VulnerABLE Podcast

This is Episode 75 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! In 2013 she would lose her only son, the grief and pain of it would affect her in more ways than she could imagine. Now she's helping families realize how important appreciating their time together is! Growing up she faced bullying and teasing just like most of us do, and it would continue up until high school when she finally started to come into her own. But the vulnerability she would face in 2013 would change everything, from her marriage, to her health and eventually her career. That’s because the day after Christmas that year she would lose her only son in an ATV accident. He was only 15 years old, the grief and pain of his loss was more than enough to deal with, but she also had to deal with the vulnerability of people not knowing what to do or say. It’s taken a toll on her physically, and it’s taken years to find a doctor who could see it that way. Now she’s doing her best to find purpose behind his passing by helping families recognize the importance of appreciating each other, in all the big and small ways. For more information on Roni Wing Lambrecht you can follow her on social media, check out her website or purchase her books: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RONIWINGLAMBRECHT or https://www.facebook.com/ParentingAtYourBest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roniwinglambrecht/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roniwinglambrecht/ Website: https://www.ParentingAtYourBestWithoutRegrets.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Roni-Wing-Lambrecht/e/B01MQIECFV

This is Episode 74 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up with parents who survived the holocaust, and would lose her mother in her teens, she's faced her share of trauma and loss. Now she's helping people work on their physical pain and find more joy! Both her parents survived the holocaust, but growing up she didn’t exactly understand the pain and trauma her parents carried. Reflecting back she carries a lot of guilt for some of the ways she acted, and took things for granted. At 12 years old her mother would be diagnosed with breast cancer, and at that time it was something that wasn’t as understood and people carried a lot of shame towards it. She would lose her mother about 5 years later, which brought a whole new set of challenges to her life. Throughout her late teens and early 20s she endured multiple sexual assaults, and would hold onto that pain in fear of judgement from others. The only thing she can attribute to helping her through it all is something she learned from her mother, grit. Now as a physical therapist, and dancer she’s helping people of all ages overcome their pain, and find more joy in their lives. For more information on May Kesler you can follow her on social media, check out her website or her YouTube and Vimeo pages: Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/keslerpt/ Website(s): www.maykesler.com or www.keslerdances.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/usOqo47BAyM Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/showcase/7596813 If you would like to purchase either of her parents' books you can find them on Amazon: Father's Book: https://amzn.to/35ZoscJ Mother's Book: https://amzn.to/3oQ5JJt

This is Episode 73 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up in a traumatic home, this would create trust issues and cause her to hold onto her pain for many years. Now as a therapist she's helping other women work through their own trauma and find success! Growing up her parents argued a lot, and at times even threw things at each other. To cope with it she would dig her head into her books and gain a lot of independence at an early age. It created trust issues, and made her build walls to avoid letting anyone in. Then at 18 she was car jacked, kidnapped and almost raped at gun point. This would be a breaking point for her, and she would decide to finally seek help from a therapist. Years later, after starting a family, a friend on their death bed would remind her that she needed to chase her dreams because we never know when our time will come. With the support of her family she would go back to school to become a therapist herself, as she had always been fascinated with psychology. Now she’s helping women heal from their trauma, and work towards the spectacular success they’ve always dreamed of. For more information on Janine Wirth you can follow her on social media or check out her website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapist_janinewirth/ Website: https://janinewirth.com/

This is Episode 72 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! To the outside world it seemed she had the perfect life, but on the inside she was miserable. After her marriage ended her transformation began, and she started creating the life she truly wanted! At 14 years old she would lose her grandfather, someone who was a role model and father figure her entire life. This loss would make her realize that she was now on her own, but she took the lessons she learned from him and pushed forward. She would go to college, get the great career, buy the home and get married. On the outside it seemed like she was living the dream, but on the inside she was miserable and constantly questioning her decisions. The pain she was feeling would lead to weight gain, and a lack of clarity in her life but she just continued to push through. She finally found some solace in beginning to live a healthier lifestyle, but her marriage was falling apart and would eventually end in divorce. This would be the point in her life where her transformation would begin. Now she’s a women’s empowerment coach, helping women gain clarity, create a plan to step into their power, take action on fulfilling their purpose and the courage to stand in their authentic truth. For more information on Tiffiny Fambro you can follow her on social media or check out her website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffinyj.fambro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empowerpersonalgrowth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffinyjfambro/ Website: https://cccwomensempowerment.com/

This is Episode 71 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! In her senior year of college she would lose everything she thought would be part of her future, from her fiancé to her degree. Now she's a coach and speaker who's helping people achieve their biggest dreams! In her senior year of college she had finally figured out what she was going to major in, and was engaged to be married. Then everything was swept from right underneath her. Her Fiancé would back out of the wedding, and the college would call her to tell her that her financial assistance was done. She was left feeling broken, and unsure where her life was going to go from here. This introversion she was forced into made her begin to think about what she really wanted, what her passions were. It would lead to her starting her first business, and since she’s started multiple. She’s had her fair share of failures but continues to learn from all of them. Now she’s a money and marketing coach, a speaker and the host of the Females on Fire Podcast. For more information on Hayley Luckadoo you can follow her on social media or check out her website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyluckadoo/ Website: https://hayleyluckadoo.com/

This is Episode 70 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! When the sudden passing of her husband happened, instead of help and support she was told she was grieving the "wrong" way. Now as the Bad Widow, she's helping others grieve their loss in a better way! She grew up with 3 younger brothers, one of which had a genetic disease which meant they needed to be careful around him even though they weren’t sure why. Then when she was 25 years old her brother would pass away, and she was left feeling a bit lost because for many years the attention was on him. It caused her to begin looking at the world and life a different way, which kind of isolated her from her peers. At the same time it caused her to be empathetic towards others at a very early age. Years later her husband of almost 20 years would be diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. The end of his life was approaching suddenly, this forced them to begin taking chances, and live life as fully as possible until he was gone. Then after his passing she found the grieving process very difficult and was surprised to find very little support or information on how to process what she was going through. She was told she was doing things wrong, and she gave herself the name Bad Widow. Now she’s using her experience and things she learned in the process to help others grieve difficult loses in their own lives. For more information on Alison Pena you can check out her website: Website: https://badwidow.com/

