Better Than Success

How to Start Living a Fulfilled Life Today

In this episode, Chestly & Jeremy discuss the concept of fulfillment over traditional measures of success, such as money, power, and fame. They highlight the record cloudy weather in Ohio and its effect on their moods, symbolizing the impacts of external factors on our wellbeing. The conversation transitions into the importance of living a values-based life, introduced through Jeremy's journey from financial success to seeking deeper meaning. He shares the creation of the 'Medella Map,' a tool derived from the Latin word for health and wellbeing, designed to help individuals live according to their values across five main areas: faith, family, fitness, finance, friendships, with fun being a recent addition. The episode emphasizes taking actionable steps towards what really matters in life, using the Medella Map as a framework for achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.00:

How To Be A Happy Leader With Author Tia Graham

Tia Graham, author of Be a Happy Leader, explores the profound impact of being a happy leader and how happiness can lead to stronger business results. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, mental well-being, and positive human relationships in the workplace. Tia explains that happiness is not just about feeling pleasant emotions all the time, but rather about experiencing varied emotions while living with meaning and purpose. The discussion also delves into the role of childhood wounds and trauma in how one leads during adulthood. Combining neuroscience studies and personal experiences, Tia provides practical ways for leaders to build happier and more effective teams, ultimately creating successful business environments.

How My Addict Mom Made Me An Emotional Genius

The show hosts, Jeremy and Chestly, explore their contrasting early life experiences and how these formed their emotional intelligence quotient. They touch on the impact of their divergent upbringings, with Jeremy acknowledging the role of his mother's addiction in honing his emotional intelligence, and Chestly highlighting his lack of such guidance in his childhood. Both hosts reiterate the importance of self-awareness, adaptability and supporting others in building emotional intelligence and success in life. They also discuss the necessity of leaning into uncomfortable situations and emotions to foster personal growth.

Why the Path to Innovation leads through Soul Care With Mindy Caliguire

Soulcare.com [http://Soulcare.com] founder, Mindy Caliguire and Chestly discuss the intersection of empathy, innovation, and spirituality, arguing that authentic innovation originates from empathy and soul care. Discussing Mindy's career trajectory, they explore the applications of soul health to leadership and innovation. Their conversation also delves into the potential of the metaverse, functional atheism versus functional theism in Christian life, and the importance of cultivating spaces for community and nuanced discourse in the innovation process.

From Anxiety & Alcoholism to Achieving Goals and Overcoming Fear with Author Adam Hill

Adam Hill, a CEO, mentor, leadership coach, best-selling author and podcast host shares his inspiring journey from grappling with alcoholism and anxiety disorder to becoming a top-rated amateur triathlete and a prosperous business leader. He emphasizes the significance of facing fear, rather than fighting or ignoring it, and suggests shifting from a fear-driven mindset to one of flow, or 'dancing with fear'. Adam highlights the importance of making gradual steps almost 5% beyond one's comfort zone in order to move towards major goals, rather than trying to take a huge leap all at once. Insights are also shared about establishing empowering morning routines, adding value, and focusing on what's within our control during challenging times.