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“I had been afraid to really feel my feelings for a long time because I was told everything short of they were not welcome here and that I shouldn’t have them.”

In this episode, Nick delves into the differences between emotional and logical individuals. Drawing from personal experiences, Nick reflects on how he was encouraged to prioritize logical thinking growing up despite being naturally inclined towards feelings and emotions.

What to listen for:

Exploring what resonates more with us, the emotional or logical side.

The difference between emotional individuals who tend to feel things deeply before rationalizing, while logical individuals, engage in immediate analytical thinking when faced with situations.

Acknowledging the importance of understanding and respecting different approaches so we can empathize with others’ perspectives

Encouragement to explore unfamiliar approaches and learn from each other’s strengths, fostering greater empathy and communication.

“When anything happens in the world, when anything happens specifically in your world… you start to think about those things instantly.”

Reacting is different from acting upon this is a momentary decision

Looking for our native way of handling situations and leaning into that

Putting a face to a name by pinpointing these types of people in your life

“Understanding how we feel or think about situations will help us understand how others feel and think about situations.”

When we understand how we relate to the world and how others relate, we can form a better understanding of each other

Seeing through someone else’s eyes calls for us to feel and think through their eyes as well

No matter how you relate to the world, you’re not alone

“We can learn from each other and we can try to emulate or try on different things to see how they feel or what we think about them.”

Being open to learning is a necessary step in healing and growing

Emulation is something we’ve been doing since birth

Seeing how others react and act up in life can influence the way we handle situations

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I've been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous life, by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial, error, and breakthroughs so you can fast-track your growth, and master your mindset on your pursuit toward self-mastery. 

With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I’ve mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from "just content" to something truly impactful. Whether you're a leader looking to amplify your message, or a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they're here to have on this planet.

So, what message are you here to share?!

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“The more successful you are in life, the more driven you are, the more sophisticated your ways of throwing dirt on this issue are.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with J.K Emezi, the founder of Elevated Recovery, and discusses his journey through addiction recovery, specializing in helping high-performing men with sexually compulsive behaviors and pornography addiction. They discuss the importance of addressing shame associated with addiction, and J.K. shares personal experiences, including the impact of early exposure to pornography and the challenges he faced in his addiction.

What to listen for:

We discuss porn addiction and the effects it has on everyone it touches

Ways we can manage and grow our self-discipline through accountability

We share stories of our sexual addiction and what works to heal

“Long story short, at eight years old, looking at exaggerated illustrations of human genitals and sex scared the crap out of me. But it also changed my emotional state.”

How exposure to porn and sex at a young age affects us

We get into the feelings from the exposure and how those feelings grow

How the realization of that change made us look at life differently

“I also gave myself permission to slip and relapse. And that was very important.”

We talk about the systems in our country and how shame runs rampant

Relapse doesn’t have to be the end, and it doesn’t mean you’re a failure

How to show ourselves grace and still be accountable

“It’s very hard and very scary to show up and ask for help and realize that, Oh my God, if I am to face this, the abandonments, the neglect, whatever the trauma may be, I might lose my edge. I might lose my success.”

Diving deep into the pivotal moments on our journey where our character shows itself

Embracing the hard truth and being willing to look at it for what it is

Going through the hell and not stopping

About J.K Emezi

J.K Emezi is a Certified Addiction Coach, Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery Coach, and the CEO of Elevated Recovery, an online addiction recovery agency. With personal triumph over his decade-long battle with porn addiction, J.K created The Porn Reboot System, a refined method to regain control of sexual behavior. His diverse clientele includes top-performing professionals from various industries in over 20 countries, recognizing his expertise and effective approach. Through The Porn Reboot System, J.K empowers individuals to overcome addiction, alleviate anxiety, improve relationships, and lead fulfilling lives. His unwavering dedication to lasting recovery and personal growth supports individuals on their transformative journey to break free from addiction.

www.elevatedrecovery.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-k-emezi-736457127/

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Check out these other episodes about addiction….

