Motivation 101

Laura Giles I help stuck people find their path so they can create authentic, meaningful lives. Laura Giles, LCSW, has spent over twenty years helping trauma survivors live unfettered, authentic lives. With experience in a maximum-security prison, psychiatric hospital, courts, and private practice, she has guided even the most "hard-to-help" individuals toward healing—quickly and naturally. Her wo...

Alain Salas Dr. Salas is The Creator of The Goal & Success Clearing: Discover the 3-Step System Helping Ambitious Entrepreneurs Break The Cycle of Limiting Beliefs. So, They Can Predictably Make More Sales, Achieve Their Goals Flawlessly And Grow Their Business Optimally. Without Self-help Courses, Endless Therapy or Overhyped Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen O'Ryan A trusted guide in a changing landscape. Specializing in Human and Organizational Behavior. Dr. Jen O'Ryan is a consultant and strategist specializing in Human and Organizational Behavior. She combines a PhD in Human Behavior with 15 years of experience instigating change at Fortune 100 companies and a few small-but-mighty startups. Jen's background in the technology sector includes des...

Kathrine Parnell Therapist, Author & Retreat Guide for Authentic Living Today’s guest is Kathrine Parnell — a licensed therapist, author, and retreat creator with over two decades of experience in the mental health field. Kathrine is the founder of A New View Counseling & Psychological Services and the author of Keeping It Real, a book centered on authenticity and honest growth. Her work now exten...

I Dream of Things That Never Were, The Ken Kunken Story “I Dream of Things That Never Were” describes Ken Kunken’s journey from the lowest point in his life after a serious football injury to the pinnacle of happiness and success. When Ken breaks his neck playing football in October 1970, he becomes a quadriplegic with no movement below his shoulders. He is only twenty years old. All his hopes and...

Venchele Saint Dic Transforming Paths Through the Power of Words: Discover the Story Behind Pathway Coach Writing I am a Public Health writer, editor, and native French speaker with a cognate education in Public Health with over ten years of experience. My passion is to improve accessibility to health services while supporting education, economic empowerment, and counseling as critical building bl...

Cathy Introligator Brain-friendly language coaching Language learning expert Listeners walk away fired up, questioning old myths about learning, and armed with brain-based strategies they can actually use. About Cathy Cathy helps language learners understand how their brain works and learns best. As a former self-taught macaron master and bakery owner, she knows everyone’s secret recipe for succes...

Jason D. Morris is an independent horror director known for micro-budget films blending tension, comedy, and unique visuals, with notable works including the existential horror Collapse (2015) and the comedic creature feature The Space Rodent(2024). He emphasizes collaborative, hands-on filmmaking, often writing, editing, and producing his projects, and is building a distinctive voice in low-budge...

Motivation 101, in its first season, features Small Wins, Big Life—How Micro-Progress Creates Massive Change, an episode that reframes success as the result of steady, intentional movement rather than dramatic breakthroughs. This episode explores how small, consistent actions—often overlooked or undervalued—build momentum, strengthen confidence, and gradually reshape identity over time. By focusin...

Motivation 101, in its first season, features From Fear to Forward—Using Fear as Fuel Instead of a Barrier, a focused and empowering episode that reframes fear not as an obstacle to be eliminated, but as a signal to be understood and harnessed. This conversation explores how fear often appears at the threshold of growth, signaling importance rather than incapacity, and how disciplined action—not e...

Aj Tyler Seasoned business executive and best selling thriller author I want to introduce AJ Tyler, former CPA and Attorney, former turnaround expert and restauranteur, and now fiction author and speaker. AJ has been thrilling his readers with murder mysteries and loves entertaining his audiences with complex plot twists that have been culled from his years as a CPA and attorney. Having undertaken...

Millionaire Tutor: Escape Your Soul-Crushing 9-to-5 by Building an Outrageously Profitable Tutoring Business! Build a thriving tutoring business with the founder of Australia's fastest-growing tutoring franchise. Millionaire Tutorshares the blueprint used by franchise partners to replace their incomes, find freedom and make an impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duff Mcduffee I help neurodivergent entrepreneurs get more done with less stress and more joy Growing up, I thought there was something wrong with me, but I didn't know what it was. I felt so anxious in social situations I went mute most of the time. I dived deep into every personal growth and spiritual technique I could to try to resolve what I thought were my "issues." I went on 10-day silent me...

