The Connection with Jay Miralles

The SAFE Little Voice In Your Head: HOW TO BEAT IT

This episode delves into the concept of the inner voice, exploring how it acts as a barrier to personal growth and success. Jay Miralles discusses the survival wiring of the inner voice, its impact on confidence, and practical strategies to overcome it. The conversation emphasizes the importance of belief, courage, and action over skill and talent. This episode comes from one of the chapters in my book Let's Go! https://books.by/jaymiralles

inner voice, personal growth, confidence, survival wiring, belief, courage, action

• You don't need more skill or talent, just belief.
• The inner voice is a survival mechanism, not an enemy.
• Confidence and consistency are key to success.
• Challenge the inner voice by naming and questioning it.
• Action builds confidence and clarity.
• The inner voice gets louder when you're on the right path.
• Overcoming hesitation is more important than gaining skill.
• Execution is more crucial than knowledge.
• Movement and action can override mental barriers.
• Your systems and routines determine your success.

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In this conversation, Jay Miralles explores the pervasive nature of worry, stress, and anxiety, emphasizing how these feelings often stem from our brain's survival instincts. He discusses the common triggers of worry, such as money, work performance, and family dynamics, and offers practical techniques to manage these feelings. Miralles introduces the concept of layers of control, highlighting the importance of focusing on what we can control to reduce anxiety. He concludes with strategies to reset the nervous system and regain clarity and peace in life.

ACTION STEPS:
Big Idea: Your practical, proven, repeatable worry-list exercise.

• “Name it so you can tame it. You can’t fight shadows — you have to put them in the light.”
• Examples to give:
  • “Is this deal going sideways?”
  • “What if I disappoint someone?”
  • “What if I’m not enough?”
  • “What if my kid is struggling?”

• Writing moves the thought from the emotional brain to the logical brain.
• The emotional brain reacts. The logical brain evaluates.
• “The moment you write it down, you take the power back.”

• “This step is important. Because evidence destroys anxiety.”
• Most of the time you realize:
  • It never happened.
  • It wasn’t as bad as you feared.
  • You handled it.
  • It passed.

• Over a week or two, you’ll start noticing patterns:
  • 90% of the things you fear never happen.
  • The 10% that do? You handle them better than you thought.

• Worry is energy with no direction. Give it direction.
• Suggestions:
  • Rucking
  • Taking the next step
  • Calling someone
  • Prayer, meditation
  • Focusing on what you control
  • Creating a plan

• Taking action reduces cortisol
• Movement increases dopamine and endorphins
• Breathing slows the amygdala
• Writing activates problem-solving regions

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In this episode, Jay Miralles explores the profound impact of mindset and belief on personal growth and relationships. He emphasizes that belief is the foundation of success, and mindset shapes our actions and interactions. Through practical advice and personal anecdotes, Jay encourages listeners to cultivate a positive mindset, confront limiting beliefs, and take actionable steps towards their goals. The conversation culminates in the inspiring story of the 50 Mile March, illustrating how small beliefs can lead to significant change.

takeaways

• Mindset is the room you live in.
• Belief is the root system of success.
• Your life aligns with your secret beliefs.
• Positive thinking is not delusion; it's empowerment.
• Mindset affects how people feel around you.
• You can't scare people into loyalty.
• Your environment influences your mindset.
• Small beliefs can lead to big changes.
• You need to take action, not just grace.
• Every challenge is an opportunity for growth.

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What if the most “connected” era is quietly starving our need for belonging? Jay takes a hard, honest look at how screens reshape attention, how comments replaced conversations, and why hearts can feel empty even when feeds look full. This isn’t tech-bashing; it’s a practical, human blueprint for getting your presence back.

We unpack sobering screen-time habits, the anxiety that flares when devices are out of reach, and the subtle ways “busy” becomes a shield that keeps us from people. Jay shares personal moments when someone chose to show up instead of send an emoji—and why those memories outlast any like or share. You’ll hear a simple rule to stop text threads from spiraling into confusion, plus the questions that turn small talk into real talk with friends, family, and coworkers.

The heart of the conversation is action. Jay lays out three challenges you can do today: make the call instead of the comment, show up with a small act of care instead of another heart emoji, and reclaim five hours this week with a one-hour-per-day phone diet. We also explore leadership that listens, meaningful eye contact, handshakes and appropriate hugs, and the reminder that moments—not metrics—define a life well lived. Technology remains a powerful tool, but belonging is built face to face.

Ready to trade dopamine hits for depth and turn access into intimacy? Press play, take one small step, and tell us who you’ll reach out to today. Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show, and share this episode with someone who could use a nudge toward real connection.

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A teenager’s world narrowed to taunts, pressure, and a painful injury—then one snap nearly ended everything. We sit with Lisa and Will Cummings to trace the full story: an outgoing kid who wanted everyone’s friendship, the slow drip of bullying from kindergarten to high school, and the unseen weight of online gaming harassment that followed him into his room. What follows is unfiltered and human: the scramble to find a therapist who takes your insurance, the drug that makes things worse before anyone realizes, the school meetings and IEP, and two working parents trying to hold life together while staying present for a daughter who becomes a hero.

