Beyond The Rut Podcast

Are you feeling stuck and struggling with self-doubt? Master life transformation coach and professor, Dr. Ed Slover, shares how the wisdom of Yoda can help us overcome self-doubt and live our best life. Applying the Wisdom of Yoda to Overcome Self-Doubt Being motivated by external validation is a common issue in the modern world. It is normal for us to seek acceptance and love from those around us during our childhood, teens and young adulthood. However, as we enter into middle age, it is essential that we strive to attain our own internal validation. This can be done by engaging in activities for the sake of doing them, regardless of anyone else's opinion.  The key here is to focus on doing things well and being able to be proud of our efforts, not just relying on recognition from others By making this shift in mindset and outlook, we can free ourselves from doubts and self-doubt for good.  Yoda is a legendary figure in the Star Wars universe, renowned for his wisdom and powerful ability to tap into th

After taking a risk and leaving his law career behind, Lou Mongello dives into the unknown to turn his passion for Walt Disney World into an entrepreneurial career with WDW Radio, overcoming fear and imposter syndrome to build a diverse business and a global community. "I sold my house and moved to Florida to see if I could turn what I loved into what I could do full time - a total leap of faith." - Lou Mongello Taking a Leap of Faith Going beyond the comfort zone, taking risks, and facing uncertainties are all critical aspects of entrepreneurship. Taking leaps of faith can lead to personal and professional growth, and the willingness to step outside the familiar is a powerful catalyst for change. Embracing this mindset often results in unexpected opportunities, connections, and personal fulfillment. The entrepreneurial journey may have numerous ups and downs, but it is the courage to embrace uncertainty and keep pushing forward that ultimately leads to success. In his interview with Beyond the Rut, Lo

Kurian Tharakan thought he was simply studying the secrets of great religions to inform his marketing strategies - but he ended up uncovering a powerful framework for creating high-performance organizations. How could this framework - the Seven Essential Stories - transform your leadership impact? In this episode, you will be able to: Transform your organization by incorporating powerful strategic narratives.  Boost your leadership presence through persuasive communication methods. Acquire marketing wisdom from religious principles to foster devout followers.  Develop a high-performance team by integrating seven essential stories into your culture. Reclaim your business purpose and establish market dominance through your origin story. My special guest is Kurian Tharakan Kurian Tharakan, a seasoned sales and marketing expert, comes with an impressive 27 years of experience under his belt. Based in Alberta, Canada, Kurian has worked in various capacities, ranging from leading sales teams to heading integrated

Are you looking to make lasting changes to your physical and mental well-being? Join renowned fitness expert and chiropractor, Dr. Michael Hartle, as he shares his advice on how to build healthy habits in three to four weeks. In this episode you will learn: The importance of exercising the mind as well as the body High performance in life is like fitness - get really good at the fundamentals How to create and build healthy habits in just four weeks Our habits operate on a near subconscious level. Charles Duhigg’s book, The Power of Habit, discusses the power of triggers and how to add a desired habit to those triggers. Dr. Michael Hartle’s tips in this episode can help you recharge your life and develop lasting changes to your physical and mental well-being. He offers a four-week program that focuses on both exercising the mind as well as the body.  Through practices such as creating cues like post-it notes to remind people to exercise and monitoring progress using their mobile devices, Dr. Hartle’s pro

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? We're exploring the four cultural influences that might be keeping you stuck in a financial rut. "If you feel like there is no clarity as to how you're gonna become more financially free, you're stressed out with your money, that is why I wrote my book, to give you hope and a road map to financial freedom." Stuck in a Financial Rut? A financial rut is a situation in which someone has difficulty managing their finances and feels stuck in an endless cycle of debt. It can be caused by a number of factors, including job loss, poor budgeting habits, overspending or lack of saving.  Being stuck in a financial rut can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression as people become overwhelmed with the burden of money worries.  The good news is that there are steps you can take to get out of your financial rut and regain control over your finances. Taking the time to create a budget, reduce spending and start saving will help you climb out from under the

TEDx Speaker and business coach, Simon Severino, discusses the power of applying “strategy sprints” to your life to unlock infinite possibilities. Strategy Sprints Simon Severino is a renowned business coach, founder, and CEO of Strategy Sprints, a global consulting company that helps businesses create accelerated agile growth.  With a background in philosophy and psychology, Simon brings a unique perspective to the world of entrepreneurship. His dedication to living a balanced life and prioritizing well-being is evident in his methods, as he encourages clients to stay present, focused, and grounded in their bodies.  Simon's strategic planning techniques have helped countless entrepreneurs find their path and achieve work-life balance, proving his expertise in the field. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Master the agility in your personal and professional life using Strategy Sprints methodology.  2. Overcome challenging thoughts and foster a positive mindset to remain in the moment

