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Rich Bracken
Rich Bracken is award winning businessman, inspirational consultant and expert problem solver. Each episode of the EnRich Your Soul podcast will discuss ways to address the obstacles in your life and help you learn how to put your heart and soul into everything you do. Content will include powerful motivations and inspirational guests who will share their stories of struggle and success. Learn more at http://richbracken.com Thank you for choosing this podcast to bring more love, happiness and success into your life.
Have you ever doubted your ability to start a new goal, continue down the path once you’ve started, or bounce back from a less than desirable result?
I’m sure you have because we all have.
In this episode, I share the value and power of giving yourself grace in all three scenarios and how it will vastly improve your life. Learn how to get moving, stay moving, and get back on track after a loss.
Thank you for subscribing to The EnRich Your Soul Podcast. If you have a topic you’d like to have discussed, please email me at rich@richbracken.com.
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As creatures of habit and predictability, humans don’t really care for change that much.
Unfortunately, change doesn’t care what you think or want.
Whether it’s professional change or personal change, long term or immediate, change can rock our world in so many ways.
In this episode, I share a couple of key emotional intelligence strategies to manage change so that you feel it’s happening for you and not to you.
These tactics will help you lower your anxiety, see a clearer path forward, and adapt easier and quicker than ever before.
Thank you for subscribing to The EnRich Your Soul Podcast. If you have a topic you’d like to have discussed, please email me at rich@richbracken.com.
All requests and information shares will be kept anonymous.
Chances are, you’ve spent time singing, rapping, or lip synching along with your favorite songs at some point this week.
For one amazing person, it has become not only a brand identifier, but also a means of managing her journey.
I had the opportunity to talk with social media influencer and hip hop lip synch queen, Kyla Janell, about her meteoric online presence through the power of music.
In this episode, we talk about how music bonds us all, provides a creative outlet, and how it helped her through her breast cancer journey.
If you heard your friend or loved one say “I’m just not good enough” to anything, what would you do?
Chances are, assuming you’re a good friend, you’d say “That’s not true, you should be kinder to yourself!”
Yet, how many times do you say or think limiting statements like this?
More often than any of us would like to admit.
In this episode I break down where self-limiting beliefs come from, how to identify them, and how to begin to rid yourself of them one by one.
I got to thinking about some of the greatest bands and musicians in history (at least the ones in my humble opinion). I got to wondering “What makes them so great?”
They did it differently.
Prince, Nirvana, P!nk, Madonna, Metallica, Basement Jaxx, Michael Jackson….the list goes on and on.
They took what they knew and put their own unique, one of a kind spin on it and did something no one saw coming.
In this episode, recorded on a livestream, I talk about how you can take a unique, creative approach to your business, social media content, and more to stand out from the rest in a world that’s so crowded with noise.
This approach will bring you more happiness no matter what the end result is.
Recently, I was watching a comedy special featuring Matt Rife and he had this to say about social media:
"Your social media is your art.
You can create and share whatever you want to share.
I post every f’ing day because it feels right to me.
All I can ever hope to ever come from that is that it makes other people smile and makes them happy."
This is what social media should be.
In this episode I share how this message from Matt changed my views on my own content and how we can all take some peace of mind back from the world wide web through a simple mindset shift when posting or engaging content.
Far too often, we don’t believe in ourselves nearly as much as we should in any given situation, personally or professionally.
In fact, studies show that 85% of people globally have low self-esteem.
This impacts our success, happiness, relationships, communication, and overall quality of life.
So, what do we do about this?
In this episode, I will discuss:
Common reasons that we have a problem with self-belief
How you can halt the pattern of self-criticism
Several methods to boost your confidence every single day
When was the last time you went into an activity, a project, or workout and expected to fail?
You may be playing it too safe with your potential if you can’t remember.
In this episode, I share how my Peloton workout this morning opened my eyes to the ability that we have to be even better versions of ourselves through failing, learning, and trying again. This allows us to continue to raise our level of performance and achievement.
Welcome to a very unique episode of the EnRich Your Soul Podcast.
No talking from me this time as I have rediscovered what we all should feel: our calling.
For over 25 years, I have been able to express myself as a DJ and performer and recently I have re-engaged this side of me as it truly is my artistic expression.
As I’ve been collecting new music for some upcoming performances, I noticed this great theme about how house music expresses different positive emotions.
I’ve brought those emotions together in a 90 minute mix that will have you smiling, singing, head nodding, and dancing through your positive feels.
Enjoy!
In my world, I get to meet some absolutely dynamic people and I’m honored to connect and support them.
These two amazing women are up at the top of my list.
Lisa Walden and Hannah Ubl are the duo known as Good Company Consulting and they are on a mission, in their words, to help “people create workplaces that don’t suck.”
A-freaking-men to that!!!
As speakers, consultants, and now authors, they bring a refreshing view to corporate culture that everyone needs to hear, implement and benefit from.
In this episode, I have the distinct pleasure of talking with these two about their individual journeys, the creation and path of Good Company Consulting, and their exciting new book “The Future of Work is Human” an engaging way to create a “humans-first” culture at your company.
Questions
Why did you decide to go this route of consulting companies about their cultures?
What does a human first culture look like?
How would you define the culture of Good Company Consulting?
What truly makes a great company culture (not just lip service)?
How would you define psychological safety and how can companies embrace it?
As you’re consulting and speaking all over the place, what are the top 2 concerns for:
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Leaders
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Employees
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How do you fix these problems?
What do you recommend to someone who may be listening who feels “Stuck?”
With a dynamic, and sometimes polarizing, conversation going on around back to office policies, how should companies approach this?
Outside of the book becoming a #1 best seller, what’s your brave prediction for the next year?
Check them out at goodcompanyconsulting.com
Every so often, I start a post or videos with “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…”
Well, this is a bit different. I know exactly who needs to hear this because they asked me to talk about it.
Now, this will likely appeal to more than just this one person, so if this episode benefits you, all the better.
You see, we have times in our lives where our inner view is dark and our head is low because we’re struggling. I’ve been there too many times and I think we all can admit that we’ve faced this battle in our lives at some point.
But when we lift our heads, we see a brighter view and we also see those who are around us to support us.
In this episode, I just speak from the heart about lessons I’ve learned when pulling myself out of a negative mentality and the help that I will be forever grateful for.
My words are just those of support to you in this time and the encouragement that there is a lighter, brighter road ahead. ❤️
Every so often, I start a post or videos with “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…”
Well, this is a bit different. I know exactly who needs to hear this because they asked me to talk about it.
Now, this will likely appeal to more than just this one person, so if this episode benefits you, all the better.
You see, we have times in our lives where our inner view is dark and our head is low because we’re struggling. I’ve been there too many times and I think we all can admit that we’ve faced this battle in our lives at some point.
But when we lift our heads, we see a brighter view and we also see those who are around us to support us.
In this episode, I just speak from the heart about lessons I’ve learned when pulling myself out of a negative mentality and the help that I will be forever grateful for.
My words are just those of support to you in this time and the encouragement that there is a lighter, brighter road ahead. ❤️
Ever get to a point in your day when everything seems like it weighs a ton on your mind? Maybe you’re making things too granular and deep in the weeds?
I had that happen the other day (amongst many) and was brought back to the reality of what I should be doing….by my 6 year old.
“Dad, you should create a habit of happy.”
This sparked a conversation about just being intentionally happy, finding it in myself to pause and be thankful, enjoy life for what it is, and smile on purpose.
Seems so simplistic, yet so overlooked.
In this episode, not only do I dive into how this interaction with my son helped me consciously create my own “Habit of Happy” but how you can do the same in just 5 intentional minutes a day.
Do you struggle moving through fear to make things happen?
Now, this doesn’t have to be working through a traumatic fear (see also snakes and spiders for me) but that little fear that makes you talk yourself out of opportunities, goals, and pursuing the life that you truly want.
In this episode, I discuss how I’ve worked with and through fear in my own life and how you can use fear to your advantage as you pursue growth opportunities. I’ll share words of wisdom that have helped me manage my own fears from Anna Greenberg and Jess King of Peloton as well as one of my all-time favorites, Mel Robbins.
Have you ever felt, emotionally or mentally, that you’re walking in the dark or in shadows? That things are difficult and there’s little to no brightness shining through?
Of course you have, we all have.
That’s why I have a better alternative for you.
During a morning meditation with Anna Greenberg of Peloton, she talked about the mental shift of happiness being similar to walking on the sunny side of a city street. With the one side of being a bit darker and shadowed, because the sun’s behind buildings, vs. the sunnier side across the street.
We tend to walk on the colder, darker side when things are incredibly tough and challenging. But even that meditative shift to the sunnier side of the street brings about feelings of warmth, happiness, and light.
In this episode, I share how I crossed to the sunny side amidst struggle and how you can move to the other side of the street mentally and begin to feel better immediately.
Ever feel like you’re caught in this rut or a storm of frustration and you’re just wondering “why me?”
We’ve all been there and it’s a suffocating feeling to not know which way is up on certain days.
It’s when we stop and realize that the storm is actually clearing the way for better days that we embrace these times as opportunities to learn, grow stronger, and improve who we are as people.
In this episode, I share how tough times are like sculpting a statue. You’ve got to manage the pressure and removing unnecessary weight and things from your life to become the work of are you are deep down.
There are times in our lives where we take on a ton mentally and emotionally. Especially in the last few years, there have been more and more reports of people suffering from anxiety and burnout because of the stress they put on themselves to perform while managing their mental and physical state.
While we are all familiar with the feelings of stress, are you aware of how it actually affects your physical and mental wellbeing as well as your ability to have mental capacity for critical thought?
In this episode, I share the impacts that stress and anxiety can have on your brain, your physical wellness, and how you can get mentally unstuck when you are feeling out of inspiration.
There are times in our lives where we take on a ton mentally and emotionally. Especially in the last few years, there have been more and more reports of people suffering from anxiety and burnout because of the stress they put on themselves to perform while managing their mental and physical state.
While we are all familiar with the feelings of stress, are you aware of how it actually affects your physical and mental wellbeing as well as your ability to have mental capacity for critical thought?
In this episode, I share the impacts that stress and anxiety can have on your brain, your physical wellness, and how you can get mentally unstuck when you are feeling out of inspiration.
We all do it.
We speak to ourselves in a defeatist, finite tone that limits where we are and where we can go.
Don’t think you have?
Have you ever said “I can’t do…” “I can’t figure out…” “I don’t know…” Sure you have, we all have.
This is where it changes with one simple word: yet.
By adding “yet” to the end of any statement that applies to your growth, learning, goal achievement, or abilities, you open the door for progress. I kinda knew it worked for me when I was conscious in doing it, but when my easily frustrated 6 year old started changing his mentality by doing it, I knew there was something there.
In this episode, I share how the addition of the word “yet” can blow open a world of success and achievement when you feel stuck in life and down on your ability to improve it.
We’ve all been there before….
You wake up and your emotions and thoughts are off to the races and you become the mental/emotional equivalent of the dog walker holding onto the leash trying to keep up with the gigantic dog who’s chasing something.
This sometimes goes on until you lay your head down that night. Just hanging on for dear life, unaware of where the hell you’re going and what you’re feeling from minute to minute. You feel frazzled during the day, uneasy every second, and then completely baffled at the end of the day wondering “What just happened??”
I too have felt that and found myself in an exercise this morning that changed the game for me.
While I have love and respect for my go-to Peloton meditation instructors Anna Greenberg, Ross Rayburn, and Kirra Michel, Aditi Shah blew my world wide open this morning.
In this episode, I share the exercise that transformed my mental and emotional clarity and how I combined it with a recent article I read on how we should be more specific when describing our emotions. The pairing of these two has brought me an immense amount of joy and energy and I had to share it with you.
We live in a distracted society, full stop.
