Asymmetric Habits with Jonathan Pishner and Jerry Handley

✨ New Episode Drop! ✨“Using Gratitude to Recalibrate Your Attitude”Gratitude isn’t just about being nice — it’s a powerful tool for rewiring your mindset and boosting resilience. In this episode, we break down how small moments of appreciation can spark big shifts in how you show up in life.🎧 Tune in to learn how to use gratitude as a habit that pays off in outsized ways.#AsymmetricHabits #GratitudeMindset #SmallChangesBigImpact #HabitBuilding #MindsetShift

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Dive into the world of Asymmetric Habits with Jonathan Pishner and Jerry Handley as we explore the real cost of overspending - not just money , but your precious Time , Energy and Attention!

In this inspiring episode, we dive into the art of starting small to win big. Listen as we explore how creating and achieving small goals can set you on the path to accomplishing your larger dreams . Discover practical tips, r and actionable strategies to break down daunting goals into manageable tasks.

Empower your journey! Join us a Asymmetric Habits Podcast with Jonathan Pishner and Jerry Handley as we dive into the strength of saying 'No'. Discover how setting boundaries with purpose can fuel your physical and mental well-being.

In this episode from the Archives, we discuss the stories in our lives! Most of us think of stories as the makeup of movies, books, even video games; that stories are works of fiction. What many of us also don't realize is that the most powerful stories of all are the ones inside of our own heads that we tell ourselves each and every day, guiding our life. ***** If this episode resonates with you or could help someone you know, don’t keep it to yourself—SHARE it! And if you enjoyed it, please leave us a 5-STAR REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. Your support helps us continue to provide valuable content! About Your Hosts: Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor and lifelong martial artist. He owns Apex Counseling in Morgantown, WV, where he offers practical and effective therapy. Reach him at info@apexcounseling.org or visit www.apexcounseling.org for more information. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach and owner of Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, WV. He specializes in helping teens and adults unlock their physical and mental potential. Contact Jerry at vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com or explore his programs at www.vikingperformancetraining.com.

In this episode of Asymmetric Habits, we dive into the importance of scheduling regular couples' check-ins and how these dedicated moments can strengthen your relationship. We’ll explore why busy schedules, family demands, and personal goals often push relationship upkeep to the back burner, and how intentional check-ins can keep you and your partner aligned, supported, and thriving together. Listeners will gain insights into practical strategies for setting up productive check-ins that focus on open communication, empathy, and mutual growth. From navigating tough topics to celebrating small victories, we’ll discuss how to structure these check-ins to keep things fresh, supportive, and fun. Join us as we break down the simple, powerful ways regular conversations can elevate your relationship — and why it’s worth making them non-negotiable. ***** If this episode resonates with you or could help someone you know, don’t keep it to yourself—SHARE it! And if you enjoyed it, please leave us a 5-STAR REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. Your support helps us continue to provide valuable content! About Your Hosts: Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor and lifelong martial artist. He owns Apex Counseling in Morgantown, WV, where he offers practical and effective therapy. Reach him at info@apexcounseling.org or visit⁠ www.apexcounseling.org⁠ for more information. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach and owner of Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, WV. He specializes in helping teens and adults unlock their physical and mental potential. Contact Jerry at vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com or explore his programs at⁠ www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠.

In this episode from our Archives, we cover "Gratitude" practices. Gratitude practices believe that the act of purposefully acknowledging things you are grateful for on a regular basis can improve happiness in your life. It can sound a little too "woo-woo" for a lot of people, but in reality there is a very supportive blend of research that supports Gratitude Habits as a great way to improve your mental state, so we will cover how to frame gratitude in ways that will work best for you. ***** If this episode resonates with you or could help someone you know, don’t keep it to yourself—SHARE it! And if you enjoyed it, please leave us a 5-STAR REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. Your support helps us continue to provide valuable content! About Your Hosts: Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor and lifelong martial artist. He owns Apex Counseling in Morgantown, WV, where he offers practical and effective therapy. Reach him at info@apexcounseling.org or visit www.apexcounseling.org for more information. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach and owner of Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, WV. He specializes in helping teens and adults unlock their physical and mental potential. Contact Jerry at vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com or explore his programs at www.vikingperformancetraining.com.

Another episode from the Archives! In this 2022 “Asymmetric Habits” episode, Jonathan and I challenge the idea that constant self-improvement is the only path to success. You don’t need to be in a perpetual state of “upgrading” yourself. Tune in as we discuss how to recognize your strengths, set meaningful goals, and embrace the value of being as much as becoming. ***** If this episode resonates with you or could help someone you know, don’t keep it to yourself—SHARE it! And if you enjoyed it, please leave us a 5-STAR REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. Your support helps us continue to provide valuable content! About Your Hosts: Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor and lifelong martial artist. He owns Apex Counseling in Morgantown, WV, where he offers practical and effective therapy. Reach him at info@apexcounseling.org or visit www.apexcounseling.org for more information. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach and owner of Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, WV. He specializes in helping teens and adults unlock their physical and mental potential. Contact Jerry at vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com or explore his programs at www.vikingperformancetraining.com.

