Breakthroughs with Jordan Murphy

Personal survival and victory in the wake of abduction and child molestation, the power and healing qualities of laughter and parenting the epidemic of FORTNIGHT addiction are just a few of the topics I discuss in this episode of "Breakthroughs with Jordan Murphy" with Comedian/Producer Craig Shoemaker.

Many know him as a successful stand up comic and actor. Craig wears many hats like many artists, as a producer, writer as well as father and husband. What was interesting in this interview, as confirmed by Craig, was that what we discussed in the interview reveals a completely different side to Craig then many people may be used to seeing from his stand up routine. Craig is passionate about several topics and fortunately felt free to share openly during this interview.

Brooke Butler recently appeared in Netflix's "Ozark" and Fox's "The Resident" and let me be clear she is more than just a pretty face...she's got smarts, talent as an actress, mad skills on the slopes and generous heart to boot...Brooke and I shared the screen together earlier this year in a film "A Winter Wedding". On this episode we discuss getting into the acting business, overcoming a slump, sacrificing it all for something you love and lots more...

People who build a successful life for themselves understand a very important concept: they control what they think! In doing so they're able to grow while others feel defeated, see opportunity when others lose hope, and experience life on their terms. On this episode of Breakthroughs with Jordan Murphy, we're introduced to Michela O'Connor Abrahms. A remarkable woman who's understanding of mind over matter has allowed her to overcome one of the toughest obstacle's humans face, experiencing grief. Michela's story proves immensely valuable as she leaves us with three powerful lessons that'll help anyone overcome grief, overcome fear, and begin to live a life on their terms.

The hit series "Desperate Housewives" was a lightening rod for the typical tabloid BS of cat fights and disharmony on set...media outlets aching to find the story and where there wasn't one make it up. My guest spent her formative teenage years playing Julie Mayer, daughter to Teri Hatcher, on the show for 7 seasons. We discussed many things including how her experience with the cast of women on the show positively shaped her and about how life on the set was refreshingly different from what was usually reported.

Andrea Bowen began acting at age 6 as "Young Cosette" in the Broadway production of "Les Miserables". She had continued success on Broadway and soon found herself as a regular on "Desperate Housewives". Andrea shared about the experience of being a child actor and the sometimes awkward transitions from child to teen and ultimately young adult actor in the often unforgiving entertainment industry and how she has successfully managed to stay healthy and sane.

Does hypnosis work...is it a myth? Can it help you stop smoking marijuana? That's the question my guest and brother asked himself recently on a journey of discovery. He has spent the last couple years taking a long hard look at who he is, what his legacy will be and ultimately what matters most to him.

"Breakthrough to me is not necessarily one big bang ah-ha moment. It's more of a discovery and then these iterative breakthroughs that just continue over and over again as long as you continue to desire and seek them out." Sean explained during my interview with him.

At 47 his nine year unhealthy marriage was over, he had 2 kids in the mix, no job prospects, virtually no money and was sleeping on a buddies couch...I challenge any of you to pick yourself up from that, but that's exactly what my guest Steve Truitt did. Steve found himself in an emotional and psychological pit...paralyzed and unsure how to move, how to be the man...the dad he knew he had to be and to literally start over. Steve is a licensed LIFE/NLP coach but even with those skills at his disposal he had to take a long hard look at who he was and how he had led himself to this juncture in his life...he says the first step to his breakthrough was taking full responsibility.

A "road dog" on the comedy circuit for years...Jon Reep has paid his dues...literally putting himself into deep debt before catching his first break as the "HEMI GUY" in 6 Dodge commercials then more success w/ a sitcom as well as winning Season 5 of Last Comic Standing. On this episode we discuss the need for drive and commitment to your goal.

In 2008 my guest was hit from all sides with not only the financial impact that 2008 brought but the break up of her personal relationship, the dissolving of her business and the daunting realization that her only child was battling depression. Without the support of a partner and little or no knowledge of how to help her daughter my guest Dominique Pacheco took it upon herself to discover how to heal her daughter and in the process learned how to heal herself.

The premier launch of her products on New York's 5th Avenue wasn't what skin care magnate Kate Somerville expected. She assumed this milestone moment would be one of excitement and a sense of arrival and fulfillment instead she was was confronted with the challenge and fear of staying on top...Kate shares with me the origin story of her internationally successful skincare line, the inspiration behind the philosophy that supports her company to this day, the challenges and victories of being a successful woman, wife and mother, along with the experience she, her family and others experienced during the Thomas fires and subsequent mudslides that devastated Santa Barbara in late 2017 and early 2018.