The Fulcrum Mindset Podcast

Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson

Hi, Welcome to the Fulcrum Mindset Podcast. I’m Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson. Here, faith meets strategy, and real transformation happens. If you’re at a turning point, feeling the weight of your past and the pull toward your future, you’re in the right place. I don’t just talk about change. I’ve lived it. I’ve been through grief, failed marriages, single motherhood, professional challenges, navigating college, and mistakes made from inexperience. I’ve learned from every experience and turned those tough times into beautiful days. Now, I’m here to support you as you move from where you are to where you want to be. In each episode, you’ll see the Fulcrum Framework in action: mindset changes, strategic moves, and faith-based wisdom to help you make real changes in your life. This isn’t about working harder or chasing six-figure promises. It’s about helping you become unstoppable in whatever goals you pursue. If you feel stuck and need a way forward, or you’re ready for change but not sure what to do next, I’m here to offer clarity, strategy, and encouragement to help you keep moving. Think of this as your third space: a virtual friend in your pocket and a reminder that you already have what you need to thrive! Let’s think through this together.

Episodes

  1. Consistency Over Motivation

    5D AGO

    Consistency Over Motivation

    Send us a text Episode 6 of the Vision to Victory Series Motivation doesn't always last, but successful people keep showing up no matter what. If you've ever started strong and quit when the excitement wore off, this episode is for you. Successful people have days when they feel tired or uncertain. The key is to build steady habits and systems instead of waiting to feel motivated. In this episode, I explain how motivation impacts your success. I share some personal stories, like when I wrote my first book and faced difficult times. I learned that taking action often comes before feeling motivated. When you set up routines, you can keep making progress even on days you’re not excited. ✅ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * Why motivation isn’t always reliable * Being consistent is more important than working intensely.  * Why taking action often leads to motivation. * How to create systems that help you keep making progress 🎯 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: * You start off strong, but stop when your motivation fades * You’re tired of letting your feelings decide whether you take action. * You want habits that help you keep going, even on tough days. * You find it hard to stick with your goals over time. * You’re ready to stop stopping and finally finish what you start 📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: CONSISTENCY TOOLKIT. This guide will help you see where you lose momentum and show you how to build if-then systems so you can keep going when inspiration fades. 👉 Download here:  🚀 WANT TO GO DEEPER? Join the Vision to Victory Course in the Fulcrum Mindset Community to get support as you build consistency and reach your goals.  👉 https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513 📺 NEXT EPISODE: Episode 7 -  About the Fulcrum Mindset Podcast: I’m Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson, founder of Fulcrum Mindset. I created this podcast to help you turn vision into victory. Each episode provides useful resources, biblical wisdom, and growth strategies. Whether you’re working on your beliefs, chasing big goals, or going through hard times, you’ll find clarity and momentum here. 📱 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://fulcrummindset.com/  Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_alice_wardjohnson #FulcrumMindset #VisionToVictory #Consistency #BuildingHabits #MotivationMyth #PersonalDevelopment 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    22 min
  2. Embracing Fear

    JAN 25

    Embracing Fear

    Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Johnson explores the idea of fear and questions the belief that we should avoid it. She explains that fear is a normal part of growing and can actually help guide us toward our goals. Using her own stories, she shows how fear often appears before big changes, like speaking in public or starting something new. She points out that successful people move forward even when they feel afraid. Dr. Johnson encourages listeners to see fear as a sign of growth and to face it directly while taking bold steps toward what they want. During the episode, Dr. Johnson shares practical exercises to help listeners notice their fears, question them, and take action. She reminds us that courage means acting even when we feel afraid. By telling her own stories and offering clear steps, she helps her audience see their strengths and move forward toward their goals, even when fear remains. Keywords fear, courage, personal growth, mindset, overcoming fear, action steps, self-improvement, public speaking, goal setting, Vision to Victory Takeaways Fear doesn't mean stop; it means go.Courage is action in the presence of fear.Fear is your internal alarm system saying, 'Warning, you're about to grow.'Fear shrinks when you face it, but it grows when you avoid it.You are braver than you think and stronger than you know. Sound bites "Fear doesn't mean stop; fear means go." "Courage isn't the absence of fear." "You were created to walk in power." Chapters 00:00 Embracing Fear as a Catalyst for Growth 00:39 The Power of Courage in the Face of Fear 05:01 Identifying and Challenging Your Fears 08:21 Let's Identify Your Fears - Exercise 1 11:46 How to Challenge Your Fear - Exercise 2 13:00 Take One Brave Action - Exercise 3 14:01 Join our Supportive Community for Courage 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    16 min
  3. Distractions - How to Focus and Achieve Your Goals

