Mike Jarrell on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Self-Improvement
S1 E19 • Sep 15, 2025 • 47 minsBryan White introduces Mike Jarrell, who shares his journey from early life struggles to addiction and his pivotal turning point on the path to recovery. Mike discusses discovering life coaching and finding purpose, emphasizing the importance of empathy and self-improvement. He introduces the philosophy of "getting selfish" for personal growth, highlighting consistency and forgiveness's role in self-improvement. The conversation explores the transformative power of self-improvement, the impact of a morning routine, and managing relationships while evaluating one's inner circle post-recovery. Mike shares his future goals and offers final advice for those in recovery, concluding with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners.
Terry Whalen on Writing, Publishing Myths, and Achieving Bestseller Success
S1 E1 • Sep 15, 2025 • 31 minsHere's a Bonus Podcast hidden within the Podcast. Bryan White now brings you Did I Write That? Stories Behind the Story! A place for all things book-related! Bryan White introduces Terry Whalen, who shares his journey and passion for writing. Terry offers insights into non-fiction writing and advises on genre focus. He discusses the 10 myths of publishing and explores different publishing options. The conversation highlights Terry's bestseller achievements and submission insights at Morgan James Publishing. Terry emphasizes the importance of writers' dos, don'ts, habits, and owning one's success. He speaks on the perseverance required in publishing, offering special deals for listeners. The episode delves into selling strategies, changes in the publishing industry, and concludes with Terry's final advice for aspiring writers, followed by expressions of appreciation.
Dr. Rob Kelly: From Homelessness to Recovery Dr, Transforming lives & Science behind the disease
S1 E18 • Sep 11, 2025 • 53 minsBryan White kicks off the Recovery Mini series with Dr. Rob Kelly, who shares his journey from alcoholism and homelessness to success. Dr. Kelly discusses his pivotal moment of change, emphasizing spirituality and divine intervention. He reflects on academic challenges, the incurability of alcoholism, and its mental health links, critiquing the role of food and pharmaceuticals. The episode delves into the impact of nonalcoholic beverages, forced recovery, the AA 12-Step Program, and Dr. Kelly's family-focused recovery approach. Dr. Kelly highlights overcoming societal judgment, gratitude, and humility, emphasizing the ripple effect of kindness and living one's best life.
Sandra Cooze on Overcoming Trauma, Self-Love, and Healing Techniques
S1 E17 • Sep 7, 2025 • 38 minsBryan White talks with Sandra Cooze, who opens up about her early life and the traumatic experiences she faced, including sexual assaults. Sandra shares her journey to healing, discussing therapy, hitting rock bottom, and her path to recovery. She delves into overcoming trauma, rebuilding trust, and the tools and techniques she used for healing. The conversation highlights the transformative power of self-love, embracing forgiveness, gratitude, and grace, and processing anger to move towards forgiveness. Sandra discusses rediscovering oneself post-trauma, her writing, and the impact of Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) and Trauma Reiki. She reflects on past lessons, shares advice, and outlines her future aspirations and definitions of success.
Angela Hodgen on Leadership, Burnout, and Building Balanced Teams
S1 E16 • Sep 5, 2025 • 57 minsBryan White talks with Angela Hodgen about her journey from maternity leave to burnout in the corporate world. Angela highlights the challenges of corporate culture on mental health, the need for cultural shifts, and how parenting shapes leadership styles. They discuss leadership accountability, burnout prevention, and the value of fast failing for development. Angela introduces the BellBin tool, the POWER framework, and balancing profit with people. She covers culture clubs, quick wins, and recognition schemes in business. The episode also addresses leadership success, common pitfalls, and the "slow is fast" concept. Angela concludes with insights on business growth and community building, offering free resources to listeners.
Bambi Lynn on Faith, Healing, and the Power of Storytelling
S1 E15 • Sep 3, 2025 • 44 minsBryan White introduces Bambi Lynn, who shares the inspiration and vision behind her writing journey. Bambi discusses her writing process, healing journey, and experiences with public speaking. The conversation delves into her books "The Treasures of My Heart" and "The God Who Sees," exploring themes of overcoming struggles and finding purpose. Bambi reflects on the motivation behind her continuous storytelling, the role of personal stories and faith in growth, and embracing transformative experiences. She highlights the importance of community, releasing the past, and finding joy in daily life. The episode wraps up with insights on personal growth, advice to her younger self, and Bambi's future projects, ending with thoughts on living your best life.
