The ThriveWell Journey | Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Life After Disruption

In this episode, L. Michael Burt reflects on a 30-day transformational journey that speaks directly to entrepreneurs and leaders navigating life after disruption. Emphasizing entrepreneurial leadership and sustainable business success, he explores the internal shifts that follow periods of upheaval, offering practical questions and exercises to recognize growth, celebrate progress, and sustain ongoing development. Listeners will gain actionable insights to help align their purpose after a disruption and continue to evolve personally and professionally. Tune in to discover how to harness these changes as a foundation for thriving beyond challenges and setbacks.

If you have been walking through disruption, healing, reinvention, purpose work, or identity change, this conversation is for you.

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Entrepreneurial leadership and sustainable business success often hinge on breaking through mental barriers that hold us back. In this insightful conversation, entrepreneur and achievement coach Shane Perry teams up with L. Michael Burt to explore how mindset, disruption, and comfort zones affect our ability to reach goals. Drawing from Shane's three decades of experience building sales organizations and studying high achievers, the episode delves into the psychology of achievement and the importance of embracing disruption as a catalyst for growth and purpose after disruption.

Whether you're navigating life after disruption or striving to create lasting success, Shane shares practical strategies for overcoming resistance, such as working in focused 90-day cycles and shifting from negative motivation to results-driven mindsets. This episode offers a powerful wake-up call for entrepreneurs and leaders eager to break free from limiting patterns and build sustainable success.

Join us to learn why mindset is the greatest obstacle to success today and how you can leverage entrepreneurial leadership principles to pursue a life and business defined by impact and intentional growth.

Takeaways

1. Most people fail their goals because they stay inside their comfort zone. Growth requires disruption and intentional change.
2. Success is built through focused cycles of action. Working in 90-day goal cycles helps create momentum and measurable progress.
3. Negative motivation can be powerful. Sometimes the drive to avoid staying stuck pushes people to take action.
4. Limiting beliefs quietly control behavior. Becoming aware of the mental barriers you carry is the first step to overcoming them.
5. High achievers think differently. They choose action over comfort and pursue a life defined by results, not regrets.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Shane Perry: A Game Changer

02:10 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

03:51 Overcoming Fear and Procrastination

06:09 Setting Goals and Action Plans

09:19 Understanding Comfort Zones

12:56 The 90-Day Cycle for Success

15:36 Cultivating Goals and Vision Boards

17:33 The Power of Negative Motivation

20:22 Building a New Comfort Zone

23:09 Disruption and Its Importance

26:46 The Role of Habits in Success

28:43 Limiting Beliefs and Mental Shifts

30:08 Continuous Growth and New Challenges

34:28 Breaking the Mold: The Path Less Traveled

36:34 Cultivating Awareness and Mindset

38:39 Rekindling the Fire: Motivation and Grit

41:50 The Contrarian Mindset: Achievers vs. Non-Achievers

44:04 Transformation Through the Journey

47:24 Setting Goals for Success

50:28 The Drive to Help Others

53:55 Success Stories: Real-Life Transformations

56:30 Navigating Comfort Zones and Friendships

01:00:08 Emotional Resilience and Growth

01:03:55 Living a Life of Results, Not Regrets

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Entrepreneurial leadership after disruption. Prevention before tragedy. Early cancer detection. School safety technology. Bo Short. BMRT.

Bo Short is a plane crash survivor and cancer survivor who now leads BMRT, developing molecular resonance detection technology with life-changing applications in early cancer detection, school safety, and public health.

This conversation is about what entrepreneurial leadership looks like when the stakes are real. Prevention instead of reaction. Purpose instead of performance. The responsibility of building innovation that could protect children, families, and entire communities, while also changing how disease is detected before it takes hold.

Bo shares how disruption reshaped his priorities, why character cannot be segmented between personal life and business, and what sustainable business success actually requires when you are building something bigger than yourself.

For entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and innovators navigating change, this is a future-focused conversation about purpose-driven leadership, ethical stewardship, and thriving through transformation.

