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by L. Michael Burt | ThriveWell Journey - Entrepreneurial Leadership & Life After Disruption
The ThriveWell Journey: Let’s Make Thriving Our New Normal A transformation podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators navigating disruption, reinvention, and identity shifts while building something meaningful. Hosted by L. Michael Burt, the show explores entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable success through the lens of transformation, identity, and alignment. It is designed for those who have experienced burnout, life disruption, health challenges, career shifts, or internal turning points and are seeking a grounded way to move forward without losing themselves in the process. Through recorded conversations with founders, creators, and change-makers, along with Live Friday sessions called "Friday Night Lives" focused on real-time recalibration, the podcast offers insight into rebuilding clarity, redefining success, and leading from who you are becoming, not who you used to be. This is not about hustle or grind. It is
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- 4 days ago56 min
Committed But Not Attached: How to Build Your Vision Without Desperation | Caleb Matthews
Things are happening in the world right now and they are occurring as chaos. And in the middle of that, you are trying to build something. Hold a vision. Stay committed.But here is the question this conversation is asking. Are you committed or are you gripping?There is a difference between commitment and attachment. Commitment is the full yes to the vision, the work, and the people. Attachment is the grip on how it has to look, when it has to arrive, and what it means about you if it does not go the way you planned. Most people are living in the grip and calling it dedication.In Week 3 of YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR WAY, L. Michael sits down with speaker, dream interpreter, and spiritual strategist Caleb Matthews for a live conversation about what it actually means to be committed but not attached. Fully in. No grip. Building with intention and without desperation.This is Week 3 of a four-week series. I invite you to start from Week 1 if you have not yet.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Transformation and Commitment03:06 The Dance of Attachment and Commitment06:09 Living Your Design: The Golden Fish Analogy09:08 Success: A Construct of the Crowd11:54 Burying Your Design: The Parable of Talents15:10 Finding Your Why: The Importance of Purpose18:02 The Seven Design Types: Discovering Your Path21:03 The Spirit, Soul, and Body Connection23:59 Understanding Your Design: Practical Applications31:01 Redefining Success: Old vs. New Paradigms34:25 Embracing Personal Fulfillment36:33 The Wilderness of Unlearning39:32 Going All In: Commitment to Your Vision41:47 The Power of Dreams and InterpretationConnect with Caleb: www.calebmatthews.netYouTube - https://youtube.com/attheslinkDownload the free mirror exercise: You Did Not Lose Your Way https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3http://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourneyJoin our community: www.thethrivewelljourney.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Buying Property Without Emotion: Real Estate Strategy, First Homes, and Wealth Building | Hadley Nightingale
Buying property without emotion starts with having a real estate strategy before you make an offer. Hadley Nightingale, founder of New Zealand Property Buyers, joins L. Michael Burt to talk about property investing, first-home mistakes, buyer representation, wealth building, and why strategy matters more than speed.Hadley shares how rough early seasons in road trains, mining, and family court shaped his resilience and personal responsibility. He explains why most buyers get the order wrong by looking at houses before understanding their strategy, their financial position, and their long-term goal.This conversation covers emotional buying, bad advice from people who have never built wealth, the fear many younger buyers feel about being priced out, renting vs buying with a plan, and why your first home should not automatically become your first rental.For The ThriveWell Journey audience, this is more than a real estate conversation. It is a conversation about ownership, self-leadership, patience, direction, and building a life where wealth supports time, freedom, and purpose.Key TopicsHadley's early years in mining and their impact on resilienceThe importance of ownership and responsibility in life and investingStrategic property investment and market timingOvercoming fears and emotional biases in real estateThe role of systems and sequencing in successful investingChapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:00 Resilience and Personal Growth05:40 The Shift to Real Estate Investment09:35 Advice for Aspiring Investors13:21 Identifying Market Gaps16:40 The Need for Buyer Advocacy22:00 Strategic Decision-Making in Property Investment24:05 Balancing Emotion and Logic in Home Buying27:52 Understanding Market Dynamics and Property Pricing30:49 Navigating the Current Economic Landscape33:59 The Challenges Faced by Gen Z Home Buyers39:46 Corporate Influence in the Housing Market44:57 Navigating Market Opportunities46:42 The Airbnb Investment Landscape48:26 The Importance of Strategic Sequencing51:41 Adapting Strategies Through Life Stages54:03 Understanding Property Investment Dynamics59:17 Redefining Richness and Life Priorities01:02:12 Strategic Planning for Property Investment01:04:10 Key Takeaways and Closing ThoughtsConnect with Hadley on Instagram: @hadleynightingale. Message 'checklist' for his property buying guides.Connect w/ L. Michael & TTJYou did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure, Stop Reacting, and Build Resilience | Michael Ostrolenk
