713 A Changed Life Begins With A Changed Thought - April 2023 Strong Within Affirmation Podcast
The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast
Release Date: 05/01/2023
The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast
Ever find yourself replaying a tense moment, wondering why you reacted the way you did? In this episode, we gently explore those split-second choices that define us—sometimes when we least expect it. Through an honest grocery store encounter, Chris invites you to slow down with him and notice the space between stimulus and response, where you get to decide who you become next. If you’re quietly searching for a way out of old patterns or feel stuck replaying the same stories, this heartfelt conversation may offer just the pause you’re looking for. Leave behind the urge to control...
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The holidays pass, the noise quiets, and suddenly there’s a space we don’t always know how to sit with. In this episode, we explore what happens after meaningful moments end, when life moves on, but something inside us hasn’t caught up yet. Instead of rushing forward with resolutions or trying to force change, this conversation invites a different approach: regulation over resolution. This episode is for anyone who feels scattered, tired of restarting, or quietly aware that motivation isn’t the real issue. We discuss why change doesn’t begin with willpower or goals, but with...
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How to Change Your Past Without a Time Machine What if the power to rewrite your past didn’t come from going back… but from how fully you show up right now? In this episode, we step inside one of the most iconic scenes from Back to the Future—the fog, the hum of the unknown, the impossible promise of a machine that could undo the moments we long to change. But instead of escaping into fantasy, we turn that scene inward. Because the real time machine isn’t made of metal and wires… it’s made of presence, awareness, and the wisdom of your future self. Together, we explore one of the...
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Episode 728 — I Normalize the Becoming What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re broken… but because you’re already becoming? You say you’re not “there” yet — but where exactly is “there”? In this episode of The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast, Chris O’Hearn explores the hidden power of normalizing growth instead of chasing perfection. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the quiet signs of transformation you might be missing. Break free from the illusion that you must “arrive” before you’re allowed to rest in your worth. Anchor into daily...
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What if the door you’ve been waiting to walk through… isn’t in the future? What if it’s right here — labeled simply: Now. In this episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast, we unpack a viral post about choosing between six magical doors — time travel, money, youth, and more. But instead of playing the game, I chose a seventh option: presence. This isn’t about rejecting ambition or pretending life is perfect as-is. It’s about questioning why we chase fantasies that leave us empty… and how the greatest change might come not from what we wish for — but from what we wake...
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Ever feel like you’re supposed to have it all figured out—but deep down, you’re still searching for solid ground? What if the answer isn’t becoming someone new, but rediscovering who you’ve always been? In this powerful episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast, host Chris invites you on a journey that turns the idea of “starting over” on its head. Forget the shame, the fear of being exposed, or the pressure to keep up appearances. Through engaging storytelling (including a fresh look at Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations) and honest, vulnerable reflections, Chris...
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Have you ever felt invisible — like no matter how much you give, no one really sees you? In today’s episode, we explore the deeper truth behind that feeling: It was never about the world finally noticing you. It was always about you remembering yourself. Through personal stories, deep reflections, and a powerful guided meditation, we'll walk together through the hidden agreements that keep us chasing validation — and into the freedom of becoming our own reflection. If you’ve ever wondered whether your kindness, your effort, or your heart truly mattered... this conversation is here to...
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🌊 Have you ever wondered why some things in life feel… unbearable? Why no matter how hard you try, peace stays just out of reach? 🤔 Maybe it’s not bad luck or failure—maybe it’s the universe whispering, “This isn’t where you belong.” In this episode, we dive into the nature of suffering, the illusion of control, and why bitterness keeps you trapped in a past that no longer exists. 🌀 The secret? You don’t have to force happiness—you just have to stop clinging to what was never meant to be yours. So the real question is… are you ready to let go? 🎙️✨ Join us as...
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The stories we tell ourselves shape the lives we live. Some push us forward. Others hold us back. But here’s the thing—those stories aren’t set in stone. You can change them. Welcome to the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast with Chris O’Hearn—mindset coach, personal trainer, and someone who knows firsthand that growth isn’t about waiting for the right moment. It’s about choosing it. Featured on MTV, Chris brings no-nonsense coaching, real-life insight, and the kind of practical wisdom that makes change possible. In this episode, he gets to the root of why we make excuses—how...
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Strong Within Affirmation Podcast, Chris O’Hearn explores how we can break free from the patterns of the past and redefine who we are. Drawing from his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, Chris unpacks the ways trauma and old coping mechanisms shape our identity—and how we can move beyond them. Through guided visualizations and practical exercises, he offers tools for self-forgiveness, detachment, and rediscovering your authentic self. Anchored by the affirmation, “The only thing that defines me is who I believe I am right now,”...
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In this episode there were MANY take aways but I am focusing on 3 topics and the lessons you can get from this podcast:
- Understanding Trauma and Healing
- - Trauma and protection can lead to being tight and unable to fully release and heal
- - Similar to muscles that get injured and remain in an isometric state to protect themselves
- - Like myofascial release techniques like foam rolling and massage can help activate the golgi tendon organ to relax the muscle and release knots...we can do the same with our emotions and mental states
- Reframing and Shifting Vibrational Frequency
- - Focusing on trauma can create a cycle of overprotection and hinder the healing process.- Reframing emotions can help in processing them more efficiently and moving on
- - Being the observer and not getting stuck in victimhood or trauma can prevent staying stuck in it for a long time
- - Changing the vibrational frequency can be important
- Dissociating from Problems and Focusing on Solutions- People often get stuck in the box and can't see outside of it when they focus too hard on the problem.
- - Focusing too much on the problem trains the subconscious to only focus on the problem and not the solution.
- - We should train the subconscious to become observers of the problem instead of getting sucked into it.
- - By doing so, we disassociate ourselves from the problem and can find solutions more easily.
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Thanks for listening. I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Holistic Performance and Personal Development Coach-
Chris O'Hearn
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- I Have Often Told You Stories (guitar instrumental) by Ivan Chew (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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