    JAN 18

    Distractions - How to Focus and Achieve Your Goals

    Send us a text In this episode of Vision to Victory: Goal Achievement Series, Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson explains why focus is so important for reaching your goals, both at work and in your personal life. She compares someone who stays busy all day without focus to someone who spends a few hours really concentrating. The person who focuses gets better results, proving that how you use your time matters more than how long you work. Dr. Johnson discusses her own struggles with focus and offers practical tips you can use immediately. She covers making time without interruptions, identifying your biggest distractions, and protecting your mental energy. In the second half, she guides listeners on building a simple system to stay focused. This means spotting distractions, setting aside time for deep work, and sticking to one task at a time. With these habits, you can get more done in a month than most people do in a year. At the end, Dr. Johnson invites you to download the free Focus Fortress Blueprint and join the Fulcrum Mindset Community for extra support as you work on your goals. Episode Takeaways Focus is the single most valuable skill you can develop.Being busy is not the same as being productive.Partial attention leads to partial results.Deep work is proactive, while shallow work is reactive.Protecting your focus is essential for goal achievement. Keywords focus, productivity, deep work, distractions, time management, goal achievement, concentration, work-life balance, personal development 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    18 min
  4. Stop Trying to Be Good at Everything | Discover Your Strengths & Win

    JAN 12

    Stop Trying to Be Good at Everything | Discover Your Strengths & Win

    Send us a text You know what's wild? We spend so much time trying to fix what we're not good at that we forget to use what we're actually great at. In this episode, I'm getting real about the day I stopped trying to be the "perfect entrepreneur" and started building my business around what I'm naturally good at. Spoiler: everything changed. If you've been feeling like you're not enough or like everyone else has it figured out except you, this episode is for you. We're done with the comparison game. We're done trying to be well-rounded. It's time to leverage YOUR strengths and build the life you actually want. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why focusing on your weaknesses is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead)How to identify your unique strengths in under 10 minutesThe exact framework I used to build my business around what I'm naturally good atHow to turn your strengths into habits that make success automaticWhy your past experiences are actually your secret weaponTHIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF: You're tired of comparing yourself to everyone elseYou feel like you're working hard but not making progressYou know you're capable of more but can't figure out how to get thereYou're ready to stop fighting your nature and start winning with itRESOURCES  📥 FREE Discover Your Strengths Assessment 💪 Vision to Victory Course - 8-week Goal Achievement System  🎯 Join the Fulcrum Mindset Community on Skool  CONNECT WITH DR. ALICE 📱 Instagram: @FulcrumMindset  👥 Facebook: Fulcrum Mindset Community  🌐 Website: www.fulcrummindset.com  📧 Email: dralicewardjohnson@gmail.com  YOUR NEXT STEP: After you listen to this episode, screenshot it and share it to your Instagram story. Tag me @FulcrumMindset and tell me your #1 strength. When you name it publicly, you own it. Plus, I love celebrating what makes you unique! If this episode helped you see yourself differently, share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Send her the link and let her know you're thinking about her. From Vision to Victory - that's your story. Let's make it happen together. ❤️ Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson Founder, Fulcrum Mindset 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    14 min
  5. The 5-to-9 Advantage: How to Find Hours You Didn’t Know You Had

    JAN 8

    The 5-to-9 Advantage: How to Find Hours You Didn’t Know You Had

    Send us a text If you’ve ever said, “I want to achieve my goals, but I don’t have time,” this episode is for you. In Week 2 of the Vision to Victory series, Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson breaks down the 5-to-9 Advantage — the intentional hours outside your 9-to-5 where real progress happens. This episode helps you see where your time is actually going, reclaim hours you didn’t realize you had, and protect focused time to work on the goals and vision God placed in your heart. You’ll hear a personal story, a mindset shift that changes how you think about time, and practical exercises you can start using immediately. ✍️ PRACTICAL EXERCISES IN THIS EPISODE • A 3-day Time Audit to identify time leaks • Designing your personal 5-to-9 Advantage schedule • Identifying distractions and setting boundaries to protect your time ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction and Setting Goals  00:41 – The Five-to-Nine Advantage  01:14 – Personal Story and Realization  11:12 – Practical Exercises  21:06 – Protecting Your Time  23:57 – Conclusion and Next Steps 📥 FREE RESOURCE Download the Time Audit Worksheet to track your time for three days and uncover hidden hours you can reclaim.   📘 FEATURED BOOK Want to go deeper? Maximize Monday Mornings: How to Achieve Your Goals Without Quitting Your Day Job This episode helps you claim your time. The book shows you how to use it intentionally. 🚀 WHAT TO DO NEXT • Complete the Time Audit • Block your 5-to-9 Advantage time on your calendar • Join the Vision to Victory Course inside the Fulcrum Mindset Community for deeper structure and accountability 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    28 min
  6. Why Your Goals Keep Failing (And How to Actually Finish What You Start)