How do you build resilience under pressure without pretending stress is not real?Michael Ostrolenk joins L. Michael Burt for a practical and deeply grounded conversation on self-awareness, emotional regulation, discipline, internal governance, and what it means to train yourself for real life. Michael brings experience as a marriage and family therapist, master coach, resilience architect, martial arts practitioner, and human performance specialist.This discussion moves beyond generic stress management. It explores how pressure shows up in the body, why distraction becomes a way to escape discomfort, how to notice your state before you react, and why discipline helps you become more capable when life gets difficult.You will hear about the four pillars of holistic resilience, Fudoshin and the immovable mind, training for relationships, sovereignty, belief systems, kindness, love, and the practice of becoming a person who can respond instead of react.KEY TOPICSHolistic resilience pillars: physiological, psychological, spiritual, relational The importance of internal governance and authenticity Practical strategies for stress and pressure management The role of discipline, hard work, and challenging oneself Martial arts principles applied to personal growth and relationshipsChapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Personal Growth03:07 The Four Pillars of Resilience05:53 Understanding Distraction and Emotional Awareness08:51 The Importance of Sitting with Discomfort11:54 Cultural Noise and Self-Reflection14:49 The Role of Martial Arts in Personal Development18:01 Training for Relationships: The Relationship Dojo28:10 Martial Arts as a Metaphor for Life29:49 Fudishin: The Immovable Mind32:32 Discipline and Spirituality in Personal Growth36:34 The Importance of Hard Challenges41:46 Sovereignty and Authenticity in Manhood52:35 Understanding Personal Beliefs and Sovereignty53:02 The Code of Conduct for Gentlemen54:31 The Importance of Ethical Behavior56:12 Revitalizing the Concept of a Gentleman58:32 Managing Aggression and Self-Protection01:00:11 Building Capacity Through Challenges01:02:05 Recognizing and Managing Triggers01:08:00 The Power of Kindness and LoveGuest links: Substack: https://michaelostrolenk.substack.com/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/michaelostrolenkInstagram: https://instagram.com/michaelostrolenkLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkConnect w/ L. Michael & TTJYou did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
- May 18, 20261h 10m
How to Build Mental Resilience, Stay Present Under Pressure, and Win Today | Joshua Lifrak
Mental resilience is not about pretending pressure is not there. It is about learning to respond rather than react when life, leadership, business, or personal disruption puts you under stress.Joshua Lifrak joins The ThriveWell Journey to share mental performance lessons from his work with elite athletes, high-performing teams, and the Chicago Cubs during their historic rise from last place to World Series champions.L. Michael Burt and Joshua explore how to define your story, stay present under pressure, build stronger relationships, stop the storm of negative thinking, and reset your mindset through Joshua’s Mile Zero framework. This conversation connects sports psychology, leadership, mindfulness, and practical transformation for anyone rebuilding their life, identity, or direction after disruption.Listeners will walk away with a simple but powerful reminder: a winning streak starts with one win, and that win can begin with the next choice you make today.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Joshua Lifrak and His Journey04:27 Transforming the Chicago Cubs: A Mental Skills Perspective09:36 The Power of Team Culture and Accountability10:03 Defining What It Means to Be a Cub12:59 Defining Your Story: Intentions and Mindset19:08 Building Strong Relationships for Growth19:38 The Power of Teamwork22:02 The Purpose of Connection24:35 Defining Your Story26:46 Staying Present Amidst Pressure30:17 Finding Bliss in the Now35:18 Stopping the Storm of Negative Thoughts42:21 The Power of Noticing and Awareness45:11 Choosing Growth and Learning from Failure45:42 Mile Zero: Resetting Your Mindset56:17 Navigating Disruption and Transformation01:02:29 The Choice to Transform TodayConnect w/ Joshua Lifrak - ResourcesJoshua Lifrak's Book - https://joshualiffrak.comLimitless Minds Podcast - https://limitlessminds.com/podcastAmishi Jha's Mindfulness Training - https://miami.eduChicago Cubs Official Site - https://www.mlb.com/cubsIMG Academy - https://www.imgacademy.comGuest link: https://joshualifrak.comConnect w/ L. Michael & TTJYou did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney#LMichaelBurt #TheThriveWellJourneyPodcast #podmatch
