What does it really take to achieve your biggest goals? Executive leadership coach, best-selling author, and performance mentor Neil Thubron joins the podcast to break down his 7 P's Formula for Achieving Big Goals.

Drawing from decades of experience leading global sales teams of more than 450 people, coaching executives, and tackling ambitious personal challenges, Neil shares his approach to setting meaningful goals, developing discipline, strengthening your mindset, and turning big ambitions into real results.

Neil is also the creator of Whiteboard Value Selling™, a methodology designed to help businesses and sales professionals communicate value, improve performance, and achieve greater success.

In this conversation, we explore how the principles of leadership, mindset, and personal accountability can help anyone perform at a higher level, whether in business, their career, or everyday life.

Topics include:

- Neil's 7 P's Formula for achieving big goals
- The mindset required to pursue ambitious goals
- Building discipline and consistency
- Overcoming obstacles and staying focused
- Lessons from leadership, sales, and personal challenges
- Turning goals into meaningful action and lasting results

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply someone looking to accomplish more, this conversation offers practical insights into what it takes to pursue and achieve your biggest goals.

#GoalSetting #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #NeilThubron #Mindset #Success

Do you say "I'm fine" when you're not? Do you keep everything bottled up because you believe you should be able to handle life on your own?

Retired police detective and author Glen Williams spent 26 years believing that strength meant needing no one. But years of unspoken trauma, living with PTSD, and emotional isolation took a toll on his relationships and ultimately contributed to two divorces.

After spending three years alone in a mountain cabin, Glen came face-to-face with a difficult realization: sometimes the biggest obstacle to healing is ourselves.

In this episode of **Think Your Way to an Epic Life**, Kara Schug sits down with Glen to explore the hidden dangers of the "I got this" mentality, why strong people often struggle to ask for help, and how vulnerability and honest communication can transform our relationships.

**In this conversation, you'll discover:**
- Why saying "I'm fine" can become an emotional defense mechanism
- How unresolved trauma and PTSD can affect relationships
- The turning point that changed Glen's life after years of isolation
- Why accountability is essential for personal growth and healing
- How to open up about difficult experiences without overwhelming loved ones
- What it means to build a marriage with no secrets
- 5 signs you've emotionally shut down — and practical ways to reconnect

Glen is also the author of *Bridging the Gap: An Inside Look at Communications and Relationships After Traumatic Events*, a book exploring the importance of communication, connection, and healing after trauma.

Whether you've experienced trauma, struggle with vulnerability, or simply find yourself saying "I've got this" when you really need support, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that **true strength isn't about handling everything alone.**

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📖 **Connect with Glen Williams**

Book — *Bridging the Gap*: https://www.gdubauthor.com/bridge-the-gap-book

Website: https://www.gdubauthor.com

Instagram: @glenwilliams247

X: @GDubAuthor

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/glen-williams-a9095b43

Facebook: https://facebook.com/glen.williams.3150

**Content Warning:** This episode includes graphic descriptions of death and trauma from Glen's experiences as a police officer. Listener discretion is advised.

If you're struggling or in crisis in the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

#PTSDRecovery #HealingFromTrauma #Relationships #GlenWilliams #ThinkYourWayToAnEpicLife

What's the best advice you've ever received? And what does it really mean to live an epic life?

In this special collection from *Think Your Way to an Epic Life*, host Kara Schug brings together powerful insights, meaningful life lessons, and unforgettable perspectives from guests who share the wisdom that has shaped their lives.

From personal growth and finding happiness to overcoming challenges, discovering purpose, and living with intention, these conversations offer inspiration and practical wisdom for anyone looking to create a more fulfilling life.

Everyone has a different definition of success, happiness, and what makes life truly extraordinary. Sometimes, the right piece of advice can completely change the way we see the world.

**In this episode, we explore:**
- What's the best advice you've ever received?
- What does living an epic life mean to you?
- How can life experiences shape our perspective?
- What lessons can help us live with greater purpose and intention?

Whether you're looking for motivation, a fresh perspective, or meaningful advice to carry into your own life, we hope these insights inspire you to think differently and live more fully.

