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Are you hitting a wall in your relationships? Are you still looking for “the one”? It is our relationships that determine our happiness in life and reflect back our relationship with ourselves. That essential truth is the core belief of renowned relationship coach Jillian Turecki, Oprah's guest on this episode of "The Oprah Podcast." Jillian’s insightful, no-nonsense relationship advice is on this episode as she breaks down her new book, "It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life." She also shares her revelations as a relationship coach and from hosting over 150 episodes on her hit podcast, "Jillian on Love."

Jillian also opens up about her often contentious relationship with her father, famed psychologist Dr. Stanley Turecki, whose groundbreaking book, "The Difficult Child," was somewhat based on his experience with Jillian as a child. Finally, Oprah and Jillian take questions from people looking to foster more love and connection in their lives.

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Dopamine Trap: Why Motivation Keeps Failing You

April 15, 2025 | Episode 5072 Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Have you ever asked yourself how to stay motivated when life gets crazy? In this episode, Scott shares a robust coaching conversation about establishing a "peaceful base." Instead of chasing endless motivation, discover how identifying your personal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) creates a foundation that keeps you on track. It's not sexy, but it's precisely what you need to hear right now.

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Scott reveals how a coaching client's question about motivation led to an essential discussion about dopamine's double-edged sword. While this brain chemical powers your drive to achieve, it can also reward you for giving up! Learn how to harness dopamine effectively by establishing your baseline - those core activities that indicate you're living aligned with your values. When you know your baseline, motivation follows naturally.

Key Takeaways

Dopamine drives both your motivation to act AND your reward for quitting - understanding this balance is crucial for sustained success.

Creating a "peaceful base" through personal KPIs gives you a foundation to return to when life gets chaotic.

Knowing your baseline measurements frees your mind from clutter and frustration, naturally increasing motivation.

Memorable Quotes

"A peaceful base is built on KPIs, knowing when you're on track to going for what you want."

"When you have the baseline, your mind gets freed from all the clutter."

"If your life is buzzing fanatically, you've got to find a way to breathe and chill down."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify 2-3 key performance indicators that represent your baseline (like exercising 3x weekly or family date nights).

When life feels chaotic, please check if you've drifted from your baseline activities.

Return to your baseline practices before trying to "get motivated" - your motivation will naturally return.

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Introducing Dr. Vonda Wright: Formula to Lose Weight and Gain Muscle (Why your Current Workout is Not Giving You Results) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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In today’s episode, Jay sits down with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in active aging and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay feeling youthful as you age, lose stubborn fat, and improve your sleep,, this conversation is packed with life changing insights.

Jay and Dr. Wright start by debunking the myth that aging is an inevitable decline. Dr. Wright explains how lifestyle choices in your 20s and 30s directly impact how you feel in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. They dive into how excess fat, especially around the belly, isn’t just about appearance—it’s a sign of inflammation that accelerates aging. Dr. Wright shares how movement, muscle mass, and diet play a crucial role in fat loss and energy levels.

They also explore the powerful body-brain connection. Dr. Wright breaks down how physical activity releases key proteins that protect the brain from cognitive decline and diseases like dementia. Jay and Dr. Wright discuss how poor sleep can sabotage fat loss, slow down recovery, and disrupt hormones—leading to more cravings, weight gain, and reduced longevity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How fat storage impacts aging and energy levels.

The critical role of sleep in weight loss and brain function.

How movement and muscle mass keep you youthful.

How lifestyle choices in your 30s affect long-term health.

Why fitness-based friendships can improve your health.

If you want to stay sharp, maintain a healthy weight, and build lasting habits that help you thrive for decades, this episode gives you the tools to start now.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro 

01:43 Your Perception Of Aging Is A Myth

05:31 Develop Healthy Habits in Your 20s

10:07 Why Your Sleep Can Fall Apart in Midlife

16:58 Can You Restock Years Of Not Sleeping?

22:09 Sleep Deprivation is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

26:45 The Weight Loss Formula That Actually Works 

36:04 There Is A Difference Between Being Healthy & Fit

43:13 Fitness Is A Great Way To Connect

46:17 How To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat

55:30 The Body Brain Connection is Integral to 

1:01:39 Don’t Make Excuses to Start Making Changes In Your Life

1:04:24 Mobility is One of the Most Important Skills for Aging Well 

1:09:51 Break Free from Your Limiting Beliefs

1:17:15 Vonda Wright on Final 5

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Breaking Rules Won't Get You There – But These Will

April 14, 2025 | Episode 5071

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever feel like the rule-breakers are winning while you're playing it straight? In today's Daily Boost, Scott challenges the notion that cheating is the path to success. Instead, he breaks down the fundamental principles leading to getting what you want.

