“Impossible is not a statement, it’s a challenge.” - Joel Runyon 

In this episode, we welcome Joel Runyon to the podcast to discuss what it means to challenge the impossible and push your limits for a better life. We also chat about the importance of just showing up as you are, why you don’t have to be an “expert” to make an impact, how he accomplished running seven ultramarathons on seven different continents, and more!

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• How Joel accomplished running seven ultramarathons on seven different continents and the hardest part of conquering that challenge 

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We have all been afraid of something at some point in our life. 

Yet what differentiates us, is whether or not we let those fears consume and conquer us. 

In this 1-minute episode, CJ touches on the concept of turning your fear into your friend, and using your fears as a guide, rather than something to run away from.

Key Topics

• Why you should list out your fears. 

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We welcome Erin Finley back to the show as we discuss what it means to turn your pain into purpose. In this episode, we also chat about the importance of seeking discomfort, why you can’t wait for a tragedy to make changes in your life, overcoming worry, and so much more. Tune in for more and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode. 

• What does it mean to “turn pain into purpose”?

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We have all dealt with tremendous pain at some point in our lives. 

Yet, not all of us learn how to turn that pain into a much bigger purpose.

In this short episode, CJ introduces the concept of turning pain into purpose, and how he and his wife are on a lifelong mission to help others around them live a more fulfilling life by conquering the pain and tragedies everyday life puts us all through.  

Tune in to hear the pain CJ has been battling, and how he started his path to using it as fuel for a bigger purpose. 

Key Topics

• CJ's lifelong endurance of pain.

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In this episode, CJ is interviewed by Coach Braydon Alley, the host of the In The Arena podcast. We chat about what it means to be “a great man”, why community is essential, how to go after what you want and seize opportunity, thriving in your relationships, and so much more!

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• What are you grateful for?

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Have you been writing your own definition to a "successful" life? Or have you let your family, friends, and society dictate what "success" looks like, and then playing by their rules instead of your own? 

In this short episode, CJ reflects on a lie that all of us are told...and that is that "success" is linear. 

Tune in to hear why he believes you should be determining your own path towards success, and how you can go about doing so.

Key Topics

• Success IS NOT linear.

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It’s no secret our education system is failing, but don’t lose hope! We can be the change…

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mona Kiani, the Founder of Educate With Purpose, to the show to chat with us about how she is working to be the change in rebuilding a broken education system. We also chat about how to teach self-love, the importance of questioning the system and even our purpose, tips for teachers/educators who have students with struggling home-lifes, and so much more!

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• Describing Mona’s mission to revolutionize education

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Have you ever reflected on the bad habits that are holding you back? Maybe you have...what have you done to change those bad habits?

In this short episode, CJ reflects on the bad habits he is working towards "unlearning," and asks you the listener, to reflect on your habits, keep the good, unlearn the bad, and live a more fulfilling life!

Key Topics

• Bad habits accrued from school, family, and friend groups.

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If you’ve ever considered jumping on the podcasting bandwagon, this episode is packed with value just for you!

In this episode, we welcome Ryan Helms, Founder and CEO of Legacy Media to the show to chat with us about podcasting, and to break down who should versus who shouldn’t start a podcast. We also chat about overcoming doubt, his podcasting business, the logistics behind running a podcast, and so much more!

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• Why Ryan moved to Austin and his van life experience

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Have you ever heard someone say to "humble yourself?"  While in certain circumstances, this is the right approach, it should not be the way you go about your entire life.

Gaining confidence is CRUCIAL! And sometimes being too humble can hurt your chances of gaining the confidence you need to achieve your life goals. 

In this short episode, CJ reads off the definition of humble, and discusses why he believes most people misinterpret what it means to be a humble individual, and how that may be having a negative impact on their self-confidence.

Key Topics

• The true definition of humble.

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