The Plus One Theory
The Plus One Theory Podcast explores how small, intentional actions can create big, lasting impacts in our personal and professional lives. Each episode features inspiring guests sharing their experiences with kindness, resilience, and the transformative power of doing just one more, The Plus One Theory in action. Subscribe to our podcast newsletter! https://pam-dwyer-speaker.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Episodes
We explore the transformative power of storytelling and how writing about our most painful experiences can lead to profound healing, both for ourselves and others. Your unique perspective and voice matter, even if your story isn't polished or perfect.
• Start your author journey with journal notes and voice recordings
• Visualize painful memories as scenes from a movie to recall details
• Share y...
I'm launching a new series for aspiring authors to guide you through the messy, meaningful, and magical journey of telling your story. My own path to authorship began in a therapist's office and evolved through personal healing, publishing mishaps, and unexpected connections that transformed my book and purpose.
• Started writing from therapy journal entries that made my therapist laugh and cry
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We've reached the final M in our 3M Weight Management Success series, focusing on maintenance, the critical but often overlooked element that holds everything together after establishing mindset and motivation.
• Starting is exciting, finishing is strong, but maintaining is wisdom
• Maintenance feels harder than starting because it requires intention rather than adrenaline
• The Plus One Theory h...
Motivation doesn't come before action; it follows it. Courage is what gets you started, and only after you begin taking action does motivation actually show up to help keep you going.
• Courage is the first essential component of change, not motivation
• The lower brain doesn't control speech, so saying intentions out loud activates the higher brain
• Formula to remember: Courage + Action = ...
Weight loss requires more than physical changes, it demands a mental shift that starts in your head and continues with small steps toward sustainable health.
• The Plus One Theory focuses on adding one more positive choice, step, or belief to finish stronger than you started
• Weight loss requires more than surgery, medication, or coaching, it needs mindset transformation
• At nearly 300 pounds, my he...
Massage therapist Renee shares his journey from pharmacy tech to master therapist and reveals how therapeutic touch can unlock both physical and emotional healing. This conversation explores the science of fascia, the mind-body connection, and practical approaches to incorporating massage therapy into your wellness routine.
• Finding passion through massage therapy after a childhood of receiving healing touch...
The Plus One Theory centers on the idea that there's always one more intentional step we can take when we think we've reached our limits, creating real change without burnout. May's episodes focus on health and well-being across all dimensions as we explore Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Leading without ego requires recognizing that humility is strength, not weakness
• Ego-driven leadersh...
Pam Dwyer introduces the Plus One Theory, a philosophy centered on taking one more step forward regardless of life circumstances to create meaningful transformation over time.
• The Plus One Theory originated from Pam's childhood experience running a timed mile despite malnourishment and poverty
• During the challenging run, Pam discovered inner strength by channeling past pain into determination
Speaking your truth is the foundation of who you are, especially when you've spent years trying to be what everyone else wants you to be. Being authentic filters out people who don't truly love you while attracting those who appreciate you for who you really are.
• Growing up performing to be accepted is exhausting and disconnects you from your true self
• When you stop performing, some people w...
A powerful hotel encounter reminds Pam that success isn't measured in book sales but in meaningful connections. When a hotel employee named Tyra wondered how Pam maintained joy despite past hardships, it became the highlight of her trip—far outweighing the modest sales at the Texas Country Reporter Festival.
• The Plus One Theory focuses on taking small, intentional steps beyond your perceived limits
We explore what happens when those around us don't understand our passion or goals, and why this isn't rejection but simply misalignment. Rather than draining our energy trying to convince others to see our vision, we can focus on those who are already listening and growing alongside us.
• Not everyone will see your vision, and that's okay – it's misalignment, not rejection
• Focus you...
The Plus One Theory podcast explores how taking one additional step, one more act of kindness, patience, or strength, creates powerful change over time despite life's challenges and unfairness.
• Everyone carries stories of heartbreak, healing, and survival that are worth sharing
• Writing and sharing authentic stories can inspire others and create meaningful connections
• Shame keeps us stuck, h...
The Plus One Theory applies powerful perspective shifts to dealing with difficult people by looking beneath surface behaviors to understand hidden pain points and responding with intentional compassion. This episode explores how challenging behaviors often stem from past wounds, and how giving others a voice can transform relationships.
• The Plus One Theory centers on adding one extra step of intentional kin...
Have you ever caught yourself putting on a polished, professional voice that doesn't quite match who you really are? That's exactly where I found myself with this podcast—trying to sound "official" instead of authentic. Today's episode marks a turning point as I strip away the facade and speak directly from my heart about the imposter syndrome that affects 70% of us.
Growing up feelin...
Have you ever found yourself cracking jokes during your most painful moments? That tension-breaking laugh when things get uncomfortable? You're not alone.
Laughter truly is powerful medicine. Science confirms it reduces stress hormones, boosts immunity, increases oxygen flow, improves heart health, and releases natural painkillers. Those aren't just feel-good claims, they're biological facts ba...
The heaviest burdens we carry are often invisible—pride that prevents reconciliation, damaged trust that keeps walls high, and bitterness that poisons our present. Today we're breaking down why these emotional chains weigh us down and how to find freedom through forgiveness and small steps toward healing.
Pride is tricky territory. We explore the critical difference between healthy pride that gives us co...
The transformative power of small steps forward lies at the heart of the Plus One Theory—a approach to personal growth that champions resilience and incremental progress. Whether you're feeling stuck, defeated, or simply uncertain about your next move, this philosophy offers a refreshing alternative to drastic overnight change programs that often lead to burnout and disappointment.
We explore the fascina...
Life isn’t about juggling endless tasks to perfection but rather finding balance through meaningful, small actions. In this episode, we are joined by Charles Coulter, a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in helping individuals and couples navigate their personal challenges. We delve deeply into the concept of balance in life and why maintaining equilibrium is crucial for well-being.
Ch...
Vulnerability feels risky. It feels awkward. Sometimes, it feels impossible. But it’s also where the magic happens.
In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about one Christmas where fear of vulnerability left me trapped between wanting to protect my peace and not wanting to disappoint my family. We dive into:
💔 Why being vulnerable with family is often the hardest
💡 How avoiding vulnerability creates more...
Betrayal hits differently when it comes from someone you trusted.
In this deeply personal episode, I share a story about one of the most painful betrayals I’ve ever experienced, when a close friend I considered family spoke behind my back, tearing apart our friendship in an instant. But it’s not just about the pain of losing someone you love, it’s about what happens next.
How do you move forward when betrayal blindsides...
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