Purpose Through Pain

On this episode, Joseph shares about how pain can become the thing that inspires and launches you. Key Takeaways: The reason for our pain is different for everyone. You can walk with God and still feel hurt. We experience pain in life so we can share the experience with others. Tweetable Quotes: We cannot touch what we cannot feel. Pain is life’s greatest teacher but it can also be life’s greatest...

Vinay Chary is the owner and Chief Instructor of Triumph Krav Maga/Monkey Bar Gym in New Orleans. He also holds a Krav Maga Worldwide 2nd Degree Black Belt and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Professor Matthias Meister.  On This Episode: Vinay shares his experiences growing up as an Indian in a majority white area. Learn how Vinay spiraled into alcoholism and the history of addiction...

In This Episode: Learn what action steps you can take to overcome pain and rejection. Joseph opens up about his negative experiences in his childhood and the searing pains of loss he has experienced. Learn the danger of seeking approval and constantly trying to fix everything. Key Takeaways: Forgive yourself. Create goals, dreams, and visions for your life. Take time to grieve. Find someone you ca...

In this episode, Joseph sits down with Shawn Oddo. Shawn is the founder and owner of Valhalla Training Grounds. Valhalla is Louisiana's FIRST and ONLY private, hardcore, training facility among an abundance of mediocre corporate gyms. They have created an environment for those serious about their health and fitness goals, without the distracting non-sense found at other gyms. I...

(replay) Struggling to establish a morning routine? Joseph shares the benefits and the practical steps to establish one that will help you heal. Before we can reach our goals and create a positive vision, we just need to start small. We need to stop thinking about all the negative things in our lives and think about our future goals. Download Joseph's Free Morning Routine ebook: https://witty-arti...

Has your kindness been used against you? Then you need to hear this.  The best revenge is a life well-lived. It is so easy to care for people that we have relationships with and neglect the most important person, yourself.  In this episode, Joseph speaks with Sarah K. Ramsey about how to design a life that you deserve, after surviving a toxic relationship. Sarah is a life strategist, tox...

In this episode, Joseph wants to retell his story. This podcast is growing so rapidly, Joseph would like to reconnect with his listeners! Message Joseph on Instagram (@meetjosephjames) or on Facebook (Joseph James or facebook.com/meetjoejames) On This Episode: Joseph shares how he learned to deal with feelings of abandonment, rejection, and abuse. Learn the danger of trying to always be a fixer in...

Michael Fabber is a guy who doesn’t know how to sit still. Originally from New York, Michael grew up in a relatively normal family. When his brother, a veteran, committed suicide, it turned his life upside down. Now, Michael works with individuals and businesses to help them achieve their goals. He specializes in those who are seeking fulfillment and bringing their purpose and passion into their c...

When you take charge of your words, you are in control of your life. In this episode, Joseph James shares positive affirmations that have changed his life.  Words can destroy, words can build up, words can inhibit, words can build you up, words can make you do whatever you put power into.  Your words can make or break you mentally and physically.  If you are going through something...

Christina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I...

When you are disciplined, get your life in order so when you aren't, everything doesn’t fall apart.  In Joseph’s life, there have been times he has excelled at being disciplined, but in times of grief and pain, he has failed. Joseph has been a member of the marine corps, law enforcement, homeland security, taught self-defence, has a dog training business, and is a solopreneur. This does not m...

In this episode, Joseph James is joined by Travis Chappell, Host of the Build Your Network, a top 200 podcast. Travis has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur and is the founder of Guest IO, a Talent Booking Marketplace, A Better Way to Find, Book, and Pay Guests for your Podcast, Virtual Event, YouTube channel, or content platform. On This Episode: Travis talks about his interest in entrepren...

On this episode: What vulnerability truly means and my own experience of being vulnerable.  How I have been practicing learning from what I have been teaching since I was a kid. What revelation looks like and how it helps me preach to myself.  Why we shouldn’t just practice what we’re learning but instead, live what we’re learning. Key Takeaways: True vulnerability is when you’re not com...

