THRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.

By CJ FinleyBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement

THRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness. episodes

January 05, 2023E228 ThriveOn Sobriety: How to Break-Up with Booze and Live a Better Life, with Amanda Kuda
In this episode, Amanda Kuda joins us to share her journey and experience as a coach dedicated to helping those battling sobriety. We also discuss the struggles faced when quitting alcohol, client success stories, spirituality, and so much more. Tune in to hear her full story and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode.
Key Topics
What pushed her to give up alcohol
The events that led her to see the insignificance of alcohol
Life with versus without alcohol
Struggles, challenges, and differences when quitting alcohol + tips to deal with them
Spirituality and Amanda’s journey with it over the years
Practical things you can do to live a happier and more peaceful life
What she is working toward now
Success stories from those she has worked with
Waking up to your potential
What does “thriving” mean to her?
Connect with Amanda
Instagram

Connect with CJ Finley:
CJ's Instagram
Thrive On Life Instagram
Thrive On Life Website
57 min
January 03, 2023E227 Lessons I learned by quitting the corporate path.
In this short episode, CJ discusses how he quit his corporate job six years ago, and he reflects on the challenges and lessons he has learned since making the decision.

Key Topics
The pressure to live up to society's expectations of success and how he eventually let go of this belief
Why quitting his job and starting a new chapter also tested his resilience
How learning valuable skills from his corporate job has transferred to other passions/projects/businesses
How cold calling taught him to detach his sense of self-worth from his results, while encouraging him to focus more on the process
Why it is critical for you to be in the driver's seat of your own life

Connect with CJ Finley:

CJ's Instagram
CJ's YouTube
cjfinley.com

ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram
thriveonlife.com
7 min
December 30, 2022E226 Adapting to pregnancy and prepping for parenthood w/ Erin Finley
In this episode, Erin joins us again to discuss her first six months of pregnancy, how she is learning to adapt in life and work, and how both her and CJ have learned to adjust their expectations during different times of their lives.
Key Topics
Erin’s thoughts on the new THRIVE podcast studio
Why it is important to show the behind the scenes of projects and businesses
How the system teaches children to focus on results, rather than the process
Why deciding to move to a new city can be uncomfortable, but often times it is necessary in order to grow
Taking on new challenges and setting yourself up for growth is essential in becoming the best version of yourself
Being adaptable and not having attachments to materialistic things
Career driven individuals must find a balance between their work life and personal life
Pregnancy is a time for reflection and appreciation
Men have to adjust their expectations and become more selfless when they have a child
Taking care of one's health is crucial for both men and women before conceiving
Discussing how genetic code is something that can be passed down and impact future generations
How today's culture of the "grind mentality" can be toxic
Why taking routine breaks, being disciplined with exercise, and tracking one's own health metrics is a must in order to stay healthy

Connect with Erin
Instagram
TikTok

Connect with CJ Finley:
CJ's Instagram
Thrive On Life Instagram
Thrive On Life Website
57 min
December 27, 2022E225 You need to be RELENTLESS.
In this short episode, CJ discusses why he is reading the book "Relentless," to end 2022.

Key Topics
CJ's goals are no longer just his own
Why Erin gifted "Relentless" to CJ for Christmas
Turning actions into results
Stop listening to what other people say you can't do
Making no choice is still a choice

If you want to learn more about the book Relentless, and maybe purchase it for yourself, click here.

