In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome my mother, Daphne Hull, who has achieved remarkable success at FedEx, where she is on her way to becoming a managing director. She’s not just a professional powerhouse; she’s also a woman of faith and an entrepreneur. Sharing the microphone with my mom brought a personal touch to our conversation, allowing us to connect on a deeper level while discussing our family experiences and her journey in the corporate world.

Time Codes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Mom's Story

50:00 - Healing the past

60:00 - Mentorship

The Silent Thief: How Lust Robs Your Potential

In this powerful segment, we dive deep into the unseen impact of porn and lust on the modern man. While other struggles like drinking or gambling are often visible to those around us, the battle with lust is a silent one that takes place in the "depraved mind," slowly stripping away your clarity, confidence, and identity.

In this video, we discuss:

• The Loss of Clarity: How lust fogs your vision and impacts your financial and personal growth.

• The Burden of Shame: Why carrying the weight of a "fraudulent" identity prevents you from becoming the warrior you were meant to be.

• The Visibility Factor: Why this struggle is uniquely dangerous because of its hidden nature.

• Reclaiming Your Identity: Steps toward shedding the weight of shame and stepping into the blessings God has for you.

Times codes

00:00 - intro

02:00 - My first experiences with Porn

12:00 - Wickedness VS Weakness

17:00 - how to find the right help

25:00 - The enemy has a legal right

30:00 - Path to healing

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Understanding Anxious Triggers & Unwanted Thoughts

In this video, we delve into the experience of anxious triggers and how they can spark intrusive thoughts. We discuss how these thoughts can often feel foreign and disconnected from our true selves, even leading to behaviors like pacing or seeking reassurance.

Timecodes

Intro - 00:00

Am I ready for a relationship ? - 03:00

Recognizing Triggers - 11:30

Healing from trauma - 19:32

Confronting my abuser - 25:20

Importance of vulnerability - 35:32

Creating safe spaces - 41:17

Outro - 42:56

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying Intrusive Thoughts: Recognizing when a thought doesn't align with your usual perspective can be a helpful step in managing anxiety.

• The Impact of Triggers: Anxious triggers can lead to a variety of behaviors and emotions, including physical restlessness and a desire for closeness.

• Navigating Difficult Emotions: Acknowledging and understanding your triggers is a crucial part of managing anxiety and improving your overall well-being.

Why do we keep facing the same challenges over and over? In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable reality of adversity and why it’s a necessary ingredient for personal growth.

Using the powerful metaphor of a seed, we explore why a "tree" isn't grown overnight and the specific conditions—patience, nurture, and the right environment—required to truly flourish. We also tackle the "Mindset Trap": how complaining and murmuring can keep us stuck in a 40-year wilderness, repeating the same trials instead of moving through them.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why adversity is meant to build you, not break you.
• The vital role of patience in the growth process.
• How your attitude after a setback determines whether you break the cycle or stay stuck in it.
• Practical ways to stop "walking in the wilderness" and start moving toward your purpose.

Stop waiting for the storm to pass and start learning how to grow through it.