The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

Elisha Arowojobe | Personal Mastery & Purpose Coach
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The Elisha Show (formerly WITneSSes) is a growing library of life-changing conversations on purpose, leadership, business, entrepreneurship, AI, health, relationships, faith, personal development, and more. Hosted by Elisha Arowojobe, the show features experts, authors, entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders sharing practical wisdom to help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. With 1,486+ episodes and a Top 2% global ranking, there's always something valuable to learn and apply. But there's more! The Elisha Show Resource Hub makes it easy to find our guests' books, services, courses, products, and other resources in one place. No more losing valuable recommendations in buried podcast links. Discover resources directly through episode players, even years after publication. Meet Teshbrij, a platform that connects what you offer with people who need it, and what you need with people who offer it. It also helps you discover opportunities beyond your existing network and uncover your strengths through practical growth tools. Three connected experiences. One bigger mission: helping people learn, discover, connect, and grow. Welcome, Teshians! 🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe, listen, discover, connect, and take action. JESUS IS LORD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Heal After a Breakup and Rebuild Your Mental Health | Jennifer Caplan | The Elisha Show

    Why is it so difficult to move on after a breakup, even when you know the relationship wasn't right for you? And what does it take to rebuild your emotional well-being? On this episode of The Elisha Show, clinical therapist Jen Caplan explains why breakups can feel like grief and why repeatedly checking an ex-partner's social media can make healing harder. She shares practical ways to create emotional distance, rediscover your interests, rebuild confidence, and give yourself time to heal. Jen also highlights the everyday habits that support mental health, including quality sleep, hydration, spending time outdoors, healthy relationships, and finding meaning and purpose. She explains her empathetic approach to therapy and why understanding your experiences can help you make healthier choices. In this episode: ✅ Why breakups can feel like withdrawal and grief. ✅ How creating distance from an ex can support healing. ✅ Practical ways to rebuild confidence and rediscover yourself. ✅ The everyday habits that contribute to better mental health. ✅ How therapy, self-reflection, and support can help you move forward. The Elisha Show Resource Hub You told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Jen Caplan is featured and find her resources. Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Heal After a Breakup and Rebuild Your Mental Health | Jennifer Caplan | The Elisha Show

  2. 1d ago

    She Turned a $25 Craigslist Gig Into a Thriving Business and a Mission to Empower Others | Genia Stevens | The Elisha Show

    What happens when you stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them? And what if the resources and support you need to succeed are outside your immediate community? On this episode of The Elisha Show, Genia Stevens shares her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship, beginning with lessons she learned from her grandmother, who ran a business from her kitchen, and her father, who worked as a handyman. Their example taught her that providing for your family doesn't always mean relying on a traditional job. After leaving the military, Genia started by braiding hair and promoting her services on Craigslist. She soon recognized that other business owners needed help marketing their products, which led her to build a marketing business that grew alongside the changing digital landscape. But her journey eventually became about something bigger than business success. After experiencing the lack of support available to Black and minority-owned businesses in her local community, she founded Jumpstart South Central, a nonprofit focused on business incubation, acceleration, and professional development. She also entered public office to understand how decisions about funding, economic development, and community support are made. In this episode: ✅ How Genia's grandmother and father introduced her to entrepreneurship. ✅ How a $25 Craigslist opportunity became the foundation of a thriving marketing business. ✅ Why successful businesses often begin by identifying an unmet need. ✅ How a lack of local support inspired her to create opportunities for minority-owned businesses. ✅ What motivated her to establish Jumpstart South Central and the support it provides entrepreneurs. ✅ What becoming an elected official taught her about systems, decision-making, and community empowerment. ✅ How entrepreneurs can turn frustration into productive action through knowledge and relationships. ✅ How Genia prevents burnout through rest, travel, and prioritizing her mental well-being. The Elisha Show Resource Hub You told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Genia Stevens is featured and find her resources. Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    She Turned a $25 Craigslist Gig Into a Thriving Business and a Mission to Empower Others | Genia Stevens | The Elisha Show

  3. 1d ago

    What If Your Breathing Is the Key to Managing Stress? | Michael Gilbert | The Elisha Show

