The THRIVEONLIFE Podcast aims to help mission based people, brands, and businesses THRIVE on life, love, health, and everything in between. Tune in every THRIVE THURSDAY as CJ Finley, speaks with guests who wish to help other people THRIVE in the areas of health and fitness, business and entrepreneurship, and mindset and mental health. This show will provide answers to questions like: *How do I get more physically, mentally, and spiritually fit? *How business and entrepreneurship can make me a better human being? *How do I start on my entrepreneurial journey? *How do I make more money? *How can I build communities? *How can I produce social media content? *How can I start, scale, and sell a business? *How can I start an online business? *How can I improve my relationship with myself? *What books can I read to improve my life? *Who can I surround myself with to improve my life?
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
In order to THRIVE, we have to be willing to write our own story, despite how uncomfortable that may feel. In this episode, Joe Lindley tells us all about how a trip to the Grand Canyon completely changed his life, and how he is now in the process of building a brand to inspire others to embrace all of life’s moments, even the not so exciting ones. Tune in to hear Joe’s story and learn more about becoming the author of your own story.
Key Topics
- What it means to write your own story
- How a trip to the Grand Canyon changed Joe’s life
- The event that caused a shift in his mindset and attitude towards life and school
- Why he moved to Austin and how he got into videography
- How to finish projects as a creative and the fulfillment it brings
- A story of Joe embracing the unknown and stepping out of his comfort zone
- The importance of learning from failures
- Who his brand is for
- The ways that Joe pushes himself to improve regularly
- The importance of the people around you
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“That low made the next high so much sweeter.” - Joe Lindley
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Want to live an optimized life but don’t know what that looks like or how to get there? Well, good news for you! We’ve got Dr. Riva Robinson on the show this week as we chat about her journey through the medical industry, why she moved away from it, and how she is now using functional medicine to help others live an optimized life and THRIVE! Tune in to hear Dr. Riva’s story and learn more about how to use functional medicine to optimize your own life.
Key Topics
- How Dr. Riva learned traditional medicine wasn’t for her at a young age
- Her journey of rejecting med-school and taking a year off after college
- The horrors she saw in the medical industry
- Breaking the mold by doing what you want despite what others say
- Defining what functional medicine truly is
- Why Dr. Riva emphasizes finding your purpose in being healthy
- How to get extra energy and optimize your health
- What to do when people refuse to change
- Breaking down her program
- The importance of educating children about proper nutrition and why change starts with them
Connect with Dr. Riva
Riva’s Email: riva@rivawellness.com
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
After years of struggling with her health while battling an eating disorder, Maddie Miles finally had an awakening one day after a series of tough events that led her to start taking her health into her own hands. Now, she is on the journey to help others like you do the same by learning how to hack their hormones and use integrative medicine to thrive.
In this episode, we chat about her journey through battling her eating disorder, living in Spain, what caused a shift in her view on health, and how she is using it to help others today.
Key Topics
- How Maddie got into food photography and brand collaborations
- What called her to move to Austin, Texas
- How family struggles affected her growing up and led to a battle with an eating disorder
- Her move to Spain and the struggle she faced there
- How she overcame her eating disorder
- Maddie’s experience with the healthcare system and why it lead her to functional and integrative medicine
- The process of growing her brand on Instagram
- The harmful effects of birth control and why Maddie is against it
Resources Mentioned
Podcast Episode about Seed Cycling
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Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Sarah Kaney is the epitome of making the best out of a tough situation. After losing her husband to cancer, she easily could have spiraled and let that ruin her life, however, she instead chose to make the most of it and help carry on his legacy. Tune in to hear the full story that captures what it truly means to ThriveOn Life, even when it’s hard.
Key Topics
- How moving around and seeing different cultures has helped Sarah gain perspective
- The story of how Sarah and her husband met
- His battle with cancer
- Why good sleep is crucial for good health
- Managing losing a loved one
- Functional medicine and its benefits
- Finding balance in a busy life
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
You may have heard before that you need a solid foundation for your life, business, relationships, etc., but how do we go about building these foundations?
