Brainwashed To Be Broke

Living someone else's dream is the quiet trap most high performers never notice, and Bashar Katu spent years inside it before he broke out. He escaped the Iraq war at 16, watched his father lose a thriving factory, and then almost got programmed into becoming a doctor because that was his mother's vision of a good life, not his. This conversation exposes the conditioning that scripts your career, your money, and your sense of what is even possible.We get into why your environment determines your future far more than raw effort, how the American dream is a lie that sells comfort while quietly keeping you broke, and why your circle determines your future income whether you admit it or not. Bashar breaks down the beliefs around money, wealth, sales, and freedom that he had to unlearn, the ego that blinded him for a decade, and the deprogramming it took to stop living someone else's dream and start building his own. If you have ever sensed your goals were handed to you by family, school, religion, or plain social programming, this one will land.In this episode, you will discover:- How conditioning from family and school quietly installs a life script you never chose- Why your environment determines your future more than talent, willpower, or a degree- The doctor trap that almost cost Bashar the entrepreneurial life he actually wanted- How he went from Iraq war survival to building toward a billion dollar exit- The ego and fear of regret that keep smart people stuck and broke- Why chasing passion is a trap and what to chase instead for real freedomIf this conversation helps you see your programming more clearly, subscribe to Brainwashed to Be Broke, like the video, comment with the biggest belief you are questioning now, and share this with one friend who needs to hear it.Adam's socials:Website: https://www.brainwashedtobebroke.comX: https://x.com/adam_rotherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotheradam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotheradamliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rotheradamGuest:Bashar KatuFounder of BJK University, serial entrepreneurFacebook: Bashar J KatouChapters:00:00 The life script you were programmed to follow01:50 Escaping the Iraq war and moving to America03:16 Almost brainwashed into becoming a doctor04:25 Dropping out to follow his father's path06:30 Your environment determines your future10:03 Life in Iraq when survival was the only plan12:32 How school and culture program you for a degree14:56 Ego and overconfidence as the first obstacle21:24 The Jeff Bezos regret story24:56 Focus and beating shiny object syndrome35:18 Forget passion, chase money and helping people39:08 BJK University and impacting a million lives42:36 Why brick and mortar beats online coaching52:01 Change your circle, change your life#socialprogramming #conditioning #moneymindset #freedom #deprogramming

Money isn't real, and that one fact might be the reason you feel stuck, broke, and exhausted no matter how hard you work. In this raw conversation, entrepreneur Josh Forti exposes the most invisible piece of social programming most of us carry: the belief that the dollar in your wallet is actually money. It isn't. Legally and literally, it stopped being money a long time ago, and that quiet switch is a big part of why you're broke even while doing everything right.Adam and Josh dig into how hard work got sold to us as the only path to wealth, why inflation is stealing your time and life energy without your consent, and what real freedom looks like once you separate being rich from being free. They unpack the conditioning around the money beliefs we inherit from family, school, and religion, the day a handful of men rewrote the rules of money in secret, and why sound money would change everything from your finances to your relationships to your health. Money isn't real in the way you were taught, and this is less a finance lecture and more a deprogramming session for anyone who suspects the game is rigged.In this episode, you will discover:- Why your dollars quietly stopped being money and what that does to every paycheck- How inflation works like a hidden tax that steals years of your life- The real difference between being rich and being free, and why most people chase the wrong one- The 20 apples example that makes money printing impossible to unsee- The secret meeting that changed what money meant without a single vote from you- What sound money is and why it could flip the entire system back in your favorIf this conversation helps you see your programming more clearly, subscribe to Brainwashed to Be Broke, like the video, comment with the biggest belief you are questioning now, and share this with one friend who needs to hear it.Adam's socials:Website: https://www.brainwashedtobebroke.comX: https://x.com/adam_rotherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotheradam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotheradamliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rotheradamGuest:Josh FortiEntrepreneur, founder of The Golden Mic Method, and follower of JesusWebsite: https://www.joshforti.comFacebook: Josh FortiInstagram: @joshfortYouTube: @JoshForti Chapters:00:00 Welcome and why the truth sounds controversial02:35 The brainwashing story that keeps you broke04:27 Is a 20 dollar bill actually money05:04 How they changed the meaning of money 100 years ago07:48 Money is stored energy, so what are you working for12:56 Rich vs free, what real freedom means16:25 Why Bitcoin is the only real money19:43 The 20 apples trick, how inflation steals from you21:25 How printing money steals years of your life25:14 You cannot prove your money is in the bank29:34 Why prices should fall but never do44:03 Jekyll Island and the greatest money heist47:18 Going all in, out of the US dollar49:25 How Elon Musk and the pursuit of truth changed him61:17 Raising kids to live in truth#moneyisntreal #socialprogramming #soundmoney #freedom #deprogramming

What if everything you were taught about money, work, and success was designed to benefit someone else? That is the conversation at the center of this episode. Adam Rother sits down with Brendan McAuley, business coach, systems strategist, and author of Clients for Coaches, to unpack the financial conditioning most people carry from childhood into adulthood without ever questioning it. Brendan cashed out his 401k at 27 and chose entrepreneurship when his own father was worried enough to send him to a psychologist. Ten years later, that decision looks a lot less reckless and a lot more like clarity.The episode opens with a blunt question that most people never stop to ask: who actually benefits when you have no financial literacy? The school system teaches ledgers and balance sheets. It does not teach wealth building, generational wealth, or how to create your own personal economy. Brendan and Adam dismantle one of the most persistent beliefs in modern culture: that a job is safe and entrepreneurship is reckless. Adam flips it. Relying on one employer for your entire income is a single point of failure. Build a business with three hundred customers and lose one, you still have two hundred ninety-nine. The system is not broken. It was built this way, rooted in Industrial Revolution thinking that needed workers, not owners, not thinkers.Adam's socials:Website: https://www.brainwashedtobebroke.comX: https://x.com/adam_rotherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotheradam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotheradamliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rotheradamGuest: Brendan McCauleyConnect with Brendan👇🔗 Facebook: Brendan McCauley🔗 Website: coachuntangled.comChapters:00:00 Why Adam Started This Show: Programming Passed Down Through Generations02:21 The Federal Reserve, The Creature from Jekyll Island, and Financial Conditioning04:02 One Income vs Many: Why Entrepreneurship Is Actually the Safer Bet05:52 Designed to Go Through the Motions: School, Church, Corporate Path08:38 What Business School Actually Teaches About Money and What It Misses10:53 Risk Tolerance, Cashing Out the 401k, and Trusting Your Own Judgment13:49 The Authority Protocol: Synergy, Systems, and Scalability17:42 Building a Business Around Your Life, Not a Job Around Your Business19:19 The Authority Ecosystem: Making Noise, Capturing Leads, and Recurring Revenue27:06 Brendan's Childhood Programming: Divorce, Binge Eating, and Self-Esteem29:10 The Flea Jar: How Conditioning Caps What You Think Is Possible30:02 Invest in a Coach: The Shortcut That Changes Everything36:31 People Without Goals Die Young: Who Benefits from Your Complacency37:05 The Dog on the Nail: Why Pain Threshold Determines When You Move44:41 Why School Never Taught You About Money and Who Really Benefits46:23 Money as Value Exchange: Learning to Charge What You Are Worth48:13 Generous Givers and Excellent Receivers: The Belief Blocking Your Income53:14 Gratitude, the TEAR Framework, and Rewiring Your Morning State56:00 Final Thoughts: You Get Paid Based on the Value You Bring#socialprogramming #conditioning #moneymindset #freedom #deprogramming

