Beyond Your Default

This episode of Beyond Your Default dives deep into the intertwined forces of purpose and passion—how each fuels a meaningful life beyond just daily obligations. George and Liz explore how passion acts as the spark, adding energy and excitement to purpose-driven work, while purpose provides the steady direction. But passion alone isn’t enough; unchecked, it can lead to burnout. Together, George an...

In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I dig deep into the art of aligning our lives with purpose—a journey not only of discovery but of real, tangible alignment between who we are and how we live. George explains that once we start noticing the patterns in our experiences and values, it’s time to connect those insights with our daily actions. This process, he shares, isn't just about...

In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I dive into one of the most transformative frameworks in personal growth: the Four Cornerstones of the Superhuman Framework. This isn’t just about ticking off a list of personal goals. It’s about creating a foundation that aligns with our deepest values—passion, purpose, persistence, and love. These aren’t just ideals. They’re actionable principle...

In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and Liz explore the heart of the Superhuman Framework with its "4 Cornerstones"—Love, Purpose, Passion, and Persistence. These foundational elements are the keys to building a fulfilling, resilient life beyond the default. But unlike simple principles, they’re deeply personal forces that help us navigate life’s challenges and triumphs with authenticit...

In this episode of Beyond Your Default , George and I tackle one of the most challenging and personal topics in the world of work: burnout , but not just any kind. We’re diving into what it means to truly experience burnout while doing what you love —because let’s be honest , it feels completely different when your passion is the source of your exhaustion. When you're mad at what you do, it's easi...

In this episode of Beyond Your Default , George and I are digging into something that is woefully misunderstood: bravery . We’ve all been fed this narrative that bravery has to be some dramatic, action-hero moment— full of fearless, toxic positivity or like rushing into a burning building or staring down a villain in some epic showdown. But here’s the thing: that’s complete nonsense. We’re breakin...

Main Idea: Exploring the concept of love and its diminishing presence in modern conversations, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the role of love in their lives, its varying forms, and how societal perceptions have shifted love from a foundational value to something often sidelined or viewed skeptically. Summary of the Show: In this insightful episode, George B. Thomas and Liz Moorehead...

Embracing the journey of growth, vulnerability, and self-worth by reflecting on past challenges and how they shape our future selves. This episode dives into the raw, unfiltered check-in between George and Liz as they unpack their journeys over the past year. Show Summary : In this special check-in episode, George and Liz reflect on their personal growth journeys over the past year while discussin...

In this milestone episode, George B. Thomas and Liz Moorehead delve into the misunderstood concept of "holistic" within the Superhuman Framework. George emphasizes that a holistic approach is the stabilizer that holds all other aspects of life together, allowing for balance and alignment between the mind, body, and soul. They discuss how this mindset isn't about overhauling your life overnight but...

Main Idea: We can transform our approach to physical health by shifting our mindset from weight loss to overall well-being and understanding the impact of consistency and sustainable changes. Summary of the Show: In this episode, George B. Thomas and Liz Moorehead explore the significance of resetting our relationship with physical health. George shares his journey from focusing on weight loss to...

Main Idea: Exploring the stigma surrounding mental health, understanding its roots, and providing strategies to overcome this stigma while promoting mental well-being and emotional intelligence. Summary of the Show: In this episode, George B. Thomas and Liz Moorehead tackle the sensitive topic of mental health stigma. They share personal stories and insights about the importance of addressing ment...

Main Idea: Balancing authenticity and well-being in our lives to enhance personal growth, build stronger connections, and navigate challenges with grace and resilience. Summary of the Show: In this episode, George B. Thomas and Liz Moorehead discuss embracing humanity by balancing authenticity and well-being. George shares his insights on openness about feelings and experiences, emphasizing the si...

This episode has been a long time in the making. This week, we're discussing "holiness" — one of the 10 pillars of the Superhuman Framework for living a life Beyond Your Default . However, before you skip away from this one, because you believe this concept doesn't apply to you or your particular belief structure, I'd encourage you to stick around.  In our conversation, we discuss the concept of h...

This week, we're back with another deep-dive into one of the 10 pillars of the Superhuman Framework — humility. In our conversation, we talk about our personal achievements, such as George losing 30 pounds and me finding a sense of peace and acceptance in her life. George shares his definition of humility as a blend of religious beliefs and psychological growth . He also shares a personal story of...

We're back with part two of our conversation about honesty. If you missed it, go back to last week's episode, which covers our relationship with honesty within ourselves . Because if we cannot solve the self-deception problem from within, honesty and integrity without becomes a lot more complicated. Now! Let's talk about this week's conversation. George and I discuss the importance of honesty in r...

On this week's episode, George and I dive into the topic of honesty — one of the 10 pillars of the Superhuman Framework — specifically self-deception and dishonesty that manifests from within. We explore how self-deception can wreak havoc in our lives and the different ways it can manifest, such as negative self-talk and an inflated ego. We also emphasize the importance of self-awareness and the n...

This week is a very different kind of episode. We've tried to record it three times, but fourth time's a charm. But apparently, this was a topic that required a little waiting. In this episode, George and I explore the role of humor in our lives and how it can be used to hide old resentments or mask uncomfortable discussions . We reflect on their own dreams and goals and the importance of taking t...

"We should do an episode about rest, but it would be three minutes long. It would be more of a cry for help, actually. 'Please help us. We don't know how to do it.'" — Liz Moorehead (That's me!) This week is a different kind of episode. George was hospitalized for almost a week last week unexpectedly due to an inflammation issue with his heart. He's home, healthy, happy, and on the road to recover...

“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne This week, we’re talking about one of the most precious resources we have at our disposal (if not the most precious resource) in our Beyond Your Default journeys , and that is time. If we were forced to define our relationship with time on Facebook, it would 100% be “it’s complicated.” Too often, we feel at a deficit with ti...

“There is a difference between vulnerability and telling people everything about yourself. Vulnerability is a feeling. Telling everyone about yourself is just facts and details.” — Simon Sinek I'll be honest, I was not ready for this episode. So, let's skip the preamble and dig right into our conversation, which is all about the critical importance of learning how to be vulnerable. But what the he...

"You can be a human who gets on a mic and lies and says, 'I have done all the things and my life is absolutely amazing.' Or you can be the honest human and share the mistakes you've learned from, and hopefully people learn from your mistakes as well." — George B. Thomas If you’ve listened to this show for any length of time, you’ve likely heard us reinforce that George and I are not having these c...

Sigh. We're back with yet another episode that makes me feel wildly uncomfortable ... which, of course, means it's the exact topic we need to be talking about. Last time, that topic was embracing the seasons of our lives and learning how to celebrate them. This time, the topic that has me squirming in the hot seat is one that I think many of us feel looming in the shadows of our lives ... imposter...