Take a look at the experiences in your life and ask yourself how those experiences have shaped your life. Are you letting them control how your life is seen or looking for opportunities for lessons and growth? Every experiences serves a purpose to get you ready to move along your journey, but it's your decision. 

Once you get through the storm, you can look back and embrace the experiences that have taken place. Maybe it's time to celebrate the challenges that have occurred due to your experiences. Remember diamonds are created through pressure. Many love diamonds but fail to see the pressure that took place to produce the items many love. Why not take the same outlook for the growth that has taken place in your life?

If you're struggling and don't know how to get from where you are to thriving, send me an e-mail at [email protected] or send a DM to either 2 Native Sons on Instagram or Facebook.

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How often do you find yourself selling yourself short as a result of the fear of showing up as your true, authentic self? Society has given us false statements that hinders how we show up. The big one is "Fake it till you make it" and not understanding the power of the energy you put off and how others can sense that. Why do we want to hide behind a mask instead of being vulnerable and transparent?

Play big and show up as your true self so that someone else has permission to do the same. Your story is meant to be shared and heard by others. Don't sell yourself short.

If you're struggling and don't know how to get from where you are to thriving, send me an e-mail at [email protected] or send a DM to either 2 Native Sons on Instagram or Facebook.

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When you look at your life, what voice is being projected from you? Do you trust your voice as you speak, or have you come to believe that your voice does not matter? The journey beyond divorce is a time to dig and find the person you probably lost because of what others spoke or told you regarding a marriage. I had the pleasure of having an outstanding conversation with Kelley Sgroi, which her journey has led her to assist others reconnect with themselves and use the voice they were given.

In this episode, Scott and Kelley talk about:

· The power of being present.

· Finding your voice and trusting it.

· Overcoming the script that others have given you.

· Rediscovering your purpose.

· The power of finding yourself.

· The power of perception and making sure you see your true self.

Memorable Quotes

  “I had to learn to have a voice, to trust that voice, & to recognize that I had a say in everything.”

  “If you’re expected to make me happy than you also have the power to make me miserable.”

Links to Resources

  Kelley Sgroi: Facebook | IG | E-mail

  Kelley’s conversation with Dr. G on Moving Upstream without a Paddle.

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What story has arisen as a result of the journey your on? Maybe you feel your story isn't good enough to be shared or heard by others. In this episode, Scott had the pleasure of spending time with Sunny Rivera to reflect upon her journey and the power she possesses within her story.

In this episode, Scott and Sunny speak about:

· We all have many chapters to build upon.

· The feeling of not being wanted.

· Understand that others will project upon you their insecurities.

· Having been through things to love/except self.

· Lessons for each of us and the importance of self love.

Memorable Quotes

“You'll never forget as that's your scar. That's a story.”

“If I wasn't able to work on or deal with, it was going to continue.”

Links to Resources

Sunny Rivera: IG | Facebook

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How often are you embracing the challenges that arise and looking at the opportunity to grow and level up? Life is a game, which the journey will provide the chances to collect lessons to level up. I had the pleasure of having Erin Poredos, a phenomenal Self-love and Divorce Recovery Coach, which she shares some valuable insights and nuggets that she gained from her journey. As a result of her journey, she has a passion to help other not not to experience the feelings she had. 

In this episode, Scott and Erin talk about:

Memorable Quotes

“Screw this, screw the script, screw everything as I don't want anyone else feeling this way.”

“You always have a choice.”

Links to Resources

Erin Poredos: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Website

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What would life look like if you stopped carrying around a bag full of regrets and dislike for yourself? Sometimes you have to go through an unpacking process to see what belongs to you and what others made you believe belonged to you. The power of finding someone to assist in the unpacking process is huge as you may not know what to ask yourself.

Lisa Concepcion was a phenomenal guest for the show and provided some takeaways and potential perspective shifts that you may need to write down and think about. Lisa's experiences and journey has given her tools that she has been able to provide to others to build their own map to walk along the journey. Lisa has a heart and passion to help others along their journey and be the partner to help hold the flashlight while you look around your life.

If you would like to connect with Lisa, you can visit her website at lovequestcoaching.com, find free resources through her YouTube channel at The Lisa Concepcion, or on Instagram at lisathelovecoach. She also was featured on the Moving Upstream without A Paddle with Dr. G. The video can be found on the Dr. Garrett Goggans Facebook page which took place on 31 March 2021, or found from the following link (2) Facebook.

I want to thank you for your support. I can be reached at [email protected], which I would love to hear feedback from you my family. I have also created the ability for you, my family, to provide a monthly contribution at the following link https://anchor.fm/beyond-divorce-journey/support. The monthly contribution would allow me to increase the production of the show and continue to enhance the value I provide while continuing to make this content.  #beafriendtellafriend by sharing the podcast with those that could benefit coming along the journey and looking for a tribe.

Link to resource:

If you're looking for coaching or need to discover a way to get from your baseline to thriving, you can reach me at [email protected], Facebook-Scott Brandt, Instagram-snbrandt26, or TikTok-scottbrandt26.

How have your kids been within the midst of the divorce? Kids are very resilient, but as adults, we need to look at ourselves and see how our actions and words my be effecting our kids. The pain you may be experiencing isn't fun to deal with, but your kids need you at your best. Getting to your best requires that you find your tribe to lift you up. Along with being mindful of your kids, look internally to your mindset and how that may be effecting your body.

