Beyond The Rut Podcast

Life is Too Short to Live Stuck in a Rut Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut in life or in a dead-end job with no progression? Welcome to Beyond the Rut, the podcast that offers you the motivation, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a life worth living. Our show is here to help you break free from those limitations and find a path to success. Join us as we share encouraging stories and actionable advice on how to get out of a rut in life and create a vision for your future. We’ll discuss the importance of mindset, setting goals, and taking actionable steps towards achieving your success. Whether you’re looking for career guidance, personal development tips, or just need a boost of inspiration to get started on your journey, Beyond the Rut is the podcast for you. Join us each week as we help you discover the tools and mindset needed to create a fulfilling life and break free from the limitations holding you back. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions |

As a Christian, I am called to live my life by faith – but what does living by faith really mean? W. Scott Greene from The Llama Lounge Podcast joins us for a discussion on that topic. Living by Faith "Without faith, it is impossible to please God." This verse from Hebrews 11:6 has always been a driving force in my life. As a Christian, I am called to live my life by faith – but what does that really mean? And why is living by faith so important?  In this episode, we'll explore what it means to live by faith and why Christian men should aspire to do so. We'll look at how living by faith can impact our career decisions, our relationships, and our role as fathers. So what does it mean to live by faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." In other words, faith is trusting in God even when we can't see the outcome. It's about having confidence in God's character and His promises, even when life doesn't make sense. Living by faith requires us to

Erik G Allen is a success story of a man who has overcome the School of Hard Knocks to get to where he is today as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. What is the School of Hard Knocks noun the experience gained from living, especially from disappointment and hard work, regarded as a means of education - Dictionary.com The School of Hard Knocks is a term used to describe the experience of learning through life's difficulties and hardships. For Erik G Allen, this has been a reality. He experienced his parents’ divorce at a young age, about 11 years old. The father-figure in his home was replaced by someone who was abusive.  At 12 years old, Erik was sleeping in the garage while the rest of the family slept in the house. He saved his mother from an attack from this abuser only to find himself living a life as a couch-surfer while finishing high school. Despite all of the challenges he faced from the School of Hard Knocks, Erik was determined to get an education and make something of himself. He graduated high

Bryan Crum worked as a hospice chaplain and shares lessons learned on how we are already equipped to have a life well-lived. Inspiration for a Life Well Lived Bryan Crum knows a thing or two about living a life well-lived. As a hospice chaplain, he's met many people at the end of their lives and seen what matters most to them. What he's learned is that it's never too late to live a life without regrets. And that the best way to do that is to make the most of what you have with what you have today. So take inspiration from Bryan's story and insights to start living your life to the fullest. You won't regret it. In This Episode Life lessons while working as a hospice chaplain What are the pieces of equipment within us to be aware of: spark plugs, adapters,  Positive statements versus “I’m not” statements Removing the “nots” in our lives We can shoulder problems together - life is not a solo act We had what we need right now to get to the next level Multiply with what you have What to get out of reading Eden E

Kathryn Burmeister, The Happiness LawyerTM, shares with us her journey to live apart from the status quo and helps you in defining success for yourself. Defining Success for Yourself It's easy to get caught up in what society tells us we should be doing in order to be successful. We're told that we need to get good grades, go to college, get a job, and so on. But what if that's not what makes you happy? Success is different for everyone. So don't let anyone else tell you what it looks like for you. Find what makes you happy and go after it. Don't settle for a life that doesn't make you happy just because it's the "normal" thing to do. Find your own definition of success and go after it with everything you've got. You'll be much happier in the long run. In This Episode What is an Ahimsa House? What is an addiction to the status quo? What is the implication on our lives? Life was driven by a checklist of accomplishments Suicide of a business partner was a wake-up call Creating boundaries or guardrails for you

Paul Hastings lost mobility in his arm from the stress of burnout at 29 years old. He shares the decision to overcome burnout and how to get your family back as a priority. Overcome Burnout Before It Costs You an Arm or Leg If you're like many Americans, you're juggling a lot. You've got work, family, and social obligations, and it can be tough to keep everything going. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, things can get overwhelming. You might start feeling irritable and resentful, and you may find yourself snapping at your loved ones. You might even start to feel like you're failing at everything. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can be caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It's important to recognize the signs of burnout so you can take steps to address them before it gets worse. Paul Hastings was a hard-working family man running a business that supported his family. The work was rewarding, purpose-d

EksAyn Anderson discusses insights on how to be a father who leaves an impact with this practical mindset on life.  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 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 show

Tim Schurrer, the author of The Secret Society of Success, introduces a new way to define success that’s counter to what culture is selling. In This Episode Storybrand - helping customers be the hero by helping their customers be the hero Giving up on the comparison game  What is a spotlight mindset and how it can hurt you What happens when you give up the spotlight mindset? How to redefine success that does not require a spotlight The special role of Michael Collins? What would our lives look like if we gave up our focus on the results and put it instead on the process of building relationships? Why do you want the spotlight? What are you really looking for? Tim Schurrer Tim Schurrer knows what it takes to build a winning team. He spent almost a decade of his career-launching two brands— StoryBrand and Business Made Simple—as COO alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. In that time, Tim and the team accomplished the following: – Grew the business from $250K to $16.5M in annual revenue. –

