The Road to Rediscovery: A Motivational Journey of Life Lessons and Personal Growth
Aubrey shares the life lessons and personal growth insights he's learned on his journey, and chats with extraordinary people who share their amazing stories of motivation and overcoming adversity. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to my channel and/or feel free to leave feedback.If you wish to support, buy me a coffee and get a shout-out in a future episode!
Suffering Redeemed - talking grief, faith, and finding purpose, with Karis Meier
Karis Meier is a resilient writer who has triumphed over years of chronic illness. Through an open conversation, we delve into the topics of anxiety, depression, grief, and how Karis found solace and purpose through her unwavering faith in God.
Discover the compelling story behind her new book, "Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength to Endure, Purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow” as Karis shares valuable insights and lessons learned from her incredible journey of redemption and inner strength.
Tune in for an episode that explores the power of faith, resilience, and finding meaning in life's da...
Effective Coaching & Tools to Reach Your Full Potential
Asher Wright is a retired US Army Veteran, having served our country for 22 years. He’s also the Co-founder of Life Changing Wisdom Coach.
Tune into this great conversation where Asher shares several key tools he’s developed from his personal journey that he applies in coaching his clients; including:
· The EGO Mindset
· The Five C Complex for Success,
· The NFV formulas for personal growth, and more!
We also talk about Asher’s inspiration behind his “100 Books a Year Challenge”, and his wisdom behind “Turning Traumas into Treasures”
To learn more a...
Making Mental Health an Everyday Conversation
“PLEASE do not suffer in silence…”
After graduating from West Point, Omar Ritter’s rock-solid military career plan took an abrupt turn when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor during a routine Army physical. This turn caused Omar to pursue and obtain his MBA, begin his Doctorate, and make a career pivot to Corporate America - ALL WHILE quietly battling PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety for over 2 decades.
Tune in, as Omar & Aubrey talk about:
Overcoming the stigma of military leaders fighting PTSD and DepressionThe importance of advocating for yourself to docto...Overcoming Chronic Pain and Struggles with Author Brent Phillips
Join us in this episode as we delve into the extraordinary life journey of Brent Phillips, a successful MIT-Trained Engineer turned Author, Healer, and Spiritual Teacher. Brent shares his remarkable experiences of overcoming physical and emotional struggles, including chronic pain and loss. Hear how he transitioned from a scientific mindset to embrace energy healing and faith-based approaches, and discover the connection between energy healing and science.
Brent's story is one of resilience, purpose, and the power of healing, as he imparts valuable insights into manifesting success, intuition development, and finding humility in the face of life's surprises...
Rediscover your “Why”: Triumph over Grief, Addiction, & Trauma
“If you want to hear about miracles, go to church. If you want to SEE miracles, go to the basement of that church”.
Anthony Isasaga’s life has been shaped by profound challenges and his unwavering faith. Growing up in a home marked by alcoholism and abuse, Anthony's journey took him through the depths of grief after losing his daughter in a tragic pedestrian accident. Now living in Dallas, he’s volunteered in hospitals and institutions across the DFW area; speaking to thousands of people battling addiction and mental illness..
Tune in, as Anthony...
The Healing Wonders of Whole Foods, with Maria Garcia
Years ago, Maria Garcia suffered a massive stroke that left her not only paralyzed from the neck down, but also mute. After 8 grueling years of recovery, learning to walk and talk again, Maria was introduced to the whole-food nutritional world of WILDFIT, and experienced a major transformation:
From hard fingernail growth to regaining the color and growth of her hair, to more energy and confidence, and more. After a total 15 years recovery, Maria is now is a Certified WILDFIT Coach; helping others realize their potential in a healthier lifestyle.
Tune in, as Maria discusses the...
Writing can help overcome struggles AND heal, with Sue Kennedy
Sue Kennedy is a Book Coach and Publisher who helps guide her clients through the seemingly complex process of book writing. She also teaches book writing for HEALING oneself, using her Coaching style that is both Inspirational and Empowering.
Tune in, as Sue discusses the “balance” between the process & mechanics of book writing, and the emotional, wounded side of it. She also shares a common discovery people learn about themselves in the book writing and healing.
To connect with Sue, and learn more about her great work, visit www.authoracademy.com.au To book a comp...
A Lived Experience: Talking about Grief as a Society
Suzanne Jabour is a Certified Grief Educator, Speaker, and Transformational Coach and Facilitator. She works with individuals in their personal lives, and also engages businesses and community leaders to understand how grief shows up in the workplace.
