🎙️ Solo Episode with John Merkus 🌱 What if one quiet question could change the direction of your life? In this deeply grounding solo episode, John Merkus invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with something many of us avoid. Listening. This is not about motivation.This is not about fixing yourself. This is about creating space for honesty, clarity, and the answers you already carry within you. With calm presence and gentle authority, John guides you through a series of reflective questions designed to cut through noise, pressure, and self judgement. Questions that stay with you. Questions that stir something real. Whether you feel restless, distracted, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a deeper check in with yourself, this episode meets you exactly where you are. 💡 Episode Highlights 🧠 Powerful reflective questions that reveal what truly matters⏳ A future focused lens through the eyes of your 85 year old self💭 Identity beyond achievement and productivity🌀 The hidden cost of busyness and avoidance❤️ Choosing joy, presence, and meaning in the here and now You do not need to answer every question.Just notice the one that lands. Because that one might change everything. 🌟 Why This Episode Matters John Merkus shines as a thoughtful, energising, and insightful guide. His delivery is calm, reassuring, and emotionally stirring. He speaks as someone who has walked the path, faced the discomfort, and understands the courage it takes to be honest with your own life. His presence alone feels grounding.His words linger long after the episode ends. 🎧 Tune In Now to Be Inspired Whether you're on a walk, driving, or just needing a boost, this conversation is for you.Hit play and rise into your greatness today. 💬 Loved it? Here's What You Can Do Next ✅ Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to rise⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify📲 Follow John Merkus for more uplifting content💌 Join the mailing list to get exclusive inspiration and free resources 🙏 About Your Host: John Merkus 🎤 Speaker🧭 Transformation Coach🌟 Podcast Host John Merkus is the passionate voice behind Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness. He is deeply committed to helping people reconnect with who they are and who they are becoming. His conversations are thoughtful, energising, and always filled with golden nuggets of wisdom. John has a rare ability to create space where clarity, courage, and growth naturally emerge. 💬 Join the Conversation What’s one insight from this episode that resonated with you? Share your thoughts on social media and tag#RiseAndThrive #GreatnessUnlocked #LeadWithHeart 🚀 Press Play and Keep Thriving Greatness is one action away.Let this episode be the catalyst. ✨ Stay Inspired and Keep Thriving ✨ 🔗 Explore More 🎧 Merko Motivation Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zOOEieBv2g1cZxIe7uFRV?si=7618a9b7596341cd 📺 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@riseandthrivejohn 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jmerkus 👥 Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/288565440476587/ 🐦 X / Twitterhttps://twitter.com/johnmerkus 🌐 Websitehttps://www.johnmerkus.com ⚖️ Legal Stuff By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of John Merkus, or used by John Merkus with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Users may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non commercial, educational purposes. No reproduction, retransmission, or editing may be made without prior written permission, which may be requested by contacting john@johnmerkus.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility for any liability, loss, or damage caused directly or indirectly by the use or interpretation of the information presented herein. 🎧 Hit play now, and let’s rise and thrive together.