The Mental Wealth Show with Rich Jones

Rich shares insights from his trip to Spain, reflecting on how travel influences his fitness routine and its broader life lessons. He talks about finding local gyms to maintain workouts and the impact of structure on his well-being. Rich also contrasts the culture and societal norms in Spain with the U.S., noting differences in safety, cleanliness, and homelessness. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of personal time during trips with significant others.

Rich reflects on his upcoming honeymoon, the benefits of creating space for personal growth, and the pitfalls of overcommitting. He recounts past struggles with launching a membership community amidst wedding preparations, and how he found clarity by embracing a slower, more authentic approach to life. Rich shares poignant insights from wedding interactions and the importance of being true to oneself, both in personal and professional spheres. As he returns to podcasting, Rich emphasizes focusing on enjoyment and natural growth over pursuing metrics and strategic tactics.

I had no intention of dropping a podcast episode today until I realized what today was. At the time I'm recording this, it is September 2, 2024, and three years ago, I started my mental health leave from my day job in corporate America. This mental health leave changed a lot for me and was really the beginning of my healing journey. Although I had been addressing my mental health and working on my physical health before this, the emotional health piece was what really needed work. Leading up to this leave, I started having panic attacks, often while in work meetings with my camera off. Basic work tasks became difficult, and I felt a lot of shame because I knew I was capable of more. It wasn't until I learned that my manager was taking a mental health leave that I realized I could create space for myself too. I felt embarrassed about taking leave; it felt like failure. But ultimately, I sent an email to my team and closed my laptop to focus on my well-being. My advice for anyone considering a mental health leave is to take more time than you think you'll need. Healing is a long journey, and I’ve learned that the things we hide from often hold the answers we seek. I feel as free as I've ever felt in my adult life, and I can't wait for this new chapter of my journey.

And I'm finally ready to come back. 

A quick update + the trailer for my new podcast. Get the Find More Balance podcast on your favorite podcast player or by visiting findmorebalance.com!

It's been a while. I catch you up on what's happened since the last episode in May, including a few celebrations and a big lesson you can apply to your life.  I also announce the launch of the Find More Balance Network! It's a private membership community for growth-minded professionals who are ready to go after meaningful goals, live a healthier lifestyle, find inspiration to sustain progress, or simply interested in connecting with like-minded folks who are on their own health & wellbeing journeys.  The network kickoff event is on September 16th at 11am ET. It's a live session focused on what to know about taking a mental health leave from work. I explain more in this episode. If you're serious about growth, let's get to work. Visit fmbnetwork.com.

Sometimes the path of least resistance is the best path to follow. Rich reflects on what he's learned from focusing on one thing at a time, including the idea that things don't need to be difficult to be meaningful. Tune in for this quick listen and share it with someone if you find it useful.    Twitter: @iamrichjones Instagram: @iamrichjones Interested in coaching? Visit tmws.co/coaching. Interested in having Rich come speak at your company or organization? Visit https://tmws.co/speaking.  

Some reflection on my birthday weekend before I chat with Jordan Grumet, long time friend of the show from the personal finance community, host of the Earn and Invest podcast, and author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.   Toastmasters - Giving a talk at 730am PT on April 12th at the weekly Toastmasters meeting I attend. I haven’t spoken about it much, but it’s helped me become a better speaker and podcast host. At this meeting, I’ll be talking about how to start a podcast. So visit tmws.co/toastmaster to register for the session and see an example of Toastmasters in action.   

On today’s episode from the unreleased archives, I’m chatting with the author of Indistractable - how to control your attention and choose your life, Nir Eyal. If you struggle with distraction, this episode is for you! We also cover how behavior changes facilitates identity change and a lot more.  Nir's distraction guide ---- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I’m available to speak to your company, organization, or ERG about how mental health and wellbeing translate to your performance, the wealth that comes with healing, and so much more. If you’re interested in looking like a genius by booking a dope speaker, send me a note at info@findmorebalance.com. (Pitches from podcast bookers will be ignored)  

In addition to reasons you need to move, I share what I learned from a recent 8-week challenge and how you can apply the insights in your own life. May is Mental Health Awareness and I'm looking forward to talking more about my journey, the importance of mental health, and the wealth that comes with healing. If you'd like me to come speak to your team, organization, or at a special event, drop me a note at info@findmorebalance.com. (Please note: I am not accepting podcast guest pitches. This is not the time to shoot your or your client's shot. :) Magic Mind is a 2 oz. energy shot I personally use to accompany my morning caffeine or take solo when I need a boost. It helps me get into the zone. The Magic Mind team created an offer for the mental wealth family. You’ll get up to 56% off your first subscription order in the next 10 days or 20% off a one-time purchase by visiting magicmind.co/mentalwealth and redeem using the code mentalwealth20.

