714 I Am Unrealistic - June 2023 Affirmation Podcast
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Release Date: 06/05/2023
731 The Power of Pause: Choosing Who You Become in Challenging Moments - Affirmation April 2026
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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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730 • I Focus On Regulation Over Resolutions - January 2026 Affirmation
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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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729 • The Art Of Living In Reverse - November 2025 Affirmation
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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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728 • I Normalize the Becoming - September 2025 Affirmation
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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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727 • I Choose Presence Over Perfection - July 2025 Affirmation
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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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726 • I Focus On Becoming Before Arriving - May 2025 Affirmation
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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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725 • My Roots Remember Every Storm I Survived & Every New Beginning I Am Still Growing Into - April 2025 Affirmation
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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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724 • The Universe Does Not Punish or Reward - It Reflects - March 2025 Affirmation
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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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723 Excuses Fade Away When My Purpose Is Stronger Than My Fears - February 2025 Affirmation
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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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722 My Trauma Is Just A Chapter Not The Whole Story - January 2025 Affirmation
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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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I wanted to share a few pictures of me and Rusty on the lawn during our time together. I don't like to say our last hours together because he is now with me all the time. And every time I feel sad about the loss of a great friend or family member I like to say this to myself, "I know he is happy and in a good place now, so no matter if Rusty is with me or not, I know he is doing great and that's all I have ever wanted for him."
In this podcast, I talk about the power of being unrealistic with your goals, your life, and learning the power of how miracles can happen at any moment.
We expect too little, and we get exactly what we focus on...so join me for today's podcast and learn how to be unrealistic in your life in a good way to change the course of your life.
Thanks for being here with me today,
Chris
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Holistic Performance and Personal Development Coach-
Chris O'Hearn
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