Podcasts by The Empower1st Podcast
What’s the premise?
Hearing from real people who have been empowered by their own stories and those of others...
What’s the purpose?
To empower you through the stories of every day people making their way through every day life.
Further podcasts by Joshua Nix
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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Episode 48 - Positive Thoughts (Day 5) from 2020-04-16T03:08:11
Where your focus goes, your energy flows...
I know it’s cliche, but it’s true!
Episode 47 - Positive Thoughts (Day 4) from 2020-04-11T02:56:15
What are thankful for?
In the midst of chaos, uncertainty, stress, overwhelm and confinement... what are you thankful for?
Episode 46 - Positive Thoughts (Day 3) from 2020-04-08T12:45:30
Starting the day off the right way helps!
AND
Whether you are fighting this battle on the front lines or battling this from your home, you CAN AND WILL get through this.
Episode 45 - Positive Thoughts (Day 2) from 2020-04-08T01:35:34
It’s okay if you are not okay.
The key is not to stay there.
Episode 44 - Positive Thoughts (Day 1) from 2020-04-06T13:39:52
In the midst of chaos, we have a choice of what we focus on...
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Episode 43 - Coronavirus and fear... what to do now??? from 2020-03-19T00:24:50
I’m receiving messages from people who are extremely fearful of the unknowns in the future because of the Coronavirus... here’s the thing: We have never known the future, we just think we do becaus...
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Episode 42 - Pep Talk! from 2020-03-06T23:20:15
Whenever you need a boost of encouragement, come back to this episode.
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Episode 41 - What’s the difference between your friends and your enemies? from 2020-02-27T22:27:48
I DESPISE GRUDGES AND LOYALTY BATTLES!
Why?
Because they are unproductive, neither side ever wins and the collateral damage is more than the damage to the intended target......
Episode 40 - Remember the small things... from 2020-02-19T16:14:45
The irony of life: We get so caught up in our lives that we forget to live...
This episode is a personal story of my son and I sharing a moment last night that seemed so insignificant a...
Episode 39 - You only know what you know... from 2020-02-14T23:11:22
In this episode, I discuss how much of our divisiveness and frustration with another person is the direct result of building it up in our minds without ever letting the other person know.
Episode 38 - The Compound Effect of Choosing Happiness! from 2020-01-31T01:49:03
I am fortunate that I get the opportunity to impact teens on a daily basis, and I don’t take it for granted!
The other day, a teen in one of my classes was not her usual self and it bot...
Episode 37 - Just Ask... from 2020-01-25T00:18
We will never be able to completely eliminate conflict with others because we all view situations through our own personal biases... BUT, that doesn’t mean that we lack the ability to quickly disso...
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Episode 36 - As long as you allow other people to control your emotions, you lose... from 2020-01-22T03:58:40
Every day when we wake up we have a choice, regardless of our circumstances. We get to decide how we will react to everything and everyone around us.
There are so many people around us ...
Episode 35 - The Eye Drops were not the solution... from 2020-01-15T03:22:50
Years ago, I was working tirelessly and it showed... my eyes became itchy and bloodshot from sleep deprivation.
My solution?
Eye drops.
The problem with this is ...
Episode 34 - There are two paths of fear... which one are you on? from 2020-01-09T23:16:44
Fear can be paralyzing or liberating, and the cool part is that we get to decide which path we take.
Open your mind to the possibility that you CAN overcome the fears in your life... th...
Episode 33 - Reaching Fulfillment over Resolutions from 2020-01-08T02:52:43
When I start small talk with a cashier at the store, he or she always has the same response to my question, “How has your day been?”
Cashier: “My day will be so much better in a little ...
Episode 32 - The Boxing Match of Life from 2019-12-20T00:02:37
In the metaphorical boxing match of life:
You will get hit.
You will get knocked against the ropes.
You will go down to one knee at some point.
You m...
Episode 31 - You’ve Got This! from 2019-12-05T02:46:25
Sometimes, we just need someone to say that it’s possible.
That’s what this episode will do for you.
Episode 30 - Defeat is a choice. from 2019-11-27T02:40:36
The past 4 weeks have been kind of crazy.
One small thing led to another thing that led to another thing and before I knew it I had allowed myself to become consumed with defeat.
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Episode 29 - Reality Check! from 2019-11-13T19:52:31
Have you ever been so focused on the wrong thing that you completely overlooked the entire purpose of a situation in the first place?
I did this past weekend.
Listen in as I...
Episode 28 - Eradicating Depression right now! from 2019-11-06T18:52:40
If you get nothing else from this episode I need you to walk away with this:
1) You are NOT alone.
2) You are NOT broken.
Cliche? Yes, but sometimes we need the ...
Episode 27 - Who is the biggest Bully in the room? from 2019-10-29T23:14:53
I don’t know what you have going on internally... maybe no one else does either... I do know this though: We are our own Biggest Bully and we don’t have to be.
Listen in as I give some ...
Episode 26 - Relationships (Moving beyond grudges and anxiety) from 2019-10-23T16:31:23
I have been surrounded by so many turbulent relationships recently, both romantic and non-romantic, and I wanted to share my thoughts on a couple of themes that keeps surfacing from people around m...
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Episode 25 - Why aren’t we all living our dream life? What’s stopping us? from 2019-10-15T21:34:22
As a child, we all remember being asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”
The answers were crazy, silly and definitely full of creativity and imagination...
But wh...
Episode 24 - What if those most influenced by you saw every action that you make? from 2019-10-08T23:11:56
We are all someone’s role model.
The real question is, how are we holding up on our end of the bargain?
How would our actions change knowing that people around us saw it all?
