Purpose Through Pain

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...

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-defense, has a dog training business and is a solopreneur. This does not me...

On This Episode: Caleb shares the difficulty of growing up as a “P.K.” (Pastor’s Kid.) Learn about the incredible bond Caleb has with his twin brother. Joseph and Caleb discuss the difficulty of having a strained relationship with strict fathers. Caleb felt like no one understood him growing up and the desire to commit suicide as early as 4 years old. Discover how Caleb set healthy boundaries with...

On this episode: What vulnerability truly means and Joseph James's own experience of being vulnerable.  How Joseph has been practicing learning from what he has been teaching since I was a kid. What revelation looks like and how it helps him preach to himself.  Why we shouldn’t just practice what we’re learning but instead, live what we’re learning. Key Takeaways: True vulnerability is w...

Serena's father was the leader of a Satanic cult, and sexually abused Serena as a young child. She spent the early years of her life in the witness protection program, 9 different foster homes, and experienced teenage addiction, homelessness, and – just last year – her husband's suicide. Despite her challenges she has found her purpose. On This Episode: Learn how Serena has helped others...

We’ve all experienced deep wounds that can last a lifetime. When we don’t practice forgiveness, we prevent healing and become the ones who are hurt in the long run. On This Episode: Joseph James shares the physical abuse he experienced as a child. Walk in a mindset of forgiveness, even when you’re in the heat of it. Joseph warns how trauma can control your actions and lead you to hurt others....

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...

You have the power to change the atmosphere in which you want to live. While growing up, Joseph James lived in a very toxic household, and would often turn to worship music to calm himself down, and create a more peaceful environment in his household. In this episode, Joseph shares some ways that you too can change your atmosphere, and as a result of your work, change your life. On this episode: H...

In this episode, Joseph James speaks with Erin and Sarit. They help people get their confidence back through weight loss and body transformation. They run a fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle mentorship business. Many people struggle with confidence when it comes to their bodies. Through their own journey of failure, Erin and Sarit help others be their true self on the inside and outside. On this e...

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...

Host of The Mastermind Effect Podcast, Brandon Straza believes that the right mastermind can be the ultimate secret weapon when it comes to personal development which is why he created The Success Finder App that focuses on helping cut through the noise, invest in oneself, and move past our natural limits. Learn more about working through our limiting beliefs, defining success, and more! On this e...

On This Episode: Learn how to get out of the “funk” created by troubles life brings. Discover how you can create SMART goals. Key Takeaways: Think about the results you want to see. Create SMART goals Write your goals down. Create an action plan Create a timeline. Take action. Re-assess Tweetable Quote: Without vision, people perish. Our eyesight is distorted. Vision comes from the heart. We have...

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...

(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...

(Replay) Family is so important to Joseph James, but as a child, it was quite difficult. He grew up with an abusive father and was very scared of rejection. In this episode, Joseph invites his brother, Michael James, onto the show. They discuss how they grew in their life and what they dealt with as an adult who grew up in an abusive household. In This Episode: Joseph and his brother, Michael, dis...

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...

(Replay) Happy New Year! This episode is perfect for the new year. If your new year's resolution is to become the best version of yourself, this is the episode for you. Joseph James is speaking with Jeremy Herider, the founder of Optimal Self, an organization dedicated to helping you create lasting, quality habits, that we are proud to pass down to the next generation. Besides helping 1000's creat...

Today's episode is perfect for going into the new year. In this episode, Joseph James shares his tips on how to deal with trauma head-on. It is just instinct to want to avoid things that do not make us feel great. The way to heal is to stop avoiding pain and begin working through it today. Start healing from your past, so you can flourish in your future. On This Episode: Joseph talks about the dan...

In this episode, Joseph speaks with Michelle Jewberry, an international philanthropist and advocate. In July 2017 she founded a non-profit called Unsilenced Voices, an organization that inspires victims to break free of silence and assault.  Joseph met Michelle at the Ultimate Wealth Camp in Las Vegas, where Joseph was a speaker.  Michelle was a victim of domestic violence. In 2016, she...

Do you find yourself struggling with triggers? In this episode, Joseph James explains how he recently learned what triggers are and how to communicate with someone who struggles with them. Through the process of learning, he was able to understand how to be sensitive about others' triggers, as well as how he was able to acknowledge his own triggers to work through his past. Key Takeaways: Triggers...

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...

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...

(Replay) Your words directly correlate to what you think about yourself. What you say becomes your reality. Your pain can craft an identity that you don't want. You can listen to what others say, and make that your reality. In this solo episode, Joseph shares how you can take control of your identity and write your own story. Key Takeaways: Our beliefs create patterns. Be mindful of the stories 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...

(Replay) Time and life can pass us by very quickly. Are we making the best use of it? That is the topic of today's solo episode. Time is the one thing that every living being on this planet has in common. None of us know exactly how much time we will have here on this planet, but it is up to us to make the most of it. Time is so easy to take advantage of, but if you don't use it wisely, it will go...