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What Betrayal Actually Does to a Man — Even When You Don't Talk About It Betrayal doesn't always look like a dramatic reveal or explosive conflict. Sometimes it's small. Quiet. A shove in the back when you thought you were side-by-side. And for men who've experienced it, those “little” betrayals don't feel little at all. In this episode of REBUILT, Michael-David unpacks a truth many men carry quietly but rarely speak out loud: betrayal doesn't just hurt for a moment — it changes how a man moves through the world. You'll hear: why betrayal cracks more than trust — it fractures identity how even small betrayals stack over time and reinforce distrust why betrayal from a friend hits differently than other wounds how early experiences can prime the nervous system to protect rather than connect the real impact of betrayal on closeness, independence, and emotional safety how a man's nervous system adapts — not to weaken, but to survive This isn't about bitterness or revenge. It's about understanding the internal shift betrayal creates so men can stop wondering what's “wrong with them” and start naming what's actually happened. If you've ever shut down, pulled back, or questioned if connection is worth the cost — this episode gives language and validation to what your body has been trying to make sense of. You're not alone. And understanding is the first step toward choice.

Every January, men make promises to themselves. They commit to getting healthier. More disciplined. More focused. More present. And within weeks, most of those promises are broken. Not because men don't care. Not because they're lazy. Not because they lack discipline. But because most men were never taught how real change actually works. In this episode of REBUILT, Michael-David breaks down why New Year's resolutions fail and what it truly takes to follow through, not through motivation or willpower, but through identity-level change. You'll learn: > Why most men quit early (and why it's not your fault) > How your brain resists change to protect you, not sabotage you > The 6 pillars of real transformation: Focus, Thoughts, Beliefs, Decisions, Actions, Outcomes > Why tying habits to identity works better than chasing outcomes > How starting too big guarantees failure and how small steps build unstoppable momentum > The neuroscience behind habits, consistency, and confidence > Why action silences anxiety and overthinking > How faith, alignment, and discipline work together to shape the man God is calling you to become Michael-David also shares a real coaching story that shows how one man stopped the start–stop cycle and built lasting health by shrinking the first step and reinforcing identity instead of perfection. This episode isn't about hype. It's about clarity. Alignment. And becoming the man you keep telling yourself you want to be. If you're tired of starting over every January, this conversation will change how you approach the year ahead.

A lot of men believe this quietly: “If God were going to use me, He would have done it by now.” “If my past didn't look like this, maybe I'd have purpose.” “I've messed up too much to be called by God.” This episode of REBUILT challenges that belief at its core. Because Scripture doesn't show God choosing polished, put-together men. It shows Him choosing willing men, often the ones who felt the most unqualified. In this conversation, Michael-David unpacks the truth many men never hear clearly: God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and lived experience, this episode walks through why feeling unworthy is not proof that God is distant, but often a sign that shame has distorted how we see ourselves and Him. You'll hear why distance from God is rarely abandonment, how grace actually works, and why purpose existed long before your mistakes ever showed up. Michael-David explores biblical examples of men God used despite their past, explains the difference between calling and alignment, and shares how stripping seasons, failure, and humility often become the doorway into deeper purpose. This episode also includes a simple, conversational prayer for men who want to reconnect with God, not through performance, but through honesty. This is not an episode about getting your life perfect. It's about realizing your past didn't disqualify you, and never could. If you've ever wondered whether God could still use you, this conversation is for you.

You can love your life and still feel a quiet sadness. You can be grateful, surrounded by your kids, doing the best you know how and still feel something heavy in your chest that you can't quite explain. In this episode of REBUILT, Michael-David speaks directly to a confusing emotional experience many men have during the holidays but rarely talk about: feeling sad even when nothing is “wrong.” Drawing from psychology, lived experience, and the unique way men carry responsibility, this conversation explores why joy and sadness can coexist ... and why that doesn't mean you're ungrateful, broken, or failing. Michael-David shares a personal moment from Christmas Eve with his kids, reflecting on the weight of time passing, financial pressure, legacy, and the awareness that some chapters of fatherhood quietly begin to close. Through the lens of a seasoned psychologist, he explains concepts like emotional layering and anticipatory grief in simple, relatable language that helps men understand what's actually happening inside them. This episode covers: Why men often feel unexpected sadness during meaningful moments How responsibility, time awareness, and reflection collide during the holidays Why fathers feel pressure even when things are going well The difference between weakness and emotional depth How to respond honestly when someone asks “How are you?” without oversharing or lying to yourself Why naming emotions gently can calm the nervous system and reduce shame This is not an episode about fixing yourself. It's about understanding yourself. If you've ever wondered why your heart can feel full and heavy at the same time, this conversation will help you breathe, reframe the moment, and move forward with much more clarity and a healthy dose of grace for yourself.

