Catalyst Motivation Podcast

Episode 118: Fear Is a Compass: 4 Ways to Turn Anxiety into Action

In this episode we reframe fear as a guide, not a stop sign, and share four practical ways to navigate it: name your fear, explore what’s on the other side, practice micro bravery, and reframe fear as a signal of meaning.

Listeners will get a simple exercise to identify a fear, uncover what it protects, and take one small step toward growth this week.

The Catalyst Podcast: Episode 48: Adrift - Part 2

THROWBACK!!! Part 2: In this raw, unedited episode Jason shares his personal struggle with feeling adrift.

He reflects on relationships, work, trust, lingering pain from the past, and how his dreams often turned into fear instead of action, while emphasizing the importance of seeking help and not giving up.

He mentions music, memories, and parenting as anchors in his life.

Jason recounts moments of panic and self-created stories that damage relationships, explains how he’s learning to stop the spiral, consider therapy, and reconnect with supportive people to find stability.

This episode is a candid reminder that life has value even in low moments.

Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, letting go, and finding ways to move forward while valuing yourself and asking for help when needed.

Episode 117: Radical Ownership: Take Back the Remote of Your Life

We break down "radical ownership," the mindset of taking responsibility for your experiences to reclaim agency, end repeating patterns, and find inner freedom. Using real stories, practical reframes, and research, he explains how ownership creates clarity and better results.

Listeners get a simple five-minute journaling exercise to identify what they expected, what they avoided, what they can own, and one small action to take tomorrow—small steps toward big change.

The Catalyst Podcast: Episode 47: Adrift - A Raw Conversation

THROWBACK!!!! PART 1: We candidly explore feelings of disconnection, grief, and numbness in this raw episode.

We reflect on family loss, strained relationships, and the struggle to reconnect. We consider whether pouring energy into the podcast has masked deeper issues and contemplate seeking help.

This episode is a vulnerable look at accountability, action over talk, and the search for purpose.

We share how small changes—like more time on the beach and intentional steps—might help him heal. Listen for honest self-reflection and an open invitation to continue the conversation in the next episode.

Episode 116: Finding Peace in a Distracted World

In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, we explore how peace is not the absence of noise but a trainable skill. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, modern psychology, and neuroscience, he explains why distraction erodes well-being and offers practical strategies—like the "Stillness Sprint"—to reclaim attention and cultivate presence.

Learn about the costs of digital overload, comparison traps, and hustle culture, and discover simple daily practices to build emotional resilience and inner calm.

The Catalyst Podcast: Episode 46: Identity Shift: From Acorn to Oak

Episode 46 of the Catalyst Podcast with Jason explores the idea of an identity shift and how life events can push us to change.

Jason uses an acorn parable and shares his own catalyst to explain signs of change: feeling stuck, questioning values, losing interest in old hobbies, and a growing desire to grow.

He offers practical steps like journaling, affirmations, and challenging your inner critic.

Listeners are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, find a supportive tribe, celebrate small wins, and commit to one small action each week toward a goal.

This raw, real, and unedited episode focuses on self-belief, patience through the messy middle, and gradual transformation.

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Episode 115: The Quiet Knife: When Trust Turns Against You

We examine the anatomy of betrayal—what it looks like, why we miss the signs, and how it shapes our relationships.

Using Stoic insights and practical tips, he guides listeners through spotting patterns, rebuilding trust wisely, and conducting a short "trust audit" to strengthen boundaries and resilience.

The Catalyst Podcast: Episode 45: The Rumination Loop: How to Stop Chewing on the Past

Welcome to the Catalyst Podcast, raw, real, and unedited. Episode 45 explores rumination — the habit of replaying negative thoughts and experiences — and why it holds us back.

We offer concise, practical tools: recognize rumination, use mental interrupts, reframe thoughts, practice gratitude and mindfulness, journal, ground yourself in the present, and seek help when needed to reclaim your energy and move forward.