How Death Led To Finding Purpose, Helping Others Thrive, Managing Celiac Disease & Keeping Passion Alive

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CJ FInley is an athlete, a soon to be father, and is on a mission to help people, brands, and businesses THRIVE on life, love, health, and everything in between.

I have the pleasure of being in a mastermind with CJ, so I wanted to bring him on to discuss his mission, passion and purpose and glean some life tips for myself and the audience.

1:40 CJ’s Background

Early childhood in NJ and New York
Moved to Texas to pursue his now wife
Had a fullride in academics
Got a job but realized it was not for him

10:00 Forgiving Your Parents For Their Decisions

How our parents made the best decisions for us in their time
CJ’s worked hard to forgive his parents and others for their decisions

13:35 Why CJ Started His Podcast & Why He Wants To Help Others?

He realized that very few people were loving their jobs
CJ realized that he wanted to do what he loved and wants others to do the same
His perspective changed when his wife’s dad died
CJ had celiac disease and that gave him a new perspective
This led him to find a podcast

21:35 How CJ Managed Celiac Disease?

In the beginning, doctors prescribed probiotics
CJ obsessed over needing to go to the bathroom constantly
Used alcohol and weed to numb himself
Decided that he was going to do something about this “problem”
Questioned whether he wanted to even live
Finally got diagnosed with celiac deisease in mid-20’s
Eats a balanced diet

32:50 How CJ Keeps The Passion Alive In His Relationship?

Their shared interests help them stay bonded
Workouts, reading, podcasts are some of the common interests

45:00 Running Competitive Races, Workout & Recovery Protocols

CJ loves the gym and staying healthy
Bonding with friends in a sauna after the gym or in competitive races is important for him
His motto is consistency and compound interest
He prefers to do fitness and push himself long term
Uses sauna and ice-baths for recovery