What if the way you react to life isn’t who you are, it’s what survival taught you?

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio answers listener questions, while giving a storytime insight from her book Unbreakable:From Abandonment to Abundance and the Strength to Lead. She's unpacking trauma, resilience, neuroplasticity, leadership, and the science of how we rise.

From couch surfing and working through homelessness in Calgary to becoming a global executive and leadership voice, Kait shares the deeply personal story behind Unbreakable and the neuroscience of how repeated choices reshape the brain.

This episode explores:

• how trauma quietly rewires your nervous system
• the difference between survival and true resilience
• why comparison keeps you stuck
• how neuroplasticity changes emotional patterns
• why practice creates new neural pathways
• how boundaries, self-worth, and leadership are built through repetition

If you’ve ever felt trapped in survival mode, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward, this conversation is for you.

Your brain is not fixed.
Your story is not finished.
Everything changes with practice.

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What happens when you finally hit a major goal… and instead of feeling unstoppable, you feel exhausted?

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio and Josie Cable unpack the hidden emotional crash that can follow success, the reality of burnout after a big push, and why growth often demands more from you than ambition alone.

They dig into what triggers really are, how your nervous system responds to past experiences, and why emotional regulation, self-awareness, and rest are critical if you want to lead, grow, and perform without losing yourself in the process.

This conversation also explores career growth, impatience, self-confidence, resilience, and the pressure to “be more” before you’re fully ready. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by ambition, stuck in survival mode, or frustrated by how hard it is to keep going after a huge accomplishment, this episode is for you.

Inside this episode:

burnout after achieving a major goal

how to recognize emotional and physical burnout

what triggers reveal about your lived experience

nervous system responses, memory, and emotional regulation

why self-awareness matters in leadership and personal growth

the danger of pushing your career faster than your growth

how to slow down without quitting on yourself

resilience tools from Unbreakable

Unbreakable is more than a book. It’s a framework for resilience, leadership, emotional regulation, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

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"Be where your feet are"

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What does it actually mean to lead authentically, when work is chaotic, life hits hard, and your team needs you at your best?

In this Unbreakable episode, Kait reconnects with business leader and author Jennifer Jensen (“Developing Authentic Leaders”) to unpack practical, human leadership: telling the truth, knowing your triggers, and building teams that trust you without micromanaging.

Jen shares a raw story of surviving toxic leadership, burnout, and personal loss, and how counseling, insight, and boundaries rebuilt her leadership identity. Together, they dig into the tools that work: values assessments, simple “start small” coaching, accountability cues for stress behaviors, and reverse mentorship across seven working generations. You’ll hear why middle managers sit in the highest-risk pressure zone, and how to move into the top 3% of leaders by investing in self-awareness, clarity (vision/mission/values), and presence (be where your feet are).Rooted in the Unbreakable ethos (from the forthcoming book Unbreakable: From Abandonment to Abundance and the Strength to Lead), this conversation gives you honest, usable steps to lead yourself, your team, and your life.

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In this episode:

00:00 Navigating Leadership Chaos

03:19 The Journey to Authentic Leadership

06:12 Self-Awareness and Reflection in Leadership

09:10 Building Vulnerability and Humility

11:56 Transforming Toxic Leadership Cultures

14:41 Insights from Developing Authentic Leaders

17:25 Values and Leadership Effectiveness

21:24 Emerging Industries and Opportunities

23:32 Transformational Leadership and Team Dynamics

24:21 Navigating Generational Diversity

26:22 Reverse Mentorship: Bridging Generational Gaps

28:10 The Role of Middle Management in Transformation

30:12 Investing in Personal Leadership Development

32:48 Self-Evaluation for Effective Leadership

36:43 Authenticity in Leadership

“You can’t hate yourself into healing.”

What does real change look like when you’re tired of starting over?

In this powerful (and hilarious) episode of The Unbreakable Podcast, Kait sits down with Alicia , a creator whose vulnerability and humor have inspired hundreds of thousands to rethink what self-improvement really means.

From hitting 400lbs to creating a viral online movement built on accountability and authenticity, Alicia proves that resilience isn’t born in perfection, it’s built in the messy middle.

Together, Kait and Alicia unpack the mindset behind sustainable transformation, why kindness is a superpower, and how to silence the shame voice that’s kept you stuck.

What you’ll learn:

-The psychology of “what-if” fear, and how to move forward anyway

-Why vulnerability fuels consistency more than motivation ever could

-The truth about “non-scale victories” and why they matter most

-How self-talk shapes your reality (and how to rewrite the script)

-The neuroscience of habit formation, and how to make change stick

-Why kindness isn’t weakness, it’s a neurological strength

-How empathy and humor can rewire shame into self-belief

Try this today (pick one):

Write one kind thing you’ll say to yourself daily this week.

List your non-scale victories, energy, confidence, small wins.

Reach out to someone on their journey and tell them what you admire.

Mentioned:

The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz

Relentless & Winning – Tim Grover

The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

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If Alicia’s story inspired you, hit subscribe, ring the bell, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder: change doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest.

