Medicine Ball W/ L.S.3
by Lorenzo Scott III
Medicine Ball Is a Podcast dedicated to the idea of “Exercising Your Mind”. By actively thinking about and dealing with ALL situations by FIRST seeking to do anything other than what you are normally “programmed” and/or comfortable doing. I discuss life hacks, strategic thinking, and habit loops AND MORE. I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder and Anxiety in 2008, and show how I was able to overcome and currently deal with these diagnoses. . Whether you're facing work stress, relationship challenges, or just feeling overwhelmed, we'll offer tips and techniques to bring more peace. 💪🏾🧠💪🏾
Episodes
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"What You Make It"
Same news. Same day. Two completely different lives. What made the difference? In this episode of Medicine Ball, Lorenzo breaks down why life really is what you make it. He opens up about how he first saw his bipolar diagnosis compared to how he sees it now, and what changed when he decided the...
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Ep 721 Rome in a Day
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day: Why Rushing Your Goals Leads to Broken Dreams When we set goals, we usually lock our eyes on the finish line: more money, a bigger house, getting into a tough field of study. The end result feels like the only part that matters, so that's where all our energy and...
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You can't Stop the rain
Every rainy season starts before we're ready for it. In this episode, I walk through the four stages I move through when adversity hits — how I first see it, how I actually cope (not the polished version), the turning point where my mindset shifts, and what I carry forward once I'm through it.…
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EQ Equalizer Ep719
EQ: Equalizer Being smart isn't always enough. How you respond, communicate, handle conflict, and understand the emotions of yourself and others can have just as much impact on your life as what you know. In this episode of Medicine Ball, we dive into EQ—Emotional Intelligence and why it matters…
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"A Tale of Two"
Everyone tells you "I'm sorry you're going through that." Almost no one knows how to actually sit with you in it. In this episode, I break down the real difference between empathy and sympathy — and why getting it wrong is why so many people with bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety feel more...
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Road Warrior
Some roads you don't get to skip. You just decide what kind of traveler you're going to be on them. In this Behind the Brain, I open up about my mental health journey — how I first got pushed toward a therapist, what it took for me as a Black man to actually walk in the door, and how that led to…
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Weighted Vest " Behind The Brain"
Some weight you choose to carry. Some weight life straps on you. In this Behind the Brain, I get honest about a stretch where just looking okay took everything I had. New to Florida, knowing almost nobody, an out-of-towner who couldn't even react to things the way I used to back home — I was...
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The Landing
New kind of episode. Behind the Brain is where I stop teaching and just tell you what it actually felt like from the inside. First one: The Landing. The layoff, the move to a place I knew almost nobody, and the slow realization that I'd built my whole sense of self around having it handled. No…
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Tunnel Vision: Locking In When Life Gets Loud
Tunnel Vision: Locking In When Life Gets Loud Are distractions, stress, and daily chaos keeping you from reaching your goals? In this episode of The Medicine Ball Podcast, we dive into the power of tunnel vision—the ability to stay focused on your purpose when life seems determined to pull you in...
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Power Saving Mode
Battery low? Running on fumes? Feeling like you're operating at 5% and somehow still expected to give 100%? In this episode of Power Saving Mode, we're talking about something we all experience but rarely address: operating with low capacity and depleted energy. Whether you're mentally exhausted,...
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"PPP Pause Pivot Pursue"
Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready—it hits hard, fast, and often without warning. One minute you’re in control… the next, everything shifts. So what do you do when adversity shows up uninvited? This isn’t just another feel-good podcast—this is your game plan for bouncing back stronger. In this...
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"The Land of What If" Understanding intrusive thoughts
Ever been minding your business… and suddenly your brain hits you with, “What if everything goes wrong?” 😅 Welcome to The Land of What If — a place where fear is loud, doubt feels real, and your thoughts try to convince you of stories that haven’t even happened. In this episode, we’re exposing...
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“You Can’t Save Everyone: The Lifeguard Lesson”
What if trying to save someone… is the very thing pulling you under? 😅🌊 In this episode of the Medicine Ball Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into a real-life truth using a lifeguard analogy you won’t forget. Ever tried to help someone who was kicking, screaming, and doing everything except...
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Rubberband man Built to Withstand – The Power of Resilience
Rubberband man Built to Withstand – The Power of Resilience Description: In this episode, we explore the true meaning of resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how you can begin building it in your everyday life. From shifting your mindset and developing discipline to leaning on community and...
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Strong Mind, Soft Heart: Dealing with Difficult People Without Losing Yourself
Strong Mind, Soft Heart: Dealing with Difficult People Without Losing Yourself Dealing with difficult people is something we all face—but how do you handle it without losing your peace, your values, or yourself? In this episode, we break down how to respond with love while still standing firm....
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“Peace Over Pressure: Managing Anxiety About the Future”
“Peace Over Pressure: Managing Anxiety About the Future” Are you constantly worrying about the future? Feeling overwhelmed by “what if” thoughts, uncertainty, or the pressure to have everything figured out? In this episode, we’re diving into how to manage anxiety about the future and find peace…
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Boundaries The protection your Peace Requires
Boundaries The protection your Peace Requires Are you constantly saying yes when you really want to say no? Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or even resentful in your relationships? It might not be your schedule—it might be your boundaries. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of...
