Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell
Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell explores how to live bravely in a fearful world. Host Margie Warrell, a best-selling author, shares practical wisdom and empowering conversations with thought leaders. Guests include Marianne Williamson, Steve Forbes, Sri Sri Ravi Shanker and Tal Ben-Shahar. The podcast focuses on what holds people back and how to overcome fear to live well.
Episodes
147. In a Chaotic World, the Deep Inner Work Has Never Been More Urgent with Amy Elizabeth Fox
For a long time, leadership was measured by how well we could perform under pressure, stay composed, and keep pushing through. But in a world that feels more chaotic, divided, and emotionally depleted than ever, I believe that model is breaking down. In this episode, I sit down with Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO and co-founder of Mobius Executive Leadership and co-author with Nicholas Janni, of Leading i
146. 5 Liberating Truths to Make Peace With Your Path and Purpose
Do you ever feel like you're off track, falling behind, or failing at this wild mystery tour we call life? The difficulties. The detours. The closed doors. The doubts and dreams that didn't survive contact with reality. The idealized "got it all together" version of yourself you thought you'd be by now… but clearly aren't.Let's face it: we're living in a time load
145. Verbal Sunshine: Encouragement as a Superpower for Leadership and Life
"I feel too encouraged," — said no one. Ever. Yet countless people are burdened with self-doubt. Which is why a few well-timed words of encouragement can make a profound difference. Encouragement isn't soft. It's a superpower - and research backs it up. In this episode, I explore why encouragement is like verbal sunshine and why giving it generously doesn't just lift the person receiving it, it tr
144. Beyond the Degree: Higher Education Must Disrupt or Decline — with Sharon Pickering, Vice-Chancellor of Monash University
We are not living through a period of change in higher education. We are living through a change of era — and while educational leaders see it coming, centuries of tradition run deep, anchoring them in place at the very moment bold action has never mattered more.As generative AI rewrites the rules of the workforce at breathtaking speed, a degree alone is no longer enough. The question facing every
143. Compare and Despair: How to Run Your Own Best Race
We live in a world that constantly invites comparison. Every time we pick up our devices, our newsfeeds flood us with curated images, updates, and highlights from everyone else’s lives. It’s designed to capture our attention—but all too often, it leaves us feeling “less than,” stoking insecurity and fueling endless comparisons.Comparison is human. Decades of research show it’s part of how we navig
142. Your Wounds Are Not Your Fault, But Your Healing Is Your Responsibility with Raj Sisodia
What kind of world would we be living in if those in power weren’t leading from unhealed wounds?Raj Sisodia, co-author of Healing Leaders Now, joins me on the Live Brave Podcast to explore the profound connection between personal healing and leadership impact. Whether we realize it or not, what we have not healed within ourselves shapes the way we lead, influence, decide, and connect. Unresolved t
141 - Feeling Disappointed? Finding the Gift When People Let You Down and Plans Fall Apart
Disappointment hurts. It arrives when what we hoped for collides with what actually happened—when people fall short, plans unravel, or a future we were counting on quietly disappears. And yet, disappointment isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s evidence of care. In this episode, I explore the anatomy of disappointment—why it cuts so deeply, especially when it involves people we trusted or outcomes we
140 - The Courage You Practice Shapes the Leader You Become with JoAnne Bass
Our identity - as people and leaders - isn’t forged in one defining moment. It’s built over time, through small choices that test our values long before the stakes feel high. In this conversation with JoAnne S. Bass, the first Asian American and first female to serve as Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force where she was responsible for nearly 800,000 serviceman, we discuss how prac
139 - Navigating Change: Why Losing What Defines You Opens What Expands You
Like it or not, change is coming. The question is: will you participate in it consciously, or spend your energy resisting what's already in motion?Whether change arrives as a disruption you didn't choose or as a quiet whisper you can't ignore, both ask the same thing of you—let go of what's familiar. And that can shake your sense of who you are. Who are you without the roles, routi
138 - Disillusioned About Your Purpose? Richard Leider on How It Cracks Open, Not Apart
"There's a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." A line from Leonard Cohen's 1992 song Anthem that feels especially true when purpose starts to feel unclear.So many people hit a point where the clarity they once had around their purpose begins to crack. What felt certain starts to crumble, and it's easy to think you've somehow lost your way or that somet