This is Episode 69 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Being diagnosed with MS would make him completely lose himself, and be lost in anger and pain. Now he's reinventing himself and finding ways to live with his condition, and take back control! When he moved to a small town in Colorado at 10 years old, he didn’t exactly fit in. Growing up he had moved around a lot, and this little town felt very different and weird in some ways. Having a name like Kim didn’t help matters because in those days it was seen as a girls name, and this would cause him to get beat up and bullied quite a bit. At an early age he’d find his confidence when he got a job as a DJ at a radio station. He would stay in this industry for over 30 years, and he loved it dearly. Then in December of 2004 he would start to notice some changes in his sight and body, which he would blame on the stress of his job. A few months later he would be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and his life would be completely flipped upside down. At first it made him bitter and angry, as it was hard to go from someone who was always in control to someone who was losing it. Now he’s taken back control of his life, and although he can’t cure his condition he does what he can to keep it at bay. He’s also become an author, and is continuing to re-invent himself. For more information on Kim Curry you can check out his website: Website: https://www.krcurry.com/

This is Episode 68 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! From dealing with bullying, to depression, and coping with it using drugs and medication. To building a strong mindset, and now helping others to overcome their own mental illness struggles! Although she doesn’t remember it, at around 5 years of age her babysitter would lock her in a closet, and this would be her first experience of trauma. Then during grade school she would be severely bullied by her peers, which caused her to grow up with low self-esteem. In high school in an effort to fit in she would start drinking and doing drugs so that people would accept her. At 16 years old she was sexually assaulted, and this would begin a spiral of drugs and alcohol to suppress any emotions or feelings she had. Then in her early twenties she would lose both her parents, and continue to cope with drugs and medication. It all led to a point where she was about to take her own life, and an insane coincidence would bring her off the ledge. This would be the point where she decided to do something about her mindset, and work through her depression. Now she’s helping people realize that they can overcome their depression, and mental illness through their diet, exercise and mindfulness practices. For more information on Amanda Webster you follow her on social media, and check out her website: Website: https://amandawebsterhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_vo54D0yt2u508ZrqWq2Q

This is Episode 67 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! In college he'd end up with an injury that would keep most of us from moving forward. Now through his Extra Mile movement, he's helping other push their own limits to achieve their goals and dreams! While attending college, during an intramural football game he would run head to head with another player from a field that was backing onto his. He would shatter his cheek bone and end up with swelling in his brain, which meant an induced coma. For most people this would leave them wondering how to move forward, but for him he just returned to school like nothing happened. Something within him told him that he couldn’t quit, and he was provided with the insight that if he could overcome this he’ll be able to overcome anything in life. It’s allowed him to take on challenges that most of us would think are crazy, and continuing to push even when giving up seemed like that smarter decision. Now through his books, speaking and results-producing coaching he is helping everyone go the extra mile. His movement by the same name has been adopted by over 500 US cities as Extra Mile Day. For more information on Shawn Anderson you can follow him on social media or check out his website: Website: https://shawnanderson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToShawnAnderson

This is Episode 66 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She would start building walls at a young age, and in an attempt to suppress it she would gain a gambling addiction. Now she's using her story and experience to help others overcome addiction! At 10 years old her mother would break the news that her father was leaving, and this would be the beginning of her putting up walls. Then at 14 years old she would begin to lose a few people that were close to her. This would cause trust issues, and a need to be independent, which would lead to her going down a path that she wasn’t prepared for. She has struggled with addiction for most of her life, from drugs to gambling. What she didn’t realize is that her past was driving her addictions, because she didn’t want to face what happened or let anyone in. Then in the last few years she’s completed rehab, and is getting her life together. Now as the founder of 321 No Kiddin she’s continuing to help herself battle her gambling addiction, as well as help others using her story and experience. For more information on Bobbie Malatesta you can follow her company on social media, check out her website, or her podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbie.malatesta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddin/ Website: https://www.321nokiddin.com/home Podcast: https://www.321nokiddin.com/podcast-episodes

This is Episode 65 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! At an early age he was molested, and when he went to his family about it they disowned him. Now he's in law school, working to become a lawyer so he can help those who suffered a similar past! As a child he was molested by someone his family knewz. When he tried to go to his family about it they called him a liar and literally disowned him. He was placed in group and foster homes, which led to him being angry and bitter. It didn’t make sense that his family didn’t want him, and why he became an outcast. As he started to heal from the past he joined the army and it would be a part of his life for the next 24 years. This is where he’d find a family, and eventually he’d begin to repair the relationship with his parents. Now he’s enrolled in law school, and wants to become a lawyer to help people who have suffered a similar past. For more information on Antwan Frazier you can follow him on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.earl.3998

This is Episode 64 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She struggled with infertility, and if that wasn't enough, through the treatment they discovered she had Thyroid Cancer. Now she's coaching women to achieve the confidence and energy they dream of! Her biggest struggle in life came about 12 years ago when she had to face infertility, and she would hide it from everyone for a decade. It was something she felt like no one would understand, and in some ways there was shame felt about it. She was able to confide in one close friend, but that was it through the entire process. The strength it took to go through the process was unbearable at times, and if you ask her it was her mental resilience that carried her through. Then just when she thought she had enough to deal with she was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer while going through her infertility treatment. But she decided not to give up, and rely on the people she trusted most. Now as the founder of Wellness Warrior Coaching she’s helping ambitious women to release burnout and finally step into the confidence and energy they dream of. For more information on Cathy McKinnon you can follow her on social media, check out her website, her podcast or her book: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswarriorcoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswarriorcoaching/ Website: https://wellnesswarriorcoaching.com/

