The Motivation Report
Designed to motivate, challenge, and inspire you, Will Sterling keeps you on your toes with content ranging from motivational speaking to thought provoking interviews, and scripted content. Rather than approaching the motivational speech as a guru telling "you" what to do, the format speaks from the "I," understanding that my journey and all its ups and downs works as a more effective example for wellness. So join me on my journey, and maybe you'll find some small pieces of wisdom to help you on yours.
Episodes
67 episodes
When Not to Take No For an Answer
Say it to yourself out loud and every day, say it now, "I will never be this weak again." Sometimes it's important we don't accept the "no" in our lives.
You Are the Prism Through Which Life Must Pass
What will you refract when the light passes through you? Will you broadcast your colors or absorb the light into your darkness?
Absence vs Abundance
When you think about your life do you see absence or abundance?
If The End is The Beginning, Then We Begin Again
It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!! The Motivation Report returns!
The End is the Beginning
After almost 4 years and 69 episodes, The Motivation Report has reached its final chapter.
The Necessity of Suffering
Is it possible to entirely eliminate suffering from your life? And even if you could, what would your life ACTUALLY look like?
Perfection is Cancelled
"Cancel culture" has come to represent a lot of things.
What is SONDER? (Hint: It'll Change Your Life)
Sonder is the new series I've co-created with my writing partner and guest this episode, Alex Wall.
Learn to Love the Struggle
If you can be grateful for your life with you're at your lowest, imagine the happiness you'd experience when you're at your highest.
How You Become a Failure
How exactly does someone become a failure?
How to Deal with Burnout
It happens to the best of us. Myself included.
Make a Small Change Today, See Big Change Tomorrow
Why is it so hard for us to take the smallest of detours in order to help those outside of ourselves?
God is Love, A Thanksgiving Reflection
I was 15 years old when I lost my mother. But despite the long, difficult road loss always proves to be, there can be light at the end of the tunnel.
Compassionate Conservatism with Dr. Craig Smith
Dr. Craig Smith sits down with me to discuss what being a Conservative truly means, what it used to stand for, and how it's changed so drastically.
Be a Person of Character
Recorded Thursday, but Saturday saw a significant change. Though the sentiment can, and never should, change for you and I.
For Once, Put God Second and Put Yourself First
I said it. Maybe it's heresy. Maybe it's time you start listening to your own God and stop listening to everyone else's.
Live for Purpose, Not for Pleasure
Are you living for purpose or for pleasure? You can't just screw around and think your purpose will fall into your lap. You have to work for it.
Say "I Give Up" Out Loud
How much is too much to take? Sometimes life can feel so heavy all we want to do is quit. But oftentimes admitting defeat is the very thing that may save us.
"I Know That Guy!" with actor Larry Hankin
Actor Larry Hankin joins me for this bonus episode of the Motivation Report before its hiatus.
Beautiful in Your Skin with Dr. Elliot Hirsch and Onika
I sit down with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Elliot Hirsch and his patient Onika to discuss her process of transitioning.
She Married a Junkie with Dr. Cali Estes
The title says it all. Learn holistic ways to recover with Dr. Cali Estes and pave a path toward recovery. Check out her new book at imarriedajunkie.com!
Hypnotherapy with Frank Banos CHT
Frank Banos, certified Hypnotherapist, explains our natural state of hypnosis and how hypnotherapy, alongside Neuro Linguistic Programming and talk therapy
How to be a Gentleman
Being a gentleman is about being respectful. When you respect you treat other people, especially women, as human beings and not objects.
Re-Writing our Scripts with Koorosh Rassekh
Evo Health and Wellness founder and Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Koorosh Rassekh joins me to change the conversation on what addiction means.
Dealing with Grief
It's the hardest thing we can face. So how do we use it to move forward? Grief is a blessing and a curse.
Tree House Recovery with Justin McMillen
Tree House Recovery founder Justin McMillen and I discuss finding a sustainable path to addiction recovery.
Holiday Extravaganza 2017!
It's the 2017 Motivation Report Holiday Extravaganza!
From Mobster to Rebel Rabbi with Mark Borovitz
I sit down with the "rebel Rabbi" Mark Borovitz to discuss his history working for the mob, finding himself and God, and his important work to help addicts.
Superman: Relative Dimensions
Superman and Lois Lane must accept the help of a strange space and time traveler to prevent Lex Luthor from changing Superman's timeline forever.