137- When Trust Collapses: Lessons in Courage and Self-Trust from Venezuela | Mariana Atencio
What happens when trust in leaders and institutions breaks down? In this episode, I'm joined by journalist and speaker Mariana Atencio, who grew up in Venezuela and witnessed firsthand what happens when trust slowly erodes across government, media, and social systems. That lived experience reshaped her understanding of courage, purpose, and self-trust. Her story isn't just about politics. It's abo
136- Business Has Become the Super Bowl and Most Leaders Aren't Ready with Alan Guarino
Leadership today is more complex, faster-paced, and more uncertain than ever before, and I see how that's leaving many capable leaders stuck between playing to win and playing not to lose. In this episode of the Live Brave Podcast, I'm joined by Alan Guarino, who I worked alongside for many years, and together we reflect on what modern leadership truly demands when clarity is elusive and the stake
135 - Growth Begins the Moment You Say Yes with Lisa Nichols
So often we tell ourselves that growth will come once we feel more confident, more prepared, or more certain. But what I've learned, through my own life and through conversations like this one, is that growth usually begins much earlier than that. I sit down with Lisa Nichols to explore what happens when we stop waiting and start saying yes. Yes to what's already within us. Yes to the next step, e
134 - How Your Personal Brand Changes When You Stop Hiding Your Story with Goldie Chan
Your personal brand is shaped by the stories you tell and the truths you hide. And when those stories come from fear, self-protection, or old narratives, they quietly limit your confidence, visibility, and leadership presence. In this conversation with personal branding expert Goldie Chan, I explore what happens when you stop shrinking your story and begin showing up with more honesty, courage, an
133 - This Is What Happens When You Stop Holding Yourself Back in 2026
How often do you put off the very thing you most need to do because it will feel awkward? You hold back from asking, saying, or doing what matters, not because it's wrong, but because it feels uncomfortable. In this episode, I explore why awkwardness is not a sign you're failing. It is often evidence that you're choosing your values over comfort. Confidence does not come before action. It follows
132 - A Toolkit for Courage: How to Break Fear's Grip and Build Real Confidence with Mick Hunt
Fear shapes our lives in ways we often don't recognize. It colors our decisions, narrows our vision, and quietly convinces us to play smaller than we're meant to. Yet fear can also become the catalyst that strengthens our character and deepens our courage — if we're willing to meet it with honesty and self-leadership. In this conversation, bestselling author and CEO Mick Hunt shares how early adve
131 - The Small Daily Actions That Change Your Llfe
Small daily actions shape our lives far more than big resolutions. Every courageous change I've ever made began with one simple choice — a choice to show up a little braver than I felt like being at the moment. In a world that constantly pushes us to "Go Big," I've learned that our greatest growth doesn't come from big, lofty actions but from the small, intentional acts we repeat every day. In th
130 - New Courage Works Series: The Real Reason Fear Holds You Back (And How to Break Free)
Fear often shapes our choices long before we notice it, nudging us toward safety instead of growth. In this new Courage Works series on the Live Brave Podcast, I unpack how hidden threat biases and self-protective scripts quietly limit our confidence, decision-making, and potential. I explore how fear becomes ambient in an uncertain world, and why it so often trades our potential for false securit
129 - Your Brain Is Ghosting Your Future Self — And It's Costing You
What if the real cost of playing it safe isn't what you miss today—it's who you never become tomorrow? Your brain treats your future self like a stranger—and that's why you keep choosing comfort over courage. In this episode, I explore the neuroscience behind this disconnect and why it leads us to make decisions our future selves will regret. You'll discover why prioritizing what feels safer today
128 - Brave the Awkward: Why Awkward isn't the problem, it's your pathway
We've all had those moments of hesitation—"Do I speak up or stay quiet? Do I make the change or stick with the familiar?" Too often, fear of feeling awkward, exposed, or foolish keeps us playing it safe. Yet the awkward moments we try hardest to avoid aren't obstacles—they're the very gateways to the growth, opportunities, connection and confidence we desire the most. In this episode, I share why
127 - Finding the treasure when you fail, fall short or wimp out