Most men don't realize they're overstimulated, they just know something feels off. Focus is harder than it used to be. Decisions feel heavy. Creativity feels muted. And no matter how much effort they apply, their brain won't respond the way it once did. In this episode of REBUILT, Michael-David breaks down what's actually happening inside the male brain in today's hyper-stimulated world and why this mental fatigue is not a personal failure. Using real-world language, lived experience, and neuroscience-backed insight, this conversation explores how constant exposure to social media, notifications, short-form content, gaming, and nonstop input overloads the nervous system and quietly drains motivation, focus, and emotional bandwidth. Michael-David shares a powerful analogy from his triathlete career, where overtraining and undiagnosed Low-T led to chronic fatigue, confusion, and performance collapse despite discipline and desire being fully intact. The parallel is clear: just as the body breaks down under constant strain without recovery, the brain does the same under chronic stimulation. You'll learn: Why dopamine isn't a “pleasure chemical,” but a motivation and anticipation system How overstimulation lowers baseline drive and increases guilt and self-criticism Why willpower doesn't fix a nervous-system problem How mental overload disguises itself as laziness, procrastination, or lack of discipline What rewiring overstimulation actually looks like without extreme detoxes or perfection How small, visible wins and simple rewards retrain the brain to engage again Why awareness replaces shame, and recovery restores momentum This episode is for men who want to feel sharp again without beating themselves up for struggling in a world their brains were never designed to handle. If your mind feels fried, scattered, or constantly “on edge,” this conversation may be the clarity you didn't know you needed.

Most men don't quit because they're weak. They quit because their brain is overwhelmed. In this episode of REBUILT, Michael-David introduces his Mailbox Theory, a powerful, lived framework born from his career as a competitive triathlete competing in the IRONMAN Florida. Here MD breaks down the neuroscience behind why small, visible wins keep men moving forward when motivation dies. Halfway through the run, dehydrated, exhausted, and mentally broken, the finish line felt so far away it may as well not have existed. Quitting didn't feel dramatic, it felt logical. What saved him wasn't grit, hype, or willpower. It was focusing on the next mailbox on the road. Just one. This episode explains why that worked, and why it works in real life. Using simple, relatable examples, you'll learn how the male brain responds to: small goals instead of massive demands visible progress instead of distant outcomes structure instead of motivation clarity instead of pressure Michael-David breaks down the neuroscience behind dopamine, cognitive load, momentum, and self-talk, including the science behind why speaking to yourself in the third person actually improves performance under stress. You'll also hear how his Mailbox Theory applies to everyday struggles men face: discipline and consistency fitness and health business and finances overwhelm and burnout habits that never seem to stick This episode is for the man who: feels behind in life starts strong but burns out knows what he should do but can't sustain it feels crushed by big goals and constant pressure You'll walk away with a simple, repeatable way to: regain momentum reduce overwhelm build discipline without shame stop quitting on yourself and design your life the way your brain actually works Progress doesn't come from forcing more effort. It comes from breaking life into steps your nervous system believes you can survive. Small steps. Clear targets. Visible wins. That's Michael-David's Mailbox Theory. And it might be the mindset shift you didn't know you needed.

Holiday anxiety is real for men, even though most of us never say it out loud. Between family expectations, social pressure, financial strain, overstimulation, and the quiet internal battle to “keep the peace,” December becomes one of the most emotionally draining months of the year for men. In this powerful REBUILT episode, Michael-David breaks down why so many men feel anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, or disconnected during the holidays - even when nothing is “wrong.” Through the lens of psychology, neuroscience, masculine identity, boundaries, and faith, this conversation helps men finally understand the hidden pressures they carry and how to navigate this season without losing themselves. You'll learn: • why holiday gatherings trigger anxiety and overstimulation for high-responsibility men • how childhood conditioning shapes your ability to set boundaries today • the neuroscience behind overwhelm, irritability, and emotional shutdown • why alcohol becomes a coping mechanism for men this time of year - and how to stay in control • how hydration, nutrition, and micro-rest regulate the male nervous system • how to set strong, healthy boundaries without guilt or conflict • practical phrases you can use to protect your peace without disrespecting anyone • the spiritual impact of surrendering holiday pressure to God • the “boy underneath” every man who still seeks safety, understanding, and acceptance You'll also hear a vulnerable story from Michael-David's childhood and how an uncle quietly modeled healthy boundaries long before he understood what boundaries meant. Plus, a powerful reminder that honoring your limits isn't weakness… it's leadership. If you're a man who feels stretched thin during the holidays … if you're tired of absorbing everyone else's emotions … if gatherings drain you more than they fill you … or if you've struggled to express your needs without shame… This episode will feel like a breath you didn't know you were holding. Share this with a brother who needs support this season ... and remember: You don't have to carry the weight alone. Your presence is enough. Rise rebuilt.

