Try Life On

Maurice Philogene
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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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Sep 19, 2025 • 57min

128: Unlocking Quantum Leaps with Dr. Nona Djavid

What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t more hustle—but mastering your energy? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nona Djavid joins Maurice Philogene to share how she transformed her life from burnout to abundance by shifting from mechanics to energetics.Dr. Nona breaks down how universal laws, identity shifts, and daily energetic practices can help you create freedom, joy, and an “unreasonable life” on your own terms. From understanding the subconscious mind to embodying your future self, this episode is packed with tools to help you level up your state—and your results.You’ll learn:• The difference between effort management and energy management• Why mechanics alone can’t create lasting success• How to embody the version of yourself that already has what you wantIf you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing “all the right things,” this conversation will inspire you to realign your state, remember your future, and step into the unreasonable life you deserve.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Connect with Dr. Nona DjavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonadjavid
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Sep 12, 2025 • 37min

127: Designing Life on Your Own Terms – Maurice Visits Erin Coupe

What if the secret to freedom isn’t escaping work, but redefining it? Maurice Philogene visits I Can Fit That In with Erin Coupe to share how he built a life of financial, time, geographic, and relationship freedom—while balancing four careers and designing a lifestyle aligned with his deepest values.From corporate success to world travel, from being a federal agent to a real estate investor, Maurice reveals how asking better questions, creating intentional rhythms, and refusing the default version of success allowed him to truly “try life on.”Key themes we cover in this episode:• Escaping burnout through rhythm and intentional living• The truth about building freedom while working a 9–5• How to align success with your own values—not society’s• Practical tools to protect your time, energy, and peaceThis episode will inspire you to challenge the status quo, carve out your own path, and step into the freedom you’ve always imagined.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Follow Erin Coupe: Website: https://www.erincoupe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erincoupe_
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 1min

126: The Financial Blueprint: Designing Finances to Support Chosen Lifestyle

What if your money wasn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, but the fuel that powers your ideal life? In this episode, Maurice breaks down the concept of a financial blueprint—a step-by-step framework to align money with the lifestyle and “perfect day” you’re working toward.Drawing from real coaching experiences and his own journey, Maurice reveals how shifting your mindset around money, leveraging assets creatively, and tackling financial blockers can help you buy back time and freedom. Along the way, you’ll hear powerful stories of people who restructured debt, added new income streams, and reframed old programming around money to unlock their next chapter.Key Takeaways:​ How to design a financial blueprint tailored to your perfect day​ Why your relationship with money matters as much as the numbers​ Creative ways to clear debt, build assets, and reclaim your timeIf you’re ready to stop letting money control you and start using it to live life on your own terms, this conversation will get you there.Connect with Maurice Philogene:Website: https://www.trylifeon.com Email: maurice@trylifeon.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

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