Coal for Christmas? A Darth Vader haircut? And Santa’s true identity? This Christmas Eve, Todd and Bettijo debate holiday chaos, family traditions, and why believing in Santa might just save Christmas—whether you’re naughty, nice, or getting charcoal.

SUMMARY

It’s the DANG! Christmas episode, and Todd and Bettijo kick things off exactly how you’d expect: roasting each other’s hair, debating whether “DANG!” works as a holiday greeting, and diving headfirst into what really makes the holiday season the holiday season. From when Christmas decorations should go up to why Todd thinks kids might deserve coal, nothing is off-limits.

The conversation winds through favorite (and least favorite) holidays, faith, and the meaning behind Christmas and Easter. Todd proudly claims his Grinch status while still loving family time, and Bettijo shares how traditions—like intentional gift-giving and Santa letters—keep the magic alive. Along the way, they swap childhood memories, blended-family realities, and hilarious debates about Santa’s race, belief, and bargaining power.

Things take a nostalgic (and slightly unhinged) turn with stories of Nerf gun battles, BB gun mishaps, and holiday chaos past—before circling back to what matters most: togetherness. Whether it’s kids believing just a little longer, families navigating whose turn it is, or simply showing up, Todd and Bettijo remind us that Christmas isn’t about what’s under the tree—it’s about who’s around it.

They wrap things up with a festive ToddFlix recommendation (Red One), more coal jokes, and a heartfelt reminder to enjoy your family while you have them. Funny, honest, and perfectly imperfect, this episode is a Christmas Eve listen made for eggnog, laughter, and embracing the beautiful mess of the holidays.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Darth Vader vs. Eraser Hair: Todd and Bettijo roast each other’s morning hair—and somehow Star Wars and office supplies both lose. (00:38) 
• When Christmas Actually Starts: Bettijo declares the Macy’s Parade the official permission slip for Christmas music. Todd strongly disagrees. (01:55)
• Certified Grinch Energy: Todd’s favorite holiday is…not Christmas. (04:10)
• Coal > Presents?: Todd explains why naughty kids should really get coal—and why he’s totally serious. Maybe.  (05:59)
• The Gift Math Madness: Bettijo’s bucket system for “fair” Christmas gifting. (09:51)
• Santa Believers (Ages 18+): How Bettijo keeps her grown kids believing in Santa—for strategic reasons. (13:43)
• Santa, According to Todd: Why Santa was Black in his house—and still might be. (14:42)
• BB Guns & Bad Ideas: Holiday nostalgia takes a dangerous turn. (16:26)
• ToddFlix – Red One: The Rock, Krampus, and the slap heard ’round Christmas. (22:05)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• Why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the legal loophole for decorating early.
• How to turn Christmas shopping into a sneaky math lesson (that kids don’t hate).
• How to keep Christmas “fair” without losing your mind.

Whether you're decorating your tree in November or waiting until the last second like a holiday rebel, this episode is the gift that keeps on giving. Stop being a Grinch—hit play and join the family!

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Is your inner voice saying, “I did something bad”… or “I am bad”? That subtle difference might be the key to your emotional growth—or the reason you feel stuck.

SUMMARY

Todd and Bettijo Bridges strip things down to a powerful, honest, just-the-two-of-us conversation about Shame vs. Guilt—and why confusing the two can quietly sabotage your self-worth, parenting, recovery, and mental health.

Sprinkled with their signature humor, the heart of the conversation centers on a crucial distinction:

• Guilt highlights a behavior that needs repair.
• Shame attacks personal identity, which fuels the addiction cycle and a desire to hide rather than grow.

They discuss how shame often drives the addiction cycle, why “mom guilt” is more accurately described as “mom shame,” and how shaming language—especially in parenting—can damage a child’s developing sense of self. Bettijo reframes guilt as a signal for growth, not punishment, while Todd shares personal insights into how shame thrives in secrecy.

