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Michael J Russ
Want to feel amazing, be immune to negativity, and take control during any situation? In this podcast, Michael J. Russ, transformational speaker and International bestselling author of "Zero Adversity," shares universal elements you can apply to transcend low self-esteem, fear, frustration, worry, scarcity, and unhappiness, and shape who you are and your experience of life from a position of power. Listen, subscribe, and share. When you change, the world around you changes as well.
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Gratitude and More...

Gratitude and More...

In this episode, Michael discusses the infinite value of gratitude.
25:4830/05/2020
A Conversation About Building Immunity With Lisa Larose

A Conversation About Building Immunity With Lisa Larose

Guest, Lisa Larose, a Holistic Health Practitioner, and Michael J. Russ discuss various paths to building greater personal immunity in an age where viruses are impacting the immune-compromised and chronic health issues have become a problem for the younger generation.
01:06:0009/05/2020
A New Perception That Will Blow Your Mind!

A New Perception That Will Blow Your Mind!

Perceptions are important because they dictate the thoughts, self-talk, feelings, and actions/responses that follow. In this episode, Michael reveals a response you can apply to any event that will have you "turning lead into gold" with much greater frequency.
25:4208/05/2020
How to Be Happy During Challenging Times

How to Be Happy During Challenging Times

In this episode, Michael shares how to take control and transcend out of control events and personal circumstances to be happy, energetic, and enthusiastic.   Have a question or comment about a podcast? Send an email to Michael at the following address. [email protected]
45:1121/04/2020
What You Say is What You Get

What You Say is What You Get

In this episode, Michael approaches "self-talk" from 3 different angles to assist you with turning yours into the driving force for happiness, joy, inspiration, energy, success, and turning lead into gold!
47:4406/04/2020
Finally, It's All About You!

Finally, It's All About You!

If you ever really wanted it to only be about you, not it is the time to go for it! In this episode, Michael shares how by actually making things all about you would be the best thing for the planet and its inhabitants. 
34:0223/03/2020
Applying "Inner Alchemy" in Real Time

Applying "Inner Alchemy" in Real Time

In this episode, Michael shares how to apply Sovereignty and Inner Alchemy to remain happy, enthusiastic, and energetic about yourself and your life in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak.
33:3529/02/2020
Turning Loss into an Opportunity to Take Your Life to the Next Level and Beyond

Turning Loss into an Opportunity to Take Your Life to the Next Level and Beyond

In this episode, Michael shares how shifting your perception of the loss of someone you admired into an opportunity to feel better about yourself and what you are capable of.  
22:4803/02/2020
What We Can All Learn From Kobe Bryant

What We Can All Learn From Kobe Bryant

The passing of Kobe Bryant was a hit to us all. In this episode, Michael shares a question Bryant asked himself earlier in his career that could have be the driving force behind his rise to Hall of Fame Stardom, being an incredible Father, and more!
10:5931/01/2020
The Inner Alchemy of Wellness

The Inner Alchemy of Wellness

What are your intentions towards wellness? In this episode, Michael discusses the connection between wellness, sovereignty, and the practice of inner alchemy, and suggests ways you can ignite your wellness regimen. 
41:2923/01/2020
The Inner Alchemy of 2020 and Beyond

The Inner Alchemy of 2020 and Beyond

In this episode, host Michael J Russ, examines what it takes to break free of the 3D illusion to discover who you really are and experience in accordance with your grandest vision. What he shares will empower you to feel amazing and design every aspect of your life and success.  
48:2931/12/2019
Examples of How Inner Alchemy Creates Transformation

Examples of How Inner Alchemy Creates Transformation

In this episode, Michael was inspired to take a deeper dive into how you can apply inner alchemy to shift the way you feel about yourself and your life circumstances. His inspiration emanates from a friend who is going through a rough patch in his life.   
57:2214/12/2019
Taking Yourself to the Next Level

Taking Yourself to the Next Level

Altruism and connection are essential aspects of the human experience that can elevate you to the next level when you engage them with intention. This unscripted episode delves into these two elements and why you should integrate them into your every day life. 
28:5327/11/2019
Episode 101: 3 Things That Matter

Episode 101: 3 Things That Matter

There are many things that matter. In this episode, I reveal the three you should be paying the most attention to. 
48:4816/11/2019
Episode #100-Going Beyond the 3D--Are You Feeling it?

Episode #100-Going Beyond the 3D--Are You Feeling it?

