PURPOSED

In today's episode, I'm sharing the biggest lessons that helped me lose 25 pounds—and keep it off for good. We'll cover: Why your identity and environment matter more than motivation (and how surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything). How to build habits that last by setting a minimum standard, trusting the process, and staying consistent even when life isn&apos...

In this episode, Lillian Martin joins me to talk about the lie so many of us believe—that the next achievement, relationship, job, or milestone will finally satisfy us. Together, we share our own stories of chasing success, accomplishing goals, and realizing that none of it could fill the place only Jesus was meant to occupy. We discuss: • The "arrival fallacy" and why the next thing nev...

In this episode, I'm sharing my entire fitness journey—from competitive gymnastics and body image struggles to binge eating, bodybuilding, powerlifting, running, and ultimately finding a healthier relationship with food, fitness, and myself. We discuss: • The cycle of chasing results and why it never brought the fulfillment I thought it would • How my relationship with food, body image, and f...

In this episode, we're talking about how to stop quitting on yourself and rebuild the self-trust that's necessary to create lasting change. We discuss: • Why every promise you keep—or break—is casting a vote for the person you're becoming • How to stop making unrealistic commitments that lead to burnout and inconsistency • Why raising your floor is more important than raising your c...

In this episode, I'm sharing the 7 things I would do if I had to start over from zero—from building a business as a broke college student to navigating faith, fitness, and entrepreneurship. We discuss:  Why surrendering the outcome can actually help you make progress faster   The importance of investing in coaches, mentors, and guidance early   How to stop overthinking and start taking messy...

Most people don't need another wellness hack—they need a few simple habits they can actually stick to. In this episode, I'm sharing practical wellness habits that have made the biggest difference in my own life and the lives of my clients, including: • Creating a daily routine that supports peace, discipline, and consistency • Protecting your attention through less phone use, more silenc...

In today’s episode of PURPOSED, we sit down with Baylee Boomhower — mental health advocate, content creator for Metroflex Oceanside, and founder of Authentic Alpha, an idea derived from holding a sign that states "pull over for free advice" What started as holding a sign on the side of the road turned into deep conversations with strangers searching for connection, healing, purpose, and...

In this episode of PURPOSED, we’re talking about the truth behind food noise, binge/restrict cycles, and why healing your relationship with food goes so much deeper than just “having more discipline.” I share my personal story — from bodybuilding, binge eating, food obsession, and shame… to finally finding peace through structure, stewardship, nervous system regulation, and faith. We dive into:  w...

Today’s guest is Payton Flynn — women’s health coach, faith advocate, and founder of Bible Bod. In this episode, we unpack the hidden misery behind fitness culture and why so many women who “look healthy” still feel anxious, insecure, exhausted, and deeply unfulfilled. We talk about body obsession, validation, eating disorders, toxic relationships, performance-based identity, and the pressure wome...

In this episode of PURPOSED, we’re answering a question that comes up constantly: how do I know if I’m in alignment? Reality is, your life can look “right” on the outside… and still feel completely off on the inside. We break down what alignment actually is (and what it’s not), why so many high performers feel stuck or disconnected, and how to recognize when your life is out of sync with what you...

This episode dives into a truth most people try to avoid: life will be hard either way — so the real question is, which hard are you choosing? We talk about: • the difference between “hard now” that builds your life vs “easy now” that costs you later  • why most people stay stuck in avoidance, comfort, and short-term thinking  • how to define your big picture and actually start building toward it...

This episode dives into what it actually looks like to pursue strength, discipline, and excellence — not for vanity, but as an act of obedience and gratitude to God. We talk about:  the misconception that fitness is “worldly” or rooted in vanity   how your heart posture changes everything in your health journey   my personal shift from performance, validation, and appearance → to stewardship and p...

This episode walks you through how to stop relying on how you feel — and start building a life rooted in non-negotiable standards that actually move you forward. We dive into:  why motivation keeps failing you (and what to rely on instead)   how to get clear on who you actually want to become   identifying the 3–4 areas of life that truly matter   how to set your minimum standard (not your ideal r...

In this episode of PURPOSED, we’re shifting from “Where is he?” to “Who am I becoming?” I share how journaling from the future, refining my focus, and surrendering my timeline to God completely changed how I approached singleness — and how it prepared me for the relationship I was praying for. In this episode, we dive into:  how your focus shapes your reality (and why insecurity grows when you fix...

In this episode of PURPOSED , we’re talking about why most people don’t lack discipline — they lack order. If everything feels important, nothing actually is.  This episode is all about learning how to prioritize your life so you can actually live with intention — not just stay busy. We’ll talk about:  why being busy isn’t the same as being productive   how to identify what actually drives results...

In this episode of PURPOSED, we’re talking about what happens when God moves you — physically and internally. From Wisconsin to Texas to Virginia, this is the story of how each season didn’t just change my environment… it revealed my identity.  We dive into: why stability is internal, not external how obedience will cost you your preferences and what God may be doing when everything feels uncertai...

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