The conversation also explores the intersection of faith, prayer, and meditation, specifically highlighting the danger of outsourcing personal discernment to technology. Todd and Bettijo discuss a sobering case where an AI reportedly assisted a 16-year-old with suicide, illustrating the devastating risks when digital algorithms are used to replace genuine human connection or spiritual intuition.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Identifying the "voice of truth" versus the voice that attacks your self-worth. (2:08)
• Todd and Bettijo define the core differences between shame vs. guilt. (03:15)
• Why the addiction cycle is often fueled by a repetitive shame loop. (06:55)
• The danger of "the look" and using shaming language in parenting. (08:10)
• Boundaries and expectations: Why moving the goalposts confuses children. (10:37)
• How do you know the difference between shaming and healthy discipline? (11:07)
• Debunking the "mom guilt" hashtag and reclaiming your personal time. (16:20)
• Practical steps to take when a "shame storm" hits your mental health. (20:30)
• The danger of AI replacing spiritual intuition and human connection. (22:30)
• ToddFlix: Sheriff Country. (28:32)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How to tell when guilt is helping you grow—and when it’s time to let it go.
• Why shaming language sticks to a child’s identity long after the moment has passed.
• Why “mom guilt” is misnamed—and how to stop carrying shame that isn’t yours.

Stop letting shame drive the bus while guilt sits in the back seat throwing snacks. Hit Play to start your emotional tune-up today!

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Getting sober has long relied on hope, promises, and big claims — but rarely on measurable progress. In this milestone 50th episode of DANG!, Todd and Bettijo talk with Dr. Jared Dempsey and Kevin Jones, co-creators of Trac9 Informatics, about what happens when recovery is measured with science instead of slogans.

SUMMARY

For decades, addiction treatment has been a kind of Wild West: different centers using different questionnaires (or none at all), progress measured by gut instinct alone, and no reliable way to compare outcomes or understand what actually helps people stay sober. Today we welcome Dr. Jared Dempsey and Kevin Jones of Trac9 Informatics, two leaders working to bring scientific measurement into a field that has historically operated without it.

As the saying goes (the one Bettijo was grasping for): “What gets measured gets managed.” And in recovery, measurement has often been missing. Dempsey and Jones explain how their standardized weekly assessments look at key psychological factors—like depression, anxiety, stress, and more—that actually predict long-term sobriety. With millions of data points collected across treatment settings, they’ve uncovered patterns that can reveal when someone is struggling, when relapse risk may be rising, or when a therapist might need to dig deeper.

The discussion also turns to the wider treatment landscape: the push toward value-based care, where centers are rewarded for meaningful outcomes rather than simply filling beds; the need for greater transparency around what “success” in treatment actually means; and the persistent stigma that still keeps many families from seeking help sooner.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Introducing Dr. Jared Dempsey and Kevin Jones of Trac9 Informatics and their work in addiction treatment. (0:56)
• The nine key variables in their standardized weekly assessment battery, including spirituality and stress. (1:46)
• How the lack of measurement in treatment made the industry the "Wild West." (3:18)
• Explaining how Trac9 uses a computer learning system and customized algorithms to predict relapse risk for each treatment center. (6:59)
• Discussing their new feature that estimates the likelihood of relapse for an entire year post-discharge. (10:30)
• The concept of the "therapeutic co-pilot" and how the recovery data gives patients power over their substance use disorder. (13:02)
• How the fentanyl crisis is escalating the life or death danger of addiction (16:30)
• The actual death toll of addiction – killing more people each year than car crashes and many types of cancer (17:18)
• The importance of transitioning to value-based care where facilities are incentivized to achieve successful outcomes. (24:59)
• ToddFlix - Resident Alien (32:20)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How weekly, science-based assessments are bringing order to the “Wild West” of rehab and redefining what real progress looks like.
• The psychological markers that actually predict lasting sobriety.
• How data can flag rising relapse risk before it becomes a crisis — giving therapists a true “co-pilot” in care.
• What families should look for (and avoid) when choosing a rehab facility.

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Todd and Bettijo tee off on Happy Gilmore 2—the laughs, the chaos, and the shockingly accurate rehab fraud subplot. They unpack why Google fails people seeking addiction treatment and how that problem inspired their work on MyBestRehab.org.

SUMMARY

Todd and Bettijo Bridges kick things off with a nostalgic trip back to 1996—the year of the original Happy Gilmore, the Macarena, and Dolly the cloned sheep—before launching into a full review of the long-awaited sequel.

They highlight the film’s best callbacks, from the return of Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) to the legendary Bob Barker fight scene, as well as unexpected cameos from Travis Kelce, John Daly, and Haley Joel Osment. The duo breaks down the new storyline: Happy is broke, battling alcoholism, and scrambling to save both his family and the sport of golf from a ridiculous, over-the-top modernization.