This time of year hits men differently. The pressure to provide. The pressure to perform. The pressure to hold everything together while silently carrying fears no one else sees. In this raw and honest episode of REBUILT, Michael-David speaks directly to the weight men feel during the holiday season—financially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Whether you're a single dad, a married man trying to stretch a budget, or a man battling comparison and overwhelm, this conversation will help you understand why this pressure hits so hard and why it has nothing to do with failure. Inside, we break down the neuroscience behind stress and masculine responsibility—why your nervous system reacts to financial strain the same way it reacts to danger, and why you may shut down, withdraw, or spiral into shame during the holidays. You'll learn why nearly half of Americans go into debt this season, why more than 80% of men report financial stress impacting their mental health, and why comparison intensifies masculine shame. Michael-David shares a deeply personal story about a grocery-store moment during his early years as a single father—where a declined card, a quiet drive home, and two happy little kids revealed a truth he couldn't see at the time: Your children don't measure your value by what you buy. They measure it by who you are. This episode gives men practical relief and perspective: • Why your worth is not tied to your wallet • Why kids remember presence, not price tags • How to calm financial shame • How to ease holiday expectations • How to shift focus from “providing more” to “being more present” • How to break isolation and reconnect with brotherhood • How to speak to the “boy underneath” who still needs grace, not pressure You'll walk away with simple tools to navigate holiday stress, three practical steps to reduce emotional overload, and a grounding affirmation you can use whenever shame or comparison start to rise. If you're feeling the pressure to provide this season, this episode will remind you: You are not failing. You are feeling. And you are far more than what you can afford. Your presence is the gift. Your love is enough. Subscribe, share this with a brother who needs it, and follow @35KaDay for daily encouragement on your journey to becoming the man God designed you to be.

There is a kind of grief men carry that doesn't show up in tears. It shows up in silence, pressure, comparison, irritation, and the quiet weight that settles in during December. The holidays have a way of amplifying what's missing. For many men, that means missing time with their kids, missing the life they thought they were building, missing financial stability, missing connection, and missing who they used to be. In this episode of the REBUILT Podcast, Michael-David speaks directly to the grief men experience during the holidays, especially fathers navigating divorce, separation, co-parenting, and the emotional toll of two homes, two Christmases, and two emotional realities. This is not a surface-level conversation. This is a grounded, honest look at what grief actually looks like in men's lives, how it shows up in public, in relationships, in parenting, and in the quiet moments no one sees. You'll hear a powerful personal story of Michael-David's second Christmas as a single father, wrapping gifts in brown butcher paper, battling shame and gratitude at the same time, and learning how survival moments can later become sacred traditions. You'll also hear why creating dad-owned traditions can become one of the strongest stabilizing forces for kids navigating family transitions. This episode also brings in key psychological insights around: Why grief spikes during the holidays How the nervous system processes loss through memory Why kids often act out when they feel safest And why consistent father presence is one of the most powerful protective factors in a child's emotional life Most importantly, this conversation reminds men that grief is not weakness. Grief is love with nowhere to land. You can grieve and still lead. You can hurt and still be strong. You can feel deeply and still be steady for your kids and for your life. If December feels heavy, this episode is for you.

Most men don't believe they struggle with perfectionism. They just believe they need to work harder. Be stronger. Do more. Prove more. Never slow down. But what if the constant pressure you live under isn't strength at all? What if it's a trauma response your nervous system learned a long time ago? In this powerful episode of the REBUILT Podcast, Michael-David, dad and mindset coach, breaks down the hidden form of perfectionism in men that shows up as burnout, emotional shutdown, chronic overthinking, fear of rest, relationship tension, performance anxiety, financial pressure, and a relentless inner critic that never lets you feel finished. Using trauma psychology, attachment theory, and neuroscience, this episode explains why perfectionism is not a personality trait ... it is a survival strategy formed in childhood when safety became tied to performance. Through a raw personal story rooted in control and impossible standards, Michael-David reveals how the nervous system learns the belief: “If I'm perfect, I'm safe.” This episode will help you understand: The true psychological definition of perfectionism Why men tie their identity to productivity, income, and achievement How shame disrupts learning, emotional regulation, and decision-making Why overworking, procrastination, control, and emotional withdrawal share the same root How your brain's fear center drives perfectionism through the nervous system A simple, neuroscience-based reset to interrupt perfectionism in real time How to separate your worth from your performance And how faith, identity, and healing work together in rebuilding a man from the inside out Most importantly, this episode delivers something many men have not felt in years: relief. Relief that there is nothing wrong with you. Relief that your nervous system adapted to survive. Relief that you don't have to earn your worth. Relief that growth does not require self-destruction. Relief that God meets you in the rebuilding, not after perfection. If you struggle with anxiety, burnout, overthinking, emotional control, relationship tension, fear of failure, or feeling behind in life no matter how much you accomplish, this episode will feel like language for your inner world. You don't need to become someone else to heal. You just need to stop carrying this alone. You're not broken. You're becoming.

