Berlin Emerson’s life isn’t about easy wins. It’s about facing the kind of moments that shake you to your core and coming out stronger on the other side. Today, Berlin is on her third life—and she’s just getting started.

In this episode, Berlin shares three defining moments that shaped her incredible journey: a near-death experience during childbirth that redefined her strength, the chaos of growing up with a father battling heroin addiction, and the liberating bike ride that symbolized her freedom.

Now a prenatal and postpartum fitness coach, Berlin draws on her own fitness journey, motherhood, and resilience to help other moms rediscover their bodies and minds. 

Her life story is as raw as it is inspiring. Perhaps you’ll find a little of your own strength in Berlin’s story.

[02:04] The birth story that changed everything

[07:59] The aftermath of a near-death experience

[12:05] A troubled childhood shaped by chaos

[19:52] A violent encounter that shifted her world

[22:35] Finding understanding and forgiveness

[29:48] A ride toward freedom and liberation

[35:50] Lessons learned on resilience and growth

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Today, we’re sitting down with Carlo Trulli—a guy whose life reads like a novel. When Carlo first arrived in Canada at seven, he was so curious about his first TV that he peeked behind the “magic box,” searching for the tiny people inside. That curiosity stuck with him and guided his path through some unforgettable experiences.

From hitchhiking across Europe on almost nothing, to joining the ‘80s ad world in the tail end of the “Mad Men” days, to finally launching a commercial production company, Carlo has lived his life by diving in headfirst. 

In our conversation, he shares three defining moments: the time he traded a prized egg at age four, the moment he began questioning big beliefs as a teen, and his days working as a bouncer. These moments taught Carlo about trust, value, and the balance of good and evil.

Join us as we unpack Carlo’s incredible journey—and maybe find a little inspiration to look at our own lives in a new light.

[02:33] The precious egg and a lesson in value 

[08:03] A life-changing church confession

[19:25] The dangers of binary thinking

[21:40] A brawl at The Keg that flipped the script

[23:24] What lessons Carlo learned as a bouncer 

[30:13] The power of kindness and gratitude 

You never really know why a stranger comes into your life. Was it fate? Destiny? Or just coincidence? Whatever the reason, the universe has worked its magic to bring my guest, Jodie Morton, into my world—and now into yours.

In 2017, Jodie faced the devastating loss of her grandmother to suicide. To turn this tragedy into something meaningful, she started Green Gold and Blues, a project aimed at raising awareness about mental health. 

Jodie set out on an incredible journey, riding the entire Bicentennial National Trail in Australia—a 1,500-mile trek from Cooktown to Healesville. She continued her journey in the United States, riding a portion of the Continental Divide Trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada. Along the way, she encountered the kindness of strangers and found the strength to escape a traumatic relationship.

Join us for a conversation that will inspire you to view the world through a new lens. Jodie’s story is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the strength to make a difference and find our way forward.

This episode covers:

The tragic loss and its immediate aftermath (02:04)

Why Jodie decided to ride horses for mental health awareness (06:29)

The water crisis that put Jodie’s journey to the ultimate test (08:47)

The unexpected help from a kind stranger during a snowstorm  (16:39)

How social media helped Jodie raise awareness on her journey (22:18)

A toxic relationship and its impact (23:33)

How Jodie found the courage to leave a traumatic relationship  (33:18)

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Life is a series of fleeting moments, but a few can change everything. Have you ever wondered which moments have shaped your life?

Meet Anika Jackson, host of the popular podcast Your Brand Amplified. In this episode, Anika opens up about three pivotal moments that defined her path: joining a cheerleading team, chasing a dream, and going on 20 first dates.

Growing up in Kansas, Anika felt like she didn’t fit in until she took a brave step in fifth grade and joined the cheerleading team. This decision helped her find her voice and sense of belonging. Her second turning point came during pregnancy when a vivid dream about her unborn daughter reshaped her view of motherhood.

After her divorce, Anika faced a new challenge: navigating 20 first dates. Each encounter taught her valuable lessons about love, resilience, and self-worth. Her story proves how the smallest moments can impact our destiny.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

The moment of clarity at age 10 that set Anika on a new path (02:19)

How Anika and her friends united the playground (07:52)

The dream that revealed her daughter would arrive that day (08:47)

How Anika’s daughter declared she was destined to be her mom  (15:33)

Why divorce turned Anika’s world upside down (19:02)

What she learned from going on 20 first dates (29:48)

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Rochelle Moulton’s life is anything but ordinary. She went from emancipating herself at 17 to dealing with the fallout of the Enron scandal.

Called everything from an emotional Red Bull to the consultant whisperer, Rochelle helps soloists and entrepreneurs achieve financial success while enjoying real freedom. Who wouldn't want that?

In this episode, Rochelle shares how she turned life's challenges into opportunities. From her early emancipation to surviving Enron's fallout and finding love in the most unexpected way, her story is all about resilience and creativity.

Join us as we dive into Rochelle's three defining moments: couchsurfing in her youth, the Enron crisis after selling her consulting firm to Arthur Andersen, and a surprising Texas hug that led to love. Her journey is a testament to resilience and self-sufficiency.

You’ll hear us talk about:

What led to Rochelle becoming emancipated at 17 (02:07)

How she juggled work and school while couchsurfing (04:35)

How emancipating herself from her mom transformed Rochelle’s life  (08:52)

The fallout from the Enron scandal (12:02)

Why Rochelle had to create a new plan for her future  (18:58)

When a surprise hug from a strange turns into a love story (28:55)

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Yeshaia "Shaia" Blakeney’s story is one that you couldn’t make up if you tried. From a troubled youth to co-founding a respected drug and alcohol treatment center, Shaia’s journey is about finding redemption in the most unexpected places.

After founding Recovering Integrity and Antedote Lab in Los Angeles, he continued to explore his love for hip-hop and storytelling. He shows that life’s detours can lead to incredible destinations.

In today’s episode, Shaia takes us through three pivotal moments—a stolen TV, a shotgun wedding, and a life-changing encounter with a sympathetic judge—that charted his course.

Tune in as we dive into Shaia Blakeney’s defining moments and explore how sometimes being in the wrong place at the wrong time can be exactly what you need.

You’ll hear us explore:

The marijuana incident and early run-ins with the law (01:51)

A Eskimo moment that threw his life off by one minute (04:52)

Shaia’s arrest and the turning point to enter treatment (07:57)

What lessons he learned from a sympathetic judge  (10:45)

The heartwarming celebration of a shotgun wedding (21:05)

A miraculous encounter and the path to becoming a rabbi (28:55)

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Recover Integrity 

Antedote Lab