Dare To Be Different

An article published by Harvard Health states; “In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” In this episode, I talk with guest host, Ed Newell, about the life-changing, life-giving value of gratitude.

Guest host, Ed Newell, and I focus on something that has the power to make the world a better place - for you, individually, and for all of us collectively: choosing to add value to every person that we meet. You are here to make a difference, and when you actively seek to build others up, you’re investing in a better future for everyone.

“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden. It is easier to say, ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say, ‘My heart is broken.’” – C.S. Lewis. “Healthy” is one of the 5 values that I’ve built my life and my business around, and I believe that mental health needs to be elevated to the importance of physical health. In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach, Michelle Croyle, joins the podcast to share some wisdom and revealing medical and physiological insights about how our brains react to times of isolation and uncertainty and practical ways to stay mentally healthy.

Adventurous people are willing to be different, take risks, and exchange comfort for the bigger picture. Jason Tost, who is one of the most adventurous people I know, joins me for this episode, and his perspective is refreshing and inspiring! If you think of your life like a book that you're writing, make sure that you inject a little adventure into every chapter, or you're likely to have a pretty bland story filled with a lot of missed opportunities and regrets.

In this week's episode of Dare To Be Different, Joe and Ed talk about ways you can lead your organization during  quarantine.

Ever heard the saying, "Everyone lights up a room - some when they enter, and some when they leave"? Ever thought about which one you are? The effects of positivity can't be overstated. I believe that if you change your attitude, you'll change your life. It sounds too simplistic, but it's true. Scientific studies and quantifiable evidence prove that the benefits of "seeing the bright side" range from being happier and having better relationships, to actually earning more money. My wife Alisha joins me for this week's episode to discuss how (and why) we should actively choose positivity every day of our lives.

All food is informing your body - it is either feeding inflammation and disease or fighting it. But if we get too hung up on eating perfectly, we are more likely to give in to fad diets, temporary solutions, and failed programs. My guest on this episode, Dr. Will Cole - one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, and author of two books; ketotarian, and The Inflammation Spectrum, talks about what it takes to be successful with long-term goals for mental and physical health.  (Which are the same thing, by the way.) I think you'll find great value in this episode, as well as Dr. Cole's books and the many free resources on his website at drwillcole.com.

In this week's episode of Dare To Be Different, Joe and Alisha discuss steps to help your kids through quarantine.