This is Episode 63 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Growing up his parents separation made life challenging, then a few years ago he would suddenly lose people he loved dearly. Now he's using his experience to coach others to turn tragedy into triumph! At an early age he can remember moving between his mother and father’s houses, basically living out of a suitcase. Their separation was anything but amicable, and he can remember having to break up fights. In his teenage years he fell into hanging with the wrong crowds, leading to drinking and drugs. He would go between his mother and father, because neither could handle him, until he finally started to get his life together. Then in a matter of months he would lose his baby daughter, mother and grandmother. All of this led to him realizing that you only get one life, and you need to make the most of it. Now he’s using his story, and experiences to coach others on how to overcome their struggles, and go from tragedy to triumph. For more information on Dustin Rivenbark you can follow him on social media, check out his website or purchase his book: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandredemption/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustinrivenbark1 Website: http://dustinrivenbark.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/2EwXUpM

This is Episode 62 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! It took performing surgery with a 101 degree fever to make her realize she might be burning out. Now she's helping other peak performers with reducing stress, restoring wellness, and rebooting efficiency! There she was standing in the OR performing a surgery, with a temperature of 101 degrees, and having one of the nurses passing her cold medicine under her mask. In her mind there was no other choice but to keep pushing, as she was always a high achiever. When she woke up the next morning, she could barely get out of bed, and this is when she realized that maybe a break was needed. This would be the beginning of her starting to shift her mindset, and questioning if burning yourself out is worth it. Now she continues her career as a surgeon, while also being a peak performance coach. She wants to help people reduce stress, restore wellness, and reboot efficiency. For more information on Sabrina Runbeck you can follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinarunbeck/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinarunbeck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.sxc

This is Episode 61 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! He has a son who battles drug addiction, and at only 31 years old he loses another to a sudden death, changing his life completely. Now he's helping us all find answers to life's toughest questions! His earliest memories of feeling vulnerable were every time he ended up in a new school because his family moved around a lot. It was the awkward feeling when the teacher called his name, and he knew everyone was looking at him. The next time he felt it was when he realized that his passion for playing baseball wasn’t going to take him to the majors. These paled in comparison to what was to come later in life. His eldest son would end up diving pretty deep into drugs out of high school, and has struggled with his addictions until now. His middle child would suddenly die of a ruptured artery at 31 years old. The trauma of both of these events would change his life completely, and bring him new perspective. Now he’s the author of Nobody Knows, helping people makes sense of some of life’s deepest questions. As well as the host of the Nobody Knows Your Story Podcast. For more information on Larry Camp you can check out his website, order his book or listen to his podcast: Website: https://nobodyknowslarrycamp.com/ Podcast: https://apple.co/2E9kNiT Book: https://amzn.to/35FOwvb

This is Episode 60 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She always dreamed of being a singer, but at 15 she would suffer a vocal cord injury. After 30 years she finally got her voice back, now she's teaching others to sing and to avoid the mistakes she once made! Growing up she was the straight A student, and seemed to be on a trajectory for greatness. Her true passion was for music, more specifically she wanted to become a singer. Then at 15 years old she had a vocal cord injury, and her voice was completely wrecked. At the time she wasn’t disciplined enough to repair it, and her parents wouldn’t allow her to have surgery. For 24 years she basically just dealt with having a hoarse voice, even being a vocal coach. Once she started a family her priorities became focused bringing up her children, and she would put her passion for being a singer to the side. After her last child was born she finally started to get back to herself. Finally, at 38 years old she finally decided to go see a specialist, and figure out how to repair this issue she’d be dealing with for so long. Now she’s continuing to teach others how to sing, and teaching them what to avoid so they don’t make the same mistakes she once did. For more information on Rene Urbanovich you can check out her website, purchase her book, or follow her on social media. Website: https://www.reneurbanovich.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/2E0XUxU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renemurbanovich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneurbanovich/

This is Episode 59 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up in vulnerability, and her life would be full of it as she kept a secret about her sexual orientation for years. Now she's an ordained minister, helping those who have come out later in life! Growing up she’d have to deal with an alcoholic parent, making her entire childhood full of vulnerability. This was just the beginning for her, because for her entire life she felt like part of her was missing, like something wasn’t right but it would take years before she’d begin to truly figure it out. She would live her life by the societal norms, go to school, get married, and start a family. She was always dimly aware of her sexual orientation leaning towards women, but growing up in a very catholic home she would suppress it knowing it would never fly. Then in her 40s she began to realize that she needed to begin exploring this part of her that she had kept hidden for so long. She decided to come out to her husband, and a few years later they started therapy for other reasons, where unfortunately she didn’t find a ton of support at first. All in all, it wasn’t until 4 years ago when she decided to finally come out to everyone, and begin living her truth. Now as a graduate of Yale Divinity School, she’s an ordained minister in the progressive United Church of Christ, a grief counsellor, and a hospice chaplain. She provides individual coaching and mutual support groups for people coming out to the LGBTQIA+ community. For more information on Anne-Marie Zanzal you can follow her on social media, or check out her website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revzanzal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzal/ Website: https://www.annemariezanzal.com/

This is Episode 58 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She's been faced with teasing, overcoming perfectionism, as well as dealing with her introversion. Now she's using her passions for art and songwriting to create unique art pieces that promote happiness! Her very first experience of vulnerability was at the playground, when she fell off the monkey bars and began crying, and another kid came over and laughed at her. It felt so uncomfortable that she ended up making something up, saying she had allergies to avoid the shame. Then years later when attending a meditation retreat, she found herself trying to hard and not truly experiencing it due to her perfectionism. Until she was called out by one of the teachers, and began to relax a bit. Surprisingly she would throw herself into vulnerability career wise, as she chose to become a journalist, despite being an introvert and having a hard time interviewing people. There would be more challenges to face throughout her life, but she’s found a way to learn from everything she’s faced. Now she’s using her passion for art and songwriting to create art pieces that inspire happiness and gratitude through her company Smile Songs. For more information on Sharon Glassman you can follow her company on social media, or check out her website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smile_songs/ Website: https://smilesongs.com/

