Motivated Savages

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.

Episodes

2 hours ago

13 min

What if one tiny word could change the way you see yourself? In this episode, Jody Savage explores The Power of “YET,” the conclusions we make about who we are, and how easily a description can become a definition. Sometimes the things we’re certain about deserve another look, and sometimes a period might not belong there after all.
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Aug 9, 2026

10 min

We’ve all heard the saying, “Knowledge is power.” But knowledge is only the beginning.
In Episode 50, we explore what happens when we take what we’ve learned, put it into motion, and give ourselves the chance to discover what happens next.
Knowledge is possibility. Action brings possibility to life.
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Aug 2, 2026

14 min

Every house has a story behind the walls. So do we.
It all started with a question I've heard my whole life: "Does it have good bones?" Then I found myself wondering if we were ever just talking about houses.
In this episode, we explore the parts of life that no one sees, but everyone depends on.
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Jul 26, 2026

12 min

What if the things you cherish most aren't random? In this episode, we explore how life's experiences shape what we value, how our values shape what we build, and why every conversation and every choice becomes a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.
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Jul 19, 2026

9 min

Are you keeping the right score?
We spend so much of our lives measuring success by what we accomplish, what we earn, and what we check off our lists. But what if we've been using the wrong scorecard all along?
In this episode of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage shares a simple observation from the golf course that grew into a much bigger realization about life, growth, and the way we measure our days. Sometimes our best day isn't our favorite day, and one difficult day never tells the whole story.
If you've ever felt like you're falling behind, questioning your progress, or wondering if you're measuring the right things, this conversation is for you.
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Jul 12, 2026

8 min

We've spent our lives believing success is a race. Run faster. Work harder. Stay ahead.
But what if life has always been a relay instead?
In this episode, Jody Savage explores the quiet ways we're shaped by the people who came before us and the unseen impact we're having on those around us today. It's a simple shift in perspective that just might change the way you see your own journey.
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Jul 5, 2026

11 min


What if the most powerful things shaping your life can't actually be seen?
In this episode, Jody Savage explores the invisible world humanity has been building for thousands of years. From trust and language to money, traditions, and community, discover how ordinary ideas become shared reality and why we've stopped noticing the remarkable world we've inherited.
By the end of this conversation, you'll never look at the ordinary world quite the same way again.
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Jun 28, 2026

12 min

Every once in a while, a single sentence has the power to change the way we see our lives. In this episode, Jody explores why the future so often surprises us, how experience quietly reshapes what we believe is possible, and why some of life's greatest lessons can only be learned by living them. If you've ever looked back and thought, "I never would've believed it," this conversation is for you.
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Jun 21, 2026

15 min

Some of the most important chapters of our lives begin as simple curiosities. In this episode, Jody Savage explores the power of side quests, unexpected opportunities, and the hidden role curiosity plays in self-discovery.
What if the things that shape us most aren't the things we plan, but the things we choose to explore?
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Jun 14, 2026

13 min

Some relationships seem to repeat the same conversations, frustrations, and outcomes no matter how much time passes. In this episode of the Motivated Savages Podcast, Jody Savage explores the patterns we unknowingly participate in, why familiarity can disguise itself as wisdom, and how changing our approach can create new possibilities in the relationships that matter most.
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