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Authentic Growth Blueprint

24 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -

Join psychology coach, Dr. Andy Garrett and co-host Curtis Hunnicutt as we turn the human mind inside out in pursuit of discovering what it means to be your authentic self -- and how this discovery can enhance every aspect of your life. We will discuss high performance, psychological research, family, spirituality, productivity and life change with some of the planet’s most interesting and effective people. Here, you will be challenged to dive deeper, so that you can go further and become better.

Do you have an intrinsic design that you are meant to uncover? Or are you stacking the building blocks of your true identity as you go about your daily life? Could it be both?

Join us as we explore these thoughts and turn it into practical application for your everyday life.

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Episodes

13 The Bottom Line

September 05, 2020 15:23 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

The Bottom Line In this final episode of season 1, Dr. Andy and Curtis talk through the effect that self awareness has on the results that we see in our lives -- our businesses, our families and our health.  “Self-actualized people...live more in the real world of nature than in the man-made mass of concepts, abstractions, expectations, beliefs and stereotypes that most people confuse with the world.”  ― Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs: A Theory of Human Motivation Reflection Ques...

12 Applying the Framework

September 05, 2020 15:17 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Applying the Framework In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews Curtis as they discuss practical application of the ideas around Authenticity that we have been talking through in the previous episodes.  If you work hard on your job you can make a living, but if you work hard on yourself you'll make a fortune.” Jim Rohn Reflection Question How has applying the principles from the Authentic Growth Blueprint had practical implications on the results you’re currently seeing in your own life?...

11 Virtues and Character Strengths

September 05, 2020 14:59 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Virtues and Character Strengths In this episode, we will talk about how to discover our character strengths and then how to put them to work in our lives. We will dive into a discussion on the relationship between and virtue and values and why understanding that correlation is such an essential building block to who we want to become. We will talk about how values that are rooted in virtue can significantly alter our lives and allow us to experience “flow state” in any area we choose. ...

14 Applying the Framework

August 30, 2020 10:10 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Applying the Framework In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews Curtis as they discuss practical application of the ideas around Authenticity that we have been talking through in the previous episodes.  If you work hard on your job you can make a living, but if you work hard on yourself you'll make a fortune.” Jim Rohn Reflection Question How has applying the principles from the Authentic Growth Blueprint had practical implications on the results you’re currently seeing in your own life?...

13 Virtues and Character Strengths

August 23, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Virtues and Character Strengths In this episode, we will talk about how to discover our character strengths and then how to put them to work in our lives. We will dive into a discussion on the relationship between and virtue and values and why understanding that correlation is such an essential building block to who we want to become. We will talk about how values that are rooted in virtue can significantly alter our lives and allow us to experience “flow state” in any area we choose. ...

11 Intrinsic Motivation

August 09, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Intrinsic Motivation In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews me on my experience with the a few of the exercises in the Intrinsic Motivation section of the Authentic Growth Blueprint. We will dive into an excercise that helps us gain clarity on our best possible self and even a powerful eulogy exercise from the program We will dive into how intrinsic motivation can help us achieve flowstate all aspects of life.  Join us as we discover how to build the framework for the best version of ourse...

12 The Bottom Line

August 09, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

The Bottom Line In this final episode of season 1, Dr. Andy and Curtis talk through the effect that self awareness has on the results that we see in our lives -- our businesses, our families and our health.  “Self-actualized people...live more in the real world of nature than in the man-made mass of concepts, abstractions, expectations, beliefs and stereotypes that most people confuse with the world.”  ― Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs: A Theory of Human Motivation Reflection Ques...

11 Applying the Framework

August 02, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Applying the Framework In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews Curtis as they discuss practical application of the ideas around Authenticity that we have been talking through in the previous episodes.  If you work hard on your job you can make a living, but if you work hard on yourself you'll make a fortune.” Jim Rohn Reflection Question How has applying the principles from the Authentic Growth Blueprint had practical implications on the results you’re currently seeing in your own life?...

10 Deep Dive - Two Major Questions

July 26, 2020 11:57 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

Dr. Andy Garrett With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive studies in life coaching and consultancy, Dr. Andy Garrett is at the forefront of a revolutionary movement towards personal growth. Dr. Andy is the author of the Authentic Growth Blueprint program and runs his clinical practice in Newport Beach, Pasadena, and Claremont California. More info here -- https://ag-thrive.com/about/ Follow the journey -- https://twitter.com/Dr_AndyGarrett About the Dr. Andy Show Join ...

9 Deep Dive - Intrinsic Motivation

July 19, 2020 12:18 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Dr. Andy Garrett With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive studies in life coaching and consultancy, Dr. Andy Garrett is at the forefront of a revolutionary movement towards personal growth. Dr. Andy is the author of the Authentic Growth Blueprint program and runs his clinical practice in Newport Beach, Pasadena, and Claremont California. More info here -- https://ag-thrive.com/about/ Follow the journey -- https://twitter.com/Dr_AndyGarrett About the Dr. Andy Show Join ...

8 Deep Dive - Virtues and Character Strengths

July 05, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

Dr. Andy Garrett With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive studies in life coaching and consultancy, Dr. Andy Garrett is at the forefront of a revolutionary movement towards personal growth. Dr. Andy is the author of the Authentic Growth Blueprint program and runs his clinical practice in Newport Beach, Pasadena, and Claremont California. More info here -- https://ag-thrive.com/about/ Follow the journey -- https://www.facebook.com/agthrive/ About the - Awaken Your Purpose...

