The Power of Self-Discovery with Robert Cassidy: How Knowing Yourself Helps You Show Up Better for Others -Ep. 89
Release Date: 04/23/2025
How to Lose Your Inner Critic & Experience a More Fulfilled Life ft. Sue Erhart - Ep. 100
Recounting Life Lessons
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Sue Erhart, author of Lose Your Critic for Good and the creator of Practical Spirituality, to uncover what it takes to quiet our inner critics and live a life that is full of more joy and empowerment. Sue is someone who shares practical tools and wisdom for creating your best life, and in this episode, she shares the experience that started the journey to finding out why she prioritized the expectations of others over her own inner needs, why reaching her goals left her unfulfilled, and what whe discovered along the way....
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Turn Setbacks into Transformation w/Sammy Orelien - Ep. 99
Recounting Life Lessons
Setbacks are something we all face, but there are some people who just know how to use those setbacks to grow and become even better versions of themselves. One person who embodies this ability to turn setbacks into growth is Dr. Jean-Guilmond Orelien, also known as Sammy. Sammy is the author of Turning Water into Butter: Living the Power Within, and he has dedicated his life to advancing solutions that improve human well-being. In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Sammy and talk about how his upbringing in Haiti and Guadalupe and moving...
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Trust Yourself & Attract Success ft. Susi Kos - Ep. 98
Recounting Life Lessons
Most people don't get what they want because they are too attached to how they think it should happen. Letting go of the "how" doesn't mean giving up. What it does mean is finally getting out of your own way. In this episode, Alana talks with Susi Kos, entrepreneur and author of . In their discussion, Susi talks about how she turned self-doubt, rock-bottom moments, and "crazy" dreams into real success by learning to tune out the noise and trust herself. They get into how she built a 6-figure jewlery business with zero experience, "luck" twists that tossed the plan out the window but...
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Trust But Verify: Lessons Learned after 9 Years in a Cult ft. Paul David Cooke - Ep. 97
Recounting Life Lessons
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we’re sitting down with Paul Cooke—a writer, academic, and former cult member who spent nine years in the Children of God, a group he later recognized as dangerously manipulative and deceptive. After a 40-year journey of reflection, healing, and writing, Paul recently completed a memoir about his experience and now shares his story to help others recognize how easily any of us can be misled under the right conditions. This conversation isn’t just about cults—it’s about clarity, courage, and reclaiming trust in your own discernment. Whether...
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Love, Forgiveness, Sobriety & Purpose: Sean Hemeon on Healing His Inner Child - Ep. 96
Recounting Life Lessons
What if your deepest regret could become the very thing that heals you—and helps someone else heal too? In this raw and unforgettable episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with actor, artist, and soon-to-be debt author Sean Hemeon, who just celebrated 20 years of sobriety. Sean's real-life story reads like a Hollywood script—complete with addiction, cartel connections, federal agents, and undercover work—but what makes it unforgettable isn't the drama, it's the emotional depth, spiritual transformation, and powerful healing that came after. Sean shares how his greatest...
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Feel More Alive & Awaken Your Inner Voice ft. Bente Vosteen - Ep. 95
Recounting Life Lessons
Do you want to feel more alive? Are you comfortable with your own thoughts and feelings? When's the last time your really felt something? In this episode of Recounting LIife Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Bente Vosteen—a sensory coach, visionary educator, and founder of a movement bringing sensory-based learning into schools and leadership spaces. After a powerful spiritual awakening in 2019, Bente began helping overwhelmed achievers, CEOs, and even children reconnect with their inner voice, purpose, and creative energy through immersive, sensory-driven experiences. If you’ve been...
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Mina Satori on Rewriting Your Story & Taking Bold Action -Ep. 94
Recounting Life Lessons
What if the life you're craving is just one bold step away—even if you don't have it all figured out yet? In this powerful episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Mina Satori—a transformational business consultant, ontological coach, and advocate for visionary women looking to step into their true power and purpose. From a chaotic and unstable childhood, the impact of an elementary school teacher, losing her job in the mortgage industry during the housing market crash, and moving cross-country in an RV during the pandemic with no clear plan. Mina shares the lessons...