This is Episode 57 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at only 20 years old, making it hard for her to even get off the sofa. Now, working with a natural path she's found ways to manage the pain and is spreading the message! After being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 20 years old, she struggled to figure out how to get it under control. She would receive a ton of advice from traditional doctors, but none of it seemed to work. Her Fibromyalgia would leave her feel lethargic, and in a lot of pain, most days were spent on her sofa. In an effort to achieve some normalcy she would rely on family, and eventually a natural path. She would learn about food sensitivities that she was unaware of, and changing her diet would begin to help with the pain and discomfort. Being diagnosed so young, she wasn’t able to do things like attend college, and experience her 20s like most of us would. Now she’s doing everything she can to spread her message of managing Fibromyalgia, to help others find solutions to their pain faster. For more information on Amanda Love you can follow her on social media, check out her podcast, or her website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaeliselove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.e.love.7 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fibromyalgia-real-solutions-with-amanda-love/id1462685687 Website: http://amandaeliselove.com/

This is Episode 56 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! He had to deal with losing his father, and then losing his daughter all in a few short years. Now he dedicates his life and work to their memory! His life was pretty average growing up, nothing really out of the norm and no really vulnerable moments. Then in 2007 his world was flipped upside down when his father passed away from prostate cancer. Their bond was like no other, as they had a shared passion for sports. In 2015 he was hit hard again with the passing of his baby daughter. These two losses are still affecting him to this day, and can bring on moments of happiness and sadness when reminiscing. Believe it or not there were still more vulnerable moments to come. Now he’s celebrating his 25th year in sports broadcasting, has his own morning show called Snowman in the Morning, and continues dedicating each broadcast to his father. For more information on Brian Snow you can follow him on social media or check out his website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSITMorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsitmorn/ Website: http://snowmandigitalmedia.com/

This is Episode 55 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From growing up away from her mother, to facing a life threatening illness out of nowhere. Now she's using her renewed faith, to help others connect deeper with their souls and find purpose!Growing up her mother needed to move out of town to find a job to support her family, but she wasn’t able to go with her. As a child this was traumatizing and very confusing, because all she wanted was to be with her mother. Being brought up by her aunt and grandmother had its challenges, but it also provided a lot of lessons. As she got older her career started to take off, and life seemed to be going well. Then as she was approaching a well deserved vacation from work she started to notice something was wrong with her body. What she thought at the time was hay fever continued to get worse, and it would take months before they figured out what was wrong. It would get to a point where she thought this is the end and she started making peace with the fact that it might be her time. Now through her book Journal For Your Journey, she’s using her near death experience and the renewed faith it brought into her life to help others find more purpose in their lives.or more information on Artisha Bolding you can email her, follow her on social media, check out her website, her podcast or her book:Email: thehealedgirl@gmail.comWebsite: https://tboldmedia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisha.boldingPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bold-journeyzz/id1469272287Book: https://amzn.to/3gyzAR2

This is Episode 54 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From feeling out of place because of her weight, to losing it unhealthily and the struggles of finding her place. To chasing her passion in fashion with her blog Style by Malvika.In middle school she had gained a little weight, and was considered on the heavier side. This led to bullying from her peers, and unhealthy weight loss habits later on in life. She was trying to lose weight to look like everyone else, which led to her not eating and fainting on multiple occasions. Her struggles to figure out who she was and how to express herself, especially when it came to fashion would continue for years. Then she decided to begin doing something she had done in the past, start a blog and it felt like she’d finally found some direction. As things progressed and she started to grow a following, her blog was hacked and it felt like everything was about to come crashing down. She decided to be vulnerable and put out a video to let her following know what had happened, and start from scratch determined to keep her brand going whether or not she got everything back. Now she’s partnering with major brands through her brand Style by Malvika, and hopes her work with inspire others to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.For more information on Malvika Sheth you can follow her on social media, or check out her website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylebymalvika/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHW787JnbbRD9F9TLodf2iAWebsite: https://www.stylebymalvika.com/

This is Episode 53 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!Always being creative she had dreams of being a screenwriter, but ended up being a self-help writer who wasn't truly happy. Now she's using the question "why bother?" to help people rediscover their purpose!In the 5th grade during a talent show, a spotlight was shown on her and it went right through her white shirt. She was heckled, and felt ashamed, making this an early memory of vulnerability, but even then she learned a great deal from it. She would pursue film school, and aim to become a screenwriter, only to become a self-help writer. After years of successful books, workshops and speaking, she came to realize it wasn’t what she wanted. Then in a short few years her marriage ended, her father passed away and she lost a dear friend to suicide. This spiralled her into heartbreak, and grief, and she began asking herself “Why bother?”. It would take 10 years of work on herself, to decide to open up once again in her newest, and most raw book ever. Now as the author of Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What's Next, she’s inspiring people to ask themselves this question to rediscover their meaning and purpose.For more information on Jennifer Louden you can follow her on social media, check out her website, or her new book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlouden/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlouden.writer/Website: https://jenniferlouden.com/Book: https://amzn.to/3iQH5o5

This is Episode 52 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He grew up wondering if his passions and hobbies could ever be a career, but he was willing to take the risks to find out. Now he's worked on design projects with major corporations and more!This episode is slightly different, the guest on today’s show is someone I grew up with but we never really knew each other. Part of our reconnection now is due to him reaching out offering to support the VulnerABLE Podcast in some way. So I asked him to come onto the show and share a bit of his story, and I was pleasantly surprised with what he had to share. His most vulnerable moment was in high school when he realized that his passion for art may not be something he could do as a career. He took a huge risk in continuing to pursue his love for art, and drawing not knowing if it would lead anywhere. It took time and many different steps before he figured out how he was going to use this skill in a career. Now he’s done projects for major corporations, and is always looking to take on new and interesting projects when he has the time.For more information on Rob Wootten you can follow him on social media or check out his website:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwootten/Website: http://wootten.ca/

