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Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyBookend Your Day: How Morning and Evening Habits Shape Your LifeJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master your daily habits in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU.Today, we dive into the power of AM and PM routines and how intentional habits can transform your life. Inspired by Hal Elrod’s wisdom that “the way you wake up each day dramatically affects your success,” we explore how setting the tone in the morning and winding down at night can create momentum for long-term growth and fulfillment.We share personal routines that start with small, purposeful actions like a...2025-04-0953 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Wellness Blueprint: Mastering Food, Movement, and SleepJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master the fundamentals of wellness in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU.Today, we explore the essential pillars of health—eating, movement, and sleep—drawing inspiration from Judah Krishnamurti’s words: “It’s no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” True wellness isn’t about merely fitting into societal norms; it’s about reclaiming our health with intention and awareness.We dive into how food fuels our b...2025-02-1835 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyFrom Foundations to Flourishing: The Corefit Wellness JourneyJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master the art of success in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Corefit Wellness Academy, a transformative program designed to guide you toward health, prosperity, and happiness. Through workshops and Next Level Transformational Coaching collaborations, Corefit equips you with tools to create sustainable success. From establishing foundational habits like movement, nutrition, and sleep to mastering focus and mindfulness, these workshops provide the framework for long-lasting change. Each ses...2025-01-0635 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyNo One Loves You More Than You: Embracing Wellness and GrowthJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to unlock your potential in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU. Today, we explore the transformative journey to self-love and wellness, inspired by Admiral Bob Harward’s profound words: “No one loves you more than you. Do all the things that come with that. Take care of yourself, invest in yourself, take the adventures, and don't hesitate and don't overthink it.” Embracing this truth is the foundati...2024-12-0929 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe ACT Framework: Your Guide to Lasting ChangeJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to strengthen your mindset in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU. In this episode, we dive into the concept of the “Mind Gym,” inspired by Gary Mack’s Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence. Just as physical fitness requires dedication and consistent effort, mental resilience and clarity need intentional practice. Building a strong mindset equips you to face life’s challenges with confidence and perseverance. We explore Gary Mack’s wisdom that “the greatest v...2024-12-0232 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Mind Gym: Strengthening Focus and Emotional ResilienceJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master focus and emotional resilience in this episode. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU.Today, we explore practical strategies for enhancing focus and building emotional resilience, drawing on insights from experts like Daniel Goleman. Emotional resilience is the ability to recover quickly from setbacks. High resilience, often linked to greater activation in the brain's left prefrontal area, can be cultivated through intentional practice, leading to a healthier response to stress. Focus, meanwhile, shapes our reality—by directing your thoughts toward curiosity and understanding, even in challenging situations, you can tr...2024-11-1426 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyShaping Your Identity to Drive Powerful HabitsJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master your identity in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be for YOU. In this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, we explore the powerful connection between identity, habits, and personal growth. Inspired by Seth Godin’s words, “Identity fuels action. And action creates habit,” we’ll dive deep into how understanding and shaping your identity can drive lasting change. We discuss how your identity influences your actions every day and how these actions transform into habits over time. By...2024-10-2836 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyEmbrace the Suck: Our Black Loop Ragnar ExperienceJessica and Darren Salquists invite you to embrace the challenge in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be for YOU. “The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm is terrible, but they have never found these dangerous sufficient reasons for staying ashore." – Vincent van Gogh We’re excited to share our recent journey through the Black Loop Ragnar at Mount Rainier, hosted at Crystal Mountain. From unexpected invitations to rigorous training sessions, we embraced