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Beyond Your Default Episodes

Your journey to living a life beyond anything you've imagined begins here, with a single step. Pick any episode that speaks to you and click play. Then allow your path to be revealed to you.

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The Power of Persistence: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
When you think about persistence, what comes to mind? Is it grit, determination, or a relentless drive to achieve?...
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The Truth About Passion: Fuel, Fire, + Finding What Really Drives You
When it comes to passion—one of the four cornerstones of the Superhuman Framework—we’re often fed this image of an...
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Purpose Unlocked: How to Align Your Life with Meaning
In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I are digging into something I know a lot of us wrestle with:...
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The Happiness Paradox: When We Don’t Feel What We “Should” Feel
In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I explore something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: the...
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4 Cornerstones of the Superhuman Framework by George B. Thomas
I know for a lot of us, especially those of us who are always striving, always pushing for something bigger, it can...
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Facing Burnout When You Do Work That You Freakin’ Love
In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I tackle one of the most challenging and personal topics in the...
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What Does Bravery Really Look + Feel Like?
In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I are digging into something that is woefully misunderstood:...
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When Did Love Become Uncool?
Let’s be honest, talking about love isn’t always easy. It’s one of those topics that can make even the most...
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Work in Progress: George + Liz on Vulnerability, Self-Worth, + Surprises
In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I are doing something that’s become a bit of a tradition around...
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Do You Know What “Holistic” Really Means?
In this episode of Beyond Your Default, George and I wrap up our exploration of the Superhuman Framework by tackling...
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Physical Health: Resetting Our Relationship with Our Bodies
Welcome to part two of our conversation about health, one of the 10 pillars of the Superhuman Framework. Last week, we...
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Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health
Strap in, folks. This is a deeply personal, raw, and open episode. Why? This week, our conversation explores the...
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Your Humanity: A Balancing Act of Authenticity + Well-Being
What does it mean to be truly human in today's fast-paced world? I know, that's a bit heavy and just a touch...
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Nurturing Your Soul, Spirituality, + 'Holiness' for All Belief Structures
This episode has been a long time in the making. This week, we're discussing "holiness" — one of the 10 pillars of the...
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What Does It Mean to Be Humble, Really?
This week, we're back with another deep-dive into one of the 10 pillars of the Superhuman Framework — humility. In our...
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Honesty, Part II: Integrity and Honesty Without
We're back with part two of our conversation about honesty. If you missed it, go back to last week's episode, which...
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Honesty, Part I: Self-Deception + Dishonesty Within
On this week's episode, George and I dive into the topic of honesty — one of the 10 pillars of the Superhuman Framework...
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Laying Your Beyond Your Default Foundation with the Superhuman Framework
Ahhh, I am so excited to share this week's conversation with you all ... because it is over four years in the making!...
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The Allure of Hyena Energy and Weaponized Humor
This week is a very different kind of episode. We've tried to record it three times, but fourth time's a charm. But...
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George Had a Plan ... Until He Didn't
"We should do an episode about rest, but it would be three minutes long. It would be more of a cry for help, actually....
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Smashing the Reset Button on How You Think + Talk About Time
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne This week, we’re talking about one of the...
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How to Turn Vulnerability from Weakness to Transformative Superpower
“There is a difference between vulnerability and telling people everything about yourself. Vulnerability is a feeling....
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Work In Progress: George + Liz Reflect on Boundaries, Self-Care, + Mindsets
"You can be a human who gets on a mic and lies and says, 'I have done all the things and my life is absolutely...
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Why Is Imposter Syndrome So Common + What Can We Do About It?
Sigh. We're back with yet another episode that makes me feel wildly uncomfortable ... which, of course, means it's the...
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Being Present: What It Is, Why It Matters, + How to Make It Easier
“Western civilization places so much emphasis on the idea of hope that we sacrifice the present moment. Hope cannot...
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Finding Happiness in Times of Hopelessness
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are...
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Accepting, Navigating, + Celebrating the Seasons of Life
“If you feel stuck, move. You're not a tree.” ― Germany Kent George has always been radically honest in these episodes...
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The Freedom + Power of Letting Go
“Abundance is a process of letting go; that which is empty can receive.” – Bryant H. McGill One of the most liberating,...
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Why the Small Things in Life Matter + How to (RE)Prioritize Them
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh One of George's favorite...
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Self-Care: What It Is, What It Isn’t + Why Knowing the Difference Matters
“Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth...
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A Servant's Heart: What Does True Helpfulness Look Like?
