Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

Did you know that there’s a link between clarity and confidence? Understanding who you truly are is one of the best things you can do for your confidence. When you have clarity about what you value, what you enjoy, and where you want to go, and you've taken a big step in becoming free to let others have their values while you have confidence in yours. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Laur...

As we enter a new year and a new chapter in our lives, sometimes we feel that deep anticipation of excitement. That’s a feeling when we know that what is in front of us is something we feel truly connected to. But what about the times when uncertainty hits? What about those fears that creep in. If you want to move from Striving to Thriving, it’s time to move out of fear and into opportunity. On to...

There’s a famous quote that says, “Life begins outside of your comfort zone.” What does that really mean? Your life has obviously already begun, so what we are really talking about is change. We are talking about how much we grow when we step outside of doing what we’ve always done, doing what is comfortable, and truly growing. That growth can be in your business, your personal life or both. Today...

I launched this podcast in 2020 and each year I do a special episode for Christmas. This year is no different. First, I want to wish everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas, and I hope you are truly excited for the holiday and the coming new year. Today on the podcast, Tony Wechsler and Hannah Deacon are going to discuss, “Seasons Eatings and Holiday Traditions.” Hannah can be reached at he...

Several months ago, I went through a very difficult time. My ten year old cat, Mittens passed away suddenly due to complications from his diabetes, pancreatitis, and the vet discovering a cancerous tumor in his lungs. I had to make that devastating decision to say goodbye. With that in mind, I decided that it’s important to do an episode about this topic as so many people have to deal with this, a...

As we go through life, people give us labels that can sometimes stick. You’re the middle child, the black sheep of the family, scatter-brained, or the person who’s always late. When we are labeled, we subconsciously live up to that behavior and that is not always good – especially if it’s a negative label. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Kim Carter are going to discuss “Peeling off the label...

We all live very fast paced lives. But so many of us are running on fumes, unaware that we’re depleted until we finally grind to a halt. As someone who works with a lot of burned out professionals, I see this all too often. So how can we stop….and take time to slow down before we crash and burn? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Barbara Čuljak are going to talk about something we all need, esp...

It’s Thanksgiving, and a time we give thanks for all our blessings. However, sometimes, it’s important to be thankful for the things we don’t often think about. Now, our "shadow self" is the unconscious, repressed, or rejected parts of our personality that we hide from ourselves and others. When we say be thankful for everything, shouldn’t this also include all of the parts of who we are...

Most people are afraid to make mistakes, but what if your biggest mistake was actually your greatest opportunity to grow? It takes courage to admit your mistakes, learn from them, and reach out for help — but that’s what truly confident people do. Confidence isn’t about never falling… it’s about getting back up, learning, and growing stronger. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Haley Scruggs ar...

Over the past few years, I’ve coached many people with regard to burnout. Sadly, most people try to push through it but this can make things worse by bringing on trauma. This trauma can dysregulate the body's stress response, making it even more susceptible to burnout creating a cycle of exhaustion and distress. This may not sound very “positive,” but we’re getting to that part. On today’s epi...

Have you ever noticed that whenever we’re going through a difficult situation in life, there’s never a shortage of really bad advice. This is especially true when it comes to relationships and marriage. Everyone wants to tell us what we should do, but even when they have our best interests in mind, we need to really be mindful of what they are saying. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Monica T...

When you’re driving a car and your low fuel light goes on, it means that you better get to a gas station and fuel up before you break down. But on a personal level, "running on fumes" also means that you don't even have the energy for doing things, but you are doing them anyways. You are exhausted and you need to fuel up quickly before you completely break down. In both life and busi...

To shine is to give off a bright, glowing light. Your porch light shines at night, and if the sky is clear and cloudless, the moon will shine too. Now, a shining personality describes someone who is exceptionally positive, enthusiastic, and radiant, often having a compelling and attractive charisma that draws others in and inspires those around them. We can learn to shine in many ways, but I doubt...

Every new year I have a word to represent my goals and intentions for that year. For 2026, my word is Freedom. Imagine what it would be like to have the freedom to do what you want with no limits. Along with freedom, there’s also fulfillment. Fulfillment is a feeling of happiness and satisfaction. It also signifies the completion of something, like the fulfillment of a promise. Freedom and fulfill...

We live in a world where everyone is so busy trying to make things happen that we forget the importance of relaxing. We feel guilty because we’re not out there killing ourselves and chasing after our goals. Now, I’m a firm believe in setting goals and working toward them. Goals are essential to our success. But sometimes it is equally important to relax and break free from that hustle loop that is...

Investment is defined as the commitment of resources into something expected to gain value over time. When we invest our money, we do so because we are expected to gain in the future. Money is tangible, but let’s not forget, things like the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed, the friends and colleagues you’ve connected with, and even the challenges you’ve overcome all feed into your abilit...

We have a lot of great discussions about personal development and how to live a purposely positive life here on the podcast, but today we’re just going to have some “dead serious fun.” No matter what you think about the topic today, I know that you’re going to enjoy the conversation. Today on the podcast, we’re going to get Dead Serious-ish, and go on a paranormal adventure with Tracy St Croi (and...

Many people today feel exhausted, overwhelmed and completely burned out by too many things like meetings, email, and other mundane tasks.  This can leave us less engaged and also far less productive. Helping people focus without interruptions can greatly improve our productivity, and our enthusiasm. Now that is something we all could use. Today on the podcast, Tony Wechsler and Hannah Ashenden are...

We’re going to go pretty deep today, but I guarantee that you’ll enjoy this episode and have some great takeaways. There’s a verse in the Bible that says, “I am the vine and you are the branches.” And in John 15:2, it says the Father “prunes” or cuts the branches “so that it will be even more fruitful” So how can we apply this to our daily lives and make a better world for ourselves and for those...

Most people have goals in their life and in their business, but sometimes we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to going after them. Are you sabotaging yourself with hidden habits and patterns you don’t even notice? Maybe you even have routines that feel really comfortable but are keeping you stuck. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Jessica Jordan-Munn are going to discuss the "Shad...

As you know, we talk about a variety of topic on this podcast, although mostly we focus on things that can help us grow as people, and spread more positive content in a world that desperately needs it. Today we’re not going to focus on just one thing. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Tom Maher are going to discuss all kinds of fun things such as “Aliens, Prison, Brain Injuries, KISS and F...

Joy is more than just a good mood—it’s that deep, lasting feeling of happiness and contentment that stays with you. It often flows naturally when you feel healthy, achieve success, or experience those happy moments life can give us. The more you focus on what’s going well, the more joy you invite into your life. But how can we find and express joy, even when we’re not there yet? On today’s episode...

A diplomat represents their home country's interests by fostering international relations, negotiating agreements, and addressing certain political issues. A key part of the job is to foster positive relationships with individuals and organizations in the host country to promote understanding and cooperation. So how can learning about this help you with success in life, and in business? On tod...

Today is the 250th episode of this podcast and if you’ve been with me all this time, have been listening for a while, or even if you’re a new listener, I’m truly grateful for your listenership. As you may know, I normally have guests and we have some amazing and deep discussions on many different topics that help us to go from striving to thriving and live a purposely positive life. Today, I’m goi...

During our 2025 summer rerun series, I replayed one of my favorite episodes from a few years back. It was called, Follow Your Heart To Success.” For the episode, I had a beautiful conversation with my amazing friend, Andreea Mihalcea. We discussed her heart transplant and how her positive attitude has been leading her to success. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Andreea Mihalcea continue...