These aren't complicated strategies – they're the basics that genuinely work. If you're stuck despite doing everything "right," this episode will realign your thinking and get you back on track.

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Scott shares his moment of temptation – wondering if breaking the rules is how others succeed while he feels stuck playing fair. But instead of giving in, he discovered something powerful: success comes from mastering a few fundamental principles many people overlook. These basics aren't flashy, but they're what genuinely create lasting success in our chaotic world.

Key Takeaways

Clarity is essential before making any decision – a confused mind cannot move forward effectively.

Your passion begins with accepting what you truly want rather than hiding from it or making excuses.

Strong personal values create strong passions – but most people don't know their current values.

Memorable Quotes

"You instinctively know exactly who you are and what you want – you may not be able to verbalize it, but you know what it is."

"Some doors must close before others open – if you hang around and wait, you'll miss the opportunity."

"Everything happens when something happens. If nothing happens, nothing happens."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Get crystal clear about what you truly want – write it down in black and white to eliminate

confusion.

Accept your passion with courage – acknowledge what you want and commit to going after it.

Let faith and courage power your transformation – even when you don't fully believe you can succeed.

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Introducing You Can Visit All Seven Continents. But Should You? from Peak Travel.

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For many travelers, Antarctica is a bucket-list destination, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to touch all seven continents. In 2023, a record-breaking 100,000 tourists made the trip. But the journey begs a fundamental question: What do we risk by traveling to a place that is supposed to be uninhabited by humans? And as the climate warms, should we really be going to Antarctica in the first place? 

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Controlling Your Emotional Triggers

April 11, 2025 | Episode 5070

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever catch yourself doing exactly what you promised you'd never do? In this episode, Scott shares a personal moment when he lost his cool with his wife - proving that even "Mr. Positivity" has triggering moments! Discover how your emotional habits can activate before your logical brain catches up, and learn Scott's practical three-step approach to gaining control over those unwanted emotional reactions.

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Scott confesses to having a meltdown while trying to exit an airport parking lot after returning home sick from the Podcast Movement Convention. He could not stop the emotional cascade despite setting personal rules against such behavior. This relatable story highlights how we're all human, and sometimes our emotions override our best intentions, especially when we're tired, stressed, or not feeling well.

Key Takeaways

Your emotions serve as a personal alarm system, providing critical information about internal and external events.

Triggers are often rooted in past experiences that resurface unexpectedly, activating robust emotional responses that can feel misaligned with current situations.

Even the most logical people are emotional beings - understanding this balance is key to developing emotional intelligence and regaining control.

Memorable Quotes

"The better things are going on in life, the more challenges you will have, but that's how things are."

"We're not designed to squash our emotional reactions - they're kind of like a personal alarm system."

"Controlling behaviors that have been on autopilot for years takes work, but with awareness and discipline, you can change your response."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Catch yourself after the trigger happens - notice your mistake and promise to catch it soon.

When triggered again, catch yourself while being triggered and get control as soon as possible.

With practice, you'll begin to catch yourself before the trigger happens and avoid unwanted reactions altogether.

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Introducing Master Hypnotist Reveals The Manifestation Formula That’s MORE Powerful Than The Law of Attraction | Jim Curtis from The School of Greatness.

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I was captivated by Jim Curtis's profound insight that most of our limitations are self-created "mind traps" we fall into without realizing it. As a master hypnotherapist who overcame decades of debilitating nerve pain, Jim shared how our negativity bias, confirmation bias, and the "backfire effect" keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. The conversation revealed how Jim's own healing journey took him from a wheelchair to wholeness by shifting his focus from what was broken to what was possible. What struck me most was his practical demonstration of self-hypnosis that anyone can use to quiet the critical mind and reconnect with their true "I am" state. This episode offers transformative wisdom for anyone struggling with physical pain, emotional blocks, or limiting beliefs about their worthiness.

