“The worst advice I ever got was, exercise more and eat less.”

Sammy Williams shares how that advice, repeated over and over, became a damaging mantra that pushed him toward unhealthy extremes and left him battling shame around his body. What sounds simple on the surface was actually harmful, and it took years for him to unlearn it.

In this episode, Sammy opens up about his journey to rebuild a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and himself, and why quick-fix advice can do more harm than good. It is a candid and powerful conversation about healing, self-acceptance, and finding balance beyond the scale.

Hosted by Sean Taylor, produced by JB, and made possible by Smith + Howard.

What happens when the world tells you, “You don’t have to be smart if you’re pretty”?

In this episode, Teresa Caro opens up about the dangerous advice she got early in her career—and how it fueled her drive to prove her worth beyond appearances. From shifting life stages to reinventing herself through every chapter, Teresa shares hard-earned wisdom on:

Breaking free from superficial expectations

Redefining success as you grow and evolve

Building value that lasts longer than looks

It’s an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about turning bad advice into good stories—and finding your own path forward.

️ Hosted by Sean Taylor, produced by JB, and made possible by Smith + Howard.

What happens when the person you admire most tells you you’re not good enough?

For John Follis, it was a college professor who pulled him aside and said: “You suck at advertising. You should quit.” At 20 years old, chasing a new dream, those words almost knocked him off course.

In this episode, John shares how he pushed past that moment, built resilience through setbacks—including getting fired four times—and eventually co-founded one of the hottest creative agencies on Madison Avenue. His work won awards, landed press in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and made him a “secret weapon” for big brands.

In The Karate Kid, the bad advice was “show them who’s boss.” For Matthew Eyers, it wasn’t a movie—it was the real message he was given early on. In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Matthew unpacks how that mindset shaped his choices, why it led to more harm than good, and what he’s learned about leading with something stronger than ego.

What if “time heals all wounds” was the worst advice you could take? Clarity consultant Kyle Smith breaks down why healing is an active process, not a waiting game, and shares practical steps to turn pain into personal power.

In this episode, Chris shares how avoiding conversations about salary, business finances, and expenses keeps us stuck — and how transparency, experience sharing, and breaking the link between money and self-worth can lead to clarity, better decisions, and deeper relationships.

This week, Michael Brody-Waite shares how that well-meaning message failed him—leading to homelessness, addiction, and hopelessness by age 23. But what happened next is extraordinary. Through a 12-step program, Michael not only recovered—he built a new life from the ground up.

He went from sleeping on floors to building a company that grew 20,000%, making the Inc. 500 list, and delivering one of the most-watched TEDx talks of all time.

In this episode, he opens up about:

Why telling addicts to “just stop” isn’t enough

The 3 principles that saved his life—and made him a better leader

How addiction and executive burnout have more in common than you think

What families should do when someone they love is struggling

It’s one of the most powerful stories we’ve shared—raw, honest, and packed with insight for anyone facing discomfort, fear, or change.

When Tom Rebers was told to "charge the going rate," it sounded safe and reasonable. But playing it safe nearly cost him his business. In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Tom shares how he learned to set his own value, stop following industry norms, and build a business that actually works for him.

If you’ve ever underpriced yourself or felt stuck following “what everyone else does,” this one’s for you.

Zahra is a licensed therapist who now works with psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly ibogaine, a plant medicine with powerful anti-addiction effects. In this episode, she shares her journey from traditional treatment centers to becoming an advocate for spiritual, mental, and emotional healing through plant medicine.

We talk about outdated recovery models, the stigma surrounding psychedelics, the role of spirituality in therapy, and why systems built on fear often fail the people who need help most.

This one isn’t about promoting psychedelics—it’s about listening to a story that challenges assumptions and opens up a bigger conversation.

If you’ve ever questioned the rules you were taught to follow, this episode is for you.

That’s the worst advice Jeremy Schneider ever got — and it’s everywhere. From the headlines to social media, we’re taught investing means timing markets, chasing trends, and hoping for quick wins. Jeremy says that’s exactly why most people stay broke.

Jeremy is the founder of Personal Finance Club, a former tech entrepreneur who retired at 36, and now teaches simple, proven ways to build wealth. In this episode, he breaks down:
✅ Why ‘boring’ index funds beat the hype
✅ The two rules that actually make you rich
✅ Why most millionaires just… set it and forget it
✅ How to avoid the “speculation trap” that derails so many people

If you’ve ever felt investing is too complicated or too risky — this episode is for you.

Listen now and see why the most effective path to wealth is the least flashy.