Despite whatever its initial promises may have been, one undisputable effect of the internet has been the ability for strangers to argue online. ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

We're calling out a common struggle—having your focus spread too thin, always thinking 9 steps ahead. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're juggling a million goals at once, but real progress happens when you zero in on the step right in front of you. Join us as Jonathan and Jerry dive into why narrowing your focus not only keeps you grounded but also sets you up for long-term success. We'll talk about how this shift can change your approach to fitness, work, and life. ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

When you’re getting back into shape after long layoffs, people don’t talk much about the mind games. It’s like a trickier version of the newbie mistake thinking they’ll “see” results in just a couple of weeks. When you were in great workout shape before, you know what that FEELS like, and you know what YOU felt like. So if that’s you, when you’re getting back into it and get those good workouts that push you further you will FEEL those old, familiar feelings. Your shoulders feeling jacked… you actually feel abs again. Then you look in the mirror and learn what you already knew but allowed yourself to think otherwise…Nope, still overweight and out of shape. And that’s important to remember, that it will take time. That’s good because things that take time last longer. But while it may seem like an evil trick, that FEELING of your body feeling in shape again is THE MOST IMPORTANT part! Feeling better ALWAYS comes first. That’s the same for newbies and out of shape trainees alike. You will FEEL better and more capable before any long-lasting physical effects have taken place, and that’s important because it also means training and eating right are working and the needed adaptations are taking place. Stay on the right track, and we promise - those feelings of getting fitter and healthier will translate to real, physical, tangible results. ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

* Fixed after a missing file was uploaded by accident earlier! * In this episode, we dive into the science and strategies behind making sure your restful activities actually provide the rest you need. From mental to physical recovery, learn how to maximize your downtime for better overall performance and well-being. Whether you're unwinding after a workout or taking a mental health break, we'll guide you through the best practices to ensure you're genuinely recharging. ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Hello listeners! This week's broadcast comes to us from December 2021, so sit back and enjoy some of the early days of Asymmetric Habits! ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

One of the top sources of anxiety, fear, and even embarrassment in our lives today is conflict. Some amount of conflict though is unavoidable, and oftentimes what we want, or even what we need, is on the other side of a conflict. That can be a pretty tough pill to swallow for many of us especially if we're not used to navigating conflict in a healthy manner or were never taught good strategies for choosing the best path. Join us on today's episode of 'Asymmetric Habits' (podcast found on Spotify and Apple podcasts!) as Jonathan Pishner of Apex Counseling and Jerry Handley of Viking Performance Training talk about actions and strategies to best navigate the conflicts found on the way to your best life. ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Hello listeners! This week's broadcast comes to us from November 2021, so sit back and enjoy some of the early days of Asymmetric Habits! ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org. Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at ⁠⁠⁠www.vikingperformancetraining.com⁠⁠⁠ .

In today's broadcast of "Asymmetric Habits", we continue our dive into Negative Circumstances. As covered in our last episode there are times to tolerate, times to overcome, and times to change your exposure to certain negative circumstances. One useful tactic is to set deadlines. Deadlines give you time to see if circumstances will improve or can be fixed, or alternatives found, without trapping you in an endless loop of "maybe it will get better" by providing you with a specific timeframe to make a decision. *****  We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org . Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at www.vikingperformancetraining.com .

We’ll all find ourselves in negative circumstances sometime in our life, whether it be a bad job fit, financial troubles, relationship troubles, or any other of the countless troubles that can make up life. To some degree - we tolerate it, if the end result seems worth it. Sometimes we can overcome it. But we can only tolerate negative circumstances for so long or put in the energy to overcome them. Eventually we have to change circumstances to avoid worse or more permanent effects. *****  We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org . Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at www.vikingperformancetraining.com .

In this new episode of Asymmetric Habits, Jonathan Pishner of Apex Counseling and Jerry Handley of Viking Performance Training consider the differences in Intense Work versus Relaxed Work, and why BOTH are important to achieving your goals in a healthy manner. *****  We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelong practitioner of martial arts. JP owns “Apex Counseling” in Morgantown, WV, providing realistic, effective counseling and psychotherapy. You can reach Jonathan at ‘info@apexcounseling.org’ or check their services out at www.apexcounseling.org . Jerry Handley is a strength & conditioning coach/personal trainer who loves the mental game. Jerry owns “Viking Performance Training” in Morgantown, WV, helping teens and adults become stronger versions of themselves. You can reach Jerry at ‘vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com’ or check their services out at www.vikingperformancetraining.com .