaks down what you need to do to simplify goals.  Key Takeaways:The 6 steps you need to take to create clear goals How Joseph created goals after the loss of his father and wifeHow Joseph grew his dog training business. Tweetable moments:“You can’t achieve what you can’t see.”“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Let’s admit it, big changes to your life like divorce, death, career change, end of a relationship, can cause a major disconnect in the goals you previously had. In this episode, Joseph shares that when he lost his wife and father within 22 days of each other, he didn’t have any goals in mind. All he wanted to do was stay in bed, but he realized he needed to start small, by just sitting up in bed. His big goal was just to get out of the house. If you don’t have your goals written down, your mind will continue to be distorted. This is why you need a plan before these things may happen! In this episode, he breaks down what you need to do to simplify goals.  Key Takeaways:The 6 steps you need to take to create clear goals How Joseph created goals after the loss of his father and wifeHow Joseph grew his dog training business. Tweetable moments:“You can’t achieve what you can’t see.”“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18 Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames </a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

116: 6 Simple Steps To Creating Achievable Goals

The Purpose Through Pain Podcast centers on personal stories that offer life lessons on topics like rejection, grief, anxiety, and trauma. Joseph James is a former U.S. Marine and Law Enforcement veteran, business owner, father, motivational speaker and life coach. Joseph has spoken in many venues across the nation and has helped thousands of people understand their purpose in life. After his wife’s battle of cancer, and the journey of pain his family went through, Joseph is now coaching people that have gone through life’s struggles, pain and trauma to help them not just find their purpose through pain but teach them to take their pain and launch them into their destiny.

Has your kindness been used against you? Then you need to hear this. The best revenge is a life well-lived. It is so easy to care for people that we have relationships with and neglect the most important person, yourself. In this episode, Joseph speaks with Sarah K. Ramsey about how to design a life that you deserve, after surviving a toxic relationship. Sarah is a life strategist, toxic relationship specialist, dream builder, heart-centered healer, and intuition empowerment expert. She is a best-selling author of the book Becoming Toxic Person Proof and host of the Toxic Person Proof podcast which reaches thousands of listeners around the world.We can be toxic to ourselves. Toxic relationships are not limited to boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, it can also be with parents, co-workers, bosses, truly anyone who we have relationships with. Key Takeaways:3 ways to heal from a toxic relationshipHow to come up with a healing strategy A lot of people suffer from Smart Girl/Guy Syndrom - thinking you can fix everything with enough hard work Tweetable Moments:“When people tell you who they are, believe them” - Maya Angelou“My good behavior does not change someone else’s behavior” - Sarah K. Ramsey“The best revenge is a life well lived” - Sarah K. Ramsey“Not letting people steal your power, that’s integrity.” - Sarah K. RamseyConnect with Sarah:Sarah’s Website: https://sarahkramsey.com/Sarah’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bouncebackcoachingSarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bouncebackbetter/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames (https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames)Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 )Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ (https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/)

Has your kindness been used against you? Then you need to hear this. The best revenge is a life well-lived. It is so easy to care for people that we have relationships with and neglect the most important person, yourself. In this episode, Joseph speaks with Sarah K. Ramsey about how to design a life that you deserve, after surviving a toxic relationship. Sarah is a life strategist, toxic relationship specialist, dream builder, heart-centered healer, and intuition empowerment expert. She is a best-selling author of the book Becoming Toxic Person Proof and host of the Toxic Person Proof podcast which reaches thousands of listeners around the world.We can be toxic to ourselves. Toxic relationships are not limited to boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, it can also be with parents, co-workers, bosses, truly anyone who we have relationships with. Key Takeaways:3 ways to heal from a toxic relationshipHow to come up with a healing strategy A lot of people suffer from Smart Girl/Guy Syndrom - thinking you can fix everything with enough hard work Tweetable Moments:“When people tell you who they are, believe them” - Maya Angelou“My good behavior does not change someone else’s behavior” - Sarah K. Ramsey“The best revenge is a life well lived” - Sarah K. Ramsey“Not letting people steal your power, that’s integrity.” - Sarah K. RamseyConnect with Sarah:Sarah’s Website: <a href="https://sarahkramsey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://sarahkramsey.com/</a>Sarah’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bouncebackcoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bouncebackcoaching</a>Sarah’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bouncebackbetter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bouncebackbetter/</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames</a> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjjames</a>)Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721</a> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721</a> )Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>)

