In this episode of Leadership and Love, Louie Sharp welcomes mental fitness coach Todd Sylvester for a raw, uplifting conversation on addiction, identity, and personal transformation. Todd flips the script on recovery, arguing that addiction isn’t a drug problem—it’s a thinking problem. By helping clients rewrite the story they tell themselves, he shows how lasting change starts with self-belief, not behavior. His affirmation method (“I, [name], am…”) helps rewire negative programming and reconnect people with their true selves.
Todd and Louie dive into the power of authentic leadership, tough love, and the healing force of human connection. From trauma to triumph, both share personal stories that reveal how pain can shape purpose. Todd’s core message? “There’s nothing wrong with you.” At our core, we’re unshakably good—and recognizing that truth is the first step toward freedom
Todd’s Favorite Book: As a Man Thinketh by James Alle
Website + Free EBook Download: www.toddinspires.com
His Podcast Channel: A Beliefcast
Instagram: tsinspires
Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)
- The Foundation of Mindset Change: Identifying Your Current Narrative (3:51)
- Reframing Addiction as a Thinking Problem (5:09)
- Discovering Your True Identity (9:55)
- Understanding Depression and Finding Your Center (13:00)
- Approaching Difficult Conversations with Kindness vs. Niceness (19:18)
- The Power of Connection in Overcoming Addiction (28:47)
- Finding Courage to Ask for Help (31:00)
- Recognizing Your Inherent Goodness (33:34)
- Finding Purpose in Past Struggles (36:44)
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