Episode #67 with Dr. Robb Kelly: “Alcoholism May Run In The Family But It Doesn’t Need To Run Your Life”

Episode #91 with Nick: “How Sobriety Helped Me See My Alcohol Addiction In A New Light”

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“I think it’s that you really do have to be willing to embrace the pain of going back through the review part… it’s going to be so worth it on the other end.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Gigi Dennard, an accomplished author, speaker, and commercial loan consultant. Giji shares her unique journey and purpose-driven work. We discuss the formation of her business, Well-Fed Resources, emphasizing its focus on 360-degree wellness, encompassing financial well-being, spiritual growth, and physical health.

Gigi also opens up about the discovery of her life’s thread, centering around the theme of wellness and the importance of aligning one’s activities with a core purpose. A significant part of her purpose involves helping individuals heal from trauma related to father wounds, highlighting the epidemic of fatherlessness.

What to listen for:

Giji talks about how years of Latin helped her with various languages and even understand life better

The hurt and pain of not having a parent and the beautiful story that happened with Giji and her Dad that led to them writing a book

We talk about jumpstarting the healing process and the importance of getting started on the work

We tackle the global epidemic of Fatherlessness and how this relates to all of us

“I believe that a big piece of my purpose is around healing these, helping people heal in this space of trauma from father wounds.”

Whether your father was in your life or not, there’s a lot to unpack about the relationship between our growth and our fathers’ impact on our lives

Finding the root cause of a problem isn’t always easy, and we break down that path

We all have healing work to do, no matter how much we’ve done, and understanding how our parents play into that is very important to our healing journey

“I feel like, well, if I needed to go through what I went through in order to help other people go through what they’re going through, then that was worth it.”

As Viktor Frankel said, “There’s meaning in suffering”, and we discuss how this affects us

If we knew how beautiful our story could become, we could get things easier; however, that’s not how life works

Giji gets into how her purpose is not only in the work she does but also in doing the work

“What I do that I think I do most effectively is help people jumpstart the process. Half of the battle is getting on the road, deciding that this is important enough for you to invest some time and perhaps some pain and perhaps some money.”

It can be easy for all of us to procrastinate even though we all know there’s power in just simply starting, and we tackle this

“Is the pain worth the risk?”

About Giji Dennard

Giji Dennard is speaker, author, and CEO of Well Fed Resources by Giji Mischel Dennard. Giji debuted as a voice in the fatherlessness movement in 2012 after publishing the first edition of Hungry for Wholeness: A Call to Pursue Healing & Restoration in Your Father-Child Relationship and serving as the opening keynote speaker for the inaugural Father-Shift Conference.

www.wellfedresources.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/giji-mischel-dennard-22b29870/

https://www.instagram.com/wellfedresources

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“If you want to get started, self-mastery, self-awareness, it’s the door.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Victor J. Giusfredi, an author and mindset coach, who shares his remarkable life journey and the transformative lessons he learned along the way. Born in the Malbec capital of the world, Mendoza, Argentina, Victor opens up about overcoming divorces, navigating single parenthood, and losing a six-figure corporate job during the early days of the pandemic. He reflects on the pandemic’s impact, portraying it as an unexpected blessing that allowed him to fully embrace fatherhood.

What to listen for:

Victor delves into his experiences of facing adversity, homelessness, and job loss, emphasizing the importance of finding something greater than oneself to navigate tough times.

He unveils the power of mindset mastery and the role it played in his life, highlighting the need to be aware of the emotional states driving one’s actions.

“Truth be told, the pandemic didn’t affect me at all. If anything, I think it was a blessing because I got to learn to be a dad for 24 hours a day.”

The pandemic and the isolation that came with it was a blessing in disguise

Victor embraced his time and opportunity and dove into it

Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we get to show those around us how we can best handle the situation

“And sometimes you have to find something that you care for more than yourself. And that’s what gets you through those tough times.”

Motivation doesn’t just come from within, sometimes we need external support with that

How caring for others outside of ourselves can shape the way we live

Navigating difficult situations is never easy so finding your purpose and meaning within the circumstances can help navigate through

“Everything you do is to achieve one emotional state and avoid the other emotional state.”

