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-How to Gain Momentum-

-Dealing With Overwhelm-

-How to Handle Anxiety-

-How to Love Yourself More-

Own Your Life podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Every day I have conversations with people who are running into the same pain over and over again. It is a pattern, that unless addressed, will cause pain and problems on a consistent basis. The tragedy is that this can be avoided.

The quickest and most sure way to live in constant disappointment is to make someone or something else the source of your happiness.

Most of our pain comes from the expectations that we place on other people, things, or events.

Whenever we expect someone else or something else to be the source of our happiness, we have already lost.  

Listen in to learn why we engage in this pattern and how to change it.

Own Your Life podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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It's such a pleasure to introduce you to Ches Weeks.  Ches is an engineer, father of 2, husband, and an inspiration.  Ches has been on a weight loss journey and has shed 190 pounds using sustainable methods of healthy eating and an active lifestyle.  After a motorcycle injury that left him bedridden for 2 months, Ches decided to make a complete lifestyle change in order to raise his overall energy levels.  

Ches started at 448 pounds and has shred himself to 258 pounds.

This interview is about so much more than weight loss.  We dive deep into how Ches changed the way he thinks, the way he acts, and so many of his beliefs about himself.

This is a story about inspiration.  How a normal person can do extraordinary things.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Do you hate setting goals?  I used to.

Setting goals was like making an official checklist of all the ways I could fail.

Ask anyone who has ever achieved something big or made a huge change in their life.  Going through a proper goal exercise and taking the appropriate actions were crucial to their success.

In this episode, I share with you a SIMPLE and PAINLESS 3 step process for setting and achieving your goals.

Walk through these steps and you will be on your way to mastering the process of goal setting and you will begin to reap the rewards of one of the cornerstones to success.

Own Your Life podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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You always hear about 'rags to riches' stories.  

People who turned it around and made the most of their challenge.

In this episode, I'm going to share with you what those people rarely share and pull back the curtain so you can see behind the scenes. 

Success Stories all sounds so romantic, but They're not.  

The journey is bloody and muddy, and messy... and worth it.

Own Your Life podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Have you ever tried to make a huge change or achieve something big, but constantly find yourself getting stuck, unable to get that result you're looking for?

You've gotten really clear on what you wanted, but are wondering if you will ever be able to see it through to the end. (Episode 57 - The Best Success Advice You're Not Taking)

In this episode we dig deep into the power of having a powerful 'WHY'.

It is in the 'WHY' that we find the ability to press on during the difficult times and reap the rewards of our hard work and effort.

Own Your Life podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Have you ever gotten to the end of your day and wondered... 'What the hell happened today?'

Maybe you started the day with the best intentions, hoping that everything would work out well, only to find yourself completely derailed as the events of the day unfolded.

This episode will guide you through 3 steps that will dramatically reduce these kinds of days.

It isn't enough to simply hope that you have a good day.  You have to define exactly what a good day looks like and determine what actions you have to take to make it happen.

If you don't know your desired outcome, the odds of getting a desirable outcome are slim to none.  

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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There are times when I just don't 'feel' like putting in the work, doing the project, fixing the 'thing', or ______ the _______ (you fill in the blank).  

You know exactly what I'm talking about don't you?

I don't always wake up and feel like being productive.  I don't always feel like taking care of myself.  But never the less...

...some things must be done, and I'm the only one responsible for them.

In this episode, we take a raw look at those times and give straight-forward, hard-nosed solutions.

Solutions to these questions:

• How do I find inspiration when I don't feel like it?
• How do I get into 'the zone', where things flow naturally?
• How do I make my work not feel like work?
• What do the truly successful people do when they feel like this?

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Let me introduce you to Bryan Reeves.  Bryan is a Transformational Life and Relationship Coach. He received his Masters Degree in Human Relations and Organizational Dynamics from the University of Oklahoma.  He is a regular contributor to The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, Raw Attraction Magazine, and Sexy Conscious Awake.  He has also authored two books, The Sex, Flirting, Dating, Hunting and Hoping Diet as well as Tell the Truth, Let The Peace Fall Where It May.

Bryan was gracious enough to spend an hour with us answering all kinds of questions in regards to masculine and feminine polarity in relationships.

In this interview we cover...

• What does a mature, healthy, masculine life look like?
• What is Polarity and how does it affect my relationships?
• Why do men feel threatened by women?
• The single most important relationship you have and why you need to master it.
• When 2 good people come together and create 'hell' for each other.
• How to untangle the chaos that can be known as a 'relationship'.
• How to stop 'leaking' your masculine or feminine energy everywhere.
• Why you might want to consider a detox from flirting/dating/sex/hoping.

You can connect with Bryan's work...

bryanreeves.com   

The Sex, Flirting, Dating, Hunting and Hoping Diet

Tell the Truth, Let the Peace Fall Where It May

Bryan's Popular Blog

Bryan on Twitter

Bryan on Facebook

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Warning:  explicit content

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.  

For years you’ve known that there are some specific changes that you’ve wanted to make.  You told yourself repeatedly that you were definitely going to take action once the new year rolled around.  For good reason.  

There is something undeniably powerful about new starts.  

That’s why every morning is brimming with a potent sense of mystery and potential.  It’s a daily reminder that all things can be made new.  

But year after year, those changes, that you know are necessary to a higher quality of life, last for only a few days.  

It’s happened for so many years that by now you get tired of listening to podcast episodes like this one.  

Your eyes role when you see another link about change in the new year, reminding you of the past failures.  

Yet here you are, looking for something that will make a difference and give you that edge you’ve always wanted. 

I know this story because I’ve lived it.  

I want to share with you four simple, yet courageous things that you can do to stack the game in your favor in 2017.  

If you commit to these four things, I will guarantee you some massive change in your life.  And I rarely make guarantees.  

So let’s get started.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

(PS - I know on the audio I say Episode 55, but this is actually Episode 54 :)

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How often do you make a mistake? 

A bad decision.  One you are almost immediately ashamed of?

