Next Level: Good Vibes Only

Jessica & Darren Salquist

We bring you on a hero's journey to create your own path to transform your life to close the gap between who you are now to become who you are capable of being.

  1. Aug 19

    Manifestation, Visualization, and Becoming Your Future Self

    On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist dig into the work of Dr. James Doty, the neurosurgeon and author of Mind Magic, and what his story can teach us about the power of the mind. Starting from a simple Buddha quote, the mind is everything, what you think you become, Jessica and Darren explore Doty's idea of the parasympathetic love mode versus the sympathetic fear mode, and how the state you operate from shapes everything from the email you fire off to the way you talk to yourself. They get practical about calming the nervous system, the value of a few quiet minutes before you reach for your phone, and why manifestation is less about wishing and more about rehearsing your future self while doing the work to get there. Along the way they talk visualization, self-talk, and one of the best questions you can ask yourself: how would I speak to myself today if I were my own greatest coach instead of my hardest critic? Stick around to the end for reflection questions and journal prompts to take these ideas deeper. Whether you are building a new habit, chasing a big goal, or simply trying to lead with more calm and compassion, this episode is a practical guide to putting your mind to work for you. Reflection Questions: 1. What do I want? How do I want to proceed? How do I see myself going about this? 2. If I fully believed my future was possible, what would I start doing today? 3. What do I want that future to look like? What is that future version of me doing, and what can I do to start practicing and manifesting that today? 4. How would I speak to myself today if I were my own greatest coach instead of my hardest critic? What would my coach say? What would I tell somebody else? 5. When I slip up: How do I show up for myself? What lesson did I just learn? What do I need to do to make sure this doesn't happen again? What steps do I need to take? 6. What is that one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  2. Aug 19

    Guided Meditation — Living as Your Future Self

    On this guided meditation from Next Level: Good Vibes Only, inspired by the work of Dr. James Doty, you are invited to calm your nervous system, quiet the mind, and meet the person you are becoming. Through slow, intentional breathing and gentle visualization, you'll settle beneath the noise of expectation and worry and rest in a place of wisdom and peace. From there you'll picture your highest self clearly, the confidence in your posture, the calm in your presence, the kindness in your eyes, and rehearse the feeling of becoming that person, because your brain responds not only to what is real, but to what you intentionally practice. You'll set a single, gentle intention, ask what one small step honors it today, and close with a blessing of loving-kindness for someone you care about and for yourself: may you be healthy, may you be peaceful, may you feel loved. Find a comfortable place to settle in, and let this practice remind you that the magic was never outside of you. It has always lived within your thoughts, your intentions, and the choices you make each day. Carry it with you. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  3. Jul 17

    A Feeling You Can't Buy: Earning Growth Through Hard Things

    On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist break down a simple truth: the trail always teaches you something. Fresh off finishing a Ragnar Ultra trail race, through overnight miles, rain, and more than a few changes of wet clothes, they unpack what a hard challenge reveals about who you really are. Starting from a quote by Eric Thomas, they explore how the mind is your strongest muscle, how gratitude becomes a tool that carries you through the toughest moments, and why what you can't control matters less than how you prepare for it. Drawing on Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning and Phil Stutz's idea of Part X, Jessica and Darren share how discomfort, when you lean into it, becomes the very thing that grows you. As Darren puts it, it's a feeling you can't buy at Amazon or grab off the shelf at Costco. You earn it. Stick around to the end for five reflection questions you can carry into your own next challenge, whether that's a race, a goal, or simply a hard season of life. This one pairs beautifully with the companion meditation, Becoming Through the Challenge. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  4. Jul 15

    One Breath, One Step: A Meditation on Resilience

    On this guided meditation from Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Darren Salquist walks you through a 10-minute practice designed to meet you in the middle of your own challenge, whether you're training for an event, recovering after one, or simply moving through a hard stretch of life. Through gentle breathwork and visualization, you'll return to the beginning of your own trail, honor the body that has carried you farther than you imagined, and recognize the quiet strength you built one breath and one step at a time. Along the way you'll offer gratitude to those who walked beside you and settle into affirmations of courage, resilience, and progress. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down, and let this practice remind you that the finish line is never really the end. It is simply another beginning. Take a breath. Slow down. And honor the version of you that kept going. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  5. Jun 17

