H.A.P.I. HOOD THE PODCAST

J Murray
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H.A.P.I. Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Hi 👋🏾 Neighbor, I’m J. Murray, a Lifestyle Coach inspiring others to develop self worth through leadership applications that will enable them to live in purpose Welcome to the Neighborhood

  1. Jun 14

    You Weren’t Designed to Carry This

    What are you carrying right now that God never asked you to carry? As leaders, parents, spouses, entrepreneurs, and people of faith, it’s easy to confuse responsibility with anxiety. We convince ourselves that carrying more weight is a sign of strength. But what if the exhaustion you’re feeling isn’t from your responsibilities it’s from carrying burdens that were never yours to hold? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore what I call The Great Exchange: Trading anxiety for God’s peace, fear for faith, and exhaustion for rest. Through Psalm 23, Matthew 11, and Philippians 4, you’ll discover how to stop carrying the weight alone and begin trusting God with what only He can carry. In this episode: ✔️ What we were designed to carry ✔️ Why leaders often carry more than they should ✔️ What Psalm 23 teaches us about rest ✔️ How to cast your cares on God ✔️ Practical steps to make the exchange daily Scriptures: 📖 Psalm 23:1-4 📖 Matthew 11:28-30 📖 Philippians 4:6-7 📖 Exodus 33:14 If this episode encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be carrying more than they were meant to carry. Remember: Leadership begins on the inside. #LeadershipForTheSoul #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #AnxietyAndFaith #Psalm23 #TrustGod #LeadershipDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth

    16 min

  2. Mar 19

    Strong but Struggling: The Truth About Vulnerability in Leadership

    Can you be strong on the outside and still struggling on the inside? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore the reality that many leaders face but rarely talk about—hidden struggles behind visible success. Through the story of Naaman, we uncover how pride, pressure, and the need to appear strong can prevent leaders from experiencing real healing and growth. The truth is: vulnerability is not weakness—it’s the doorway to transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why strong leaders often hide their struggles • How pride can block healing and personal growth • Why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership • How humility opens the door to restoration • How to lead with honesty without losing influence If you’ve ever felt pressure to have it all together while dealing with internal battles, this message will help you embrace vulnerability and lead from a place of truth. 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear this.

    21 min

  3. Feb 27

    Stop Saying Yes to Everything: Why Leaders Need Boundaries

    Are you exhausted from saying yes to everything? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we talk about why boundaries are not selfish they’re spiritual. Many leaders believe saying “yes” to every opportunity is faithfulness. But without boundaries, you don’t become more loving you become more overwhelmed. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why even Jesus set boundaries • How boundaries clarify your priorities • Why Boundaries builds respect • How to establish/re-establish boundaries If you’re feeling burned out, stretched thin, or resentful from overcommitting, this message will help you protect what God has entrusted to you. 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with a leader who needs permission to say no. www.hapihood.com

    18 min

  4. Feb 15

    Not My Will: What It Means To Trust God

    What does it really mean to trust God, especially when the plan changes and clarity is missing? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore the deeper meaning behind the bible verse of Proverbs 3:5-6 and how trust in God is a decision, not a feeling. Leaders are trained to analyze, plan, and control outcomes, but faith calls us to surrender what only God can carry. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why trusting God is about choosing obedience when clarity is missing • How surrender builds stronger, more resilient leadership • Why peace comes from alignment with God, not having all the answers • How calm, trusting leaders create calm environments If you’re navigating uncertainty in your faith, leadership, family, or career, this message will help you release control and trust God with the process. 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs encouragement to trust God today.

    21 min

  5. Feb 4

    Don’t Rush The Roots: How Real Growth Happens

    Feeling stuck even though you’re showing up and doing the work? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore why real growth often happens underground before it shows up outwardly. ✅ Growth requires time 
✅ Growth requires discomfort 
✅ Growth requires consistency If you’re frustrated with slow progress in your faith, leadership, relationships, or personal growth, this message will help you trust God’s process and stop rushing what He’s forming. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why rushing growth leads to shallow roots
 * How discomfort is a sign of formation, not failure
 * Why faithfulness beats intensity
 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside.
Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs encouragement in a waiting season.

    18 min

  6. 09/08/2025

    3 Leadership Weighs Built in the Season of Wait

    Waiting doesn’t weaken you it strengthens you. Through Joseph’s story, we learn that seasons of delay are where leaders gain the weight of character, competency, and connection they’ll need for breakthrough. In this episode of Hapi Hood: The Podcast – Monday Leadership, we explore: ✅ Why waiting isn’t wasted time but leadership training ✅ Joseph’s journey from pit ➝ prison ➝ palace ✅ 3 leadership weights built only in waiting seasons ✅ Habits to grow stronger while you wait for your breakthrough 💡 Remember: The wait builds your weight. Without the process, you can’t carry the promise. Monday Leadership - Building Today’s Habits for a Successful Tomorrow. Music by J. Blalock Hapi Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Follow us on IG: @hapi_hood Please consider supporting us by making a donation through our website @www.hapihood.com Cashapp: $hapihood Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

    41 min

  7. 05/19/2025

    Scarcity vs Strategy: Why You’re Stuck & How to Fix It

    Are you leading from vision—or from fear? In this powerful episode of Hapi Hood: The Podcast, we expose the subtle ways the scarcity mindset is sabotaging your success as a parent, entrepreneur, or leader in the workplace. ✅ You’ll learn: • The real difference between scarcity and strategy • 4 habits that keep you stuck in survival mode • How to build a strategic mindset rooted in purpose, not pressure • Daily routines to help you lead from confidence, not chaos 🔥 If you’re constantly hustling but still feel behind—this episode is your breakthrough. 📲 Listen, reflect, and reframe your mindset today! 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. #ScarcityMindset #StrategicLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #HapiHood #WorkLifeBalance #MillennialLeader #PurposeDriven #ParentLeadership Monday Leadership - Building Today’s Habits for a Successful Tomorrow. Music by J. Blalock Hapi Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Follow us on IG: @hapi_hood Please consider supporting us by making a donation through our website @www.hapihood.com Cashapp: $hapihood Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

    27 min

  8. 05/05/2025

    Why Great Leaders Submit Before They Succeed

    Welcome to Hapi Hood The Podcast – Monday Leadership Edition In this episode, we expose the truth about leadership that no one wants to admit: The best leaders are great followers first. We explore: • Why emotionally immature leaders destroy their own teams • How projecting fear & ego affects parenting, marriage, and business • 5 daily habits that help you lead with vision, not fear Whether you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or corporate leader—this episode will challenge your ego and help you rebuild your leadership foundation from the inside out. Hit Subscribe for weekly leadership that builds vision AND character. Monday Leadership - Building Today’s Habits for a Successful Tomorrow. Music by J. Blalock Hapi Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Follow us on IG: @hapi_hood Please consider supporting us by making a donation through our website @www.hapihood.com Cashapp: $hapihood Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

    31 min
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H.A.P.I. Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Hi 👋🏾 Neighbor, I’m J. Murray, a Lifestyle Coach inspiring others to develop self worth through leadership applications that will enable them to live in purpose Welcome to the Neighborhood

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