Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

You know the type - someone who seems to have it all together. They’re productive, reliable, always showing up and getting things done… but inside they’re running on empty, quietly struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout. On the outside everything looks fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. So how does this trap work, why is it so easy to get stuck in, and what does it actually take to...

You know that stretch of time when you’re stuck between where you are and where you want to be? It’s when you’re just waiting for an answer, a breakthrough, or the next chapter to start. It can feel endless, frustrating, even a little maddening. So why is waiting so hard… and what can we actually do with it? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Jennifer Singh are diving into something that hits a...

We all experience difficult emotions. The question isn't whether you'll face fear, anger, or disappointment, it's what you'll do with them. Emotional alchemy is learning how to process those emotions in a healthy way, so they become a source of wisdom, resilience, and personal growth rather than something that keeps you stuck. It's about using every experience to become stronge...

Did you know that right now, you have a powerful internal guidance system. Your inner GPS is quietly ready to point you toward exactly what feels right. Today, we’re going to discover how to tune back into that clear signal, quiet the outside noise, and start trusting those subtle cues that lead you to making better decisions and feeling deeper connections. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Li...

Today we’re diving into something most of us feel but rarely talk about: the quiet, powerful ways we feel connected to the people we love—without saying a single word. How do these unspoken bonds form? Why do they matter so much? And how can we become more aware of them in our own relationships? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Chris Krawchuk are going to discuss, “Beyond Words: The Unspoken...

It's hard to believe that a quarter of a century has passed since that morning that changed our country—and, in many ways, changed the world. Today, I don't want to talk about just news. I don't want to debate the events of that day. And I certainly don't want to sensationalize one of the darkest days in our nation's history. Instead, I want to remember. So let's remember,...

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the question is not how we compete with these machines, but how we remain fully human alongside them. As humans, our capacity for presence, empathy, creativity, and meaning still defines us in ways no algorithm can duplicate.  So how do we compete and still honor that humanness in everyday life. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Andrea...

Most of us don’t struggle with making decisions because we lack information. We struggle because we’re afraid of getting it wrong, or maybe we’re afraid of what other people will think. But how do we learn to quiet that fear, trust ourselves more, and start choosing with clarity instead of hesitation. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Rolanda Michele are going to discuss “The Art of Fearless D...

What if the animals in our lives have been trying to talk to us all along, and we’ve only just begun to listen? Today I’m delighted to be joined by a gifted animal communicator whose work is dedicated to bridging that gap and helping people hear what their dogs, cats, and other animal companions truly want us to know. From everyday messages of love and guidance to profound insights that can change...

Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? You enter a room full of people and immediately wonder if you belong. You celebrate a win but can’t shake the thought that it wasn’t good enough. Or you look in the mirror and struggle to truly like what you see. That deep ache of “I’m not enough” is something so many of us carry in silence. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Cortney Loui are going to...

Picture this: You walk into a room and forget why. You read the same sentence three times. Your mind feels… fuzzy. That’s brain fog, and millions are experiencing it right now. Brain fog is like an invisible cloud that dims your mental clarity, steals your focus, and leaves you feeling mentally exhausted. On today’s episode, I want to welcome back my amazing friend Dr. Lexi Watson to discuss…. &qu...

Settling is the passive acceptance of a suboptimal situation, such as an unfulfilling job, a stale relationship, or a mediocre routine, simply because it feels safer than change. It’s normally driven by a fear of the unknown or the false belief that you can’t do any better. Contrary to popular belief, a predictable, settled life is often more exhausting than one filled with growth. When you settle...

Holding on to resentment, pain, or the past can quietly keep us stuck and exhausted. But when we learn to truly let go, we create space for peace, clarity, and a lighter, freer life. It’s often the missing piece that allows real healing and forward movement to begin. On today’s episode, my amazing friend Sacha and I are going to discuss “The Power of letting Go.” Sacha can be reached at: https://s...

Ever since we were children, we’ve been conditioned to work on our weaknesses. If our math skills were bad, we were told to work on math instead of reading. While those who taught us were probably well meaning, working on our weaknesses is not  always the best way to truly succeed.  In business, if you’re not good at bookkeeping, you can hire a great bookkeeper. And we can always hire someone to d...

After divorce, it’s easy to lose trust in yourself and feel stuck. But rebuilding self-trust is the real key to moving forward and creating a life you actually love. That’s exactly why so many people stay trapped in the past — until they learn how to trust themselves again. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Katie Jordan are going to share practical insights and powerful steps to help go “From...

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures. These seizures are caused by sudden, abnormal electrical surges in the brain. While anyone can develop it, it affects millions worldwide. So is there hope for people with this frightening condition? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Amika Michaud are going to discuss “My Brain, My Battle, My Victory:...

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, I'm reminded that the same principles that built a nation can help us build extraordinary lives. America’s Founding Fathers understood that progress requires vision, courage, and commitment. While the Founding Fathers didn't use the phrase "elevate your edge," this quote from Benjamin Franklin sums it up nicely. "Without continual...

In the Ancient Greek Language there’s a word for Love called Agape. Agape is a deep unconditional love. Christianity speaks about it as God’s unconditional or Agape love for all of us; but what about unconditional love to one another? Is that actually possible? And can you imagine the impact on society as a whole?  So if it is possible, how can we learn to apply it? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsl...

Six Years ago I launched TonyWCoaching and a few months later I started this podcast. I had been an investigator for over 20 year and now I’m loving life helping people to see that their dream life is possible. Back when I first got started, I worked with our next guest and six years later, she’s definitely living a life that seemed a dream back in 2020. Today we’re going to talk to not only a  fo...

Have you ever walked into a room and felt either really good about it, or on the other side, had a feeling that something isn’t quite right? Intuition is the ability to understand, know, or decide something immediately without conscious reasoning. It merges subconscious pattern recognition, past experiences, and instinct into a sudden "inner knowing" or "gut feeling.” We have a grea...

I just celebrated six years in business. It was six years ago that I sat at my kitchen table and pressed the button on my laptop to launch my first website for TonyWCoaching.com. After that, I wrote "Strive to Thrive," my first eBook, where I discuss how you should not be striving, but actually thriving in your life. On today's episode, I go "solo" to discuss it all and giv...

You can’t live in this world for too long with experiencing difficult times. They can be related to our career, our finances, our families, or our health. It can even be situations like rain when are going to an outside event like a ballgame or picnic. No matter what we do to avoid them, they happen. The question is how can we find peace in those not so peaceful moments. On today’s episode, Tony W...

How many books do you think there are related to self-improvement? I’ll bet there are millions, but do they really help? You’ll never move towards a better life without believing and trusting in yourself. The most confident people usually aren’t the ones who were born with unbreakable self-belief. They’re the ones who kept showing up for themselves until the trust became natural. On today’s episod...

How many times have you just felt totally stuck? And have you ever gotten to the point where you don’t know if you can break free? Sometimes being stuck doesn’t happen the way you might think. Have you ever thought that it’s more about your identity than your circumstances. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Tanya Marie Dubé are going to discuss how “You’re not stuck, you’re just loyal to the w...

How many times do you hear the phase, “Just be yourself?” So, what does that truly mean? With me, being yourself means living life on your own terms, regardless of other people’s opinions. Worrying about what others will think is just a waste of time, because you can't control them or their thoughts. When you are truly being yourself, you can finally start living your own life. When you do thi...