If you've ever felt trapped by your past, held back by old wounds, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, this episode is going to shift something deep inside you. Most men assume their past is a permanent record … a fixed story they're forced to carry forever. But neuroscience says something radically different: your past is editable. Every time you recall a memory, your brain temporarily destabilizes it and opens a window where that memory can be rewritten, reframed, and reconsolidated. What gets saved afterward isn't the original version … it's the updated one. Today, we dive into the groundbreaking science behind memory reconsolidating and how the subconscious uses these stored memories as a database to predict your future. If your past is full of rejection, your subconscious expects more rejection. If it's full of humiliation, it expects more humiliation. If it's full of success, it expects success. The subconscious isn't emotional, it's predictive. So the only way to change the future it expects is to update the data it's pulling from. Change the memory, and you change the belief. Change the belief, and you change the pattern. Change the pattern, and you change your life. In this episode of REBUILT, Michael-David shares how old memories quietly shape your relationships, communication, confidence, leadership, conflict, triggers, and even how you parent. You'll see why you shut down during conflict, why abandonment terrifies you, why you overcompensate or avoid responsibility, why certain tones set you off, and why you react from the wounded child instead of the grounded man. And more importantly, you'll learn how to rewrite these stories so your subconscious stops using old pain as your life's blueprint. We explore Neville Goddard's “Revision Technique”; now supported by modern neuroscience and how recalling a memory and rewriting its outcome before sleep can transform your emotional response in the present. We also talk about the role of forgiveness, not as letting someone else off the hook, but as releasing the version of you who was hurt. As Scripture says, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This is how you do it. By the end of this episode, you'll understand that healing isn't pretending the past didn't happen. It's rewriting the meaning so you stop living as the man shaped by trauma and start living as the man God is rebuilding you to be. If this episode hits you, share it with a brother who needs it. This is the work that sets men free.

If you've been feeling small, overlooked, or disconnected from your own strength, this episode is the reminder you didn't know you needed. Today, we're talking about the sacred, God-designed power of being a man, the strength you carry, the influence you hold, and the calling that's been placed on your life since the moment God breathed purpose into your lungs. Men have shaped history. Men have built civilizations, written the greatest love letters of all time, fought wars that protected nations, invented the tools that moved humanity forward, and stood as protectors, builders, leaders, and visionaries. And yet today, so many men feel invisible ... discouraged, depleted, or convinced they don't matter. That feeling isn't coming from God. It's coming from the enemy who knows exactly how dangerous a man becomes when he remembers who he really is. In this episode, we go deep into male identity from every angle - psychological, biological, historical, and biblical. You'll learn why men feel things more intensely than people realize, why your emotional depth is actually a sign of strength, and why your presence alone has the power to shift the atmosphere of a room. You'll hear how neuroscience explains male purpose, how Scripture defines masculine calling, and how history proves the unbelievable capacity of a man who knows who he is. This is a wake-up call for the man who has forgotten his power. The man who's been living below his potential. The man who's been attacked mentally, spiritually, and emotionally because the enemy fears what he'll become once he stands up again. By the end of this episode, you'll remember: You were made in the image of God. You carry authority. You carry impact. You were born for purpose, leadership, love, strength, loyalty, and legacy. You are not small. You are not weak. You are not lost. You are a man ... and the world needs the real you to rise again. If this episode moves you, send it to a brother who needs to be reminded of who he is.

Most men are carrying far more than anyone realizes. Careers. Pressure. Marriage. Fatherhood. Expectations. Silent battles no one sees. And somewhere along the way, we started believing the lie that “real men” handle everything alone. But isolation isn't strength, it isn't noble or stoic. It's the slow erosion of a man's identity. In this episode of REBUILT, we're breaking down one of the most important truths a man will ever confront: you cannot fulfill the calling God placed on your life alone. Not as a husband. Not as a father. Not as a leader. Not as a man. Brotherhood isn't a luxury ... it's part of your design. It's something your mind, your nervous system, your spirit, and your purpose all depend on. I share the story of a moment in my life when two brothers stood with me at a ranch — one behind me, one in front — calling me into my own strength. It was the first time I felt seen not for what I could carry, but for who I was. That moment marked me. It showed me what true brotherhood is: not fixing a man, not rescuing him… but standing with him until he feels his own power again. We dig into the ancient history of men who fought and lived as unified forces — Spartans locking shields, knights bound by covenant, David's mighty men whose loyalty Scripture says made their faces like lions. Their strength didn't come from individuality. It came from brotherhood. Then we go into the neuroscience: Isolation activates the amygdala - your fear center - increasing anxiety, shame, reactivity, and emotional shutdown. But brotherhood literally stabilizes your brain. Studies from Harvard, Stanford, and the VA show that deep male connection lowers depression by up to 40%, strengthens marriages, increases resilience, boosts confidence, and extends lifespan. This episode will hit every man who's been carrying too much alone … and every man who wonders why he feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted despite “doing everything right.” If you've been silent, shut down, withdrawn, or holding your world together by yourself, this episode is your reminder: You were never meant to walk alone. God didn't design men for isolation. He designed us for mission, for calling, and for brotherhood. New REBUILT episodes drop every other morning at 6:30am CST. Share this one with a brother who needs it. Rise with brothers. Rise with courage. Rise rebuilt.

