Podcast
Motivated Savages
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The Motivated Savages Podcast is a leadership podcast, a motivational podcast, and a personal growth podcast for people navigating the messy middle of life. Hosted by certified leadership coach Jody Savage, each episode blends authentic storytelling with actionable lessons that help you grow stronger and live bolder.
You’ll hear about resilience, leadership development, parenting, career pivots, and the mindset shifts that turn survival into strength. Each episode closes with the Savage Challenge, a practical step you can take right now to strengthen your mindset, build confidence, and create momentum.
Whether you are a leader in the workplace, a parent balancing family and career, or simply someone who refuses to drift through life, this podcast will remind you that every chapter matters and every season holds value.
Learn more, grab resources, and join the community at Motivated Savages.
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Episodes
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Episode 37: That’s Just the Way I Am
1w ago00:19:53Tap to summarizeIn Episode 37 of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage explores the phrase “That’s just the way I am” and challenges the idea that people are emotionally fixed. This episode dives into how repeated patterns quietly shape identity, how environments influence the way we think and respond, and why growth remains available for anyone willing to stay open to change. Through reflections on leadership, mindset, relationships, and personal evolution, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder that human beings are far more adaptable than they realize. For more great insights visit motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 37: Bookend the Day: The Power of Gratitude
2w ago00:20:08Tap to summarizeMost people think life changes in the big moments. But what if it’s happening right now… and you’re missing it? In this episode, Jody shares a powerful realization from picking up her son after his freshman year, and how gratitude can bring you back into your life while it’s happening. This isn’t about positivity. It’s about awareness. Explore more great insights at motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 36: You’re Not Reading the Room. You’re Becoming It.
3w ago00:10:21Tap to summarizeYou feel the shift in every conversation, every interaction… and without realizing it, you adjust. But what if you’re not just noticing the energy around you… you’re becoming it? In this episode, we break down how to stop being pulled by your environment and start choosing how you show up, no matter what’s happening around you. For more great insights visit us at: motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 35: You’re Not Managing Change. You’re Managing People Inside It.
4w ago00:19:15Tap to summarizeWhy does change feel like opportunity to some and a threat to others? In this episode, Jody breaks down the psychology behind change and what’s really happening beneath the surface. From workplace systems to personal relationships, you’ll learn why people don’t resist change… they resist uncertainty about who they are inside it. This episode will shift how you see your own reactions and how you lead others through change. For more great insights go to motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 34: You’re Always Choosing… Even When You’re Not
Apr 1900:14:35Tap to summarizeThere’s a moment most of us don’t even realize we’re in… The moment where we tell ourselves, “I’ll get back to that once things settle.” It sounds responsible. It feels logical. Especially when life is shifting, when you’re stepping into something new, or trying to find your footing again. But what if nothing in your life is actually on hold? In this episode, Jody shares a real, in-the-middle perspective on transition, attention, and the quiet ways we continue shaping our lives even when we think we’ve paused certain parts of it. Through personal reflection and grounded insight, this conversation explores how your habits, focus, and small daily choices continue to build momentum, even in seasons where your energy is pulled in different directions. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to stay connected to your path without pressure, how to recognize what’s already in motion, and how to move forward with more awareness and intention. If you’ve been feeling like you’re in between versions of yourself, this episode will help you see that you’re not waiting… you’re already in it. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs the same reminder. And if you want to keep building that awareness into your daily life, head over to motivatedsavages.com and explore everything we’re creating there.
Transcribe →Episode 33: It Counts More Than You Think
Apr 1200:09:57Tap to summarizeWe’ve been taught that progress has to look big to count. But what if the moments you’ve been overlooking are the ones that matter most? In this episode, I share a simple, real-life moment that sparked a bigger realization about movement, goals, and the noise telling us we need more, more plans, more structure, more everything. This isn’t about perfect workouts. It’s about using your everyday life to build momentum in a way that actually works. Because progress isn’t built in big moments. It’s built in the small ones you repeat. And they count more than you think. Explore more and keep building your path at motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 32: The Less You Say, The Less You Have to Defend
Apr 500:12:56Tap to summarizeA simple conversation brought a powerful truth back into focus. Not every thought needs to be spoken. Not every reaction needs to be released. In this episode, we explore the space between what you think and what you say… and how learning to manage that space can change how you lead, communicate, and show up in your life. Because most of what we end up defending… we created by saying too much. If this hits, share it with someone who needs it. And for more, head to motivatedsavages.com.
Transcribe →Episode 31: Life Is Always Working Out For Me
Mar 2900:13:39Tap to summarizeLife is always working out for me. Even when it doesn’t look like it. Even when I don’t understand it yet. In this episode, Jody Savage explores how the meaning you assign to everyday moments quietly shapes your entire experience. From small interactions to major life decisions, what you expect to see often becomes what you notice most. You may not be reacting to life as much as you think. You may be participating in how it unfolds. Is life working out for you? Explore more at motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 30: You’re Always One Thought Away From a Different Life
Mar 2200:13:11Tap to summarizeYou are one thought away from experiencing your life differently. In this episode, Jody Savage explores how the way you see your current situation can shape everything, from how you feel to how you move forward. Through real reflections and simple shifts, this episode opens up a new way to look at what’s already in motion. If something in your life feels uncertain, you might be closer than you think. Explore more at motivatedsavages.com
Transcribe →Episode 29: The Quiet Moment After the Push: Why Breaks Lead to Breakthroughs
Mar 1500:13:47Tap to summarizeWhat happens after the push? In this episode of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage reflects on a surprising realization that came during a slower week of building the Indie Author Bookstore. After weeks of constant movement, adding books, connecting with authors, writing articles, and growing the platform, something unexpected happened when she stepped back. Readers kept browsing. Books kept selling. And the community crossed 10,000 followers. This episode explores the truth about momentum, why progress often forms quietly over time, and why the moment after the push can reveal just how far you’ve already come. If this message resonates, share it with someone who has been pushing hard and might need permission to pause for a moment. Discover the Indie Author Bookstore and explore more at MotivatedSavages.com.
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