ENERGY 100: Your Journey from Exhausted to Energized | Ep. 443 with Brett Klika
Release Date: 09/08/2025
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info_outlineYou’re in for a very special conversation today. I’ve got my man Brett Klika back in the IMPACT house. You may remember him from Episode 327 where he shared his raw, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and life after the sudden passing of his wife, Lisa. That was nearly three years ago. And today, Brett’s back—and this time, he’s bringing some incredible news, wisdom, and HOPE.
Brett has just released his brand-new book Energy 100, and let me tell you—it is powerful. It’s already a bestseller and it’s changing lives left and right. This isn’t just a book; it’s Brett’s journey of going from absolute exhaustion and grief to becoming energized, purposeful, and intentional again. And now, he’s helping thousands of people do the same.
In today’s episode, we dive deep into:
- How Brett went from survival mode (just trying to make it to lunch each day) to thriving with a renewed vision for his future.
- The 3 Pillars of Energy—Biological Energy, Awareness, and Intention—and how they can radically shift your life.
- Why chasing “busy” and someone else’s version of success is draining your soul (and how to flip the script).
- What it means to live with purpose when everything you thought was permanent gets ripped away.
- Practical exercises from Energy 100 that will help you move from burned out to fired up.
And yes—we even talk about crazy travel stories, being intentional as a parent, and the
powerful lessons Brett has learned from raising his amazing daughter, Maddie. This episode is raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, lost, or like you’ve hit zero momentum—this is for YOU.
Friends, if today’s conversation brought you value, here’s what I encourage you to do:
- Grab Brett’s book Energy 100 (and the companion journal) on Amazon today.
- SHARE this episode on Instagram and tag me @ToddDurkin and Brett (@BKlika) and let us know your biggest takeaway.
- Please LIKE it, REVIEW it, and SEND it to someone who’s ready to step into their greatness.
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