Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

Opportunity is defined as a favorable juncture of circumstances or a good chance for advancement or progress. But what about those obstacles that get in our way? How do we deal with them?  Viewing obstacles as opportunities allows us to reframe challenges as valuable learning experiences. Instead of seeing them as roadblocks, we can approach them with curiosity and openness, seeking the lessons and growth they offer. On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Erik Forrester are going to discuss "Turning Obstacles into Opportunities."

Carl Jung once said, “the privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Read that again. Now, "Connecting to Your Authentic Core" refers to the process of establishing a genuine and profound connection with your true self—the core essence of who you are. It is about embracing your uniqueness, honoring your inner truth, and living authentically in both thoughts and actions. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Khrey Musni are going to discuss how we can feel this connection and live a life of passion and authenticity.

We live in a world filled with uncertainty and skepticism, and it's easy to become disillusioned and lose hope. But what if we could embrace a balanced perspective that acknowledges the challenges while maintaining an unwavering optimism for the future? On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Richard Kielbon are going to dive into the intriguing concept of Skeptical Optimism. It's a mindset that combines the power of critical thinking with the unwavering belief in the potential for positive outcomes.

Studies have found that most people are In some kind of debt. Here in the US, a recent survey found that over 60 percent are in credit card debt, owing an average of over $6,000. In addition, 23% say they are going deeper into credit card debt every month, and many have missed a payment last year. And did you know that people with debt are more likely to suffer depression or anxiety. Also, 97% of people with debt say they would be happier without it. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dalene Higgins are going to discuss how to “Get out of debt and start truly living.”

When we're facing a difficult situation, it's easy to get caught up in the negative emotions and thoughts associated with it. However, shifting our perspective can help us see the bigger picture and find new solutions. Our perspective allows us to see beyond our immediate circumstances and challenges, and that is powerful. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Raeanne Lacatena are going to discuss, “The Power of Perspective.”

Here in the United States, half of all marriages end in divorce. And that’s just for first marriages. The divorce rate for second marriages is even higher, so many ask “should I even bother trying it again with the chances of success even less than it was the first time?” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Janel Otto discuss "Life After Divorce." Janel is the author of “You are Your Own Lighthouse,” which we discussed on a previous episode.

With a crisis comes an opportunity. When the storm passes, there is silence, and when the rain stops, there is a rainbow. This idea is the basis of the Phoenix Effect. The phoenix is a mythological bird symbolizes immortality, resurrection and life after death. Sometimes after a loss, we don’t have the resources, but that’s OK. What we really need is resourcefulness. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Carly Bonderud are going to discuss, “The Phoenix Effect: How Resourcefulness Ignites Success.”

Each year I have a word to focus on for the year. In 2024, I actually have three of them. “Authenticity, Audacity, and Action.” What do they mean and how can they work together to make a difference in our lives? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Shreya Agarwal are going to discuss these three words and how to apply them to your life.

In today’s world so many people are dealing with stress and anxiety. There are many things that cause stress, but some of the most common stressors are daily hassles like traffic jams, work overload, financial difficulties, marital arguments, or other family related problems. Just like we fly through turbulence in a plane when we’re going through a rough patch, we deal with stress in life. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Jennifer Ismar are going to discuss "Thriving Through Turbulence: Managing Stress Without Surrender."

Do you know anyone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one? Maybe you, yourself are in the category. If a person you know comes to mind, I hope you’ll share this episode with those who are going through this difficult situation as I believe they will truly be blessed by it. Today, Tony Wechsler and Ramona Zembrod discuss, "Dealing with the Pain of Losing a Loved One."

John Lennon once said, Life is what happens to us while we’re busy making other plans. But sometimes, as life happens, clutter happens along the way. Clutter can be everywhere! In your desk, your closet, your sock drawer, and even your schedule. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dorota Kuldo are going to discuss "Freedom from Life's Clutter."

It’s February, a month where we celebrate the holiday of love - Valentine’s Day. The interesting thing is, when people truly care about you, they will go out of their way to support you, love you, and care for you -- and not only for you, but also for your business, career, and family. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Felicity Steiner are going to discuss "Love and Wealth: Building Lasting Relationships and Financial Prosperity."

As we record this, we are entering a new year. So many of us start out with high expectations but end up giving up along the way. But if we want to do something, all we need is to take that first step. It’s taking action that starts us on our way. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Maria Lupita are going to discuss “The power of taking action.”

As many of you know, Tony Robbins is one of my mentors. One of his famous quotes is this: “Life happens FOR us, not TO us.” As this podcast goes LIVE, we are just starting a new year, and with a new year comes new opportunities, some right in front of us. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Kathy Ribera go down deep and try to answer the question, “Does Life really happen FOR us.”

How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Not getting enough sleep has been linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and even depression. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dr. Catherine Darley are going to dig deeper and ask the question, “Is a good night’s sleep the key to happiness?”

