What if the voice in your head isn’t you… It’s just the oldest version of you, on repeat?

In this raw and powerful solo episode, we dive into the invisible mental loops that keep high-performing men stuck in sabotage, overthinking, perfectionism, and pressure… and reveal how to finally break free.

Because no matter how driven or disciplined you are.. if your thoughts are wired for survival, not expansion, you’ll keep sabotaging the life you’re meant to live.

Episode Trail Map..

• Why most of your thoughts aren’t truth—they’re just familiar
• How to identify the loops that keep pulling you back
• The neuroscience of why change feels so hard (and how to make it stick)
• How to rebuild your internal operating system so your mind aligns with your future, not your past

A 4-Step Process to Rewire Your Mind:

1. Recognize the recurring thought loops
2. Reflect on where they came from.... with curiosity, not shame
3. Reframe them into aligned, empowering truths
4. Repeat the new story daily, because neurons that fire together, wire together

This isn’t about “positive thinking.”

This is about mental liberation.

We talk tools. like meditation, journaling, NLP, pattern interrupts.

We talk embodiment like how to walk, speak, and choose like the version of you you’re becoming.

And we challenge the illusion that your mind can’t change.

Because it can.

It’s just been waiting for your permission.

Key Trail Markers:

• Your mind isn’t broken... it’s just wired for safety.
• Authentic reframing beats empty affirmations, because your nervous system knows the difference.
• Transformation happens when new thoughts become as non-negotiable as brushing your teeth.
• The most powerful change begins in the pause, when you observe the loop instead of becoming it.

If you’ve ever asked: “Who am I now that I’ve let go of who I was?”

This episode is your mirror.

This isn’t just another mindset & motivational rant...

It’s a new trail entirely.

Because when you change the way you think, You change who you become.

If this episode hit home:

• Share it on IG and tag me @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence
• DM me your biggest takeaway, yes, I read and reply to every one
• Subscribe and follow the journey, new solo episodes drop every Thursday.

Next week: The New Standard – How to Create a Life That Aligns with Who You’re Becoming

This is The Trail to Transcendence.

No map. No rules. Just you… facing yourself.

Ready to rewire your mind and embody the next version of you?

Hit play. Let’s walk the trail together.

What happens after you let go?

After surrender, there’s a quiet space most people don’t talk about, a space where the old identity is gone, but the new one hasn’t fully arrived.

In this powerful solo episode, we explore what it really means to become the version of you that’s been waiting beneath the surface all along.

Key Themes in This Episode:

• Why identity isn’t something you find... it’s something you forge

• The psychology of why we cling to old versions of ourselves

• How to navigate the discomfort of the “in-between”

• What it takes to truly embody your future self

• A 3-part identity shift framework rooted in awareness, vision, and embodiment

• Raw, personal stories about what it feels like to no longer recognize the old you

You’ll also get powerful reflection prompts to help you release the performance and finally embody the identity that aligns with who you’re meant to be.

This is the trail marker between surrender and transcendence.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who am I now?”, this episode is for you.

Key Trail Markers:

• Your nervous system craves familiarity, even if it’s keeping you stuck.
• The old identity isn’t bad, it just isn’t big enough for where you’re going.
• You don’t need to become someone else, you need to remember who you’ve always been.

Ready to embody the next version of you?

If this episode hit home for you:

• Share it on Instagram & tag me @grav_fitt & the podcast @thetrailtotrascendence
• DM me your biggest takeaway..I respond to every message
• Subscribe & follow because next week, we’re diving into "Becoming The Person You're Meant To Be. Identity Shifts & Embodiment.

New solo episodes drop every Thursday. Hit follow so you never miss a moment.

This is The Trail to Transcendence. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

Hit play. Let’s walk the trail together.

What if the only thing standing between you and your future… is the story you’re still holding onto?

In this raw and powerful episode of The Trail to Transcendence, we stand at the edge of the metaphorical bridge between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming.

After the surrender comes the next great challenge: letting go.

Letting go of the identities you’ve outgrown.

Letting go of the beliefs that kept you safe.