Takeaways

Innovation stems from identity and purpose.

Life disruptions can lead to significant personal growth.

Thriving is about living a life of integrity and purpose.

Character is essential in both personal and professional life.

Technology can play a crucial role in enhancing safety and health.

Early detection of cancer can save lives and reduce suffering.

Hope is a powerful motivator in overcoming challenges.

Teamwork is essential for achieving significant goals.

Ethical stewardship is vital in the development of new technologies.

The future of technology holds immense potential for societal impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bo Short and His Journey

07:43 Defining Moments and Life Disruptions

14:46 The Importance of Purpose and Joy

21:04 Thriving Beyond Achievements

28:33 Innovative Technology: BMRT Explained

35:49 Innovative Detection Technology

39:00 School Safety Solutions

46:00 Cancer Detection Advancements

51:10 Human Trafficking and DNA Detection

01:00:57 The Future of Technology and Responsibility

Connect with Bo Short

Website: https://bmrt.io/

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In this episode of The ThriveWell Journey, we explore the nonlinear path of healing and its role in entrepreneurial leadership and creating sustainable business success after life disruption. Week 2 of Purpose After Disruption focuses on breaking the illusion that healing should be a straight line, emphasizing that the goal is not to "never feel it again" but to prevent temporary setbacks from dictating your permanent future.

Join us as we practice naming your current emotional state without turning it into a story, spotting default reaction patterns, and learning to choose your next move intentionally rather than reacting on autopilot. This live session also invites you to create again from a blank canvas, stopping the past from leaking into your future and reinforcing your purpose after disruption.

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What word comes to mind when you think of your blank canvas? Share with us: peace, discipline, clarity, truth, or consistency.

Fear shows up fast, and in entrepreneurial leadership, it can quietly influence decisions if you do not have language for it. In this episode of The ThriveWell Journey, L. Michael Burt sits down with Patrick Sweeney, the “Fear Guru,” to break down the neuroscience of fear, how to build courage on purpose, and how that translates into sustainable business success.

Patrick shares how fear works in the brain, what an amygdala hijack looks like in real life, and why courage is something you can train through repeated choices. We unpack the fear triangle, why imposter syndrome hits even high-performing entrepreneurs, and how health and nervous system care affect your ability to lead under pressure. We also get into Patrick’s BOODA Doctrine, where belief comes first, and how closing the belief gap helps founders turn chaos into cadence and build momentum that lasts.

If fear has been influencing your choices, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and a practical way forward for life and business.

Comment below: Where do you notice fear showing up most right now, and what choice are you making anyway?

Top Takeaways

• Fear can become fuel when you can name it and work with it
• Courage is built through reps and conscious choices
• Health and nervous system care shape leadership under pressure
• The fear triangle helps identify what kind of fear you are dealing with
• Imposter syndrome is common even among successful leaders
• Curiosity can replace judgment and improve decision-making
• Closing the belief gap turns chaos into cadence and builds momentum

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fear and Purpose

01:10 The Journey from Fear to Courage

04:06 Understanding the Neuroscience of Fear

08:52 Building Courage: Practical Steps

12:01 The Role of Health in Overcoming Fear

14:01 The Fear Triangle: Instinctual, Physical, and Emotional

17:30 The Belief Gap and Entrepreneurial Courage

20:04 The Buddha Doctrine: A Framework for Action

23:04 Transformative Life Experiences

27:12 Living Beyond Fear: A New Perspective

33:15 Authenticity in Leadership

34:46 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

36:46 The Entrepreneurial Journey

38:50 Belief and Opportunity

40:44 The Buddha Loop: Belief and Orientation

46:43 Turning Chaos into Cadence

55:55 The Power of Data in Decision Making

Connect with Patrick Sweeney

Website: https://www.thefounderscreed.com/

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Entrepreneurial leadership gets heavy when you’ve always been the one carrying everybody. Adaku Mbagwu breaks down the Fixer Identity, overgiving, and how to build sustainable business success after life after disruption.