If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of your world alone, this episode is going to land deep. Men everywhere help others without hesitation, yet stay silent when they're the ones struggling. And if that's been you, you are not broken, you're conditioned. Today, we're breaking down the psychological, biological, emotional, and spiritual reasons men avoid asking for support, even when they're drowning. We'll dig into what's happening inside your brain when vulnerability feels unsafe, why your nervous system shuts you down, and why reaching out feels like weakness … even though it's one of the strongest moves a man can make. You're going to hear the truth behind the male survival response, the silence we were raised in, and the generational patterns that taught us to “handle it alone” even when it was destroying us. In this episode, I share a personal story of a moment when the world was collapsing around me, and one phone call from a brother helped me breathe again. This is more than a story, it's a reminder that God designed men for brotherhood, not isolation. Even Scripture says, “Two are better than one… for if either falls, one can help the other up.” You'll understand why your biology changes when another man stands beside you, and why connection is one of the most powerful tools God built into the male nervous system. You're going to walk away with a new understanding of masculinity, support, trust, and strength. You'll learn why isolation destroys men quietly, why connection heals us physically, and how to start building a circle of men who can help carry the weight you've been holding alone. If you've been tired, overwhelmed, disconnected, or silently fighting battles no one knows about, this episode is your turning point. By the end, you'll see that asking for help isn't weakness, it's wisdom. It's leadership. It's masculine. And it might just be the thing that saves your life. If this episode hits you, share it with a man you love. You never know how badly he might need it.

This is one of the biggest questions men AND women ask: “Why do men shut down emotionally?” This episode answers with clarity, neuroscience, and compassion. MD explains how the male nervous system reacts to conflict, criticism, overwhelm, and emotional intensity — and why shutdown isn't rejection… it's protection. You'll learn: • why the brain mistakes emotional conflict for physical danger • why men withdraw when they feel inadequate • why the freeze response is more common in men than fight or flight • how unspoken shame hijacks communication • the one simple sentence that diffuses tension instantly This episode isn't just for men — women listening will finally understand the emotional operating system of the men they love. Share this with a man who needs it. Keywords: relationships, marriage advice, communication skills, emotional shutdown, conflict resolution, masculinity, intimacy, REBUILT.

Every man has a beginning … and whether you acknowledge it or not, your childhood is still shaping your reactions, your patterns, your relationships, and your identity today. In this powerful REBUILT episode, MD breaks down the neuroscience of childhood conditioning, attachment wounds, father wounds, mother wounds, and how the male brain adapts to emotional stress by developing survival roles that become adult patterns. If you've ever wondered why you shut down, why you avoid conflict, why you overwork, why you choose the partners you do, or why you feel “not enough,” this episode will give you clarity you've never had. You'll learn how the stories you absorbed early in life became the beliefs that define your decisions today, and how to rewrite them with purpose, self-awareness, and identity rooted in strength rather than survival. This one is a masterclass in inner work, men's mental health, self-leadership, and emotional healing. Share this with a man who needs it. Keywords: childhood trauma, father wounds, emotional triggers, identity, men's psychology, self-worth, nervous system, healing, purpose, REBUILT.

If you're a man who's ever looked at your life and thought, “How did I get here?” , then this episode is the reset you've needed. In this REBUILT episode, Michael-David goes deep into the real reason so many men silently lose themselves, in marriage, careers, fatherhood, identity, and purpose, and why you can feel completely disconnected without knowing how to explain it. Through personal story, neuroscience, and the psychology behind men's emotional shutdown, MD breaks down how the male nervous system handles overwhelm, why men numb out, and why losing a job, a relationship, or a sense of direction often cracks open the deeper wounds from childhood. You'll learn how identity collapses when the structures around you collapse, and how to reclaim clarity, self-worth, purpose, and emotional strength one decision at a time. This episode blends men's mental health, trauma recovery, emotional intelligence, faith, and neuroscience in a way men can finally understand and take action on. Share this with a man who needs it. Keywords: men's mental health, identity crisis, purpose, fatherhood, relationships, emotional shutdown, anxiety, trauma, rebuilding life, 35KaDay, REBUILT podcast.

