Philip McKernan was $200 from broke, drowning in debt, and silently unraveling in the shadows of a failed real estate venture. But in the silence of that low point, he finally said the words that would change everything: “I’m gonna f-ing do this coaching thing.”
In this raw and unflinching conversation, Philip shares the untold story behind his reinvention. He takes us through the emotional reckoning that forced him to confront his relationship with money, his identity as a provider, and the illusions that kept him stuck. This is a conversation about stripping everything back until what is left is real - and worth living for.
What We Unpack
• How inherited money scripts shaped Philip's self-worth and nearly sabotaged his future
• The real story behind losing everything in real estate and the moment he almost didn't recover
• Why “I don't know what I want” is a lie and what is really beneath it
• The invisible cost of chasing money even for the right reasons
• How to access the third mountain: from success to service
• Why true connection requires vulnerability, not performance
About Philip McKernan
Philip McKernan is a speaker, author, and guide for leaders ready to stop performing and start living in truth. Through his SoulSet philosophy and transformative retreats at BraveCastle in Ireland, he helps entrepreneurs, athletes, and high-achievers uncover their deepest gifts and align with their real purpose.
He has built an orphanage in Peru, survived an elephant chase in Nigeria, and now holds space for others to reclaim their inner courage - because he knows what it costs to abandon yourself.
This is a conversation about wealth, yes.
But more than that, it is about reclaiming your permission.
To stop hiding.
To trust your gift.
And to finally come home to yourself.
Connect with Philip
Website: https://philipmckernan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philip_mckernan/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/philipmckernan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mckernan/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@philipmckernan
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