Episodes: 118
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
ian@thepositivepersistence.com
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Ian Bowen - Host and creator of a personal-development podcast focused on resilience, positive mindset, and stories of overcoming adversity.
Daniel Bradley - Grief, Addiction Recovery, Sobriety, Identity, Purpose, Community, And Rebuilding Life After Adversity.
Alexi Bracey - Cancer Survivorship, Homelessness, Joy, Gratitude, Positive Self-talk, Kindness, And Emotional Resilience.
Desi Bolin - Life Alignment, Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, Self-trust, Purpose, Incremental Growth, And Navigating Change.
Doug Babcock - Personal Agency, Values-based Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Hope, Mentorship, And Intentional Decision-making.
Tracy Nicholas - Mindful Living, Personal Energy, Belief, Grounding, Attention, Intention, And Using Daily Practices To Navigate Adversity.
What If Not Fitting In Is the Point? With Mike Merkur
October 07, 2026
What happens when the way your brain works doesn't fit the way the world expects you to learn, work, or live?Mike Merkur spent years being told, directly and indirectly, that he didn't fit. He was thrown out of class, quit chemical engineering in tears at 17, struggled to find his place, and eventually spent years couch surfing.In this episode, Mike opens up about discovering his ADHD and autism, why traditional learning never worked for him, and how learning with his hands and visually chang...
The Evidence That Proves You Can Handle It
September 30, 2026
What if the proof that you can handle what's coming next is already written in your past?In this solo cast, Ian Bowen shares a powerful conversation he had with a client facing a life-changing challenge. He breaks down why fear is really just "False Evidence Appearing Real," and why the actual evidence of your life; every struggle you've survived, every obstacle you've overcome, is the blueprint for your next breakthrough.He also explains why most people do affirmations wrong, why you can't m...
From Adoptee to Invincible with Mark Steiner
September 24, 2026
What if the story you've told yourself your whole life about why you weren't wanted was never the truth?Ian Bowen sits down with Mark Steiner, CEO of GigSalad, who was adopted at birth and spent decades believing he was rejected, abandoned, and not enough. He opens up about the imaginative story he built as a child, the insecurity that bled into every relationship, and the moment a single word from an AI chatbot reframed his entire identity: he wasn't rejected—he was redirected.Diagnosed with...
Schooling Struggle · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen: ian@thepositivepersistence.com.
Podseeker estimates The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A meaningful personal story of overcoming adversity paired with expertise or professional work in coaching, leadership, entrepreneurship, motivational speaking, advocacy, authorship, recovery, or personal development. Common among recent guests: Published a book; Built a coaching, consulting, or entrepreneurial practice; Worked in leadership or public-service roles. Recent guests include Daniel Bradley, Alexi Bracey, and Desi Bolin.
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