For his 100th episode, Michael takes a deeper dive into what it means to live Beyond the 3D, asking some unique questions, and giving you 4 suggestions for engaging this classroom called life from beyond the 3D.  
41:0505/11/2019
3 Ways to Let Go and Be Happy

3 Ways to Let Go and Be Happy

Make no mistake, negative feelings are toxic and incongruent with happiness, your true essence and your birthright. In this episode, Michael explores what it takes to let go of seemingly adverse events and the negative feelings they generate, and suggests 3 ways to do it.
31:0708/10/2019
3 More Ways to Turn Lead into Gold in Your Life

3 More Ways to Turn Lead into Gold in Your Life

In this episode, Michael expands on the concept of "Turning Lead into Gold" (negative into positive) in your life by shareing 3 more ways to perform this seemingly magical feat. In any given moment, its not what is happening, it's how you feel about what is happening that counts.
51:3627/09/2019
Making Everyday a Perfect Day is Up to You

Making Everyday a Perfect Day is Up to You

Is it possible to make every day a perfect day? This episode explores how you can experience happiness, joy, meaning, success, and fulfillment every day of your life.
40:5520/09/2019
The Inner Alchemy of Struggle

The Inner Alchemy of Struggle

Do you see your life as a struggle? This episode takes a look at a "struggle"state of mind and what you can do to get past it. 
35:4510/09/2019
Use Alchemy to Unleash Intimacy and Connection in Your Relationship-Part II

Use Alchemy to Unleash Intimacy and Connection in Your Relationship-Part II

In part two of this extended series about boosting "Intimacy and Connection" in your relationship, Michael shares how alchemy can be applied to transform negative feelings before they adversely impact the intimacy and connection you share with your partner. 
45:0228/08/2019
Use Alchemy to Unleash Intimacy & Connection In Your Relationship-Part I

Use Alchemy to Unleash Intimacy & Connection In Your Relationship-Part I

Is intimacy and connection with your significant other taking a back seat in your day to day life? In this first of two podcast episodes, Michael J. Russ lays the foundation for how to keep intimacy and connection flowing in your most cherished relationship. 
45:0227/08/2019
Unleash Your Power to Turn Bad to Good

Unleash Your Power to Turn Bad to Good

As mass shootings and other events continue to unfold, this episode shares why now is the time to embrace your sovereignty and unleash your power to feel "good" about yourself and your life, and how to do it!
34:4208/08/2019
Unleash Your Inner Alchemist: Managing Change

Unleash Your Inner Alchemist: Managing Change

Change is inevitable, right? When it happens, do you fight it or accept it? When faced with any degree of change, instead of managing it, you can transcend it and move on. This episode shares how the practice of Personal Alchemy can help you make this move.
38:4430/07/2019
How to Own Your Sovereignty in Relationships

How to Own Your Sovereignty in Relationships

Do you exert absolute control over your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions in your relationships? You are being true to yourself in a relationship when you own your sovereignty. This episodes delves into what it means to own and exercise your sovereignty in your relationships and how to be sure you are.  
29:1330/07/2019
5 Ways to Own Your Power in Your Relationships

5 Ways to Own Your Power in Your Relationships

Face to face relationships are precious because they are platforms for personal growth. This episode reveals 5 things you can do to own your power and foster happiness in any form of relationship, by mitigating negativity and distractions before they become problematic. 
37:4122/07/2019
The Joy of Turning Lead into Gold Everyday

The Joy of Turning Lead into Gold Everyday

Experiencing happiness, prosperity, and success has more to do with sharpening your ability to "turn lead into Gold" (negative into positive), than anything else. In this podcast episode, Michael highlights 4 things you can do to perform this transformation.
54:1212/07/2019
3 Essential Elements for Owning Your Power

3 Essential Elements for Owning Your Power

The 3 elements shared in this episode are the bedrock of your ability to perform the Personal Alchemy necessary to transcend all matter of negativity to create who you are and the way you experience your life.  
47:1314/06/2019
The Move That Will Set You Free!

The Move That Will Set You Free!

We all do something which creates unwanted and unnecessary feelings of frustration, anger, despair, fear, and hopelessness that interfere with your ability to experience greater joy and happiness. This episode shares a move you can apply to free yourself of these feelings so you can thrive!
37:3227/05/2019
One More Thing About Happiness

One More Thing About Happiness

If happiness seems somewhat elusive, it's on you. In this episode, Michael pivots from how 3D distractions impede your innate flow of happiness, to revealing the role intention and purpose play in being happy.
26:1522/05/2019
How to Tap Into Your Infinite Flow of Joy and Happiness

How to Tap Into Your Infinite Flow of Joy and Happiness

Are you feeling all of the happiness and joy you feel you are entitled to? Want more? This episode will reveal a startling fact about happiness and joy and share how you can experience an endless flow of these feelings, regardless of what is happening in your life. 
49:4307/05/2019
10 Steps to Empowering Self-Talk-Part III

10 Steps to Empowering Self-Talk-Part III

"What you think and say about yourself, so you become." This in the final segment in a 3-part series about curating empowering self-talk and reveals the final moves you need to make to turn your self-talk into the driving force it was always meant to be.  
45:1324/04/2019
10 Steps to Empowering Self-Talk-Part II

10 Steps to Empowering Self-Talk-Part II

Words matter, especially the words you think and say about yourself and the actions you take when faced with loss, failure, adverse situations, and challenging circumstances. This episode shares steps 4 through 6 of a 10-step process you can apply to turn your self-talk into a driving force for happiness and success. 
29:5018/04/2019
How to Turn Lead into Gold in Real Time