Letting go of the habits, titles, and patterns that once served you—but now silently sabotage your growth.

In this solo episode, I walk you through the emotional and neurological truth behind why letting go is so hard… and why it’s the most courageous move you’ll ever make.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why most people stay stuck,,...not because they can’t move forward, but because they’re still clinging to the past.

• The psychology of attachment....how your brain wires your identity to familiar pain.

• How to reframe letting go from “losing something” to “making space for what’s next.”

• A powerful 3-step process to help you release what no longer serves you... and finally walk across that bridge toward your next chapter.

Key Trail Markers:

• Letting go isn’t about forgetting...it’s about forgiving, grieving, and honoring the version of you that got you this far.

• The bridge to your future self only appears when you stop looking back.

• Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is release control and trust what’s waiting on the other side.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Letting Go and Moving Forward

01:36 – Embracing the Next Chapter: Letting Go of the Past

04:53 – Transcending Neurological Wiring

06:24 – Shedding the Skin You’ve Outgrown

08:45 – Letting Go of Old Narratives

10:22 – Releasing Outdated Beliefs and Identities

11:58 – Starting Over as Strength

13:28 – Step Into the Unknown

15:28 – Trust the Bridge to Let Go

16:47 – Embrace Your Past, Liberate Your Future

18:25 – Sharing for Collective Growth

If You’re Ready to Let Go…

If you’ve been carrying a weight that’s not yours anymore....this is your sign.

If you’re standing at the edge of that (metaphorical) bridge, this is your episode.

If you’re ready to stop looking back so you can finally move forward, tap the link in bio and listen now.

AND IF YOU'RE READY TO GO DEEPER? AND If this episode hit home for you:

• Share it on Instagram & tag me @grav_fitt & the podcast @thetrailtotrascendence

• DM me your biggest takeaway..I respond to every message

• Subscribe & follow because next week, we’re diving into "Becoming The Person You're Meant To Be. Identity Shifts & Embodiment.

New solo episodes drop every Thursday. Hit follow so you never miss a moment.

This is The Trail to Transcendence. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

Solo Episode 3: The Power of Radical Self-Acceptance

What happens when you finally stop running from yourself?

In this deeply personal and transformative solo episode, we explore one of the hardest yet most liberating journeys... radical self-acceptance. Through a raw, honest reflection on hitting rock bottom, I share how true transformation doesn’t come from relentless self-improvement or striving to “fix” ourselves, but from embracing every part of who we are.

Inside this episode, we uncover:

• The crucial shift from surrender to self-acceptance
• How to face your past without judgment or shame
• Why perfectionism is the real roadblock to growth
• The power of rewriting your personal story

For years, we’ve been conditioned to believe that change happens when we reject parts of ourselves. But what if the real key to transformation is full integration—owning every mistake, fear, and imperfection without the need to “fix” it?

This episode is an invitation to step off the exhausting path of self-rejection and into a new way of being.... one where you are already whole, already enough, and already worthy.

Key Trail Markers:

• Transformation is about radical self-acceptance, not endless self-improvement.
• The path forward is not about achieving perfection but embracing your humanity.
• You are not broken, you just haven’t learned to fully accept yourself yet.

If you’re ready to stop running and start embracing every part of who you are, this episode is for you.

Tune in now and begin your journey toward radical self-acceptance.

READY TO GO DEEPER? If this episode hit home for you:

• Share it on Instagram & tag me @grav_fitt & the podcast @thetrailtotrascendence

• DM me your biggest takeaway..I respond to every message

• Subscribe & follow because next week, we’re diving into "The Courage to Let Go".

Next Episode: “"The Courage to Let Go: Why it's one of the hardest, yet most liberating, things we can do."

New solo episodes drop every Thursday. Hit follow so you never miss a moment.

This is The Trail to Transcendence. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

At some point, we all come face to face with something we fear. For some, it’s losing everything. For others, it’s confronting the truth they’ve been avoiding. And sometimes, it’s the realization that the way we’ve been living isn’t truly living at all.