the philosophy of “Embrace the Suck” to overcome the daunting challenges ahead. This episode de...2024-10-0227 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyMastering Habits: The Key to Lasting ChangeJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master your habits in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU. Tynan once said, “Replacing just a few key negative habits with a few positive habits can easily be the difference between being mostly unhappy and being happy almost all the time. We’re all about bringing good vibes and helping you transform your life through positive change. Today, we’re diving deep into the world of habits—the small actions that can make a big difference in your...2024-09-1933 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyNavigating the Unknown: Turning Fear into Forward MomentumIn this episode, Jessica and Darren Salquist invite you to transform your life with willpower, coaching, and commitment. It all starts with a clear vision, the right mindset, and a solid support system. Be the HERO who takes charge of your journey and makes lasting changes. Today, we're excited to explore the power of willpower, the role of coaching, and the importance of commitment in achieving personal transformation. Drawing inspiration from influential voices and our own experiences, we're here to share insights that will help you harness your inner strength and build a roadmap to success. 2024-09-0336 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Motivation Equation: How to Set Goals That StickJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master your goal-setting game in this episode. It all starts with a clear vision and the right system. Be the HERO who crafts a future with intention.Today, we’re thrilled to dive into the essence of goal-setting and the paths that lead us toward achieving them. Inspired by thought leaders like Scott Adams, we’re sharing actionable insights that promise to equip you with the tools to elevate your approach to setting and attaining goals.As Scott Adams wisely put it: "Humans will always think in terms of goals. Our...2024-08-1326 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyVirtues in Harmony: Elevating Your Life's PitchJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master yourself in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be for YOU. We've recently conducted an inspiring and transformative workshop at CoreFit, titled "Unleash Your True Potential." With 20 passionate individuals in attendance, we delved into essential tools for self-reflection, achieving wildly important goals, and the virtues that we embody in our lives. Steven Pressfield encapsulates the essence of virtues in his profound statement: "Virtues are like music. They vibrate at a higher, noble pitch." Here's a breakdown of what we di...2024-08-0620 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyActivate Your Superpower: The Secret of Your Why and Consistent SuccessJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master yourself in this episode. That is where it all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be for YOU.Eric Thomas, Ph.D., encapsulates the essence of purpose in his profound quote: "Your why is what takes your superpower to the next level. Your why is the thing that keeps you going. Your why is what pushes you forward. Your why is what gives you something to wake up for." We love breaking down the quotes and relating them to mastering your life. Learn, commit, do, and...2024-07-1432 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyMaster YourselfJessica and Darren Salquist invite you to master yourself in this episode. That is where is all starts. You first. Be the HERO you can be, for YOU. Stephen Covey states, "Moving along the upward spiral requires us to learn, commit, and do on increasingly higher planes. We deceive ourselves if we think that any one of these is sufficient. To keep progressing, we must learn, commit, and do-learn, commit, and do- and learn, commit, and do again." We love breaking down the quotes and relating them to mastering your life. Learn, commit, do and repeat. We are never...2024-06-2422 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyDominating Your FundametalsHappy day to you from Jessica and Darren Salquist, Heroic Performance Coaches. We are on the 6th objective of the book Heroic by Brian Johnson with the Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. We have been reviewing all 7 objectives in the book Arete. Jose Raul Capablanca, Third World Chess Champion said, "You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. You will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player." That's right. How do we celebrate a loss or failure since we know we will learn something from it? When an...2024-06-2425 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyMake Today a Masterpiece DayFollow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal Trainer on IG: @salquid Linkedin: Darren Salquist Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach and Executive Leader on IG: @reflexologyjedi FB: Find us by name Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching Website: ⁠nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and Reflexology Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. ⁠https://forms.gle/vwz9teftgEyJi14V8⁠ open in Chrome & paste ⁠Buy the book Arete