This episode is incredibly long overdue but the stars aligned, and I had the chance to interview someone who has been instrumental in helping me become the man I am today. That person is none other than my mom, Julie Wilson. I can’t wait for you to hear her story and mine from her perspective.

You’ve heard me talk about many of the difficult chapters in my life—losing my sister, surviving a near-fatal car crash, battling cancer—but today, you’ll hear those stories through the eyes of the woman who lived them right alongside me. And when I say literally, I mean literally beside me.

My mom has been through more than most: the heartbreaking loss of a daughter (my sister), raising a rebellious teen (yep, that was me), watching me fight for my life multiple times, and most recently, surviving a serious fall that shattered her heel and broke her wrist. And yet, she remains one of the most joyful, optimistic, and resilient people I know. Her strength doesn’t come from avoiding hardship—it comes from choosing laughter, faith, and service in the face of it.

Whether you’re a parent, a child, or someone simply navigating a tough season with life’s curveballs, this episode is packed with love, wisdom, and great perspective. You’ll learn how the positive mindset that I have today started when I was very young, why my family chooses to focus on the good things and not on the things that are out of our control, and how my mom lives with unshakable joy, even when life gets tough.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How the words “Can’t Change It” is more than a phrase—it’s our way of life
• How my mom turned the loss of her daughter into a mission of healing for others
• Why giving tough love is necessary sometimes, especially when raising teenagers
• The positive mindset my mom had after a devastating fall from a ladder
• Her simple advice on true happiness and feeling young at heart
• That it’s better to give than to receive and why my mom is compelled to help others

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Dealing with trauma and shame from our past can be tremendously heavy burdens to carry—but they don’t have to define us.

These horrible experiences often shape our identity, our relationships, and even how we view the world. But one of the most important conversations we can have is how to heal from those experiences.

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Daniela Tilbrook. Daniela is a trauma survivor, coach, and the author of the powerful new book, Not My Shame: Healing Childhood Trauma. She shares her deeply personal journey of surviving a decade of childhood sexual abuse, the years of silence that followed, and the transformative steps she’s taken to heal, reclaim her voice, and now helps others do the same.

You’ll hear how meditation and The Miracle Morning were game-changers for Daniela in rebuilding a sense of faith and purpose and helped her shift from surviving to enjoying a purposeful life again. Whether you’ve experienced trauma yourself or want to support someone who has, this episode offers a message of hope, practical tools for healing, and a reminder that no matter your past, you have the power to choose your future.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why shame is never yours to carry—and how to give it back
• Daniela’s LIGHT framework for healing trauma and reclaiming life
• How the Miracle Morning helped Daniela shift from surviving to thriving
• The power of affirmations and daily rituals in trauma recovery
• How to break free from overthinking, inaction, and victimhood
• Why finding your purpose transforms pain into power

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We spend our lives balancing two forces: the actions we take (what we do) and the emotions that shape our inner world (how we feel).

Last week, I addressed the first with a podcast episode titled The Shortcut to Self-Discipline (click here if you missed it), which teaches how we can get ourselves to do what we need to do, when we need to do it—whether we feel like it or not.

This week, I’m giving you The Blueprint for Inner Bliss.

What is inner bliss?

It’s that state of genuine and sustained contentment, gratitude, and joy that doesn’t depend on external events and enables you to maintain optimal mental and emotional states, even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or out of control.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why fulfillment comes down to two things: what you do and how you feel
• The 3 pillars of inner bliss and how to practice each one daily
• How comparison keeps you from happiness—and how to break free from it
• Why defining your purpose doesn’t need to be perfect
• A simple, powerful morning practice to cultivate peace and fulfillment

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