Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

We've been talking a lot about goals over the past month, and we recently came out of a three part series called, "Goal Getters." Part of goal setting has to do with setting intentions. The question is, "how do we go from just intending on doing something to actually doing it?" On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Veronica Ceban are going to discuss how to "Crush Your Goals." In this episode, Ver...

“Transformation" can be an important event like getting your driver's license, going to college, getting married or divorced can cause a transformation in your life. A transformation is an extreme, radical change. In the world of coaching, we help people to turn actions into transformations. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Kris Carriere are going to discuss, “Making a Life Transformation.” K...

Denise Arnoudse has a great mission in life. She wants to help corporate woman break out of that world and do something more fulfilling with their lives. Her goal this year is to get her business started and to begin moving forward so she can achieve her mission!  We're finishing up a series called, Goal Getters. On this episode, I work with Denise on going after her goals and I hope that as...

Brandon Cockrell is a business owner with many goals for this year. They include making a bigger impact on the world and better serve his customers, and to make his company a great place to work for his employees. We're in a series called Goal Getters and, on this episode, I work with him through these goals. My intention is that as you listen to our discussion you will begin to think about your o...

I'm so proud of Jenna Kedy! She's my first guest in a new series called, "Goal Getters." At 18 years old, she already has an amazing goal of becoming a child education specialist. On today's episode, I interview Jenna as we work through her goals. As you listen to this series, it will allow you to think about your own goals and how you can achieve them this year.  As always, you are invited t...

Here's a great quote from Walt Disney: "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Notice that we have to have the courage to pursue them. And courage is all about facing our fears. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Ana-Maria Georgieva discuss “Following your dreams, not your fears.” Tony and Ana-Maria give tips to, as Henry David Thoreau said, “Go confidently in the...

Can a human being really be broken? I mean, how can we be broken when all our parts seem to be together? Sometimes it’s hard to look at someone and see it, but there are many people walking around who don’t have it as together as we think. But sometimes, we can find true beauty in even the broken things. Today on the podcast, Tony Wechsler and Michelle Steiner are going to discuss “making broken p...

The human brain is an amazing part of our body. That’s why it’s so important to take care of it. How many of us start to lose some of our memory, especially our short-term memory and we get older? And what about illnesses like Alzheimer's and dementia? Can we prevent those things from happening in our lives? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dr Lexi Watson discuss “Promoting Brain Health and P...

What do you think of when you hear the word, “genius?” 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! On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Elysia Skye are going to discuss how to “Live from your Zone of Geniu...

What happens when we are broken by a devastating event in our lives, and we just can’t seem to get “fixed.” I’ve done several podcasts on surviving cancer, but what happens to the rest of us when a loved one loses that battle? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Celeste Bowers, and as you listen to her story, I hope you’ll find some hope and inspiration, especially as we have been celebra...

There’s an old song that says, “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” But what if you can’t go home? What if you can’t travel to where you want to go? Friends, I truly believe that you can always go home, because home is inside of your heart. On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Natasha Bazilevych discuss going "home" for Christmas. Natasha has an amazing story to tell, and I know you'll...

Have you ever had to deal with “Emotional Eating.” This is eating as a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, fear, boredom, sadness and loneliness. Major life events, or even the hassles of daily life can trigger these negative emotions that lead to emotional eating and disrupt your health habits or weight-loss efforts. On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Ashley Car...

We love superhero stories because we can resonate with many of the problems and dilemmas that superheroes face. Superheroes can even be role models for us, and we often would like to identify with them. As in the words of Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man - “Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Brie Willits discuss “Becoming th...

Intuition is that sense of knowing what the right answer or decision is before you make it. You know your intuition is at work when you say things like, “I can't really explain it, but…” or your find yourself saying, “It just felt right” or, more likely, “It just felt wrong.” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Rachel Marie are going to discuss “Reclaiming Your Intuition," and how doing so can c...

As this podcast airs, we are celebrating Thanksgiving in America. But are we really thankful? We are also in the middle of very difficult economic times. We’re in a recession, and we have skyrocketing inflation. On top of that, there is so much negativity in the world. My question to you is, what if we were truly grateful for everything. What if we lived each day with gratitude and gave thanks for...

Depression isn’t simply being sad on occasion. Real depression can not only include feeling of sadness, but also symptoms like hopelessness, angry outbursts, and irritability or frustration, even over small matters. It can even include things like sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much, and even lack of overall energy. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Andrea Babbino will...

Some people are afraid of routines. They think that they make life boring. But there’s a difference between a routine and a rut. If you build great routines, not only will you get more done, but you can actually be on your way toward a happier life. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Holly Smith are going to discuss “Better Routines for a Happier Life.” Holly is the author of the book - "30 Day...

Most people are hoping for a better future, but there are things that can hold us back. When we focus on our past mistakes and those less pleasant moments, it can often lock us out of a compelling future. Today on the podcast, Tony Wechsler and Lonnie Mitchell are going to discuss how to “release your past to unlock a better future.” You may remember Lonnie from our previous episode entitled "Maki...

Everyone is looking for more joy in our lives, right? What if we could pause time to see the spark in the mundane and return our attention to the ordinary moments that make life feel extraordinary? What if we could find Joy in Plain Sight? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Katya Davydova discuss how to find that everyday joy. Katya is the author of the book with the same title, “Joy in Plain S...

As I record this episode, we’re in the middle of really tough economic times. There’s a recession, and inflation is at an all-time high. But here on this podcast, we’re all about spreading positivity. Today we’re going to offer some advice to help you beat inflation. On this episode, Tony Wechsler and Sarah Hoffman discuss “Inflation busting through relocation.”  Sarah's website is https://am...

During the great depression in the 1930s, President Franklin Roosevelt told the country, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” As we record this episode, we’re in some hard economic times, but should we have fears? “I’ve heard fear defined as False Evidence Appearing Real.” On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Amanda Lauren Blau are going to discuss the Fear Factor, not the TV show, but how...

Everyone seems to be so focused on results. It’s true in school, business, relationships, and life in general. But is there a time we should “stay out of the results business?” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Ron Reich discuss this topic and the reasons why focusing too much on results can hurt our success. Check out Ron's previous appearance on the podcast - https://anchor.fm/tony-wechsler/...

Are you living up to your potential? Potential is defined as the chance or possibility that something will develop and become real. I truly believe that not only can you live up to your potential, but that your potential is unlimited! On today’s episode Tony Wechsler and Maria Grigore discuss Uncovering your Unlimited Potential, and how you can become the best version of yourself.  Maria can...

It was close to two years ago when I started this podcast and mission to spread positive content into the world. We are celebrating 100 episodes now and I want to thank everyone who has listened and supported us over the past two years! Today I have no guest. It will be just a one-to-one discussion with you about living life on purpose and enjoying life to the fullest. As you find yourself listeni...

One of the reasons I started this podcast was to spread positivity in a somewhat negative world. But in addition to negativity, our world seems to be getting more and more chaotic. The dictionary defines chaos as “a state of utter confusion.” Nobody wants chaos, and we much prefer contentment. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Alison Dee answer the question, "can we cultivate contentment in a...