How to Turn Lead into Gold in Real Time

Happiness and joy are your birthright and you already have the ability to assure these feelings flow, regardless of your circumstances. In this episode, Michael shares how to apply the power of "Personal Alchemy" to perform this seemingly impossible task. 
56:2710/04/2019
10 Steps to Empowering Self-Talk: Part I

10 Steps to Empowering Self-Talk: Part I

In this episode, Michael lays out an even more specific process you can apply to rein in negative self-talk and curate a life altering inner conversation. There are ten steps in all and this episode reveals the first three. 
25:0006/04/2019
How to Own Your Self-Talk Everyday

How to Own Your Self-Talk Everyday

The most important conversation you have everyday is with yourself. In this episode, Michael shares how you can own this conversation everyday to manage and transform your feelings and help you succeed in unimaginable ways!
34:0730/03/2019
 The Key to Unlocking Your Ability to Turn Lead Into Gold

The Key to Unlocking Your Ability to Turn Lead Into Gold

If you want to Own Your Power and start "Turning Lead into Gold" in your life, there is something you must do before anything else. In This episode, Michael shares what it is and why you need to do it now!
29:5721/03/2019
Processing Hateful Acts-Unscripted

Processing Hateful Acts-Unscripted

People are acting out their worst instincts through Hateful Acts, such as mass shootings. This unscripted episode shares 3 things you can do to successfully process these events as they continue to unfold in the world around us.
18:3619/03/2019
Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist: Releasing Trauma

Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist: Releasing Trauma

We have all experienced events we considered traumatic. Are you still harboring negative feelings from these events? If you desire to take a positive step forward, you must be able to shed these feelings. This episode shares an affirmation which could help you release these feelings, so you are free to move on.
34:2913/03/2019
Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist Part 4-How to Manage Adversity

Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist Part 4-How to Manage Adversity

Adversity does not have to stop you in our tracks! In this episode, Michael shares a 3-step framework you can apply to transform the way you approach and respond to unfortunate, misfortunate, and challenging life events.    
41:0626/02/2019
One Listeners Quest to Own Their Power

One Listeners Quest to Own Their Power

If you learn better by example, this episode shares how one listener is owning her power to forge a deeper connection with her 3 young children by transforming her self-talk, eliminating thought viruses, and releasing herself from the need to control. 
33:5812/02/2019
10 Ways to Know You Are Owning Your Power

10 Ways to Know You Are Owning Your Power

Do you feel as if you are you owning your power? Are you happy, content, fulfilled, and self-confident? If not, it is likely you are giving away your power to outside people and circumstances. In this podcast, Michael shares 10 ways to know you actually owning your power.
43:0106/02/2019
Owning Your Power in Action #2- Feeling Your Way Through Life

Owning Your Power in Action #2- Feeling Your Way Through Life

This episode shares the connection between how you feel and owning your power. 
36:1405/02/2019
Owning Your Power in Action: Self-Talk

Owning Your Power in Action: Self-Talk

There is a running conversation in your head about you and what you are doing. This conversation, also known as self-talk, has immense power to program happiness, fulfillment, and success. Self-talk is one of the elements of "personal alchemy" you can apply to transform any aspect of yourself and how you experience your life. This episode gives you an overview of self-talk and how you can use it to program your feelings and experiences.
44:5828/01/2019
Be the Master of Your Emotions

Be the Master of Your Emotions

You were born to do one thing and if you did this one thing, your life would transform in unimaginable ways. What is this one thing? Being the Master of Your Emotions. In this episode, Michael shares what it means to master your emotions, how it helps you own your power, and the connection between emotional mastery and Personal Alchemy.
59:1112/01/2019
10 Things You Can Do to Take Control of Your Life

10 Things You Can Do to Take Control of Your Life

Do certain aspects of your life seem to be beyond your control? This episode shares 10 things you can do to take control of your life. Any one of them will send you off in a new direction.
41:2028/12/2018
Happiness is an Inside Job

Happiness is an Inside Job

We all want to be happy. This episode explores how we all can be happy, once we understand one basic premise. 
32:5016/12/2018
Approaching Your Future With Intention

Approaching Your Future With Intention

Its your life. This episode delves into what it means to have faith in yourself and create your life with intention and expectations of positive outcomes. 
21:2513/12/2018
Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist-Part 3

Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist-Part 3

This third episode in the Unleashing Your Inner Alchemist series takes a deeper dive into the element of Contrast and how you can apply it to take greater ownership of your ability to shape the way you feel and create your life experience.  
53:4701/12/2018
Mastering Your Perceptions: The Tony Bennett Story

Mastering Your Perceptions: The Tony Bennett Story

Have you ever been in a situation where you told yourself you could not do something? Perhaps you were afraid of failing or embarrassing yourself. In this episode, Michael shares how a quick shift in perception enabled him to out perform 6 Tony Bennett Karaoke singing professionals and win tickets to see Tony Bennett in concert.  
17:5327/11/2018
Words That Matter

Words That Matter

This episode reveals a couple of words in your self-talk vocabulary that negatively impact the way you feel as you approach adverse situations and life challenges, and how by eliminating them, you can prevent self-generated hurdles to achievement.
22:4420/11/2018