Positive University Podcast
412 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsPositive inspiration and encouragement to help you overcome your challenges and make a greater impact! Hosted by bestselling author, Jon Gordon.
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Ben Greenfield | The Importance of Faith and Family Legacy
April 22, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB“We're not raising our children, we're raising our children's children.” This is a quote referenced multiple times on the episode by Ben Greenfield. Ben is a world class athlete who strongly emphasizes the importance of faith and building a family culture that lasts for generations. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Ben go much more in depth on these topics, from how to raise your kids to the dangers of using psychedelics to have spiritual experiences. Connect with Ben: https:/...
Jon Gordon - Master Your Mindset with The One Truth
April 18, 2023 16:06 - 19 minutes - 28.3 MBThis is a special message from THE POSITIVE SUMMIT on mastering your mindset with The One Truth, Jon Gordon's new book releasing June 27, 2023.
Andrew Newberg | The Effect of Prayer on Brain Health
April 14, 2023 13:57 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBOn this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Dr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist who has done extensive research of the effects of prayer and meditation on brain health. Jon and Dr. Newberg also discuss consciousness, near death experiences, how different parts of the brain process our thoughts and actions. Connect with Dr. Newberg: http://www.andrewnewberg.com/
The 5 People You Spend the Most Time With
April 10, 2023 18:30 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MB“Iron is not sharpening iron if you’re all tin foil.” – Jim Rome This is a special mini episode featuring a clip from our friend Jim Rome as he shares a really powerful perspective on who you hang around with and the influence they have on your life (for better or worse). What makes this so unique is that Jim is sharing this from first-hand experience being at Jon Gordon’s recent birthday gathering and reflecting on who was in the room. Make sure you check out The Jim Rome Show f...
Drew Brees | Confidence, Visualization, and Preparation
April 05, 2023 17:34 - 37 minutes - 36.8 MBOn this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Drew Brees, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Throughout the conversation, Drew shares fascinating stories from his illustrious career, giving listeners an inside look at what it takes to become a champion. Drawing on his experiences as a professional athlete, Drew delves into the mindset necessary to overcome adversity, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, mental toughness, and a positive attitude. Along with this, Drew ...
Shaun Hadsall | How Diet Affects Our Hormones and Weight
March 31, 2023 13:10 - 57 minutes - 55.1 MBJon is joined on this episode of Positive U by Shaun Hadsall. Shaun is known as the “ripped grandpa”, due to being in incredible shape at his age, and he provides valuable information on both diet and exercise. Over the course of the episode, Shaun explains in greater detail how hormones and different diets affect our weight, misconceptions and myths in the fitness industry, and how to lose weight in a way that is sustainable long term. Contact with Shaun Hadsall: https://linktr.ee/theri...
Jimmy Rex | Helping Men Find a Community
March 24, 2023 19:09 - 31 minutes - 31.2 MBJon is joined on this episode by Jimmy Rex. After an incredibly successful career in real estate, Jimmy wanted more, and decided that he would help men find friends, a community, and a safe place to be honest with themselves and others. Jon and Jimmy discuss business tips, along with how men can open up and improve their quality of life today. In terms of personal growth, it's important for men to find a sense of community and conection. This support and encouragment, also helps provide oppo...
Dr. Amen | How to Improve Brain Health to Live a Happier and Healthier Life
March 17, 2023 17:30 - 56 minutes - 54 MB"Get your brain healthy, and your mind will follow." -Dr. Amen In this episode of the Positive University podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Dr. Amen to discuss how you can improve your brain health, leading to a healthier and more positive mind and life. Dr. Amen also shares what's wrong with how we treat mental illnesses today. Dr. Amen is a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert who has conducted over 230,000 brain scans to uncover the connection between brain health and mental ...
Clayton Echard | Lessons Learned from Being on The Bachelor
March 10, 2023 15:12 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MBControlling your ego is a crucial aspect of personal growth. Our ego can often cloud our judgment, preventing us from seeing our flaws and mistakes, and that is why we must be open to constructive criticism. After being on The Bachelor, Clayton Echard learned many things about himself through criticism of his actions on the show. Jon and Clayton go into more detail about this over the course of the episode, along with how to control your ego and grow from your struggles.
Chris Palmer | Brain Energy and What Causes Mental Illness
March 03, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer has done extensive research on mental illnesses, why they occur, and how we can stop them. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Dr. Palmer discuss theories regarding mental health, the ketogenic diet, and the importance of mitochondria in our cells.