- May 11, 20261h 5m
How to Pivot in Life After Change and Find Purpose Again | Jeff Seckendorf
How do you know when it is time to pivot in life instead of staying committed to something that no longer fits?Jeff Seckendorf joins The ThriveWell Journey for a powerful conversation about pivoting, purpose, aging, reinvention, fun, accountability, and living fully after change. From film and scuba to coaching, endurance cycling, and world-record athletic achievement, Jeff shares what it looks like to keep creating new chapters instead of shrinking into old ones.This episode speaks to anyone rebuilding life after disruption, questioning what comes next, or learning how to tell the difference between quitting and choosing a new direction. Jeff’s story brings a grounded reminder: if something is no longer working, you do not have to stay there. You can pivot, get help, walk your talk, and create a life that still has purpose.Chapters00:00 Embracing Change: The Power of Pivoting06:14 Life's Pivots: From Film to Fitness11:41 Finding Purpose: Helping Others19:09 The Role of Motivation in Performance29:36 Getting Unstuck: The Importance of Support35:31 Navigating Internal States and Fun39:31 Coaching Across Generations43:32 The Importance of Accountability46:04 Aging: Perspectives and Experiences54:28 Living Life Fully and PivotingConnect w/ Jeff SeckendorfGuest LinksWebsite - https://coachmestrong.comPodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-over-70/id1541234567ResourcesAnnie Duke's Book 'Quit' - https://www.amazon.com/Quit-psychology-when-know-when/dp/0062855744Jeff Seckendorf's Podcast 'Athletes Over 70' - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-over-70/id1541234567CoachMeStrong.com - https://coachmestrong.comConnect w/ L. Michael & TTJYou did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
- Apr 27, 20261h 10m
Is Your Money Losing Power? Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Wealth | Eric Runge
Most people are asking whether Bitcoin is risky.But the better question is this: do we understand the money we already trust every single day?On this episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, L. Michael Burt sits down with Eric Runge, founder of Veritas Bitcoin Strategies, to talk about Bitcoin, inflation, fiat currency, the U.S. dollar, financial trust, and what people need to understand before making decisions with money.This episode is not built on hype, panic, or quick financial promises. It is a grounded conversation about what happens when the cost of living rises, the dollar loses purchasing power, and more people ask whether Bitcoin belongs in long-term wealth.Eric breaks down fiat currency versus sound money, why the dollar is no longer backed by gold, why Bitcoin is often called digital gold, and why studying money matters before making investment decisions. Michael asks the questions many people have but may not know how to ask: What is Bitcoin? Why does it have value? How is it different from other cryptocurrencies? Should regular people pay attention? How do families, entrepreneurs, and investors prepare for a financial world changing faster than they realize?Money is not just numbers on a screen. It affects stress, family, retirement, business, opportunity, and how people plan their future.If you are trying to understand inflation, Bitcoin, the future of the dollar, or wealth in uncertain times, this episode will give you better questions and a stronger foundation.This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Speak with a qualified financial professional before investing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Austrian Economics and Monetary Theory02:55 The Importance of Understanding the Dollar and National Debt06:00 The Shift from Gold Standard to Fiat Currency09:04 The Current State of the Dollar and Global Currency Dynamics11:46 The Future of the Dollar and Potential Decline14:58 Navigating Finances in a Fiat System18:01 The Role of Bitcoin in the Financial Landscape20:56 Understanding Bitcoin: Its Origins and Significance23:46 Preparing for Financial Changes and the Role of Bitcoin32:21 Understanding Scarcity and Value in Bitcoin34:31 The Unique Characteristics of Bitcoin36:51 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies42:34 Advice for New Bitcoin Investors46:04 The Mindset of Bitcoin Maximalists56:28 The Importance of Financial EducationConnect w/ Eric RungeLinkedIn Family Office BitcoinBook - Bitcoin & The Family Office: An Intelligent Introduction for the Ultra AffluentConnect w/ L. Michael & TTJ You did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
- Apr 25, 202649 min
Be the Cause When Life Feels Unstable: Faith, Love, Marriage & Purpose
