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August 3, 2025 11 mins
🎙️ Break Free. Your Life. Your Power. Your Freedom.

💥 Something powerful has been brewing for 20 years and it’s finally ready to meet the world.

In this heartfelt solo episode, your host John Merkus invites you behind the curtain and into the soul of his greatest creative work yet: a transformational book that’s been two decades in the making.

Titled Break Free. Your Life. Your Power. Your Freedom., this isn’t just a book it’s an experience. A journey into the heart of change, courage, and becoming. You’ll meet Johnny Rockstar, a musician on the edge of burnout who begins to uncover the truth of who he really is and in doing so, helps us all do the same.

With storytelling that moves, personal reflection that awakens, and a soundtrack that brings pages to life, John shares the emotional backstory of how the book came to be, the spiritual wisdom of the mysterious “Circle of Seven,” and how this project cracked him open, helped him heal, and will now help others do the same.

Whether you’ve ever asked “Is this all there is?” or felt a quiet whisper calling you to more… this episode is your sign.

This is about freedom. About coming home to yourself. And about joining a movement of people ready to live fully, bravely, and awake.

✨ Join the waitlist and be part of the journey: 👉 https://mailchi.mp/johnmerkus.com/break-free-your-life-your-power-your-freedom

🎧 Tune In Now to Be Inspired Whether you're on a walk, driving, or just needing a boost, this conversation is for you. Hit play and rise into your greatness today.

🔥 In This Episode You’ll Discover:

  • The origin story behind Break Free and why it sat in a drawer for years

  • Why Johnny Rockstar’s fictional journey mirrors a universal human truth

  • How the “Circle of Seven” spiritual archetypes can guide your own life

  • What makes this book unlike anything else on the shelf

  • Why music, reflection, and personal power are woven into every page

  • How John used his own breakdowns to fuel a breakthrough

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🙏 About Your Host: John Merkus John is a passionate speaker, transformation coach, and host of Rise and Thrive, committed to helping you become your best self. His conversations are thoughtful, energising, and always filled with golden nuggets of wisdom. He brings out the best in every guest and this episode is no exception.

🎧 Press play, get inspired, and keep thriving. Greatness is one action away.

💬 Join the Conversation! What’s one insight from this episode that resonated with you? Drop a comment or share your thoughts on social media with: #RiseAndThrive #GreatnessUnlocked #LeadWithHeart

🚀 Hit play now, and let’s rise and thrive together!

✨ Stay Inspired and Keep Thriving ✨

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