Jamming with Jason Mefford

Ever feel like you are on a hamster wheel or stuck in your life? You've done what everyone expects, but just still don't seem satisfied? Maybe you feel like you've created your own prison cell and don't know how to get out? We've all been there. Whether you believe it or not, your life is made up of the choices you've made in the past. When you finally realize "I'm choosing this, but I can choose...

What do you do when everything is going along as planned, and then a shift pulls the rug out from under you? What if your whole identity of who you are changes in the blink of an eye? You kids are adults and no longer need Mom. Your marriage ends and you are no longer a wife. Your safety and security of retirement, career and healthcare is lost. You realize it's time for a new life, and one that m...

Have you ever asked yourself "what do I have to do to fit in?" As one of the kids who was always picked last on the play ground, someone who was always a little different or quirky, I totally have. In this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode I talk with my friend Brad Miller, who had some of those same feelings. Growing up sheltered (me too) sometimes feeling awkward and starting to question why we...

Ever feel like you are living a country music song? You know, your dog dies, your partner leaves you, your truck breaks down, you get fired, and it goes on and on. Sometimes life just sends you challenge after challenge and it can lower your frequency and emotions. I understand. Been there, done that. Want to know how to have some hope to help get you through? In this #jammingwithjason #podcast ep...

What if "why not?" became your new mantra?  What could you accomplish or manifest in your life? What if the best part of your life is your 60s? I'm excited to share this follow up episode, with one of my favorite people in the whole world, my friend Marty Stanley. Marty is an amazing woman who had a great corporate, consulting, and speaking career and now is saying goodbye to move on with the...

We all have distracting or addictive behaviors, and much of the time they come with labels, shame and judgement. You want to change but can't admit to yourself or others that you have a problem and need some help. You may even feel like you are the only one who is struggling, or that you are weak. In this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode I talk with Heather Lloyd who had a 20 year alcohol career...

Today we have Joan Marie on the show to share with us her own personal story along with how art can bring about powerful feelings of emotion, excitement, and ENERGY! Connect with Joan Marie and see her art that we discussed on this episode at: https://joanmarieart.com/ FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason292/ LIKED THE PODCAST? If you're the kind of pe...

What do you do when you are flying high in your career and your world falls apart?  You pick up the pieces, heal yourself and move on with your next phase. What if it happens again? Rinse and repeat. Just like there is spring, summer, fall and winter in nature... and we sometimes have to destroy before we can create again, so it goes in our lives. In this episode I talk with Ambi Kavanagh who...

Today we have Sarah "The Pivoter" on the show to discuss with us what is important in the corporate world along with how she "pivoted" her career to leave her old corporate life behind and to start bringing positive change to the world of work! Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kalmeta/ FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwith...

Today we have my friend Rebecca Kleha on the show to discuss, how many of us can stop obsessing about our weight! For many people putting on a few pounds can lead to a lot of self negativity that can harm us in our day to day lives.  Rebecca is a health and nutrition coach who specializes in helping women overcome this fixation on weight, and get to the root cause of where these self image is...

Most people make some of the same career mistakes. Are you guilty of making them? And, they probably don't even seem like mistakes since they are often what you are told to do. They seem like what you are supposed to do. You know, keep your head down, do good work, stay in the same safe job, work for the same company most of your career, etc... is what you've been told to be successful. But what i...

What is the common thing that helps cure cancer with only 4 months left to live, Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS), weight loss, depression, pain, anxiety, fear of dogs, and many other ailments? And what if it works in as little as 1-3 sessions? Would you like to know what it is? Then listen to this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode with William "Bill" Klaproth to learn more. Bill suffered a work acc...

Emotional intelligence is recognizing that we are emotional beings that initially respond to life events emotionally rather than rationally. Through this recognition of our human tendencies this allows us to instead ignore the emotional reactions to things, and come up with a rational response to any event that may arise.   With that being said, we have Robert Grossman with us today to discus...

Are you a little afraid of the unknown? Well in this #jammingwithjason episode we dig into the unknown with my friend Joseph L Young to talk about the creative process behind his latest album "Into the Unknown," and there is nothing to be afraid of.  You will hear stories and inspiration behind the songs, the difference between creating an album vs just writing a song, collaborating with othe...

Most people make some of the same career mistakes. Are you guilty of making them? And, they probably don't even seem like mistakes since they are often what you are told to do. They seem like what you are supposed to do. You know, keep your head down, do good work, stay in the same safe job, work for the same company most of your career, etc... is what you've been told to be successful. But what i...

There are two sides to every story, and in this #jammingwithjason #podcast we dig into Joni Mitchell's great song "Both Sides Now." Why? If you think you know everything, or are only looking at things from one angle, chances are you aren't seeing the whole picture. And when you don't see the whole picture that leads to confusion, misunderstandings, arguments, or staying stuck in a very narrow poin...

Do you feel like your life is a little out of balance? Would you like more energy and want to feel happier? Who doesn't! Then this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode with my friend, Dr. Jeannie Arunima is made just for you. Hear her journey of healing and balance through trauma, depression, fibromyalgia, and Graves' disease using technique she learned as a student from Japanese medicine and ancien...

Have you ever worked for someone you thought was a horrible boss? Maybe you even used some choice words to describe them. Most people have. Before you make any more judgements, take a listen to this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode with Mark Robinson, the Shitty Leadership Coach.  That shitty leadership you experienced is more likely the result of a shitty culture and trained behavior, not...

What do Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry have in common? Besides being world-class professional basketball players, they have also had the same performance coach, our guest on the #podcast Alan Stein Jr. While these men may be peak performers in their craft, anyone has the ability to be at the top of their game in their chosen crafts and that's what Alan's here to share. In...

Whether you believe it or not, happiness is a choice and isn't something that happens to you when you get to a certain place in life, and that's one of the many things I talk with my friend Jane Emfinger about in this #jammingwithjason #podcast. Is it possible to be happy when you go through what most people consider to be challenges in life like: divorce, being a single parent, battling cancer, a...

Most people have grand plans of what they want to accomplish, and then life happens. Know what I mean? Are you mid-career or the halftime of life wondering, "What's next?" You or your company experiencing a huge change, or lacking innovation & creativity? Don't spend another minute stuck on an endless roundabout! and listen to this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode. I'm joined by my friend De...

Have you ever felt like an underdog or have empathy for the underdog? I do, and so does Jason Cutter, my guest on this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode. And not only does Jason have empathy and cheer for the underdog, since he is one himself, but he also has an amazing story from being raised hating people, to marine biologist, to tech support, to mortgage and foreclosure business, and to now he...

Most people's jobs are a pressure cooker of stress and emotions, and that carries over into your personal life and performance at work. Headaches, back pain, trouble sleeping is probably stress related and you don't even realize it. Maybe you already ready realize it, but just don't know how to break free. Are you feeling pressure at work and would like to create a better, healthier version of you...

I had the privilege to sit down with Jay Likhoded, the CEO of Clausematch on #jammingwithjason and talk about how he and his company are changing the world of compliance, and if that's not your jam, don't worry this #podcast episode has nothing to do with compliance. Revolutionary people who change the world learn that failure is not an option. They learn how to be resourceful, grateful, and follo...

Is there a little voice in your heart telling you it's time to take a different path, but your head doesn't want to follow?  Are you afraid to show who you really are because you think you have to be tough, or show up a certain way in the world?  Do you think you are the only one who is putting one foot in front of the other, but feel like you are tripping over your own feet? Well, my fr...