L. Michael Burt sits down with Adaku Mbagwu, founder of Healed Hero, to talk about firstborn daughter patterns and why so many high achievers feel responsible for everyone’s emotional world. Adaku breaks down how triggers reveal the story running your mind, why success can still feel hollow, and how meditation, self-awareness, and community support help you rebuild from peace instead of pressure.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to earn love, earn success, or earn rest, this conversation will give you language and a practical way forward.

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Takeaways

Adaku Mbagwu emphasizes the power of self-awareness in personal growth.

Firstborn daughters often feel a sense of responsibility that can lead to over-giving.

Ambition and peace can coexist; it's about finding balance.

Life's challenges are opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Community support is crucial for firstborn daughters to thrive.

Meditation and self-reflection can lead to profound insights.

Triggers often reveal deeper issues that need to be addressed.

The Healed Hero community aims to empower women to fill their cups before giving to others.

Personal experiences shape our ability to coach and support others.

Emotions are gifts that guide us towards alignment with our true selves.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Adaku Mbagwu

01:11 Life in Tulum and Transition to Dubai

03:12 The Journey to Coaching High Performers

09:34 Understanding Firstborn Daughters

12:04 Ambition and Peace: A Balancing Act

18:37 Adaku's Early Life and Family Dynamics

25:21 The Burden of Responsibility

30:41 Triggers and Personal Growth

33:08 Understanding the Mind's Filters

36:27 Shifting Perspectives on Success

39:51 The Power of Intentional Choices

42:41 Navigating Family Dynamics and Grief

46:48 Transformative Experiences and Personal Growth

52:30 Building the Healed Hero Community

56:10 Setting Boundaries for Firstborn Daughters

01:01:27 Embracing Challenges as Growth Opportunities

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Host L. Michael Burt dives deep into entrepreneurial leadership through the lens of alignment as a daily, practical leadership practice essential for sustainable business success and personal growth. Designed for entrepreneurs and leaders navigating life after disruption, this episode explores how heightened self-awareness reveals hidden misalignments and how internal friction serves as valuable data rather than a failure. Michael shares strategies to slow down, recalibrate purpose, and make intentional decisions that support long-term success without burnout. You'll also learn why community plays a crucial role in maintaining consistency, emotional regulation, and identity clarity during times of growth. Tune in for actionable insights on turning alignment into a powerful tool for thriving amid change.

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Takeaways

- Alignment is a daily practice expressed through actions, not ideas.

- Coherence is the signal that your life and leadership are stabilizing.

- Misalignment is data. Notice it, do not shame it.

- Subtraction creates alignment faster than adding more goals.

- Community reinforces consistency when willpower fades.

- Alignment reveals identity shifts that impact business decisions.

- Slowing down improves clarity, purpose, and execution.

- Life teaches lessons you only learn when you listen.

- Thriving becomes normal when alignment becomes your standard.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Alignment Reset Series

01:15 Understanding Alignment and Coherence

05:47 The Practice of Alignment

08:46 Community and Support in Alignment

11:10 Looking Ahead: Purpose and Intentional Living

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Discover why you'll spend 20 years of your life dreaming and how to unlock this untapped roadmap to your purpose with Caleb Matthews, international speaker and dream interpretation expert.

Learn the DNA of design framework spirit, soul, and body as the triune being, and how "SEELINKS" (moments you miss daily) reveal your true calling. Explore the IYR principle for early years of entrepreneurship renovation. Caleb reveals the three sources of dreams, how to train your subconscious with declarations before sleep, and practical dream journaling techniques.

Perfect for entrepreneurs burning out from hustle culture, spiritual seekers wanting practical tools, leaders searching for their inner engine and purpose, and anyone ready to stop glossing over the See-Links that connect their daily life to their DNA of design and live full of days, not empty of days.

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction: Nobody Can Clone You at the Cellular Level

4:30 - Reflective Question: What Has Life Been Teaching You Lately?