We reflect on one of the fundamental drivers for us as humans

How being self-aware and able to view reality can help you grow

Mindfulness is a full-time gig, not something we should use in specific situations

About Victor J. Giusfredi

Victor J. Giusfredi is a modern-day seeker, entrepreneur, and author on a quest for deeper understanding and personal transformation. Through his unconventional journey across 40 homes worldwide, business ventures, and life’s trials, Victor shares profound insights in his book ‘No Grail Without Dragons,’ offering a guide to love, purpose, and peace gained by facing the dragons within.

www.victorgiusfredi.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vgiusfredi/

https://www.instagram.com/victorjgiusfredi/

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“If we get to the core of it and figure out what happened with that trauma and process through that trauma, then you’ll start to see that the trigger will either have a lot less weight to it because you’re not giving it as many interpretations if any at all.”

In this episode, Nick dives into the concepts of traumas, triggers, and interpretations, exploring their impact on our lives, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and processing traumas to gain a deeper understanding of triggers and interpretations.

What to listen for:

Nick challenges common misconceptions about trauma, explaining that it goes beyond major incidents and can result from smaller, unexpected experiences.

Explore how our bodies instinctively react to traumas, often triggering fight, flight, or freeze responses before our conscious mind kicks in.

Triggers can resurface, highlighting the need to recognize and address them for personal growth.

Learn how self-awareness plays a crucial role in understanding and processing triggers, allowing individuals to trace them back to their core traumas.

Interpretations add the weight to triggers can influence our emotional responses and shaping the stories we tell ourselves.

“Traumas come in all shapes and all sizes, and what happens from those traumas and those situations will make our body have a reaction to it. Most times, almost all of the time, that body reaction is going to happen before you mentally react or before you can say anything. It’s just a jarring thing that happens where your body goes into a fight, flight, or freeze.”

Beyond major incidents, traumas can stem from various experiences.

Instinctive responses, such as fight, flight, or freeze, occur before conscious mental reactions.

We can and must acknowledge the diversity of traumas and understand the body’s initial responses.

“Trauma is going to move you or freeze you no matter what you want to do. Now, you can do something with it after the fact, but the body’s reaction is still going to happen the way that it’s going to happen.”

The body’s reaction to trauma is involuntary and occurs independently of one’s conscious control.

Trauma can propel individuals into action or immobilize them, emphasizing its potent influence on behavior.

Acceptance that despite personal intentions, the body’s response to trauma is a natural and automatic occurrence.

“Being self-aware, which is a beautiful thing and also a fucking pain in the ass at times. It’s like you can’t not see the things once you’re really self-aware. When I see that my triggers are starting to come up, I can see the different experiences that have stacked upon themselves.”

Acknowledging the positive aspect of self-awareness while highlighting its sometimes challenging nature.

Self-awareness unveils truths that cannot be ignored, offering a deeper understanding of oneself.

How to balance the joys and difficulties of heightened self-awareness in personal growth and development.

About Nick McGowan

I’m Nick McGowan, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I've been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose.

As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous life, by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own.

Throughout my career, I’ve built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I’m leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do.

I’m also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us,

“It’s all about decisions. How do you want to show up, and are you sick and tired of this crap?”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Sherry Buckley-Brown, who reveals how a lifetime of losses has shaped her perspective as she reflects on the lingering impact of trauma on individuals and generations. Through her experiences, we confront the question of whether we ever fully heal and how to navigate our anger toward God, the world, and others. Sherry’s story reveals the significance of setting boundaries with negative influences post-healing and the transformative power of finding meaning in suffering. She highlights the importance of feeling emotions, the role of purposeful prayer in moving forward, and, ultimately, the journey towards self-compassion and happiness amidst trauma. If you’re ready to make peace with your past experiences to step into your purpose and joy, this episode is for you.

What to listen for:

The root of cursing and how it plays into self-expression

How trauma and empathy let Sherry into coaching

Taking in her nephews after her sister’s passing

The importance of being trauma-informed as a coach

How a lifetime of losses shaped Sherry

“Trauma leaves a cemetery of bones walking around in a person’s life, and they think they’ve healed. And it affects them over the years, throughout the generations, over and over again until they’ve decided that they wanna heal. Not even want to, but they need to heal.”

