Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

Benjamin Franklin once said that "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning." But too many people resist growth and change because they are looking for the perfect moment. I’ve always believed that in order to succeed, “done is better than perfect.” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Soria Kakar are going to discuss how we are “Her...

In our last "summer re-run" for this series, I wanted to bring back this episode from 2022 as we definitely had a great conversation about this topic. The dictionary defines Genius as an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, or music. But what about you? Are you a genius? Each one of us have our own form of Genius! O...

Back in 2023 I recorded this great interview with my dear friend, Andreea Mihalcea. I felt it was worth repeating for our "summer rerun" series. There’s a great quote from Walt Disney that goes, “Let your heart guide you…it whispers, so listen closely.” And I love what the American Business Genius and Founder of Apple Steve Jobs said, “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition....

In honor of July 4th in America, on today's podcast, I'm rerunning my Memorial Day 2022 episode with my amazing friend Yvonne Caputo. She is the author of "Flying with Day." This is not only the story of a WWII B-24 Navigator, but the story about the importance of listening. Michael Caputo was a member of "the greatest generation" and he had a story to tell. Fortunately for us, his daughter, Yvonn...

Is there something in your life that gives you meaning and purpose? Can you imagine what it would be like if you could make a living doing something that makes you feel truly worthwhile? What would it be like if you could turn your passion into your profession? In this episode from April of 2021, Tony Wechsler interviews Andrea Parros about how she's living a life of passion and purpose by tur...

In this episode from March of 2021, Tony Wechsler interviews Dave Sanderson on how to take your life from turmoil to triumph. Dave has an amazing story to tell, which includes how moments matter in you life. On January 15, 2009, Flight 1549 from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina struck a flock of birds shortly after take-off, losing all engine power. Unable to reach any airport for an eme...

In this episode from April of 2021, Tony Wechsler interviews Kathy Ribera about her hero, her "wonder-woman," her sister, Pamela. In what would normally be a sad and tragic story, Kathy shares several lessons her sister taught her. It's an amazing episode and a beautiful story. This was one of my favorite episodes and I wanted to share it again. Kathy can be reached on Social Media:...

Grief is something that is a part of life. We grieve all kinds of things, especially when it involves a significant loss. That can be the loss of a loved one, including a pet, a loss of a relationship,  even a loss of career, or a certain period in our lives. Everyone grieves in different ways, but in the end, we need to move forward with life in spite of the sadness and loss. On today’s episode,...

What exactly is “normal?” The dictionary defines it as “conforming to a standard; it’s all about being usual, typical, or expected.” Normal can be fine in some circumstances, but it also can be rather boring. When we settle for being normal or settle for less that we feel we deserve or desire, life can lose it’s passion. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Alisa Kay are going to discuss, “The Ma...

There are many titles with famous year’s in them. There’s 1776, a movie about the birthday of the United States, there’s the movie, “2001 – A Space Odyssey,” In print, there’s George Orwell’s prophetic book, “1984,” and who could forget Prince, who partied like it was 1999. Today we’re going to go back and discuss a year that most of you will remember quite well. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler...

Pivoting is defined as “to completely change the way in which one does something.” For example, a career pivot is a planned, purposeful change in career direction. This can be a move to a related field, or to something completely new. Whatever path you decide to take, a pivot is a meaningful change that requires thought and careful planning. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Bridget Jones are...

Imagine what life would be like if everything you did came out just the way you wanted it. Now, in everyone’s life, we have problems, challenges, and disappointments along the way. However, I’m a firm believer that Life happens FOR us and not TO us. Even the bad things can make us stronger, especially if we learn the lessons along the way. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Lily Kharazian are g...

To be authentic means living in alignment with one's true self, values, and beliefs, rather than conforming to external pressures. But many people feel the need to conform to societal expectations or norms, which can lead to suppressing their true selves. This pressure can come from family, friends, work environments, or cultural frameworks. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Sarah Carter a...

What does it mean to live a life with no limits? With me, it’s the freedom to chase your wildest dreams, without fear or expectation. So what are some practical steps to help you to embrace this limitless way of living. How do you break through those invisible barriers? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dana Ayers are going to discuss “Living a Life with No Limits.” Dana can be reached at her...

There are many old and new thoughts about different types of healing, especially in Eastern Medicine. Reiki seems to be the latest discovery, and we also know that some types of Yoga are considered to have healing qualities. Today, we’re going to talk about Pranic healing. This practice was established by Choa Kok Sui, a Philippino scientist, chemical engineer and enlightened teacher. He researche...

I had a big obstacle last week. My laptop crashed. But in every obstacle, there is opportunity, so I though it was perfect to use this situation as a chance to re-air this great conversation. On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Erik Forrester are going to discuss "Turning Obstacles into Opportunities." Erik can be reached at his website: ⁠https://erikforrester.com/⁠ on Facebook on his...

Everyone wants to achieve success in life and in business. Whether in your work life, your finances, or even your personal and family life, we all want to be successful. As a formerly highly successful investigator, I made the transition to become a speaker, trainer, and coach in 2020. That's also when I launched this podcast. I normally have guests but today I'm going solo as I want to sh...

As we continue to live in a world with stress and burnout, there’s a word we’re hearing more of lately and that is mindfulness. In simple terms, mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment, without judgment, whether it's focusing on your breath, your senses, or your thoughts and feelings. So how can we use this to help us in our daily lives? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler an...

The dictionary defines alignment as “an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or parallel to each other.” That seems logical, so how does that relate to life? And what does it mean to live an aligned life? When the people and things in your life are moving together in the same direction, and when you feel truly connected, to me, that is when life is the best. On...

Emotions play a significant role when it comes to how we react to wealth and money. Positive emotions like gratitude, joy, and generosity can enhance the flow of wealth, but negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, or greed can disrupt the energetic flow, leading to many challenges. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Robin Elliott are going to answer the question, “What is energy wealth?” Robin...

Have you ever felt stuck? That feeling where you are not sure how to move, or if you even want to? You’re not alone. In life we all have times when we feel stuck and don’t know how to move forward. You may feel like you haven’t moved and it’s like your life is on repeat, playing the same, boring tune over and over again. If you’re ready to get unstuck, you’re listening to the right episode.  And i...

In the fast paced world of high achievers, we often find ourselves caught in a relentless quest for success. Yet true fulfilment remains allusive without inner-peace and tranquility. Whether you're climbing the cooperate ladder, launching a business, or excelling in creative fields, integrating peace into your journey can not only sustain but also enhance your success, which leads to a more re...

The Law of Attraction: Many people have heard of the Law of Attraction, but they don’t know exactly what that attraction is? Is this attraction something you can feel. With me, the “Secret” is actually very simple. You have to ask for what you want and believe that you will receive it. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Jessica Vitale are going to discuss the Law of Attraction and how to "Ask,...

Imagine this, you’re sitting at your laptop and working on a project that’s due first thing tomorrow. You’re just a few strokes away, and suddenly, everything freezes up…and it goes to the dreaded blue screen of death. These are the things that nightmares are made up. Freddie Kruger’s got nothing on that blue screen. But sometimes, even just figuring out basic things like hooking up a printer or b...

Imagine this – company is coming over and you quickly clean your house up. But it’s a temporary fix. You move the clutter into a place where it’s out of sight, but you never actually deal with it. And if you’re like me, you watch episodes of the TV show Hoarders so you can say, “my house isn’t that bad.” Clutter isn’t just a home issue, it actually all starts in your mind. On today’s episode, Tony...