Each week host Alex Spears chats with a musician or public figure about the music that has influenced them and shaped their life. We also offer a focus on local and up-and-coming talent from Toronto. 611 Productions Produced by Alex Spears, Alex Andersen, & Hillary Johnson Cover art by Paitra Walker Theme Music by Duncan Briggs
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Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod is a weekly podcast dedicated to empowering and equipping you with practical advice and strategies to achieve your goals and dreams. If you are looking for help with achieving your goals in any (or EVERY) area of your life, Hal will give you the inspiration, motivation, and action plan to take yourself and your life to the next level. Subscribe to the podcast and get a new episode every Wednesday.
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611: How to Live Longer, Healthier & Happier After 50 with Dwayne J. Clark
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44:26What if aging didn't have to mean slowing down or fading out—but instead became the most vibrant and meaningful chapter of your life? Too many people see 50 and beyond as a slow decline, but the truth is, the way you think, move, and care for your body can completely redefine how you experience your later years. Today, I'm joined by my friend and c…
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610: A Letter to My Kids (My Biggest Regrets)
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21:19Feelings of regret can be one of life's heaviest burdens. I'm sure most people have choices and decisions that they've regretted in their lives, and I'm no different. But what I've learned is that regret doesn't have to be a source of suffering; it can be one of our greatest teachers if we let it. In today's episode, I thought I'd share a very pers…
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609: The Song That Changed My Outlook On Life & Transformed My Marriage
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15:56I think most people would agree that music, and especially lyrics, is one of the most powerful forms of human expression. If you've ever heard a song that just resonated so strongly with what's going on in your life and made you rethink what truly matters, I think you'll relate to this episode. Today, I'm talking about a song from Teddy Swims that …
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608: Empower Your Body to Heal with Functional Medicine with Dr. Philip Oubre
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45:01What if the chronic medical issues that you're struggling with are just being treated at a surface level and the real cause of the illness or autoimmune condition lies much deeper? The unfortunate reality is that traditional healthcare has forced us to accept medications and quick fixes that manage symptoms instead of resolving the root issue. Toda…
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607: How to Live and Love Fully with John O'Leary
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44:57When life knocks us down or tragedy strikes us or our loved ones, it's easy to think life is unfair and wonder, "Why me?" But what if your greatest challenges—past and present—are actually divine opportunities for growth and contribution? My good friend, John O'Leary, knows this better than most. At just 9 years old, a gas can exploded, burning 100…
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606: Stop Settling (The Mediocrity Intervention)
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27:17Do you ever find yourself going through life on autopilot—settling for routines, habits, and outcomes that fall short of what you truly want? Without even realizing it, we often accept mediocrity in our health, relationships, work, or personal growth by telling ourselves it's "good enough" or "better than most." When we look back on our lives, th…
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605: Identifying and Living What Matters Most
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37:03If someone asked you if your family, health, or relationships are your top priorities, you'd likely say, "Of course!". But would your calendar or eating habits tell a different story? Today, I'm going to walk you through a simple three-step process to help you identify, affirm, and live in alignment with what matters most to you. This idea was insp…
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604: How to Grow and Monetize Your Personal Brand with Rory Vaden
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45:04When most personal brands fail to achieve their full potential, it's not because the message isn't valuable; it's generally because the focus is diluted, the strategy is scattered, and the mission gets lost in the noise. Most entrepreneurs are trying to be everywhere at once, chasing multiple income streams, or mistake branding for self-promotion. …
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603: How to Build Emotional Intelligence and Transform Every Area of Your Life with Dr. Travis Bradberry
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36:55If there's one hidden force sabotaging your health, happiness, relationships, energy, and productivity, it's your emotions. Most of us were never taught how to manage them, which leaves us stressed, reactive, and held back from the life we want. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the key to changing that. My guest today is Dr. Travis Bradberry—bestsell…
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602: How to Go From Burnout to Balance with Chris Ducker
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37:24If you've ever felt burned out, stretched too thin, or guilty for even thinking about taking time off—you're not alone. I've been there too. That's why today's conversation with my good friend Chris Ducker hit so hard. Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Youpreneur. But despite building a thriving business…
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601: Biohacking on a Budget for Optimal Health with Tim Gray
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53:46What if most of the "healthy" foods and habits you rely on are actually making you sick, tired, and inflamed? So many people struggle with low energy, brain fog, poor sleep, and recurring health issues—and too often, the solutions we're offered don't address the root cause. And today's guest knows all about what it's like to be on a first-name basi…
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600: You Have More Control Over Your Life Than You Think with Ron Lynch