Exploring whether or not we ever fully heal

Navigating anger at God, the world, and other people

The questions Sherry asked helped her move forward

Setting boundaries with negative people after you’ve healed

Trauma carries forward until we heal it

“Trauma is generational, and it impacts you in your health, your career, in your personal lives, how you show up in the world—all of that.”

There’s meaning in suffering and what we do with it

How Sherry holds others accountable for their actions

The loss of her mom and its ultimate impact

Letting go of taking care of others to find her own happiness

“All of this trauma is a part of who you are, but you need to move forward and be happy and know that they’re cheering you on.”

Why you can’t avoid feeling your feelings

The purposeful prayer that helped Sherry move forward

How she stopped beating herself up

About Sherry Buckley-Brown:

Sherry Buckley-Brown is a resilient survivor, an inspiring life coach, and an emerging force in the world of motivational speaking. She has found her strength through some of the most challenging circumstances, transforming her message and life into a powerful message of hope and empowerment.

Through her experiences, she reinforces the idea that despite life’s darkest moments, one can reclaim their life, rewrite their narrative, and find true happiness and success.

https://www.sherrybuckleybrown.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-it-sr-leader-and-certified-life-coach-11928bb

https://www.instagram.com/sbbinspire

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“Vulnerability means that I am strong enough to show you where I am uncertain.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Paul Rivera, who reflects on a life filled with diverse experiences (one of his highest values), including rescuing others, navigating the challenges of different professions, and learning the value of genuine authenticity. You’ll find inspiration in the deep-rooted thread of his purpose that stretches back through the years and learn the importance of giving yourself grace during moments of feeling lost. Paul highlights the significance of community support, setting boundaries, and understanding that we are never truly alone in our struggles, sharing his wisdom on overcoming mental barriers. This episode is a powerful guide to self-discovery, resilience, and finding meaning in life’s greatest challenges.

What to listen for:

Paul’s background and the many lives he’s rescued

Struggling with doing something valuable while teaching

The thread of his purpose goes back a long way

Giving yourself grace when you feel lost in life

Finding a supportive community

“Part of finding yourself and finding the places where you can go and flourish is finding the people that are going to help you in that journey, the people that are going to support you. So, you know, and it’s not that you have to have a whole crowd of cheerleaders, but you gotta find the people that are going to support you.”

How the separation of his parents at an older age affected Paul

Recognizing the lack of authenticity in maintaining a facade

The Greek root of authenticity means to master oneself

Asking ourselves the hard questions about happiness

Paul’s process for identifying his values

“I went through a good amount of work to realize that, for example, the most important thing for me is growth, and growth on multiple levels, right? Growth, emotional growth, spiritual growth, intellectual growth. And then after that, basically this idea of it came up, the word came up diversity. And it’s not diversity necessarily as in the DEI kind of thing, but I’m somebody who really values different experiences.”

Paul’s reflections on authenticity and his divorce

The job that pushed him out of his comfort zone

Deepening beyond the buzzword and surface-level values

Paul’s thoughts on overcoming mental barriers

“My willingness to sort of take that self-doubt and perfectionism and put it to the side and do the thing anyway, that’s something that should be an indicator for you that that’s meaningful to you, right? That’s something that hits you at the core. So when we talk to people about overcoming a lot of these mental barriers and really starting to master themselves, one of the questions that always comes up is asking people what they have overcome in the past and then what are the tools that they used to overcome them.”

