Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

Dopamine is a naturally occurring “feel-good” chemical that triggers our inner rewards system. It's normally released when we eat delicious food, have sex, and — crucially — when we take addictive drugs. Social media also mimics human connection, prompting dopamine release when we get likes and comments on our posts. Whether it's a day, a week, or a month, a social media detox is highly recommende...

There’s an old expression that says, “you are never too old to reinvent yourself.” There are countless stories of people who have done just that. People like Col Sanders, Henry Ford, and even comedian Rodney Dangerfield, to name a few. On today’s podcast, host Tony Wechsler interviews Jean Dlugosh and they discuss this topic and how we can start to reinvent ourselves Jean tells her story, and it w...

If you’re a regular listener to the podcast, you know that we are all about bringing positivity in the world. But sometimes, we have to start out where it’s dark so we can learn to recognize the light. This is especially true with our emotions. It is through this process that we can truly find light in darkness. On today’s podcast, host Tony Wechsler interviews Jessica Jordan-Munn and they discuss...

Momentum is defined as “the strength or force that something has when it is moving.”  Have you ever found yourself sitting there, and suddenly you just stop, and find yourself feeling the urge to move towards something right in front of you, like you have to make this yours? And not only that, but momentum also tells you that you’re making progress. You may only be moving one step at a time, but w...

Studies show that by the time you listen to this podcast, you've probably broken any fitness related New Years resolutions. So how can we take control of our health habits and actually succeed? We can start by realizing that fitness is 20% body, and 80% mindset. The trick is, balancing your mind and body. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Maribel Torres and they discuss this balance, an...

Fear and Focus seem like totally opposites. So is it possible to go from fear to focus with our thoughts and our lives? On this episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Amy Graves about her story and how it's not only possible, but how we can use these skills to truly enhance our live. Tony and Amy share stories and gives tips on how you can move out of fear and, as Thoreau once wrote, "go confidently in...

Remember the old song lyric from the Disney movie, "When you wish upon a star, your dreams will come true." Sure, the movie was fantasy, but can we really make our dreams come true? I believe we can. Walt Disney himself said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” On this episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Janelle Marlie Lysbeth Cwik. She's the author of the book, "Dr...

Single parents are everywhere in today’s society. They are church members, co-workers, leaders, daughters, mothers, fathers, and grandparents. Most of the time it is a result of a breakup in a marriage or relationship. When children are involved, they can also suffer, and sometimes more than the couple involved. But it doesn’t have to be this way. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Carly...

When you’re Living an Intentional life, and moving in a positive direction, that’s when things begin to happen. You start creating a life that you love and realize what you truly want is right in front of you! On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler interviews Paulina Tatur and she tells her amazing story about how living an intentional life is the key to true happiness and success! Tony and Paulina dis...

Changing your environment is not only changing your location, but also the people and places you surround yourself with. Can changing your environment really change your life? On today's episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Laura Lopez and she shares her amazing story about how making those changes truly changed her life for the better. Tony and Laura discuss ways you can make changes and start the n...

As we start the new year, many people are looking to start a new project, or make positive change in their lives. One of the key reason we don't achieve or follow through on something is fear. On today’s podcast, we’re going to discuss how we can "evict our inner coward." When you evict something, you get rid of it permanently. Is that "eviction" possible? Tony Wechsler interviews the amazing Hann...

As we start a new year, everyone is ready to make a change, to become a better person, to live your life to your full potential. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Julia Nagutova and they discuss ways we can truly live a life worth living. Potential is a priceless treasure. As we start out 2022, let's open that treasure and move forward toward a Purposely Positive Life!  Julia can be fou...

As we celebrate the Christmas season, we’re going to talk about gifts today. Join host, Tony Wechsler and his dear friend, Janis Godlewski as they help unwrap those gifts and share stories about making Christmas special. They discuss traditions as well as stories about people and how they made gift giving a true blessing all year round. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and listen to this amazing episode. ...

