[00:00] David Creel introduces himself as the Blind Spot Coach
[01:00] His journey to coaching through a Zig Ziglar certification
[02:00] The first step with clients: understanding where you are, not just where you want to go
[03:00] Hunger Games analogy and coaching as the guide archetype
[04:00] Helping clients define realistic goals
[06:00] The power of insight and identifying automatic, predictable behaviors
[08:00] Coaching style: bespoke and custom to each person
[09:00] Client story: helping a LEGO artist solve a problem in 10 minutes
[11:00] The importance of conversation in coaching
[12:30] Creating space for breakthroughs and shifts in language
[14:00] Why live Zoom calls are David’s preferred method
[16:00] Overview of David’s book Road Trip and his events
[17:30] How to get the book and audiobook as a gift
[19:00] David’s 762-day streak with his morning routine
[21:00] The trick: commit to one day at a time
[22:00] Why B+ work is enough to get started
[24:00] Nikki opens up about mental illness, effort, and the difference that doing makes
[28:00] Rebuilding after depression through small steps and community
[30:00] Mental health and tough love: Don’t stop, adapt
[32:00] David introduces “What should I do from now on?” framework
[33:00] Responding vs reacting — owning your next move
[35:00] Language shift: changing “have to” into “get to”
[37:00] One step at a time mindset and reducing overwhelm
[38:30] Example of breaking big goals into smaller and smaller steps
[40:00] Holiday special: lessons from stop-motion Christmas movies
[41:00] Insight from a mental health quote Nikki saw on Facebook
[42:00] Hope as the foundation of change
[43:00] 1% change over time: how it adds up
[45:00] Looking back to see your progress, one tiny improvement at a time
[46:00] Knowledge is only potential power — action creates real change
[47:00] Closing: Free book + audio for listeners and a heartfelt hope that someone’s life changes

[00:00] Jason introduces his background in behavior analysis, leadership, and the military
[01:00] Lessons from Army leadership—why micromanagement fails
[03:30] Servant leadership vs. command and control
[06:00] How servant leadership transforms teams, families, and businesses
[08:00] The real roots of toxic masculinity and redefining it
[10:30] The masculine wound explained through 4 archetypes
[13:00] White Knight, Tyrant, Nice Guy, and Lone Wolf breakdown
[16:00] Jason’s coaching style and the importance of flexible plans
[18:00] Trust and communication as the foundation of leadership
[20:00] The 5 controllables every man must master
[21:00] TRACE vs SHADE behaviors and why they matter
[23:30] Comfort as a trap—and why discomfort drives growth
[25:00] Jason’s most rewarding client breakthroughs
[27:00] Nikki and Jason on business authenticity vs. chasing money
[31:00] Dunning-Kruger effect in the expert economy
[33:00] Why problem-solving matters more than money
[36:00] PAIS framework: Problem, Agitation, Insight, Solution
[40:00] Nikki on being real vs. scripted authenticity
[44:00] How honesty builds leadership and trust
[46:30] Co-creating healthy leadership relationships between men and women
[50:00] Leadership = Responsibility, not Authority
[54:00] The janitor as a leader – redefining leadership at all levels
[56:00] Can everyone be their own business owner?
[58:00] Jason envisions a future of collaborative independent businesses

[00:00:00] Introduction – Amelia’s story, Ruff Ryders, and being a “SheEO”
[00:01:00] Why vision and mission matter in personal and business growth
[00:03:00] The four steps to success: Vision, Mission, Direction, Collaboration
[00:04:30] Passion vs. profit – why choosing joy matters
[00:06:00] Removing “dead weights” and facing fear to rise
[00:08:00] Prioritizing yourself as a woman, mother, or nurturer
[00:10:00] Position equals perception – how others view your leadership
[00:12:00] Questions to ask before you collaborate with others
[00:15:00] The power of boundaries and saying no
[00:16:00] Nikki and Amelia unpack real-life communication challenges
[00:23:00] Blunt vs. mean – how tone and delivery affect perception
[00:28:00] Execution over explanation – balancing compassion and productivity
[00:34:00] Compliments, authenticity, and handling social tension
[00:36:00] Culture, gender, and communication in the workplace
[00:42:00] Music therapy – how music helps emotional regulation
[00:47:00] Why jazz and certain frequencies affect emotions
[00:50:00] Childhood trauma, emotional repression, and healing through music
[00:54:00] Music and physical health – movement, rhythm, and recovery
[01:01:00] Energy, plants, and how intention transforms your space
[01:08:00] Final thoughts – do you, be you, and challenge yourself to grow