The victim mindset is the single biggest gap between people who stay broke and people who build real wealth, and in this episode Tyler Wise makes that case without pulling a single punch.In this episode, you will discover:- Why the victim mindset is the single biggest gap between people who stay poor and people who build real wealth- How Tyler replaced a year's salary in six months using Facebook organic traffic and affiliate marketing with zero ad spend- The social conditioning installed by school and family that programs most people to fear leaving the 9 to 5- Why Facebook is the most underrated platform for organic reach right now and how to post 20 to 40 times a day without burning out- How AI tools replaced Tyler's setter team and turned his DMs into a 24/7 sales engine- The deprogramming mindset shift that separates entrepreneurs who break through from those who give up at the first wall of negative commentsIf this conversation helps you see your programming more clearly, subscribe to Brainwashed to Be Broke, like the video, comment with the biggest belief you are questioning now, and share this with one friend who needs it.Adam's socials:Website: https://www.brainwashedtobebroke.comX: https://x.com/adam_rotherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotheradam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotheradamliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rotheradamGuest: Tyler WiseConnect with Tyler👇🔗 Facebook: Tyler Wise🔗 Instagram: @tylerwiseChapters:00:00 The Victim Mindset Is the Real Problem Between Poor and Rich01:44 Welcome to Brainwashed to Be Broke: Introducing Tyler Wise03:09 Tyler's Story: College, Best Buy at $13/Hr, and Going Broke the Right Way05:39 How Affiliate Marketing Replaced a Year's Salary in Six Months07:53 Selling High Ticket vs Low Ticket: What Actually Converts Online09:07 Coaching, Closers, and Why Tyler Closes 80% but His Team Closed 30%10:36 Why Facebook Organic Traffic Beats Paid Ads for Beginners in 202512:18 Developing Thick Skin Online: How to Break Through the Wall of Hate14:17 ManyChat Automations, Funnels, and Building a Business That Runs Itself17:26 Why Facebook Is the Best Platform Right Now and What Changed in the Algorithm19:52 Instagram Carousels vs Reels: What Is Actually Getting Reach Today22:15 Posting 20 to 40 Times a Day: Tyler's Content Backlog and Repurposing System25:49 Provide Value or Entertain: The Only Two Ways to Build an Audience30:07 How School and Society Condition You to Be a Sheep34:49 Victim Mindset, Accountability, and Why 80% of People Choose to Stay Stuck39:25 What Video Games Taught Two Entrepreneurs About Not Giving Up41:32 Breaking the Beliefs: Everything Is Possible If You Decide It Is44:12 The Stigma Around Gamers and Why It Is the Same Conditioning46:22 The Only Three Things Every Business Needs to Make Money49:44 AI Is Changing Everything: How to Use It Before It Passes You By53:52 Replacing Human Setters With AI DMs That Work 24 Hours a Day57:07 Where to Find Tyler Wise and Final Words on Not Following the Script#socialprogramming #conditioning #moneymindset #freedom #deprogramming

Why smart people stay stuck in safe lives comes down to social programming most of us never chose, the quiet conditioning from parents, school, and culture that teaches you to aim low, blend in, and never rock the boat. In this raw conversation, a sales trainer who coached over 6000 people breaks down how that programming around money, beliefs, and success quietly runs your life.We get into why smart people stay stuck chasing how they look instead of the results they could create, why your money beliefs were installed in childhood before you could question them, and why playing it safe is the riskiest bet of all. You will hear how to spot the social conditioning, why fear is meant to fuel you while self doubt holds you back, and what it takes to finally bet on yourself and start deprogramming the script you were handed.In this episode, you will discover:- The hidden reason successful people stop caring what the neighbors think- How school and parents quietly program you to stay small and play it safe- Why money is only a tool and chasing it for status keeps you broke- The failure rule that doubles your success once you understand it- Why right and wrong are mostly made up beliefs running your decisions- How to recognize your own conditioning and start betting on yourselfIf this conversation helps you see your programming more clearly, subscribe to Brainwashed to Be Broke, like the video, comment with the biggest belief you are questioning now, and share this with one friend who needs to hear it.Adam's socials:Website: https://www.brainwashedtobebroke.comX: https://x.com/adam_rotherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotheradam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotheradamliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rotheradamGuest:LlewellynSales trainer and therapist, former head trainer at Seventh Level🔗 Facebook: Llewellyn LyonChapters:00:00 Why Successful People Stop Caring What Others Think01:53 The Trainer Who Coached Over 6000 People03:33 From Private Banking Burnout to Waking Up05:44 Why Money Is a Tool Not the Goal06:55 Getting Fired and Why Failure Doubles Success10:26 Getting 10000 Sales Hours in a Single Year16:14 Building a 20 Million Dollar Upsell System18:50 Why People Set Their Goals Too Low20:54 Fear vs Self Doubt and Betting on Yourself22:13 How School and Parents Program You to Stay Stuck29:15 Sales as a Petri Dish for Human Psychology33:32 Why Smart Students Stay Stuck and Complain38:30 Why Right and Wrong Are Made Up Beliefs44:46 The Last Message You Are Smart Enough#socialprogramming #conditioning #moneymindset #freedom #deprogramming

