Troubled Past Podcast

Hosted by Jarod “The Rock” Johnson
 @troubledpastpodcast

In this episode, we break down one simple truth: you no longer have any excuse not to chase your dreams. The knowledge, tools, and mentorship you think you need? It’s all out there — and most of it is free.

Jarod shares real talk on the rise of YouTube University, online courses, and the explosion of free education in every industry. Whether you want to start a business, build a skill, pivot careers, or heal from your past — there are no more gatekeepers. The only thing in your way is you.

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I don’t know where to start,” this is your wake-up call. Start with what’s in front of you.

🔑 Key Topics:

• How online courses & YouTube changed the game
• Why “not knowing how” is no longer a valid excuse
• Breaking free from the mindset that you’re not ready
• Jarod’s personal journey of learning, failing, and evolving through online resources
• Reclaiming your future — one skill at a time

🔥 For fans of: Eric Thomas, David Goggins, The Diary of a CEO, Andy Frisella, Gary Vee, Inky Johnson
🎧 Motivation | Personal Growth | No Excuses | Self-Improvement | Digital Hustle

📲 Follow & share: @troubledpastpodcast
 📩 Want to be a guest or share your story? DM us on IG!

#noexcuses #onlinelearning #youtubeuniversity #selfimprovement #motivation #digitalhustle #goalsetter #mindsetshift #troubledpastpodcast #jarodjohnson #fromstruggletosuccess #entrepreneurmindset #lifetransformation #startnow #selfeducation

Support the show

Hosted by Jarod "The Rock" Johnson

In this heartfelt and brutally honest episode, Jarod dives deep into one of the hardest lessons we all face: chasing people who don’t chase us back.

Whether you’ve been stuck in the friendzone, wrapped up in a one-sided relationship, or constantly proving your worth to someone who doesn’t see it — this one’s for you. Jarod shares personal stories and hard-earned wisdom about why we seek validation from the wrong people, and how that energy should be redirected toward chasing purpose, not people.

Because the truth is: you deserve to feel chosen, not tolerated.

When you stop chasing love that doesn’t love you back — that’s when the real thing finds you.

Topics covered:

• Escaping the friendzone and reclaiming your power
• Why rejection isn’t the end — it’s redirection
• Letting go of one-sided love
• Chasing your passion and letting love catch up
• Understanding your worth when others don’t

—

For anyone tired of feeling not enough.
For those ready to walk away from almost-love and into real self-respect.

#SelfWorth #RelationshipAdvice #Friendzone #ChaseYourPurpose #LoveYourselfFirst #EmotionalHealing #LetThemGo #MotivationalPodcast #YouDeserveBetter

Support the show

On this special episode of The Troubled Past Podcast, Jarod "The Rock" Johnson pays tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away yesterday. More than just a rock icon, Ozzy leaves behind a legacy that reminds us of the preciousness of our time.

Jarod dives deep into the importance of doing good while you're here, giving your time to the right people, and building a legacy that outlives you. Because when you're gone… it’s those moments, those connections, and those choices that the people left behind will hold onto.

This episode isn’t just about Ozzy — it’s about you. About making changes now. About showing up for the people who matter. And about becoming the kind of person they'll remember with love and respect.

🎙️ If you’ve ever struggled with your purpose, your past, or the kind of impact you want to make in this world — this one’s for you.

#RestInPowerOzzy #LegacyTalk #TroubledPastPodcast #OzzyOsbourneTribute #MotivationPodcast #ChasingPurpose #LeaveAMark #MentalHealth #RockLegend #TimeIsPrecious

Support the show

🎙️ Hosted by Jarod "The Rock" Johnson

In this raw and powerful episode, Jarod opens up about what it really takes to chase your dreams, break free from your past, and evolve into the person you were meant to be. He shares hard truths from his own journey — the doubts, the haters, and the moments when people called him crazy for believing in something bigger than his circumstances.

Because the truth is: no one can define your dream but you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or like your past defines you, this episode will light a fire in you. It’s a message for the misunderstood, the grinders, the ones who dare to believe they were built for more.

