269 - Creating the Life You Want by Unlocking Greater Holistic Health with Life Coach, Speaker, and Author BJ Thompson
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha Morrison
Be the Bridge
4.9 • 774 Ratings
🗓️ 13 June 2023
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to make a lasting change in your life? In this episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, host Latasha Morrison is joined by life coach BJ Thompson for a dynamic conversation about how change starts in our mindsets. BJ opens up about some of his personal journey. And then they discuss the importance of taking care of yourself in a meaningful way and being part of work that is purposeful. BJ also shares about his book, Awaken a Better You: 4 Simple Steps to Create the Life You Want, and his movement, Build a Better Us.
Consider this a coaching session for the Be the Bridge community! Remember, working on your own healing and health isn’t selfish. It’s participating in the work of redemption and restoration. No matter your story or your struggle, you are not stuck. Hope, healing, and health are possible and you are loved for who you are!
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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser
Quotes:
“If you have the right tools and the right resources and the right mindsets, you can accomplish things much quicker, you can accomplish them with less trauma.” -BJ Thompson
“There's certain corners in growth you can't cut, because it's just a part of the process.” -BJ Thompson
“Your beginnings do not determine your endpoint or your middle point.” -Latasha Morrison
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Resources Mentioned:
Awaken a Better You by BJ Thompson
Awaken Conference - online replay
Build a Better Us
The 45 Day Challenge
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | You are listening to the Be The Bridge podcast with Latasha Morrison. |
| 0:06.1 | What are you guys doing today? |
| 0:08.7 | Each week, Be The Bridge podcast tackles subjects related to race and culture with the goal of bringing understanding. |
| 0:17.0 | But I'm going to do it in the spirit of love. |
| 0:19.5 | We believe understanding can move us toward racial healing, racial equity, and racial unity. |
| 0:25.1 | Latasha Morrison is the founder of Be the Bridge, |
| 0:28.2 | which is an organization responding to racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world. |
| 0:34.0 | This podcast is an extension of our vision to make sure people are no longer conditioned by a racialized society but grounded in truth. |
| 0:42.2 | If you have not hit the subscribe button, please do so now. |
| 0:45.6 | Without further ado, let's begin today's podcast. |
| 0:48.9 | Oh, and stick around for some important information at the end. |
| 0:53.9 | Be the bridge community. I am excited. Like I say, I'm always excited for the guests that I have |
| 0:59.4 | on the podcast. But I love bringing people that I know to you, our community. And so this is |
| 1:07.6 | just such a welcoming community. And I want you to welcome Mr. BJ Thompson, also known as Coach Thompson. |
| 1:16.6 | He is here. |
| 1:17.6 | BJ is a life coach. |
| 1:19.6 | He is a speaker and author who helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history, |
| 1:25.6 | the 116 movement with Grammy Grammy Award-winning artist LaCray. |
| 1:31.5 | He also served alongside Brian Lawrence to expand groundbreaking racial reconciliation work in Memphis, |
| 1:38.5 | Tennessee. BJ has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and couples over the world, |
| 1:43.8 | helping them to experience personal and relational growth. |
| 1:47.6 | Currently, BJ serves as the executive director for Build a Better Us. |
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