Synopsis
Feeling stuck? Try Your Motivational High 5, hosted by Phil Larson. It is the short, 5-minute podcast seeking to motivate you in the way of self-examination, developing good mental health, and empowering yourself to do incredible things. We are all about telling ourselves positive narratives as a way to combat and rewire the negative narratives we've believed much of our lives. Find support, realize you're not alone, and feel empowered to move forward!
Episodes
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Episode 135: On Courage
25/06/2025 Duration: 15minCourage isn't the opposite or absence of fear, apprehensiveness, or cowardice. It is moving forward in spite of them. Courage is when we step forward, full of what scares us. To be courageness is to make a choice to do hard things while scared. My wife was courageous and wrote a book called "Space Activities for Kids." It is here: kyleemakesit.com/book
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Episode 134: On Wisdom
13/12/2024 Duration: 20minWisdom is gained from personal experience and is often paired with pain because of it. This is our journey that is to be embraced. #YMH5 Support the podcast: https://PhilLarson.net/support
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Episode 133: On Grief (with Carmen Callender)
31/08/2024 Duration: 19minCarmen tells us that we are significant and we can approach all areas of our life significantly. #YHM5 https://www.betterhelp.com/YMH5 Carmen's music: https://songwhip.com/carmencallender/doors-are-opening
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Episode 132: On Change
05/06/2024 Duration: 10minChange serves a purpose. We become aware of our current state and the new normal that blesses us with new wisdom. #YMH5 Support the podcast: BetterHelp.com/YMH5
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Episode 131: On Setbacks (with Candace Olusola)
30/04/2024 Duration: 16minCandace tells us that we should expect setbacks and offer ourselves some grace when we try again. #YMH5 Find Candace everywhere at @candaceolusola Candace's Podcast: "First Paso Podcast" Candace's YouTube: "The Sweet Life with Candace Olusola" Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/ymh5 to get started with online counseling and get 10% off your first month.
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Episode 130: On Community (with Daja' Hardwick, LAPC)
30/03/2024 Duration: 17minDaja' shares about rediscovering community and how that has been healthy for her in this season of her life. #YMH5 Find Daja’ - instagram.com/daja_bri Find help and support the podcast: BetterHelp.com/YMH5
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Episode 129: On Self-Discipline (with Blake Alford of 93 Energy)
29/02/2024 Duration: 16minBlake shares with us how he became creatively self-disciplined and how it has allowed him to create, produce, and release music. #YMH5 Stream "Domino Effect," the new album from 93 Energy - https://songwhip.com/93energy/domino-effect "Domino Effect" on Bandcamp - https://93energy.bandcamp.com/album/domino-effect Get 10% off your first month - BetterHelp.com/YMH5
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Episode 128: On Significance (with Carmen Callender)
29/01/2024 Duration: 18minCarmen tells us that we are significant and we can approach all areas of our life significantly. #YHM5 https://www.betterhelp.com/YMH5 Carmen's music: https://songwhip.com/carmencallender/doors-are-opening
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Episode 127: On Transitions (with Candace Olusola)
21/12/2023 Duration: 14minCandace Olusola shares that transitions ask us to be uncomfortable and embrace the unknown. This is how we learn and grow. #YMH5 Find Candace everywhere at @candaceolusola Podcasts: "First Paso Podcast" & "The #PizzaIsNotWorking Podcast" YouTube: "The Sweet Life with Candace Olusola" Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/ymh5 to get started with online counseling and get 10% off your first month.
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Episode 126: On Accountability
10/11/2023 Duration: 16minWe gain accountability for things when we make them bigger than ourselves. #YMH5 Find help: BetterHelp.com/YMH5
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Episode 125: On Passion (with Daja' Hardwick)
15/07/2022 Duration: 16minDaja' shares with us how passion is energy we can tap into whenever roadblocks come our way. #YMH5 This episode's guest, Daja': Instagram: @shopcookiejarco Tik Tok: @shopcookiejarco Facebook: @shopcookiejarco Website: www.shopcookiejar.co Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support BetterHelp.com/YMH5
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Episode 124: On Spiraling
27/05/2022 Duration: 12minWhen we spiral unhealthily, we damage the things closest to us. But, can we spiral in healthy ways? #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support BetterHelp.com/YMH5
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Replay Episode 108: On Loss with Robert Stark
10/05/2022 Duration: 15minOn this episode, Robert Stark is giving us some wisdom he has obtained from loss. #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support
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Replay Episode 43: On Control
05/04/2022 Duration: 09minWhen we try to over-control, we often lose a healthy balance of control. Sometimes giving up control is the thing we need to do to regain it. #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support
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Episode 123: On Legacy
28/02/2022 Duration: 13minOur legacies are passed down later but are being built right now. We must tune-in to that reality. #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support
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Episode 122: On Listening
28/01/2022 Duration: 12minWe listen best when we are willing to grow and be changed by what we hear, especially if it is something we expect to hear or have heard before. #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support
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Episode 121: On Transition (with Candace Olusola)
12/11/2021 Duration: 14minTransition is scary because there are a lot of unknowns. Candace Olusola takes us through how she has learned to embrace transition. #YMH5 Find Candace at CandaceOlusola.com Search for her podcast: “First Paso” Support YMH5: PhilLarson.net/support
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Episode 120: On Grounding
05/10/2021 Duration: 16minGrounding techniques do just that: keep us grounded. They are tools that address the very real effects of anxiety. #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support
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Episode 119: On Quitting
31/08/2021 Duration: 13minShould you quit something? Hopefully, this will help you decide... #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support
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Replay Episode 1: On Hope (originally released January 20, 2016)
30/07/2021 Duration: 13minMy, how our voices change! We're going back to the very beginning and reminding ourselves about some important things. #YMH5 Support the podcast: PhilLarson.net/support