What does living a balanced life mean to you?  Similarly, how do you define health and fitness? And how do your perceptions of these concepts impact your overall wellbeing? In this episode I'm talking about how you can view the idea of "balance" in a way that doesn't leave you feeling defeated and frustrated. I'm here to present to you an idea of how you can balance out your health and fitness in a way that's sustainable and holistic. DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST ACCOUNT" APP FROM THE YOURDAY...

What shame are you hiding? Fellas, this episode is for you. As a man, I've carried with me different types of shame through my life that have had a big impact on how I see the world and operate in it. I learned early on that burying my shame and pretending it wasn't there was the safest way for me to operate. The truth is, it's not. And for me, it took years of living in denial and robbing myself of true joy and fulfillment, that finally helped me see that. In today's episode we're tackling a...

What does it take to create an episode of the Having It A.L.L. podcast?  If you’ve ever asked yourself that question then you’ll love today’s episode! I was recently asked by a friend, “How do you continue coming up with ideas for your podcast after 8 years and 500 episodes?”. It was a great question and one that got me thinking about sharing with you a behind the scenes look of what it takes to create an episode of the show as well as keep the podcast going for years to come.  RESOURCES...

What does your calendar say about your priorities?  Whether you use an online calendar, a paper calendar, or simply store all of your appointments and todos in your head (which is impressive!), you have some sort of way of divvying out your most precious resource -- your time! Where you invest your time says A LOT about what you prioritize! A common trait of people who feel fulfilled in life and who “have it all” is that they regularly make time for the people, environments and things they...

How comfortable are you saying "no" in your life?  So many of us struggle with saying no when people make requests of our time, space, energy, money, or love. We want to please. We want others to like us. We don't want to be seen as unhelpful or unavailable.  In today's episode I talk about the challenge of saying "no", and give you very concrete and actionable tips for strengthening that muscle within you. DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST ACCOUNT" APP FROM THE YOURDAY BALANCE GAME Android:...

How do you relate to feedback? Feedback scares the heck out of most people, but if you run from it then you're handcuffing your potential. I was one of those people for a very long time. I did everything I could to NOT receive feedback, and when I did I usually took it very personally and sat in a funk for a few days afterwards.  Today, however, I understand how important feedback is to growth. Point blank: you will NOT grow without feedback. And that’s growth in ANYTHING -- your job, your...

Are you feeling stuck in life?  We all feel stuck at some point in life. How long we stay feeling stuck depends on a few factors.  Today's day 7 of the awareness suite, and in this conversation we are applying the lessons from the last 6 days so you can finally get unstuck!  DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST ACCOUNT" APP FROM THE YOURDAY BALANCE GAME Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg iPhone:...

How much of your time each day is spent with the people, places, and activities that you say matter most to you? Today's day 6 of the awareness suite, and in this conversation we are taking a look at exactly where you invest your most precious resource: your time. DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST ACCOUNT" APP FROM THE YOURDAY BALANCE GAME Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659 WATCH THE...

How aware are you of the impact that your environment is having on you? From where you spend most of your time, to who you spend most of your time with, your environments shape your health, your attitudes, and your behavior.  Today is day 5 of the Awareness suite, and in this episode we’re taking a look at the environments where you invest your time and energy, and shining a light on the fact that your environments very well may be keeping you from having it all.  DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST...

Do you have clear personal standards in your life? If so, what are they?? Most people understand the concept of a personal standard, but in practice have vague personal standards (at best). Yet, if you knew the impact that not having or holding personal standards was having across all areas of your life, I bet you’d get to work creating some!  Today is day 4 of the Awareness suite, and in today’s episode we’re getting real about personal standards, and why not having clear personal standards...

What emotions did you experience today and what insights into yourself did you glean from those emotions? Most people go through their day feeling any combination of the spectrum of emotions, completely unaware that those emotions are giving insight into what’s going on in their inner world.  Today is day 3 of the Awareness suite, and in today’s episode we’re digging into the layered messages of your emotions, and making the case that your emotions pack so much more insight than you are aware...

Are most of your thoughts in a day empowering thoughts or disempowering thoughts? Turns out, the VAST majority of most people’s daily thoughts are disempowering.  If every thought is a seed that’s being planted into your psyche, then what kinds of fruit are you growing in your life?  Today is day 2 of the Awareness suite, and in today’s episode I dive into the world of your inner monologue, and we talk about the importance of being aware of your thoughts and where they’re originating...

