We talk a lot about mindset, growth, and success, but far less about the deeper healing required to sustain any of it.

In this episode, I’m joined by Daxton Johnson, a licensed mental health therapist, youth pastor, and author, to explore how unresolved trauma quietly shapes behavior, self-sabotage, relationships, and long-term goals. Daxton works professionally with individuals and families through Living Waters Counseling and brings both clinical insight and lived experience to this conversation.

We discuss:

How trauma shows up in everyday patterns and decision-making

The connection between mindset and genuine healing

Why men often carry trauma differently — and why it goes unaddressed

The emotional toll of long-term infertility and how it reshapes identity and hope

What actually helps people begin changing patterns that no longer serve them

This is a grounded, compassionate conversation about healing, resilience, and growth — not in theory, but in real life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating, this episode offers clarity without shame.

Check out Daxton here:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/daxtonj_?igsh=MWU4c3B5NHBha2VnNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AiQUtXiK2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Redemption Hill Church:

https://rhutah.church/

A Fresh Dose of Hope book:

https://a.co/d/29UAbXw

Psychology Today profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/daxton-johnson-murray-ut/1113342

Living Waters Counseling Office website:

https://www.livingwaterscounselingllc.com/

Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry:

https://revitalizingpsychiatry.com/service-providers-utah/

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If you’re someone who thinks deeply before acting—someone who analyzes, processes, and tries to make smart decisions—you may have been taught that clarity has to come before movement.

In this episode, we unpack why so many capable, intelligent people feel stuck waiting for certainty, confidence, or the “right” plan before they take action, and why that belief often works against them.

This isn’t an episode about rushing, grinding, or forcing yourself to act against your nature. It’s about understanding the mindset underneath the need for clarity, how overthinking creates a false sense of control, and why confidence is usually built through movement, not before it.

You’ll learn:

• Why clarity is often a byproduct of action, not a prerequisite
• How perfectionism and “readiness” turn into procrastination
• The thinking trap highly capable people fall into
• How to act with intention and grace, without abandoning your analytical strengths

If you’ve been frustrated with your progress, questioning your timing, or feeling stalled despite knowing you’re capable of more, this conversation is for you.

Thanks for being here, and if you want more episodes focused on belief, mindset, and building success in a way that fits how you’re wired, consider subscribing.

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Most people think credit card rewards are free money, especially if they pay the balance off every month. But research shows credit cards change how much we spend... often costing us far more than the rewards give back.

In this episode, I break down the psychology behind credit cards, why rewards feel so good, and the data showing people consistently spend more when they use them, even when they’re disciplined.

What we cover:

Why paying with credit cards reduces “spending pain”

The research showing people spend 12–18% more with credit cards (and sometimes far more)

How rewards become permission to overspend

A real example of how “free” travel actually cost tens of thousands

Why this isn’t about debt or irresponsibility—it’s about awareness

Simple mindset shifts to help you spend more intentionally

This episode isn’t about telling you to stop using credit cards. It’s about challenging the belief that rewards equal savings, and helping you notice how small mindset shifts can lead to real financial clarity.

If this helps you pause and think differently about how you spend, that’s a win.

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Most people don’t end up running an animal sanctuary on purpose.

In this episode, I’m joined by David Corneal, Executive Director of Friends in Need Animal Sanctuary in Eagle Mountain, Utah—a large animal and exotic sanctuary caring for 300+ animals and supported by a growing volunteer community.

David’s journey started unexpectedly through court-ordered community service. Years later, he became the owner of the very sanctuary where he first volunteered—and had to learn quickly that running a nonprofit still requires budgeting, planning, fundraising, and long-term vision.

We talk about:

The mindset shifts required to build something sustainable

Why asking for donations is harder than most people think

How events fuel both funding and community connection

Creating experiences people want to be part of—including a live nativity scene with real animals and actors in costume

Staying motivated when the mission matters more than recognition

We also touch on the quieter moments—like David coming home to find people sitting in his angel garden, praying—and how those moments redefine success.

If you’re building a nonprofit, a mission-driven business, or anything that relies on people showing up and caring, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, responsibility, and impact.

Check out David and Haven Ranch Sanctuary here: https://www.facebook.com/havenranchsanctuary

Call or text him here: (801) 823-7223

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For some people, it feels like settling. Like if you’re grateful, you’re supposed to stop wanting more or stop acknowledging that life is hard. For others, gratitude feels fake. It's "forced positivity" used to shut people up when they’re struggling.

Neither of those is true.

In this episode, I’m reframing gratitude as a mindset—not complacency, not denial, and not toxic positivity. We’ll talk about why so many people resist gratitude, how it quietly affects your peace, motivation, and growth, and why you can be deeply grateful for what you have and still pursue what’s next.

Gratitude isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s changing the frequency you’re operating on, so you’re not burning yourself out chasing fulfillment that never arrives.