Tune in, as Suzanne shares her own struggle of losing her son in 2020; and her grieving process through that experience. She’ll also explain the different types of grief, and why we as a society do such a poor job in talking about grief to one another. Suzanne will also explain the “Brain Fog” that occurs in us when we encoun...
Overcoming chronic pain and abuse to build community - with Lauren Rose
Lauren Rose has forged a tough road of chronic pain, depression, and anxiety since childhood. She developed an eating disorder at 15, and suffered through physical and sexual abuse in her late teens. In light of all these struggles, she’s found the resilience to build a community to empower and support others through her blog, podcast and more.
“It Hurts to Mom” is an uplifting community where everyone supports one another to live a life of purpose in spite of chronic pain and abuse.
Tune in, as Lauren shares the behavioral expectation of her childhood, and ho...
Dr. Craig Thayer shows us how miracles can be found in our struggles
Dr. Craig Thayer is a Trauma Surgeon, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Speaker. From the start of life, Craig has encountered trauma long before becoming a Trauma Surgeon: From being put up for adoption at birth, to suffering a twisted intestine and skull fracture, to witnessing his adopted mother’s alcohol problem, to his apartment catching fire, and more.
Tune in, as Dr. Thayer shares his journey, including his reading disorder that wasn’t diagnosed until he was 55. Dr. Thayer also shares several examples of miracle-revealing events throughout his mission trips. We’ll also talk about is book, “Saved!”...
Unveiling Brilliance: Empowering Female Leaders to Make an Impact
In this special episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Natalie Jobity, a highly sought-after Transformational Leadership Coach known as "The Brilliance Unveiler." Natalie's inspiring journey began with her move from the Caribbean to the United States, where she faced early struggles with self-esteem and imposter syndrome. Drawing from her own experiences, Natalie shares her expertise in helping high-achieving female executives unlock their hidden power and potential.
Tune in to this episode to learn valuable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, embracing leadership roles, and making a lasting impact in your profession. Natalie Jobity's wisdom and...
From Fear to Freedom: Breaking the Chains of an Eating Disorder
Julia Trehane is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with a heart for service. Julia helps her clients navigate through anorexia and other eating disorders through compassion, empathy, and accountability.
Tune in, as Julia shares her own nearly 40-year struggle with anorexia and orthorexia; from the difficult relationship with her father, to her then-mindset rationale for becoming “hidden” and self-restricting. Julia also takes us to her “rock bottom”, that fortunately starts her transformation journey to working with a recovery coach, finding her own freedom and peace from Eating Disorders, to finding her purpose in helping others find the...
Adult Daughters - The Emotional Glue Holding Families Together
Who is the daughter in YOUR family? Is she the one who Mom counts on to take her to her doctor appointments? Is she the one who always plans the Family Reunions and Christmas Dinner? Or maybe she’s the one who’s a listening ear for every family member confiding in her? Reach out to the daughter in your family, and thank them for taking that emotional toll to keep us all connected. Give them the Respect and Recognition they deserve.
Dr. Allison Alford is a communication scholar and the author of Good Daughtering: The...
Keegan's Rocky Journey to MindfulMEDS
Keegan Downer endured grueling battles with depression, anxiety, and a 9-year alcohol addiction that nearly took his life. Upon discovering the transformative power of mushrooms and natural supplementation, he founded and became the Chief Vision Officer of MindfulMEDS, based in Canada.
Keegan explains how his company is helping people navigate through depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and more.
In this compelling conversation, Keegan also shares:
What kept him from jumping off a 28th story balcony in New York CityThe root of abandonment - and its impact years laterHis inherent...Caught Between Youth Nostalgia, and Aging Wisdom
"Is it possible to have all the good attributes of your youth, AND your older years at one point in your life?"
In this special solo episode, Aubrey wrestles between the circumstances of his youth and late-middle age. Tune in as Aubrey transparently shares:
- His youth setbacks due to poor decisions
- The difference in what mattered in his 20's vs. what matters today
- The strange irony in "not having everything figured out"
For the middle to senior aged listeners - Have you ever found yourself between...
Magic, Personal Development, and the Illusion of Reality - with Anders Hansen
“What the mind of man can create and believe, they can achieve”
Anders Hansen has revolutionized personal transformation by combining over 20 years of professional stage magic with world-class personal development. Through his mentorship with Bob Proctor, he has co-created “The Secret to Real Magic” program and has helped over 10,000 people break through mental limitations to create extraordinary results.
