This episode: Life’s Scribbles: Ben Albert on Embracing Chaos, Overcoming Struggles, and Transforming Adversities into Growth.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Life's non-linear nature and personal growth. (0:11)

• Drew and Ben connect over shared philosophies and social media posts.
• Ben Albert: Life is not linear, despite being taught so.
• Ben: Life looks like a scribble, with no predictable pattern.
• Ben shares his defining moment of realizing life's adversities are opportunities for growth.

Personal growth and vulnerability, with a focus on overcoming past struggles. (5:55)

• Ben Albert reflects on his personal growth and self-awareness journey.
• Ben shared his struggles with affirmations and visualization despite following the Miracle Morning routine for years.
• Ben's vulnerability and willingness to confront his issues led to his growth and healing.

Developing good habits to improve life. (10:47)

• Ben describes his childhood experiences with a physically abusive father and a mother with a neurological disorder, feeling disconnected and small.
• He integrates good habits into his morning routine, such as meditation and exercise, to overcome bad habits like alcohol and porn consumption.
• Ben discussed the idea of integrating small positive changes into daily life, rather than trying to make big changes all at once.
• He explains that by subtracting 1% of time from activities that make you better, you can make time for the positive changes without adding or subtracting anything else.

Personal growth, self-awareness, and mindset. (16:16)

• Ben emphasizes the importance of choosing our words carefully, as they can affect our mindset and behavior.
• He suggests a simple exercise to identify and change negative self-talk, using a pen and paper to categorize words as "better" or "bitter".
• Ben shares his journey of evolving from a podcaster to a keynote speaker, highlighting the importance of putting in the work.
• He acknowledges the effort required to achieve success, encouraging listeners to embrace their own evolution and not feel bad about their progress.
• Ben started a podcast during a difficult time in his life, learning and growing daily.

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This episode: From Betrayal to Breakthrough: JD McCabe's Journey of Overcoming False Accusations, Emotional Abuse, and Finding Purpose.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Personal growth after divorce and dealing with false accusations. (0:11)

• JD McCabe shares personal stories of overcoming blind spots and seizing opportunities.
• JD's ex-wife accused him of giving her a sexually transmitted disease, which he denied and later discovered was a lie.
• He saw the accusation as an opportunity to rebuild himself, redefine his identity as a father, and move on emotionally.

Reconciliation after betrayal and gaslighting in marriage. (5:24)

• JD shares his experience of being involuntarily committed by his family practitioner, leading to discoveries of hidden addiction and infidelity.
• JD was still in love with his ex-wife despite being in a psych facility and facing accusations of abuse.
• He hoped to reconcile with his ex-wife and figure out the issues in their marriage.

Emotional and psychological abuse, shame, forgiveness, and healing. (10:51)

• JD discusses emotional and psychological abuse in relationships, with a focus on the gender dynamics involved.
• He struggled with shame and forgiveness after being manipulated by a master manipulator.

Overcoming adversity and finding purpose through faith and gratitude. (15:01)

• JD shares his story of overcoming adversity, including their journey with her cancer, and the lessons they learned along the way.
• JD aims to provide hope, faith, and gratitude to readers through his book, with all proceeds going to support nonprofits.
• JD shares his story of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
• His colleagues stood by him during a difficult time, despite not fully understanding his situation.

Relationships, business, and personal growth. (20:55)

• JD McCabe advises young people to prioritize their emotional well-being and not rush into relationships.
• JD suggests creating a list of must-haves and deal breakers in a relationship to ensure compatibility.
• He emphasizes following passion and purpose, with peaks and valleys, and being committed to one's vision.
• JD shares personal story of overcoming adversity with the help of his daughter, and expresses gratitude for the positive impact of their relationship.

To learn more about JD’s mission, go to his website at https://thirdgift.com/

This episode: From Tragedy to Triumph: Wendy's Journey Through Grief, Resignation, and Reinvention.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Defining moments and how they shape our lives. (0:09)

• Wendy shares a defining moment in her life when she found her husband dead at home.
• She recounts the moment when she realized he had passed away and how she went into autopilot.
• Wendy describes the aftermath of her husband's sudden death, including calling the ambulance and dealing with the police.

Coping with loss of spouse, including grief, guilt, and healing through therapy and support. (5:38)

• Wendy felt relief and guilt after her husband's death, struggling with the idea of being on her own for the first time.
• She found support from her faith and friends, and began healing through CBT therapy and work.

Personal experiences, resignation from senior position, and travel to Australia. (9:04)

• Wendy resigned from a senior position in the National Health Service after feeling led to pursue a TV program in Australia.

Immigration experience in Australia, visa challenges, and job opportunities. (12:01)

• Wendy moved to Australia 10 years ago on a sponsored visa and had to rely on savings for almost a year before starting work.
• Her visa conditions required her to work for the company for two years before applying for permanent residency.

Breaching confidentiality and immigration issues. (14:56)

• Wendy was suspended and had visa revoked after sharing client's story without consent.

Specializing in public speaking coaching for authors. (17:58)

• Wendy coaches authors on stage presence, niches down to focus on business authors.

Mindset, confidence, and stage presence for authors. (20:13)

• Wendy helps authors get their voice out and message out through her coaching and events.
• Wendy tailors her programs for individuals, using a mix of NLP, hypnosis, and linguistics to support their growth.

To learn more about Wendy’s mission, go to her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-corner-making-a-difference/ Or her website at http://www.ywhp.events/

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