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Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

Michael Hicks
Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
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  • Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

    Discipline Is the Exit Ramp: Stop Self-Sabotage and Start Thriving EP: 174

    03/04/2026 | 55 mins.
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    In this episode of Michael Hicks | The Liv2Thrive Podcast, we’re talking about the one skill that quietly upgrades every area of your life: discipline. Not punishment. Not perfection. Discipline as freedom. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of procrastination, inconsistency, overeating, overspending, overthinking, or starting strong and fading fast, this is your wake-up call and your roadmap.
    Michael breaks down a practical Liv2Thrive framework that turns discipline into a repeatable system, blending the best of modern habit science, self-control research, and focus mastery. We translate key ideas from three highly influential books into a simple plan you can apply immediately: identity-based habits (Atomic Habits), trainable willpower (The Willpower Instinct), and elite-level focus (Deep Work). 
    You’ll learn:
    The 10 life upgrades discipline produces (health, confidence, finances, relationships, peace, and more)
    Why motivation is unreliable, and how to build a system that doesn’t care how you feel
    How stress, sleep, and your environment quietly shape your self-control
    A step-by-step “THRIVE Discipline Method” to stop self-sabotaging and start stacking wins
    Bible-based encouragement and practical application of Scripture that supports consistent living
    If you’re ready to stop negotiating with your future and start becoming the kind of person who follows through, this episode is for you.
    Keywords / tags: self discipline, discipline motivation, stop self sabotage, habit building, identity based habits, willpower, deep work, focus, Christian personal development, faith and discipline, life coach, Liv2Thrive, mindset coaching, consistency, routines, goal setting, transformation, nervous system regulation, productivity.
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    L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E
    How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?
    Schedule a free call with coach Michael
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  • Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

    Blessings vs Luck: Why Your Life Is Not Random EP: 173

    02/25/2026 | 25 mins.
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    In this episode of Michael Hicks | Liv2Thrive Podcast], Michael Hicks breaks down the powerful difference between blessings and luck and why this mindset shift can completely change how you see your life, your struggles, and your growth.
    Too many people call it “luck” when they see someone winning, healing, growing, or finally breaking through. But what if it’s not luck at all? What if it’s faith, preparation, obedience, consistency, and God’s favor working together?
    In this episode, we talk about:
    The real difference between being blessed and being “lucky”
    Why calling everything luck can keep you stuck
    How mindset, faith, and discipline position you for breakthrough
    The role of gratitude, action, and perspective in recognizing blessings
    How to stop minimizing your progress and start honoring your growth
    If you’ve ever questioned your journey, compared your life to others, or wondered why some doors open and others don’t, this episode will help you reset your perspective and move forward with purpose.
    🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes on faith, identity, mindset, discipline, purpose, and personal growth through the Liv2Thrive lens.
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    How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?
    Schedule a free call with coach Michael
    https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f

    Join the 1% Better Facebook community
    (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below
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    Check out his website:
    www.liv2thrive.com for more info.
    or email: [email protected]

    Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)
    Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ [email protected]
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  • Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

    Midlife Reset: 5–15 Years from Retirement and Still No Plan? (Do This First) EP: 172

    02/18/2026 | 35 mins.
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    If you’re 5–15 years from retirement and still don’t have a plan, this episode is your Midlife Reset. We cover what to do first to get clarity on money, purpose, health, and your next season.

    In this episode, Michael Hicks walks through a simple framework to stop drifting and start building a real plan (even if you feel behind).

