This episode challenges the "one day" mindset and offers five practical ways to start living now: notice micro-moments, practice radical acceptance, create before you consume, say yes to small adventures, and use future gratitude to train your mind.

Host Jason shares stories, research, and simple exercises to help you take small daily steps toward a fuller life instead of waiting for perfect conditions.

THROWBACK!!! In this episode we explore how to retrain your brain to upgrade your mindset and unlock potential.

We explain neuroplasticity and how changing thought patterns creates new neural pathways. Practical techniques include affirmations, visualization, meditation, and gratitude.

We share a personal story about overcoming public speaking fear through belief-challenging and consistent practice.

Listeners are guided through a simple five-minute challenge to identify a limiting belief and replace it with a positive affirmation. He emphasizes daily repetition and small actions to reinforce change.

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Ever felt yourself pulling away when emotions run high? 🤔 This episode dives deep into emotional withdrawal and internalizing regulation — what they really mean, how culture shapes them, and when stepping back can heal… or harm.

✅ Jason breaks down the latest research on emotional regulation and mental health. ✅ Shares raw, personal stories you’ll relate to. ✅ Exposes the hidden danger of isolation.

PLUS: A 4-step reflection hack (Pause → Name → Frame → Reconnect) to transform withdrawal into a tool for growth and connection.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: Do you withdraw to protect or disconnect? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2, here we go, THROWBACK 54. Welcome to the Catalyst Podcast, raw, real, and unedited. My name is Jason.

Episode 54 challenges you to stop living as a victim and start leading your life — take responsibility, focus on solutions, and embrace growth.

Tune in for practical takeaways, a real-life turnaround story, and a simple challenge: take one step toward leadership today.

In this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, we reframe pain as an invitation to grow rather than a weakness, using stories, research, and personal experience to illustrate the point.

He outlines five science-backed strategies—reframing pain, meaning-making, emotional processing, transforming pain into purpose, and building adaptive resilience—and closes with a short journaling exercise to help listeners start turning pain into growth.

THROWBACK!!! In episode 53, host Jason tackles the common habit of avoiding effort—why we do it, how fear and comfort fuel procrastination, and why it holds us back from growth.

He shares practical steps to overcome avoidance: break tasks into small goals, practice self-compassion, seek support, and take one concrete action toward a goal this week.

Feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or drained? This episode unpacks why boundaries are so hard to set — from fear of rejection and conflict to confusing connection with compliance — and reframes ‘no’ as self-respect, not selfishness.

Jason shares five practical steps (start small, use I-statements, delay responses, expect discomfort, and visualize energy as currency) and a simple boundary check-in exercise to help you honor your limits and protect your well-being.

THROWBACK!!! Episode 52 of the Catalyst Podcast explores why starting small leads to big success.

Host Jason shares his personal journey—how grief and a cancer diagnosis inspired the podcast and revealed the power of purpose, consistency, and small daily actions.

Listeners learn practical advice for breaking large goals into manageable steps.

The episode covers resilience, finding your why, building momentum, visualization, and the value of community support to sustain progress over time.

Takeaway: choose one small step today and commit to doing it again tomorrow.

Jason closes with encouragement to share progress, stay consistent, and keep building toward long-term goals.