Today we speak with Coach Paul Casey.  After spending his teenage years, 20’s and early 30’s in and out of incarceration, he made a huge mindset shift.  When his mom passed in 2013 he gave up on life and went down a very dark hole which eventually led him to a fork in the road, he had to change everything or end up dead. The day he finally reached out for help was one of the hardest yet most freeing moments of his life. By participating in every self-help group or college class offered and reading every book on physical, mental, and emotional health he could get his hands on while still in prison, he changed his mindset and the direction of his life.

 

In his mother’s honor, he now helps people transform themselves into their healthiest, happiest, and most confident selves. He has helped 100’s of people get in the best shape of their lives. He is the owner of A Better You Fitness LLC and creator of the Better Body series.  He is a certified personal trainer through ISSA, certified Group fitness instructor through ACE, certified OTF coach, water Rower, and TRX Certified.

 

In this episode we discuss. 

1) This episode dives into all things addiction, time in prison, self-worth, and connection. Paul’s destructive path started in his young teens and he spent most of his 20’s incarcerated and he shares the experience, lessons learned, and how he is now using these lessons to pay it forward to others. 2) The power of forgiveness and how it is truly a life-changing practice to forgive yourself for the mistakes you’ve made (there is no failure, only feedback), and how forgiving others for their actions can truly repair and heal relationships.  This creates space for healing and doesn't mean that you have no boundaries.  It means choosing what you want to carry and recognizing how that affects you in your life. 3) Paul’s passion in giving back to youth and supporting others with the lessons he learned on his journey.  This gives so much purpose to his journey and allows him to continue to make an impact on others.  He wants to inspire others to learn how to bring their best self forward in their life.  That is how he is creating a ripple effect by sharing his story. Connect with Paul:Email: [email protected]Website: https://www.abetteryoufitnessllc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_coach_paul/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.casey.16940/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_coach_paul?lang=en Join the Rising Leaders Collectivehttps://www.marshavanw.rlcmBlocks to Owning Your Story Quizhttps://www.marshavanw.com/story-blocks Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life CoachMarsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation.

Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others