[00:00:00] Meet Victoria Gallagher – Law of Attraction expert, hypnotherapist, and author
[00:01:00] The two extremes of manifesting: passive dreamers vs overactive doers
[00:03:00] Why alignment includes feelings, beliefs, and action
[00:06:00] The biggest misconception: sitting still vs being in motion
[00:09:00] Why affirmations alone won’t work (and how to fix it)
[00:12:00] Tithing, blessings, and the difference between correlation and causation
[00:16:00] Real-life story: How $6K returned after investing in purpose
[00:20:00] On asking for help: cereal prayers, stuck choices, and subconscious fear
[00:25:00] Everyone is doing the best they can with what they know
[00:29:00] Book: Practical Law of Attraction – the 8 manifesting conditions
[00:31:00] Transition: Navigating hard days and planned grief
[00:34:00] Grief days: what they are, how they feel, and why they linger
[00:37:00] The self-care checklist for emotional survival
[00:40:00] When grief doesn’t fade: Jenga trauma and unhealed layers
[00:45:00] Choosing distraction, grounding, and support over isolation
[00:50:00] Remember who you are: Why you’re still here and still worthy
[00:53:00] Giving yourself permission to grieve—and also to live again
[00:56:00] Final message: Gentle strength for those on hard days

[00:00] Heidi introduces herself and her 27 years in law enforcement
[01:00] The turning point: seeing a former student in juvenile holding
[02:45] Realizing minors were being trafficked — and law enforcement’s initial blind spots
[04:00] How female officers get involved in undercover roles
[05:15] Evolution in policing — from arresting victims to supporting them
[06:30] Why early views of prostitution missed the trafficking behind it
[07:00] Media vs reality: documentaries and what’s really happening in the U.S.
[08:10] PBS's Sex Trafficking in America and Heidi’s unit
[09:30] Sentencing changes: why traffickers now face longer prison terms
[10:30] Explaining coercion and control to juries
[12:00] The psychological trap: why victims don’t leave even when they "can"
[13:15] Domestic violence parallels and why threats work
[14:30] The manipulation cycle — grooming, control, and isolation
[15:30] What victim advocates do and how they support recovery
[17:00] Heidi’s long undercover career and why she stayed
[18:00] Red flags and indicators of trafficking (branding, tattoos, control, hotel keys)
[20:00] How and when to report — national vs local hotlines, 911
[22:30] Why people don’t call — and why you should
[24:00] "Snitch" culture vs saving a life
[25:30] The harsh reality: traffickers still operate from prison
[27:00] Tech access in jail and what needs to change
[28:00] Starting her business: A Chance for Awareness
[29:00] Why trafficking education is critical for businesses and parents
[30:30] Heidi’s book: Talk to Them and teaching kids digital safety
[32:00] Catfishing pimps — undercover tactics and nationwide targeting
[33:30] Sextortion and fake profiles — the danger to boys and teens
[35:00] Parent tips — no naked photos, no secrets, open communication
[37:00] AI threats and image misuse
[39:00] Teaching kids to recognize creepers and self-police
[41:00] Why vigilante justice hurts more than it helps
[43:00] How to truly help: volunteer, donate, advocate
[44:30] Why some kids can’t go home — need for safe placements
[45:30] Final thoughts on how communities can step up

