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Apr 24, 2025 • 51min

#292: Jonny Miller ⎼ What’s Really Causing Modern Anxiety (And What Can You Do About It)

Jonny Miller is a writer, nervous system coach and a podcaster.Anxiety is loud. Emotions are messy. And most of us try to think our way out. But what if true healing starts in the body—through breath, sensation, and presence?Expect to learn why we resist emotions, how anxiety protects us, what the self-help world gets wrong, the power of retreats and breathwork, why curiosity is key to emotional freedom, and how community—not isolation—leads to real growth.-00:00 – What If Everything You Know About the Nervous System Is Wrong?03:24 – How Do You Navigate Intense Emotional Experiences Without Shutting Down?06:17 – Can Curiosity Be the Missing Link in Emotional Awareness?08:28 – Why Is It So Important to Feel Your Emotions, Not Just Understand Them?11:07 – How Does Neuroscience Actually Help Us Process Emotions?14:03 – The Most Effective Techniques for Regulating Your Nervous System18:23 – How To Ground Yourself & Expand Awareness at the Same Time?23:45 – What’s Really Causing Modern Anxiety 24:48 – Is Anxiety a Problem to Solve or a Message to Listen To?29:03 – What Can We Learn About Ourselves in Complete Darkness?34:24 – Can Breathwork Really Lead to Emotional Freedom?38:54 – How Does Your Environment Shape the Way You Feel Every Day?45:40 – What If You Didn’t Need Fixing—Only Unfolding?48:51 – Why Is Community the Antidote to the Lone Wolf Mentality?-Follow My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/ https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/1:1 Coaching with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 13min

#291: Tim Kennedy ⎼ Is Entitlement Slowing Destroying America?

Tim Kennedy is a Special Forces master sergeant, former professional UFC fighter, and an author.Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/timkennedymma/Follow My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/ https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/1:1 Coaching with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1000:00 – How is Tim Kennedy Still Alive?02:58 – Are You Making The Most of Your Time?06:03 – How Do You Raise Kids Who Can Handle Anything?08:53 – What is the Secret to Real Growth?11:57 – Is Entitlement Destroying the Next Generation?14:46 – Why Is Taking Responsibility So Powerful?18:05 – Can Your Pain Be Turned Into Your Purpose?20:55 – What’s the Most Valuable Thing Failure Teaches You?23:45 – Why Would Anyone Choose to Suffer on Purpose?26:53 – Does Your Community Make or Break You?29:53 – What Happens When You Act in Spite of Fear?32:51 – How Do Your Life Experiences Shape Your Identity?38:21 – How Do You Know It’s Time to Enter a New Chapter?41:29 – Is Investing in Yourself the Ultimate Cheat Code?42:58 – Has America Lost Its Will to Win?49:21 – What Does It Really Mean to Be American Today?56:03 – Can We Actually Fix Education and Government?01:01:02 – Are You Driven by Passion or by Proving People Wrong?01:07:58 – How Do You Prepare for Life’s Biggest Moments?01:10:09 – What Beliefs Are Quietly Holding You Back?
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 20min

#290: Josh Terry ⎼ Why You Don’t Know What You Really Want (And How to Find Out)

Josh Terry is a executive coach, writer, and content creator.Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplays/Follow My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/ https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/1:1 Coaching with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1000:00 What Do You Really Want—and Why Don’t You Know Yet?03:09 Is Comparison the Thief of Joy or a Mirror to Your Potential?05:59 Can You Be Humble Without Undervaluing Yourself?09:13 Are the Labels You Wear Helping You—or Holding You Back?11:58 Is Stress Always Bad, or Is It a Sign You're Growing?15:06 What Does Balance Look Like in a Season of Hustle?18:46 What Is The Most Underrated Productivity Hack?21:46 How Do You Parent Yourself When You’re Carrying Guilt and Shame?42:04 Where Does Social Anxiety Really Come From?46:06 Are You on the Path to Who You Truly Are—or Who You Think You Should Be?51:23 Can Small Steps Actually Change Your Life?57:33 What Does It Mean to Build a Life You’re Proud Of?01:00:22 How Can Coaching Help You Break Through Plateaus?01:10:06 Is There Utility To rejection?
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Apr 3, 2025 • 46min

#289: Cole Hastings ⎼ Is Self-Help Making You Miserable?

