What would it take to get paid to go to outer space for your job? In this powerful Think Unbroken conversation, Christopher “Chuie” Huie shares how he went from feeling lost to flying to space with Virgin Galactic and turning audacious dreams into reality.

Christopher breaks down his unexpected journey into aerospace engineering, how he joined Richard Branson’s spaceflight company Virgin Galactic, and what it was really like to be selected as a test customer and launched on a suborbital spaceflight. We dive into the mindset, strategy, and daily decisions that helped him stand out inside the company, get on the radar of senior leadership and the Branson family, and ultimately earn a once‑in‑a‑lifetime seat to space.

If you have ever felt destined for something greater but had no idea where to put that energy, this episode will show you how to align your work with your authenticity, set audacious goals, and turn vision into action in your own life. We also talk about failure, feeling lost, and why doing your current work “the best it can be done” can quietly open doors you never imagined.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Making impossible dreams real

01:17 Why Christopher felt destined for something great (without “destiny”)

02:30 From engineering to Virgin Galactic and commercial spaceflight

04:00 How he became a test customer and got paid to go to space

06:30 Masterminding with Richard Branson and standing out at work

07:30 The simple career advice that helped him rise as a leader

In this episode you will learn:

• How Christopher “Chuie” Huie went from traditional engineering roles to flying on a Virgin Galactic space mission.
• How to use persistence, goals, and aligned action to create a life that once felt “out of this world.”
• Why authenticity, service, and excellence in “small” tasks can position you for rare opportunities.

If you are an ambitious high‑performer who has faced adversity and still feels called to do big things in the world, this conversation is for you.

Hit subscribe for more real stories and frameworks on turning trauma, adversity, and big dreams into unbroken strength and high performance.

For almost a decade, Think Unbroken has been the home for healing childhood trauma, featuring over 1,000 episodes and world-class experts such as Gabor Mate, Caroline Leaf, Tom Bilyeu, Lisa Bilyeu, and Leila Hormozi. Now it’s time for a new chapter focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, and radical ownership.

In this episode, I share why I'm permanently stepping away from mental health coaching and what thousands of deep trauma transformations have cost me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You'll hear the behind‑the‑scenes story of my identity shift from “childhood trauma coach” to “entrepreneur who has a podcast,” and why I believe building a business is one of the most powerful paths to healing, self‑belief, and freedom.

If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, coach, consultant, content creator, or business owner who is tired of motivation without execution, this episode is for you. I break down what you can expect from the new Unbroken Business Support Group Podcast:

• Weekly episodes on business strategy, marketing, sales, leadership, and money for entrepreneurs and business owners.

• Real “here’s exactly what I did” frameworks to launch, grow, and scale using podcasting, content, and direct‑response marketing.

• Candid conversations with elite entrepreneurs and business leaders about building profitable, resilient companies without losing yourself.

You'll also hear my story of going from a kid from the hood with drug‑addicted parents, no college degree, and a learning disability to building multiple seven‑figure businesses and leading teams across multiple companies — and why I’m convinced you can do it too if you stop saying “one day” and start today.

If you want to learn how to use podcasting as a real business growth engine (not just a hobby), I’m hosting the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge. Across four days, I’ll show you step by step how we've used a podcast to reach millions of listeners, generate clients, and build a profitable brand, so you can:

• Launch or relaunch a podcast that attracts your ideal clients.

• Turn episodes into leads, offers, and sales.

• Build a content machine that supports a real business, not just downloads.



Join the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge here: https://unbrokenbsg.com/challenge.

If you feel like the worst thing that ever happened to you is the thing that defines you, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with author Amy McKiernan to talk about trauma, addiction, rock bottom, and the long, honest path to becoming whole again.

Amy shares how she turned to drugs and alcohol to numb her pain, the dangerous path it led her down, and the “forced resets” that helped her slowly choose a different life. She explains how small daily choices, boundaries, and choosing herself over and over again created space for real healing, self‑worth, and becoming the woman she is today.

You will learn:

• Why trauma quietly drives your life until you face it
• How numbing out with substances keeps you from truly healing
• What “forced resets” and rock bottom can teach you about change
• How to start choosing yourself in small, practical ways every day
• The mindset required to do the hard work of becoming unbroken

If you are a survivor of trauma, childhood pain, or addiction and you feel shattered, this episode will remind you that you can do more than just survive. There is a fulfilling and beautiful life available when you decide to do the work and take your power back.

Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, resilience, and becoming unbroken.

Like this video if Amy’s story speaks to you and share it with someone who needs hope today.

Timestamps (suggested):

00:00 Intro – Why the worst thing does not have to define you

01:10 Meet Amy McKiernan and her new book

02:30 Living defined by trauma and feeling broken

03:20 Turning to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain

06:00 Forced resets, rock bottom, and early sobriety

10:00 Learning to value yourself and choose yourself daily

20:00 The path to becoming unbroken and creating a new life