How many of those bad decisions have turned into a bad habit or destructive behavior?

It can be depressing how heavy the gravitational pull of a bad decision can become.

What if you could break that cycle?

What if you could find freedom in your next choice... in your next moment?

You can!  Listen in on this episode and find the freedom you are looking for with a couple simple realizations.  

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Regardless of who you voted for... this episode is for you!

This isn't about politics.

This is about your quality of life.

Who do you want to be?

How do you want to live?

What do you want to grow in your life?

There are things to hold onto and things to let go.

What will you cultivate in your life?

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

PS.  If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore these steps and how to move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and easily book your session. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

There's this temptation that I face every day.

It's powerful and strong when it pulls me.

My life purpose, which aligns with the work I do, often times makes it even more difficult not to give into this temptation.  It's the temptation to have it all together.

To project a version of myself that looks like I have it all together.  

Maybe you're familiar with this seductress.  It's not really complicated.

• You want your friends to think you have it all together so that they think more highly of you.

• You want your partner to think you have it all together so that he/she finds you more desirable.

• You want your kids to think you have it all together so that they admire you more.

• You want your clients, customers, or co-workers to think you have it all together so that they are confident in your work.  

But you don't have it all together.

I don't have it all together.

Nobody does.  

Not one person on this planet including Oprah and the Dalai Lama.  

There's a freedom in knowing this.

What people desire the most is honesty and transparency...   And you can give that to them.

In this episode we explore why pretending to have it all together does 10x more harm than good. How to create more connection, passion, and empowerment, while inspiring those around us.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Just like you, I have many heroes.  People I look up to, admire, and strive to learn from.  

I used to wish that I could be just like them.  

Do you ever look around at the people that you admire and wish that you could live the kind of life they live?  I'm not just talking about having the things they have or gaining the kind of respect that they've gained.

I'm talking about living with the kind of passion, fulfillment, and courage that your heroes do.

In today's episode we dive deep into the mental state heroes maintain, the decisions heroes make and the actions that heroes take.  While there is not formula that instantly gives you the life you want, the people you look up to have all done these three things that are explained in this episode.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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It's with great pleasure that I am able to bring a second interview with Mike McHargue to your ears and minds.  Mike's book 'Finding God In The Waves: How I Lost My Faith And Found It Again Through Science' has just released and it is the perfect time for another conversation with our leading scientific expert.

In this interview we cover...

• The science behind having a fuller life
• How Mike turned his learning disability into a super human memory
• How you can turn your perceived weaknesses into strengths
• Some of the best advice on writing a book or blog and how to become a great writer
• Why you need someone in your life that absolutely believes in you
• Why nothing you see or experience is real and how to hack your brain to take advantage of this scientific phenomena 
• And much more...

Finding God In The Waves

Mike on Twitter

Ask Science Mike

The Liturgists

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where it seems like there are only two answers... and neither one of them is desirable?  Me Too.  

The problem is, that is rarely the reality.

It's so simple to think in an 'either/or' framework.  Our brains are wired this way because our brain is always trying to simplify everything in front of us.  But the world doesn't actually WORK that way... and neither should we.  

In today's episode we learn how to train our brains to find more solutions than we currently see so that we can experience a life that isn't 'boxed in' by black and white.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore these steps and how to move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and easily book your session. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Are you ready to Stop tearing your inner life apart?

Just imagine if you could gain total peace of mind, what would you do?  How would that instantly change your life and relationships for the better?

Nothing will tear your inner life apart more than cognitive dissonance.  That's because if you are participating in cognitive dissonance you are not only lying to yourself, but your actions are eroding your own sense of value and worth.  

Often times people are unaware that they are lying to themselves, or worse, doing their best to ignore it... which only prolongs the pain and self-sabotage.

Within this episode are two proven methods for achieving more awareness and gaining more peace of mind while putting and end to the self-sabotage within moments.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore these steps and how to move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and easily book your session. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Are you stuck, unable to find the motivation to move forward?

Are you dealing with the need to value yourself more, but don't know the action to get you where you want to go?

When I was at some of my lowest points I made a clear decision to invest in myself and it made all of the difference.

Episode 46 will help you quickly learn how to value yourself more, raise your level of self-worth, and move forward in any situation... by kickstarting a massive amount of motivation.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore these steps and how to move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and easily book your session. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

How many times have you been paralyzed because you were afraid of a fear you were feeling about a situation in your life?  Do you invest loads of energy and time into trying to 'overcome' your fear, only to find yourself exhausted?

Fear doesn't have an ass to kick and it isn't something to be conquered.  

Fear is a feeling and as soon as we can accept that and embrace our fear in order to understand it, the sooner we can use fear to move forward.

In this episode we explore what fear is, how it serves us, and how we can use it to be empowered around difficult circumstances that we are facing.  Don't fear the fear... embrace it.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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How often have you tried to make a big change in your life, only to face resistance and obstacles that returned you to where you started?  

Are there changes that you want to make right now but the tape that plays in your mind keep telling you that it's useless?  That it won't work for you? That you don't have what it takes?

The road that has gotten us to where we currently are won't be the road that takes us to where we want to go.

Change is possible and lasting results are yours if you are willing to let go of what you've done in the past, and do the work in the present.  Find out how in this episode.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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Do you ever get tired of hearing people talk about 'finding your purpose', especially if you don't know yours or you're unclear about it?  Do you feel pressure or even lost because you aren't clear about your purpose?  Have you ever wondered if there is something wrong with you or that maybe you're broken because you can't clearly state what your purpose in life is? 

It seems like everyone today is talking about 'discovering your purpose' and yet actually doing that can be so elusive.  It's like everyone is quoting scenes from Forrest Gump, but you haven't seen it yet.

What if you could find the direction and meaning that comes from knowing your purpose and elevates your life?

In this episode I offer you freedom from the massive internal pressure that is attached to this mandate.  

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, pick the time/date, and show up! This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

How would you like to happen to life, instead of life happening to you?  How would you like to 10x your relationships?  10x Your work?  10x Your finances?  10x Your time?  I believe it begins with loving yourself more.