In this Friday Night Live episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, L. Michael Burt brings back Reagan, Chris Gibson, and Marc Davis for an honest, unfiltered conversation about life, love, faith, friendship, marriage, identity, and the pressure people are carrying right now.This episode moves like real life. It starts with old friends catching up, but quickly opens into deeper questions: What changes when you finally become open to love? How do you keep a marriage strong for 24 years? What happens when your children grow up and your home enters a new season? How do you stay hopeful when politics, education, social media, and the economy feel chaotic?Reagan talks about healing, femininity, love after independence, and the courage it takes to admit she is ready to be fully loved. Chris shares his journey toward completing his doctorate, leading as a principal, preparing for an empty nest, and honoring a marriage that has lasted through growth, pressure, and change. Marc brings a grounded perspective on purpose, service, writing, business, and staying open to the next chapter without forcing the outcome.Together, the conversation becomes a living example of what The ThriveWell Journey is about: real people navigating real pressure while choosing faith, responsibility, love, and purpose over fear.This is not a polished panel pretending life is easy. This is a real conversation about becoming, rebuilding, and choosing who you are going to be when the world gives you every reason to react.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeReagan opens up about turning 48, becoming open to love, and realizing that healing has changed how she sees partnership, femininity, and being cared for.Chris Gibson talks about doctoral work, leadership in education, his children graduating, and what it means to move into a new season of marriage after raising a family.Marc Davis shares how he is living one day at a time, writing, consulting, serving others, and learning not to force outcomes that are not aligned.The group discusses social media, public pressure, politics, education, faith, and how to stay grounded when the world feels unstable.L. Michael Burt brings the conversation back to the central question: in the middle of all this pressure, who are you choosing to be?Chapters00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Life Changes03:07 Embracing Love and Relationships05:59 Academic Pursuits and Personal Growth09:00 Life Perspectives and Open-Mindedness11:58 The Importance of Femininity and Vulnerability14:58 Navigating Age and Relationships18:05 Empty Nest and Rediscovering Marriage23:50 The Evolution of Marriage29:59 Intentional Time Together35:53 What the Hell Moments in Society40:01 Finding Hope in Uncertain TimesConnect w/ L. Michael & TTJ You did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
- Apr 22, 202627 min
Why Your Life Looks the Way It Does | Radical Responsibility and Self-Leadership After Disruption
In this Friday Night Live solo episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, L. Michael Burt breaks down why your life often reflects the choices, beliefs, and tolerations you have been living from, even when the results are not what you want. This is not a conversation about blame. It is a conversation about radical responsibility, self-leadership, and what it means to stop living at the effect of your circumstances.If you are navigating disruption, emotional drift, financial pressure, or the painful gap between the life you have and the life you know is possible, this episode will challenge you to look at your money, your environment, and your daily choices differently. Michael walks through the distinction between cause and effect, explains why your outer world often reflects your inner posture, and gives you a practical “cause audit” to help you identify what you have been avoiding, tolerating, and reinforcing.This episode sits right in the core of The ThriveWell Journey: identity, purpose, authorship, and rebuilding your life from the inside out after disruption.Connect w/ L. Michael & TTJ You did not lose your way. You got trapped inside a story about what happened. This free reset helps you separate the event from the meaning so you can move again. - https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayhttp://ushaman.com/elixir - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELLBe a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch,https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
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The ThriveWell Journey: Let’s Make Thriving Our New Normal A transformation podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators navigating disruption, reinvention, and identity shifts while building something meaningful. Hosted by L. Michael Burt, the show explores entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable success through the lens of transformation, identity, and alignment. It is designed for those who have experienced burnout, life disruption, health challenges, career shifts, or internal turning points and are seeking a grounded way to move forward without losing themselves in the process. Through recorded conversations with founders, creators, and change-makers, along with Live Friday sessions called "Friday Night Lives" focused on real-time recalibration, the podcast offers insight into rebuilding clarity, redefining success, and leading from who you are becoming, not who you used to be. This is not about hustle or grind. It is
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