Roma Downey | Be an Angel
February 24, 2023 17:35 - 34 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author, Roma Downey. It's a conversation full of wisdom, affirmation, and encouragement to ignite the power of kindness in every one of us and remind us to step into kindness with one another. Get Roma's new book "Be an Angel: Devotions to Inspire and Encourage Love and Light Along the Way." Roma Downey, OBE, is an Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Tim...
Ryan Bethea | Freedom and Spiritual Warfare
February 19, 2023 02:18 - 26 minutes - 26.1 MBOn this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon talks with Ryan Bethea. Ryan is a producer and podcast host of the new hit series "The Exorcist Files". The show is a deep dive into the fascinating world of spiritual warfare and is told through the lens of a leading exorcist of the Catholic Church. Since the show's release it has gone on to claim the #1 spot on Spotify's Religion and Spirituality Charts for nearly a month, and #4 on Apple's religion charts. It's a serious topic but this is...
Alex Demczak | How to Share Your Message with the World
February 12, 2023 19:22 - 38 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this episode of the Positive University podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by his co-author of The Sale, Alex Demczak. Alex is also the co-founder of Streamline Books, a company that helps people write, edit, and publish their stories. Jon and Alex discuss this process in greater detail, along with providing advice and personal experiences of taking the leap and sharing your message to the world. Learn more about Alex at https://alexspeaking.com/ and Streamline Books at https://writemybooks....
Dan Martell | Buy Back Your Time
February 05, 2023 04:13 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBHow different would your life and business be, if you could only work on things you love? Becoming successful is not about grinding harder or finding more time to work. It's about installing systems and mindset shifts to engage in high-value work that brings you energy and fulfillment. Trading money for time will bring you more success than you ever thought possible, while reducing stress and maximizing happiness. And that's what you'll learn about on this episode of Positive Univ...
Jon Gordon | Wherever You Go, There You Are
February 04, 2023 15:22 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MB"Wherever you go, there you are." This is a special short clip from Jon Gordon and Ed Mylett. If you haven't listened to Jon's full interview on Ed Mylett's podcast yet… we hope you will today. It's powerful. They talked about Oneness vs Separateness, What Makes a Great Leader, Commitments vs Goals, Internal Changes that Impact Your External Life, The Mind Soul Connection and much more! Listen or Watch the full episode. Share and let us know your top takeaways when you listen.
Damon West | How to be a Coffee Bean
January 29, 2023 03:37 - 54 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon is joined by Damon West, coauthor of "The Coffee Bean" and their latest book "How to Be a Coffee Bean: 111 Life-Changing Ways to Create Positive Change." Damon's story of being sentenced to life in prison to now sharing the message of the coffee bean is truly remarkable, and it shows what happens when you change your environment instead of letting your environment change you. Jon and Damon go in depth on Damon's story and share tips on how t...
Peter Crone | Mind Architect
January 22, 2023 00:18 - 56 minutes - 53.4 MBPeter Crone is often referred to as the mind architect. In one of the most thought-provoking episodes of Positive University to date, Jon and Peter discuss ideas of truth, dealing with cancel culture and how to stand up for what you believe is right.
Jedediah Bila | Standing Up for Freedom
January 22, 2023 00:10 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOver the past two years Jedediah Bila has been one of the biggest voices advocating for our freedom... from vaccines and mandates to free speech. After leaving her roles on networks including The View and Fox, Jedediah decided that her voice will still be heard without the censorship and restrictions large companies have. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Jedediah discuss the pandemic, politics, and how to stop letting fear control you.
Malachi O'Brien | Lessons from Running 26.2 Miles Everyday for Over 90 Days
January 15, 2023 03:57 - 54 minutes - 52.4 MBJon Gordon is joined by Dr. Malachi O'Brien. Malachi has now been running a marathon every day for over 90 days, and he is looking to break the world record for most consecutive days running a marathon for both men and women. Over the course of the podcast, Jon and Malachi discuss his reasons and motivations for running, how to overcome mental struggles, and how to discover what you are meant to do in life. Connect with Malachi on Twitter and Instagram to follow his journey.
Tom Patterson, Founder of Tommy John | Being Successful Doing What You Love
January 08, 2023 00:28 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MBOn this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by co founder of Tommy John, Tom Patterson. Tommy John has grown into a wildly successful company and Tom shares many great tips and stories that helped him to build the brand. Over the course of the episode Jon and Tom also discuss how to build a winning culture while loving what you do. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review. Featured Resource: Power of Positive Leadership Training - Become a better le...