115: Sarah K. Ramsey | Becoming Toxic Person Proof with a Toxic Relationship Specialist

Most people deal with pain in their life by avoiding or numbing the feelings they have. When Joseph James was growing up, he coped with his pain by avoiding putting himself in uncomfortable situations. All throughout his childhood, and even into adulthood this avoidance continued. In this episode, Joseph shares tips to deal with your trauma and pain head-on, and stop feeling shame and emptiness. Listeners, if you are avoiding painful situations and not attempting to find a resolution, this episode is for you.Trauma almost always leads to shame, and we as humans try to do everything we can to avoid the feeling of shame. Shame showed up in Joseph's life by needing approval from his parents, friends, coaches, and mentors. He had to look within himself to seek his own approval and not need others' approval. On This Episode:Joseph talks about the dangers of avoiding situations that remind us of our past.How childhood trauma can show up in adult life if you don't deal with it properly.You are responsible for creating the atmosphere you want. Bring the vibe you want with you. Key Takeaways:The result of trauma is shame.Shame makes us seek approval.Healing from trauma requires turning to the true authentic self.Joseph is always on a healing journey, it is a thing he will continue to work on. By not recognizing your trauma, you will never heal.Tweetable Quote:"Vulnerability brings healing.""Create the atmosphere you want when you walk into a room.""Do not run away from your trauma, embrace it. Take ownership of it."Please share this episode with anyone in your life who is experiencing trauma or pain, this podcast is all about helping others find their Purpose Through Pain. Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/ 

Most people deal with pain in their life by avoiding or numbing the feelings they have. When Joseph James was growing up, he coped with his pain by avoiding putting himself in uncomfortable situations. All throughout his childhood, and even into adulthood this avoidance continued. In this episode, Joseph shares tips to deal with your trauma and pain head-on, and stop feeling shame and emptiness. Listeners, if you are avoiding painful situations and not attempting to find a resolution, this episode is for you.Trauma almost always leads to shame, and we as humans try to do everything we can to avoid the feeling of shame. Shame showed up in Joseph's life by needing approval from his parents, friends, coaches, and mentors. He had to look within himself to seek his own approval and not need others' approval. On This Episode:<ul><li>Joseph talks about the dangers of avoiding situations that remind us of our past.</li><li>How childhood trauma can show up in adult life if you don't deal with it properly.</li><li>You are responsible for creating the atmosphere you want. Bring the vibe you want with you. </li></ul>Key Takeaways:<ul><li>The result of trauma is shame.</li><li>Shame makes us seek approval.</li><li>Healing from trauma requires turning to the true authentic self.</li><li>Joseph is always on a healing journey, it is a thing he will continue to work on. </li><li>By not recognizing your trauma, you will never heal.</li></ul> Tweetable Quote:<ul><li>"Vulnerability brings healing."</li><li>"Create the atmosphere you want when you walk into a room."</li><li>"Do not run away from your trauma, embrace it. Take ownership of it."</li></ul> Please share this episode with anyone in your life who is experiencing trauma or pain, this podcast is all about helping others find their Purpose Through Pain. Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