Servant leadership is an increasingly popular approach to management, focused on empowering and inspiring employees while also providing them with the resources they need to succeed. In this episode, we will explore the seven pillars of servant leadership: how to lead with empowerment, compassion, and integrity. By understanding each pillar in detail, you can develop a better understanding of what it takes to be a successful leader. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/js013 This episode is based on the book Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership: Practicing the Wisdom of Leading by Serving written by James W. Sipe and Don M. Frick. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and s

Have you ever felt like your limiting beliefs are holding you back from achieving next-level success? If so, then join Kevin Palmieri and I as we uncover practical strategies to help you overcome your limiting beliefs and create the success that you desire. “I can't guarantee that everything is possible for you. But I can guarantee if you don't believe in it, and you don't pour into it, it won't happen. So you at least got to give it a shot.” “Jerry, I didn’t have a mid-life crisis. I was faced with a quarter-life crisis.” Kevin Palmieri found success early, or thought he did. Earning a 6-figure income at 25 years old, dating a model, driving a sports car, and living in a plush apartment, Palmieri thought he had it all. He felt empty inside. The girlfriend left him, but he still had his job earning over $100,000 a year traveling the country. Kevin realized that the common denominator in his career, relationships, and chase for status symbols was himself. He was limiting himself to what others said succe

Want to change your life? Take a minute to learn these fighter pilot habits that could change your life forever, win everyday battles and achieve your goals. In this podcast episode, we discuss techniques used by fighter pilots that can help you get the most out of the day, learn from mistakes, and plan for more success. You can identify any subconscious issues that may be affecting your mood or behavior that may be holding you back.  Despite the military saying that “no plan survives first contact with the enemy,” Teich shares how taking a moment in the morning to plan out your day rather than starting off on a sprint sets you up for the wins you desire.  We will also cover how the definition of success can vary from person to person, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and tips on how to avoid making the same mistakes twice.  Overall, this episode provides practical advice for anyone looking to improve their daily routine and achieve their goals. In this episode, you will learn the followin

Amy Novotny, a Physical Therapist and founder of the PABR Method, discovers her revolutionary way of breathing and body positioning to help people achieve physical, mental, and emotional relief - driving them to confront the central conflict of breaking decades of trained stress responses. "So we're working on getting you out of whatever your pain is, whether it's physical, mental, emotional, into, relief. First, we have to get you to become aware of your nervous system, aware of your body position, aware of your breathing mechanics." The PABR Method While training to qualify for the Boston Marathon, Amy Novotny realized that changing her body position and breathing mechanics could reduce her typical running aches and pains. She went on to develop The PABR Method for pain relief, stress reduction, and health improvement, which she has used to help thousands of people around the world.  By becoming aware of their nervous system, body position, and breathing mechanics, people using The PABR Method can learn to

What three critical ingredients do you need to start a business that will succeed with you at the helm? We are discussing three key takeaways from Episode 349 with Angel Pretot who shared how he left his tech industry job to start an online coaching and teaching business to help English speakers gain French fluency.  In this episode, you will learn figuring out skills and passions you already possess what needs your skills and passions can help meet create a successful business and earn super pay The first topic talks about discovering one's superpower by identifying your current passions and skill sets.  The second topic stresses the importance of identifying the needs of the market or target audience that match your skills.  The last topic emphasizes the opportunity in utilizing your existing skill sets to meet the needs of the identified target audience, thereby earning super pay.  By combining passion, skill, and market needs, one can build an online business that is fulfilling and financially rewar

After Ken Carfagno's wake-up call from an executive who shared that his career success came at the cost of his family life, Ken set out to prove that relationships and treating people like people, not cogs on a wheel, is the key to being a great leader and living life to the fullest. You will learn: 1. How to be a great leader and the importance of relationships in the workplace 2. What kids learn from their parents and the long-term impact of parenting 3. The power of helping others and paying it forward without expecting anything in return. Ken Carfagno is the founder and owner of Smart Cleaning School, and the proud father of Kenny. He is passionate about helping others build strong relationships, and is dedicated to living a life of impact. Kenny is also a guest on this episode sharing the lessons he learned from his entrepreneur parents, especially his father, and how he has started his own business at 17 years old, Outsource Your Podcast. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and s

