Climbing the Inner Mountain: Permission, Purpose, and the Power of Self-Belief with James Robbins

In this powerful episode, Joe Longo is joined by author and leadership expert James Robbins for an honest conversation about midlife awakenings, self-permission, and living a truly intentional life. James shares the journey behind his latest book, I Will Climb—a spiritual allegory wrapped in a leadership fable—and explores how we often ignore the subtle summons of our soul until discomfort forces us to listen. Together, Joe and James dive into stories of breaking generational conditioning, shedding old roles, and shifting from autopilot to authenticity.

If you've been feeling the nudge toward something deeper, or you've found yourself asking, “Is this all there is?”, this conversation might be the wake-up call you've been waiting for.

Website: https://www.jamesrobbins.com/The Call to Climb: https://iwillclimb.com/Nine Minutes on Monday: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nine+minutes+on+monday&crid=3AHPGSCVYB3ZA📱 SocialsInstagram: @james.r.robbinsYouTube: @james.r.robbinsFacebook: James RobbinsTikTok: @james.r.robbins

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Work with Joe - SHARE YOUR VOICE

In this honest and raw solo episode, Joe drops into the heart of what it truly means to let yourself be seen. Not the polished, filtered, social-media-you—but the messy, magnificent human you actually are.

From the early days of re-recording videos in the woods to pressing “Go Live” when it feels uncomfortable, Joe shares his personal journey of stepping into visibility and invites you to do the same.

You’ll hear stories, reflections, and real talk about the inner critic, imposter syndrome, and the powerful liberation that comes from choosing presence over performance. This is a call back to your truth—a reminder that clarity doesn’t come before the leap, it comes through it.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• Why waiting to feel “ready” is keeping you small

• How vulnerability leads to real, soul-deep connection

• Simple ways to practice being seen (even if your hands are shaking)

• The daily devotion of showing up for your truth

If you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t matter, or feared being “too much,” this is your reminder: you are allowed to be seen, exactly as you are.

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Joe Longo invites you into a powerful reflection on permission—not the kind we wait for from bosses, parents, or gatekeepers, but the kind we give ourselves. Inspired by his upcoming interview with author Jillian Reilly (The Ten Permissions), Joe shares how losing photography in 2020 helped him reclaim coaching, create his own rules, and step into the fullness of who he is. This isn’t just his story—it’s your invitation.
Where are you still waiting for permission to live, to pivot, to be seen?

Joe offers a journal prompt, a simple practice, and a heartfelt nudge to dream bigger during this New Moon and Lions Gate portal.

Whether you're a healer, teacher, artist, or simply someone ready to own your voice, this episode will remind you: You’re allowed.

• Reflecting on the difference between external permission and self-given permission

• Joe’s 2019 burnout and rediscovery through coaching during the 2020 pandemic

• The return to photography with new rules and deeper awareness

• How limiting beliefs around identity block our voice and creativity

• A journal practice: “I give myself permission to…”

• An invitation to reclaim your voice, pivot with purpose, and stop waiting for approval

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