114: Stop Avoiding Your Emotional Pain

Gordon Corsetti

To tackle mental health issues, you need a strategy. This could be talking to a therapist, doing inner work, visualizing, but regardless, there needs to be a strategy. When in the middle of a mental health crisis, it can be hard to see clear and create that strategy. This is where Gordon Corsetti comes in. Gordon has come a long way in his mental health journey and uses what he’s learned to help educate kids and adults with their struggles with stress, anxiety, resentment, and worthlessness. He speaks to the unique human ability to change our minds and show how to use tools to acompish that change. Gordon is an author, public speaker, and advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, writing regularly on his website mentallyagile.com. He speaks to the uniquely human ability to change our minds and shows how to use tools to accomplish that change. While “tough it out” is fantastic advice for someone who already knows what to do and has the ability to do it, Gordon believes that it is impractical and dangerous advice to those with no idea what they are doing.Whether you have a diagnosed mental illness or are just facing the stresses of everyday life, tune in to hear about Gordon’s experience with depression, self-harm, anti-depressants, and therapy, and learn how you can start taking action today.On This Episode:Gordon’s struggle with depression growing up with good parents and a good childhoodThe impact of having a predisposition for mental illnessPlanning his first suicide attempt and the friend who changed the course of his lifeGordon’s brutal cycle with anti-depressantsHow he started working with his depression instead of rebelling against itThe human stress response and why it is not designed for the ongoing stresses we experience todayThe power of visualization and learning how to be contentMental agility vs. mental toughnessAction steps to keep moving forward when dealing with stress, anxiety, and overwhelmKey Takeaways:Depression isn’t usually something you just wake up with one day. It’s a slow and insidious process. Never underestimate the power of simply asking someone, “How can I help?”Listen to your doctor when they tell you not to quit your anti-depressants cold turkey.The human mind has a significant ability to adapt.Don’t judge yourself for not being at 100% every day.Tweetable Moments:“We exist on a spectrum of behaviors.” - Gordon Corsetti“If you don’t sleep well, you’re screwed long-term. Nobody operates well off of a lack of sleep.”  - Gordon Corsetti“Pain teaches if you’re willing to be a student.” - Gordon CorsettiConnect with Gordon:Website: https://mentallyagile.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentallyagileTwitter: https://twitter.com/mental_agilityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyagile/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordoncorsetti/Email: gcorsetti@mentallyagile.com Contact Form: https://mentallyagile.com/contactConnect with Joseph James: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

To tackle mental health issues, you need a strategy. This could be talking to a therapist, doing inner work, visualizing, but regardless, there needs to be a strategy. When in the middle of a mental health crisis, it can be hard to see clear and create that strategy. This is where Gordon Corsetti comes in. Gordon has come a long way in his mental health journey and uses what he’s learned to help educate kids and adults with their struggles with stress, anxiety, resentment, and worthlessness. He speaks to the unique human ability to change our minds and show how to use tools to acompish that change. Gordon is an author, public speaker, and advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, writing regularly on his website <a href="http://mentallyagile.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mentallyagile.com</a>. He speaks to the uniquely human ability to change our minds and shows how to use tools to accomplish that change. While “tough it out” is fantastic advice for someone who already knows what to do and has the ability to do it, Gordon believes that it is impractical and dangerous advice to those with no idea what they are doing.Whether you have a diagnosed mental illness or are just facing the stresses of everyday life, tune in to hear about Gordon’s experience with depression, self-harm, anti-depressants, and therapy, and learn how you can start taking action today.On This Episode:<ul><li>Gordon’s struggle with depression growing up with good parents and a good childhood</li><li>The impact of having a predisposition for mental illness</li><li>Planning his first suicide attempt and the friend who changed the course of his life</li><li>Gordon’s brutal cycle with anti-depressants</li><li>How he started working with his depression instead of rebelling against it</li><li>The human stress response and why it is not designed for the ongoing stresses we experience today</li><li>The power of visualization and learning how to be content</li><li>Mental agility vs. mental toughness</li><li>Action steps to keep moving forward when dealing with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm</li></ul> Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Depression isn’t usually something you just wake up with one day. It’s a slow and insidious process. </li><li>Never underestimate the power of simply asking someone, “How can I help?”</li><li>Listen to your doctor when they tell you not to quit your anti-depressants cold turkey.</li><li>The human mind has a significant ability to adapt.</li><li>Don’t judge yourself for not being at 100% every day.</li></ul> Tweetable Moments:<ul><li>“We exist on a spectrum of behaviors.” - Gordon Corsetti</li><li>“If you don’t sleep well, you’re screwed long-term. Nobody operates well off of a lack of sleep.”  - Gordon Corsetti</li><li>“Pain teaches if you’re willing to be a student.” - Gordon Corsetti</li></ul> Connect with Gordon:Website: <a href="https://mentallyagile.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://mentallyagile.com/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mentallyagile" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mentallyagile</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mental_agility" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mental_agility</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mentallyagile/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mentallyagile/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordoncorsetti/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordoncorsetti/</a>Email: gcorsetti@mentallyagile.com Contact Form: <a href="https://mentallyagile.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://mentallyagile.com/contact</a> Connect with Joseph James: Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