3X Olympic Pole Vaulter Anicka Newell gets raw and opens up in a way never before seen as she shares about her greatest struggle yet as both a woman and professional athlete. This is Anicka Newell like you've never seen. She is no stranger to adversity. Qualifying for 3 continuous Summer Olympic Games is no small accomplishment, and one very few ever do. In this episode, learn the unconventional path Anicka Newell took that brought her to a sport that has become her greatest teacher. Follow her at: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flygirl93 35KaDay is a life-changing podcast series with host Michael-David, sharing incredibly empowering stories from everyday people, authors, celebrities, professional athletes, & entrepreneurs to mindset, relationship & behavioral experts. Michael-David also shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from a habitually self-destructive life of victimhood paired with survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life and the 35,000 decisions we make as adults on a daily basis. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives as a mindset performance coach have impacted millions around the world as he empowers others with the reminder that you are just one decision away from creating a better life. Follow 35KaDay on all social media channels as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at the link below or simply enter @35KaDay on social, video or audio platform today! Links: linktr.ee/35KaDay

Trauma to triumph is the greatest way to describe the story of May Adams of Houston Texas who has never publicly shared her story and how she overcame one of the most traumatic childhoods that led to low self-esteem, toxic relationships and shame. If you ever met May today, you would never know the path of emotional recovery she has come through to become the thriving wife, mother, friend and entrepreneur she is now. 35KaDay is a life-changing podcast series with host Michael-David, sharing incredibly empowering stories from everyday people, authors, celebrities, professional athletes, & entrepreneurs to mindset, relationship & behavioral experts. Michael-David also shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from a habitually self-destructive life of victimhood paired with survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life and the 35,000 decisions we make as adults on a daily basis. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives as a mindset performance coach have impacted millions around the world as he empowers others with the reminder that you are just one decision away from creating a better life. Follow 35KaDay on all social media channels as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at the link below or simply enter @35KaDay on social, video or audio platform today! Links: linktr.ee/35KaDay

Charcie Smiley overcame a deadly tumor on her pancreas that was causing seizures and low blood sugar that doctors originally did not know the cause. Growing up in the rural town of Moundridge, Kansas in the mennonite culture, Charcie, the youngest of 2 girls, was the tomboy with big dreams. Now in Houston, a mom of three, has taken her passion for health and fitness into a thriving career as a sponsored athlete with ProSupps and her own female-centric online coaching business helping fellow moms get their lives back on track. Having a bright horizon ahead of her, Charcie Smiley is no stranger to adversity, but where others may have counted her down and out, she has a different journey to live. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from a habitually self-destructive mindset paired with survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life and the 35,000 decisions we make as adults on a daily basis. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives have impacted millions around the world as he empowers others with the reminder that you are just one decision away from creating a better life. Follow 35KaDay on all social media channels as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at the link below or simply enter @35KaDay on social, video or audio platform today! Links: linktr.ee/35KaDay

Positivity is in no shortage. Hundreds of millions of posts on social media of quotes and motivational influencers spewing countless sound bites to direct people to "think positive" and "be positive". What if the hoarding of, repeating statements of and dwelling on positive statements is not going to make your life anymore positive? What's the real answer instigating real change in having better outcomes in your life? Knowledge is only powerful when it's applied. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from a habitually self-destructive mindset paired with survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life and the 35,000 decisions we make as adults on a daily basis. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives have impacted millions around the world as he empowers others with the reminder that you are just one decision away from creating a better life. Follow 35KaDay on all social media channels as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at the link below or simply enter @35KaDay on an social, video or audio platform today! Links: linktr.ee/35KaDay

The term "quiet quitting" has been impacting companies at scale since the "great resignation" of 2020 and 2021. As top employees begin to question if their going above and beyond is even worth it anymore and as a result resort to doing the bare minimum, it's a problem that if not addressed quickly, the impact to companies could be damaging to the bottom line. But who's responsible? How can this trend be fixed and get top performers back to a place of maintaining that high momentum needed to grow a company? Michael-David shares some statistics that could offer great insight to what matters to top performing employees and what actions to take NOW that could alleviate losing winning employees all together. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive mindset and survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life in spite of the abuse and rejection he received growing up. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives have impacted millions around the world. Follow 35KaDay on all social media channels as well as subscribe to the YouTube channel at the link below or simply enter @35KaDay on an social, video or audio platform today! Links: https://linktr.ee/35KaDay

Popular mental discipline program, 75 Hard, created by 1st Phorm CEO and #1 podcast host Andy Frisella, has received plenty of criticism. My close friend Hunter Bazan embarked on the program last minute but did it with nobody but me and 3 others knowing. I sat down with Hunter to hear his experience after he completed it, the struggles he faced, the things he learned about himself and what others can expect. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive mindset and survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life in spite of the abuse and rejection he received growing up. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives have impacted millions around the world. To learn more about 75Hard, visit AndyFrisella.com/pages/75hard-info You can also follow Andy Frisella on Instagram @AndyFrisella and his podcast, Real AF on all audio platforms.

Committing to reach a goal in life is never an easy task. To succeed, if you adopt these winning six pillars / actions, you will. These six pillars have been compiled over a lifetime of pursuits, goals, wins and losses throughout Michael-David's life as a competitive cyclist, triathlete and entrepreneur. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive mindset and survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life in spite of the abuse and rejection he received growing up. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives have impacted millions around the world.