    JAN 4

    Why Your Goals Keep Failing (And How to Actually Finish What You Start)

    Send us a text New year, new goals, but this time, you're actually going to finish them. Dr. Alice introduces the backward planning framework that turns your 2026 goals into clear, actionable steps so you know exactly what to do this week to build real momentum. In this episode, you'll learn why most people struggle with achieving their goals (hint: it's not about discipline or motivation), and you'll walk through a simple 4-step process to take any big, overwhelming goal and break it into monthly milestones and weekly actions you can actually complete. What You'll Learn: Why your goals keep failing (and what to do instead)The difference between planning and backward planningHow to turn a massive goal into small, actionable stepsThe biblical foundation for planning with purposeA step-by-step exercise to map out your biggest goal for 2026Key Takeaway: Goals are not achieved in your head. They're completed in your calendar. FREE DOWNLOAD: Backward Planning Blueprint JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Ready to go deeper? Join the Vision to Victory 8-Week Course inside the Fulcrum Mindset Community on Skool.com NEXT EPISODE: Week 2 - Claim Your Time: How to Find Hours You Didn't Know You Had ABOUT THIS SERIES: This is Episode 1 of the 8-week Vision to Victory series. Each week builds on the last to help you go from vision to VICTORY in your goal achievement journey. CONNECT WITH DR. ALICE: TikTok: Fulcrum Mindset Co Website: Fulcrummindset.com 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    17 min
  7. 12/18/2025

    Feeling Stuck? Start Here | Fulcrum Mindset Podcast Episode 1

    Send us a text If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this episode introduces the Fulcrum Mindset Podcast. In this first episode, Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson shares why Fulcrum Mindset exists, who this podcast is for, and how small shifts in thinking can lead to real transformation over time. This podcast is designed to help you find clarity, set meaningful goals, and move forward with intention...one step at a time. Fulcrum Mindset focuses on: - Mindset shifts  - Gaining clarity when times are hard - Setting goals and actually achieving your goals - Sustainable growth and steady progress - Thoughtful reflection and practical application This faith-based podcast offers spiritual insight in a grounded, practical way that supports real transformation and growth. 📝 Tip: You may find it helpful to keep a journal or notebook nearby as you listen. Dr. Johnson invites you to think deeply about the topics presented. Draft plans and take action. 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649 🎧 New episodes are released every Sunday by 5 PM. If you’d like deeper support, you’re invited to join the Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community. There, you’ll find courses, guided reflections, live meetups, and a supportive group focused on real transformation. 👉 Tiktok Fulcrum Mindset Co. 👉 Fulcrum Mindset Skool Community https://www.skool.com/fulcrum-mindset-co-1513/about?ref=e6f17e86fe574eaf9c71bfc213b8a649

    6 min

About

Hi, Welcome to the Fulcrum Mindset Podcast. I’m Dr. Alice Ward-Johnson. Here, faith meets strategy, and real transformation happens. If you’re at a turning point, feeling the weight of your past and the pull toward your future, you’re in the right place. I don’t just talk about change. I’ve lived it. I’ve been through grief, failed marriages, single motherhood, professional challenges, navigating college, and mistakes made from inexperience. I’ve learned from every experience and turned those tough times into beautiful days. Now, I’m here to support you as you move from where you are to where you want to be. In each episode, you’ll see the Fulcrum Framework in action: mindset changes, strategic moves, and faith-based wisdom to help you make real changes in your life. This isn’t about working harder or chasing six-figure promises. It’s about helping you become unstoppable in whatever goals you pursue. If you feel stuck and need a way forward, or you’re ready for change but not sure what to do next, I’m here to offer clarity, strategy, and encouragement to help you keep moving. Think of this as your third space: a virtual friend in your pocket and a reminder that you already have what you need to thrive! Let’s think through this together.