Life on Positivity

Dr. Ryan and Angela Russell

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Life on Positivity is your weekly dose of real talk, mindset tips, and health motivation. Hosted by Dr. Ryan and Angela Russell—health coaches, spouses, and parents raising a teen with Duchenne—this podcast helps you turn struggles into strength. From fitness and food to family and fun, we share practical tools and personal stories to help you live with purpose, joy, and progress—no matter what life throws your way.

11/01/2025

Conquering Your Goliath Triumphing Over Life's Challenges Ep 11

In this episode of Life on Positivity, we discuss David by the Light and Sound Theaterand tie it into how to overcome challenges in life. Join us as we share insights on self development and the importance of a growth mindset while facing challenges in life.Plus, don't miss our Recipe of the Week for a delicious and healthy Creamy Cauliflower Soup that will make you feel amazing!What's your Goliath? Let us know in the comments below!
11/01/2025

Branson Adventure_ From Nightmare to Kindness! Ep 10

What happens when you just want to pick up your show tickets in Branson, MO, but get cornered by an aggressive sales agent, or not so kind timeshare agents? In this episode, we share the highs and lows of our recent trip to Branson, Missouri. We talk about:Being bullied and strong-armed by a ticket seller trying to lock us into a sales presentation.The incredible beauty and wheelchair accessibility of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.How a small threshold became a major challenge, and what it teaches us about life's obstacles.A heartwarming and unexpected act of kindness from a complete stranger that totally made our day!Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness? Or have you been the one to "pay it forward"? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments below!Thank you for spending a few minutes with us. We'll see you in the next one!
09/23/2025

Change: The Secret to Happiness and Success | Ep. 9

In this episode we explore the secret to happiness and success, which lies in embracing change and overcoming fear of change. Through our personal development and self growth journey, we have learned that having a growth mindset is crucial in conquering challenges and achieving our goals. As health and mindset coaches, Dr. Ryan and Angela Russell share their experiences and insights on how to change your life for the better, despite facing challenges such as duchenne muscular dystrophy. We aim to inspire and motivate you to adopt a positive affirmations approach to life, focusing on life on positivity and self improvement. By embracing change motivation and working on our personal development, we can achieve a more fulfilling life and make the most of it. Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories and motivational speeches that will help you overcome your fears and achieve your dreams through self development and self growth.Chapters0:00 A few types of Change1:20 Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis6:15 Changes we choose9:12 Ryans big change in 201910:43 Change for Angela11:47 Pros and cons of 5 year plans12:33 What to do when change happens too you13:56 When Ryan resisted a life saving change15:59 Angela sings, can you guess the show?16:12 Sometimes change is inevitable17:58 Bye
09/16/2025

Why Your Health Struggles Are Not Your Fault

Have you ever struggled with your health, diet, or weight and felt like you were failing? In this episode, we're here to tell you: It's not your fault.We dive into the fascinating science behind our 10,000-year-old biology. Our bodies are hardwired with ancient survival instincts for a world where food was scarce—instincts that tell us to store fat and eat everything in sight. So what happens when that ancient programming meets the modern world of fast food and endless processed options?Join us as we explore this "mismatch" and discuss how understanding your own biology is the first step to taking back control of your health.**In this episode, you'll learn:**- Why our bodies are naturally designed to store fat.- How our ancestors' survival instincts affect our modern eating habits.- The role the food industry plays in using our biology against us.- A simple rule to follow at the grocery store: "If Granny didn't eat it, you shouldn't eat it."Thanks for listening to Life on Positivity! If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing it with someone who needs to hear this message.#HealthMotivation #ItsNotYourFault #PositiveMindset #HealthCoach #AncientBiologyhttps://www.facebook.com/Lifeonpositivity/ https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOnPositivity
09/09/2025

We Did It... What Now? | Our 5K Race Story

We did it! In this episode, we're buzzing with excitement as we share the story of completing our recent 5K race. But the journey doesn't stop at the finish line. After the celebration, the big question is always: "What Now?"Listen in as we discuss the full adventure—the good, the funny, and the unexpected challenges (you won't believe what happened with our sons wheelchair!). We talk about the importance of community, the powerful link between getting into nature and boosting your mental health, and how to find your next goal after you've just accomplished a big one.This episode is for anyone who has ever worked hard for something and then wondered what comes next.In this episode, you'll hear about:- Our full 5K race day recap.- The power of community and showing up.- How we handled an unexpected equipment breakdown.- The healing power of nature for your mental health.- Our framework for deciding "what's next" after a big win.Thanks for listening to Life on Positivity! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on Spotify and following us for new episodes every week.#GoalSetting #Motivation #OvercomingAdversity #HealthJourney #PositiveMindset---https://www.facebook.com/Lifeonpositivity/ wheelchair 5k, adaptive athlete, motivation, what to do after achieving a goal, post-race motivation, goal setting, health journey, couple podcast, positive mindset, overcoming adversity, health and wellness
09/02/2025

How a Clint Black Song Changed Our Perspective

You never know where inspiration will strike! For us, it was at a Clint Black concert. The song "No Time to Kill" really resonated, and in this episode, we tell how and why. We explore themes of living life to the fullest, especially when facing challenges like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and how we're putting that mindset into action by training for an upcoming 5K.Join our conversation about turning inspiration into action and building a life you truly love, day by day.What song inspires you? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to like and subscribe!
09/02/2025

