🎂 No Half Cakes - The Recipe For Real Success

Sometimes the lowest point in your life… Is exactly where the real version of you starts to rise.

In this episode, I sit down with Zoe Thompson—a mindset coach, speaker, and living proof that resilience isn’t born, it’s built.

If you’ve hit your limit—or feel like you're starting over—this conversation will give you the perspective, tools, and hope to take your next step.

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You vs. You.

Before you fix the conflict… before you lead others… before you try to change the world—

You’ve got to start with the relationship you have with yourself.

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hancock for a powerful conversation on healing, communication, and breaking the generational patterns that keep us stuck.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a cycle of people-pleasing, reactivity, or constant tension—this episode will ...

You’re not broken. You’re just responding to needs you might not even know exist.

In this episode, I sit down with JD Pincus to explore how twelve core human needs quietly shape everything we do. From burnout and addiction to polarization and conflict, these needs are often the root cause behind why we feel stuck, frustrated, or misunderstood.

We talk about why so many people keep repeating the same patterns, how unmet emotional need...

Help Heals.

At one point, Michael Johnson was ready to end it all. No purpose. No hope. Just pain.

But what happened next changed his life—and hundreds of others.

In this episode, I sit down with Michael to hear his raw, unfiltered story of hitting rock bottom… and how he found healing, purpose, and mission through serving people in their darkest moments.

If you’ve ever felt broken, burned out, or like your story is too messy to matter...

Get Out of Survival Mode.

If life feels like a constant grind, it’s not because you’re lazy or broken—

It’s because you’re using your brain the wrong way.

In this episode, I sit down with Liam Naden—author, speaker, and brain optimization expert—to unpack why most people stay stuck in survival mode, and how to finally shift into a life of peace, purpose, and flow.

If you’re tired of trying harder and still getting nowhere—this episode ...

Build Better Habits.

Most people think they have a discipline problem.. But what they really have is a consistency problem.

In this episode, I sit down with Max Baldauf to break down how real, lasting discipline is built—one habit at a time. No hacks. No hype. Just real talk about what actually works.

We dive into:

✔ Why most people burn out before real change happens

✔ How to rebuild trust with yourself through small, daily wins

✔ Why m...

You got the role. You got the team.

But something still feels off—and your people aren’t thriving the way they should.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Almazan to talk about what it actually means to lead. Spoiler: it’s not about power, control, or being the smartest person in the room.

We dive into:

⚪️ Why managing and leading are two very different things

⚪️ How to lead with clarity, empathy, and courage

⚪️ The root of dysfunct...

You’ve built the life—career, family, even some success.

But why does it still feel like something’s off?

In this episode, I sit down with Genevieve Skory to talk about how we lose ourselves in the chase, and what it actually takes to feel fulfilled in a world that’s constantly pushing us to do more, be more, and never slow down.

We get into:

⚪️ Why "doing everything right" still leaves people feeling empty

⚪️ The power of dai...

From the outside, your life looks fine.

The business is running, the family’s good, you're doing all the right things.

But deep down? Something feels off.

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Knapp to talk about why high achievers feel stuck, what causes misalignment in your life and body, and how to rebuild when it all starts to unravel.

We dig into:

⚪️ How Jason rebuilt his health, identity, and purpose after hitting bottom

⚪️ Wh...

You’ve hit the goals. You’re checking all the boxes.But deep down… something still feels off.In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Brooks—author, speaker, and self-worth advocate—to unpack why so many high achievers still feel unfulfilled, even when life looks “successful” on paper.We talk about:⚪️ Why success doesn’t fix your self-worth⚪️ How high performers get trapped in perfectionism and performance⚪️ What surrender really me...

You’re Wasting Time.

Most people think success comes from doing more, learning more, and being great at everything. But what if that mindset is actually holding you back?

In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle Fortin to talk about:

⚪️ Why trying to master everything is a waste of time and energy

⚪️ The hidden cost of doing it all yourself

⚪️ How to focus on what actually moves the needle

⚪️ Why letting go of control is the key to real...

Everybody wants the freedom of entrepreneurship—no boss, your own hours, doing what you love.

But most people have no idea what it really takes.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara—a former Intel exec turned leadership coach—to talk about the hard truth behind leaving corporate and what you need to know before you make the leap.

We cover:

⚪️ How to know if you're actually ready to work for yourself

⚪️ The real skills ...

Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready. It throws sucker punches, knocks you down, and dares you to stay there. The real question is: how do you rise again?In this episode, I sit down with Mary Fran Bontempo to talk about resilience, overcoming life’s hardest moments, and taking back control when everything feels impossible.We dive into:⚪️ Why some people stay stuck while others rise⚪️ How to stop blaming and start taking action⚪️ T...

Grief isn’t something you "get over." It’s something you learn to live with. But no one really talks about how to do that.In this episode, I sit down with Parul Dua Makkar to have an honest conversation about grief, loss, and what healing actually looks like.We dive into:⚪️ Why ignoring grief only makes it worse⚪️ The truth about moving forward without forgetting⚪️ How loss changes your identity and perspective⚪️ Why heal...

Motherhood changes everything. Your schedule, your priorities, and even your sense of self. But no one really talks about how to navigate success and identity when your life suddenly looks completely different.In this episode, I sit down with Pauleanna Reid to dive into:⚪️ The unexpected identity shift that comes with motherhood⚪️ How to balance ambition and family without losing yourself⚪️ The pressure women face to “have it all” ...

Most people go through life believing stories about themselves that aren’t even true. Stories that say they’re not good enough, not capable, or that success will finally make them happy. But what if those thoughts were never real to begin with?In this episode, I sit down with Di Foster to uncover:⚪️ How the stories you tell yourself shape your entire life⚪️ Why most people live by default instead of by design⚪️ The key to breaking ...

Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready. It throws sucker punches, knocks you down, and dares you to stay there. The real question is: how do you rise again?

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Fran Bontempo to talk about resilience, overcoming life’s hardest moments, and taking back control when everything feels impossible.

We dive into:

⚪️ Why some people stay stuck while others rise

⚪️ How to stop blaming and start taking action

⚪️ T...

Most people go through life reacting instead of living. They chase success, relationships, and external validation, only to realize it never truly fulfills them.

In this episode, I sit down with Heather M Burt to talk about:

✅ Why so many people stay stuck in patterns that don’t serve them

✅ The key to breaking free from a life you didn’t choose

✅ How to move from reaction to intention

✅ The uncomfortable truth about healing and growth

✅...

Your health isn’t just about food and exercise. It’s a spiritual battle.

Most people pray for strength but ignore the simple truth: God gave you a body to steward, and discipline is the key to honoring it.

In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Wenner to unpack:

✅ Why your health is directly tied to your faith

✅ The biggest mistake people make when trying to get in shape

✅ Why self-discipline (not motivation) is the key to success

✅ How ...