10:15 - What Are See-Links? DNA of Design Explained

17:07 - IYR Principle: Early Years of Entrepreneurship & Renovation

26:00 - Why Don't People Remember Their Dreams?

31:15 - Eastern vs Western Culture: Dreams as Valuable as Brushing Teeth

40:20 - Declare Before Sleep: Training Your Subconscious

45:30 - Harriet Tubman: The Moses Who Used Dreams as Roadmap

51:00 - Joseph & Daniel: Interpreting Dreams for Kings

58:00 - Inner World More Real Than Outer World?

1:06:00 - Great Pyramids of Giza: Night Season Blueprints

1:09:31 - Peace is the Potting Soil of Revelation

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What do you do when life breaks everything open? In this powerful episode of The ThriveWell Journey Podcast, we explore entrepreneurial leadership and sustainable business success through the inspiring story of Keisha Queeley, founder of Stocked Up Future. Keisha shares her journey through unimaginable disruption, from losing her husband to navigating financial uncertainty, raising six children, and stepping into alignment with her true purpose.

This conversation goes beyond money; it’s about identity, resilience, community, and building a future with intention after life’s biggest upheavals. Keisha's story is a compelling example of leadership and thriving in the face of adversity, illustrating key lessons on rebuilding a meaningful life and business.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misaligned, or uncertain about what comes next, this episode will meet you right where you are and show you how the ThriveWell journey can guide you to sustainable success and personal growth after disruption.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

02:56 Navigating Life's Seasons

06:03 Facing Adversity: A Personal Journey

12:01 Finding Alignment and Community Support

18:03 Scripting a New Reality

23:56 Building a Business with Family

29:55 The Power of Stillness and Reflection

32:54 Finding Clarity in Chaos

34:58 The Power of Experience and Growth

37:00 Separating Identity from Experience

39:59 The Journey to Coaching and Contribution

44:00 Building Financial Literacy for Future Generations

49:04 Overcoming Financial Setbacks

51:06 Creating a Supportive Learning Environment

54:50 Facing Fears and Embracing Change

59:51 Leaving a Legacy of Resilience and Growth

In this episode, we explore:

What alignment looks like after life disruption

How Keisha rebuilt her life through community and clarity

Financial empowerment through stock market education

The difference between what happened and the story we carry

Teaching the next generation wealth, resilience, and confidence

Why fear is often a signal of growth

Keisha also breaks down how her program Stocked Up Future helps everyday people learn technical analysis and build financial confidence one step at a time.

Connect with Keisha Queeley

Website: https://stockedupfuture.com

Email: [email protected]

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Discover how to stop chasing the "how" and surrender to the intelligence that beats your heart in this profound conversation with Cortney McDermott, exploring quantum physics, the Dao teaching of non-doing, and aligning to your future self in 2026.

Learn why relaxation and surrender are more powerful than forced action, how to navigate the back-and-forth between old identity and new nervous system, and the four ways to get ice cream as a framework for understanding forced versus effortless action.

Cortney reveals the white fire of purification process, probability amplitude alignment, and why you must be willing to blow up your phoenix to be reborn.

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction: Tech Gremlins & Honoring the First Conversation

6:45 - Stop Chasing the How: Trusting Inner Intelligence

11:20 - "I Have No Idea How You're Figuring This Out"

16:30 - The Back & Forth: Old Identity vs. New Nervous System

24:20 - Four Ways to Get Ice Cream: Force vs. Flow Framework

30:00 - The Tantrum State: Recognizing Nervous System Dysregulation

36:00 - Currency = Flow: Understanding Money as Relationship

44:15 - Collapsing Particles: How Attention Creates Reality

56:15 - Step 1 for 2026: Align to New Probability

58:00 - Step 2: Give Up Who You've Been (William Blake Quote)

1:02:45 - Step 3: Relax Around How It's Happening

1:05:00 - Closing: Let's Make Thriving Our New Normal

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