Off The Leash Podcast

Off The Leash Media

99% of young people aren't living right. As college students and young professionals we're taught to chase what looks valuable to everyone else: attending the best university, landing the best internships, and accumulating "status." After living in a society obsessed with external validation, we've decided to change the narrative. Through conversations with experts, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and people just like us, we're creating a community for young people to look past the shallow lifestyle and understand what it actually means to live a fulfilling life. Reframe the way you think. Make better decisions. Live healthier. Laugh a little while doing it.

  1. MAR 5

    The Hard Truth About Why You're Unhappy

    Today’s guest is John Hollway, a Professor at Penn Carey Law School and a Positive Psychology Expert. When we are in college or early into our 20s, many of us struggle with our identity. We’ve spent our entire lives “LinkedIn chasing,” trying to accumulate the best titles, jobs, and accolades. At some point, we all have a realization that we are living an unfulfilling life because we’ve been chasing another person’s definition of success. This interview will redefine what it means to live a fulfilling life, and provide you with systems to help you get there. Professor Hollway shares insight into why so many human beings fall into this trap, and explains the science behind how we can fix it.  Professor Hollway explains… 00:50 Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation 06:57 Self-Determination Theory 09:39 The Relationship Between Money and Happiness 13:04 How to Find Your Purpose Using Ikigai 17:53 Developing Self-Awareness & Good Judgement 21:53 The FIVE Pillars of a Fulfilling Life 23:59 The Importance of Relationships 26:58 How to Generate More Positive Emotions 32:00 The Three P’s 37:57 The Resilience Score 38:55 How to Properly Use Visualization 42:43 The Growth Mindset, Neuroplasticity, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy A transformational conversation for college students, young adults, and those looking to redefine the way they live their life. Thank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, Skinletics. Please check them out here: https://www.skinletics.com/ … Use the code Mason20 at checkout. Follow Off The Leash Podcast to join a community of people striving to live fulfilling & healthy lives.

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99% of young people aren't living right. As college students and young professionals we're taught to chase what looks valuable to everyone else: attending the best university, landing the best internships, and accumulating "status." After living in a society obsessed with external validation, we've decided to change the narrative. Through conversations with experts, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and people just like us, we're creating a community for young people to look past the shallow lifestyle and understand what it actually means to live a fulfilling life. Reframe the way you think. Make better decisions. Live healthier. Laugh a little while doing it.