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43:12Life can be hard. Things happen that we don't see coming. And while you can't always control the circumstances, you always have control over how you respond. That's the throughline of my conversation with Ron Lynch. He's lived life as a true Renaissance man—from writer, director, and producer to cook, inventor, traveler, and philanthropist. He's bu…
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599: How to Receive Divine Guidance and Unlock Your Best Ideas
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32:25Ever notice your best ideas don't come when you're forcing yourself to "figure things out"? They show up in the shower, on a walk, or drifting off to sleep. That's because inspiration flows when you quiet your overactive, ego-driven mind and create space for divine guidance. Today, I'm sharing how I learned to replace overthinking with what I call …
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598: AI and Bitcoin: What You Need to Know (and Do) NOW with Mark Moss
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1:09:03If you're worried that AI will replace your job or that Bitcoin is just hype, this episode will challenge your perspective on the future of work and money. For many, AI sparks fears of mass job loss or the gradual erosion of our ability to think for ourselves. And Bitcoin comes with concerns about volatility, or the belief that it's just a speculat…
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597: How Visualization Can Change Your Life with Maya Raichoora
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38:02Whether you've used visualization before or never seriously considered it, chances are you're missing its full potential. Done right, it's not just a feel-good exercise—it's a mental fitness tool top performers use to train their minds and sharpen results. Even after years of practicing it myself, my conversation with Maya Raichoora showed me I'd o…
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596: How to Create a Spiritual Vision for Your Life with Jennifer Hudye
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54:40We're living through one of the most profound transitions in human history. With AI projected to disrupt or replace over 300 million jobs globally and 75% of the global workforce rethinking their careers, it's no wonder that 1 in every 3 Americans has already undergone a major life change in recent years. This reckoning has created a pivotal moment…
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595: What to Do When Your Kid is Having Suicidal Thoughts with Rob Stein
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47:45What would you do if your child came to you and said they wanted to end their life? For today's guest, that heartbreaking moment came out of nowhere, and it turned his entire world upside down. But instead of crumbling, Rob reached for something familiar: The Miracle Morning. What started as a productivity tool became his lifeline. And ultimately, …
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594: The Medical Intuitive Who Helped Me Heal What Doctors Couldn't with Jason Ward
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48:04DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Have you ever known something was…
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593: Freedom From Suffering with Peter Crone
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51:49What if the limitations you believe about yourself aren't the truth but a prison of your mind's design? Today, we'll explore how our deepest struggles—feelings of fear, not being enough, or childhood trauma—are rooted not in reality but in subconscious stories we've come to accept as true. Those invisible narratives keep us in a state of suffering …
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592: The Transformative Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly
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43:41What if the fastest way to unlock clarity, connection, and emotional healing wasn't through another mindset shift but through your breathwork? Don't knock it before you try it. When it's done correctly, breathwork has incredible healing powers. Even though I've tried to apply breathwork with the S.A.V.E.R.S. in my Miracle Morning, it was usually an…
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591: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality with Jesse Cole
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42:17Be honest: do you still regularly invest time dreaming of new possibilities for your life? While far too many of us have given up on our dreams, Jesse Cole is living proof that no matter how low (or broke) we may be, creating the life of our dreams is not only possible, but it's never too late—and today's episode can help you do the same. One of th…
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We live in a time when there is so much information and technology available to optimize our health, making it increasingly easy to fall into the trap of obsessing and overcomplicating our health. I recently had the honor of speaking at Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference, and I had an eye-opening realization: sometimes, the pursuit of biohacking c…
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589: Learn Less to Achieve More with Pat Flynn
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53:04From an early age, we're taught that the more you know, the better. But times have changed, as must our approach to learning. More information is overwhelming, confusing, and slows us down. If information alone were the answer, we'd all be exactly where we want to be. The true indicator of success or failure isn't the volume of what you know but ho…
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588: Betting on Yourself: Hala Taha's Journey From Fired DJ to 7-Figure CEO
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53:31If you've ever been rejected, felt insecure, underestimated, or unsure whether you're "good enough" to achieve your dreams, this conversation will show you how a positive mindset and betting on yourself can turn rejection into redirection that leads to an even better opportunity. In this powerful and inspirational episode, I'm sitting down with Hal…
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587: Overcoming Financial Anxiety and Economic Uncertainty
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36:40One of the biggest contributors of stress that is impacting millions of Americans right now is financial anxiety and economic uncertainty. In fact, according to a recent survey, 70% of the population is feeling the impact of the current economy. Not just mentally, but there's also a physical toll when your overall health, diet, and sleep habits sta…
