Brian Tracy said it best. If you realized how little people think about you, you would be offended. As a sensitive and empathic person, this hit hard. I caught myself making decisions just so my boss would perceive me a certain way. Not because I would get fired. Just because…
Sometimes change is the straw that breaks the camel's back. Sometimes it is just one more quiet step on the journey. Either way, it is the same belief underneath. You can be more than your past. More than your circumstances. More than what happened to you. Give yourself the time.…
Day one with every client I take on, the rule is simple. You are not allowed to lie ever again. That is where it all starts. Because it is the lie we tell about who we are that quietly ruins everything around us. Relationships. Identity. Purpose. I have had therapists,…
Your trauma is real. Processing it matters. But there is a point where processing becomes hiding. When the label becomes the identity, it turns into a reason not to try, not to risk, not to step into the unknown. I am broken becomes the excuse. You are not broken. You…
Imagine walking into a room and getting punched in the face every time. How many times do you walk back in before you stop at the doorway and say no? Is it five times? Fifty five? A year? Eight years? A decade? Most people keep walking into the same room.…
Everything I have ever built comes down to one idea. Stop lying to yourself. Life does not get easier. It gets truer. My mentor Tom Bilyeu has a quote framed on my wall that I read daily: the struggle is guaranteed, the success is not. We were told being a…
Most people wait until the pain gets unbearable before they change. I learned to move before the pain arrives. I used to have five panic attacks a day. Every single day. And I finally realized it was not weakness. It was my spirit asking to be let out of the…
What if the moment your life falls apart is the moment you finally start living it? In this conversation, Michael Unbroken is joined by Dr. Stephanie Nash, founder of Paradigm Expansions and author of "The D Word: How Divorce Ended Self-Abandonment and Led to Self-Reclamation," for a conversation about honesty,…
What if the moment your life falls apart is the moment you finally start living it? In this conversation, Michael Unbroken is joined by Dr. Stephanie Nash, founder of Paradigm Expansions and author of "The D Word: How Divorce Ended Self-Abandonment and Led to Self-Reclamation," for a conversation about honesty,…
Have you ever felt completely isolated? Let us know in the comments below. The isolation that comes with deep personal struggle often creates a false sense that one is alone in their pain. This perspective highlights the transformative power of connection and service, suggesting that healing often begins when focusing…
Have you ever faced a moment where you had to choose between standard medical advice and your own intuition? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. This story highlights the challenging reality of deciding against prescribed medication during recovery, even when faced with the fear of severe withdrawal…
What is the breaking point where you finally say enough is enough? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below. Sometimes, hitting rock bottom becomes the catalyst for a radical shift in perspective. Hear one person's raw account of surrendering to their struggle, realizing that acceptance was the only…
On January 31st, 2009, a massive blizzard threatened to derail a journey toward sobriety. With highways closed and conditions turning deadly, one driver found themselves sliding off the road into a snowbank, unsure if they would survive the trip to their safe zone. This harrowing experience highlights the sheer determination…
What are your thoughts on this? Share your answer in the comments below. Sometimes, when life offers no safe haven, the human mind instinctively constructs a barrier to cope with overwhelming pain. This perspective sheds light on the darker side of survival, exploring how protective mechanisms—even destructive ones—are born out…
Have you ever had to bury your past self to build a better future? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Personal growth often requires a radical shift in identity. This clip explores the painful but necessary process of letting go of old habits, addictions, and personas that no longer…
Have you ever felt like your life thrives in the middle of a storm? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. Many individuals find that chaos becomes a comfort zone simply because it is familiar territory. Much like the initial soreness of a new workout regimen, training the mind…
True resilience often stems from the moment we stop fighting and fully surrender to the journey ahead. When the path forward seems impossible and the circumstances are at their worst, accepting the reality of the situation can paradoxically become the greatest source of strength. This powerful reflection explores the mindset…
Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. This clip explores the complex, painful paradox of longing for a meaningful existence while struggling with the desire to end one's life. It captures a raw and vulnerable conversation about mental health, past trauma, and the difficult journey toward healing when…
True transformation often requires the difficult choice of loving yourself enough to embrace discomfort. For many, the hardest battle is shedding the masks worn to appease others—whether it's the need for approval or the weight of past identities. Choosing to leave behind old roles and childhood labels is an painful…
Jessie Tylre Williams spent 25 years heavily addicted to drugs before getting completely clean on February 1, 2009. In this episode of The Think Unbroken Podcast, she sits down with host Michael Unbroken to talk about childhood sexual abuse, generational addiction, self-sabotage, identity loss, and what it actually took to…
Have you ever felt like you're outrunning your past by chasing professional achievements? Share your thoughts on this in the comments below. For many, the drive to succeed is often a mask for unresolved trauma and childhood instability. This perspective challenges the common belief that reaching the top will naturally…
Share your thoughts on uncovering hidden family secrets in the comments below. Many families carry unspoken burdens from the past, yet these untold stories often hide incredible feats of courage and survival. This powerful reflection highlights the unexpected discovery of a father's heroic past—a partisan fighter in the Polish Ukraine…
What is the biggest risk you have ever taken in your career? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. This clip dives into the story of someone who chose to walk away from a high-paying corporate sales job at just 25 years old. Despite earning the equivalent of…
Share your thoughts on being authentic vs. maintaining a brand image in the comments below. It is easy to get caught up in the persona of who people expect you to be, especially when that success story becomes the foundation of your career. This candid reflection explores the realization that…