When you boil it down, the one person you are always with is yourself.  It doesn't matter where you go or what you do, you will always be with yourself.  It doesn't matter how your relationships change or who passes away in your life... you will always be with yourself.  

Imagine being able to completely accept yourself today.  

In this episode, I share with you how to 10x your love for self today.  

Imagine being able to take action that will allow you to love yourself 10 times more than you do right now.  

Be sure to have a pen and paper ready, because we hit the ground running on this one.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Often I get the opportunity to work with people when they are at a crisis point in their lives.  I like to look at these times in life as grand opportunities.  We get a chance to make decisions, choices, and actions that can turn everything around. 

Unfortunately, often times it is difficult for people to get beyond the immediate obstacles that have them feeling stuck.  It takes an action that changes someone's mental, physical and emotional state so that they have the freedom to choose to turn a crisis into an opportunity for growth.

In this episode, I share the most effective action I know to turn things around immediately and get to the place of freedom.  Taking this action brings more certainty, connection, love, significance and growth.  

Is it time for you to put this powerful tool to use?

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Some people you meet and they change your life with an impact that lasts forever.  Ken Howard is one of those people for me.  Ken is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He has been in private practice since 2009 following five years of experience at Healthy Families Counseling and Support working with couples to help them gain skills and tools necessary to achieve strong attachment bonds with each other. Ken also has two years at Willowbrook working with kids that have severe behavioral and mental health diagnosis.

Ken completed his bachelor’s degree through Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe, KS and his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University in Kansas City. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)is a lens that Ken prefers to look through when doing couples work as he believes that EFT attends to the secure attachment bond that all important relationships must develop, and he is working on his certification in EFT.  Ken has been trained in EFT, EMDR (a treatment protocal for trauma),  the Gottman curriculum, and is a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist) Candidate.  Married 9 years with 2 children, his faith, family, and friends are the bedrock of who he is and what he is passionate about.

I have been friends with Ken for over 20 years and he is as brilliant a person as he is a therapist and coach.  In this interview we cover some powerful topics such as... 

-Healing your wounds

-Combat vs Communicate 

-Lenses we wear and how that dramatically effects the quality of our relationships

-Neuroscience that is accessible

-The power of latent learning

-How to navigate high-tension, emotionally charged conversations with people we love

-More greatest techniques to become self-aware and have a better relationship with yourself

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

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I was watching an interview recently and the question was asked, 'If you could have one wish granted, what would it be?"  The response may be one you're familiar with.  The woman said, 'To see a little bit into the future, you know, just so I can be sure that everything will turn out ok and that I'll be fine."

Haven't we all wanted that at some point in our lives?

When we are facing challenges we all want to know that when everything settles and the dust clears, we are going to be ok.  To have peace of mind.  Believe it or not, there is a sure way to make this a reality in your life.  It isn't a long process because it usually comes down to one precise decision.

Would you like to have the certainty that you will be OK... to have peace of mind?

In this episode we learn the one decision that needs to be made in order to ensure that we move forward with the best possible results and bring you peace of mind no matter what!

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Have you ever had a conflict with somebody and then spent the next few days arguing with them in your head?  Trying to find the best way to mentally beat them up, over and over again, only to discover that you couldn't 'shut it off'?  

Have you ever been criticized before and then found yourself trapped inside your own thoughts, listening to the many voices repeating the criticisms constantly?  Or spent days trying to figure out if that persons criticisms were accurate?

Nothing can drain your energy reserves like the incessant voices in your head.  And sometimes you feel powerless to stop them.

How do we quiet those voices and thoughts so we can find clear and powerful solutions for our problems?  It can be done and in this episode I will share an exercise that works for me and works for my clients... every time.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Are you someone who cares about making a difference in the world but doesn't know where to start?  Do you dream of making the world a better place for your children and for their children but feel overwhelmed with the thought of launching a non-profit or a business?  Do you want to leave a legacy of adding value to people's lives and making an impact that lasts for years to come but don't actually believe that you have something of value to share?

Or maybe you know you have something of value to say but aren't sure how to share it effectively.

In today's episode we explore the number one trait that the world's biggest impact makers do on a daily basis.  Here's a hint, it has nothing to do with 'reach' or the number of twitter followers they have.  It has nothing to do with the size of their 'following' or the number of books they've written.

It's also something that you can begin practicing immediately and see instant results in the lives of the very people you see everyday.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

What does it mean to own your life?  It means taking responsibility for yourself.  No one else is living your life for you.  Now is the time to step up and get after it.

You aren't necessarily responsible for what has happened to you.  But you are the only one who can be responsible for where you go from here.

Give yourself permission to live the life you want.  This is a privilege and this is how you honor yourself.

No one stands in the way of your fulfillment more than you.  By taking responsibility, owning your life, you remove your self-sabotage and self-destructive behaviors.

You are only responsible for you.  By owning your life you get to let go of an enormous amount of stress and anxiety as you realize that you don't have to be responsible for every other person in your life.

In this episode you will learn 6 ways to Own Your Life more.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Do you ever look at other people and compare yourself to them?  Do you ever wish that things went as well for you as they do for others?  Have you ever found yourself wanting the life that someone else has, their success and accomplishments and thought... "If only I was as smart as them, or had their skills, or had their connections?"

This is a dangerous trap that will spiral us to certain gloom and feeling alone.  We see other people's success and begin to feel that they have what it takes and we don't.  Which leads us to believe that something is wrong with us and that we are the only ones that feel this way... that deal with problems.

Everyone deals with internal doubts and struggles.  Even the people that seem to have what it all together.  Everyone has the same problems that we do.

They aren't any different than you.  They are, however, doing some different things than you.

Listen to this episode and learn the 5 things that you can do to move forward in a way that empowers you to feel more connected and accomplish the things you want to accomplish.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

'One day things will be different.  Once _______ happens.'  Have you ever said this to yourself?  Are you subconsciously thinking that thought in any area of your life right now?  