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“Building Capacity: Becoming the Person Who Can Handle More”
“Building Capacity: Becoming the Person Who Can Handle More” How Pressure Expands You Instead of Breaking You Growth often looks like pressure before it looks like progress. In the final episode of the High Performance, Healthy Mind series, we explore what it really means to build the mental and...
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Operating at a High Level Without Burning Out
Operating at a High Level Without Burning Out Success shouldn’t cost you your peace. In Part Three of the High Performance, Healthy Mind series, we’re talking about something many high achievers quietly struggle with — how to keep showing up, producing, and performing without running yourself…
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Emotional Discipline: How to Feel Without Falling Apart
Part two of four part series: High Performance Healthy Mind What if the problem isn’t your emotions… but your lack of training in how to manage them? In this episode of the “High Performance, Healthy Mind” series, we’re breaking down the real difference between emotional suppression and emotional...
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Overwhelmed but Operation at a high level
What do you do when life doesn’t slow down… but your responsibilities keep speeding up? This podcast is for high achievers, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and leaders who feel overwhelmed — yet still have to perform at a high level. In every episode, we unpack the reality of operating...
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Guess who's back S7E1
After a two-year pause, Medicine Ball Podcast is back — and this time, we’re on camera. Life changed. Growth happened. And now the conversations are deeper, more honest, and more real than ever. This podcast is a safe space for mental health conversations, healing journeys, emotional honesty, and...
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S6 E 12 Sensei Mode
S6 E 12 Sensei Mode The meaning of SENSEI is a teacher or instructor usually of Japanese martial arts. A Sensei however is abe to teach because he has has more experience in difficult situations. The world has plenty of distractions. From a spiritual standpoint evil, fear and selfishness are...
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S6 E 11 AAA
S6 E 11 AAA Accountability, Action, Attitude. These three things can determine how we can successfully deal with difficult situations. As we continue a lively 2024. There is no shortage of events happening that can cause anxiousness or uncertainty. My journey has led me into situations where I am...
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S6 Ep 10 Kobe Hand
S6 Ep 10 Kobe Hand Suicide is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by various factors. Including mental health, social, economic, and environmental circumstances. Here are some important facts about suicide. According to the World Health Organization close to 800,000 people die by suicide...
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S6 E9 Mental Endurance
S6 E9 Mental Endurance When it comes to doing anything for an extended amount of time, fatigue will be a factor. This also includes thinking and processing mentally. Distractions, responsibilities, and unpredictable daily events gives us plenty to think about. Without decompressing , and…
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S6 E8 How to Score in 2024
S6 E8 How to Score in 2024 New years brings in new goals, dreams and aspirations. Most people have good intentions, but lack a plan and direction. What if every three months was a new year? What if you could be more effective strategically this year and in future goals. In this episode we talk...
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S6 E7 Confident but Wrong
S6 E7 Confident but Wrong Entertainment takes up a large part of people's time. There no shortage of ways and options to entertain ourselves. Over time our beliefs and thoughts are slowly altered and shaped by what we intake. Star Wars has been one of my favorite things since a child. Introduced…
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S6 E6 White Boots and White Caps
S6 E6 White Boots and White Caps Navigating the water has shown me many things. From how the tide comes in and effects the water. To the winds and how the conteol the waters. In the fishing industry the standard white fishermen boots symbolize many things. Work ethic, and a culture of chasing…
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S6 E5 Cast Your Net
S6 E5 Cast Your Net In life you must take chances to be successful. Limiting your self and closed minded thinking will constrict your ability to adapt. This will leave you with fewer opportunities when adversity arises. During my short time in commercial fishing I have been in many unique...
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EP 604 PIVOT
S6 E 4 PIVOT Planning is a big part of reaching your dreams and goals. We often put so much work into making sure things go as we envision. In basketball players looking to score have the similar vison on how they will get to the hoop. It could be some flashes dribbling, fancy passing or a…
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S6 E 3 O.P.S
S6 E 3 O.P.S Everyone knows an elderly person. Grandma, Aunt family friend. Whats bigger is that we will all be old one day as well. Empathy is something that isn't natural to humans. Dealing with the elderly is one of the easiest ways to cultivate empathy. Over there years my father and I have…
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Maximizing Emotions S6 E2
Maximizing Emotions S6 E2 Each day consist of events that invoke a wide variety of emotions. These emotions may be valid, but immediately acting on them may not always be best. Many times acting out eternal feelings can make things worse. Anger in a business meeting, or being to calm in an…
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EP 601 Welcome Back Season Premier
EP 601 Welcome Back Season Premier Most people can describe the dreams of their life in detail. When it comes to being as detailed about the path to get there, most off us can use some help in that area. A few months back I had a chance to go to another state for a few months with no real idea of...