In this episode, Anders explains:
The concept of how and why illusions are perceived by the ordinary observerThe Quantum Leap Goal Creation ProcessSeeing ourselves as spiritual beings having physical experiences (instead of the othe...Breaking Subconscious Barriers with Neuro-Linguistic Programming
“The conscious mind is the goal-setter, the unconscious mind is the goal-getter”
Deborah Eager is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Trainer and High Performance Coach who helps people move through subconscious barriers, to realize their absolute potential for achieving their dreams and true leadership. As Co-Founder of Yager Training alongside her husband Brandon, they are changing lives with their signature NLP model and methodology.
Tune in, as Deborah shares:
Her own critical, pivotal moment of realization of her self-destructive pathThe amazing NLP impact on rewiring the unconsciousmind, freeing from limiting beli...The Mindset Shift on Disaster Preparedness - with Patrick Hardy
“Prepare for Disasters and you’ll never have to experience one…”
Patrick Hardy is a Disaster Management Expert with 20 years experience in disaster preparedness. He's been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and numerous others.
Tune in, as Patrick shares:
Thinking outside the conventional lens of what's considered a "disaster"Clarification between a disaster and a disruptionHow to view a disaster events as an opportunityTrue story examples of businesses overcoming disastrous eventsApplying disaster prep principles and methods to adversities in our personal livesHow he became a "Trillionaire" :-)Patrick...
The Future of Regenerative Medicine - with Dr. Tommy Rhee
Dr. Tommy Rhee is a Pioneer in Regenerative Medicine who has worked with professional NFL teams, UCLA, and the U.S. Navy.
He’s spreading the message of his breakthrough in Regenerative Medicine, and explains in detail in his book, The Future of Regenerative Medicine. Tune in, as Dr. Rhee explains:
The complete definition of Regenerative MedicineThe difference between non-invasive skin cell therapy and common topical applications such as Ben-Gay or Icy HotThe advantages and benefits of topical, non-invasive application over the traditional injection methodThe Future potential of regenerative medicine benefiting others ou...Purpose Over Perfection
“Purpose and Progress is what moves the world forward... not Perfection”
In this special solo episode to wrap up 2025, Aubrey discusses the common misconceptions of seeking perfectionism. Claims of being a "perfectionist" or seeking perfection may draw admiration from others; but in truth, this type of mindset can steal your joy, and delay your progress.
Tune in, as Aubrey takes us through:
How perfection can delay our progress.Understanding PurposeThe outward impact when you choose to put aside perfection and start now5 Practical ways to embrace purpose over perfectionHe also challenges the list...
Ken Miller: From Ivy League to Prison and Back Again
“Shame is a state of being. Guilt is a state of doing..”
Author, Public Speaker, and Business Owner Ken Miller doesn’t mince words when explaining the details of his life’s journey through abandonment, physical and sexual abuse, academic prominence, addiction and incarceration.
Tune in, as Ken takes us through:
How he rose through the dark passages of prostitution, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. His Core Issue - in retrospect - from being given up for adoption and going through the systemWhy he’s “cool”, and at peace with guiltThe importance of...Neuroscience and Faith: A Conversation of Healing
Kyle Anthony Trautmann, who specializes in neuroscience-based transformation, has come a long way from surviving 44 OVERDOSES over 11 years, and a near-fatal brain injury. Today, he's the founder of High Vibe Holonomics; having helped over 4000 people break free from burnout and limiting beliefs.
Tune in, as Kyle walks us through his past overdosing struggles; to his strong, devout faith leading his transformation. Kyle also breaks down how eastern & western medicine and studies both play an effective role in human optimization. He also explains how he uses Energy Literacy and Cognitive Recalibration for creating sustainable personal and professional breakthroughs.<...
Foundational Learning & Healing for Academic Success
Kohila Sivas is a suicide survivor and former tutor who turned her near-death experience into a mission to transform lives. Today she’s a Learning Success Coach and the creator of the Wholistic NeuroGrowth method; helping kids and parents heal from overwhelm and emotional disconnection.
Tune in, as Kohila explains the negative impact of academic teaching of children without addressing foundational emotional alignment. We also talk about the natural responsibility as parents to provide guidance, direction, and discipline without breaking the child’s spirit.
To connect with Kohila and learn more abou...
Release Emotional & Ancestral Trauma for Joy and Fulfillment
Edit B Kiss has over 20 years experience in helping clients worldwide withe their emotional and ancestral trauma healing.
