How much are you willing to invest in your future health and happiness today? Jesse de Leon opens up about the reality of turning 62 and why he believes you are your own best investment. This episode dives into the crucial intersection of financial planning and physical well-being, urging listeners in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to start planning now. Jesse discusses the "rainy day" realities of home maintenance, the transition from expensive vintages to $15 wine gems, and the importance of whole foods over statins. He offers a vulnerable look at the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, admitting to times of overspending and the discipline required to course-correct. By looking at retirement through the lens of spirituality and common sense, Jesse provides a refreshing perspective on aging with grace and intention.

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00:00 Introduction to The Knowing Podcast

00:48 Facing the Reality of Retirement

01:13 Feeling Young While Turning 62

01:34 Health and Diet as Investments

02:14 Defining "Enough" for Your Future

02:48 Calculating Real Retirement Expenses

04:13 Lessons from My Younger Years

04:47 Creating an Expenditure List

05:15 Financial Discipline for Self-Employed

06:05 Investing in the Stock Market

06:55 Advice for the Next Generation

07:44 Being Vulnerable About Financial Mistakes

08:24 Cutting Costs Without Losing Quality

09:46 Navigating Social Security and Medicare

10:30 Seeking Advice from Financial Experts

11:23 Power of Community and Feedback

12:05 Health Habits for Longevity

13:00 Identifying What Makes You Happy

13:58 Take Action and Final Blessings

Feeling unsafe during a conflict usually leads to one of two things: explosive anger or total withdrawal. Jesse de Leon explores the middle path in this moving episode, documenting his journey from "shutting down" to standing his ground with grace. Jesse discusses the importance of eye contact, active listening, and the bravery required to call out inappropriate behavior in real-time. Whether it's a sibling, a partner, or a lifelong friend, the people who matter most deserve your honesty, not your absence. Tune in to hear how Jesse navigated a heated debate to reach a place of mutual respect and renewed trust.

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00:00 Welcome to The Knowing Podcast

00:48 Power of Empowering Conversations

02:00 Crucial Conversations Book Review

03:00 Childhood Impact on Communication

04:00 Tools for High-Stakes Talking

05:10 The Christmas Eve Conflict

06:45 Managing Anger and Confusion

07:50 Addressing Conversation Hijacking

09:25 Value of Vulnerability

10:45 Breaking Old Habit Patterns

11:55 Handling Abrupt Communication

13:40 Learning Assertiveness Skills

15:05 Repairing vs Running From Conflict

16:40 Role Models in Communication

18:15 Healing Relationships Through Action

20:25 Staying in Important Relationships

21:40 Final Thoughts and Resources

Stepping into a room with confidence doesn't mean you are without fear; it means you are acting despite your doubts. Host Jesse de Leon explores the fascinating gap between how the world perceives us and how we truly feel inside. After a period of feeling uncharacteristically down, Jesse rediscovered his spark by challenging himself to meet one new person every day—proving that most people are just waiting for someone else to be brave enough to say "hello" first. This episode offers a refreshing look at finding joy in the mundane, from hot cocoa on New Year's Eve to the power of a well-fitted pair of Wranglers. Join us for a discussion on why spiritual health and internal joy are the ultimate foundations for a life well-lived.

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00:00 Introduction to The Knowing

00:46 Defining True Confidence

02:03 Observing Confidence in Public

02:58 ChatGPT Definition of Confidence

03:47 Projecting Images vs. Reality

04:20 A Low-Key New Year's Eve

05:58 Overcoming Post-Holiday Depression

06:58 Starting Resolutions in October

08:02 Overcoming Social Anxiety

09:02 The Power of Saying Hello

10:05 Confidence Beyond Designer Labels

11:51 Don't Let the Car Fool You

12:48 Finding Joy Within

14:05 Prayer for Minnesota and Compassion

15:03 Final Blessings and Farewell

In this episode I talk about what Christmas means for me, the highs and the lows of coming home for the holidays, how giving doesn't have to cost a thing, and more.

In this episode I talk about love, trust, expectation, control, sexuality, and Jesus.

In this episode I talk about the importance of expressing that which we are thankful and grateful for.

In this episode I talk about temperance, what it means, and how we use this gift of the Spirit to manage our alcohol consumption, eating, shopping, exercising, and even sex. Exercising moderation is a beautiful thing.

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In this episode I talk about my meal prep plan for the week, what it consist of, the amount of meals I eat per week, and that meal prepping doesn't have to be boring, overwhelming, nor restrictive.