113: Gordon Corsetti | Using Mental Agility to Overcome Depression

We are almost 6 months into 2022, have you made the most of your time?Time and life can pass us by very quickly. Are we making the best use of it? That is the topic of today's solo episode.Time is the one thing that every living being on this planet has in common. None of us know exactly how much time we will have here on this planet, but it is up to us to make the most of it. Time is so easy to take advantage of, but if you don't use it wisely, it will go away and you can never get it back. On this Episode:Joseph shares about the loss of his wife and how he recognized he didn't make the best use of his time.Learn how to make your relationships count with the time you have.Discover the difference between being driven and being available to those most important.Key Takeaways:    Don't become so driven you to become dismissive of people.    You can be in the same room as others and still not be present.    You never know how much you have time.Tweetable Quote:"If you will change your mindset, you will change your world."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

We are almost 6 months into 2022, have you made the most of your time?Time and life can pass us by very quickly. Are we making the best use of it? That is the topic of today's solo episode.Time is the one thing that every living being on this planet has in common. None of us know exactly how much time we will have here on this planet, but it is up to us to make the most of it. Time is so easy to take advantage of, but if you don't use it wisely, it will go away and you can never get it back. On this Episode:<ul><li>Joseph shares about the loss of his wife and how he recognized he didn't make the best use of his time.</li><li>Learn how to make your relationships count with the time you have.</li><li>Discover the difference between being driven and being available to those most important.</li></ul>Key Takeaways:<ul><li> Don't become so driven you to become dismissive of people.</li><li> You can be in the same room as others and still not be present.</li><li> You never know how much you have time.</li></ul>Tweetable Quote:<ul><li>"If you will change your mindset, you will change your world."</li></ul> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn</a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