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Loving Someone Who Has An Addiction with Craig Williamson - Ep. 93
Recounting Life Lessons
How do you stay grounded when someone you love is unraveling? In this powerful episode, Sione and Alana are joined again by Craig Williamson, author of , who shares what he learned during a 17-year-long journey supporting and loving his son through addiction—a journey that ended with his son's passing at age 29. In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Craig opens up about the emotional toll of loving someone through addiction, and the life-changing lessons he learned about control, setting boundaries, practicing radical self-care, and how to love without losing yourself in the...
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The Path to Inner Freedom & Happiness with Gilbert Mane - Ep. 92
Recounting Life Lessons
What if true freedom isn't about changing your life circumstances—but transforming how you experience them? In this episode, Sione and Alana sit down with Gilbert Mane, a former headmaster, philosopher, and author of 7 Steps to Freedom—to explore how inner freedom can be cultivated through mindful responses, intentional speech, and creative presence. Whether you're an overwhelmed achiever or someone seeking clarity and peace, Gilbert's insights will help you reclaim your power from within. What You'll Learn: Why real freedom begins with how you respond to life's...
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Discern, Serve, and Succeed Better: Life & Business Lessons with Trish Saemann - Ep. 91
Recounting Life Lessons
Mistakes can end up being our greatest catalysts for growth. In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Alana sits down with Trish Saemann—truth-teller, no-fluff marketer, founder of GoBeyondSEO.com, co-host of the Break Even Better podcast, and author of Get More Clients You Love. With a refreshing mix of transparency and hard-won wisdom, Trish shares some of the behind-the-scenes experiences that helped her grow both as a business owner and a person. She opens up about hard-earned lessons from business and life—like what happens when we ignore red flags, the importance of...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana are joined by Robert Cassidy, a lifelong seeker of wisdom who has worked with everyone from Hollywood elites to Zen monks. Through years of spiritual exploration and personal growth, Robert discovered that the most valuable answers don't come from outside of us—they come from within.
He's the author of The Self-Discovery Journal, a transformative guide designed to help you tune into your own voice, ask better questions, and unlock your inner truth. In this conversation, we dive deep into how self-reflection and inner awareness lead to greater clarity, stronger relationships, and more authentic leadership.
If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step—this episode will help you reset, refocus, and reconnect with your most grounded self.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why the most powerful insight often come from within, not from outside experts
- How journaling can help you hear your own thoughts more clearly
- The difference between being impressive and being useful in your relationships and work
- How the questions you ask yourself daily shape your mindset and outcomes
- What it means to truly show up for others—and why self-security is the foundation
- Simple self-check-in practices to help you feel more grounded and connected
- How to shift from doubt to curiousity in your personal growth journey
- Why personal development isn't a destination—but a practice of inner tuning
Listen now if you're ready to reconnect with your inner wisdom, grow your self-awareness, and serve others from a place of strength and authenticity
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Robert's Self-Discovery Journal: Be Guided by The Masters of History to Evolve Your Health, Wealth, Relationships, Mind and Spirituality: Get it here to support both Robert and this podcast at no extra cost to you
- Robert Cassidy's website: https://www.robertcassidywriting.com
- Become a Sione and Alana Insider: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider
- Learn more about the Best Year Ever Blueprint Course: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/programs
A FEW GOLDEN NUGGETS:
- When looking for answers, don't forget to look within. Robert shared how years of global wisdom-seeking led him to realize the most important voice is his own. External insights can be helpful—but true clarity comes when you tune into what your inner voice is already telling you.
- The more secure we are in ourselves, the greater our capacity to show up for others. When you're grounded in your own identity, you're not walking into relationships or conversations needing something—you're able to be present, connected, and truly supportive.
- The questions we ask ourselves frequently shape the way we see things. Our thoughts are filtered by the questions we ask. One of Robert's favorites is, "Am I in love or in fear right now?" That one question can shift your mindset in powerful ways.
- Curiosity is a more empowering lens than doubt. Doubt keeps us stuck. Curiosity opens that door to discovery. Reframing your internal dialogue from "What might I learn?" can make all the difference.
- Self-discovery is a dance, not a destination. You don't need to have everything figured out. Growth happens when we move and create space to reflect, listen, and evolve.
Listen now to explore how self-discovery can help you find clarity, confidence, and deeper connection—without adding more to your plate.
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