🔑 Topics covered:

Turning your pain into purpose

Why “crazy” is what success looks like before it happens

Letting go of the version of you that everyone expects

Becoming the version of you that you know is in there

—

🔥 For fans of: Eric Thomas, David Goggins, Andy Frisella, Inky Johnson, and The Diary of a CEO
💭 Motivation | Self-Improvement | Real Talk | Life Transformation

#motivation  #motivationalspeaker podcast  #selfimprovement  #mindsetshift  #believeinyourself  #fromstruggletosuccess  #noplanb  #inspirationalstories

Support the show

Description:
In this special preview episode, I sit down with my brother and future co-host Broke Miles as we get ready to launch our new project — World’s Vibes Podcast.

But this isn’t just an announcement — it’s a real, raw conversation about overcoming addiction, the power of second chances, and looking back at the wild times that shaped us. We laugh, we reflect, and we keep it honest about what it takes to grow when your past keeps trying to pull you back.

This episode is all about resilience, redemption, and the beginning of a new vibe.

🎧 Don’t miss this look behind the curtain before we launch something big.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• Addiction recovery
• Friendship & loyalty
• Healing through humor
• Starting over
• Preview of World’s Vibes Podcast

📢 Follow & Subscribe to Stay Updated:
Be sure to follow this show and stay tuned for the launch of World’s Vibes Podcast, where the energy’s real and nothing’s off limits.

 #TroubledPastPodcast #BrokeMiles #WorldsVibesPodcast #AddictionRecovery #OvercomingAddiction #PodcastPreview #SecondChances #MentalHealthAwareness #RawConversations #InspiringStories #SobrietyJourney #BuzzsproutPodcasts #PodcastLife #HealingThroughStory 

Support the show

I’m not proud of who I used to be — but I’m not afraid to talk about it.
 Every week on Troubled Past, I tell my story — the real story. The fights, the failures, the funny moments, and the painful ones, too. From addiction and bad decisions to redemption and rebuilding, nothing’s off limits. I share it all because I believe that honesty inspires change, and that if you hear what I’ve been through, maybe you’ll avoid some of the same mistakes.

This show is for anyone who wants more out of life — more peace, more purpose, more freedom. I bring on guests who’ve been through it too. We talk about struggle, growth, and what it takes to rewrite your story.

My mission? To help others find financial freedom, emotional healing, and the courage to take control of their future, no matter how broken their past might be.

Thanks for listening. I hope this show gives you something real.

Support the show

Two weeks sober — and for the first time on Troubled Past, Jarod opens up about his personal journey with alcohol. From wild nights and reckless decisions to the pain, shame, and moments of clarity that followed, this episode dives into the raw, unfiltered stories of drinking before the first time he quit… and why he’s done with it now.

But this isn’t just about Jarod — it’s about the people out there who feel stuck, alone, or like they can’t stop. Together, we start the conversation on what real support looks like, what healing really means, and how we can come up with new ways to help others break free from the cycle.

If you’ve ever battled addiction, watched someone you love struggle, or just want to understand the truth behind the bottle — this one’s for you.

Support the show

In a powerful father-son conversation, Jarod sits down with his son Skyler to share a kid’s perspective on what it’s really like growing up in today’s school system — especially when the adults around you get it wrong. From dealing with unfair teachers to feeling misunderstood, Skyler opens up about how he started getting labeled as a “bad kid”… until one vice principal stepped in and changed the game.

This episode is raw, emotional, and real — showing that sometimes all it takes is one person to believe in a child to pull them off a path they never chose to begin with. It’s a must-listen for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to understand the kids who often go unheard.

Support the show

This week on Troubled Past, Jarod sits down with cannabis activist and community warrior Laura Lambert — a woman turning pain into purpose. From fighting to give parolees and probationers access to cannabis as medicine, to coaching grieving families through unimaginable loss, to standing up for kids in the system, Laura’s work is real, raw, and deeply rooted in justice. She's helping parents reclaim their power, kids find support, and communities build safer futures — including a bold new effort to keep guns out of the hands of children without infringing on legal rights.

This episode is about redemption, resistance, and the people doing the hard work behind the scenes to make change possible.

Support the show

 In this gripping story-driven episode, Jarod takes us back to the raw, chaotic reality of his younger years. From a drive-by shooting on East Colfax in Denver, to a terrifying brush with cartel members, to knocking someone out at 19 for disrespecting a woman — these aren’t just stories of survival, they’re moments that shaped a mindset. This episode digs deep into the trauma, adrenaline, and consequences of growing up in a world where fear and violence were always close by 

Support the show