Challenge Accepted with Jonah C

Jonah C.
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'Empower Your Journey: Unlocking the Magic of Choice and Decision-Making with a 'Challenge Accepted' mentality!'The podcast is intended to help people, from all walks of life, cross over on how to use their personal power to choose and make powerful, meaningful, purposeful and deliberate decisions to propel themselves forward toward growth and development, healing and self-empowerment. All of us are faced with challenges, goals and tasks on a daily basis. Many go into these challenges with a defeated mentality, fear, stress, trepidation, resentment and other negative feelings. Choosing to overcome the challenges with an "I can do this! Challenge Accepted!" posture, tends to bring out a greater likelihood of a successful outcome. And, the feeling of staying in control of one's destiny. Join Jonah each week for a new episode. You can reach out to Jonah by private message at Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn by searching the whole name of the show - ‘Challenge Accepted with Jonah C.’  Thank you, Jonah

  1. 5H AGO

    We Made It! We Did It! (Season Finale!)

    Send a text Season 2 comes to a powerful close as Jonah reflects on growth, resistance, identity, and the quiet transformations that happened over 52 weeks. This finale isn’t just a celebration of consistency — it’s a recognition of refinement. Listeners are invited to acknowledge who they’ve become, honor the friction that shaped them, and step into Season 3 with proof, not just potential. Finish this sentence: “This season proved that I am someone who ______.” Write in on a sticky. Put this quote somewhere so when you see it again and again…it inspires you to move in the direction of growth that you desire!  Episode Highlights •The truth behind “You Almost Quit. I Almost Quit.” •Why resistance wasn’t a setback — it was curriculum. •Walking The Bridge without waiting for the world to stabilize. •Identity as the real win of Season 2. •The power of quiet, unseen miracles. •Collective growth and the ripple effect of shared elevation. •A simple but powerful finale challenge: Who This Episode Is For •The listener who stayed when it got uncomfortable. •The one who felt friction and didn’t run from it. •The person who has grown quietly this year. •Anyone ready to step into Season 3 from embodiment — not aspiration. Favorite Quote “Season 3 doesn’t begin with potential. It begins with proof.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    26 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Bridge

    Send a text In this episode, Jonah explores The Bridge—the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. These aren’t abstract ideas or motivational clichés; they’re practical insights and signal codes meant to help you stabilize transformation, reinforce agency, and navigate the uncomfortable middle. Whether you’re feeling stuck, outgrowing old patterns, or sensing a shift before results appear, this episode shows what it really takes to cross the bridge and step into your next season. Episode Highlights •Why the identity gap is where transformation actually happens •How cause and effect lag can feel like failure—but isn’t •The loneliness of growth: why evolving often feels isolating •Survival vs. sovereignty: reacting vs. choosing who you will be •Invisible work as the foundation for visible transformation •How small, consistent decisions reinforce structural change •Why most people turn around on the bridge, and what keeps you moving •The transition from awareness (Season 2) to embodiment (Season 3) •Reinforcing the cause before the effect arrives •How stability in the middle creates long-term growth Who This Episode Is For •Anyone feeling stretched between old patterns and new possibilities •Listeners navigating transition, discomfort, or quiet recalibration •High-capacity thinkers ready to reinforce their cause before expecting results •Humans seeking sovereignty and structural transformation in life or leadership Favorite Quote “The bridge isn’t where you’re stuck—it’s where you stabilize. Stay consistent, and the next version of you becomes inevitable.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    23 min

