What happens when the unthinkable becomes your story—and no one is there to help you carry it?

In this deeply personal episode, Brian sits down with Susan Snow, whose life was shattered as a teenager when her father, an LAPD detective, was ambushed and killed. What follows is a raw, courageous conversation about trauma, silence, survival, and the moment everything began to shift toward healing.

Susan opens up about the years she spent hiding behind a mask, the long path to a real PTSD diagnosis, and how one therapist—and one truth—helped her rewrite the story she’d been carrying alone for too long.

Call to Action:
🎧 Press play and hear what it takes to reclaim your voice—and your life—when pain becomes your past, but not your future.

What happens when you stop playing it safe and finally bet on your own brain?

In this inspiring conversation, bestselling author J.D. Barker joins Brian to unpack how he walked away from a “respectable” corporate career to become a full-time novelist. They dive deep into the creative mind, autism, ghostwriting, marriage, rejection, and the myth of the perfect first draft.

J.D. doesn’t just tell great stories- he lives one. This episode is full of insight for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in the wrong life, dreamed of writing something meaningful, or wondered if their quirks might actually be their greatest assets.

🎧 Hit play to hear how J.D. turned hesitation into hustle—and how you can too.

In this refreshingly honest episode, Brian sits down with nurse, coach, and self-care advocate Jenny Lytle for a real-talk riff on stress, boundaries, connection, and why the simplest tools often make the biggest difference. Jenny opens up about her journey from chronic over-giver to intentional caretaker of her own needs—and why redefining “self-care” might be the most radical thing we can do.

They dive into the myths we believe about busyness, the subtle damage of perfectionism, and the power of showing up real in a world that thrives on curated chaos.

Call to Action:
🎧 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overextended, or overdue for change—this conversation might just be the nudge you’ve been needing.

What does it take to keep showing up with compassion when life keeps breaking your heart?

In this moving conversation, Julie Barth joins Brian to share a journey marked by profound challenge—and the quiet courage it takes to turn that pain into a force for good. From raising a daughter with a rare condition to rebuilding life after deep personal loss, Julie opens up about what it means to choose meaning over bitterness.

This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a masterclass in resilience, motherhood, advocacy, and unapologetic growth. You’ll walk away thinking differently about labels, grief, and the purpose hiding inside your own struggles.

🎧 Hit play—and discover how turning pain into purpose can change more than just your life.

What if the key to a calmer life wasn’t more control—but clearer values?

In this thought‑provoking conversation, Brian and Dr. Chris Wyatt explore the power of kindness, listening, and self‑honesty as guiding principles for navigating both autism and everyday life. Chris shares how logic, empathy, and structure help him balance family, academia, and the unpredictable nature of being human.

It’s a conversation that bridges data and heart—where practicality meets compassion, and where self‑care becomes a form of leadership.

🎧 Tune in and discover how a little structure, a lot of honesty, and intentional kindness can change the way you show up for yourself—and everyone around you.

What if accessibility wasn't just about ramps and doorways—but relationships, resilience, and reimagining how we include each other?

In this conversation, Jenna Udenberg joins Brian to explore what it really means to advocate for a more accessible world. From her early diagnosis to becoming a leader in inclusive design and disability education, Jenna shares how frustration became fuel—and how she's building a movement that’s meant to last.

Prepare for bold honesty, unexpected humor, and the kind of insight that stays with you long after the episode ends.

🎧 Hit play and discover why “with you” isn’t just a tagline—it’s a way of life.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Brian speaks with Michelle Michelle Choairy—a medical sales professional turned special needs advocate—about the emotional journey of raising a child with a rare genetic condition. Michelle shares her son’s diagnosis story, how it shifted her perspective on parenting, and the THRIVE framework she now uses to support other families raising complex kids.

They discuss the hard truths of grief, letting go of expectations, and the beauty of finding a community that truly gets it. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child—or know someone who is—this conversation offers validation, encouragement, and actionable hope.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Michelle moved from guilt to acceptance after her son’s diagnosis

• The power of community when parenting neurodivergent children

• Why comparison is the thief of joy—and how to stop doing it

• How Michelle created the THRIVE framework to help other families breathe again

• Why grieving expectations is a necessary part of healing

• How advocacy helped Michelle find compassion and renewed purpose

Key Quotes:

“It was a single letter change in his DNA. That clarity lifted years of guilt.”
“Comparison keeps you stuck. Acceptance sets you free.”
“Community is when someone pours wine, handles the meltdown, and keeps the conversation going.”

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What happens when life pushes you to your emotional limit, and instead of snapping—you write a novel? In this deeply moving episode, Brian sits down with Canadian author Mila Maxwell for an honest, soul-searching conversation about identity, vulnerability, and the healing power of storytelling.

Mila opens up about growing up with a sister who has cerebral palsy, navigating emotions she didn’t always feel allowed to express, and how writing fiction gave her permission to tell the truth in a way that finally felt safe. From anxiety in childhood to hypervigilance as a parent, she shares what it's taken to dismantle old emotional patterns—and how her debut novel has not only helped her heal, but helped others feel seen.

What You’ll Learn:

• How writing fiction became a safe space for truth-telling

• Why lowered expectations and high standards can lead to emotional resilience

• How growing up with a neurodivergent sibling shaped Mila’s emotional landscape

• The shift from survival mode to intentional self-regulation

• How parenting, therapy, and creativity can unlock buried emotions

Powerful Quotes:

“Her struggles don’t diminish mine. I’m allowed to feel things.”
“I’ve lowered my expectations, but I’ve raised my standards.”
“I didn’t let it out, because I didn’t know how. But the writing—changed that.”

Highlights:

• Mila’s vulnerable look at emotional armor, self-compassion, and finding balance

• The origin story behind her novel—and the sentence that came to her just before sleep

• How fictionalizing her life gave her more creative freedom (and emotional safety)

• A peek into what it’s like parenting after growing up with complex family dynamics

  
  

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