In my conversation with Paula DiMarco, I witnessed not only the trauma of loving someone who struggles with PTSD and depression, but also the silent, suffocating burden carried by those left behind when suicide is threatened—or worse, completed. Paula’s story begins in resilience. Raised in a chaotic home, she learned early how to navigate dysfunction […]
When I sat down with Ash Perrow for our conversation on the Walk With Me Podcast, I didn’t know I was about to witness one of the most profound explorations of trauma, resilience, and transformation I’ve ever encountered. Ash doesn’t just tell a story—he walks you through the terrain of a life that has been
We tend to romanticize resilience—turning it into an abstract ideal, a buzzword even. But resilience, in practice, is inconvenient. It’s often sweaty, lonely, and incredibly uncomfortable. In my conversation with Robert Foster, I met someone who understands that better than most. Robert introduced himself with the kind of clarity many spend decades searching for. “Never
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When I sat down with Andra Davidson, certified divorce coach and mediator, I expected to hear practical tools for navigating separation. What unfolded instead was a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to reclaim yourself after years of survival-based adaptation — and how our deepest strength often shows up when everything familiar falls apart.
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When I sat down with therapist Blake Hunt, I expected to hear another story of addiction and recovery. What I didn’t expect was how clearly his story would reveal the quiet, complex relationship between trust, pain, and transformation. Blake grew up believing that stability was permanent—until it wasn’t. His family moved often, each relocation explained
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When I interviewed Andy, author of Dopamine Mountain, I expected a conversation about recovery. What I heard instead was a masterclass on how the brain rebuilds itself through courage, consistency, and chemistry. Her story reframed how I think about motivation—not as a mindset, but as a process our brains can rewire through action. 💬 “I
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For Anne Hintz, chaos wasn’t just around her — it lived inside her. Growing up in an unstable home filled with fear, control, and loss, her nervous system was always on high alert. “I didn’t realize how noisy my mind was until it finally became quiet,” Anne shares. “I was always trying to keep myself
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There are moments that split life into before and after. For Clinton Bartok, that moment came on an ordinary bike ride in 2017—on a familiar neighborhood trail—when a freak accident left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. What happened next is one of the most honest, hard-won stories of recovery I’ve heard: not a highlight
Too often, we underestimate the toll that unspoken trauma and unresolved emotions take on our health, relationships, and ability to thrive. But what happens when the traditional path to healing — therapy, medication, pushing through — just isn’t enough? In this conversation, Lori Maher, trauma survivor turned holistic healer and empowerment coach, shares her raw
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What if the missing ingredient in your productivity, wellness, or creativity isn’t another app, habit hack, or planner — but play? In a world that rewards hustle and glorifies burnout, Zander Phelps, aka Z Play Coach, reminds us that joy, movement, and laughter aren’t distractions — they’re vital tools for living well. 🧠 From Military