Angel Pretot, a French master's degree holder, takes an unexpected and daring journey to challenge the status quo by founding FrenchFluency.Net, a French-learning coaching business and discovers the ultimate freedom of working online. You will learn: 1. How Angel Pretot's career took a "circumvallated" path and eventually led to the founding of his French learning coaching business. 2. The importance of "selection, activation, immersion, and safe practice" when learning a foreign language, and 3. How meditation can help open one's mind to learn a foreign language. Angel Pretot is a French native specializing in teaching French as a foreign language. He has created an online business, Frenchfluency Net, to help English speakers become fluent in French and work abroad. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for

Maximize productivity and find motivation in your workplace through a Task Quotient assessment, a revolutionary task management approach from Dr. Kevin Gazzara! In this episode with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, you will learn: 1. Invest in yourself to become more self-aware and have the plan to reach your goals. 2. Exploring the concept of task types and the importance of balancing them for job satisfaction and productivity. 3. Learning about the task quotient and how it can help you to structure your day for maximum motivation and engagement. Dr. Kevin Gazzara is a professor, author, and leadership consultant with 25+ years of experience in the industrial and academic world. He specializes in helping companies and individuals analyze their task quotient to help them find their ideal balance of tasks and maximize job satisfaction. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut

The definition of insanity is said to be "doing the same thing over and over expecting different results." If you want different results, maybe it's time to play the game of life with a new set of rules. Here's a free chapter from my upcoming book, Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, and Career. In this episode, you will learn: How the U.S. military changed the outcome of World War I by playing with a new set of rules. The perceived safety can become our ruts in life and career. You can make a new path and move beyond your ruts. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/js011, or get a copy of the book on Amazon.  Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day tria

Gain the insights you need to make informed decisions about financing your college education with our comprehensive guide to college planning and financing. You will learn how to make informed decisions about financing your college education with our comprehensive guide to college planning and financing. Matt Meline is a CPA, CFP, author and speaker who specializes in helping empty nesters prepare for retirement while also enjoying those empty nester years. He recently published his book Empty Nest Full Pockets, which explains the confusing process of financing college for kids. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for yo

When Dr. Corey Gilbert's counseling sessions exceed the typical 50 minutes and he enters clients' homes, he discovers the key to success is discipleship, not "counseling"; an inspiring journey to help men rise up and break free from the bondage of their past. "My goal when I sit with the client, whether it's online or whether it's in person, is we're there until we're done. And so whatever is needed and it's changed everything. We get more done in a shorter amount of time. We dig deeper because if you think of the session, it's more focused on prepping for what has to get done out of the session." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. An alternative to the traditional 50-minute counseling session that works. 2. The impact of media on young people's perceptions of sexual norms. 3. The importance of parents engaging in micro-conversations with their children to help them navigate the changing world.    Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on Beyo

Headship in Christian marriage is a concept that is often misunderstood and misused, leading to harmful power imbalances and the perpetuation of patriarchal attitudes. But what if we told you that, in God’s design for marriage, headship is not about entitlement or domination, but rather a call to sacrificial love and servant leadership? In this episode, we dive into the true meaning of headship in Christian marriage, exploring the roles and responsibilities that come with it and challenging the harmful misconceptions that have plagued this important topic for too long. Headship in God’s Design for Marriage In Christian marriage, the concept of headship is paramount. It is a role that involves leadership, strength, and guidance. As the spiritual leader of the family, the husband is expected to provide examples of how to live a life that honors God’s will. This means being a solid example of faith, passion, and integrity that actively leads his family in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus set an exa

What if there was a way to have more time with your family, advance your career or business, and enjoy more of your paycheck? Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, and Career is a fascinating motivational book that will inspire you to re-examine your life. This book lays out some of the manageable steps that you can follow in creating a more fulfilling personal and professional life. Packed with fun and relatable anecdotes, I will share my insights based on real-life experiences that will guide you through the process of identifying the hurdles in your way and help you in taking control of your life.  This book will provide you with the tools you need to create a life worth living. Whether you want to live out your faith more authentically, achieve happiness in your personal life, or make a bigger impact professionally, this book will show you how. Drawing on my own experiences and those of others, my book offers clear and actionable advice for creating change in any area of your

Brian Ayers, an entrepreneur, and herbalist, unexpectedly discovers a powerful aphrodisiac formula that saves marriages and improves men's performance in the bedroom, but soon realizes that it is only a supplement to a healthy lifestyle and a balanced mind. Brian Ayers is a professional sexual performance coach with over two decades of experience. He helps men experience a much better sex life in their relationships through his company, Give Good Wood, and his program, ESEIS 25. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Discover how to use an "exponential energy formula" to improve your health and performance. 2. Learn how to find the balance between work and health to maximize your well-being. 3. Find out how to use the practice of intermittent fasting to improve your overall health. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your fre