Fear of intimacy can be a huge block to successful relationships in our life. Tony Wechsler interviews relationship coach Amanda Lynn Burton about this fear and how to overcome it. You'll learn about how you can move past this fear to have the relationship you've always wanted.  Amanda can be reached online at amandalynnburton.com  As always, you are invited to join the Strive to Thrive Facebook g...

Do you struggle with fear of rejection? It's a very common fear in both our business and personal lives. Tony Wechsler interviews singer/songwriter Nathalia Andrea about how she overcame this fear. In hearing her story, you will learn ways to overcome this fear in your own life and in any situation. As always, you are invited to join the Strive to Thrive Facebook group for a supportive community.....

Why are some of us so afraid of heights? It can be just climbing a ladder, looking down off a high location, or even flying in a plane. Host, Tony Wechsler interviews Kendra Sue Waldman about how to overcome this fear and the lessons we can learn from it. Kendra can be found online at Kendrasuewaldman.com  As always, you are invited to join the Strive to Thrive Facebook group for a supportive comm...

We here in America are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is a holiday about giving thanks for all you have. But imagine if you were truly thankful, not just one day, but every day. When you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears. Because there is no room for fear in a grateful heart. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Elizabeth Leonard about the power of Gratitude....

We're doing a rebroadcast of our popular "Five Biggest Fears" Series. This week, Tony Wechsler interviews Dave Linn about Fear of Death.  Why do we have this fear? How can we overcome it? And are there important lessons we can learn from it?  David is the District Superintendent at The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He studied Pastoral Ministry at Talbot Theological Seminary and can be...

The Fear of Public Speaking is one of our biggest fears. Host, Tony Wechsler interviews Natasha Bazilevych about how to overcome this fear. You will be inspired and motivated to move forward and confront this fear head on. Natasha also offers great tips to help you if you have to speak in front of an audience, or even speak virtually.  Natasha can be reached on here website, https://natashabazilev...

We’ve had a few tough years so it there’s every been a time to make a comeback, now is that time. But what does that truly mean? What does it mean to make a comeback, and can we make it happen today? On today's episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Lonnie Mitchell about what making a comeback means to her. We also discuss practical ways to help you make YOUR comeback too! Lonnie can be reached at Lulu...

As we prepare to enter the holiday eating season, it's time to be pro-active and start some new healthy habits. But they don't need to be so complicated. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Rachelle Elizabeth about Healthy Habits Made Easy. Rachelle can be found on both FB and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellesbigadventure/  or https://www.facebook.com/rachelleelizabeth007 As...

It's hard to believe one year has gone by since we started on the journey of podcasting and bringing positive content into the world. On today's special episode, Tony Wechsler shares about the Power of Identity and how to move forward in a purposely positive direction. If you haven't already, stop what you're doing and download the FREE eBook, Strive to Thrive at TonyWCoaching.com  As always, you...

Back in November of 2020, we discussed how cancer doesn't always have to be a death sentence. In this follow-up episode, almost one year later, we are doing to discuss this topic with another cancer survivor. Tony Wechsler interviews Nicole Evans and she discusses her story of childhood cancer and how she not only went through it, but how it now gives her a new sense of purpose and a way to serve...

Failing to meet your goals can set you back and leave you discouraged and frustrated; and the number one reason we don’t reach our goals is because of obstacles that can get in our way. Some of those obstacles are simply "self-inflicted wounds" like giving up, but there can be serious obstacles. Can we truly overcome them? On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler interview Sarah Anne as she shares her st...

We're all looking to fund purpose in live, but most people will do anything to avoid pain. They turn to drugs, alcohol and other methods to cover or mask the pain. But sometimes our pain can actually help define our purpose. Tony Wechsler interviews Janis Godlewski on how we can actually turn our pain into purpose. Janis is a Certified Life Coach and Neuro Transformation Therapy Practitioner. She...