Tune in, as Edit gives us a clear description of ancestral trauma, and how the trauma we don’t even know we have (from past generations) can have a negative impact on our lives. She talks about the importance of releasing these and all other traumas, for us to realize our true potential, and life purpose.
To learn more about Edit, visit https://editbkiss.com
You can also follow he...
Campfire Gentleman, and Five Pillars for Men to Live
While laid off due to COVID from his Graphic Design career of 25 years, Clay Garrett used this time VERY wisely to rethink and realign his true purpose. The result? He became the Creator and Founder of the Campfire Gentleman community - a personal development space that is safe, and designed to spark connection, clarity, and growth in the everyday lives of husbands and fathers.
Tune in, as Clay shares his own experiences of rediscovering his connections with family - using the COVID shutdown for immersive, meaningful connections with his loved ones, from playing games with...
Pause with Purpose
In a fast-paced, results-driven world of making quotas and hitting the bottom line, taking some time to step aside and pause can give you the mental reset you need for clarity, and a refreshed perspective. It may sound counter intuitive, but taking a pause can significantly contribute to your growth.
In this special solo episode, Aubrey explains how taking time to pause must be a choice, and offers a few key questions to ask yourself to confirm, or if necessary, redirect your goals and objectives.
Break but Not Broken: Life Lessons from Trauma to Transformation
In this inspiring episode, we dive into life lessons learned from adversity with Naseem Rochette, an author and speaker who has faced extraordinary challenges.
Having survived being struck by a car THREE TIMES, Naseem shares her phenomenal story of resilience and personal growth. She recounts her journey from a 'fabulous' life to embracing vulnerability, which ultimately became a pivotal moment in her development.
The conversation explores how overcoming challenges of helplessness and dependency has deepened her connections with loved ones and inspired her to help others rediscover their own strength. We...
Perspective Shift: Overcoming Challenges with Michael Shaw
In this episode, Michael Shaw shares his life lessons in resilience and overcoming struggles.
Michael is a fitness trainer turned mental health mentor. After building and selling a thriving fitness business in Manhattan, Michael started a new chapter as the Founder of Mindset Empowerment Coaching - helping high-achieving professionals overcome their self-doubt and turn their challenges into opportunities for growth and success.
Tune in, as Michael shares his early struggles enduring a violent childhood, to losing his father to suicide, to guiding his own children through their anxiety battles. He also shares some...
Triumph Over Adversity: Julio Rivera's Journey Through Bipolar Disorder
Julio Rivera discusses resilience and personal development through his battles with Bipolar Disorder.
Since childhood, Julio Rivera has battled with Bipolar Disorder, CPTSD, and ADHD. Over the years, these experiences built up to the point of not only suicide ideation, but also MULTIPLE suicide attempts. Today, he’s a Writer, a Mental Health advocate, and Martial Arts Coach.
Tune in, as Julio explains how body building, Jiu Jitsu, and writing became his creative outlets; even though the deeper root causes still afflicted him and were left unprocessed. He also describes the “first person” perspe...
Fasting for Personal Growth: Chris James' Transformative Journey
Chris James reveals life lessons in health and personal development through fasting and emotional healing.
Today, he is a Fasting Coach and through his coaching and community, A Healthy Alternative, Chris uses his experience and growth to empower others to reclaim their health and purpose.
In this episode, Chris explains how he was introduced to fasting, offers advice on how to effectively use Intermittent Fasting, and how mindset and perspective while fasting can enhance various aspects of your life and introduce new opportunities for growth.
There are 3 ways to connect with...
Removing Problems with Perspective
Michael is a fitness trainer turned mental health mentor. After building and selling a thriving fitness business in Manhattan, Michael started a new chapter as the Founder of Mindset Empowerment Coaching - helping high-achieving professionals overcome their self-doubt and turn their challenges into opportunities for growth and success.
Tune in, as Michael shares his early struggles enduring a violent childhood, to losing his father to suicide, to guiding his own children through their anxiety battles. He also shares some mindset techniques and positive psychology tools. Then he wraps things up with how all these work...
Servant Leadership and Growth: Lessons from John Marvin
As the CEO and President of Texas State Optical (TSO) for over 20 years, and a leader in Continuous Improvement, John Marvin shares personal growth stories throughout his career,
John grew TSO into one of the top 10 retail optical organizations in the U.S., and was ready for the next chapter for him beyond TSO.
John also talks about the importance of building a culture for continuous improvement in both our professional and personal lives; as well as insight into the virtues of servant leadership.
