Relentless Positivity
by Joe MartinThe world has become such a negative place. This podcast is the counterbalance to all of that. The show focuses on good news, interesting people, and positivity. The goal is to make you smile and feel a little better about the world.
Copyright: Joe Martin
Episodes
From The Psych Ward To Personal Trainer
14m · PublishedMy guest in this one is John Kimble. John is a young man who has overcome a lot in his short lifetime. Multiple arrests, courts diagnosed him as a sociopath, and he even ended up in the psych ward with suicidal thoughts.
He transformed his life with boxing, fitness, and working on his own thoughts and actions. Now he is helping others leave their vices behind and improve their minds, bodies, and souls.
"If you stay busy and progress towards something greater, like bettering yourself, then you'll never actually regress or have any desires to go down a negative path."
The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:45 - Overcoming the Sociopathy diagnosis
00:05:31 - The Power of Fitness
00:08:54 - Managing Negative Thoughts
00:10:46 - Daily Routine and Purpose
00:11:31 - Fitness and Wellness Program Offerings
00:12:19 - Elite Life Program
00:13:20 - The Invaluable Value of Personal Transformation
00:13:35 - Social Media and Website Information
00:14:31 - Final Thoughts and Acknowledgment
You can work with John here: https://kimblefit.com/
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
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-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageElevating Entertainment for Positive Impact with Dray LaBorde
21m · PublishedDray LaBorde is a dynamic entertainer with a myriad of talents, from hosting and music to creative consulting. His influential presence as the voice and personality behind Alabama A&M University has left a lasting impression, spreading positivity and inspiration throughout local communities.
Dray's seamless transition between roles and his ability to effortlessly connect with audiences have made him a standout figure in the world of entertainment.
His emphasis on customer service and system building underscores his commitment to delivering top-notch experiences.
With a wealth of experience and a passion for uplifting others, Dray is a valuable resource for up-and-coming entertainers seeking to make a meaningful impact through their art.
"We all struggle out here at some point in time. My goal is to make you forget about where you are in time."
The key moments in this episode are:
00:02:43 - Most Memorable Event Hosted
00:06:45 - Connecting with the Audience
00:09:30 - Value in Consulting
00:11:41 - Dream Collaboration
00:13:37 - The Importance of Music as Self-Expression
00:14:32 - Pursuing Big Goals
00:15:19 - Highlighting Huntsville through Entertainment
00:17:04 - Recognition and Humility
00:19:25 - Community Support and Dreams
Be sure to keep up with Dray
On his website: Dray The Voice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draylaborde
And be sure to vote before Jan 21st for Best Entertainer!:
Community Votes
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageRelentless Positivity Hot Seat With Dray Laborde
3m · PublishedI put Host/Musician/Drummer/Songwriter/Recording Artist/Creative Consultant Dray LaBorde in the Hot Seat. He had some amazing answers. Check out this bonus content and look for his full episode on Jan 2, 2024!
Also, make sure to check out all the cool things he has going on at his website: DrayTheVoice
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageSmall Victories, Consistency, and Positivity: Tilley's 10 Keys to 200 Workouts
46m · PublishedWD Tilley is back! In this bonus episode, he shares some tips and advice that helped him go from sedentary to getting in over 200 workouts this year.
A few things you will learn:
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Embrace the Power of Positivity: Discover how positivity can transform your fitness journey and uplift those around you.
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Celebrate Every Small Victory: Learn the impact of recognizing and celebrating even the smallest fitness achievements.
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Analyze for Personal Growth: Uncover how analyzing successes and failures can lead to powerful personal growth and development.
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Overcome Setbacks and Maintain Momentum: Explore strategies to maintain momentum and overcome setbacks on your fitness journey.
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Spread Acts of Kindness and Support: Uncover the transformative power of acts of kindness and support in your fitness and mindset journey.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Goal for 2023
00:01:00 - Overcoming Physical Obstacles
00:05:44 - Active Planning and Backwards Planning
00:09:19 - Overcoming Excuses and Setting Up for Success
00:11:36 - Accountability and Monkey Buddy System
00:13:05 - Accountability in Fitness
00:14:17 - Small Victories and Consistency
00:16:57 - All or Nothing Mentality
00:20:27 - Importance of Hydration
00:23:56 - Dealing with Losses
00:25:27 - Avoiding the Comparison Trap
00:27:01 - Maintaining Habits while on Vacation
00:28:40 - Analyzing Successes and Shortfalls
00:32:02 - Embracing Relentless Positivity
00:34:41 - Keeping Momentum and Overcoming Defeats
00:37:39 - Spreading Positivity
00:38:55 - The Power of Positivity
00:39:32 - Lifting Others Up
00:42:28 - Expressing Love and Appreciation
00:43:05 - Applying Lessons for Success
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageFrom Barely Graduating High School to Decorated Veteran: A Story of Resilience and Redemption
33m · PublishedIf you had known WD Tilley in high school, you probably would not have thought much about his future prospects. A wild and rebellious teen who barely made it through high school to a man who eventually served his country for 24 years and retired as a Navy Master Chief.
In this episode, you will learn from his ups and downs disappointments and triumphs. He has seen a lot in his life and overcome even more. Even if he brought most of it on himself :)
I'm proud to call him a friend and I can't wait for you to meet him.
