Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

Michael Hicks
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Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast is the show for people who are tired of starting over and ready to build a life that actually matches what they say they want. Hosted by Identity transformation coach Michael Hicks (founder of Liv2Thrive), each episode delivers real-world mindset coaching on identity, discipline, faith, emotional resilience, and leadership. This isn’t “feel-good motivation” that fades by Monday. It’s a blueprint for becoming the kind of person who keeps promises, sets boundaries, and shows up with consistency even when life gets loud. You’ll hear powerful solo episodes, coaching-style breakdowns, and guest conversations that push the envelope on the topics most people avoid: triggers, burnout, grief, confidence, purpose, relationships, self-sabotage, and spiritual warfare. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, or disconnected from who you really are, this podcast will help you get clear, get aligned, and get moving. Expect episodes on: Goal setting that actually works (no vague “new year” promises)Mindset shifts for discipline, confidence, and consistencyHealing patterns that keep you stuck (and rebuilding self-trust)Faith + mental toughness: truth over feelingsBoundaries, burnout recovery, and high-performance habitsIdentity-based transformation for real life, not perfect lifeNew episodes deliver practical wisdom, hard truth (with compassion), and the Liv2Thrive framework to help you stop surviving and start thriving. 🎧 Subscribe to Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast for weekly motivation that turns into action and action that turns into identity. Learn how to become your best self in 60 mins click the link below:  chasingwithoutbecoming.liv2thrive.com/chasing?fbclid=IwY2xjawN0fu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxanAyWUZnT1NJcXpWc3JuAR7HNwFx3glWkklvsd5HnG3t5Cd9YfXo2B-rexdDXd_6QA-NFzdnQnXSXmSGvQ_aem_NEcFIPs44mSYz1xKDkBuVg

  1. 22h ago

    EPISODE 194 | The Trap of the Perfect Plan — Part 3 of 3

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. You've been planning, preparing, and waiting for the "right time" — but the right time doesn't come from more planning, it comes from moving. In this final episode of "The Trap of the Perfect Plan," we tackle the moment overthinking has to end and action has to begin. This is Part 3 of 3. If you're leading your home, your family, or your life and you're stuck in the planning phase, this episode is your push to move. Identity. Purpose. Restoration. Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    EPISODE 194 | The Trap of the Perfect Plan — Part 3 of 3

  2. Jul 15

    Ep. 193 — The Price of the Pause | The Trap of the Perfect Plan, Part 2 of 3

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. You've been calling it patience. However, what if staying stuck is the most expensive decision you've ever made? In Part 2 of this series, Michael Hicks gets specific about what the pause has already cost you — your health, your relationships, your self-trust, your purpose — and introduces David, a husband and father of two who kept finding a reason not to move until the pain of staying finally outweighed the fear of going. One story. Five costs. One move to make this week. 🎧 Start with Episode 192 if you haven't yet.  Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    Ep. 193 — The Price of the Pause | The Trap of the Perfect Plan, Part 2 of 3

  3. Jul 8

    EPISODE 192 | The Trap of the Perfect Plan — Part 1 of 3 "Why Overthinking Is Just Fear Wearing a Suit"

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Most men don't have an action problem. They have a fear problem. And fear is smart — it disguises itself as preparation, responsibility, and wisdom so you never even realize it's running the show. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Michael Hicks breaks down why overthinking isn't a productivity issue — it's a fear issue. And until you call it what it is, it will keep costing you. In your career. In your home. In your marriage. In the life you know you're supposed to be building. In this episode: — Why overthinking is fear wearing a planning costume — The science behind your brain keeping you stuck — The real pain points this creates at home and in your marriage — 4 practical shifts to break the cycle and start moving — What it means to truly lead your home as the CEO — even when you're scared This episode is for: The high-achieving man who's winning at work and losing at home. The woman who sees her husband stuck and doesn't know how to reach him. The couple who wants more than just co-existing — and is ready to lead their family with intention and purpose. From a faith standpoint: God didn't give you a vision to keep it in a notebook. And fear is not confirmation you're not ready — it's confirmation you're standing right on the edge of something significant. Done is better than perfect. And your family deserves the version of you that moves. 🎙️ Hosted by Michael Hicks | Liv2Thrive Coaching  🌐 Liv2Thrive | Work with Michael → https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive Don't miss Parts 2 & 3 of this series dropping soon. Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    EPISODE 192 | The Trap of the Perfect Plan — Part 1 of 3 "Why Overthinking Is Just Fear Wearing a Suit"