You can follow John on LinkedIn to see and...
Teaching Women how to Reclaim their Voice - Gina Hatzis
Gina Hatzis is a Global Award Winning Speaker, Author,and Confidence Educator. She is also a Champion of Women’s Empowerment.
Tune in, as Gina shares her early struggles of shrinking herself, “dimming” her light for the purpose of feeling comfortable, loved, and accepted.
Gina also talks about her defining moment to make the conscious choice to be resilient, and the daily grind to commit to unapologetically reclaiming her identity and authenticity.
To connect with Gina, and learn more about her great work, visit https://ginahatzis.com/
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Behind the Scenes of Success
In an outcome, results-driven world, Aubrey challenges us to consider the work and sacrifice that’s invested before someone signs that record deal, wins that Marathon, publishes that Best-seller, or gets that Super Bowl ring.
Aubrey drives us further, encouraging us to re-evaluate what “winning” and success really looks like.
What does success look like to you? Let us know at roadtorediscoverypodcast@gmail.com
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Transforming Bad Habits to Optimized Living Wealth, with Jack Landry
After reaching a burnout point as an Amazon Engineer, Jack Landry realized his true potential and destiny becoming a Transformational Coach and founder of his coaching company, Move.d.
As the go-to coach for high-achieving men such as Tech Founders, Finance Executives and Former Athletes, Jack shares with us the importance of not only banishing destructive habits and vices, but learning the methods and tools for replacing them with healthy routines that’s sustainable, transforming, and optimizes the body, mind, and spirit.
To connect with Jack, and learn more about his gr...
How to achieve balance with Inner Health and Outer Beauty, with Sandra Silverman
Inspired through her own journey, Sandra Silverman empowers women to embrace a holistic approach to wellness; seeking both internal transformation and external beauty. Her book, ‘From Bullshit to Botox: A Rebel’s Guide to Self-Love and Eternal Youth’ serves as a foundational reference for women on a mission to achieve and sustain mind and body balance.
You can follow or connect with Sandra on Instagram (@SandraLenaSilverman)
You can also visit her website, www.sandralenasilverman.com
And her book can be purchased on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/1rNOJ6S
...H3O: How to stop limiting beliefs, and discover your unlimited potential
Anthony Cudjo (aka Coach Cudjo) is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and former pro athlete. He’s also the founder of Human Optimization 3.0 (H3O). The Coach shares ways we can come into harmonization of our mind, spirit, and body.
Coach Cudjo challenges us to follow 3 simple tasks for 30 days for amazing transformative impact:
Meditate for at least 5 minutesStand barefoot in your front or back yard (a method called “grounding”)While standing barefoot, tell yourself an affirmation or mantra. An ionic effect starts to take place while grounding.To connect with Anthon...
The Inner Warrior: From Rugby Player & Farmer to Author & Coach
The life path of Wayne Forrest as a Rugby Player and Farmer was forever changed when a split-second decision on the Rugby field left him with a dislocated neck; waking up in the hospital 5 days later paralyzed from the neck down.
Wayne’s response to this was critical to the outcome of his life moving forward. He is now a Certified Mastery Consultant and sought-after Speaker and Coach.
Tune in, as Wayne gives us a glimpse into the setbacks of his own journey, and the voice in his head where he di...
Cori Myka - Teaching Adult Swim to help People Realize Their Potential
Cori Myka is an Author and Certified Swim Teacher who teaches adults how to swim with confidence and apply the mental swimming principles to balancing family, personal growth, and develop the boldness to realize their potential and pursue their dreams.
Tune in, as Cori explains the difference between the boundary-learning mindsets of children and adults when it comes to swimming. She also talks about some of the societal expectations that limit us from pursuing assumed “Non-Traditional” life paths; and the amazing breakthrough her students have in considering the possibilities - all simply after learning how to s...
Martial Arts and Other Tools to Target Inner Healing - with Danielle Pashko
Danielle Pashko is a Functional Nutritionist, Wellness Expert, and the founder of SOULHAKKER, an online community designed to enhance energy, mental clarity, and inner peace through accessible tools for inner healing.
Tune in, as Danielle shares her own health challenges she’s endured. She also tells us the difference between internal and external martial arts, and the amazing ways Tai Chi and Qigong targets inner healing.
To learn more about Danielle and her great work, visit www.soulhakker.com. You can also follow her on Instagram (@thesoulhakker), and Facebook (PashkoWellness).
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