The InPowered Life

Rudi Riekstins

Welcome to The In•Powered Life with Rudi Riekstins This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a reclamation. Of your power. Your truth. Your magic. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still stuck on the edge of your breakthrough—this space is for you. Every episode is a permission slip to stop playing small, stop people-pleasing, and stop performing for a life that doesn’t reflect who you really are. Here, we don’t bypass the hard stuff—we alchemize it. You’ll hear raw, real, and radically honest conversations about what it actually takes to create a life of freedom, abundance, and deep soul happiness. Host Rudi, alongside powerful guests, shares the mindset rewires, energetic truths, and human design wisdom that help you go beyond the surface and create lasting transformation from the inside out. This isn’t manifestation fluff. It’s the real work that sets you free. It’s not happening to you. It’s happening through you. And it’s time to rise.

  1. #184: Why Success Still Feels Empty | Rich Christiansen

    3 DAYS AGO

    #184: Why Success Still Feels Empty | Rich Christiansen

    What if true wealth had nothing to do with money? In this powerful episode, Rudi Riekstins sits down with serial entrepreneur Rich Christiansen to explore the hidden cost of success, the trauma that often drives achievement, and how to create a life rooted in alignment, peace, and purpose—not pressure. After building 51 companies, Rich shares the deeper truth about entrepreneurship, family legacy, values, and why clarity is the real key to fulfillment. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why success alone can still leave you feeling empty ➡️ How unresolved trauma quietly fuels overachievement ➡️ The difference between financial wealth and a truly rich life ➡️ Why values and congruency create more peace, flow, and stronger relationships ➡️ How to stop proving your worth and start living authentically ➡️ The framework Rich uses with high-performing entrepreneurs and legacy families If you’ve been chasing success but still feel disconnected inside, this conversation will shift the way you think about wealth, purpose, and fulfillment. Grab Rich’s The Values Blueprint Workbook + use code InPowered for 10% off all digital products: https://richchristiansen.com/values-workbook/   About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Rich Christiansen: Website: https://richchristiansen.com/  Website: https://legadofamily.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/richristiansen/  Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    46 min
  2. #183: What Are You Waiting For? (Because It’s Costing You More Than You Think) | Rudi Riekstins

    30 APR

    #183: What Are You Waiting For? (Because It’s Costing You More Than You Think) | Rudi Riekstins

    What if the reason you feel stuck, drained, or out of flow… isn’t because you’re doing too little—but because you’re leaving things incomplete? In this deeply reflective and perspective-shifting episode, Rudi Riekstins shares a personal story that reveals how the smallest unfinished details in your life may be quietly draining your energy, blocking abundance, and signaling that you’re not fully choosing yourself. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why unfinished projects leak energy ➡️ How “I’ll get to it later” keeps you stuck ➡️ The link between your environment and worthiness ➡️ Why we upgrade things for others—but not ourselves ➡️ How completion creates clarity, momentum, and self-trust ➡️ The shift from “someday” to “I’m worthy now” If something small has been nagging at you, this episode is your reminder: finish it—and shift everything. About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    20 min
  3. #182: How To Stop Shifting In & Out Of Timelines and Create What You Want | Rudi Riekstins

    23 APR

    #182: How To Stop Shifting In & Out Of Timelines and Create What You Want | Rudi Riekstins

    What if the reason you feel overwhelmed when you’re “doing everything right”… is because you keep changing direction mid-creation? In this grounding and perspective-shifting episode, Rudi Riekstins breaks down why constant mental shifting, overthinking, and trying to control the “how” may actually be the very thing delaying what you want most—and how clarity, focus, and energetic alignment can accelerate your reality. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why overwhelm is often a result of shifting timelines—not too much to do ➡️ How constantly changing your mind disrupts momentum and delays manifestation ➡️ The difference between focusing on the end feeling vs. obsessing over the “how” ➡️ Why clarity and consistency of intention create calm and forward movement ➡️ How scattered focus “extinguishes” progress—and what it means to stoke one fire ➡️ Why the universe responds to steady focus—not frantic decision-making If you’ve ever felt stuck between multiple options, overwhelmed by possibilities, or caught in cycles of overthinking, this episode will help you simplify, refocus, and reconnect to the power of clear intention. About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    22 min
  4. #181: Living with Intention and Presence | Ali Jafarian

    16 APR

    #181: Living with Intention and Presence | Ali Jafarian

    What if the very emotion you’ve been avoiding… is actually the wisdom trying to guide you forward? In this grounded and deeply insightful episode, Rudi Riekstins sits down with Ali Jafarian to explore how emotions, presence, and conscious living unlock deeper connection, clarity, and purpose—not just in business, but in fatherhood, relationships, and self-leadership. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why fear isn’t something to avoid—but a signal pointing toward growth ➡️ How stillness and daily grounding create clarity before the chaos of life ➡️ The power of naming emotions (anger, fear, sadness, joy) to transform your reactions ➡️ Why most men stay stuck in their heads—and how to reconnect with feeling ➡️ Why nature is one of the most powerful mentors for clarity and alignment ➡️ The difference between learning personal development… and actually living it ➡️ How celebrating small moments builds confidence, momentum, and joy If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel disconnected, reactive, or unfulfilled, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner wisdom—and start living with more presence, intention, and truth. About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Ali Jafarian: Website: https://alijafarian.com/ Website: https://frontrowdads.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.p.jafarian/ Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    51 min
  5. #180: The Four Dimensions of Wellness | Dana Herrera

