If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or wondered if real change is still possible for you, this conversation is for you. In today’s episode, I talk with Hilary Momberger-Powers, whose story takes us from childhood Hollywood fame, through addiction and darkness, to decades of recovery and mentoring others. We explore why self-improvement is less about “fixing” yourself and more about re-discovering who you truly are.
Listen and you’ll find practical wisdom on how to spot when your past pain is running the show — and what to do about it. You’ll learn:
Why transformation has to begin on the inside, not just with new habits or outside changes.
Simple, doable ways to stabilize yourself and shift out of old patterns.
How leading with your wound can shape relationships and choices, and how to notice when it’s happening.
Hilary’s honesty is refreshing, and her down-to-earth advice will help you make every day a new beginning.
Connect With Hilary Momberger-Powers
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hillarypowers
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Chapters
00:00 Discovering the Days That Matter
00:39 Hilary’s Hollywood Childhood
01:46 The Cost of Fame and Family
06:05 Falling Into Addiction and Shame
08:37 Hitting Bottom and Asking for Help
10:38 Why Real Change Starts on the Inside
12:16 Turning the Funnel Around
14:10 Escaping Victimhood and Reclaiming Agency
17:09 How Wounds Lead Our Choices
19:33 People-Pleasing, Loneliness, and Control
21:06 Grounding Ourselves to Grow
22:40 The Search for Belonging
24:09 It’s Never Too Late to Start Over
26:04 Reinventing Yourself at Any Age
28:43 Protecting Your Inner Life