    What if managing stress isn't simply about changing your thoughts, but learning how to work with your body's natural systems? And why can two people follow the same breathing exercise but experience completely different results? On this episode of The Elisha Show, Michael Gilbert, a scientist with a PhD in chemistry and more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, shares how a painful back injury led him to investigate the connection between breathing, the nervous system, and emotional well-being. Michael explains the baroreflex, a mechanism involved in regulating blood pressure and influencing heart rate. He discusses how breathing at an individual's ideal rhythm may help the body regulate its nervous system, why slow breathing doesn't work the same way for everyone, and how the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems affects stress, sleep, and recovery. He also introduces Barrel Shift, a wearable device designed to monitor the body's response to breathing and guide users toward their individual breathing rhythm. From the limitations of medication to the importance of helping the body regulate itself, Michael makes a compelling case for understanding the science behind something we do every day without thinking: breathing. In this episode: ✅ How a back injury led Michael from pharmaceutical science into breathing research. ✅ Why breathing does much more than deliver oxygen to the body. ✅ What the baroreflex is and how it influences heart rate and blood pressure. ✅ Why your ideal breathing rate may be different from someone else's. ✅ The difference between measuring and training your nervous system. ✅ How the body's stress and relaxation systems work together to create a state of flow. ✅ Why stress can interfere with sleep, recovery, and overall well-being, particularly in midlife. ✅ How Barrel Shift uses guided breathing and real-time feedback to help people train their nervous systems. The Elisha Show Resource Hub You told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Michael Gilbert is featured and find his resources. Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What If Your Breathing Is the Key to Managing Stress? | Michael Gilbert | The Elisha Show

  4. 3d ago

    Your Heart Knows Something Your Mind Might Be Missing | Stuart Jordan | The Elisha Show

    What if the key to living a more fulfilling life isn't simply thinking differently, but learning to pay attention to your heart? In this conversation, Stuart Jordan shares his journey from spending decades chasing conventional ideas of success to discovering the importance of authenticity, purpose, and the heart. Drawing from his research and his book, Powered by Heart, Stuart explores the relationship between the heart and brain, the role of the heart in emotional well-being, and why modern life may be leaving us mentally overstimulated but disconnected from ourselves. He also discusses how anxiety, emotional disconnection, and dissatisfaction can sometimes signal that we need to reassess the direction of our lives. Through eight key areas of personal development, Stuart offers a framework for nurturing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this episode: ✅ Why chasing society's definition of success can leave you feeling empty and disconnected. ✅ What Stuart discovered about the heart and its relationship with the brain. ✅ Why he believes modern society has overlooked the deeper significance of the heart. ✅ How breathing techniques can help calm the body and manage moments of anxiety. ✅ The connection between authenticity, purpose, and emotional well-being. ✅ The eight areas Stuart believes are essential for strengthening your heart and personal energy. ✅ Why self-awareness, gratitude, meaningful relationships, and love matter in how we live. ✅ How to move beyond simply chasing achievements and start living in alignment with who you truly are. The Elisha Show Resource Hub You told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Stuart Jordan is featured and find his resources. Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Your Heart Knows Something Your Mind Might Be Missing | Stuart Jordan | The Elisha Show

  5. 3d ago

    Are You Punishing Your New Partner for Someone Else’s Mistakes? | Jason Giardino | The Elisha Show

    Why do we sometimes react defensively to people who have done nothing wrong? Why can a simple comment from a loving partner trigger feelings of rejection, criticism, or inadequacy? In this conversation, entrepreneur and author Jason Giardino explores how unresolved relationship experiences can shape the way we respond to new situations. Drawing from his own journey from an unhealthy relationship into a healthier one, Jason explains why self-awareness, accountability, honest communication, and personal growth are essential to building lasting relationships. He also discusses his book, Baggage Claim, and the importance of recognizing which emotional baggage belongs to the past instead of carrying it into a new relationship. In this episode: ✅ How to stop interpreting your new partner's actions through the lens of past experiences. ✅ Why spending time alone and working on yourself can help break unhealthy relationship patterns. ✅ The role of honest communication in creating emotionally safe relationships. ✅ How to distinguish genuine boundaries from toxicity and narcissism. ✅ Why supporting someone through their healing doesn't mean becoming their punching bag. ✅ The message behind Jason's book, Baggage Claim, and how to stop carrying yesterday's baggage into tomorrow's relationships. The Elisha Show Resource Hub You told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Jason Giardino is featured and find his resources. Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are You Punishing Your New Partner for Someone Else’s Mistakes? | Jason Giardino | The Elisha Show

  6. 4d ago

    How This Couple Paid Off over $359,000 in Debt in Just 6 Years | Deana Moore | The Elisha Show

    What would it take to pay off over $359,000 in debt in just six years? For Deana Moore and her husband, it wasn't about earning a fortune or making extreme sacrifices. It was about setting a clear goal, making intentional decisions, and building a financial system they could sustain. Originally from Uganda, Deana moved to the United States for college, built a career in technology consulting, and eventually turned her personal financial journey into a mission to help others. Through her company, Peace of Mind by Design, she helps people create practical money systems that support their long-term goals. In this conversation, Deana shares how tracking expenses, automating savings and debt payments, reviewing finances consistently, and refusing to let imperfect decisions derail progress can transform your financial life. In this episode: ✅ How Deana and her husband paid off over $359,000 in debt within six years. ✅ Why having a clear financial goal and understanding your personal “why” matters. ✅ The Peace of Mind Method and how it helps people build a repeatable money system. ✅ Why tracking what you earn, spend, and owe is the foundation of financial clarity. ✅ How to automate your finances so your plan keeps working even when life gets busy. ✅ Why you shouldn't abandon your financial goals because of one bad spending decision. ✅ How becoming debt-free creates more options for your family, career, and future. ✅ The simple financial exercise you can start this week to take control of your money. The Elisha Show Resource Hub You told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Deana Moore is featured and find her resources. Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How This Couple Paid Off over $359,000 in Debt in Just 6 Years | Deana Moore | The Elisha Show