I remember my first car well. It was a light metallic blue 1989 Ford Taurus. It was 5 years old at the time but it was in excellent condition. And yes, my parents bought it for me when I was a junior in College. I had wanted my own car since I first rode in my dad’s 1969 split top, fastback, Corvette Stingray when I was 6. Now owning my own car, I thought my life was complete. I was a year away from graduating college and joining the real world and I had a car to take me wherever I wanted to go. 

Then this funny thing happened. When I drove back to Boston from Northwestern Pennsylvania I began to see every other car on the road that was better than mine. This feeling that I wasn’t enough began to creep in and I knew how to handle that. I immediately began to think about the next car I would own. How it would be newer and sportier than the car I had just received. 

Life’s funny that way isn’t it?

We are never really satisfied, even following an epic ‘win’ in life. 

Stop putting your hope in ‘one day’, because ‘that’ day will never arrive for you. In fact, you’re never going to ‘arrive’. Stop saying to your self, “when I make X amount of money, then I will be content.” Or “when she loves me I will be complete.” Or “when I finally finish my thesis I will focus on other things.” Or “when my book is purchased by a publisher, I will have made it.” 

Deep down you know this isn’t true. Deep down you know that no accomplishment will complete you. We are never complete. We are never finished.

In this Episode of the Own Your Life Podcast, we will discover how 'One Day' thinking is ruining our lives and 3 things we can do about it to rid ourselves of that 'trap' for good.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation. This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

When you're facing big obstacles in your life, do you ever wish that they would just 'go away'?  Have you ever said any of these things to yourself?  

• "Why do I always find myself here?"
• "Why do bad things always happen to me?"
• "Why can't I ever get a break?"

If so, you aren't alone.  In fact, I've been there many times.  But, I have news for you.  If your obstacles disappeared, you would miss out on some of your most incredible opportunities.   It's true!  

In this episode I help you see with 'new eyes' the potential that awaits you and I give you a clear process for taking back your power.  You will learn how to turn every challenge into an opportunity and have the motivation to work your way out from underneath the 'load' that you feel is holding you back.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore these steps and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation.  This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

Have you ever thought to yourself... "if people saw who I really am, if they saw the real me, they wouldn't love me"?  Have you ever felt like a fraud?  I know I've thought and felt those things before.  Not because I was hiding some deep, dark secret.  It's just what I felt like when I stripped everything else away.  I can still feel that way at times.  Especially at critical moments when people were relying on me or when I'm trying to overcome an obstacle.

Everyone that you see walking around on this planet has probably had that thought or still has that thought.  We all want to be liked.  We all want to belong.  We all want people to say nice things to us.  It is fear that causes these thoughts.

If you're hard on yourself because you want to be the best person you can be, you may be holding yourself back from the very thing you want.  But if you could love and accept yourself, right now, just the way you are... you will find the freedom and empowerment that eludes so many.

Today, on the Own Your Life Podcast, we define Self-Love and I show you the first, potent step in loving yourself.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you would like to have a short, 30 minute conversation where we explore this step and move forward, I am here for you!  Click below, fill out your name and email address, and I will contact you today to set up that conversation.  This is at no cost to you and will give you the edge you need to get to that next level.

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Q:  “How do I find the right person for me?  More specifically, what are the things I can do to make sure I don’t end up with the wrong person.  I’ve tried making a list before of the kind of person I want I got extremely detailed in what I was looking for.  But at this point in my life, I’m not sure it’s serving me well.”  -  Janet  

Dear Janet,

Stop dreaming about the perfect person and start picturing your best relationship.   Don’t focus on the kind of woman or man you want to be with.  Instead, focus on the kind of relationship you want AND who you want to be in that relationship.  Above all, STOP making a check list of what kind of person you want!

Focusing on what kind of person you want to be with will take you to all the wrong places.  Instead, focus on the kind of person you want to be in a relationship and what that relationship is like. 

In this episode we look at 3 powerful reasons why this is so important and 2 things you can do to take action in this area.  These 3 things will help you determine if you should be with someone or not and will transform the way you look at relationships.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If what you've always done isn't working for you, maybe it's time to explore a different direction.  You may have never tried a professional Life Coach or Mentor before.  I believe it's the best way to help people live a better life. 

That's why I'm offering you a one-on-one session for free, with no strings attached. Click on the link below to set up your free session and let's start getting you the life you want.

you may also like these episodes:

• How to Protect Your Relationship From Failure 
• How to Have Difficult Conversations and Resolve Conflict
• Do This One Thing to Raise the Quality of Your Relationships

Imagine that you wake up one morning and you don’t know where you are… or even who you are.  You don’t recognize your spouse or your children.  You are completely disoriented and confused because you can’t remember a single thing.  Worst of all, you don’t know if things will ever get back to the way they used to be.  

In this installment of the Interview Episodes, I have a conversation with Amy and this exact scenario happened to her.  Her Story is extraordinary and she is amazing.

Amy was a top executive of an international consumer product company.  Because of a freak illness, that she didn’t know she had, Amy lost her memory.  The challenges she faced seemed insurmountable. 

She couldn’t read because she couldn’t remember the words she had previously consumed moments before.  She couldn’t go for a walk because she couldn’t remember the way home.  She had difficulty with her nutrition because her brain wouldn’t remind her that it was time to eat.  

Simple tasks that you and I take for granted became a long list of obstacles for her...

-driving
-showering
-cooking
-reading
-using the phone
-watching tv

After battling a very real and deep depression, Amy decided it was time to begin living life to the fullest again, regardless of whether she regained her memory.  You are about to hear how she made choices to get her life back.   How she rebuilt her relationship with her husband and began connecting on a deep level with her son. 

You’ll hear about the different ‘hacks’ that she used to navigate her new life and how she is thriving today.  

As you listen, recognize that if she can choose a fulfilling life and learn to thrive with this challenging acquired brain injury and loss of memory, you can choose to thrive at your capacity as well.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If what you've always done isn't working for you, maybe it's time to explore a different direction.  You may have never tried a professional Life Coach or Mentor before.  I believe it's the best way to help people live a better life. 

