37. Unlocking Your Greatness: A Lesson In Gratitude with Jesse Brisendine

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about attempted and committed acts of suicide. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check out another episode and come back when you're ready! There's a moment in someone's life where one conversation can change the way they see themselves. Our guest Jesse Brisendine had this moment at just five years old. But how it starts isn't always how it ends and the journey to healing was just a part of unlocking the greatness that Jesse embodies today. Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Jesse Brisendine is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and internationally known coach who helps individuals and organizations push past their limitations. We take a deep dive into Jesse's life and journey from experiencing divorce at five years old to internalizing emotions to the point of attempting suicide at nine. Jesse talks about his struggle with mental health as a teenager and how he managed to break away from the self-loathing and begin growing confidence while in college.  Listen in as we talk about the moment Jesse took his first step in healing and the difference a small change made to his mental health. Jesse talks about one of the hardest days of his life when he lost a friend and how that opened a new sense of consciousness that Jesse still lives with today. From a moment of divine awareness to gaining a new perspective on gratitude in another country, Jesse's story is full of heartbreak, hope, healing, and inspiration.  This episode is full of eye-opening and life-changing insight into the power of gratitude and mindset shifts. We hope you find encouragement and hope from this story to take that next step in your own journey. For more resources or to get in touch with Jesse, please check out the links below!  Always In Your Corner,  Chuck and Clint   More Of What's Inside: Growing up too early  What lead to Jesse's attempted suicide  Accepting someone for who they are  The moment Jesse realized he needed to change Making simple guidelines to keep you on your path How Jesse grew his self-confidence Losing a friend to suicide Holding multiple levels of consciousness Gaining a new perspective in life Not letting your trauma define you Finding gratitude in the small things How Jesse sets his day up for gratitude And much more!   GUEST LINKS: 7 Essential Mindshifts: https://jessebrisendine.lpages.co/mindset-mastery-blueprint/ Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJCMnjXPdos Website: http://www.jessebrisendine.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-handful-of-hope/id1510146999 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessebrisendine LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessebrisendine/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/JesseBris Insta: https://instagram.com/jessebrisendine Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JesseBrisendine   LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com  www.warriorsunmasked.com  Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today 1:36 - Introducing Jesse Brisendine 6:32 - The start of Jesse's journey 10:19 - Struggling with shame 15:53 - Communicating with the ones who hurt us 20:24 - Dealing with expectations of loved ones 25:05 - The first step to healing 30:15 - Taking on responsibility in relationships 35:29 - Living in multiple levels of consciousness 39:13 - Life after tragedy 44:55 - Carrying gratitude in everyday life 49:10 - Jesse's advice for you 52:29 - Where to find Jesse's book 53:36 - Closing thoughts