What if rebuilding your life starts with a single, present moment? I have great conversation with author Shannon Michelle to trace an extraordinary path from a catastrophic motorcycle accident and months in a coma to living with severe short‑term memory loss and then confronting a breast cancer diagnosis. Shannon’s story isn’t framed by grand gestures; it’s anchored in tiny, repeatable practices that restore dignity: taking bullet‑point notes to remember conversations, choosing a quiet ...

I have a awesome conversation with Chanoa Inez, author of Dream On: How to create the new life of your dreams after upheaval or loss. The heart of this conversation with Chanoa Inez is the quiet stretch between loss and the life that waits beyond it. We explored how a dream trip turned tragic in a single night, and how that shock rippled into years of hidden grief, health issues, and a muted version of normal. The turning point wasn’t a single fix but a series of choices: leaving a familiar c...

What if high functioning is just a polished form of survival? I sit down with therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner to trace a life from chaotic beginnings to grounded, embodied healing and the messy middle where most of us get stuck. Melissa opens up about growing up with addiction, foster care, and never feeling safe, then explains how those patterns shape perfectionism, overthinking, and the urge to push people away while craving connection. We dig into practical ways to build safety f...

What if the version of success you’re chasing is the very thing draining you? Nichol sits down with Dorota, a former consultant and go-to-market leader who hit her “success wall” and rebuilt a life that performs at a high level without burning out. We unpack the turning points that matter: trading pride in five-hour nights for restorative sleep, swapping perfectionism for clear priorities, and using neuroscience-based tools to calm a busy mind. You’ll hear how micro-habits like a book before...

The ground can fall out from under you—divorce, cancer, a job ending—and still become the place you learn who you are. I converse meditation teacher and Breathe app co-founder Lynn Goldberg to unpack how identity gets rebuilt from the inside out and why presence is more reliable than control when life swerves. Lynn’s story moves from profound loss to radical reinvention, and along the way she shares the practical tools that turned fear into agency. We dive into a clear, science-backed view o...

Your work shouldn’t drain the life you’re trying to build. In this candid, energizing conversation with veteran coach and therapist Rachel Speckman, we unpack how to find the “right room” for your talents and design a career that matches who you are now—not who you were five roles ago. Rachel draws on 15 years in brand marketing, a decade with startup founders, and clinical training to translate big ideas into small, doable moves that restore momentum. We dig into her strategic overlap frame...

What if the bravest thing you do for your health is say “no” on a Sunday? I sit down with Tiffany Moore, Chief Inspirational Officer of Moore to Wellness, to explore how a life built on caregiving, faith, and trial-and-error became a blueprint for sustainable self-respect. From packing up Minneapolis for Dallas with no safety net to navigating the shock of full-time caregiving, Tiffany shows how the wellness wheel—emotional, spiritual, social, financial, physical, occupational, intellectual, ...

Authenticity in branding isn't just a buzzword—it's becoming essential for entrepreneurs who want their message to resonate in today's hyper-connected world. In this fascinating conversation, Nichol Ellis-McGregor speaks with Hersch Rephun, a holistic brand therapist who transforms how conscious entrepreneurs present themselves and their missions. Hersch shares his personal journey from corporate brand strategist to personal brand therapist, sparked by the isolation of the pandemic and a des...

Ever feel like you're playing a role in your own life? Dr. Albert Bramante, psychologist and veteran entertainment industry professional, joins the Overcomers Approach podcast to reveal why so many talented performers struggle with debilitating self-doubt. Drawing from his doctoral research and over twenty years of experience as a talent agent, Dr. Bramante unpacks the psychological underpinnings of imposter syndrome in actors and other creative professionals. He explains how constant reject...

What if everything you believed about credit card debt was built on a misunderstanding of banking? Tommy Kilpatrick's remarkable story begins with $85,000 in credit card debt and ends with a financial revelation that changed his life forever. When Tommy found himself drowning in credit card obligations after a promised contract fell through, he didn't accept defeat. Drawing on his accounting background, he questioned the fundamental nature of his financial arrangement with the banks. His dis...

