In today’s solo episode, Josh is sharing honestly about his own journey. He dives into the ways pain and disappointment can create a byproduct of isolation, not only from others but also from God. He dives into how this happened to him and offers some practical ways to change your “spiritual status quo” if you’re unhappy with where you’re currently at.In this episode you'll learn:How pain and disappointment can hinder your relationship with God.Why your spirituality is vital to nurturing healthy masculinity.Why it’s important to be brutally honest with yourself and God.What you can do if you’re unhappy with your current spirituality.LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaughLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

David Peralta is a spiritual teacher, coach, and creator of The Soul Centered Founder. Since 2019, he’s been helping impact-driven entrepreneurs build 6- and 7-figure businesses by aligning themselves with their soul’s purpose.He’s spent over 20 years studying Zen Buddhism, eastern spirituality, and Christianity, and learned the science of how to awaken the soul directly from a spiritual master named Sri Kaleshwar in Southern India.For years, David worked as a sought-after SEO and content marketing consultant. But despite the professional success, he lacked the level of fulfillment he'd always envisioned for himself. This spilled over into his family life, where he struggled to be the loving husband and father I knew I could be.But after a series of profound spiritual awakenings, David realized that he needed to stop living a life based on fear and false expectations, and start living a life centered in the soul. Once he began to do so, he experienced miraculous levels of success across all areas of his life—and a complete transformation in his relationships.Now, he helps others to open their hearts and align themselves with the wisdom and power of the soul—so they can create a lasting impact and become who they are meant to be.In this episode you'll learn:David’s journey. How an experience at 14 years old began a life-long spiritual journey.Why spirituality plays a key role in men’s identity.How to “hold offense” and be open to all religions.What is unconditional love, and is it possible for humans to attain it?How changing for the better ripples into the next generation.Why it takes time to integrate spiritual experiences into our lives.How we can integrate in a way that solidifies our experiences.LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaughLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.comGuest: Andrew DanielWebsite: https://soulcenteredfounder.com/

We’ve all been there at one time or another… in a funk… in an emotional rut… feeling unclear about how we arrived there and how to dig out of it. Today, we will dissect how exactly we get into funks and, more importantly, the five things we can do to change things.In this episode you'll learn:What leads to being in a funk?Why isolation is so detrimental to our wellbeing.The five things we can do to climb out of a funk.How to put together a detailed game plan.Practical action steps we can implement to begin seeing change within days!LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from Nashville to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality.His book, Awaken to Your True Self, is a gold Nautilus Book Awards recipient and #1 Amazon bestseller in the US & UK. In his early career, Andrew coded a particle and physics engine by the age of 18⁠, which was used by top Fortune 100 companies over the seven years of his software business. His first teaching work, Holistic Sex (Mindvalley, 2014), provided the world with a new paradigm that bridged the divide between sexuality, spirituality, and the sexes. Andrew is also an advisor for the Alan Watts Organization.In this episode you'll learn:Why is a victim mentality so “attractive”?Why are people afraid to let go of a victim mentality?How does somebody break out of a victim mentality?What does shadow work mean, and why is it so important?Can someone with a victim mentality have deep, meaningful sex?In what ways does our true self hide in the shadows?Where does our ego come from?What does “Ego death” mean?Why do people plateau or get stuck with self-development?Why is it important to have a holistic approach to connecting to your true self?Why is it important to have a holistic approach to connecting to your true self?What is Cinesomatics and how is it different from other approaches to connecting to your true self?LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaughLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.comGuest: Andrew DanielWebsite: https://andrewdaniel.org/Website: https://cinesomatics.org/

Today we unpack a topic I wish I had learned about 15 years ago… all of us will experience “storms” in our lives. The question is, how can you find anchors to hold on to during the storm? Learning how to identify your anchors, then integrate them into your life will help you stay locked into your True Self when the waves of doubt, fear, overwhelm, and pain come crashing in.In this episode you'll learn:Why you need to identify your personal anchors clearly.What is an Emotional Anchor?What is an Anchor Action?How can you pinpoint your specific anchors?... the ones that will help you the most.How to integrate your anchors in the most effective way to help you stay connected to your True Self.LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaughLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

