In this episode: Joshua’s journey is just a reflection of that larger struggle a lot of us experience: performing rather than truly living and being authentic to ourselves. It's the whole deal of putting up this armor and not really addressing those underlying emotional issues because there’s this fear of being perceived as weak or inadequate. He talks about that feeling of being completely disconnected and how it drives actions and decisions. 

And the military, while offering so much structure and value, became a backdrop to those personal battles of self-worth and identity, of looking for that next thing to fill the void, all while grappling with PTSD and the role of alcohol as a crutch. It's a life story that’s not just about one man's journey but a universal lesson in personal transformation and healing. 

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The Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.

Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.

Joshua Whiteland

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Joshua Whiteland is a retired United States Army Infantry leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational roles across multiple military platforms. His service includes full-spectrum warfighting operations in the War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his military career, Joshua served as a leadership instructor at both the United States Non-Commissioned Officers Academy and the United States Military Academy, shaping the next generation of military leaders.
Joshua is highly decorated, earning numerous military awards, including leadership accolades, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, achievement medals, campaign medals, and commendation medals with valor. His dedication to excellence extends beyond the battlefield—he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s in Business Administration.
A devoted student of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work, Joshua has attended and volunteered at over 20 retreats and is a certified NeuroChange Solutions (NCS) Consultant. As the owner of InnerQuest Consulting LLC, he brings his expertise in transformation and leadership to individuals and organizations seeking growth and change. In his full-time role as the Manager of Veterans Initiatives at the Give to Give Foundation, Joshua is committed to serving the veteran community. He also teaches NCS in prisons through the foundation’s Prisons to Monasteries program, helping incarcerated individuals cultivate personal transformation.
Joshua resides just outside of Austin, Texas, with his wife, Amy. A proud father of three sons, he has overcome immense personal challenges, including severe complex PTSD, mental health struggles, alcoholism, and divorce.