Why the things we struggle with keep coming back

Paul’s belief that we’re never alone or the only one struggling

Setting limits and boundaries on what impinges on your progress

About Paul Rivera

Dr. Paul Rivera is a catalyst for positive change through his multifaceted career in academia, diplomacy, international economics, and strategic coaching. As the co-founder of BeActChange, his mission is to spark profound growth and alignment in individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide. With a PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California, Dr. Rivera is a professional in strategic planning, visioning, and systemic methodologies. A first-generation American and proud Latino, Dr. Rivera is a polyglot and passionate globetrotter.

https://beactchange.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaulrivera/

https://www.instagram.com/be.act.change/

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“I didn’t want to be one of those people that just made excuses; it’s all really in the mindset sometimes.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Liv Arnold, who shares the valuable life lessons she gained from her journey, starting with her experience in jujitsu classes, where she discovered the importance of building confidence. Liv reflects on the beginnings of her creative writing career during a period of deep dissatisfaction in her job, highlighting the significance of taking action over making excuses. The conversation also dives into Liv’s early encounters with anxiety and how she tackled it through new experiences. If you struggle to set boundaries, step away from people-pleasing, and get into motion rather than just talking about what you want to do, this episode is for you!

What to listen for:

Vital life lessons Liv learned from jujitsu classes

Her start to creative writing while working an unfulfilling job

Why we make excuses instead of doing what we want

Liv’s experience with anxiety starting from a young age

Working on her confidence through new experiences

“My confidence, that’s something that I do really need to work on. And that’s part of the reason why I started doing jujitsu and Muay Thai to work on that confidence level. I thought if I could get physically tougher and be and be confident that I know how to throw a good punch or like make someone pass out if need be that if someone’s maybe not being like that nice I have that confidence inside to know that I can take them on if need be.”

The importance of setting firm boundaries

Liv’s focus on doing over endlessly talking about it

Accomplishing big goals in just 15 minutes a day

The truth about what it takes to be successful

“A lot of people that do ask me for advice, I find they don’t want to do the work to get there. You just need to like put the work in like that. There’s not really an easy shortcut.”

How Liv uses the pomodoro method to write more

Training the mind to concentrate more deeply

Learning to listen to your body and stop people-pleasing

 

About Liv Arnold

Liv Arnold grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and loves her spoiled dog, Groot, who only eats freshly cooked meals. Her writing centers around relatable characters dealing with real-life issues, and she is an advocate for mental health and sexual wellness. She has been on the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR, Grazia, InStyle, FHM, and Playboy to discuss her books. When she’s not writing, Liv’s avoiding the gym, devouring a cheese platter, or marathoning way too much TV. And, of course, she’s a massive book addict and often reads until all hours of the night.

https://www.livarnold.com/

https://www.instagram.com/liv_au/

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“I think it’s really important to just follow your intuition and to break free of expectations and take risks.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Alice Yeh, who shares powerful insights into the lessons we can learn from our childhoods, the impact of internal stories on our identity, and her unique perspective on making mistakes (and learning to laugh at yourself when you do!) Alice guides us through her own journey, transitioning from 14 years in corporate to starting her coaching business, including a life-changing “Eat, Pray, Slay” year after her first of three layoffs. She highlights the importance of challenging negative thoughts, reframing perspectives, and using affirmations for personal growth. Alice’s belief that change happens by choice or force encourages listeners to trust their intuition, take risks, and seek challenges, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life. Discover the keys to achieving self-mastery and making risks and uncertainty more manageable.

What to listen for:

The lessons we can learn from our childhoods

Alice’s perspective on making mistakes

How our internal stories shape who we are

“We are the stories that we tell ourselves. We all have this inner critic telling us what we can or can’t do, how we’re not good enough, especially when we’re comparing ourselves to others. But these are all like false stories that we tell ourselves because at the core of it, I think we’re innately afraid of failure, we’re afraid of judgment, and we’re afraid of the unknown or this uncertainty.”

How Alice challenges negative thoughts through reframing

Using affirmations to create shifts in yourself

From 14 years in corporate to starting her coaching business

Alice’s story of feeling unworthy because she never got promoted

Checking all the life boxes doesn’t ensure success

The “Eat, Pray, Slay” year that transformed Alice

“I ended up taking a full year off. I traveled to Costa Rica, Bali, and Australia. I learned Spanish. I started a travel blog. I did yoga teacher training. I got Reiki certified. So this first layoff and the year-long sabbatical that I had afterwards was one of the best things that could have happened to me. The layoff was actually just a blessing in disguise. It allowed me to actually take a step back and really think about what I wanted to do with my life.”