With our attention span being at that of a goldfish, it’s no wonder there studies galore about how our focus and productivity is being demolished by the day.
Consider these statistics:
Carleton University surveyed 1,500 people in six organisations and found that, on average, they worked 47.2 hours a week and spent 17 of those hours on email.
Email interruptions increase employees time on tasks by one-third.
The average office worker is productive for only three hours a day.
36% of Millennials and Gen Z admit to spending two hours or more checking their smartphones at work.
Source: Sereneapp.com
So, if you’re a motivated, goal-achieving person, how do you battle these odds?
Simple, starve your distractions and feed your focus.
In this episode, I share some top tips on how to reduce (or eliminate) distractions from your day to strengthen your focus, energy, and productivity. All of these tips provide instants lifts and cost nothing to implement.
It’s not often that you hear the words harp, piano, metal, gothic, and award-winning in the same description of someone, but here we are.
Lindsay Schoolcraft is a one-of-a-kind musician and talent. Her music is the perfect blend of beauty and emotion with some haunting, darker tones. She combines her classically trained voice and talent with the energy and power of metal music.
To see her perform and listen to her messages in music is an absolute game-changer, to talk to her and get to know her is a blessing.
In this episode, we discuss her musical upbringing, her passion for storytelling, and how she blends her unique sound to capture the hearts and minds of millions.
We also discuss the critical nature of discovering your voice in the world and not being afraid to own who you are and how you feel. This approach has allowed her to have a genuine connection with people and fans all of the world and she shares messages on how everyone can own their story and connections in the world.
She also shares how the pandemic affected her work style and how it’s opened up new opportunities to perform and to coach and consult other musicians.
You can learn more about Lindsay on her website, Instagram, or Patreon. You can also follow her Spotify channel to hear her amazing music.
It’s such a special opportunity to mark 150 episodes, on my birthday, with one of my favorite singers and people in the world!! Thank you for all your support!
About Lindsay
Juno Nominated Lindsay Schoolcraft composes and performs Ethereal Gothic music exploring orchestral soundscapes and heavy metal. From the small city of Oshawa, Canada, LINDSAY is a hauntingly enchanting Singer, Harpist, and Pianist, and was presented with the 2021 Oshawa Music Award for Artist of the Year. Releasing her own solo work since 2010 with the debut full length metal album Martyr, co-written by Grammy Award Winner Rocky Gray (Formerly Evanescence), releasing in 2019, and her harp-driven, orchestral offering Worlds Away in 2020.
Her music is elegant and yet powerful, delivering a compelling sound fuelled by raw emotion. Lindsay’s style prevails effortlessly through every composition whether focusing solely on orchestral instrumentation or delving into the realms of heavy music. Lindsay received her musical education from established vocal instructors, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto), and briefly at York University for Opera and Theory studies. She continues today to study in the fields of business, musical theory, and music production.
Lindsay works with a wide variety of artists and different sub-genres in metal. She has recently featured on gothic-metalcore hitmakers MOTIONLESS IN WHITE’s “Cyberhex”, hardcore outfit CANCER BATS’ “Hail the Acoustic Destroyer”, black/folk metal artist MYRKUR’s single “Rivers Blessed” on harp, and released “Stolen Light” with Sarah Jezebel Deva. Lindsay embraces the creativity of musicians around the world leading to the production of some extraordinary collaborations.
What is the best version of yourself?
Before you give that answer too much thought, I want you to also stop and ask yourself, “When was the last time I invested in my own clarity and confidence?”
What I mean by this is that we are typically running on the treadmill of life; exhausting ourselves and not going anywhere because we get caught up in the day to day of demands. We rarely step off the treadmill just to check in with ourselves and we often miss valuable time and opportunity because of that.
I spent the morning in longer meditation than normal and wound up taking a class from Aditi Shah of Peloton. It was a class called “Peak Performance” and the mentality that she shared with me was transformative and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.
This episode will transform how you view the best version of yourself and allow you to free yourself from the mental restraints that yourself and others have placed on you.
Stress, worry, and anxiety can make you feel like you’re wandering around in the dark with no direction. While these times feel like they take forever and there’s not an end in sight, they truly are temporary; just a page or two in the story of you. To increase your self-management and emotional intelligence, do these three things: 1. Remind yourself that this is temporary. Knowing that a finish line is out there somewhere will clear your thoughts. 2. Find 1 thing to have gratitude for. It’s the little positive steps that walk us out of the dark. 3. Reach out to a supportive friend. They can help you find your way out. For more information about booking me to help your company, conference or cause as a keynote speaker or consultant, please contact rich@richbracken.com. You can learn more about me at richbracken.com
If you’re like most of us, you have ups and downs, ebbs and flows of life that may find you in a place of stagnation. Maybe you’re feeling over-protective of yourself, afraid to step out of your comfort to try something new or go after a goal or change you’ve been wanting to pursue.
Just kidding, we’ve ALL been there.
That’s why this episode is a bit different than most. In this episode, I share my thoughts about digging deep within yourself, to that place that blends your purpose, determination, and resilience to turn and face your fears with a smile.
Whether you’re battling self-doubt, insecurity, or you’re just flat out scared of change (most of us are) this is absolutely for you.
Take a listen and know that I’m cheering on what’s about to happen for you!
Way before I was a speaker and podcaster, I was a DJ. It started as a semi-fluke when I was a 15 year old and became one of my favorite things in the world for the following 25 years. Avicii, Kelly Rowland, Roger Sanchez, Betty Who, were some of the brilliant names I performed with during my career and I got to play for crowds in Chicago, Vegas, Miami, London, Boston and scores of others.
What I will say is that for those who think DJing is just pushing a couple of buttons (ok for some people pretending to be DJ’s it is) it is a much more complicated scenario than you think.
In this episode, I share 5 of my life lessons that DJing taught me that have carried over into my personal and professional worlds. These educational opportunities provided me clarity on my self-worth, personal branding, communication, and relationship management.
As a bonus, I’m excited to share one of my favorite mixes that I did a few years back that has still held up well. Even if you call all dance music “techno” there will be some familiar songs remixed in here. So whether you are reminiscing on a time where I got to play for you, or you just need some motivation to move your body, I hope you enjoy it.
Life is tough.
Even before the pandemic, millions were dealing with issues that affected their emotional and mental well-being while keeping their feelings to themselves.
Even with the conversation around mental health and self-care becoming more prevalent, there are still way too many people keeping themselves in the dark, out of fear, embarrassment, or sheer confusion on what to do.
It's time we open the blinds of our mental house, to let the light in and shine light on what we need help with.
This conversation encourages you to reach out if you're struggling, or if you know someone who might be.
Life is tough, challenging, and can throw you for a loop when you least expect it. This existed before the pandemic and has become a mental and emotional dodgeball game ever since.
The silver lining is that more and more conversations are happening about self-care, mental health awareness, and how we can be better people holistically every single day.
In this episode, I chat with Natalie Ottosen, Founder of Soul Sister Coaching. She is a Certified Transformational Life Coach, Reiki practitioner and Astrologist. She is also a Mother to two amazing children, wife to an adoring husband, and seeker of light and truth.
Natalie leverages her knowledge with her experience battling traumas with fitting in, self-love, self-worth, and finding her place in this world. She’s now on a mission to help others like yourself, find your place, your love and your worth.
We discuss her path to becoming a Life Coach, how she incorporates energy work and astrology with her clients, the benefits of meditation, and how you can live a Soul Led Life.
She offers courses, coaching and a fantastic monthly membership engagement that’s full of value added content at soulsistercoaching.com
I have always been a proponent of being absolutely authentic on social media; it’s actually why I started this podcast. It’s refreshing to see people bring their true selves to any social platform to share their personality, get their messages across, or just have fun.
Nobody does it better than Britney Crosson.
As a podcaster, social media company owner, and Peloton/Wine/Comedy social media influencer, Britney quickly became one of my favorite accounts to follow to inspire and entertain me. Her blend of social media tips with hilarious dancing videos (sometimes even on her Peloton equipment) are incredibly fun to watch.
In this episode, Britney and I discuss tons of topics including the power of social media, how to step into your authentic brand, and how to balance life as a business owner.
You can learn more about Britney at britneycrosson.com and her company Fun Love Media funlovemedia.com.
About Britney
Britney Crosson is the host and producer of The Social Sunshine Podcast, owner of Fun Love Media, a social media management and content creation agency based in Houston, TX, and the founder of Small Biz Social Society, a membership that helps ambitious entrepreneurs stand out on social media. As a performer from the age of 3 with a total of 30+ years experience on stage and screen, Britney developed a natural love for being in front of audiences via social media. She has used her love of social media and her experience as an actor and dancer to help her clients, membership members and podcast audience to use their existing talents, skills and knowledge to create exciting online content for their businesses. When she's not working hard on her businesses, you can find her having a dance party with her two kiddos or cuddled up on the couch with wine and her husband watching their favorite tv shows.
As you progress to goals, happiness, & success, you will have to make changes.
There will be things that remain the same, but some habits, people, tendencies, will have to go. We can not improve our lives by living the same way that we currently are.
In this episode, I will share the value of the self-audit to optimize your time, your energy, and your “emotional gas tank” on the road to success. This will empower you to choose what serves you and provides you with the drive to push through.
I will also share a special announcement as part of this episode to show that I’m walking the talk.
I’m a huge fan of seeing people succeed. It brings me joy to watch people build their presence, their voice, and their success.
It makes me even happier to watch it happen to someone I’ve known for a long time. Like, Middle School long time.
Erin Lopez is a friend that I’ve known for a long time and in the past several years, I’ve applauded her explosion as a positive personality in the worlds of business, women empowerment, and speaking. She brings a background of success and humility to her energetic social media content and her speaking engagements as she encourages other women to find their own success.
In this episode, Erin shares her path to success and what she holds near and dear to her heart that continues to drive her, and support others.
We discuss:
Her journey to success
Her jump from corporate to entrepreneurship
Advice to anyone starting a business to invest in themselves
The strength of an authentic personal brand
How to strike balance in life
You can learn more about Erin on her Instagram page at @alopezlifestyle and on her Facebook page and her website www.alopezlifestyle.com.
In life, specifically in social media, we are bombarded with images, stories, videos, and other “proof” of success in others. Whether it’s the luxurious vacation sunset, the new car, the growing business, or some other form success example, there are so many who are trying to show their rank.
And why not? I’m sure they deserve what they’ve worked hard for.
But have you ever felt yourself caught up in the image? Frustrated that it’s not you taking the picture of the sunsetting on the ocean, or the crowd, or the car? Have you ever allowed yourself to doubt your own success or journey based off something you’ve seen?
Of course you have, we all have.
In this episode, I share some insights based off observations and self-experience on how success may look one way esthetically, but there’s always a story behind it. Everyone’s definition of success is different when you look at the full picture.
They may be traveling a ton for work, but what is that doing to their family life? How do they balance it? They may be driving a fancy new car, but what nights have they missed or how much sleep have they lost in the pursuit?
So when you consider the full 360 view, what does success look like to you?
In our lives, we will constantly be bombarded by change, uncertainty, and challenge. But when we embrace who we truly are and are open to growth potential, we can withstand anything that comes our way.
Stacie Wimer is a perfect example of that.
She is the host of the Man Shopping Podcast, her own venture into the unknown of sharing her stories as a divorced, single mom, re-entering the dating scene. In her podcast, she bares her soul, her heart, and her bashfulness at times, so that women and men, single or married, can find their own self-appreciation in the midst of finding love.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Why she started the podcast and what type of response it’s gotten
What she’s discovered about herself in the process
How her podcast has helped her open up a strong line of communication with her teenage daughter
How her vulnerability and self-acceptance journey has helped so many discover their own needs
You can learn more about Stacie at https://manshoppingwithstacie.com or on Instagram @stacie_wimer.