Today we get to dive into what I’m calling “my shitty week”... an unexpected (and intense) wave of pain that took me off guard. Like many things in life, for those who are willing to lean into discomfort, there can be some beautiful life lessons.In this episode you'll learn:Why it’s important to keep your heart open even after you’ve “processed grief”How to stay present with the emotions non of us want to feel?How you can turn those negative emotions into fuel and motivation for moving forward.The importance of staying connected (to your heart, loved ones, and life)How holding space for those in pain creates a deeper connection… and how to do it without trying to change them.LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaughLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

Today is special… because today you get to hear from the man who has helped me navigate life's challenges more so than any other man. The one and only David Charlson. He is the person I turn to when I feel stuck, overwhelmed, sad, or proud. He is my personal and business coach, as well as a dear friend.I’m confident you’ll be able to grab some nuggets of wisdom from our conversation that can fundamentally improve the trajectory of your life if you’re willing to implement them. Dave has over 24 years of business development experience. He was a mortgage banker for 16 years He has spent the past 10 years developing products for the pet industry and has created, branded, and established sales for two products that have generated 16 million in revenue He is currently CEO & President of North American Sales for Authentic Sales LLC, his pet product sales and marketing company that imports WAG dog treats from Australia and distributes them nationally in the US and Canada. Dave is also CEO of Authentic Coaching Inc, a coaching company dedicated to helping leaders significantly increase performance and fulfillment through the power of Authentic Alignment.  Dave is all about creating safe places for businesspeople to be vulnerable and real about their struggles and brokering the truth of heaven in exchange for their limiting beliefs and fears.  He does this by attracting God's presence with his dedication to an extreme joy-filled vulnerability and boldly sharing radical testimonies. Dave also coaches a select group of executives across the United States.David is happily married to his wife Michele and has 4 children ages 27, 21,19,& 17In this episode you'll learn:What does healthy masculine vulnerability look like?In what ways does vulnerability impact relationships?Why do we fight so hard to hold on to unhealthy internal paradigms? (and how do we change them?)How to stay grounded when things feel chaotic or overwhelming.How to stay strong in your identity and open to other people's spirituality.In what ways do Christians use Christianity to avoid taking responsibility? LINKS:Host: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaugh Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/ Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com Guest: Dave CharlsonWebsite: https://davidcharlsoncoaching.com/ Conversation about Shame: https://vimeo.com/198274840

As much as we are fighting the inevitable, it’s no secret that we all eventually pass. Today we will be talking about processing the grief of saying goodbye… more specifically, my process of saying goodbye to an amazing man… Grandy, my ex-wife’s grandfather.We’ll also dive into the unusual dynamics I have with my ex’s family and the amazing support of my wife.In this episode you'll learn:What is the connection between death and intimacy?Key takeaways I gleaned from the man that modeled love, unlike anyone I’ve met.Why it’s important to forgive and heal from past pain that divorce can create.Why you shouldn’t use time or money to measure the things that matter in life.LinksHost Name: Josh Cearbaughhttps://joshcearbaugh.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/https://facebook.com/joshcearbaughhttps://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

Breathe in…Breathe out… It’s time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O’Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He’s a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America. Michael was also the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association first male Chapter President and started his HBA journey in 2003 He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day (aka near-death cycling accident) story and leadership advice with Fortune 500 companies, at TEDx, and with Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. In this episode you'll learn: Why it's important to approach life at a slower pace than society expects.How you can "reset" throughout the day. Ways to incorporate breath work to help you become more self aware. The app he created to help you practically make changes. Advise for young entrepreneurs and high performing executives. Why "hustle culture" is a recipe for disaster (and why you don't need to do it to succeed) Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://instagram.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Guest: Michael O'Brien https://www.instagram.com/PauseBreatheReflect/ www.facebook.com/michaelspeloton www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching

We all desire to “reach our potential,” but how the hell do you practically do it??? Today we’ll dive into the primary actions a man can take (both practically and emotionally) to learn how to be more present in life and ultimately unlock his true potential.    In this episode you'll learn: The scariest but necessary thing you need to do on a regular basis.The top three things that hold you back in life are. Why you need to establish a “core” of men. How to build your core if you don’t have one. What you need to let go of in order to become more present.    Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://instagram.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

In this episode, you'll learn: What's all the buzz about when it comes to biohacking?How do biohacking fit into masculinity?What's the connection between your biology and spirit?Why you need a gameplan Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.instagram.com/joshcearbaugh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

I’m baaaack! (picture Jack Nicholson in The Shinning)... ok, maybe not in that creepy kinda way, but I am back and fired up for what we’re going to be coving this year on the podcast! A lot can happen in seven months for any of us, and that rings true for me. 2022 was a year I’ll look back on and remember for a variety of reasons.    Today we’ll dive into what some of those reasons are, some key takeaways I’ve learned, and maybe a challenge or two for you to integrate into your year.    In this episode you'll learn: How to navigate unexpected life changes.Why you should "go offline" for an extended period of time. The importance of anchoring in your “go to’s” so you don’t lose yourself. Why “New Year, new you” is bullshit and why you should shift your perspective.Some fun announcements of things to come!  Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.instagram.com/joshcearbaugh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

As a former Marine with an all-or-nothing personality, sometimes I feel as if I’m hardwired for burnout. I have to be proactive and go out of my way to take action on a few practical steps to keep me in a healthy place. Today we’re diving into what those action items are and how you can use them to navigate especially stressful or disruptive times in your life.    In this episode you'll learn: 5 practical things you can (and should) do on a regular basis when you’re going through a major transition. What the hell a “micro-resets moment” is, and why they are important.How to fight the tendency to feel overwhelmedHow to stay emotionally grounded and present when fight or flight kicks in.  Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

Distance can help you gain clarity for dysfunction but only when you close out that old relationship in a complete and healthy way.  Today’s episode is a powerful tool I’ve used with clients to help them fully end a relationship and be able to move forward in life. It also helps keep you from recreating the unhealthy dynamics you hated so much in your old relationship.  In this episode you'll learn: 5 steps you can walk yourself through to gain clarity and move on.Why you need to find gratitude for your old relationship… no matter how painful it was.Ways you can use your old relationship to take ownership and grow as a person.The single action you can take to FULLY end the relationship in your heart.  Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

In today’s episode, I’m inviting you into some things that are deeply personal to me. You all get to meet a very special person in my life. My queen. My life partner. The woman who has been an intricate part of my story the last year.    Not only that, but today we’re diving into our King & Queen Journey… our first shared psychedelic ceremonial experience.    In this episode you'll learn: Why working with psychedelics as a couple is important. The challenges that came up during our ceremony. How we are integrating our experience. Sex on psychedelics… how was it and how is it different than normal sex?A little about Kristen Waltrip, my life partner.  Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/  https://facebook.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Links Guest: Kristen Waltrip  https://www.instagram.com/kristenwaltrip/  https://www.facebook.com/kwaltrip7  https://www.instagram.com/txwellnessevents/  https://www.facebook.com/txwellnessevents

Danny & Vanessa are hosts of the Sovereign Lovestream, a love, sex, and psychedelics podcast.    Years in a toxic relationship they healed themselves and their relationship using plant medicines, meditation, and other healing modalities to create a beautiful marriage filled with love, joy, and gratitude.    Vanessa and Danny share those techniques and healing modalities with their audience and also offer relationship coaching and intuitive readings. They love teaching individuals how to achieve spiritual sovereignty and how to bring centered balanced energy to their relationships.    In this episode you'll learn: Red flags to look for in toxic relationships.Why it’s important to have both people committed to healing.How working with plant medicine can accelerate healing.The messy process of transitioning from an unhealthy to a healthy relationship.   Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh Website: https://joshcearbaugh.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com    Guest: Danny & Vanessa Velez-panzella    Website: https://www.sovereignlove.nyc  Podcast: https://www.sovereignlove.nyc/lovestream  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sovereignlovebrooklyn  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovereignlove.nyc/

