Thrive Podcast

Thrive Podcast

By John BeetisonHealth & Fitness
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Thrive Podcast episodes

  • Change your state to succeed

    It’s not just about willpower.

    It’s about your state of mind.


    👉 When you’re in the “Not Me” state (low energy mind):

    😩 Stress, overthinking, self-criticism

    🌀 Stuck in survival mode

    🔒 Fixed in limiting beliefs


    But when you shift into your “Brilliant Me” state (high energy mind):

    ✨ Clarity, confidence, and flow

    🚀 Powerful decisions and big visions

    💡 Energy to take action and stay consistent


    This simple shift changes everything.

    Your health. Your habits. Your results.




    💡 That’s why I’ve created a free training:

    “How to Shift Your State — from Struggle to Flow.”


    Inside, you’ll learn:

    ✅ How to spot when you’re stuck in “Not Me”

    ✅ The Thrive tool to reset and shift your state

    ✅ How to step into “Brilliant Me” — so your choices support the life and health you actually want


    To work with me to achieve your ultimate health, fitness and Well-being goals.

    Drop me an email using the email address below

    [email protected]

    14 min
  • Why “Finding Balance” Isn’t the Answer (And What Is)

    "I just need to find balance again"?

    I hear this all the time from the high-performing professionals I work with. You're spinning a lot of plates—leading at work, supporting your family, trying to look after your body and mind—but it feels like something’s always slipping through the cracks.

    So “balance” sounds like the solution. But what does that really mean?

    Because let’s be honest, balance is vague. And for many of us, it's become a word we throw out when we feel like we’re failing to hold it all together.

    Here’s what I believe:

    You don’t need more balance.
    You need clarity. Direction. And alignment.
    And to get those? You need a Life Audit.


    In my new Podcast, I walk you through the Life audit to help you start taking action on the changes and results you want to see in your health, fitness, and mindset to Thrive.


    If the Life Audit resonated with you and you want to regain control over your health, fitness and wellbeing.

    Comment “Thrive” if you want a copy of the framework, or DM me to chat about how to apply this to your world. 💫

    19 min
  • You're Not Lazy — You're Running on Empty: 5 Ways to Regain Energy & Focus

    Feeling constantly tired, unfocused, and like you're falling short in your work, relationships, or health?

    In this episode of Thrive, we dive into the real reason so many high-performing men feel like they're constantly running on fumes. Spoiler: it's not laziness—it's lack of support.

    Whether you're juggling a demanding career, trying to be the best dad and husband you can be, or chasing personal growth… you need energy and focus to show up fully.


    Inside, I break down 5 practical and sustainable shifts across nutrition, movement, and mindset that will help you take back your clarity, energy, and confidence—without burning out.


    🔋 Reclaim your edge. Reignite your focus. Let's go.

    15 min
  • So what is THRIVE?

    Thrive: Who is it for, how does it work, and what are the results?


    In my new episode, I explain how I have helped people transform their health, fitness, body composition, and mindset to thrive over the past two decades.


    Who thrive is for, how it helps them move out of confusion around improving their health, regaining control over their fitness and body composition, dropping body fat and building muscle,


    But also realigning with their values and principles so they can appear in the world as their true, powerful selves.


    They show up for their partner and family and drive their career and business to the next level with clarity, energy, and focus.


    Not only impacting their own lives but positively impacting the lives of their family as well.


    Check out my new 15-minute video/ podcast, in which I explain in detail how my 90-day program, Thriving, can transform your life.


    Client results included 🤯


    And if you enjoyed the video, would you like to take action and learn more about how Thrive can help you?

    Drop me a DM with the word 'thrive', and we can arrange a time to chat 😊


    16 min
  • The power of life's obstacles

    What stands in the way becomes the way.


    The power of obstacles, challenges, and loss can be seen only as a brick wall that can impede your life experience and progress, building even more limiting beliefs about what you can achieve.


    But what if we were to see them in a different light,


    Given time to feel emotions and express our thoughts, can we see obstacles in life as opportunities, situations in which we can grow, develop, and improve?


    Marcus Aurelius, Winston Churchill, and Victor Frankl teach us that even the best have built their lives on the obstacles they have faced and become better.


    It is so empowering to start to see it this way and not to seek out additional challenges in life but to see the ones that we inevitably face in life as moments that can transport us to our purpose and meaning in life,


    If only we took the time to stop and listen.


    "The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."

    • Marcus Aurelius
    • 18 min
    • "Think Better, Live Better: Unlocking Brain and Gut Health"

      **“Welcome to Thrive! Today, we’re diving into a topic that could completely transform not just how you think, but how you feel, perform, and live. If you’re a busy professional juggling a career, family, and personal goals, you know how easy it is to put your health on the back burner. But here’s the deal—your brain and gut health are at the core of everything you do. From making sharp decisions at work to having the energy to play with your kids or crush your workouts, it all starts here.