About Stacie
Stacie is an unabashed 43 year old twice divorced single mother of an amazing teenage daughter and the best black lab shelter mutt ever.
She is a pharmaceutical & medical device sales professional by day and a writer, podcaster, cooking & baking enthusiast by night. She is a true extrovert with a passion for helping people.
Born and raised in rural Missouri, Stacie graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a degree in Organizational Communication and Business management. After spending several years living in Minnesota, Kansas, and Georgia, Stacie calls Kansas City, Missouri home.
What are you holding on to?
We all have things that we are carrying consciously, or subconsciously, that constantly drain us or weigh us down. Previous struggles, impostor syndrome, fears, doubts, negative interactions.
We leave that door open behind us to let those negative voices continue to restrict us from moving forward. This prevents us from maximizing our potential and sharing our gifts.
In this episode, I will share a couple of tips on how you can not only identify what those things are that hold you back, but how you can drop them, leave them behind, and kick open the doors in front of you.
When you think about the road to success, what does it look like?
Chances are, it’s an inclining path which gets harder as you get closer to the top.
But, if you zoom in and look closer, there are many ups and down, cliffs to climb and fall off of. It’s never the same for any two people, and these fractures in the the straight line can come at any moment.
So, how to you keep moving up?
In this episode, I share some insights that I’ve learned and witnessed over the years of how to navigate these changes in trajectory while also keeping your eye on the finish line.
For more information about booking me to help your company, conference or cause as a keynote speaker or consultant, please contact rich@richbracken.com.
You can learn more about me at richbracken.com Thank you for stopping by!
Impostor syndrome is a momentum killer.
In certain scenarios, it will prevent you from even starting a new project, goal, or achievement. It's that feeling that we are not worthy of what we achieve or that we might not be qualified enough for certain recognition.
If you've suffered from this, you're not alone. Studies show that 75% of Americans have been halted by impostor syndrome at some point in their life. But what if you could use the problems caused by impostor syndrome to your advantage?
In this episode, I give you three ways that you can turn this horrible status into your advantage!
For more information about booking me to help your company, conference or cause as a keynote speaker or consultant, please contact rich@richbracken.com.
You can learn more about me at richbracken.com Thank you for stopping by!
hey say art is an escape; a form of self-expression that turns the should and the mind loose. No matter the form, medium, or final product, the process is what takes you on a journey.
If that’s the case, you want Natosha Keefer as your guide.
I’ve been blessed to know Natosha for many years and have watched her emerge as one of the most talented artists in the Midwest. But what she does from an artistic ability is beyond anything I’ve ever seen.
In this episode, Natosha will share her journey in discovering her artistic ability and how she blends it with her energy healing and high empathy to create unique art pieces that are truly one of a kind.
This podcast is unique as Part 2 is over on my Vimeo channel where you will get to see Natosha’s intuitive painting style in action.
You can learn more about Natosha and her talents at natoshasart.com where you can also book your own intuitive painting session. You can also see her art on Instagram at NatoshaKeeferArt.
The news today was shocking: Simon Biles withdrew from the Olympics over mental health and stress concerns.
While I hate that this happens to anyone, especially her, I applaud her decision.
Even with the increased awareness around mental health, we still have a LONG way to go in regards to de-stigmatize the conversation about it.
In this episode, I talk about why Simon’s decision is so admirable, what we can do to further the conversation, and why there’s a double standard when it comes to physical and mental wellness acceptance.
This is a wake up call if you don’t think mental health struggles can affect everyone; it got the G.O.A.T. However, we now see how the best respond: take care of yourself and your boundaries.
If I can be of any support, please reach out to me at rich@richbracken.com.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #133 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCASTPre, during, and post-pandemic, we have a major problem with taking proper care of ourselves. The levels of stress, anxiety, and depression have risen in the last two years due to the pandemic, but it was a big problem even before that.
Now, as things are returning to less restrictions, that lack of self-care won’t be changing anytime soon.
So what can we do about it? Be more intentional about taking care of yourself.
In this episode, I share my top 4 self-care options that you can do in under 5 minutes. Now, there are a multitude of options of implementing self-care, but these have worked wonders for me and for those that I speak to and consult. In just 5 minutes, you can enhance your energy, mood, and focus.
This removes the pushback that you don’t have enough time to do these kinds of things and it also shakes off the thought that self-care is a long, time-consuming process. These short disruptions will help you tremendously.
Also, we need to change a communication dynamic in our lives. can we please stop saying “I’m so busy!” You’re not busy, you just haven’t prioritized and delegated properly.
Mini-rant: complete!
If I can be of any support, please reach out to me at rich@richbracken.com.
We pass them by in hotels and commercial buildings all the time:
“In case of emergency, break glass.”
This scenario is when we need to put a fire out so it doesn’t get out of control. But what happens when it’s our passions in life that are trapped behind the glass, only to be dipped into on occasion when we want to START a fire?
In this episode, I discuss the dangers of being spread too thin that cause our passions to be trapped behind this glass and how we can break open, and keep open, our passion and focus for life.
If I can be of any support, please reach out to me at rich@richbracken.com.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #131 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCASTHave you ever felt stuck?
That there’s more for your to achieve, more to your ever unfolding story, but you’re just not sure how to get there?
Then you’ve come to the right place because Laura Gassner Otting helps people get “unstuck” — and achieve extraordinary results.
In this episode, Laura and I will talk about finding our purpose, overcoming obstacles on the way to our goals, and how we can truly seize our absolute potential.
Through Limitless Possibility, Laura collaborates with change agents, entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and donors to push past the doubt and indecision that consign great ideas to limbo. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and catalytic perspective informed by decades of navigating change across the start-up, nonprofit, political, and philanthropic landscapes.
Laura’s 25-year resume is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, helping shape AmeriCorps; left a leadership role at respected nonprofit search firm, Isaacson, Miller, to expand the startup ExecSearches.com; and founded and ran the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, which partnered with the full gamut of mission driven nonprofit executives, from start-up dreamers to scaling social entrepreneurs to global philanthropists.
She is the author of Mission-Driven, a book for those moving from profit to purpose, and most recently the author Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life, which debuted at #2 on the Washington Post bestseller list, right behind Michelle Obama, and which Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts chose as one of her Favorite Books of 2019.
Visit https://lauragassnerotting.com to learn more about LGO!
I recently read a great LinkedIn post from my friend, Jay Harrington. In this post, he cited another favorite thought leader, Adam Grant, who was discussing the term “languishing” as a big word in 2021 in regards to our mental status.
Grant writes: "Languishing is a sense of stagnation and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield.”
Even before the pandemic, I’ve experienced this and I’m guessing you probably have, in some form, as well. When we pursue goals or change, sometimes we hit that lull, stagnation, or languish mode that feels like we’re stuck in quicksand.
In this episode, I will share 4 key tips on how to get unstuck in your goal pursuit. All of these have worked for me throughout my personal and professional success, and I’ve used them with executives I’ve coached.
Be sure to let me know which of these you’ll start leveraging (or all 4) to get back on track with your progress.
If I can be of any support, please reach out to me at rich@richbracken.com.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #129 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
In our daily lives, we feel the ebb and flow of emotions and energy that impact our activities and moods. Most of the time, we seem to feel out of control of those emotions.
But what if you could take that control back and have a stronger foundation for success and happiness?
My good friend, and my personal advisor, Danielle Laura, joins me on this podcast to talk about how she works with individuals and couples to find their balance in life and manifest happier, more rewarding lifestyles.
In this episode we discuss:
Danielle’s journey to her current position as an advisor
The mental and physical benefits of energy work
How couples have benefitted from her work
The critical value of self-love and acceptance
How to unload the personal mental weight that holds you back
About Danielle
Danielle Laura is a two time number one bestselling and award-winning author, advisor, energy and relationship expert, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™. She founded several companies that better the way we heal and learn.
In her private work, she guides thought leaders, celebrities, and power couples around the globe in igniting their innate gifting so they can master their mission, amplify impact, and experience deep connection and fulfillment.
A recognized authority on relationships, alternative healing, and self-mastery, Danielle has been featured in over 30 international publications and podcasts, including Authority Magazine, HuffPost, Reader’s Digest, Thrive Global, and more.
You can connect with Danielle through the following links:
Media handles:
Website: www.danielle-laura.com
IG: www.instagram.com/_daniellelaura_
Twitter: www.twitter.com/_daniellelaura_
Fb: www.facebook.com/daniellelauracoaching
WELCOME TO EPISODE #128 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
I come to you today as a very thankful, grateful, and energized individual.
You see, for the last several years I have been working tirelessly to grow my keynote speaking presence and thought leadership. The goals that I have been shooting for, are here.
But this isn’t about me (although the start seemed that way).
What this is about is me turning to you all as I pause in the position I am to tell you one single thing:
KEEP GOING!
In this episode, I share my thoughts on how the climb to your goal is worth every step of the way, every minute of work, every sacrifice, when you’re pursuing what you’re truly meant to do and what you’re passionate about. I am standing here cheering you on and reaching my hand down in support and love of the effort you’re putting forward and I’m here for you 100%!
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Note the wording of the title. Where most people say “Demand more of yourself,” which has an effort or exertion feel to it, I want you to “Demand more of you.”
What do I mean by that?
This hit me during a Peloton ride where Hannah Frankson said this same phrase. What she was talking about was becoming more authentic in who you are, how you show up, what you say, how you convey yourself, and simply owning who you are.
So many times we stop short of that because we’re afraid of feedback, or rejection,, or judgement. But stop and think about acting in a way that is 100% authentic to you without fear of any of those. Doesn’t the thought FEEL amazing??
In this episode I will talk about, how you can approach self-limiting thoughts and behavior and bring about more of your authentic personality and qualities.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
It all started on a ladder while painting in my house.
I was reminded of my fear of heights. As I went up the steps, I felt it creep in.
“What if I fall?”
“What if the ladder gives way?”
My mind starting creating all of these scenarios where something went wrong. But why? I hadn’t even gotten to the top and I was already creating scenarios of dread.
This is all of us at some point. Whether it’s heights, a new job, taking a chance to chase a dream, or whatever you’ve been wanting to pursue but haven’t yet. We have all created the worst case scenario.
In this episode, I share how I’ve let this fear engulf me for too long and how I, and you, can and should battle back against the “What if?” negative rabbit hole to achieve our dreams and goals.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
When was the last time you felt scared to face something? Even the smallest thing?
Speaking up for yourself or someone else? Trying something new? Just getting out of bed in the morning? Starting a new workout routine?
Chances are, you’ve felt it in the last few days. So, how do we face the fear and exercise our courage?
In this episode, I will share the main reasons we act courageously and how you can start overcoming your fears today through a couple of simple self-affirmations. These tips will help you overcome even the smallest, or the most daunting, fears you have in your life.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Perfection…..the ever-elusive goal.
We all want a “perfect” life, right? Perfect job, perfect marriage, perfect health, etc. etc. etc.
But what is “perfect” to you and are you happy in the pursuit of it?
In this episode, I share with you what “perfect” looks like and how you can obtain more happiness than you’ve ever had in just a couple of minutes a day.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #121 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
Tis the season…..for resolutions and change!
Especially with the turbulent year that we’ve just had, there are more thoughts of change and improvement than ever. But why is it that most New Year’s resolutions fail miserably to an over 80% rate? People go at their goals wrong.
In this episode, I share the key factors to starting, progressing and achieving your goals. Through these simple tips, you can maximize your focus and efforts en route to success. By leveraging these points myself, I have lost over 100lbs, run the New York City Marathon and countless other smaller goals and, yes, you can too!
I will cover these 8 steps.
Start small
One goal
Find your “why?”
Make it a passion
Accountability
Get excited
Build anticipation
Print it out, post it up
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #122 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCASTBig goals are hard…really hard.
