Words of Wisdom

Show notes Words of Wisdom: Fighting Against Selfishness Today's episode looks at the stronghold of selfishness and reminds us that flourishing involves shifting from vice to virtue. A key path to identify and surrender your strongholds is through intentional reflection and prayer. Focusing on selfishness, Josh suggests a structured prayer to help introspect, acknowledge, and overcome selfishness....

Read the full transcript of the episode and see the illustrations here . Show notes This podcast talks about the importance of wisdom, goals, and identity in shaping one's life, referring to best-selling author James Clear's book, 'Atomic Habits'. It addresses the concepts of habits, focusing on identity-based habits. It critiques Clear's work, suggesting that it does not delve deep enough into mo...

Show notes Words of Wisdom 116: On Commitments and Discipline. The 116th episode of the Words of Wisdom series focuses on the role of commitments and discipline in personal development. It emphasizes that the quality of life is determined by the depth of one's commitments and discipline, with disciplineship and deep prayers being tools for sharpening oneself for their purpose. The episode highligh...

Show notes In episode 115, Josh speaks about the emotional labor involved in therapies like healing trauma and grieving. He emphasizes the need to intentionally confront the suffering by stepping into solitude and silence. This process, while challenging, leads to exponential growth and maturity. Solitude is a catalyst for transformation, revealing God's word in the individual's heart during times...

Show notes Sign up to hear about my book launch . Do Deeper and follow my 5 days of guided prayers https://www.theflourishingway.co/deeper About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencin...

Show notes In the podcast Josh discusses the theory of fear versus courage cycles. He explains how fear is a physiological and psychological response to perceived threats, and outlines different fear-based reactions including trying to control the threat, experiencing fear and worry, or freezing in response. He then introduces the concept of the courage cycle as a more positive and productive resp...

Show notes Today we explore insights into how 'power laws', often applied to investing in companies, are also applicable to personal virtues. Josh encourages investing one's time, action, and energy into cultivating virtues such as honesty, courage, love, and service. Comparing the virtues' growth to a company's growth over time, Josh suggests that the returns may not be immediately obvious but wi...

Show notes Josh imparts wisdom on determining what's essentially important over urgency, when it comes to both personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the mental model of the Eisenhower Matrix's and it's usefulness in sorting important, urgent, non-important, and non-urgent tasks, thus providing clarity and facilitating decision-making. The discussion encourages identifying practices and s...

Show Notes 00:00 Introduction to Curiosity 00:09 The Power of Curiosity 00:44 The Role of Curiosity in Conversations 01:15 Growing Your Curiosity 01:34 Inspirational Quotes on Curiosity 02:02 Questions to Foster Curiosity 02:45 Practical Application of Curiosity 02:52 Conclusion: The Impact of Curiosity About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help...

This episode revolves around the theme of how posing the right questions to ourselves can shape our reality. Josh discusses how our interpretation of events influences our emotions and reactions. By asking constructive questions, one can stay grounded, connected to their values, patient, and understanding. Relevant quotes from Edward De Bono and Margaret Wheatley are also shared to highlight the t...

Words of Wisdom 108 on determining what you want. Questions, Part 2 00:06 Understanding What Truly Matters 01:00 The Power of Questions for Self-Discovery 01:14 The Role of Desire in Helping Others 01:43 Inspirational Quotes on Desire 02:49 Questions to Understand Your Desires 03:38 The Importance of Meaningful Action About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I...

In this week's Words of Wisdom we explore the power of questions for self inquiry and the benefits that self discovery can bring. About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual...

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction.  www.greatoakscollective.com .  • Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter,  Words of...

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction.  www.greatoakscollective.com .  • Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter,  Words of...

In today's episode we take a systemic view of what leads to addictive behavior, focusing on what Josh calls the core chaos cycle. About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual...

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction.  www.greatoakscollective.com .  • Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter,  Words of...

Today we explore desire, that part of the human will that deeply yearns for meaning, love, and hope. Josh gives us a mental model for thinking about desire and how it can lead to a life of purpose and flourishing. About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-...

In this episode we explore the cunning and confounding nature of the false self. To know yourself, you must be aware of your false self. About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing...

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction.  www.greatoakscollective.com .  • Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter,  Words of...

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT • Psychoherapist . Currently I'm seeing all clients via video Telehealth sessions. •Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction. Learn more at  www.greatoakscollective.com .  • Sign up to receive my weekly newslet...

In this episode of "Words of Wisdom," we explore the theme of virtues and how they serve as the directions towards a fulfilled life. We discuss the necessity of virtues for influence and leadership, and how they can shape the quality of our lives. Using the metaphor of ice cream and broccoli, we delve into the trade-offs between short-term comfort and long-term value. Join us on this journey as we...

In this episode, Josh delves into the concept of wise heroes and how their influence can impact the quality of your life and decisions. Josh urges the listeners to identify the people influencing them and to aim to model their lives around people who exhibit virtues such as love, purity, knowledge, courage, and transcendence. The importance of avoiding individuals who lack respect or admirable cha...

In this episode Josh asks one simple yet profound question: 'Who are you becoming?' Discover how your choices can shape the next ten years of your life and be guided towards a path of wisdom and growth. Gain insights from Sister Corta Kent and James Clear as they share their unique strategies on self-improvement, self-discipline, and personal growth in episode 95 of Words of Wisdom. Key Points: -...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the lifelong journey towards goodness and maturity. We explore the themes of selfishness and the power of transformative actions focusing on the highest good. We also tackle the process of self-growth that begins with becoming aware of the darker, twisted parts of our soul and learning to surrender these to better serve others. We discuss how growing...

Discover how a deep and deliberate focus on God can impact your marriage in Words of Wisdom 93: On the foundation of intimacy, Recovery, part 10 . This thought-provoking episode demolishes conventional notions about maintaining happiness in a marriage and shines a light on an unexpected approach you might never have considered. Embrace the unexpected axis around which the healthiest marriages rota...