The Straight Up Living Podcast

Willpower will only get you so far. In today's mini episode, Keith shares how tapping into your imagination can unlock the gateway to your dream. Remember, you don't necessarily get what you want, but what you EXPECT and believe. Visit StraightUpLiving.com Catch us on Facebook ! Follow on Instagram ! Also on Tiktok ! Check out these mini courses on writing your first book and igniting yo...

Are you sick and tired of how things are going? Are you ready to experience some serious changes in your life? If you answered "YES" then this episode is going to help you. Grab a pen and paper, take a few notes, and commit to really doing this. In this episode, Keith shares easy-to-understand advice on how you can radically change your life in just a few months by taking personal invent...

If you do an online search for "How to find my life purpose" you'll get millions of results and just about as many different answers on how to do it. What's truly mystifying about this is that there's so much mystery around what is supposed to be one of the most important questions we could ever ask. Why is it so difficult and confusing? In this mini episode, Keith shares...

In this episode, Keith sheds light on the trend of spreading hopelessness and doom & gloom on social media as well as in our daily conversations. The future is wide open and we have a lot of influence on how it unfolds. The key is to move collaborate with others, direct our energy toward solutions and move beyond inspiration and into action. It's time to work toward the future we desire r...

Did you know that healing yourself from past trauma and old pain makes you a powerful force for good in the world? It's true!  Even though what you've been through may not have been your fault, you're the only person who can fix it. When you do, you create positive and powerful change which influences everyone around you, as well as how you show up in the world. In this mini episode...

We all go through tough times in life and wonder if we can find our way back. Michelle Mras shows us just what's possible once you make a powerful mental shift. She fought her way back from an automobile accident that left her in a vegetated state for two years, and a traumatic brain injury that caused her to lose function in four areas of her brain. She had to learn how to walk and talk agai...

In this mini episode, Keith discusses what it means to stand on your own, but still be open to receiving help when needed. Too often we either try doing everything by ourselves, or are afraid of doing anything. Keith talks about why the best path is right down the middle! BONUS: Keith shares a personal story from is nomadic journey and the song that was born out of learning to stand on his own. Ch...

Too often we sabotage our dreams because we romanticize everything involved in making them a reality, yet neglect our finances. So many people name money as the largest obstacle standing between them and the life they want to experience, yet they have no idea how to turn things around. Enter certified money coach, Candice Bakx-Friesen. Candice lays out a path that can lead you out of the financial...

In this mini episode, Keith exposes the lie that says it's normal to hate what you do for a living. There's an unwritten rule in society that says you're not really supposed to love your job or how you make money, and if you do it's a rare exception. It might be rare, but it is NOT okay and it is NOT normal. You have more options than you may realize. Look carefully, explore an...

How can the words you use help re-shape your life? Bruce Pulver, global mindset speaker, co-host of Can I Have a Word With You Podcast, and author of Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter found out firsthand when his life was turned upside down following the loss of his job. He sunk low, felt the dark cloud of depression hanging over his head, but he knew he had to pick up the pieces, rebuild his li...

In this mini episode, Keith shares why the way you feel matters. In fact, how you feel will override your best thinking and mindset techniques. When you learn to shift your feeling, you will have learned how to shift your life. Have a listen, and while you do ask yourself, "How do I want to feel today?" Visit StraightUpLiving.com Catch us on Facebook ! Follow on Instagram ! Also on Tikto...

With stress and mental health issues on the rise, what can we do to not just survive, but also thrive? Is it even possible? Sylvia Marusyk, a global activational speaker, occupational therapist, and leadership coach, shares her own story of struggle and the tools she uses to push through the internal blocks within and live a positive and vibrant life. Sylvia doesn't just inspire, she challeng...

"That's just the way I am!" Have you ever said that or heard someone else say it? It's understandable why you might think your personality and behaviors are written in stone, but they're actually just well-practiced routines. The good news is that routines and habits can be changed. In this mini episode, Keith shares how to get unstuck and shift into new ways of thinking a...

Does experiencing trauma mean you're damaged goods for life? Is there real hope on the other side? In this episode, Hannah Lee Jones shares her healing journey from the trauma she experienced as a child and how she  built a new life even while in the midst of healing. She shares how she went from divorce to the desert where she underwent a personal transformation while facing the harsh enviro...

How does a mechanic turn into a writer? By changing his self-talk and beliefs! In this mini episode, Keith discusses why what you think, speak, and believe about yourself affects every area of your life. You can't can't control many things in life, but you can control what you think, say, believe, and do. Visit StraightUpLiving.com Catch us on Facebook ! Follow on Instagram ! Also on Tik...

Have you ever spent time pursing a dream, and then as time went on, it fell by the wayside? Writer, poet, and full-time mom, Lindsey Behee, is here to tell you that you can reclaim who you are, fan the flames of those old dreams and make them a reality. She also drops some great advice on authenticity and creating boundaries. Visit StraightUpLiving.com Catch us on Facebook ! Follow on Instagram !...

Keith shares a mini episode about living life unscripted, leaving room for the excitement that comes with embracing the unknown and unexpected. You don't have to know everything in advance before making moves, no one does. Gte moving and learn as you go! Visit StraightUpLiving.com Catch us on Facebook ! Follow on Instagram ! Also on Tiktok ! Check out these mini courses on writing your first...

Welcome to the Straight Up Living Podcast! In this first episode, Keith reveals a little of his own story, as well as the "secret" method many people have used to completely transform their life. People who are happy more than they’re not, the ones who are enjoying their lives, living their purpose, and spend lots of time doing things they love to do, did not get there by accident. The g...

A new weekly podcast providing actionable inspiration on how to live your best life and ignite your dreams. Subscribe now! New episodes coming soon! Visit StraightUpLiving.com Catch us on Facebook ! Follow on Instagram ! Also on Tiktok ! Check out these mini courses on writing your first book and igniting your dream!