Connect with CJ Finley:

CJ's Instagram
CJ's YouTube
cjfinley.com

ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram
thriveonlife.com
3 min
December 23, 2022E224 Devoted to building beautiful things w/ Noah Huisman
Noah Huisman joins us again this week to chat about what he and CJ are reflecting on going into the New Year. We also chat about how Noah has been on a journey of finding himself through various projects and endeavors, what he will be devoted to in 2023, and why both him and CJ are working on building a bigger fanbase than they currently have now.
Tune in for more and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode, as well as a link to last year's end of year episode with Noah. A lot of what they covered there can also help you going into 2023.
Key Topics
Noah's philosophical quote to end 2022
Podcasting in the Squatch Radio Room
How to choose your priorities
What is resistance and how to lean into it
Why Noah is investing more time into video production and social media
What is Noah’s version of climbing “Mount Olympus” in 2023
Is striving to capture attention and build a fanbase a worthy step to take
How nihilism and skepticism are created a culture that lacks those willing to pursue excellence
Pursuing your own “Hero’s Journey”
The root of sales is great storytelling
What do you do after you achieve your goal
Social media democratizes the ability to become your own hero
Following the model of chasing defeat
Harnessing the ability to come up with novel thoughts and ideas
What is your one word character trait for 2023

Check out Noah's previous episode here: E127 How to THRIVE in 2022 w/ Noah Huisman
Connect with Noah:
Noah’s Instagram
Buy Noah's Book
Connect with CJ Finley:
CJ's Instagram
Thrive On Life Instagram
Thrive On Life Website
1 hr 10 min
December 20, 2022E223 Health, Relationships, and Your Mission.
In this short episode, CJ discusses why you should ask yourself the question "what truly matters in life?"

Key Topics
How society will coerce you to care about things that don't matter
Why health matters
Why relationships matter
Defining your mission in life
Connect with CJ Finley:

CJ's Instagram
cjfinley.com

ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram
thriveonlife.com
4 min
December 15, 2022E222 CJ Interviewed by The Meat Mafia
In this episode, Brett and Harry from The Meat Mafia Podcast interview CJ. This conversation can also be found on as #114 on their channel.
Key Topics
How does CJ feel about reaching triple digit episodes
What "branding" is
Why does CJ share so much content
How death has impacted the creation and growth of THRIVEONLIFE
Why your environment is important to achieving success
The effects of positive vs. negative thinking
The THRVIE acronym time, health, relationships, income, vision, experiences
Power of compound interest
How sports build strong principles
Constantly evolving as a human

Connect with the guests:
Instagram
Bret’s Twitter
Harry’s Twitter
Substack
Connect with CJ Finley:
CJ's Instagram
Thrive On Life Instagram
Thrive On Life Website
1 hr 15 min
December 13, 2022E221 REFLECT on 2022 to succeed in 2023
In this short episode, CJ discusses why it is important for you to focus on reflecting on your past if you wish to improve your future.

Key Topics
CJ's bad habits
Why reflecting on your past is vital to your future
Reflection doesn't matter with ACTIONS taken today
Connect with CJ Finley:

CJ's Instagram
CJ's YouTube
cjfinley.com

ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram
thriveonlife.com
3 min
December 08, 2022E220 Welcoming Scott Simmons - Part 1
In this episode, Scott Simmons joins us to discuss the podcast, lighting, and video equipment that he is helping to build into CJ's home studio. The conversation also highlights how and why Scott left Austin Texas a few years ago, only to find himself wanting to come back and make an even bigger impact on the city.
Key Topics
What podcast and lighting equipment are Scott and CJ using
Why Scott left Austin TX 2 years ago
What constant pressure and stress has taught him
The skills needed to create and scale a digital business
The reason he wanted to come back to the ATX
What are CJ and Scott planning for 2023
Connect with Scott
Instagram
YouTube

Connect with CJ Finley:
CJ's Instagram
Thrive On Life Instagram
Thrive On Life Website
30 min
December 07, 2022E219 Better days will lead you to a better life.
In this short episode, CJ discusses why it is important for you to focus on having a great day TODAY... if you wish to have a great life tomorrow and all the days after that.

Key Topics
What "bird by bird" means
How to focus on having a better day
Why a better life is created from today's actions
Connect with CJ Finley:

CJ's Instagram
cjfinley.com

ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram
thriveonlife.com
2 min

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