Thriving in the Trenches: Recent Episodes
Josh
Every day we wake up in a battle. Bombarded by a seemingly endless attack on our joy, our peace, our identity... The bad news is, in the world we live in, these battle will always rage, something will alway be competing for our time and focus, something will always present itself as an obstacle to achieving whatever goal you may be working towards. The only way to overcome these things is to fave them head on! To take the fight to your challenges and constantly win. Seasons of life are spent in the trenches, I'd like to share some of my experiences and insight that may help you find peace and joy in the trenches while maintaining your identity and growing stronger. YOU ARE A WARRIOR! Walk with me as I share with you I have learned to not just survive, but to thrive in the trenches!
Integrity isn't always about whats outside or how we view others or others view us, theres a large aspect that is about how we view and treat ourselves. Lets take a deep dive!
Motivation is a magical feeling that comes in the night to help you feel better about yourself. It's something you have build and when you do, the heavy lifting gets much more enjoyable!
Life is challenging! It's ok to struggle, in fact, it produces growth when we allow it!
We have to make sure that we are not taking on other peoples problem. Listen in and see what works for me!
Epic finale to my interview with Manfred! See you folks next week with an all new episode!
This is a 2 part interview with Callum, a former student of the Alpha Code and an all around awesome guy! Check out his story of growth and development!
Don't make an issue with a person you love over a situation that arises. Learn to separate the two and live a thriving life!
It's tough to give everything to everything all the time. Thankful that I don't have to!
3 simple steps to correct our own behavior and minimize instances of being triggered and reduce conflict.
We choose the type of day we are going to have through our words and actions. Time to step it up and take action that will change the outcome.
I talk about how contribution to something greater than ourselves is necessary and my relationship with God.
A brief recap of where I've been, the importance of knowing YOUR values, and how to combat holiday blues!
Getting back to the business with loads of information and a great conversation with Justin Dulihanty of The Alpha Code Academy
Most of us have a limited capacity for listening to someone else's problems before they start to become our own. Here's how I deal with it!
Sometimes we need to take a breath and consider that we have no idea what other people are going through. What about when you've done the exact same thing that makes you upset with others, if you were truly in their shoes, would you see it the same?
How do we actually cross the chasm from self hate or self loathing to truly loving ourselves? Listen in for a few suggestions that have worked for me!
A few tips and tricks I use for communication, relationships, and conflict resolution. Give it a listen and try it out!
A brief chat about some of the communication challenges I have and what I have learned.
In this episode I discuss the major flaw most of us have when it comes to attempting to make lasting changes in behavior and attitude.
How I have truly embraced my mantra that says "I am not defined by my past and I am not controlled by my circumstances"
We don't have to keep people or things in our lives just because they have been there. It's ok to grow and move on...
A little background on how my faith has helped me in my journey towards being the best version of me.
In this episode I discuss how to frame your goals in a way that will help produce results rather than disappointments! Great tool for changing your life!
We can desire certain things from people but we ultimately set everyone up for failure when we expect others to fit our needs!
This is by far the most important step to setting goals. While it's nothing new, definitely worth a good review! Can't get anywhere if you don't know what you're aiming for!
This week is just a little play on words. Our dialogue matters because we need to be able to communicate our needs in a way that understood by the receiver. This was one I've been thinking of.
This idea of perfect that we sometimes create doesn't actually exist! Sorry for the spoiler up front! But how do we enjoy life if there is no perfect scenario?
In this episode I talk about the challenges related to setting boundaries in existing relationships. Boundaries are easy with strangers but when we change the dynamics of an existing relationship the challenges can be a bit more intense...
Why do we continue to relieve the trauma of a past hurt every time we talk about it? Because we keep going back to tell our story!!! Listen in for a bit more insight!
Today I chat with Derek Doddridge, host of That's What He Said podcast, about past relationships and how we move forward and grow from them!
It is vitally important to be our own biggest supporter, our own fan club! Listen in and find out why!
In this episode I talk with Danelle about her path forward after a rough marriage in which she lost part of her self. Check it out and reach out if you have questions!
Challenges, no matter how well we prepare, always seem to pop up at unexpected times in unexpected places!
Q&A with fellow Alpha Code coach Josh K! We cover topics ranging from spirituality to moving on after a break up. You don't want to miss this one.
Revisiting challenges and how when we choose to we have everything to gain from facing them! Life is full of challenges and you only lose when you choose not to get back up! Stand up and thrive! Live a full life!
A few stories about how fear contributed to my growth and why we shouldn't let it stop us!
Sometimes a rough day is just a rough day. It doesn't need to be anything more than that so don't make it anything more!
A shift in focus! We can only run from something for so long before it ceases to be productive!
Time is the one commodity that we can never get back! Once its gone it's gone forever! So what do we do with this knowledge?
This episode is talks about the positives and negatives of comparisons. I also include a few bits about change and the pain associated with it.
Another interview with a fellow Alpha Code alumni and coach. In here we talk about the path that led Josh to becoming the best version of himself and how that has impacted his life!
In this episode I talk about suicidal thoughts and how it is ok to feel that way but we can't allow ourselves to sit with it!
This episode discusses how hope, boundaries and forgiveness intertwine to help us live a life of freedom from subjection to boundary violations.
In this episode my good friend Pattie and I have a conversation about unhealthy relationships and boundaries. Check it out!
Why we lie is my take on why people tend to tell little white lies and lies of omission to the ones we love.
In this episode I have a chat with Michael "The King" Clark, a fellow Alpha Code Academy graduate and mentor.
In this episode I discuss the importance of accepting "the old man" and how past life experiences have made me who I am today!
In this episode I interview Justin Dulihanty, founder and CEO of The Alpha Code Academy! First live interview and definitely a lot of fun!
In this episode I start out with the intent to answer some questions from some of my followers but ended up exploring the recovery from rock bottom!
In this episode I share a bit about some of my failures and how I was able to turn them into lessons that helped me move forward in life. Failures are tools, not the enemy.