Eric and Keith

Above Xpectations

Health EN ↓ 12 episodes

Most podcasts about health and personal development will tell you to eat better, move more, and think positive. This is not that podcast. Above Xpectations exists for the person who has already tried the surface-level solutions and found them empty. The one who knows what they should be doing and still can't figure out why they aren't doing it. The one who is not broken but is tired of operating like something is. That person deserves a real conversation. Not a motivational highlight reel. Not a sponsored supplement stack. A real conversation about what is actually happening beneath the patter...

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Eric and Keith

Episodes

The Consumer Default 27.04.2026 29:20

Society is architecturally designed to make consumption effortless and creation friction-heavy. Scrolling is a reflex; building requires a decision. The first act of a creator mindset is choosing to interrupt that default.

The War Inside and the One Outside 20.04.2026 30:12

The most intense battles often happen in our own head long before anyone else notices. Instagram: @AboveXpectationsBrand Facebook: Keith Simmonds Jr YouTube: Above Xpectations Shorts Spotify: Above Xpectations Podcast Website: AboveXpectations.com. Live Above App: Live-above.mvt.so

Relationships and How They Can Make or Break Us 16.03.2026 28:36

You’re not bad at relationships. You’re just addicted to confusing chemistry with compatibility, and that’s where the complications begin. Instagram: @AboveXpectationsBrand Facebook: Keith Simmonds Jr YouTube: Above Xpectations Shorts Spotify: Above Xpectations Podcast Website: AboveXpectations.com. Live Above App: Live-above.mvt.so

Family and How They Shape You 09.03.2026 29:55

We all have them whether we like them or not. This week we talk about families and how they mold the person you were, are and will become.

The Language Of Positive Narritaves 24.02.2026 21:12

Most people think a positive narrative means pretending everything is fine. That’s not what we’re talking about. We’re talking about the language that either stabilizes your system… or keeps it frozen.

Reconditioning in the Real World 17.02.2026 19:38

Growth doesn’t create peace first. It creates tension. That tension isn’t regression. It’s recalibration.

The Art of Reconditioning 09.02.2026 22:43

Healing is BORING! You don’t think your way into change. You train your way into it. Real change happens after insight, after survival, after motivation fades. This is about retraining the body, mind, and identity through repetition and safety.

Course-Correction Without Collapse 07.02.2026 18:23

Moving forward doesn’t require you to be cruel to yourself. It requires you to stop confusing pressure with progress.

Living vs Surviving 26.01.2026 34:31

This week, we dive into living vs surviving, the difference between the two, signs to look out for and our own experiences.

"Your Body Isn't Broken, Its Protecting you 20.01.2026 29:27

Your symptoms are not proof that you're failing. They're proof that your system learned to survive.

When Healing Becomes Another Job 12.01.2026 35:22

Join Eric and Keith this week as they discuss the highs and lows of the healing process and get into their own personal experiences

We’ve been in your shoes 05.01.2026 54:11

Keith and Eric have known each other for 25 years. Over that time, they’ve faced obstacles, setbacks, and moments that tested them in every way. Each challenge shaped them, making them stronger, wiser, and more humble. This isn’t a welcome introduction. It’s a message of understanding. They’ve been where you are, and they’re here to prove that growth, redemption, and purpose are possible.