As many of you know, before becoming a speaker, trainer, and coach, I worked for 20 years as an investigator. In that world, my job was to find the truth, and find the evidence to support it. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Whitney Alexandra are going to discuss Finding the evidence for a limitless life.

Your mind is more powerful than you think. Aristotle once said, “The energy of the mind is the essence of life.” This means that what we think determines what happens to us. If we want to change our lives, we need to empower our minds. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Michelle Pazmiño are going to discuss how to “empower your mind to empower your life.”

Back in 1967, most of you were probably not even born then, there was a movie called Dr. Doolittle. They’ve remade it with Eddie Murphy, and a later version with Robert Downey Jr, but the premise was the same. It was about a man who could communicate with the animals, and there was a song from the original film, “If I could talk to the animals.” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Tonje Eliassen are going to discuss this very topic. Tonje is an animal communicator and I know she has some amazing stories to share.

As this episode goes LIVE, we are a week away from Christmas. That’s when love to we eat our way into a happy holiday. Unfortunately, we all end up trying to diet our way back into our pre-holiday clothes later. On today’s episode, we’ve got a better way to live. But no matter when you’re hearing this, you can truly benefit from it. Today Tony Wechsler and Kelly Stephens are going to discuss, "Eating your way to a more positive life."

When I first started the podcast in 2020, we did a series on the five biggest fears. One of those fears is fear of death. Today we’re going to revisit that topic but in more detail. Have you ever been paralyzed with fear and anxiety? To the point where you can’t make a move? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Anja Langvang are going to discuss "Overcoming the Paralysis of Anxiety Over Death.”

Each year as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, I like to do a special Thanksgiving episode. This year is no different. On today's episode Tony Wechsler and Donald Stojack are going to discuss "Living a Life of Balance and Gratitude." Whether or not you celebrate the holiday, this episode will give you practical advice for keeping balance in your life.

The American actress Joan Collins was quoted saying, “Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” We’re not going to whine about age today, we’re going to talk about how that number can truly become irrelevant. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Maricel Rocha discuss how to “slow your aging with the seven pillars of youth.”

The prophetical author George Orwell once said, “Reality exists in the human mind, and nowhere else.” I couldn’t agree more. So when we change our mind, we can truly change our reality. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Kris Ashley discuss this amazing topic. Kris is also the author of the book having the same title, "Change Your Mind to Change Your Reality.”

One thing I love about superheroes is that most of them have these cool, secret identities. Bruce Wayne is Batman, Clark Kentis Superman, Diane Prince is Wonder women, and my favorite, Tony Stark is Ironman. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Carmen Alonso discuss identities and the importance of shifting your identity to be the best you.

There’s a great quote from Walt Disney that goes, “Let your heart guide you…it whispers, so listen closely.” And I love what the American Business Genius and Founder of Apple Steve Jobs said, “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Andreea Mihalcea are going to talk about how to follow your heart to success. Andreea has an amazing story to tell.

It seems like everyone is a critic these days. When things don’t go exactly as we planned, or live up to our standards, we criticize. But sometimes we take that too far and can become our own worst critic. We beat ourselves up over mistakes we make and end up feeling discouraged when trying to reach our goals. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Desi Caminos are going to discuss "Overcoming Your Inner Critic."

Everyone loves a comeback story, right? We get to see someone rise up from the ashes of a failure or set back and go on to succeed. Have you ever made a comeback? What would it be like if you could actually write you own comeback story, and it was yours for the claiming? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Colleen Faltot are going to discuss, “Claiming Your Inspirational Comeback.”

There’s an old quote that says, “If you want to fly on the sky, you need to leave the earth. If you want to move forward, you need to let go the past that drags you down.” Letting go isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the best way to move forward and pursue your dreams. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Laura Lopez are going to discuss “having the courage to let it go.”  

When you are going through a difficult time, especially a divorce or breakup, it can really consume your mind. One day you can be doing okay and want to find ways to relax, and the next you find yourself mad at the world and want new ways to get the anger out. When we are lost at sea and losing hope, it is the lighthouse in our life that brings us home. In these difficult times, you are your own lighthouse. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Janel Otto discuss how "You Are Your Own Lighthouse," which is the name of Janel's book.

For those living with chronic pain, every day can be an uphill battle, a relentless struggle that challenges the very essence of one's being. But what if I told you that within each of us lies an untapped well of power, a potential to unleash the ability to heal and overcome this debilitating condition? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and J.T. Anderson are going to discuss "unleashing the power to heal chronic pain."

Life throws unexpected challenges our way, but how we respond to them can redefine our journey. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Sarah Mitchell are going to explore the power of adaptability and perspective that can transform even the most daunting emergencies into mere inconveniences.