Finding Your Why Even When You're Unmotivated

In episode 5, we're getting real about something everyone struggles with: motivation and finding your "why." What do you do when you feel like you're just taking up space or when your goals feel impossibly far away?Join us as we discuss the real-world challenges of staying motivated on a health and wellness journey. We share personal stories, from a stubborn willow tree teaching us a lesson about new growth to the surprising power of the "compound effect" in our daily habits.Whether you're struggling to start or need a fresh perspective to keep going, this conversation is for you. We explore how to find your purpose, why it's okay for your "why" to change, and the most important secret of all: sometimes, you just have to start!➡️ In This Episode, We Cover:00:00 - Welcome back!02:05 - The feeling of having "nothing to offer"03:36 - Metaphor of the Willow Tree: Letting go to make room for new growth07:26 - The big question: What is your "why"?10:22 - When you don't have a why, just START!17:07 - The Compound Effect: How small habits create big results25:20 - It's okay for your "why" to change and evolve33:20 - Your goal feels too big? The power of breaking it down.39:18 - Final thoughts & encouragementThanks for joining us on our journey. If this conversation helped you today, please consider giving us a thumbs-up and subscribing to the channel!#FindYourWhy #Motivation #GoalSetting #LifeOnPositivity #HealthCoachFor topic requests or questions email lifeonpositivity@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeonpositivity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryanrussell/
08/31/2025

Unleashing 75 Hard & Backyard Healing Episode 4

💪 In this exciting and inspiring episode of Life on Positivity, hosts Ryan and Angela jump into the 75 Hard Challenge — a powerful push toward better health, discipline, and daily wins that can change your life for the better. Since Ryan cant workout his 75 Hard is learning Spanish, writing and eating better.🌱 Angela enthusiastically shares what she’s been planting and creating in the yard and garden, detailing the beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables that are coming to life with her care and attention. 🧢 And Ryan tells about his newly rekindled baseball card hobby. Join us for a real talk on setting achievable goals, finding joy in everyday things, and staying strong together as a couple through challenges and triumphs. 📅 Don’t forget, we usually release new episodes every Wednesday at 4 PM Central, so mark your calendars! 📍 This series is currently YouTube-exclusive for now, so be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated! #Hard75 #LifeOnPositivity #CouplesWhoCoach #HealthJourney #WellnessPodcast #DisabilityAwareness #BaseballCards #GardenLife #MindsetMatters For topic requests or questions, email us at lifeonpositivity@gmail.com. You can also connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Lifeonpositivity/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryanrussell/ where we share more about our journey and insights!
08/31/2025

The Force of Positivity | Star Wars Day + Mindset Talk

💫 May the 4th be with you!In Episode 3 of Life on Positivity, filmed on Star Wars Day, Ryan and Angela explore how the Force can inspire real-life positivity, mindset resilience, and personal growth.Join us for a fun and honest conversation about the power within all of us to face challenges, improve our health, and create joy—even in hard seasons.🚀 Favorite fandom moments🧠 Real-life Jedi mindset lessons💪 How we channel inner strength in our relationship and daily life🎙️ Life on Positivity is an unscripted weekly show hosted by Ryan (an author and Dr. of psychology living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy) and Angela (a health coach, mom and wife).#LifeOnPositivity #StarWarsDay #MayThe4th #MindsetMatters #DisabilityAwareness #HealthJourney #WellnessPodcast #DMDLife #JediMindset #InterabledLove
08/29/2025

Spring Routines Mindset, Meals, and Health!

Discover Spring Routines with Ryan & Angela!Welcome to Episode 2 of Life on Positivity — the podcast where real life meets mindset, health, humor, and a whole lot of heart. In this episode, we’re diving into springtime routines that help refresh your health and your headspace. We’re chatting about: Simple, healthy spring meals Mindset shifts that match the season How dirt under your nails can actually be therapy Whether you’re here to laugh, learn, or feel less alone in the journey—we’ve got you. It’s coaching meets conversation, every week. Ryan & Angela are certified health coaches and entrepreneurs | Ryan is a Dr of Psychology & author. Want us to coach or speak at your next event? Comment What’s your favorite part of spring? Got a go-to reset routine?#lifeonpositivity #healthcoaching #mindsetreset #springroutine #funpodcast #marriageandmindset #healthwithhumor #gardenlife #realwellness #coachcouple #youtubehealthpodcastFor topic requests or questions email lifeonpositivity@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeonpositivity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryanrussell/
08/29/2025

Unleash Your Positivity with Ryan and Angela

In this live, unscripted kickoff episode, Ryan & Angela introduce the show, talk about why positivity is essential (especially during life’s hard seasons), and share how spring is inspiring them to reset their health and mindset. Topics We Chat About Today: • Why we started this show • What “Life on Positivity” means to us • How we’re bringing new energy into our routines this spring • How you can join the journey and grow with us Real conversations, health and mindset insights, relationship moments, and some laughter too. For topic requests or questions email lifeonpositivity@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeonpositivity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryanrussell/ #LifeOnPositivity #LivePodcast #MindsetMatters #DMDLife #HealthJourney #WellnessRealTalk #InterabledLove #SpringReset

11 Episodes

Life on Positivity is your weekly dose of real talk, mindset tips, and health motivation. Hosted by Dr. Ryan and Angela Russell—health coaches, spouses, and parents raising a teen with Duchenne—this podcast helps you turn struggles into strength. From fitness and food to family and fun, we share practical tools and personal stories to help you live with purpose, joy, and progress—no matter what life throws your way.

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Dr. Ryan and Angela Russell
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

11
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Clean
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© Dr. Ryan and Angela Russell
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Life on Positivity