Positive Impact with Andrew Schultz

"So I had to learn how to invest in myself. Is it scary, yeah. And is it worth it, absolutely. Because I get to live my dreams." -Lisa Chastain    This podcast epsidose was absolute fire! A conversation I've been looking forward to ever since Lisa & I started working together.  Lisa is a professional money coach dedicated to empowering professionals to improve their finances and...

"You hear of all these stories of guys taking on their life in a new way, really confronting their ego, confronting their shadow, talking about them openly. What a super power that is. To make an impact with other men." - Q Williams  This was a conversation I've been looking forward to since I met him a few months ago. And it did NOT disappoint! We talked about the critical nature of mens wor...

"We tie different responses to stimulus with stoicism and grace." -Jason Stauffer Jason Stauffer is President & CEO of Morozko Forge, a leader in the ice bath manufacturing space.  In this episode, Jason & I discuss his new sobriety and relationship with alcohol, the amazing story of how Morozko Forge was created and meaning behind the name, importance of hormetic stress and why we ne...

Warren Buffet is one of the most successful investors in the history of the world. And of all the investments he’s ever made, he credits the investment he made in himself - a personal development course in communications - that was the foundational principle in amassing his $110 Billion net worth.

New research from Andrew Huberman ( @HubermanLab ) shows the dynamic benefits of physiological sighing - More effective than box-breathing and mediation! This form go physiological sighing improved mood and autonomic regulation and lowers stress. It assists in better sleep, improves heart rate variability, and various aspects of physiological arousal around the clock.  The technique: two inha...

In this episode, I walk you through, step-by-step, how to set goals and desired outcomes for 2023 for inevitable success. This is the same exact formula I use for all my private 1-on-1 coaching clients in my 12-week Positive Impact Transformational coaching program.  I empower you to create specific, measurable, and achievable 90-day outcomes to transform your life and create breakthroughs in...

"I would love for people to recognize their own empowerment around being creative. And how creativity can be an awesome way to live." -DTO In this episode, we discuss DTO hitting two million streams for his hit song, "Breath", his psychedelic journey which inspired the name DTO, his creative process and ways to get into flow-state, and his journey growing up in the midwest to living in Costa Rica....

"I want everyone to know it's okay to not be okay. But you've got to raise your hand and ask for help." -Randy Grimes WOW! An epic interview with Randy Grimes talking about his journey from NFL "Man of the Year" to living in an abandoned house with no utilities. We discuss  his intention for writing his book. As well as importance of a supportive family and friends to help addicts overcome th...

"Who do I need to be to effect the adaptive changes I want to see." -Dr. Seefeld  Dr. Seefeld is the Medical Director, Emergency, Department, at Speare Memorial Hospital in New Hampshire. He is uniquely qualified as leader in the addiction field considering his own personal experience battling addiction.  WOW! One of the most powerful and value-added podcast episodes we've ever done....

Some simple questions to ask when reflecting and choosing your "Word of the Year": This word is meant to make you take action in the direction of the person you deserve and want to be This word gives you a feeling that you love and inspires you to be a better version of yourself This word should trigger a positive and enthusiastic response in your entire body, viscerally This word should be an act...

One of the most common symptoms of both pain and anxiety is shortness of breath, or hyperventilation. On the other hand, slow, deep breathing can reduce pain and distress. In this episode, I'll guide you through a deliberate and intentional breathing practice to help you not just survive, but thrive, during this holiday season. This breathing pattern will help you: Increase focus Decrease negative...

"We want to be this macho man and suppress our feelings and we don't want to cry, that's where society is all wrong. It's ok to cry. It's ok to get in touch with your inner self, your heart, your feminine energy, it's part of the healing process." -Eric Bettencourt  Mentor, reiki master, bodyworker, energy healer, and trusted friend....Stoked to share this podcast episode with my guy, Eric Be...

Inspired by John Maxwell's book, "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth." Guard Your Self-Talk Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Move Beyond Your Limiting Beliefs  Add Value to Others Do the Right Thing, Even if it's the Hard Thing  Practice a Small Discipline Daily in a Specific Area of Your Life Celebrate Small Victories  Embrace a Positive Vision for Your Life Based on What You Value&...