**We'd love to hear from you!** What's the best advice you've ever received? Share it in the comments below!

Subscribe to *Think Your Way to an Epic Life* for more inspiring conversations about personal growth, mindset, happiness, and creating a life you love.

#LifeAdvice #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #ThinkYourWayToAnEpicLife

Can childhood trauma affect your physical health decades later? And what role does your identity play in healing?

In this episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, host Kara Schug welcomes Bradley McDevitt, executive coach, leadership developer, and depth psychologist, to explore the fascinating connections between childhood trauma, identity, the brain, and physical health.

Together, they dive into Chapter 9 of Cured by Dr. Jeffrey Rediger, examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may influence long-term health, how our sense of identity develops, and what research into spontaneous remission can teach us about the mind-body connection.

In this episode, you'll discover:
- How adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with chronic illness and long-term health outcomes
- What the Default Mode Network reveals about the brain and our sense of identity
- How childhood trauma can influence the nervous system, stress responses, and biological processes
- The fascinating research behind spontaneous remission and unexplained recoveries
- Why changing deeply rooted beliefs and patterns may be an important part of personal healing
- How Bradley's 20+ years in professional theater shaped his approach to identity and leadership
- The powerful question that could change how you see yourself

About Bradley McDevitt

Bradley McDevitt is the founder of IACULUS Coaching & Consulting, an executive coach, and a leadership development professional. He serves on the coaching team at the Center for Creative Leadership and teaches at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Combining depth psychology, creativity, and leadership development, Bradley helps individuals explore identity, reclaim personal agency, and create meaningful transformation.

Learn more about Bradley: https://iaculus.org

Special Offer: Listeners can receive 20% off Bradley's upcoming fall/winter workshops. Visit his website for more information.

Resources Mentioned:

📖 Cured by Dr. Jeffrey Rediger — Available on Amazon and Audible

🧠 Take the Original ACE Questionnaire: https://omlumi.com/tests/ace-test

🔬 CDC — Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html

🌐 Bradley McDevitt / IACULUS: https://iaculus.org

🎙️ Bradley's Podcast Appearance: https://zeno.fm/podcast/a-world-of-difference/episodes/your-body-knows-before-your-brain-does-building-trust-through-somatic-leadership-with-bradley-mcdevitt/

🔗 Connect with Bradley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleymcdevitt/

About Think Your Way to an Epic Life

Join Kara Schug as she explores personal growth, mindset, self-awareness, and the tools that help us create more fulfilling lives. Through meaningful conversations with experts and thought leaders, discover new perspectives on how you think, live, and grow.

If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to Think Your Way to an Epic Life for more episodes about personal development, mindset, emotional well-being, and transformation.

This episode is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical or mental health advice. ACE scores describe population-level risk, not an individual's medical destiny. Spontaneous remission stories do not establish that identity work can cure disease.

#ChildhoodTrauma #MindBodyConnection #HealingYourIdentity #ACEs #PersonalGrowth

Why are you so hard on yourself? In this solo episode, life coach Kara Schug shares the inner critic she lived with for decades ("Way to go, genius… Can't you do anything right?") and the moment it switched sides and became her cheerleader.

You'll learn where your inner critic comes from, what it's really costing you and your relationships, and four simple, research-backed steps to turn it down: Notice, Laugh, Reword, Breathe. Kara closes with a short guided breathwork and sentence-completion exercise. Please don't do it while driving.

Free resource:✨ Destiny — a free guided experience to discover your superpower, your biggest internal block, and what you truly want: https://destiny-production-2619.up.railway.app/

Research mentioned:
Li, Luyten & Midgley (2020), Childhood emotional abuse and depression: a systematic review
Zalta et al. (2014), Change in negative cognitions in prolonged exposure therapy
Masuda et al. (2004), Cognitive defusion and self-relevant negative thoughts
Hatzigeorgiadis et al. (2011), Self-talk and sports performance: a meta-analysis
Kross et al. (2014), Self-talk as a regulatory mechanism
Balban et al. (2023), Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood
Gilovich, Medvec & Savitsky (2000), The spotlight effect

#InnerCritic #SelfTalk #SelfCompassion

Are you a people pleaser, or just a kind person?

