Empower Humans: A Success, Joy & Growth Podcast!
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsYOU ARE PRICELESS and our shared human potential is incredible! Get a major boost of life’s power, no matter your current circumstances, with interviews and shared principles of joy, success and happiness!
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Ep. 019: Success & AVOIDING DISTRACTIONS!
July 03, 2018 02:49 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn today's episode, we discuss the nature of distraction and the counterfeits of sensory stimulation as well as what the word "amusement" really means based on its roots. There are a couple of stories and examples as well as 11 ways we can avoid distractions and stay focused on our end game. This topic is crucial to finding success in any human endeavors and, as always, is subject to the discretion and individual circumstances of YOU!
Ep. 018: Maximize TIME - Get the Life You Want!
June 26, 2018 05:54 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB"TIME...the ever-flowing river!" - Jurassic Park The Ride This episode is all about time, priorities and stepping up our use thereof to really get to the life we want and deserve. We get what we put into our lives. This, as always, is all about balance. It's not just about work or play or anything else. It's about all of that and building relationships and becoming better. We talk in the latter half of the podcast also about a study of the rich and how they spend about 4 hours out of e...
Ep. 017: FREEDOM from Internal & External Chains!
June 19, 2018 04:17 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode covers various principles and a few stories related to the chains that bind us that are sometimes delusional. We talk about some analogies related to cars and airplanes. The bottom line is that we have opportunities to face these chains for what they are and overcome them with simple choices and taking the right steps! This is crucial to finding the success and joy we all seek in life!
Ep. 017: FREEDOM from Internal & External Chains!
June 19, 2018 04:17 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode covers various principles and a few stories related to the chains that bind us that are sometimes delusional. We talk about some analogies related to cars and airplanes. The bottom line is that we have opportunities to face these chains for what they are and overcome them with simple choices and taking the right steps! This is crucial to finding the success and joy we all seek in life!
Ep. 016: MIND POWER: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself!
June 11, 2018 00:17 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, we share several examples of the immense power of the mind to influence our bodies and surroundings. We also touch on the book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza. This book addresses the chemical and physical processes that take place, starting in the mind, to effect change and growth. We have some studies and stories that are sure to get you thinking...which is the outcome we want from this episode!
Ep. 015: How to "Muscle Through Challenges"
June 04, 2018 05:38 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, we talk at length about the nature of challenges of different sorts that we all face in life. We talked about Viktor Frankl's book, Man's Search For Meaning as well as 10 principles and steps that can be taken to really maximize our response to the various trials of life. We touched on some thoughts and quotes from Brendon Burchard and Dwayne Johnson and we reiterate that we as people are much more than any particular moment in our lives! Muscle through...YOU CAN DO IT an...
Ep. 014: Greg McKeown (NY Times Best-Selling Author, Essentialism)
May 29, 2018 02:10 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis is our long-awaited interview with none other than New York Times Best-Selling Author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Greg McKeown. This guy is sharp as can be and has some wonderful insights, principles and stories to share with us! His positive energy and vitality are contagious. We talked about what self-leadership means and how pursuing the essential in life is truly the key to maximizing the totality of our lives in the end. Enjoy this great interview with a g...
Ep. 013: PATIENT Perseverence!
May 20, 2018 21:45 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss what it means to be PATIENT while persevering in whatever tasks and goals we are trying to accomplish. We talk about the meaning of these words and how it all relates to some really inspiring stories and quotes included in this podcast. Phil also talks at length about loneliness and reminding us that nobody is ever truly alone. The main message is that just about anything really worth doing and accomplishing requires patient perseverance!
Ep. 012: Your Gift: The Key to Your Best Life!
May 13, 2018 21:45 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBI am a firm believer that every person has valuable gifts to contribute to lifting humanity, including their own individual selves. In this episode, we will discuss several aspects of these gifts including much of what Steve Harvey said about taking a leap of faith with our gifts so we can soar! We also cover several ways we can effectively discover and develop our gifts. Finding and living in our gift(s) is a key foundational piece to creating our best life and a satisfying legacy!
Ep. 011: Enjoying the Journey!
May 06, 2018 21:45 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBLife is a journey whose every experience, pleasant or painful, is an opportunity for positive growth and expansion of joy. This episode shares some principles and stories about taking the unexpected difficulties and making positive outcomes as much as possible. This isn't about just mindlessly being positive; but rather deliberately and intentionally molding our best lives with resilience while ENJOYING THE JOURNEY... by choice!
Ep. 010: Your Obsession Becomes Your Possession!
April 29, 2018 21:45 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe title of Grant Cardone's book, Be Obsessed or Be Average, speaks for itself. Everybody obsesses about things whether or not we care to admit it. The question is how correctly focused those obsessions are when it comes to obtaining the life we desire. He said in the audiobook, "The greatest YOU... will be discovered far outside your comfort zone!" This podcast challenges us all to become aware and properly in control of our obsessions. Since much of what we want is on the other side ...
Ep. 009: Fred Dinkins - Don't EVER Give Up! (Part 2 of 2)
April 22, 2018 22:49 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBFred Dinkins is a world-renowned, Grammy-nominated musician, producer, instructor, motivator and inspiration. His work ethic is impressive and his desire to lift others as a team player is noble. Fred has been on "Good Morning America," HBO and currently is musical director for Deniece Williams ("Let's Hear it For the Boy" and many other hits). He is a very respected instructor at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and is author of multiple works including "It's About Time" and an upcoming b...
