Everyday Elevations With Jason Fricka

Everyday Elevations With Jason Fricka

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Everyday Elevations With Jason Fricka episodes

  • Mindset Mastery: Kimberly Jarman’s Strategies for Women's Success

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka speaks with Kimberly Jarman, a mental performance coach who specializes in helping women overcome self-imposed limitations and achieve their full potential. Kimberly draws on her background in counseling, neuroscience, and biochemistry to integrate mindset work and transform ordinary moments into extraordinary outcomes.

    49 min
  • Navigating the Healthcare System with Advocate Patrick Alonso

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews Patrick Alonso, a licensed pharmacist, health consultant, and host of the Men's Health Unscripted podcast. They discuss issues around overmedication, the over prescription of drugs in America, advocating for patients within the healthcare system, and mental health outreach for men.
    Key Discussion Points:
    - The complexity of the healthcare system and how it can be difficult for patients to navigate (00:02:11)
    - America as the most overprescribed nation in the world and issues around overmedication (00:02:52)
    - Helping clients understand their health information and medications as a "bridge" in the healthcare system (00:03:40)
    - Patrick's origin story of realizing many patients face the same issues his grandparents dealt with regarding medications and side effects (00:04:39)
    - Tips on knowing whether you truly need a prescribed medication (00:13:50)
    - Patrick's mission to advocate for the pharmacy profession and change perceptions (00:22:29)
    - The lack of openness around men's mental health issues and the male friendship "epidemic" (00:36:39)
    - Important message about male suicide rates rising in America (00:42:26)


    54 min
  • From Fear to Strength: Playful Techniques for Health and Wellness Success with Guy Monroe - S2EP04

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews charisma and speaking coach Guy Munroe. They discuss techniques for overcoming stage fright and handling high pressure social situations with grace. Guy shares strategies for developing an optimal mental state, controlling emotions, and inspiring oneself to connect authentically during public speaking or performances.
    Key Discussion Points:
    - How Guy got into coaching others on charisma and public speaking (00:00:21)
    - Building skills to own high pressure moments (00:04:04)
    - Tips for those who struggle to visualize or access imagination (00:10:19)
    - Getting into a childlike, playful mindset (00:20:08)
    - Focusing on inspiring yourself rather than worrying about the audience (00:21:54)
    - Guy's quote on being the best version of yourself (00:39:01)
    Guest Bio:
    Guy Munroe is an experienced speech and singing coach specializing in charisma training. For over 20 years, he has helped prepare clients for high stakes situations including auditions, TED Talks, and courtroom proceedings. His methods aim to control anxiety, develop confidence and authenticity, and communicate more effectively.
    Key Quotes:
    "Social situations require us to be emotional. And, so I wholeheartedly invite everyone in the audience to do everything you can to resist any attempts that you have to be non emotional during high stakes situation." (00:02:51)
    "Be the finest version of you that you can be every moment of your life. Because whatever you inspire to be, you will become with practice. Be great. Be a magnificent human being. And it'll become automatic." (00:39:01)

    44 min
  • S2EP03-Maximizing Wellness with AI: Tips from Chad Wooters

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews AI expert Chad Wooters on using AI tools like ChatGPT and custom chatbots to become more productive and efficient in business and life. Chad shares actionable insights on getting started with AI, best practices for crafting effective prompts, building customized knowledge bases, overcoming common pitfalls, and leveraging AI to save time and scale efforts.
    Guest Bio:
    Chad Wooters is a dedicated lifelong learner and innovation consultant focused on turning complex information into actionable insights. With skills spanning public speaking, business growth strategy, and AI-driven solutions, his commitment to progress makes him a trustworthy leader in the AI space.
    Key Quotes:
    "If you are someone who's going to be working for about 8 or 9 more years, more than 8 or 9 years, you're going to have to learn to use AI." [00:25:31]
    "People who use AI are going to replace people, and that's gonna be the future." [00:29:13]
    Main Discussion Points:
    - How to get started with AI tools as a beginner - download apps, create free accounts, start experimenting
    - Crafting effective prompts - be specific, include exclusion criteria, refine prompts over time
    - Building custom chatbots - upload knowledge bases, "train" AI, create lead gen and support bots
    - Common mistakes - failing to properly structure knowledge bases, hitting token limits
    - Using AI to save time and scale efforts - generating templates, automating tasks, replicating voice
    - AI as an emerging essential business skillset - required for marketing roles and upper management