h 2024-05-2829 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyOptimize Your Big 3Hello amazing people. So glad you joined us today for us to share the 3rd objective of the book Arete by Brian Johnson. Objective III, Optimize Your Big 3. Your big 3 are energy, work and love. Chris Bailey stated, "Attention without intention is a waste of energy." We break this quote down for you as we give you more information on optimizing your energy, work, love and how to do that with your identity, virtues and behavior. Let your identity lead you and remember, you cannot show up for work and love if you are not management your energy. Follow...2024-05-2821 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyForge Anti-Fragile ConfidenceWe are so excited you joined us today, Jessica and Darren Salquist, Heroic Performance Coaches to talk about the book Arete. We will focus on Arete: Objective 2 today. Forging Anti-fragile Confidence. You can apply this to every aspect of your life. "The Hero is no braver than the ordinary man. But he is braver for five minutes longer." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Today, what is one thing that you can stop or one thing you can start today? Something easy and makes the most impact. We walk through the tool of hero bars and cookie jars. How can you get...2024-04-1017 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Ultimate GameThanks for joining us, Jessica and Darren Salquist, Heroic Performance Coaches. We are so grateful to be a part of a Heroic Program and wanted to share with you all of the 7 objectives of the book Arete by Brian Johnson. We will add the link to the book down below. Objective 1: Know the Ultimate Game "Targeted thinking: What do I want? Now what needs to be done?" - Brian Johnson We talk a lot about closing the gap to your heroic potential and who you are currently. It can come down to an acceptance of...2024-03-1917 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyAnchoring Your Intentions With a WordIn this episode, Jessica and Darren Salquist talk about creating a word or phrase that can guide you through your life, month and year so that you can make respond and show up the best version of yourself everyday. Carefully defining your personal guiding word is a positive way to anchor your intentions for a new day, new month or new year. Patrick Ness states, "And there. The power of a word. The power of one word. That's where it all changes." We talk about our word/phrase from last year and our new word for the new year...2024-02-1927 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyUnleashing Power: Navigating Life with Part XThank you for listening to this podcast. You are joining Jessica and Darren Salquist with Next Level: Good Vibes Only. Our goal is to share experiences and tools with the world so you can close the gap between who you currently are and who you are capable of being. Phil Stutz is the author of "Lessons For Living," where he talks about Part X. Part X represents a psychological tool that encourages individuals to confront and overcome their fears and limitations. Part X is that "part" of you that you may refer to as negative thinking or your inner...2024-01-3118 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyUnleashing Heroic Potential: A Dive into "Arete"Get ready to elevate your life on Next Level: Good Vibes Only podcast with Darren and Jessica Salquist! In this episode, we delve into the profound insights of Brian Johnson's book, "Arete," exploring the Greek philosophy behind the word and unpacking 451 transformative ideas to help you activate your energy at its highest potential. Sonja Lyubomirsky states “Essential reading for anyone seeking to harness their heroic potential and influence the world in a positive way.” We kick off by understanding the essence of Arete—a concept that goes beyond mere excellence and taps into the idea of reaching one's highest potent...2023-12-2625 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyConfronting Challenges like a BuffaloWelcome to Next Level: Good Vibes Only with Darren and Jessica Salquist, where positivity meets resilience in the face of life's challenges. In this uplifting episode, we explore the wisdom of Wilma Mankiller with a quote that starts us off, Eknath Easwaran and Phil Stutz, drawing inspiration from their insights on confronting challenges and emerging stronger. Wilma Mankiller states "Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges towards it and gets through it quicker. Whenever I'm confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo." Our journey begins with the powerful...2023-12-1221 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlySoul Force with Special Guest: Tethra WalesJoin Jessica and Darren Salquist as we have a soul force conversation with Tethra Wales. Tethra shares moments of her journey as she displays the grit and devotion to flourish and let her soul force shine. It was a great time to have this conversation, after Darren had an inspiring presentation about Soul Force at our communities gym, CoreFitinc. Lanny Bassham states "I take control of what I picture, choosing to think about what I want to create in my life." As always, we break down the quote. How do we harness or tame our energy to create the...2023-11-2757 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyHow To Be A Great American Now: A Call To Action with Special Guest, Tom MorrisTom Morris states “Now is our time. This is our moment. We need to step up to make a difference. And we can.” Join Jessica and Darren Salquist with this meaningful call to action conversation. Let's share a few things about Tom Morris who has four Doctorates and his an author for over 30 books. This introduction would make everyone want to listen in on this amazing episode. We have the incredible privilege of hosting a true luminary in the world of philosophy and True Success. We are extremely grateful for this gift of time we are receiving today. Joining us i...2023-09-271h 02