Jason Vitug is the founder of Phroogal, a purpose driven financial wellness company empowering people to achieve goals through knowledge, access, and community. I was blown away by his vulnerability, storytelling, and ability to connect the dots during our conversation. He’s also the author of the new book (his second book) dropping on February 1st: Happy Money Happy Life - A multidimensional approach to health, wealth, and financial freedom.  We talk about all three areas and Jason shares some lessons and insights from his personal journey.    The Magic Mind team created a dope offer for me to share with the Mental Wealth family. You’ll get up to 56% off your first subscription order in the next 10 days or 20% off a one-time purchase by visiting magicmind.co/mentalwealth and redeem using the code mentalwealth20.

In this episode, I talk about six things I'm taking into 2023 and lessons learned you can apply this year, too. I also talk about the recent tech layoffs and a day I've never been through before. (There's a special message for those impacted) I mention a 2 oz energy shot called Magic Mind. This ain't no tummy tea or anything like that! For me, it's just good calm focus. The Magic Mind team created a dope offer for me to share with the Mental Wealth family. You’ll get up to 56% off your first subscription order in the next 10 days or 20% off a one-time purchase by visiting magicmind.co/mentalwealth and redeem using the code mentalwealth20.  Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

On the surface, Angela is an investment strategist, coach and founder of the Happy Investor Method, where the goal is to make wealth inevitable. But through hearing her story, you’ll realize she’s so much more. This is her high achiever origin story! Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

In this episode , 2009 Super Bowl champion and former NFL wide receiver Marques Colston talks about the importance of mindset in performance, how to create separation in your life, competing at a high level, and more.  Be sure to check out Marques' site to elevate your game (we ain't talking sports): https://www.separationplaybook.com/ ---- Interested in working on your wellness 1-on-1 with Rich, visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more about wellness coaching and the many benefits. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

It's been over a month since my last update. I catch folks up on what happened at track nationals and my journey over the past couple years. I'm  also joined by EconoMe Conference founder, Diania Merriam, who candidly shares her mental health journey and experience with the therapy modality that's helped her most: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If you've ever heard of or wondered about EMDR, this episode is for you. Jump to 10:20 to go directly to the interview.  Trigger Warning: discussion of death/loss As always, talk to a professional before doing anything you heard on a podcast! This is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

As a Certified Wellness Coach, my goal is to help high-achieving professionals make better choices and live healthier lives. Because high performance doesn't mean you're well. If you're thinking of making a lifestyle change or better choices, or increasing your sense of wellbeing so you can show up more consistently across your life, maybe we should talk. My 1-on-1 coaching doors are open and you can schedule a free discovery call to see if I'm the right coach for you by visiting richrunstrack.com. Stop thinking, start doing. It's time. --- This is Welcome Sarah's story... I started to realize that there was some work to be done internally in order to create the life that I wanted externally. I went through a coaching program with the International Coach Federation and it changed my life. It taught me that I could control my own destiny and that I didn't need to rely on others to create the life that I wanted. Now, as an athlete and coach, I use those same principles to help myself and others create the lives that they want.. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The importance of mental fitness and how it can lead to a happier life 2. The power of coaching and how it can help you overcome difficult challenges 3. The benefits of being an athlete, including the ability to better manage your life and see incremental results. I also share some recent challenges and how I'm planning to navigate them.  Welcome to Reinvention podcast: https://pod.link/WelcomeToReinvention IG: welcome_sarah Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol? Be sure to check out Monument. You don't have to struggle in silence. They've got a great anonymous community, free live meetings, optional therapy services and more. Full link: https://tmws.co/monument --- In this episode, I chat with Harold and Steven Hughes. Harold is the founder of Bandwagon and cofounder of Blackat.xyz. Steven is a past pod guest, financial therapist and money reiki practitioner. They help break down how to learn the NFT space so you understand it in a real world way.  This is NOT about how to profit off NFTs! Understand the technology, understand the future. This episode also planted the seed for something happening soon. I didn't know it at the time, but glad I held this one til now. It makes the big happening even sweeter! Me on IG/Twitter: @richrunstrack Key Definitions: Eth = Ether = the unit of currency on the Ethereum blockchain Web3 = New era of the internet defined by blockchain technologies and decentralization.  Web2 = the internet today. Companies provide services in exchange for your info (Facebook, etc) Key links: Wellness for Black Men Bandwagon (Harold's company) Steven's site The NFT Handbook  https://techintersectpodcast.com/  https://www.blackat.xyz/  https://partakefoods.com/ Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

An update on the past couple months and the work I've been doing to move through past trauma.  I also talk about the future of the show and the new Wellness for Black Men community.  Links mentioned: www.wellnessforblackmen.com richrunstrack.com findmorebalance.com Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Rich discusses his mental health and a conversation with his mom that didn't go well, but yielded some valuable insight. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.