Warning: This episode may not be your cup of tea if you'd rather not hear about nudity (or Oprah… or Jill Biden). Why? Because it starts with a wild and wacky story ripped straight from my morning. It might make you laugh, raise your eyebrows, and—hopefully—not judge me too harshly for failing to walk my own talk and say, "Could you please put your clothes on?" Let's face it: if our deeply ingrain
126 - The True Measure of Courage with Former Navy SEAL Alex Pease
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Pease, a former Navy SEAL whose extraordinary story—both heart-wrenching and deeply inspiring —threads through The Courage Gap. Alex's journey reveals the truest measure of courage: the willingness to embrace vulnerability and give ourselves grace. We dive into the universal need to belong, the power of authentic leadership, and why forgiving our failures is e
125 - Step Into Discomfort: Why Risking More Awkward Moments Will Change Your Life
In this episode, I unpack a key principle from The Courage Gap—one I learned early in life: "Growth and comfort can't ride the same horse." Because while staying in our comfort zones might feel safe, over time, it can slowly cause us to shrink on the vine of our own lives. I share a few personal stories of my own dance with discomfort, including the time I risked looking like a borderline stalker
124 - Courage & Character: A Conversation with General Stanley McChrystal
In this episode, I speak to General Stanley McChrystal to explore the intersection of courage and character—two mutually reinforcing virtues being put to the test in today's world. Building on his powerful Foreword for The Courage Gap and themes from his upcoming book On Character, we discuss how to find the courage to do the right thing, particularly when uncertainty is high and there's a lot at
123 - Breathe in Courage: Transform the psychology of fear into the physiology of courage
Sweaty hands. Butterflies in the belly. A total sense of paralysis. Let's face it—fear is deeply physical. In this episode, I explore another key concept from The Courage Gap: how to reset your fear at the physiological level. Fear isn't just in your mind—it embeds in your body. Understanding this unlocks a powerful pathway to cultivating courage and harnessing the full power of your physical pres
122 - Rescript what keeps you stuck, stressed, or living TOO safe!
All behavior is belief-driven. Finding the courage to take actions that would strengthen our relationships and improve our future requires examining the narrative we're living in—including the stories we tell ourselves. These stories can fuel doubt, shrink confidence, and keep us stuck in place. This episode shares why the price tag of our self-protective stories is never worth the payoff and how
121 - Focus on what you want not what you fear. Pursue the uncomfortable good!
Ever found yourself going down a rabbit hole of 'What ifs?' What if I mess this up? What if it all goes to hell in a handbasket? What if I just don't have what it takes? What if ….? You're not alone. Your brain isn't wired to focus on the positives. It's wired to focus on the negatives - on what you don't have or don't want to happen. Yet dwelling on deficits siphons your confidence, feeds your wo
120 - Make 2025 your year for living bravely!
As we step into a new year, many set resolutions — but let's face it, the vast majority will fall by the wayside before February. This episode kicks off the new year with a new series to celebrate my new book The Courage Gap! Tune in as I guide you to set a bold vision for your year ahead and embrace discomfort as the key to closing the gap between where you are now and where you'd like to by yea
119 - My brother Frank: Be the captain of your life, not captive of your circumstance
This episode was recorded during my brother Frank's visit—a journey of over 10,000 miles from Australia. What makes this journey truly remarkable is that Frank, living with paraplegia, approaches travel with a 'can do' mindset that sets him apart. In a world often focused on limitations, Frank's determination to embrace new adventures despite his life-altering injury embodies the 'live brave' mess
118 - Amy Edmondson: Are you risking enough intelligent failure? Decoding failure to progress faster
Not only does nobody enjoy failure, but we also often fail to learn from it, resulting in failing twice! Building on my previous podcast episode with Amy Edmondson (Episode 116), Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, we dive into her latest book, Right Kind of Wrong, and unpack the science of failing well. This approach helps us avoid the tripwires that of
117 - Kirstin Ferguson: Leadership is a series of moments requiring both head and heart
Leadership isn't about position or title. It's about the decision we make, moment by moment, to show up… with head and heart and be a force for good in the lives of others. In my conversation with Kirstin, we discuss her new book Head & Heart and how you can be the leader the world needs you to be. We talk about staying self-aware (easier said than done!), being humble, having the courage to say
116 - Amy Edmondson: Psychological safety de-risks candor and fuels courage.
