Bridges Built from Pain: Why the Stories We Tell Ourselves Keep Us Stuck
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Bridges Built from Pain: Why the Stories We Tell Ourselves Keep Us Stuck

Have you ever had two pieces of information—but no bridge between them?So you built one.Filled in the gap.Connected the dots.Only to find out later…you got it wrong? You’re not alone. Malcolm Gladwell wrote an entire book on it called Talking to Strangers.Turns out, we’re wrong as often as we’re rightwhen we fill in the blanks.Our…

Wanting Change or Willing to Change? (Part 2)

Wanting Change or Willing to Change? (Part 2)

Let’s talk about what it looks like to change. This is Part 2 in a 3-part series on change. So—what does it look like to want change? That’s the million-dollar question.Literally.We’re investing more than ever in mental health.More therapy.More coaching.More tools. But how are we doing? Are we changing—or just circling the same struggles in…

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What Failure Teaches Us (If We’re Listening)

We all fail. It’s part of being human.What we do after the failure? That’s where growth—or deeper damage—happens. In this episode, I talk about what failure can teach us if we’re willing to listen, learn, and lean into the discomfort. I also address some listener concerns about a previous episode, because feedback, like failure, is…

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Enough Already: Why Your Value Isn’t Earned—It’s Your Birthright

This weekend, I was reminded why I love sports so much. Friends sent me a video of their son playing in a weekend tournament—the final moments captured one of those beautiful truths that sports offer us all. That’s the first half of today’s episode. In the second half, I want to share something powerful—something that,…

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We Think We Want Money, What if We Really Want Meaning?

In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, we dive deep into the misconception that money is the key to happiness. Many of us chase financial success, believing it will bring fulfillment, only to find that something is still missing. The truth is, what we truly crave isn’t money—it’s meaning. Join me as we explore…