Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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64%
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About This Podcast

Bad Day Excellence is your go-to podcast for transforming challenges into growth opportunities. Hosted by Brian Walsh, a habit expert and speaker, each 10–20 minute episode delivers practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you build habits that stick. From career struggles to parenting wins, discover how to embrace failure, create lasting change, and thrive—even on tough days. With relatable insights, guest interviews, and audience Q&A, Bad Day Excellence empowers you to craft a life of purpose, one habit at a time.

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Why Your Life Feels Off (And What It Actually Means)

Apr 01, 2026 5m

Why does your life suddenly feel, off?Nothing is obviously wrong.But something doesn’t feel right anymore.Conversations feel different.Habits feel empty.Your environment feels tighter.Most people…

The Quiet Chapter, When You’re Between Versions of Yourself

Mar 11, 2026 11m

There’s a strange phase in personal growth that almost no one talks about. It’s not burnout. It’s not failure. And it’s not even being lost.It’s the moment when the old version of you no longer fits,…

You’re Not Lost, You’re Between Versions

Mar 04, 2026 23m

If you feel like you no longer fit where you used to...if the things that once excited you feel different...and if you’re somewhere between who you were and who you’re becoming...You may be in what I…

Why Capable People Sometimes End Up Alone

Feb 25, 2026 18m

If you’ve been feeling more alone lately, not because you hate people, but because something feels off, this episode is for you.Highly capable people don’t usually struggle socially. They know how to…

Why High Performers Quietly Lose Momentum

Feb 19, 2026 16m

High performers don’t usually crash.They don’t quit.They don’t explode.They don’t disappear.They slowly lose momentum.From the outside, everything looks fine.But internally, something feels heavier…

How to make your shift SO engaging you can't wait to clock in (Even if you hate your job)

Feb 12, 2026 23m

Feeling like your job is draining you? This episode explores how engagement is a skill, helping you navigate feelings of dread and wasted potential. We discuss key levers for improvement, including…

The First 7 Days That Changed Everything (Your Momentum Kickstart)

Jan 28, 2026 6m

What if the next seven days could actually change your trajectory?Not through motivation.Not by grinding harder.Not by flipping your life upside down.In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian…

The Failure That Almost Broke Me, And Why I’m Grateful It Did

Jan 21, 2026 6m

What happens when the person closest to you tells you the thing you’ve poured your heart into isn’t landing?In this episode, I share the failure that almost broke me. Not a business flop. Not a…

Why Motivation Is Failing You (And What Actually Works)

Jan 14, 2026 9m

Motivation feels powerful, until it disappears.In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down why motivation is actually the reason most people quit their goals by mid January and…

The 3 Lies Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break Free)

Jan 07, 2026 8m

You’ve been lied to your whole life about success.In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down the three biggest lies that quietly keep people stuck, overthinking, and waiting for a…

From Stuck to Unstoppable: A Guide to Change

Dec 17, 2025 8m

In this milestone 50th episode of "Bad Day Excellence," Brian Walsh guides you through the "unstuck blueprint," a powerful tool designed to help you navigate life's transition windows. Drawing from…

Turning Losses into Lessons: Your Year-End Reflection

Dec 11, 2025 6m

In this episode of "Bad Day Excellence," host Brian Walsh guides you through the art of reflection, turning the often-overlooked wins, losses, and lessons of the past year into powerful tools for…

Leadership Unscripted: Navigating the Challenges of Performance Reviews

Dec 03, 2025 39m

Most people treat performance reviews like a dentist appointment they forgot to cancel. Stress, avoidance, and a lot of box-checking.In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh sits down with…

Never Better, The Two Words That Change Hard Days

Nov 26, 2025 8m

This Thanksgiving episode dives into a surprisingly powerful idea, all sparked by two little words that changed how I show up in every conversation. It starts with a rough childhood lesson about life…

Finding Purpose: The Journey of the Engage Father Project

Nov 19, 2025 41m

In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, I sit down with Jon Hord, founder of The Engaged Father Project, to talk about something a lot of dads quietly wrestle with:You are crushing it at work, but…

The Fail Bank: Turning Setbacks into Deposits for Growth

Nov 12, 2025 7m

Ever feel emotionally broke? In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh shares the story of writing his own promotion only to watch someone else get it, and how that moment birthed the idea…

Investing in Yourself Without Losing What Matters Most

Nov 05, 2025 7m

Ever feel torn between chasing your dream and doing what’s practical? In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh opens up about his journey toward becoming a full-time speaker and the tough…

The Human Rebellion: Why We Refuse to Be Replaced

Oct 29, 2025 6m

In this compelling episode of "Bad Day Excellence," host Brian Walsh delves into the heart of what it means to live with purpose in a world increasingly driven by automation and efficiency. As we…

The Burnout Epidemic: Why Every Generation Is Exhausted (and What to Do About It)

Oct 22, 2025 35m

Burnout is not just about workload, it is about meaning. Brian Walsh, Amanda Zidlick, and Nicole Eisdorfer explore multigenerational burnout across Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. They cover…

Stop Serving Time: How to Reclaim Your Life from the Clock

Oct 15, 2025 7m

What if you stopped managing time... and started owning it?In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh explores the ancient Greek idea of Chronos vs. Kairos—and how understanding it can…

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Bad Day Excellence has published 60 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

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