Strength, Yoga, and Freedom Adventures Podcast by Justin

Gaslighting is a term that has come into the mainstream in recent years with regards to how we communicate with each other. Today, we will explore the difference (and there is a big one) between gaslighting and empowering/supporting. In order to be a happier person, learning how these differ is so important! Episode on Setting Boundaries to help combat gaslighting and more: Healthy Boundaries and...

Why do we say "I'm Sorry" all the time? Is it a powerful way to stay happy? Or is it actually taking our power away? Today, we explore these words and why we say them, what situations may trigger us to say them, and how we can break old habits so that we can live happier lives. I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~Justin Join our E-Mail List  Buy Justin A C...

Today, I will share three things with you that will take your power away! Our lives are challenged by people, places, and things that attempt to take our power away, and YOU have the ability inside you to take your power back so that you can make positive, meaningful, and long lasting changes in your life. I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~Justin Join ou...

Today's special guest is Laura - teacher trainer and podcaster at TESOL Pop; the mini podcast that provides information, ideas and inspiration for busy teachers. Laura has an incredible story about how she overcame narcissistic relationships in the past, and began her healing journey of mindfulness and strength as she started her own business focused on helping educators build mindfulness and heal...

Mindfulness (Consciousness) Vs. Subconsciousness (Auto Pilot) Yoga is about being present, and mindful... conscious. However, we do need our brains to work on Auto Pilot at times so we aren't exhausted every day thinking about every action we take. You do have the power to practice more Mindfulness, learn some tips and tricks to bring yourself back TO YOURSELF with identifying where you are on aut...

Today we explore Non Attachment – something that we as human beings find challenging. We get attached to the following things: o People o Places o Things o Feelings We will discuss how (while overwhelming and painful at times) letting GO of things, people, places and feelings can bring YOU into a happier version of yourself!  I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve...

Becoming a happier person is actually not about achieving big goals all at once, it is all about the small accomplishments… Join me as we discuss the Progress Principle, and how you can use small accomplishments every day to build a big dream, head towards a goal, and manifest the life you want to live. I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~Justin Join our E...

Control is a BIG word, and gets thrown around a lot! I like to think that control is a way to move yourself out of a state of uncertainty and into deliberate actions that will move your life in a positive direction... Today's episode tackles the mental battle we all face to stay in flow... When control happens AFTER you have started taking a deliberate and mindful approach, that's when control tur...

Control is a BIG word, and gets thrown around a lot! I like to think that control is a way to move yourself out of a state of uncertainty and into deliberate actions that will move your life in a positive direction... Today we look at how forcing physical changes can impact our lives.  When control happens AFTER you have started taking a deliberate and mindful approach, that's when control turns t...

We did it! The final day of our 6 Minutes A Day Training Program. Today, I discuss how everything I have been teaching has come from self discovery and hard self study, which has allowed me to transform my life. In order to be a happier person, the work of self study and the way we interact with the world must be done intentionally and with great mindfulness, as this program has taught us. I hope...

Behaviors can be intentional or morphed into habits - whether they are healthy or not! Today, we discover that there are many ways to intentionally become and stay aware of behavior patterns in ourselves and in others.  It is very important to keep these patterns in our awareness, because our HAPPINESS depends on them! I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve i...

In order to form healthy habits, we must create routines that train our brain to want to repeat the actions over and over again.  Today, we learn how to take very small actions on a consistent basis to ditch old habits, break through loops of anxiety and worry, and put action steps into our routines that will open up GROWTH and SUCCESS! I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, bec...

It all starts with YOU!! We have been talking all about positive and purposeful changes we can make in our lives regarding where we are in our lives and how others fit into our lives... Now its time to put it all together starting today, in Day #26 - reviewing all the steps YOU can take to make a positive change.  No one is going to wave a magic wand and make everything better, but YOU taking...

We conclude 2 weeks of trainings focused on dealing with other people in todays episode. Discovering who is in your close circle and moving forward with the tools we have learned is paramount for your success, well being, and happiness. Listen in on the 4 areas that your circle of people will contribute to in your life! I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~...

Social Media has become a part of day to day life for most of us around the world. However, it can be a source of triggering that will leave you blocked from progressing to a sense of higher self. Today, we explore ways to use social media to your advantage in order to create more happiness in your life. I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~Justin Join our...

After discussing leader specific content in Day #22, we turn to how work might feel as an employee in an organization. The key to success at work all comes from your why, and turning your focus to executing your job out of service and intention, no matter what you do for a living. I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~Justin Join our E-Mail List  Buy Ju...

When you lead people where you work, it's important to remember your brand has integrity! Today, in part 1 of Dealing with People at Work we discuss being a leader and what that means for everyone in your organization who is in your workforce. Staying true to your brand and your brand's intention is key! I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve it! ~Justin Join our...

Boundaries are essential for living a happy life - they create safety around your world and those around you! I believe there are 4 main boundaries we should be consistently upholding: 1. Our Space/Body 2. Financial Boundaries 3. Time Boundaries 4. Emotional/Mental Boundaries I am excited to share this information with you! I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because you deserve i...

In part 2 of the Narcissistic Relationships training, we discover ways we can get into trauma bonds. Healthy bonding comes from love and support. Trauma bonds come from ego driven behavior. Join me as we look for ways you can possibly take control of your life again and begin your healing journey out of a trauma bond.  The most important thing - Be gentle with yourself, you have a big heart!!...

In the first part of our 2 part training on Narcissistic Relationships, we dive into what narcissism is and how to potentially recognize it. We explore terms that are used in the cycle of a relationship like this and how these kinds of relationships threaten your ability to move forward, build the life you want and be a happier person! I hope that today you find more peace and happiness, because y...

Gaslighting is a powerful term that means tricking someone into questioning their own reality and sanity.  It is often used to manipulate and control others and will knock down self worth very quickly. Today, we discuss using self love to recognize what gaslighting might look like and ways to overcome and manage it, so that we continue to move into a greater sense of self! I hope that today y...

Passive Aggressive behavior can come in many forms. Today, we talk about what this behavior looks like, understanding where it comes from, and what we can do to express ourselves by communicating with more love in response to Passive Aggressive behavior. In order to continue to heal and thrive, we do not have to "fix" everyone else's behavior, we can only take note of our own and respond with inte...

The 2nd half of 6 Minutes A Day focuses on the relationships we have with others, and how to maneuver them.  We have assessed a lot of areas of our lives and how we act, think, and our habits. Now, its time to discover how we can uncover ways to move into more happiness while dealing with other people. Today's training explains why it is important to do a relationship scan, and why operating...

As we wrap up the first half of the 6 Minutes A Day program, we begin to link everything we have discussed in the first 14 days regarding scanning ourselves to figure out where we are and maybe why we are in the current chapter of our life that we are in.  Today, the topic of managing your emotions when dealing with others is explored, as well as tips to put routines into your life that allow...

The ethical practice of Yoga off the mat starts with the Yamas (translated to "restraint"). One of the Yamas is known as Ahimsa (translated to "Nonviolence")  Today, we discuss how being in tune with your emotions will lead to more Balance so that you can create Harmony and Nonviolence in your life. The first place violence starts is the crap we tell ourselves! I hope that today you find more peac...