Motivated Savages
The Motivated Savages Podcast is a leadership podcast, a motivational podcast, and a personal growth podcast for people navigating the messy middle of life. Hosted by certified leadership coach Jody Savage, each episode blends authentic storytelling with actionable lessons that help you grow stronger and live bolder. You’ll hear about resilience, leadership development, parenting, career pivots, and the mindset shifts that turn survival into strength. Each episode closes with the Savage Challenge, a practical step you can take right now to strengthen your mindset, build confidence, and create momentum. Whether you are a leader in the workplace, a parent balancing family and career, or simply someone who refuses to drift through life, this podcast will remind you that every chapter matters and every season holds value. Learn more, grab resources, and join the community at Motivated Savages.
Episodes
What if one tiny word could change the way you see yourself? In this episode, Jody Savage explores The Power of “YET,” the conclusions we make about who we are, and how easily a description can become a definition. Sometimes the things we’re certain about deserve another look, and sometimes a period might not belong there after all.
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We’ve all heard the saying, “Knowledge is power.” But knowledge is only the beginning.
In Episode 50, we explore what happens when we take what we’ve learned, put it into motion, and give ourselves the chance to discover what happens next.
Knowledge is possibility. Action brings possibility to life.
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Every house has a story behind the walls. So do we.
It all started with a question I've heard my whole life: "Does it have good bones?" Then I found myself wondering if we were ever just talking about houses.
In this episode, we explore the parts of life that no one sees, but everyone depends on.
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What if the things you cherish most aren't random? In this episode, we explore how life's experiences shape what we value, how our values shape what we build, and why every conversation and every choice becomes a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.
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Are you keeping the right score?
We spend so much of our lives measuring success by what we accomplish, what we earn, and what we check off our lists. But what if we've been using the wrong scorecard all along?
In this episode of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage shares a simple observation from the golf course that grew into a much bigger realization about life, growth, and the way we measure our days. Sometimes our best ...
We've spent our lives believing success is a race. Run faster. Work harder. Stay ahead.
But what if life has always been a relay instead?
In this episode, Jody Savage explores the quiet ways we're shaped by the people who came before us and the unseen impact we're having on those around us today. It's a simple shift in perspective that just might change the way you see your own journey.
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What if the most powerful things shaping your life can't actually be seen?
In this episode, Jody Savage explores the invisible world humanity has been building for thousands of years. From trust and language to money, traditions, and community, discover how ordinary ideas become shared reality and why we've stopped noticing the remarkable world we've inherited.
By the end of this conversation, you'll never look at the ordinary wo...
Every once in a while, a single sentence has the power to change the way we see our lives. In this episode, Jody explores why the future so often surprises us, how experience quietly reshapes what we believe is possible, and why some of life's greatest lessons can only be learned by living them. If you've ever looked back and thought, "I never would've believed it," this conversation is for you.
Some of the most important chapters of our lives begin as simple curiosities. In this episode, Jody Savage explores the power of side quests, unexpected opportunities, and the hidden role curiosity plays in self-discovery.
What if the things that shape us most aren't the things we plan, but the things we choose to explore?
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Some relationships seem to repeat the same conversations, frustrations, and outcomes no matter how much time passes. In this episode of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage explores the patterns we unknowingly participate in, why familiarity can disguise itself as wisdom, and how changing our approach can create new possibilities in the relationships that matter most.
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Why have humans gathered around fires and shared stories for thousands of years?
In this episode of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage explores one of humanity's oldest mysteries: why stories matter so much to us. Through a personal career transition, memories of Choose Your Own Adventure books, and the timeless tradition of storytelling, he examines how stories help us navi...
What if the version of you from ten years ago could see you today?
In this episode, Jody Savage explores why personal growth is often invisible while we're living it, how outdated stories can shape our future, and why many of us are underestimating how far we've come.
You'll discover how to recognize the evidence of growth hiding in everyday life and learn a simple exercise that can help you see yourself through a more current lens...
In this episode, Jody Savage explores the danger of taking life advice from people who’ve never actually lived the kind of life you want. From fear disguised as wisdom to the hidden impact of emotionally safe thinking, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink whose voices are shaping their future.
If you’ve ever felt torn between your instincts and other people’s expectations, this episode will remind you...
In Episode 38 of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage explores the phrase “That’s just the way I am” and challenges the idea that people are emotionally fixed. This episode dives into how repeated patterns quietly shape identity, how environments influence the way we think and respond, and why growth remains available for anyone willing to stay open to change.
Most people think life changes in the big moments.
But what if it’s happening right now… and you’re missing it?
In this episode, Jody shares a powerful realization from picking up her son after his freshman year, and how gratitude can bring you back into your life while it’s happening.
This isn’t about positivity. It’s about awareness.
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You feel the shift in every conversation, every interaction… and without realizing it, you adjust.
But what if you’re not just noticing the energy around you… you’re becoming it?
In this episode, we break down how to stop being pulled by your environment and start choosing how you show up, no matter what’s happening around you.
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Why does change feel like opportunity to some and a threat to others?
In this episode, Jody breaks down the psychology behind change and what’s really happening beneath the surface. From workplace systems to personal relationships, you’ll learn why people don’t resist change… they resist uncertainty about who they are inside it.
This episode will shift how you see your own reactions and how you lead others ...
There’s a moment most of us don’t even realize we’re in…
The moment where we tell ourselves, “I’ll get back to that once things settle.”
It sounds responsible. It feels logical. Especially when life is shifting, when you’re stepping into something new, or trying to find your footing again.
But what if nothing in your life is actually on hold?
In this episode, Jody shares a real, in-t...
We’ve been taught that progress has to look big to count.
But what if the moments you’ve been overlooking are the ones that matter most?
In this episode, I share a simple, real-life moment that sparked a bigger realization about movement, goals, and the noise telling us we need more, more plans, more structure, more everything.
This isn’t about perfect workouts. It’s about using your everyday life to bu...
A simple conversation brought a powerful truth back into focus.
Not every thought needs to be spoken. Not every reaction needs to be released.
In this episode, we explore the space between what you think and what you say… and how learning to manage that space can change how you lead, communicate, and show up in your life.
Because most of what we end up defending… we created by saying too much.
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