The conversation shifts as Todd and Bettijo examine a darker thread in the comedy—Ben Stiller’s role as a corrupt rehab operator. What seems like slapstick parody is, unfortunately, a real and widespread problem. Bettijo opens up about how often families encounter unethical or predatory treatment centers, turning a desperate search for help into a minefield. Todd shares stories of aggressive marketing tactics, patient brokering, and fraudulent billing schemes that exploit vulnerable people.

These issues are precisely why Todd and Bettijo launched My Best Rehab—a nonprofit building a vetted, data-driven system to help people find ethical, effective addiction treatment. Their goal: to bring transparency to an industry that too often hides behind flashy ads and misleading promises.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Todd and Bettijo Bridges reminisce about 1996, the original Happy Gilmore, and what was trending that year. (01:04)
• Discussion of the iconic fight scene between Happy and Bob Barker, including the fact that Barker did his own stunts. (03:24)
• Reviewing the plot of Happy Gilmore 2: Happy is broke again, struggling with alcoholism, and facing new family and golf-related challenges. (04:10)
• Praising the excellent cast and surprise cameos, including Travis Kelce, Haley Joel Osment, John Daly, and the return of Shooter McGavin. (05:06)
• Exploring the connection between Ben Stiller’s fraudulent rehab character and the real-life problem of rehab fraud. (11:29)
• Todd and Bettijo explain how aggressive marketing and patient brokering make finding quality addiction treatment dangerous and difficult. (13:34)
• Introducing their nonprofit, My Best Rehab, and their goal to build an algorithm that helps people find ethical, effective treatment centers. (18:40)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• Our biggest takeaways from Happy Gilmore 2 and the surprising life lessons hidden in the sequel.
• Why fraud and exploitation in the addiction industry have become disturbingly common.
• How addiction deaths in the U.S. equate to a plane crash every single day.
• Why Google is NOT the best way to find a good rehab center.

Hit play and join Todd and Bettijo for all the hilarious moments and surprisingly serious insights from Happy Gilmore 2—it goes far deeper than you’d expect from a golf comedy sequel.

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Is the line “Nobody will care about you more than you care about yourself” actually true—or is it low-key toxic? Todd Bridges and Bettijo crack this one open in a real-life, couples-therapy-style convo about self-care vs. selfishness, how they set (and screw up) boundaries with their kids, and one tiny “mosquito” comment from Todd that sent Bettijo OVER. THE. EDGE.

SUMMARY

This week, Todd and Bettijo Bridges tackle a heavy-hitting statement Bettijo recently heard: “Nobody will care about you more than you care about yourself.” Bettijo shares that she wasn’t raised to believe this—her upbringing centered on service, sacrifice, and avoiding the dreaded label of being selfish or self-centered. Todd, on the other hand, thinks it’s absolutely true and argues that you have to take care of yourself first—emotionally, mentally, and physically—before you can pour into anyone else.

From there, the conversation dives into the tricky balance between prioritizing yourself and being perceived as selfish. Todd shares how he decides whether a request is a genuine need or just someone being lazy, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability. They also explore how this idea shifts when you’re parenting young kids versus adult children, and why setting boundaries in relationships is key to earning respect and appreciation.

Todd wraps up the episode with his “Todd Flix” recommendation: the Netflix show Lucifer, which he’s currently re-watching with Bettijo, who’s never seen it.

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Todd and Bettijo unpack the controversial idea she heard on Emme Grede’s Aspire podcast: “Nobody will care about you more than you care about yourself.” (1:34)
• Bettijo shares how her upbringing blurred the line between self-care and selfishness. (2:04)
• Todd explains why filling your own bucket is non-negotiable if you want anything left to give. (4:07)
• A mosquito-in-the-house moment hilariously reveals Todd’s approach to protecting his peace. (4:12)
• Todd defines the difference between being selfish and simply taking care of himself. (10:15)
• They break down how boundaries promote personal accountability. (14:50)
• Todd’s “Todd Flix” pick of the week: the Netflix series Lucifer. (19:05)
• Bettijo challenges Todd to go on Dancing with the Stars—and they debate their wildly different music tastes. (22:54)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• Self-care vs. selfishness: where’s the line?
• How to set boundaries when you’re a lifelong people-pleaser.
• Why your emotional and mental health have to come first.
• Todd’s take on  parenting adult kids with firm boundaries.

Don't wait for permission to put yourself first—you can't pour from an empty cup! Stop being a mosquito magnet and start setting boundaries right now by hitting Play!

