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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 36 MIN

What Really Happened: From Rock Bottom | Chapter 1

from Getting There · host Brogan Garrit-Smith

In this episode of Getting There I open up about my recent silence, the overwhelm of living online, and the courage it takes to begin before you’re “ready.” 👉 You don’t need the whole staircase to take the first step. 👉 Growth happens in the messy middle, not the polished finish. Tune in for a raw conversation about fear, vulnerability, and finding courage in uncertainty. 🌱 Time Stamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Update 00:00:32 - Embracing Vulnerability and Taking the First Step 00:01:13 - The Messy Middle: Real Life vs. Polished Social Media 00:02:10 - Recording Challenges and Self-Reflection 00:03:16 - The Amazon Culture and Unrealistic Expectations 00:04:00 - Feeling Uninspired Despite Incredible Guests 00:05:04 - The Origin of the Podcast: Therapy Sessions 00:05:53 - Fear of Sharing and Self-Doubt 00:06:46 - Obsession with the Finish Line vs. The Journey 00:07:07 - Announcing a Pivot in the Podcast 00:08:05 - Writing a Book: A Lifelong Dream 00:09:08 - Finding Inspiration and Starting to Write 00:10:01 - The Reality of Growth and Self-Development 00:11:05 - The Importance of Grit and Determination 00:12:09 - New Podcast Format: Solo Episodes and Select Guests 00:13:02 - Starting a Vlog to Document the Journey 00:14:06 - The Concept: The Things You Want, Want You Too 00:15:09 - The First Whisper: A Moment of Realization 00:16:03 - The Inner Conflict: Belief vs. Doubt 00:17:19 - The Persistent Dream: Daily Reminders 00:18:18 - Fast Forward: Living the Dream as a Podcast Host 00:19:04 - Ignoring the Soul's Whispers 00:20:08 - The Universe's Wake-Up Call 00:21:02 - Main Character Energy: Claiming Your Dreams 00:22:09 - The Unique Nature of Your Dreams 00:23:09 - Questions to Reconnect with Your Dreams 00:24:57 - The Soul's Reminder: Feeling Alive 00:25:18 - The Challenge of Claiming Your Dreams 00:26:00 - The World's Roadmap vs. Your Inner Compass 00:27:04 - The Unique Way to Light Up the World 00:28:18 - Childhood Dreams and Parental Influence 00:29:41 - The Infinite Possibility of Dreams 00:30:06 - Changing Your Approach to Life 00:31:12 - The Uniqueness of Your Journey 00:32:04 - Overcoming Scarcity Mindset 00:33:09 - Good for Them, Same for Me 00:34:15 - Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things 00:35:08 - Coming Home to Yourself 00:36:00 - Trusting Your Inner Compass Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Getting There I open up about my recent silence, the overwhelm of living online, and the courage it takes to begin before you’re “ready.” 👉 You don’t need the whole staircase to take the first step. 👉 Growth happens in the messy middle, not the polished finish. Tune in for a raw conversation about fear, vulnerability, and finding courage in uncertainty. 🌱 Time Stamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Update 00:00:32 - Embracing Vulnerability and Taking the First Step 00:01:13 - The Messy Middle: Real Life vs. Polished Social Media 00:02:10 - Recording Challenges and Self-Reflection 00:03:16 - The Amazon Culture and Unrealistic Expectations 00:04:00 - Feeling Uninspired Despite Incredible Guests 00:05:04 - The Origin of the Podcast: Therapy Sessions 00:05:53 - Fear of Sharing and Self-Doubt 00:06:46 - Obsession with the Finish Line vs. The Journey 00:07:07 - Announcing a Pivot in the Podcast 00:08:05 - Writing a Book: A Lifelong Dream 00:09:08 - Finding Inspiration and Starting to Write 00:10:01 - The Reality of Growth and Self-Development 00:11:05 - The Importance of Grit and Determination 00:12:09 - New Podcast Format: Solo Episodes and Select Guests 00:13:02 - Starting a Vlog to Document the Journey 00:14:06 - The Concept: The Things You Want, Want You Too 00:15:09 - The First Whisper: A Moment of Realization 00:16:03 - The Inner Conflict: Belief vs. Doubt 00:17:19 - The Persistent Dream: Daily Reminders 00:18:18 - Fast Forward: Living the Dream as a Podcast Host 00:19:04 - Ignoring the Soul's Whispers 00:20:08 - The Universe's Wake-Up Call 00:21:02 - Main Character Energy: Claiming Your Dreams 00:22:09 - The Unique Nature of Your Dreams 00:23:09 - Questions to Reconnect with Your Dreams 00:24:57 - The Soul's Reminder: Feeling Alive 00:25:18 - The Challenge of Claiming Your Dreams 00:26:00 - The World's Roadmap vs. Your Inner Compass 00:27:04 - The Unique Way to Light Up the World 00:28:18 - Childhood Dreams and Parental Influence 00:29:41 - The Infinite Possibility of Dreams 00:30:06 - Changing Your Approach to Life 00:31:12 - The Uniqueness of Your Journey 00:32:04 - Overcoming Scarcity Mindset 00:33:09 - Good for Them, Same for Me 00:34:15 - Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things 00:35:08 - Coming Home to Yourself 00:36:00 - Trusting Your Inner Compass

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