That's why I'm offering you a one-on-one session for free, with no strings attached. Click on the link below to set up your free session and let's start getting you the life you want.

How do you move forward in life when something has happened to you, either external forces out of your control or because of choices you've made, and it has devastated you emotionally?

There is a clear path to move beyond the hurt, get past any shame, and live your life from a place that is free from the stress, anxiety and emotional baggage that comes along with bad things happening.  

In this episode I reveal 6 compelling and empowering steps that will lead you from the overwhelming anxiety to freedom. 

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If what you've always done isn't working for you, maybe it's time to explore a different direction.  You may have never tried a professional Life Coach or Mentor before.  I believe it's the best way to help people live a better life. 

That's why I'm offering you a one-on-one session for free, with no strings attached. Click on the link below to set up your free session and let's start getting you the life you want.

Q:  "How do I become more present in my day to day life?  I feel like I’m aware of my wandering mind and at times I make a conscious decision to try to be more present with people, but I end up drifting off… and then I realize that I have no idea what’s going on around me.  Is there a way to ground myself long term?" - Josh

We've all had those moments when we were in the middle of doing something, a meeting, driving, a conversation with someone... and then we realize that for the last several minutes we had no idea what was going on because we 'drifted'.    It's as if our bodies have been present but the rest of us was absent.

We all know that power of being present.  We recognize it when others are present with us.  In fact, it's one of the rarest and most powerful gifts that we can receive from someone... their undivided attention.  It's one thing to make a conscious effort to be present, but how do we maintain and sustain that throughout our day?  This episode goes through three powerful strategies, that if you use them, you will immediately be more present.  

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

You may never have tried a professional Life Coach or Mentor before.  I believe it's the best way to help people live a better life.  Maybe you're embarrassed at the thought of having to ask for help.  Don't be.  The most talented athletes on the planet have coaches.  CEO's of Fortune 500 companies credit their Coaches and Mentors with their success.  If what you're doing isn't working the way you want it to, then it's time for a change. That's why I'm offering you a one-on-one session for free, with no strings attached.  Click on the button below to set up your free session and let's start getting you the life you want.

Have you ever tried to get centered? Maybe it was through prayer, meditation or yoga. Or maybe you were on a run. Or sitting in a coffee shop and you wanted to quiet things within so that you could align with your true desires or with your God. But you just couldn’t get rid of ‘that’ voice in your head that continues to criticize everything and anything. That’s the critical voice. It’s the voice within ourselves that tells us that we’re not good enough. It tells us that we’re not doing a good enough job. That we could be doing better, no matter how well we are actually doing. Sometimes the critical voice charges directly, shouting and screaming across the battlefield while pointing at us and calling us out. But other times it comes at us sideways while we feel safe in the comfort of our bed, surrounded by our pillows and duvet. In those moments it whispers, ever so softly, ‘you’re going to forget something important tomorrow. You aren’t prepared for that presentation. You’re going to be seen for who you are and she will know that you are a fraud. You shouldn’t have had that brownie. You always do that. You’re not worth being loved.’

When we boil it down, the critical voice is usually telling us that we aren’t enough in some form or fashion.

It gets strongest when we’ve made a choice to better an area of our life. When we finally decide we want to eat better or exercise more. It turns up the volume when we begin creating at a new level. When we start that new blog post or first put pen to paper for that book we’ve been talking about for the longest time. It’s most powerful immediately following a genuine revelation about ourselves. Its desire is to get us off track just as the engine has started to move the train. If you’ve ever launched a new business, taken a class, tried to break a bad habit, live with integrity, pursue your calling, help others, or take a stand for something more… you’ve heard the critical voice.

On many occasions, I’ve tried to grab the critical voice by the hair and smash it’s head into oblivion. I’ve tried shouting at the top of my lungs to drown out the incessant murmur. No matter how hard we try, we cannot slit the throat of the critical voice in a permanent fashion. It is relentless. But we can find respite. We can quiet that critical voice for a time. We may not be able to turn the voice off, but we can turn down the volume significantly.

The next time the critical voice shows up to distract and derail you, ask yourself this simple question. “What if I am already enough?” At first you may get a response telling you that isn’t true. But stay with the question. Let your imagination wander free. “What if I am enough? What would I do then? How would I move forward? What would I do next? What if I don’t have to earn my worth?” If you ask yourself this question and stay with it for five solid minutes, you will set your brain on a course of answering that question for a portion of your day. That’s how your brain works. You ask it a question and it will begin to try to answer it on a subconscious level. This simple exercise will create space within you to pursue those things that you know will cause you to grow.

The critical voice shows up because on some level we’re afraid of being uncomfortable. It’s positive intent is to protect us. To keep us from pain. And the pursuit of growth always requires a level of discomfort. That’s how growth works. It pushes us out of our comfort zone and causes us to expand our borders.

Own Your Life Podcast is produce by Gregg Nordin.

You may never have tried a professional Life Coach or Mentor before.  I believe it's the best way to help people live a better life.  Maybe you're embarrassed at the thought of having to ask for help.  Don't be.  The most talented athletes on the planet have coaches.  CEO's of Fortune 500 companies credit their Coaches and Mentors with their success.  If what you're doing isn't working the way you want it to, then it's time for a change. That's why I'm offering you a one-on-one session for free, with no strings attached.  Click on the button below to set up your free session and let's start getting you the life you want.

So many struggle with the idea of scheduling.  Even some of those who have been scheduling for years don't tap into the deep potential and power that scheduling provides.  Maybe you've tried scheduling before and then just gave up on it because it 'didn't work for you'.  Or maybe you're afraid of the whole idea.  I know I was.  I told myself that for years.  I was afraid that if I committed to scheduling that I would lose all creativity and spontaneity in my life.  The reason for this is because I didn't realize what scheduling truly was and what it isn't.

