Episode 10 – Michael Trenony: From Invisble Wound to Hope-Dealer
What happens when a moment of trauma makes you believe you’re no longer worthy of love—or even of being seen? In this powerful episode, Michael Traboni shares his remarkable journey from a childhood trauma he kept hidden for decades to a life of purpose, healing, and service.
Michael and Brian first crossed paths in a Best Buy store in the late '90s, sparking a decades-long connection built on honesty and heart. But behind Michael’s sharp insights and humor was a deep, unresolved pain—one that nearly destroyed him from the inside out. It wasn’t until he was caring for his dying father that something cracked open. In the quiet hours of the night, a final sermon changed everything.
Michael talks candidly about becoming an “actor” in his own life, battling intrusive thoughts, and finally surrendering to a calling greater than himself. Now armed with a degree in clinical mental health and a heart on fire, he’s building Capture the Sparks, a ranch for people battling trauma, addiction, and shame—a place to break chains and ignite healing.
This conversation is a testament to the human spirit, the power of being seen, and the profound transformation that happens when we stop hiding and start serving. Michael reminds us all: you are not ordinary—you are a masterpiece.
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