Welcome to another episode of Inspire Us Podcast with your host J. Paul Nadeau. This episode features the compelling story of Leslie Clark, also known as the Nomad Gal. Dive into the story of a woman who began traveling at the age of 45, immersing herself in diverse cultures and making a significant impact in people's lives. Through Leslie's vivid accounts, we travel to Africa, where she shares about the Dogon culture in Mali and the Wababi and Tuareg tribes in Niger. She speaks about her fulfilling commitment to the Tuareg rebel leader to share their struggle for cultural survival with the wo ..read more

Welcome to Inspire Us, your gateway to transform into the best version of yourself: a badass. In this riveting podcast episode, we will unlock the definition of being a badass and offer some enlightenment on how you can become one in your everyday life. Delve into the real meaning behind the term "badass", and let's debunk any negative connotations together. J.P. Nadeau, the host, takes us on a journey to redefine what a badass truly means. According to him, a badass is a tough, confident, fearless individual who unabashedly handles adversities, whether that means braving through personal stor ..read more

Welcome to an inspiring episode of the "Inspire Us" podcast with your host, J. Paul Nadeau, a renowned author, motivational speaker, and former hostage negotiator. In this episode, he opens up a conversation on seeking help when the times get tough, a topic drawn from his book, "Reset, The Badass Guide to Living Life on Your Own Terms." In an attempt to shed light on the importance of asking for help, Paul states that no one, no matter how strong, is expected to bear all of life's burdens alone. The challenges and pressures of modern life may vary from our ancestors' threats, but like them, ou ..read more

Our lives sometimes take a toll on us and keeping our hopes and dreams alive gets challenging. In this inspiring podcast, 'Inspire Us', our host Jay Paul Nadeau, a renowned author and motivational speaker, takes us on an inspiring journey. Nadeau was a former hostage negotiator turned international peacekeeper, who eventually became an acclaimed author. In this episode, he closely shares what goes behind writing a book, and how every book of his is written with an intention to help people. He particularly reads out from his book 'Reset, The Badass Guide to Living Life on Your Own Terms' availa ..read more

Welcome to an episode of the Inspire Us podcast, hosted by J. Paul Nadeau, the acclaimed author of 'Take Control of Your Life' and a renowned motivational speaker. This riveting episode explores the idea of personal resets and living life on your terms despite society or personal expectations. Throughout the episode, Nadeau highlights how one can transform their reality by living authentically in the now and making choices that resonate with their values and aspirations. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and making choices that lead to peace, fulfillment, and success. The discussi ..read more

Welcome to Inspire Us, the podcast that pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo! Your host, J. Paul Nadeau takes you on a journey of self-discovery, resilience and personal empowerment in his latest episode. As a former hostage negotiator turned motivational speaker and author of "Take Control of Your Life," Nadeau shares his profound insights drawn from difficult experiences and authentic storytelling. In this episode, Nadeau introduces his latest book "Reset, The Badass Guide to Living Life on Your Own Terms" to tackle real-life issues like depression, identity, and fear that many yo ..read more

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Inspire Us, hosted by Jay Paul Nadeau, a renowned motivational speaker, and former hostage negotiator. Jay was also the author of Take Control of Your Life. In this episode, he continues his insightful readings from the book, The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower, 52 Stories That Will Change Your Life by Tempa Yeshe. Today's enlightening tale is The Dancing Monk and the Rainbow. It paints a picture of a youthful monk named Pema, who loves to dance. Despite criticism from his fellow monks, Pema's dance becomes a form of meditation, embracing each minute of ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the Inspire Us Podcast! Your enthusiastic host, J. Paul Nadeau, is a former hostage negotiator turned motivational speaker and acclaimed author of "Take Control of Your Life". He brings to the podcast a wealth of experience and a keen understanding on how our mindset can either become our biggest enemy or our best friend. In this intriguing installment, titled "Monkeys, Hares, and Watering Cans - A Lesson on Value and Simplification", Paul examines a compelling story from "The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower, 52 Stories That Will Change Your Life" by Tempa Yeshi ..read more

In this enlightening episode of Inspire Us, your host, J. Paul Nadeau, a former hostage negotiator turned motivational speaker, shares valuable life lessons drawn from unique and captivating stories. This particular episode explores the enlightening tale from the book 'The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower' compiled by Tempa Yeshi. This book offers diverse philosophies and perspectives that help make sense of complex life dynamics. The tale today is about a hare that discovered a gold-plated watering can. While beautiful, it had no usefulness to the hare, thus making it a burden. The wise monkey ..read more

Welcome to “Inspire Us,” hosted by motivational speaker and acclaimed author J. Paul Nadeau. Paul's journey has seen him go from being a hostage negotiator to helping people with inspiring words and stories that boost hopes, dreams and mental well-being. This episode takes an interesting spin as Paul dips into Buddha's philosophies and relates it to his teachings on how to take control of our lives and beat self-sabotage. On this episode, Paul selects a story from the book "The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower" authored by Tempa Yeshe. He reads the narrative and then dissects it, threading his ..read more