The Prism of Perspective

John Geraghty
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Join host John Geraghty and his guests as they engage in candid conversations exploring how their personal beliefs, energy, and presence shaped their life experiences and influenced their journey towards lives of purpose, joy, and impact. Gain insights into how these elements have both propelled and impeded their paths, fostering curiosity and vulnerability along the way. Discover why our life experiences aren't just objective observations, but rather subjective creations molded by the prism of who we are.

  1. 5d ago

    Reclaiming Identity and Purpose During Uncertainty with Josh Dillingham

    In this episode, I talk with Josh Dillingham, founder of Playing Injured, men’s wellness advocate, and former college athlete, to discuss identity, self-belief, and navigating major life transitions. Josh opens up about how losing his athlete identity affected his confidence, sense of purpose, and direction in life—and what it took to rebuild from the inside out. We dive into the practical mindset shifts required to create strength and clarity amid uncertainty, exploring what it truly means to trust yourself when old definitions of success no longer apply. Key Highlights The moment many men face after success fades, and why it can feel so disorientingHow self-limiting beliefs quietly take over during transitions, and what interrupts themThe role mentors play in helping you recognize strengths you can’t see aloneWhy authenticity is cultivated through action and feedback, not isolationThe subtle difference between real masculinity and the version that drains men of energy Josh’s insights remind us that growth comes from taking action, facing uncertainty, and learning from each step. If you’re ready to explore your true identity, reconnect with your enthusiasm, and show up authentically in every area of life, this conversation is for you. Josh’s links https://www.youtube.com/@playinginjured https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    50 min

  2. May 27

    Turning passion into a sustainable and fulfilling career with Cayla Birk

    In this episode, I talk with Cayla Birk, a contemporary fine artist whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally, to explore the intersection of creativity, discipline, and personal growth. From launching her innovative gastro-art channel, The Palette, to producing immersive exhibitions like The Late Checkout, Cayla shares her journey of transforming passion into a sustainable and fulfilling career. We dive deep into how daily practices, self-awareness, and intentional practices shape not just art, but life itself. Some Key Highlights How positive self-talk and boundary-setting supercharge both personal and professional fulfillmentThe surprising ways physical fitness and mindful habits unlock breakthrough creative ideasMindset shifts that turn fear into unstoppable momentumWhy steady, incremental progress consistently outperforms erratic effort in mastering your craft Cayla’s insights remind us that creativity is as much about intentional practice and mental clarity as it is about talent. She offers a roadmap for harnessing your natural gifts, protecting your energy, and aligning your actions with your highest potential. For anyone looking to grow, create, and live intentionally, this conversation provides practical, inspiring strategies to turn vision into reality. Cayla’s links instagram.com/caylabirk instagram.com/thepalatte www.caylabirk.com Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    41 min

  3. May 13

    Turning Passion Into Impact: Insights from Venchele Saint Dic

    In this episode, I talk with Venchele Saint Dic, a multifaceted writer, editor, and doctoral candidate in public health, about the intersections of storytelling, personal growth, and social impact. Venchele’s journey spans raising herself through trauma, pursuing higher education, and building a soul-led business that empowers writers and organizations to communicate more effectively. Together, we explore the balance between honoring your gifts, finding your voice, and creating meaningful influence in both professional and personal spheres. Some Key Highlights How early life experiences shaped her understanding of self-worth and resilienceThe transformative moment that led Venchele to launch her writing business and claim her voiceThe subtle shift from hustle culture to mindful productivity and inner peaceInsights on leveraging storytelling and strategy to elevate others while staying authenticThe role of local boards of health in public service and Venchele’s mission to optimize their impact Venchele’s message is a blend of empowerment, reflection, and intentional living, demonstrating how inner work fuels external influence. Her story reminds us that creativity, courage, and mindfulness are tools for both personal fulfillment and societal contribution.  If you’re ready to embrace your gifts, navigate challenges with grace, and expand your impact, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration. Vanchele’s Links LinkedIn Instagram @venchelesaintdic Instagram @pathwaycoachwriting Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    50 min

  4. Apr 22

    Identity, Sobriety, and the Search for Meaning with Matthew Check

    In this episode, I talk with Matthew Check, a Cincinnati-based author and musician whose life unfolded through music, faith, addiction, and creative risk. What began as a move to New York City in pursuit of purpose slowly became a long, complex process of self-examination, sobriety, and identity reconstruction. Through writing, music, and honest reflection, Matthew shares what it means to confront inherited beliefs and choose a more conscious way of living. Some Key Highlights: What Matthew expected New York would give him versus what it actually revealedHow writing became a place to confront identity, belief, and unresolved tensionThe quiet but profound role sobriety played in reshaping his inner lifeNavigating cultural and spiritual inheritance without clear answers The moment creativity shifted from expression to self-reckoning Matthew’s story is raw, reflective, and deeply human, offering a grounded look at what it means to live without shortcuts. His insights invite listeners to sit with discomfort, question certainty, and recognize growth as an ongoing process rather than a destination. If you are navigating change, recovery, or the space between who you were and who you are becoming, this conversation will meet you there. Matthew’s Links Website: https://matthewcheckmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcheck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewCheck1 Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    51 min

  5. Apr 1

    Remembering Who We Are in a Fragmented World with Aaron Scott

    In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Scott, author of Before We Forget, host of The Evolved Podcast, former hedge fund founder, and co-founder of an alternative therapeutics company focused on breakthrough pain treatments.  Drawing from his background in global finance, healthcare innovation, and consciousness research, Aaron offers a rare perspective on how modern systems quietly shape identity and awareness. Together, we explore what it takes to reclaim inner coherence in a world built on inherited beliefs. Some Key Highlights Why modern systems subtly train us to live from the outside in without realizing itThe hidden cost of tying identity, worth, and success to external achievementHow inherited beliefs quietly fracture inner coherence and personal agencyA reframing of awakening that challenges both spiritual bypassing and blind conformity The question Aaron asks that makes people pause and reconsider what feels “normal” This conversation invites a deeper look at how we participate in the world and who we become when we stop outsourcing meaning and authority. Aaron’s insights bridge personal awakening with collective responsibility in a way that feels both unsettling and clarifying.  If you have ever sensed that something about modern life feels misaligned but could not quite name it, this episode offers language, context, and a starting point for seeing more clearly. Aaron’s Links Book: Before We Forget: The Guide to Personal and Collective Awakening: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaaronscott Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    1h 7m

  6. Mar 18

    Building a Meaningful Life and Business Through Identity and Values with David Ask

    In this episode, I talk with David Ask, an entrepreneur whose products sit on shelves in more than 3,700 retail stores, about the deeper inner work that made that level of success possible.  David shares how self awareness, identity, and community shaped not only his business growth but the way he shows up as a man, husband, and father. This conversation goes far beyond strategy into what it truly means to live and lead from who you are, not who you think you should be. Some Key Highlights Why David believes starting with “who” matters more than starting with “why”The unexpected role men’s masterminds played in reshaping his identity and confidenceHow understanding values on a granular level changes decision makingThe subtle difference between authenticity and the masks we learn to wearWhat raising resilient, grounded children has taught him about leadership and legacy David’s insights invite a powerful reframe of success, shifting the focus from external achievement to internal alignment. His reflections on fatherhood, purpose, and resilience offer something both practical and deeply human.  If you are questioning how to build a life that feels true, grounded, and impactful, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. David’s Links https://www.davidask.com https://statguardplus.com https://twitter.com/davidask https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask https://www.facebook.com/david.ask.18 https://www.instagram.com/thedavidask Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    58 min

  7. Mar 4

    The Personal Experiences Behind a Lifetime of Art and Creativity, with Patrick Williams

    In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Williams, award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Satori Innovation, for a deeply human conversation about creativity, resilience, and embodied wisdom. Patrick shares how art and martial arts became lifelines that shaped not only his work, but the way he thinks, learns, and moves through the world. Together we explore how discipline, curiosity, and presence can transform trauma into mastery and expression. Some Key Highlights  A childhood disruption that changed how Patrick connected to creativityHow martial arts and art function as moving meditations that train the mindThe surprising role discomfort plays in creative and spiritual growthA pivotal critique that completely changed Patrick’s artistic directionWhy learning how to learn may be the most important skill of all Patrick’s story is a reminder that creativity is not just something we do, but something we live through the body, the mind, and experience. His insights bridge art, movement, psychology, and spirituality in a way that feels grounded, earned, and deeply reflective. If you are curious about how discipline, presence, and openness can unlock new dimensions of growth, this conversation will stay with you. Patrick’s Links https://patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com http://www.patrickwilliams.com http://celebrationflowerpaintings.com https://substack.com/@pmwpainter TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sy0ZciwT3g https://www.instagram.com/pmwcreativity/ https://www.instagram.com/pmw_camera/ https://www.instagram.com/pmw_painting/ Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    49 min

  8. Feb 11

    Living On Purpose and Preserving Family Legacy Across Generations with Miles Spencer

    In this episode, I talk with Miles Spencer, multi-exit entrepreneur, author, and CEO and co-founder of Reflekta.ai, a Soul Tech company redefining how families preserve legacy across generations. Miles shares the experiences and belief systems that shaped his journey through media, technology, entrepreneurship, and human-centered storytelling. Together, we explore how curiosity, presence, and values-driven creation influence both optimal performance and long-term impact. Some Key Highlights: The early decision that quietly redirected the entire course of Miles’s lifeWhy real confidence often appears only after certainty is releasedHow adventure, entrepreneurship, and parenting follow the same core principlesThe personal moment that made preserving legacy through technology possibleWhat it truly means to pass on values, not just memories Miles’s work challenges the idea that legacy ends with memory, offering a new way to think about presence, voice, and values across time. This conversation invites reflection on performance not just as achievement, but as alignment with what matters most.  Whether building companies, families, or meaning, this episode opens a powerful doorway into the long game of human connection. Miles’s Links Blog: https://milesspencer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/ Reflekta: https://reflekta.ai/ You can speak to Miles’ Dad: His name is Arthur. Though he passed in 2017, you can talk with him here. He reconnects with his granddaughter Chloe in this video. You can also talk to Virginia, a pretty cool lady as well. She passed in 2009. Liked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Connect with John Geraghty: Website: https://john-geraghty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Geraghty Learn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/ Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn ___________ ©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

    53 min
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Join host John Geraghty and his guests as they engage in candid conversations exploring how their personal beliefs, energy, and presence shaped their life experiences and influenced their journey towards lives of purpose, joy, and impact. Gain insights into how these elements have both propelled and impeded their paths, fostering curiosity and vulnerability along the way. Discover why our life experiences aren't just objective observations, but rather subjective creations molded by the prism of who we are.

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  • Creator
    John Geraghty
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Prism of Perspective
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