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyZest: Part 9Thank you for joining Jessica and Darren Salquist on our journey to bring you some good vibes. You have the choice on how to respond to life no matter what comes your way—responding with zest. Let your energy shine. This is part 9, the last of the virtue series. Enjoy. Find how to connect with us below. Walt Disney said, "In bad times and good, I've never lost my sense of zest for life." Find out what your character strengths are at viacharacter.org. Hope and zest correlate to your sense of flourishing and being happy. Listen to...2023-09-1133 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyCuriosity: Part 8Darren and Jessica Salquist want to encourage you to be more curious. How can we become more curious? What is it like to be more curious? How can being curious cultivate a good conversation and better communication. Even learning more about yourself. "Our curious search for truth and understanding makes us unique compared with the other creatures on this planet. Our search drives strange behaviors, create strange inventions, and appears crazy at times, but it just might be the right kind of crazy." - Adam Steltzner. Being curious may bring you closer to your goals, targets and dreams. One...2023-08-2920 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyGratitude: Part 7Jessica and Darren want to help you take your life to the next level by sharing the benefits of gratitude in your life. When is the time for gratitude? All the time. This is our 7th out of the 9 part series we will be focusing on virtues. Check out this quote we break down together. "I believe that gratitude is the best approach to life. When life is going well, it allows us to celebrate and magnify the goodness. When life is going badly, it provides a perspective by which we can view life in its entirety and not...2023-08-0328 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyHope: Part 6Welcome to Next Level: Good Vibes Only where Jessica and Darren Salquist share some awesomeness on HOPE. Let's create hope for ourselves and each other. Martin Luther King Jr had a dream. A dream that his "four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." A dream can be defined as a cherished aspiration, ambition. or ideal. He had hope that the future would allow for his dream to come true. He also put into action a plan to help...2023-07-1822 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyLove: Part 5Thank you for joining us. Jessica and Darren Salquist, love birds for the last 16 years, are married and are both Self-Mastery Coaches. We had fun discussing components of the virtue LOVE. "Love is not something you stumble or fall into. While love can certainly catch you by surprise, like a sudden rain, unlike the weather, you can also seed and cultivate the conditions for love all on your own." - Barbara Frederickson Ph.D. Just like everything in life, we can cultivate our goals, focus on what is important to us and experience the growth from the hard work...2023-06-2633 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyCourage: Part 4We see your courage today. Do you see your courage? Listening to this podcast and working on yourself takes courage. Sometimes taking your first step of the day takes courage. Courage comes in all sizes. It takes courage also to let your light shine. Let it shine, our friends. Let it shine. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." - Marianne Williamson Have you not done something that would make you shine because of fear? Heck...2023-05-3023 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlySelf-Mastery: Part 3Enjoy the 3rd of our 9 part series focusing on The Compass of Life Virtues as Jessica and Darren Salquist talk about self-mastery. Jessica and Darren are self-mastery coaches who love sharing insight on how we can choose our own way. Viktor Frankl stated "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing; The last of human freedoms- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." The one thing no one can take from you is your attitude, your choice on how to respond. Sometimes the best response is not...2023-05-2930 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyWisdom: Part 2Thanks for checking out Jessica and Darren Salquist through this series of conversations about Virtues. This is episode two of the nine part series. Virtue #1: WISDOM. "I know the and understand what my purpose is and how to achieve it." Jessica and Darren Salquist, Self-Mastery Coaches. "I know the ultimate game and how to play it well." Heroic, Brian Johnson. Create a moment to think about what wisdom means to you and journal about it. We have these powerful virtues and how do we apply them to our lives? By taking ACTION. As we go through this series, see...2023-04-2422 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyCompass of Life - Ancient Wisdom and Modern Virtues: Part 1Jessica and Darren Salquist begin their nine part series sharing virtues that can help you flourish. Part 1 goes over four cardinal virtues from ancient wisdom traditions and four additional virtues that modern science suggests correlates with flourishing. This episode is a quick overview of eight powerful virtues that can help you close the gap from who you are to who you are capable of being. Let's do this. Next episode, we will talk about WISDOM. Be well. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery and Wellness Coach, PTA and Personal Trainer on IG: @salquid Linkedin: Darren Salquist Follow Jessica Salquist...2023-04-1740 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyGet Your Move OnGet your move on, get your groove on. Self-mastery Coaches Darren and Jessica Salquist talk about the importance of movement and how it can increase creating more awesomeness in your life. By the way, movement can positively increase your health and life. How many opportunities a day do you have to move and how can you create more? Katy Bowman states, "If you don't move, your cells don't get fed. If your cells don't get fed, they die. So now we have yet another reason movement is not optional. In addition to creating loads and modifying genetic...2023-03-0628 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyLove 2.0Join us for some love talk. Darren and Jessica, self-mastery coaches and lovers of life, discuss finding micro-moments of love with those around you. Barbara Frederickson states love grows best when you are attuned to the present moment, your bodily sensations, as well as to the actions and reactions of others. Sadly, you miss out when you are more attuned to technology, to-do lists, and mass media than to the unique and wonderous individuals in your day. Don't miss out on unneeded distractions that disconnect you from love and connection to others. Being present is a gi...2023-02-2123 min

Next Level: Good Vibes Only1% BetterJessica and Darren Salquist here, Life Changing Coaches. Happy you are joining us on this journey called life. Celebrating you and us together. We get to make the choice to move forward, progressing to be 1% BETTER every day. One percent sounds attainable, right? I say yes, and let's do it. That's like you, my friend. We had the opportunity and perfect timing to get to meet, Mental Performance Coach, Brian Cain. We share the story in the podcast how we all shared an inspiring moment. Thank you, Brian for that. We love this quote by Brian Cain, "...2023-02-0125 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Power of Our WordsJoin Jessica and Darren Salquist in celebrating ending a year and bringing in the New Year. Hallelujah, we get to be a part of your life and enjoy another podcast, another year growing and sharing the love with the world. (FYI: We don't need to wait for a new year to begin to make changes, goals, progress, momentum and build amazing habits.) If you could choose "ONE WORD" to encourage you and help you stay committed to the course of life and what you want to make out of it, what would it be? Think of it...2023-01-1442 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyReflectionWelcome to a podcast of reflections with Jessica and Darren Salquist, Life Changers. An unknown author stated "Looking back so that the view looking forward is even clearer." Not to dwell, since we are winning or learning. How can our self-reflections become a pathway to develop the best version of myself? You are the author of your own story. Enjoy the game your playing. It is never too late. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Life and Wellness Coach, PTA and Personal Trainer on IG: @salquid Linkedin: Darren Salquist Follow Jes...2022-12-2319 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyAttractionThanks so much for listening out Podcast. Jessica and Darren Salquist are Wellness and Life Coaches who apply the same philosophies and principles to there life to help create a better works and to become a better most authentic human (heroic human). Our goal is to spread awesomeness to the world one podcast at time. We hope you hear and apply one thing to your life that brings you joy and happiness. Listen in while Jessica and Darren talk about what and how we attract thoughts, circumstances, beliefs, and outcomes into out lives. What are we manifesting...2022-12-1227 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyLetting Go with Acceptance and NO JudgementDarren and Jessica Salquist share aspects of forgiveness, acceptance, letting go, and no judgment. Jessica wrote, "A time for reflection of all the imperfections, No longer holding us back from our right to evolution, Letting go from all that we see, No longer feelings of resentment for you and me, Forgiveness is a pathway for self-compassion and love, For us to have cracks for the light to enter from above." Seneca states, "It is not prudent to deny a pardon to any man, Without first examining if we stand not in need of it...2022-11-2123 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyROMI: Return on My InvestmentLife Changers, Darren and Jessica Salquist talk about the return on what we invest in ourselves. Unknown Author: "If the plan doesn't work, change the plan not the goal." There are many