Michael grew up with some extremely rough circumstances including abuse, homelessness and drugs. At the age of 12 he turned to drugs, and at 13 started drinking.  At the age of 18, after being in and out of handcuffs many times and being fired from a job, he decided to make a change for the better. In this episode: How to deal with emotional childhood trauma. How to understand what is causing...

We can’t control our thoughts, but we can control what we do with those thoughts. Growing up, Joseph felt a lot of hatred towards his father and he did not know how to process those thoughts, but he challenged himself to learn. He learned that he couldn’t do positive things if negative thoughts were dragging him down.  The power of the mind is like a magnet. We can attract or we can repel, it...

Jane Epstein was sexually molested as a child over a period of years by her sibling when she was 6 and her brother was 12. At 50 plus years old, she is sorting it all out and sharing her story to empower other survivors to handle their emotions.  God has called her to share her story. She knew she needed to share her story so other people did not feel alone She was suicidal, a stripper, lost...

We can’t control our thoughts, but we can control what we do with those thoughts. Growing up, Joseph felt a lot of hatred towards his father and he did not know how to process those thoughts, but he challenged himself to learn. He learned that he couldn’t do positive things if negative thoughts were dragging him down.  The power of the mind is like a magnet. We can attract or we can repel, it...

This is a very special episode. Jenny Lisk interviewed Joseph James about living through the death of his wife on her podcast, The Widowed Parent Podcast.  Joseph and Jennifer talk about how Joseph raised his children alone, how his children dealt with the death of his wife, and navigating life as a single parent.  Joseph shares about his morning routine, you can find the free ebook here...

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all need rest. We need to give ourselves a break.  Those with a workhorse mindset may feel like resting is a negative thing, but it is so crucial. In a previous episode, Joseph talked about Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual rest. In this episode, Joseph addresses Social Rest, which can be taking a rest from social interactions, or surrounding yo...

At the age of 16, Alison Leitheiser was diagnosed with a virus in the spinal cord that left her as a quadriplegic but did not let that define her life. She experienced seizures, fatigue, organ damage, and paralysis. She did not give up, she wanted to be a contributing member of society once again and do what she loved, being active.  As a child, she loved gymnastics and wanted to go to the Ol...

In today's episode, Joseph James shares his story of getting out of your rut and finding yourself. Everything we go through in life prepares us for something better. There is always someone out there to keep you from your destiny. Know when you are in a slump. Take ownership of what you are going through. Learn to work harder on yourself than you do at your job. Work your plan, even if it is baby...

This is a very special episode, Joseph James was interviewed by Dwayne Staten, the host of the Power of Forgiveness Podcast. They talk about how Joseph felt like he could never do anything to win in life in the eyes of his father, how he came to forgive him, and how they became best friends. They also talk about rejection, not being able to say sorry after someone passes away, and how people can c...

Let’s admit it, big changes to your life like divorce, death, career change, end of a relationship, can cause a major disconnect in the goals you previously had.  In this episode, Joseph shares that when he lost his wife and father within 22 days of each other, he didn’t have any goals in mind. All he wanted to do was stay in bed, but he realized he needed to start small, by just sitting up i...

Has your kindness been used against you? Then you need to hear this.  The best revenge is a life well-lived. It is so easy to care for people that we have relationships with and neglect the most important person, yourself.  In this episode, Joseph speaks with Sarah K. Ramsey about how to design a life that you deserve, after surviving a toxic relationship. Sarah is a life strategist, tox...

Most people deal with pain in their life by avoiding or numbing the feelings they have. When Joseph James was growing up, he coped with his pain by avoiding putting himself in uncomfortable situations. All throughout his childhood, and even into adulthood this avoidance continued. In this episode, Joseph shares tips to deal with your trauma and pain head-on, and stop feeling shame and emptiness. L...