00:00 – 02:00
Jennie introduces herself, her background as an entrepreneur and brainspotting practitioner, and the disconnect between knowing what to do and being unable to do it.

02:00 – 04:00
Five years in business, $267 earned, following every strategy while her body resisted. The emotional toll of feeling broken and questioning whether entrepreneurship was even possible for her.

04:00 – 06:00
Working for a company that helps therapists scale, learning brainspotting, and the irony of helping others succeed while still feeling personally stuck.

06:00 – 08:00
Receiving brainspotting herself and experiencing a rapid breakthrough. Realizing the block wasn’t lack of skill, but unresolved trauma stored in the body.

08:00 – 11:00
Explaining brainspotting, how it differs from EMDR, and why the body tells the truth even when the brain lies.

11:00 – 14:00
How trauma shows up as procrastination, fear of being seen, and avoidance in business. Why you don’t need to remember the trauma for healing to work.

14:00 – 17:00
Discussing misdiagnosis, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, depression, and how trauma can mimic neurological or mood disorders.

17:00 – 20:00
The importance of discernment, knowing what can be healed and what can’t, and why Jennie offers free consults to avoid wasting anyone’s time or money.

20:00 – 23:00
Live example of how visual memory manipulation can reduce emotional charge without reliving trauma.

23:00 – 26:00
Why traditional mindset work avoids landmines and brainspotting removes them. How healing changes behavior naturally, not through force.

26:00 – 30:00
Website blocks, fear of being seen, outsourcing as avoidance, and learning the difference between getting help and substituting help.

30:00 – 34:00
Social media resistance, authenticity, and letting go of the need to perform or be liked.

34:00 – 38:00
Why knowing the problem isn’t enough. Removing the block is what allows action to follow insight.

38:00 – 42:00
A client story where brainspotting unlocked clarity, direction, and momentum without additional strategy.

42:00 – 46:00
Advice for new entrepreneurs, avoiding overpriced programs, trusting intuition, and learning through small, aligned investments.

46:00 – 50:00
Authenticity versus masks, being appropriate without being fake, and how trauma affects how we show up publicly.

50:00 – 55:00
Networking, collaboration, helping without performative altruism, and rebuilding a culture of genuine support.

55:00 – 59:00
Final reflections on impact, exponential healing, and Jennie’s reminder that no one listening is broken.

[00:00–02:00]
Julie introduces herself as the owner of Reawaken Your Brilliance and explains her broader definition of clutter—it’s anything that prevents you from creating a life and home you love. She talks about expanding Marie Kondo’s ideas beyond the physical into emotional and spiritual spaces.

[02:00–04:00]
Julie and Nikki discuss flexibility with rules. Julie believes guidelines help, but rigidity creates pressure. Her “handle it once” example about receipts shows that real life doesn’t always fit neat rules.

[04:00–07:00]
They share a lighthearted tangent about cats and clutter. Julie notes how too much of anything—books, games, cat toys—can overwhelm a space and mind.

[07:00–09:00]
Julie shares two client stories showing the emotional side of decluttering—how clearing a sock drawer unearthed childhood trauma, and how clearing a dining table helped a couple reconnect. She emphasizes that clutter and depression feed each other in a vicious cycle.

[09:00–12:00]
They explore how clutter affects mental health. Julie reminds listeners to find their comfort level instead of chasing unrealistic “Instagram perfection.” The goal is peace, not perfection.

[12:00–15:00]
Nikki opens up about her own experiences with clutter and mental health. Julie validates that awareness plus small, consistent action can create real change.

[15:00–17:00]
Julie explains how recognizing emotional roots—like keeping socks due to childhood scarcity—helps release attachment. Becoming present breaks the past’s hold.

[17:00–19:00]
Julie shares a favorite success story: helping a client release guilt over her late parents’ belongings, creating room—literally and emotionally—to start a jewelry business.

[19:00–25:00]
They discuss family control dynamics and clutter as power. Julie cautions against donating junk and stresses mindful giving—never donate what you wouldn’t gift to a friend.

[25:00–29:00]
Julie tells how she started her business in 2009 after a nonprofit job ended. With no perfect plan, she simply started—and kept adapting. She credits networking and openness to change as keys to growth.

[29:00–33:00]
They chat about social media frustrations and visibility. Julie admits she dislikes social media but uses it intentionally—focusing LinkedIn on corporate speaking.

[33:00–36:00]
Nikki shares her experience with Alignable as a more personal networking space. They discuss authentic connection versus spammy selling.

[37:00–42:00]
Julie’s top three home office organization tips:

1. Create zones for function.

2. Keep your desk as “prime real estate.”

3. Declutter your computer desktop.
   Nikki adds practical digital organization tricks—pinning folders for easy access and keeping desktops clean.