    35 min
  • S2EP02-Becoming You: Sandra Possing's Roadmap to Embodied Identity

    In this episode of the podcast, host Jason Fricka interviews Sandra Posing, a professionally certified life coach and podcast host. They discuss finding your identity and purpose, getting back in touch with your inner spark and wonder, and designing the extraordinary life you truly desire.
    Guest Bio:
    Sandra Posing is an ICF professionally certified coach, podcast host of “Oh High Self,” speaker, and entrepreneur. Through her coaching programs, social media, and speaking engagements, Sandra inspires, empowers, and challenges people to create their own versions of an extraordinary life.
    Key Discussion Points:
    - The journey of self-discovery through exploring different identities and finding parts of yourself you didn’t know existed (2:09)
    - Living an authentic life aligned with your inner truth rather than societal expectations (7:28)
    - Techniques for embodying your future self to manifest your goals (25:59)
    - Bringing back the childhood wonder and spark that gets dimmed by adulthood responsibilities (36:15)
    - Finding little moments of joy and activities that make your soul light up (37:55)
    Key Quotes:
    "We are so much more than we think we are." (3:31)
    "It's about living from the inside out, and it's about transformation from the inside out." (7:49)
    "The more that we can really dig into and find those things, like, whatever that fire is that's inside of us." (10:08)
    "When we each individually come alive, that's...the best gift to ourselves and our soul, but to everyone around us too." (41:48)

    54 min
  • S2EP01-Breaking Barriers: Achieving Optimal Health and Wellness with Jose Ibarra

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews certified health, fitness, nutrition, life, and mindset coach Jose Ibarra. Jose shares his inspiring personal story of overcoming adversity, losing nearly 40 pounds, and transitioning from a stressful corporate job to becoming a full-time coach. Listeners can expect to learn actionable tips on finding your niche, pushing outside your comfort zone, the power of community, and much more.

    Guest Bio: Jose Ibarra
    Jose is a certified life, fitness, nutrition, mindset and health coach based in Southern Oregon. He helps people lose fat, gain energy, and transform their lives without restrictive dieting. Jose is dedicated to continuous learning and growth so he can better serve his clients, which is why he holds certifications in multiple areas. His own weight loss journey inspired him to get into coaching so he could help others achieve breakthroughs as well.
    Key Discussion Points:
    - Importance of committing fully and going "all in" to achieve goals (00:06:37)
    - Finding your niche by leveraging personal experiences and strengths (00:13:42)
    - Pushing outside your comfort zone is necessary for growth (00:37:33)
    - The power of community for encouragement and accountability (00:28:09)
    - Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable through challenges (00:36:53)
    - Modeling those who have achieved what you want to achieve (00:39:54)
    Key Quotes:
    "If I can't give you the tools that you need and help you get to that point where you're self sufficient after 12 months, then I haven't done my job." (00:26:48)
    "The comfort zone is a very beautiful place, but nothing grows there." (00:37:33)
    "If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room." (00:42:59)

    55 min
  • Travel Smarter, Not Harder: Insider Tips for Budget-Friendly Adventure with Rohith Amruthur

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, Jason speaks with Rohith Amruthar about how to save money and have incredible travel experiences. Listen in to learn Rohith's strategies around "travel mastery", debunking common myths about luxury travel, and much more.

    Rohith Amruthar is the founder of 1% Travel Club, a company dedicated to helping people travel better for less. He has a lifelong passion for travel and has devised strategies to fly business and first class at a fraction of the normal cost.

    Key Discussion Points:
    - The "5 pillars of travel mastery" - maximizing value, leveraging points, avoiding fees, getting compensated, and maximizing experiences (timestamp 00:04:25)
    - Using credit cards and loyalty programs strategically to save substantially on travel (timestamp 00:07:37)
    - Getting cash compensation from airlines when flights are delayed or canceled (timestamp 00:15:13)
    - Creating a cohesive, long-term strategy around travel hacking rather than just looking for quick tips and tricks (timestamp 00:34:30)
    - Debunking the myth that you have to be wealthy to travel in luxury (timestamp 00:29:49)

    43 min
  • Strength Through Change: A Woman's Guide to Weight Lifting for Anti-Aging and Wellness with Jessi Cushenberry

    In this episode of "Every Day Elevations", host Jason Fricka interviews Jessi Cushenberry, founder of Visionary Wellness. The discussion focuses on Jessi's unique approach to health and wellness coaching, which goes beyond diet and exercise to uncover subconscious patterns leading to self-sabotage.