    What you’ll learn

    The 5 pillars of a Midlife Reset (money, health, purpose, career, lifestyle)

    How to stop retirement anxiety from turning into avoidance

    The “next 30 days” plan to create momentum

    What to track weekly so you don’t fall back into drift

    Next steps

    Write your “Retirement Reality Check” (income, debt, savings, timeline)

    Choose ONE pillar to fix first

    Create a 30-day action list and weekly check-in

    #midlifereset #retirementplanning #secondact #mindset #identitycoaching

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    00:00 Midlife Reset: why you feel behind
    02:10 The 5 pillars (money, health, purpose, career, lifestyle)
    06:40 Retirement Reality Check (what to measure first)
    12:20 The “30-day plan” that creates momentum
    18:05 Second-act career and income strategy
    24:30 How to stay consistent (weekly check-in system)
    29:40 Final challenge: one move this week

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    retirement anxiety

    no retirement plan

    midlife crisis (reframe)

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    career change in your 40s

    career change in your 50s

    personal finance basics

    financial independence

    building wealth in midlife

    identity coaching

    mindset coaching

    habits and discipline

    life coaching
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    L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E
    How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?
    Schedule a free call with coach Michael
    https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f

    Join the 1% Better Facebook community
    (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below
    https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ

    Check out his website:
    www.liv2thrive.com for more info.
    or email: [email protected]

    Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)
    Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ [email protected]
    Sponsorship
    How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.
    3rd party tested. The best.
    Go to: www.superfungummies.com
    Thanks to Elite Nutrition
    Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.
    You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.
    Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg and $101 for the 1500mg.
    With our Promo Code you will p...
  • Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

    What To Do When You’re Slandered: How to Keep Your Peace Without Losing Your Power. EP: 171

    02/11/2026 | 35 mins.
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    What do you do when you’re disrespected, slandered, and your name is being dragged… and the most frustrating part is this: no lawyer will take your defamation case?

    In this powerful episode of Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast (formerly Framing New Heights), I break down what really happens when your character is attacked, and how to respond with strength, wisdom, and emotional control without becoming the person who hurt you.

    Because slander isn’t just a social problem, it’s a nervous system problem. It hijacks your peace, drains your focus, and tempts you to react in a way that can cost you relationships, reputation, parenting stability, and even your purpose.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    Why slander triggers your body and brain (and how to regain control)

    The 3 traps that make the situation worse (over-explaining, exposing, spiraling)

    How to build your life on evidence, not opinions (Liv2Thrive “Evidence Life”)

    Biblical principles for responding when you’re misunderstood and falsely accused

    A 6-minute communication segment: what to say vs. what NOT to say when you’re slandered

    How to set boundaries that protect your peace without losing your power

    Why your integrity matters more than public validation, and how to stay aligned when the room turns on you

    📖 Scriptures referenced include: James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 18:21, Isaiah 54:17, 1 Peter 3:16, Hebrews 12:15, Galatians 1:10, Micah 6:8 and more.

    If you’re tired of reacting, restarting, and carrying stress in your body… this is your reset.
    Mind. Body. Soul.

    * Want help applying this to your real situation (co-parenting stress, family conflict, workplace drama, reputation damage, anxiety, or burnout)?
    DM me the word “THRIVE” and I’ll send you the next step to work together through Liv2Thrive coaching.

     slander, defamation, what to do when someone lies about you, emotional control, boundaries, people pleasing, anxiety, stress management, nervous system regulation, biblical boundaries, Christian coaching, co parenting conflict, toxic relationships, self discipline, mindset coaching, emotional resilien
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    L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E
    How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?
    Schedule a free call with coach Michael
    https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f

    Join the 1% Better Facebook community
    (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below
    https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ

    Check out his website:
    www.liv2thrive.com for more info.
    or email: [email protected]

    Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)
    Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ [email protected]
    Sponsorship
    How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.
    3rd party tested. The best.
    Go to: www.superfungummies.com
    Thanks to Elite Nutrition
    Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.
    You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.
    Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg and $101 for the 1500mg.
    With our Promo Code you will p...
  • Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

    The Sunday Reset: The 45-Min Routine That Protects Your Peace, Your Body, and Your Purpose EP: 170

    02/04/2026 | 24 mins.
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    If you keep “falling off,” it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because you’re starting your week with no protection.
    In this episode of Framing New Heights, Michael Hicks breaks down The Sunday Reset: a simple, repeatable 45-minute routine designed to protect your peace, energy, health, and spiritual alignment before Monday tries to hijack your life.
    This is for the person who:

    Keeps saying yes to everyone, then has no time for their goals

    Wants to lose weight and gain energy but keeps starting over

    Feels overwhelmed, anxious, reactive, or emotionally drained

    Needs structure, direction, and calm decision-making

    Wants to live aligned in Mind • Body • Soul

    If you keep “falling off,” it’s not because you’re lazy, it’s because you’re starting Monday with no plan, no boundaries, and no protection.

