The Reflection
The Reflection is a podcast doing just that. We reflect on ourselves and our community, so that we can lead a healthier, more positive and productive lifestyle. Each episode will consist of a new topic of conversation (i.e. the importance of communication, staying positive, maintaining a growth mindset, how to live healthier and using A.I. for more efficient productivity). My goal is to create a community where WE create goals, become motivated, stay focused and think differently in the way we see ourselves and the world in a more positive way. We will also interview various people from areas like nutrition, philosophy, psychology, business, music and literature. Send your comments and questions to TheReflection.PJ@gmail.com AND For more information, videos of the podcasts visit @TheReflection_PJ on Youtube AND please visit TheLaughingBuddhaRS.com to support my website and studio
Episodes
22 episodes
Identity and the Self
On this episode Preston dives into what makes us...US. Preston peels back the layers on who we are, how we got to this place and the things we should or need to do in order to make changes and become the person we choose to become...OR, the per...
Kindness
On this episode Preston dives into Kindness with an open heart and open mind. Preston gets real with himself and talks about why he thinks its SO important to be kind to yourself AND others. We briefly reflect on our previous episode and then w...
Growth
On this episode Preston returns in fashion as he explore the different areas of GROWTH. What does it look like one person to the next. Are our failures and losses a part of growth? Preston talks life, current events and how a growth mindset can...
Finding your Path (w/ Niles Wolfgang Miller)
In this episode, Preston interviews Niles Wolfgang Miller who is a photographer, director, content creator, editor, writer amongst many other things and who is also in pursuit of achieving his goals and dreams. Niles and Preston talk process of...
Belief
Welcome back everyone!!! On this dramatic return to the stage, Preston brings us an informative look into what belief is and means to each and everyone one of us. What does that mean? Well, where does belief come from? Why do we believe the thi...
Feeling Stuck?
On episode 17, Preston talks about that place we all found ourselves sometimes and just aren't too sure how to get out of. Preston goes over some common reason we all end up there in the first place. We also offer suggestions and practical step...
Finding Your Passion...Finding Your Purpose
On this episode of our journey, making our dreams into a reality and being the best person we can be, Preston dives into what makes us happy? What keeps us interested and engaged? What are we passionate about? What is our purpose? He talks abou...
Fear and Self Doubt
On this episode, episode 15, Preston talks about overcoming Fear and Self Doubt. How to get to the bottom and root cause of these fears and doubts. We take a look at different philosophies and approaches for dealing with fear and self doubt. Ho...
Pursuing the Good Life (Feat. Memo 71)
In this episode Preston interviews Memo 71, a local music producer and health professional. They talk music, life experiences and what the future may hold in their relationships to god/the universe. Preston and Memo reflect on what it really&nb...
Community
In this episode Preston talks about community. How does community interact with our personal lives. How does our own community strengthen us and get us to where we want to be? There are so many different ways in which our community can help us ...
Fixed V.S. Growth Mindset
On episode 12 Preston talks about the differences between having a fixed mindset and having a growth mindset. Preston dives into Carol Dweck's work and see's how we (the average person) can apply these methods and outlooks to our own lives on a...
Leadership
On this episode Preston discusses what it looks like to Follow the Leader. Who are the people we look up to and have looked up to in our past that have helped make us into the people we are today? What does it look like to take on the role of a...
Stoicism For Daily Living
Ep.10 - In this episode Preston dives into what it means to be stoic. We talk about what that may look like living in today's world in comparison to living in the past of ancient Rome or Greece. Preston dives into how we can apply these philoso...
Just Life'n it Up
Ep. 9 We have a special guest with us, Mr. Morales. A teacher and friend I work with . Preston chops it up with Emilio about life, work, goals and music. There is almost nothing they don't talk about from where they are from, how they started t...
Understanding Differences
Ep. 8 Understanding Differences. On this episode, Preston dives into the unique differences we share as people and how differences are what makes us...us. We talk about 5 different extensions of what makes us different but yet similar on many l...
Relationships
Ep. 7, Preston dives into the various types of relationships there are and how they affect us on a daily basis. First, addressing the foundation or building of a relationship and then the keeping or maintaining aspect of a relationship. He also...
Manifestation
On episode 6 we discuss taking steps to see your goal or vision come into fruition. What does it mean to manifest something. How are some ways we can look at manifestation to help us truly succeed at the thing we want most? This mixed in with s...
The Power of Commitment
In Episode 5, we give a quick recap on our previous episode as well as give thanks for ThanksGiving to the things we are thankful and grateful for. The power of commitment. What does it mean to commit to something? What does it look like ...
Taking Chances/Risk Analysis
On episode 4, we talk about taking chances and assessing risk. What is holding us back from taking the firs step towards our future endeavors? Why don't we just do the things we want to do? As always, I give examples of situations and scenarios...
Having Different Perspectives (Interview with Johanna Derbolowsky - The Transformation Promise)
We have our very first guest on the show!! Johanna Derbolowsky. We discuss her book (new edition release) "The Transformation Promise". We also talk about having different perspectives on things (i.e. getting fired from a job), dealing with dif...
Communication (Giving more meaning to conversations)
On the first official episode, but technically episode 2, we take a look at COMMUNICATION. We talk about our goals for the week and our goals for the month and how good communication can benefit our lives as well as help us with our relationshi...