James P. Manganiello's Podcast
by James P. Manganiello
This podcast is about mindset. Through all the challenges I have experienced in life (epilepsy, scoliosis, health issues, life lessons, and setbacks) I kept going. Books and audio programs I have listened to over the years inspire, encourage, motivate and drive me to push forward every day in every thing that I choose to do. These podcasts share a little about my story, my experiences, and what has inspired me, and what keeps me pushing forward to the next level of life.
Episodes
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Episode 99: Podcast#99 - COVID19 Four Years Later
My perspective reflecting on the post/during/after effects of COVID19 since 2020-2024.
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Episode 98: Podcast#98-theonion
I reached out to a friend of mine in fitness, Amanda Ewers, and we discussed an idea "The Onion". Its not about what it represents, but what lies beneath it.
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Episode 97: Podcast97-timeoff
Everyone needs a short break now and again. A time to reset, relax. Don't rest too long, the weeds take the garden.
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Episode 96: Podcast96-reverseengineer
How do you achieve your goals? Reverse engineering it will break it down. Gotta try it out.
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Episode 95: Podcast95-BackButForward
Sometimes we have to take a step back in life before we move forward.
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Podcast94-StepUp
This is the first step to accomplishing every goal you have in life. Without this, nothing changes.
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Podcast93-NewsandGrowth
Why I don’t watch the news or television. But why growth is important.
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Podcast92-Niche
People who are like you. Similar experiences. They understand your struggles because they go through them too.
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Podcast91-Guarantee
What does the guarantee mean to you? What guarantees are there in life?
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Podcast89-Stuff
The stuff you concern yourself that you have no control over, but you worry about it.
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Podcast88-Reason
The driving force, or purpose why you do something. What drives you?
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Podcast87-Manners
This has to be one of the most important characteristics that is missing in society today.
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Podcast86-babystep
This is a principle I have been using for the past few years to get healthy, fit, and improve my life for the better. If you have goals, this podcast will guide how to get from where you are to where you want to be. I mention real-life examples you will be able to relate to.
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Podcast85-WhatHappened?
After watching the latest events in the news, I could have podcasted about that. Instead, I took a different approach. Asking questions, and inspiring possibilities in this podcast.
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podcast84-pandemic
COVID19 is affective everyone everywhere, if you let it. This podcast has a few ideas to help you get through it.
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Podcast83 - Convenience (with Shinjini Das)
For this podcast, I interviewed CEO, Entrepreneur, business owner, Shinjini Das from Das Media Group. Her philosophy for life and business is about being a ‘go-getter’. This is a powerful interview about how the concept of convenience affects every aspect of your life. Personal, business…
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Podcast#82 - Forgiveness
When I began a program titled “The Power of I Am”, this topic went through my mind. It still goes through my mind every day. Its one of the most powerful lessons in life, and it changed my life in a positive way. Simple, but powerful.
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Podcast#81 - Valuable
What do you value? The things in you life, or the people in it? Or do you value things (tv, video games, your phone, your car, your house)? Lot to think about.
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Podcast#80 - Failure
One of the lessons they do not tell you in life - is that failure is the greatest step to success. Its something everyone wants to avoid, but necessary to obtain your goal.
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Podcast#79 - Cause and Effect
Everything in life can be traced to these two things. What started it? What was the result? Can be either positive or negative.
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Podcast#78 - Obstacles
We go through these every day. No one is immune. How do you handle them? Do they stress you out? Here are a few ideas on how to tackle them and keep going.
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Podcast#77-Resolutions
You know these, you make them every year. But do you keep them? Something to think about as you listen to the podcast, and I found a few hacks/tricks to complete them.
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Podcast#76-Action
This is the key to everything. It all starts here.
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Podcast#75-LIIFT4
What is that? Its a combination of HIIT (high intensity interval training) and lifting (weight training). Its the workout program I'm doing now, and it's only FOUR days a week! Its helped me prepare for obstacle courses, move without pain, and eat nutritionally. I love it! Check it out.
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Podcast #74 - Labels
I've lived with a variety of labels throughout my life. Some good, some not so good. What are the advantages/disadvantages of labels or labelling someone or something? Listen to the podcast to hear my perspective.
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Podcast #73 - Jump In
This podcast is pretty retrospective of my own life, along with lessons I've learned. Sometimes when you want to do something new you haven't tried, just go for it. You'll be surprised to know why.
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Podcast#72 - Turn Up
When you’re passionate about anything in life, do you look at it nonchalantly as in a hobby? Or do you dive in 100% headfirst and go all out to make it happen? Can be anything. Sometimes, you have to “turn it up” to get the results that you want. I go into it with this podcast. I’m very…
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Podcast#71 - Expectations vs. Reality
We all go through it, we all know how it feels, no doubt you've been there. The difference between what we want versus what really is. What we hope to be versus what actually happens. How do we adjust our expectations to match or reality? Or do we adjust our reality to meet our expectations?
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Podcast#70 - First Step
Every first step in life is always challenging and difficult. Look at babies trying to walk. People learning to drive. Cooking on your own. Managing stuff. Everybody has something or a situation in life they can relate this to. We all go through it. That's what inspired this podcast. Everyone has...