Scheduling isn't a way to cram more 'stuff' into your day so that you feel 'busy' or 'accomplished'. It's not a tool for multi-tasking.  Scheduling is a tangible and active way to prioritize your values and live into those values.  It actually gives freedom to live the kind of life you want.

After you listen to this podcast, you are invited to join me for a beta run on a 30 day Own Your Schedule Challenge.  You will have access to my #slack team, a private forum where you can share your experiences, struggles, and victories with a group on the same journey as you.  You will have early access to my 'Own Your Life Planner', a one page priority and productivity sheet that will literally 'set' your schedule for you.  I will be available the entire beta and 30 day challenge to answer questions and help in any way that I can.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

If you have never bought into scheduling or if you've been scheduling for years without tapping into the true power of it, join us!

 This is how it works:

1.  Email me and tell me you want in.  

2.  I will send you an invite.

3.  Click on the link and create a profile and password.

4.  Start engaging.

Listener question for Bradley:  Could you explore keeping up momentum for change? How do I avoid feeling too satisfied too quickly, or getting overwhelmed and demotivated?

Response:  Often when we have gained some form of momentum for change, it has been preceded by inspiration.  Something we’ve experienced has inspired us to create momentum.  However, momentum never lasts.  However, we can put systems into place that sustain our momentum, even when we aren’t feeling inspired.  One of the most powerful systems is scheduling.  I used to fight the advice to harness the power of my schedule because I was afraid I would become a slave to my schedule and lose my freedom.  I couldn’t have been more wrong.

One of the more transformative pieces of scheduling that I appreciate is the intentionality it brings.  When I focus on what I value and I take action towards that, things in my life change… drastically.  Sometimes it feels like a small change and that it’s slow.  But over just a period of a few weeks, the efforts are compounded and the long term effects are exponential.

So… being intentional is absolutely worth it.  Here's where to start:

1.  Write down 5 things that you value.  For example… I value connection (love, coffee with someone, hiking with someone, etc.).  I value growth (podcasts, reading, classes, training, trying things and failing, trying things and succeeding).  I value contribution (cooking for someone, volunteering my time, helping others).

2.  Then put them in order as best as possible (do I value this more than that?)

3.  Make sure that your top one or two values end up on your schedule every day in some fashion.

When we do this we are systematically setting ourselves up to take action and live into those things we care about most.  Coincidentally, we are also ensuring that we are doing things that bring life to us and others.  And who couldn’t use more life and energy?

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Here is one of the greatest myths:  “If I can just get my life straightened out, then I will be happy and successful.” There’s a lot of problems with that line of thinking, but the most important is the assumption that success will bring a sense of satisfaction.  Success doesn’t equal fulfillment.  How many times have you put off satisfaction until 'that thing' happens? Until you get the job?  Until you get the boy/girl?  Until you get the big break?

You’ll never find fulfillment until you learn what you want out of life.  Start there: learn what you want.  After all, the best stories are the ones where everyone knows what the main character wants.  Frodo wants to destroy the ring. Rocky wants to be the Heavyweight Champion.  . Katniss wants to save her sister and survive.  You have to know what you want.

This isn’t rocket science.  You know these things already.  When we say ‘this has to happen before I can do that’ we lie to ourselves so we don’t feel bad for not living life on our terms.Begin living the kind of life you want to live in the midst of your frustrating circumstances.  It will create an avalanche of momentum and will help to give you the energy to do the hard work required to succeed.  More important, taking action now and living into your intentions will begin to fulfill you the moment you act.  That energy will rise within you and transform every area of your life. It’s contagious.  Before you know it, you will forget about the frustrating circumstances in your life or see the solutions before you as if you're in an IMAX.

There is a way to create fulfillment in your life.  But it doesn’t come from waiting.  Set your intentions, write them down, and then live into them as soon as you stand up from your seat. If you aren’t sure of every intention for your life, start with one and don't let the sun go down before you've acted into that intention.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Why is it that endless amounts of information and knowledge have never been more available and yet we still find ourselves searching for solutions?  Many times the answers to our most pressing questions are right in front of us but we aren't sure how to take that information and use it in a way to solve our personal problems?  There is an answer to almost any question available online to anyone who can find a means to connect to the internet.  Solutions for relationships, job skills, remodeling, finances, healthy eating, exercise, psychology, resume building, education, marketing, branding, etc., are at our fingertips.  And yet, in this moment, we all have issues that we haven't been able to resolve.

You already have the knowledge to solve your biggest problem already.  You aren't stuck because of a lack of information.  You're stuck because of the way you think and feel.  You know the way forward and the solution for your particular dilemma, but because of a limiting belief, you that it won't work for you.  Maybe because you're convinced that you don't have what it takes or that you aren't enough.  Not because that's actually true, but because that's the story you've told yourself.  But what if you believed you did have what it takes?  What if you believed you were enough?  You would begin taking action to solve your problems immediately.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by  Gregg Nordin.

Listen to excerpts of my in depth interview with Naim.  We walk through Be Your Own Hero in great depth and take a critical look at what it means for Naim to be the hero of his story.  As we walk through the 12 principles and stages found in the 3 Acts of the Hero's Journey, you will be able to better understand how to Be Your Own Hero and find the insights necessary to Own Your Life on a much deeper level.

If you would like to listen to the full interview, it can be found HERE.  This interview takes you through Be Your Own Hero and as you listen you will be able to...

1. Discover insights into your own circumstance.
2. Take full responsibility for your life and outcomes.
3. Identify exactly where you are in your journey.
4. Clearly know the road ahead, including your next step.
5. Create a detailed action plan to begin executing immediately

This will lead you to the actions that will create the life you desire most.  A fulfilled life.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Download the full interview with Naim HERE.

Your life is your story.  In your story, only you can be the hero.  No one else can do that for you. Others can help, guide, mentor, coach or support you, but they are the hero of their own story, not yours.  When you accept that you are the only one who can play that critical role in your life, pathways open that can take you almost anywhere you want to go. 

