This is Episode 75 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! In 2013 she would lose her only son, the grief and pain of it would affect her in more ways than she could imagine. Now she's helping families realize how important appreciating their time together is! Growing up she faced bullying and teasing just like most of us do, and it would continue up until high…

This is Episode 74 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up with parents who survived the holocaust, and would lose her mother in her teens, she's faced her share of trauma and loss. Now she's helping people work on their physical pain and find more joy! Both her parents survived the holocaust, but growing up she didn’t exactly understand the pain an…

This is Episode 73 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up in a traumatic home, this would create trust issues and cause her to hold onto her pain for many years. Now as a therapist she's helping other women work through their own trauma and find success! Growing up her parents argued a lot, and at times even threw things at each other. To cope with…

This is Episode 72 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! To the outside world it seemed she had the perfect life, but on the inside she was miserable. After her marriage ended her transformation began, and she started creating the life she truly wanted! At 14 years old she would lose her grandfather, someone who was a role model and father figure her entire l…

This is Episode 71 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! In her senior year of college she would lose everything she thought would be part of her future, from her fiancé to her degree. Now she's a coach and speaker who's helping people achieve their biggest dreams! In her senior year of college she had finally figured out what she was going to major in, and w…

This is Episode 70 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! When the sudden passing of her husband happened, instead of help and support she was told she was grieving the "wrong" way. Now as the Bad Widow, she's helping others grieve their loss in a better way! She grew up with 3 younger brothers, one of which had a genetic disease which meant they needed to be …

This is Episode 69 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Being diagnosed with MS would make him completely lose himself, and be lost in anger and pain. Now he's reinventing himself and finding ways to live with his condition, and take back control! When he moved to a small town in Colorado at 10 years old, he didn’t exactly fit in. Growing up he had moved aro…

This is Episode 68 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! From dealing with bullying, to depression, and coping with it using drugs and medication. To building a strong mindset, and now helping others to overcome their own mental illness struggles! Although she doesn’t remember it, at around 5 years of age her babysitter would lock her in a closet, and this wo…

This is Episode 67 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! In college he'd end up with an injury that would keep most of us from moving forward. Now through his Extra Mile movement, he's helping other push their own limits to achieve their goals and dreams! While attending college, during an intramural football game he would run head to head with another player…

This is Episode 66 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She would start building walls at a young age, and in an attempt to suppress it she would gain a gambling addiction. Now she's using her story and experience to help others overcome addiction! At 10 years old her mother would break the news that her father was leaving, and this would be the beginning of…

This is Episode 65 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! At an early age he was molested, and when he went to his family about it they disowned him. Now he's in law school, working to become a lawyer so he can help those who suffered a similar past! As a child he was molested by someone his family knewz. When he tried to go to his family about it they called …

This is Episode 64 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She struggled with infertility, and if that wasn't enough, through the treatment they discovered she had Thyroid Cancer. Now she's coaching women to achieve the confidence and energy they dream of! Her biggest struggle in life came about 12 years ago when she had to face infertility, and she would hide …

This is Episode 63 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Growing up his parents separation made life challenging, then a few years ago he would suddenly lose people he loved dearly. Now he's using his experience to coach others to turn tragedy into triumph! At an early age he can remember moving between his mother and father’s houses, basically living out of …

This is Episode 62 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! It took performing surgery with a 101 degree fever to make her realize she might be burning out. Now she's helping other peak performers with reducing stress, restoring wellness, and rebooting efficiency! There she was standing in the OR performing a surgery, with a temperature of 101 degrees, and havin…

This is Episode 61 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! He has a son who battles drug addiction, and at only 31 years old he loses another to a sudden death, changing his life completely. Now he's helping us all find answers to life's toughest questions! His earliest memories of feeling vulnerable were every time he ended up in a new school because his famil…

This is Episode 60 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She always dreamed of being a singer, but at 15 she would suffer a vocal cord injury. After 30 years she finally got her voice back, now she's teaching others to sing and to avoid the mistakes she once made! Growing up she was the straight A student, and seemed to be on a trajectory for greatness. Her t…