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How do you support someone struggling with addiction without enabling them? In this episode of DANG!, Todd Bridges and Bettijo sit down with addiction expert Dr. Brian Samford to tackle this tough question and more, sharing practical, hope-filled advice on how to walk alongside someone you love with equal parts accountability and compassion—and why “tough love” is often just another way of saying true love.

SUMMARY

Addiction doesn’t just hijack one person’s life—it drags the whole family into the chaos. In this raw, honest episode, Todd and Bettijo sit down with addiction expert Dr. Brian Samford, Chief Clinical Officer of The Arbor treatment center in Texas,  to talk about what actually creates lasting change, why you can’t force someone into recovery, and how to love an addict without losing yourself. Brian shares a powerful story from his clinical work about a longtime client who only revealed deep childhood trauma years into treatment—when she was finally ready—driving home a hard truth: recovery runs on the addict’s timeline, not ours.

Together they dig into the messy family side of addiction: the guilt, the rescuing, the “If I don’t fix this, who will?” spiral. Brian explains why constantly stepping in—paying the fines, cleaning up the messes, smoothing everything over—might feel loving, but actually “disables” the person you’re trying to help. The key? Lead with genuine love, then add real accountability and clear boundaries. You can support someone’s sobriety, but you can’t drag them through a 12-Step program—or any kind of recovery—until they’re willing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• What it’s like being Chief Clinical Officer of The Arbor treatment center (1:09)
• Dr. Samford shares his favorite strategy for getting reluctant patients to participate: bringing the group meeting to the client's bed! (3:03)
• How Brian’s recovery journey began at age 24 with a counselor who truly cared, inspiring him to help others. (4:45)
• Parental Sabotage: How well-meaning parents now act as the greatest barrier by constantly rescuing and enabling adult children. (10:07)
• Maybe the hardest part: letting go of your timeline for their recovery. (37:19)
• Brian’s formula for families: Accountability + Compassion = Real Love. (43:08)
• That thin line between loving someone and enabling—and how “helping” too much can actually disable growth. (44:14)
• ToddFlix: Tracker and using every tool you’ve got to stay sober. (44:42)
• Shows like Breaking Bad and Good Girls show “normal” people pulled into the underworld. (49:19)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• Why length of treatment matters so much.
• How to walk the tightrope between accountability and compassion in a family affected by addiction.
• How Todd Bridges uses lessons from the TV show Tracker—and radical surrender—to help sustain 32 years of sobriety.

If you’re exhausted from trying to control your family’s chaos, here’s the secret: true love means setting boundaries and holding people accountable—and if that sounds too hard, just remember what happens when you pray for patience. Hit play!

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Addiction, healing, and one powerful cup of tea. Todd and Bettijo talk with Kita Centella, who discovered herbal healing through a smudging ritual—in prison. It planted the seed for her recovery and for the Loose Leaf Tea Market.

SUMMARY

In this powerful and personal episode, Todd and Bettijo sit down with the incredible Kita Centella, founder of the Loose Leaf Tea Market. Kita opens up about her journey from being what she calls an “everything addict” to finding purpose and peace through plant-based healing while incarcerated in the 1980s.

She shares how a Native American mentor introduced her to smudging with sacred sage smoke—a practice that became her first non-substance coping tool and planted a lifelong passion for herbal healing. Kita is a graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), and today her work as an herbalist  is focused on helping women over age 40 navigate health challenges naturally.

Kita also shares fascinating science behind her tea blends, explaining how the herb Gymnema Sylvestre can actually block the brain’s ability to taste sweetness and curb sugar cravings—the sweet stuff she says was even harder to quit than drugs.

The conversation turns raw and real as Todd and Kita talk about the painful process of cutting ties with toxic circles, the parallels between substance and sugar addiction, and the skill of learning to truly listen to your body. Todd wraps things up with his Todd Flicks pick, The Godfather of Harlem—a show that echoes one of this episode’s biggest themes: how hard it can be to go straight when your past keeps knocking.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kita's story of spiritual healing begins with a true medicine woman she met in prison. (01:08)
• Kita explains how herbal smudging works and its history. (5:32)
• Todd shares his personal experience, noting that being prescribed Depakote provided a crucial filter and a second thought process that significantly aided his own addiction recovery. (10:29)
• The unique properties of the herb Gymnema Sylvestre. (12:25)
• Kita shares business insights that led to founding Loose Leaf Tea Market. (31:20)
• How listening to your body is a skill you must consciously develop to maintain health and avoid relapsing into addiction. (33:35)
• ToddFlix: Todd reviews the acclaimed show, "The Godfather of Harlem," starring Forest Whitaker. (35:14)
• Todd and Kita discuss the crucial need to cut ties with old friends when committing to a path of addiction recovery. (36:05)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How small daily rituals (like smudging or tea) can ground your body and calm your mind.
• The herb that can literally block your brain’s sweet receptors and curb sugar cravings.
• Why listening to your body is a skill worth practicing—and how to start.