pathways to your goal/target. You don't always have to change the goal because it is the pathway / plan that may need to be changed. How are you investing in yourself emotionally and physically? What's working? What needs work? What is the plan? Plan, do check act / adjust. We continually check-in and reassess the pathway to our g...2022-11-2122 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Thrill of Victory and the Agony of DefeatGood day to you all. Jessica and Darren Salquist talk about victory and defeat. Does one come with the other? Can you have the thrill of victory without the agony of defeat? There is a relationship between them, and we see the good in both. Gandhi stated, "Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory." As far as defeat, Napoleon Hill stated, "When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that our plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more towards your coveted goal." Jessica...2022-07-2232 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyWhat is your vocation? To be a good person.Jessica and Darren Salquist, Personal Trainer, Wellness Coaches, Life Changers and a Reflexologist. The goal of our podcasts is to bring a bit of cheer and good vibes to you all. Vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for life. What is your vocation? Purpose? Reason for living? Destiny? Marcus Aurelius says our vocation is to be a good person and we agree. Listen in while these two coaches share some stoic wisdom and what they practice each day to continue to be a good person. It is a daily practice. Some days are better...2022-07-0831 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyDon't Let Anyone Tell You Who You AreJoin Jessica and Darren Salquist rap with Don Southard, Director at Amazon, on becoming who you are through sharing personal and professional experiences. Jeff Bezos states "Listen and be open, but don't let anybody tell you who you are." Listen as Don shares what he has learned about himself and how he ended up as the Director of Customer Solutions Manager with Amazon Web Services. As we all work on the balance of life, appreciating those who bring us back to what is important, practice gratitude for the opportunities, we also learn from our mistakes...2022-06-0149 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyNext Level: Living Your Fit Life *SPECIAL GUESTSPECIAL GUEST: Kurt Salquist. Owner of CoreFitinc. "Don't look for the big quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. - Daniel Coyle Today we have Darren's younger brother, Kurt Salquist with us to share some Salquist Love. (15 years difference). Today we shared Salquist love. We shared how we can optimize our lives by becoming heroic humans in our journey to change lives. Darren and Kurt share their moments in life that changed their lives. How they sought out improvement one step at a time. How has community and family c...2022-04-1546 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyGetting Better Rather Than Being GoodThe Salquist Coaches talk about what it would be like to get better each day rather than strive to be good. Heidi Grant Halverson said "Just like goals, not all plans are created equal. An effective plan is one that spells out exactly what will be done, and where and how." That is the truth. Get creative with your plan to reach your goal. Love the process and be flexible to the outcome. You never know, something amazing (even an obstacle) could get you back on track or catapult you to something you never imagined. Baby steps...Baby steps...Baby...2022-03-2325 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyExemplary LeadershipJoin Jessica and Darren Salquist, life and wellness coaches, as they discuss some practices to bring you closer to becoming an exemplary leader. Kouzes and Posner state " We have found that in the best organizations, everyone regardless of title or position is encouraged to act like a leader." Heck yes. We all can act like a leader and strive for the ability to model, inspire, challenge, enable and encourage each other. Listen to the podcast to get inside scoop on these practices. We want to thank all of our listeners and encourage you to share this podcast with others. We...2022-03-1527 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyConfronting Our MistakesHang out with Wellness Coaches: Jessica and Darren Salquist, owners of Next Level Transformational Coaching and Reflexology as we talk about lessons in our failures. "It is about the willingness and tenacity to investigate the lessons that often exist when we fail, but which we rarely exploit. It is about creating systems and cultures that enable organizations to learn from errors, rather than being threatened by them" - Matthew Syed. Failure creates progress. Do you have the mindset to believe failure creates progress? Willingness? Tenacity? Desire? Intention? Be well. Find us on YouTube, IG...2022-02-2324 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Good LifeDarren and Jessica Salquist spend some time chatting about Stoic Joy. "Just as wood is the medium of the carpenter and bronze is the medium of the sculptor, your life is the medium on which you practice the art of living" - Epictetus. Seneca said "The philosopher: he knows how to live for himself. He is the one in fact, who knows the fundamental thing: how to live." Creating the good life by cultivating the art of