Be Your Own Hero reveals the major scenes that play out in act 1, 2, and 3.  Once you know exactly where you are in your particular story, you can identify what must come next for you in order to be the hero and move forward with the particular storyline that you are a part of at present.  Whether its work, relationships, family or major life struggles, once you know what must come next you have the confidence to proceed.  You also become aware that there is more going on to life than meets the eye and learn how to move in this world in a way that is uniquely your own.  It is based off of Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero's Journey'.

Learn how to Be Your Own Hero and you will contribute to this world and make an impact in ways you never thought possible.  Refuse to answer the call and you will be perpetually stuck, wondering why your story feels meaningless.

Look for highlights from my interview with Naim, coming next week, to see how he applies 'Be Your Own Hero' to his life and the insights that come to him as well as the changes he makes in his life.  

The content of this episode goes a little longer than 10 minutes.  However, I didn't want to cut anything out that you might need to Be Your Own Hero.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Tools to help you with 'Be Your Own Hero'

The Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell

The Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell

Pathways to Bliss - Joseph Campbell

Act 1, Scene 1 is the Ordinary World.  In this world you find yourself with a limited awareness of any major problems in life.  You might be vaguely aware that something is off but you can't quite put your finger on it.  Scene 2 is the Call to Adventure.  Here you begin to realize that whatever life is like for you right now, you want more.  There is an increased awareness.  You desire for things to change but aren't sure if it's possible.  Scene 3 is the Refusal of the Call. Fear rules here and while the hero knows they desire change, they aren't ready to get out of their comfort zone and take action and they are reluctant to change.  Sometimes people are stuck here for their entire lives.  If they say yes to the call, however, they move on to Scene 4.  Meeting with the Mentor.  The mentor is sent only when the hero chooses to accept the call and their role is to provide the guidance that is needed through the rest of the story and overcome their reluctance.  They have wisdom and have traveled their own journey as a hero in their story already.  

Act 2, Scene 5 is Crossing the Threshold.  Either by choice or by an uncontrollable inciting incident, the hero is pushed from the 'Ordinary World' into the 'Special World' and there is no going back.  This is a huge commitment to change.  Scene 6 is Tests, Allies, and Enemies.  Here the hero is tested often and discovers who their allies are and their enemies and they experiment with the idea of change.  The allies support them in their Hero's Journey while the enemies look to thwart their efforts.  Scene 7 is Approach the Inmost Cave.  This is where the hero begins to prepare for the 'big' change that is coming.  Lots of training happens during this time.  Training that opens the eyes of the hero and helps them to grow in order to overcome.  This leads us to the 'Ordeal', Scene 8.  The hero attempts a huge change in their story here and tries something they have never tried before.  From this point forward, something will die.  No matter how precious this 'thing' is, it must die in order for the hero to move forward and make it back having mastered their journey.  Scene 9 is the Reward.  The consequences of going through the ordeal are dealt with and the hero really begins to believe they might have what it takes.

Act 3, Scene 10 moves us back to the 'Ordinary World' as the hero finds their Road Back.  This is a time of major rededication to the change.  At this point the hero can refuse the call again, but they will be stuck in the 'Special World' until they commit in full force.  Scene 11 is the Resurrection.  It is the final attempt at a big change and this is usually the climax of the story. The hero is triumphant in their own life and they know that they have mastered what is needed in order to help others.  Which brings us to the final stage, Scene 12, Return with the Elixir.  They have realized that they aren't on this journey simply for themselves, but to share with others what they have learned and how they might help those around them.  They have final mastery over the 'problem' and are willing and compelled to share with those in need.

I used to hate to make goals and resolutions for a new year.  I had gotten so used to failing to reach my goals and resolutions that I stopped doing them.  I hated the idea of goals because it felt like having a goal and writing it down was the most concrete way to determine that I was a failure once I couldn't reach my goal.  I dreaded making resolutions because even the process made me feel like a complete and total failure.  Until I did this one thing.  I learned how to align my goals with what I truly wanted in soul and spirit.  Once I learned to cast off the expectations of others and my misplaced desires, I was able to come up with goals that I truly wanted.  Instead of feeling like I didn't have the motivation or wondering if there was something wrong with me... I asked 3 questions.  Do I really want the goals and resolutions I came up with.  Are they truly aligned with my soul?  What do I truly want?  What are the actions I need to take to achieve what I truly want?  Once I aligned my purpose, desires and intentions, everything flowed more freely.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin.

Why You Need to Embrace Change and How to do It

Here is one simple question to give you more leverage and power in 2016.  How can I best serve you in 2016?  What can I do for you?  Is there something you're struggling with and you are looking for answers and a way forward?  Does something have you stuck and you don't know how to move on?  Are there areas of your life that you've always wanted to grow in but you aren't sure how?  Do you have an idea that I could implement that would help you on a regular basis to make the kind of changes and live the kind of life you want?  

Leave a comment below with your thoughts.

You can be as specific and focused on your self as you want!  Or you can share broad and general ideas as well.  I value all feedback.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

 If you feel it's too personal to share, please email me here.

Are you in a romantic relationship that feels like it's hit a bit of a rough patch?  Maybe you have some troubles, or the two of you are fighting regularly, or you're not on the same page right now and you don't feel as fulfilled as you once did?  Or maybe you're afraid that things are coming to an end.  On a deeper level, you may be wondering if you have what it takes to participate in a thriving and fulfilling relationship.  Have you ever asked yourself if something in you is broken when it comes to romance?  In this week's episode I share with you the one question that can change everything in your relationship and protect it from failure.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

Do you have a dream that you continually put off because you feel like you're just not ready yet?  Is there something that you've been wanting to do for awhile but you've said, 'I'm just not ready to do that?'  Maybe you've been wanting to change jobs, start your own business, create art, ask someone out, or take your relationship to the next level... but you keep putting it off because you think  you need to know more or have more experience.  We've all been there.  But saying 'I'm not ready yet' is simply an excuse.  If you look deeper inside you'll probably find that you're being held up by fear.  Fear of failure, success, embarrassment, or discovering that you don't have what it takes... that you aren't enough.  I offer two simple steps to help you move past the fear and make your dreams a reality when you don't feel like you're ready. Proving, that you do have what it takes.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

