Episode 110: Feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you’ve tried everything and nothing actually changes?

In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda sits down with therapist and award-winning author Faust Ruggiero, creator of The Process Way of Life and the Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, to talk about how real change starts from the inside out.

Faust shares how his 40+ years of counseling led him to identify 52 internal processes that drive our emotional health — from radical honesty and fact-finding to getting your intellect in front of your emotions so they don’t run the show. You’ll hear how to:

• Change your internal language so your self-talk stops sabotaging you
• Tell the difference between healthy discomfort and self-punishment
• Stop chasing quick fixes and build transformation through small, repeatable steps
• Use faith (spiritual or not) as a daily practice instead of a bypass or magic wand
• Ask for help without feeling like you’re “wasting someone’s time”

If you’ve ever thought “It’s too late for me to start over” or “I can’t do that at my age,” this conversation will challenge those beliefs and show you how much power you still have over your story. This episode is for you if you’re:

• Feeling lost in your identity or purpose
• Wrestling with anxiety, shame, or negative self-talk
• Craving a practical, process-driven way to heal
• Ready to move from “wandering” to living with more intention and internal balance

Chapters/ Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to The Process Way of Life

02:37 Understanding the 52 Processes of Healing

05:24 Empowering Individuals to Take Control

07:59 The Impact of Internal Dialogue

10:38 Maintaining Professional Boundaries

13:30 The Journey into Psychology

16:19 Learning from Diverse Populations

18:09 Growth Through Discomfort

20:59 Navigating Personal Growth Challenges

24:31 Overcoming Fear and Shame in Pursuing Dreams

25:33 The Role of Faith in Healing and Growth

28:31 The Journey of Becoming an Author

31:26 Understanding the Arrival Fallacy

32:39 Exploring the Concept of Faith

35:39 Core Processes for Personal Growth

39:54 Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Insights

41:43 Defining Success and Happiness

43:41 Advice to Younger Self and Loved Ones

44:51 Encouragement for the Lost and Stuck

Connect with Faust:

Website: https://www.faustruggiero.com/

Instagram: @faustinspire

Buy His Books: The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series

Connect with Amanda:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com

Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost | @amanda.k.powers

TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lost

YouTube: @podcastforthelost

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