Try Life On

Maurice Philogene
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Nov 28, 2025 • 24min

138: Frameworks for Life You Don’t Need Vacation From

What if your life could expand the moment you stopped shrinking yourself to fit the status quo?Maurice breaks down the deeper meaning behind the three pillars he’s been exploring: human performance, human dignity, and human divinity. Drawing from years of coaching, global travel, military leadership, and a lifetime of unconventional choices, Maurice reveals how these themes repeatedly show up in the lives of people who refuse to live small. He also revisits the Try Life On Framework of mechanical blueprints—your Perfect Day, Lifestyle Blueprint, Financial Blueprint, and core principles—and explains how they work hand-in-hand with your inner world to create a life you don’t need a vacation from.In this episode, Maurice explores:​How committing to your Perfect Day unlocks true human performance​Why human dignity begins with internal worth—not external approval​How conscious creation and intentional living shape your outer realityIf you’re ready to design life with purpose, courage, and deeper awareness, this episode invites you to start now.Connect with Maurice:Website: https://www.trylifeon.comEmail: maurice@trylifeon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene
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Nov 21, 2025 • 22min

137: Protecting the Mind: A Dialogue on Mental Dieting with Earl Talbot

What if the life you’re living isn’t even yours?This episode was never planned. It began as a simple check-in from Earl Talbot in the UK, a man Maurice hadn’t spoken to in months after stepping away from LinkedIn and social media as part of his own mental diet. What followed was a spontaneous voice-note exchange that unfolded into a powerful, real-time exploration of consciousness, imagination, and the unseen programming shaping our daily lives.As Maurice and Earl speak, something clicks. The conversation moves from curiosity to clarity, from habit to awareness. Together, they unpack the quiet danger of mental clutter and the liberation that comes from guarding your subconscious with intention.This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, recorded in motion.You’ll journey through: • How most of your thoughts were never chosen by you • The subtle way social media and mainstream narratives infiltrate your imagination • Mental dieting through the lens of Emmet Fox, Neville Goddard, and Wallace Wattles • The moment awareness breaks and expansion begins • Why “waking up” permanently removes you from the status quo • How imagination, emotion, and focus construct your realityThis episode is a reminder: your mind is sacred terrain. When you protect it, you reclaim authorship of your life.Not by force. By awareness. By intention. By choosing what gets to live in your inner world.Connect with Maurice PhilogeneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene
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Nov 14, 2025 • 14min

136: Reflections of a Corporate Convert

What happens when you stop chasing “more” and start designing a life that actually feels good? In this reflective solo episode, we are reminded why Try Life On exists—to help people trade the noise of routine for the peace of ritual. The recording live from the coast of Lebanon, unpacks mindset that fuels intentional living. Some takeaways:​ Shifting from autopilot routines to meaningful rituals​ Protecting your peace with a strong mental diet​ Reclaiming time and energy from social media and status quo thinkingA reminder that fulfillment isn’t found in more—it’s found in meaning.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
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Nov 7, 2025 • 38min

135: Unplugging from Corporate Games with Erin Coupe

On a flight to Bali, Erin Coupe finally slept. Her body shut down and told the truth: the corporate game was burning her out. In this conversation, Erin and Maurice talk about the moment she chose a different path and how she rebuilt a life that actually fits.You’ll hear how to:- Shift from scarcity and fear into self-trust- Turn rigid routines into nourishing rituals- Catch and quiet the inner critic- Design work and life with intentionA grounded talk about courage, presence, and choosing alignment over applause. Erin’s new book releases November 5, 2025.Connect with Erin CoupeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-coupe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyec/?hl=en Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogeneWebsite: https://www.trylifeon.com 
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Oct 31, 2025 • 50min

134: The 19-Year-Old With a Plan

What if your awareness about time, financial, geographic, purpose and relationship freedoms journey started before your 20s? Imagine how quickly you’d conquer the game of life?In this inspiring episode, Maurice sits down with Isaac, a 19-year-old wrestler, college freshman, and passionate man of faith, who’s already thinking deeply about wealth, purpose, and legacy. Maurice brings many things to Isaac’s awareness about the traps of social and traditional media, formal schooling, and the status quo path that society puts us on. More importantly, they discuss how to break the cycle.Maurice shares his own journey—from street cop to lieutenant colonel to global investor to freedom fighter—and breaks down the mindset shift from saving to storing, and how assets can be anything that moves you closer to your perfect day.Key takeaways:​ How to beat the status quo system​Why storing money beats saving it​ How to build wealth starting with just $10​ Power of self-education; mental disciplineThis episode is a masterclass in designing a life of freedom, faith, and fulfillment—no matter your age. Tune in and start trying life on.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
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Oct 24, 2025 • 34min