Success is 80% psychology and only 20% strategy, yet almost everyone runs it backwards, pouring time and money into systems while ignoring the inner work that actually drives results. In this conversation on Brainwashed to Be Broke, host Adam Rother sits down with high performance coach Jake Kauffman to expose the social programming and conditioning that quietly cap how much money, success, and love you believe you deserve.If you keep hitting the same plateau, the problem is rarely your strategy. It is your beliefs, your identity, and the upper limit your nervous system will tolerate. Jake breaks down why you self-sabotage success the moment it arrives, how childhood experiences write the money beliefs you still run on, and why self-sabotage is really just self-protection. This is a deprogramming conversation about wealth, relationships, health, and the freedom that opens up when you finally heal the pain underneath the pattern.Because success is 80% psychology, lasting growth comes from raising your upper limit, not stacking another tactic on a shaky foundation.In this episode, you will discover:- Why success is 80% psychology and 20% strategy, and what most people get completely backwards- How your upper limit silently caps the money and success you allow yourself to keep- The real reason you self-sabotage right when things finally start working- How childhood experiences quietly become the money beliefs running your life today- Why more money and the next level never fix the emptiness on their own- The difference between a real breakthrough and an epiphany that changes nothingIf this conversation helps you see your programming more clearly, subscribe to Brainwashed to Be Broke, like the video, comment with the biggest belief you are questioning now, and share this with one friend who needs to hear it.Adam's socials:Website: https://www.brainwashedtobebroke.comX: https://x.com/adam_rotherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotheradam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotheradamliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rotheradamGuest:Jake KauffmanHigh performance coach and business mentor to entrepreneursInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjakekauffman/Facebook: Jake KauffmanChapters:00:00 Success Is 80% Psychology Not Strategy01:58 Meet Jake Kauffman, Healing For High Performers02:48 From 2008 Grad To Founding A Brewery07:51 Building A Healthcare Tech Startup Before AI10:32 Why Personal Problems Show Up In Business18:22 Mindset Is Only The Surface Level20:06 How Childhood Experiences Create Your Beliefs25:11 Performance Anxiety And Your Nervous System29:17 Why Awareness Is Easy But Change Is Hard33:55 Success Is 20% Strategy And 80% Psychology38:05 The Upper Limit That Caps Your Success41:34 The 50K To 250K Self-Sabotage Trap45:22 Become The Person Who Attracts Money53:14 Why Success Feels Empty Until You Heal#socialprogramming #conditioning #moneymindset #freedom #deprogramming

She was bedridden for 18 years, married three times, and convinced God was furious with her. Then one belief broke and everything changed.Victoria Moore-McDowell grew up with the same script most of us were handed: work hard, suffer hard, maybe you'll earn a decent life. By her 40s, she was almost completely bedridden, stuck in an emotionally abusive marriage, financially controlled, and carrying decades of religious shame.This conversation isn't a hustle story. It's an identity story.The real friction wasn't just her marriage or her body. It was the inherited programming that you have to grind for money, that God is disappointed in you, that wealth is somehow ungodly, that the systems around you are designed to help you. She had to unlearn all of it before anything could shift.A few turning points she walks through:- The day her hands started hurting on the highway and her old life ended- Discovering grace through Pastor Joseph Prince after 15 years in bed- Leaving the abusive marriage seven years ago at age 51- Falling down a Wikipedia rabbit hole that exposed how banking, identity, and trusts actually workIn this conversation, you'll learn:- Why "work hard for money" is one of the most expensive lies you've been sold- How religious guilt and condemnation quietly sabotage your finances- What identity actually has to do with healing — physically and financially- How "sovereign citizens" vs. "living humans" are treated differently under banking law- Why staying silent about what you know is selfish, not humble- The hidden financial infrastructure school refuses to teachGuest: Victoria Moore-McDowellConnect Victoria👇🔗 Website: faithfreedomandfinances.com🔗 Facebook: Ian Norton🔗 She’s moving everything toward: You & Victoria (YouTube)🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

Most people think they need more confidence. Ian Norton thinks they need something simpler — and most of us were quietly trained out of it.Ian is a confidence coach who has worked with royalty, celebrities, and business leaders. But before any of that, he grew up gay in a strict military family at a time when it was still illegal in the UK — taught from age nine that something was "wrong" with him and needed fixing. Chasing a sense of belonging, he fell in with a glamorous London crowd, ran a few "dodgy" packages without realizing what they were, and ended up serving four months in one of the country's most hardcore prisons.That's where the script flipped. Everyone else wanted out. Ian asked to stay — so his friends could visit. And somewhere in that cell he found the one thing he now builds everything on: the trust that he'd be okay no matter what happened.A few turning points from the conversation:- The moment in prison he realized nothing else in life could really scare him again- Walking into Kensington Palace to coach Princess Diana — who wanted to hear about prison- Why he says "I am enough" is one of the most damaging things you can tell yourself- The reframe he gives clients who blame themselves for everything: "Who do you think you are?"In this conversation, you'll learn:- Why your nervous system reacts to a product launch the same way it would to a predator attacking- The "GOOP" trap (the good opinion of other people) that's secretly running your decisions- How people quietly rig their lives to make winning impossible and failing easy- Why "what if it goes wrong" and "what if it goes right" are equally true — so pick one- How to tell the difference between real danger and just doing something newThis one goes deep on the programming we mistake for personality — and how to start writing your own lines instead.Guest: Ian Norton👇Connect with Ian🔗 Website: iannortoncoaching.com🔗 Facebook: Ian Norton🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share it with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment, and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What if the version of you that ended up broke was never really your fault — just a script you were handed and never questioned?Richard Lloyd Roberts grew up outside London with a hard childhood and a father who wasn't kind. He failed every subject in school, escaped into the merchant navy as a galley boy, and spent years convinced that "get a job and grind" was all life had for him. Then he chased money the wrong way — selling watches out of a car window across Europe — and when he finally made it to America, the whole thing collapsed. He ended up broke, homeless, and drinking, all at the same time. He says he could have died. That was how close it got.The thing that turned it wasn't a windfall. It was a book about the conscious and subconscious mind, and the realization that the limiting voices in his head were running the show.This is a conversation about the programming underneath money — the difference between saying "I want success" and living from "I am," why he hated himself most when he was richest, and how he kept rebuilding from zero more than once without giving up.A few moments that stuck with me: the night he walked into a room of 80 "successful" people and discovered every single one was just as scared as he was. The lighting contract that made him real money and left him empty. And the coffee-shop moment, dead broke again, that became a million-dollar company.In this conversation, you'll learn:- Why "I want money" is the exact phrasing that keeps people stuck — and what to say instead- How chasing money directly made him miserable, and what he changed the year he flipped the script- The simple way he kills anxiety and self-doubt before going on camera or into a room full of "bigger" people- Why becoming the person comes before doing the work (the be-do-have order most people get backwards)- How he turned imposter syndrome into his biggest advantage at a Tony Robbins mastermindGuest: Richard Lloyd RobertsConnect with Robert👇🔗 Website: The Soulpreneur Agency, thesoulpreneur.agency🔗 Facebook: Richard Lloyd Roberts🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What if the "safe path" everyone pushed on you is actually the riskiest move you could make?Eric Thayne grew up in an extremely traditional family — college, get a job, work the job. Everyone around him followed it. He didn't. He started his first real business at 13, designing graphics for bands on MySpace and collecting $20 payments through a brand-new thing called PayPal. By the time he "learned" graphic design in college, he already had 11 years of paid experience and realized the classroom couldn't teach him what real reps already had.Eric has since helped scale multiple seven-figure brands with organic content that's pulled over 500 million views. But this conversation isn't a flex reel. It's about the programming most of us never question: that a job equals safety, that failure is real, and that grinding yourself into the ground is the price of success.The friction runs deep. Eric pushes back on the idea of "risk" entirely — arguing that every decision carries a possible future you don't want, so the imagined downside is just a story you're making up. If you're going to make one up, why not a good one? And the real way to shrink risk isn't to play small — it's to stack skills until the deck tips in your favor.A few moments that turn the conversation:— Why a full-time job can leave you with less control, not more— The reframe that quietly erased "failure" from his vocabulary— Why he refuses to schedule mornings and works with his body's rhythm instead of fighting it— The final-message gut-punch: realizing the "need" to be successful was never realIn this conversation, you'll learn:- Why "stable" jobs can carry more hidden risk than starting a business- How to reframe failure as data instead of an ending- The skill-stacking approach that makes risk shrink as you grow- Why peak mornings + free-flowing blocks beat the 8-hour grind- How hustle culture is engineered to scare you into buying and burning out- What it actually means to teach kids (and yourself) how value is createdGuest: Eric ThayneConnect with Eric👇🔗 Website: ericdain.com🔗 Facebook: Eric Thayne🔗 Eric’s book: createdontcapture.com🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