112: Make The Most Of Your Time

Jonathan Troen

Jonathan is a self-love mentor, life mastery coach, and creator of the Self Love Revolution Summit. He preaches self-love. Self-love is a skill you teach yourself and perfect, it is something that we need to work on daily. The Self Love Revolution Summit is a free online event. You will meet the experts who have mastered the art of self-love and learn how to enhance your relationships, find financial freedom, and start living a happier, more loving life.Joseph James was a featured speaker during this summit.Jonathan worked in the entertainment industry for 20 years was doing something that he thought was making him happy, but he realized he was not actually happy, so he changed his life. He realized that his definition of success and the actual definition of success were very different. He has all the physical attributes to make himself happy, but no matter how successful he became, he never became happy. He went on a journey to figure out what was wrong with him and why he was not happy. At the end of his journey, he realized that nothing was actually wrong with him, he just was not living in the moment. He was postponing happiness until he was more successful, and there was a huge disconnect. In this episode:About the Self Love Revolution SummitJonathan realizes that his definition of success is not the actual definition of successHis tips on how to feel successful and happyJonathan realized he was running from himself, not actually addressing himself.Key Takeaways:Working hard and making money is not always the key to success. You must look within yourself to find happiness. Spend time with your loved ones instead of grinding at work because that is what will make you happyCourage is a skill Fear is a huge motivatorTweetable moments:"Be happy first. When you are happy, you are successful." - Jonathan Troen"When you put success before happiness, you get burnt out." - Joseph James"Money is helpful, but it is not going to make you happy if you are already unhappyIt is okay to be me." - Jonathan Troen"If you’re not afraid, you aren’t doing anything important." - Jonathan TroenGet your free ticket to the Self Love Revolution Summit: https://www.selfloverevolutionsummit.com/Connect with Jonathan Troen:Website: https://www.troen.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathantroenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troenConnect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Jonathan is a self-love mentor, life mastery coach, and creator of the Self Love Revolution Summit. He preaches self-love. Self-love is a skill you teach yourself and perfect, it is something that we need to work on daily. The Self Love Revolution Summit is a free online event. You will meet the experts who have mastered the art of self-love and learn how to enhance your relationships, find financial freedom, and start living a happier, more loving life.Joseph James was a featured speaker during this summit.Jonathan worked in the entertainment industry for 20 years was doing something that he thought was making him happy, but he realized he was not actually happy, so he changed his life. He realized that his definition of success and the actual definition of success were very different. He has all the physical attributes to make himself happy, but no matter how successful he became, he never became happy. He went on a journey to figure out what was wrong with him and why he was not happy. At the end of his journey, he realized that nothing was actually wrong with him, he just was not living in the moment. He was postponing happiness until he was more successful, and there was a huge disconnect.  In this episode:<ul><li>About the Self Love Revolution Summit</li><li>Jonathan realizes that his definition of success is not the actual definition of success</li><li>His tips on how to feel successful and happy</li><li>Jonathan realized he was running from himself, not actually addressing himself.</li></ul> Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Working hard and making money is not always the key to success. You must look within yourself to find happiness. </li><li>Spend time with your loved ones instead of grinding at work because that is what will make you happy</li><li>Courage is a skill </li><li>Fear is a huge motivator</li></ul> Tweetable moments:<ul><li>"Be happy first. When you are happy, you are successful." - Jonathan Troen</li><li>"When you put success before happiness, you get burnt out." - Joseph James</li><li>"Money is helpful, but it is not going to make you happy if you are already unhappy</li><li>It is okay to be me." - Jonathan Troen</li><li>"If you’re not afraid, you aren’t doing anything important." - Jonathan Troen</li></ul> Get your free ticket to the Self Love Revolution Summit: <a href="https://www.selfloverevolutionsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.selfloverevolutionsummit.com/</a> Connect with Jonathan Troen:Website: <a href="https://www.troen.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.troen.net/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jonathantroen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jonathantroen</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/troen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/troen</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

111: Jonathan Troen | Self Transformation and Loving Yourself

In this episode, Joseph speaks about a personal issue he is having at the moment. In a current relationship, he is learning that effective communication is key. He admits, he is no expert, but he is trying to learn. Joseph is a helper and is realizing that finding a solution to people's problems is not always what people want in conversation, sometimes people just need to let things off their chest. Tweetable Moment:“It’s not that the mistakes are worth it, but the journey is worth it.”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: instagram.com/meetjosephjames

In this episode, Joseph speaks about a personal issue he is having at the moment. In a current relationship, he is learning that effective communication is key. He admits, he is no expert, but he is trying to learn. Joseph is a helper and is realizing that finding a solution to people's problems is not always what people want in conversation, sometimes people just need to let things off their chest. Tweetable Moment:<ul><li>“It’s not that the mistakes are worth it, but the journey is worth it.”</li></ul>Connect with Joseph James:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a><a href="https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/meetjosephjames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram: instagram.com/meetjosephjames</a>

