Power in the Pain Podcast

Anxiety isn't happening to you. Greg Pihs breaks down the three ingredients you use to create it, and how to stop. In this episode of Power in the Pain, Greg walks through the exact strategy your mind runs to produce anxiety: a thought, aimed at the future, about an outcome you don't want. He uses the "people aren't buying right now" moment every business owner knows, and points out you have plent...

THE PROBLEM IS NEVER THE PROBLEM — the difference between the symptom and the root cause, and why "proximity" tricks your mind into hyper-focusing on the closest discomfort while the real root keeps growing back. (That's why the coworker you couldn't stand shows up again at your next job under a different name.) THE NEGATION TRAP — your unconscious mind doesn't process negatives. Say "I don't want...

What if you could change your behavior as easily as you change your clothes? In this episode of Power in the Pain, Greg Pihs unpacks one deceptively simple idea: most of your behavior runs on autopilot, selected by your unconscious mind before you're even aware of it. But just like humanity went from "no clothing" to consciously choosing the right outfit for the right occasion, you can learn to co...

Fear isn't the enemy. It's a loyal guard dog that's never been trained — and the moment you take control is the moment it loses its power. In this episode, Greg breaks down the guard dog metaphor: fear is doing exactly what it's supposed to do, notifying you when something might be up. The problem isn't fear. The problem is that most of us have never done any conscious training around it. So it ru...

In this solo episode of The Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs tackles a question we all face: why do we keep repeating the same patterns —even when we swear we're "done" with them? Greg unpacks how old behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and decisions can follow you into a new job, a new relationship, or a new season… just wearing a different name. This episode dives into the unconscious loop behin...

Your identity isn't formed by what happens to you — it's formed by what you say about yourself. In this episode of Power in the Pain, Greg Pihs breaks down how to consciously take control of who you're becoming, starting from the inside out. The two most powerful words in your vocabulary are "I am." Whatever follows them, your nervous system believes — and then goes looking for evidence to prove i...

In this special returning-guest episode of The Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs sits down with his son Xander Rocco Pihs for a hilarious, wholesome, and surprisingly deep father–son conversation. From dishwasher life hacks and laser tag to penguin documentaries (yes… the feeding part 🤢), the episode builds into a powerful mindset message about identity and growth: focus less on what you're d...

Why is more important than how — and most people stay stuck because they have that backwards. In this episode, Greg breaks down the headlights analogy: when you're driving through the desert at night, you only see 20 to 50 feet in front of you, and that's enough. You don't need to see the whole road. You need to know the next three steps. The rest gets illuminated as you move. Same goes for buildi...

On this powerful episode of Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs sits down with Cody Tipton —a master electrician , pastor , and top-producing Realtor —for a deep dive into faith and how it shapes everything: identity, discipline, leadership, and the decisions we make when life gets hard. Cody's story is rooted in the Church from the very beginning— three days old in a revival service —and that f...

Did you know your body is sending signals to your brain every single second — completely outside your awareness? In this episode of Power in the Pain, Greg Pihs breaks down the unconscious mind-body loop that's already shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reality — and how you can flip it in your favor. Greg unpacks the Reticular Activating System (RAS) — the brain's filter that processes 2 millio...

Dr. Gregory D. Linkowski is back for Part 2—and this conversation goes even deeper. Greg Pihs continues the dialogue with the Fresno-based radiologist, life coach, and author of Dare to Thrive , exploring what it really takes to move from surviving your past to building a life of purpose. In this episode, you'll hear practical insight on how childhood chaos shapes adult patterns, why forgiveness i...

In this solo episode of The Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs breaks down the real power of emotional management —and why emotions aren't distractions… they're information . Greg shares how he once rejected emotions entirely, then had a major "aha" through NLP and timeline therapy : emotions are signals from your nervous system that can guide you if you learn to read them . You'll learn why em...

On this episode of The Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs sits down with Marisa Cali of B ePresent Events for a real conversation about presence , intention , and breaking the "always on" cycle that keeps so many high-achievers stuck in stress and burnout. Marisa shares how her own journey—from constant digital noise and nonstop doing—led her to build experiences and retreats that help people s...