We're taught from day one that depending on other people is a weakness. What if that belief is the exact thing keeping you stuck?In this episode I sit down with Elissa Renee — a speech language pathologist, CEO, and late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD entrepreneur behind Speech Works. For most of her life she was handed the standard script: be independent, get a stable job, stop relying on anyone. She tried to live it. The 9-to-5 wore her down, her health suffered, and she racked up more absences than anyone she knew.The real conflict wasn't her ability — it was a system that never taught her how to actually function in it. She couldn't read or write for years and quietly paid people to do it for her. Just walking to the mailbox and opening it could trigger a burnout that left her in bed for days. Nobody in school ever taught her how money, mail, or basic adult systems worked. They taught her the history of America instead.The turning point came when she stopped fighting how her brain works and started building around it. She went self-employed and became her own boss. She discovered "body doubling" — and realized the help she was shamed for needing was a legitimate accommodation, not a flaw. She learned to ask for help by going straight to the top. And she got in front of a camera for the first time to put her work into the world.In this conversation, you'll learn:- Why so many autistic and neurodivergent adults thrive self-employed instead of in a 9-to-5- How "you have to be independent" became a trap — and what changed when she let it go- The school-taught skills that were missing, and the real-life ones nobody teaches- Why asking for help (the right way) became her biggest competitive advantage- How she rebuilt her finances and routine around her actual wiring, not someone else'sGuest: Elissa ReneeConnect with Elissa 👇🔗 Facebook: Elissa Renee 🔗 Website: speechworksbyelissa.com🔗 New project: yourchildcantalk.com🔗 Socials: search “SpeechWorks by Elissa” on your favorite platform🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

