Meet Michael. It's 2:30 PM on a Tuesday, and he’s sitting at his desk, surrounded by piles of papers and sticky notes, yet he’s glued to his phone, scrolling through social media. With each swipe, he feels a growing weight on his chest—his friends’ achievements glaring back at him, reminding him of the passion and purpose he seems to have lost. Michael, a senior manager at a utility company in Toronto, has been feeling uninspired and stuck, both personally and professionally, since a painful breakup three months ago. In this episode, Jay is joined by Dr. Allen Lycka, a world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist, a speaker, and bestselling author of The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life: Two Survivors Reveal the 13 Golden Pearls They’ve Discovered. Drawing from his remarkable personal journey of overcoming a life-changing misdiagnosis, Dr. Lycka shares powerful insights on reframing challenges, cultivating resilience, and unlocking your potential to create a life full of purpose and joy. Together, they explore how Michael can navigate his struggles and reignite his passion for life and work. Dr. Lycka introduces his seven-step framework for building resilience and explains how gratitude, visualization, and intentional action can shift your mindset and empower you to overcome adversity. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of negativity or self-doubt, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you reimagine what’s possible and start living a fantastic life. Notable Quotes “The harder the fall, the bigger the bounce.” — Dr. Allen Lycka “Every day is a gift; make it matter.” — Dr. Allen Lycka “Discomfort is the price of meaningful growth.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Dr. Allen Lycka is an internationally recognized cosmetic dermatologist, life coach, and TEDx speaker who overcame a terminal diagnosis to transform his life and inspire others. He co-authored the bestselling book The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life and hosts the popular podcast How to Live a Fantastic Life. Through his seven-step framework for resilience and personal growth, Dr. Lycka empowers individuals to embrace challenges as opportunities and live with intention, gratitude, and joy. His work has reached millions worldwide through speaking engagements, coaching programs, and digital platforms. Resources and Links Dr. Allen Lycka Book (The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life): https://a.co/d/1Epwczu Website: https://drallenlycka.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka/?originalSubdomain=ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drallenlycka/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAllenLycka/videos X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrAllenLycka Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time In Friday’s episode, Jay takes a deeper dive into the science of gratitude, exploring how it rewires your brain for resilience and optimism. He’ll walk you through evidence-based gratitude practices to help you maximize their benefits and create a lasting positive impact in your daily life. Don’t miss this inspiring episode!