In this episode of Undeniable w/Braxton Curtis, Braxton sits down with Jimmy Carter, a personal trainer turned trauma-informed coach, to explore the connection between fitness, trauma, and mindset. With over a decade of experience working with high-level athletes, Jimmy has developed a groundbreaking method that combines fitness training with trauma release for lasting transformation. Together, they discuss the power of mindset, overcoming victimhood, and the challenges of aligning health, wealth, love, and faith for a more fulfilling life.
Jimmy's journey from collegiate athlete to trauma-informed coach.
The impact of unresolved trauma on physical fitness and self-sabotage.
How to create a fitness plan tailored to release trauma stored in the body.
Overcoming victimhood mentality and recognizing its root causes.
The importance of choosing the right partner and building a supportive environment.
How faith, intentionality, and mindset shifts play a role in personal growth.
Plant medicine and other methods for healing trauma and improving well-being.
Your brain would rather stay in a familiar hell than move toward an unfamiliar heaven.
What you’re avoiding is controlling your life—face it head-on to reclaim your power.
Celebrate small wins to stay motivated and keep progressing.
Align with a partner who supports and elevates your personal growth journey.
True wealth comes when health, love, and faith are in balance.
"Pain is part of the process of growth—don’t run from it, embrace it."
"What you’re not changing, you’re choosing."
"Create wins to activate your reward system and keep moving forward."
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Joe DeFranco’s "Ask Joe" Blog
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
CERESet – Brainwave Optimization Technology
Jimmy Carter’s Coaching and Training Program (Ingrained2Train)