This is Episode 51 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!She grew up with an alcoholic father, and it led to years of anxiety which created problems with her health. Now she's inspiring people to change their mindset to push them towards achieving their goals!She grew up in a small home with her parents, a brother and five cousins, and to make it even more difficult her father was an alcoholic. Being a small child it was hard for her to understand why her father came home angry and drunk every day, which led to a lot of anxiety. Growing up in the Caribbean there was a lot of pressure in terms of grades, because this was how you got ahead. Years later the anxiety led to issues with her health, especially when it came to her weight because she wasn’t aware of the affects her past was having on her. She had never really dealt with everything that happened, and for most of her life she had just found a way to bury her feelings. Even after getting her education in Psychology it took time for her to start shifting her mindset. Now she’s the author of Push Past 10, a book that outlines her strategy of using the motivation of pushing through the first 10 minutes of any activity, and how it can help you achieve your goals. She’s inspiring people to begin anything from their own weight loss journey, to writing their own book, and more.For more information on Simone Mathieu you can follow her on social media, send her an email, or check out her book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pushpast10/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushpast10Email: pushpast10@gmail.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Push-Past-10-Thousand-Achieving-ebook/dp/B083D7MBGT

This is Episode 50 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!Her world was crushed when she received a call, letting her know that her best friend had died in a car accident. Now she's helping people find more sanity and support to overcome their own challenges!The most vulnerable moment in her life, was receiving a phone call letting her know her best friend was killed in a car accident. It left her feeling shattered, and unable to put into words how she felt. Then a trip to Ecuador would begin the process of helping her heal, but it wouldn’t be the last time she would face some struggles in her life. She endured a sexual assault, was left feeling like there was still a difference to be made back in Ecuador, and emotionally she was completely numb. Her career as a therapist brought new challenges to her life as she came home each day feeling as if she was carrying the weight of her patients pain. Now as the founder of A Better Place Consulting she’s using her experience as a therapist, as well as her life experience to help people. Her programs are bringing people more sanity, and support while helping them defeat overwhelm in their lives.For more information on Bunny Young you can follow her on social media, visit her website, listen to her podcast or check out her new book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhas6legs/Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/abetterplaceconsulting/Website: https://abetterplaceconsulting.com/

This is Episode 49 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! At a young age he was put on medication to deal with his ADHD, but it would only lead to addiction issues later on. Now he's sharing his story to keep others from heading down the same path he once did! As a pre-teen his parents sent him to therapy, which unfortunately would end up leading to addiction years later. He was diagnosed like many other kids of his generation with ADHD, and by 11 years old he was already on his first medication. At one point in time he had a backpack full of medication, and was taking handfuls of pills. It would lead to a suicide attempt, and then spending time in a long-term care facility. From there he ended up at his grandparents to withdraw from all the drugs he was taking because he decided he was done with it all. Now he’s a speaker telling his story of issues with mental health, substance misuse and recovery, as well as the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. He wants to do his part in ending the stigma around mental health, and help others avoid struggles with medication like he once did. For more information on Jay Shifman you can follow him and his podcast on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextshifman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayShifman Website: https://www.jayshifman.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/choose-your-struggle/id1502017563

This is Episode 48 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Growing up he was severely bullied, then in university he completely burned himself out and was living an unhealthy lifestyle. Once he realized the importance of setting goals, his dreams started coming true! All the way until high school he was severely bullied, and even then it didn’t completely stop. Even though he was trying his best to get along with everyone, it was being nice and likeable that got him bullied more. It almost made him drop out of school at one point. In University he’d end up burning out due to taking on way too much. His health was deteriorating, and his girlfriend at the time broke up with him. This would end up motivating him to start making a change, and setting some goals. Now he’s the host of the Blessed For Success podcast, while holding down his dream job at Salesforce. If you’re looking to achieve anything in life, this episode will help you with some great tools he’s used to achieve his goals. For more information on Tanveer Mostafa you can follow him and his podcast on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanveermostafa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisman_tanveer/ Instagram (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/blessedforsuccesspc/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blessed-for-success/id1495762327

This is Episode 47 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up in a home with a father who suffered from substance abuse, and held onto the same of it for years. Now she's using her story and experiences to help others find purpose in their pain! Her father struggled with substance abuse, which meant her upbringing was anything but easy. Not only that but it would lead to years of shame, and her not opening up about it to anyone. Then five years ago the sudden passing of her father due to a heart attack would begin a journey of healing. It would be her decision to join a grief group that would lead her down the path of helping others. After facilitating some of the same programs she went through she began to realize her why. Now through her and her husband’s company and podcast For The Good, they’re helping spread the message that your pain can lead to your purpose. Whether it’s speaking on stages or facilitating retreats she’s doing her best to use the vulnerabilities she’s faced to help people overcome their own. For more information on Ashley Shurma you can follow her on social media, visit her website, listen to her podcast or check out her new book: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashsurma/ Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/forthegoodofficial/ Website: https://forthegood.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-good/id1497181928 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mountains-We-Climb-Conquer-Resiliency/dp/057823288X

This is Episode 46 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Growing up he felt invisible, and he carried this feeling well into adulthood. Then after a battle with cancer and therapy he finally discovered who he was, and is now the catalyst for others to do the same! He grew up in a broken home, where he was literally invisible. Never being the smartest, or most athletic, or most anything meant that the attention went to his siblings. How this affected him wasn’t uncovered until years later in therapy. At 26 he was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer, which definitely brought its challenges, but his world completely blew up when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. All this struggle would be lead him to begin asking himself who he was, and start doing the work to figure it out. Now he’s the catalyst to people figuring out their value through their One Word. His One Word program will help you discover who you are and become completely aligned in your life. For more information on Rich Keller you can follow him on social media, or check out his website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richskeller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richskeller/ Website: https://therichkeller.com/