[42:00–44:00]
They share laughs about chaotic desktops and too many tabs. Nikki’s humor highlights how visual clutter overwhelms the mind.

[44:00–45:00]
Julie closes with a heartfelt reminder: “You are good enough, you are worthy, and you are loved.” She offers free resources at reawakenyourbrilliance.com for anyone ready to start decluttering their life.

[00:00:00] – Terry’s Story Begins
Terry introduces himself from Denver, Colorado. He shares his rare melanoma diagnosis, told he had two years to live, and the 13-year journey that followed—losing his foot and leg but gaining powerful insight into mental strength.

[00:02:00] – The Emotional Toll and Isolation of Illness
Nikki and Terry talk about how illness can isolate people—from friends, family, and even themselves. Terry opens up about the importance of choosing to rise again, even on the hardest days.

[00:04:00] – Mindset vs. Resilience
Nikki asks about Terry’s “Four Truths of Resilience.” Terry explains how mindset drives the body and why adversity reveals who we truly are.

[00:05:00] – The Four Truths of Resilience

1. Control your mind or it will control you.

2. Embrace pain and use it to build strength.

3. What you leave behind is what you leave in others’ hearts.

4. As long as you don’t quit, you can never be defeated.

[00:07:00] – The Battle Within the Mind
They compare fighting mental illness to fighting cancer—how both require refusing to quit, setting boundaries, and choosing to stay alive one day at a time.

[00:08:00] – Reclaiming Power from Doctors and Labels
Terry shares why he never lets a doctor’s prognosis define him. He treats doctors as partners, not authorities over his life, and emphasizes the power of having something to live for.

[00:10:00] – “Live Like You Were Dying”
Nikki recalls her mother’s experience with brain tumors and how Tim McGraw’s song resonated. They discuss facing fear, finding meaning, and how some people chase big adventures while others find quiet courage.

[00:12:00] – Learning to Share and Show Up
Terry explains how starting to speak publicly was his version of skydiving. He learned to tell his story authentically, even when uncomfortable, because vulnerability helps others heal.

[00:15:00] – Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
They unpack why growth only happens when we step outside our comfort zone. Terry challenges listeners to do one small thing every day that scares them to build resilience for the big moments.

[00:18:00] – Invisible Illness and Being Seen
Nikki opens up about living with psoriasis and chronic pain, sharing how judgment from others can sting. Terry echoes the importance of being seen as a person, not a diagnosis.

[00:22:00] – Going Deeper Than the Surface
Terry tells a story of a psychology professor who teaches students to connect deeply by asking questions that reach someone’s “why.” They discuss the need for genuine connection beyond small talk.

[00:24:00] – Adversity and Growth
Nikki shares her mental health journey, explaining how sometimes “taking a break” is survival, not weakness. Terry agrees that real growth comes from pain and perseverance.

[00:27:00] – The Moment Everything Clicks
Nikki describes the breaking point that led her to leave a narcissistic relationship and rebuild her life. Terry acknowledges the courage it takes to leave abuse and start over.

[00:33:00] – Family, Boundaries, and Peace
They talk about toxic family dynamics, learning to say no, and protecting peace—even when it means cutting ties. Nikki’s honesty underscores the freedom that comes with choosing yourself.

[00:40:00] – Choice and Healing
Every day offers a choice: to stay in chaos or protect your peace. Nikki reminds listeners that boundaries are a form of self-respect, not selfishness.

[00:41:00] – Resilience in Work and Life
They connect Terry’s Four Truths to the workplace—choosing growth, handling adversity, and finding supportive environments. Terry’s advice: “Find people who want you to succeed.”

[00:42:00] – Closing Thoughts
Both reflect on the conversation—how adversity, mental health, and meaning all tie together. Terry closes with gratitude and a reminder that resilience is built, not born.

