Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle have shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m joined by Blake Brewer, the founder of the Legacy Letter Challenge and an advocate for empathy and mental health in leadership. After experiencing the loss of his father at a young age, Blake was inspired by the powerful letter his dad left behind. Recognizing the impact that a simple letter can have, he made it his mission to help one million parents make an impact with their own legacy letters. We’ll get into: The significance of empathy in leadership roles The incredible power of a parent’s word Encouraging emotional intelligence in your children Deepening your connections with others Facilitating your family’s connection with their faith Leaving behind a legacy of love and support for your children Connect with Blake and check out the Legacy Letter Challenge: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecbrewer/  Website: legacyletterchallenge.com/ Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post A Life-Changing Mission to Write a Million Legacy Letters with Blake Brewer first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m joined by Donald Bialkowski, a psychotherapist and coach whose passion is to work with men in midlife and teach them how to get unstuck and live their best life. Having struggled with depression, substance abuse, and harmful stigmas around men and mental health, Donald’s story is striking and inspiring, and a lot of us can learn from the messages he has to share.  We’ll get into: Masking your problems with self-medicating behaviors How men are socialized to have smaller emotional vocabularies Expectations of men when it comes to mental health Leading an open and honest household by example Working through realizing your suppressed emotions The importance of support from your family or partner Connect with Donald: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-bialkowski-5b714790/  Website: onpurposementoring.com Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post How to Work Through Depression and Mental Health Stigma with Donald Bialkowski first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m flying solo for a deep dive into our past hurt, and the idea that harboring our wounds from the past can hinder our ability to be successful and achieve the things we desire. We all want the best for ourselves and those we care about, and understanding our past hurt and actually dealing with it is a difficult but necessary thing to do if we want our desires for success to be realized. I’ll get into: Three ways that past hurt can haunt us Dealing with emotional baggage Taking control of your inner dialogue Getting over your fear of failure This week also marks the 200th episode of Authentic Conversations, so join me for a drink while you listen and stay tuned to the end for some free gifts! Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.The post How to Get Over the Hurt From Your Past first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m sharing my belief that the reason people fail to achieve what they want in life comes not from the outside, but from within. We all have wounds, struggles, and doubts, but we can’t let those things hold us back forever. There needs to be a way through them to reach the success we were created to achieve, and I want to help you find it. I’ll get into: Finding that something inside of you that is holding you back How childhood experiences can affect your self-image even now Working with someone who will give you brutal honesty Practicing mindfulness and becoming more self-aware Setting goals to achieve, not to impress Overcoming these struggles and building forward momentum Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post What’s Holding You Back From Being You? first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m joined by Juliet Peay. She is a personal brand coach, but today she’s here for a conversation on labels and identity and becoming comfortable with yourself and your faith, even when you aren’t always putting your best foot forward.  We’ll talk about: Making sure your job isn’t your entire identity Finding a healthy balance of life, relationships, and work Redefining your own success Putting faith in Christ for motivation Self-doubt and being afraid to share it Talking about your struggles to help others Connect with Juliet:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-peay-personal-brand-copywriter/  Website: yourpersonalbrandcoach.com Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.The post Being Honest About Struggles, Failures, and Setbacks with Juliet Peay first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m giving you a look inside my head and my heart as I share my experience from a 3-day fast I completed with my local church- while I’m still fasting! Throughout my journey with this fast, I was able to reconnect with and appreciate parts of my faith that I’ve wrestled with over the years, and I had the chance to gain more perspective on where I’ve been and where I’m going in life. This was an incredibly powerful and emotional experience, and I hope that this episode encourages you to look deeper into your own faith and consider doing a fast yourself.    Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Experiencing the Power of Fasting first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m joined by Jenn Walsh, the Founder and CEO of GenuineShift, a coaching and consulting business that works with insurance brokerage firms of all sizes to fuel growth, optimize profitability, and minimize friction. But Jenn isn’t here to talk business, she is here for an authentic conversation about her experience with caregiving and losing a parent.   We’ll talk about: Preparing yourself for the loss of a parent Navigating the process of end-of-life care Balancing your emotional response with practical solutions Moving through your day-to-day job while losing a family member The importance of acknowledging and talking about pain Connect with Jenn:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walshjenn/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenefitsLady  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.The post Moving Through Caregiving and the Death of a Parent with Jenn Walsh first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m talking about some recent negative feedback that was triggering for me, and how I was able to deal with it and ultimately bring some good from it. In my own life, I’ve been on a journey to get better at empathizing and showing empathy in my content, but it isn’t always easy. I hope that sharing my experience with triggering feedback will encourage you to take negative feedback and turn it into something positive for yourself and your life.  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Knowing Your Triggers and Leading With Empathy first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Fox, the Director of Business Development at Sunny Day Fund and proud mother of 3 children after countless rounds of IVF and NICU stays. Rachel opens up about her experience with infertility and getting through the grief and anger of miscarriages and failed treatments.  We’ll talk about: The realities and challenges of infertility treatments What it’s like to watch friends and family having children while struggling with infertility Really getting to know your partner in times of grief Allowing someone to be present in their grief The power of sharing your journey and struggles with others Connect with Rachel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-fox-142li/  Website: www.sunnydayfund.com Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Overcoming Anger and Grief from Fighting Infertility with Rachel Fox first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individual’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle has shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m going solo to share some of my own experiences. I’ll be talking about the mistakes I made in my youth and the lessons I learned that are still with me today. I hope that by sharing these stories, I can not only encourage others to learn from my mistakes, but also to look into our own pasts to accept who we were then and who we have become today.  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post The Struggles and Mistakes of My Youth first appeared on Ryan James Miller.