576: Real-Life Transformations from Two Longtime Miracle Morning Practitioners with Holly Bertone & Karen Stringer
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Release Date: 03/05/2025
591: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality with Jesse Cole
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Be honest: do you still regularly invest time dreaming of new possibilities for your life? While far too many of us have given up on our dreams, Jesse Cole is living proof that no matter how low (or broke) we may be, creating the life of our dreams is not only possible, but it’s never too late—and today’s episode can help you do the same. One of the most inspiring human beings I’ve ever met, Jesse dreamt of making it big as a professional baseball player—until an injury put an end to that dream. But where one dream ended, an even bigger one began… After realizing...
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590: The Dark Side of Biohacking
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We live in a time when there is so much information and technology available to optimize our health, making it increasingly easy to fall into the trap of obsessing and overcomplicating our health. I recently had the honor of speaking at Dave Asprey’s Biohacking Conference, and I had an eye-opening realization: sometimes, the pursuit of biohacking can lead us away from peace and into overwhelm. In this episode, I’m sharing five (5) nature-based “biohacks” that are free and cost nothing to help improve your mind, body, and overall well-being. While there is no shortage of tools and...
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589: Learn Less to Achieve More with Pat Flynn
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From an early age, we’re taught that the more you know, the better. But times have changed, as must our approach to learning. More information is overwhelming, confusing, and slows us down. If information alone were the answer, we’d all be exactly where we want to be. The true indicator of success or failure isn’t the volume of what you know but how effectively you apply that knowledge. Whether it’s consuming podcasts and books or keeping up with social media on top of our work and family life, many of us spend time learning but struggle to implement what we’ve learned. ...
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588: Betting on Yourself: Hala Taha’s Journey From Fired DJ to 7-Figure CEO
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If you've ever been rejected, felt insecure, underestimated, or unsure whether you're "good enough" to achieve your dreams, this conversation will show you how a positive mindset and betting on yourself can turn rejection into redirection that leads to an even better opportunity. In this powerful and inspirational episode, I'm sitting down with Hala Taha—an entrepreneur who hosts one of the top podcasts in the world (Young and Profiting) and built a media empire (YAP Media)—to uncover the story behind her rise from an unpaid intern to one of the most influential voices in podcasting and...
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587: Overcoming Financial Anxiety and Economic Uncertainty
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One of the biggest contributors of stress that is impacting millions of Americans right now is financial anxiety and economic uncertainty. In fact, according to a recent survey, 70% of the population is feeling the impact of the current economy. Not just mentally, but there's also a physical toll when your overall health, diet, and sleep habits start to slip. With that in mind, I'm sharing tips on mastering your mindset and three (3) simple steps that helped me turn things around from one of the darkest periods of my life in 2008, when I was drowning in debt, to doubling my income in just two...
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586: Transform Your Habits — and Your Life
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The reality is that only way to change your life is to change your habits. Setting bigger goals is fun—but if you don’t identify and implement the habits that are necessary to achieving your goals, you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. Today, I'm sharing four (4) simple steps that will help you transform your habits, which are so easy to implement that you'll feel like you can't fail. Once they're part of your routine, they become automatic, to the point where I don't even think of them anymore. Whether you're looking to improve your health, your finances, your...
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585: The Woman Who Raised Me - My Mom's Incredible Mindset with Julie Wilson
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This episode is incredibly long overdue but the stars aligned, and I had the chance to interview someone who has been instrumental in helping me become the man I am today. That person is none other than my mom, Julie Wilson. I can’t wait for you to hear her story and mine from her perspective. You’ve heard me talk about many of the difficult chapters in my life—losing my sister, surviving a near-fatal car crash, battling cancer—but today, you’ll hear those stories through the eyes of the woman who lived them right alongside me. And when I say literally, I mean literally beside me. My...
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584: Healing Childhood Trauma and Shame with Daniela Tilbrook
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Dealing with trauma and shame from our past can be tremendously heavy burdens to carry—but they don’t have to define us. These horrible experiences often shape our identity, our relationships, and even how we view the world. But one of the most important conversations we can have is how to heal from those experiences. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Daniela Tilbrook. Daniela is a trauma survivor, coach, and the author of the powerful new book, . She shares her deeply personal journey of surviving a decade of childhood sexual abuse, the years of silence that followed, and the...
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583: The Blueprint for Inner Bliss
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We spend our lives balancing two forces: the actions we take (what we do) and the emotions that shape our inner world (how we feel). Last week, I addressed the first with a podcast episode titled The Shortcut to Self-Discipline (), which teaches how we can get ourselves to do what we need to do, when we need to do it—whether we feel like it or not. This week, I’m giving you . What is inner bliss? It’s that state of genuine and sustained contentment, gratitude, and joy that doesn’t depend on external events and enables you to maintain optimal mental and emotional...
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582: The Shortcut to Becoming Self-Disciplined
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Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline. I’m sharing my journey from being an utterly undisciplined teenager to becoming one of the top performers at Cutco. Whether you’ve never considered yourself a disciplined person or you’re already a high achiever looking to maximize your full potential, this episode will...
info_outlineYou’re in for a real treat today because this is a powerful episode with inspirational success stories from two (2) Miracle Morning practitioners. Holly Bertone and Karen Stringer are two incredible women who have used The Miracle Morning to overcome tremendous challenges, achieve their biggest goals, and create lives they once thought were impossible.
Karen grew up in a rural village in Kenya, where money was scarce, and higher education seemed out of reach. But through unwavering faith and determination, she not only earned her PhD but also built a successful business as a language coach, entrepreneur and founder of KWS Language Services.
Holly’s story is equally powerful. As a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, she pivoted to a career as a Certified Holistic Health Coach after battling breast cancer and an autoimmune disease. And if that wasn’t enough, while going through a difficult divorce, The Miracle Morning became her anchor, helping her rebuild her confidence, business, and life.
In this conversation, you’ll hear how they applied The Miracle Morning principles to unlock new opportunities, shift their mindset, and achieve goals they could only dream about. Whether you’re struggling to stay consistent or looking for proof this daily morning routine can genuinely change your life, this episode will inspire you to take action today.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Karen’s transformation from a Kenyan farm girl to an entrepreneur with a PhD
- How Holly used The Miracle Morning to navigate a career change, battle cancer and manage a difficult divorce
- Why The Miracle Morning is about more than just waking up early—it’s about becoming your best self.
- The power of adapting the SAVERS routine to your unique lifestyle and circumstances.
- How small, consistent actions compound into life-changing results.
- How The Miracle Morning can be the foundation for weight loss, financial success, and emotional resilience.
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