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
20 episodes
I Stopped Trying To "Fix" Myself.
What if the way you’ve been trying to grow…is the very thing that’s been burning you out?In this Season 1 finale of Uplifted Living, Nick Gilbert brings everything together—redefining what it means to grow without pressure, withou...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:48
You Don't Need to Work Harder — You Need to Do This
If you’ve ever ended the day feeling completely drained— even though you didn’t actually do that much…this episode will help you understand why.In this conversation, we explore a hidden cause of burnout that most...
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8:17
Why You Feel "Behind" In Life (And How To Stop)
The feeling of being “behind” isn’t a personal failure.It’s an illusion.In this episode of Uplifted Living, Nick Gilbert explores why so many of us feel like we’re falling behind in life—even when we’re making progress—and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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9:01
Why Consistency Fails (The Streak Trap Explained)
Why Consistency Fails (The Streak Trap Explained)Most people don't fail because they stop—they fail because of what they tell themselves when they do.In this episode of Uplifted Living, we explore why the cultural obsession...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:58
Why You Don't Have Confidence (Yet)
Confidence isn't a personality trait—it's a reputation you build with yourself. In this episode, Nick explores why affirmations and positive thinking often fail, and reveals the real reason confidence fades: a lack of evidence.If you've ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:58
Your Brain Thinks You're Unreliable (Here's Why)
Nick Gilbert introduces Uplifted Living and explains that inconsistency is less a willpower issue than a self-trust problem caused by repeatedly breaking promises to yourself. He describes how setting unrealistic “ceiling promises” (e.g., drast...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:41
The Intensity Illusion: Why Pushing Harder Backfires
Nick Gilbert introduces Uplifted Living and explains that feeling stuck is often a nervous system response to high-pressure approaches, not laziness or lack of desire. He argues that when goals are tied to perfectionism and intensity, the body ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:12
Burnout Recovery Doesn’t Look Like You Think
In this episode of 'Uplifted Living' hosted by Nick Gilbert, the concept of burnout is explored in-depth. Nick challenges the common misconception that burnout is due to doing too much, highlighting instead that it often results from asking too...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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6:23
Your Life Improvements Keep Failing? Here's Why
In this episode of Uplifted Living, host Nick Gilbert discusses the pitfalls of trying to fix all aspects of one's life simultaneously, which often leads to burnout and frustration. Instead, he advocates for prioritizing and focusing on a singl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:17
Your Motivation Problem Isn't What You Think
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
Stop Doing More, Start Doing This Instead
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
Terminal Cancer Changed How He Lived Forever
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
The Limiting Belief You Don't Know You Have
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
Self-Belief Is a Decision, Not a Feeling
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
Your Inner Critic Is Lying to You
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
Your Green Light Is Killing You—Here's Why
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
What A Dying Man Taught Me About Self-Worth
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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6:08