For Martin O’Toole, it took hitting rock bottom, battling addiction, self-destruction, and deep inner suffering, before he found a way out. But that way out wasn’t through resistance. It was through surrender.

And that surrender led him to a life of true clarity, purpose, and freedom.

In this powerful first guest episode of The Trail to Transcendence Podcast, we dive deep into:

The Life-Changing Insights We Cover in This Episode:

How facing your mortality can unlock a more meaningful life

The fascinating link between near-death experiences and psychedelics

Why early childhood experiences shape your “mental prison” and how to break free

The power of integration and why healing is more than just self-discovery

How plant medicines, breathwork, and mindfulness can help us rewire our patterns

Martin’s story is one of deep transformation. and his insights on healing, letting go, and finding inner peace will challenge you to rethink everything you know about suffering and freedom.

POWERFUL TRAIL MARKERS… AKA KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• “True transformation doesn’t come from escaping suffering it comes from facing it head-on.”

• “Most people aren’t searching for happiness, they’re searching for freedom. But the only way to find it… is to stop running.”

• “The mind is the greatest prison we live in. But once you see the bars, you realize you’ve had the key all along.”

So, before the next episode, take five minutes and ask yourself this:

“What fear have I been avoiding that’s actually holding me back?”

Sit with it. No judgment. Just truth. Because that’s where real transcendence begins.

If this episode hits home for you:

Share it on Instagram & tag me @grav_fitt & the podcast @thetrailtotranscendence

Follow Martin O' Toole on Instagram Here

Feel free to DM me your biggest takeaway (I respond to every message) OR to Subscribe & follow because next week, we’re diving into breaking free from self-sabotage and how to create real, lasting change.

Next Episode: Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage: How to Rewire Your Mind for Success & Inner Peace.

New solo episodes drop every Thursday And new Guest Episodes Every Monday. Hit follow so you never miss a moment.

This is The Trail to Transcendence. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

The Power of Surrender: Why Rock Bottom Is the Beginning, Not the End

At some point, you hit a moment where you know, you can’t keep going like this. Maybe it happens slowly, like a weight that’s been pressing down on you for years. Or maybe, like me, it happens all at once.

For me, it was standing in my kitchen, hands gripping the counter, realizing I had been running from myself for far too long. That night, everything collapsed. And for the first time, I saw the truth: I wasn’t in control anymore.

But here’s what I didn’t know then…

Rock bottom isn’t failure. It’s a reset.

In this powerful solo episode, we’re diving into:

Why hitting rock bottom might be the best thing that ever happens to you

The moment I had to surrender, walking away from Kratom after addiction took hold of my life

Why control is the thing that’s actually keeping you stuck (and how letting go sets you free)

The biggest myth about rock bottom, and how to stop seeing it as punishment and start seeing it as a new beginning

POWERFUL TRAIL MARKERS... AKA KEY TAKEAWAYS:

“Rock bottom isn’t a catastrophic event, it’s the moment you finally admit you’ve lost yourself.”

"Most people think strength is about pushing through. But real transformation? It happens by surrendering.”

“If you’ve been running, numbing, or avoiding… what if rock bottom is your chance to finally stop?”

Again, this isn’t about passive listening, it’s about doing the work.

So before the next episode, take five minutes and ask yourself this:

“What’s the one thing I’ve been avoiding feeling lately?”

Write it down. Sit with it. No judgment, just raw honesty. Because that’s where real transformation begins.

READY TO GO DEEPER? If this episode hit home for you:

• Share it on Instagram & tag me @grav_fitt & the podcast @thetrailtotrascendence

• DM me your biggest takeaway..I respond to every message

• Subscribe & follow because next week, we’re diving into radical self-acceptance, how to stop fighting who you are and finally own your truth.

Next Episode: “Radical Self-Acceptance: How to Own Your Truth (Even When It Feels Uncomfortable).

New episodes drop every Thursday. Hit follow so you never miss a moment.

This is The Trail to Transcendence. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

At some point, you wake up and realize the life you’ve built isn’t the one you actually want. On the outside, it all looks fine.... your career, success, relationships.... but on the inside? You feel lost. Disconnected. Like you’re playing a role instead of actually living.