A great leader can be defined as someone who possesses the ability to inspire, guide, and influence others towards a common goal or vision. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Coach Jim Johnson are going to explore, "The Magic Ingredients of Great Leadership,” and discuss how they can empower you to unlock your leadership potential.

There’s a lot of talk about mental health and stress management in the world today. We can have these struggles in both our personal lives and in our businesses. However, have you ever found that sometimes you can carry your business frustrations home with you at night? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Lauren Goldstein are going to discuss “Mental Health for Business,” and share strategies that can change your life.  

There’s a great quote that says, “A healthy person has a thousand wishes, a sick person only has one.” What would you do if you were diagnosed with a lifelong, chronic illness? How would you live your life? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Aubrey Johnston discuss, “The Healing Power of a Positive Mind." Aubrey has experienced this diagnosis firsthand. No matter where you are in life regarding your health, I believe you’ll be inspired by her story and how she lives her life.

We all have busy lives. How many times have you heard, or even repeated the phrase, “I don’t have time.” Let me remind you of something that you have in common with the most successful people in the world. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. So why do some of us find time to do what we need to do and enjoy life, while others struggle. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Sorina Dascal are going to discuss why people say, “I don’t have time.”

There's a lot of talk out there about the importance of being confident. But what exactly is confidence? And why is it essential for success? The dictionary defines it as "a feeling or consciousness of one's power, or of the reliance on one's circumstances." I prefer a more simple definition. "Certainty equals confidence." On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Julia Grey are going to discuss believing in your own success and how confidence is the key factor. You may remember Julia from her previous episode on Emotional Intelligence.

We all have emotions. Some make us feel good, others do not. According to a recent study, individuals who are more aware of their emotions tend to have higher levels of well-being and life satisfaction. Part of this awareness comes with recognizing and managing our emotional triggers. So how do we deal with these triggers when they arise? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Darina Savova are going to discuss Managing Our Emotional Triggers.

There’s an old saying: “Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure helps pay the bills.” But seriously, the way we feel and think about money can not only affect how much we make, but how we live our lives in general. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Sameera Singh going to answer the question, “What is your money personality?” Knowing the answer will help you in all areas of your life and business.

Have you ever had something on your "TO DO" list that you keep putting off? Maybe it’s something you don’t enjoy, or something you don’t do very well. Perhaps your list is just way too big. If this sounds like you, you’re going to love this episode! Tony Wechsler and Kaela Hargis are going to discuss "Mastering the Art of Delegation."

Language can have a lasting influence on our thoughts and actions, as well as both our perception and our memory. The poet Emily Dickenson once said, "I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine." On today's episode, we're going to shine things up as Tony Wechsler and Melinda Kitto discuss how "words mean things."

Healing is defined as “the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again.” Hippocrates once wrote, “Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Oksana Tsimpoaka are going to take that opportunity to discuss, “The Power to Heal.”

Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” When it comes to pursuing our dreams, I’ve always told my clients and friends that, “Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone.” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Ana Maria Grigore are going to discuss, getting “Out of Your Comfort Zone, Into Your Dreams.” This is an amazing episode filled with great stories and practical advice to make those dreams a reality.

The dictionary defines adversity as "a state or instance of a serious or continued difficulty or misfortune." We all experience times of adversity in our lives, so it’s vital that we learn how to deal with it. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Sheldon Crocker discuss “Overcoming Adversity.” Sheldon tells his story and how overcoming adversity has been a big part of his life and success.

Sometimes relationships can be hard. This is true for all kinds of relationships, but even more so when it comes to our closest and most personals ones. Being conscious of the other person’s needs, and also staying authentic can be a challenge. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Larissa Sharma are going to discuss “Creating a Conscious and Authentic Relationship.” No matter what kind of relationship you are in, and that includes friendships and business, you'll want to tune in.

I have a success formula known as the "3 D formula." The first D is Desire. You have to know what you want. When you feel that desire for what you truly want, it motivates you to want it more. The second D is Decision. Everything starts with a decision. You have to decide that you are going to go for it. The last D is vital to your success, it’s Determination. On this episode, Tony Wechsler and Nina Dali are going to discuss the power of determination. You may remember Nina from her previous two visits, especially her first episode from February of 2021 entitled, "From Breakup to Breakthrough."

Intuition is defined as “the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.” According to the Myers/Briggs personality profile, someone who is strong in sensing lives in the now and enjoys facts. But being Intuitive means you try and find the deeper meaning in things. We all have intuition, and it’s important to learn to trust it. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Lea Marlene and we’re going to discuss “Trusting Your Intuition.”

One of my favorite poets is John Keats. He wrote, “Beauty is truth – truth beauty. That is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.” Today we are going to tell the truth, and tell it about beauty. The fruit can look beautiful on the outside, but if it’s rotten inside, it’s not beautiful at all. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Juste Zilionyte are going to discuss how "Beauty Starts from Within."