2501 From Trauma to Tailwinds — Releasing What Holds Us Back with Tom Kavanaugh

Living the Good Life with Tom Kavanaugh Episode Title: From Trauma to Tailwinds — Releasing What Holds Us Back Guest: Tom Kavanaugh, MA | Master Coach & Educator | NewCoachingStrategies.com Episode Summary: What if your past no longer had the power to define your future? In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Tom Kavanaugh, a Marine Corps veteran, master trainer, and transformational coach who’s helped thousands of people break free from burnout, emotional baggage, and self-imposed limits. Together, they explore what it means to truly live the good life—with purpose, joy, and maybe a little magic along the way. Tom shares his morning rituals, his favorite brain-boosting hobbies (think chess and billiards!), and the Release Method he developed to help people move from stuck to unstoppable. They also dive into emotional healing, identity, trauma, and why the road to fulfillment begins with taking care of yourself first. Whether you’re feeling a little stuck or simply ready for your next breakthrough, this is a conversation that will meet you right where you are. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: How Tom redefined success after a career in the auto industry Why “time management” is a myth—and what to do instead What the Release Method is and how it helps reframe trauma The science behind why movement is essential for emotional healing Why you might feel stuck even when life is "good"—and how to shift How to start your day for clarity, energy, and alignment What work-life balance looks like from the road (hello RV dreams!) Why healing the past creates fuel for your future 🧰 Resources & Mentions: Tom Kavanaugh’s Website: NewCoachingStrategies.com PhotoReading Whole Mind System™ Mind Mapping® by Tony Buzan Brain Gym® by Dr. Paul Dennison Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson Contact Tom Kavanaugh: Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/ventura-ca/new-coaching-strategies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcoachingstrategies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomKavanaughNCS Direct contact: 805.746.5648 [email protected] https://newcoachingstrategies.com Connect with Us: Join the conversation in the Living the Good Life Facebook Community – a space for bold, curious, purpose-driven people just like you. And at our website, http://www.LivingtheGoodLife.us Have thoughts about this episode? DM Kimberly on Instagram or leave a comment for the show! Enjoyed the Episode? Please consider leaving a review or sharing this episode with a friend who’s ready to explore what living the good life really means. Join the conversation: Come hang out with us in the Living the Good Life Facebook community for: Episode previews Bonus content Guest Q&A opportunities A community of people choosing to live with more intention and joy Join the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunity Every episode proudly sponsored by http://SwitchtoUSAMade.com Contact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/ If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to leave a review or share it with someone who might need a little nudge toward their own version of the good life.