Positive Impact with Andrew Schultz

In this episode, the script gets flipped and Andrew is interviewed by his spiritual and sober buddy, Ryan Lipsey ( @rlipsey , www.ryanlipsey.com ), and we discuss: Vicious cycle of addiction How to implement daily spiritual practices and positive healthy habits  The power of meditation and practical ways to start your own mindfulness meditation practice Inverse relationship between expectatio...

What do Gandhi, Mother Teresa, MLK Jr.,  the Dalai Lama, Leonardo Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Lincoln, Newton, & Einstein all have in common.......They all practiced GRATITUDE! The major religions of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all have gratitude at their core.  Muhammad said that gratitude for the abundance you've received is the best insurance that the abundance...

Community - A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.  Community is also my word of the year for 2019....And a critical component helping me live a meaningful and purpose-driven life.  My 3 Communities - Sobriety, Yoga, & Bay Club.  Sobriety - 12 step mtgs, men's small group, and being a sponsor/sponsee. Yoga - A student...

"Fertilizer is shit that you put in your garden to make things grow.....So I've been sitting in fertilizer for last 2 years." "Yoga is kind of like dating. If you go on that 1st date and think this isn't for me, don't blame the yoga. The yoga works. We know this to be true."  -Katie Brauer Katie was one of the first people I envisioned having on the podcast when I started planning 2 years ago...

Whether we realize it or not, we are planting seeds of intention with every thought, word, and action. In this episode, Andrew shares a story of a seed that was planted 6 months ago and began bearing fruit earlier this week. Be mindful of what seeds of intention you want to be planting. The choice is yours. 

Dr. Harry Haroutunian is a leading expert in the field of addiction and recovery. More importantly, he is the man who helped change the trajectory of my family helping both my father and I get sober at Betty Ford Center. He is a dear friend, mentor, confidante, and amazing person.  In my interview w/Dr. Harry we discuss: Disease of addiction, genetic disposition, and symptoms to look for Impa...

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact (Get it?), Andrew shares about his 8-year old english bulldog, Ralphy, teaching him 3 very valuable lessons: Playful - Not worried about the stock market, job security, dating status, or keeping up w/the Jones's, err, Bubba. Purposeful - to give unconditional love. Period. Present - 1 breath, 1 thing, 1 day at a time. Andrew also shares about his darkest day - w...

John Vargo is the founder of Turn In ( www.turnin.life ), a non-profit organization that brings meditation and mindfulness practices to active duty and retired first responders. Day after day, year after year, the toll of responding to traumatic medical, fire, and police calls, combined with lack of sleep, leads many first responders into a prolonged state of depression and anxiety. To suppress th...

Earlier this week I caught myself thinking, "I should be back in the corporate world. I should be multi-tasking. I should working 9 to 5. I should be wearing a suit and tie to work." WOW!?!?!? REALLY!?!?!? Fortunately my threshold for pain is very small these days and I was able to course-correct and change my thinking. In fact, the corporate world and job almost killed me. I always wanted more, m...

Andrew discusses volunteering at First Step House of North County, ( www.fshnc.org ). FSHNC is a 10-day non-medical social model detox that is 100% privately funded for low income alcoholics trying to get sober.  If you or someone you know needs help, their phone # is (760) 230-9353.  Your financial contribution or material donations are always welcome. It's a tax deduction. 

Andrew leads the listener through a guided meditation directing "Loving KIndness" to themselves, then aim the phrases of goodwill toward a mentor or benefactor, then someone they feel neutral about, then finally someone whom they have difficult feelings.   The good intentions cultivated by loving-kindness meditation lead to more supportive self-talk and better moods. Research shows that lovin...

"I thanked the young man for coming forward, which was a huge step toward healing his heart and mine. We experienced mutual honor and respect. This didn't mean the larger societal problem was fixed, but before society can be healed, the individual conflict within our hearts must be healed."      -Miles McPherson  With recent shootings in both El Paso & Dayton over...

With everything going on in the world, and all the noise on social media, a few questions to think about: Are you spreading love, kindness, and joy - Or are you badmouthing, gossiping, blaming, and cursing others Are you aware of the power of your "Ripple"? Are you reacting to things outside of your control, or responding with mindfulness and intention to situations you can What are you giving you...

