Naked Sunday

Host Caleb Nelson sits down with author, coach, and 37-year sober veteran Hugh Imhof for a deeply honest conversation about addiction, identity, and what it really takes to transform your life. They explore why every vice — whether it's alcohol, workaholism, food, or exercise — is just a mirror reflecting the shame, guilt, and fear underneath. Hugh shares his raw journey from stealing liquor as a teenager, to seven years of daily drinking and blackouts in the Navy, to the decision that changed everything. They also dig into why denial is the real addiction, how burnout is actually outgrowing your old identity, and why the person you'd share your last meal with reveals where your attention should be right now.

In This Episode:

• Why every addiction is a coping mechanism for something deeper
• Hugh's story: from teenage drinking to 37 years sober
• The moment Hugh decided "I can never drink again"
• How spirituality and books (Eckhart Tolle, Wayne Dyer, Don Miguel Ruiz) shaped his recovery
• Why AA works — and why Hugh eventually outgrew it
• Quitting smoking, surviving renal cancer, and riding 103 miles on a bike
• The "Who am I?" question that shapes your entire life
• Interdependent vs. codependent relationships
• Why denial is the biggest hurdle in addiction recovery
• Burnout as a signal you've outgrown your identity
• The bastardization of "self-care" and what real balance looks like
• How to take ownership of your own transformation — no one is coming to save you

Connect with Hugh Imhof:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-imhof-365b959b/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588885580249
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughimhofcoaching/
• Email: [email protected]
• His first book is available now on Amazon (paperback & Kindle), with more titles coming soon

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What if the thing you've been calling a cage is actually a channel? This week on Naked Sunday, Caleb sits down with Joshua Gale — musician, jewelry founder, husband, and father of five — to unpack why marriage isn't the trap you think it is. From viewing your spouse as a cage vs. a channel, to the "business of family," to training your replacements, Josh breaks down how the same principles that build winning teams build thriving families.

We get into the justice vs. mercy dynamic in parenting, why the honeymoon stage doesn't have to die, how AI and virtual assistants can buy back your time, and why you should never make a big decision when you're hungry, horny, or in a hurry.

Guest: Joshua Gale — Musician (Gale Bird), Founder (Vow & Vine Jewelry), Husband, Father

Connect with Josh:

• Music: galebird.com
• Jewelry: vowandvinejewelry.com

Timestamps:

0:00 — Welcome to Naked Sunday

5:49 — "Whoever said tied down was a bad thing"

9:45 — Viewing your spouse as a cage vs. a channel

23:09 — Train your backup (delegation & letting go)

27:51 — The business of family

28:35 — Standard operating procedures for your family

36:04 — Why the honeymoon stage doesn't have to die

37:08 — WWE tag team parenting

54:11 — Q1: Sports, play & strategy

58:13 — Q2: Desert island (Hook + The Office)

1:02:43 — Q3: Deathbed meal

1:09:30 — Final words of wisdom

In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson sits down with Chris Avery to call out one of the most dangerous lies in the entrepreneur world: the 90-day success myth.

Chris breaks down why “burn the boats” thinking creates panic, bad decisions, and broken families—and what to do instead. You’ll hear the 20 Mile March story, how to build a business using micro time, and why slow, steady growth is the real shortcut.

You’ll also hear Chris’s story of healing, faith, and forgiveness—and how facing your past can become fuel instead of baggage.

If you’re building a business while juggling a job, a marriage, kids, and real life… this one will hit.

What you’ll learn:

• Why “just jump” advice is reckless (and often fake)
• How to build a business without quitting your job too soon
• The 20 Mile March principle (slow is smooth, smooth is fast)
• Why fast success can be more dangerous than slow progress
• How scarcity makes coaches control clients (and kills results)
• Why business is personal growth in disguise
• “Freedom is on the other side of forgiveness”
• How to use your past as power instead of shame
• Why purpose matters more than hype

Connect with Chris Avery:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.avery.9083/
• Instagram (Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-avery-coaching/
• Instagram (Chris Runs America): https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunsamerica
• Website: https://chrisrunsamerica.com

Think you're too late to start a business? Think again.