“I'm not asking you to walk in my shoes; I'd never wish my afflictions on anyone. But could you walk beside me on...
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Weathering the Storm + Radical Acts of Stillness
“You have only to rest in inaction and things will transform themselves. Smash your form and body, spit out hearing and...
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Genuine Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity and the Insidious Movement to Criminalize Emotions
“We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions." — Brené...
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Is Failure Fatal or Is Failure the Ultimate Redirection for Good?
"Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose....
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Setting Healthy Boundaries That Fortify Your Path, Foster Growth, + Create Peace
If you want to accomplish anything in life — achieve audacious goals, have healthy and loving relationships, cultivate...
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The Toxic Morning Routine Myth, or 1,204 Things to Do Before 9 a.m.
I did a little research and, according to "the experts," here are honest-to-goodness real recommendations of the things...
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Unwrapping Holiday Fatigue, New Year's Blues, and Seasonal Funk
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . It’s the hap-happiest season of all.” So says a classic song of the...
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Victim vs. Victor Mentality: Knowing + Living the Difference
I want to ask you a question, and I want you to answer honestly. Do you typically view life as happening to you, or do...
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How to Set Healthy Expectations to Cultivate Confidence, Self-Trust, + Growth
"Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations." — Earl...
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Fact vs. Fiction: What Is a Growth Mindset, Really?
“I am always doing what I cannot do yet. In order to learn how to do it.” — Vincent Van Gogh Inevitably, when you have...
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How to Process the Angers of Your Past to Step Into Your Destiny
Anger, like fear, is a tricky emotion. It's necessary. It's unavoidable. It can be directive. It can also be...
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Work in Progress: George + Liz Reflect on Self-Forgiveness, Fear, + Challenges
"Hold on, let me grab my notebook!" If you've listened to Beyond Your Default for any length of time, you've likely...
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Cultivating a Home from Within to Create the Home We Seek Without
"Hey, I made it home safely!" I fired off that text message just before midnight on Sunday night, as my face was in a...
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Adopting an Owner's Mentality in Your Own Life
If you've spent any time in entrepreneurial or startup culture circles, the concept of "adopting an owner's mentality"...
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The Power of Forgiveness, Part II: The Healing Power of Forgiving Ourselves
Welcome to part two of our conversation about forgiveness. As we shared in our last episode, we noted a distinct and...
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The Power of Forgiveness, Part I: What It Means to Forgive Others
Over the past few episode's we've covered a number of fascinating and thought-provoking topics meant to propel us to...
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Good Ego vs. Bad Ego: What to Do When You Get to Big for Your Britches
We've spent the past few conversations exploring the our ability to reach beyond our defaults and norms from the...
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The Power of Language: Choosing Your Words to Shape Your Destiny
It doesn't matter whether we consider ourselves introverts, extroverts, ambiverts, or some other yet-to-be-discovered...
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Mastering Fear: How to Understand and Harness Your Emotional GPS
Everyone has a different relationship with the concept of fear; our own lived experiences shape what kind of role it...
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Unlocking Your Inner Power: Self-Love, Core Circles, and Spiritual Wisdom
I'll be honest. One of my favorite parts of hopping on the mic once a week to talk about these topics with George is...
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The Importance of Relationships for Your Journey Through Life
Have you ever heard the saying that you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with? It doesn't...
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Redefining Hustle: Striking a Balance Between Hard Work and Healthy Living
In today's fast-paced world, the hustle concept has become synonymous with success. The relentless pursuit of goals,...
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The Art of Consistency: Navigating Life's Thousand Molehills
No matter how talented, motivated, or visionary you are, your ability to do whatever it is you want to do consistently...
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Blessing Bombers and Getting What You Deserve
In today's episode, we take a profound journey into the intricate tapestry of human connections and the deep-seated...
You're Only Human, Be Kind to Yourself on This Journey
Even though this podcast is all about pushing yourself beyond your usual limitations, challenging yourself to dream of...
The Power of Timing and Your Life's Journey
Dive into the third episode of "Beyond Your Default," where the mysteries of time and its impact on our lives are...
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The Default, the Baggage, the Destination, and the Importance of the Beyond
How do you tell the difference between being in a default state and living beyond the default, but you're just getting...
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Navigating the Starting Lines of Your Life and the Finish Line You Deserve
When it comes to life, it's easy to think that we only have one starting line in life — the moment we take our first...
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What Is Beyond Your Default? Why Now, and Where Are We Going?
Recently, I came to a realization. Everything up to this point I had experienced in life — the blessings, the...