110: 6 Ways To Improve Your Communicaton

In this episode of the Purpose Through Pain podcast, Joseph James speaks about something we all experience… chaos. We all have times in our lives that feel very chaotic and it can be very hard to manage. Joseph gives some tips on how to balance life when it is chaos. In this episode:How joseph learned that he needed to only control what he could and to let go of those things that he cannot control Surround yourself with the things that feed your soulWhy you should always communicate, even when it is hardKey Takeaways:How to take a step back and trust Create your own atmosphereControl what you can, let go of what you can’tThere is no such thing as over-communicating Flip the script and eliminate negative words from your vocabularyTweetable moments:“Control what you can, don’t stress about what you can’t.”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

In this episode of the Purpose Through Pain podcast, Joseph James speaks about something we all experience… chaos. We all have times in our lives that feel very chaotic and it can be very hard to manage. Joseph gives some tips on how to balance life when it is chaos. In this episode:How joseph learned that he needed to only control what he could and to let go of those things that he cannot control Surround yourself with the things that feed your soulWhy you should always communicate, even when it is hardKey Takeaways:How to take a step back and trust Create your own atmosphereControl what you can, let go of what you can’tThere is no such thing as over-communicating Flip the script and eliminate negative words from your vocabularyTweetable moments:“Control what you can, don’t stress about what you can’t.”Connect with Joseph James:Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

109: How To Manage Chaotic Times In Life

Life is messy. For all of us. In this episode, Joseph sits down with Michelle Crist a close friend and mentor of his. Michelle dealt with alcohol addiction and some mental health matters, which runs through her family.Michelle became strong growing up by having to grow up faster than others her age. When she was in middle school, she had a stalker and her parents made her take martial arts classes to protect herself if anything happened. When she was a freshman in high school she saw her teacher get shot. This changed her perspective on safety. When she went back to school she could not believe how normal everything was. Her life changed, her teacher’s life ended, but no one was really reaching how she was expecting. She realized if she was shot too, no one would have noticed until the teacher told them. Once she started prioritizing safety over connections, she felt very empty. She had a great job but felt weak and purposeless. She decided to end her life becasue she was just tired of living the life she was living. When she decided to end her life, she felt God’s hands on her. She was unable to move. The voice was just telling her to breathe. This episode is all about how to change yourself have a life that you are painfully wanting and prioritizing the right things. If you want to set yourself up on solid ground, this episode is for you. In this episode:How Michelle changed her life after feeling purposeless. Overcoming alcohol addiction.Dealing with PSTDEntering a relationship to heal one another in a healthy way. Key Takeaways:When you are overwhelmed, just take a breath and believe in yourself. Life is hard, but fear and doubt hold no truth. Do not let those thoughts overpower you. Love life and make connections with others. That is the key in life. Tweetable moments:“Just because you have weak moments, you can’t stay in that”“We tend to think what happened to us. We are not weak. We are perfect not because we are strong but because we complement God’s greatness.”“Fear and doubt are loud and rarely hold truth. They hold survival, not life.”Connect with Michelle Crist:Michelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MichelleCrist_thankful/Michelle’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.clay.7505Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-crist-7557a715b/Michelle’s Email: michelle@advanceyourreach.comAdvance your reach: https://advanceyourreach.com/Connect with Joseph James:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Life is messy. For all of us. In this episode, Joseph sits down with Michelle Crist a close friend and mentor of his. Michelle dealt with alcohol addiction and some mental health matters, which runs through her family.Michelle became strong growing up by having to grow up faster than others her age. When she was in middle school, she had a stalker and her parents made her take martial arts classes to protect herself if anything happened. When she was a freshman in high school she saw her teacher get shot. This changed her perspective on safety. When she went back to school she could not believe how normal everything was. Her life changed, her teacher’s life ended, but no one was really reaching how she was expecting. She realized if she was shot too, no one would have noticed until the teacher told them. Once she started prioritizing safety over connections, she felt very empty. She had a great job but felt weak and purposeless. She decided to end her life becasue she was just tired of living the life she was living. When she decided to end her life, she felt God’s hands on her. She was unable to move. The voice was just telling her to breathe. This episode is all about how to change yourself have a life that you are painfully wanting and prioritizing the right things. If you want to set yourself up on solid ground, this episode is for you. In this episode:<ul><li>How Michelle changed her life after feeling purposeless. </li><li>Overcoming alcohol addiction.</li><li>Dealing with PSTD</li><li>Entering a relationship to heal one another in a healthy way. </li></ul>Key Takeaways:<ul><li>When you are overwhelmed, just take a breath and believe in yourself. </li><li>Life is hard, but fear and doubt hold no truth. Do not let those thoughts overpower you. </li><li>Love life and make connections with others. That is the key in life. </li></ul>Tweetable moments:<ul><li>“Just because you have weak moments, you can’t stay in that”</li><li>“We tend to think what happened to us. We are not weak. We are perfect not because we are strong but because we complement God’s greatness.”</li><li>“Fear and doubt are loud and rarely hold truth. They hold survival, not life.”</li></ul> Connect with Michelle Crist:Michelle’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MichelleCrist_thankful/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/MichelleCrist_thankful/</a>Michelle’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michelle.clay.7505" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/michelle.clay.7505</a>Michelle’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-crist-7557a715b/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-crist-7557a715b/</a>Michelle’s Email: <a href="mailto:michelle@advanceyourreach.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">michelle@advanceyourreach.com</a>Advance your reach: <a href="https://advanceyourreach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://advanceyourreach.com/</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