This is Episode 45 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! After the loss of their first child, it would be a few years before things returned to normal. It would become the catalyst for fostering and adopting children, and educating others on how to do the same! After the death of their first child, the grief destroyed him because he wasn’t dealing with it in the right way. Not allowing himself to grieve with the false idea that men don’t cry, or deal with their emotions caused tension in his marriage. It would take some time away from the world for him to start doing the self-work and recognize that it wasn’t his or anyone else’s fault. So they moved back to the US, and it took another couple of years for him to return to the person he once was. Now he’s fostered over 60 children, and even adopted too, and is the founder of the Foster Care Institute. Without a doubt he’s made an impact on a lot of lives already, and continues to educate and help others do the same. For more information on Dr. John DeGarmo you can follow him on social media, watch his Ted Talk or check out his website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-degarmo-ed-d-founder-of-the-foster-care-institute-2779975a/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjohndegarmo Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/0JQYUp6sEbY Website: https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com/

This is Episode 44 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He felt and was very different from everyone growing up, and it would force him to always stand out. Now he's teaching others how to do the same and connect as human beings in a deeper way!Born in Columbia, only to be left on the steps of church and then adopted by Swedish parents, growing up for him was full of vulnerability. Here was this black kid, in a place where most people were white with blond hair and blue eyes. The next huge hit of vulnerability came when he moved to Berlin for his girlfriend, only for her to tell him she wasn’t interested anymore. Here he was in a foreign country, with no one to support or help him, but this would launch him into doing a lot of self-work and creating the person he is today. Now he’s passionate about helping others open up and truly connect with others, or as he would put it Connecting Humans. Without a doubt he is one of the most direct people I’ve ever met, but it makes you ask yourself better questions and open up like never before.For more information on Erik Eklund you can follow him on social media or check out his YouTube Channel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/storiesoferik/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohitserik/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRxTI2Y1o4njPQ32HyxpPg

This is Episode 43 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!She had a hard time making friends as a kid, and would put all of herself into people who weren't giving the same back. Now she's empowering people through her art and promoting the importance of self-love!Growing up she always found it difficult to make friends, she was always changing something about herself just to fit in. Trusting people became very difficult because as she started to trust them the relationship would come to an end. Then at 29 she would end a toxic relationship, and move back home with mom and dad. As hard as it was this would be the catalyst to start her journey of self-discovery and growth. Now she’s using her passion for art, to build her brand Rachel Jean Design that promotes self love. Doing her part to end the stigma around mental health and body confidence.For more information on Rachel Jean Major you can follow her on social media or visit her website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheljeandesign/Website: https://racheljeandesign.com/

This is Episode 42 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From his parents divorcing, to his the loss of his father. Then to playing in the NFL, having a successful company and losing it all. Now he's using his story and experience to teach people The Success Cycle!The loss of his father would be one of the most vulnerable moments of his life, as it was unexpected and he never got a chance to say goodbye. Then he went from being an NFL player, to building a successful construction business, and then losing it all. He’s definitely experienced some of the highest highs, and lowest lows in his lifetime. But from it all he’s learned a ton, and is now helping people using his story and experience. Whether it be speaking on stages or through his book The Success Cycle, he’s providing people with the tools to become more successful.For more information on Marques Ogden you can send him an email, visit his website, and check out his book:Email: marques_ogden@yahoo.comWebsite: https://marquesogden.com/Book: https://amzn.to/38FNT4j 

This is Episode 41 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!Starting at just 6 weeks old he would face life threatening health issues, and they would continue throughout his life. Now he's helping people realize we're all on borrowed time, and to live a better life!At just 6 weeks old he had to have stomach surgery because he wasn’t keeping food down, then at 2 years old he had a heart murmur. Health issues would continue to present themselves as he grew up, making it hard for him to do much of anything. It was challenging just to make friends, because he couldn’t exactly explain his complicated health issues to them. But thanks to his parents instilling great values in him of not giving up, he was able to start playing hockey and almost went professional. Now as the author of On Borrowed Time, he’s inspiring others to realize that life is not promised and that we all need to do more to make the best of it.For more information on Anthony Williams III you can follow him on social media, visit his website, and check out his book:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonywilliamsiii/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.williamsiiiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_borrowed_time_author/Website: https://theindependentmouth.com/Book: https://amzn.to/31PTPpV

This is Episode 40 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From drug addiction, to almost taking his own life he's faced some of the lowest lows. Now he uses fear to motivate him and help others to realize what they can achieve by embracing their fears!His family moved around quite a bit as he was growing up , and this made him very good at figuring out how to fit in and make friends. Unfortunately this would eventually lead to him falling in with the wrong crowds, which led to drug addiction and coming close to an overdose. Then he joined the Marines, straightening him out a bit but returning from war with a new set of struggles to face. After almost taking his own life, he finally found a way to work through his challenges, using fear. Now as the founder of Fearvana he is helping people embrace fear to life limitless lifestyles. He also continues to push his own fears through ultramarathons and crazy adventures.For more information on Akshay Nanavati you can follow him on social media, visit his website, and check out his book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Existing2LivingWebsite: https://fearvana.com/Book: https://amzn.to/3dTjNet

This is Episode 39 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He was bullied as kid, which led to low self-esteem and insecurity that lasted into adulthood. Now he speaks to kids about bullying and how to overcome it, as well as help farmers run more sustainable farms.Growing up he had two lazy eyes, which led to unflattering glasses meaning he’d face his fair share of bullying. This would lead to poor self-esteem and insecurity that stayed with him into adulthood. When he finally found his place and purpose in the workplace, it came to an end and lead to a lot of frustration, when the company decided to discontinue funding his projects. Now he speaks to students about overcoming bullying, and is the founder of Farm Brigge, helping farmers run profitable and sustainable operations through applying lean farming principles.For more information on Troy Rice you can follow him on social media or visit his website, as well as check out his company:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-rice-11362649/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyricemi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troy.rice.54Website: https://www.troy-rice.com/Website (Company): https://www.farmbrigge.com/ 

