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Live on Purpose Radio
by Dr. Paul Jenkins
Live On Purpose Radio features principles of prosperity, abundance, and positive psychology to help you create and live the life you love. As you listen to Live On Purpose Radio, you’ll hear powerful stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Dr. Paul Jenkins interviews inspiring people about principles that empower them to live on purpose. Living on purpose means that you have a purpose, and that you do it intentionally. Live on Purpose Radio, LiveOnPurposeRadio.com, started in 2007 and has been helping listeners worldwide overcome the effects of noxious negativity with a regular dose of Pathological Positivity. Share Live On Purpose Radio with anyone you know who would appreciate a dose of positivity in their life. Visit DrPaulJenkins.com for more resources to Live On Purpose.
Episodes
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The 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 quick 'why me?', but it usually isn't a question at all. It's a complaint or a protest dressed up as one. He offers a four step strategy:...
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Pathological 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 is the title of his first book, and it came from a moment with his editor, Thomas Cantrell, when Dr. Paul mentioned he had been accused…
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Stop 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 wait to feel like exercising, having the hard conversation, or changing the habit. His point is that motivation is a feeling, not a...
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Your 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 when I know what I know? His answer is good news. Your brain is not malfunctioning. It is doing something it is remarkably good at, which is...
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The 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 what I do when I know what I know? His answer starts with an image. Picture yourself stuck inside a box, with the instructions for getting…
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Get 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 times a year for deeper, in-person work on the principles of positivity. Ahead of this retreat the group read Eckhart Tolle's The Power of...
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Aha! 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 sharpened for him: breakthrough learning and transformational learning. Breakthrough is the moment something clicks, an insight from a podcast, a...
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Balance 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 about what is actually going on when your mood will not cooperate. Cristine's work grew out of her own long struggle with depression and...
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Kill 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 the book "Kill Complacency," joins Dr. Paul in a conversation about intentionally creating the life you love by avoiding the passive...
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Happy 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 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life, to discuss some practical strategies for enhancing...
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The 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 lack of confidence, Dr. Paul encourages listeners to embrace it as a starting point for humility and open-mindedness. By acknowledging our...
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Recognize 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 book 'Worthy Now'. Together, they explore the transformative power of recognizing one's intrinsic worth, rather than feeling the need to...
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The 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 transforming that information into something meaningful and impactful. Enter the idea of "containers"—frameworks or contexts that give information...
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The 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 yourself about those events. He emphasizes that circumstances are inherently neutral and it’s our brain’s evaluation that gives them meaning,...
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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 positivity. Real positivity isn’t denying reality, pretending everything is fine, or trying to be happy all the time. Instead, it’s the…
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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 research and clinical experience are telling us about the way positive psychology and training our brain to be more consistently positive can...
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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 remarkable findings from the 80+ year Harvard Study of Adult Development: the strongest predictor of a happy, healthy life isn’t wealth,...
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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 negativity and why our minds naturally gravitate toward it. Inspired by a thought-provoking question from Price Pritchett—”What’s more important:...
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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 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…
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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 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…
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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 Stephenson, author of The Map to Manhood and founder of MyStepdad.org. Drawing from his own experience growing up without a father, 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 Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with Brian Gorman to explore a powerful truth: knowledge alone isn’t enough—wisdom is what makes the difference....
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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 requires a medium—a way to travel from your mind to someone else’s understanding. Drawing from recent insights on paid, owned, and earned...
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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 experience that started with uncertainty and led to unexpected opportunity. The lesson? You don’t have to feel ready to take action. In fact,...
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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 and productivity expert John Briggs to challenge the hustle culture mindset. Drawing from his book The 3.3 Rule, and the...
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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 with resilience expert Dr. Robin Hills to explore what real positivity looks like. When we develop emotional intelligence, we build...
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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 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...
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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 back former Denver Broncos captain and NFL All-Pro linebacker Karl Mecklenburg for a powerful conversation about leadership, courage,...
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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, author of The Sum of 4: The Secret Equation to Accelerating Achievement. Together, they explore how something as simple as helping people…
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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 author Talmage Erickson, co-author of 10 Laws of Screen Management, to explore how parents, educators, and leaders can approach screen…
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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 explores the critical difference between breakthrough learning and transformational learning. While breakthrough brings awareness, real…
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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 innovation expert and author Stephen Shapiro about his new book You’re Not Playing With a Full Deck and his powerful metaphor of...
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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 Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul introduces the powerful principles behind the upcoming Emotional Freedom Challenge and explains how the Positivity…
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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 world record holders Brent and Kyle Pease to explore a remarkable story of brotherhood, inclusion, and impossible made possible. From…
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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, speaker, grandfather, and truth teller TR Coverson for a candid conversation about the evolving idea of masculinity. Drawing from decades...
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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 from his book 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning. Together, they discuss how meaning isn’t something we stumble upon—it’s something we...
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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 Woody Woodward for a powerful conversation about the difference between what is important to you and what makes you feel important. That...
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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 of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores how this simple truth holds the key to navigating life’s toughest circumstances. Drawing on…
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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 Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores the surprising trap of chasing superlatives like best or worst. According to the Positivity…
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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 Positivity Practitioner and master coach Robin Ammerman, who shares her journey of moving from shame to self-acceptance. Born with a visible...
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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 world champion wrestler, international speaker, and inspiring human Ben Kjar. Born with Crouzons syndrome, Ben was told he would live a...
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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 process and explores what it really takes to move from vision to manifestation. You’ll discover why courage comes before confidence, and how...
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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 follow through? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul shares the 6-part psychological process behind every meaningful creation,...
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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 Christmas Day episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul reflects on the deeper meaning of peace, drawing from both the Christian message of...
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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 Weisler—the man who challenged him to never match his socks again. They explore how even small, overlooked parts of life (like socks!) can become...
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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 this next phase of life, especially when your grown children are making choices you don’t control. You’ll learn how to detach from...
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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 and building meaningful communities. Leah shares insights on belief, belonging, and overcoming rejection—showing how the right mindset…
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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 Anna and Kent Thalman, a husband-and-wife writer/director team whose powerful films explore real-life challenges like grief, loss, and...
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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, these tools will help you unlock real leadership potential. Get your free Life Coach Power Pack at https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/PowerPack
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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. Paul unpacks the 7 key relationships that influence every part of your life: your Creator, your Self, your Spouse, your Children, your…
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Live On Purpose Radio features principles of prosperity, abundance, and positive psychology to help you create and live the life you love. As you listen to Live On Purpose Radio, you’ll hear powerful stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Dr. Paul Jenkins interviews inspiring people about principles that empower them to live on purpose. Living on purpose means that you have a purpose, and that you do it intentionally. Live on Purpose Radio, LiveOnPurposeRadio.com, started in 2007 and has been helping listeners worldwide overcome the effects of noxious negativity with a regular dose of Pathological Positivity. Share Live On Purpose Radio with anyone you know who would appreciate a dose of positivity in their life. Visit DrPaulJenkins.com for more resources to Live On Purpose.
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Live On Purpose Radio features principles of prosperity, abundance, and positive psychology to help you create and live the life you love. As you listen to Live On Purpose Radio, you’ll hear powerful stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Dr. Paul Jenkins interviews inspiring people...
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