"Unsafe cultures endanger everyone," says Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School. Amy and I unpack why courage and psychological safety are two sides of the same coin, and why fostering psychologically safe workplaces requires people to trust that the pay off for courage is worth the pitfalls. Regardless of your position, making people feel safe to be honest and vulnerable wi
115 - The Integrity Deficit: Do what's right and clean up your slip-ups
You like to think of yourself as a person with integrity, right? Yet, doing what's right is easier said than done. In a world where examples of poor character are easy to find, it's easy to rationalize cutting corners or telling "little white lies". However, we often underestimate the cost of compromising what we know, deep down, is the right thing to do. This episode is a siren call to the highes
114 - General Stanley McChrystal: What we get wrong about risk that makes us more vulnerable
Stanley McChrystal spent his military career navigating the real and deadly risks of combat, finishing a four-star General in Afghanistan overseeing 147,000 soldiers. He has walked the path of courage in ways most of us never will, concluding that the greatest source of risk lays in us - in how we identify, assess, respond and learn from risk. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation – from th
113 - We are all response-able! Reclaim the power you give to your circumstances, blame and excuses
This episode is inspired by chapter one from my book Find Your Courage: The Courage To Take Responsibility The quality of your life directly correlates to your willingness to own your experience of life and resist the temptation to blame others or pity yourself. We live in a culture that encourages people to feel powerless and operate from a victim mindset. Yet your greatest power lays in taking
112 - It's time to Take Courage! New series introduction
Let's face it, if it were easy to be brave with our lives - to lean into our fears, choose 'courage over comfort' and lay our pride, ego and vulnerability on the line, more of us would. Truth is, our deep seated fears often keep us from taking the very actions that would help us create more rewarding lives. In this new series, I invite you to step back and consider where and how you're being calle
111 - The Courage Deficit: The hidden tax we pay when we let our deepest fears eclipse our highest values
It's easy to criticize those in leadership roles for their lack of courage. Yet before we can change the world around us, we must first look at the world within us and reclaim the power we so often give to our fears. So as we close out one year and look toward the next, I invite you to think about where you may be letting your deepest fears keep you from moving toward the bravest vision and honori
110 - Act as the person you aspire to become
Every trait you admire in others also resides in you. Yet, it's easy to tell ourselves the lie that we have to first have more resources outside of us before we can become the person we'd most like to be. Not true. Deciding how you will show up for life right now is the most powerful way to become the person you eventually want to be. In this podcast, I invite you to start acting like the person y
109 - Make decisions fueled by courage, not fear
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Every day you make hundreds of decisions. Some large, many small. Yet too often fear – conscious and unconscious – keeps us from making the decisions that would serve us most – in our careers, relationships and lives. Left unchecked, fear of what might go wrong can drive us to make short-sighted, reactive, overcautious decisions that limit our lives in ways we ofte
108 - Shedding Shame: Step out from the dark shadow of shame and reclaim your worth
In this podcast, I dive into the dark shadows in which we carry shame that disconnects us from others and keeps us from living our best and bravest lives. As I share one of my most significant experiences with shame, I explain how 'shame stories' are not the truth, yet they warp our perception and shape our reality. Over time, they can keep us stuck in self-sabotaging patterns that disconnect us f
107 - Are you learning what life is teaching you? How to grow into the person you were born to become
If your life was a Grand Masterclass, what lesson would it be teaching you? In this comeback podcast, I extend three invitations to transform what tests you the most into your most profound opportunities to learn and grow into the person your life is calling you to be. Beware – your fear and pride are pulling in the other direction. Please rate and review! USEFUL LINKS: Stop Playing Safe Audio Boo
106 - Rory Vaden: Multiply your time to magnify your influence
Time is a finite resource so learning how to multiply your time is a game-changer. In my conversation with Rory Vaden, New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs and Procrastinate on Purpose, we unpack how you can allocate your hours in the day in ways that create more time for what you love most and what makes the biggest impact for others. Get your free consult with BrandBuilds Group
Chapter 8: Back Yourself - Don't wait to feel brave … take the leap!
You are what you repeatedly do. And what you repeatedly do profoundly shapes the environment you create around you. So if you want to live a bigger, braver and more meaningful life you have to be really intentional. This starts with clearing out the 'stuff' that keeps you thinking small and creating an environment - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - that sets you up to think bigger, act
104 - Victoria Labalme: Dare to 'risk forward'. What you want most is riding on it.
