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What does it really mean to have a positive mindset? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul clears up some of the biggest misconceptions about positivity. Real positivity isn’t denying reality, pretending everything is fine, or trying to be happy all the time. Instead, it’s the ability to thoughtfully evaluate your circumstances, make peace with what is, and inten...

Most people realize that there are benefits to a positive mindset, but what are they. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr Paul identifies what research and clinical experience are telling us about the way positive psychology and training our brain to be more consistently positive can drastically improve our outcomes. Some of the benefits are obvious, but others might surprise you. Ready for mo...

What if the greatest investment you could ever make has nothing to do with money? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores one of the most remarkable findings from the 80+ year Harvard Study of Adult Development: the strongest predictor of a happy, healthy life isn’t wealth, achievement, or status—it’s the quality of our relationships. Discover why &l...

Why does one negative comment seem to outweigh ten positive ones? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores the surprising power of negativity and why our minds naturally gravitate toward it. Inspired by a thought-provoking question from Price Pritchett—”What’s more important: more positives or fewer negatives?”—this episode examines how negativ...

Why do some comments roll right off our backs while others cut deeply? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores the powerful idea that we don’t always hear what is said—we hear it through the filters we’ve developed over a lifetime of experiences. When those filters are shaped by unresolved hurt, we may hear wounds instead of words. Building on the fa...

Why do we keep doing things that don’t serve us—and avoid doing things we know would improve our lives? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores the surprising role that pleasure and pain play in every decision we make. The truth is that both change and staying the same come with a price. As long as the pain of change appears greater than the pain of remaining where we ar...

What does it take for a boy to become a man—especially without a father to show the way? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul talks with James Stephenson, author of The Map to Manhood and founder of MyStepdad.org. Drawing from his own experience growing up without a father, James shares powerful insights about the foundational skills young men need most: sel...

In a world overflowing with information, why do we still struggle to make better decisions and create meaningful change? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with Brian Gorman to explore a powerful truth: knowledge alone isn’t enough—wisdom is what makes the difference. Drawing from his work on the emerging “Age of Wisdom,” Brian explains h...

Great ideas only create impact when they’re shared. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores the often-overlooked truth that every message requires a medium—a way to travel from your mind to someone else’s understanding. Drawing from recent insights on paid, owned, and earned media, you’ll discover how to be more intentional about how your messa...

What if fear isn’t something to avoid—but something to move with? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul shares a personal story from a recent experience that started with uncertainty and led to unexpected opportunity. The lesson? You don’t have to feel ready to take action. In fact, confidence often comes after you step outside your comfort zone. ...

What if the key to getting more done isn’t working harder—but stepping away more often? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul welcomes back author and productivity expert John Briggs to challenge the hustle culture mindset. Drawing from his book The 3.3 Rule, and the soon-to-be-released “Take Breaks Work Better“, John explains how intentional, brain-healthy breaks c...

Is it really possible to stay positive without ignoring reality or pretending everything is okay? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with resilience expert Dr. Robin Hills to explore what real positivity looks like. When we develop emotional intelligence, we build resilience under pressure and learn how to navigate difficult emotions without getting st...

What if the problem isn’t that you don’t have enough time—but that time is running you? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul shares insights from a recent trip to Kenya, where life moves to a very different rhythm. With no clocks or calendars in sight, people still get done what matters most—without the stress so common in our fast-paced culture. Dis...

What does it take to rise from underdog to champion—and then become a leader others can count on? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul welcomes back former Denver Broncos captain and NFL All-Pro linebacker Karl Mecklenburg for a powerful conversation about leadership, courage, honesty, and forgiveness. Karl shares lessons from his remarkable journey—fr...

What if the key to greater achievement isn’t doing more—but connecting better? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Blue Stiley, author of The Sum of 4: The Secret Equation to Accelerating Achievement. Together, they explore how something as simple as helping people feel heard, seen, valued, and like they truly belong can transform relationship...

Screens are everywhere—but managing them doesn’t have to turn into a daily battle. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by speaker and author Talmage Erickson, co-author of 10 Laws of Screen Management, to explore how parents, educators, and leaders can approach screen time with intention instead of frustration. Learn practical strategies to manag...

Have you ever had a powerful insight—an “aha” moment—only to find that nothing really changed afterward? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores the critical difference between breakthrough learning and transformational learning. While breakthrough brings awareness, real change comes through practice, repetition, and intentional application ove...

What if the very differences that create conflict are the same differences that create strength? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul talks with innovation expert and author Stephen Shapiro about his new book You’re Not Playing With a Full Deck and his powerful metaphor of “Personality Poker.” Stephen explains why we’re not supposed to all be the same—and why...

What would change in your life if you truly understood where your emotions come from—and how much influence you have over them? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul introduces the powerful principles behind the upcoming Emotional Freedom Challenge and explains how the Positivity Model can transform the way you experience life. When you understand and apply this model, you can create...