That’s where this podcast comes in.

This isn’t about “thinking positive” or another set of five easy steps to success. This is about stripping everything down to rebuild from the inside out. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

In this powerful first episode, we lay the foundation for The Trail to Transcendence and challenge everything you think you know about transformation. If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more... but can’t seem to break free...this episode is your first step.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The biggest myth about transformation, and why it’s been keeping you stuck.

The “backpack of rocks” metaphor that will change how you see personal growth forever.

Why most people try to change by adding more, but true growth is about subtraction.

The real reason self-help hasn’t worked for you (and what actually will).

A simple but hard-hitting question to reflect on that could change everything.

POWER MOMENTS & TAKEAWAYS:

• “Rock bottom isn’t always a catastrophic event, it’s the slow realization that you’ve lost yourself.”

• “Most people believe change happens by adding more, more discipline, more pressure, more productivity. But true transformation? It happens by letting go.”

• “What if the key to finally becoming who you’re meant to be isn’t in doing more, but in releasing what’s been weighing you down?”

This podcast isn’t about passive listening. It’s about doing the work. So before the next episode, take five minutes and ask yourself one question:

"Where in my life am I pretending things are fine when they’re not?"

Write it down. Sit with it. No judgment... just raw honesty. Because that’s where real transformation begins.

READY TO GO DEEPER? If this episode hit home for you:

• Share it on Instagram & tag me @grav_fitt & the podcast @thetrailtotrascendence

• DM me your biggest takeaway..I respond to every message.

• Subscribe & follow because next week, we’re diving into rock bottom.. why it’s the best thing that could ever happen to you and how to use it as your reset.

• Next Episode Teaser: “The Power of Surrender: How Rock Bottom Becomes Your Greatest Teacher.”

• New episodes drop every Monday! Hit Follow so you never miss a moment.

This is The Trail to Transcendence. No map. No rules. Just you, facing yourself.

What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t a lack of motivation, but the way you’ve been conditioned to think about success?

In this episode, The HYHR Podcast welcomes Tyler Kelly, founder of Logical Lifting and InstaShred, to break down the mindset shifts that separate high performers from everyone else. From quitting everything hard in life to becoming a leader in fitness and optimization, Tyler shares how discipline, adaptability, and radical self-awareness transformed his entire reality.

If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, consistency, or purpose, this conversation will challenge you to rethink your approach to success and give you practical steps to start optimizing today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Defining Moment That Changed Everything

Tyler shares how going from a 125-pound, unmotivated teenager to a competitive bodybuilder became his gateway to confidence, resilience, and success.

1. Why Most People Stay Stuck

Struggling to stay consistent? Tyler explains why lack of discipline isn’t the problem—convenience is. If you can’t handle small discomforts, what else are you holding yourself back from?

1. The Three Pillars of Optimization

Tyler reveals the core principles that drive real transformation:

Adaptation – The world is changing, are you?

Open-Mindedness – Growth requires staying a student.

Consistency – Passion drives longevity.

1. The $30K Breakthrough, And What Really Matters.

When Tyler hit an initial record $30K month, his biggest lesson wasn’t about money… It was about balance.

1. How to Find Your Why (So You Stop Quitting)

If you’ve ever started something and fallen off, this segment will hit hard. Tyler breaks down how to find a compelling reason that keeps you going.

1. The Five-Person Rule That Will Change Your Life

“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Tyler shares how changing his circle transformed his success, mindset, and happiness.

1. The ONE Truth Tyler Would Leave Behind

“If I lost everything, the one truth I’d leave behind is this: Give, even when you have nothing to give."

Powerful Quotes to Remember:

• “Convenience is killing discipline. If you can’t walk downstairs to get something, what else are you incapable of?”

• “You don’t have to cut people out of your life, but you do have to be intentional about who you spend time with.”

• “Give, even when you have nothing to give. It will come back to you in ways you can’t imagine.”

If you're feeling stuck... This episode will challenge your beliefs about discipline, success, and growth. Tyler shares practical, no-BS strategies to optimize your life and shift your mindset.'