21 Tips for a Positive New Year with Jon Gordon
December 31, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 31 MBJon Gordon shares his 21 Tips for a Positive New Year and how you can apply them to help make 2023 your best year yet. Download a printable version of these 21 Tips at https://jongordon.com/21tips/ We also invite you to join our FREE 7-Day One Word Challenge. Sign up at https://onewordchallenge.com/ - Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word.
When You Lose Hope and the Meaning of Christmas
December 21, 2022 17:16 - 47 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Erwin McManus for a conversation about suicide, hope and the true meaning of Christmas. It may seem like a dramatic shift in topics but as you listen you'll understand just how vital the two are together. Listen and share with others to spread this important message.
John Wu | How To Regain Trust in Cryptocurrency and Invest in the Long Term
December 18, 2022 03:06 - 45 minutes - 43.4 MBOn this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by the President of Ava Labs, John Wu for a fascinating conversation about the state of cryptocurrency, how to invest long term and regain financial trust. Featured Resource: One Word Challenge - Make 2023 your best year yet. Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word. Sign up for our FREE One Word Challenge a...
Jade Gordon | Finding the Confidence to Live Your Purpose
December 11, 2022 22:27 - 56 minutes - 54 MBOn this episode of Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast, Jon is joined by a special guest.... his daugher Jade Gordon. It's a powerful conversation on overcoming fear and finding the confidence to live your purpose. Jade also shares what it was like growing up with Jon as a dad, how they adapted and grew together and how Jade is making an impact as a speaker today. Connect with Jade at [email protected]
Tiki Davis | Live from Your Imagination, Not Your History
December 05, 2022 00:33 - 58 minutes - 55.6 MBTiki Davis’ story is truly one of one. Growing up Tiki overcame obstacles such as being stabbed in the neck, wrongful accusation of a crime, and people not giving him the chance to prove himself. Despite this, Tiki has been incredibly successful, playing college football, earning a master's degree, acting, and having a career in both oil and real estate. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Tiki discuss Tiki's story, along with how faith and hard work helped him to get to where he is today.
Chaz The Intern | The Power of a Rookie Mindset
November 27, 2022 14:54 - 36 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this special episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by his intern, Chaz Childers for a conversation about making the most of your opportunities and having a Rookie Mindset. Connect with Chaz on Instagram at @chazchilders12 or [email protected]
Patric Young | Having an "Even If" Mindset
November 20, 2022 16:39 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBFormer University of Florida basketball star Patric Young is truly the embodiment of Positive University. After experiencing a life altering car crash that left him paralyzed, Patric has continued to stay positive and faithful, knowing that God has a plan and purpose for him. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Patric discuss only worrying about what you can control, living in the present moment, and having an "even if" mindset.
Candy Valentino | Wealth Habits to Achieve Financial Freedom
November 13, 2022 03:40 - 42 minutes - 40.9 MBWealth is available to you, you just need to implement the right habits and mindset in order to achieve it. On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Candy Valentino. Jon and Candy go in depth on how to learn, earn, save and invest your way to wealth. Pick up a copy of Candy's new book "Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom" at Amazon or anywhere books are sold. ABOUT CANDY: Candy Valentino opened her first brick-and-mortar store ...
Positive Mindset + Leadership Strategies with Jon Gordon
November 06, 2022 14:54 - 33 minutes - 47.4 MBDuring this special episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon shares Essential Strategies to Enhance Your Mindset, Resilience and Grit plus Proven Principles to Energize Your Team and Organization.
Positive Moment: An Important Message Everyone Needs to Hear
November 03, 2022 12:47 - 54 seconds - 2.94 MBIn this short mid-week message, bestselling author Jon Gordon shares encouragement to Find a Way Forward, Overcome Challenges, and Create a Positive Future.
Sherri Coale | Life and Leadership Lessons from Hall of Fame Basketball Coach
October 30, 2022 21:32 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBSherri Coale spent twenty-five years as the head coach of the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team. She led her program to three Final Fours, won six Big 12 Regular Season Championships and four Big 12 Tournament Championships, had nineteen straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and made nine Sweet 16 appearances. She's learned a lot about coaching, leadership and life. During this epsiode Sherri shares wisdom she’s gained from paying close attention to the extraordinary, the ordi...