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Do you actually believe God, or do you just believe in Him? There’s a difference, and it changes everything. In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story behind one of the hardest years of my life: loss, fear, financial collapse, and what it forced me to confront about belief, money, and asking God for what we actually need. I talk about why many of us struggle to believe God when it comes to provision, why clarity matters in prayer, and how faith often looks ordinary, uncomfortable, and human while it’s happening. This is not a polished success story—it’s a real one about asking boldly, unlearning false beliefs, and choosing who to trust even when the outcome isn’t immediate. If you’ve ever felt like provision is for “other people,” struggled with doubt while still having faith, or wondered whether asking God for specific things is wrong, this episode is for you.

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What do you do when life genuinely sucks?

Not when it’s mildly inconvenient, but when things fall apart, your body betrays you, or circumstances feel unfair and overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m joined by Annette Pieper, business transformation mentor, coach, and founder of Vision 2 Reality Training. Annette shares a personal story about surviving a serious accident that left her with debilitating daily migraines—and the mindset choice she had to make when victimhood would have been the easier path.

We talk about something many people avoid:

You are allowed to feel negative emotions.

You’re allowed to be angry. Frustrated. Sad. To have a short pity party.

What matters is what you do next.

Annette explains how she learned to separate feeling from identity, why naming negative emotions is essential (not dangerous), and how choosing your response—even when things still hurt—changes everything.

This conversation is for anyone who’s tired of forced positivity, stuck in blame, or afraid that acknowledging hard emotions will derail their goals or their life.

In this episode, we cover:

Why “things suck” doesn’t mean you’re failing

The difference between being a victim and owning your response

Why suppressing negative emotions backfires

How to process emotions without letting them control you

A simple mindset practice Annette uses to move forward

How choice, not circumstances, shapes long-term success

Check out Annette here: https://annettepieper.com

/https://www.facebook.com/BadassBusinessChick

https://www.instagram.com/annettepieper/

https://badassinbusinessshow.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@annettepieper

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I’m tired of Christians saying they believe in God, but believe His promises are for other people.

So many believers would never say something is impossible out loud... yet they still believe it in their hearts.

Success is for other people.

Joy is for other people.

Fulfilled dreams are for other people.

Scripture doesn’t support that thinking. Not even a little.

In this episode, I walk through one of the most repeated, deliberate promises Jesus made: Ask, and you shall receive. Not once. Not twice. Over and over again. In sermons. In private instruction. In moments of impossibility. In responses to doubt. And instead of softening the promise, Jesus escalates it.

Scriptures are clear: God is no respecter of persons. He doesn’t love someone else more than He loves you. He doesn't give blessings to other people and withhold them from you.

So the real question isn’t whether God can do it.

It’s whether you actually believe Him... or just believe IN Him.

If you’ve ever prayed while expecting disappointment, or believed God could act but assumed He wouldn’t—especially for you—this conversation is for you.

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Positive thinking is powerful — but it’s not magic, and it isn’t a moral test.

In a recent conversation with Cori Sartori, we talked about visualization, affirmations, and belief — and how those tools played a meaningful role in her pregnancy story. Her experience mattered. And it worked.

But there’s another side of that conversation we don’t talk about enough.

In this episode, I share what happened when I did everything “right” — the affirmations, the visualization, the positive mindset — and still lost a pregnancy. We talk about why positive thinking must be grounded in truth, how mindset culture can quietly turn into self-blame, and why negative thoughts don’t cause tragedy.

This isn’t an episode against hope, belief, or personal growth. It’s about understanding the laws of life honestly — what we influence, what we don’t, and how to hold hope without turning it into a verdict on our worth or faith.

If you’ve ever wondered what you’re allowed to believe when life doesn’t cooperate — this conversation is for you.

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What does it really mean to trust yourself when your plans collapse, your body feels unreliable, and fear starts sounding logical?

In this conversation, transformational life coach and bestselling author Cori Sartori shares what she learned about self-trust, mindset, and aligned action after walking through breast cancer, fertility challenges, major health crises, and rebuilding her life from the inside out.

We talk about why “just trust yourself” is often misunderstood, how to tell the difference between intuition and fear, and what it looks like to move forward when clarity doesn’t come first. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to trust themselves again—especially when life hasn’t turned out the way they planned.

You’ll hear:

Why positive thinking isn’t enough when life gets hard

How self-trust is built when confidence is gone

What aligned action actually looks like in seasons of exhaustion or uncertainty

How to rebuild identity after loss, illness, or unmet expectations

Cori’s work is linked below.

If this conversation resonated with you, make sure you’re subscribed for more conversations about mindset, growth, faith, and creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

Check out Cori here:

Website: www.slclifecoaching.com

Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/coachcorisartori?igsh=cDNldW51cjVhcXh3

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNjyiXEt7/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coachcorisartori2057?si=aUKV0YsCj_ERptkj

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/cori-sartori-91016112a

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