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with serial entrepreneur and business mentor Danielle Lindner to reveal why your 50s might be the BEST time to build a profitable business — and why it has nothing to do with hustling harder.

Danielle has built multiple successful companies from scratch — including a global HR firm and a STEM-based preschool — and now helps women 50+ turn their decades of experience into real income.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome

03:44 - Who is Danielle Lindner?

06:10 - Building a Global HR Firm from a Closet

11:35 - Opening a STEM-Based Preschool

21:15 - Working with Your Spouse in Business

27:00 - Raising Kids in an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

37:00 - The Jewelry Business Story: Turning Rejection into Success

42:30 - Rejection is Just Information

50:00 - The Importance of Foundation Over Flash

58:30 - Why Mentorship Matters

1:03:00 - Do Less, Be More Philosophy

1:22:00 - Starting a Business After 50

1:26:00 - Competitive Public Speaking & Playing to Win

1:11:00 - Desert Island Question: Love Boat & Goodfellas

1:18:00 - Deathbed Meal: Key Lime Pie & Family

1:26:00 - Final Words of Wisdom

🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Why rejection is just data (and how to leverage it)

✅ The critical difference between a hobby and a real business

✅ Why foundation beats flashy tactics every time

✅ How the right mentor can save you years of trial and error

✅ Why entrepreneurship is a lifestyle choice, not a job

✅ The "Do Less, Be More" framework for sustainable success

✅ How to reinvent yourself and build profit after 50

👉 THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR:

• Women over 50 ready to start something new

• Second-career entrepreneurs

• Anyone navigating midlife reinvention

• Female founders at any stage

• Experienced professionals wanting to monetize their expertise

• Women who refuse to let age define their ambitions

🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE LINDNER:

Website: www.daniellebuildsbusiness.com

Instagram: @danielle.lindner | @parentingtakespractice

Facebook: @parentingtakespractice

Email: [email protected]

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Because starting over at 50 isn't starting over — it's starting from experience.

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Most businesses don’t collapse because of talent.

They collapse because of cracks in the foundation.

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb sits down with Deanna Lucas — entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, construction industry insider, and founder of DND Business Systems — to talk about business systems, leadership, work-life harmony, and why strong foundations matter more than hustle.

Deanna grew up on construction sites, built homes with her family, pivoted through the housing crash, worked in emergency nursing, and now helps builders and service-based businesses automate and scale without burning out.

This conversation covers:

• Why strong foundations matter in business and life
• The hidden cracks that quietly destroy good companies
• How poor systems cost you time, money, and energy
• Why work-life balance starts with identity
• The fear business owners have around looking at their numbers
• How automation and AI can give builders their time back
• Why younger generations might actually be right about work

If you're a contractor, builder, service-based entrepreneur, or business owner trying to grow without sacrificing your life — this episode is for you.

🔨 About Deanna Lucas

Deanna is the founder of DND Business Systems, where she helps builders, contractors, and service-based businesses master the business side of building through automation, marketing systems, and operational clarity.

She is also the host of The Builder’s Edge Podcast, where she teaches contractors how to grow sustainable, profitable businesses.

🔗 Connect with Deanna

Website:
https://dnd-business-systems.com/home

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deannalucas01

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-lucas-b30938303/

Podcast:
The Builder’s Edge – Mastering the Business Side of Building
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-builders-edge-mastering-the-business-side-of-building/id1800286770

If this episode hit home:

• Share it with a builder or entrepreneur
• Leave a review
• Follow the show for more conversations on leadership, identity, business, and personal growth

Listen now at:
👉 iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast

Until next time…Love. Every. Body.

#ContractorLife#ConstructionBusiness#HomeBuilder#SmallBusinessOwner#ServiceBasedBusiness#LeadGeneration#BusinessSystems#EntrepreneurLife#LocalBusiness#BusinessGrowth

Burnout isn’t just “too much work.”
Most of the time, it’s unhealed patterns, people-pleasing, and living in survival mode while calling it “normal.”