00:00–03:00 — Kim introduces her work as an intuitive healing coach, blending mindset and energy healing to address the deeper causes of burnout.
03:00–06:00 — Nikki and Kim discuss “practical woo”—balancing spirituality with grounded personal responsibility.
06:00–09:00 — The danger of spiritual bypassing and the importance of taking action rather than waiting for divine intervention.
09:00–13:00 — Pendulums, Ouija boards, and finding humor in how people seek relief during hard times.
13:00–17:00 — Limiting beliefs: how we create invisible ceilings and mistake discomfort for impossibility.
17:00–21:00 — Nikki opens up about her trauma and rebuilding her mindset after years of hardship.
21:00–25:00 — Kim explains emotional needs (certainty, uncertainty, significance, connection, growth, contribution) and how they drive self-sabotage.
25:00–29:00 — Learning to manage internal boundaries and triggers—healing through awareness and repetition.
29:00–34:00 — The myth of quick healing: both share stories about long, messy progress and bad therapy.
34:00–39:00 — Kim’s early experiences with unhelpful therapy and her turn toward holistic healing, yoga, and mindfulness.
39:00–43:00 — Reframing self-beliefs and understanding “the ghosts in our heads.”
43:00–49:00 — How old voices and past judgments shape our identities and how to rewrite them.
49:00–53:00 — The pain–relief–pleasure spectrum: why comfort zones can quietly become cages.
53:00–57:00 — Transition to business: the mindset behind delegation and control in entrepreneurship.
57:00–1:05:00 — Nikki and Kim unpack mistakes and lessons learned in hiring and trusting others.
1:05:00–1:13:00 — Systems, boundaries, and communication—why good delegation mirrors self-awareness.
1:13:00–1:17:00 — Final thoughts on accountability, feedback, and celebrating small wins in both healing and business.

[00:00–02:00]
Linda introduces her work with Wellness and Harmony and why stress resilience begins with daily, personal self-care practices.

[02:00–04:00]
Defining the body’s stress response — fight, flight, or freeze — and how chronic stress reshapes emotional capacity.

[04:00–09:00]
Nikki shares her story of trauma, unmanaged anger, and the long journey toward therapy and balance. It’s raw and grounding.

[09:00–13:00]
Linda reflects on the weight of childhood trauma and how unlearning suppression becomes an act of healing.

[13:00–20:00]
Nikki opens up about being unseen and neglected growing up. Together they unpack how safety and validation are non-negotiable for emotional healing.

[20:00–27:00]
A lively exploration of rage rooms, journaling, and guilt-free emotional expression. Linda reframes anger as energy that needs release, not repression.

[27:00–31:00]
Nikki introduces the “jar” metaphor — big rocks vs. sand — for managing emotional bandwidth. Linda links it to self-awareness and boundary setting.

[31:00–35:00]
They discuss personal accountability, emotional responsibility, and the fine line between self-care and selfishness.

[35:00–41:00]
Society’s conditioning on gender and care: women told not to be selfish, men told not to be soft. Both pay the price.

[41:00–56:00]
Business talk: DIY, Done-With-You, and Done-For-You models. Nikki brings humor (IKEA nightmares), and Linda connects it to knowing your limits.

[56:00–59:00]
Nikki introduces her upcoming tech-support service for entrepreneurs who want balance instead of burnout.

[59:00–1:00:00]
Linda shares about The Empowered Goddess Tribe, a trauma-informed community and training for healers and practitioners.

00:00–04:00 — Karl introduces himself as “The Capital Coach,” explaining how he connects innovators and investors, using his “middle school dance” metaphor to describe his matchmaking approach.
04:00–07:00 — The art of translation: Karl explains the gap between technical inventors and outcome-driven investors, emphasizing the need for de-risking and readiness before funding.
07:00–10:00 — The “ugly baby” analogy and how objectivity is key for creators; the importance of teams and the dangers of over-attachment.
10:00–14:00 — Visibility and reputation: Karl shares his evolution from SBA speaker to daily newsletter and livestream host, and how constant visibility builds trust.
14:00–18:00 — Misconceptions about investors: Karl debunks the myth that wealth equals wisdom and describes how he assesses investor goals—between speedboats and soup kitchens.
18:00–21:00 — The circus of entrepreneurship: clowns, lions, and the band. Karl’s take on the messy magic of innovation and the entrepreneurs’ unrelenting drive to “make things better.”
21:00–41:00 — Nikki shifts to mental health care without insurance: community clinics, telehealth, and the value of having any therapist over none. Personal stories of medical care gaps and moving across states.
32:00–36:00 — The dangers of AI in mental health: Nikki and Karl discuss privacy, consent, and the limits of empathy in machine learning.
37:00–41:00 — Personal safety, comfort, and choosing the right therapist. The value of feeling safe, not judged.
41:00–49:00 — Trauma triggers and anxiety: Nikki’s stories of memory, panic attacks, and the body’s hidden timelines. Karl parallels emotional memory with financial risk aversion.
49:00–53:00 — The importance of control and preparation: Karl on contingency planning in business and life; Nikki on mental resets and the difference between personal and professional resilience.
53:00–54:00 — Closing reflections: redefining “balance” as friendly competition between business and personal life. Both agree that “equal merit” matters more than equal time.