  3. FEB 12

    Messages from the Universe, Vol. 6  A Transmission From Your Future Self

    Send a text In this episode, Jonah delivers a transmission—not motivation—from a version of you that already made it through. These aren’t abstract ideas or feel-good affirmations; they’re signal codes meant to interrupt old conditioning, restore agency, and remind you who you were always becoming. Whether you’re surviving, quietly stuck, or sensing there’s more waiting for you, this episode bridges where you are with what’s already possible. Episode Highlights •Why you were never meant to shrink—and how environments train people to forget their power •Reframing pain as preparation instead of punishment •The liberating truth behind “no one is coming” and how agency restores dignity •Discipline as self-respect in motion, not punishment •Why outgrowing your old self is not betrayal—it’s evolution •Fear as a signal of importance, not a stop sign •How inner alignment creates real influence without force •Hope as a daily practice built through action •Why contribution matters more than confidence •How individual healing scales into collective elevation Who This Episode Is For •Anyone feeling disconnected from who they know they could be •Listeners navigating transition, loneliness, or quiet dissatisfaction •High-capacity thinkers who feel called to something bigger but can’t yet name it •Humans ready to stop waiting and start participating in their own becoming Favorite Quote “You didn’t disappear. You didn’t quit. You’re still here—and that matters more than you think.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    31 min

  4. FEB 6

    Mindset Shifts: Your Hidden Superpower

    Send a text In this episode, Jonah breaks down the real meaning of a mindset shift—and why it’s not motivation, discipline, or effort that creates lasting change. A mindset shift is about awareness: noticing when the way you’re thinking no longer matches the level you’re trying to reach. Through grounded examples, emotional intelligence, and real-world perspective shifts, this episode reframes growth as learning how to see differently—not push harder. This conversation invites listeners to recognize when they’re operating from outdated rules, unconscious survival patterns, or old versions of themselves—and shows how awareness turns those patterns into choice. When you see clearly, you regain leverage. And that’s where your superpower lives. Episode Highlights •What a mindset shift actually is (and what it’s not) •Why feeling stuck isn’t a personal flaw—it’s often a perspective issue •How old rules can quietly limit new levels of growth •The role of awareness as the foundation of emotional intelligence •Why you can’t change what you don’t notice •A real-world example of thinking differently (Steve Jobs) •The difference between unconscious survival and conscious growth •How choice—not force—is what creates momentum Who This Episode Is For •Anyone feeling stuck but unable to explain why •High performers who keep pushing but aren’t moving forward •Listeners interested in mindset, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness •Leaders, creatives, and thinkers ready to level up without burning out •People who sense they’ve outgrown their current way of thinking Favorite Quote “Awareness creates space. Space creates choice. And choice is where your power lives.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    24 min

  5. JAN 29

    What Nobody Warned You About When You Chose Growth

    Send a text Growth isn’t always loud, exciting, or motivating. More often, it’s quiet, uncomfortable, and confusing. In this episode, Jonah breaks down the parts of personal growth nobody prepares you for — the loneliness, the doubt, the invisible wins, and the moments where it feels like nothing is happening at all. Episode 48 is a grounded, honest conversation about why that discomfort isn’t a sign you’re failing… it’s a sign you’re evolving. Episode Highlights •Why growth often feels lonely before it feels empowering •The truth about motivation disappearing before confidence shows up •How falling back into old habits doesn’t erase progress •Why old coping mechanisms stop working as you grow •The importance of trusting yourself when the path isn’t clear •How small, invisible wins quietly build resilience and self-trust •Why growth gets quiet before it gets clear — and why that’s normal Who This Episode Is For •Anyone questioning whether they made the right decision by choosing growth •Listeners navigating change, uncertainty, or personal reinvention •People feeling “behind” even though they’re doing the work •Anyone committed to self-improvement, resilience, and long-term clarity Favorite Quote “Growth doesn’t always feel powerful. It gets quiet before it gets clear.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    23 min

  6. JAN 24

    New Year, New You… Why Most People Disappear (And How Not To)

    Send a text By late January, most people don’t quit their goals — they quietly disappear. In this third and final installment of the New Year, New You series, Jonah breaks down why motivation fades, why the “boring middle” matters more than the beginning, and how staying present — not perfect — is the key to lasting change. This episode isn’t about starting over; it’s about learning how to return, adjust, and stay in the room when things get quiet. Episode Highlights •Why disappearing usually looks like drifting, not quitting •The danger of autopilot and internal negotiation •How identity replaces motivation when excitement fades •Why the boring middle is where real change is built •The difference between feelings-led action and identity-led action •How impatience kills progress before results arrive •A new way to measure progress without relying on outcomes •Simple, practical challenges to stay present and consistent Who This Episode Is For •Anyone who started the year strong but feels their momentum slowing •People who feel discouraged because results aren’t visible yet •Listeners who want consistency without burnout or pressure •Anyone tired of restarting and ready to build self-trust •Those who want real growth, not hype or perfection Favorite Quotes •“Most people don’t quit. They disappear when it gets normal.” •“The boring middle isn’t a problem — it’s the training ground for identity.” •“You don’t need motivation. You need continuity.” •“Staying is a choice.” •“You don’t need a restart. You need a return.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    25 min

