In Part 2 of Caden Lackey’s transformative story, we explore the deep impact parents have on their kids, how their actions—or inaction—shape the emotional foundation of their children. Caden shares the poor choices he made in search of the unconditional love he desperately needed, and how, if only his family had met him where he was, his path might have been different.

Now married and spiraling further into bad decisions, Caden’s life hit rock bottom. But in a pivotal moment, an opportunity urged by a family member opened his eyes to what true love and self-worth really mean. In that instant, years of pain melted away, and Caden unlocked the drive and motivation to massively change his life. He reconnected with the love his mom had given him and found that it had always been within him.

In this episode, Caden shares the powerful tools and strategies he’s learned to maintain a beautiful state, no matter what life throws at him. He opens up about losing his best friend in a freak accident and how these tools helped him find blessings in the most difficult of times. Now, at 23, Caden feels fully in control of his life, living in gratitude, and ready to help others unlock the same potential. Tune in for inspiration and actionable takeaways to apply in your own life!

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In this moving two-part episode, we welcome 23-year-old Caden Lackey, a fellow volunteer at the Global Youth Leadership Summit, to share his powerful story of overcoming trauma and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In Part 1, Caden opens up about his early years, filled with the unconditional love of an incredible mom who shaped so much of who he is today. But at just 7 years old, his world was shattered when she passed away suddenly, leaving him to navigate a new life filled with uncertainty and loss.

After her death, Caden’s life took a turn as his dad remarried, and the love and discipline from his dad and stepmom felt very different. The love that once felt unconditional now seemed tied to perfection. He shares how striving to meet impossible standards left him feeling never good enough, leading to psychological trauma and a deep darkness. In his search for acceptance, Caden made poor decisions and found himself in a cycle of striving for love in crazy ways that never seemed to come.

This episode dives deep into Caden’s early struggles with self-worth, his pursuit of unattainable perfection, and how those experiences shaped the path he walked. Tune in to hear his honest, vulnerable and wild accounts of how trauma altered his perspective and how he is now working toward healing and acceptance.

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In this powerful guest episode, we sit down with James Treadway, a fellow volunteer from the Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS), who has an inspiring story to share. James struggled with crippling social anxiety and depression from the age of 10, feeling socially awkward and unsure of his place in the world. On the surface, it seemed like he had friends and was doing fine, but deep down, he was battling immense inner turmoil that persisted into his 30s.

James has since transformed his life and is now an adolescent social coach, teaching his own course, Social Skills for Life, aimed at empowering youth ages 14-24. In this episode, he shares how he overcame his anxiety and now helps teens develop confidence, resilience, and communication skills.

James introduces the four pillars of his course which include teaching adolescents how to relate to others, read social cues, and build genuine connections. He also offers practical strategies to help teens find their unique superpower, embrace rejection, and regulate their nervous system to maximize their potential. Tune in to learn how James is empowering the next generation to live confidently and leave social anxiety behind for good!

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Social Skills for Life Class: https://social.growthwise.us/social-skills-for-life2

Contact James: info@growthwise.us

Recommended Book: Liberated Parents, Liberated Children by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

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