Martha McSally: No One’s Coming To Save You, Take Back Your Power & Find Purpose
Release Date: 11/18/2025
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The era of saying “you got yourself here, now get yourself out” is over—the true future of data-driven addiction recovery is paved with objective science. Tim Westbrook, MS welcomes , a certified addictionologist, former Olympic team doctor, and founder of , who is moving the entire field past its stigmatized, trial-and-error past. Dr. Higgins dives into how understanding an individual’s unique biological blueprint, including 85 biomarkers and genetic snips, provides clinical proof that addiction is a healthcare problem. Discover how this scientific validation takes the shame...
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How do you turn 35 years of absorbed pain and rage into peace? It all starts with the radical act of healing from shame and complex trauma. Tim Westbrook sits down with his personal therapist, Ken Wells, a nationally recognized expert in treating sex addiction, intimacy disorders, compulsive behaviors, and trauma. Ken shares his raw journey from a cult-like childhood, abuse, and clinical depression to 35 years of sobriety. He explains his powerful method of giving shame back to its source. Learn how he transformed his rage into compassion and found unconditional self-worth by focusing on...
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Deep personal healing requires facing the self with as much courage as one faces the world. Former US Senator and trailblazing military leader , the first American female fighter pilot and the first to command a US Fighter Squadron, shares her raw, intimate story of navigating profound loss, emotional volatility, and a painful cycle of abuse that began after the death of her father and childhood dog. She discusses the critical shift from seeking external saviors to taking radical responsibility for her own recovery, a journey that involved disconnecting from a victim frequency and pursuing a...
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You must know the right type of depression that a person is going through to provide them with appropriate treatments – but not with TMS. Tim Westbrook, MS sits down with , who breaks down how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works even without knowing someone’s exact medication or diagnosis. He explains how TMS rebalances neurotransmitters without limitations of traditional pharmacologic approaches to help patients freely feel their emotions. Dr. Robbie also discusses how TMS differs from ketamine-assisted therapies and what must be done to make this treatment method more accessible to...
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Ketamine therapy has become a turning point for many who once believed change was impossible—and for , it opened the door that changed everything. After years of addiction, trauma, and self-destruction following a devastating military accident, Chad found healing and clarity through his recovery journey and the transformative effects of ketamine therapy. He shares how this experience helped him break lifelong patterns, rediscover purpose, and channel his renewed strength into , a movement that uses apparel to start conversations about mental health, addiction, and healing. His story is a raw...
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Embracing your most authentic version is not about adding things to yourself, but instead removing everything that is not you. Through healing and mindfulness, unleashing the real you is possible. Joining Tim Westbrook, MS is composer and musician , who guides people on cultivating awareness, emotional balance, and peace through the power of breath and presence. He shares his work at Zen Wellness, where he teaches how breathwork and meditation can quiet the mind, reconnect the body, and open the heart. Jason also presents how he uses his musical skills to elevate meditation practices to...
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Collegiate recovery is more than a program—it’s a lifeline for students trying to rebuild their lives while pursuing their education. ’s story is one of transformation, gratitude, and service. After a near-fatal drunk driving accident became her turning point, she committed to sobriety and to helping others do the same. Today, as Associate Director for Student Conduct and Recovery at , Angela leads a powerful Collegiate Recovery Program that’s changing how universities support students in sobriety. In this conversation with host Tim Westbrook, she opens up about her personal journey,...
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Sobriety does not only free you from your addictions – it can also level up your entrepreneurship approach. Tim Westbrook is joined by , a powerhouse business strategist and global speaker in long-term recovery. She explains how her recovery journey plays a huge role in building her purpose-driven brand and maintaining her integrity despite the many challenges along the way. Narelle also reflects on her humble beginnings and the traumatic experiences she went through that intensified her compassion, shaped her resilient mindset, and transformed her into a heart-led entrepreneur.
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Healing is more than just treating your wounds or feeling better. By going beyond surface-level fixes, you also address your biggest internal suffering. Joining Tim Westbrook in this insightful conversation is practitioner, speaker, and founder of Wesley Kress. He dispels the myth of the “inaccurate body” and the right way to deal with unresolved trauma, the most overlooked factor in every disease. Wes also emphasizes the importance of never shying away from difficult conversations, the positive benefits of meditation, and why self-love should always be one of your top priorities. If you...
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info_outlineDeep personal healing requires facing the self with as much courage as one faces the world. Former US Senator and trailblazing military leader Martha McSally, the first American female fighter pilot and the first to command a US Fighter Squadron, shares her raw, intimate story of navigating profound loss, emotional volatility, and a painful cycle of abuse that began after the death of her father and childhood dog. She discusses the critical shift from seeking external saviors to taking radical responsibility for her own recovery, a journey that involved disconnecting from a victim frequency and pursuing a spiritual path to "unpack her trauma." Martha details the simple, yet vital, daily habits—including breathwork, gratitude, and "morning rubs" with her rescue dog—that she uses to regulate her nervous system, raise her energetic frequency, and live a life grounded in resilience and peace.