What communications is your body giving you right this very moment? Today’s episode kicks off a suite that we’re doing all on the topic of Awareness.  When you’re seeking change in your life, no matter what area you want to shift, AWARENESS is step #1! If you are unaware of the thoughts, beliefs, words and habits that are keeping you stuck, then you’ll never be able to break free and build a life where you are having it all.  In today’s episode I dive into the communications of your body, and...

Have you ever felt like life moves in a never-ending cycle of ups and downs, advances and setbacks, victories and defeats? The Law of Rhythm teaches us that "Everything Flows, Out and In", "All Things Rise and Fall", and "The Pendulum Swing Manifests in Everything". From the waves of the ocean to the rise and fall of empires, this law governs the rhythm of life itself. In this episode, we delve into practical ways to work with the Law of Rhythm rather than against it. Discover how to...

What do you feel are the biggest benefits to exercising? Whether or not you’re currently exercising at the level you feel you should, you probably have some thoughts about why exercise is important and what the benefits are. For years my perspective on exercise was one that most of us have: it’s important to keep you healthy and keep your body strong, it can improve your mood, it promotes longevity in life, it provides energy and vitality for a happy life, among other reasons.  But years ago...

Are you feeling like your relationships are stuck in a rut? Or are you simply wanting to see and feel your relationships improving?  In today’s episode I unveil a simple yet powerful method that has transformed my connections with others. It's not a quick fix or a manipulation tactic, but rather a genuine approach to fostering trust, intimacy, and understanding. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE 2x10 Relationship Building: How to Do It (and Why It Works!) DOWNLOAD THE FREE "TRUST ACCOUNT" APP...

Are you doing what you love in life? Many times a question like this makes us think about turning our passions into a career. Pro athletes come to mind, the men and women who have taken a love for a childhood game and turned it into a lucrative career.  But that’s not the only way to do what you love and live a life with passion. You can 100% live with passion, joy and excitement EVERYDAY, without changing careers or completely shifting your life around (you can of course do that too if you...

What crossroads moments has your life contained, and what lessons did you learn?  In 2013 I faced a major crossroad moment. The job path that I had chosen was making me miserable, and each day that I stuck on it I felt more frustrated, more helpless and more like a victim. I had experienced many crossroads moments in my life up to that point, and in the majority of them I chose to stay safe, remain comfortable, and give into the fear.  But not this time.  In today’s episode I share with you...

Have you ever wondered how to become immune to rejection?  Rejections happen to all of us in life. It’s unavoidable. Yet, not everyone is impacted the same way by rejections. Some people are crushed, while others use the rejection to grow. Which are you?  Today's episode dives deep into understanding why rejection impacts us and provides actionable steps to develop resilience and use rejection as a catalyst for growth. This one is inspired by a heartfelt listener email, and I’m grateful for...

Wondering why your efforts for improvement often fall short?  If you've faced discouragement, tried various programs/plans/systems, or found yourself in the cycle of starting and stopping, this conversation is tailored for you.  In today’s episode, we uncover a colossal mistake that could be sabotaging your progress when you’re seeking change and improvement in your life, and I’m going to help you spot the mistake and overcome it if you’re doing it yourself!  RESOURCES FROM THIS...

Have you ever looked back on an experience in your life and thought, "Yeah, I don't want to go through that again!". 2023 held many of those moments for me. Truth be told, there was a lot that I struggled with in 2023 that had me feeling overwhelmed, stressed and maxed out. But I didn't tell anyone, and so I struggled in silence. In today's episode I'm breaking that silence and letting you in on why 2023 was my most challenging year yet, I'm sharing what contributed to my internal...

What is a simple yet effective tool that can help you create the best year of your life? Answer: a Word For The Year! Each year on the Having It A.L.L. podcast, I guide you to creating a Word For The Year. And it's that time once again!  New Year's Resolutions focus on the DOING, while Word For The Year focuses on the BEING. And that's where your best results will come from! Join me in today's episode as I take you through the 6 simple steps to create your powerful Word For The Year, and...

Do you find yourself being overly self-critical when someone else's advice just doesn't work for you? I've read, listened to and watched thousands of pieces of self help content over the years, and for a long time I thought that there was something wrong with me when I failed to incorporate someone else's advice into my life. I would blame a lack of discipline, focus, grit, or consistency as the reasons why I never made it past day two on someone else's stellar self help routine. That was...

Have you started planning your goals and resolutions for the new year? Whether you have your goals already, or haven't even started, there's one thing you want to make sure you do before you write your goals in stone, and that's take a deep look at how you showed up this past year. In today's episode I'm walking you through a self assessment process (the same one I use with all of my coaching clients) that will help you determine where you are right now, so you can chart the course for where...