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Pathological Positivity
Formerly Live On Purpose Radio. Real psychology. Remarkable stories. A radically different way to live. Think you know what positivity is? Think again. Pathological Positivity is a weekly podcast with psychologist and author Dr. Paul Jenkins. He challenges conventional thinking, explores the science of positivity, and talks with extraordinary people who put it into practice. Each episode gives you one practical idea you can use the same day, from why you can stop waiting to feel motivated to…
Episodes
Pathological PositivityHow to Stop Worrying: Talk to Your Brain Instead of Listening – Episode #728
Want the framework behind this episode? Get The Positivity Model, free: The Positivity Model. Get the free Positivity Power Pack, a short minibook, a workbook…
Pathological PositivityThe Most Powerful Question You Can Ask When Things Go Wrong – Episode #727
In this solo episode of Pathological Positivity, Dr. Paul Jenkins looks at the question we ask ourselves when something goes wrong. Most of us start with a…
Pathological PositivityPathological Positivity – Episode #726
Live On Purpose Radio is now Pathological Positivity: same show, new name. In this solo launch episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins explains where the name comes from. It…
Pathological PositivityStop Trying to Feel Motivated – Episode #725
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins takes on a quiet assumption many of us carry: as soon as I feel motivated, then I'll do it. We…
Pathological PositivityYour Brain Is On Autopilot – Episode #724
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins takes on one of the most common laments he has heard in his practice: why do I do what I do…
Pathological PositivityThe Instructions Are On The Outside Of The Box – Episode #723
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins takes on the question he has heard most often in three decades of clinical work: why do I do…
Pathological PositivityGet Here. Get Now. – Episode #722
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins records while gathered with his Positivity Artisans group, a small circle he meets with a few…
Pathological PositivityAha! Now Do It Again Tomorrow – Episode #721
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins draws a line between two kinds of learning that thirty years of clinical work have only…
Pathological PositivityBalance Your Brain with Dr. Cristine Hull – Episode #720
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins welcomes Dr. Cristine Hull, author of 10 Ways to Balance Your Brain Chemistry, for a conversation…
Pathological PositivityKill Complacency with Marty Hofmann – Episode #719
Dr. Paul Jenkins welcomes Marty Hofmann to this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to discuss a powerful concept: killing complacency. Marty Hofmann, author of…
Pathological PositivityHappy Hacks with Dr. David Schramm – Episode #718
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins invites Dr. David Schramm, a family science professor and author of the book Happy Hacks: 101…
Pathological PositivityThe Power of 'I Don't Know' – Episode #717
In this episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins uncovers the unexpected strength found in simply saying 'I don't know.' While this phrase is often seen as a weakness or a…
Pathological PositivityRecognize Your Worth: The Power of Being 'Worthy Now' with Talia Riley – Episode #716
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins is joined by Talia Riley, a speaker, communication strategist, leadership trainer, and author of the…
Pathological PositivityThe Missing Element in Your Quest for Change: Containers – Episode #715
Dr. Paul Jenkins opens this episode with an intriguing concept: while information today is plentiful and easily accessible, the real challenge lies in…
Pathological PositivityThe Stories that Run Your Life – Episode #714
In this episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins unpacks the concept that your life's experiences are less about the events you face and more about the stories you tell…
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What is a Positive Mindset? – Episode #713
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…
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What Are The Benefits Of A Positive Mindset? – Episode #712
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…
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The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make – Episode #711
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…
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The Gravity of Negative Thinking – Episode #710
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…
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The Unhealed Hear Wounds, Not Words – Episode #709
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…
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Choose Your Pain – Episode #708
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…
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The Map to Manhood – with James Stephenson – Episode #707
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…
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Wisdom Beats Knowledge – with Brian Gorman – Episode #706
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…
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Your Message Needs A Medium – Episode #705
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…
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Do It While You’re Scared – Episode #704
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…
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Take Breaks Work Better – with John Briggs – Episode #703
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…
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How to Stay Positive Without Pretending Everything Is Fine – with Dr. Robin Hills – Episode #702
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…
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Everyone Has a Clock—But No One Has Time – Episode #701
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…
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Play Like a Teammate, Lead Like a Champion – with Karl Mecklenburg – Episode #700
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…
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The Sum of 4 – with Blue Stiley – Episode #699
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…
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How To Prevent Screen Time From Becoming Scream Time – with Talmage Erickson – Episode #698
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…
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Learn It, Live It – Turn Breakthrough Into Transformation – Episode #697
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…
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You’re Not Playing With a Full Deck – with Stephen Shapiro – Episode #696
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…