      In this episode, we’ll uncover the science-backed habits and changes that high performers like you can make to fuel your mind, body, and long-term health. You’ll learn how optimizing your brain and gut health can lower your chances of diseases like dementia and heart disease while helping you thrive today and for decades to come.

      So, if you’re ready to think better, feel better, and live better, stick around—you won’t want to miss this.”**

      30 min
    • Welcome to THRIVE

      I love the idea of getting better; more importantly, it is something we humans must do, not something we think we should do.


      To lead a life of fulfilment, health, well-being, and physical and mental strength, we must look to improve, learn, grow, and be vulnerable.


      And not just for ourselves but for the ones we love, for family and friends, and to leave this world in a better place than when we found it.


      But with this Idea of progress, growth, and development come challenges, particularly in a busy, loud, and overwhelming world.


      In a world where health, strength, and purpose can seem complex and confusing to obtain and sustain,


      How does someone who wants better and who wants to thrive in the world accomplish this state?


      I have a deep burning vision and need to help and guide; I'm not saying I have all the answers because I don't,


      But with over two decades of learning and supporting people to improve their health, fitness, and quality of life, I have something to say that I know can change lives.


      Thrive is a constantly evolving, all-encompassing idea of improving, helping you find clarity in an overwhelming and noisy world.


      I'm here to guide ambitious people in building a powerful foundation for themselves and their families. Through my podcast and upcoming book, I provide science-based, sustainable strategies that go beyond quick fixes and dive into fundamental transformation for lifelong well-being.


      THRIVE revolves around three pillars:

      Nourish—Fueling your body and mind with nutrition that supports optimal health and lowers the risk of long-term conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and dementia, allowing you to excel in all areas of life. Evidance-based nutrition that supports the body and mind and gets rid of fad diets and quick fixes. (not a weight loss drug in sight)


      Body—Strengthen and fortify your body to achieve a fit, resilient physique capable of handling life's demands while developing and maintaining a confident and muscular body. This science-backed approach focuses on the strategies that work, with no gimmicks. (there is no escaping hard work)


      Mind—Cultivate a mindset that empowers you to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Develop a stoic approach (emotions included) that strengthens you, emotionally equips you for what the world throws at you, and supports you to thrive—learning from some of the past greats, such as Epictetus, Seneca, Zeno, and my favourite, Marcus Aurelius, and up to the present day, such as Robert Green and Viktor Frankl.


      With this knowledge and a burning desire to develop, grow, learn, and help others, I will present my ideas and conversations with other professionals in my podcast and YouTube channel, Thrive.


      It would mean the world if you went to the channels and told me what you think (please be honest). Above all else, please like and subscribe to the channel.


      I aim to use my information to help 1,000 more people lead healthier, stronger, more empowering lives by June 2025.

      8 min
    • Ask this question to support personal development

      In this solo episode, I discuss a powerful question that can help you make decisions that support your achievement in life.

      Whether that is to help improve your health, fitness, or personal development or even to be the best person you can be for the people you care about.


      We all make decisions on a daily basis that can either move us further towards our goals and ambitions or further away.


      Anything we can do to help us make better decisions is a skill we all need to nurture.


      I would love to know if this sort of podcast is supportive. More will come in the coming weeks and months to give you the support and guidance you need to be better.

      10 min
    • Get a hold of anxiety and overwhelm

      Understanding Anxiety and Overwhelm: A Journey of Personal Development 🎙️


      One of the growing aspects that is holding people back from achieving more in life is the feeling of anxiety and overwhelm; I include myself in this. 🙋‍♂️


      The journey of self-awareness and understanding is continuous and fascinating, and I am always eager to explore and learn more about it.


      I want to support my personal development and also help the people I help become healthier, fitter, and happier.


      This episode is a starting point, a take-one before my knowledge and awareness of the subject develop even more, techniques progress, and skills deepen.


      This isn't the finished article, and nor should it be, an open book as is the mind to ever developing and growth to lean 📚


      So, I do hope this episode is useful to you. As always, please like, subscribe, and share with anyone who would benefit from it. 😊


      Mind - Body - Legacy

      16 min
    • Jo Bleetman Podcast - moving past back pain

      I talked to my good friend Jo Bleetman about all things back pain and the simple steps you can implement to lead a more active, strong and empowering lifestyle.


      We discuss everything from daily habits that can reduce pain to simple exercises that can help, but we also discuss the importance of mindset and perception of pain and how addressing your pain with physical intervention, addressing your mindset and well-being, can change the way you feel as well.


      Don't miss this supportive and inspiring conversation with Jo,


      Make sure to check out Jo's fantastic work at

      www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-bleetman-630000195


      https://movefreelymechanics.com/freemasterclass


      And his free FB group ⏬

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/mobilityandstrengthwithjoseph/?multi_permalinks=7822949057821803¬if_id=1720170052863313¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif


      47 min

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    Supporting people to lead healthy, confident and empowering lives through sustainable nutrition, training, lifestyle strategies, and mindset work.