This is Episode 38 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He went from having it all, to losing it all in a matter of months and it completely crushed him. It turns out it would be the catalyst to creating the actual life of his dreams!His life was going as planned, he landed the six-figure career, bought a condo in Toronto and was engaged to be married. Then in a matter of months the company he was working for went bankrupt, and weeks before his wedding the relationship would end. This landed him at where he thought was rock bottom, but it would end up being the catalyst to creating the future he wanted. Now he runs workshops through his company FUNdamentals of Play, to teach teams how to maximize their potential through play.For more information on Luis Serrano you can follow him and his company on social media or visit his website:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisserrano7/Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/fundamentals_of_play/Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/fundamentalsofplayWebsite: https://www.fundamentalsofplay.ca/

This is Episode 37 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From the loss of his father before he was born, to multiple cancer diagnoses, and many other curveballs he's never given up. Now he's helping others realize that self belief can get you through anything.Today’s guest was quite literally born into vulnerability, as his father took his own life a month before he was born. He would then face mental health struggles of his own, and being diagnosed with cancer twice. This is only some of what he shares in this episode but it definitely makes you realize what’s possible when you believe in yourself. Now he’s speaking on stages sharing his story to inspire others, helping them realize that life is going to throw you a ton of challenges, and that believing in yourself can make all the difference.For more information on Dylan Slattery you can follow him on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanslattery/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stagefour2onstage/

Welcome to Tough Talks.In this special series we'll be having the tough talks around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues. This is the third episode featuring return guest Roger Caesar.My hope with this series is to have the difficult and tough conversations around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues to provide a better understanding for myself and my listeners.For more information on Roger Caesar you can follow him on social media or visit his website:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-caesar-61466822/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caesar.empire/Website: http://rogercaesar.com/

Welcome to Tough Talks.In this special series we'll be having the tough talks around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues. This is the second episode featuring return guest Julia Katsivo.My hope with this series is to have the difficult and tough conversations around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues to provide a better understanding for myself and my listeners.For more information on Julia Katsivo you can follow her on social media or check out her website:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakatsivo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NecessarySnapsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliakatsivo/Website: https://www.successfulandsmart.com

Welcome to Tough TalksIn this special series we'll be having the tough talks around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues. This is the first episode featuring return guest Wayne Harris.My hope with this series is to have the difficult and tough conversations around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues to provide a better understanding for myself and my listeners. In this first episode return guest Wayne Harris shares a few stories of times when he's experienced racism or discrimination in cases where most people wouldn't. It's not only been the times he was pulled over by a police officer though, as he talks about navigating the professional world too. It was a candid conversation and his advice as to how everyone can help is by simply starting to have a conversation. Then if you're asked to support these issues to actually act on it and do what was asked.For more information on Wayne Harris you can follow him on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneharrisworld/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wharris.brittInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayneharrisworld/

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallWhen I started chasing my dreams I thought I had it all figured out, but I learned that the dreams I was chasing weren't the right ones. Now I'm more aligned then ever and know that I'm chasing a dream that I know I value!For more information on your host Brian Almeida:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-almeida/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebealmeida/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.almeida.731

This is Episode 36 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!She had a very traumatic upbringing with two abusive parents, and no outlet for her pain. Now she's helping people overcome their trauma to build a better future, and she got here through resilience.She grew up with abusive parents, both in their own ways but in her words she was born into struggle. What she didn’t realize is the trauma this would leave her with until much later in life. It would make her tell herself stories like it was her fault, that she needed to be perfect, and she had no clue what to do about it. She couldn’t even find support because if her parents found out she said anything to anyone it meant there was a price to pay later on. This would lead to low self-esteem, and many other issues that lasted well into adulthood. Even when she finally decided to attend therapy, it took time before she was able to fully open up and face the trauma of her past. In a relationship years later she would realize that an argument was triggered by a past event. Essentially she was crippled when it came to make choices because of being berated by her father for a choice she made at 5 years old. This is just one of many issues that she had to work through over the years to get to the point where she is now. If you ask her the thing that made her a survivor was resilience, which is odd because most people who experience what she did have very little to no resilience at all. Now she works with others to help them uncover their traumas and work through them to become a better version of themselves. Most people who faced what she did would just be crippled in a corner, but she’s working to make sure that doesn’t happen.For more information on Jennifer Whitacre you can follow her on social media or visit her website:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yesandjw/Website: http://jenniferwhitacre.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/YesAndJW

If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallToday is RelatABLE Thursday!Doing the inner-work, self-work, whatever you want to call it is one of the hardest things we'll have to do in life. It will be full of ups and downs, but in the end it will be well worth it!Before I even began doing the inner-work I think I took like two months just to decompress, like not doing much of anything really. I believe I may have started reading The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari in this time, and I could notice a shift. It brought me to a realization that we don't spend enough time caring or working on ourselves. So with the support of my incredible wife, I began doing the work. It started with more reading, trying new things, re-igniting old hobbies, and discovering new passions. Initially everything felt great, there were some very high highs. But there is also low lows, it's a life-long journey so be ready for the ride. The good part is that if we continue to do the inner-work there becomes less that we constantly have to work with or work on. I'm in no way claiming to be an expert, or that I'm perfect and have all the answers. This is just my experience, and I hope it impacts a few people enough that it makes them take a shot, Just Start as my friend Erik would say. Without a doubt it's one of the most rewarding experiences we can have in life, and it's well worth the challenges it will present. If I can help you in any way in getting started let me know, or I hope this episode helps in some way.For more information on your host Brian Almeida:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-almeida/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebealmeida/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.almeida.731