[00:00] Nikki’s intro & trigger warning
[01:00] Sabrina introduces Oso Safe and her mission
[02:00] Personal history of abuse and the long path to healing
[04:00] Dance as a form of therapy and expression
[05:00] Home Sweet Home – one-woman show that birthed Oso Safe
[06:30] Statistics on abuse and how they shaped her vision
[08:00] Respect as the foundation of a safe home
[09:00] What is Oso Safe Certification?
[10:30] Four components of the certification: policy, seminar, app, and therapist
[12:00] Children's voices matter: how the kids' book and Safe Chair give them agency
[15:00] The app that detects violent movement in real time
[16:30] Mental health as part of tenancy – therapy becomes lifestyle
[20:00] Foster homes, inclusion, and healing all household types
[26:00] Vetting therapists and the dangers of dismissive therapy
[30:00] Nikki shares her personal experiences and healing journey
[34:00] Learning to accept calm, respectful relationships
[38:00] Breaking the cycle of abuse
[43:00] Culture is not an excuse for abuse
[47:00] Parenting with communication, not fear
[51:00] Dangers of pornography and sexual abuse by women
[56:00] Final thoughts: Everyone deserves to feel safe at home

• [00:00] Lori introduces the Goodbye Good Girl Project—a rebellion against the masculine-only success paradigm.

• [02:00] The importance of emotional balance and reclaiming feminine qualities in business.

• [04:00] Lori’s early experiences as a feminist and her passion for sociolinguistics.

• [05:30] Disempowerment through language: Why tone and phrasing matter in leadership.

• [07:30] How internalized rules keep women from stepping into power.

• [08:00] Lori’s client process: seeing brilliance and identifying emotional patterns.

• [11:00] What Lori does instead of therapy—and why that works.

• [13:00] Embracing imperfection: how acting helped Lori break through emotional blocks.

• [16:00] Helping high-achieving women stuck in male-dominated careers reconnect with their purpose.

• [19:00] Using personal storytelling to claim confidence and rewrite inner narratives.

• [22:00] Feminine energy in business: How women can start from their strengths instead of imitating men.

• [23:00] Lori’s experience with severe depression and the creation of her “1% Solution.”

• [26:00] Bringing light instead of fighting darkness—what energetic alignment means.

• [29:00] A sugar metaphor and the toxic masculine: why pushing harder doesn’t help.

• [32:00] B Corps and sustainable business models that center people and planet.

• [35:00] Relearning what it means to be feminine—and rejecting pink and puffiness.

• [41:00] The idea of “active passive suicidality” and living with intrusive thoughts.

• [44:00] The power of curiosity to crack open personal transformation.

• [46:00] Lori’s spiritual awakening and using better-feeling thoughts to shift depression.

• [50:00] Nikki shares her own history with darkness, trauma, and finding reasons to keep going.

• [57:00] Both women reflect on healing, persistence, and choosing to live—on their terms.

• [00:00:00] Introduction from Gina Cavalier — author, illustrator, and mental health advocate

• [00:01:00] Grounding vs. “Earthing” — how language affects perception of mental health practices

• [00:04:00] Feeling like an outsider: Gina’s personal experiences with trauma and sensitivity

• [00:06:00] Healing suicidal ideation: how self-love saved her life

• [00:08:00] The role of intention and imagination in releasing negative energy

• [00:10:00] Gina’s grounding technique: visualization using a tree and a grounding cord

• [00:14:00] Nikki shares physical grounding methods for anxiety and panic attacks

• [00:18:00] Using containers and roses as visual release techniques in therapy and practice

• [00:23:00] Sensory overload, migraines, and the struggle with podcast sound design

• [00:24:00] Building global connections through podcasting

• [00:26:00] Gina’s self-love mantra: Find your passion, and purpose will follow

• [00:27:00] Nikki’s business segment: how to stay focused and grounded during business change

• [00:28:00] Clarifying your mission and values during growth

• [00:31:00] Ethical decision-making in leadership and company culture

• [00:34:00] Nikki shares tips for keeping clients informed and satisfied through change

• [00:35:00] Strengthening leadership through tools, training, and support

• [00:38:00] A moment of recognition: Nikki’s surprise shoutout on a team call

• [00:41:00] Navigating the “middle slump” of long-term business building

• [00:43:00] Why Nikki doesn’t just do one thing — the power of variety in entrepreneurship

• [00:44:00] Final thoughts on staying inspired and choosing work that aligns with your heart

• [00:45:00] Gina plugs her book, Surviving Suicidal Ideation, and offers support to listeners