    Key Discussion Points:

    - How weight training helped improve a client's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms (00:01:47)
    - The importance of understanding people's psychology and backgrounds to set them up for long-term health/wellness success (00:02:51)
    - Doing short "exercise snacks" when you don't have time for longer
    workouts (00:06:30)
    - Why willpower struggles often stem from subconscious patterns rooted in past experiences (00:11:19)
    - Jessi's new "Journal to Wellness" product helping human trafficking rescue efforts (00:18:54)
    - Planning future educational wellness events/retreats (00:26:35)

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    41 min
  • Harnessing Light Therapy for Peak Performance: The TaoPatch Revolution

    In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews

    entrepreneur Dmitri Leonov about his startup experience and
    co-founding TaoPatch USA, a wearable light therapy patch company. They discuss the technology behind TaoPatch, how it works, its applications for health and wellness, and the future of holistic medicine.

    Key Discussion Points:

    - Dmitry's journey from online advertising and feeling unfulfilled to wanting to build something more meaningful (00:01:03)
    - An overview of light therapy and how TaoPatch works by reflecting infrared light back into the body (00:03:14, 00:05:00)
    - Applications for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, injury
    recovery, flexibility, mental health, athletes, etc. (00:06:37,
    00:18:06, 00:23:30)
    - Addressing skepticism about how light therapy works and study
    limitations (00:12:31, 00:13:04)
    - Future developments like a photonic cap for brain health and focus (00:23:52)
    - The connection between holistic health, energy medicine, and
    spirituality (00:29:12, 00:32:39)
    - Taking a whole-body approach to balance and self-healing (00:30:18)


    Spread the word about our deep dives into personal growth topics. Leave a review and connect with us on social media via https://linktr.ee/everydayelevations.

    Sign up for our blog The Wellness Diaries for weekly insights.

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    44 min
  • The Power of Play: Infusing Fun and Creativity into Your Personal and Professional Life with Mike Brennan

    In this episode of "Everyday Elevations," Jason Fricka interviews Mike Brennan, author of "Make Fun a Habit - The Creative Playbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again." They discuss Mike's journey from childhood artist to creative professional, the burnout he experienced in the industry, and how he rediscovered his passion through a 365-day art project. Mike explains his "daily creative habit process" and provides practical tips for infusing more creativity, imagination, and fun into daily routines - whether at work or in personal contexts. Listeners can expect to come away with inspiration and actionable ideas for reconnecting with their inner child, battling burnout, and integrating playfulness regularly.


    Mike Brennan is an author, artist and passionate creativity advocate. His book "Make Fun a Habit" offers inspiration, insights and practical steps for reconnecting with playfulness. He has created art for esteemed clients like Heineken and Chase Bank, and his work adorns spaces like Ronald McDonald House and the Mesa Idea Museum. Beyond client work, Mike is devoted to helping organizations and individuals harness creativity's transformative power.


    Key Discussion Points:

    - Why unstructured creativity and imaginative play get pushed aside as we grow older (6:11)
    - How Mike fell out of love with commercial art and graphic design work (8:12)
    - Mike's "rock bottom" existential crisis moment, prompting his 365 art journey (11:05)
    - The four parts of Mike's "daily creative habit process" (23:37)
    - Actionable tactics for taking the "long way home" to spark discovery and wonder (39:04)
    - Why creativity extends far beyond the arts and lives in all we do (43:46)

    Key Quotes:
    "I think too many times what happens is you end up killing the thing that you love, because then you start attaching things to it like, oh, this has to make money." (7:43)
    "We don't do this enough. We are typically always in the next. Instead of the now, we're like, okay, I did this thing. Great. Now it's behind me." on celebrating small wins (27:00)
    "When you create, we all win. Because when you create, there's something about you that comes alive..." (48:49)


    57 min

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