Cole Hastings is a Youtuber, entrepreneur, and author.https://www.youtube.com/colehastingsFollow My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/ https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/1:1 Coaching with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10*The Audio and video in this podcast wasn't up to par with what my standard is for the podcast. However it was on short notice and had to post it.* 00:00 –What Happens When Your Purpose Evolves Beyond What Made You Successful?02:59 –Is Our Obsession with Productivity Actually Holding Us Back?05:47 –What Can Japan Teach Us About Living with Intention?12:07 – How Do You Grow Personally Without Losing People You Love?23:47 –Can You Really Escape the Victim Mentality and Take Control?30:10 – How Do You Balance Creative Freedom with Building a Business?43:10 –What Does It Really Take to Write a Novel That Matters?
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Mar 27, 2025 • 48min

#288: Terri Cole ⎼ The Hidden Costs of Not Setting Boundaries

Terri Cole is a Psychotherapist, Relationship & Boundary Expert and Best Selling Author.Find Terri Here: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/Want to work 1:1 with me? : https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-12What's One Boundary Everyone Needs To Set? (01:00)How Much of Your Personality Is Shaped by Society? (02:56)Why Is Extremism On The Rise More Than Ever Today? (05:49)Is Your Mental Health Stopping You from Reaching Your Potential? (08:52)Are You Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Own Growth? (09:57)How Well Do You Really Know Yourself? (12:54)Are You Holding onto Hidden Resentment Without Realizing It? (18:03)Why Do People Disrespect Your Boundaries? (20:54)The Morning Routine Mistakes That Ruin Your Day (23:04)Why Do We Often Neglect Our Health? (29:36)Are You Ignoring the One Habit That Prevents Burnout? (32:24)How to Win Political Arguments Without Losing Friends (35:10)Are You Stuck in a Codependent Relationship Without Knowing It? (39:30)What If Everything You Believe About Aging Is a Lie? (43:00)
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Mar 20, 2025 • 57min

#287: Lionel Page ⎼ Are We Designed To Be Unhappy?

Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author.My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1200:00 The Nature of Satisfaction and Happiness06:36 The Hedonic Treadmill and Its Implications10:13 Dopamine and Anticipation in Happiness17:18 The Journey vs. The Destination22:25 Goal Setting and Evolutionary Design27:14 The Pursuit of Happiness: A Never-Ending Race30:18 The Evolution of Time Horizons33:09 Short-Term vs Long-Term Decision Making37:11 The Impact of Social Comparison on Happiness44:25 The Illusion of Achievement and Happiness49:27 Unlearning Beliefs for Personal Growth
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Mar 13, 2025 • 54min

#286: Jim Keyes ⎼ How the CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster Is Fixing The School System

James Keyes is the former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster and author of Education is Freedom.Find James Here: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
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Mar 6, 2025 • 50min

#285: James Lawrence ⎼ How To Destroy The Limitations Of Your Mind

James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, is a world-renowned speaker, endurance athlete, 2x author, and 2x documentary subject..He's done 50 Ironmans In 50 States In 50 Days, Biked up Mount Kilimanjaro, 100 Ironmans In 100 Days Straight, Ran 235 miles across Greece, and so many more incredible accomplishments.Find James Here: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv1:1 Coaching With Me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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Feb 27, 2025 • 50min

#284: Rich Diviney ⎼ Navy Seal Shares The Neuroscience of Mastering Uncertainty

Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL Commander who served up 13 overseas deployments over 21 years as an active member and officer of the armed forces’ most elite, secretive group, now a Speaker & Best Selling Author.My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackinivFind more about Rich here: https://theattributes.com/Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1200:00 Navigating Uncertainty: The Role of the Frontal Lobe06:27 Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty12:48 The Evolution of Attributes: Nature vs. Nurture21:11 Understanding Identity: The Power of 'I Am'29:10 Navigating Identity After Service32:01 The Power of Questions34:51 Grounding Techniques for Peak Performance39:03 The Writing Process: Discovery and Editing45:04 Misconceptions About Navy SEALs51:02 Unlearning Limiting Beliefs
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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 16min

#283: Nick Pollard ⎼ The Harsh Reality of Being A People Pleaser

Nick Pollard, “The People Displeaser,” is a coach and a speaker.Find him Here: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopledispleaser/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv1:1 Coaching With Me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10

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