"How can you die well?" -Steve Safranek That was the question Steve posed to our audience in today's podcast episode.  Most of us think of death as negative and too morbid. On the contrary! Steve and I discuss how this question is critical to living a deep, meaningful, and fulfilling life.  Did we live? Did we love? Did we matter? From Frito-Lay, to full wheel pose, Steve takes us on a ride of how...

This is a replay of a recent episode I did as a guest on the University of Adversity podcast with my buddy, Lance Essihos. I highly recommend you follow and subscribe to his podcast (as well as mine). He has amazing guests and conversations with thought leaders who I greatly admire and respect. I hope you enjoy this episode.  Andrew Schultz is an international speaker, facilitator, coach, pod...

I was recently a guest on "Inside the Mastermind" and got the opportunity to share the story of why I started this podcast. This episode is the audio version of that interview. Short and sweet.  Reminder: If you, or someone you know, is struggling, wants to level-up their life, and become the healthiest, highest, and best version of themselves, I would LOVE to work with you! My Positive Impact Tra...

Celebrating my one year relationship with Melissa! What did I do different in this relationship than other relationships…Everything! ➡️Picking up the phone and talking versus hiding behind text messages. ➡️Making the effort to drive to see her versus expecting her to come to me. ➡️FaceTime every night before bed. ➡️Text messages in the morning letting her know I’m thinking about her. ➡️Investing i...

How do you identify the difference between our Strategic Self and True Self? By speaking up, telling the truth, and embracing conflict! In his book, "Getting To Zero", Jayson Gaddis gives us a playbook on how to start embodying our True Self and resolving our inner conflict that affects each and every one of us.  For example, my Strategic Self might value what you, and others, think of me. And my...

Did you know, in a single breath, more molecules pass through your nose than all the grains of sand on all the world's beaches! 25 sextillion molecules! That's 250 with 20 zeros after it.  The first thing we do when we enter the world as newborns is inhale with our 1st breath, and the last thing we do before we die is exhale with our last breath, yet so many of us don't have a relationship wi...

42% of U.S adults are considered obese, per the CDC! Are you kidding me! That’s almost 1 out of every 2 adults! Obesity kills around 500,000 people every year in the U.S and kills more Americans than smoking. Obesity isn’t just killing millions of people. It’s also giving lots of them Alzheimer’s first. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and Alzheime...

I was recently a guest on the Human Potential podcast, with my buddy, Eric Leider. I hope you enjoy. Andrew Schultz is a Mindfulness & Life Coach, Breath-Work & Cold Water Mentor, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Podcast Host. What’s unique about him is his journey to get to where he is today. Most specifically, the way that he is using his “mess” to be his “message”. After hitting rock bottom in 20...

I don't get interviewed very often. But when I do, it's a great opportunity to share my journey and inspire hope for others.  If you're struggling, please listen. If you know someone else who is struggling, please share this episode with them. My mess is now my Message. Our greatest life challenges become our greatest asset and Super Power to help others.  Thanks to the good folks at Can...

My invitation is to listen to this meditation every day for the next 21 days. After each day's meditation, grab a pen and journal, and write down 10 new possibilities you want to create in your life. I've been doing this for the last 21 days and I'm blown away by all the new connections, opportunities, and possibilities that are flowing into my life.  Which is why I wanted to share this meditation...

“I haven’t been able to look at myself in the mirror for the last five years, and today I like what I see.” Most of my clients are at war with themselves. This is how I help them.  This was an actual quote from one of my coaching clients. The majority of my clients have one thing in common: They are at war with themselves. They’re dominated by negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, stress, and...

What is the difference between guilt and shame? Guilt - "I did something bad." Shame  - "I am bad." Shame is a feeling that many of us deal with. It can be paralyzing because it’s not something we talk about openly and it has the power to cause deep shame in those that experience it. The cycle of shame can be a vicious one, where feelings that stem from shame lead to more shame until the victim be...