Uplifted Living
Uplifted Living is a podcast for thoughtful, growth-oriented people who want to live with more clarity, intention, and presence—without burnout or overwhelm.
Each episode offers grounded reflections, practical insights, and gentle reframes to help you simplify self-development, reconnect with what matters, and make steady, sustainable progress in your life.
This is not a podcast about hustle, perfection, or constant optimization.
It’s a space for learning, slowing down, and becoming someone you trust—one small step at a time.
If you’re seeking growth that feels aligned, meaningful, and human,
you’re welcome here.
Episodes
11 episodes
Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert discusses the misconceptions about motivation in personal growth. He argues that motivation, being emotional and temporary, is not a reliable engine for action. Instead, Gilbert advocates fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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5:43
You’re Not Lazy — You’re Overloaded
In this episode of 'Uplifted Living,' host Nick Gilbert addresses the common misconception of laziness, suggesting that many people, in fact, suffer from cognitive and emotional overload rather than laziness. He explains how carrying too much i...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:46
Why Self-Improvement Isn’t Working for You (And What Actually Does)
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert discusses the challenges faced by growth-oriented individuals who feel overwhelmed by self-improvement. He argues that the issue often lies in the overconsumption of self-help content rather...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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5:52
The Productivity System That Taught Me How to Pay Attention
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert encourages listeners to reflect on whether their recent activities reflect their desired life or a life they are merely reacting to. Nick proposes that living intentionally requires more min...
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Episode 8
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11:57
Live Like Time Is a Gift, Not a Guarantee
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert discusses the powerful message in Randy Pausch's 'The Last Lecture.' Facing terminal cancer, Pausch talked about living fully, emphasizing purpose, gratitude, and the importance of not takin...
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Episode 7
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6:23
Resilience Doesn’t Always Look Like Strength
In this episode of Uplifted Living, Nick Gilbert explores the definition of resilience by examining the character Christopher Boone from 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.' Contrary to the conventional notion of resilience as st...
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Episode 6
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6:41
It Was You All Along—Reclaiming Your Power
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert explores the themes of self-empowerment, inner strength, and authenticity, inspired by the book 'It Was You All Along' by Russ. Nick discusses the importance of realizing that one’s true pot...
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Episode 5
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10:47
Unlocking Your Dreams - It's All In Your Head!
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert delves into the concept of self-belief, inspired by Russ's book 'It's All In Your Head'. Gilbert emphasizes that belief in oneself precedes external validation and is built through consisten...
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Episode 4
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8:57
Here, Now: Mindfulness and The Power of Now
In this episode of 'Uplifted Living,' host Nick Gilbert delves into the concept of mindfulness inspired by Eckhart Tolle's 'The Power of Now.' Gilbert discusses the pivotal realization that one is not their thoughts, but the awareness beneath t...
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Episode 3
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6:37
The Green Light Within: Self-Belief and The Great Gatsby
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert explores the concept of self-belief through the iconic scene from The Great Gatsby where Gatsby reaches for a distant green light. The episode discusses the power of self-belief, differentia...
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Episode 2
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6:09
Learning to Love Yourself: Lessons from Tuesdays with Morrie
Nick Gilbert, the host of Uplifted Living, explores the concept of self-love inspired by the wisdom of Morrie Schwartz from 'Tuesdays with Morrie.' The episode delves into the importance of learning to give and receive love, emphasizing that se...
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Episode 1
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