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  • Never Quit: I Learned to Win with Micro Victories with Dr. Tommy Rhee

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    Dyslexia can feel like a locked door, but what if it’s actually a different route into mastery? 

    I sit down with Dr. Tommy Ree, chiropractor, sports medicine clinician, and author of The Future of Regenerative Medicine, to trace the real story behind his success: a childhood of learning challenges, a strict cultural backdrop, and a turning point that pushed him into the Navy, where discipline became a system of micro victories.


    We get specific about what helped him learn and perform under pressure, from multi-sensory study methods to repetition, movement, and even a “one song on repeat” memory trick that brings answers back during exams. 

    Then we shift into regenerative medicine and recovery. Dr. Rhee breaks down prolotherapy, PRP, and stem cell therapy in plain language, plus the problem athletes face with injection-based approaches: downtime. 

    If you’re chasing purpose, rebuilding confidence, or curious about stem cells, sports recovery, and modern pain solutions, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find it.

    To connect or purchase Dr. Rhee's book, visit his website at: https://rheegen.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    41 min
  • Surviving The Widowmaker Twice with Author AJ Jones

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    Two widowmaker heart attacks. A 1.44% survival math problem. And a life that couldn’t go back to “normal” even if it tried. We sit down with AJ Jones, a high-achiever turned near-death survivor, to talk about what happens when your body delivers the message your mind keeps delaying. If you’ve been living with fear, doubt, worry, or a quiet sense that your work no longer fits, this conversation gets uncomfortably real in the best way.

    AJ walks us through the first heart attack that hit on a mountain bike climb, the terrifying moment he learned his LAD artery was 100% blocked, and the months afterward spent staring at the ceiling asking why he lived. That survival story opens into heart disease prevention, burnout recovery, and a bigger question: how do you use a second chance with integrity instead of slipping back into familiar patterns? We also explore AJ’s adoptee journey and why finding his biological family wasn’t just about medical answers, but about identity, healing, and telling the truth about who you are.

    After a second widowmaker, a cardiologist’s advice to retire, and a deep season of anxiety and misalignment, AJ rebuilds around career wellness and authentic alignment. We talk faith, listening for guidance, writing as a tool for healing, and the practical shift from chasing achievement to choosing a life that supports your health and your purpose.

    Listen now, then share this with someone who’s pushing too hard. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one change you know you need to make next?

    To connect with or work with AJ visit his website: https://www.bemorealigned.com, or email him at [email protected] 

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    50 min
  • How Telling The Truth Cost A Career And Opened A Door To Inner Peace with Author Blair Abee

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    Truth can cost you a title—and hand you your purpose. When Blair accepted a big promotion, he didn’t expect to confront abuse, misuse of funds, and a system that punished honesty. He spoke up, lost the job, and found something wilder: a daily dialogue with a higher consciousness that reshaped his life and work. We compare notes on anxiety, ADHD, and the simple, stubborn practices that hold you steady when everything tilts.

    I share how five minutes of meditation became an hour during a season of panic and grief, and why research shows a consistent 25-minute practice can meaningfully reduce anxiety. Blair walks us through the two layers that changed his trajectory: a sit-down meditation aimed at illumination rather than wrestling thoughts, and everyday mindfulness cues—peace be still, breath resets, sacred senses—that raise your baseline in real time. He explains how nightly journaling opened a channel to what he calls soul contact, leading to seven books on meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation , and a renewed consulting career.

    Whether you frame it as the Holy Spirit, higher consciousness, or the All, the signal is there. Start with five minutes. Try one cue before your next meeting. 

    If this conversation sparks something, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so we can reach more people learning to hear the still small voice.

    To connect with or purchase from Blair, visit his website at blairabee.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    34 min
  • I Survived Vodka Bottles, an Abusive Marriage & Court Dates, with Author Joni Woods

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    What if the bravest choice is the one that breaks the silence? 

    We sit down with author Joni to trace a raw path through addiction, emotional abuse, and the long road to safety—guided by late-night journaling, fierce love for her kids, and a faith that learned to set boundaries. From collecting empty vodka bottles to a failed intervention, from courtroom frustration to therapy breakthroughs, Joni shows how truth-telling becomes a lifeline when secrecy keeps families stuck.

    We unpack the difference between enabling and love, and the hidden damage of “toughen up” parenting that leaves children hypervigilant and ashamed. Joni describes growing up in a small, controlling faith bubble, marrying young, and losing herself in roles that kept her compliant. 

    Divorce forced a reckoning with identity—ego patterns that crave approval vs. the soul’s quiet call to dignity and safety. When her ex-husband’s health collapsed, and he died, grief arrived tangled with relief and unresolved family conflict. Her story is a blueprint for protective co-parenting, even amid denial and legal strain.