Today, we welcome to the show Jevin Koleth, a Leadership Coach who is dedicated to helping other leaders THRIVE by helping them to build solid foundations in their lives. In this episode, we define character development, chat about mentorship, discuss what it truly means to be a leader, and how you can build a solid foundation in your life.
Lessons
- How to shift your mindset when things go wrong
- Defining character development
- How mentorship has impacted Jevin’s life
- The issues surrounding titles in jobs and in life
- What core values are and why you should know yours
- The importance of a solid foundation
- How to use your weaknesses as a superpower
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“Thriving is just doing something everyday that fulfills what I believe in.” -Jevin Koleth
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Did you know that YOU are your own personal brand? What about HOW to define that personal brand? This week’s guest is Rich Keller, who defines himself as a “catalyst” as he helps others find and cultivate their personal brand so that they can THRIVE.
Join us and learn how to WIN in 2021 by finding your own “one word”, as well as pick up many other useful lessons from a man that truly lives to THRIVE. See below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Rich Keller.
Key Topics
- How to know what you’ve got BEFORE it’s gone
- Rich and his wife’s battles with cancer
- Walking away from his well-paying corporate job to pursue a dream
- How to figure out your “one word”
- How to “just start”
- What you do is not who you are, but who you are drives what you do
- Money follows value
-The importance of free work
- Asking how you can help others
Resources Mentioned
The Catalyst Effect Podcast with Rich Keller (Spotify)
Connect with GUEST
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“If you want a legacy, go make it.” -Rich Keller
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
We’re back this week with a short solo episode from CJ as we chat about the best gift you can give others AND yourself. The best part? It’s FREE! Tune in to learn what it is and to hear about how you can improve your life and those around you headed into the new year.
Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas, y’all!
Lessons
- The best gifts are free
- Who you surround yourself with determines who you will become
- How to become a better person
- How to shoot your shot and connect with people
- How to make the most of 2021
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
The ThriveOn Wife is back! CJ’s wife, Erin is back on the show today as the couple reflects on the past year and the lessons learned through 2020. They dive into why they invested in the Thrive HQ, their plans falling apart due to COVID-19, and how they have adapted and still made it to be one of the best decisions they have ever made. They also discuss visions for 2021 and more lessons they learned from this year. Tune in and enjoy catching up with the Finleys!
Key Topics
- The importance of reflecting and taking action
- How COVID forced CJ and Erin to adapt
- Dealing with the “now what?” trap
- CJ’s visions for the future with Thrive HQ
- Creating an environment to THRIVE
- Dealing with feeling uncomfortable working out at the gym
- How blood work has helped them evaluate and improve their health
- Struggling to follow through on things
- Competing with yourself
- Why you should learn a new skill
- How to fuel your passion
- Embracing discomfort
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Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife
Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )
“As I reflect, I want to be able to say that I tried different things and I’ve broken past certain limitations in my mind.” -Erin Finley
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
The quality of the people around you is a direct reflection of the quality of your life. The same is true for your business. Clark Nowlin, Founder and CEO of Golden Ratio learned this early on and attributes the quality of the people he works with to the success of his company. In this episode of the ThriveOnLife Podcast, we chat with Clark about what Golden Ratio is and how it started, the importance of delegating to a team, seizing opportunity, and so much more. Tune in and learn how to start your day, the golden way!
Key Topics
- Breaking down what Golden Ratio is and how it’s made
- The origin story of Golden Ratio
- Persisting through the tough times
- The importance of understanding what you are good at and delegating the rest
- Clark’s journey through music and the lessons it taught him
- Why the quality of people on your team is crucial
- Explaining the branding behind Golden Ratio
Resources Mentioned
Losing My Virginity - Richard Branson (Autobiography) (https://amzn.to/2VMYNj4)
Connect with Clark
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drinkgoldenratio/)
Website (https://drinkgoldenratio.com)
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(CJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley
Thrive On Life Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveonlife
Thrive On Life Website https://www.thriveonlife.com )
“At this corporate job, I’m counting time. Where I’m going, this is going to teach me how to make my time count.” -Clark Nowlin\