Jessica Dawn Russell provided some great info that can be of value to others that may need some assistance with the parent/child relationship. Her parent's divorce created the foundation to build upon for her heart story and passion to focus on kids during a divorce. If you would like to speak with Jessica, she can be reached through reunificationservices.com or on FB under Jessica Dawn Russell. 

I want to thank you for your support. I can be reached at [email protected], which I would love to hear feedback from you my family. I have also created the ability for you, my family, to provide a monthly contribution at the following link https://anchor.fm/beyond-divorce-journey/support. The monthly contribution would allow me to increase the production of the show and continue to enhance the value I provide while continuing to make this content.  #beafriendtellafriend by sharing the podcast with those that could benefit coming along the journey and looking for a tribe.

Link to resource:

If you're looking for coaching or need to discover a way to get from your baseline to thriving, you can reach me at [email protected], Facebook-Scott Brandt, Instagram-snbrandt26, or TikTok-scottbrandt26.

What experiences are you overlooking that could be the point of starting the growth you need? We are quick to brush situations off, but fail to see how those times could be just what's needed. You're either growing or dying, so grab life and grow the way you want to. Let's go!

Shout out to our sponsor, Jasper Axelrad with Tobala's Food for Thought. Tobala has a passion and heart for the community and who they are really separates them from many other businesses.

You can find Tobala on Facebook, https://www.tobalacuisine.com/ or reach them at 719-301-7066.

Collaboration is a beautiful thing, which allows everyone of us to get much further than if we went alone.

I want to thank you for your support. I can be reached at [email protected], which I would love to hear feedback from you my family. I have also created the ability for you, my family, to provide a monthly contribution at the following link https://anchor.fm/beyond-divorce-journey/support. The monthly contribution would allow me to increase the production of the show and continue to enhance the value I provide while continuing to make this content.  #beafriendtellafriend by sharing the podcast with those that could benefit coming along the journey and looking for a tribe.

Link to resource:

Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterdivorcegll to join the tribe and find others that have been on the same island you've found yourself on.

If you're looking for coaching or need to discover a way to get from your baseline to thriving, you can reach me at [email protected], Facebook-Scott Brandt, Instagram-snbrandt26, or TikTok-scottbrandt26.

We just never know what comes out of crossing paths with another individual. I had the pleasure of having Mandy Renee on this episode where she shares her story and provides a resource that anyone can reach out to. Mandy comes with vulnerability and transparency, while sharing some major nuggets to consider. As she stated you are planted, but are not buried. Huge to hear the challenges she has overcome and her perspective on life and the impact of her story. Let's go!

Shout out to our sponsor, Jasper Axelrad with Tobala's Food for Thought. Tobala has a passion and heart for the community and who they are really separates them from many other businesses.

You can find Tobala on Facebook, https://www.tobalacuisine.com/ or reach them at 719-301-7066.

Collaboration is a beautiful thing, which allows everyone of us to get much further than if we went alone.

I want to thank you for your support. I can be reached at [email protected], which I would love to hear feedback from you my family. I have also created the ability for you, our family, to provide a monthly contribution at the following link https://anchor.fm/beyond-divorce-journey/support. The monthly contribution would allow me to increase the production of the show and continue to enhance the value I provide while continuing to make this content.  Share the podcast with those that could benefit coming along the journey and looking for a tribe.

Link to resource:

If you would like to connect with Mandy, she can be found on FB messenger under Mandy Renee, aka dazed.diffused, IG under dazed.diffused, and TikTok under dazedndiffused.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterdivorcegll to join the tribe and find others that have been on the same island you've found yourself on.

If you're looking for coaching or need to discover a way to get from your baseline to thriving, you can reach me at [email protected], Facebook-Scott Brandt, Instagram-snbrandt26, or TikTok-scottbrandt26.

Your story is powerful, but what keeps you from finding the message that needs to be heard by others? When you understand the power to help others create change, through your story, you start to look for ways that it can be shared. Before the story can be extracted and be a gift to be shared, there are somethings that you must work through to ensure you show up powerful. Let's go!

Shout out to our sponsor, Jasper Axelrad with Tobala's Food for Thought. Tobala has a passion and heart for the community and who they are really separates them from many other businesses.

You can find Tobala on Facebook, https://www.tobalacuisine.com/ or reach them at 719-301-7066.

Collaboration is a beautiful thing, which allows everyone of us to get much further than if we went alone.

I want to thank you for your support. I can be reached at [email protected], which I would love to hear feedback from you my family. I have also created the ability for you, our family, to provide a monthly contribution at the following link https://anchor.fm/beyond-divorce-journey/support. The monthly contribution would allow me to increase the production of the show and continue to enhance the value I provide while continuing to make this content.  Share the podcast with those that could benefit coming along the journey and looking for a tribe.

Link to resource:

Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterdivorcegll to join the tribe and find others that have been on the same island you've found yourself on.

If you're looking for coaching or need to discover a way to get from your baseline to thriving, you can reach me at [email protected], Facebook-Scott Brandt, Instagram-snbrandt26, or TikTok-scottbrandt26.