  4. Jul 1

    The Line in the Sand EP: 191

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Nothing changes until you protect your time, your energy, and your "no." In this episode, Michael Hicks breaks down why boundaries — not mindset, not motivation — are the real foundation under every goal his clients bring him. He shares the story of James, a client drowning in boundary struggles with his own brother, and the single question that gave James his peace back. Mihael connects the dots between unset boundaries and the things you're actually struggling with: exhaustion, anxiety, stalled goals, weight gain, short fuses, and the vices you lean on to get through the day. You'll walk away with one simple, usable tool you can apply to any relationship today. Work with Michael: [Talk with Michael B. Hicks on Pensight] Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    The Line in the Sand EP: 191

  5. Jun 24

    What a Near-Paralysis Taught This Entrepreneur About Purpose | Ep. 190

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Episode 190: From Semi Paralysis to Understanding Purpose with Isam Qudeimat What happens when a health crisis takes away your ability to move — but not your ability to lead? Entrepreneur and business leader Isam Qudeimat joins us to share his journey through semi paralysis and the unexpected clarity it gave him about purpose, identity, and what really matters when everything you've built suddenly feels uncertain. The problem we solve in this episode: how to rediscover your sense of purpose after a major setback — when going back to "normal" isn't an option and you have to build something new instead. We talk about the moment everything changed, the mental battle of rebuilding from the ground up, and the practical mindset shifts that helped Isam go from feeling paralyzed (literally and figuratively) to leading with more clarity than ever. If you're an entrepreneur, leader, or anyone who's ever felt stuck after life knocked you down, this episode will give you language for what you're feeling — and a path forward. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode and leave a review if this conversation resonated with you. #Purpose, #Resilience, #Entrepreneurship, #Comeback, #OvercomingAdversity, #BusinessLeadership, #Mindset, #Motivation, #HealthCrisis, #PersonalGrowth Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    What a Near-Paralysis Taught This Entrepreneur About Purpose | Ep. 190

  6. Jun 17

    Stop Performing Summer — How Faith-Based Leaders Actually Live the Season They Were Given EP: 189

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. In this episode of Liv2Thrive, Michael Hicks challenges the culture of performing summer — and invites faith-based leaders, couples, and women to do something far more powerful: decide with conviction how they actually want to live this season. The truth is, everyone's summer looks different. A CEO trying to unplug from work mode. A wife who planned everyone else's summer and arrived at August empty. A teacher who finally exhales. Teenagers who want independence. Couples who haven't been on the same page in months. This episode speaks to all of them — and gives each one something real to hold onto. Michael walks through 7 powerful dimensions to help you architect YOUR summer — not the Instagram version, not the influencer bucket list, but the one that aligns with who you are, what your family needs, and what God designed this season to be. What You'll Discover: • Why the "bucket list" culture is making summer feel like a performance • The doing vs. being summer tension — and how it shows up in your marriage • 7 dimensions to design your summer with intention (body, marriage, faith, kids, self, community, and your September story) • What Scripture says about rest — and why it's not optional for the leader • The one exercise that turns your summer from reactive to intentional Your action step this week: Find 30 quiet minutes and write your answer to this question — "What do I want to be able to say about Summer 2026 in September?" Share it with your spouse. Put one thing on the calendar. That's how conviction becomes reality. Summer 2026 can be the one you actually remember. Let's build it. Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    Stop Performing Summer — How Faith-Based Leaders Actually Live the Season They Were Given EP: 189

