The Quest4Life Podcast

It's been said that we all must suffer one of two pains in life: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The former can lead to a life filled with joy and fulfillment while the latter leads to a long-lasting pain that is difficult to release. As with anything, we have a choice. We can choose to live more intentionally and with greater discipline despite the fact that it isn't "sexy" to do so. Or we can live a life where we regret decisions made or actions taken or, perhaps worse, we can live a life in a perpetual state of "what if." Doesn't seem like much of a choice, does it? Thank you for joining the conversation!

James Heppner's life worked until it didn't. For more than two years, James's struggle led him to sleeping 18 1/2 hours per day and it nearly cost him everything. His turnaround, however, is nothing short of remarkable and, today, he thinks of himself as "an artist of experience" and he lives out his passion and purpose by creating transformational experiences for himself and others as a way to explore what it means to be FULLY ALIVE! I had a chance to sit down with James, the founder and creator of Weekly Wins and Losses (weeklywinsandlosses.com) and learned ways to embrace all of life to achieve fulfillment. His story is inspiring and his message powerful. Be sure to check it out and THANK YOU for joining the conversation!

Have you ever wondered if there was an addiction to perfection before social media? After, people like to paint a picture of their lives as some sort of utopia whereby everything from the food they cook to blemish-free skin is presented as "unicorns and rainbows." While there is no doubt that the pursuit of perfection has always been a thing, it seems as though it's on display to a far greater degree today than ever before. But what if we go the other way? Rather than pursuing an unattainable goal, what if we embraced imperfection? What if we embraced our flaws and treated ourselves with greater respect and compassion? Learn ways to do that throughout this episode of The Quest4Life Podcast. As always, thank you for joining the conversation!

One of the most common forms of psychological and emotional manipulation in relationships are guilt trips. For people on the receiving end o f a guilt trip, once it dawns on them that they are being manipulated it can lead to anger and resentment, which ultimately damages the relationships. For the guilt inducers, or "guilt trippers," they engage in that type of manipulation to get what they want, and this is, very often, driven by stealth anger or resentment that has been buried or repressed. There are better ways to go about getting what you want without causing irreparable damage to the relationships you claim to value most. Find out how in the latest episode of The Quest4Life Podcast. Thank you for joining the conversation!

By any measurable standard, Carrie Schmidt had it all. She made it to the top of the corporate ladder as a model for what leadership truly is despite having overcome many hardships earlier in life. Despite all of her success, Carrie felt unfulfilled, like there was more to life. Today, as the Founder and CEO of Infinite SOULutions, she helps transform people's lives personally and professionally. She is a Certified Life Master Consultant and Executive Leadership Coach who empowers others to gain clarity of purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop a strategic roadmap to achieve their highest goals. In short, to move "beyond the veil." Carrie's story is truly inspiring and the knowledge and wisdom she teaches others is transformative. Check out her new book, "Behind the Screen: Uncover the Truth - Connect to Your Power, Passion, and Purpose," available June 1st on Amazon. Thank you for joining the conversation!

Most of us have experienced moments in our lives where we felt like a fake, a phony, or a fraud. It is a surprisingly normal part of the human condition. In fact, psychological research informs us that ~70% of adults have experienced what is known as "Imposter Syndrome," which is when a person cannot bring themselves to believe that their accomplishments were a result of their efforts and abilities. Moreover, ~25-30% experience this feeling on a regular basis, but they don't have to and that is good news! Learn about the causes of Imposter Syndrome and discover ways we can lessen this feeling within ourselves and/or help others overcome it. As always, THANK YOU for joining the conversation! Contact the Show. We look forward to hearing from you! thequest4life.com

Do opposites attract? Can we give others we don't possess for ourselves? How can paying compliments improve our relationships? How can we become more gracious and grateful for the compliments we receive? Each of these questions are answered (AND MORE!) are answered and learning about the answers can provide significant value to your life. Understanding how all of this works will allow you to have a greater appreciation of why the people in your life are in your life to begin with and how you can enhance those relationships. Be sure to check it out and thank you for joining the conversation! Contact the Show. We look forward to hearing from you! thequest4life.com

Being able to persuade anyone - or, at least, becoming more persuasive - is a skill everyone can develop. Unfortunately, many people try to beat people over the head with their argument or perspective, which is both off-putting and highly ineffective at getting people to give you something you want. After all, we need to give other people a reason to give us something. Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can employ to persuade anyone even when they were previously unwilling to give you something be it a job, a raise, their time, or even their love. As always, thank you for joining the conversation! Contact the Show. We look forward to hearing from you! thequest4life.com

There is no doubt that when you, me, anyone receives criticism, it stings. The question is: How should we respond in the face of the criticism? From some people, being criticized wrecks their self-esteem and they go on the attack. For others, they are able to find truth in the criticism in order to become a better version of themselves. Be sure to check out this episode to learn 5 strategies you can employ to navigate criticism when it arrives and how doing so can have a positive impact on your life and relationships. Thank you for joining the conversation! Contact the Show. We look forward to hearing from you! thequest4life.com

The psychology of decision-making is fascinating, especially when we consider what motivates us. When making consequential decisions, most people tend to focus on the potential loss or what they stand to lose rather than emphasizing the potential gain. While this is a "normal" function of the human brain, it can limit our ability to enhance the meaning, value, and purpose in our lives. Thus, we live the life we are willing to tolerate rather than pursuing more. Be sure to check it out and become MORE resilient. Thank you for joining the conversation! Contact the Show. We look forward to hearing from you! thequest4life.com