    9 APR

    #180: The Four Dimensions of Wellness | Dana Herrera

    What if the reason you still feel stuck… isn’t because you’re doing too little—but because you’ve been doing everything except telling yourself the truth? In this deeply honest and transformational episode, Rudi Riekstins sits down with wellness expert and author Dana Herrera to explore what it really means to heal, not by fixing yourself—but by remembering who you’ve always been. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why most patterns start in childhood—and how to shift them ➡️ The importance of radical self-honesty ➡️ How your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies work together ➡️ Why your body is guiding you—not failing you ➡️ How stillness and awareness create real transformation ➡️ Why healing yourself impacts every area of your life If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel off, this episode will help you reconnect with your truth—and your power. About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Dana Herrera: The Four Dimensions of Wellness by Dana Herrera launches April 17—grab your copy and start your journey back to alignment: https://www.theco.life/4dw Website: https://www.danaherrera.life/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/danaherreralife/ Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    50 min
  6. #179: Where Are You Giving Your Power Away? | Rudi Riekstins

    2 APR

    #179: Where Are You Giving Your Power Away? | Rudi Riekstins

    What if the reason you feel triggered, frustrated, or unseen… isn’t about what someone else did — but about where you’re still giving your power away? In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Rudi Riekstins shares a deeply personal, real-time story about being criticized by a family member — and how he chose growth over reaction. This isn’t theory. It’s a lived moment of emotional awareness, self-validation, and choosing a different response. Through this experience, Rudi unpacks how quickly we create meaning from incomplete information, how old narratives get triggered, and how true power comes from how we interpret and respond — not what happens to us. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why you might be giving your power away without realizing it ➡️ How to stop letting others’ reactions define your self-worth ➡️ The hidden cost of seeking validation from people around you ➡️ How to break emotional reaction cycles in real time ➡️ A simple mindset shift to move from trigger → awareness → choice ➡️ The nightly mirror practice that builds true self-trust About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    20 min
  7. #178: You Have a Choice To Make, A Channeled Message | Rudi Riekstins

    26 MAR

    #178: You Have a Choice To Make, A Channeled Message | Rudi Riekstins

    What if the reality you’re experiencing… is simply the channel you’ve been tuned into all along? In this expansive and perspective-shifting episode, Rudi Riekstins opens the door to intuition, inner guidance, and conscious creation—exploring how you can shift from fear-based living into alignment with peace, clarity, and personal power. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ Why intuitive guidance is not a rare gift—but something everyone can access ➡️ The difference between thinking your way through life vs. receiving deeper inner knowing ➡️ How creating space and stillness allows insight, clarity, and ideas to flow ➡️ Why many people stay stuck in fear—and how to consciously “change the channel” ➡️ How your energy and state of being shape your experiences more than effort alone ➡️ The role of awareness in shifting patterns, emotions, and behaviors ➡️ Why trusting subtle nudges can lead to powerful, life-changing outcomes ➡️ How remembering who you truly are unlocks freedom, joy, and alignment If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in cycles of stress and overthinking, this conversation invites you to pause, reconnect, and explore a new way of living—one rooted in awareness, curiosity, and conscious choice. About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    25 min
  8. #177: Self-Love, Divine Purpose & Quantum Shifts | Cathy Heller

    19 MAR

    #177: Self-Love, Divine Purpose & Quantum Shifts | Cathy Heller

    What if feeling stuck, stressed, or unfulfilled… isn’t about your circumstances — but about how you’re showing up in your life? In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Cathy Heller sits down with transformational coach and speaker Rudi Riekstins to explore how to move from reaction to creation. Rudi shares practical tools to connect with your highest self, take inspired action, and turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for growth. Together, they break down self-love, embodiment, and daily practices that lead to alignment, fulfillment, and expanded potential. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ➡️ How self-love unlocks fulfillment, creativity, and abundance ➡️ The secret to seeing life’s lessons instead of just obstacles ➡️ Daily practices to reset your energy, reduce stress, and expand your potential ➡️ How inspired action transforms your relationships, career, and life ➡️ The “hat switch”: moving from automatic reaction to empowered awareness About Rudi Riekstins Rudi Riekstins is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and Business Mentor to high performers, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders. Known as “the leader that leaders call when it’s time to evolve,” Rudi helps clients reclaim inner authority, align with their highest frequency, and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global and recognized by USA Today for “Changing How We Do Business.” Connect with Cathy Heller: Website: https://www.cathyheller.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller Connect with Rudi: Website: https://rudiriekstins.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    1hr 5min

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Welcome to The In•Powered Life with Rudi Riekstins This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a reclamation. Of your power. Your truth. Your magic. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still stuck on the edge of your breakthrough—this space is for you. Every episode is a permission slip to stop playing small, stop people-pleasing, and stop performing for a life that doesn’t reflect who you really are. Here, we don’t bypass the hard stuff—we alchemize it. You’ll hear raw, real, and radically honest conversations about what it actually takes to create a life of freedom, abundance, and deep soul happiness. Host Rudi, alongside powerful guests, shares the mindset rewires, energetic truths, and human design wisdom that help you go beyond the surface and create lasting transformation from the inside out. This isn’t manifestation fluff. It’s the real work that sets you free. It’s not happening to you. It’s happening through you. And it’s time to rise.

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