Creating Your Best Self Podcast: Recent Episodes
David N Johnson
Boredom. We’ve all experienced it. Those long, draggy afternoons, the restless waiting in lines, those moments when time seems to stand still, and our minds scream for stimulation. But what if we told you that these moments, rather than being wasted, hold a secret power? Would you want us to tell you about it?
In this insightful episode we dive deeper into the four pillars that form the foundation of living your best life: Relationships, Career, Spirituality, and Health. Tune in as we explore the intricacies of each pillar, their intersections, and their cumulative impact on our lives. We take an in-depth look at how our relationships influence our […]
In this episode, we’re going to unwrap six essential elements of achieving career success, while also maintaining that crucial balance with our health, relationships, and spirituality. We’ll be discussing:
- Passion and Purpose – How to find what truly lights you up and use it to drive your career.
- Continual Learning and Skill Development – The importance of remaining a lifelong student and constantly evolving in your professional journey.
- Work-Life Balance – Ways to ensure that your career complements your life instead of consuming it.
- Network and Relationships at Work – Why it’s crucial to forge strong bonds in your professional arena and how to do it effectively.
- Resilience and Adaptability – How to bounce back from career setbacks and be flexible in the face of change.
- Personal Branding and Self-Promotion – Strategies for becoming your own cheerleader and making your mark in your field.
In part 3 we discuss the power of creating lifelong relationships by discussing 6 important points:
- How to be more understanding
- Howe to show love & appreciation
- Being your best self
- The importance of spending time together
- How to be honest and trustworthy
- The tough one, wow to be a better communicator
It’s important to note that the relationships that we cover in this episode go much further than just romantic ones as we discuss friendship, family, and even work relationships.
Bonus: We left a blooper at the end!
In part 2 we discuss the importance of taking care of yourself both mentally and physically. When it comes to your physical health you must focus on 5 things: Regular activity Good nutrition Drinking lots of water Your Gut health, and Getting adequate rest For mental health, we discuss 3 different topics: Psychological, Emotional, and […]
Spirituality is the first pillar for a reason. Without your spiritual core, which we will talk about in a minute, you can’t have the kind of outward relationships that are important to living a good life. You can’t be healthy, not truly healthy because true health is both physical AND mental. And your career will […]
In past episodes we’ve spoken about your inner voice, living authentically, overcoming fear, and how to change your mental programming. Every one of those episodes involves the power of thought. The thoughts that you give power to are the root cause of your entire life. When we’re unhappy we seek change. Typically, this change involves […]
While being part of a group isn’t inherently a bad thing, not being 100% you is. Depression comes from playing a role. It comes from not being 100% authentic to your true self. If you become okay with being subservient to the ideals of the group, if it goes against your core beliefs, then you […]
Being your authentic self is essential for building meaningful relationships with both yourself and others. Being authentic means that your thoughts, words, and more importantly your actions line up and match your core identity. It ensures that you’re seen, it shows that you matter. Being authentic lights your path forward. It gives meaning to […]
If you look online there are many articles written on the topic of forgiveness. You’ll find articles titled How to Let Go in 12 steps or 15 tips on how to forgive the hurt. While there is some great info there, we feel that there are only four things that you must remember when working […]
In today’s episode we discuss how to overcome your inner bully so that you can live a life of deep personal joy, success, and greatness. We talk about mindfulness, self-kindness, and shared humanity. We even give you a 4-step approach to dealing with your inner critic. We’ve spoken about the power of relationships, in this […]
In today’s episode we will be talking about distractions and how easily they can pull you away from your focus and prevent you from using your full attention towards whatever it is that you’re trying to do. Distractions happen both internally and externally and while not all distractions are your fault, it is your job […]
Fear is debilitating. It robs you of your self-worth and paralyzes you when you even think about taking action towards your goals. This is a built-in hardwired response to anything that would put your life in danger. It's a left-over evolutionary survival trait that is meant to keep us alive. When you understand that fear is the way your […]
Today, T. Lavon Lawrence & David N. Johnson will be discussing how having an attitude of gratitude can change your entire outlook on life. It may sound overly simplistic, maybe even pie in the sky, but don’t let that deter you from intentionally being grateful. During today’s episode, you’ll learn the benefits of gratitude because […]
Table of Contents 1 HOW TO OVERCOME LOUSY MENTAL PROGRAMMING 2 The In’s and Out’s of Subconscious Programming, When to Change It, and How What is Meant by My Subconscious Mind and Subconscious Programming? What Outdated Beliefs are Holding You Back? Your Comfort Zone & Success Potential is Managed by Your Subconscious Mind! Auditing and […]
"The very best decision I've ever made is to learn all about Habits, how to make them and how to break them, because it has changed everything." ---T. Lavon Lawrence In Habits & Success – How To Create Habits That Stick David N. Johnson and T. Lavon Lawrence discuss what you need to know to […]
In our second episode we discuss the importance of building powerful win-win relationships with your spouse, boss, co-workers, children, and more. For so long we've been thinking about relationships all wrong and how important they are to our overall well-being.
In Balancing Success - Building Powerful Win-Win Relationships David N. Johnson and T. Lavon Lawrence discuss what real relationship looks like.
In our pilot episode, we discuss the 4 things that you MUST focus on in order to see true success. Many times we chase just one part, money, which causes us to lose so much along the way.
In Balancing Success - The 4 Pillars of Living Your Best Life David N. Johnson and T. Lavon Lawrence discuss what true success looks like. Hint: It's not what you think.