The Motyv Podcast

I know this is an episode you might hesitate to click on. The fear of going to therapy is real. It's vulnerable and unknown. The fact is, therapy is a tremendous act of self-love. No matter how many years you've lived on this earth, it can be helpful to understand how your experiences have stacked up inside you.  Give it an honest listen to see if therapy could be helpful for you. 

Want to have a  therapy session without going to therapy? Then put your seatbelt on for this episode and prepare to do some work with yourself, because this episode will do just that. This is episode is a role play of sorts of what I think you might need to talk about if you're like most people.  I know you'll relate to  something in this episode, so don't miss out. 

Vulnerability alert! If you want to get to hear a therapist's insecurities and struggles then here you go. Life is hard. Trauma is misunderstood and both your life and trauma are needed to be reviewed. This episode will help you do just that. 

Your mind is powerful beyond measure, so what controls it? This riddle is answered in this podcast and will for sure make you think and rethink how you think. Make sense? If you want to love yourself more and take control of your inner critic then don't miss this episode. 

Rejection happens to all of you. Sometimes it's intentional and most of the time it isn't. If you're like most, you get anxious and your mind races in a defensive tornado trying to fight back. What if that's exactly the problem? In this episode you'll learn a couple tools to use to know what to do with rejection, plus a bit of a call to action about your own accountability. 

Tragedy has a way of teaching the deepest truths. The truth you need to hear is in this episode. Life is short, but the meaning we create in life can be grand. Listen in as I discuss I recent tragedy in my life and how it's changed my perspective and can change yours. 

It's not mystery, social media is in a category all by itself. If you think it's something kids struggle with, then guess again. Don't miss out as Shayden, Steve, and Sadie team up in this episode to discuss the highlights of the documentary about social media. We share tips and principles for parents and people to use to be a healthier social media consumer. 

Do you know you have a whole bunch of beliefs inside you that are about you? Do you know some of them are completely unknown to you? Even though they're unknown to you, it doesn't mean they aren't telling you what to do. Increasing your self-awareness about your beliefs is essential to creating self-mastery and overall peace. Listen to this episode and learn more about how to deal with some belief...

Don't skip this episode. Emotions are powerfully impacted by perspective. Perspective comes from how you think. What you choose to think is just that...a choice. Choosing to see other factors influencing why something happened is crucial to overcome the all too common "jumping to conclusions" thinking error. Listen and don't miss out on a simple tool you can do anywhere and anytime to change your...

Situations are often out of your control. The perspective you take is in your control. Knowing how to see people differently and to see situations in a peace-preserving perspective is vital. You need it. The world needs it. And your closest relationships need it. Listen to a funny story of a friend of mine teach a principle that has helped me throughout my life, so that you can begin to choose a b...

This episode is the most raw and real I've been. If you don't want to hear the truth then don't listen. I'm mad at you. I'm mad that you don't stand up for yourself. I'm mad you're okay with bullying. I hope you can be mad enough as well to fight back!

Watching chickens create their "pecking order" is quite disturbing. Watching humans is even worse. The consequences you're experiencing in the sometimes invisible hierarchy of society can be severe.  Listen in as I share a story about my ruthless chickens and what that taught me about acceptance and purpose. 

"What's wrong with you...?" Ever been asked that when you've tried making some self-improvements? Making personal changes is hard enough. Not knowing how to deal with others who witness your changes, or being afraid that others will see your changes will make it even harder. Not anymore!! This episode discusses the social dilemma of being held hostage by your social audience and offers two skills...

Thinking should be the greatest tool in your toolbox for happiness. Knowing how is therefore essential. Most people don't actually think as often as they "think" they do. Instead we are reactive absorbers of data and information, but lack the focus to discern the difference between honest and dishonest thoughts. This episode will teach you three ways to become a better thinker.  Listen now. 

This Christ focused episode will show you how to stop being deceived by Satan. He's attacking in greater boldness than ever before. You must understand the difference between relief and peace to stay free and connected to God. 

You want to know the biggest reason you or your loved one can't give up pornography? Why are there times of sobriety and then bad relapse? This episode unloads a gem of knowledge I believe everyone needs to know about purpose and replacing pornography. 

Bad days happen...weekly. Nobody has a great day everyday. You're no different. What do you do though? What are your strategies for taking a bad day and turning it into a bad couple hours? How do you keep it from becoming two  or three bad days? This episode will help. You deserve to add tool to your toolbox. 

Caring is scary. Caring about anything will create pain at some point. Humans tend to run away from pain, which is what makes caring a scary experience. You will hear why you repeat the phrase "I don't care" as often as you do, and what you can do about it. You need to stop because the fact is...you do care! Find out how!

You all have emotion. Some are easy to see and others are hidden. Some are nearly invisible. Learn and gain more self-awareness in this episode as I discuss what these emotions are and what you can do about them. The increased awareness you'll have will help you personally and in your important relationships. 

Therapy creates epiphanies for me everyday. I share a few I've learned lately that will greatly help your perspective in your life. From a simple tip improving your mood, or helping your relationship, one of them is sure to speak to you. 

Life is an arena. You and I get thrown in the dirt everyday. What do you when you fail...when you come up short? What do you do when someone rejects you? I share the answer from an experience my daughter had falling off a horse that you need to remember. 

Not only will you learn the differences in these two different types of addiction, but you will learn a critical step anyone can take to overcome an addiction or habit. Don't think you have to struggle with an addiction to need this episode. We all have bad habits and this will help you know what to do to break them. 

Death can create perfect perspective if you let it. My dad taught me through his life and in his death one important lesson. If you need to hear a story to help you create some perspective in your life then push play as I share a bit of my life's story about my father's terminal illness with ALS.  

Be where you are when you're there. Easier said than done. Being alive today is a life of distraction. We share our lives more than ever before, but we struggle sharing our lives more than ever before. Listen to my latest experience trying to be present and why it's important. 

How many times has someone's name come to your mind and you didn't think twice about it? I believe we're all connected. I also believe God uses us to help each other out. Listen in as I share a recent difficult experience and poem I wrote to help you know how you can better uncover the things you hide.