The crisis is stark. A sister finds her brother. A grandmother does CPR. A father arrives to “we’ve got a pulse.” Doctors warn of lifelong limits—no walking, talking, or eating on his own. Then the small miracles begin. A hand squeeze that isn’t “involuntary.” A whispered “Hi, Dad.” A first stand. Steps. And a move to rehab where a friend named Mason shows up with a football and a dose of normal. The darkness that marked the months before gives way to a gentler light as Will relearns how to eat, speak, and move, and his parents relearn how to breathe.

We don’t offer tidy answers. We share what helped: getting help without hesitation, pushing for a new medication when the first one failed, setting up school accommodations, and building a village that includes youth pastors, clinicians, and peers who show up consistently. If you’re a parent feeling behind, you’re not. Help-seeking is messy, and advocacy is a skill you practice under pressure. The only wrong move is doing nothing.

If this resonates, tap follow, share this with someone who needs courage tonight, and leave a review with one action you’ll take this week. Your story might become someone else’s map.

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We sit with Makenzie, a 15-year-old sister who helped save her brother after a suicide attempt, and trace how faith, therapy, and practical habits rebuilt trust and hope. Now 15, she sits down with us to share what happened before and after that moment—how small warning signs added up, why she kept checking on her brother even when he didn’t answer, and what it took to rebuild connection, faith, and daily life after a suicide attempt.

We talk through the parts people often skip: the burden friends and siblings carry when someone posts about self-harm, the shock of finding a loved one, and the surreal mix of panic and practicality it takes to call 911, start CPR, and let responders in. Makenzie’s clarity cuts through noise—she questions grim predictions, honors good medical care, and explains how stubborn hope, prayer, and presence can coexist with therapy, structure, and time. She also shares the habits that steadied her: working as a swim instructor, saving aggressively, investing in a Roth IRA and index funds, and imposing her own screen-time limits to fight the comparison trap.

From music choices that protect mental health to ditching social feeds that fuel “brain rot,” Makenzie offers a blueprint for teens and parents who want peace without hiding from reality. Her sibling bond with Will is more honest now—closer, faith-filled, and transparent about fear. She names trauma without letting it define her, and invites anyone struggling to reach for help: hotlines, pastors, and therapists who can hold the weight.

If this story resonates, share it with someone who needs hope today. Subscribe for more conversations that bring courage into the open, and leave a review with the moment that stayed with you most.

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 🎧 Content Warning:
This episode contains open and honest discussions about suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. The conversation may be distressing for some listeners.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help.
In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone—help is available 24/7. 

PART 1 OF 3 PART SERIES

A boy we once called “Little Will” returns as a 17-year-old with a story that’s equal parts heartbreak and hard-won hope. What starts as casual banter about sports, Fortnite, and bowling opens into the quiet realities of bullying’s “little things,” the late-night tears no one saw, and the spiral that followed—slipping grades, lost identity, and the heavy thought that disappearing might hurt less. Will takes us to Halloween 2022, when a party no one attended became more than a bad night; it became a fault line. He shares, with raw honesty, the suicide attempt that nearly ended everything, the days he woke to tubes and warnings he might never walk or talk again, and the rehab victories that most of us overlook—throwing a football, laughing with a friend, tasting joy in small, sweet rituals.

The path back wasn’t straight. After the hospital came a slide toward the crowd that accepts quickly but cares little—smoke, drinking, and numbing out. Then a moment of clarity: a slip at a pumpkin patch, a palm through glass, and a thought that wouldn’t let go—What am I doing? Homeschool followed, along with a deliberate retreat from social media and the empty currency of likes. Will speaks to every kid chasing approval on a screen: you won’t remember who commented when you’re sixty. What you will remember is who answered when you called, who showed up at your bedside, and who told you to stay.

The turning point has a name for Will: Jesus Christ. He describes a steady return—Switch youth nights, notes in his phone, verses highlighted, prayers at night and in the morning. He found a community that meets mistakes with grace and helps him aim at meaning instead of metrics. We talk about redefining acceptance, inviting friends even if they’re “not church people,” and building a life with simple, solid steps: a job at Ace Hardware to get better with people, plans for trade school in plumbing or electrical, and a clear goal—graduate and keep going. He honors the courage of his sister, who found him and called 911, and the steadfast love of parents who gave time and fought for his recovery.

RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is in pain, feeling hopeless, or thinking about suicide — please reach out for help. You are not alone, and your story is not over. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 right now to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — it’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988 to connect directly with the Veterans Crisis Line.You can also find resources online at:

• 🌐 988lifeline.org
  
  
• 🌐 VeteransCrisisLine.net
  
  
• 🌐 NAMI.org/Help
   (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• 🌐 MakeTheConnection.net
   (Stories and resources for Veterans)

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What if your tree guy was a tree gal who leads with craft, faith, and community—and channels her business into veteran support? Meet certified arborist and ultra-endurance athlete Amy Nikai, one of Nebraska’s first female-owned, ground-level tree company leaders, as we trace how proper pruning, honest bids, and storm relief can grow into a movement that funds the 50 Mile March and honors military families.