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586: Transform Your Habits — and Your Life
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37:31The reality is that only way to change your life is to change your habits. Setting bigger goals is fun—but if you don't identify and implement the habits that are necessary to achieving your goals, you'll be setting yourself up for disappointment. Today, I'm sharing four (4) simple steps that will help you transform your habits, which are so easy t…
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585: The Woman Who Raised Me - My Mom's Incredible Mindset with Julie Wilson
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53:12This episode is incredibly long overdue but the stars aligned, and I had the chance to interview someone who has been instrumental in helping me become the man I am today. That person is none other than my mom, Julie Wilson. I can't wait for you to hear her story and mine from her perspective. You've heard me talk about many of the difficult chapte…
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584: Healing Childhood Trauma and Shame with Daniela Tilbrook
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33:04Dealing with trauma and shame from our past can be tremendously heavy burdens to carry—but they don't have to define us. These horrible experiences often shape our identity, our relationships, and even how we view the world. But one of the most important conversations we can have is how to heal from those experiences. It's my pleasure to introduce …
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We spend our lives balancing two forces: the actions we take (what we do) and the emotions that shape our inner world (how we feel). Last week, I addressed the first with a podcast episode titled The Shortcut to Self-Discipline (click here if you missed it), which teaches how we can get ourselves to do what we need to do, when we need to do it—whet…
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582: The Shortcut to Becoming Self-Disciplined
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31:25Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you've labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I'm diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline. I'm sharing my journey from being an…
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581: How to Repair and Heal Damaged Relationships
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48:48According to a 75-year-old Harvard study on happiness, the single greatest predictor of a happy and long life is close, healthy relationships. But when a close relationship fractures, whether that's with a close friend or especially your spouse, it can have a devastating impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing that can take months, if not yea…
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580: The Power of Prayer - It's Not What You Think
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40:24Today we're exploring the age-old question—Does prayer actually work? Is prayer effective… or pointless? Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Or perhaps you don't pray because you don't believe it's effective. Or maybe you've tried praying before, but your prayers haven't been answered, so you're skeptical at best. Whether you'r…
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579: How to Go After What You Want (And Get It) with Jenny Wood
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40:55Imagine if the key to achieving your biggest goals was learning to embrace common traits that aren't typically associated with great leaders? As you'll hear from today's guest, it's okay to be selfish, shameless, bossy, or even reckless because it can help you break free from limiting beliefs and supercharge your success. I'm excited to be talking …
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578: Why I Stopped Being Vegan - The Nutritional Perspective
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23:36For over a decade, I ate a "mostly" organic vegan diet and believed that I was fueling my body with the most nutritious food available. I say mostly because I didn't believe in inconveniencing people to accommodate my dietary preferences, so I was pretty flexible when other people were involved. However, I experienced some health challenges includi…
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577: Learning to Trust Your Intuition with Marissa DiSimone
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39:18We all have intuition—a gut feeling, a knowing—but how often do we proactively use and trust it? How do we separate real intuitive guidance from fear or overthinking? If you've ever questioned your inner voice, today's episode is for you. I'm excited to be joined by Marissa DiSimone, known as The Soul Sourceress, to explore the power of trusting yo…
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576: Real-Life Transformations from Two Longtime Miracle Morning Practitioners with Holly Bertone & Karen Stringer
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1:02:48You're in for a real treat today because this is a powerful episode with inspirational success stories from two (2) Miracle Morning practitioners. Holly Bertone and Karen Stringer are two incredible women who have used The Miracle Morning to overcome tremendous challenges, achieve their biggest goals, and create lives they once thought were impossi…
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575: How to Go From Broke to a $100 Million with Rebecca Minkoff
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35:35For many of us, fear isn't just a passing emotion—it's an invisible force that keeps us from taking risks and stepping into our full potential. But what if confronting our fears could motivate and propel us? Today, we're exploring how to reframe fear as a tool for growth, resilience, and success. I'm beyond thrilled to share my conversation with Re…
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574: How AI and Technology Are Making Us Dumber
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31:08Are you starting to wonder about how much AI and technology is helping us or harming us? Most of us have smartphones in our pockets and rely on digital tools for almost everything. But beyond that, are we replacing a higher intelligence or even our relationship with God with artificial intelligence? It's a big topic, so let's talk about it. In toda…
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573: Should You Remove Toxic People from Your Life?