Dan Fleyshman | Expand Your Reach
October 23, 2022 13:12 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Dan Fleyshman. Dan became the youngest founder of a publicly traded company at 19 years old, and his business ventures have rapidly expanded since. Over the course of the episode, we take a closer look at what businesses and strategies have led to Dan’s success, what social media platforms are working best for influencers, and how to expand your reach.
Jay Glazer Interviews Jon Gordon on Mental Health, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, and Unbreakable Moments
October 16, 2022 14:12 - 46 minutes - 44.9 MBThis is a special edition of the Positive University Podcast. In this episode we're sharing an interview Jay Glazer hosted on his Unbreakable Podcast where he interviewed Jon Gordon. It's a discussion on suicide, battling your own demons, replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, why its important to never give up and much more. Make sure you subscribe to Jay's UNBREAKABLE podcast and get his new book "Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can To...
Ken Lindner | Aspire Higher
October 09, 2022 13:45 - 41 minutes - 40 MBThe road to success starts with the decision to make the right choices daily over an extended period of time. This can prove to be challenging, and on this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Ken Lindner, someone who is very experience in making the right choices. Ken places an emphasis on not only making the right choices, but delaying gratification and thinking long term with your career goals, instead of taking the route that may seem easier or more glamorous short term. Ke...
Jesse Bradley | Finding Your Identity
October 02, 2022 12:57 - 31 minutes - 30.9 MBJesse Bradley’s journey from professional soccer player to pastor is something that he did not see coming at all. After taking a prescribed medication to prevent malaria in Africa, it built up a toxic level is Jesse's body, taking ten years to recover. This process led to a transformation in Jesse's life, where he now places his identity in God, rather than academics or athletics. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Jesse go in depth discussing identity, faith, and how to reach people in...
Craig Siegel | Reinvent Yourself
September 25, 2022 02:04 - 35 minutes - 34.9 MBEveryone has the opportunity to reinvent themselves. Craig Siegel is living proof of this, and his journey from working on Wall Street to being a keynote speaker and performance coach is truly remarkable. On this episode of Positive U, Jon and Craig take a closer look at how you can reinvent yourself and ask yourself the question, “Why not you?” Connect with Craig at https://www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com/ Or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/craigsiegel_cls/ This episode is...
Jeb Blount | How to Get Better at Selling (Yourself, Ideas, and Solutions)
September 18, 2022 02:18 - 48 minutes - 46.4 MBWhen you think about it, we are all sales people. Everyday we pitch ideas to others in hopes of getting them to buy in, whether this is in work, or with your family and friends. Regarded as the number one sales person in the world, Jeb Blount has become very successful in recognizing that in order to be a successful salesperson, you have to approach the person in a way that appeals to their needs, rather than talking at them about what you what. Jon and Jeb discuss this and go into further d...
Nate Kaeding | Consistency Is The Success
September 09, 2022 22:31 - 33 minutes - 32.9 MBBeing an NFL kicker is one of the most high-pressure jobs in the world. Nate Kaeding knows this from experience, after a very long and successful career kicking for the Chargers. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Nate discuss how to handle pressure, learn from failure, and focus on being consistent through the process.
Tricia Sciortino | How to Accomplish More
August 28, 2022 01:29 - 32 minutes - 31.5 MBOn this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by CEO of BELAY, Tricia Sciortino. Working her way up the company from a Virtual Assistant, Tricia knows how to not only work hard, but how to move up the ranks by asking for more work, rather than waiting for her title to change. Jon and Tricia discuss how a company can be better connected from the top down, how to handle accelerated growth, and the importance of believing in yourself. Sponsor Resource: Delega...
Jamie Weeks | Creating a Great Culture and Life Balance
August 21, 2022 02:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Jamie Weeks, the Executive Chairman and Founder of Honors Holding, which is the largest franchisee for Orangetheory Fitness. After years of experience dealing with business and work cultures, Jamie has been able to develop strategies that build successful cultures that account for the unique life balances that each employee needs. Along with this, Jon and Jamie discuss how to properly take risks in...
Nick Ralston | A Test To The Testimony
August 14, 2022 03:25 - 53 minutes - 51.3 MBNick Ralston’s journey to the NFL has not been an easy one. Going undrafted during the pandemic, Nick had to dig deep in order to continue to put in the work and be ready for his opportunity. On top of that, Nick is a Real Estate Advisor and is constantly looking for new opportunities to learn and improve off the field. In this episode of Positive University, Jon and Nick dive deeper into Nick’s testimony, from his faith to his journey to the NFL. If you are looking for how to constantly str...