He had three months left to live. Then he turned down the treatment that could've saved him.Devin Schubert spent years building churches and ministries before his whole life collapsed at once. He came home from a ministry trip to find his wife with her boss. He lost his marriage, his job, his platform, and half his time with his kids. An elder told him he'd never be allowed back in ministry because he was divorced.Then it got worse. His son came to live with him full-time with severe trauma and aggression, and Devin spent five years and over $100,000 trying to find help the system kept refusing to give. The pressure broke his body, not just his spirit. Doctors told him his nervous system was shutting down from stored trauma. They gave him three months.This is the conversation about what happened next, and what he learned about identity, story, and the programming most of us never question.The turning points are wild. The night he prayed to die and says Jesus walked into his room and told him "it's not time yet." The moment he chose a four-month healing process over the instant miracle he wanted. The realization that hiding his accomplishments wasn't humility, it was getting in the way. And the line that reset everything: your identity doesn't come from the creation, it comes from the creator.In this conversation, you'll learn:- Why the story you tell from a place of pain plants pain in everyone who hears it- How "never share a story you haven't healed from" can protect you and your audience- Why he believes the child welfare system is designed around money, not kids- How he hit 100 stages in 9 months starting from total burnout and debt- Why relationship, not money, is the real currency that builds anything- The branding lesson hidden behind why he wears orange every single dayGuest: Devin SchubertConnect with Devin Schubert 👇🔗 Free ebook: createbetterstories.com🔗 Facebook: Devin Schubert (the man in orange)🔗 Instagram: Devin Schubert (the man in orange)🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share it with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What happens when you do everything “right” and still feel completely empty?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Alicia Anne Wade, also known as Dr. Gratitude, to talk about the hidden programming behind success, self-worth, relationships, money, leadership, and what it really takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out.Alicia ticked all the boxes most people are told to chase: the job, the car, the house, the marriage, the family, the image of success.But underneath it all, she was not fulfilled.After being bullied as a child, struggling with dyslexia, falling into destructive patterns, experiencing a domestic violence relationship, losing everything more than once, and hitting a deep emotional breaking point in 2015, Alicia started asking a different question:What am I actually telling myself every day?That question led her into gratitude, not as a nice quote or surface-level habit, but as a full identity reset.She committed to daily gratitude, created her own gratitude journal, helped people who were at the edge of giving up, and built a movement around using gratitude to shift your mind, your relationships, your leadership, and your life.This conversation goes deep into the stories we inherit, the boxes we chase, the inner dialogue we normalize, and the moment you realize success without fulfillment is not freedom.Some of the biggest turning points in this episode:Alicia realizing that the “perfect life” still left her unhappy.Her first gratitude journal helping people find hope again.The painful connection between her inner dialogue and the relationships she accepted.Learning to respond instead of react, and lead from calm instead of control.Her decision to turn gratitude into a worldwide mission.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why chasing the traditional success script can still leave you emptyHow your inner dialogue shapes the relationships and results you tolerateWhy gratitude is not toxic positivity, and how to practice it properlyHow to respond instead of react when life gets heavyWhy self-forgiveness is one of the hardest but most freeing resetsHow to stop living on autopilot and start rewriting your own scriptConnect with Alicia Ann Wade (Dr Gratitude) 👇🔗 Website: aliciawade.com.au🔗 Facebook: Alicia Anne Wade 🔗 Instagram: Alicia Wade 🔗 TikTok: Dr Gratitude🔗 YouTube: Alicia Wade Gratitude🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What if the thing keeping you broke is not your skill, your offer, or your work ethic?What if it is the version of yourself you were taught to believe in?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Jennifer Lamprey, sales powerhouse, creator of the 12 Quickest Close Map, and founder of The Quickening.Jennifer grew up around entrepreneurship, but her path was anything but clean or easy. After losing her sister at a young age, surviving abuse, doing crystal meth at 12, and carrying years of trauma, she had a moment at 15 that changed the direction of her life. She says she saw herself the way God saw her, and that moment helped her break a pattern that could have destroyed her.But the story does not stop there.Jennifer went through divorce, foreclosure, single motherhood, financial pressure, and the painful realization that confidence, love, systems, and sales are all connected.This conversation gets into the real stuff most people avoid: why talented people stay broke, why sales is deeply tied to self-worth, why trauma can distort confidence, why “just stay positive” is not always enough, and why love may be the most underrated force in business.Some of the biggest turning points in this episode:Jennifer walking away from drugs at 15 after a life-changing spiritual moment.Losing everything after divorce and realizing she had to sell her way into freedom.Investing heavily into the best sales and marketing training she could find.Teaching her daughter to sell high-ticket coaching as a teenager instead of following the normal $10/hour path.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why confidence is not fake energy, but remembered evidenceHow trauma can quietly shape your money and sales beliefsWhy high-ticket sales forced Jennifer to rebuild her identityThe difference between pressure-based selling and love-based sellingWhy entrepreneurship without systems can keep you stuckHow Jennifer teaches her kids to think outside the traditional scriptGuest: Jennifer LampreyConnect with Jennifer 👇🔗 Facebook: Jennifer Lamprey🔗 Instagram: @conversionqueens🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What if your “safe” job was never designed to make you free?Brian K Wright spent years working for other people, trying businesses, going back to jobs, and feeling the same frustration over and over: he was making money, but not building the life he actually wanted.Brian is a writing coach, radio host, magazine publisher, and bestselling author of Success Profiles. He has interviewed major names like Kevin Harrington, Jack Canfield, Bob Burg, and others. But before all of that, he had to face the belief that was keeping him stuck: he did not fully believe he could make entrepreneurship work.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Brian breaks down how the system trains people to seek safety, depend on employers, avoid risk, and call their dreams “unreasonable.”The turning point came when he was let go from his final job. At first, he felt free. Then Monday came, and he realized he had nowhere to go. That moment forced him to stop treating entrepreneurship like an option and start making it work.We also get into sales, rejection, self-belief, legacy, and why Brian believes sales is something you do for someone, not to someone.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why employers often pay just enough to keep you dependentHow school trains people to become workers instead of independent thinkersWhy hearing “no” might be part of the path to the one “yes” that changes everythingHow Brian turned writing, teaching, radio, and publishing into one aligned businessWhy selling works better when you stop pushing and start listeningHow to surround yourself with coaches, peers, and people you can lift upGuest: Brian K WrightConnect with Brian K Wright👇🔗Facebook: Brian K Wright🔗 Website: BrianKWright.com🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What happens when the thing you’re proud of is actually the thing destroying you?Danno Hanfling used to work three jobs in a single day, sometimes pushing through 40 hours straight, convinced that more hours meant more success. He thought hustle was the answer. Until his body, his peace, and his life started proving otherwise.Danno’s story starts long before business.Growing up between two homes after his parents divorced, he struggled with feeling unsupported, disconnected, and undeserving of love. That wound eventually led him into nightlife and event promotion, not for the parties, but for the family, connection, and community he found there.From handing out flyers before social media existed, to helping fill events with thousands of people, Danno learned something most entrepreneurs still miss:Business is not built on followers.It is built on people.But even after discovering his gift for bringing people together, he had to face a deeper belief: “Who am I to serve?”That belief kept him small until he started rewriting the script around money, impact, leadership, and his own worth.Some of the biggest turning points in this conversation:He realized working harder was not the same as building freedom.He went from feeling undeserving of love to feeling undeserving of service.He stopped seeing money as bad and started seeing it as a tool for impact.He built communities where strangers became clients, supporters, and family.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why hustle culture can become a socially accepted form of self-abandonmentHow childhood programming shapes your money and success beliefsWhy community is more than a Facebook group or audienceThe difference between selling to people and truly serving themHow Danno shifted from scarcity to impact-driven abundanceWhy money can expand your mission when your values are clearGuest: Danno HanflingConnect with Danno:🔗 Facebook: Danno Hanfling🔗 His ecosystem: Evolve Omega🔗 His community: Greater Impact Community on Facebook👉 DM Danno the keyword “FREEDOM” on his business page to get his special gift and see his chatbot systems in action.🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What if the “safe path” was never actually safe, just familiar?Ryan Cron grew up around good people, strong values, and the kind of money beliefs most of us inherit without questioning: don’t take risks, get a stable job, money doesn’t grow on trees, investing is gambling.And for a while, that script worked.He went to college, climbed the corporate ladder, landed in leadership, and built what looked like a responsible life. But after one family vacation, while helping his young daughter, something hit him hard: he didn’t want to miss her growing up just to keep repeating the same workday forever.That moment sent him down the entrepreneurship rabbit hole.Amazon FBA. Furniture flipping. Wedding photography. Sales. Marketing. Branding. Failure after failure, lesson after lesson, until he eventually built real momentum, helped double a wedding photography business with his wife, and landed in high-ticket sales working with Tony Robbins.But this conversation is not just about business.It’s about the programming behind why people stay stuck, why failure feels so dangerous, why “safe” often becomes a cage, and why the skills that change your income usually aren’t taught by the system.A few turning points from Ryan’s story:He realized he would rather make less money from home than miss his daughter’s life.He discovered that most “easy business” promises online were not as simple as they looked.He built wedding videos while dealing with six eye surgeries and limited vision.He learned that real sales is not manipulation, it’s helping people find the truth.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why inherited money beliefs quietly shape your ceilingHow Ryan went from corporate leadership to commission-based salesWhy failure became a strategy instead of something to avoidWhat most people misunderstand about sales, persuasion, and trustWhy branding is not your colors, fonts, or logoHow Ryan and his wife are teaching their kids money differentlyGuest: Ryan Cron👉 Connect with Ryan here:🔗 Facebook → Ryan Cron🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if the reason success still feels out of reach has nothing to do with your strategy, and everything to do with the pattern your nervous system is running?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Paul Blanchard, a coach who has spent the last two decades studying performance, psychology, neuroscience, somatics, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to be human.Paul grew up with a deep curiosity about people, but also with a lot of insecurity, religious conditioning, money beliefs, and a model of success built around hard work, sacrifice, and proving your worth.Then life exposed the cracks.From early jobs and entrepreneurial dreams to the 2008 crash, relationship strain, workaholic patterns, and nervous system dysregulation, Paul started seeing how much of “success” is actually built on unconscious contracts we never chose.The core of this conversation is simple, but uncomfortable:Most people are not chasing money.They are chasing the feeling they believe money will finally give them.And if your nervous system is trained to always need the next thing, even getting the thing will not let you feel free.Some of the biggest turning points in this conversation:Paul explains why workaholism is often fight-or-flight in disguise.He breaks down the hidden belief that money must be earned through suffering.He shares why “doing enough work” can be more powerful than doing all the work.And he challenges the idea that anyone outside of you can teach you how to live your life better than you can.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why high achievers often feel guilty when life gets easierHow your nervous system can make success feel unsafeWhy chasing more money does not always create more freedomThe difference between what you think you want and what you actually wantHow workaholism becomes a socially accepted form of self-abandonmentWhy being present may be harder than working harderGuest: Paul BlanchardConnect with Paul Blanchard👇🔗 Facebook → Paul Blanchard🔗 Instagram: @officialpaulblanchard🔗 Website → wholebodymindset.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if the people you’re trying not to disappoint are the same people keeping you stuck?Camila Markson grew up in Brazil as the quiet, shy, people-pleasing girl who felt like the “lost one” in her family. Her sisters followed respected career paths. She tried college, different professions, and every route that was supposed to make her successful, but none of it felt like her life.Then she moved to the U.S. with less than $1,000, no English, and no real safety net.She worked nanny jobs, took multiple buses just to make $60 a day, and kept searching for a way out. But the real breaking point came when her family pressured her to return to Brazil. She did what they wanted, spent eight miserable months there, and realized something painful: the people telling her how to live weren’t the ones who had to live with the consequences.That was the reset.Camila stopped waiting for permission, came back to the U.S., and started building a new life on her own terms. No followers. No public speaking skills. No perfect English. Just a decision: results or excuses.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How people-pleasing can quietly steal years of your lifeWhy comfort is often the most expensive thing you keep choosingHow Camila went from four nanny jobs and buses to building online incomeWhy “being bad at first” is part of the price of freedomThe mindset shift that helped her stop reinventing the wheelHow she’s now helping women see opportunities they were never taught to look forGuest: Camila Markson🔗 Instagram → @milamarksonofficial🔗 Facebook → Camila Markson🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if the reason you’re struggling with money has less to do with skill, and more to do with what you were taught to believe?Eddy Miranda grew up around money, but not with a healthy understanding of it. His parents were doctors, yet his childhood was filled with financial instability, confusion, and painful examples of what money could do when it was misused.After losing his mom as a teenager, seeing his father’s relationship with money, and carrying those wounds into adulthood, Eddy found himself struggling to receive money, ask to be paid, and believe he could actually become financially successful.But his story didn’t stop there.Eddie went from failed business attempts, getting kicked out of his apartment, working jobs he didn’t want, and almost giving up entrepreneurship, to building real-world marketing skills, working with Grant Cardone, Brandon Turner, and HL Pro Tools, then finally stepping into his own lane with paid ads.The deeper shift was not just business strategy.It was identity, faith, obedience, and finally questioning the script he had been living under for years.Some of the biggest turning points in this conversation:Eddy realizing his childhood money beliefs were blocking his ability to receive.The moment he walked away from the idea that a job was the only path to success.Why working for Grant Cardone became a catapult, not the destination.How a three-day fast led to clarity, a $20K contract, and a complete repositioning of his business.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How childhood money wounds can quietly shape your adult financial realityWhy Eddy believes student loans only make sense for very specific careersWhat real-world skill building taught him that school never didWhy finding your positioning matters more than chasing every opportunityHow faith changed the way Eddy makes business decisionsWhy fear of other people’s opinions keeps so many people broke and invisibleGuest: Eddy Miranda🔗 Facebook: Eddy Miranda 🔗 His program: MetaAdsEssentials.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