In this solo episode of The Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs breaks down the classic book "The Strangest Secret" and the core idea that your mind is like land —it produces whatever you consistently plant and water , whether it's empowering "corn" or poisonous "nightshade." Greg uses simple, memorable metaphors (seeds, weeds, gardens, harvests) to show how thoughts become habits, habits become...

Chelsea Albert is back for Part 2—and this one is a must-listen for entrepreneurs who know what to do… but still don't do it. Greg Pihs and Chelsea Albert go deeper into Chelsea's work and her new app Tasklandia , a creative system that gamifies the mundane, high-leverage tasks that build businesses: follow-ups, content reps, outreach, admin, and all the "move the needle" work most people procrast...

This week on The Power in the Pain Podcast, Greg Pihs sits down with Chelsey Albert, a hypnotist who helps entrepreneurs and high-level producers stop playing small, get brutally honest with themselves, and create real momentum. Greg shares how he first saw Chelsea on stage at Jim Morris' "Seven Minutes at Impact" event, then they dive into the mindset and identity shifts that make success sustain...

In this solo episode of The Power in the Pain Podcast , Greg Pihs dives into judgment —the sneaky, often unconscious habit that shapes our relationships, leadership, and self-image more than we realize. Using archetype intelligence , Greg breaks down how we get "locked" into identities (like the Warrior or Peacekeeper ), why we defend them, and how judgment keeps us stuck in a loop of "I'm not jud...

In this deeply moving episode of  The Power In The Pain , Greg sits down with bestselling author and upcoming TEDx Murfreesboro speaker Christina Simmons for a conversation about trauma, healing, and the power of becoming fully present. Christina shares her journey through childhood verbal abuse, the devastating loss of three biological children due to a rare genetic condition, cancer, marriage re...

This special episode of Power in the Pain brings Greg Pihs and his son Xander together for a heartfelt, unfiltered talk about how Greg's mindset work shows up at home—and how it's helped Xander grow. From handling big feelings to celebrating small wins at school , Xander shares the kid's-eye view on tools like positive self-talk, focusing on what you can control, and doing the brave thing (even wh...

On this episode of Power in the Pain , Greg Pihs sits down with Pat Honiotes (host of Business Bada$$ Revolution ) for a raw, energizing conversation on turning hard seasons into clarity, confidence, and calling. Pat unpacks the inner work behind outer results—how unhealed trauma drives patterns, why boundaries are the doorway to freedom, and the belief shifts that let you lead in life and busines...

On this episode of Power in the Pain, Greg Pihs sits down with Jeremiah Steinhauer and Rebekah Smith from Recalibrate to unpack how their Tennessee nonprofit is helping veterans, active-duty military, and first responders heal from trauma/PTSD, strengthen marriages and families, and find community and purpose again. From faith-centered retreats to ongoing discipleship and peer support, Jeremiah an...

In this breakthrough solo episode of Power in the Pain , Greg Pihs unpacks "childhood coding" —the invisible scripts we absorbed from family, school, and early experiences that still drive our adult choices. If you keep hitting the same walls (people-pleasing, perfectionism, procrastination, shutdown), this is your playbook to spot the old code and install a new one . Highlights & viral moments: W...

On this episode of The Power in the Pain , Greg Pihs sits down with Nick to unpack the habits, frameworks, and mindset shifts that turn hard seasons into fuel. From sharpening daily discipline to building systems that actually stick, Nick shares the practical playbook he uses to create momentum in business and life—without burning out. Highlights you'll hear: How Nick reframed setbacks into a clea...

On this episode of The Power in the Pain , Greg Pihs sits down with Sarah Scott —owner of Stones River IV & Hydration and publisher of The Scout Guide Murfreesboro —to talk wellness, entrepreneurship, and building community in Murfreesboro, TN . Sarah shares how targeted IV therapy (think hydration , vitamins , B12 , NAD+ , glutathione ) can support recovery, immunity, and performance, and why mem...

Greg sits down with Jeremy "Mistahh Freeze" Kelley , co-founder of Franklin Freeze Cryo Spa , to unpack how targeted cold therapy and modern recovery tools help people cut pain, heal faster, and feel better—without pills or downtime. You'll hear the Franklin Freeze origin story, who it's for (athletes, busy parents, post-injury, aesthetic goals), and exactly how the team builds personalized protoc...