It’s hard enough trying to accomplish what you set out for because we will face our own doubts. Add in external doubts from friends, colleagues or even mentors, and that road becomes even steeper. This is where we start to bring in impostor syndrome and the complications of self-doubt. We also compromise who we really are and all of our beliefs to “fit in.”
But what if you just said, “Screw it. This is me and I won’t take no for an answer!”
In this episode, I talk with someone who ignored the doubters and pursued her dreams. National TV news personality, Jennifer Eckhart, has embraced who she really is and makes no apologies for it. We will talk about how she (and you) can stay strong on your path to goals and the freedom of owning who you truly are.
About Jennifer
Jennifer is anational TV journalist, anchor, radio personality and producer as seen on Fox News, the Fox Business Network and Fox Nation based in New York City. She is also a contributing author for Thrive Global, a platform that helps the world’s leading enterprises build healthy habits through inspirational storytelling.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jennifer often serves as a featured keynote speaker and emcee at various social & charity events such as The Lupus Foundation of America’s “Evening of Hope,” New York Fashion Week, Unfair Advantage LIVE and “Night to Shine” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
From the floors of the New York Stock Exchange, to interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, Jennifer thrives in covering the intersection of business, tech and entertainment news. When Jennifer isn’t on-camera, she single-handedly produces television segments with headline newsmakers, such as Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Jennifer’s proudest achievement, however, is giving some of the youngest and brightest entrepreneurs aiming to disrupt entire industries a chance at the national spotlight. She is also a recognized advocate for women's rights and a survivor of sexual assault.
Prior to joining Fox News, Jennifer was a correspondent for ESPN Radio where she hosted the 2011 ESPN College Football Awards live from the red carpet in Orlando, FL. Jennifer also served as an Entertainment Anchor for WUFT-TV, a PBS affiliate in Gainesville, Florida.
You can learn more about Jennifer at jennifereckhart.com
2020 has been wrought with change, disruption and chaos.
Even before this turbulent year, we all have faced upheaval and “storms” in our lives. In those, however, how many times do you just hunker down, waiting for it to pass? Hoping that there’s not too much destruction and that you’ll just put the pieces back together?
In this episode, I introduce a new mentality to change and disruption. The calm AFTER the storm is one where the storm is likely intended to clear a new path for you vs. destroy what you currently have. The question is, will you be ready for that new direction?
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
This year has been a rough one.
For so many reasons, life has been really, really hard this year. With that, our thoughts have shifted towards a more negative, down mentality. Whether it’s the pandemic, working from home, politics, or anything that’s got you stressed, anxious, sad, angry, or depressed, I have a quick change that will turn your energy and mindset around.
In this episode, I share several examples of how you can be intentionally kind in under 5 minutes that have tremendous impact on you and the people around you. I will discuss the numerous health benefits and mood shifting properties of this behavior and how you can make it more consistent.
About 4 years ago, I attended a conference where the speaker told a story of a CEO that was on a mission to change our health and the quality of our drinking water through her company, Hint, Inc. Intrigued by the concept and the passion that the CEO brought to the company, I bought some and read up on their leader.
I was blown away by both.
Fast forward and now Kara Goldin is not only one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the market right now, she’s also launching her new book, Undaunted, to share her humbling stories about self-doubt and overcoming those obstacles.
In this episode, it is my absolute pleasure to have Kara on the show to talk about her new book, how to overcome the doubts of launching a business and being a leader, and how her focus on doing better for the greater good has her business and career on a growth trajectory that we all aspire to.
About Kara:
Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water.
She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, WWD Beauty Inc.’s Feel Good Force and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.
Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping and Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue.
She is an active speaker and writer and, in 2017, she launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book,
Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020.
Kara lives in the Bay Area with her family. Please follow Kara on her website at www.karagoldin.com and on allsocial channels @KaraGoldin
In life, we will all have dreams, goals and opportunities. They can, and will likely, be scary in that there will be some sort of risk, vulnerability and uncomfortable moments in those as we’re forced to grow.
However, none of those feelings feel as bad as regret does.
In this episode, I share how the feeling of “Oh well” is greater than the regretful sentiment of “What if?” This pertains to personal AND professional goals as we simply seek to do and be better. I’ll share a couple of examples of how I’ve been on both sides of this conversation and I’ll give you step by step instructions on how to set yourself up to pursue a goal with drive and humility.
Because, as the quote said that I heard recently: “The worst thing to own when you die, is regret.”
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #117 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCASTI remember it like it was yesterday.
Mrs. Carroll’s 1st grade class was the first place I ever saw a gold star chart. The feeling that it gave a young me when I got my first start was empowering. I felt accomplished, not because of the public praise, but the visual achievement felt so good.
That feeling stuck with me and is something that I’ve now witnessed in my new obsession with my Peloton. They do a beautiful job of showing you accomplishment badges for the progress that you make.
Combined with the strategy of setting small goals on the way to huge achievements, this becomes a powerful alignment for success.
In this episode, I share my personal experience with goal setting and how the use of visual roadmaps of small goals can bring you quicker and more rewarding success than you’ve ever imagined. Whether it’s sales, business, weight loss or any goal you want to achieve, that visual engagement will keep you wanting more.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
It’s time to stop.
Stop trying to be perfect, stop trying to be flawless, stop trying to be immaculate.
Mostly because it’s exhausting, but mainly because it’s impossible.
That’s why this episode is so near and dear to my heart because I’ve wasted too much of my own time trying to pursue the unattainable and even more time being sad about not achieving it.
In this episode, I celebrate our imperfections and I embrace our scars, both internally and externally. We are all a story that is being written and no two are the same because it was never meant to be that way. I will empower you to celebrate who you are through and through and how you can harness the power of that happiness.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
It’s episodes like these that make me sit back with gratitude.
I have been blessed to meet some amazing people in this world, and even luckier to call some of them friends.
Then there’s this guy, who’s not only a friend and amazing, but an ICON in his own right.
Elijah J. Shaw is the CEO of ICON Global, Inc. A consulting firm specializing in Executive and VIP Protection.
With tours of duty that frequently take him across the globe, Mr. Shaw acts as a personal bodyguard to a number of highly recognizable public figures, providing security consultation and staffing worldwide. As an instructor, Elijah teaches an internationally recognized program on Celebrity & VIP Protection at the ICON academy, as well as in conjunction with Executive Security International (ESI), the nation’s oldest bodyguard school, where he currently sits on the Board of Directors.
Elijah also serves as the current National Director of the North American Bodyguard Association (NABA) and holds the position of Managing Editor of the NABA-produced Circuit Magazine in which he writes an ongoing column entitled, Keeping Your Edge. A seasoned expert with dealing with the media on topics related to Executive Protection and the Bodyguard Industry, Elijah has been featured in prestigious publications such as Portfolio, Entrepreneur and Inc. Magazine. In addition, he has been interviewed for his expert opinion on major broadcasts such as The Today Show, FOX and E! News.
He’s also the author of An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring: A Guide to Mastering the Business of Vip Security, an Amazon best-seller.
In this episode, Elijah shares his background and how he got into executive and celebrity protection and what he does to build a culture of excellence around client service, project execution and self-care.
Background 4:10
How to Educate to Achieve Higher Ground 7:30
How to learn from others while coming up 9:23
How to identify your differentiators 11:47
Details, focus and planning 15:44
“Make sure they call you back” & client service 18:32
The value of proper communication as an advantage 24:00
Verbal judo & being on the same page 27:34
How to avoid “no” with providing options in client service 30:18
Choosing your role in a conversation 35:45
How doing the tough thing can enhance a relationship 38:26
The value of self-care for balance 39:40
The impact of COVID-19 on the industry & self-care 43:24
The lessons & growth from getting uncomfortable 48:50
The positive feeling of going after a scary goal 54:14
All things Elijah Shaw 1:00:00
We all have this people we’ve looked up to in life.
Celebrities, athletes, authors, speakers….pretty much anyone who is where you’d like to be in life.
So, for a minute, pick one person you’ve looked up to.
Now, imagine that they quit right in the middle of their path to success. What’s the first feeling you have?
“They wouldn’t do that!” “No way, not possible!”
So, if you think they shouldn’t or couldn’t, why wouldn’t you think the same thing of your path?
In this episode, I discuss the critical mental shift to act like your heroes and choose resilience over retreat. This mental choice, when you come to the difficult fork in the road, can help you create the life you truly want to live.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Life is hard, normally, and even more so now.
We feel the need to constantly move forward whether it’s to pursue goals and dreams, or simply just to keep our heads above water. Which is why this episode may likely be one of the best timed episodes of this podcast’s history.
You see, I have fallen victim to this constant need for motion and production, while navigating my emotions on a day to day basis with all that’s going on in our world. But this past Friday night changed my whole perspective.
I was closing up our house for the night and shut off the kitchen light when I glanced outside and something caught my eye: the sky lit up with stars as if glitter had rained down from heaven. I walked outside and stood in my backyard in the pitch dark just staring at the sky. I took a deep breath and felt this overwhelming happiness.
Why was it so simple? Because I had simply been ignoring the ordinary.
In this episode, I share how slowing down to appreciate the ordinary will not only help you achieve your big goals, but how it will keep your sanity on a day to day basis, no matter what is going on. Take a list to this episode to reset your mind and heart and move forward with greater energy and gratitude
This episode should never happen.
Simply because I am discussing a topic that shouldn’t happen, a societal horror story that exists and a struggle that is much harder than it ever should be.
Equal treatment for women.
Just in some basic research, the statistics are staggering and nauseating (Source: Marie Claire, October 2019)
At Fortune 500 companies, women currently account for just 25.4 percent of board members and 6.6 percent of CEOs.
Although women make up nearly 51 percent of the U.S. population, only 25 percent of the Senate and 23 percent of the House.
Women in the U.S. working full- and part-time make 85 percent of what their male counterparts earn, according to the Pew Research Center. In other words, women would need to work an extra 40 days a year to make as much as men. It's an even grimmer picture overseas: Women worldwide make 77 percent of the amount paid to men.
Women pay more for common household items than men do.
And it gets even worse for women of a minority classification.
Black women have to work 19 months to make what white men did in a year, according to the National Women's Law Center. That number is even steeper for Hispanic women, the center found.
The statistics around sexual harassment, exploitation and coercion are rage inducing.
In this episode, I discuss the need for heightened respect for women across numerous channels as well as the need for men to be more vocally, collectively, in their support of women. (Let’s talk Brad Pitt, Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson.)
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
In our lives, we have a myriad of things we want to accomplish. Big, small, in-between. Whether it’s something to change your life, or just getting your oil changed, we are constantly striving to compete tasks and goals.
But what is it, as humans, that makes us pause before pursuing? That makes us doubt ourselves in the middle of an energetic push? That talks ourselves out of full finish because we feel we don’t deserve the outcome?
Well, that all changes today.
In this episode, I will share with you 4 tips on how to stop stalling on your goals, no matter how big or small they may be. These tactics are ones that I’ve used to achieve huge dreams and just make a doctor’s appointment. I’ve also witnessed so many that I’ve coached get out of their own way and accomplish great things.
The 4 tips that I cover are that will help you achieve anything are:
Figure out your priority
Respect, don’t remove, emotion
Visualize the outcome
Focus on the positive.
In this conversation, Roy and I dive into self-awareness and leadership and how to break down the invisible wall in between the two topics.
Topics we discuss include:
About Roy (1:35)
How to create a memorable presentation (6:12)
Managing your introversion with your extroversion (7:56)
Leveraging extroversion for energy (12:16)
How to recharge when you’re emotionally exhausted (16:30)
The value of a serving mentality (20:53)
What COVID has taught us about our weaknesses (26:04)
What is the pure view of a leader? (28:17)
How to battle self-doubt before stepping into the spotlight (33:23)
How to prepare for flexibility (38:23)
How to build your legacy through giving back (40:42)
Wrap up (46:18)
WELCOME TO EPISODE #109 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
If you’ve never been in the pit of self-pity, I congratulate you, I am jealous of you and I would love for you to buy me a lottery ticket because you are the luckiest person I know. Self-pity is a slow creep takeover that can absolutely ruin your mood, your productivity and your health.
