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Work In Progress: George + Liz Reflect on Boundaries, Self-Care, + Mindsets (Episode 37)
"You can be a human who gets on a mic and lies and says, 'I have done all the things and my life is absolutely...
Beyond Your Default Episodes
Your journey to living a life beyond anything you've imagined begins here, with a single step. Pick any episode that speaks to you and click play. Then allow your path to be revealed to you.
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Why Is Imposter Syndrome So Common + What Can We Do About It? (Episode 36)
by Liz Moorehead
Sigh. We're back with yet another episode that makes me feel wildly uncomfortable ... which, of course, means it's the...
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Being Present: What It Is, Why It Matters, + How to Make It Easier (Episode 35)
by Liz Moorehead
“Western civilization places so much emphasis on the idea of hope that we sacrifice the present moment. Hope cannot...
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Finding Happiness in Times of Hopelessness (Episode 34)
by Liz Moorehead
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are...
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Accepting, Navigating, + Celebrating the Seasons of Life (Episode 33)
by Liz Moorehead
“If you feel stuck, move. You're not a tree.” ― Germany Kent George has always been radically honest in these episodes...
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The Freedom + Power of Letting Go (Episode 32)
by Liz Moorehead
“Abundance is a process of letting go; that which is empty can receive.” – Bryant H. McGill One of the most liberating,...
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Why the Small Things in Life Matter + How to (RE)Prioritize Them (Episode 31)
by Liz Moorehead
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh One of George's favorite...
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Self-Care: What It Is, What It Isn’t + Why Knowing the Difference Matters (Episode 30)
by Liz Moorehead
“Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth...
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A Servant's Heart: What Does True Helpfulness Look Like? (Episode 29)
by Liz Moorehead
“I'm not asking you to walk in my shoes; I'd never wish my afflictions on anyone. But could you walk beside me on...
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Weathering the Storm + Radical Acts of Stillness (Episode 28)
by Liz Moorehead
“You have only to rest in inaction and things will transform themselves. Smash your form and body, spit out hearing and...
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Genuine Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity and the Insidious Movement to Criminalize Emotions (Episode 27)
by Liz Moorehead
“We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions." — Brené...
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Is Failure Fatal or Is Failure the Ultimate Redirection for Good? (Episode 26)
by Liz Moorehead
"Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose....
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Setting Healthy Boundaries That Fortify Your Path, Foster Growth, + Create Peace (Episode 25)
by Liz Moorehead
If you want to accomplish anything in life — achieve audacious goals, have healthy and loving relationships, cultivate...
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The Toxic Morning Routine Myth, or 1,204 Things to Do Before 9 a.m. (Episode 24)
by Liz Moorehead
I did a little research and, according to "the experts," here are honest-to-goodness real recommendations of the things...
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Unwrapping Holiday Fatigue, New Year's Blues, and Seasonal Funk (Episode 23)
by Liz Moorehead
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . It’s the hap-happiest season of all.” So says a classic song of the...
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Victim vs. Victor Mentality: Knowing + Living the Difference (Episode 22)
by Liz Moorehead
I want to ask you a question, and I want you to answer honestly. Do you typically view life as happening to you, or do...
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How to Set Healthy Expectations to Cultivate Confidence, Self-Trust, + Growth (Episode 21)
by Liz Moorehead
"Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations." — Earl...
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Fact vs. Fiction: What Is a Growth Mindset, Really? (Episode 20)
by Liz Moorehead
“I am always doing what I cannot do yet. In order to learn how to do it.” — Vincent Van Gogh Inevitably, when you have...
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How to Process the Angers of Your Past to Step Into Your Destiny (Episode 19)
by Liz Moorehead
Anger, like fear, is a tricky emotion. It's necessary. It's unavoidable. It can be directive. It can also be...
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Work in Progress: George + Liz Reflect on Self-Forgiveness, Fear, + Challenges (Episode 18)
by Liz Moorehead
"Hold on, let me grab my notebook!" If you've listened to Beyond Your Default for any length of time, you've likely...
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Cultivating a Home from Within to Create the Home We Seek Without (Episode 17)
by Liz Moorehead
"Hey, I made it home safely!" I fired off that text message just before midnight on Sunday night, as my face was in a...
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Adopting an Owner's Mentality in Your Own Life (Episode 16)
by Liz Moorehead
If you've spent any time in entrepreneurial or startup culture circles, the concept of "adopting an owner's mentality"...
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The Power of Forgiveness, Part II: The Healing Power of Forgiving Ourselves (Episode 15)
by Liz Moorehead
Welcome to part two of our conversation about forgiveness. As we shared in our last episode, we noted a distinct and...
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The Power of Forgiveness, Part I: What It Means to Forgive Others (Episode 14)
by Liz Moorehead
Over the past few episode's we've covered a number of fascinating and thought-provoking topics meant to propel us to...
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Good Ego vs. Bad Ego: What to Do When You Get to Big for Your Britches (Episode 13)
by Liz Moorehead
We've spent the past few conversations exploring the our ability to reach beyond our defaults and norms from the...
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The Power of Language: Choosing Your Words to Shape Your Destiny (Episode 12)
by Liz Moorehead
It doesn't matter whether we consider ourselves introverts, extroverts, ambiverts, or some other yet-to-be-discovered...
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Mastering Fear: How to Understand and Harness Your Emotional GPS (Episode 11)
by Liz Moorehead
Everyone has a different relationship with the concept of fear; our own lived experiences shape what kind of role it...
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Unlocking Your Inner Power: Self-Love, Core Circles, and Spiritual Wisdom (Episode 10)
by Liz Moorehead
I'll be honest. One of my favorite parts of hopping on the mic once a week to talk about these topics with George is...
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The Importance of Relationships for Your Journey Through Life (Episode 9)
by Liz Moorehead
Have you ever heard the saying that you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with? It doesn't...
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Redefining Hustle: Striking a Balance Between Hard Work and Healthy Living (Episode 8)
by Liz Moorehead
In today's fast-paced world, the hustle concept has become synonymous with success. The relentless pursuit of goals,...
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The Art of Consistency: Navigating Life's Thousand Molehills (Episode 7)
by Liz Moorehead
No matter how talented, motivated, or visionary you are, your ability to do whatever it is you want to do consistently...
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Blessing Bombers and Getting What You Deserve (Episode 6)
by Liz Moorehead
In today's episode, we take a profound journey into the intricate tapestry of human connections and the deep-seated...
You're Only Human, Be Kind to Yourself on This Journey (Episode 5)
by Liz Moorehead
Even though this podcast is all about pushing yourself beyond your usual limitations, challenging yourself to dream of...
The Power of Timing and Your Life's Journey (Episode 4)
by Liz Moorehead
Dive into the third episode of "Beyond Your Default," where the mysteries of time and its impact on our lives are...
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The Default, the Baggage, the Destination, and the Importance of the Beyond (Episode 3)
by Liz Moorehead
How do you tell the difference between being in a default state and living beyond the default, but you're just getting...
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Navigating the Starting Lines of Your Life and the Finish Line You Deserve (Episode 2)
by Liz Moorehead
When it comes to life, it's easy to think that we only have one starting line in life — the moment we take our first...
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What Is Beyond Your Default? Why Now, and Where Are We Going? (Episode 1)
by George B. Thomas
Recently, I came to a realization. Everything up to this point I had experienced in life — the blessings, the...