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In this Episode:

00:00 Non-scale victories and “what-ifs”

01:24 Alicia’s viral journey: from hidden to seen

03:40 Community, accountability, and the power of humor

07:22 Building confidence without comparison

10:45 Mindset over macros: why joy keeps you consistent

17:10 The cost of cruelty vs. the return on kindness

22:40 Empathy in leadership, fitness, and everyday life

27:55 Four Agreements and being impeccable with your word

34:00 Reframing failure as feedback

41:20 Why you’ll never see a U-Haul behind a hearse

"I'm not eating your apology"

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In the inaugural episode of The Unbreakable Podcast, Kait and Josie dive into the challenges and excitement of launching their new venture. They share personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights on the creative process, and the importance of building something that’s rooted in real community.

This episode highlights the journey of writing the book Unbreakable and the evolving nature of their partnership, but more importantly, it gives listeners a raw perspective on the real stories and lived experiences that Unbreakable was built on.

This isn’t just a project.It’s a movement powered by truth, resilience, and legacy.

They also talk about the power of audience interaction, what’s coming next, and why this space was made for the ones ready to do the work.

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In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Unbreakable Podcast

01:05 The Challenges of Launching a Podcast

06:35 Travel Tales and Unexpected Adventures

12:08 The Evolution of Unbreakable

15:49 Publishing Journey and Rejection Letters

17:40 Building a Community and Engagement

20:42 Demographic Insights and Content Strategy

23:57 The Importance of Actionable Content

27:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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"The ability to laugh is such a powerful tool"

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This episode is raw, real, and a little bit wild. Just the way we like it.

Kait Dinunzio sits down for a raw and unfiltered conversation with Amanda Graham to talk about resilience, grit, and the power of humor when life knocks you flat.

Amanda shares her unbelievable journey from escaping a cult, rebuilding from the ground up, and carving out a career as a comedy screenwriter and author.

They dive into connecting the dots in your story, why humor can be a lifeline, and what it really takes to show up authentically in a world that loves a façade.

This isn’t polished self-help. It’s real talk about owning your story, finding your power, and thriving through resilience.

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Welcome to Bodybuilding & Business.

Our new Unbreakable series where physique meets real life.

In Episode 1, Kait sits down with trainer, posing coach, and competition pro Kristina Newson of Newova Fitness to talk about what actually works for women navigating perimenopause/menopause, low energy, “no time to cook,” and long-standing habits… while still building strength, confidence, and muscle.

What we cover:

How perimenopause can change motivation, recovery, hair/skin, and fat lossHabit rewiring for the “box of crackers after work” problem

Why short commitments don’t build real habits (and what does)

Coaching with compassion (accountability without shame)

Sleep hygiene, cortisol, and why recovery is the real growth hack

The truth about “I don’t want to get bulky” and building mature muscle

Off-season fuel vs. stage leanness (and why the scale isn’t the whole story)

Busy moms, full schedules, and sustainable nutrition that isn’t all-or-nothing

Guest:Kristina Newson - Personal Trainer • Posing Coach • Competition Specialist

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In this Episode:

00:00 Intro & why this series

02:13 Kris’s world: training, posing, tanning, show weekends

06:40 Perimenopause 101: symptoms beyond hot flashes

12:30 Desire, energy, and the “We Do Not Care” phase

15:50 Habit loops & gentle behavior change (no drill sergeant coaching)

21:40 Accountability without shame: feedback that builds momentum

26:20 Diet culture vs. fueling women (why 1,200 calories fails)

33:10 Muscle ≠ “bulky” - progression, sleep, and recovery

41:00 Sleep hygiene playbook (cool room, screens down, routine)

48:20 Final takeaways: Train for the long game

Join the conversation:

Got a question like “How do I stay consistent when I’m exhausted?” or “Is HRT the only answer?”

Drop it in the comments, DM us, or reach out if you want to be on the podcast, we’ll coach it live (kindly, and with a plan).

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“Hope is not a lottery ticket. It’s a battering ram.”

In this inspiring and deeply human episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio sits down with global human rights and environmental activist Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch ( www.coffeewatch.org ), a movement fighting to end deforestation, exploitation, and child labor in the global coffee industry.

Together, they dive into:

-How coffee became the world’s 6th biggest driver of deforestation, and how we can change that.

-The power of hope as action, and why it’s the only antidote to despair.

-How AI can help save our planet, and the dangers if we don’t use it wisely.

-The emotional resilience it takes to keep fighting for what’s right, even when you’re running on empty.

-And how you can become a sustainable coffee ninja, one ethical choice at a time.

This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and full of heart, reminding us that leadership, activism, and change all begin the same way: with love, hope, and action.

To learn more about Etelle and her venture Coffee Watch:

Visit www.coffeewatch.org

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In this Episode:

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Activism

03:39 Journey from Human Rights to Environmental Activism

05:54 The Interconnection of Human Rights and Environmental Issues

10:17 AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Humanity

17:43 Harnessing AI for Good

23:47 Shifting Focus: From Cocoa to Coffee Advocacy

32:05 Fighting Against Coffee Industry Abuses

40:03 Empowering Change Through Consumer Awareness

49:11 Resilience in Advocacy: Personal Stories

56:12 Call to Action: Become a Coffee Ninja