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Ep 524 Bro talk w Nick Scott SEASON FINALE
Ep 524 Bro talk w Nick Scott SEASON FINALE AND GIVEAWAY.... If you have a sibling you can understand the bond that exist between you all. If that sibling is younger than you or you are close in age an even tighter bond is present. The things you like, most likely you little brother or sister is...
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EP 523 N.P.3
EP 523 N.P.3 Pain is suffering or discomfort. It also means to take great care or effort. The more effort and care you put into something the more time needed. Time is one of the most valuable things we have. When you began to contemplate investing time and the gains that come from it.…
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Ep 522 Lift Yourself
Ep 522 Lift Yourself Motivation is often the most needed catalyst when taking on a goal or challenge. Motivation often comes from outside sources or reasons. Motivation is the gas that starts any project, goa, or dream. Motivation isnt infinite. Often the lack of motivation can be crippling. Most...
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Ep 521 "CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK"
Ep 521 "CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK" A Sculptor often starts with blank piece of clay or stone. Over time they manipulate the raw material into a work of art. This process can be time consuming. The end result is often a work of art. What most may not realize is that process itself is where the...
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EP 520 Ending from the Beginning
EP 520 Ending from the Beginning Over the years there are many pieces of knowledge I had a chance to grasp earlier. I often have eureka moments telling myself " Thats what they meant". Even harder is making these concepts a habit. This itself starts with an often fundamental shift in you thought...
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EP 519 MAYBE YOU CAN RELATE
EP 519 MAYBE YOU CAN RELATE Racing thoughts, anxiety, worry, depression. These are some of the things that I and millions of people manage daily. There are success and feel good stories everywhere, From sports to Science any beyond. The world has made a business out of celebrating peoples...
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EP 518 S.C.I.S
EP 518 S.C.I.S We currently live in a society where social traits rule. Being charming, or having charisma are some of the traits highlighted in the world. These traits are very important when it come to moving among the ranks in business and society. This issue arise when these traits overlook…
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EP 517 Response Ability
EP 517 Response Ability There are many skills in todays world. These skills can come from birth. Or a response to training, There is one very powerful ability we all have. Thats is the Ability to control our responses, Its easy to overlook how much power we relinquish daily in this aspect. The...
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EP 516 " Golden Egg"
EP 516 " Golden Egg" The story of the Golden Egg varies across cultures and versions. In general, it tells the story of a poor farmer who owns a goose that lays a golden egg every day. Over time, the farmer becomes greedy and impatient, wanting to get all the golden eggs at once. He decides to…
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EP 516 " Golden Egg" SNIPPET
EP 516 " Golden Egg" The story of the Golden Egg varies across cultures and versions. In general, it tells the story of a poor farmer who owns a goose that lays a golden egg every day. Over time, the farmer becomes greedy and impatient, wanting to get all the golden eggs at once. He decides to…
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"EP 515 Bro Talk 2 "
"EP 515 Bro Talk 2 " The people you surround yourself with are important to your development. I am fortunate to be a part of a Fraternity of Men who after years have remained righteous and continue to grow. One such individual will be on this weeks show. Tonasis Evay Walker is a shinning example…
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"EP 515 Bro Talk 2 " Snippet
"EP 515 Bro Talk 2 " Snippet #mindmatters #mentalhealthblogger #endthestigmaofmentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalhealthwarrior #endthestigma #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #mentalillness https://anchor.fm/medicineballls3/subscribe…
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EP 514 What it Takes to be Great
EP 514 What it Takes to be Great By definition Greatness is a state or quality of being exceptional, distinguished. This can be in one's abilities, achievements, character, or contribution to society. It often implies a level of excellence or superiority. This level sets someone or something…
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EP 513 "Out Of Bounds"
EP 513 "Out Of Bounds" There are few plays more exciting in sports than a Football Player breaking off a long run out of nowhere. Even better are the times they tip toe down the sideline at high speeds trying to stay inbounds. Could you imagine being that aware of your boundaries in a moment like...
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EP 512 "The Space Between" SNIPPET
EP 512 "The Space Between" "Join me on the Medicine Ball podcast as I explore the often overlooked but crucial aspect of life - patience. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of the benefits of taking a step back and being patient. Patience is more than a characteristic, but a...
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EP 512 "The Space Between"
EP 512 "The Space Between" "Join me on the Medicine Ball podcast as I explore the often overlooked but crucial aspect of life - patience. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of the benefits of taking a step back and being patient. Patience is more than a characteristic, but a...
About this show
Medicine Ball Is a Podcast dedicated to the idea of “Exercising Your Mind”. By actively thinking about and dealing with ALL situations by FIRST seeking to do anything other than what you are normally “programmed” and/or comfortable doing. I discuss life hacks, strategic thinking, and habit loops AND MORE. I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder and Anxiety in 2008, and show how I was able to overcome and currently deal with these diagnoses. . Whether you're facing work stress, relationship challenges, or just feeling overwhelmed, we'll offer tips and techniques to bring more peace. 💪🏾🧠💪🏾
Hosted by
Lorenzo Scott III