Most of us are looking for happiness. What if we focused on finding joy in life instead?  Finding Joy in Life versus Happiness Yvette firmly believes that joy is not a feeling but a state of mind, a way of living your life every day. Many of us may seek moments of happiness, feeling happy without a care in the world. Joy is getting into a state of contentment where you know you’re in your groove making an impact on life, that there are hardships we go through, and that we can turn those downturns in life into our moments of crucibles that create a stronger, flourishing version of ourselves. Pursuits of happiness often deform into a life of experiences where we escape from reality to find a state of being “comfortably numb” to life. We want to be entertained with bigger and more amazing shows. It often reminds us of The Capitol from The Hunger Games where the citizens of Panem were so caught up in their own pleasures rather than meeting the needs of the greater society. The dystopian novel Brave New World als

Vincent Pugliese’s new book talks about building a Wealth of Connection and shares practical tips to do it right. See the full show notes at beyondtherut.com/306 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 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 show

Dr. Allen Lycka shares his secrets to living a fantastic life in a post-pandemic world through enthusiasm, vulnerability, and love. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/305 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 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 show

Dr. Bryan Parker shares his career path from a U.S. Air Force maintenance technician to a manager and leader of people.  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 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 show

Rodney Olsen, the host of Bleeding Daylight, discusses how we can get out of our ruts in life by serving others. In This Episode Growing up in Perth, Australia Rodney’s early career in radio broadcasting Bleeding Daylight is a podcast that lets Rodney share great stories Christian radio done differently than other Christian radio stations “Kicking darkness until the light shines through” until “On Earth as it is in Heaven” When someone else’s agenda infiltrates your own beliefs Ride for Compassion - helping children break the cycle of poverty (2 million children in 25 countries) Rodney’s first exposure to Ride for Compassion, rioting in Haiti More than just a handout, helping others help others Hold onto your empathy for others, do not harden your hearts Compassion fatigue Rodney Olsen - Bleeding Daylight Podcast Host Rodney Olsen is a husband, father, cyclist, blogger, and podcaster. You'll find his blog at RodneyOlsen.net. He has had over 25 years’ experience in radio but since the end of 2013, he's been w

Simon Harris from Freedom Project 2-2-2 discusses how to leverage the power of emotions to override the patterns that hold us back. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/302. In This Episode Simon Harris the futures stock trader and adrenalin junkie The youngest person to be on the trading floor and opening his own trading firm Being the driver or the passenger of your life Diversity of thought and its benefit over our lives Right or wrong, our words carry energy in our lives How our emotions can betray us in trading and in life The power of a great coach in your life Different patterns in our perspectives from each other, same situations different perspectives Our memories fill in the blanks for our current situations and assessments Why do we essentially become just like our parents Must have awareness of what is triggering you Need to determine whether to hold onto or release the emotions you experience Does it really matter? Does this pertain to the here and now, or are you reliving a past experie

Founders of Spark Media Ventures, Peter and Misty Phillip, share their story of raising a special needs child and starting a podcast media company. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/301. 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 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 show

Guest host, Ken Carfagno, leads a conversation with Jerry Dugan to share his own ruts in life, and the inspiration behind Beyond the Rut podcast.  Why this Episode? It started as a dare from a guest I met at Podcast Movement 2021. Ken Carfagno asked me in mid-interview, “Hey! Have you ever shared your story with your own audience?” That’s when it was decided that this milestone episode needed to be one where the microphones were turned. Hopefully, no one listens to Beyond the Rut and thinks this host has it all together. There is a large reason why this show has interviewed others who have found success in their lives. The past six years have been a learning and growth season for those involved in the show. Jerry has shared his story on other podcasts, but never really with Rutter Nation, except maybe for this episode about The Happiness Advantage recorded years ago. The truth is that even though Jerry learned from the ruts of others, like his parents, he still faced his own. It was one that he couldn’t take

Entrepreneur Ken Carfagno shares his story of leaving his dream job as an engineer to start a cleaning business and find freedom. Ken Carfagno Ken Carfagno was overwhelmed and alone in his cleaning business, working 5-6 days per week and never seeing his family. He lost hope because he started my cleaning company to have MORE time with his family. This was no different than leaving his promising career as a leader at General Electric years prior. Ken needed a major change! His solution was contrary to the typical model. Instead of scaling, Ken optimized his solo cleaning company to a 2-day per week schedule without employees, while maintaining a $60,000 income for his family. Knowing there were others like Ken, he started the Solo Cleaning School! See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/299. 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 yo

Udo Erasmus continues his discussion with Rutter Nation about the benefits of eating healthy fats. 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 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 show

In a world filled with chaos, Udo Erasmus discusses how to get clarity for your life and the connection you are wired to have. 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 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 show

We may not be reaching the life we dream of living because we do not believe it can really happen. Create confidence with these mindset shifts to build that life. Create Confidence There was a time when we were eager and enthusiastic that the world was our oyster. Over time, many factors chip away at our belief that anything is possible with enough determination and effort. Things like failure, broken relationships, being bullied, the stresses of work and life, and the comparison game all chip away at our self-esteem making us feel as if we are not worthy. Gloria Guadron helps women build confidence in both their professional and personal lives. We bring her principles to the microphone with me bringing in a male perspective. Gloria Guadron Life coach and podcaster, Gloria Guadron, is a wife and mother who helps women grow in their sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and ultimately build the confidence needed for success in life and work. She brings a Christian perspective that every person is a creation in God