Over the last month and change, I have been battling this awful phenomenon.
It started with fear with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and suddenly became this slide into a bottomless pit of self-pity. Sadness, unhappiness, lack of energy and insomnia took over my vibrant soul and turned the lights out. I felt un-motivated and this old nemesis of self-doubt became a daily battle that I would fight.
On certain days, I’d get my shots in and feel like I was making progress, only to be knocked down again, harder than before. Then, one morning, something changed. I realized what I was doing to myself and I decided I had had enough.
What did I change? In this episode I will share the 6 behavioral changes that I implemented that got me out of the endless slide of self-pity and back on solid, bright ground.
Face Your Feelings
Understand Your Self-Pity Triggers
Be Wary of “Blanket” Negative Statements
Go Toe-to-Toe With Your Negative Self
Keep a Pity Time Journal
Practice Gratitude
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Mental awareness and self-care have typically carried a heavy stigma with them in our society.
“What’s wrong with you/me?”
“Suck it up!”
“You/They must really be in trouble if they’re going to a therapist!”
All of these sayings are ones that I’ve heard when I’ve either discussed the topic in general or when I have shared my own story. The idea that someone is mentally cracking or needs help sorting things out has been quite taboo because we don’t want to show weakness or vulnerability.
Thankfully, as time as gone on, that stigma has weakened as more and more studies are done on mental awareness from both a personal and professional angle. Between suicide rates, chemical dependencies and addiction to lost production and turnover, the statistics that come with this area are staggering when you consider how many people it affects.
As reported in 2019, 43.8 million adults in the U.S. will experience mental struggles or disorders, but only 41% actually seek treatment or counseling. This leaves a large population needing help.
Enter Ken Bramble, a benefits consultant with HUB International and a mental health advocate.
In this episode, I talk with Ken about the paralyzing effect of mental health, even on C-Level executives, and how we as a general population are talking about mental awareness more and more to weaken the stigma. We’ll also discuss the effect this has on personal and professional satisfaction.
You can find Ken on LinkedIn where he shares his story, and others, on his weekly video series.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Dreams….the ever elusive vision.
Or is it?
We spend a ton of time thinking about our dreams and goals, but likely haven’t taken the proper steps to pursue them. Nor have we taken the time to sit down and really figure out what’s truly important to ourselves.
No matter what the size or type of your dream, there are some fundamental ways that you can start taking action now to make them happen.
In this episode, I share the key strategies to turn your dream(s) into reality. By using these steps myself, and coaching on the same for others, I have witnessed some amazing things happen and I want them to happen for you too.
Spend time in introspection - Focus on what makes YOU happy and what goals and dreams will mean the most to you.
Write it down - Write down exactly what it is, put a photo up as your desktop background that relates to your goal, put it everywhere. The more you see it, the more focused you’ll be.
Get from Point A to Point B - No one starts their dream knowing everything. Figure out what gaps exist between where you are and where you want to be. Map out the action steps and information you need to get to your finish line.
Give yourself grace - Big goals take time. Hell, even little goals take time. Be gracious with yourself and understand that you’re going to have to put in work to make it happen. The benefit is that you’ll be putting in time towards your true purpose which will make it all worth it.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #106 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
We are truly in unprecedented times.
COVID-19 has gripped our world in a way that nothing else has in almost a century. As we face uncertain timing, scaling issues and a potentially disastrous economy, we have lots of things to stress about.
So, what better time to talk about being intentionally happy?
In these times, as with any sort of conflict, mindfulness of your emotions and intentionally taking control back is absolutely critical. Being able to flex and navigate your emotions can keep your energy up, your focus sharp, and your life in tact.
In this episode, I discuss key elements of how to maintain happiness in a period of chaos, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with renowned expert, Dr. Catherine Sanderson. These tactics will allow you to turn the tide on your anxiety and maintain a stronger level of positivity.
Professor Sanderson speaks regularly for public and corporate audiences on topics such as the science of happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, the mind-body connection, and the psychology of good and evil. These talks have been featured in numerous mainstream media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, CNN, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. She also writes a blog for Psychology Today - Norms Matter - that examines the power of social influence on virtually all aspects of our lives.
A Ted Talk alumni, her presentation on “The Psychology of Inaction” is one of my favorite eye-opening conversations.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
I never dreamed that, when I started this podcast, that I’d have the honor and privilege to talk with someone who has had a profound impact on my life. Someone who I’ve actually never crossed paths with but who has helped shape who I’ve become as a man, father and person.
But here I am, sharing that conversation with you all.
Speech is the leader of the 2x Grammy Award winning hip-hop collective, Arrested Development.
He and the group have been a ground-breaking force in Hip-hop culture since ‘91. Their debut album, “3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of...” (EMI), sold over 4 million albums, earned them two Grammy awards for Best New Artist and Best Rap Single (Tennessee), 2 MTV awards, (People Everyday), a Soul Train Music Award, and the coveted NAACP Image Award.
Rolling Stone magazine named them Band of The Year (92), while VH-1 named them one of the greatest Hip-hop artists of all time! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even named the AD smash “Tennessee” one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.
Speech has continued to be a trailblazer with the group and as a solo artist sharing stages with Nelson Mandela, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Hilary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, he is the categorical definition of legendary.
In this episode, we’ll talk about Speech’s rise as a musician, his passion for positivity and faith and we have an amazing conversation about personal growth and how we, from many different races, can come together for a more positive world.
You can learn more about Speech and all of his amazing projects at https://www.brotherspeech.com
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
The big red F
I remember the first time it stared at me from the front of a page at school. I remember the way it felt when I fell off my bike. Or when I couldn’t figure out how to play the guitar like Motley Crue.
Truth is, I took failure really hard as a child which is why I battled it mightily into my adult years. We don’t want to look stupid, fall on our face, come up short or lose, so we do one of two things:
1) Look back on the experience with sadness and regret
2) Don’t even try at all for fear of failing
In this episode, I will share how I overcame the fear of failure to make every attempt a success, no matter the outcome. By no means am I encouraging failure or losing (I’m way too competitive for that) but what I will do is give you the tools you need to succeed in the face of coming up short.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
I’ve never been a fan of bullies. Not that one would ever be, but having been on the wrong side of bullying, I know the impact that it has and the toll that it takes on your mind and heart when someone attacks you.
I was reminded of that fact after this last week specifically. Now, I have to admit that even I was a bit taken back by the fact that this reminder came from Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Taylor Swift as those three are not in my iTunes playlist rotation.
Why they play a factor is that the three of them came under attack for just being them. JLo and Shakira for their Super Bowl performance and after watching the Taylor Swift documentary on Netflix, I realized that she’s under constant criticism and attacks based on her platform and fame.
But it raised a couple of questions that I can’t shake off my mind:
1) What do people gain personally when they go on these attacks on celebrities (or anyone for that matter?)
2) What could I do about it?
In this episode, I share my thoughts on bullying, verbal attacks and how we can be better as a society. No one deserves to be attacked due to the insecurities of another.
I’ll admit, the tone and flow of this one is a bit different as it’s more of a thought dump and a plea for something better, but I hope you enjoy this thought provoking episode and that you change your own mentality and are more aware of the behavior of others.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
When we take our cars in to get them tuned up, there’s usually some sort of recalibration that takes place. Our wheels need rotating, system needs to be updated in your dash. Mainly so they can make money off you, but also to get your car back to performing in its sweet spot of performance.
So when was the last time you recalibrated yourself?
In this episode, I will share my main trick to making sure that no matter how far off center you get bumped emotionally or mentally, that you can figure out the solution and get back to good.
I’ll also share the incredible payoffs that this dedicated time will provide you for immediate and long term happiness and success.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #101 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
As we start a new year and a new decade, most of the world have made resolutions. The importance of change comes about rampantly at this time of year which causes us to pause and evaluate our lives.
While many will focus on their weight, their job and other day-to-day elements, rarely do you hear someone say “I’m going to focus more on my mental health.”
The main reason why is because there is a stigma around mental health and admitting when we are at breaking points or simply when we need help.
My resolution is to do all I can to break this stigma.
Crystle Lampitt, a television personality in Kansas City, is using her platform to do the same thing.
She is the on-air Host of KMCI-TV (38 The Spot), and the Digital Reporter for KSHB-TV’s 4 p.m. newscast, The Now (41 Action News). We began a conversation when I started noticing a segment on her show called “The Mental Health Minute" where she and her co-host, Kelly Nyberg, would discuss various self-care & mental health issues that affect the vast majority of us.
Why was this impactful to me? I just loved that someone was even discussing it on TV on a regular basis and I wanted to learn more about Crystle’s background and reasoning for doing this.
In this episode, you’ll hear about Crystle’s background, her interest in psychology and mental health and her path to her current role in television. She’ll also share her own views on mental health awareness, different topics that she struggles with and how she thinks we can all come together on the topic by simply discussing it more.
We also put together a brilliant playlist of positive songs that encourage us both and hopefully will encourage you as well. You can listen to it on Spotify here: The Crystle Ball of Happiness and below.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #100 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
It’s here!!!!!!!
When I started this podcast a couple of years ago, my goal was to get to 100 episodes. I wasn’t sure how, what I’d talk about along the way or how long it would take. I just knew I wanted to hit that mark.
100 episodes later, I am a blessed man.
I have shared my insights, my own ups and downs, words of encouragement and support so that, hopefully, at least 1 person listened and had their day, week, or life improved.
Thousands of texts, e-mails, phone calls and conversations have ensued since I began because I am so fortunate to have so many people listen and find value in my stories and motivation.
In this episode, I share my key takeaways from all of these wonderful episodes and from my phenomenal guests. I am so thankful to each and every one of you for sharing your time, your story and your path to creating your own better lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To those of you who have listened, reached out, shared my podcast with others, thank YOU! My heart is so full with all of the love that you’ve shown me.
And we’re just getting started.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? Do you want to share your story? Do you know someone who has a fantastic story to share?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #099 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
There is a time in all of our journeys towards a goal, whether personally or professionally, that we stumble.
Maybe it’s before you even get going because you’re too afraid of not having everything be perfect.
Maybe it’s along the way of building your dream business, only to get caught up in comparing yourself to another competitor.
It could be that a “failure” has come along and derailed your confidence.
Well, that changes today.
In this episode, I will point out your 4 invaluable resources that will help you get started and push through any sort of personal or professional goal. Having learned a lot about these 4 from my own journeys and in consulting people and businesses for many years, these always come back as the main means to stay on course, raise your eyebrow and get s*&t done:
Your personal story
Your determination
Your resilience
Your focus
I will share how to activate and leverage all four of these to stay on course.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #097 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
Therapy. Counseling. Psychology.
When you say any of these words in regards to yourself in a conversation, there tends to be a bit of a hesitation and awkwardness because of society’s outward tone towards mental health and self-care when it comes to therapy.
So why is it that when we say we’re going to the gym more, people applaud that we’re working on ourselves and trying to be the best we can be. However, when it comes to therapy, there’s this “oh no, what’s WRONG with them?” stigma that comes with it, even though we’re still just working on ourselves.
Thankfully, the statistics around our population either having been to therapy or open to it are rising.
After reading an article on HuffPost entitled, “4 Ways Everyone Can Benefit From Therapy” by Lindsay Holmes, I immediately wanted to talk about these great findings.
In this episode I’ll discuss the 4 main benefits of going to therapy for self-care:
Therapy can help you handle emotions from problems or stressors, even if they aren't dramatically life-altering or traumatic.