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24:46We've all heard someone give advice on cutting toxic people out of our lives. You've likely heard me say it on this podcast before. But what if that isn't the best solution? What if there's a way to differentiate between truly toxic people and those who are difficult and struggle with negativity? And what if you're the person in their life that can…
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572: How Changing Your Choices Changes Your Life with Kim DeYoung
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33:37How often do you struggle with a big decision to the point where you just feel stuck? Most people do. You've narrowed it down to 2 or 3 choices but can't seem to move forward. Today's guest is here to show us how to make these choices with clarity and confidence so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start creating the life you want. Kim DeYo…
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571: Why We Procrastinate (And How to Stop Procrastinating)
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41:24In 2022, a study published in Psychology Today found that 88% of people feel worse after procrastinating. Procrastination is undoubtedly one of the most common barriers to success—but what if you could break free from it starting today? In this episode, I'm launching a brand-new series, Why We Do What We Do, where we'll explore the psychological an…
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570: How "I Am" Affirmations Can Transform Your Life with Dan McCormick
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42:35If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that I've always believed in the power of affirmations to transform lives, and this episode will reinforce why they're such a game-changer. You'll hear how two simple words, "I am," helped one of my favorite people go from a broke 19-year-old to a millionaire in just three years. Dan McCormick is a key…
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It's a new year, and I wanted to focus on something that I believe most people want: to be happier in 2025. Not just short-term happiness or brief moments of joy but a sustained sense of peace and fulfillment. According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the biggest predictor of happiness is the quality of our relationships. So, I'll explor…
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568: Make Achieving Your 2025 Goals Easier (Using Neuroscience)
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37:39Setting big goals can be overwhelming, which is why many people fall short and eventually give up on them. But by breaking your bigger goals into smaller goals, you create momentum, which leads to daily dopamine releases (the "feel good" chemical) that generate perpetual feelings of motivation. In today's episode, I'm sharing four (4) proven strate…
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567: Turning Resolutions into Results (Miracle Year Series - Part 4 of 4)
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42:33Over the past few weeks in the Miracle Year Series, we've been laying the foundation to make 2025 your best year ever. If you missed the first 3 episodes, I highly recommend you check those out first because we're tying it all together in today's 4th and final part of the series: Turning Resolutions into Results. I used to think success was all abo…
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566: Optimizing Your Morning Routine (Miracle Year Series - Part 3 of 4)
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40:18In last week's episode, I talked about how clarifying your vision and values will help set the stage for a Miracle Year in 2025. Today, we're focusing on the following critical piece of that foundation: Optimizing Your Morning Routine. Whether you're new to morning routines or a veteran who's practiced with SAVERS for years, today's episode will he…
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565: Connecting Your Vision to Your Values for 2025 (Miracle Year Series - Part 2 of 4)
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36:05Last week, we kicked off our 4-part "Your Miracle Year 2025" series with Episode #1: Reflecting Strategically on Your 2024. Today, we're focusing on your next crucial step: Connecting Your Vision to Your Values for 2025. For most of us, setting new goals creates optimism and excitement—in the beginning. But as the days or weeks go by, that exciteme…
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564: Reflecting on 2024 – Lessons Learned, Wins Celebrated, and Improvements
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35:01As each year comes to a close, many people will take some time to look back and reflect. And for a lot of us, we end up feeling that we didn't accomplish as much as we wanted. That's how every year would end for me, looking back with a glass half empty with all the missed goals, where I fell short, or where life got in the way. Sound familiar? Toda…
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563: How to Become Abundant (In Every Aspect of Life) with Cathy Heller
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46:07In a world where we feel pressure to do more, be more, work harder, and have it all – it's no wonder so many of us are tired of trying to hustle our way into the perfect life. But what if the secret to finally achieving freedom, financial success, and an overall life of abundance was right here, hidden in plain sight? That's what we're discussing w…
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562: How (and WHY) to Make December Your Best Month Ever
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23:58I'm sure you've probably heard the phrase, "It's not how you start; it's how you finish that counts." In today's episode, I'll be inviting you to make December the best month of your life and telling you WHY and HOW to do it. As the holiday season approaches, many people create resolutions and personal goals for the new year. What I'd like you to c…
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