This is Episode 59 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up in vulnerability, and her life would be full of it as she struggled to define her sexual orientation for years. Now she's an ordained minister, helping those who have come out later in life! Growing up she’d have to deal with an alcoholic parent, making her entire childhood full of vulnerabi…

This is Episode 58 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She's been faced with teasing, overcoming perfectionism, as well as dealing with her introversion. Now she's using her passions for art and songwriting to create unique art pieces that promote happiness! Her very first experience of vulnerability was at the playground, when she fell off the monkey bars …

This is Episode 57 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at only 20 years old, making it hard for her to even get off the sofa. Now, working with a natural path she's found ways to manage the pain and is spreading the message! After being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 20 years old, she struggled to figure out how to get it…

This is Episode 56 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! He had to deal with losing his father, and then losing his daughter all in a few short years. Now he dedicates his life and work to their memory! His life was pretty average growing up, nothing really out of the norm and no really vulnerable moments. Then in 2007 his world was flipped upside down when h…

This is Episode 55 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From growing up away from her mother, to facing a life threatening illness out of nowhere. Now she's using her renewed faith, to help others connect deeper with their souls and find purpose!Growing up her mother needed to move out of town to find a job to support her family, but she wasn’t able to go wit…

This is Episode 54 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From feeling out of place because of her weight, to losing it unhealthily and the struggles of finding her place. To chasing her passion in fashion with her blog Style by Malvika.In middle school she had gained a little weight, and was considered on the heavier side. This led to bullying from her peers, …

This is Episode 53 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!Always being creative she had dreams of being a screenwriter, but ended up being a self-help writer who wasn't truly happy. Now she's using the question "why bother?" to help people rediscover their purpose!In the 5th grade during a talent show, a spotlight was shown on her and it went right through her …

This is Episode 52 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He grew up wondering if his passions and hobbies could ever be a career, but he was willing to take the risks to find out. Now he's worked on design projects with major corporations and more!This episode is slightly different, the guest on today’s show is someone I grew up with but we never really knew e…

This is Episode 51 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!She grew up with an alcoholic father, and it led to years of anxiety which created problems with her health. Now she's inspiring people to change their mindset to push them towards achieving their goals!She grew up in a small home with her parents, a brother and five cousins, and to make it even more dif…

This is Episode 50 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!Her world was crushed when she received a call, letting her know that her best friend had died in a car accident. Now she's helping people find more sanity and support to overcome their own challenges!The most vulnerable moment in her life, was receiving a phone call letting her know her best friend was …

This is Episode 49 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! At a young age he was put on medication to deal with his ADHD, but it would only lead to addiction issues later on. Now he's sharing his story to keep others from heading down the same path he once did! As a pre-teen his parents sent him to therapy, which unfortunately would end up leading to addiction …

This is Episode 48 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Growing up he was severely bullied, then in university he completely burned himself out and was living an unhealthy lifestyle. Once he realized the importance of setting goals, his dreams started coming true! All the way until high school he was severely bullied, and even then it didn’t completely stop.…

This is Episode 47 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! She grew up in a home with a father who suffered from substance abuse, and held onto the same of it for years. Now she's using her story and experiences to help others find purpose in their pain! Her father struggled with substance abuse, which meant her upbringing was anything but easy. Not only that b…

This is Episode 46 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! Growing up he felt invisible, and he carried this feeling well into adulthood. Then after a battle with cancer and therapy he finally discovered who he was, and is now the catalyst for others to do the same! He grew up in a broken home, where he was literally invisible. Never being the smartest, or most…

This is Episode 45 of the VulnerABLE Podcast! After the loss of their first child, it would be a few years before things returned to normal. It would become the catalyst for fostering and adopting children, and educating others on how to do the same! After the death of their first child, the grief destroyed him because he wasn’t dealing with it in …

This is Episode 44 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He felt and was very different from everyone growing up, and it would force him to always stand out. Now he's teaching others how to do the same and connect as human beings in a deeper way!Born in Columbia, only to be left on the steps of church and then adopted by Swedish parents, growing up for him was…

This is Episode 43 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!She had a hard time making friends as a kid, and would put all of herself into people who weren't giving the same back. Now she's empowering people through her art and promoting the importance of self-love!Growing up she always found it difficult to make friends, she was always changing something about h…