Life coaches can hold you accountable for your goals.
Talking with someone can help you find purpose.
A professional can help you dissect a problem -- then help you figure out how to solve it.
Also, please check out HuffPost Life’s new series “You Should See Someone.”
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #097 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
Change can be terrifying no matter how big or small the change is.
To make matters worse, we often never see change coming. An ended relationship, loss of job or loved one are often world shakers that we can never predict. Even small changes get us out of our comfort zone and disrupt our daily satisfaction.
So how do we best deal with change? Psychological flexibility.
In this episode, I will discuss the elements of psychological flexibility and how you can use emotional intelligence exercises to become more agile in your thinking and resilient in your bounce back.
The elements of psychological flexibility that I’ll discuss are:
1) Recognizing and adapting to the demands of different situations.
2) The ability to change behavior when it interferes with successful functioning.
3) Maintaining a sense of balance in life.
4) Consistency between our values and our behavior.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
It all started with Twitter and a glass of wine and the end result changed my life.
Had I not given away the end result in the title, I’m sure that could’ve gone down many an interesting route of Choose Your Own Adventure.
This adventure ended in Central Park, in the driving rain, freezing, exhausted, starving and….blessed.
You see, I had just completed 10 months of training to run 26.2 miles through the 5 boroughs of New York called The New York City Marathon.
Not only had I completed one of the most prestigious races in the world, I did it EXACTLY how I envisioned it all through my training. From the first step of my first training run to the last lean through the finish line, I learned a ton about myself and how to leverage this experience to become a better person.
That’s why I want to share it with you all.
Now, don’t think for one second that I wasn’t nervous about the whole thing.
In this episode, I will share the 6 key lessons I learned while training for, and running, The New York City Marathon:
Opportunity will find you in the most random places
Start, especially if you’re terrified
Create a vision in your mind of success
When you’re near your breaking point, push a little further and chase small increments
People are inherently awesome
The physical body is a means of transportation for the mind and heart
I’m sharing the insights I took away so that you can find the source of drive within you to complete whatever marathon you’re currently running. Losing weight, job hunting or just hardcore trying to make your dreams happen, I want my words to help move you along and get you across your own finish line.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #095 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
We’ve all been asked the question at least once in our lives: “What’s your dream job?”
The range of response is as vast as the world is wide. However, the percentage of those that actually can say they’re living their dream job is much, much smaller.
My guest on this episode is in that small group.
I am thrilled to share this conversation I had with Jay Harris of ESPN.
I’ve been a big fan of Jay for years because of his cool, hilarious demeanor on Sportscenter and other shows he’s worked on during his career at the network. A mainstay on Sportscenter, his style and delivery are the same: cool and stylish.
Jay joined ESPN in February 2003 as a SportsCenter anchor, and is most often seen as anchor of the Saturday and Sunday morning editions of the program. Among his other honors, Harris was part of SportsCenter’s Sports Emmy-winning efforts in 2004 and 2005, and a recipient of the Silver World Medal from the New York Festival Awards, Robert L. Vann Award from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, and an EXCEL Award from the Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals.
I started to follow Jay on social media and I got to see lots of behind the scenes stuff that made me realize that he might likely be the most down to earth guy around.
My chat with him confirmed that.
In this episode about pursuing and living your dream job, I talk with Jay about:
- His career path
- The value of embracing your imperfection
- His advice to those pursuing huge dreams
- How he thanks his wife snooping on a phone call that lead him to where he is
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss?
You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #094 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
A couple of years ago, I had a childhood dream come true. Well, almost.
You see, I spent many a day as a child “sick from home” simply because I wanted to watch The Price is Right. Since those days, my dream job has always been to be the host of the show once Bob Barker was done.
Fast forward to 2017 and I didn’t make the game show circuit as a host, but a contestant on The $100,000 Pyramid. Not only was the experience of taping the show so surreal and amazing, the whole process taught me a ton about myself.
In this episode, I will share six lessons that I learned through auditions, rehearsal and the actual recording of the show itself. I’ve carried these lessons with me ever since and even in a couple of short years, they’ve taught me a lot.
Be your authentic self
Bring your energy up
Don’t worry about being perfect
The 5 Second Rule
Active listening is key
Don’t ever count yourself out
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #093 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and found yourself exhausted and thinking, “The day just got away from me.”
It’s those days that just roll by without the highlights of anything special that seem to weigh on us in a negative fashion. We feel like time and life is just blowing by.
Today, we change that.
In this episode I will talk about the benefits of inserting moments of intentional joy into your life and how you can actually live a longer, happier life in the process.
I’ll also discuss a variety of methods to identify intentional joy activities and how to ensure that they happen in you day. One example I talk about is journaling, which I also discuss in an appearance on Fox 4 in Kansas City that you can see here.
Today is the day that you become a happier person on a consistent basis.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
WELCOME TO EPISODE #092 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
We’ve all felt it.
That painful sting of rejection that makes you immediately question your worth, what’s wrong with you and how this could possibly be happening!
Having battled some serious funks of depression through my own episodes of rejection, I learned a valuable lesson: you’re actually being pushed in a better direction.
In this episode, I’ll share a couple of mental shifts that will help you be more agile in your emotions when facing rejection or failure (big or small) and how that negative sensation is actually a power source waiting to be tapped into.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
I am, self-admittedly, jealous of artists. There is a part of me that feels like my art ability peaked in 3rd grade. So when I come across a talented artist, I am in awe of their talent.
Not only is Kelly Anderson (Crayonkelly.com) such an extremely talented artist, she is a very down to Earth and insightful person. On her website, she describes her art the following way:
My mixed media images depict feelings that everyone encounters at some point in their life. The crayon ties in those childlike feelings of safety and comfort. I use other items to tie in the meaning. I include a dictionary cutout relevant to the overall theme so one can visualize the emotions. Most of all it adds a personal touch.
Each image has it's own story as a handwritten message that is sealed for one persons eyes.
Having struggled through manic depression, she had to find another outlet than the ones she was choosing for self-medication.
Enter her art.
In our conversation we discuss how art, and especially the use of Crayons, bring us back to the safety of our childhood when we were immune to the judgement of society and we were free to be creative without boundaries. In this heartfelt conversation, we also discuss:
Where she draws inspiration for her art
Her creative process to bring a brand to life when working with companies
Advice for those who are timid about trying art
The changes and benefits she witnesses when working with her clients
How art benefits stress and creativity in personal and professional settings
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
“We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!”
One of the most memorable comedy lines from Wayne’s World makes us laugh at the visual of Wayne and Garth bowing down to Alice Cooper.
But how many times do we quietly, to ourselves, declare that we’re not worthy of a person, job, opportunity or life path?
In prepping to watch Brene’ Brown’s new Netflix special, I went back and re-watched her TED Talk on vulnerability. In that talk, which you must go watch after this podcast located here, she talks about the concept of worthiness.
It’s as if my eyes saw a new color and I was reintroduced to the real me.
In this episode, I discuss the last 24 hours of my reawakening thanks to the amazing Brene’ Brown. Through the power of vulnerability and worthiness, I plan on leveraging this newfound energy and focus and I wanted to share it with you in hopes that you find the same power.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
The moment you hear the words “happy hour” you immediately think of a bunch of friends or co-workers sitting around having a drink at around 5:05pm (or sooner depending on how the week went.)
This podcast will change the imagery you think of when hearing those words, but it also will change your life for the better.
In this episode, I will discuss the new version of a “happy hour” which is dedicated to your self care and will help you raise your levels of happiness, focus and energy throughout a hectic week.
By dedicating this time for yourself and deliberately implementing happiness into your week, it becomes the best meeting you’ll have.
For those that don’t think they have the time, I give you a fool proof way to find the time.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Welcome to a special edition of the EnRich Your Soul podcast where I’m joined by my friend, fitness and yoga expert, Taylor Deeds.
A growing force of positive inner and outer beauty awareness here in Kansas City, Taylor is taking on health and wellness with a unique message: you can be beautifully strong. A trainer at the gorgeous Woodside Health & Tennis Club in Kansas City, Taylor engages her clients with the same energy and positivity that radiates from her social media posts.
Through her blog, social media presence, events and speaking, Taylor is working with women to reveal their inner strength, fall in love with their unique outer beauty and develop the tools to battle insecurities and social pressures that women face constantly when it comes to their looks.
In episode we discuss:
Taylor’s background (2:40)
Why women face so much pressure to look a certain way (8:52)
Misconceptions and social media traps (12:21)
How strength training makes you look and feel better (15:50)
The strength in accepting your body (20:22)
The power of positive self-talk (25:04)
The benefits of training for an experience vs. a number on a scale (30:33)
How to set the right positive mentality (34:09)
Taylor’s favorite self-care rituals (38:00)
Make sure you follow her on Instagram @iambeautifullystrong
Visit Taylor’s website for her blog, events and amazing content to help you on your way to being healthier inside and out.
beautifullystrong.org
How many times in your life have you said “I can’t”? That method of self-limitation happens in all of us. We all convey doubt upon ourselves when faced with the smallest of challenges.
But what if you could change that conversation?
In this episode, I discuss how to fulfill your potential by removing self-doubt and empowering a new method of goal attainment. By creating experiential goals and setting small landmarks along the way, you can achieve whatever you want with the right level of dedication and focus.
Even if you fall short of the ultimate goal, you will learn a tremendous amount about yourself and enjoy the progress and growth you’ve uncovered along the way.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Perfection is a myth, a falsehood that, for some reason, so many people chase. This idea of never making mistakes and living this faultless life will bring more stress and unrealistic pursuit.
So what if I told you that by accepting your failures, your faults and your mistakes, you would then be “perfect?”
In this episode, I discuss the benefits of humility and transparency in your personal, and professional, life as you admit your mistakes.
Amongst the personal benefits of stress relief and growth, you can also expect to experience improvement these areas as a leader:
Earning respect from your team
Vulnerability strengthens your team
Leading by example (improving your own humility)
Building a culture of trust
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
When we are born, we’re pretty limited in our emotions and even more so limited in what causes our happiness or sadness.
As we grow and experience life, we create this unique collection of things, experiences, sounds, sights, people, etc. that bring us joy.
However, in the age of social media when we’re too busy scrolling other peoples’ lives, we have lost touch with what makes us happy in our core.
In this episode, I will give you an incredibly simple trick to redefine your happiness and use that trick to bring bliss into every single day of your life moving forward.
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
Please share and review on iTunes when you have a moment! It would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to a special edition of the EnRich Your Soul podcast where I’m joined by my friend and wellness expert, Shanna Hutcheson.
A registered dietician, wellness blogger and lover of all things healthy with a side of positive energy, her online presence through her blog and instagram content as @wellnessforthewin has moved thousands to embracing, or at least entertaining, healthy eating as a preferred and fun way of life.
I’m incredibly excited to share this conversation with Shanna as her outlook on health, food, exercise and emotional self care is very near and dear to my own heart.
In this information, content and laugh filled hour, we discuss:
Shanna’s background and her why of getting into wellness (2:25)
How we should focus more on preventative wellness vs. reactive health (6:27)
The impact of social media on physical and mental well being (9:27)
An explanation of intuitive eating and how it can benefit your life (16:14)
How portion control can jumpstart your weight loss journey (21:50)
Using social media to make healthy fun (26:45)
Her impact on wellness through social media (35:32)
Why women who incorporate weight training find more joy with their bodies (43:47)
The value of self acceptance (50:35)
And why a Lil Wayne Ice cream cake may be in our future along with the world’s first cellphone less social festival.
Visit Shanna’s website for her blog, recipes and amazing content to help you on your way to being healthier inside and out.
Wellnessforthewin.com
Career stagnation is one of the worst feelings that you can possibly have, especially if you’re an overachiever by nature.