In this solo episode, recovering people pleaser and life coach Kara Schug breaks down how to tell the difference between genuine kindness and people pleasing — and why the difference matters.

You’ll learn:

5 signs you might be a people pleaser
The difference between kindness and people pleasing
Where people pleasing starts and why it can become a survival strategy
What people pleasing is costing you — and the people around you
Why people may push back when you stop saying yes
An 8-step “retraining manual” for setting boundaries without guilt
Simple ways to say no without over-explaining
A guided breathwork and sentence-completion exercise to help you practice

Free resources:

📧 Full people-pleasing sentence-completion set: email kara@karaschug.com with “people pleasing” in the subject line

✨ Destiny — a free guided experience to discover your superpower, your biggest internal block, and what you truly want: https://destiny-production-2619.up.railway.app/

Research mentioned:

Butler, Gross et al. (2003), The Social Consequences of Expressive Suppression
Lebowitz et al. (2020), SPACE parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety
Wood, Quinn & Kashy (2002), Habits in Everyday Life
MacBeth & Gumley (2012), Self-compassion meta-analysis
Neff & Beretvas (2013), Self-compassion in romantic relationships

In this episode, we sit down with Brigitta Dau, a Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, Author, and Pilates Instructor, to talk about self-sabotage, breaking bad habits, personal growth, and creating a more meaningful life.

Brigitta shares her unique journey from professional actress in Canada and Los Angeles to Pilates instructor, life coach, and Reiki Master. We discuss why people often get in their own way, how negative habits develop, and what we can do to create lasting change.

We also talk about:

Why we self-sabotage and how to recognize it
Breaking negative habits and creating empowering ones
The connection between physical and personal well-being
Brigitta's experience giving up alcohol
Body image and personal growth
Meditation and mindfulness
Reiki and energy healing
The importance of creativity, play, and crafting
Finding purpose and living a meaningful life
Brigitta's journey from acting to coaching

Brigitta has written two books and works with clients through virtual one-on-one coaching sessions and online workshops.

Learn more about Brigitta:
Website: BrigittaDau.com
Instagram: @BrigittaDauCoaching
Facebook: Brigitta Dau Coaching

🎁 FREE OFFER:
Mention this podcast episode when reaching out to Brigitta and receive a free distance Reiki transmission with her Reiki Transmission Group.

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the podcast with someone who might benefit from the conversation.

Destiny, the app we built to help people self-discover their biggest superpower, their biggest internal block, and what they really want.

Destiny App:
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In this episode, we sit down with Veronica Castro-Albano, a Certified Women’s Transformational Life Coach, author, and speaker who helps women stop comparing themselves, love who they are, and live a more meaningful life.

Veronica shares the personal story that led her to create Souls Tide Women’s Life Coaching and discusses her journey through clinical depression and anxiety, becoming a mother, writing and publishing books, and ultimately becoming a transformational life coach.

We talk about why so many women lose touch with their own dreams and goals while taking care of their families, careers, and everyone around them—and how to reconnect with yourself, stop comparing yourself to others, and find more meaning and joy in your own life.

Veronica's message is simple: you don't want to wake up one day and realize you missed your own life.

In this conversation:
- Why we constantly compare ourselves to others
- Learning to love and accept who you are
- Finding yourself again when you've become disconnected from your own goals
- How to stop living according to other people's expectations
- Finding more meaning, purpose, and joy in everyday life
- Veronica's personal journey with depression and anxiety
- Becoming a transformational life coach and entrepreneur
- Why it's never too late to pursue your dreams
- How to become more intentional with the life you're living right now

Connect with Veronica Castro-Albano:
Instagram: @soulstide
Facebook: @soulstide
YouTube: @SOULSTIDE
LinkedIn: Veronica Castro-Albano
Website: soulstide.com

FREE GUIDE: Veronica offers a free "Check In With Yourself" reflection guide to help you pause, reconnect with yourself, and recognize what you may need in this season of your life.

#SelfLove #PersonalGrowth #LifeCoaching