The Coach JV Podcast

What is truly holding you back?  I am going to show you who and what has been holding you back all your life.  If you are at home or in the car, I need you to do me a favor!  Look right in the mirror and look deep into your eyes and say to yourself, "Why are you holding me back!"  The brutal truth is that you are the one holding yourself back from your dreams, your goals, and the life you always w...

Should I eat low carb or high carb to lose weight?  I get this question all the time.  There are four things you should consider:   You should always get to know your body! Activity plays a critical role in all health programs. You should always consult a professional that can get to know your body and help you build a custom plan. Each person reacts different to each type of food and programs, so...

Do you find yourself waiting to get started?  Maybe it's a workout program, going back to school, starting a business, saving for a vacation,etc..  The list could go on and on!  Well, I have news for you JV Impacts family!  The perfect time will never come and most humans keep setting goals and then nothing happens. Release the fear of everything needing to be perfect and just step into faith.  Li...

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." Seneca  When in our comfort zone, we're on auto-pilot. We may feel confident, relaxed, and secure, snug even - it's an easy place to be. I have five questions to ask yourself to see if you have outstayed your welcome. Listen Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Lessons from Bruce Lee  “If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”  You will only grow to the limits that you place on yourself (and let others place on you). To truly reach your potential, you must forget limits, and...

We all have them!  They are the little things in our life that we put off doing because it will cause some discomfort.  At JV Impacts we call them ENERGY ZAPPERS!  An energy zapper could be cleaning the garage, cleaning your car, having a difficult conversation, or doing a budget.  They are the things that pop in your mind, and when you think about them they make you uncomfortable.  They clutter y...

Are you on a diet? Well, there is a big difference in being on a diet and being healthy.  A diet is work and being healthy is truly a lifestyle.  It is a lifestyle that allows you to live a much more balanced life.  What's the difference?  With a diet, food is the enemy.  With a healthy lifestyle, food is fuel.  A diet focuses on your bad habits.  A healthy life style focuses on your good habits. ...

Jill Hobel, a dear friend of the JV Impacts family, sent us this quote:  "Every time you are tempted to react the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or the pioneer of the future." - Deepak Chopra.  This really touched me, and I want to talk about it today.  We often become prisoners of our reactions to life's obstacles. So, I am going to talk about being a prisoner of your...

Belief, Action, and Discipline!  This is how I lived my life for the last 11 years!  Believing in yourself is the only thing that matters!  Take action even if you do not have the resources! Discipline yourself to be on time, eat the right foods, get the amount of sleep, and study your craft!  Listen Now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisdom of Wolves  by Twyman Towery  The attitude of the wolf can be summed up simply: it is a constant visualization of success. The collective wisdom of wolves has been progressively programmed into their genetic makeup throughout the centuries. Wolves have mastered the technique of focusing their energies toward the activities that will lead to the accomplishment of their goals. Listen Now! Lear...

People think their obstacles de-rail them, but you just need a mind shift!  Obstacles are a set up for a comeback of a lifetime!  The single most powerful concept someone can learn is how to embrace their challenges. Most people let obstacles knock them of course. They start the negative self-talk and look at all the challenges negatively. Well, I have some steps that can help! Listen Now!   Learn...

We are going to be talking about Ghrelin?  What is Ghrelin?  It is a hormone produced by your gut!  It is most commonly called the hunger hormone.  It travels through your bloodstream and to your brain!  It tells your brain to become hungry and seek out food.  Its main function is to increase your appetite.  It makes you consume more food, and take in more calories.  You end up storing more fat! ...

Pitiful – Evoking or deserving contempt by smallness, poor quality, etc.   Powerful – Having great power, authority, or influence. To become truly powerful, and become a leader in your home, work, or environment you truly need to understand what it means to be powerful! If you claim to be powerful, then you do not have fear, you do not complain, you are mentally strong! You do not give in to pity!...

We are going to break down fear!  What is Fear?  Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real.  Fear is something that our bran and mind does to protect us.  When we see something that is unknown or unfamiliar our brain has a fear response that usually detours us from going after it.  Fear is something that is made up by the mind!  Listen Now!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

The Power of Forgiveness!  If we live with resentment, then we are not fully open to receive the gifts of our hard work.  Are you willing to let go of the past?  Are you going to let your past experiences define who you are?  Are you willing to live a life free from resentment and guilt from the past?   Maybe you need to pick up the phone and forgive someone?  Maybe, you need to look in the mirror...

Welcome to “The Movie”, “The Movement”, and “The Mindset” behind Sober and Stoked!  We have Scott French in the studio today!  Check him out at www.soberandstoked.com, Instagram @sober_and_stoked, and Facebook @ soberandstoked!  He is here to talk about being 10.5 years sober, and how he came up with the concept behind the documentary Sober and Stoked.  Listen Now! Learn more about your ad choices...

Today we are going to be talking about 10 things that you need to let go of! Yea, 10 things you need to let go of.  Sometimes the only way to move forward is by letting go of things that are unhealthy for us. Sometimes we don't know those things are bad for us.  Letting go of these 10 things will truly make you happy!  Listen Now!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am going to be talking to you about Apple Cider Vinegar! It has some amazing benefits.  According to healthline.com there are 6 proven health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Everything from killing bacteria to killing cancer.  Your boy JV drinks Apple Cider Vinegar twice a day! Listen Now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you comfortable in your marriage? Are you comfortable in your career.... your health? Well, one of the biggest mistakes you can make!  Being comfortable holds people back from success!  Being comfortable will stop your progress quicker than anything else! However, you're in luck! I have steps that can get you uncomfortable. Listen Now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Do you every marvel at what other people are doing?  Do you marvel at someone who took control of their life?  The actor, the athlete, the boss, the super mom, or the super dad or whatever.  The list could go on forever. Well, let me tell you a secret!  You have a purpose.  There is something that you have inside you that makes you extraordinary. I am going to give you steps to put you on the righ...

Watch Maynor De Leon on his weight loss journey.  Check him out on Instagram @thatbigguy700.  Maynor is skyping with us today from Chicago, IL.  He talks about his journey from 700 lbs to 534 lbs. He is such an inspiration.  He has lost 166 lbs with no surgery.  As he says, “Just clean eating and hard work!”  Listen Now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success." - Shawn Achor. I am going to talk about how each small daily decision has a profound effect on our happiness and success.  It all starts with the first decision you make in the morning.  It starts with whether you want to hit the snooze button and go back to bed.  Well get out of bed!  I have 3 steps...

Are you unhappy with how your life turned out?  It could be relationships, your weight, your career, your friendships, or your accomplishments.  The brutal reality is if you replace the word excuses with choices, your reality takes on a whole new meaning.  The excuses you keep putting in front of your needs and wants become the choices that you made for your life.  I have 5 steps to turn your excu...

Are you going on a fat free diet?  Are you cringing at the thought of being on a fat free diet?  Well, I have something to tell you!  Fats are so good for you, and you need them.  In fact, they have some surprising benefits.  I found 5 surprising benefits of fats at lifehack.org!  I also found a great article on some good fats you should have in your diet.  Listen Now! Learn more about your ad cho...

Are you ready for #motivationmonday?  Do you ever wonder what sets successful people apart from non-successful people.  Well, I was wondering that also.  I came across a great article from business insider.  It is entitled the 18 habits of highly successful people and guess what?  Your boy JV does every single one of these habits, and you can too!  Listen Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...