    Guided Meditation — Becoming Your Future Self

    On this guided meditation of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica Salquist guides you through a powerful meditation designed to help you release old patterns, reconnect with your highest potential, and begin embodying the person you are becoming. Inspired by the teachings of Joe Dispenza and Benjamin Hardy, this practice explores the connection between identity, emotion, and intentional transformation. Through breathwork, visualization, and reflection, you’ll be invited to observe the stories, habits, and emotional patterns that may no longer serve you—and gently loosen your attachment to them. From there, you’ll connect with the future version of yourself: the version that leads with confidence, purpose, peace, courage, and clarity. This meditation serves as a reminder that your personality is not fixed, your identity is not finished, and meaningful change begins with the thoughts, emotions, and actions you practice every day. Whether you’re working toward a personal goal, creating healthier habits, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this guided meditation offers a space to pause, reset, and intentionally move forward. Take a breath. Release what no longer serves you. Step into the future version of yourself—and begin becoming them today. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  6. Jun 17

    Your Personality Is Not Permanent

    On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist explore a powerful idea that challenges one of our most deeply held beliefs: your personality is not permanent. Drawing inspiration from the work of Benjamin Hardy and Joe Dispenza, they unpack how our future selves can become a guiding force in the decisions we make today. So many of us live from stories we’ve repeated about our past—stories that shape our habits, behaviors, and identity. But what if, instead of letting the past define us, we intentionally create the person we want to become? Jessica and Darren discuss the connection between personality, identity, emotional patterns, and daily choices, sharing practical examples of how small decisions compound over time to shape our future reality. From overcoming familiar habits and emotional addictions to building new neural pathways through intentional action, this conversation is packed with insights on personal transformation, self-awareness, and growth. You’ll learn why your future may depend more on your identity than your goals, how to stop living from old stories, and how to start making choices your future self will thank you for. If you’ve ever said, “That’s just who I am,” this episode may inspire you to rethink what’s possible. The question isn’t who you are today. The question is: who are you becoming? Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  7. May 6

    Learning to Be Present

    On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist reflect on the journey of becoming—how growth doesn’t happen all at once, but one intentional step at a time. Inspired by the Chinese proverb, “To get through the hardest journey, we need only take one step at a time, but we must keep stepping,” this conversation explores the power of momentum, self-awareness, and learning to celebrate how far you’ve already come. Through honest reflection, they unpack the tension between our past, present, and future selves—and how easy it is to become so focused on who we’re trying to become that we forget to fully live in the present moment. Jessica and Darren share personal stories about transformation, journaling, meditation, fitness, identity shifts, healthy aging, and the quiet victories that often go unnoticed by everyone else but deeply matter to us. No matter where you are in your journey, this episode will encourage you to keep stepping, keep growing, and keep showing up for the life you’re creating. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and Reflexology Website: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

  8. May 6

    Guided Meditation — Honoring Your Journey

    On this bonus episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Darren Salquist guides you through a reflective meditation centered around gratitude, growth, and honoring the journey of becoming. In a world that constantly pushes us toward the next goal, this meditation invites you to pause and recognize how far you’ve already come. Through intentional breathwork, visualization, and reflection, Darren walks you through reconnecting with your past self, grounding into who you are today, and envisioning the person you are becoming. This calming practice encourages you to celebrate not only the big wins, but also the quiet resilience, consistency, and inner work that often go unnoticed. Paired with thoughtful journal prompts, this meditation is designed to help you reconnect with gratitude, self-awareness, and the steady progress unfolding in your life every day. Take a breath. Slow down. And honor the version of you that kept going. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and ReflexologyWebsite: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠  Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)

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