Purpose Addicts

When a machine is operating below maximum capacity, that is typically a sign that something is wrong with it. Can the same be true when individuals operate below their true capacity? Often referred to as average, Doc and Coach explore the cost of operating below our maximum capabilities and the dangers that can be created if we continue choosing the average route. Join the discussion and learn to...

In the first new episode of 2023, Doc and Coach reflect on 2022 and share a critical piece of advice that will allow all of us to strive in this new year. Enjoy!

In this episode, Doc and Coach share a conversation that started on the telephone and turned into a purpose shaking podcast episode. Happy holidays, and Enjoy!

From homeless to selling million dollar homes, our guest Brittnee Morton has a story for the ages that will inspire anyone to pursue their dreams and walk right into their Purpose. If you think you've had some challenges in your life, just wait until you hear Brittnee's story of triumph. Tune in now and don't forget to subscribe.

In this episode, Doc and Coach discuss success and purpose from the perspective of looking at the part. Do material things equal success, or is there more to it?

Does being held accountable mean you're being Called Out or Called Up? Too often when people talk about being held accountable, the focus is primarily on someone else pointing out their faults but is that a form of leveling up? There is a line and a way to know the difference, but more importantly Doc and Coach point out what you should do as a result. Join the conversation to learn if you're bein...

Who are you at your core when the world doesn't give you what you want? This is a pivotal question in deciding what your future will be because your core principles predict how you will respond to every single situation you encounter. Join Doc and Coach as they share with you the predictability of their futures.

In your neighborhood did you have an older man everyone knew or maybe looked up to? Maybe he was the neighborhood handyman or the guy who worked on everyone's cars. For us, that person often would show up in sports settings, and the one thing we'll never forget about him was how strong he was. He was naturally strong for no reason, and you felt it in his handshake every time he gripped yours just...

In this episode, Doc and Coach reflect on a year old conversation that manifested itself a year later. They also speak about the power of words and discuss how your future is greatly impacted by the words that you speak and the thoughts that you think.  Co-Hosted & Co-Produced by Shane Colquhoun Ph. D "Doc" and Vic Nichols II "Coach Vic"

In this episode, Doc and Coach discuss the differences between a one-hit wonder and an overnight success. In addition, Doc shares some BIG news about his future. Co-Hosted & Co-Produced by Shane Colquhoun Ph. D "Doc" and Vic Nichols II "Coach Vic"

How many times have your children asked you a question that you weren't expecting, let alone prepared to answer? It was as if you had a sign on your chest that read "ask me anything". Our guest this week is the Co-founder of Candidly Connecting - a community resource designed to help parents have Candid conversations with their children, particularly on the subject of Diversity, Equity, and I...

How does the company you keep, and your outlook on life impact your purpose?  In this week's episode, Doc and Coach discuss the age-old adage that says "Anything is Possible". Join us as we share with you how to start unlocking your gifts so you can begin to Live Life On Purpose!

What are the qualities of a Phenomenal Father? In this episode, we talk with Tillman Givens of Phenomenal Fatherhood. We discuss the qualities of a phenomenal father and some of the hidden challenges of fatherhood. Phenomenal Fatherhood https://www.phenomenalfatherhood.com/ Purpose by the Purpose Addicts https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fIybBaSnulg93GEOLr6N1?si=GsnEAy-CRbWNjPLXH73izA

Part 2: There's a lot of talk about the need for change within America's policing system and our guest specifically calls out in his book titled "Police Fragility". The part that qualifies his contribution on this particular subject is that he's on the inside of the problem. Joseph Schaefer has been working in law enforcement since he was 14 years old, so he has a first-hand perspective on exactly...

There's a lot of talk about the need for change within America's policing system and our guest specifically calls out in his book titled "Police Fragility". The part that qualifies his contribution on this particular subject is that he's on the inside of the problem. Joseph Schaefer has been working in law enforcement since he was 14 years old, so he has a first-hand perspective on exactly what ne...

In this week's episode, Doc and Coach debate who or what determines how someone should present themselves. Should one's talent or work ethic allow them to call the shots, or do rules and regulations apply to even the superstar?

What if everything you ever needed to be successful was right under your nose the entire time but you just didn’t know it? What if you found out that the secret formula to success existed in the things you already had in your possession? Many times on the road to accomplishing our dreams, we feel like we’re going to need a bunch of external add-ons and upgrades to close the gap that our natural to...

We are positive that you have heard of or weighed in on the incident that occurred at the Oscars. In this episode, through the lens of the events at the Oscars, Doc and Coach discuss the importance of being true to who you are, having solid and reliable friends, and keeping your purpose in focus.

When did you first believe that there was more to life than what was directly in front of you? More importantly, when did you actually believe that you could have some of it for yourself? Our guest this week hails all the way from B-More Maryland (that's Baltimore for those who weren't aware) but now resides in sunny California. And Coincidentally it also aligns with her name. Sunni T. Connor is n...

Who is America's untouchables? Which race or class sits at the bottom of the totem pole? In this raw conversation about the hidden rules for how people treat one another, Coach shares some of the secrets he's learned about the way America treats it's people, and how those same rules can be linked to how we are able to connect to our Purpose in life. To honor Black History Month, both Doc and Coach...

Bonus content: Never seen before! Season 2 is all about audience engagement and what better way to do so then to make the audience apart of the show? Check out a new segment called "Should I let it Slide?" We want your input on the different controversial scenarios we bring to the table to discuss.  We all have been situations where someone does or says something that causes us to question if...

Miyamoto Musashi once said, "You can only fight the way you practice". So, how do you fight for your dreams, goals and aspirations? In this episode, both Doc and Coach, point to examples from their journey where they could have fought harder to achieve the dream they set out to. It is in their revelation that the audience will find the lesson to not make the same mistakes they did. Lean in, Learn...

On the path to making a better version of ourselves, we sometimes encounter forces that cause us to question everything from our sanity to our core beliefs. Even sound principles that we know to be true inadvertently become inactive in our lives, thus decreasing the likelihood that we'll be able to adapt and overcome the ever-present adversity in our lives. So what's the solution? I...

Season 2 kicks off with a bang! Ed Orgeron, LSU's head football coach, is expected to be fired less than 2 years after winning a national title. He'll join a host of other coaches who suffered a similar fate Bobby Miller of The Athletic writes. The root for Orgeron's demise inspired today's conversation between Doc and Coach as they explore how complacency creeps in after reaching peaks of success...

Doc takes over this episode to dive deeper into some of the topics that were touched on in the previous episode. This is an inside look at the specific mentality Doc, Coach, and our Guest Aarionna tap into as their pursuing their Purpose.