You’re cruising along, knocking it out of the park and then, your path for growth either has obstacles, no clear vision or doesn’t exist at all.
Maybe you’re a leader in your organization and you have a high performer who’s started slowing down their production, their energy has dropped and they just don’t seem as engaged as they usually are.
This is a perfect time to talk path to growth.
In this episode, made for leaders and achievers, I share some successful tips to keep your high performers happy while also uncovering some efficiencies and competitive differentiation for your company. While the talking points are geared towards the leaders, those who currently feel stuck should listen in to hear about some crucial conversations that they can have to bring joy back into their daily roles.
Thank you to Jay for submitting this question!
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
Please share and review on iTunes when you have a moment! It would be greatly appreciated.
There is nothing more frustrating that being focused on a goal, kicking it off properly, building momentum and then
SCREEEEEECH!
Roadblock.
If you’ve not been there, you will be. Anyone who pursues a goal, big or small, professional or personal, will encounter this. The bigger the goal, the bigger the adversity.
So, what do you do about it?
In this episode, I will share 4 tips on how to overcome adversity when pursuing your goals. These have worked wonders for me in achieving some monster, and minor, goals in my life and I’ve utilized them with scores of people I’ve coached.
I will dive into the following tactics to adhere to when things go sideways (and they will):
1) Reset your mindset
2) Pause for gratitude
3) Go back to your plan
4) Don’t overcompensate
Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss? You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #081 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
I’ll admit it without reservation: I’m a KonMari addict!
If you’re not familiar with KonMari, it’s the method made popular by Marie Kondo (konmari.com). She is a tidying expert, author and now has her own Netflix show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo.” In it, she helps people in various stages of life de-clutter their homes and find happiness.
Through her direction of bringing everything in a certain group into one pile and keeping things that only spark joy, it’s amazing what you find you’ve been holding on to for way too long. In trying her method at our house, it’s unreal what we uncovered, even as self proclaimed minimalists, through this approach.
Not only has it brought more peace and joy to the house, but also a ton of positive energy into me.
Last night, I got to thinking, “What about applying this to life, career, social life, social media, etc.? Why couldn’t you do the same thing to de-clutter your entire life?”
In this episode, I share how to de-clutter your daily life using the KonMari Method as I gush about Marie and her amazing philosophy. You will walk away with a new outlook on the things that impact your life every single day so that you can find true bliss in everything you do.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #080 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
We all freak out when a new phone comes out these days. The upgraded camera, the faster system……the upgraded camera!
When was the last time you got as excited about upgrading YOUR features?
In this episode, I will discuss how you can start implementing small version updates to yourself to ultimately achieve your huge goals for the year. By building this momentum, you will keep the energy and focus up to make sure that you make 2019 your best year yet!
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It’s that time of year again: Resolution Season!
The time where we reflect on the past year and focus on what we’re going to change or improve in the new year. Typically it’s a huge life change and/or ridding ourselves of our decade long bad habit.
But what if you shifted your mindset with the understanding that it would bring longer lasting change, goal achievement and life happiness?
By treating our lives like a homeowner treats their house, you can get more done throughout the year and find the time to enjoy your progress at the same time.
Whether you’re changing the lightbulb of life or replacing the exploding water heater of your career, all of life’s to-do list is much more manageable with a few minor tweaks.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #078 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
With all of the avenues for us to pursue and enjoy happiness, why are we so depressed?
With all of the resources to enjoy life and experience the world, why are we so anxious?
We live in a day and age where comparison, self-doubt, negative comparison and poor emotional management are rampant. We put our happiness into things, the opinions of others and the images we see on social media.
What if I told you that the solutions to all of this is sitting right above your eyes and right below your throat?
In this episode, I take on the worldwide problem of negative self-image and subsequent depression and how you can battle back. By implementing a few tactics of appreciation, you can change your world.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #077 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
In our society, nearly everyone has a new megaphone for their opinion and we’ve also become more divisive than ever. Why? We’ve fallen into this habit that if your opinion is different than mine, well, then you’re wrong.
The art of asking follow up questions to learn about others thoughts or stances on issues is all but lost. Even if you don’t agree at all with where they’re coming from, even after you ask, is ok. The lessons learned and the perspective gained just by having the conversation is worth the time.
In this episode, I discuss the value of engaging in conversation with someone you either disagree with or who might be from a very different background than you.
I also share some personal experiences on how just having the discussion has informed me about other cultures and beliefs and enhanced my peripheral view of the world, thus making me more able to have a variety of discussions I would have never been able to engage in before.
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The feeling of accomplishment is one of pure joy. Knowing that you pushed yourself to greater heights, further limits and new knowledge of yourself is one that is not rivaled by many other feelings.
So why is it that we settle for the comfortable sweatshirt of “good enough” far too often?
While we sit here with greatness inside of us, waiting to be exercised, we often pull up short for one of many reasons.
In this episode, I share three of the most common reasons for mediocrity:
Habit of self-pity
An over-conservative mindset due to fear
Trying to be everything to everyone
I’ll share some personal insights as I’ve fallen victim to all three of these myself and how you can push these aside to have more great moments in your life.
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Have you ever gotten to the end of an extremely busy day and you’re exhausted, yet, unfulfilled?
Or that the things you’re accomplishing don’t quite bring you the joy you thought they would?
What you’re lacking is purpose.
Purpose brings you a deeper, more intrinsic value in everything you do and is easier to draw on when things get tough. Your purpose is a source of strength and drive that will overcome even the most difficult of challenges.
But how do you find it and stick to it?
In this episode, I will discuss the best way to find your purpose and how you can use it on a daily basis to achieve greatness, even on the toughest of days.
I will share with you the benefits of:
Being honest and introspective about your dreams and goals
Sharing your goals for support and advantage
The value of acknowledging your progress
How to audit your actions to identify efficiency.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #074 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
Through two separate e-mails yesterday, this question was asked of me:
“How do you keep going when you’re just not in a place that you have the focus or care to do anything?”
Simple: re-motivation.
Yes, it is a made up word, but it is one that has served me well throughout my life as I’ve worked my tail off to achieve, and come up short, on many goals.
To me, this is getting the engine going in your heart and soul when you’ve lost your way from the path to your goals and you’re in a darker, more frustrated place. When you lack the overall motivation to achieve, not just the daily “don’t feel like it.”
In this episode, I share the three key things I’ve done that have helped me refocus, recharge and re-motivate myself to get back on track and reset myself to overcome the obstacles of doubt and despair.
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Have you ever been in a position where you felt that you weren’t able to give 100% of your effort? Maybe it was due to illness or injury or maybe mental burnout because you were busy chasing the images that you see on social media. Just pushing yourself too hard because that influencer you follow is “always crushing it, every single day!!!!”
Well, I’m here to tell you that you need to give yourself some grace.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on 100% of 50%. Basically giving your best of what you have to give. You’re not always going to be at the top of your game, but you can always give your best no matter what the day brings.
I’ll also discuss the dangers of buying into social media influencers and maintaining the superficial level of “crushing it” that might not be what you think it is.
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Imagine your act of positivity is a drop in someone’s still pond of life. That ripple effect is what we should all live for.
Even a simple drop can cause ripples that reach outward, effecting the rest of the water. Your kindness and positivity can shape the day, week or even life of another.
Internal and external changes through deliberate acts of positive behavior benefit us all and will reach us all eventually. The more we do it, the quicker the reach.
In this episode, I will share how using this approach in your personal and professional life can have a profound impact internally and externally.
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We all have that dream in the back of our head. Something that we want to pursue and achieve. Something that we can envision ourselves in the moment of success and it feels very real in our minds.
Maybe it’s standing on the stage to graduate with the degree we always wanted to get.
Maybe it’s sitting down in your chair of the first day of the business you always wanted to start.
Maybe it’s putting on that pair of jeans you never thought you’d fit into.
But then that vision fades because we tell ourselves, “That’ll never happen.”
Well, why not?
In this episode, I discuss a few steps to start reverse engineering any dream to find the path to reality. With time, patience and persistence, the only thing that’s holding you back….is you.
Have you ever been at a point, when pursuing a goal, that you just feel like things aren’t progressing? Or maybe it’s simply that you’re psyching yourself out at the complexity of what you want to accomplish and you’ve created this mental mountain that’s too high to climb?
In this episode, I share the keys to leveraging consistent and persistent behavior to accomplish anything you want.
Give me 10 minutes and I’ll give you the permission to get out of your own way and start chasing the life that you truly want to lead.
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I can’t even begin to tell you how critical meditation has been for me as I’ve overcome struggles, balanced my life and just needed the time to get my thoughts collected with all of the things going on.
My guest on this podcast knows the value all too well as she is a certified yoga therapist and meditation consultant.
Caitlin Parsons of Healers Within Yoga Therapy in San Diego is one of the most soothing, balanced people I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. Determined to help people feel their absolute best, Caitlin’s practice focuses on helping her clients relieve pain, stress and anxiety through regular yoga and meditation.
In our conversation, we talk about such topics as:
Caitlin’s background and what got her into her practice
How you can start your own pain relief and focus in 1-3 minutes
How to overcome fears through meditation
How asking ourselves questions in our practice helps uncover the source of issues.
You can learn all about Caitlin, her practice and her upcoming online program at Healers Within Yoga Therapy.
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We've all been there.
Stuck. Frustrated. Down. Lethargic in our day.
Why is that?
Mainly, it's because we've lost our focus and we've given into triggers that derail the excellence that we were born to bring the world. By succumbing to your own self-doubts, or worse, the doubts and self-pity of others, we are robbing ourselves of excellent days and an excellent life.
In this podcast, I share with you my recent break from a funk in which I allowed the triggers of others to bring me down and how I broke free of that stagnation.
Well not.....any......more.
Join me in this short episode to realize our potential and bring greatness into our days.
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It's the standard answer to the question, "How are things going?"
"Busy!" "Too busy!" "So busy!"
Busy has become the price of admission to life these days. We all have too much going on, too many sources of stimulus and activity that busy is a lazy answer (ironic eh?)
But have you ever stopped and thought about what that answer means?
In this episode, I will discuss the implications of responding with "busy." From how it motivates you and your life to how you come off in a conversation. Also, have you ever wondered about all of the opportunities you may have missed out in life by responding that way? I'll share how you may have been handed a project, a fun engagement or just a new way to get to know friends.
The main goal of this is my challenge to you to remove "busy" from your vocabulary. I will share how I've consciously chosen not to answer that way. It's challenging, but extremely worth it.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #066 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
With every negative event, every tragedy, comes an opportunity to reflect, learn and appreciate.
Recently, I had a friend from high school pass away unexpectedly and tragically. Josh was one of the most amazingly genuine, caring and positive guys I have ever known. Whenever you talked to him or saw him, he had this natural ability to make your life better and make you feel like the most important person in the world.
Josh had moved to Hawaii, become a lifeguard, was a drummer and was surrounded by an amount of love and respect that we could all aspire to. To me, he was truly living his best life.
In reading the outpouring of messages from friends and family, it brought forth the question:
What does it mean to live "your best life"?
We all see the posts on social media claiming a moment in "living our best life," but are we living a holistically "best life"?
In this episode, I share some of my reflections in the wake of this tragedy and how I combine my learnings with some of my marketing experience to create a personal audit to ensure that you can live your best life for the rest of your days.
If there's ever an episode of mine that you share, please let it be this one as I want everyone to know how amazing Josh was and how he can teach us all how to live our best lives.
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In our every day existence, there are struggles and power grabs for our energy. Both internally and externally, we are trying to thrive in happiness while avoiding negativity from society and ourselves.
What if you could change your mindset to put up a better defense against these negative thoughts and feelings? I give you the power of self-worth.