Victoria Labalme draws on over 20 years in the performing arts to help awaken the inner genius that lives in all of us. In our conversation, she shares insights from her best-selling book Risk Forward to help you embrace not knowing and take the very risks you need to move forward to creating a career and life you love. Get the first four chapters of Victoria's book Risk Forward free here Live B
103 - David Marquet: Leading by intention can take you from 'worst to first'
When a lifelong student of leadership, Captain David Marquet, took over the helm of the USS Sante Fe Nuclear Submarine, it was the worst-performing sub in the fleet. His decision to give intent versus give orders 'turned the ship around' taking it from worst to first and achieving the highest retention and operational standings in the US Navy. In my conversation today we unpack his leadership phil
Chapter 7: Lead Bravely - Cultivate a culture that fuels courage, not fear
Research has found that the biggest predictor of high-performing teams is psychological safety; that is how safe people feel to speak up, share mistakes or ask for help. Yet creating a 'culture of courage' is not just relevant to organizations, it's relevant to each and every one of us in every sphere of life. When people around you feel safe and encouraged to be open, honest, and to engage in can
101 - Veronica Tsepkala: A life in exile & standing up for principle, in Belarus & everywhere
Belarusian Veronica Tsapkala embodies the courage required to lead change in the most challenging of circumstances. Fearing political persecution in Belarus after her husband Valery Tsepkalo was denied registration in the 2020 Belarus Presidential election by President Lukashenko, Veronica was forced to flee her country. She has since become a passionate voice for democracy in Belarus. In our conv
100th episode! It's always a good time to be braver with your life
In this 100th episode of the Live Brave Podcast, I share 5 ways you can be braver in your life, starting with focusing on the bravest vision for your future. Of course, setting a bold goal doesn't mean you'll land on your feet every time, but as I share in this episode, it's not what you accomplish from living bravely that matters near as much as who you become in the process of daring to try.
099 - Robert Glazer: Learn how to fail well and stop believing everything you tell yourself
How often do you risk failure? Chances are it's not near as often as would be serving you. As I discussed with entrepreneur Robert Glazer, the difference between winners and losers lies in how they win and how they lose. Our tendency to over-personalize failure keeps us from taking the very actions that would help us fail forward and succeed faster. If you've been holding back from trying somethin
098 - AJ Vaden: Find your 'super power' and use it to serve (and solve problems!)
My conversation with AJ Vaden, co-founder of the Brand Builders Group, explores how each of us can share our unique gifts and express our one-of-a-kind brand of brilliance most powerfully in the world. In sharing her own journey of discovering her unique 'super power' AJ has learned how each of us can find within ourselves everything we need to build our reputation for solving problems in ways tha
Chapter 6: Embrace Setbacks - Transform adversity to rise to higher ground
Life is full of stressors - situations that have the potential to trigger a neural highjack and send us into a downward spiral of negative emotions. In this episode, I share the steps from my SOAR approach detailed in Chapter 6 of Stop Playing Safe to rising above those situations that too often pull us down and keep us responding to our challenges more constructively and with greater clarity, cal
096 - Chester Elton: Why making gratitude a habit helps beat overwhelm and anxiety
My conversation with Chester Elton, bestselling leadership author explores how you can curb overwhelm, manage anxiety and live more gratefully. It's a conversation rich in laughter and practical strategies you can use to become more of the calm, centered and big-hearted person you aspire to be. More about Chester here Chester's latest books: Leading with Gratitude and Anxiety at Work Check out my
Chapter 5: Learn, Unlearn & Relearn - The thinking that got you here won't get you there
We all like to think that our way of viewing the world - and the people, problems and possibilities in it - is the right way. In fact, we all have what's called a 'confirmation bias' that drives us to look for evidence to support our existing beliefs and behaviours and ignore or discount those which contradict them. Yet only when you are willing to say "I don't know" or "I could be wrong" and to a
Chapter 4: Speak Bravely - Embrace the discomfort of crucial conversations
The quality of your relationships is determined by the quality of the conversations you have in them. But often the conversations we most need to have are those we least want to have – too uncomfortable, too awkward, too risky. In this episode, I will share with you a few of the strategies I've written about in Chapter 4 of Stop Playing Safe to help you speak up about the issues that pull you down
093 - Dr Timothy Clark: You can do hard things... in a human way
In this episode, I interview leadership consultant Dr Tim Clark who shares his four stages framework for building psychological safety and doing the hard things that leaders must do in a very human way. We unpack the 'why' and 'how' of connecting from both heart and head, embracing vulnerability and giving candid feedback. And so much more! More about Tim and his book The 4 Stages of Psychological