What happens when your successful career starts stealing life's most precious moments? Shannon Russell faced this reality when she missed her son's first birthday while working as a television producer. That wake-up call sparked a complete reinvention of her professional life and ultimately led her to help others find their own "second acts." Shannon shares her compelling journey from 16 years in entertainment to entrepreneurship, revealing how she transformed fear into opportunity by refram...

What happens when the strongest person in the room is silently drowning? In this deeply moving conversation, Gretchen Schoeser reveals how a single phone call to 988 saved her life after months of "masking up" her depression as a lifelong extrovert. Despite facing an overwhelming cascade of personal crises—early retirement, family illness, unexpected deaths, and seasonal depression—no one around her, not even her wife of 28 years, recognized her suffering until it nearly became fatal. Gretch...

Ever feel like you're attracting the same problematic relationships over and over? Or that despite professional success, something fundamental is still missing? This powerful conversation with Nicolette Neris might just hold the key to breaking those patterns. Nicolette's journey from high-achieving chartered accountant to holistic lifestyle coach wasn't planned. After a divorce at 28 followed by the isolation of the pandemic, she found herself in what she calls "the pit of darkness," questi...

We're all born with the innate capacity to connect, but somewhere along the way, many of us learned to hide instead. In this powerful conversation with bestselling author Marcy Axelrod, we explore the science behind authentic human connection and how the simple act of showing up transforms not just our own lives, but ripples outward in ways we never imagined. Marcy shares her deeply personal journey from developing a severe stutter at age six to becoming an expert on human connection. This e...

What if your body already knew how to heal itself through movement? In this transformative conversation with Jennifer Joy Jimenez, co-founder of the Brave Thinking Institute and director of their Health and Wellbeing Division, we explore the revolutionary power of conscious dance as a healing modality. Jennifer shares her personal journey from professional dancer to wellness pioneer, revealing how her own struggles with body image and burnout led to the creation of Transcendence Dance. Unlik...

Kay Bodude doesn't believe in being a statistic. Her transformative journey from teenage motherhood to becoming a successful healthcare entrepreneur, business owner, and community leader offers a masterclass in resilience and purposeful living. As the daughter of a preacher and one of fourteen siblings, Kay's foundation in faith and service shaped her path to nursing—a career her hospital-housekeeper mother had envisioned for one of her children. Though Kay describes taking "the long road" t...

What happens when your entire world changes at age nine? Laura Bratton faced this reality when diagnosed with an eye disease that would gradually claim her vision over the next decade. In this deeply moving conversation, Laura reveals how she transformed from a place of complete denial and despair to becoming a beacon of hope for others facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Laura's journey begins with raw honesty about her initial response—the desperate belief her sight might magically...

What if your limiting beliefs aren't problems to solve but bodyguards trying to protect you? This perspective-shifting conversation with Tigrilla Gardenia, a nature-inspired mentor and certified life coach, reveals how plant wisdom can transform our approach to personal development and relationships. Tigrilla's remarkable journey began at Damanhur, a spiritual community in Northern Italy, where she encountered a plant creating music through an instrument. This experience awakened her to plan...

Burnout doesn't discriminate, but it particularly affects high-achieving people juggling professional ambition with personal responsibilities. Licensed psychotherapist Maryanne Nicholls joins Nichol Ellis-McGregor to share powerful insights on recognizing burnout signals before they derail your life. "Our body gives up on us or needs a rest. It really lets us know and it's really important to listen to that," explains Maryanne, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience...

In this powerful conversation with disability advocate Jenna Udenberg, we explore the profound journey of living with juvenile arthritis since age seven and transforming personal challenges into a platform for disability rights. Jenna doesn't just share her story—she fundamentally reshapes how we think about disability, accessibility, and human dignity. Disability advocate Jenna Udenberg shares her journey of living with juvenile arthritis since age seven and her mission to create more inclus...