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The Emotional Freedom Challenge – Episode #695
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…
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No Finish Line Alone – with Brent & Kyle Pease – Episode #694
What if the greatest victories in life aren’t achieved alone? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with IRONMAN World Championship…
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Masculinity: Blessing or Curse? – with TR Coverson – Episode #693
Is masculinity a blessing, a burden—or something we’ve misunderstood altogether? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by former pastor…
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Build a Life of Meaning – with Rick Walker – Episode #692
What does it really take to build a life of meaning? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with author Rick Walker to explore insights…
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Discover Your Drive – with Woody Woodward – Episode #691
What really drives you? And more importantly—what makes you feel important? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul welcomes back returning guest…
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There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather – Episode #690
In Finland, where winters can be brutally cold, there’s a popular saying: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” In this episode…
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When Is Better Better Than Best? Episode #689
Have you ever felt stuck trying to figure out the best option, the perfect plan, or the right decision—only to end up doing nothing at all? In this episode of…
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Perfect By Design – with Robin Ammerman – Episode #688
What if the very thing you tried to hide was actually the key to your purpose? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Certified…
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Victor Over Victim – with Ben Kjar – Episode #687
What if the very thing that seemed to set you back was actually setting you up for greatness? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with…
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Resolve to Create – Episode #686
Every great creation begins with discontent—but it doesn’t end there. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul walks through the 6-part creation…
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Create with Confidence: How to Finally Follow Through on What Matters Most – Episode #685
As we head into a brand new year, many of us are feeling the pull to set fresh goals and intentions — but how do we make sure this is the year we actually…
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Peace On Earth – Episode #684
The world doesn’t always feel like a peaceful place—what if “peace on earth” isn’t about perfect circumstances, but a personal choice? In this special…
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Socks On Purpose – with Kirk Weisler – Episode #683
What if changing your socks could change your mindset? In this fun and insightful episode, Dr. Paul reconnects with bestselling author and speaker Kirk…
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How to Be a Good Parent to Adult Children – Episode #682
Parenting doesn’t stop when your kids turn 18—it just changes. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores what it means to be a good parent in…
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Assemble the Tribe, Revisited – with Leah J M Dean – Episode #681
In this archive episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins talks with author and speaker Leah J. M. Dean, whose book Assemble the Tribe guides women in rethinking relationships…
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Film, Family, Faith – with Anna and Kent Thalman – Episode #680
What happens when storytelling becomes a tool for healing, connection, and purpose? In this inspiring episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with…
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How to Coach Someone to Be a Leader – Episode #679
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul dives into How to Coach Someone to Be a Leader. Whether you’re guiding a team or mentoring a rising star…
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The 7 Key Relationships: Live Fully by Aligning What Matters Most – Episode #678
Everything comes down to relationship—not just with people, but with purpose, possessions, and even yourself. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr…
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Positivity That Pays: The Future of Leadership in Direct Sales – with Carlos Aguilera – Episode #677
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul talks with Carlos Aguilera, a direct sales executive who has worked behind the scenes with some of the…
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Positivity Wasn’t The Plan, It Was The Lifeline – Episode #676
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul opens up about the origin story behind the powerful positive psychology models that he teaches and certifies…
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Haunted by the Headlines: How to Find Peace When the World Feels Heavy – Episode #675
In a world flooded with fear, division, and 24-hour breaking news, it’s easy to feel haunted by the headlines. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr…
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Marketing and the Magic Mirror – with Emilie Davis – Episode #674
Marketing doesn’t have to feel like manipulation—or something you just “have to” do. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio with Emilie Davis of Magic Mirror…
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Are Wealth and Money the Same Thing? Episode #673
Most people chase money, thinking it’s the key to wealth—but what if true wealth is something entirely different? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr…
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You Can’t Succeed Alone – Episode #672
Will Samson is on a moonshot mission to disrupt the self-help industry and possibly alter the human operating system. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio…
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UNDERCOVER: Out of the Darkness, Into the Light – with Kim R Best – Episode #671
Have you ever felt the excitement deep inside of you of knowing there are bigger, better things awaiting you, but you haven’t known how to put your finger on…
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17 Minutes to Your Dream – with Darren LaCroix – Episode #670
What if just 17 minutes a day could change your life? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul welcomes Darren LaCroix—World Champion of Public…
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Connection Through Curiosity – with Molly Ketcham – Episode #669
What if the key to deeper relationships wasn’t having the right answers, but showing up with the right mindset? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr…