Start Somewhere Podcast

Oghenevwanyerhe Okoyor
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Feeling confused about your next step? Start Somewhere Podcast helps people discover opportunities, career paths, and practical ways to grow. Through relatable stories from everyday people making impact, listeners gain motivation, clarity, and confidence to begin—even without having everything figured out.

  1. 1d ago

    Take the Wheel: How to Break Free from Autopilot and Transform Your Life

    Are you truly in control of your thoughts, behaviors, and decisions—or are you living on autopilot? In this episode, Alan Bodnar, neurophilosopher, researcher, and founder of The Self-Driving You, explores the science and psychology behind automatic behavior and personal change. We discuss consciousness, mindfulness, brain wiring, behavior patterns, and practical ways to become more intentional about how you respond to life. Alan shares a powerful perspective on personal development: understanding how your mind works can help you move from simply reacting to life to actively taking the wheel. Learn more about Alan’s work and get your copy of The Self-Driving You at: https://www.theselfdrivingyou.com/⁠

  2. 1d ago

    Growing Under Pressure: Turning Mistakes and Setbacks into Personal Growth

    What can pressure, mistakes, and setbacks teach us about ourselves? In this episode, Silvia Rizzo explores personal development through her experience in high-performance sport and business. We discuss self-awareness, mental resilience, learning from mistakes, handling pressure, and making better decisions when things don’t go as planned. Silvia shares practical insights on how challenges can become opportunities for growth and how developing resilience can help us become stronger, more confident, and more effective in both life and work. Learn more about Silvia’s insights on leadership, performance, and decision-making: https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior⁠

  3. 5d ago

    Rewire Your Mind: How Self-Awareness Creates Lasting Personal Change with Jonathan “JLo” Logan

    What if the habits and patterns holding you back aren’t a lack of willpower, but unconscious patterns that can be changed? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, Jonathan “JLo” Logan, transformational coach, hypnotherapist, and behavioral-change expert, explains how self-awareness can help us recognize the hidden patterns influencing our habits, decisions, identity, and direction in life. We explore why knowing what to change isn’t always enough, how to move from being “at effect” to being “at cause,” and practical ways to turn awareness into meaningful, lasting personal transformation. Jonathan also shares insights on breaking addictive patterns, rewiring the subconscious mind, managing information overload, and taking greater ownership of the life we want to create. In this episode, you'll discover: Why awareness is the starting point for meaningful change How subconscious patterns influence everyday behavior Practical ways to take greater ownership of your choices How to approach self-improvement without becoming overwhelmed One simple step you can take today to begin creating lasting change Guest: Jonathan “JLo” Logan Learn more: lifesuccesstools.com/change-your-life If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by patterns you can’t seem to change, this conversation offers a practical place to start.

  4. Aug 12

    Start Somewhere: Turning Mistakes Into Growth with Wes Towers

    What if personal growth doesn’t begin with having all the answers—but simply with taking the first step? In this episode, Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, shares lessons from more than 20 years of building a business, making mistakes, overcoming setbacks, and learning what actually works. We explore how real-world experiences can shape personal development, why failure can become valuable feedback, and how to stop waiting until you feel “ready.” Wes also shares practical advice for identifying your next meaningful step when you feel overwhelmed or uncertain. If you’re stuck, remember: you don’t need the perfect plan to move forward. You just need to start somewhere.

  5. Aug 10

    Beyond Mindset: How Trauma, the Body & Relationships Shape Personal Growth with Eric Wolterstorff

    Personal development is often presented as better habits, positive thinking, and setting goals—but what if meaningful growth requires us to understand the deeper experiences shaping how we think, feel, and relate to others? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we sit down with psychotherapist and trauma educator Eric Wolterstorff to explore the connection between trauma integration, somatic awareness, transference, and personal growth. Eric shares insights from more than four decades of working with individuals and training psychotherapists, social workers, and personal-development professionals. We explore how unresolved experiences can influence our relationships, how the body can reveal what the mind may overlook, and why genuine growth often involves integrating—not simply avoiding—difficult experiences. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don't fully understand, this conversation offers a deeper perspective on where personal growth can begin. Listen in and discover how understanding yourself more deeply can become the first step toward meaningful change.

  6. Aug 8

    Awakening to Who You Are: Self-Awareness, Conscious Living & the Journey Within with Alan Gillanders

    What if personal growth isn't about becoming someone new, but about becoming more aware of who you already are? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Alan Gillanders, a lifelong seeker of truth whose work explores the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, metaphysics, science, and personal transformation. Alan takes us through his journey of questioning what is real, exploring the deeper nature of human existence, and discovering how greater self-awareness can change the way we experience ourselves and the world around us. Together, we explore what it truly means to live consciously, why many of us move through life on autopilot, and how becoming more aware of our thoughts, beliefs, and inner world can open the door to meaningful personal development. Alan also shares insights from his experiences with meditation, manifestation, spirituality, and the connection between science and consciousness—inviting us to question what we believe about ourselves and what might be possible beyond our ordinary perception. In this episode, you'll discover: Why self-awareness is at the foundation of personal growth What conscious living really means in everyday life How questioning our beliefs can transform our perspective The relationship between consciousness, spirituality, and human potential How to begin looking inward and living with greater intention If you've ever wondered Who am I? Why am I here? or Is there more to life than what we can see?—this conversation offers plenty to reflect on. Learn more about Alan Gillanders: https://AlanGillanders.com

  7. Aug 8

    Awaken Your Awareness: How Conscious Living Unlocks Personal Growth with Dr. G. Rex Kruhly

    What if personal growth begins with something as simple—and as challenging—as becoming fully aware of yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. G. Rex Kruhly, founder of Depth Healing, quantum energy healer, author, martial artist, and lifelong student of human transformation. With more than five decades of experience spanning psychology, meditation, chiropractic care, martial arts, and healing, Dr. G brings a unique perspective on what it means to live consciously and create meaningful change. We explore how unconscious patterns and deeply rooted beliefs can influence the way we experience our relationships, work, health, and personal lives. Dr. G shares insights from his extensive journey and explains why becoming aware of what is happening beneath the surface can be an important first step toward transformation. Together, we discuss practical ways to move beyond autopilot, become more present, recognize patterns that may be holding us back, and intentionally create a life aligned with our goals and values. In this episode, you'll discover: Why conscious awareness is essential for personal development How subconscious patterns can influence our choices and behaviors Lessons from meditation and martial arts that can be applied to everyday life How becoming more present can change the way we respond to challenges Practical steps for beginning a more conscious and intentional life If you're ready to understand yourself more deeply and take greater responsibility for the direction of your life, this conversation offers a thought-provoking place to start. Learn more about Dr. G. Rex Kruhly and Depth Healing: www.depthhealing.org

  8. Aug 8

    Rewiring Your Emotional Patterns: The Neuroscience Behind Lasting Personal Growth

    Why do we keep repeating behaviors we know are holding us back—even when we genuinely want to change? In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between personal development, emotional learning, and neuroscience with Brian, who helps people understand why self-defeating behaviors are often not personal flaws, but protective emotional patterns learned outside our awareness. Brian shares how the 21st-century neuroscience of emotional learning and memory reconsolidation can change the way we think about emotional healing and lasting transformation. Rather than simply managing symptoms or relying on willpower, we explore how outdated emotional responses can be updated at a deeper neurological level. Together, we discuss why some approaches to personal growth provide only temporary relief, how emotional patterns develop, and what it takes to create meaningful and lasting change. In this episode, you'll discover: Why we sometimes repeat patterns we desperately want to change How emotional learning influences our thoughts, behaviors, and reactions Why coping with symptoms may not be enough for lasting transformation How neuroscience can help us understand deeper personal change Practical ways to begin creating greater emotional resilience and well-being If you've ever felt stuck in an emotional pattern or wondered why knowing what to change isn't always enough to actually change it, this conversation offers a fascinating new perspective on personal growth and transformation.

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Feeling confused about your next step? Start Somewhere Podcast helps people discover opportunities, career paths, and practical ways to grow. Through relatable stories from everyday people making impact, listeners gain motivation, clarity, and confidence to begin—even without having everything figured out.

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  • Creator
    Oghenevwanyerhe Okoyor
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oghenevwanyerhe Okoyor
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    Start Somewhere Podcast