We've been led to believe there is something wrong with all of us. Our behaviors, our habits, our outlook, our beliefs because they don't align with someone else or they don't agree. I'm here to help you see yourself the way you are meant to be. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive mindset and survival behaviors and turned his life around by taking full ownership and responsibility of his life in spite of the abuse and rejection he received growing up. Becoming a student of life and uncovering and moving through the layers we all pack on as we attempt to survive through hard times, his empathy, compassion and perspectives have impacted millions around the world.

Too often we find ourselves fueled and driven by the wrong cause. Spending your energy trying to prove others wrong creates a condition that is self-destructive and prohibits long-term growth and sustainability in success.! Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive habits and turned his life around by integrating this mindset and perspective since his days of being a competitive cyclist and triathlete and translates it all to life, business and relationships.

A heart-felt message to anyone who listens to this show, shared it, commented or put any of the lessons and tactics to work in your own life and seen the changes you needed to see to set you up to win in life ... THANK YOU! Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive habits and turned his life around by integrating this mindset and perspective since his days of being a competitive cyclist and triathlete and translates it all to life, business and relationships.

There has never been a shortage of ideas, goals, lists and aspirations. But what is the difference between those who seem to have all the success in the world and those who seem to just get a leg up? There is no "secret" like the "gurus" proclaim. It's way more practical than you realize. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive habits and turned his life around by integrating this mindset and perspective since his days of being a competitive cyclist and triathlete and translates it all to life, business and relationships.

Too often we overlook the very things that are the critical ingredients to experiencing greatness in any ambition, goal or pursuit. Career, money, relationships, ambitions ... we all have talents, but until we master them and turn them into skills by following this mindset, we will always continue to experience disappointment in ourselves, never reaching our full potential. Michael-David shares his raw and intense mindset that has pulled him from habitually self-destructive habits and turned his life around by following this principle day in and day out.

How often do we get upset when people do not come through on the promises they make to us? A delivery from online shopping, a friend following through, the promise that didn't happen ... and so on. What if I were to tell you that we live a double-standard when we get upset when others do that? I'm here to explain why this happens and how to put an end to the frustrations that are self-destructive and create new habits that set you up to gain a new level of self-confidence. This new episode is a raw and honest share from my own life in hopes to help you find greater fulfillment through better decisions.

Dear Students of the 2019 / 2020 year! This is for you! I know life can seem hard and the world is against you finding it tough and awkward in finding your place. Between your parents and teachers, everyone is pointing their finger telling you what to do. I just want to offer you a few nuggets of wisdom that can help you get through it all way better than I ever did. These are a few nuggets of practical know-how to equip you to succeed no matter the challenges you face and the hardships you run into. I truly do hope it helps you.

Motivation in and of itself is not sustainable, nor is it meant to be. But just like twigs and dried leaves, they are only meant to get the fire started. If you're constantly needing motivation to gain progress and continually find yourself starting over in your pursuits, this episode IS for you and will change your outcomes to be habitually successful no matter what you do! This is not fluff at all but 100% binary practicality in how to set your pursuits up to succeed! Hear Michael-David open up about motivation and the lessons he is continually learning in both business and life to help you be a driven winner instead of constantly falling short time after time.

You've probably never had someone say that what you do with a shopping cart is a roadmap to your success. You'll be surprised to hear why something so overlooked plays a massive impact overall. In this episode you'll hear Michael-David explain the significance of a shopping cart and how you can use it to completely change your perspective in how to practically achieve success.

Have you ever wondered how some people always walk into a room with confidence or into any situation and they just always seem "on"? It isnt' by accident. In this episode, Michael-David unveils the practical mental and physiological habits you can create in your daily routine that will increase your self-confidence, level of success and dominate no matter the conditions you face.

Much like the algorithms in social media that watch our habits to determine what it will and will not show us in our feeds, so is our mental algorithm acting on our thoughts. Michael-David uses his own experiences and research to explain how to gain control of our own algorithms to determine the outcomes in our lives so they align with our true desires.

Breakups are hard, but they don't have to be. Here is a very practical way to get over the pain quickly, be stronger as a result and no longer be impacted negatively every time you think about it or them. After countless relationships and two divorces in my life, this approach has helped me move on not only in romantic relationships, but with friends and in business when they go sideways.

This will be the most important episode you could listen to IF you are truly desiring to achieve great things in your life, love and in career. The 5 practical steps I'm going to guide you through are going to build a momentum in your life that IF you maintain the consistency of this mindset ... you'll achieve every goal you set in your life.

We are most influenced by our circle of friends. Too often we enable the wrong relationships and sabotage the good ones without realizing. We yearn for long-lasting friendships. It's part of our DNA. But if you've found friendships going stale or not sure how to handle toxic people in your circle, THIS episode is for you. If you found any encouragement from this episode, all I ask is you to Share and Subscribe! For questions, follow and DM via 35KaDay on Instagram!