Episode 23 - Start CRUSHING your To-Do List! from 2019-10-03T17:31:56
Why is it so easy for us to make even the simplest of tasks seem like moving an entire mountain in one afternoon?
It’s frustrating and it doesn’t do much for our self-worth or self-conf...
Episode 22 - Substance Abuse Parents: Part Two - Talking to those who have or continue to abuse drugs and alcohol from 2019-10-01T20:55:13
In this episode, I speak directly to parents who abused or are still abusing drugs and alcohol...
There’s still hope.
God is still Good.
You are valuable.
Episode 21 - Substance Abuse Parents: Part One - Did you grow up in an environment of substance abuse? from 2019-09-26T23:32:15
Your emotions no longer have to be controlled by others.
Your past does not define who you are today.
Your parent’s decisions then were not your fault and they are still not...
Episode 20 - Why you should want more Self-Awareness... from 2019-09-25T02:06:41
In this episode, I break down my thoughts on self-awareness and give you a variety of ways that you can increase yours.
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Episode 19 - Divorce... can you turn it around or is it too late? from 2019-09-18T15:10:35
I have been surrounded by divorce my entire life and there has been a common link in every one:
• Lack of Communication
I’m actually begging you now, if you feel like you and...
Episode 18 - Become your own “BEST” critic! from 2019-09-12T18:01:07
As I walked up to her in class, I turned my mic off and listened. I knew she needed to share something deep. She told me that she has only been focusing on the negative things about herself and tha...
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Episode 17 - Do you ACTUALLY believe you can do it? from 2019-09-10T17:23
You can have the best meal plan, the best workout program, the #1 book on Relationships, the most comprehensive product on cleaning up your finances BUT...
If you don’t believe it’s act...
Episode 16 - Are you struggling to keep up your incredible public appearance while you feel trapped on the inside? from 2019-09-04T02:10:58
Try to keep up with my ADD brain (sorry) as I explain why Empower1st was born and how you can come up for air when the struggle to maintain a public image becomes too much!
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Episode 15 - My message to my Teen Lifting Group (The deeper the valley, the sweeter the Summit) from 2019-08-30T19:44:17
I’m not sure what you have going on in your life, but I know this: You can achieve anything that you want for yourself, your family and others.
1. You MUST believe it’s possible.
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Episode 14 - Authenticity wins (You and I both needed to hear this) from 2019-08-28T01:16:01
In life, with significant others, with business and with yourself... sit down right now and get rid of the facades and be AUTHENTIC AND REAL with yourself and those around you.
There tr...
Episode 13 - Parents, is you teen dealing with Bullying? Either online or in person? from 2019-08-23T00:45:23
Bullying is an epidemic, and it’s not just the physical stuff. Bullying is physical, verbal, written and emotional.
In this episode, I actually want to speak directly to the Bully, the ...
Episode 12 - How much would I have to pay you to run into a burning building? from 2019-08-21T12:49:44
Motivation alone is good, but it doesn’t complete the process. Now, continuously leveraged motivation?? That’s a completely different thing.
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Episode 11 - I have “Mom Guilt” and it’s taking over my life. from 2019-08-17T00:00:19
Like a pervasive disease, I keep hearing about this guilt that mom’s have to just get away and enjoy a moment to themselves.
This concept blows my mind because I feel like mom’s are the...
Episode 10 - Frustrated with your job and not having time with family? from 2019-08-14T00:15:50
The majority of Americans report not being satisfied with their current job. Even worse, most of this majority report being HIGHLY unsatisfied with their current job.
It’s not a matter ...
Episode 9 - I witnessed her mental state change dramatically in less than 5 seconds! from 2019-08-08T22:12:39
In a time when depression and anxiety are at all-time highs, it’s crucial to remember that a mental shift can happen in an instant!
First, You must be aware of where you are mentally in...
Episode 8 - Cason’s Trip to the Park and life lessons. from 2019-08-07T00:57:29
It’s amazing what we, as parents, can learn from sitting back and watching small children interact with one another.
Cason and I treasure our trips to the park. In this episode, I break...
Episode 7 - My Fake Life is INCREDIBLE!!! from 2019-08-01T22:43:37
You want true happiness and fulfillment?
Stop living a lie!
Own your crap... then revel in how it feels to finally be who you truly are.
Episode 6 - Not allowing other people to control your emotions. (There’s only 1 Step) from 2019-07-30T16:46:37
Whether it’s past beef you have with a friend or family member or a complete stranger that cuts you off on the interstate, we continuously allow other people to control our emotions.
It...
Episode 5 - Empowerment through your own story! from 2019-07-26T23:53:04
It’s easy to look into the past and focus on the negative... but why don’t we look back and pull out the moments of triumph more often?
We all have “comeback” moments in our own lives. ...
Episode 4 - 3 Ways to Focus the ADD mind every single day! from 2019-07-23T21:21:17
Regardless of what is going on around you, checking off these three items every single day will help you stay in the zone:
1. Write out your goals EVERY SINGLE DAY!
2. Spend...
Episode 3 - How conflicts arise and how to resolve them from 2019-07-19T21:37:17
There are 3 components of every potential conflict:
1. Intention
2. Perception
3. Reality
Conflicts arise when the realities of the intention and the perception ...
Episode 2 - The 3 things that pull me out of a place of Overwhelm! from 2019-07-16T22:20:42
What you do when you are on edge can have a dramatic impact on your life and the lives of those around you.
Try these three things to set yourself up for success:
1. Stop ev...
My Very First Podcast Episode from 2019-05-17T19:04:57
My wife, Jordan, sits down beside me in this episode that includes light-hearted banter along with some serious points throughout.
The key takeaway here:
We all will face pr...