Connect with Tyler:

Website: InstaShred.com

Instagram: @instashred

What if your greatest challenges held the key to unlocking your highest potential? In this episode, Joel Margavage takes us on a raw, unfiltered journey through the darkest moments of his life to a profound personal transformation.

From battling autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and a victim mentality to finding alignment, purpose, and freedom, Joel reveals the exact steps he took to rebuild his life from the inside out. With candid vulnerability, he explains how he transitioned from sedation and self-sabotage to living intentionally and coaching others to do the same.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, Joel’s story proves that your breakthrough may be just on the other side of surrender.

Highlights That Will Hook You:

1. The Dark Night of the Soul:

Joel shares the moment he realized his life was spiraling out of control—from physical breakdowns to emotional disconnection. Hear how he transformed his autoimmune diagnosis from a limitation into the foundation of his discipline.

2. The Seven Levels of Why:

Learn the powerful self-discovery exercise that helped Joel uncover the root causes of his struggles and create clarity around his purpose. Could this simple method change your life, too?

3. Releasing the Victim Mentality:

Joel explores the mindset shift from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this teaching me?” Discover why embracing this perspective is essential for growth.

4. The Four Pillars Framework:

Joel’s approach to building certainty in your body, being, business, and balance creates a ripple effect across all areas of life. He shares actionable tips for implementing this system, starting with a daily “Power Hour.”

5. Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Transformation:

Dive into the Hermetic Principles and their connection to personal development. Joel explains how laws like Mentalism and Correspondence helped him align his inner and outer worlds for lasting change.

6. Avoiding the Ultimate Regret:

“Hell is meeting the person you could have been.” Joel’s powerful insight challenges you to take intentional action today to avoid the pain of looking back with regret.

Why You Should Listen:

• Are you tired of numbing yourself with distractions but don’t know how to break the cycle?

• Do you want to learn practical tools to uncover your purpose and create alignment in your life?

• Are you intrigued by how ancient principles can guide modern personal growth?

Powerful Quotes to Remember:

• “Life isn’t about avoiding pain; it’s about learning to process it.”

• “Hell is meeting the person you could have been.”

• “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.”

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• A simple, actionable framework to create certainty and alignment in your life.

• A deeper understanding of how to uncover the root causes of your struggles through the “Seven Levels of Why.”

• Practical ways to build resilience, embrace surrender, and live intentionally.

• Insights into Hermetic Principles and how they apply to success and fulfillment in modern life.

Connect with Joel:

Instagram: @joelmargavage

Website: InvictusAlphaRex.com

2024 wasn’t just another year, it was a reckoning. A year of hard truths, raw self-awareness, and the kind of transformation that comes from leaning into life’s toughest moments. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the 7 lessons that reshaped my life and created the foundation for a more aligned, resilient, and purposeful 2025.

These lessons aren’t just reflections... they’re a roadmap for anyone ready to face their truth and unlock the life they’re meant to live.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Facing Yourself: Growth starts when you stop running—from your past, your pain, and the parts of yourself you avoid.

• Finding Alignment: How stepping out of the familiar and into alignment turns struggles into strengths.

• Building Through Small Actions: Why success isn’t about big leaps but small, consistent steps taken daily.

• Setting Boundaries That Protect Your Peace: One boundary I set this year changed my energy, relationships, and focus, here’s how you can do it too.

• Embracing the Journey of Healing: Healing isn’t linear, but progress is possible when you commit to the process.

• Choosing Purpose Over Perfection: How ditching perfectionism helped me connect on a deeper level and make a bigger impact.

• Cultivating Resilience Through Faith and Flexibility: Resilience isn’t about avoiding setbacks, it’s about learning how to adapt and grow stronger in the process.

One lesson completely blindsided me, and it changed how I see success forever. Want to know what it was? Click play and find out.

At the end of the episode, I’ll guide you through a simple yet powerful reflection exercise to uncover your own 2024 lessons and set the tone for a transformative 2025.

Don’t wait.. this episode could be the spark that changes everything.

Listen now and step into the life you’re meant to live.