Being decisive is not natural to us. Partly because we perceive life to be a path of perfection that gives us fear of making a wrong decisions. That causes the majority to not make a decision at all that never yields the results we truly want. These 6 action steps will help you become skilled at making decisions from small to large no matter your age. I don't care who you are, THIS episode is a MUST if you want to improve your life in any area.

Rejection is one of the hardest emotional experiences to overcome because the brain associates exactly the same as physical pain. Overcoming the grasp it can have on you requires a logical approach rooted in understanding "Why?" you were rejected then how you can use it to help you! This episode is for anyone who has experienced rejection in any area of life.

We are in the greatest era with unbridled access to motivational content and information. But when is it too much and holding us back? If you're constantly vibing on the positive quotes and posts in social media, yet not seeing them help you no matter how many you save, repeat or collect, THIS episode can help in a very practical way.

Local, brick & mortar businesses are facing a challenge of more competition both locally and online. So how do you not only compete, but dominate? Hear how MD share Best Buy's incredible turn-around from Amazon being it's toughest competitor to being it's greatest in-store sales tool and how they made a dramatic move in employee morale that is driving sales to it's highest in over a decade. If you own a retail business or manage one, THIS episode is for you.

It never fails ... we have an idea or goal and yet you find yourself second-guessing because of doubt and fear. Do you know where that doubt and fear comes from? Do you know why it's holding you back, even though it shouldn't? I do. I want to help you know what that fear actually is, where it comes from and how you can use it to succeed in a very practical way. No matter what your ambitions are in life, love, business, goals or pursuits, this episode is going to FIRE you up and kick-start your butt into finally achieving those ideas and dreams you've had!

Graduates, this is for you. I know people are giving you all kinds of advice, but I am not here to do that. Trust me ... that's the last thing you want or need. It's your time now to live the dream and do amazing things. But I do want you to be successful in everything you do from here on out. BUT ... nobody has probably offered you any insights, just finger pointing. So here are the 7 tips I had to learn the hard way, that I guarantee you, will set you up to be a habitually successful person in everything you touch. I do wish you all the best and hope these 7 tips make all the difference in your life, career, relationships and legacy.

Doesn't it just suck when things go wrong? Within seconds your entire day could be ruined because of a negative circumstance or from the words and actions of another person. I'm here to help you turn the situation around so that you remain on that path of being the one in control of your mental and emotional state regardless of what's happening around you. If you've ever had a bad day or something get under your skin, THIS episode is just for you and it will help!

My divorce(s) gave me a profound insight to what we all do wrong, even while dating. These bad habits are what set most relationships up to fail right out of the gate. I'm now re-married to an amazing woman and we share the incredible marriage we ultimately desired, by loving one another with the practical principals it takes to enjoy true fulfillment. If you're single, dating, engaged, married or divorced ... THIS podcast is going to show you how to build that successful relationship you ultimately desire.

There are three significant reasons why negative people have found themselves in such a state of turmoil. By understanding what these three roots of negativity are, you will find yourself in control of the situation every time and come out on the winning end. There will always be negative people in your life, work, school, family that treat you badly as a result. That doesn't mean they are the one's in control. So if you've found yourself at the receiving end of someone's negative, toxic behavior, this podcast is for you!

In today's workplace, it can be hard to remain objective when so many feel entitled to a raise, promotion and rewards without earning them. I get it! And you feel you're in a tight spot in how to hold weak employees accountable AND have a way to reward your winners for truly winning! I'll explain my proven, objective leadership tool that can exponentially increase your retention of winners, weed out the non-stellar staff, increase morale and finally have a way that your own staff can hold themselves accountable for their own actions and decisions. If you're in the position of people management, this is a MUST episode!

What do Shamima Begum and Hoda Muthana, known members of ISIS, philanthropist and millionaire socialite Franci Neely Crane and actor Jussie Smollett and YOU have in common? They are all suffering the consequences of their bad decisions and they only have themselves to blame for every outcome as a result. How can you learn from their misfortune? This episode is a must!

Influencers AND Business Owners - THIS podcast if for YOU! Influencers are a ticking time bomb, but also the most powerful form of advertising in 2019! I am giving you the secrets to how to stand out as a true influencer AND help business owners know which influencers are best to invest in for 2019! Influencer Marketing is done wrong 90% of the time and businesses are blindly throwing money at the wrong ones! I'm here to help you both be the best and know who the best is to hire! This podcast is a must-listen if you want to win at social media!

If you want more in your career, I want more for you! BUT ... I see more people sabotaging themselves from moving up by making some simple mistakes in how they approach their opportunities! In my 20+ years in business ownership and management, I have uncovered the practical steps you can do TODAY that will set you up to achieving the opportunities to advance and earn the money that comes with it. If YOU want more in your career, this podcast is a must listen!