AlignedLife with Justin Castelli

Finding Freedom When We Reframe and Rewire with DonJay Rice

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with DonJay Rice, a financial advisor who specializes in financial behavior and helping clients reframe their relationship...

Turning Tragedy Into Purpose with Jeff Johnston

06 Nov 2025

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After losing both his son and wife, Jeff Johnston, founder of Brightn, transformed unimaginable pain into a mission to help others heal. In this power...

We're Still Out Here with Samuel Deane | Convos With Friends

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation,  I'm joined by one of my closest friends Samuel Deane. We discuss the evolving landscape of financial planning, emphasizing the...

Conscious Accomplishment with Scott Britton

08 Oct 2025

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I've been following Scott Britton for the last couple of years, and when I saw he was looking to talk about his new book, Conscious Accomplishment, on...

building wealth through unique gifts and talents | Daily Note #1006

08 Oct 2025

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If you are looking to improve your finances and build wealth, take a look at the unique gifts and talents you have been blessed with to see if you can...

are your friends pulling you down to their level? | Daily Note #1005

08 Oct 2025

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"Above all, keep a close watch on this— that you are never so tied to your former acquaintances and friends that you are pulled down to their level....

internal world influence the external | Daily Note #1004

06 Oct 2025

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"Transform your world by transforming your internal state. Start by learning to let go of negative self judgment, and replace it with positive and lov...

consistency | Daily Note #1000

02 Oct 2025

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1,000 Daily Notes!!   You can read today's Note: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/100225

Accepting Tradeoffs with Ashby Daniels | Convos With Friends

02 Oct 2025

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In the inaugural episode of my Convos With Friends series, I'm joined by my good friend Ashby Daniels. We explore his journey of transitioning from a ...

belief before ability | Daily Note #999

01 Oct 2025

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David Senra, the host of the Founders podcast often shares an important observation from studying some of the world's greatest leaders, entrepreneurs,...

we'll all be forgotten eventually | Daily Note #998

30 Sep 2025

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If there will eventually be little no evidence of our existence, we should spend our time here living the life we want, not what someone else tells us...

hard work doesn't guarantee desired outcomes | Daily Note #997

29 Sep 2025

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We are often told that if we work hard we can accomplish our dreams. While hard work will be required to reach any of your goals, hard work alone doen...

don't keep fighting the past | Daily Note #994

26 Sep 2025

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Your future Self is not defined or limited by your past Self. Don't focus on trying to fix the past. Instead focus on becoming the future version of y...

follow nature's lead | Daily Note #993

25 Sep 2025

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Nature has managed to exist since the beginning of time and it is never in a hurry, evolving at the rate that it is supposed to, and it will probably ...

Embracing Authenticity with Julia Duthie

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Julia Duthie shares her journey towards living an authentic life, discussing the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her tru...

awe | Daily Note #992

24 Sep 2025

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I was at the Hans Zimmer experience listening to some of my favorite songs when I was overcome with a feeling of awe multiple times. It reminded me to...

Daily Note #991: buying nice things

23 Sep 2025

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A controversial take within my profession, but not just to be controversial. If you find your Self in the financial position to make an expensive purc...

Daily Note #990: The Cost Of Others' Opinions

22 Sep 2025

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How many times have you not done something because of the fear of what others might think or say? Probably too many times.  Today's Note has a great ...

Daily Note #987: Keep Priorities

22 Sep 2025

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This episode is a couple of days late, not intentionally, but it perfectly encompasses what this note is about. You can read about the priorities that...

Daily Note #986: the influences on your life

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A guest appearance on People Are Everything posed a question, "Who are the five people who have had the greatest impact on who you have become?" In th...

Daily Note #985: Miracles All Around Us

17 Sep 2025

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"Around us, life bursts with miracles--a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in aware...

Daily Note #984: Rose or Thorns

16 Sep 2025

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You are in control of your perspective and can choose to either see thorns on a rosebush or roses on a thornbush, as Sir John Templeton famously said....

Daily Note #983: The Magic Around You

15 Sep 2025

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This quote sparked today's Daily Note:  "The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." ​ -William Butler Ye...

Daily Note #980: Your Expanding Universe

12 Sep 2025

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Creativity is always going to be an important part of our authentic life and one of my favorite sources of inspiration for expressing my Inner Creator...

Daily Note #979: Love Is The Answer

11 Sep 2025

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I sat down and wrote a different Note last night, and when I woke up this message was calling to me to become today's Daily Note. The last few weeks h...

Daily Note #978: Money's Impact On Your Soul

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Daily Note has returned to the AlignedLife Podcast; each day, excluding Saturday and Sunday, I'll be reading and giving context to that day's Dail...

The Barred Owl Feather | A Voice Vote

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This last week I've written about the ending of one phase and the beginning of another. I've started putting into motion actions that support this tra...

A New Phase: Obsessed and Disciplined | A Voice Note

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listening to a podcast interview with Kevin Durant sparked a feeling. Contemplating on the concept of obsession brought clarity. Self-reflection made ...

mind control | The Keep Pursuing Series '25

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"mind control"--the sixth talk in the 2025 Keep Pursuing Series dives into how your mind is your greatest asset, without your mind you cannot live you...

Exploring The Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, I'm joined by Alex Hutchinson and we delve into the concept of exploration as a fundamental aspect of the human spirit. We discu...

The Tiny Onion Update with Chef Lauren Owens

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chef Lauren Owens returns to discuss the evolution of Lauren's culinary business, Tiny Onion, reflecting on her journey of rebranding...

