Do you want to enhance your mental well-being through mindful food choices? Are you seeking a solution to improve your mental health? Food is not only a key controller of our physical health but also our mental health as well. It's the building block that creates our brain, enabling us to have thought, feeling, and emotion.  On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by highly respected nutritionist and wellness expert Shawn Stevenson. Shawn shares the key to achieving optimal mental well-being through nutrition and how you can discover how conscious food choices can lead to an improved state of mind and unlock the potential for a healthier, happier you. In this episode, you will learn: How to boost your mental well-being by improving your nutrition through simple dietary changes. The dangers of ultra-processed foods. How to unlock the secrets to improving your sleep and maximizing its positive impact on your mental and physical health. The role of protein in brain health. How to make health enjoyable. If you are starting a new health journey or just looking for some easy-to-prepare healthy recipes, you can get Shawn Stevenson's newest cookbook, Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Transform Your Health, Happiness, and Connection on Amazon or whereever books are sold. Each is designed with nutrient-dense ingredients that will transform your body from the inside out. Complete with sample meal plans, mind-blowing food facts, and tips to transform your family’s kitchen, Eat Smarter Family Cookbook has all the recipes you’ll need to upgrade your food choices and, ultimately, transform your health and the health of your entire family.   About Shawn Stevenson Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of the Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year. With his groundbreaking books Sleep Smarter and Eat Smarter, Shawn has become a trailblazer in the field of nutrition and its impact on mental well-being. With a unique ability to translate complex scientific research into relatable and actionable advice, Shawn has empowered countless individuals to take control of their physical and mental well-being. His expertise and passion for helping others make him a true pioneer in the world of health and nutrition.

Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind.    On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by award-winning author, speaker and life-architect, Erwin McManus to discuss the mental frameworks of success from Erwin's new book, Mind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One. Throughout his thirty years of work as a mindset expert and leadership coach, Erwin has come to realize that too many of us have “near-life” experiences. We almost pursue our dreams. We almost make the decision that changes everything. We are always one choice away. If we want to live without regret, we need to make a mind shift—trading beliefs that limit our potential for ones that help us move toward optimal performance and pursue the success of being fully alive.    Sharing experiences from entrepreneurs, artists, professional athletes, and his own career, McManus shows us how to transform our thinking—and, in turn, transform our lives.   You can purchase Erwin McManus's new book Mind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One on Amazon and wherever books are sold.   About Erwin McManus: Erwin Raphael McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect and an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned communicator, McManus has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, billion-dollar companies, universities, and world leaders, and is passionate about helping people destroy their internal limitations and unlock their personal genius.   Connect with Erwin at www.erwinmcmanus.com  

Have you been told that listening to upbeat music is the key to feeling more positive and inspired, only to find yourself still feeling stuck and unmotivated? The pain of seeking uplifting music and not experiencing the desired impact can be disheartening.  On this week's episode of Positive University, Jon will explore the profound impact of music on emotions and well-being, and how it can be a powerful tool for personal growth with special guest Niko Moon.  Niko Moon is an accomplished musician known for his unique fusion of positivity and music. With his captivating stage presence and infectious energy, he has garnered a dedicated fan base and gained recognition in the music industry. Niko's music resonates with listeners due to its uplifting lyrics and soulful melodies, which have the power to inspire and uplift. His ability to create a sense of connectedness through his music is a testament to his understanding of the impact that music can have on people's emotional state. Niko's passion for spreading positivity and love has propelled him to become a notable figure in the music world, with his songs evoking a sense of optimism and joy. Through his music, Niko Moon aims to leave a lasting, positive impact on his audience, making him a force to be reckoned with in the realm of uplifting music.

Have you ever felt like you were destined to fail? Like no matter what you did, negative thoughts consumed your every move?    The One Truth is that we are not meant to go through life feeling anxious, disconnected, insecure, cluttered, chronically stressed, worried and sad. We are meant to live with hope, clarity, power, purpose, and confidence.   On this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon guides you through the first two chapters from the newly released audiobook version of his 15th Wall Street Journal Bestseller, The One Truth.    You can purchase the full audiobook here or wherever audiobooks are sold.  If you want additional resources and action plans to go alongside The One Truth, go to jongordon.com/book/the-one-truth/

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Jon Acuff.  Jon Acuff talks about: His 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential How to Plan Goals that You're Guaranteed to Reach And more! Sound too good to be true? Jon Acuff thought so too. Until it happened--again and again--for him and the hundreds of real people in his research project. Whether your goals are personal, relational, or career-driven, the key to a better future is closer than you think. Get Jon Acuff's new book ALL IT TAKES IS A GOAL to discover his proven process for yourself! It's available anywhere books are sold and at Amazon. About Jon Acuff: Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including Soundtracks: Your New Playlist, and the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. When he's not writing or recording his popular podcast, All It Takes Is a Goal, Acuff can be found on a stage as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, and companies around the world, including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Nokia, and Comedy Central. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters. Connect with Jon Acuff at https://jonacuff.com/

Jon Gordon is joined on this episode of the Positive University Podcast by Dr. Caroline Leaf for a conversation about the mind and how to clean up your mental mess.    Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.    During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon shares why Positivity is THE Competitive Advantage for your life, work and team.    Read / share this episode and the newsletter on this topic which is available here.   In this message you learn: The Benefits of a Positive Perspective The Power of a Positive Mindset Why Positive Leaders Deliver Positive Results How Positive Leaders Build Great Cultures Why Positive Teams Outperform Negative Teams How Positive Relationships Build Strength

On this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon shares the 4 C's to a stronger team.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon shares an inspirational message, from the stage, about the importance of using your vision and purpose to drive yourself forward, even in the most uncertain times.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Craig Siegel, who is the embodiment of reinvention and transformation! We talk about how to reinvent yourself with tips from Craig’s new book (which I highly suggest you get), The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life. Be sure to grab Craig’s FREE bonus gifts here when you purchase his book. Craig Siegel is a value-based and high-energy Global Keynote Speaker and rising thought leader, as featured in Entrepreneur and endorsed by some of the world’s most well-known celebrities, entertainers, athletes, and entrepreneurs, such as Rob Dyrdek, Ed Mylett, Frank Grillo, Andy Grammer, Marie Forleo, Dr. Shefali, Tom Bilyeu, Bethany Hamilton, Suzanne Somers, Alicia Silverstone, Eric Thomas, Darryl Strawberry, and NFL Hall of Famers Brian Dawkins, Edgerrin James and more. Craig is a born and raised New Yorker, who from a young age always knew that he was meant for more but was unable to put it all together. When the pandemic happened, Craig felt spiritually guided. He left his lucrative and comfortable job on Wall Street and went all-in with his passion and purpose to help people upgrade their mindsets and fulfill their potential. Craig’s unique combination of energy, motivation, inspiration, charisma, and business success has led to the meteoric rise of Cultivate Lasting Symphony (CLS), a contagious, never-before-seen explosion that has impacted millions of lives worldwide. Removing limiting beliefs is the key to success in all areas of life. Most people feel unworthy, Craig helps people release the negative beliefs they have cultivated over time and implement positive and constructive thoughts, which then create powerful and positive beliefs that change your behaviors and ultimately create brand-new results in your relationships, business, and all facets of life. He illustrates the power of the second thought.