00:00–02:30 Meet Miriam. Digital and physical organizing share the same roots. “Know where you keep things” matters more than perfection.
02:30–05:30 Order in the chaos, the noisy keychain story, and why designated spots matter more than perfect labels.
05:30–07:30 Travel, transitions, and why routines matter when life is in motion.
08:00–10:30 Miriam’s Venn: home, work, and spirit combine to create joy, love, and possibility. You belong at the center.
10:30–14:30 How she helps clients “sneak up” on the dream when they can’t yet see it, using questions that unlock intention.
14:30–17:00 Starting a business the sustainable way: part-time ramp, savings, and curiosity instead of rigid milestones.
17:00–19:30 Building a presence: LinkedIn, Alignable, local meetups, and being nominated for Small Business Person of the Year.
19:00–21:30 What she actually does: a “simplicity expert” connecting organization, productivity, and money mindset for home, office, and aging-in-place.
21:30–23:30 Hoarding versus situational clutter, why TV-style fixes rarely last, and why real change needs follow-up.
23:30–24:00 Mid-roll channel reminder and pivot to emotional triggers.
24:00–29:00 Triggers segment: lived experience with PTSD and early trauma, therapy, coping, and the survival rule of “don’t fall apart in public.”
29:00–34:30 Identifying triggers like “being talked down to” and the long, patient work of regulating emotional responses.
38:00–41:30 “What other people think of you is none of your business.” Naming emotions and not assuming tone over text.
53:00–56:30 Practical sensory strategies: earplugs, sunglasses, fabric choices, and “microdosing” exposure to tough environments.
59:00–61:00 Progress over perfection, staying in conversation, earning trust over time, and practicing the “be better” mindset.
Wrap Miriam’s website: morethanorganized.net

[00:00–04:00]
Rob introduces himself as a scientist and inventor from Honolulu, best known for creating the Sea Rescue Streamer — a life-saving device used worldwide and even on SpaceX missions. He shares how his wife’s paralysis from MS forced him to balance caregiving, parenting, and running a business, a journey that shaped his view on resilience and purpose.

[04:00–08:00]
Rob recounts his marriage and the early shock of his wife’s diagnosis. He and his wife built a strong foundation as friends first, which helped them endure 19 years of paralysis. He shares the financial and emotional toll — “from earning to spending,” yet keeping their family anchored in love.

[08:00–12:00]
Humor and creativity became survival tools. Rob describes hiding his wife’s wheelchair at social gatherings so she could just be seen as herself, and how they kept their intimacy and connection alive through creativity and laughter.

[12:00–16:00]
He reflects on years of caregiving — hiring 183 helpers, navigating burnout, and finding humor even in exhaustion. Through it all, he modeled for his children what commitment, love, and problem-solving under pressure look like.

[16:00–19:00]
The conversation shifts to survival mindset. Rob connects his military-approved inventions to his philosophy: “You take what’s at hand and make it work.” He attributes his resourcefulness to his Depression-era parents — artists and tinkerers who taught him to “rig things” and value function over form.

[19:00–23:00]
Rob shares his philosophy on nature as medicine — that time outdoors is essential to mental reset. He insists people are losing connection to real life through screens, calling smartphones “the worst invention ever.” His focus: do more, watch less.

[23:00–28:00]
A passionate critique of social media culture. Rob describes his push-button phone as a badge of freedom. He warns that constant scrolling is creating “fat, lazy, and distracted” generations — especially harmful to young people who need real-world experiences to form character.

[28:00–32:00]
Rob’s parenting philosophy: raise adults, not children. He reflects on teaching responsibility through earned trust, letting his kids make mistakes early, and modeling self-reliance. His key lesson: “Show responsibility, get more. Show more, get more.”

[33:00–34:00]
He encourages reflection over reaction — pause before responding in anger, write things down, seek advice, and learn from failure. “Life is gray, not black and white. Sometimes setbacks are your greatest teachers.”

[35:00–42:00]
Nikki and Rob pivot to workplace chaos and clarity — how scientific thinking applies to onboarding and operations. Rob’s approach: zoom out (macro), then focus in (micro). Keep the inbox clear and your mind open for creative problem-solving.

[42:00–47:00]
The two discuss transparency, workplace mentorship, and emotional honesty. They agree that venting early prevents toxicity. “Outbursts aren’t bad — they’re feedback,” Rob says.

[47:00–52:00]
They explore the loss of real communication in virtual culture. Rob connects social cues, empathy, and face-to-face interactions to leadership. “You can’t manage people if you can’t read people.”

[52:00–57:00]
They unpack education and structure — Rob calls for a return to respect, discipline, and accountability. Teachers, he says, “should be the most celebrated people in the world.”

[57:00–1:07:00]
The episode ends with a shared truth: relationships and resilience are survival skills. Rob’s closing thought: “When something makes you that mad, don’t bury it. Let it out, then move forward. We survive by adapting, not avoiding.”