Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

Back in the 80’s, there was a TV show called, “Quantum Leap.” It was about a man who could travel through time by leaping into other people’s bodies throughout history. Now, what if you could Quantum Leap your own life by simply acting as if you already have the things that you want to achieve in the future. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Jennifer Blanchard, who is the author of the...

Have you ever gotten stuck somewhere? Maybe you were on your way to work, or an important meeting, and you got stuck in traffic. Some of you may have experienced a winter storm, where you got stuck in the snow and ice. What about feeling stuck in your careers, feeling like you’re too far along one path to make a change, or simply feeling stuck in your personal life. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsl...

Everyone wants to do better in life, and we all want to feel better too. One of the easiest choices we have is the food we put on our bodies. Today we’re going to discuss better food for a better you. On this episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Janelle Marlie Lysbeth Cwik. She’s the author of the book, "Dream until your dreams come true,” and we discussed her book on an earlier podcast. In this inte...

Certainty is one of our core needs and we need to feel secure and safe about the future. We fear the unknown and most of the time, we avoid doing things outside our comfort zone. On today’s podcast, we’re going to discuss not only dealing with the unknown, but actually jumping into it. On today's podcast, Tony Wechsler interviews Nevena Bazalac, a Business Strategist and Coach, and Podcast Host at...

Everyone talks about the need for self-confidence, but what exactly does that mean? The dictionary defines it as, “confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities.” I believe there’s a lot more to it. You can’t just grab a bottle of confidence and drink it down to suddenly become a more self-confident person. On today’s podcast, host Tony Wechsler and Lisa Monette discuss “the myth of self...

One of my favorite scenes in The Lion King is where the monkey, Rafiki, hits Simba with his stick. When Simba asks, “What was that for?!”, Rafiki tells him “It doesn't matter; it's in the past”. The point is that the past has already happened. We shouldn’t focus on it, but sometimes, we really do need to accept it. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Laura Lopez discuss how to accept your past a...

Whether you’re a morning person, or not, it’s important to use your morning to set the tone for your day. If you Win your Morning, you can truly Win your Day! On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Hayley Clugston discuss how to win your morning and how that will help you have a truly amazing day! Hayley also shares her "GREATNESS" acronym to help you along your journey.  Hayley can be reached...

We all want to live our best life, so what stops us from going out there and making it happen? Fear, feelings of being insignificant, worrying about what others may think? All of these things are characteristics of playing small. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Hannah Ashenden discuss how to stop playing small and live a truly unstoppable life!  Hannah can be reached on Facebook @ https...

When we think about dancing, we typically think in terms of a night out with friends or a significant other. You may even picture the celebrities on shows like Dancing with the Stars . And while dancing may seem like all fun and glam, there are also many health benefits to getting out and shaking your groove thing. Researchers have found that dancing can help with flexibility, losing weight and ev...

We live in a fast paced and high stress world. One of the best ways to reduce stress is through meditation. Meditation is simple, inexpensive, it doesn’t require us buying any special equipment, and the benefits can be truly amazing. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Lea Marlene discuss “the benefits of meditation in daily life.” Lea can be found on her YouTube channel, where she shares guided...

Most people want to be in control of their lives, but sometimes there are things that can gain control of us. Many times, emotions, food, and alcohol are involved. On today’s podcast, we’re going to discuss “Gaining control over food and alcohol - without feeling deprived.” When you do this, it can really be a game changer in your life. To discuss this topic, Tony Wechsler interviews Shelley Money...

Breath is life! When we were born and entered the world, we immediately learned to breath. But what exactly is "breath work," and what is it all about? How is that vital to our lives today? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Elizabeth Harris are going to discuss the importance of breath work and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives. Elizabeth was first on the podcast back in May of 20...

Did you know that laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain? It can also help lower stress as it releases endorphins in your brain which are responsible for you feeling good. It is even believed to help in producing antibodies which can fight disease. On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Jon Sansone are go...

One of the biggest mistakes we can make as a person is to try to become a cheap copy of someone else. When we do that, we’re not being true to ourselves, and it makes us a lot less effective in our relationships. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Marissa Hamon discuss "The Power of Being You," and how this power can truly lead you on a journey towards a "purposely positive life." Marissa can b...

Did you know that more than 6 in 10 people suffer from Chronic Illness? If you’re suffering from one, at least you know that you’re not alone. What actually is a chronic illness, and is it possible to break free from it? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Arthur Clark are going to discuss breaking free from chronic illness. If you know anyone who fits into that category, I hope you’ll share thi...

In honor of Memorial Day, on today's podcast, Tony Wechsler interviews 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, Yvonne listened. This podcast is also about the impor...

Everyone is looking for success in both life and in business, but can there really be a simple formula? On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Ron Reich discuss a simple method of "Three R's of Success in Life and Business," and how they can be used to improve both.  Ron is the owner of RLB Training and Development. He can be found on both LinkedIn and on Facebook  As always, you are invi...

Nothing happens if you don’t believe in yourself. On the other side, everything happens when you have faith in yourself and start talking action. It’s all about “making things happen!” So how can we create a business, a better life for ourselves, or reach a goal we want in this life? Is it really possible? On today's episode, Tony Wechsler interviews Sonja Martinovic about how we can start making...

There have been so many things written about the beauty of nature. Aristotle, the great philosopher wrote – “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Leah Stine are going to discuss “the magic of nature,” and how taking it in can truly impact our lives. Leah is a writer and can be found at https://www.leahstine.com/ or on Facebook - https:...

Have you ever heard someone say, "You only Live Once?" No matter what you believe about the life after, you only get one chance on this earth. So why not make it the best life possible. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler interviews author, Alyssa Daum and they discuss how we can truly say, “This Life Is Mine!” This is also the actual title of Alyssa's book, which comes out in May of 2022.  To...

What exactly is Toxic Positivity. Can being positive really be toxic? Or is there a deeper meaning here? On this episode, Tony Wechsler and Amelia Tereszkiewicz are going to discuss toxic positivity, what it is, and how we can heal ourselves and actually live a more positive life.  Amelia can be reached through her website, https://www.devotionalalchemy.org/ or on Facebook - https://www.faceb...

Limiting beliefs are the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back from becoming who we are meant to be. These beliefs can limit us from reaching our full potential. These beliefs are usually subconscious, so we don’t even know that we have them until someone points them out. Today on the podcast, Tony Wechsler and Raza Rifat discuss the process of "Transforming Limiting Beliefs" and how that ca...

Life can be full of compromises. Some are not so good. We compromise with our dreams, our ambitions, our desires, and when we do that, we’re not truly living what I call “a purposely positive life.” On this episode, Tony Wechsler and Nichole Carlson are going to discuss "Living without Compromise.” Nichole is going to tell a bit of her story and discuss how we can make the decision to live each da...

We’ve been going through some difficult times when it comes to healthcare today. Now, on the positive side, we’ve made great progress in medicine, but many of the treatments are not actually cures. We just medicate and treat the symptoms and not the root cause. Is there a better way? On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Dr. Sarah LoBisco discuss the question "Is Spirituality the Missing Link in M...

Everyone wants to live a better life, but most people don’t know how to start making the right changes. If you want to have a better life, you to start asking better questions! The questions we ask ourselves can have a powerful effect upon how we live, and how we reach our goals. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Paulina Tatur discuss this topic and how you can truly live your best life!!&nbsp...