Tania Davies on Hypnotherapy, Subconscious Growth, and Healing Burnout
S1 E14 • Sep 2, 2025 • 46 minsBryan White welcomes Tania Davies, who shares her journey of overcoming burnout and embracing personal transformation. She discusses the role of hypnotherapy and neural pathways in reshaping beliefs and subconscious development. The conversation highlights the importance of values, navigating burnout, and secondhand trauma. Tania explores body language, subconscious communication, spirituality, and the complexity, linking emotions with physical health. She contrasts pharmaceuticals with psychological healing and reflects on advice to her younger self, future goals, and defining a fulfilled life, ending with insights on healing modalities.
Healing and Growth: Angie Hawkins on Boundaries, Forgiveness, and Finding Self-Worth
S1 E13 • Sep 1, 2025 • 40 minsBryan White welcomes Angie Hawkins, who shares her journey through family struggles and the grief of losing a parent to an overdose. Angie discusses overcoming limiting beliefs and her healing journey, highlighting shadow work, life rules, and boundaries. She emphasizes forgiveness, self-compassion, and gratitude in building self-worth. Angie also reflects on her experiences with Inner Glow coaching and writing "Running in Slippers," offering insights on managing triggers. The episode wraps up with advice on self-perception, future goals, and living your best life.
Mastering Resistance: Kam Knight on Procrastination, Goals, and Living Authentically
S1 E12 • Sep 1, 2025 • 46 minsBryan White introduces Kam Knight, who delves into the topic of procrastination and the underlying resistance many face. Kam shares his personal battle with resistance and offers tactics to overcome it. The discussion extends to applying these concepts in personal life, considering timing, and how the universe plays a role in achieving goals. Kam shares strategies for those with ADHD and managing overactive wants and needs. They explore resistance's tricks and how to differentiate genuine desires. Kam offers life advice, discusses role models, and emphasizes the importance of consistency when facing future challenges. The episode concludes with defining one's best life, a wrap-up, and a free gift offer.
Stephanie Sherouse on Resilience, Self-Publishing, and Embracing Life's Challenges
S1 E11 • Aug 31, 2025 • 31 minsBryan K. White introduces Stephanie Sherouse, who shares her personal journey of navigating loss and health challenges while embracing entrepreneurship. They discuss the ups and downs of life, highlighting the role of daily affirmations and mental health in building resilience. Stephanie provides insights into the creation of her book, sharing the lessons learned through self-publishing. She offers valuable advice and discusses her future aspirations, aiming to inspire others on their paths. The episode concludes with information on accessing Stephanie's book and merchandise, followed by closing remarks and a call to action.
Faith, Healing, and Strength: Dr. La shawn's Journey to Self-Love and Divine Timing
S1 E10 • Aug 30, 2025 • 38 minsBryan White welcomes Dr. La shawn, exploring her journey through betrayal, burnout, and the illusion of success. They discuss moving from performance-based value to self-love and self-worth. Dr. La shawn shares her awakening moment and faith's role in her healing. The conversation highlights forgiveness, consistency, and self-love, along with setting boundaries and trusting divine timing. Dr. La shawn reflects on how challenges build inner strength, offers wisdom, and talks about writing her book. The episode wraps up with insights into her future projects and advice on living your best life.
Wonder Wendy on Overcoming Challenges, Sharing Wisdom, and Embracing Life in different stages
S1 E9 • Aug 28, 2025 • 34 minsBryan White introduces Wonder Wendy, who shares her compelling backstory and journey of overcoming obstacles. The conversation highlights the importance of intergenerational wisdom and the power of solitude in personal growth. They discuss setting boundaries in a world dominated by extroversion and technology, emphasizing the value of genuine human connection. Wendy offers insights and advice for personal growth, sharing her life philosophy and current endeavors. The episode concludes with Wendy's final thoughts and information on how listeners can connect with her.
Thrive and Shine: Julie Sung on Career Shifts, Burnout, and Personal Growth
S1 E8 • Aug 28, 2025 • 41 minsBryan White introduces Julie Sung, who shares her journey through a career shift and identity crisis. Julie reflects on experiencing burnout and how coaching helped her recognize the misalignment between corporate life and her personal values. They discuss the role of self-awareness and self-care in navigating such challenges. Julie recounts pivotal moments that led to her career transformation and examines the changes in corporate culture post-pandemic. Insights on leadership and personal growth are shared, along with a discussion on Julie's book, "Thrive and Shine," and her future plans. Julie offers advice for the younger generation and shares her perspective on defining a fulfilled life, wrapping up with closing thoughts.