Jonathan McLernon  Board-Certified Health Coach | Helping People Break Free from Emotional Eating, Addiction & Self-Sabotage with Neuroscience, Psychology & Faith Coach Jon McLernon helps people break free from addiction, emotional eating, self-sabotage, and burnout—blending neuroscience, psychology, metabolic health as a part of his NeuroQuit(TM) Method. 💡 A survivor of near-fatal trauma, financ...

Motivation 101, in its first season, features From Fear to Forward—Using Fear as Fuel Instead of a Barrier, a compelling episode that reframes fear not as an obstacle, but as a powerful signal for growth and transformation. This conversation explores how fear often appears at the threshold of meaningful change, revealing what truly matters and where courage is required. Rather than avoiding discom...

Motivation 101, in its First Season, features Discipline Over Desire: Building Habits When Motivation Is Gone, a grounded and practical episode that reframes success as a product of consistency rather than emotion. This discussion challenges the unreliable nature of motivation, emphasizing discipline as the steady force that sustains progress when enthusiasm fades. By exploring habit formation, id...

Motivation 101, in its first season, presents Why Motivation Fails—and What Actually Creates Consistency, a thought-provoking episode that reframes the way we understand personal drive and lasting change. Rather than relying on fleeting bursts of inspiration, this conversation explores why motivation alone is unreliable and how true consistency is built through identity, structure, and disciplined...

Jim Salvucci President, Guidance for Greatness Move from Challenge to Change Author, speaker, coach, consultant My inspiration flows from the conviction that sound values drive the best leaders to develop the lifelong habits of effective leadership, emboldening them to meet the challenges of changing circumstances. I provide tools to values-driven leaders and emerging leaders at every level. Toget...

Zhara York Author/Realtor/Financial Strategist/Educator I’m Zhara York, author of “The Traveler’s Guide to Life,” a real estate entrepreneur, and financial strategist who turned a life of uncertainty into one of purpose, freedom, and success. I left the traditional system behind to travel the world — and along the way, I learned how mindset, money, and movement connect. From teaching to building m...

In this episode, Rulon explores how women can cultivate sustainable self-motivation by aligning purpose, mindset, and daily action, rather than relying on external validation or fleeting inspiration. She shares practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, setting meaningful goals, and building habits that support long-term personal and professional growth. The discussion emphasizes resilience,...

In this episode, Misner challenges conventional ideas of motivation, dismantling the myth that inspiration alone drives lasting success and replacing it with a disciplined, systems-based approach to personal and professional growth. He explains how reliance on fleeting enthusiasm often leads to inconsistency and burnout, while clarity of purpose, structured habits, and accountability create sustai...

In this episode, Thompson explores how mental resilience is intentionally built through disciplined choices, self-awareness, and the willingness to engage with discomfort rather than avoid it. He unpacks the concept of imagination recovery—reclaiming the ability to envision possibility beyond fear, burnout, and cognitive overload—while framing mental fitness as a daily practice rather than a passi...

Motivation 101, in its first season, features Discipline Creates Destiny, a powerful and thought-provoking episode that challenges the notion that success depends on talent or inspiration alone, and instead reveals discipline as the true engine behind meaningful achievement. This episode explores how small, disciplined choices—made consistently and often in silence—compound over time to shape char...

Motivation 101, in its first season, features Small Wins, Big Life, a powerful and uplifting episode that reminds listeners that lasting transformation is not built through sudden breakthroughs, but through small, intentional actions repeated with purpose and consistency. This episode explores how everyday choices—often overlooked or underestimated—quietly shape confidence, resilience, and long-te...

Motivation 101, in its first season, features Wake Up Your Why, a compelling and energizing episode that invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deeper reasons behind their goals and daily efforts. This episode explores how clarity of purpose fuels resilience, focus, and consistency, especially during moments of doubt, fatigue, or distraction. By examining the difference betwee...