This is Episode 35 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From his first attempt at entrepreneurship completely crushing him, and stopping him for 20 years. To now being a successful founder and mentor to many!Going into his teen years he came to a crossroads realizing that his life would take one of two paths, either something in the food service industry or manual labour. Not finishing school made him feel like his choices were limited. After spending time in the restaurant industry, and working his way up, he decided he was going to go off on his own. He started a catering company with the belief that he was going to be successful, that he would become a millionaire. But only a year in he realized how little he knew about running a company, he would end up on the verge of bankruptcy and losing it all. The most painful part of failing wasn’t the failure itself, it was having to turn to his family and admit his mistakes. In his words it was needed to humble himself. His failing business would also leave a feeling of shame and disappointment that lasted for the next 20 years of his life, and stop him from venturing into entrepreneurship for quite some time. After returning to the kitchen, and working 80 hour weeks, it would be a mentor that started to shift his mindset. This would be the beginning of him stepping back into entrepreneurship, and learning the skills he needed to be successful this time around. Now he’s the owner of MJF Solutions, helping businesses with their sales, lead generation, and branding. He’s also a speaker, using his passion for storytelling to motivate and inspire others to follow their dreams.For more information on Mario Francella you can follow him on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mario.j.francellaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfrancella/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrfrancella/

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallIn today's episode I discuss something we all have to deal with, but don't necessarily want to discuss. Death is an uncomfortable subject, but it can provide a ton of great perspective.Death is not something that is comfortable to talk about it, and I can't say even for myself that I'm 100% comfortable. What I have become comfortable with is the fact that it's an inevitable part of life. This has provided a ton of perspective and made me really think about my priorities. I've been forced to think about my legacy, and what I truly want out of life. An app that I downloaded about a year ago called WeCroak completely shifted my thoughts on death, because the reminder it provides brings it to top of mind and keeps you present. The other reasons I think it's important we start to have discussions around it is so loved ones know what we expect when it's our time. Rather than them suffering even more because they're not sure about your choices surrounding care and treatment. All I know is that it might be difficult to think about and discuss, but it gets easier with time and is well worth it.For more information on your host Brian Almeida:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-almeida/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebealmeida/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.almeida.731 

This is Episode 34 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From facing severe bullying, to dealing with his weight, and then being faced with his father's potential mortality. What he learned is that a strong mind can overcome any challenge!Growing up he never really fit in. He often felt like an outcast and faced severe bullying from his peers. At one point during his school days this even got so bad that he’d spend his lunch times hiding in the library. At the time he found it was the only safe place to hide away from the abuse. This experience would directly affect his confidence and self-worth throughout his life. It effected him to the point he’d keep barriers up not wanting to let anyone in, and sabotage relationships. Until eventually he found himself overweight, unfulfilled and stuck in a job that was killing him. That was until his dads cancer made him realize how fragile life can be, and was the catalyst for turning his own life and health around. On that journey he learnt everything he could about health, nutrition, mindset and high performance, writing a best selling book and finally pursuing his dream of creating a business that impacted the world. Now he coaches CEOs and Executives to upgrade their brain power, helping them make better decisions, execute without overthinking and handle new levels of pressure without crumbling or losing their composure.For more information on Byron Morrison you can follow him on social media or visit his website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorbyronmorrison/ Website: https://byronmorrison.co.uk/

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecall This week I discuss the weight and body image issues I've had my entire life, and how they've affected me. At this point in my life I've realized that being healthy is more important than physical appearance!For more information on your host Brian Almeida:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-almeida/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebealmeida/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.almeida.731

This is Episode 33 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From a young age he'd start following his intuition, but then after the separation of his parents he would begin falling apart. Now he's following his intuition again and helping others learn to use theirs!As a child he would end up spending a lot of time by himself as his parents were busy in their own lives. He began to contemplate some of life’s big questions at the early age of 5 years old. This was when he had his first intuitive experience, relying on it to give him the confidence to make decisions on his own. One of which would be going door to door to ask for donations from neighbours to purchase a video game system he wanted, an activity that in the end was not approved by his father. Then at 13 years old, his parents would decide to divorce, and the effects that this had on him at first were devastating. He went from being a student with a 90% plus grade average, to falling into the 60 percentile very quickly. The lack of care he had for school made counsellors question him, but being as hurt as he was, he didn’t have any answers for them. This was also a turning point in his life as he realized that he needed to now become the “man” of the house, which led him to get 5 different jobs on top of going to high school. And, if this wasn’t already enough on his plate, he ended up joining the Badminton club as well. He was aware that hard work and perseverance could pay off, but he didn’t consider he might be doing it to suppress his pain. This would continue throughout his adult years, making him constantly strive for people’s approval, and ignoring his intuition in the process. He finally came to the conclusion that he needed to get back to following his intuition, something he naturally did as a child. That’s when his life turned completely around, which led to success in his personal and professional life. After realizing that trusting intuition was the reason for his success, he spent a significant amount of time understanding how complex it was. Leveraging his knowledge to start his Intuitionology project where he helps people make the right decisions in their life, and businesses, increasing their productivity by using their intuition to guide the decisions they make.For more information on Sunil Godse you can follow him on social media or visit his website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilgodse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunilgodse Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunilgodse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitionology/ Website: https://www.intuitionology.com/

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallOn this episode I discuss the vulnerability of social media. My experience has had high highs and low lows, eventually leading to me walking away from it. What I've realized is that we have to be careful how we use it.Towards the end of 2017 I started becoming more active on social media, and at first it was exciting, and brought me joy. It was a new world, and as I shared my story I felt like I was really impacting and helping people. I was building new relationships, and some of those people are now great friends of mine. The problem was that I started to let it take over my life, in more ways than one. As I started taking online connections offline by attending networking events, it meant a lot of evenings out of the house and late nights. This didn’t go over well in my marriage, and to be honest I should have known better. That wasn’t the only issue, there was also the fact that I was starting to put out content to get metrics, rather than share important messages. Eventually I walked away from social media completely, to repair my marriage and my life overall. The next problem was that I began using social media like most of us do, as a distraction. I had never used Instagram up until a couple of years ago, and when I started to I mainly followed meme pages and watched funny videos. It wasn’t long before I noticed I was wasting time and needed to make a shift in who I was following. At this point I’ve got to a place where I feel better about not only how I use it but what I put out. I’m more aligned in my messaging and feel like I’m getting back to where it all began. If we’re all not careful it won’t be us using social media, it will be social media using us!For more information on your host Brian Almeida:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-almeida/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebealmeida/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.almeida.731