living. Your life is the medium on which you practice the art of living as Epictetus states. Who are you? Do you w...2022-02-1628 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThink Better with Special Guest Jacques SpitzerJoin Darren and Jessica Salquist as they sit down with Jacques Spitzer, friend, Emmy Award winner, entrepreneur, CEO of Raindrop Marketing, and Author of People Love Turkey Sandwiches and Think Better. We focus on some great parables from Think Better: Unleash Your Decision Making Power. Then, we have a fun conversation about inspiration, obstacles, decision-making, potholes, magical thinking, thinking traps, and tools. You can find more out about Jacques at jacquesspitzer.com. Jacques is a storyteller, humorous, relationship builder, and inspiring to all around him. Plus, as he stated as he was sharing his gratitude for where he is...2022-02-0343 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlySuccessful Planning = ConsistencyNext Level Life Coaches, Darren, and Jessica Salquist chat about consistency. Consistency is a crucial part of creating momentum, reaching goals, and loving life. We can talk about this topic all day. Be stubborn with your consistency to pursue your vision. Are you prepared for achieving your vision? Tom Morris states "The most consistently lucky people happen to be those who are most prepared." Subscribe to listen and share because you love it. Find us as Next Level Transformational Coaching and Reflexology. Find us on Instagram, @nextlevelpnw, Facebook at Next Level Wellness & at our website...2021-12-2919 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyMultiplying Time With Self-ManagementNext Level Life Coaches, Jessica, and Darren Salquist share how you can multiply your time by managing yourself. Rory Vaden states "There is no such thing as time management, there is only self-management." How are you dimensionally thinking about time? Practice these steps we discuss and you on your way to better self-management. Subscribe to listen and share because you love it. Find us as Next Level Transformational Coaching and Reflexology. Find us on Instagram, @nextlevelpnw, Facebook at Next Level Wellness & at our website nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com 2021-12-1523 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyWord of WisdomDo you have a favorite quote, saying, mantra, affirmation, or acronym? We do, several. Darren and Jessica chat about their favorite words of wisdom is a quick compact podcast episode. So much goodness to share. Let's start with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. See your goals Understand the obstacles Create a positive mental picture Clear your mind of self-doubt Embrace the challenge Stay on track Show the world you can do it We like to add on, Be the...2021-11-1721 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyCuriosity Did Not Kill the CatJessica and Darren Salquist discuss the benefits of curiosity. Curiosity means a strong desire to know and learn something more. Curiosity does not have to be Sounds like a great start to a goal. Become more curious about yourself, others and your life. Curiosity can be linked to emotional, psychological, social, and health benefits. "Enthusiasm can only arise from curiosity, and only those who are curious can learn" -Leonard Bernstein Curiosity may be the cure. Be curious.2021-11-0328 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyPriorities: What's Important to You?The Salquist Coaches and Wellness Advocates chat about what is essential in your life and how you will prioritize it. Once you figure out your priorities, do more of it. Gary Keller talks about the "One Thing," and Jason Selk + Tom Bartow share tools to identify what is essential. They state, "In our experience, those who enjoy the most success are the ones who do the best job prioritizing the day's activities and accomplishing the most important task-not the greatest number of tasks." Being busy does not get rewarded; it's productivity that gets rewarded. How can we be more p...2021-10-2531 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyRise AgainJessica and Darren Salquist talk about the ability to rise again after we fall. Fall nine times and get up 10. Rise again, rise again, rise again is a great mantra. As long as life, obstacles will come, and we will rise again. Mark Devine stated, "A positive mindset and emotional state are crucial for adaptability. After all, it is easy to be all rainbows and roses when things are going well. Everyone wants to be a frogman (Navy Seal term) on a sunny day, as the SEAL instructors put it. But bring on the shit, and let's see how a...2021-10-1130 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyYour Algorithm is Your RhythmJessica and Darren talk about rhythm and flow when it comes to eating, moving, sleeping, energy, work, and love. What is your If ....Then...... If this.......Then that.....? How are you finding your flow each morning you way up and what do you do when you realize you are not on beat with your rhythm? "It's the repetition of affirmations that lead us to believe. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things happen" per Muhammed Ali. Once you create a behavior that brings value and is on autopilot, the belief comes and is followed by conviction and y...2021-09-2229 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyRepeated Beingness is Your IdentityJoin Jessica and Darren as they talk about how we become what we repeatedly do and say. The repetitions of our life form who we are. It comes down to our thoughts, what we say, and our actions. Are we inundated with pollution in our thoughts creating pollution in our daily life? Eckart Tolle states "As within, so without. If humans clear inner pollution, then they will also cease to create outer pollution." Are you ready for your inner journey, the journey you are in right now? Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and more here: https://linktr.ee/nextlevelcoaching 2021-09-0926 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyWhat Your Future Self Will Thank You ForIn this episode, Darren and Jessica talk about identifying your #1 self-care habit. What habit keeps you connected, at peace, and happy? Epictetus stated, “devote the rest of your life to making progress.” Committing to self-care habits can create this progress, increase self-awareness, increase focus, increase motivation and confidence, bring balance to your life and so much more. Listen in and find out why and how you would benefit from identifying and practicing self-care.2021-08-2336 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Next Level LifeThe Next Level Life: Carl Rogers states the good life is a process not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. Love the process of your life. Bring your gratitude to the table. It is part of the process and your direction.2021-08-0636 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyA Brighter Future: Hope Matters"Shane Lopez states hopeful people believe there are many paths to their goals. None of them are free from obstacles. Life is full of obstacles every day. So, where do we find the balance and remain hopeful? Having hope is believing tomorrow can be better than today—a brighter future. Take action and create your own brighter future, knowing there are obstacles and an infinite number of pathways to reach your goals. "2021-07-2135 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyLet’s Self-Talk About It.What are you saying to yourself and others? What are you thinking and putting out into the world? One’s only failure in life is not living up to one’s true potential. If we put ourselves down with negative self-talk, how can we reach our true potential? Words and thoughts can be a double-edged sword. Bring you love and kindness and cut you down. Use them wisely. Listen for tools that work for us.2021-07-0235 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyGoal: Run 50 Miles: Check ✅The real value in setting goals is not the recognition or reward. It’s the person you become by finding the discipline, courage, and commitment to achieve them.2021-06-2457 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyWhat are you “Self-Talking” about?Be impeccable with your words and your thoughts. We have the power to create our thoughts and words. We chat about knowing that words can be a double edged sword for the creation of beauty or create a world of sadness. Listen for some tools and conversation regarding self-talk.2021-06-1635 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyConquering ObstaclesGoals and obstacles, which one will win? special guest, Shawn Kingsbury. Founder of Pura Vida Recovery and The Reclaim Project NW 2021-05-1236 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyObstacles Are the Way: Ultra Spartan RecapShared our journey of our first Ultra Spartan Race, mindset, wins, and challenges.2021-05-1235 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyBreathe RightThe benefits of breathing to maximize your life and bringing focus to something we do every day with out realizing it.2021-04-2135 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe Power of PresenceWe talked about how presence is a gift to yourself and others. Presence for yourself is an expansion of your body to give you empowerment. Let’s practice our power pose.2021-04-0737 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyFixed vs. Growth MindsetThis week Darren and Jessica talk about the difference between those who have a fixed mindset, or those that have a growth mindset. They give examples of using them in your life, and how to change your mindset into a growth mindset. Create an action plan.2021-03-2444 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyThe SME of METhis week Darren and Jessica talk about the SME of ME. Also known as the Subject Matter Expert of yourself.2021-03-1040 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyExemplar of KindnessThis week, Darren and Jessica discuss the power of kindness using examples from the life of Fred Rogers and Louise Hay. They talk about the inspiration they each gained from looking back on the life of those exemplars, and how to move forward with kindness at the forefront.2021-02-2443 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyFlex Your Character Strength MusclesThis week, Darren and Jessica discuss in detail their top character strengths and how they flex them. They talk about when and how to apply those strengths, and when not to.2021-02-1732 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyPutting the 'Fun" into FundamentalsGood Vibes Only when talking about fundamentals 2021-02-0631 min

Next Level: Good Vibes OnlyIntroductionThe beginning of our Hero's journey.2020-12-2929 min