Sol Rising
Have you ever wondered what is in a person that drives them, almost compels them, to do the things necessary to achieve whatever it is they want to do? Whether it's starting a business, getting sober, living in true purpose, or successfully moving through any major life transition, what is that "thing" that pushes a person to go until they reach their dreams vs. someone who gives up? Join Amanda and her guest, Trunnis Goggins, II, U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and author for an upbeat and introspective conversation about how to tap into inspiration & execute your dreams using...
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2026. The year of the horseāmomentum, movement, action, expansion. What does this really mean? Is it about outward expression and hard charging? Or are we being called to integrate all the changes that happened in the last 9 years to fully encompass the new version of ourselves that we've become, which will organically lead to embodied action. Join Amanda and her guest, Amanda Sophia, New Earth Priestess, Feng Shui Master, and Multidimensional Channel who spent the last 25 years guiding others to awaken their inner temple, live in harmony with the Earth, and come home to their...
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Are you sober? Or trying to get sober but keep relapsing? Have you considered the amazing life you can have once you experience a spiritual awakening and finally know your value, worth, and true place in the world. Alcoholics and addicts are hardworking, industrious, and resourceful peopleāborn leaders. Join Amanda and her guest Dr. Robb Kelly, a well-established author, recovery expert and CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction and mental illness recovery coaching company created based on extensive neuroscience research and behavioral studies conducted over the...
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Grief is a beast...with a mind of its own. How do you manage the wild ride of grief, trauma, and unresolved pain? Do you? Or do you put it up on a shelf, planning to get to it someday but really hope it goes away entirely? Or have you found the courage to look it in the eye and deal with it? Since the 2022 murder of his brother, Philip, Brendan Shaw has been courageously facing his pan through storytelling, social media, and community work to process his own grief and help others feel less alone in theirs. He joins Amanda for an engaging and vulnerable conversation about the invisible and...
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Do you believe that you can communicate with your departed loved ones in spirit? Have you had such an experience or are you curious about it? Join Amanda and her guest, Kelly Daugherty, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Fellow in Thanatology, and Board Certified Coach with more than twenty years of experience supporting individuals and families after the death of a loved one for an in depth look at Induced After Death Communication, the therapeutic process used to bridge connection between the seen and the unseen. Together, the ladies explore: š„Kelly's personal story of losing her...
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How strong is your resilience muscle? Have you considered that strengthening your resilience now might make future losses slightly less painful? And how does reframing the meaning of resilience from strong to soft change how you move through grief? Join Amanda and special guest Blair Kaplan Venables, grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project, for a good look at what resilience is, how to cultivate it, and its place in your grieving process. The ladies also talk about: š„Blair's story of compounded loss...
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Are you brave enough to see whatās lurking in your shadow? Is your nervous system calm enough to feel safe to take a peek? Shadow work. If youāve been in the personal development space for a bit, then youāve probably heard this term, and itās not as scary as it sounds. Looking at and owning your āstuffā honestly and courageously is a powerful pathway to freedom, one which you most certainly deserve to explore. Jodi Parker is a Health & Wellness Consultant, Peak States Trauma Release Specialist, and Medical Freedom Activist who has spent the last 25 years dedicating her...
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Have you experienced divorce or currently going through one? And is your spouse making it a living nightmare for you? If so, you are experiencing a āhigh conflictā divorce, and this form of loss not only carries similar emotions as all other forms of loss but also intensified them. Join Amanda and her guest, Lisa Johnson, high conflict divorce strategist and author of Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High Conflict Divorce, And How To Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances, for an empowering conversation that serves as a guidepost for those suffering with a narcissistic ex or...
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In honor of suicide prevention month, Amanda brings you an incredibly courageous guest who lost her son to suicide in 2020. A woman who embodies an extraordinary amount of bravery, taking to stages nationwide with a mission to elevate the conversation around mental illness, grief and loss, and to break the stigma of death by suicide. Erin Blechman is an author, speaker, and Certified Grief Educator, with a striking ability to speak openly and honestly about her experience as a mother with a mentally ill child who ultimately took his own life. In this unflinchingly candid conversation,...
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Why is our society so afraid of death? How does facing the reality of the inevitable help us to live happier right now? And how can embracing change without resistance lessen the anxiety, fear, and stress most of us feel on a daily basis? Join Amanda and her ultra pragmatic guest, David Ferrugio of DEAD Talks Podcast for a down-to-earth conversation about the benefit of facing and dealing with grief, death (others and our own), and trauma, and moving forward in a way that sets you free to trust your intuition and live a better life. Listen for: š„David's story of losing his father in...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered what is in a person that drives them, almost compels them, to do the things necessary to achieve whatever it is they want to do? Whether it's starting a business, getting sober, living in true purpose, or successfully moving through any major life transition, what is that "thing" that pushes a person to go until they reach their dreams vs. someone who gives up?
Join Amanda and her guest, Trunnis Goggins, II, U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and author for an upbeat and introspective conversation about how to tap into inspiration & execute your dreams using Trunnis' original framework, the 4 P's: Purpose, Passion, Planning & Persistence.
Listen as these two hard charging yet soulful seekers of success talk about:
š„How passion drives persistence; without passion you will not endure the tough spots
š„ The sacrifice required to get what you want out of life
š„ How perspective shapes success: what we focus on gets bigger so make sure itās positive
š„ The moment of awakening that occurs before every transformation
š„ Is it intrinsic motivation, childhood experiences, or personality that creates unstoppable drive?
š„ The importance of serving your purpose and not someone elseās
Trunnis Goggins, II is a U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and author known for transforming military-honed discipline into innovative ventures that uplift communities and empower individuals worldwide. Following his service, he founded 4P Group LLC, a dynamic publishing and professional development organization specializing in emerging authors, leadership training, and personal growth.
Goggins is the author of The 4Pās of You ā Expanded Edition, an influential model that integrates the principles of Purpose, Planning, Passion, and Persistence to help readers build sustainable paths to success. As the architect of the rapidly expanding Stories Of anthology seriesāincluding Stories of Veterans, Stories of Children Lost, Stories of Transgression & Recovery, Stories of Friends & Family Lost, and othersāhe has created a global platform for authentic, transformative storytelling.
Today, Goggins combines his entrepreneurial drive and military leadership experience to mentor authors, guide mission-driven projects, and deliver keynote messages centered on resilience, discipline, and purpose-driven living. His work continues to inspire audiences across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK, solidifying his reputation as a leader committed to service, innovation, and the power of story.
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