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Podcast#69 - Opportunity
Over the years, I've listened to a lot of personal development. One of the concepts that really stood out in my mind was the word - opportunity. I first heard it from an audio program by Jim Rohn in 2010. In life, there are always opportunities, we have to look for them. Opportunities are...
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Podcast#68 - A Life of Resilience
Few years ago, I was looking for a word that would describe the challenges (or trials and tribulations) of live that I've experienced. I came across this word because it really resonated with me - resilience. Pronounced RE ZILL EE ENCE. Its a powerful word, stemming from my personal philosophy of...
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Podcast#67 Awareness
Ok, this podcast is about a topic that I have lived by all of my life. Awareness isn't just about knowing what's going on around you, there's more to it than that. In the podcast, I go into some of my life experiences and how that helped improve and shape my awareness. Check it out!
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Podcast#66 How To Get Back
Its easy to get started on a health and fitness journey, but its also easy to stop. Question is, how do you get back into it? That's what this podcast is about. I've been through it before. Maybe this will help you in the direction you're looking to go.
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Podcast#65 - Ruminations
Odd title, yes, but this topic is about things that have been running through my mind which just have to be discussed. Its about getting things done, procrastinating, making decisions, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Please check it out let me know what you think.
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Podcast#64 - Timing
How important is timing? Timing is everything, and that’s no joke. Everything you want to do in life will depends on it. I give a few real life examples you can relate to in this one. Check it out and share your thoughts with me.
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Podcast63 - Pain/Recovery
There are multiple types of pain, some you can see, others you can’t see. Question is, how do you get through it? How do you manage it? What do you do about it? I share a few personal anecdotes in this one. Please check it out and share your thoughts.
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Podcast#62 - Television (with Emma Watcham)
It’s not often life we have an opportunity to collaborate on projects with people we know. But for this podcast, I collaborated with a friend to present a hot topic that needs to be discussed. This podcast didn’t just stop here, it branched out into multiple topics for future podcasts. Please…
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Podcast#61 - OCR
You’re probably wondering “what is OCR?” Its an acronym, it stands for Obstacle Course Race. Ever done one of those? You’ve heard the different types - Spartan, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, and there are many other variations. The obstacles are designed to not just push your…
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Podcast#60 - Unplug
This topic has been on my mind for a while because of everything that I’ve seen in society, with people and their smartphones and/or devices. I had to cover this topic, as its hot! Best of all, I submitted this idea to the Motivational Creative Video Hub, and we’ll be doing a video on this soon....
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Podcast#59 - Favoritism
This topic is a personal pet peeve of mine (yes I said peeve). I cover different areas for this one - work, personal, life, and yes even coaching. Its a perspective, and it may alter your view on the topic. I’d like to hear your thoughts on it. What do you think?
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Podcast#58 - Interview Series
In January 2018, with the Motivational Creative Video Hub, we started to ask “who are these people” and we decided to showcase the different entrepreneurs, who they are, what their business is, and how they stand out in the marketplace of their industry.
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Podcast#57 Politics & Religion
Ok, this may be a bit controversial, but its not intended to be. These are two topics I rarely ever discuss in person or online. This one is short, sweet, and to the point. Why? You'll have to listen to the podcast to understand my perspective on these topics. :)
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Podcast#56 Inhibited
There are many things and words in life related to one another, particularly inhibiting and prohibiting an idea, concept, or goal. How can that affect you and what you want to achieve? How can you overcome it? Some things to think about in this podcast.
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Podcast#55 Chance
In life, we have to take a chance on things, otherwise an opportunity may pass us by. We also have to take a chance on something we want to achieve. Please check out the podcasts, share your thoughts.
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Podcast54 - Perspective
Perspective in life is very important. Or, as Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Star Wars saga would say "a certain point of view". In this podcast, I discuss how your perspective on a subject can influence your opinions.
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Podcast53 - Preparation
Preparation is the key to success, no matter what you do in life, what your goals are, or what you want to achieve. Here are some simple tips that I use to prepare for everything.
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Podcast52 - Recipe
So what's the right recipe to get fit? What's the right recipe to cook? What's the best recipe to lose weight? Very interesting perspective, and I must say, this POV of mine is simple, easy to do, and can be repeated many times. So please, check it out.
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Podcast #51 Fitness Hacks
A recommendation from my mentor. If you're about to start exercising, and you want to get into it, these are some basic simple fitness hacks that can help you get started to begin exercising.
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Podcast #50 Focus
Look beyond the abstract definition of vision, or what you can physically see. This is more of a concept than anything else, because the ideology behind it will surprise you. I'll go into how I lost my focus, what I did to regain it again, and how you can develop your focus.
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Podcast #49 Slacking Off
Not particularly a topic I really like talking about, but its something that has to be discussed because going off the exercise and nutrition wagon can happen. Its a choice. But what are the repercussions of it? You'll have to listen in to find out.
About this show
This podcast is about mindset. Through all the challenges I have experienced in life (epilepsy, scoliosis, health issues, life lessons, and setbacks) I kept going. Books and audio programs I have listened to over the years inspire, encourage, motivate and drive me to push forward every day in every thing that I choose to do. These podcasts share a little about my story, my experiences, and what has inspired me, and what keeps me pushing forward to the next level of life.
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James P. Manganiello
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