092 - Daniel Gade: A wounded warrior's lesson on turning your greatest challenges into your highest growth
Daniel Gade spent a year in hospital after losing his leg while serving in the US Army in Iraq, yet, he is by no means a victim. Rather he is a passionate advocate for helping wounded warriors to thrive. His life story (which is far from over) holds a powerful lesson on actively choosing how you will show up for life, regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in. In a period of history whe
Chapter 3: Be Trustworthy - Align bold action with right action
None of us are immune to cutting corners, justifying little white lies or taking the more expedient path even when we know, deep down, it's not the right one. Clearly, no one sets out to damage trust yet the little decisions we make every day can undermine the trust we build in our relationships. When people can truly trust you - your character, competence and commitment to doing what is right ove
090 - Patrick Leddin: Step up. Show up. Press on - no matter what
Let's face it, if it were easy to accomplish big things, more people would be out there, pushing boundaries and risking failure. But as I discussed with Patrick Leddin, author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, it's who you decide to be when plans go awry that makes life meaningful and makes the biggest impact on others. From parachuting into trees to running canceled half-marathons and climbi
Chapter 2: Lean Towards Risk - The odds are better than you think
Have you ever looked back and wished you'd been braver? Of course, you have. It's because we humans are wired for safety; to focus more on what we could lose than on what we could gain - to steer away from short-term risks and toward whatever shores up our sense of security. But at life's end, most people regret far more the risks they didn't take than those they did. In this podcast, I share som
088 - Ambassador Melanne Verveer: Women in Afghanistan and why empowering women benefits everyone
Ambassador Verveer was the first U.S. Ambassador for Global Women's Issues and is the Executive Director of Georgetown University's Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Our conversation began with discussing the urgent action required to address the immediate needs of women and girls in Afghanistan to protect their future. Our conversation then moved on to the importance of building collective
087 - Kevin Cashman: Get on purpose to use your gifts for maximum good
My conversation with Kevin Cashman, 6x author and co-leader of CEO and Executive Development at Korn Ferry was as far-reaching as it was profound, most notably when Kevin shared his near-death experience in 2020. We dived deep into what it means to live 'on purpose' and how you can apply his 3G framework to lead yourself and others through this stormy time anchored to a deep and compelling Why. Li
Chapter 1: Know Your Why - Decide how you will measure success
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for many of us to step back and reassess our lives; what we are doing with our time and talents each day and why it matters. In Chapter One of Stop Playing Safe, I share my four-part framework for getting 'on purpose' so that you can develop your greatest strengths in a way that is most meaningful to you and makes the highest degree of contribution for oth
Welcome to Series 4: Lead Bravely
Welcome back to my fourth series of the Live Bravely Podcast. After taking an extended 'leave of absence' I'm excited to be back with this brand new series focused on supporting you to show up in the world as the biggest bravest person you have it within you to be. I get that some people see the word leader and tune out. If that's you, please don't. The truth is that every one of us can be a
084 - Dr Phil McGraw: Monsters live in the dark - mental health, reentry fear & building confidence to 'get back to life'
As we look forward beyond this pandemic, I enjoyed a deep dive conversation with Dr Phil about its impact on mental health, irrational fear and building the confidence to 'get back to life'. We covered a lot of ground, from removing the stigma around mental illness and the long-term impact of social isolation to how we can help our kids build self-esteem and confidence by better managing our own f
083 - A chapter closes: Your problems are not the problem
After years of derailed plans to return to my children in the USA, I am finally moving back to America. Recorded the day before leaving Singapore, I reflect on the power of embracing problems as opportunities to build our muscles for life. If you've had plans derail in 2020 or are feeling weighed down by your own problems – worried about the future and unsure how you'll handle it – this podcast is
082 - Andrew Kap: Does the law of attraction really work?
The over-simplification of the Law of Attraction (LOA) has given it a bad rap in recent years. So whether you're a confirmed LOA fan or its biggest cynic, you'll enjoy this conversation with Andrew Kap, the bestselling author of The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read. Episode links: Andrew's book: The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read You've Got This! The Life
081- Dots connect backward: Trust that everything works out in the end (... it's not the end yet!)
When plans derail and you find yourself in circumstances you'd never have chosen, it's easy to fall into self-pity, fear or blame; feeling like life is working against you. In this podcast, I share news of moving back to the US after years of twists and turns. I encourage you to keep faith that life is working for you, even when you cannot see how; that you will eventually "live into the answers''
080 - Dr Paige Williams: Build your 'Anti-Fragility' to stand strong no matter what life throws at you
As 2020 has disrupted the normal flow of life, it's also taught us to embrace the uncertain, the unplanned, and unwanted that life throws at us. But this is easier said than done. Today's conversation with Dr Paige Williams, author of AntiFragile, provides actionable science-backed advice to help you become anti-fragile, including how to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable and why challen
079 - Life is happening FOR you, not to you: Look for the silent invitation your hardships hold
Life doesn't happen to you, it happens FOR you. Recorded when I was fresh back from two months overseas, this podcast will inspire you to reframe your biggest challenges so you can turn them into your greatest gifts and growth. For more inspiration and resources, check out: Reset Your Life Compass at www.resetyourlifecompass.com (use the code RESET2020 for 50% off until the end of 2020) Grab a co
078 – Turia Pitt: Living a happier life, even in hard times
Turia Pitt is living proof that with the right mindset, anything is possible. Since suffering severe burns to over 85% of her body during a 100km ultramarathon, Turia has gone on to become a bestselling author, two-time Ironman and humanitarian. Enjoy my conversation with Turia as we discuss her new book, Happy and Other Ridiculous Aspirations. More about Turia at turiapitt.com
077 - Start with who: Decide who you want to be regardless of your circumstances
Every attribute we admire in others also lives in us. The good news is that who you decide to be is entirely within your control. Confidence, courage, optimism, gratitude… these are all muscles you can strengthen with practice. So, in times when it's easy to let problems define us, it's vital to be deliberate in defining ourselves; identifying the power virtues of the person we want to be and then
076 - Stand guard on your energy: Beware emotional vampires
Taking 100% responsibility for the energy you let in and the energy you put out is always important. But, in the midst of challenging times, when we are feeling fragile, we have to be even more vigilant about the energy we let into our emotional space. More at margiewarrell.com
075 - Bronnie Ware: How to avoid the greatest regrets of the dying
My illuminating conversation with Bronnie Ware, a former palliative care nurse who wrote The Five Regrets of the Dying, will help you reframe your challenges and look at your life through a larger lens, helping you to find the courage to step beyond the fears that keep you from living the life you truly want, and not the one others expect of you. More about Bronnie Ware at bronnieware.com
074 - Share your truth: Social connection bolsters emotional resilience
In the midst of difficulty, we often want to 'mask up' or pull back from the people around us. Yet research shows that people who have strong social support not only bounce back faster from difficult times but are also strengthened by the strength of their relationships. In this podcast, I share why reaching out and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of courage.
073 - Embrace uncertainty: On the other side of uncertainty lays possibility (and the Rockies)
We are wired for certainty so when life is uncertain, it's innately uncomfortable and can easily trigger anxiety. Recorded on the eve of flying across the world amid COVID-19, I reflect on the importance of embracing uncertainty in the midst of an already uncertain time.
072 - Reclaim your power: Don't let your problems be your identity
Your hardships and heartaches may shape who you are, but they don't define who you are. Only you get to define that. And therein lies your greatest power – to choose how you will show up and who you will be despite the circumstances of your life. In this episode, I share what I learned after being held at gunpoint in an armed robbery and soon after, losing my first child nearly five months into my
071 - Janine Garner: Manage your energy, own your brilliance, magnify your impact
My conversation with Janine Garner, author of Be Brilliant, will inspire you to stop selling yourself short and to start focusing your time, talents and energy on stepping fully into your own brilliance, regardless of what is going on around you. My July28/29 virtual workshop Janine Garner's book Be Brilliant
070 - Sit with your sadness: It's a wall between two gardens
Sadness is a natural response to loss. It holds the hidden gift of pointing us toward what truly matters most. Yet in the midst of loss, we often seek to numb the pain, push it down or distract ourselves from it. In this podcast, I share how I processed the grief of losing my youngest brother to suicide. If you are struggling with loss in any form, you may find healing in these words.
069 - Mary Barrett: Enjoy the unfolding as you let go attachment to how life should be
This week, I sat down in my own living room with Mary Barrett, a fellow coach, friend and neighbor. Mary shares her 18-year journey to fulfilling a lifelong dream of motherhood and we talk about not only why we must surrender our attachment to how we think life should be but why we should enjoy life's unfolding in a spirit of curiosity and wonder. A perfect tonic for flagging spirits in the midst
068 - Don't get stuck in a mental prison: What you focus on expands
In this podcast, I draw on a heart-wrenching moment with my brother as he processed the brutal news that he would never walk again after a life-changing motorbike accident. If you have found yourself dwelling on what you don't want or can't do, or what isn't fair, this episode is for you.
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