    In this episode of Framing New Heights, Michael Hicks (Liv2Thrive) breaks down The Sunday Reset: a simple 45-minute weekly routine to protect your peace, energy, health, and spiritual alignment (Mind • Body • Soul) before the week begins.

    You’ll learn:

    Why Sunday resets reduce stress + decision fatigue

    How to plan your week without people-pleasing or burnout

    The “Boundary Blueprint” (work, people, self)

    A simple body plan (movement + nutrition) that fits real life

    What to do when “monkey wrenches” hit so you don’t quit

    ✅ FREE Webinar (Feb 5 | 6:30 PM CST):
    Stop Lying to Yourself: The Liv2Thrive Goal-Setting System That Actually Changes Your Life
    Comment/DM STOP and I’ll send the link.

    Want coaching? DM REBOOT + your top 2 goals.

    Keywords: Sunday reset, weekly reset routine, boundaries, time management, Christian mindset, faith-based coaching, stress management, habits, discipline, weight loss, Liv2Thrive.

    #Liv2Thrive #FramingNewHeights #SundayReset #Boundaries #GoalSetting #TimeManagement #ChristianMindset #HealthyHabits #StressManagement #IdentityCoach
    Support the show
    To Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here:
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    L.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.E
    How to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?
    Schedule a free call with coach Michael
    https://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10f

    Join the 1% Better Facebook community
    (Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click below
    https://bit.ly/41Ue7tJ

    Check out his website:
    www.liv2thrive.com for more info.
    or email: [email protected]

    Please if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)
    Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ [email protected]
    Sponsorship
    How is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.
    3rd party tested. The best.
    Go to: www.superfungummies.com
    Thanks to Elite Nutrition
    Enter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code.
    You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils.
    Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg and $101 for the 1500mg.
    With our Promo Code you will p...

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About Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast

Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast is the show for people who are tired of starting over and ready to build a life that actually matches what they say they want.Hosted by Identity transformation coach Michael Hicks (founder of Liv2Thrive), each episode delivers real-world mindset coaching on identity, discipline, faith, emotional resilience, and leadership. This isn’t “feel-good motivation” that fades by Monday. It’s a blueprint for becoming the kind of person who keeps promises, sets boundaries, and shows up with consistency even when life gets loud.You’ll hear powerful solo episodes, coaching-style breakdowns, and guest conversations that push the envelope on the topics most people avoid: triggers, burnout, grief, confidence, purpose, relationships, self-sabotage, and spiritual warfare. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, or disconnected from who you really are, this podcast will help you get clear, get aligned, and get moving.Expect episodes on:Goal setting that actually works (no vague “new year” promises)Mindset shifts for discipline, confidence, and consistencyHealing patterns that keep you stuck (and rebuilding self-trust)Faith + mental toughness: truth over feelingsBoundaries, burnout recovery, and high-performance habitsIdentity-based transformation for real life, not perfect lifeNew episodes deliver practical wisdom, hard truth (with compassion), and the Liv2Thrive framework to help you stop surviving and start thriving.🎧 Subscribe to Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast for weekly motivation that turns into action and action that turns into identity.Learn how to become your best self in 60 mins click the link below: chasingwithoutbecoming.liv2thrive.com/chasing?fbclid=IwY2xjawN0fu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxanAyWUZnT1NJcXpWc3JuAR7HNwFx3glWkklvsd5HnG3t5Cd9YfXo2B-rexdDXd_6QA-NFzdnQnXSXmSGvQ_aem_NEcFIPs44mSYz1xKDkBuVg
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