We all have people in our lives that we have a certain amount of unsettled business in our relationship.  We know what needs to happen, a difficult conversation, but instead we opt for avoidance or awkward encounters because we fear conflict.  In this episode of the Own Your Life Podcast, we discuss 8 reasons why we avoid the conflict that comes with difficult conversations and how to move past them to resolve the issues.  Finding the courage to resolve the conflict will bring deeper and more meaningful relationships and grow us in ways we often wouldn't normally choose.  Listen in and see if there isn't a chance for you to raise the quality of your relationships.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

In the second edition of the Interview Episodes of the Own Your Life Podcast, Bradley interviews Dr. Chris Hawley.  Dr. Chris is the spokes person and co-creator of SEITY, which seeks to help people reach their potential through a whole health perspective.  Dr. Chris's background is in sports medicine and family practice.  He has worked with the top professional athletes, olympic athletes and the nation's largest collegiate athletic department.

In this interview we cover... the 'spirit genome', how to change your body through your mind and spirit, how to be inspired, connecting to your core values, the healthy way to eat a donut, overcoming the 'I'm not smart enough' syndrome, dipping your tragedies in the pool of greatness, the difference between whole health and holistic medicine, and more.

The Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

So often we are told about the power of gratitude and how it can change our lives.  Yet when we make our list of things we are grateful for, often it doesn't make much of a difference in our everyday lives.  In this episode of the Own Your Life Podcast we share a simple exercise that can be used to change everything you know about the power of gratitude.  You can use this tool to re-center or ground yourself, raise your energy levels, and transform your emotional state immediately.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

Do you ever feel like you have limited choices, none of which you're satisfied with?  As you're trying to make significant changes to better your life, do you ever feel that it isn't going to work out, even before you start?  In this episode of the Own Your Life Podcast we look at the overcoming that feeling that you just don't have what it takes... that you aren't enough, and reveal the foundational principle that changes everything.  This one principle will help you deepen your relationships, have more fulfillment in your work, and bring you a sense of freedom that you may never even imagined possible before.  There is a warning however.  This will cost you in action, work, sacrifice, and may cause you to face some pain that you've been avoiding. The Freedom you will gain, however, will be worth it.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

In this episode of the Own Your Life Podcast we examine why we want to be liked by others so much and why it's imperative that we allow people to see who we truly are.  From our deepest friendships to our romantic partners, our relationships will suffer and fail if we don't intentionally choose to be ourselves.  Conversely, if we show up, own our truth, and reveal all of who we are, we raise the quality of our relationships and the quality of our life across the boards.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

Do you ever feel stuck?  Do you have times where you aren't sure what to do next?  In this episode of the Own Your Life Podcast we share three things to do when you aren't sure what the next step is.  We explore how to get clear about what you want and how to get it.

Own Your Life Podcast is Edited and Produced by Gregg Nordin.

Are there changes you wish your partner or spouse would make?  Are you struggling to decide if it's time to leave someone?  How do you make the person you love change their behavior? This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we discuss how to determine if you should stay or go and what to do when you want your partner to change.

The Own Your Life Podcast is produced and edited by Gregg Nordin.

Have you ever had to do something that you just didn't want to do?  How do you handle those situations?  Are you miserable the whole time, complaining in your head continually until it's done?  This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we discover a few different ways to change our mental, emotional and physical state so that we can own those moments and make an impact on ourselves and the world around us.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced and edited by  Gregg Nordin.

This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we learn how to create a Mantra in two simple steps.  In the process, we explore how creating and using the most basic mantra can have exponential effects on reducing stress and anxiety in our lives.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced and edited by Gregg Nordin.

What if you could change your thoughts about yourself?  What if you could actually change the way you view yourself and how you self-identify?  This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we get a little more in depth on the science behind Mantras and how to use them to stop old and limiting thought patterns and create new ones that form a new identity.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by  Gregg Nordin.

This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we discuss what a mantra is and how we can use them to rewire your brain.  We dispel myths about positive thinking and offer a proven method to reprogram our neural pathways to help to change our identity.

Own Your Life Podcast is Edited and Produced by Gregg Nordin.  

This week, in our first edition of 'The Interview Episodes', we sat down with Science Mike McHargue of 'The Liturgists' and 'Ask Science Mike'.  We covered everything from bio-feedback and re-programming the brain to how Mike overcame huge challenges, like excessive bullying early in his life, to get to the place he is today.  

Mike helps people know God in an age of incredible scientific insight.  He was an executive at an international marketing firm by the age of 25.  He had created and sold 3 businesses before that. He turned down job offers from Steve Jobs a ridiculous amount of times.  Mike's first book is coming out in 2016 and I will go on record to say that it will be a best seller.

Own Your Life Podcast is edited and produced by Gregg Nordin.

Show notes for Own Your Life Podcast

Mike on Twitter - @mikemchargue

Ask Science Mike Podcast - you can submit your questions for 'Ask Science Mike' here as well.

The Liturgists 

On The Taste of Shotgun Barrels

A quick explanation of the science of re-programming your brain.

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we explore the windy path to fulfillment and success.  We discuss the 'messiness' that life brings our way and how to stay on track when we get discouraged.  We also share three things you can do to see your projects and endeavors become a success.  

Own Your Life Podcast is Edited and Produced by Gregg Nordin

This week on the Own Your Life Podcast we discuss the number 1 difference between those who wish and those who do.  We also dive into two different levels of intention for our life by asking two questions... Do you know what you want?  Do you know what you're going to do about it?

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin

This week on Own Your Life Podcast we explore 2 reasons why feeling like you've lost control is actually a good thing and offer 2 suggestions to help you stop being a control freak.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin

This week on Own Your Life podcast with Bradley Grinnen, we challenge our Limiting Beliefs and ask powerful questions aimed at changing some of the foundational perceptions of our lives.

Own Your Life Podcast is produced by Gregg Nordin