“Death of ego” is a common thing you hear in plant medicine circles. The question is, is the ego ALL bad? Today we dive into that very question.  In this episode you'll learn: What is “the ego”?What is “Ego death”?How prevalent is it in our society?Where does it show up?How can it negatively impact your life?Can it serve you in a good way? Links Host Name: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/  https://facebook.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Links Host Name: Seth Conner https://sethconner.com https://www.instagram.com/sethaconner/ https://www.facebook.com/iSethConner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethaconner/ Companies, Products & Places Mentioned Ego is the Enemy http://egoistheenemy.com  What is “The Ego” https://www.successconsciousness.com/blog/spirituality/what-is-the-ego/

Being cheated on is a deep emotional violation of trust that comes from the very person who is supposed to be closest to you. The question is, why do we cheat? Why do we look outside the relationship for comfort, sex, affirmation, etc? Today we dive into this painful topic to try and understand the underlying forces that move men from pursuing a woman to choosing actions that blow up the relationship.  In this episode you'll learn: Why do men choose to violate trust and cheat?What exactly is “cheating”?How do you respond when cheated on?What men should do if they cheated.   Links Host Name: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/  https://facebook.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Links Host Name: Seth Conner https://sethconner.com https://www.instagram.com/sethaconner/ https://www.facebook.com/iSethConner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethaconner/

Most of us have either been through a divorce ourselves or know someone who has.   In today’s episode, Josh and Seth discuss what it’s like to “ride the waves” of grief that come with the loss of a marriage. As two men who have had to navigate this world, they have some first-hand experience on how to move through the grief to find a beautiful life on the other side.  In this episode you'll learn: What are the stages of grief How can you “move through” the grief and find hope.Why you should embrace the process instead of trying to avoid it.What happens if you try to suppress the grief?   Links Host Name: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/  https://facebook.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Links Host Name: Seth Conner https://sethconner.com https://www.instagram.com/sethaconner/ https://www.facebook.com/iSethConner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethaconner/

In Episode Five, we welcome our first female guest and one who gives voice to Narcissistic Abuse Survivors and a perspective that might be hard to hear. Her story of being in a relationship with an extremely abusive, passive-aggressive, covert narcissist is not a rare story, but one that may rarely be heard. However, with the release of her new book, “Misaligned Mind” the world has a resource to help them identify this form of toxic or distorted masculinity, and then empower its victims to walk away and find healing.    In this episode you'll learn: Narcissism as a personality disorder (i.e. it’s behaviors)What Trauma Bonding means (i.e. Manipulation & “Love Bombing”)Why boundaries are SO important in a relationshipThe roadmap of Narcissistic relationshipKey Self-Love elements to never compromise onWhat “Gas Lighting” looks likeHow Plant Medicine can heal the trauma Links Guest Name: Tricia Macalka https://www.instagram.com/ncmermaid81 https://www.instagram.com/narcmisalignedmind   Host Name: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/  https://facebook.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Links Host Name: Seth Conner https://sethconner.com https://www.instagram.com/sethaconner/ https://www.facebook.com/iSethConner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethaconner/   Companies, Products & Places Mentioned Narcissist Misaligned Mind: How My Faith And Rebirth Helped Me Escape The Abuse (Tricia Macalka) - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09D1MHFBX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_VXA2ZS352S7RN4G92DHV   Why Does He Do That (Lundy Bancroft) - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B000Q9J0RO&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9DJ3D5XYTRP9W4JD343J   Narc Abuse TV - https://www.narcabusetv.com/   Mushroom Doctor (psilocybin micro-dosing) www.MushroomDoctor.co/shop   The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) (https://www.amazon.com/POWER-TED-EMPOWERMENT-DYNAMIC-Anniversary/dp/0996871802)   Default Mode Network (https://psychedelicstoday.com/2020/02/04/psychedelics-and-the-default-mode-network/)