Do Life Better Podcast
My name is Dave Jorna, and my mission is to help people live their lives a little better each and every day. I enjoy chatting with people about the latest and best tips, strategies, and habits that help you be happier, healthier, and more purposeful, and I’m sharing these with you on my podcast. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Let’s do life better each day.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 117
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2020
Habits for Grit and Resilience with Dr John Barletta
Do you ever feel like quitting because it all seems too difficult? During these moments, the set backs can feel like they keep taking you further and further away from succeeding, so giving up become…
Change your morning, change your life - Solo Round
A number of years ago, I created my morning routine and it changed me. The way you start your morning influences everything that happens that day. Or at least, the way you interpret the events durin…
How the 5 Love Languages will Transform Your Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman
Have you ever tried showing a loved one, friend or family member how important they are to you but it just doesn’t seem to work? Or, have you ever found yourself wondering if they really care for you…
The Power of Influential, Specific Thank-You’s - Solo Round
Sometimes, I think we get it wrong when it comes to saying, "Thank-You". I know that sounds strange, but it's true. We often get something so simple, like expressing our gratitude, wrong.
In fact, …
Habits for Consistent Excellence with Dr John Barletta
Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to make it? Some people seem to reach the highest level of excellence be It in sporting, business or academia. I talk with our resident psychologist D…
Feed Your Mind - Solo Round
Last week I released that I was out of balance in terms of how I was feeding my mind.
I was spending a lot of extra time in mindfulness while running and driving, which meant that I wasn’t listening…
Return to Your Best by Resetting - Solo Round
Even despite our best efforts, there are times when we are just not feeling ourselves. We can be more irritable than usual, unmotivated, impatient, negative and feel like we are walking through a thi…
How To Create Your Breakthrough with Dr Marco Makari
Have you ever found your self working incredibly hard, but not getting the breakthrough or results that you want and deserve? Have you ever been wanting that next promotion, higher mark or to make th…
Happiness Habits - Solo Round
This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the quote, “Happiness is an inside job. Don’t assign anyone else that much power over your life”.
Sometimes, it can seem that happiness is an elusive, magic…
Commando Steve: Master Your Mind to Build Strength and Presence
I know how easy it is to tell yourself stories that hold you back and negatively alter the way you view the world around you. These stories, often created by self-doubt and ego, become our identity. …
Why You Should Talk To Yourself In The Third Person and The Power Of Can - Solo Round
The most important conversations you will ever have are the ones you have with yourself.
Your internal dialogue shapes the way you perceive and interpret the world around you which then determines …
Confidence, Influence and Deeper Connections with Dr Louise Mahler
Ever wonder why some people are easier to listen to than others, or why one person’s ideas are heard more often than everyone else’s. Or, maybe someone finds its easy to create trust and persuade ot…
Create A Survivor's Mindset with Dr John Barletta
I started gaining so much more power and control over my life and outcomes when I began thinking and acting like a survivor, not a victim.
I don’t know about you, but when things used to go wrong or…
Elina Winnel: Habits For Creating A Better Night's Sleep
How you start your morning can determine how you approach everything else during your day. It can be the difference between feeling fully alive, present and motivated or being sluggish, foggy and irr…
Ryan Hassan: The Strength and Power In Being Vulnerable
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of ‘creating a good day’. It’s easy to achieve when everything is going well, but what about when you are in a moment of struggle? What you do in these…
Create The Courage To Fail Fast and How To Boost Productivity with Sally Foley-Lewis
There are so many times when I’ve held back from taking that next big step because I was too afraid that it wouldn’t work out. And I know that I’m not alone. In fact, if we’re honest, most of us stru…
How To Push Through Fear And Overcome Challenges with Richard Bowles (aka Forrest Gump Meets Bear Grylls)
When I first came into contact with Richard Bowles, I was in awe of his many accomplishments, especially his 5 world records in endurance adventuring. As a passionate runner my self, my regular runni…
Jemimah Ashleigh: Boosting High Performance With Healthy Habits
When I first spoke with her, I couldn’t believe how much today’s guest has already experienced and achieved. She worked for the Australian Federal Police as a criminal intelligence analyst, is one of…
Sharon Richens: How To Improve Your Mood, Productivity And Sleep
Do you know how long you sit each day? Would you believe, that the amount you sit significantly effects your mood, productive, sleep and long-term health? In this episode Dave and Sharon share with y…
Ep. 18 - Discovering The Positive Power Of Change
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change” (Leon Megginson). When change occurs, you can allow it to be an opport…