He had the money, the status, and the respect, but none of it felt like a life.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Steve X McNamara opens up about the moment everything cracked, after a close mate died by suicide, and why that shock forced him to ask a question most people avoid: Why am I even here?Steve is now a coach helping men lead themselves with more clarity, strength, and purpose. But before that, he was trapped in a brutal cycle of work, stress, anger, alcohol, status, and survival. On the outside, he looked successful. On the inside, he was running on fumes.This conversation gets into the real conflict a lot of men live with, the pressure to perform, provide, suppress emotion, and keep going even when there’s no joy left. We talk about how identity gets built, how environment shapes behavior, and what actually has to change if you want to stop repeating the same script.Some of the biggest turning points in this episode:losing a close friend and suddenly seeing his whole life differentlywalking away from high-paying work that was draining himrealizing anger was not his personality, it was conditioningdiscovering that growth is not about having more first, it is about becoming more firstIn this conversation, you’ll learn:why high income can still hide a deeply broken lifehow childhood conditioning can shape anger, addiction, and identitywhy changing your environment matters, but is never enough on its ownwhat men actually need to lead better in business, relationships, and lifewhy waiting until retirement to live is one of the biggest lies people acceptGuest: Steve X McNamara🔗 Facebook: Steve X McNamara🔗 Instagram: @SteveXMcNamara🎧 His Podcast → The Wildman Revolution Show🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if the version of you that feels stuck isn’t the real you at all?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Jared Ganem breaks down how good people get trapped by old conditioning, invisible identity patterns, and the belief that doing everything “right” should automatically lead to respect, money, and freedom.Jared is a former pro wrestler, Tony Robbins trainer, and founder of Self Mastery For Men. But before that, he was six figures in debt, overweight, divorced, depressed, and living way below what he knew he was capable of. What changed was not another routine, tactic, or book. It was realizing he had been living inside an identity that was never really his.This conversation goes deep into the real conflict a lot of men face, being capable on the inside, but passive in life. Working hard, being available, doing the right thing, yet still getting overlooked in business, relationships, and money. Not because they lack value, but because they were trained to disconnect from their own power.We talk about the moment wrestling exposed that split in Jared’s identity, why confidence felt natural in one context and impossible in another, and how most people keep trying to fix their life without ever changing the self-concept underneath it.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why doing everything “right” can still leave you broke and ignoredHow identity, not information, controls your resultsThe hidden reason self-sabotage shows up right before the breakthroughWhy personal development can become a trapHow to separate your real self from the conditioning you inheritedGuest: Jared Ganem🔗 Facebook: Jared Ganem👉 Facebook Group: Self Mastery for Men👉 Website: selfmasteryformen.comIf you’ve ever felt like you’re living on autopilot or carrying someone else’s definition of success… this one’s for you.🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #JaredGanem #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #ProAthlete

What if the life you’re chasing was never yours to begin with?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Drew Kairos breaks down what happens when you follow the “right” path, do everything you were told, and still end up burnt out, trapped, and disconnected from yourself.Drew is a former lawyer, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and transformational coach. He shares how surviving cancer at 10 years old changed the way he saw life, why he still followed the traditional script anyway, and what finally forced him to question the system he was taught to trust.This conversation goes deep into the beliefs that keep people stuck, the pressure to earn your worth through suffering, and the quiet programming that teaches people to obey instead of think. Drew opens up about burnout, debt, betrayal, losing businesses, getting shut down after finally gaining momentum, and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild from the inside out.A few moments that really hit:Surviving cancer as a child, then learning to speak hope into other people’s painBecoming a lawyer, only to realize he was “just surviving, but with a title”Burning out so hard his body started shutting downThe belief that changed everything: you’re not broken, you’re just following bad codeIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why most people are trained for obedience, not freedomHow the belief “I must suffer to be worthy” keeps people stuckWhat leverage really means, beyond just making more moneyWhy rest is not weakness, it’s part of growthHow identity change happens when you stop waiting and start rewriting the scriptGuest: Drew Kairos🔗 Facebook: Drew Kairos🔗 Follow Drew at @AlphaDogSuccess🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #DrewKarios #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset

He started trying to make money online at 12 because school already felt like a lie.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Christian Honer breaks down how he went from a homeschooled kid searching Yahoo Answers for ways to make money, to helping athletes rebuild their identity, income, and future after sports.Christian grew up watching his parents work hard, trade time for money, and carry the pressure that comes with never feeling fully free. That script never made sense to him. So he started learning online, built websites as a teenager, helped his dad grow a business after a layoff, and eventually pursued pro beach volleyball while still chasing entrepreneurship.But the deeper shift was not tactical. It was personal.This conversation gets into what happens when discipline is not enough, when self-doubt follows high performance, and when success takes way more identity change than most people expect. Christian opens up about shiny object syndrome, confidence struggles, faith, family, and the painful gap between knowing what you are capable of and actually becoming the person who can hold it.Some of the biggest turning points in this episode:Making his first money online as a kid, then getting banned and having to rebuild from scratchWatching his dad lose his job, then helping build the family business from the ground upGoing from professional athlete mode into entrepreneurial chaos and realizing the mindset crossover was realLearning that freedom was not just about money, it was about becoming someone newIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why so many athletes struggle financially after their career endsHow early money beliefs and family patterns shape your sense of what is possibleWhy confidence issues can still exist in high performersThe real meaning of “be, do, have” and why most people do it backwardsHow faith, identity, and vision can change the way you build successGuest: Christian Honer🔗 Facebook: Christian Honer🔗 Instagram: @christianvball🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #ChristianHoner #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #proathletes

What if the life you were told to want is the exact thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sarah Grace Allred breaks down the moment she realized the “safe” path wasn’t actually safe, it was just familiar. She went from being a high school band director, overworked and underpaid, to building a business around webinars, one-to-many selling, and a completely different definition of success.What makes this conversation hit is that it’s not just about money. It’s about identity. Sarah grew up with strong values, a deep faith, and a healthy view of money as a tool, not a trophy. But even with that foundation, she still had to confront resentment, outdated beliefs about motherhood, and the pressure to earn in ways that looked acceptable to everyone else.A few moments really shift the whole conversation:She realized her husband made more in two nights waiting tables than she made working all week.She had to unlearn the belief that time equals money.She faced the hidden story that working more would make her a bad mom.She stopped asking what success looked like to the world, and defined it for herself.In this conversation, you’ll learn:• Why school avoids teaching money, and how that keeps people dependent• The belief that had to die before her income could grow• Why changing how you sell can change everything• How to define success without borrowing someone else’s script• What it really means to build a business without abandoning your valuesGuest: Sarah Grace Allred🔗 Facebook: Sarah Grace Allred🔗 YouTube: Unreasonable Autonomy🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #SarahGraceAllred #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndFreedom #WomenInBusiness #MindsetShift #WebinarsThatConvert

What if the life you’re chasing was never actually yours?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Zac Palmer breaks down how most people get trapped in someone else’s script, then spend years wondering why success still feels empty, heavy, or off. This conversation goes way deeper than business. It gets into identity, fear, pressure, parenting, money, and the hard truth that if you do not define your own life, the world will do it for you.Zac Palmer is a sales and persuasion strategist with more than $150 million in personal sales, a former top coach and speaker inside the Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi world, and someone who built his life the hard way. At 19, he took over a family business doing around $300,000 a year while carrying roughly $800,000 in debt. He had no formal business training, no real roadmap, and no option to fail.What broke the old belief system was not just business pressure, it was the realization that grit alone is not enough. He had to confront scarcity, ego, inherited patterns, and the identity of a man who wore burnout like a badge of honor. Over time, he stopped chasing the version of success he had been handed and started building one that actually felt aligned.A few turning points in this conversation:Taking a terrifying $10,000 bet on himself to attend Business MasteryRealizing he was obsessed with the “how” before getting clear on what he actually wantedWalking away from working with his heroes to build life on his own termsReframing success around family, freedom, presence, and intention, not just achievementIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why living unconsciously usually means living inside someone else’s narrativeHow Zac rebuilt his mindset after years of stress, debt, and survival modeThe real reason people stay stuck in patterns they say they want to escapeWhy “the tyranny of how” keeps ambitious people frozenHow to get clear on what you actually want in business, relationships, health, and lifeWhat changes when you stop chasing success and start defining it for yourselfGuest: Zac Palmer👉 Connect with Zac here:🔗 Facebook: Zac Palmer🔗 Instagram → @thezacpalmer 🔗 Website → thezacpalmer.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #ZacPalmer #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #podcast #podcastinterview