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In this episode you will learn:

• The four mind traps that keep people stuck in patterns of suffering
• How to use self-hypnosis techniques to bypass your critical mind and reprogram your subconscious in just one minute per day
• Why the Law of Assumption (what you assume to be true about yourself) is more powerful than the Law of Attraction
• The difference between directive statements and questions, and why questions like "I wonder if you realize how amazing..." are more effective communication tools
• Four signs you're living in a high vibrational state

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How To Pump Yourself Up When No One Else Will

April 10, 2025 | Episode 5069

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever need a quick boost, but no one's around to give you that pep talk? In today's episode, Scott shares a powerful technique he learned from a martial arts instructor that can instantly change your state and flood your body with motivation-fueling dopamine. You'll discover why being your own best cheerleader might be the most important skill you develop this year.

Featured Story

Scott shares his experience witnessing a man in a hotel hallway repeatedly saying "yes, yes, yes" to pump himself up before a meeting. This real-world example highlights how we can physically and emotionally get ourselves "in state" to perform at our best. Scott connects this to the science of anchoring and dopamine release that powers our motivation to move forward, even when no one else is there to encourage us.

Key Takeaways

Relying on external motivation feels good, but developing internal motivation techniques gives you power over your emotional state anytime, anywhere.

The PYOTB (Pat Yourself On The Back/Butt) method combines physical movement with positive self-talk to create a powerful motivational anchor.

Consistent use of these state-changing techniques creates stronger neural connections, making it easier to shift your emotional state instantly when needed.

Memorable Quotes

"When you're in a funk, you may as well make it funky."

"You take dopamine and discipline, the double Ds of life."

"Without dopamine, you're a slug on a couch. With dopamine, you're Superman or Superwoman."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Establish your motivational anchor by combining physical movement (like the PYOTB technique) with enthusiastic, positive self-talk.

Practice regularly triggering your anchor, especially before important events, to build strength and effectiveness.

You can use your anchor whenever you need an instant mood shift - before meetings, tough conversations, or anytime your energy dips.

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Introducing Relationship Expert: How To Date To Find The Person You Want To Marry from The School of Greatness.

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What if the only destination for dating is marriage? Senior pastor Stephen Chandler unpacks his transformative "Relationship Roadmap" approach, challenging our modern dating culture with refreshing honesty. Stephen shares why intentionality is the missing ingredient in most failed relationships. Through vulnerable stories of his own marriage journey — from being the broke pastor who married a financially stable nurse, to learning the hard way about how his achievement-driven mindset nearly damaged his marriage — Stephen reveals why the two decisions that will define your life are what you do with God and who you choose to spend your life with. This eye-opening conversation delivers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to build a relationship that doesn't just survive but becomes the foundation for true greatness in every area of life.

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In this episode you will learn:

• Why dating without marriage as your destination creates detours that delay your path to greatness and damages your heart along the way
• How physical intimacy clouds judgment and prevents you from recognizing relationship red flags before it's too late
• The critical difference between yellow and red flags in dating, and why your trusted community's opinion of your partner matters more than your own
• Why money problems aren't necessarily relationship dealbreakers, but a partner's unwillingness to grow absolutely is
• How to create the proper balance between pursuing ambitious goals and making meaningful memories in your relationship

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Stop Managing Your Calendar (Do This Instead)

April 9, 2025 | Episode - 5068

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Are you letting your calendar run your life? In this eye-opening episode, Scott challenges the modern obsession with packed schedules and reveals why the most successful people focus on the spaces between appointments. You'll discover why claiming 100% of your time as your own first—before allocating it to others—is the real secret to higher performance, greater creativity, and a more fulfilling life.

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Scott shares his conversation with a client who was shocked to see only three appointments on Scott's daily calendar. The revelation? Scott focuses on the unscheduled time—his invisible appointments with himself. While most people concentrate on their meetings and obligations, the real magic happens when you value and protect the space between scheduled commitments.

Key Takeaways

You already own 100% of your time—it's yours to allocate, not something to be managed or controlled by others.

The most creative, productive, and high-performing people prioritize the "default mode network" where your brain can wander freely.

People who make and keep invisible appointments with themselves become difference makers who lead rather than follow.

Memorable Quotes

"Time is your most valuable asset. It should never be allocated to anything other than what is the most important thing in your life."

"You already have all the freedom you could ever possibly have to do anything you want to do."

"People who make and keep invisible appointments with themselves are the difference makers around us. They're not chasing the crowd. They're leading the way."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Recognize that 100% of your day is already your time—claim it first before allocating it to others.

Create "invisible appointments" with yourself that you value as highly as meetings with others.

Allow your mind space to enter the default mode network where creativity and high performance naturally occur.

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