Ep. 008: Fred Dinkins - Don't EVER Give Up! (Part 1 of 2)
April 22, 2018 22:46 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBFred Dinkins is a world-renowned, Grammy-nominated musician, producer, instructor, motivator and inspiration. His work ethic is impressive and his desire to lift others as a team player is noble. Fred has been on "Good Morning America," HBO and currently is musical director for Deniece Williams ("Let's Hear it For the Boy" and many other hits). He is a very respected instructor at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and is author of multiple works including "It's About Time" and an upcoming b...
Ep. 007: Fear - Overcoming It & Using It as a Tool
April 22, 2018 21:31 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIt has been said that people are motivated in life to either gain pleasure or avoid pain. Most act to avoid pain and a big part of that is fear. In this episode, we will talk about David Goggins, an accomplished world record breaker, Navy Seal, and much more! He taught how our only REAL problem in life is ourselves. The GOOD NEWS is that we are also our only solution! We will talk about that, using fear as a tool as well as 5 ways to overcome it.
Ep. 007: Fear - Overcoming It & Using It as a Tool
April 22, 2018 21:31 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIt has been said that people are motivated in life to either gain pleasure or avoid pain. Most act to avoid pain and a big part of that is fear. In this episode, we will talk about David Goggins, an accomplished world record breaker, Navy Seal, and much more! He taught how our only REAL problem in life is ourselves. The GOOD NEWS is that we are also our only solution! We will talk about that, using fear as a tool as well as 5 ways to overcome it.
Ep. 006: Leo Kanell, Get Hungry, Stay Hungry!
April 09, 2018 19:28 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBGet hungry, stay hungry! This may sound a little pushy, but it's a key central ingredient to achieving and maintaining the things we seek. Today we also chat with Leo Kanell, CEO of Fundwise Capital, about this very topic and we cover some thoughts based on the book Start With Why as well as Think and Grow Rich and much, much more! Enjoy! By the way, the Steve Harvey book referenced is in fact called Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success.
Ep. 005: Motivators, Brain Quartet & Overcoming Anxiety
April 09, 2018 19:28 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we talk a little about Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's book Onward and how remembering our reasons why we start is crucial to following through. We also describe how the "brain quartet" of neurotransmitters function to provide feelings of happiness and joy. Finally, we cover some ways to overcome anxiety. Enjoy all this and more in this episode!
Ep. 005: Motivators, Brain Quartet & Overcoming Anxiety
April 09, 2018 19:28 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we talk a little about Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's book Onward and how remembering our reasons why we start is crucial to following through. We also describe how the "brain quartet" of neurotransmitters function to provide feelings of happiness and joy. Finally, we cover some ways to overcome anxiety. Enjoy all this and more in this episode!
Ep. 004: Elinor Otto, The Last Rosie! (Interview Part 2 of 2)
April 09, 2018 19:27 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBElinor Otto has been featured on "Ellen," "NBC Nightly News," "The Today Show," "The L.A. Times," and much more! Why, you wonder? She started building airplanes with many other women during World War II while many of the men were off fighting the war. She continued literally building airplanes throughout her life until the age of 95; and the only reason she stopped was because they closed the plant down. Now, at nearly 100 years of age, she sits down for an in depth interview about her l...
Ep. 003: Elinor Otto, The Last Rosie! (Interview Part 1 of 2)
April 09, 2018 19:27 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBElinor Otto has been featured on "Ellen," "NBC Nightly News," "The Today Show," "The L.A. Times," and much more! Why, you wonder? She started building airplanes with many other women during World War II while many of the men were off fighting the war. She continued literally building airplanes throughout her life until the age of 95; and the only reason she stopped was because they closed the plant down. Now, at nearly 100 years of age, she sits down for an in depth interview about her l...
Ep. 002: My Awakening!
April 08, 2018 23:15 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, Phil Rowson continues what was started in episode 1 and goes on to share how we humans are creators and more profound facts of the universe as they pertain to us. He tells more of his story of why he's doing this podcast including some of his own learning experiences from a broken home in childhood and lessons learned from mistakes along the way. This all should relate to you in some form as well! Enjoy!
Ep. 001: The 7 Pillars of Joy (Happiness & Success)
April 08, 2018 22:57 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this first episode, Phil Rowson explains some of his story and expounds on the 7 Pillars of Joy: 1. Wake Up and Don't Live Below Your Privileges, 2. Balance, 3. Values, 4. Habits, 5. Get in the Zone, 6. Courage Over Fear, 7. Pleasure/Pain. We have three collective challenges and touch on several laws of the universe and how they play into OUR happiness levels. This was put together with a great deal of love and dedication after much research and inspiration. Enjoy!
Ep. 001: The 7 Pillars of Joy (Happiness & Success)
April 08, 2018 22:57 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this first episode, Phil Rowson explains some of his story and expounds on the 7 Pillars of Joy: 1. Wake Up and Don't Live Below Your Privileges, 2. Balance, 3. Values, 4. Habits, 5. Get in the Zone, 6. Courage Over Fear, 7. Pleasure/Pain. We have three collective challenges and touch on several laws of the universe and how they play into OUR happiness levels. This was put together with a great deal of love and dedication after much research and inspiration. Enjoy!