Thea Lissi on Music, Growth, and Navigating Challenges in the Industry
S1 E7 • Aug 28, 2025 • 29 minsBryan White introduces Thea Lissi, exploring her background, achievements, and journey in the music industry. Thea shares her transition from poetry to songwriting, overcoming challenges, and initial performance experiences. They discuss industry pushback, managing stage fright, and finding fulfillment. Thea reflects on comparison, the evolution of country music, and offers advice on balancing creativity with a busy schedule. The episode highlights her musical progression, personal growth, and setting boundaries. Major career milestones and her shift to independence are covered, with insights on where to find her music. Closing thoughts and a call to action wrap up the episode.
Jackie Fleniken on Sobriety, Healing, and Transforming Life
S1 E6 • Aug 28, 2025 • 39 minsJacki Flenkin discusses her journey with alcohol, from early exposure to developing habits over the years. A pivotal moment at a friend's life celebration forced her to confront her alcohol use. The episode explores family influences, societal pressures, and the toll of heavy drinking. Jacki shares her wake-up call's impact on her family and draws inspiration from Matthew McConaughey. She outlines her sobriety strategies and her choice to explore alternatives to traditional AA, aligning with The Return Project's philosophy. Gain insights on overcoming alcoholism, handling relapse, and envisioning a fulfilling future.
From Grief to Laughter: Diane B.'s Journey of Healing and Rediscovery
S1 E5 • Aug 28, 2025 • 27 minsBryan White introduces The Return Project and welcomes Diane B. to share her transformative journey from grief to embracing comedy and art. Diane recounts how she reawakened her personal gifts and entrepreneurial spirit after experiencing significant loss. They delve into her use of comedy as a powerful tool for healing and coping with grief. The conversation highlights how Diane turned trauma into strength, enabling her to live a more fulfilling life. The episode wraps up with final thoughts on embracing personal growth through adversity and finding joy in the creative process.
Embracing Resilience: Chelsea Elizabeth's Journey through Trauma and Recovery
S1 E4 • Aug 28, 2025 • 46 minsBryan White and Chelsea Elizabeth explore Chelsea's profound journey of recovery and growth after a life-altering accident. She shares challenges with home health care and the intertwined physical and mental recovery process. They discuss career loss, isolation, and spiritual growth, offering insights on understanding traumas, overcoming victimhood, and embracing resilience. The episode addresses PTSD's silent aftermath, societal perceptions of body image post-trauma, and the importance of embracing change to live authentically. It concludes with closing thoughts and a call to action.
Healing, Growth, and Alignment: Lara Bokovay's Transformative Insights
S1 E3 • Aug 28, 2025 • 46 minsBryan White welcomes Lara Bokovay to discuss her healing journey and significant life changes. Lara shares insights on entrepreneurship and the importance of addressing trauma. They explore the roots of beliefs and emphasize self-care as a foundational practice. The conversation highlights the necessity of breaking out of comfort zones and tackling life's challenges. Lara shares her approach to overcoming fear through co-creation and setting intentions. The discussion delves into personal growth, self-love, and living in alignment with one's values. The episode concludes with final reflections on the journey toward a more fulfilling life.
Finding Balance and Authenticity: Lessons from John Templeton's Journey
S1 E2 • Aug 28, 2025 • 43 minsBryan White and John Templeton delve into John's journey overcoming success addiction and an existential crisis. They examine psychology, philosophy, and theology in John's book, "Authenticity," offering guidance on balancing inner and outer worlds. John shares insights from his financial collapse and soul-searching, stressing the importance of embracing light in dark times and trusting one's inner voice. They discuss meditation's role in thought control and achieving inner peace. John warns against chasing positive emotions, emphasizing centeredness. He shares his evolution to grounded coaching and the best advice he's received. The episode ends with encouragement to take action.
Healing, Forgiveness, and Resilience: Carolina's Transformative Journey
S1 E1 • Aug 23, 2025 • 38 minsBryan White and Carolina G. explore the intricacies of personal transformation through Carolina's compelling story. From early struggles and a fractured marriage, Carolina embarks on a healing journey through meditation. The discussion delves into managing anger, the power of forgiveness, and practicing self-compassion amidst adversity. Carolina shares how connecting with her late mother and embracing life's impermanence profoundly impacted her. The episode highlights creating emotional space, building resilience, and the importance of regular self check-ins. Carolina offers advice on defining and living your best life, closing with insightful reflections and a call to action.