209: The Side of Growth No One Talks About with Justin Schenck

209: The Side of Growth No One Talks About with Justin Schenck

Author: Simona Costantini December 6, 2023 Duration: 33:58

In this episode of the Happiness Happens Podcast, Justin Schenck joins me on the show to talk about all things GROWTH. 

 

Justin shares his thoughts on measuring growth, change and transformation and the importance of applying it once it's acquired. He discusses his journey, including creating the Skeleton Key and publishing over 500 podcast episodes. 

 

He also explains his four non-negotiable daily self-care practices, the need to question everything for a better understanding, and the importance of embracing one's current situation for a happier, more aligned life.

 

Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker and the host of the top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. 

 

Justin’s podcast has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week and he has gone on to help countless people grow their brands and business with his company PodBrand.io 

 

He is also the founder of the Skeleton Key Mastermind.

 

We’ll touch on:

  • [0:00] Intro

  • [4:23] What does happiness mean to Justin

  • [5:40] How do you give yourself permission to feel all your feelings

  • [8:20] The difference between letting a feeling in and acknowledging it vs. letting it consume you

  • [12:10] Leaning into finding your self love and your value of yourself

  • [14:26] How do you start on inner work without disconnecting from other people

  • [16:58] Removing the limits around the stories we tell ourselves

  • [21:36] Starting and leading with curiosity

  • [24:23] The difference between questioning something and doubting yourself and your choices

  • [28:45] Justin’s four non-negotiables

  • [31:45] How to create more happiness in your day, every day, starting today


 

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We all ask those big questions about contentment and purpose at some point. Happiness Happens doesn’t treat those queries as abstract philosophy, but as a practical, weekly conversation hosted by Simona Costantini. Rather than offering a rigid formula, this podcast explores the many facets of a meaningful life through dialogues with thoughtful guests from various fields. You’ll hear from psychologists, artists, thinkers, and everyday people who have found unique pathways to fulfillment. The discussions are grounded in real experience, focusing on actionable insights that go beyond simple positive thinking. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a different corner of the human experience, whether it’s examining the role of community, the pursuit of creative passion, or the quiet practice of self-acceptance. Simona guides these conversations with a genuine curiosity, making complex ideas about well-being feel accessible and personal. The result is a resource that feels both expansive and intimately useful. Tuning into this podcast is less about searching for a single secret and more about gathering a toolkit-a collection of perspectives and practices that help you define what happiness actually means in your own life. It’s for anyone who believes that a more contented life is built from a series of conscious choices and deeper understandings, one honest conversation at a time.
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