  7. Jun 10

    7 Things Your Kid Is Secretly Learning by Watching You — Whether You're Teaching Them or Not EP: 188

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Who told you that you weren't enough to lead your family? Because I promise you — it wasn't God. In this powerful episode of the Liv2Thrive Podcast, Michael Hicks goes deep on one of the most overlooked root causes keeping men stuck, disengaged, and disconnected from their God-given role as the leader of their household. Somewhere along the way, a lie got planted. Maybe it came from an absent father. Maybe it came from a culture that mocked masculinity on every screen you watched. Maybe it came from years of failing and nobody showing you how to get back up. Whatever the source — that lie has been running in the background of your life, quietly keeping you from stepping fully into who you were created to be. In this episode, we expose where those lies come from, name them out loud, and show you — through faith and practical action — how to renew your mind and reclaim your identity as a leader, a father, and a man of God. In this episode you'll discover: → The 4 biggest lies men believe about their own leadership → How fatherlessness, media, and culture silently shape your identity → What God's Word actually says about who you are → The power of renewing your mind as the ultimate counter-move → How to step into your role as the CEO of your household — starting today This one is going to hit different. Share it with a man who needs to hear it. ⬇️ READY TO GO DEEPER? Book your 1-on-1 coaching session with Michael — July spots are nearly full: https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/meeting-a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Liv2Thrive Podcast 👍 Like this video if it spoke to you 💬 Drop a comment: What's ONE lie you've had to unlearn about yourself as a man? Follow Liv2Thrive: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok → @Liv2thrive Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

    7 Things Your Kid Is Secretly Learning by Watching You — Whether You're Teaching Them or Not EP: 188

  8. Jun 3

    The Father Wound That's Still Running Your Life EP: 187

    Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Most men don't know it has a name. They just know something is off. You blow up faster than you should. You shut down when people get close. You're working harder than ever but feel emptier than ever. You swore you'd never be your father — and yet some days you hear his voice coming out of your mouth. That's the Father Wound. And if nobody told you yet: it's not your fault that you have it. But it IS your responsibility to heal it. In this episode, Michael Hicks goes deep — personal, prophetic, and practical — on the wound that silently drives most men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Whether you're raising kids, fighting for custody, or navigating a high-conflict co-parenting situation, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. 🔑 What You'll Learn: → What the Father Wound actually is (and why it's still running your life) → How it shows up in parenting, relationships, and leadership → The 3 Pillars of High-Conflict Co-Parenting → Why God is the Father you've been looking for 👉 Ready to go deeper? Book a 1-on-1 coaching call with Michael: Apply Here by Michael B. Hicks - Pensight 📌 Follow Liv2Thrive: Men's Faith Based Coach  Talk with Michael B. Hicks on Pensight Support the show To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:  https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSB L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose? Schedule a free call with coach Michael https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f Join the 1% Better Facebook community (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ Check out his website: www.liv2thrive.com  for more info. or email: michael@liv2thrive.com Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :) Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.com Sponsorship How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp. 3rd party tested. The best. Go to: www.superfungummies.com Thanks to Elite Nutrition Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.  You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.  Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg. With our Promo Code you will p...

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Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast is the show for people who are tired of starting over and ready to build a life that actually matches what they say they want. Hosted by Identity transformation coach Michael Hicks (founder of Liv2Thrive), each episode delivers real-world mindset coaching on identity, discipline, faith, emotional resilience, and leadership. This isn’t “feel-good motivation” that fades by Monday. It’s a blueprint for becoming the kind of person who keeps promises, sets boundaries, and shows up with consistency even when life gets loud. You’ll hear powerful solo episodes, coaching-style breakdowns, and guest conversations that push the envelope on the topics most people avoid: triggers, burnout, grief, confidence, purpose, relationships, self-sabotage, and spiritual warfare. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, or disconnected from who you really are, this podcast will help you get clear, get aligned, and get moving. Expect episodes on: Goal setting that actually works (no vague “new year” promises)Mindset shifts for discipline, confidence, and consistencyHealing patterns that keep you stuck (and rebuilding self-trust)Faith + mental toughness: truth over feelingsBoundaries, burnout recovery, and high-performance habitsIdentity-based transformation for real life, not perfect lifeNew episodes deliver practical wisdom, hard truth (with compassion), and the Liv2Thrive framework to help you stop surviving and start thriving. 🎧 Subscribe to Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast for weekly motivation that turns into action and action that turns into identity. Learn how to become your best self in 60 mins click the link below:  chasingwithoutbecoming.liv2thrive.com/chasing?fbclid=IwY2xjawN0fu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxanAyWUZnT1NJcXpWc3JuAR7HNwFx3glWkklvsd5HnG3t5Cd9YfXo2B-rexdDXd_6QA-NFzdnQnXSXmSGvQ_aem_NEcFIPs44mSYz1xKDkBuVg

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