The Ian Kenrick Podcast

Changing your life is a courageous act. In the longest episode that I've done by myself, I discuss how you can get started in the gym and how to manage and overcome the anxiety you may face. I conclude by sharing some ways that the gym has strengthened my mindset and prepared me for life. This is one of my favorite episodes that I've done, and I am hope you enjoy it! Jackal Energy: https...

It's about time I post an episode. For episode #38, I remind you that can change at any moment. More episodes coming soon! Links to all of my socials: https://linktr.ee/ionmotive For more, visit http://ionmotive.com ​

"You don't have to feel like your best self to start becoming it." In my experience, self-doubt never goes away fully. Thus, we must learn to effectively manage it. In today's episode, I share a few thoughts on how to deal with self-doubt, both at the beginning of the process and in the middle of it. Links to all of my socials: https://linktr.ee/ionmotive For more, visit http:/...

"Cheer for Yourself, too." I had the privilege of interviewing my sister to talk about mental wellness, therapy, and so much more. While I like to think all of my episodes are pretty good, Emily made this one great. No matter where you are at mentally, this episode is definitely worth a listen. Links to all of my socials: https://linktr.ee/ionmotive For more, visit http://ionmotive.com ​

"Sacrifice what you are for what you will become," Eric Thomas. This episode is a bit more free-flowing than previous episodes. In it, I share three lessons I have learned in life from the teachings of role models, working on this podcast, and pushing through personal struggles. Links to all of my socials: https://linktr.ee/ionmotive For more, visit http://ionmotive.com ​

"The voice in your head may tell you exactly what you need to hear, if you listen." Back to business, baby! In this episode of the podcast, I talk about a topic we don't talk enough about in self-improvement: reflection. I start by explaining what I mean when I say you should reflect, and then follow this up with some reasons why it is so helpful. My Reading List: https://ionmotive....

Get to know a bit about me and this podcast by listening to the episode! Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/ionmotive

Here is a short episode before I start putting out more content again. Enjoy! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ionmotive

"Your struggles do not have to be your normal." For the first time on this show, I am discussing a topic sent in by a listener, and I am ecstatic about that. This is not an area I am particularly knowledgeable in, so I am going to do something a little different.  In this episode, I share excerpts from the book You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel Howell, where he specifically provi...

"A Lack of Discipline will lead to a lack of the live you would love to live." "It is easier to implement some good than to detach from an evil." Once again, welcome back to the show! In this episode, I discuss the invaluable virtue of discipline.  I start by outlining the two types of discipline that are worth developing, and then provide three key insights that will help you...

"Envision who it is you want to become and embrace the challenges required to get there." This topic is one I have been excited to talk about for some time. In this episode,  I provide you with three key steps to constructing a vision that is true to who and what you want to be. Vision - Motivational Video: https://youtu.be/ZOy0YgUDwDg My Reading List: https://ionmotive.com/readinglist L...

"The best way to change the world is to change yourself." This is really just a catch-up episode. It has been a year since I created Ion Motive, so I wanted to spend some time talking about my favorite episodes, where the podcast is at, and my plans going forward. Thank you for all of your support within the last year, I hope you enjoy! My Reading List: https://ionmotive.com/readinglist...

“When there is a problem, be the one to solve it. Address the problem ahead of you and be the change your world needs.” The title says it all. I am here to remind you why being negative, pessimistic, and cynical is a waste of your time. With a few insights, I tell you how you can avoid cynicism and  properly embrace life's challenges. The Man in The Arena - Teddy Roosevelt Speech My Reading L...

"We wait for an event to change, when really, we have the ability to change whenever." Welcome back to the show! I hope you and your loved ones had a great time celebrating this Memorial Day weekend. Ion Motive is heating back up with another guest interview featuring my friend Dan Stowell. Dan is the creator of a self improvement page called Nova Fusion, and is also working to become a...

The sole reason I made this episode is to encourage men to speak up about their mental health. In episode #27, I spend time explaining the concepts of "reason and emotion," including what they mean and what they do not mean. I conclude by discussing why speaking up about mental health is always a sign of strength and never weakness. My Reading List: https://ionmotive.com/readinglist Link...

"Your future self will thank you for your present actions." It has been too long. I am so happy to be back, and incredibly thankful to have you listening to this show. In this episode,  I talk about some changes and updates to this show, my plan for the podcast going forward, and how to use the time you have this Summer for your personal development. My Reading List: https://ionmotive.co...

For my 25th episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Kurt Brandemihl of the Cultured Christian Podcast. He interviewed me a few moths back on his show, and I wanted him to share his thoughts on my show. In this episode, we talked about his show and his what he is doing at the moment, how faith is connected to self improvement, different ways to develop our beliefs, and much more. Check him out...

Here are some things I do to take care of my mental health that you can do to! The Cultured Christian Podcast: https://culturedChristians.com My Reading List: https://ionmotive.com/readinglist Check out my social media pages! TikTok - @ionmotive Instagram - @ionmotive Facebook Page - @ionmotive LinkedIn Page - Ion Motive For more, visit http://ionmotive.com ​ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qua...

"Accept where you are at and take responsibility for where you will end up." In this episode, I remind you what self improvement is all about: Developing Character. It is necessary to focus on acting out better thoughts, behaviors, and actions, but equally as important to focus on removing the flawed parts about ourselves. Unfortunately, we often forget this part, which is I why I wanted...

"You cannot expect to change in places that do not challenge you." I really enjoyed  making this episode, as I love when philosophy and psychology blend together. In it, I used the metaphor of a storm to explain the hidden meaning you find when you overcome a challenge that provoke fear, anxiety, worry, etc. My Reading List: https://ionmotive.com/readinglist Check out my social media pag...

"If you are not consistently failing, you are not consistently growing." Welcome back! I took a small break from making these episodes, as school is picking up, so I am super excited about presenting you with this episode. In it, I talked about why perfection is not the best value to have, and then dive deep into three important concepts regarding the illusion of perfection. My Reading L...

"You do not have to accept negative thoughts. If you take a minute to look at them, you'll often realize they have no evidence supporting them." Episode #20 baby! Everybody wants to know how to stop negative thoughts. In this episode, I took a look at some common thinking errors that often produce negative thoughts, and demonstrated how you can challenge A.N.T.s to overcome them. 10...

"Always try to continue to better yourself, but keep an open mind." In the longest episode yet, I interviewed my good friend, Matt Rittmueller. We discussed his challenges with Crohn's disease and how he handled it. Additionally, we talked about how beneficial weight lifting can be for your mental health, confidence, and more. For my first real interview (my first guest episode with...

"You have to be the catalyst for change in your own life." Life is about constantly improving your individual self. I made this episode with the hopes that it will inspire you to act. I discuss the turning point where I started to make things happen, and relate it to the story of the "Hero's Journey." In doing so, I explain how you can begin to take charge of your life. Gl...

"Having a resilient mindset will provide you with a path to happiness, because it puts your life in your control." I am not exactly sure why, but the word "Resilient" has always resonated with me. I believe it is an extremely powerful word to describe a strong, healthy mindset. My goal in the next couple of months is to publicly speak about the importance of mindset. In this ep...