Chad Veach | How to Live with Peace and Purpose Instead of Stress and Burnout
August 07, 2022 14:32 - 34 minutes - 33.8 MBThese days it feels as if anxiety is at an all time high. Everyone is worried about something and many people feel hopeless in their efforts to solve their problems. That is where prayer comes into play, and Chad Veach stresses how important it is for us to pray. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Chad go in depth on why we should pray, how we should pray, and what happens when we grow in our relationship with God. Get Chad's new book "Worried About Everything Because I Pray A...
Positive Moment | Rookie Mindset
August 05, 2022 03:03 - 51 seconds - 2.9 MBDon’t let the curse of experience stop you. Think like a Rookie! Work hard and go for it!!
Kate Leavell | Embrace Your Superpower
July 28, 2022 03:22 - 26 minutes - 26.7 MBJon is joined on this episode of Positive U by his coauthor of the book Stick Together, Kate Leavell. Kate believes that we all have a superpower, and this superpower is what makes us all unique. When we embrace this, we are are able live freely, and also appreciate that other people will have different views and life experiences. Jon and Kate discuss how we can celebrate our superpower, become more open to other points of view, and become inimitable. Get a copy of Kate's new book SUPERPO...
Sahil Bloom | Achieving The Extra Ten Percent
July 24, 2022 02:57 - 56 minutes - 53.5 MBAt only 31 years old, Sahil Bloom has played division 1 baseball at Stanford University, managed billions of dollars at an investment fund, and grown a wildly successful Twitter and newsletter audience. Sahil’s life experiences provide extremely thought provoking conversation, including how to achieve the extra ten percent, ignore negativity and take pride in going to work every day, doing what you love. Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your ...
Patrick Bet-David | Doing The Impossible
July 21, 2022 15:39 - 33 minutes - 33.2 MBPatrick Bet-David is a prime example of what is possible when you don’t skip steps and use fear to motivate you, rather than prevent you from taking chances in life. Patrick moved to America from Iran as a child and joined the U.S. military out of high school in the 101st Airborne. After his time in the military, Patrick worked in the financial service industry before starting up his own insurance and marketing company. In this episode, Jon and Patrick discuss why it is good to be afraid, ho...
Matt Del Negro | Overcoming Rejection
July 17, 2022 02:43 - 51 minutes - 49.3 MBJon is joined on this episode of Positive University by actor Matt Del Negro. Over the course of his very successful acting carer, Matt has learned the valuable lesson of how to overcome rejection and keep pushing, despite the nature of the acting business. Jon and Matt go in depth on how to learn from the no’s, handle uncertainty, and figure out if something is worth pursuing for you. Purchase Matt’s book, 10,000 No’s here: https://www.10000nos.com/book This episode is brought to you in...
Jaime Villalovos | Create Your Dream Life while Enjoying the Journey
July 13, 2022 03:13 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MBJaime Villalovos is an incredibly successful entrepreneur, who overcame a difficult upbringing to make seven figures, using that to propel her philanthropy and provide for her family. In this episode of Positive University, Jon and Jaime discuss how to build your story, overcome adversity and continue to dream big, always striving to achieve more for the better of others. Purchase Jaime’s book here: https://happyandstrong.com/book/
Jerry Flowers | Heart Rehab
July 07, 2022 10:55 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode of Positive University, Jon and Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr. discuss many of the issues and topics that our society is dealing with today. These include balancing your work and home life, mental health, relationship issues during the pandemic, and how to handle disappointment and hardships that are bound to come into your life. Pastor Flowers provides incredible insight from not only personal stories, but also logical and spiritual perspectives to help have better understanding o...
Ken Blanchard | Being A Servant Leader
July 03, 2022 03:13 - 29 minutes - 29.4 MBThis episode of Positive U is very special as Jon Gordon is joined by one his greatest heros, Ken Blanchard. Ken is author of The One Minute Manager, among several other books, and is regarded as the greatest business teacher of all time. In this episode, Jon and Ken discuss what it takes to be a servant leader, getting your ego out of the way, and how to remind yourself daily that it is “we, not me”. Buy Ken’s book “Simple Truth’s of Leadership” here. This episode is brought to you in p...