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liberated

liberated

By: david michael titeu
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 welcome to liberated. this is your space to pause, let go of who you think you need to be and feel at peace with who you are. i’m david michael titeu, mindset coach and recovering hustler. each week, we unpack what’s beneath success and why it never feels like enough. we’ll dive deep into psychology, identity, purpose, philosophy and healing - the deeper human stuff that shapes how you lead, love and live. this isn’t another grind podcast. whew. it’s a sanctuary to slow down, explore the inner work behind self-worth and help you remember there was never anything wrong with you to begin with.david michael titeu Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • ep 6: success didn't save me... self-leadership did

    ep 6: success didn't save me... self-leadership did
    Dec 18 2025
    quick psa before we begin.this conversation with Colin is one i’m deeply proud of. it’s honest, expansive and full of wisdom i know will land for many of you.unfortunately, due to a technical issue in the studio, the microphones didn’t capture the audio as cleanly as intended. i’ve done my best in post-production to improve it, but it isn’t perfect.i wanted to name that openly rather than pretend otherwise.thank you for your patience and understanding. i chose to share this episode anyway because the depth of the conversation felt more important than waiting for perfection.i’m committed to improving the production quality as the podcast grows and i appreciate you being here with me as i learn and refine along the way.with gratitude,david 🙏—----Colin Weir is a Curious, Courageous and Present Innovator, Entrepreneur and tech exec with a proven track record of defining the future and building growth businesses to harness it.With inherent tolerance for ambiguity and a passion for technology, Colin runs Moroku: a digital banking and payments company to define and deliver the next generation of financial services experiences.Cycling across Australia in 2010 with friends to raise money for charity highlights much of who he is: loving adventure, the outdoors, sports, challenging himself, growing and having robust conversations about things that are meaningful.“You don’t need eyes to see, you need vision”: Faithlessconnect with Col: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colweir/learn more about Moroku: https://moroku.com/ ~📺watch and subscribe on youtubein this episode, i sit down with Col for an honest conversation about ambition, pressure and the quiet cost of always striving. we explore what happens when success stops delivering the relief you expected, how self-leadership is forged through discomfort and why vulnerability is not a weakness but a requirement for real growth. this conversation invites you to question the beliefs driving your effort, reconnect with emotional awareness and lead your life and work from a place of courage, presence and integrity rather than fear or performance.what we explored this episode00:00 welcome to the gymnasium of life01:02 the hardest part of leading yourself03:12 why fighting reality keeps you stuck05:10 the phd that never happened (and why it mattered)07:04 success, ego, and the crash that follows09:02 the upper limit problem nobody talks about11:48 when success feels uncomfortable13:06 childhood programming and inherited scarcity15:02 tall poppy syndrome or playing small?17:10 questioning the beliefs you never chose19:06 throw the rulebook away21:14 courage vs bravado23:09 failure is the curriculum25:04 stop reacting, start responding27:01 from careful to carefree29:10 emotions are data, not enemies31:02 addiction, numbing and avoiding reality34:10 sobriety, clarity, and clean decisions36:28 where’s the gold in this pain?39:02 victimhood or radical ownership42:18 the people you surround yourself with matter45:01 leadership when everything falls apart48:10 parenting yourself through chaos51:06 vulnerability is strength, not weakness54:02 courage as a core value57:14 how to zoom out when life hits hard59:50 the only way out is through1:02:10 expanding beyond who you were taught to beconnect with me👉free resourcespractical tools, guided practices and resources to help you create more clarity, confidence and alignment - all 100% free. no catch - just high-impact support for high performers & purpose-driven humans ready to grow. enjoy! 👉need more support?if you’re interested in coaching programs and more support.👉linkedin👉facebook👉instagram👉tiktok👉youtube👉websitelots of love,david 💙
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • ep 5: why do you keep betraying yourself?

    ep 5: why do you keep betraying yourself?
    Dec 11 2025

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    in this convo, i take you through the gnarly concept of self-betrayal, particularly for those who often take on the role of the strong one in their work and relationships. self-betrayal is not merely a lack of discipline but is deeply rooted in trauma responses such as people-pleasing. i take you deep into my personal experiences with addiction and the facade of being put together while struggling internally and i also share some practical tools for you to stop abandoning yourself and to cultivate unshakable self-trust and reliability.


    what we explored this episode

    00:00 welcome welcome!

    00:38 why do you keep betraying yourself?