133: The Whisper That Changes Everything with Amy Lessinger

What happens when success no longer feels like fulfillment?In this powerful episode, former RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger joins Maurice Philogene to unpack what it really takes to walk away from a life that looks perfect on paper — and build one that actually feels right. Amy shares her journey from leading one of the world’s largest real-estate brokerages to creating The Irreversible Step, a framework for high achievers ready to evolve.Discover how to:• Recognize the “whisper” that tells you it’s time for change• Avoid the hidden cost of staying too long in the wrong place• Build a life by design — not by defaultIf you’ve ever felt that quiet tug for something more, this conversation will show you how to listen before the whisper becomes a scream.Connect with Amy Lessinger:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylessinger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578336661450 Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
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Oct 17, 2025 • 23min

132: The World Doesn’t Want You To Pull Your Energy Back

What if the real key to freedom isn’t doing more — but calling your energy back?In this solo episode, host Maurice Philogene expands on his latest newsletter, The Power of Pulling Your Energy Back, sharing what it truly means to live from a place of stillness, strength, and conscious direction. After decades of striving, achieving, and building a life defined by the Five Freedoms — time, financial, geographic, purpose, and relationship — Maurice reveals why he’s now intentionally pulling his energy away from the world to refill his inner container.You’ll learn:• The distinction most people miss about how energy shapes freedom• How to recognize where your energy is leaking — and how to reclaim it• Why stillness and containment are not retreat, but creation in motionThis episode is a powerful reflection on what happens when you stop scattering your energy everywhere else — and start protecting the container that holds your human strength, dignity, and divinity.Read the full newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog/54-power-of-pulling-your-energy-back Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
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Oct 10, 2025 • 43min

131: Burnout to Trying Life On: The Joel Krooswyk Story

What happens when you realize the career you’ve built isn’t the life you want?After decades of climbing the corporate ladder in tech, Joel Krooswyk hit a wall — literally landing in the hospital from exhaustion. But instead of ignoring the signs, he and his wife made a bold choice: to rebuild their lives on their own terms. From a $25,000 inheritance and a rundown house in Indiana, they created a thriving real-estate portfolio, a lakefront lifestyle, and the freedom to choose what truly matters.In this heartfelt conversation with host Maurice Philogene, Joel opens up about:• Breaking free from the “success trap” of corporate life• Building financial freedom through purpose, not pressure• Restoring not just homes — but health, marriage, and mindsetIf you’ve ever wondered what “enough” really looks like, this episode will help you reimagine freedom for yourself.Connect with Joel Krooswyk:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelrkrooswyk/ Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
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Oct 3, 2025 • 45min

130: Farm Girl to Millionaire Maker with Loral Langmeier

What does it take to create not just wealth, but a lifestyle you don’t need a vacation from?In this episode, host Maurice Philogene sits down with Loral Langmeier—five-time New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Millionaire Maker series—whose teachings have shaped the lives of over 10,000 millionaires worldwide. From her beginnings on a Nebraska farm to building multimillion-dollar companies and mentoring global leaders, Loral shares how anyone can shift from W-2 income to creating true financial freedom.You’ll discover:• Why W-2 income is the most heavily taxed (and how to escape it)• The power of building your “wealth team” and living a corporate life• How to create cash machines that fund your dreams• Why self-education beats traditional paths every timeIf you’re ready to rethink money, break free from scarcity models, and design a legacy of freedom, this episode will light the fire.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Connect with Loral Langmeier:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askloral/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askloral/
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Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 5min

129: From Flying the President to Redefining Freedom with John Ballenger

What happens when you walk away from the mountaintop of flying Marine One for the President of the United States? For Lt. Col. John Ballenger, it meant stepping into the unknown, wrestling with identity, and ultimately discovering the power of community, resilience, and second chances.In this episode, John shares how leaving the military forced him to rethink success—not through titles, money, or prestige, but by building a life rooted in relationships and purpose. From facing one of his lowest moments in a parking lot to now thriving in an unexpected career, his story is a testament to perseverance and listening to your inner voice.Key themes we explore:• The courage to design your own second act• Why community is more valuable than status or salary• Learning to trust the journey, even when plans fall apartJohn’s story reminds us that you can “try life on” at any stage—and that the chapters after your greatest achievements may be your most meaningful yet.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Connect with John BallengerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ballenger53/

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