In Episode 167, I’m joined by Danielle Zilg (coach + therapist-in-training). We talk about what burnout is really pointing to, why most people chase quick fixes, and how real change happens when you stop avoiding the truth.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real reason people stay stuck in “Band-Aid fixes”
• What burnout is actually trying to tell you
• Overworking as a coping strategy (and where it comes from)
• How to choose the right coach without getting burned
• Coaching vs therapy: what each is best for
• Why the best decisions feel calm, not hyped
• Danielle’s simplest advice: Choose yourself

Connect with Danielle

• Website: https://www.daniellezmft.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.z.mft
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellezilg
• X: https://x.com/daniellez_mft
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellezilg

Why do so many good marriages struggle with intimacy?

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson sits down with marriage and intimacy coach Dan Purcell to talk about why strong relationships often hit a wall when it comes to sex, communication, and connection.

Dan shares his personal story of growing up in a conservative environment, having a great marriage on paper, and realizing there was a whole deeper level of intimacy he and his wife were never taught to explore. That discovery didn’t just improve their sex life, it improved their communication, health, confidence, and overall happiness.

This conversation goes beyond techniques and talks about the patterns that keep couples stuck, including people-pleasing, fear of conflict, and losing yourself inside the relationship.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why intimacy struggles are more common than people admit
• How avoiding conflict quietly kills connection
• The difference between codependence and healthy partnership
• Why sexual conflict can be an invitation to grow
• How personal growth impacts attraction and desire
• What it takes to build long-term passion in marriage

Connect with Dan

Website: https://getyourmarriageon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourmarriageon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getyourmarriageon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQphX4IJhjtLquH0dkKq4Q

In this episode of the Naked Sunday Podcast, Caleb Nelson talks with longtime friend Colin Smith about being yourself, real friendship, and how people change over time.

They cover fatherhood, friendships that last, personal growth, and what it looks like to stay true to who you are while life keeps moving.

• What “just be yourself” actually means

• How real friendships last as you grow

• Fatherhood and showing up for your kids

• Personal growth without losing yourself

• Why life doesn’t need to be all or nothing

👉 iamcalebnelson.com/nakedsundaypodcast

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithwood_bmm

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GocCUhkmP

• Website: https://smithwoodbmm.com/

If you care about authenticity, friendship, fatherhood, or personal growth, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to become someone else to move forward.

Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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Why does the news feel exhausting, confusing, and biased?

In this episode of Naked Sunday, Caleb Nelson talks with Kira Shishkin (founder of informed.now, news by text) about how modern media is built to trigger fear and anger, steal your attention, and push people into tribes. They break down why most people don’t even agree on the same facts anymore, and what it looks like to stay informed without getting influenced.

What you’ll hear:

• Why you feel drained after reading the news

• How fear + anger drive clicks (and control)

• Bias, tribes, and why real conversation feels impossible now

• How to get facts without propaganda

• Why “age” is a weak shortcut for judging people

• The role relationships play when life gets hard

Connect with Kira:
Website: informed.now
Instagram: @informed.now

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🎧 Episode 163: Are You a Good Dad? — Real Talk on Modern Fatherhood

Are you trying to be a better dad? This episode is for you! Host Caleb Nelson talks with Coach Manny about what it really means to be a good father today.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Simple tips for being a great dad
• Why spending time with your kids matters more than being perfect
• How to teach your kids good values at home
• The truth about parenting books and advice online
• Why it’s okay to make mistakes as a parent
• How to break bad habits from your own childhood
• Real stories about being a dad, husband, and friend

Coach Manny and Caleb share honest stories and easy advice you can use right now. If you want to be a better parent, or just want to hear real talk about family life, don’t miss this episode!

👉 Want to talk to Coach Manny or get more tips? Send him a message on Instagram: @coachmanny_hp

If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and follow for more simple parenting tips!

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