  7. JAN 18

    Walking for Peace - From Footsteps to Mindsets

    Send a text In this special episode, Jonah explores the powerful journey of Buddhist monks walking across the United States for peace — and what their movement teaches us about living differently in a noisy, reactive world. This isn’t just a story about endurance or spirituality; it’s an invitation to transform peace from an abstract idea into a lived mindset. Through presence, intention, and awareness, listeners are guided to turn everyday moments into opportunities for calm, influence, and grounded strength. Episode Highlights Why peace isn’t a destination, but a posture you carry into lifeHow discipline and intention shape the way we move through the worldThe science and subtlety behind peace as influence, not announcementWhat “peace in motion” really means — and how to practice it dailyHow awareness, not pressure, determines how we respond under stressTurning footsteps into mindsets without changing your entire lifeWho This Episode Is For Anyone feeling overstimulated, reactive, or emotionally stretchedListeners seeking practical, grounded ways to cultivate inner peaceLeaders, thinkers, and creatives who want to influence without forceThose curious about mindfulness beyond meditation cushionsAnyone ready to live with more intention, presence, and calm Favorite Quote “Peace isn’t something you arrive at — it’s something you carry.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    21 min

  8. JAN 15

    New Year, New You Is a Lie (Here’s What Actually Works)

    Send a text The phrase “New Year, New You” sounds hopeful—but it often sets people up to abandon themselves instead of build continuity. In this episode, Jonah challenges one of the most popular personal-growth narratives and replaces it with something far more sustainable. Rather than chasing reinvention, this conversation focuses on alignment, continuity, and identity-based growth that actually survives real life. This episode helps listeners stop restarting, rebuild self-trust, and understand what real, lasting change looks like when motivation fades and reality stays. Episode Highlights •Why “New Year, New You” quietly backfires for so many people •How restarting goals erodes self-trust over time •Why identity doesn’t reset just because the calendar does •The power of continuity over reinvention •A better question than “Who do I want to be?” •Why consistency is an identity practice—not a motivation trick •How fragmentation, not failure, is what really holds people back Who This Episode Is For •Anyone tired of restarting goals every January •People who feel behind, frustrated, or disconnected early in the year •High achievers who want sustainable growth, not hype •Listeners ready to build consistency without self-judgment Favorite Quote “You don’t need a new version of yourself. You need continuity.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengeAcceptedwithJonahCPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challengeacceptedwithjonahc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-c-4b75442b5/ You can also find Jonah on TikTok, Snapchat, Bluesky, and Threads for daily reels, Pick Me Ups, Level Ups and more!   Written and Produced by Jonah C. Recorded in Seattle, WA Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications. It really does help to grow the show.

    24 min
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'Empower Your Journey: Unlocking the Magic of Choice and Decision-Making with a 'Challenge Accepted' mentality!'The podcast is intended to help people, from all walks of life, cross over on how to use their personal power to choose and make powerful, meaningful, purposeful and deliberate decisions to propel themselves forward toward growth and development, healing and self-empowerment. All of us are faced with challenges, goals and tasks on a daily basis. Many go into these challenges with a defeated mentality, fear, stress, trepidation, resentment and other negative feelings. Choosing to overcome the challenges with an "I can do this! Challenge Accepted!" posture, tends to bring out a greater likelihood of a successful outcome. And, the feeling of staying in control of one's destiny. Join Jonah each week for a new episode. You can reach out to Jonah by private message at Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn by searching the whole name of the show - ‘Challenge Accepted with Jonah C.’  Thank you, Jonah

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