108: Michelle Crist | The Seasons of Trauma + Surviving Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Questioning Self Worth After A Suicide Attempt

We are already 5 months into the year... when are you finally going to do that think that you keep saying you will do?Time and life can pass us by very quickly. Are we making the best use of it? That is the topic of today's solo episode.On this Episode:Joseph shares about the loss of his wife and how he recognized he didn't make the best use of his time.Learn how to make your relationships count with the time you have.Discover the difference between being driven and being available to those most important.Key Takeaways:Don't become so driven you to become dismissive of people.You can be in the same room as others and still not be present.You never know how much you have time.Tweetable Quote:"If you will change your mindset, you will change your world."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purthrpnFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

We are already 5 months into the year... when are you finally going to do that think that you keep saying you will do?Time and life can pass us by very quickly. Are we making the best use of it? That is the topic of today's solo episode.On this Episode:<ul><li>Joseph shares about the loss of his wife and how he recognized he didn't make the best use of his time.</li><li>Learn how to make your relationships count with the time you have.</li><li>Discover the difference between being driven and being available to those most important.</li></ul>Key Takeaways:<ol><li>Don't become so driven you to become dismissive of people.</li><li>You can be in the same room as others and still not be present.</li><li>You never know how much you have time.</li></ol>Tweetable Quote:"If you will change your mindset, you will change your world."Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/purthrpn</a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/252908273026721</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