    Joni's book shines a light for anyone navigating alcoholism, domestic abuse, and faith deconstruction, offering practical tools—documentation, therapy, boundaries—and a reminder that love tells the truth. If you’ve ever wondered how to leave, how to heal, or how to help your children feel safe again, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom and hope.

    If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories. Your support helps keep these lights on.

    To connect or purchase Joni's book, Burned, Blocked, and Better visit her website: www.joniwoods.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    49 min
  • Breaking Self-Reliance: A Recovery Story with Author Dave Letterfly Knoderer

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    What if the real turning point in recovery isn’t your last drink, but your first ask for help? Dave Letterfly Knoderer joins us to trace how childhood invisibility, self-reliance, and unspoken grief can hardwire addiction—and how community, inventory, and a practical walk with God can unwind it. 

    His story moves from a devastating bottom to a deeper bottom in early sobriety, revealing why white-knuckling alone fails and why surrender opens the door to healing that sticks.

    We dig into the beliefs born in chaotic homes—“I don’t matter, I don’t belong”—and how Step Four’s moral inventory translates those early misreadings into adult clarity. Dave shares the moment he felt divine presence during Step Five, the practice he uses when imposter thoughts flare (notice, pause, serve), and the slow art of forgiveness that reshaped his bond with his father and made space to love his brother with Asperger’s without losing himself. Along the way, we talk boundaries, the trap of repeating familiar pain in relationships, and the decision to pause dating to heal patterns at the root.

    This conversation is as practical as it is spiritual. If you’ve tried to do life solo and keep crashing into the same wall, consider this your nudge to reach out, tell the truth, and let community carry what self-reliance cannot.

    If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Your story can be someone else’s turning point—what small step will you take now?

    To connect with and download his free resource: Hit the Road and Thrive: Seven Secrets for Living the Dream, visit his website at DaveLetterfly.com. If you’ve tried to do life solo and keep crashing into the same wall, consider this your nudge to reach out, tell the truth, and let community carry what self-reliance cannot.


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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    47 min
  • He Was Told To Play It Safe; He Chose A Bigger Life Instead with Heath Jones

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    Some advice keeps us breathing; other advice keeps us small. Heath Jones spent years hearing “play it safe” after multiple back surgeries, injections, and relentless pain that stole the joy of surfing big waves. A former emergency nurse and army medic, he knew the science, but the spirals of fear, protection, and catastrophizing were stronger than facts—until a physio asked for one bold act: a pop-up. That single movement cracked the armor of doubt and set off a patient, messy, daily rebuild of trust in his body.

    We walk through Heath’s long road back. He shares the practices that moved him from weeks on the couch to dawn surf checks—joint care, flexibility work, progressive strength, and cardio that respects recovery. He also shows why none of it sticks without community. That’s the heartbeat of Active and Ageless, his growing network of 50+ fitness gyms in Sydney where members train for life: boxing, lifting, balance, resilience, and connection. The stories are rich—seventies and eighties members defying stereotypes, social nights with talks from clinicians and everyday experts, and a culture where showing up is the real PR.

    We also dig into entrepreneurship under pressure. Heath signed his first lease in January 2020 and opened during lockdowns, scarce support, and a cautious demographic. Perseverance and purpose kept the lights on. Through it all, one theme holds: the body adapts at any age, and the mind follows lived evidence, not fear.

    If you’ve been told to quit what you love, consider this your nudge to test the story. Start smaller than you think, move more than you fear, and borrow belief from a community that sees your capacity. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s the one move you’ll try today?

    To connect or work with Heath follow him on Instagram @heathjones1.618 or visit his website: www.activeandageless.com.au

    Support the show

    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    44 min
  • How Letting Go Turned A Reader Into A Talent Agent And Psychology Professor with Albert Bramante

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    What if your path isn’t a straight line, but a set of doors that only open when you let go of the last one? We sit down with Albert, a voracious reader turned psychology professor, talent agent, and author, to unpack how faith, feedback, and focused action can carry you from “maybe one day” to a finished book in your hands.

    Albert shares how growing up in a sports-centric family made him feel out of place, and how time in libraries and drama clubs sparked a lifelong pull toward the arts. He explains why he loved being around actors more than acting itself, and how that clarity led him behind the scenes to start an agency. We trace his decision to pursue a PhD, his original research on why actors self-sabotage, and the long gap between a groundbreaking dissertation and a published book. Along the way, he reveals the missteps—like hiring a ghostwriter—and the turning points, including the simple rule that unlocked momentum: draft without self-editing.

    You’ll hear a practical playbook for creators and entrepreneurs: brain-dump first, shape later; get multiple outside edits; pause when feedback stings, then return with humility; and replace vague “someday” goals with real deadlines. 

    If you’ve been circling a dream—writing, launching, changing lanes—this story proves paths can be unique and still be right. 