    05:20 where i learned to betray myself

    09:07 the four demons of self-betrayal

    16:00 shoutout to ben and jerry’s ice cream

    20:06 the self-betrayal liberation framework

    24:19 ethical selfishness™

    27:55 there’s a reason you’re here

    28:44 from awareness to embodiment


    some takeaways

    this episode is for those tired of being the strong one.

    self-betrayal stems from deeper issues, not just discipline.

    people-pleasing is a trauma response, not a personality trait.

    simple tools exist to help stop self-abandonment.

    building self-trust is essential for emotional health.

    understanding trauma is important for personal growth.

    healing requires acknowledging one's own needs.

    reliability on oneself is key to overcoming challenges.


    connect with me

    👉free resources

    practical tools, guided practices and resources to help you create more clarity, confidence and alignment - all 100% free. no catch - just high-impact support for high performers & purpose-driven humans ready to grow. enjoy!

    👉need more support?

    if you’re interested in coaching programs and more support.

    👉linkedin

    👉facebook

    👉instagram

    👉tiktok

    👉youtube

    👉website

    lots of love,

    david 💙
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    31 mins
  • ep 4: the cost of chasing skinny, successful & perfect

    ep 4: the cost of chasing skinny, successful & perfect
    Dec 4 2025
    Elisha Tamasi, known as The Polynesian Life Coach, is a confidence and self love coach helping women fall in love with the woman they see in the mirror and know they are worthy exactly as they are.After being fired from her dream job as an international flight attendant, Elisha hit rock bottom battling body shame, toxic relationships, and numbing out with alcohol, drugs, and food. Through deep inner healing, she rebuilt her relationship with herself, found unshakable confidence, and turned her pain into purpose.Today, she’s the founder of Destination Self Love, an online program guiding women home to themselves. Elisha runs the program through scholarships and brand sponsorships, making self love and confidence coaching accessible to women who may have never believed this kind of transformation was possible for them.connect with Elisha: THEPOLYNESIANLIFECOACH.COM📺watch and subscribe on youtubein this conversation, Leesh and i explore the themes of self-betrayal and self-abandonment, delving into personal journeys of self-discovery and the tools that can cultivate unshakable self-love!! we discuss the impact of self-sabotage, the pervasive feeling of 'not enough’ and the importance of self-reflection and awareness. Leesh shares her experiences with coaching and the significance of having someone believe in you before you can believe in yourself. we go through the importance of healing the inner child and creating a safe space for emotions, while also providing practical steps for self-validation and personal growth.what we explored this episode00:00 introducing Leesh01:40 the opposite of self-love04:40 hitting rock bottom06:25 so you’re saying my thoughts create my reality?12:00 help me believe that i am enough as i am!!13:54 props to Byron Katie’s The WORK15:40 how to break free from diet culture & self-hatred18:30 but i don’t know how to stop this negative pattern23:06 breaking the generational curse (blessing)27:50 reparenting 6-year-old Leesh29:20 how i can give myself what i seek in others33:20 how having a coach transformed Leesh’s life38:11 why some people wait for rock bottom to change44:26 watching Leesh at work50:27 you’re an actor in a movie.. what’s your script?50:58 powerful vs forceful emotions52:02 do affirmations even work?52:45 healing the root cause of body image issues57:48 everything is just an expression of love59:45 a message to all women struggling with not-enoughness1:03:00 the strongest force in the mind1:03:22 the “when i, then i” fallacy1:05:55 what success means to Leesh1:08:10 what success means to Dave1:10:22 what being “liberated” means to Leeshsome takeawaysthe journey of self-discovery often involves confronting past traumas.self-sabotage can stem from not listening to one's intuition.the feeling of 'not enough' is a very common struggle.breaking the cycle of self-doubt requires conscious effort and reflection.coaches play a vital role in helping individuals believe in themselves.awareness of one's thoughts and feelings is the first step towards change.healing the inner child is a powerful method for self-acceptance.investing in yourself can prevent hitting rock bottom.comfort can hinder growth and change.visualisation can help in achieving goals.root causes of negative beliefs must be addressed.self-worth is not determined by external factors.everyone is worthy as they are right now.success is subjective and defined by personal values.connect with me👉free resourcespractical tools, guided practices and resources to help you create more clarity, confidence and alignment - all 100% free. no catch - just high-impact support for high performers & purpose-driven humans ready to grow. enjoy! 👉need more support?if you’re interested in coaching programs and more support.👉linkedin👉facebook👉instagram👉tiktok👉youtube👉websitelots of love,david 💙
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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