Alice’s belief that change happens by choice or by force

Understanding that there’s more to life than work

Trusting your intuition and taking more risks

Seeking out challenges and stepping out of your comfort zone

“For some people, [understanding your intuition] can be harder than others. And I think a big part of that is to really understand yourself, get clear on what you want, and why you want those things. Change happens by choice or by force. So you have the power to change your life or your career. And I think one of the first things in terms of advice is to know what direction you’re going.”

Knowing what direction you’re going to achieve self-mastery

How to make challenges, risks, and uncertainty easier

About Alice Yeh:

Alice Yeh is a Life Fulfillment Coach for high-achieving mid-career professionals who are feeling stuck, experiencing burnout, and wondering if they’re meant for something better. She helps them overcome uncertainty and find a path forward toward the more exciting and fulfilling life they desire by letting go of the ideas of perfectionism and playing it safe. Her journey has taken her from Wall Street to Silicon Valley to startups as well as working abroad as an expat, visiting 50+ countries, getting an MBA, taking a year-long sabbatical, and living through 3 layoffs. She currently lives in San Francisco, where she enjoys practicing yoga and pilates to take advantage of that zen California dream lifestyle. Find her at AliceYehCoaching.com or @heyaliceyeh on Instagram.

https://www.aliceyehcoaching.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceyeh/

https://www.instagram.com/heyaliceyeh/

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“The biggest thing is remembering that this is like a long road to recovery. It’s not gonna be done right away.”

In this episode, Nick speaks with Roozbeh Khoshniat, who shares the inspiring journey of starting his ADHD coaching business alongside his wife’s therapy practice, unpacking the challenges and triumphs of managing anger and navigating the childhood trauma that continues to affect his present. He opens up about growing up in war-torn Iran, detailing life as a veteran and the complexities of raising children without perpetuating his own traumas. Roozbeh also addresses the stigma surrounding ADHD, urging those in need to find the courage to ask for help, sharing insights into understanding triggers and the ongoing journey of self-improvement. If you’re finding it difficult to get started on the path to healing and personal growth, this episode is for you.

What to listen for:

How Roozbeh started his coaching business with his wife

The power and importance of anger management work

Navigating childhood trauma when it seeps into the present

Growing up during the war in Iran and life as a veteran

Raising children without perpetuating his own traumas

“My close family, they sometimes joke around like,’You let the kid do whatever they want.’ But they don’t know the amount of hardship that I go through when I either pause or I yell and then I have to run back like, ‘You know what, sweetheart, I didn’t mean that. That’s not what I was trying to do.’ I don’t want to blame it on my dad.”

Roozbeh’s advice for those in difficult situations

Learning to identify where pain and emotions live in the body

How to see things for what they are, not your initial reaction

Setting yourself up for success, regardless of circumstances

Roozbeh’s process for finding your triggers

The importance of asking for help, especially with ADHD

“For ADHDers, there are only 26% of the ADHD population that have been correctly diagnosed. Out of that 26%, a lot of us are scared to come out and ask for help or don’t know where to go and ask for help. So whether it’s ADHD or any other mental health kind of crisis that you’re going to go out and ask for help, there’s help.”

Even with help, there will still be more challenging moments

Why it’s difficult for many people to get started

About Roozbeh Khoshniat:

Following a career in Supply Chain, Roozbeh received two MBAs from the University of La Verne. He worked in the corporate world for over 17 years. As a square peg in a round hole, Roozbeh had a feeling that the corporate world was holding him back. He was diagnosed with ADHD in his teens and struggled with it for many years. In 2016, he met his therapist and Mentor, and with her guidance, Roozbeh began to understand his ADHD. In 2019, he decided to leave the corporate world and become an ADHD & Life Coach and expand to Heal and Thrive Psychotherapy and Coaching.

https://www.Heal-thrive.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roozbehkhoshniyat/

https://www.instagram.com/healandthrive_pc/

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