Working Actors with Brandon Hardesty
Character actor Brandon Hardesty and I talk about his career in Hollywood, getting started as an OG YouTube sensation, his documentary series "No Small Parts"
Me and C Jay Give Good Q&A
Your questions, our answers! It's the Q&A episode of the Motivation Report!
You're In Retrograde
What if you had no astrological sign? What if, wherever the sun, the moon, and the stars are right now, that's where you are.
Have Faith
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, how do its victims and we as a country move forward? The answer is always easier said than done.
C Jay and I Save The World
C Jay and I talk about the events in Charlottesville, how to combat hate, understanding your privilege, and the difference between cultural appropriation vs
What Are You Worth?
You're worth more than you know. But oftentimes we associate our value with the material things we collect.
Trans(ition) to Progress
The President's recent ban on transgender service men and women should be wholly rejected.
Let's Be Romantic
The Romantic movement of the 1800's lead to some of literature, poetry, and music's greatest works.
Thank You
As I continue through a pretty busy time in my life I wanted to say thank you to all the listeners who have shown me such love and support after the release of
The Beauty of Being Broken
Kintsugi is the Japanese art form of glorifying the breaks and cracks in our exterior. We should celebrate our hardships, not hide behind them.
Life in 360
Life isn't about just what's directly in front of us. Sometimes, in order to reach our goal, we need to turn left, right, back up, or spin around.
Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Chris Donaghue
I sit down to talk with Loveline's Dr. Chris Donaghue about, you guessed it, sex.
Nikki and C Jay Sittin' in a Tree
Because you demanded it, Nikki Boyer and C Jay BOTH join me for an enlightening conversation about their similar personalities, his dislike for her before he
Therapy
Therapy. It's no longer a dirty word. If we desire to heal what ails the body, why also don't we desire to heal what ails our mind?
Booking the Job with Toby Lawless
Session director, former actor, and casting coach Toby Lawless gives us the ins and out of getting the part.
Living in the In Between
The past is finished and the future isn't yet set in stone. So live in the in between, that being the present. It's all you can do.
Receive, Process, Respond (RPR)
We'd be a lot better off if we learned to process before responding. Life might not be simple, but we can make it simple.
You Love that I Love Daria Benedict
The girl with the heart to change the world joins me, none other than Daria Benedict!
Nikki Boyer and the Definition of Success
My great friend and guest Nikki Boyer and I talk about women in the entertainment industry and how to find your personal success.
Agree to Disagree
It can be the most challenging thing in the world, but learning to love despite our differences in opinions and ideology won't just make us happier, it just
Bring a Bottle to CJay's Party
Straight Talk with Ross' C Jay and I catch up on all things Trump, Grammys, Oscars, and why it matters to join a movement.
Alternative Facts
It's a phrase you're likely very familiar with. But the entire slogan of a presidential campaign and much of our first hundred days are built on it.
Kiss Kiss with Ross Mathews
Ross Mathews and I talk about everything from his upbringing to his Podcast "Straight Talk with Ross Mathews", working on the Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, and
Jonathan Penner and the Bye Bye Man - Episode 15
Actor, writer, producer, and Survivor star Jonathan Penner joins me to discuss his upcoming horror film The Bye Bye Man!
It's 2017, Rise Up - Episode 14
2016 hurt so bad it felt like a setback. But it isn't. Let it be more fuel to the fire. Start 2017 be feeding it and rising from the ashes to something greater.
Holiday Extravaganza! - Episode 13
The Motivation Report celebrates the Holidays in style with our Holiday Extravaganza!
The Tale of La Befana - Episode 12
We kickstart the holidays by bringing you the tale of your new favorite Holiday hero, Befana! Befana is a witch who brings gifts to children on Epiphany eve.
Dig Deep with Emma Robbins - Episode 11
I get the opportunity to chat with Emma Robbins from DigDeep.org about her time at Standing Rock, growing up Navajo, getting water and power to Native American
Just Say No - Episode 10
You don't always have to say yes. In fact sometimes it's going to be more beneficial if you start learning to use the power of saying no.
The Modern Prometheus - Episode 09
It's almost Halloween! And what better way to celebrate than with a classic tale of horror and heartbreak? Learn more about your ad choices.
Staying Woke with CJay - Episode 8
I sit down with the Motivation Report's FIRST guest, CJ, my good friend from Straight Talk with Ross.