107: Realizing The Value Of Time

This week's theme is all about the value of time. In today's episode, Joseph James is speaking with Adriana Cowdin.Adriana is a firm believer in living life to the fullest. She has 4 successful entrepreneurial businesses, all while fighting for her life. Over the past 5 years, she has had 27 procedures that have kept her alive. Adriana lost her identity when she became increasingly ill. She didn’t want to be seen as a sick person. Her identity was in corporate America, but her body no longer allowed her to work those long hours in the office. She had to search for her new identity, so she started meditating daily. The pressure not to work made her realize what made her happy and she started to do the things that she loved, including running a social media marketing agency and coaching over 6,500 clients globally, across 5 continents, in the past nearly 20 years.Adriana's battle with chronic illness started in childhood with severe asthma and recurrent bouts of bronchitis, which she outgrew as an adult. The toughest days came from 2015-2019 when I underwent over 25 procedures and surgeries. She has continued to battle wich chronic illnesses, including Type 3C diabetes, chronic pancreatic disease, gastroparesis, Addison’s disease, hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, celiac disease, and osteoporosis. She has learned to thrive in the body she was born with. To maximize her productivity and happiness, she schedules her day around when her body works best, usually doing the things she needs to do in the morning. She shares her story so other people who may be dealing with health dilemmas may feel seen.In this episode:Adriana Cowdin shares how she manages how to run multiple successful businesses while battling chronic illnesses. How she created a new identity for herself after leaving corporate America. Finding Happiness and Thriving Amid Health AdversitiesHow she built 4 businesses while fighting for her life.  Key Takeaway:You can change your identity when you set your mind to itYou are not alone, even in your darkest momentsLearn to thrive in the body you are born with She became successful in entrepreneurship while fighting for her lifeTweetable Moments:“Life is really about how you find your way when adversity comes your way”“What we feed our mind grows”“No book was written for you unless you write it yourself”“I am blessed with every day I am given.”“If it helped one person, its worth it”Connect with Adriana:Adriana's Website: https://adrianacowdin.com/Adriana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabulousandfiercewomen/Adriana's Facebook Group, "Fabulous, Fit, &amp; Financially Fierce Women Entrepreneurs": https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmillionaireConnect with Joseph James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

This week's theme is all about the value of time. In today's episode, Joseph James is speaking with Adriana Cowdin.Adriana is a firm believer in living life to the fullest. She has 4 successful entrepreneurial businesses, all while fighting for her life. Over the past 5 years, she has had 27 procedures that have kept her alive. Adriana lost her identity when she became increasingly ill. She didn’t want to be seen as a sick person. Her identity was in corporate America, but her body no longer allowed her to work those long hours in the office. She had to search for her new identity, so she started meditating daily. The pressure not to work made her realize what made her happy and she started to do the things that she loved, including running a social media marketing agency and coaching over 6,500 clients globally, across 5 continents, in the past nearly 20 years.Adriana's battle with chronic illness started in childhood with severe asthma and recurrent bouts of bronchitis, which she outgrew as an adult. The toughest days came from 2015-2019 when I underwent over 25 procedures and surgeries. She has continued to battle wich chronic illnesses, including Type 3C diabetes, chronic pancreatic disease, gastroparesis, Addison’s disease, hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, celiac disease, and osteoporosis. She has learned to thrive in the body she was born with. To maximize her productivity and happiness, she schedules her day around when her body works best, usually doing the things she needs to do in the morning. She shares her story so other people who may be dealing with health dilemmas may feel seen.In this episode:<ul><li>Adriana Cowdin shares how she manages how to run multiple successful businesses while battling chronic illnesses. </li><li>How she created a new identity for herself after leaving corporate America. </li><li>Finding Happiness and Thriving Amid Health Adversities</li><li>How she built 4 businesses while fighting for her life.  </li></ul>Key Takeaway:<ul><li>You can change your identity when you set your mind to it</li><li>You are not alone, even in your darkest moments</li><li>Learn to thrive in the body you are born with </li><li>She became successful in entrepreneurship while fighting for her life</li></ul>Tweetable Moments:<ul><li>“Life is really about how you find your way when adversity comes your way”</li><li>“What we feed our mind grows”</li><li>“No book was written for you unless you write it yourself”</li><li>“I am blessed with every day I am given.”</li><li>“If it helped one person, its worth it”</li></ul> Connect with Adriana:Adriana's Website: <a href="https://adrianacowdin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://adrianacowdin.com/</a>Adriana's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabulousandfiercewomen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fabulousandfiercewomen/</a>Adriana's Facebook Group, "Fabulous, Fit, &amp; Financially Fierce Women Entrepreneurs": <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmillionaire" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmillionaire</a> Connect with Joseph James:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/</a>

106: Adriana Cowdin | Building 4 Businesses While Battling 9 Chronic Diseases

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