    Listen, take notes, and then take action. If this resonates, follow and subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to tell us the bold move you’ll make this week.

    To connect or work with Albert, follow him on Instagram @dralbramante or visit his website: albertbramante.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    37 min
  • From Divorce To Dating: Rewiring The Male Mind For Healthier Love with Podcast Host & Author Paul Bauer

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    What if the hardest truth is also the most freeing—that you’re the common denominator in your relationships? Paul joins us to unpack how a brutal breakup exposed his patterns, pushed him into deep study of attraction and evolutionary psychology, and ultimately led him to coach men through heartbreak, dating, and long-term connection. From chasing the white picket fence to covert contracts and passive aggression, he shows how “nice guy” habits quietly erode trust, desire, and respect.

     We compare male idealistic love and female pragmatics without caricature, and examine how modern pressures—workplace competition, shifting roles, and faith perspectives—shape intimacy. The takeaway is clear: attraction thrives when a man holds a steady mental frame, doesn’t ride every emotional wave, and leads with calm rather than control.

    Communication gets a reboot with the LUCA model—Listen, Understand, Clarity, Action—so partners feel heard before solutions arrive. We share how women can articulate needs plainly, how men can ask for the “guy’s version” without dismissing, and why genuine desire, not just talk, keeps the connection alive. We also tackle tender realities like midlife changes and perimenopause, and why softness and safety matter as much as logic and plans. 

    If you’re searching for breakup recovery, how to stop obsessing over an ex, or how to rebuild trust and attraction, this conversation offers field-tested tools and real hope.

    If this resonated, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who needs a reset. What’s one habit you’ll practice this week to show up with presence and purpose?

    To connect with Paul, you can do so on Instagram @comeonmanpodcast or on his site at comeonmanpod.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    45 min
  • How A Missed Hotel Bath Sparked A Wellness Invention with Daniel Hartshorn

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    A hotel with no bathtub sparked a wellness invention. Daniel Harthorn joins us to share how a missed ritual became Scent Espresso, the first in-shower aromatherapy diffuser that pairs premium essential oils with a guided breathing light to calm the nervous system and make everyday stress easier to carry. We go beyond the highlight reel to unpack the journey from building a beloved wireless smart thermometer, navigating a high-stakes acquisition, and confronting burnout to designing a product that turns the most overlooked space in your home into a phone-free sanctuary.

    We dig into the hard parts founders rarely admit: the deception of doubt, the long nights across time zones, and the tipping points where belief must outrun fear. Daniel explains why purpose—not profit—keeps teams moving, and how co-founders and family form a feedback loop of resilience when energy dips. 


    We also compare U.S. and U.K. startup cultures. Daniel praises America’s second-chance ethos and bias for iteration while advocating a European sense of pacing: move with intent, protect your soul, and avoid glorifying the grind. His motto: slow is smooth, smooth is fast. If you’re craving a morning lift or an evening exhale, ScentXspresso aims to make calm repeatable, portable, and beautifully designed. 

    If this conversation helps you breathe a little easier, tap follow, share it with someone who could use a calmer day, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us. Your support keeps these founder stories and wellness tools flowing.

    To connect with Daniel follow him on Instagram @scentxpresso or if you wish to purchase this wellness device, you can purchase it using this link: https://scentxpresso.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    42 min
  • From Abusive Brain Chatter To Self-Love with Jacquie Elliott

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    Fear and doubt have a way of moving in quietly until they run the whole show. 

    We sit down with author and coach Jaquie Elliott to unpack “abusive brain chatter” — the subtle yet relentless inner voice that convinces us we are not enough—and how to replace it with a kinder, truer narrative grounded in self-love and purpose.

    Jaquie shares how early conditioning and family pain shaped her beliefs about beauty, worth, and success, and how those beliefs fueled years of self-sabotage. Her turning point came at 42 with a moment of surrender that sparked a spiritual path, a toolbox of daily practices, and a refusal to bully herself anymore. 

    We explore her three-part method—awareness, spirituality, and belief work—and show how each piece fits together in real life: confronting imposter syndrome when releasing a book, reframing aging through inner light, and challenging old money stories that keep us small. You’ll hear practical strategies like writing an apology letter to yourself, using baby steps to slip past fear, and building meditation and habit stacking routines that literally rewire the brain.

    Jaquie’s  workbook, “The Silent Bully: A Journey from Abusive Brain Chatter to Self-Love,” turns insight into action with chapter-by-chapter worksheets for thought tracking, reframing, and gentle accountability. If you’re ready to stop normalizing self-criticism and start living from your light, this conversation offers both hope and a plan.

    If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review—your words help more listeners find the tools to quiet their inner bully and step into purpose.

    To connect or work with Jacquie visit her website at:  https://www.healingabc.com

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    To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com


    40 min

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