In this episode, Andrew talks about his opportunity to make amends with his old boss - The guy who hired Andrew in 2004 and gave him his start into the corporate world - And fired him in 2011 thanks to adderall-induced and disruptive behavior.  Eight years had passed since they last spoke. A story of healing and closure. And making right the wrongs of the past.  

This week saw a huge wave of emotions as I prepare to launch my new website - I judged myself, applied "labels", thought I was playing small and riddled with fear - Yet now I see everything worked out exactly as it's supposed to. Call it Divine Intervention, Universe having my back, God's Perfect Timing.  The lessons I learned: Be Patient, Have Faith, and Trust. 

In this episode, I share a story I've never told before - being filled with so much fear during my 1st interview - and what happened.  I talk about the true value of community. The beauty of connection. The magic of vulnerability and holding space for others to be seen and heard.  The transformation that happens when we give others permission to share their truth. So many beautiful memor...

Jay Nixon - My Mentor, Coach, Confidant, and Brother. In this episode, Jay and I dig deep into his new book.  New Book Details:  Learn How to Turn Tragedy and Pain into a Catalyst for Growth and Success! It's been said that pain is a fundamental part of life—a darkness that acts as a contrast to the light. Most, if not all of us experience pain at some point in our lives, particularly th...

My Spiritual & Sober Sister, Jennifer Juckett, interviewed me in this episode.....Disclaimer: I had NO IDEA what the questions were ahead of time and everything was authentic and vulnerable in-the-moment.  We talk about mysterious missing content on my LinkedIN profile, importance of finding your tribe and building community and connection, and designing daily spiritual practices to build...

"Resentment can be helpful on the football field." - Bob Newton  Bob Newton was an All-American football player at University of Nebraska in 1970 and helped the school win their 1st national championship under coach Bob Devaney. Bob was instrumental in building the "Husker Power" national brand which led to bigger, faster, and stronger players under Boyd Epley's strength and conditioning prog...

Inspired by the positive response from my corporate client last night, Andrew gives a quick introduction to the chakras and then a guided chakra meditation. Please skip to 8:52 for the guided chakra meditation only. .  Special thanks to @davidji and his book Sacred Powers for the inspiration and content. A great read and even greater mentor and spiritual teacher. 

Dr. Allen Berger defines 'Emotional Sobriety' as, "From simply abstaining from an addictive behavior to creating a lifestyle that reaches deeper emotional balance. The missing link in achieving optimal recovery. Helps us reach a place in our lives where we truly feel emotionally whole."  In this episode, Andrew talks about: His work, and in practice of, improving intimacy in his personal rela...

"A problem isn't a problem - It's actually something that is elevating our soul." -Dana Damara Dana Damara ( @danadamaraevolution www.danadamara.com ) is an author, mystic, healer, trainer, teacher, coach, and mom. In this episode, Dana & I talk about: How a Pink Floyd Song in the Middle of the Ocean Inspired Dana's passion and life work Dana's daily spiritual practices which include meditatio...

Kevin Zurek (IG: @RecoveryRockstars FB: @RecoveryRockstars www.recoveryrockstars.com ) started Recovery Rockstars after the loss of 3 loved ones - His best friend, Doug, his brother-in-law, Noah, and his sister, Holly - All to suicide, mental health, and addiction.  A self-proclaimed "Corporate Crusader by day and Recover Superhero by night," in this episode Kevin opens up about the impact ad...

Andrew shares his positive affirmations as part of his daily mindfulness and spiritual practice. Considering we have 70,000 thoughts/day, and 90% of which are the exact same thoughts as the day before, positive affirmations are a great tool to "reprogram" our subconscious mind and act as a "pattern disrupt" for all the negative and limiting beliefs we have.  Positive words carry a high-vibrat...

Andrew's greatest struggle is now his greatest asset. In this episode, he shares: How we turned tragedy into triumph Gratitude for all the people who helped on the journey Going from the darkness into the light If you, or anyone you know, is struggling and needs help - PLEASE reach out to Andrew for help.