Whether you’re craving balance, connection, or just a really good cup of tea, hit play now and let Kita Centella show you how simple shifts can change everything.

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Todd and Bettijo sit down with addiction expert Michelle Sandlin to rip the lid off the toxic loop between addiction and the legal system. She’s all about treatment over punishment—and Todd opens up about codependency and the messy, miraculous road to recovery.

SUMMARY

Addiction expert Michelle Sandlin joins Todd and Bettijo Bridges to expose the brutal crossroads between addiction and the legal system. In recovery since 2004, Michelle shares how her own experience drives her mission to help individuals and families navigate the courts with compassion and understanding. She breaks down why Substance Use Disorder is a brain disease—not a moral failure—and why treatment, not punishment, is the only path to real change.

Michelle walks through the process of getting clients into treatment before legal hearings and building recovery plans that support long-term sobriety. Todd reflects on his early struggles with addiction, his work with the Santa Monica court system, and the pivotal moment his mother turned to Al-Anon—a support program for families of those battling addiction—which helped her break their cycle of codependency and ultimately save his life.

They confront the painful reality of “loving your child to death,” explore the different levels of rehab care, and reveal why 90 days is the critical window for the brain to truly heal. The conversation wraps with a powerful look at the deeper roots of addiction—trauma, mental health, and the driving mission behind Todd and Bettijo’s new nonprofit, MyBestRehab.org, a resource designed to help families find ethical, life-saving treatment.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Michelle Sandlin's journey from personal recovery in 2004 to becoming an expert in the legal system. (1:09)
• Todd shares his initial skepticism about long-term sobriety and his own 30+ year recovery milestone. (2:11)
• The vicious cycle of addiction and the legal system and the case for treatment over jail time. (3:28)
• Breaking down the different levels of care in rehab and the importance of a 90-day treatment stay. (9:37)
• Michelle outlines clear warning signs of addiction for families, from changes in appearance to isolation. (11:33)
• How family codependency and misplaced anger affect the addict's journey, and how Al-Anon saved Todd’s life. (13:20)
• The hosts and Michelle emphasize the importance of "playing the tape through" to maintain long-term sobriety. (18:34)
• ToddFlix: Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone. (32:09)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• The crucial difference between punishment and treatment for Substance Use Disorder.
• Why 90 days of treatment is often necessary for lasting results.
• What the different levels of care (PHP, IOP, Sober Living) actually mean—and how they differ from what you see in the movies.
• Why underlying trauma and mental health issues must be addressed alongside addiction.
• How family codependency can prevent an addict from ever getting sober.

This episode is packed with the raw truth about addiction and recovery—don't wait for a legal crisis to listen. Knowledge is power, so Hit Play!

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Actor Louis Lombardi (The Sopranos, 24) gets real with Todd and Bettijo Bridges about trading a life of Bronx hustle for a Hollywood acting career, detailing how street smarts prepared him for mental rejection and why typecasting him as a mob guy is simply wrong.

SUMMARY

Todd and Bettijo Bridges sit down with actor, director, and storyteller Louis Lombardi (The Sopranos, 24, Natural Born Killers) for a raw and hilarious look at one of Hollywood’s most unconventional success stories.

Louis takes us deep into his Bronx beginnings—where addiction, hustle, and family ties to organized crime (yes, that French Connection) were part of the daily soundtrack. He opens up about the heartbreak and chaos that followed his father’s death and his grandfather’s imprisonment—two life-altering moments that, oddly enough, gave him the break he needed to rewrite his own story.

With zero patience for pretension, Louis shares how his “street degree” became his acting school, proving you can learn a lot more from the Bronx than from any drama conservatory. He talks about being perpetually typecast as a mobster, even though his résumé is stacked with roles as cops and FBI agents, and how his tough upbringing helped him shrug off Hollywood rejection like a pro.

