The Road to Rediscovery: A Motivational Journey of Life Lessons and Personal Growth

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Rich Dunning is the author of Silence Was My First Language, a cinematic-moving memoir about survival growing up in the Bronx enduring childhood trauma, addiction, recovery, and more. From poverty to violence and homelessness, Rich learned that silence could help him survive. But the instinct that protected him as a child followed him into adulthood, shaping his relationships, fatherhood, and struggles with alcohol.

Rich shares how he reached rock bottom at 47, began the long work of sobriety, and turned years of painful...

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Mike Hammond is the founder of Signal Relief, an organization that has leveraged technology to produce a non-evasive alternative to chronic pain that is producing life-changing results. Mike shares his inspiring journey from personal pain to developing this groundbreaking, drug-free pain relief technology.

The profound understanding of his own pain suffering drives his mission to create a solution that not only alleviates discomfort but also serves others.

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In this very personal solo episode, Aubrey reflects on the internal struggle he experienced during his 20s; between the reckless youth he lived and the mature, stable lifestyle he aspired to live. A journey through a decade of liquor-filled nightlife, instant gratification, and ill-advised, impulsive decisions..

With raw honesty, Aubrey navigates his past complexities of identity and belonging. He also candidly discusses:

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Aubrey sits down with Coach Kevin Voisin, founder of Forge Legend, to explore the profound concept of living a legendary life. With over 40,000 coaching sessions under his belt, Coach Kevin shares his insights on resilience, authenticity, and the importance of understanding our powerful imperfection as a pathway to personal growth.

As they navigate through the five essential pillars of life—fitness, faith, family, finance, and fun—Coach Kevin emphasizes how each aspect contributes to a fulfilling existence. He candidly discusses his own expe...

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Aubrey sits down with Dr. Yi Song, an accomplished author, speaker, and regenerative medicine specialist. They discuss the intricate world of stem cell therapy and its potential to enhance health and longevity. Dr. Song shares her personal journey, inspired by her grandmother's struggles with aging and chronic illness, leading her to advocate for holistic approaches to health that blend traditional Chinese medicine with modern scientific advancements.

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Todd Crandall is an Author, Speaker, and Founder of Racing for Recovery. His journey from addiction to sobriety has inspired countless lives. Todd openly shares his incredible story of resilience, transformation, and the importance of accountability in overcoming adversity.

With over 32 years of sobriety and 128 Ironman competitions under his belt, Todd dives deep into the roots of addiction and reveals how his traumatic childhood experiences shaped his path. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the emotional triggers behind destructive behaviors and how...

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Aubrey and special guest Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards take a journey down the self-awareness rabbit hole, as it relates to toxic relationships, healing, and self victimization. Dr. Edwards is the author of the memoir "The Venus Fly Trap: Sex, Lies and Repercussions." He dives into the complexities of toxic relationships, exploring the patterns that often trap us in cycles of pain and confusion.

Dr. Edwards is quite transparent (and humorous) in sharing his personal journey of self-reflection, accountability, and the importance of...

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In this solo episode, Aubrey explains that while motivation creates a great "spark" to start writing that book, or starting that business, building a system of habits is what actually MOVES you towards those goals.

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We encourage you to think of one habit you've wanted to build towards your personal growth...

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"Yoga practices are like penicillin. One practice might be great medicine for you, but it could be poison for me."

Join us in this enlightening episode of The Road to Rediscovery as we delve into the transformative power of yoga with Liz Albanis, a senior yoga teacher and therapist who has turned her personal traumas into a beacon of hope for others. Liz shares her incredible journey of overcoming childhood sexual assault, addiction, and loss, revealing how yoga became a vital tool...

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Have you ever encountered a season in your life where the right people, circumstances, events, and timing all seem to align together to make one of the most memorable times ever? Then, piece by piece, bit by piece bit, it all begins to fade or move on in a different direction?

From the 70’s “Big Red Machine” of the Cincinnati Reds, to the 1980 U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, to the making if Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, and many more, these are often refe...

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In this compelling episode of The Road to Rediscovery, we welcome Fran Frye, a certified sex educator and counselor, to discuss the profound impact of trauma, societal expectations, and the journey toward healing and understanding. Fran shares her personal story of resilience following a traumatic experience in college, emphasizing how her curiosity and desire to understand sexuality led her to support others grappling with similar challenges.

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“Stop Drifting, start living the life that is out there, and rediscover it for yourself…”

Marty is an entrepreneur, Author, and Public Speaker known for his grounded, practical perspective on building a life rooted in purpose rather than comfort.

Author of the recently released book “Kill Complacency” and host of the podcast bearing the same name, he boldly speaks to those who feel stuck in the mundane routines of life, and/or unfulfilling relationships.

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Have you ever found yourself in a steady, productive rhythm of doing something that feels seemingly effortless, yielding effective, consistent results?

In this special solo episode, Aubrey talks about a phenomenon most of us know, but few can fully describe: Flow State - that synergy between focus, mental clarity, and productivity. Also referred to as being "In the Zone" or "On Auto-Pilot", Aubrey discusses:

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"Our thinking is really a question-answer process..."

Marilee Adams is an award-winning author, leadership expert, and the pioneer of inquiry-based coaching. She’s also the founder and CEO of the Inquiry Institute, who helps leaders, coaches, and organizations transform how they think, decide, and lead.

We dive into the impact and insights of questions in her best-selling book, “Change your Questions, Change Your Life (5th Edition).

Marilee also explains:

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“Reinvention is your Birthright…”

Personal Branding Advisor and Author Chanoa Inez shares her transformative journey through grief after the sudden loss of her boyfriend, revealing how this profound experience inspired her to write her book, "Dream On: How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss."

Discover how Chanoa's personal experiences shaped her understanding of branding from the inside out, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and authenticity in building a personal brand. Tune in as they discuss:

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"If you don't work to define moments on your own, they define you"

Maurice is a sought-after Speaker, Counselor, Author and Coach who helps professionals confront their limiting beliefs and achieve greater fulfillment in their lives.

Tune in, as Maurice shares his earlier career as a Musician; filled with dark days of depression, anxiety, and addiction. He also explains how extreme passion for your work can often mask you from confronting what’s holding you from realizing your true potential an...

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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.

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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 Yea...

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“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.

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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...

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“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 b...

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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...

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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...

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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. Su...

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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.

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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 mira...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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:

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"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...

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“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:

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“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.

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“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.

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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:

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“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.

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“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:

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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...

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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 sp...

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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.

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