From carnival midways to coding HTML blind, Maxwell Ivey’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with "The Blind Blogger" to explore how resilience, curiosity, and a refusal to make excuses transformed Max’s life. You'll hear how Max went from losing his family’s carnival business to becoming a digital accessibility expert and respected storyteller—one line of code, podcast appearance, and courageous “yes” at a time.

They discuss:

• The myth of the “self-made” success and the quiet strength of interdependence

• What businesses really lose when they ignore accessibility

• How to stop waiting for the perfect moment—and start with what you have

• The raw truth about self-doubt, comparison, and invisible barriers

Max’s wisdom isn’t about overcoming blindness—it’s about seeing possibility where others see limits. Get ready for a masterclass in self-leadership, grit, and the power of asking for help.

Connect with Max and dive deeper into his work:
🌐 theaccessibilityadvantage.com
📝 theblindblogger.net
🔗 linkedin.com/in/maxwellivey
📘 Check out his podcast, writings, and resources—and don’t forget to subscribe!

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In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Brian R. King sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and childhood trauma survivor Stacy Schaffer. With over 20 years of clinical experience and lived wisdom, Stacy opens up about her own early life adversity—including abuse, loss, and silence—and how those experiences shaped her path into mental health work.

From the impacts of silence and unmet emotional needs to practical tools for empowerment, this episode blends personal vulnerability with therapeutic insight. Stacy reminds us that healing is possible and that even the darkest nights eventually give way to sunrise.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Stacy’s childhood trauma and lack of emotional support

• How generational trauma affected her family

• Turning personal pain into purpose and profession

• The gap in mental health awareness and why therapy shouldn’t be a luxury

• Tangible tools for self-advocacy and speaking up

• Why there is a life beyond pain

• Compassion & Presence: Core values that guide Stacy’s life and work.

• Untold Trauma Matters: Silence buries pain; talking about it releases it.

• Voice & Advocacy: Learning to articulate needs—even in small ways—builds confidence and resilience.

• Therapy as Normal: Seeing counseling as support, not shame.

• Beyond the Pain: Healing is possible—“even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.”

Stacy is the author of With Love from a Children’s Therapist—a compassionate guide blending clinical insight with lived truth. You can download the first chapter for free on her website.

➡️ Explore Stacy’s work: Visit her site to get the free first chapter of With Love from a Children’s Therapist and learn more about her counseling practice and resources.

If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear that there is a beyond the pain. Then subscribe, rate, and leave a review—because helping one person reach healing can ripple outward.

What happens when life refuses to let you catch your breath?

In this soul-stirring episode, Brian sits down with Michele Kehrer—a resilient four-time cancer survivor, healer, and author of Brave Shift—for a candid conversation about living beyond diagnosis, confronting survival mode, and the radical act of self-care. From the chaos of clutter to the quiet clarity of a blooming rosebud, Michele reveals how she’s learning to coexist with her condition and reclaim joy through mindful healing.

They dive into:

• The hidden toll of chronic illness and unprocessed emotion

• Why "being strong" can be a trap—and how to let go of the "shoulds"

• What it really means to rest when you're wired for productivity

• The power of small shifts that can change everything

This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a roadmap to transformation, told with honesty, wisdom, and humor.

Michele’s book Brave Shift is available now for pre-order! Visit michelekehrer.com or your favorite book retailer to grab your copy and start your own brave shift.

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