"perception" | The Keep Pursuing Series '25

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"perception"--the fifth talk in the 2025 Keep Pursuing Series dives into how your perception creates your reality, which can either help you on your P...

Santiago's Website

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the third of a three-part episode, I am excited to introduce you to my friend Colton Etherton, the brilliant mind behind the new website for Santia...

The Brand Design of Santiago

23 May 2025

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In the second of a three part episode, I am excited to introduce you to my friend Josh Passler, the brilliant mind behind the brand design of Santiago...

Introducing Santiago

23 May 2025

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In the first of a three-part episode, I am excited to introduce you to the mystery guest I've been talking about for the last few weeks...Santiago. No...

consistency | a voice note

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I shared a video of Roman's highlights from the last couple of weeks of AAU basketball on Instagram yesterday. Instead of keeping the song he picked w...

"you" | The Keep Pursuing Series '25

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"you"--the fourth talk in the 2025 Keep Pursuing Series explores that explores the importance of prioritizing your Self as you pursue your authentic l...

"unique gifts" | The Keep Pursuing Series '25

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"unique gifts"--the third talk in the 2025 Keep Pursuing Series explores the unique gifts and talents that have been bestowed upon all of us and acts ...

DN #812 "if today was your last day"

24 Mar 2025

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DN #811 "keeping money in your head"

24 Mar 2025

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DN #810 "enjoy the ride"

24 Mar 2025

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DN #809 "unique gifts" (a poem)

24 Mar 2025

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DN #808 "change is hard"

20 Mar 2025

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DN #807 "evolving into different versions of your Self"

20 Mar 2025

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DN #806 "change the world or change your Self?"

18 Mar 2025

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DN #805 "cleared paths"

17 Mar 2025

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DM #804 "do good"

17 Mar 2025

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Dn #803 "find your unique gifts through service"

15 Mar 2025

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DN #802 "your career doesn't define your authentic life"

15 Mar 2025

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DN #801 "all of my creative channels"

15 Mar 2025

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DN #800 "your attitude"

12 Mar 2025

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DN #799 "honest with your Self"

12 Mar 2025

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DN #798 "a boost from the sun"

10 Mar 2025

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DN #796 "express your Self"

08 Mar 2025

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DN #795 "freedom"

07 Mar 2025

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DN #794 "creating luck"

06 Mar 2025

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DN #793 "human (r)evolution"

05 Mar 2025

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DN #792 "a simple focus for living your authentic life"

04 Mar 2025

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DN #791 "get started"

03 Mar 2025

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Dn #788 "overcoming the doubt of others"

28 Feb 2025

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DN #787 "play the fool"

28 Feb 2025

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leading the human (r)evolution with Breanna Rae Blaney

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breanna Rae Blaney is the founder of the Anya Institute for Human Revolution where as she says, ancient wisdom meets modern evolution.  I've known Br...

DN# 786 "shrinking your circle"

26 Feb 2025

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DN #785 "stay in the middle"

26 Feb 2025

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DN #784 "what is success?"

24 Feb 2025

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DN #783 focus on what you can control

23 Feb 2025

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"aligned" | the Keep Pursuing Series '25

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"aligned"--the second talk in the 2025 Keep Pursuing Series expands upon the "formula" introduced in "authentic life". This talk dives into the alignm...

DN #782 "your mind is everything"

22 Feb 2025

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DN #781 "a surprise J. Cole drop"

21 Feb 2025

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DN #780 "your soul is your teacher"

20 Feb 2025

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DN #779 "love yourz"

19 Feb 2025

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DN #778 "surrender returns"

18 Feb 2025

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DN #777 " the many faces of discontentment"

17 Feb 2025

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DN #776 "take care of your body"

16 Feb 2025

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DN #775 "have fun"

16 Feb 2025

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DN #774 "follow the omens"

14 Feb 2025

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DN #773 "fear of failure"

13 Feb 2025

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DN #772 "a rising tide"

12 Feb 2025

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moving towards your future Self | The Next Episode

11 Feb 2025

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In what will be the last episode of The Encore Phase (formerly known as The Next Episode) on LifeDesign+, don't worry it's getting its own home and sh...

DN #771 "love is the answer"

11 Feb 2025

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DN #770 "'aligned' (a poem)"

10 Feb 2025

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DN #769 "listen to your truth"

09 Feb 2025

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DN #768 "foundation of abundance"

09 Feb 2025

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DN #767 "tests from the Universe

07 Feb 2025

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DN #766 "compounding authenticity"

06 Feb 2025

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DN #765 "closed mouths"

05 Feb 2025

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DN #764 "inspiration"

04 Feb 2025

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DN #763 "collective suffering"

03 Feb 2025

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DN #762 "don't wait"

02 Feb 2025

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"authentic life" | the Keep Pursuing Series '25

01 Feb 2025

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"authentic life"--the first talk in the 2025 Keep Pursuing Series introduces the idea of the authentic life, defines it, highlights what living an aut...

Dn #761 "self-love and the authentic life"

01 Feb 2025

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DN #760 "why are you doing the 'thing'"

31 Jan 2025

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DN #759 "authenticity is..."

30 Jan 2025

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DN #758 "letting people into your life"

29 Jan 2025

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DN #757 "reflections on what laptop stickers to use"

28 Jan 2025

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DN #756 "illusions"

27 Jan 2025

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DN #755 "only want to be you"

26 Jan 2025

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DN #754 "the chains of an inauthentic life"

25 Jan 2025

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DN #753 "three paths to an awakening"

24 Jan 2025

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DN #752 "unexpected truth"

23 Jan 2025

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