Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Expected to die, today he’s inspiring others to truly live.
World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 804
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Escaping Modern Slavery: Rebecca Bender's Resilient Journey (ep. 222)
Human trafficking is a massive, worldwide problem. It's estimated that 20-40 million people are victims of this form for modern slavery, and our communities are not exempt.
Today I welcome survivor R…
Martin Luther King Jr. Inspires Me (Monday Moments ep. 221)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments.
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor o…
Five-time Grammy Winner + Music Producer Rudy Pérez (ep. 220)
Rudy Pérez is the definition of a music legend and has earned international success by shining the spotlight on others. He's written + produced hundreds of chart-topping songs for superstars like Bey…
Bridge Towards Acceptance (Monday Moments ep. 219)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moments” segments.
Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member Robert.
Robert asked: In your life, you've ha…
NASCAR's Kenny Wallace: Striving Towards Excessive Happiness (ep. 218)
In his three-decade-long NASCAR career, Kenny Wallace has competed in over 900 races, earned nine wins, and was named Most Popular Driver three times. Yet, he hasn't let this hard-earned success chan…
Post-Holiday Hangover (Monday Moments ep. 217)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segment.
“It’s not only the scenery you miss by going fast. You also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” – Edd…
Lisa Brennan-Jobs: Growing up as Steve Jobs' Daughter (ep. 216)
Steve Jobs is widely recognized as one of the most influential inventors of our time, pioneering the personal computer, the iPod and iPhone.
Yet his eldest daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs often remembers …
4 Keys to Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet (Monday Moments ep. 215)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments.
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by …
New York Times Bestselling Author Pat Lencioni (ep. 214)
Today I’m excited to welcome someone who had a profound influence on me in my late twenties.
Patrick Lencioni is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including The Five Dysfunctions of …
The Greatest Christmas Gift (Monday Moments ep. 213)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments.
This time of year often creates stress and disappointment for so many. We're focused on the stuff -- parties, fo…
Headbands of Hope (Jess Ekstrom ep. 212)
Jess Ekstrom, founder + CEO of Headbands of Hopes, has had a front-row seat in finding inspiration in frustration.
As Bernie Madoff's great-niece, Jess channeled the embarrassment of that highly-publ…
4 Ways to be Present this Holiday Season (Monday Moments ep. 211)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments.
It's easy to get so overwhelmed by what is on our agenda that we forget to enjoy any of it, especially during th…
The Epic 60-Year Survival Story of One Couple (Smitty + Louise Harris ep. 210)
Colonel Carlyle Smith “Smitty” Harris spent 2,871 days (that’s nearly 8 years!) as Vietnam POW. At the same time, his beautiful bride Louise was courageously raising three young children while becomi…
Repair Relationships with Family (Monday Moments ep. 209)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments.
Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member CB.
CB asked: My brother and I were best frien…
Mean People Suck: How Empathy Leads to a Better Life with Michael Brenner (ep. 208)
What is the hard-to-define, touchy-feely idea of empathy and why is it so important? Business expert Michael Brenner joins us to share how empathy, kindness + self-reflection can save us both profe…
Special Announcement: My New Book is Available for Pre-Order! (Monday Moments ep. 207)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moments” segments.
Today, I share some very exciting news around my new book In Awe, the inspiration behind its mission and even a…
Do You Need a New, Meaningful Thanksgiving Tradition? (ep. 206)
I consider Thanksgiving one of my favorite family holidays. It's certainly a wonderful time away from work, enjoying good food, viewing football, and taking inventory of the many blessings in life.
J…
5 Questions to Reconnect at Work and at Home (Monday Moments ep. 205)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moments” segments.
“Every solution to every problem is simple. It’s the distance between the two where the mystery lies.” – Derek …
Proven Techniques for Productive Meetings with Elise Keith (ep. 204)
Did you know that almost three-quarters of us find meetings ineffective or unproductive, and they waste more than $37 billion dollars every year?
Elise Keith, CEO and co-founder of Lucid Meetings, jo…
Be Relentless with Michele Cushatt (Monday Moments ep. 203)
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment.
Today I welcome back three-time cancer survivor, author, speaker, and self-proclaimed expert…