In this episode, I will discuss:
The misconception between self-worth and self-esteem
Why self-worth provides more happiness
How to grow your self-worth physically and emotionally
The easiest way to bounce back from a lowered self-worth
I'm excited to arm you with a new foundation of love and balance to take on your day!
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Our natural tendency in life is to play it safe, do what's comfortable and enjoy simplicity.
So why is it that we get a rush when we see something new or watch a story about someone who challenged the norm? It's because we are also extremely curious creatures and the newness, while a bit unnerving, brings immense energy to our lives.
Which brings to mind one of my favorite questions: "Why not?"
In this episode, I will explain how the use of the question "Why not?" can bring more joy and satisfaction in your life both from trying new things to challenging norms.
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We are all made of scars.
Whether they be physical, mental or emotional, my hope is that you have a few.
Not that I wish pain on you, but scars indicate two very important elements of life:
1) You've put yourself out there and have endured some sort of adversity
2) You are stronger than whatever caused it
As I listened to "Made of Scars" by Stone Sour during my workout the other day, I noticed the scars on my body more and then started thinking about the internal scars that I've endured.
Rather than pity myself, I was overwhelmed with pride. There is a certain power that comes from knowing that you rose up and moved forward after an interruption in your life.
That's what scars show.
In this episode I describe how I changed my perspective on my scars, inside and out, and I empower you to do the same. This mental change will bring you a new source of pride and strength in your everyday life.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #062 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
I have found a new key to happiness!
Coloring books.
Yep, seriously.
In this episode I will share with you how coloring books have unlocked a new level of happiness and relaxation in me and how you can find your version of coloring book bliss in your life (or you can borrow mine.)
By giving you the tips to create this new happiness, as well as some scientific proof that it works, you are bound to have happier days, weeks and months no matter what's going on.
Make sure you take a photo or video of how you're implementing this new tip in your life and share it on Twitter or Instagram and tag me @richbracken1.
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Painting by the amazing Beau Bracken.
If you've never tried yoga, I adamantly challenge you to give it a try. The benefits from physical, mental and spiritual angles are immense and is well worth the time and effort.
But you don't have to just take my word for it, meet Rebecca Padilla, a rising yoga star in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I'm proud to call her a friend and she is truly an inspiration to anyone struggling with self-acceptance and vulnerability.
In this conversation with Rebecca, we dive into several topics related to her yoga practice and her journey to improve lives, minds, bodies and hearts with her infectious energy and talent.
Rebecca addresses the following issues in this podcast:
Her background and path to becoming a yogi (3:20)
Common misconceptions of yoga (8:40)
The unique energy that a yoga class provides (11:34)
The greatest lessons that one can learn from practicing yoga (14:48)
Her advice on building confidence (19:50)
Self love vs. self acceptance (22:18)
The mental and physical benefits of inner balance (28:34)
How yoga can benefit business professionals and leaders (31:17)
What she took away from "The Dare to Bare Challenge" (35:55)
How someone can properly "show up" in the world (40:51)
Teaching children self value (45:57)
Personal goals (48:38)
You can follow Rebecca on Instagram and learn more about her practice and join her on the journey to inner bliss.
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We've all been there.
Elevated heart rate, fidgety hands, sweaty pits. All from being faced with a potentially life changing decision, a new challenge or maybe it's just picking the right outfit for a special occasion.
Nerves get the best of us as we mentally immobilize ourselves with the potential for what could happen, what could go wrong and what the impact on a self created vision of failure looks like.
But what if you could make these feelings go away or even make them work in your favor?
In this episode, I share 4 key tips on how to overcome nerves based off personal success and from those I've coached. Learn to take back your life and stop feeling overly anxious about these types of scenarios.
Make sure you take a photo or video of how you're implementing these 4 new tips in your life and share it on Twitter or Instagram and tag me @richbracken1.
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The struggle to start and grow your own business is one that is endured by millions of people every single day.
Adding marriage, motherhood, life and an ever-changing legal environment makes what Nadia Polukhin-Pratt is doing that much more impressive.
In this episode, I get to talk to one of the most amazing women I know about:
Her amazing background (2:35)
How to discover your unique niche with your business (6:25)
Why you only need the bare essentials to make your passion work (14:52)
The value of transparency (19:04)
The critical importance of duality in life (28:36)
How humility plays a huge role in her connections and success (33:15)
Critical steps for any businesswoman looking to start her own business (40:38)
How connecting with others and expressing your needs opens up opportunity (47:36)
We all exist in the hustle and bustle of a new world where you're always available, always "on" and always trying to keep up with a pace of society that has never been seen before. When you get caught in the current, it's sometimes impossible to break free which leads to anxiety, depression and a lower quality of life.
What if I could give you 4 tips to make yourself immediately happier that you could start using today?
That's exactly what this episode is all about. I will discuss 4 things that I've implemented in my life, and helped others with theirs, to become instantly happier. I will also challenge you to use 1 of the 4 within the first hour of listening to the podcast.
You'll thank me later.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #057 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
Over $300 billion is spent every year in our country because people are too stressed out.
The mentality of extreme high performance, low life satisfaction and the pressure to be "on the grind 24/7" causes more problems than anything else in our day to day life.
In this episode, I will first debunk the "grind all the time" mentality. This is the type of mindset that will drive you into the ground if you're not taking proper care of yourself as well.
Second, I will give you several tips on how to implement intentional relaxation and recharging in your life. In just 20-30 minutes a day, I will help make you more productive and happy as you've ever been. And yes, you too have 20-30 minutes a day to do so.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #056 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
I have lived a blessed, comical and storybook life in my opinion. The opportunities that have presented themselves have been so fun to engage in and live out. And yes, when you run those stories together in the book that is my life, it's a bit unbelievable at times.
But let me share with you how this can be your sentiment as well.
If you've ever been on the fence about an opportunity, new hobby, new job, new life or just some amazingly fun life experiences, this is your day and this is your podcast.
In this episode I will share the steps I've taken in life to put myself in the position to live the life that I've lived which include:
Listening to your heart and your gut on what you want to do
Being persistent in your pursuit
Understanding your "why?"
Overcoming obstacles
Make sure you take a photo or video of how you're implementing any or all of these in your life and share it on Twitter or Instagram and tag me @richbracken1.
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No one is immune to bad moods, it happens to us all. But what if you had the ability to quickly jump out of one or change your life so that you stayed out of a bad funk for longer durations? By implementing a few changes in your life, I liken it to taking Vitamin C on a daily basis, it helps prevent you from getting sick.
In this episode, I will discuss 5 different things that I've implemented in my life, as well as coached others on, that keep me out of funks or will pull me out of one quickly.
Listen in as I talk about the benefits of:
Meditation/Prayer
Music
Exercise
Life Auditing
Smiling/Laughing on Purpose
As promised in the episode, I'm sharing a link to my Spotify channel for you to follow for mood playlists of all kinds. You can access my profile here.
Make sure you take a photo or video of how you're implementing any or all of these in your life and share it on Twitter or Instagram and tag me @richbracken1.
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So there you are, stretched to the limit in your day and life. Then someone comes along to ask you to take on something else. What do you say?
"Sure." "Fine." "No problem."
And then your stress meter red lines.
In our society, we have this guilt with saying no because we want to be everything to everyone. In actuality, it's more respectful and strong to set limits and boundaries to be fair to others, but most importantly, yourself.
In this episode, I'll share my top 4 benefits to setting personal boundaries and how it can instantly improve your life. I have lived these and I've also felt the awkwardness of saying no, but I promise you it will change and benefit you and others.
Also, I'll be putting up some bonus content on appreciation for business leaders on my LinkedIn page. You can follow me on LinkedIn here.
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Can you remember the last time you felt truly appreciated and acknowledged? How did it happen? What was said? What did it feel like?
Chances are it was more than a simple "Thank you." Acts of true appreciation go a step further to be more subjective and specific to the person and the qualities.
In this episode I will give you 4 tips on how to truly show more appreciation and the right way to do it. From what you say and how you say it to the benefits of the act, we will help revive appreciation from a lost art to a staple of our societal behavior.
Also, I'll be putting up some bonus content on appreciation for business leaders on my LinkedIn page. You can follow me on LinkedIn here.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #052 OF THE ENRICH YOUR SOUL PODCAST
We are taught to be nice, positive people starting in our early childhood. However, somewhere along the way, some people have turned to a more negative, "Eeyore" approach to life. While we all want to help those in need, at what point is it taking a toll on your life and your energy?
In this episode I discuss insights into why these people may be feeling the way they do and what you can do to try and help, while also being aware and protective of your life.
all battle it at some point and a vast majority of us do it daily.
The internal battle with fear.
Fear of rejection, failure, loss, the unknown. So many ways that our mind tricks us into thinking that what we are about to embark on will be met with certain disappointment. So what do we do?
We don't try at all. We don't speak up. We don't give it a shot.
In this episode, I will share my own personal battle against internal fear of failure and how I've changed my mentality to get out of my own way. It's this mindset that will allow you to try what you've been putting off and move forward to pursue the personal, or professional, satisfaction that you've been dreaming of.
I would love to hear what passion you want to pursue. You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
Please share and review on iTunes when you have a moment! It would be greatly appreciated!
alize that you need to elevate your game ASAP? That this person is just crushing it and you start taking notes?
Jeremy Ryan Slate is that guy.
He is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, to create life on their own terms. He studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #26 in the business category. He has also been featured in such publications as Inc., Forbes and Buzzfeed.
In this episode, Jeremy and I talk about:
How personal tragedies reshaped his outlook on life
What podcasting can do for building brands.
How a podcast can increase brand awareness.
How to create celebrity in 3 easy steps
You can learn more about Jeremy at jeremyryanslate.com and subscribe to his podcast "Create Your Own Life" on iTunes Absolutely follow him on Twitter ASAP as well.
I would love to hear what passion you want to pursue. You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
Please share and review on iTunes when you have a moment! It would be greatly appreciated!
Also, be sure to check out the new YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2EvNa51
If you've ever received kindness, a gift or just a sincere gesture, you know how good it can make you feel. But what if I told you that the act of giving has tremendous physical, psychological and societal implications?
Simple acts like giving time or courtesy can instantly improve your world in so many ways. While financial gifts are always a good thing when you can, there are so many things you can give for free and still get the same results.
In this episode, I share some examples of things you can do to increase your own happiness by giving to others. I'll also dive into the long list of benefits of making this a habit.
A precursor to my new video blog with the same name in which I will give you 3 benefits for both your personal and professional life. Make sure you subscribe to my new Youtube channel here: https://bit.ly/2EvNa51
I would love to hear what passion you want to pursue. You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
Please share and review on iTunes when you have a moment! It would be greatly appreciated!
utual introduction. I was introduced to Jill Minton of Kansas City based health cafe' t.Loft through a mutual friend and my life is better because of it (thank you Tara Renze!)
The main reason it's better is because Jill is one of the most inspirational, fun, driven and delightful souls you'll ever meet. After you listen to this podcast, you'll absolutely agree.
Taking a leap from corporate America, Jill created t.Loft as a healthy option for people in Kansas City as she was challenged with her own health issues. Not only did she learn to leap herself, she changed the dynamic of her family to make it happen.
In this episode we'll discuss:
How she chose to pursue this path
How her view on raising her family changed for the better
How her mornings are different now owning her own business
What advice she would give to others who are thinking about leaping from corporate America
How she's using her experience to coach others to pursue their dreams
You can learn more about Jill on her website JillMinton.me, the Learning to Leap Podcast on iTunes, Instagram and Facebook.
You absolutely MUST visit t.Loft as well in KC and online.
I would love to hear what passion you want to pursue. You can contact me by email at rich@richbracken.com or on Twitter and Instagram @richbracken1.
Thank you for all of your amazing support as the podcast has continued to grow.
Please share and review on iTunes when you have a moment! It would be greatly appreciated!
Have an amazing day!