We start where roots meet purpose: why trail running drew Amy into arboriculture, how certification changes the way you cut for long-term canopy health, and why she refuses shortcuts like lion’s tailing. Then we go deeper into service. Amy recounts donating a week of chainsaw work after the Elkhorn tornadoes and building playgrounds with local partners—a blueprint for how trades can be the backbone of resilience. Her business philosophy is simple and rare: educate first, price fairly, never pressure, and drop the bill when jobs finish faster. The result is trust, not just transactions.

The heart of the episode beats with veteran stories. Amy’s husband, Bruce, retired as a Command Sergeant Major and former Ranger after 22 years. She opens up about identity after the uniform, the quiet weight military spouses carry, and the leadership that continues at home with teens, faith, and discipline. That spirit fuels a 22-day initiative: a portion of proceeds to 50 Mile March leading up to Veterans Day, plus a full day of giving on November 11. The team will wear shirts with real service members’ names, turning each back into a conversation that travels.

We also talk sobriety, 75 Hard, and habits that serve values. And we zoom out to what community really means: weekly rucks where phones stay down and voices come up, small acts that outlast headlines, and the reminder that most change starts on your block, not your feed. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll learn actionable tree care tips. If you run a business, you’ll hear a service playbook that actually builds loyalty. If you support veterans, you’ll find a living example of how to weave purpose into everyday work.

If this resonates, share it with a neighbor, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what small act will you plant this week?

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From the battlefields of Afghanistan to the forefront of community service, Scott Wood's story is one of transformation, purpose, and unwavering faith. After enlisting in the Navy at just 17 and deploying to Afghanistan as a military canine handler at 19, Scott experienced traumas that continue to shape him today – including the loss of his military dog, Axe, and fellow service members.

"I don't think I've coped yet," Scott candidly admits when discussing his military experience, offering a powerful glimpse into the ongoing mental health challenges many veterans face long after their service ends. His turning point came when a fellow sailor invited him to church during recovery, where he found the spiritual foundation that would eventually guide both his personal life and business philosophy.

Today, as owner of McCarthy's One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mr. Sparky Electric, Scott has transformed these businesses into platforms for community service. His "Heroes Plan" offers veterans deeply discounted maintenance services at just $11.11 monthly – a rate symbolizing Veterans Day (11/11) – though he refuses to widely advertise it, preferring it spread through genuine word-of-mouth.

"I'm not doing it for any kind of publicity... it's just genuinely a give back," Scott explains, embodying his adopted philosophy that "if you have the ability, then you have the responsibility." This ethos extends throughout his organization, which recently donated $10,000 to the 50 Mile March Foundation for veteran suicide prevention and collected over 350 toys for another organization through employee initiatives.

Perhaps most striking is Scott's unapologetic integration of faith into his business model, from the cross at his entrance displaying "Be still and know" to his straightforward approach in interviews: "I'm a Jesus-loving guy, and if you don't like it, don't work for me." Rather than limiting his hiring pool, this transparency has attracted like-minded employees committed to service and integrity.

Join us in discovering how one veteran's journey through trauma, faith, and purpose has created ripples of positive change throughout his community, and consider how we might all better serve those who have served us.

https://www.facebook.com/scott.wood.5680
https://www.onehourheatandair.com/omaha/
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What happens when unimaginable tragedy strikes, and you're left to pick up the pieces? Brett Allen's story is one of profound loss transformed into purpose through connection and courage.

Brett's life changed forever when his ex-wife Cari was murdered by her boyfriend—a veteran who fled to Belize before being brought to justice. Despite this traumatic connection to the veteran community, Brett made the remarkable choice to participate in the 50-Mile March, an event supporting veterans' mental health and suicide prevention.

As a single father raising his teenage son Brendan, Brett navigates the complex terrain of grief with raw honesty. "The worst thing as a parent is knowing your child is hurting and there's nothing you can do about that," he shares. Throughout our conversation, Brett reveals the challenges of supporting his son through milestones his mother will never see, while processing his own pain and seeking help when traditional masculine norms might have dictated silence.

What makes Brett's journey so powerful is his refusal to let tragedy define him. Instead of harboring resentment, he asked himself, "Is there something I can do to prevent this from happening to someone else?" This question led him to join a community of "crazy people" willing to push their bodies to the limit—walking 50 miles over 22 grueling hours—to raise awareness about veteran suicide and homelessness.

The conversation explores how trauma reshapes our priorities, the importance of mental health resources, and the healing power of purposeful challenge. Brett's participation in the march represents not just personal healing but a message to his son: "We can do hard things if we put our mind to it."

Join us for this moving episode that reminds us grief isn't something you "get over," but something you move through—and how connecting with others on similar journeys can transform individual pain into collective purpose. Whether you're facing your own struggles or supporting someone through theirs, Brett's story offers both comfort and inspiration.

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