This is Episode 42 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From his parents divorcing, to his the loss of his father. Then to playing in the NFL, having a successful company and losing it all. Now he's using his story and experience to teach people The Success Cycle!The loss of his father would be one of the most vulnerable moments of his life, as it was unexpec…

This is Episode 41 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!Starting at just 6 weeks old he would face life threatening health issues, and they would continue throughout his life. Now he's helping people realize we're all on borrowed time, and to live a better life!At just 6 weeks old he had to have stomach surgery because he wasn’t keeping food down, then at 2 y…

This is Episode 40 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From drug addiction, to almost taking his own life he's faced some of the lowest lows. Now he uses fear to motivate him and help others to realize what they can achieve by embracing their fears!His family moved around quite a bit as he was growing up , and this made him very good at figuring out how to f…

This is Episode 39 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He was bullied as kid, which led to low self-esteem and insecurity that lasted into adulthood. Now he speaks to kids about bullying and how to overcome it, as well as help farmers run more sustainable farms.Growing up he had two lazy eyes, which led to unflattering glasses meaning he’d face his fair shar…

This is Episode 38 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!He went from having it all, to losing it all in a matter of months and it completely crushed him. It turns out it would be the catalyst to creating the actual life of his dreams!His life was going as planned, he landed the six-figure career, bought a condo in Toronto and was engaged to be married. Then i…

This is Episode 37 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From the loss of his father before he was born, to multiple cancer diagnoses, and many other curveballs he's never given up. Now he's helping others realize that self belief can get you through anything.Today’s guest was quite literally born into vulnerability, as his father took his own life a month bef…

Welcome to Tough Talks.In this special series we'll be having the tough talks around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues. This is the third episode featuring return guest Roger Caesar.My hope with this series is to have the difficult and tough conversations around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues…

Welcome to Tough Talks.In this special series we'll be having the tough talks around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues. This is the second episode featuring return guest Julia Katsivo.My hope with this series is to have the difficult and tough conversations around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issu…

Welcome to Tough TalksIn this special series we'll be having the tough talks around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues. This is the first episode featuring return guest Wayne Harris.My hope with this series is to have the difficult and tough conversations around racism, discrimination, inequality, and other related issues …

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallWhen I started chasing my dreams I thought I had it all figured out, but I learned that the dreams I was chasing weren't the right ones. Now I'm more aligned then ever and know tha…

This is Episode 36 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!She had a very traumatic upbringing with two abusive parents, and no outlet for her pain. Now she's helping people overcome their trauma to build a better future, and she got here through resilience.She grew up with abusive parents, both in their own ways but in her words she was born into struggle. What…

If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallToday is RelatABLE Thursday!Doing the inner-work, self-work, whatever you want to call it is one of the hardest things we'll have to do in life. It will be full of ups and downs, but in the end it will be wel…

This is Episode 35 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From his first attempt at entrepreneurship completely crushing him, and stopping him for 20 years. To now being a successful founder and mentor to many!Going into his teen years he came to a crossroads realizing that his life would take one of two paths, either something in the food service industry or m…

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecallIn today's episode I discuss something we all have to deal with, but don't necessarily want to discuss. Death is an uncomfortable subject, but it can provide a ton of great perspec…

This is Episode 34 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From facing severe bullying, to dealing with his weight, and then being faced with his father's potential mortality. What he learned is that a strong mind can overcome any challenge!Growing up he never really fit in. He often felt like an outcast and faced severe bullying from his peers. At one point dur…

Today is RelatABLE Thursday!If you heard the announcement at the beginning of the episode click below to book your call!https://calendly.com/brianalmeida/discoverablecall This week I discuss the weight and body image issues I've had my entire life, and how they've affected me. At this point in my life I've realized that being healthy is more import…

This is Episode 33 of the VulnerABLE Podcast!From a young age he'd start following his intuition, but then after the separation of his parents he would begin falling apart. Now he's following his intuition again and helping others learn to use theirs!As a child he would end up spending a lot of time by himself as his parents were busy in their own …