Dealing with trauma and shame from our past can be tremendously heavy burdens to carry—but they don’t have to define us.
These horrible experiences often shape our identity, our relationships, and even how we view the world. But one of the most important conversations we can have is how to heal from those experiences.
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Daniela Tilbrook. Daniela is a trauma survivor, coach, and the author of the powerful new book, Not My Shame: Healing Childhood Trauma. She shares her deeply personal journey of surviving a decade of childhood sexual abuse, the years of silence that followed, and the transformative steps she’s taken to heal, reclaim her voice, and now helps others do the same.
You’ll hear how meditation and The Miracle Morning were game-changers for Daniela in rebuilding a sense of faith and purpose and helped her shift from surviving to enjoying a purposeful life again. Whether you’ve experienced trauma yourself or want to support someone who has, this episode offers a message of hope, practical tools for healing, and a reminder that no matter your past, you have the power to choose your future.
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We spend our lives balancing two forces: the actions we take (what we do) and the emotions that shape our inner world (how we feel).
Last week, I addressed the first with a podcast episode titled The Shortcut to Self-Discipline (click here if you missed it), which teaches how we can get ourselves to do what we need to do, when we need to do it—whether we feel like it or not.
This week, I’m giving you The Blueprint for Inner Bliss.
What is inner bliss?
It’s that state of genuine and sustained contentment, gratitude, and joy that doesn’t depend on external events and enables you to maintain optimal mental and emotional states, even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or out of control.
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Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline.
I’m sharing my journey from being an utterly undisciplined teenager to becoming one of the top performers at Cutco. Whether you’ve never considered yourself a disciplined person or you’re already a high achiever looking to maximize your full potential, this episode will give you a step-by-step approach to developing the discipline you need to achieve your biggest goals.
You’ll learn the four key components of self-discipline, the difference between being motivated and truly committed, and why your identity plays a critical role in your consistency.
P.S. I’m sharing My Daily Self-Discipline Affirmations to help you build this superpower and make it a part of who you are, starting today.
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According to a 75-year-old Harvard study on happiness, the single greatest predictor of a happy and long life is close, healthy relationships. But when a close relationship fractures, whether that’s with a close friend or especially your spouse, it can have a devastating impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing that can take months, if not years to overcome.
So today, I want to share a 5-step process for repairing and healing damaged relationships that’s truly been transformative in my own life. Over the past 6 months, I’ve repaired my relationship with my daughter and with my wife on more than one occasion. Whether you're the one who’s been hurt or the one who’s done the hurting, there’s a path forward—and it starts with humility, empathy, and a willingness to grow.
What I’ve found is that in order to move forward, we have to learn how to shift from blame to responsibility, how to truly listen to someone else’s pain without defensiveness, and why forgiveness—both for yourself and others—is essential to healing. This isn’t about quick fixes or pretending everything is okay. It’s about doing the hard but meaningful work of showing up with love, honesty, and vulnerability to restore the relationships that matter most in your life.
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Today we’re exploring the age-old question—Does prayer actually work?
Is prayer effective… or pointless? Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Or perhaps you don't pray because you don’t believe it’s effective.
Or maybe you've tried praying before, but your prayers haven't been answered, so you’re skeptical at best.
Whether you're someone who prays frequently or not at all, I promise that this episode has value for everyone on both sides of the coin.
Today, I'm exploring one of the most personal and profound topics I've ever covered: the power of prayer. But not just in the traditional sense. I’m talking about it from a scientific, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Whether you're deeply religious, spiritually curious, or a flat-out skeptic, this is an invitation to listen with an open mind.
You’ll hear me reference two studies from Harvard and Duke that show how prayer affects your brain, body, and emotional well-being—even if you don't believe in a higher power. I also open up about powerful, specific moments in my own life when prayer produced results I can't explain, from healing my body after a near-fatal accident to receiving life-changing blessings at just the right moment.
And finally, I just want to say that this episode isn't about preaching or converting you—it's about expanding your understanding of prayer as a tool for peace, purpose, and transformation. Enjoy!
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