You’ll hear the wild story behind his first film, Amongst Friends—the cross-country drive to a then-obscure Sundance Film Festival, and the accidental encounter with Oliver Stone that changed everything. And, in classic full-circle fashion, Louis (known on the streets as “Ducky,” by the way) shares how he’s now breaking generational cycles and running a thriving pizza truck business with his daughter.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Louis Lombardi addresses being typecast as a gangster versus his actual body of work. (2:53)
• The raw reality of growing up in the Bronx with family and friends involved in the French Connection drug ring. (6:57)
• How Louis used Backstage magazine and NYU student film sets as his free, unconventional acting school. (13:15)
• The profound realization that the streets prepared him for the mental rejection and toughness of Hollywood. (21:50)
• Louis recounts the "dang" moment when his friends got arrested, paving his way to the Sundance Film Festival. (33:23)
• How an accidental meeting with Oliver Stone led to his first union job in Natural Born Killers. (37:00)
• Discussing how his cooking skills—learned from the women in his life—have come full circle with his new pizza truck business. (49:44)
• The story of how his childhood nickname, "Ducky," stuck with him all the way to Hollywood. (54:42)
• Louis’s advice to aspiring actors to embrace modern technology and create their own content. (56:32)
• ToddFlix: Blacklist (1:03:40)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How Louis earned his Bronx nickname “Ducky” — and the story behind it.
• How to turn a rough start into rocket fuel for whatever you’re chasing.
• Bronx mindset vs. Hollywood mindset (and how to thrive in both).
• How breaking the cycle of addiction and crime changes everything for the next generation.

If you’re ready for a masterclass in grit, destiny, and why rejection’s just part of the hustle, hit play now—and then hunt down Louis’s pizza truck for a slice of that Bronx-born hustle!

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Join Todd and Bettijo as transformational coach Siarra Decomi reveals how the parts of yourself you try to "fix" are the actual keys to your personal freedom, proving that your scary breakdown might actually be a breakthrough—all thanks to the incredible insight of rescued mustangs!

SUMMARY

This week, Todd and Bettijo sit down with transformational coach Siarra Decomi, founder of Wild Hooves Open Hearts, a non-profit dedicated to mustang rescue and equine-guided empowerment. Siarra helps people stop white-knuckling life by showing them how to come home to themselves. She dives into the profound idea that your toughest challenges might not mean you are "broken," but that you're in a "portal"—a season of change where your breakdown is a breakthrough moment, leading to growth and personal freedom.

The conversation explores the fascinating world of equine therapy, where horses act as a powerful mirror and reflection, sensing human energy and helping people get out of their overthinking minds and drop into their bodies to be present. Todd, a former horse owner himself, shares a funny, yet telling, story about his horse, Sailor, proving just how intuitively intelligent these animals are. Siarra shares the heartbreaking reality of the Bureau of Land Management's process for wild American mustangs and why she felt called to begin her rescue work.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Todd shares a hilarious story about his horse, Sailor, who knew exactly how to mess with him. (1:27)
• Siarra explains the challenges for wild American mustangs in the Bureau of Land Management's program. (2:30)
• Siarra describes how she went from a career in banking and finance to becoming a transformational coach. (5:10)
• The difference between "breaking" a horse and equine-guided empowerment. (6:38)
• How horses act as a reflection and mirror to show you what you need to see about yourself. (7:23)
• The concept of tapping into your "lead mare energy" to live from your sovereignty. (9:36)
• Siarra explains why you are not "broken," but are simply in a "portal" of change. (16:52)
• Drawing parallels between life principles and retro video games, with a lighthearted exchange on favorite classics. (18:12)
• Todd recounts the scary moment on the trapeze that caused him to quit the circus for good. (28:39)
• Siarra explains a different approach to "shadow work" that involves fully feeling and integrating difficult emotions. (32:57)
• The philosophy of Existential Kink and realizing you might enjoy the drama you're creating. (36:03)
• Bettijo ties the book The Obstacle is the Way into the discussion. (39:01)
• The power of staying neutral and not panicking, whether facing an emotional trigger or a rattlesnake bite. (43:51)
• ToddFlix: The Rookie (48:05)

LISTEN TO LEARN

• Why your breakdown is a breakthrough in disguise.
• The simple secret to personal freedom: getting out of your head and dropping into your body.
• The transformative, healing power of equine therapy and rescued mustangs.

If you're tired of white-knuckling life and ready to ditch the constant cycle of overthinking, hit play now to learn how these wild mustangs can guide you to your very own breakthrough!

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