7 Consequences of Living Inauthentically

June 28, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this brief session with Dr. Andy, he lets us in on the consequences living inauthentically has on our lives. When we can recognize that our emotions alone are not our identity, we can use them to propel us to who we want to be. Dr. Andy discusses how to realign with our core values in moments of decision.  Join us as we dive deeper into what it means to be authentically you.   By affirming your core values and understanding what it means to be authentically you, you empower yourself t...

6 Self Awareness Through Core Values

June 22, 2020 16:59 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MB

Do you have a habit that you wish you could break? Do you want to feel in control when making decisions throughout everyday life?  In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews Curtis about his core values and links the importance of having clear values and living our best life. When our core values are clear, it impacts our decision making, and we regain the power to break negative habitual cycles. Owning and believing our core values will help us lean into adversity, almost instantaneously, and s...

5 - Authenticity

June 14, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

What does it mean to truly be yourself? What would it feel like to let the mask down and be you -- and to be surrounded by people who you trusted would be there for you no matter what?  Being authentic isn’t simply following your emotions in any given moment, but it’s using your deeper internal compass to guide you to your best decisions and to the people who will help you become better. In this episode, Dr. Andy and Curtis discuss what it really means to be authentically you. In our soc...

5 Authenticity

June 14, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

What does it mean to truly be yourself? What would it feel like to let the mask down and be you -- and to be surrounded by people who you trusted would be there for you no matter what?  Being authentic isn’t simply following your emotions in any given moment, but it’s using your deeper internal compass to guide you to your best decisions and to the people who will help you become better. In this episode, Dr. Andy and Curtis discuss what it really means to be authentically you. In our soc...

4 The Power of Being Chosen

June 07, 2020 11:23 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

In this episode we dive deeper into Curtis’s story as we discuss what it was like for him growing up with a father who adopted him and what it was like navigating a loving, but messy family. In our society, divorce and broken families are becoming more common and it’s causing a lot of pain.   In this episode, we will learn powerful lessons on forgiveness and the importance of leaning into discomfort as we discuss using our experience (positive or negative) for personal growth.   “Eve...

Biological Father

June 07, 2020 11:23 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

In this episode we dive deeper into Curtis’s story as we discuss what it was like for him growing up with a father who adopted him and what it was like navigating a loving, but messy family. In our society, divorce and broken families are becoming more common and it’s causing a lot of pain.   In this episode, we will learn powerful lessons on forgiveness and the importance of leaning into discomfort as we discuss using our experience (positive or negative) for personal growth.   “Eve...

The Power of Being Chosen

June 07, 2020 11:23 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

In this episode we dive deeper into Curtis’s story as we discuss what it was like for him growing up with a father who adopted him and what it was like navigating a loving, but messy family. In our society, divorce and broken families are becoming more common and it’s causing a lot of pain.   In this episode, we will learn powerful lessons on forgiveness and the importance of leaning into discomfort as we discuss using our experience (positive or negative) for personal growth.   “Eve...

The Power of Identity

May 19, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

What story do you tell yourself about your life? What words do you choose to speak to your loved ones? Are you getting undesirable results in your life that you wish you could trace back to the root, so you could fix the problem for good?  In this episode, Dr. Andy and Curtis discuss how to tell a greater story about ourselves that will ultimately influence who we believe we are. We will dig into what shapes our identity, and how we can reclaim it in order to discover the best possible ver...

3 The Power of Identity

May 19, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

What story do you tell yourself about your life? What words do you choose to speak to your loved ones? Are you getting undesirable results in your life that you wish you could trace back to the root, so you could fix the problem for good?  In this episode, Dr. Andy and Curtis discuss how to tell a greater story about ourselves that will ultimately influence who we believe we are. We will dig into what shapes our identity, and how we can reclaim it in order to discover the best possible ver...

Authentic Exemplars

May 19, 2020 20:47 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

Have you ever wondered if it was possible to have it all? Deep and meaningful relationships with friends and family, a thriving career that brings significance on a massive scale, and a long life filled with adventure, joy and seeing dreams fulfilled?  In this season I’ll be walking through the Authentic Growth blueprint program with dr Andy.  In this episode, we get a chance to know Dr. Andy on a deeper level as he lets us in on his transformational process of discovering his authentic ...

2 Authentic Exemplars

May 19, 2020 20:47 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

Have you ever wondered if it was possible to have it all? Deep and meaningful relationships with friends and family, a thriving career that brings significance on a massive scale, and a long life filled with adventure, joy and seeing dreams fulfilled?  In this season I’ll be walking through the Authentic Growth blueprint program with dr Andy.  In this episode, we get a chance to know Dr. Andy on a deeper level as he lets us in on his transformational process of discovering his authentic ...

1 Who am I?

May 17, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

How would you answer that question if you were asked -- “Who are you?”  Would you start by describing your profession, marital status or hobbies? Would you give current or desired character traits? Would your answer be laced with false optimism or misplaced pessimism?  In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews Curtis as they discuss the complexity that comes with answering the question, “Who am I?” and the power that your life can have once you begin the journey to learning the answer. “You...

Who am I?

May 17, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

How would you answer that question if you were asked -- “Who are you?”  Would you start by describing your profession, marital status or hobbies? Would you give current or desired character traits? Would your answer be laced with false optimism or misplaced pessimism?  In this episode, Dr. Andy interviews Curtis as they discuss the complexity that comes with answering the question, “Who am I?” and the power that your life can have once you begin the journey to learning the answer. “You...

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