-This episode is dedicated to The Man, The Myth, The Legend one Homer Tilley Senior.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:01 - Introducing WD Tilley
00:01:00 - Growing Up in Huntsville
00:04:35 - Remembering Joe Davis Stadium 1994 (IYKYK)
00:08:56 - High School Graduation and Disappointment
00:10:50 - Joining the Navy and Boot Camp Experience
00:13:33 - The Importance of Sweat Equity
00:16:38 - Real World Operations
00:19:09 - Advice for Young People Joining the Military
00:22:48 - Transition to Civilian Life
00:28:00 - Future Goals
00:28:48 - Pursuing Personal Growth
00:29:21 - Living in the Present
00:30:02 - Finding Happiness
00:30:38 - Spreading Positivity
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageChristmas Around the World
8m · PublishedThis episode is coming out right before Christmas, so I thought I would explore some of the Christmas traditions around the world. Things like kind-hearted witches, hopping in a sauna, filling the night sky with paper lanterns.
There are some pretty awesome celebrations that I didn't know about. Then I talk about what this season should be about. Things like love, peace, and hope.
And a special message to those like myself who are missing a loved one during this holiday season. If that's you, I'm thinking about you and praying for you.
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageFrom Sober Curiosity to Thriving Lifestyle: Unexpected Results From Dry January
23m · PublishedFrom Darkness To Helping Others Find Light with Rick Koenig
44m · PublishedRick Koenig's life could easily be a movie. Growing up as an angry child, he started training martial arts at the age of 4 and it became a lifelong obsession.
His journey has led him through the nightclub industry, prison, fighting in the early professional mixed martial arts days, moving to Branson, Missouri, losing his son under mysterious circumstances, and now helping others be their best through his fitness coaching.
And that is just skimming the surface! Rick is a really interesting guy with a compelling story, I can't wait for you to meet him!
00:00:01 - Introduction
00:00:18 - Rick's Childhood and Anger Issues
00:03:31 - Rick's Martial Arts Journey
00:07:29 - Rick's Involvement in the Nightclub Industry
00:09:11 - Brush with the Law and Outcome
00:13:09 - Early Life and Criminal Involvement
00:14:20 - Fatherhood and Rehabilitation
00:16:50 - Financial Struggles and Moving to Branson
00:19:32 - Transition to Weight Training and Online Business
00:22:24 - Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Inspiration
00:27:38 - Doing Time in Prison
00:29:28 - Martial Arts and Hip Replacement
00:31:38 - Mindset and Training
00:33:16 - Accountability and Community
00:36:31 - Passion and Mental Approach
00:40:21 - How to Connect with Rick Koenig
00:41:27 - Finding the Right Program for You
00:41:49 - Rick's Offerings
00:42:02 - Appreciation and Call to Action
Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/Rick.Koenig
Instagram:Https://www.Instagram.com/Rick.Koenig
TikTok:StrengthSertified1
YouTube: Https://www.YouTube.com/@StrengthSertified
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-My Amazon Best Selling Book "Relentless Positivity" is now available as an audiobook!-https://huntsvillebootcamp.fit/relentless-positivity-audiobook-1151
Building Success Through Inclusivity: Insights from John Cronin and Mark Cronin
27m · PublishedDisclaimer- this is one of the best times I've ever had on a podcast! The father-son John and Mark Cronin are simply amazing.
Together they have created a crazy sock juggernaut. A business that is not only thriving financially but is making a huge difference for individuals with disabilities.
Does this sound familiar? You've been told that creating a positive and inclusive work environment is as simple as implementing a diversity training session.
But despite your efforts, you still see low employee morale and customer dissatisfaction. The pain of investing time and resources into an ineffective action without seeing the desired results can be disheartening.
It's time to break free from this cycle and discover the strategies and best practices that truly foster employee happiness and improve overall business success.
In this episode, you will be able to:
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Discover how John's Crazy Socks built a successful business by spreading happiness through unique socks.
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Learn about the entrepreneurship and employment opportunities available for individuals with disabilities and how they contribute to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
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Explore the power of personalized socks in supporting different causes and interests, and how this can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Gain insights into the strategies and best practices for creating a positive and inclusive workplace, fostering employee happiness and improving overall business success
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:01 - Introduction
00:00:51 - Favorite Wrestler and Baseball Team
00:01:24 - Favorite Food and Love for Crazy Socks
00:02:19 - Favorite Pair of Socks and Sock Designing
00:04:33 - The Story of John's Crazy Socks
00:15:19 - John's Partnership with Zappos
00:16:42 - Best Selling Socks
00:18:10 - The Spring Happiness Podcast
00:19:21 - Future Plans
00:23:29 - Creating a Great Place to Work
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-My Amazon Best Selling Book "Relentless Positivity" is now available as an audiobook!-https://huntsvillebootcamp.fit/relentless-positivity-audiobook-1151
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/message"Don't be trifling and don't be stanking.'" -Benjamin Franklin
8m · PublishedToday's episode covers Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues. Since the new year is right around the corner, these are a few areas to strive to improve to make your life better.
A few quotes from this episode:
-Don't be stanking and don't be trifling.
-If you want to separate yourself in this world, do what you say you're going to do.
-You don't have to be miserable to get results. Moderation is the key.
There is actually some really good advice in there from old Benny Frank. Although #12 got a little squirrely...
Please support my sponsors! I know them all personally and can vouch for their integrity and quality.
-For website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and more check out McWilliams Marketing athttp://www.McWilliamsmarketing.com
-Use Patnaik Realty for ANY real estate needs you might have. I mean anything! Residential, commercial, property management, investments, acquisitions. He does it all. Call Teek at 256-694-0117 or e-mail him at [email protected]
-Go Check out Valley Leadership Academy and please consider sponsoring their new building!https://www.valleyleadershipacademy.org/
-And if you need some positive and encouraging support on your health and fitness journey, please join me at Relentless Positivity Fitnesshttps://fitandpositive.com/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relentlesspositivity/messageRelentless Positivity has 236 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 91:46:23. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 20:41.
