In this episode of the UpWord Path Podcast I sit down with a good friend and we discuss our friendship, our path in corporate success and its meaninglessness, what and who should inform our identity and roles in life. How we are invited into naming and into sub-creation, and love as an antidote to fear. I hope you find points of this conversation that resonate with you and help you on your path. Thank you for listening.

In this episode of The UpWord Path Podcast, Phillip Mainprize unpacks the timeless lessons from Admiral William H. McRaven’s book Make Your Bed and shows how they align with the philosophy of The UpWord Path. From the power of starting your day with small wins, to building resilience through failure, and facing life’s fears head-on—Phillip connects modern psychology, biblical truth, and practical journaling exercises into a framework for lasting transformation. Whether you’re seeking discipline, community, or courage to take risks, this conversation reveals how intentional daily practices lead to profound growth and why the smallest steps often create the biggest changes.

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In this powerful and moving episode, I sit down with Thomas DeGarmeaux, President of Grace For Addiction, to explore his deeply personal journey through the shadows of substance abuse and into the light of sustained recovery. Thomas shares candidly about the turning points in his life, the battle for meaning in the midst of brokenness, and the daily disciplines that now keep him focused on what we call the UpWord path.

We talk about the role of hope and faith in the healing process, the importance of exercising psychological muscles—like hope, honesty, and gratitude—and how cultivating vulnerability can become the foundation for real, transformative relationships. This is a conversation about more than sobriety. It’s about restoration, redemption, and the quiet heroism of choosing truth over self-deception one day at a time.

If you or someone you love is on the recovery journey—or simply seeking a path of meaning through difficulty—this conversation will meet you where you are and point you toward the light.

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This episode lays the foundation for the journal and movement behind the podcast—a call to transformation rooted in Truth, Goodness, Gratitude, and Meaning.

Phillip shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of The UpWord Path Journal, inspired by his own search for clarity, healing, and purpose. Drawing from ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and faith in the Logos—the divine order that shapes reality—he explains how journaling became a daily practice of realignment, habit-building, and personal growth.

You'll learn:

The philosophy and redemptive power of the Logos

How intentional journaling can reshape your mind and life

A step-by-step breakdown of how to use The UpWord Path Journal

The science and soul behind gratitude, affirmations, and reflection

Why values, mission, and community are at the heart of real change

Whether you're starting fresh or searching for deeper meaning, this episode is your invitation to pick up the pen, reclaim your story, and begin walking your UpWord Path.

Welcome to The UpWord Path Podcast, born from the creation of The UpWord Path Journal—a tool I designed to combat darkness in my own mind by cultivating gratitude, focus, and self-awareness through the written word. But this journey goes beyond the pages of a journal; it’s about all of us taking intentional steps to transform our minds with a focus on Truth and Meaning.