  7. 6d ago

    The Royal Dispatchers, Part 21–24: Are You Chasing Success or Living by Someone Else’s Definition? | The Elisha Show

    What if some of the beliefs guiding your life were never truly yours? What if you inherited them from your environment, your experiences, or a society that taught you the wrong definition of success? In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha continues The Royal Dispatchers with a powerful exploration of the Kingdom of Darkness and its influence on the human mind, allegiance, and culture. Through the biblical account of the serpent in the Garden of Eden and the stories of two children shaped by their environments, this episode reveals how deception can influence what people believe, desire, admire, and eventually become. At the heart of the story is a challenging question: Are you building your life around what impresses people, or are you becoming someone who faithfully serves the King? In this episode: ✅ Why the human heart and its allegiance are at the centre of the spiritual conflict. ✅ How the serpent introduced deception by making God's instructions appear restrictive. ✅ Why deception often presents rebellion as freedom, opportunity, or progress. ✅ How repeated cultural messages shape people's beliefs, values, and decisions. ✅ Why the definition of success promoted by society can influence generations. ✅ David's story and how his childhood experiences shaped his ambition and understanding of success. ✅ The danger of inheriting the world's definition of success through fear, pain, and social expectations. ✅ Why God's desire is not simply for humanity to become impressive, but to become faithful. Coming Next: The Royal Dispatchers continues with Part 25. Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Royal Dispatchers, Part 21–24: Are You Chasing Success or Living by Someone Else’s Definition? | The Elisha Show

  8. Oct 31

    The Cost of Success: What Are You Sacrificing to Get Ahead? | The Royal Dispatchers, Part 19 & 20 | The Elisha Show

    What if the success you're working so hard to achieve is costing you the very things that make life meaningful? In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha continues The Royal Dispatchers with Parts 19 and 20, following Daniel as he returns home and discovers a painful reminder of what his ambition has cost him. A simple drawing from his daughter forces him to confront an uncomfortable truth: he has been so busy providing for his family that he has forgotten to be present with them. But the story goes beyond one man's choices. It explores how deception can influence an entire society, shaping people's values, ambitions, and understanding of success. Through biblical principles, this episode challenges us to examine what we admire, what we pursue, and whether the lives we are building reflect the character and purposes of God. In this episode: ✅ How Daniel's pursuit of success affected his relationship with his family. ✅ The painful difference between providing for your loved ones and being present in their lives. ✅ Why success should never come at the expense of character and meaningful relationships. ✅ The importance of inviting God to examine our hearts, motives, and ambitions. ✅ How deception can shape society's definition of success, beauty, power, and personal worth. ✅ What happens when money, status, and popularity become measures of human value. ✅ How spiritual deception can influence individual choices and wider social structures. ✅ Why remembering God's purposes requires us to question the values and culture around us. Coming Next: Part 21 — The Kingdom of Darkness: The War for the Human Mind. Guests links buried? Find them easily here Website • Terms of Use and Guests Agreement Intro Music by MondaMusic from Pixabay Outro Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay © 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Cost of Success: What Are You Sacrificing to Get Ahead? | The Royal Dispatchers, Part 19 & 20 | The Elisha Show
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The Elisha Show (formerly WITneSSes) is a growing library of life-changing conversations on purpose, leadership, business, entrepreneurship, AI, health, relationships, faith, personal development, and more. Hosted by Elisha Arowojobe, the show features experts, authors, entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders sharing practical wisdom to help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. With 1,486+ episodes and a Top 2% global ranking, there's always something valuable to learn and apply. But there's more! The Elisha Show Resource Hub makes it easy to find our guests' books, services, courses, products, and other resources in one place. No more losing valuable recommendations in buried podcast links. Discover resources directly through episode players, even years after publication. Meet Teshbrij, a platform that connects what you offer with people who need it, and what you need with people who offer it. It also helps you discover opportunities beyond your existing network and uncover your strengths through practical growth tools. Three connected experiences. One bigger mission: helping people learn, discover, connect, and grow. Welcome, Teshians! 🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe, listen, discover, connect, and take action. JESUS IS LORD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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