What if the life you’re living isn’t even yours?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Erik Sorenson breaks down how childhood beliefs, school, religion, and social conditioning quietly shape the way we think about money, success, freedom, and who we’re allowed to become.Erik is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, pilot, and founder whose companies have generated nearly $100 million in revenue. But behind that success was a very different story, chasing significance, building fast, staying trapped in old beliefs, and nearly losing everything in the process.This conversation gets into the real conflict, not just business vs job, but identity vs conditioning. Erik shares how he grew up believing adults always told the truth, money was suspicious, and success meant staying inside the script. Then life forced him to confront what those beliefs were actually costing him.A few turning points changed everything:he realized the beliefs driving his life were installed by other people,he built millions in revenue but kept repeating the same money ceiling,he hit a dark season after hustle damaged his family and identity,and one quote pushed him to finally rewrite the story.In this conversation, you’ll learn:how beliefs formed in childhood silently shape your money decisions as an adultwhy some entrepreneurs make more but never feel freethe hidden cost of chasing significance instead of alignmenthow to tell if a belief is empowering you or keeping you smallwhy comfort can become the prison that steals your real lifeGuest: Erik Sorenson🔗 Facebook: Erik Sorenson📘 Book: Commit First🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if the thing you were taught would keep you safe is the exact thing keeping you trapped?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Preston Anderson shares the parts most people hide, the money anxiety, the false promise of security, going broke more than once, and the moment he realized the job was costing him far more than a paycheck.Preston is a CPA, tax strategist, and founder of Anderson Tax. But this conversation goes way deeper than taxes. He opens up about being raised between two completely opposite money worldviews, chasing the “safe” path for years, then walking away from a toxic job with a mortgage, a young family, and no clear backup plan. Weirdly, the moment he quit, the anxiety disappeared.Then life got harder. His son was born with congenital heart defects, everything got put into perspective, and Preston was forced to rethink success, money, service, and what actually matters. What came out of that pain was a different way of living, building, and helping people.A few moments that really hit:He quit with no income, but felt more peace than when he had a paycheckHe realized “partner” was never coming, it was just a carrotHe went broke multiple times, but kept investing in himself anywayHis darkest season became the reason he now lives to be a light for othersIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why a “secure” job can quietly destroy your peaceHow childhood money programming shapes your adult decisionsWhy compound growth applies to business, investing, and personal healingThe difference between selling to people and serving the right peopleHow pain can become purpose, if you let it grow you instead of break youGuest: Preston Anderson👉 Connect with Preston here:🔗 Facebook: Preston Anderson🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if the “starving artist” story was never true, just repeated so often it started to feel like fact?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Alyssa Aviles, designer, funnel strategist, Canva and ClickFunnels ambassador, to unpack the beliefs that shaped her early life and the moments that forced her to rewrite them. She grew up loving art, got told that creativity would leave her broke, rejected, and overworked, then watched that script start playing out in real life.She was denied from the graphic design program she wanted. Took a full-time design job for $35K with no benefits. Got piled with multiple roles, burned out hard, and hit the point where staying “safe” was costing too much.Then things shifted.What started as photography for fun turned into paid work. A failed freelancing season taught her what talent alone can’t fix. A mentor changed her trajectory. And the same creative path she was warned against eventually led her to working with major entrepreneurs, building funnels, leading creative strategy, and redefining what freedom actually looks like.This conversation is really about more than design.It is about the programming that tells creative people they have to choose between meaning and money. It is about identity, burnout, self-worth, trust, reinvention, and the courage to test what’s true for yourself instead of living by someone else’s fear.In this conversation, you’ll learn:how the “starving artist” belief quietly shapes money decisionswhy being overworked can feel normal when you were trained to settlewhat changed when Alyssa left a safe job with no clear path forwardwhy messaging matters more than pretty design when funnels stop convertinghow creatives can stay human and valuable in an AI-driven worldGuest: Alyssa Aviles👉 Connect with Lyss here:🔗 Facebook: Alyssa Aviles 🔗 Instagram: @thelovelylyss🔗 Website: thelovelylyss.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

He didn’t grow up with shortcuts, connections, or a map. He grew up with the same script most people are handed, work hard, stay safe, follow the path, and hope it pays off.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Taylor O’Hare breaks down the belief that kept him stuck for years, “I’m not enough.” We talk about growing up on a council estate in the UK, chasing success through sales, unlearning hustle-based money beliefs, and realizing the biggest battle was never just financial, it was mental, emotional, and spiritual.This conversation goes deeper than business. It gets into identity, self-worth, faith, relationships, and the hidden programming that teaches people to confuse hard work with freedom. Taylor shares what shifted when he stopped blaming his upbringing, stopped treating money like something outside of him, and started taking real responsibility for the way he thought.A few turning points that stood out:Realizing the 9 to 5 path wasn’t wrong, but it wasn’t his pathUnlearning the belief that the hardest worker always winsSeeing how much of entrepreneurship can be driven by insecurityFinding peace and direction through faith, truth, and a supportive marriageIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why “I’m not enough” can quietly sabotage your income and decisionsThe difference between chasing money and becoming someone who can receive itWhy the right environment matters more than raw motivationHow sales, self-worth, and identity are deeply connectedWhat Taylor believes matters more than business successGuest: Taylor O’Hare👉 Connect with Taylor here:🔗 Facebook: Taylor O’Hare🔗 YouTube: Taylor O’Hare🔔 For everyone who is listening:If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember:You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

Most people are taught the same script: get a “secure” job, play it safe, and trade freedom for stability.Kevin Weis grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, surrounded by tradition and expectation. From near-death horse accidents as a kid to feeling like the black sheep in his own family, Kevin always sensed he was meant for something different.But his path wasn’t smooth. From financial coaching that never felt aligned, to building a fitness studio that got crushed by COVID, to finally discovering his calling, Kevin’s story is a raw look at what it really takes to step out of the script and build life on your own terms.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, we go deep on:Why “job security” is often the biggest risk of allThe mindset shift that helped Kevin break free from limitationThe painful lessons he learned running a fitness business during COVIDHow faith, family, and failure shaped the business he runs todayThe Contrarian Way: building with peace, not pressureIf you’ve ever felt like the outsider in your family, or questioned the path everyone else is following, Kevin’s story will remind you that you’re not alone, and that there’s always another way.👉 Find Kevin here:🔗 Facebook: Kevin Weis🔗 Website: www.thecontrarianstrategy.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

Most people were never taught how money actually works. They were trained to chase it, fear it, worship it, or lose themselves trying to prove something.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Joe Moffett breaks down how growing up around scarcity, instability, and survival programming shaped the way he saw money, success, and identity, and what it took to break that pattern for good.Joe is a performance coach, real estate investor, CEO of Master Life by Design, and former Tony Robbins coach with over 40,000 coaching calls under his belt. But this conversation is bigger than business. It’s about what happens when a man stops measuring success by ego, status, or income, and starts rebuilding his life from the inside out.We get into the real conflict a lot of entrepreneurs face, trying to create wealth while quietly destroying their health, relationships, peace, or purpose. Joe shares how his beliefs about money were formed, how he rewired them, and why financial freedom is not the finish line, it’s the starting point.We also go into the moments that changed everything, from growing up in survival mode, to joining the Marines, to discovering personal development, to coaching at the highest level, to realizing money without alignment still leaves you empty.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How scarcity gets programmed into you long before you ever earn your first dollarWhy being good at managing money is not the same as being able to create or multiply itThe hidden reason entrepreneurs can win financially and still lose where it matters mostHow to shift your environment, identity, and beliefs when you were raised around lackWhy true financial freedom starts when money stops being the center of your lifeGuest: Joe Moffett👉 Connect with Joe here:🔗 Facebook → Joe Moffette🔗 Instagram → @thejoemoffett🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!#BrainwashedToBeBroke #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #JoeMoffett #MindsetShift #FinancialFreedom #FaithAndSuccess #AbundanceMindset

Most people don’t realize their whole life is being run by old beliefs they never chose.In this powerful interview, Melanie Shiell shares how she went from law enforcement and the courtroom system… to helping people break through subconscious programming, generational cycles, and self-sabotaging beliefs.Her story is raw, real, and deeply human. She opens up about:The belief that kept her stuck in a struggle for yearsWhy corporate life crushed her creativity and purposeHow she discovered the power of personal development (by accident)The patterns she saw in the justice system that broke her heartHow shifting beliefs can change your identity, your future, and even your kids’ livesIf you’ve ever felt trapped by “the script” you were handed, this conversation will remind you that you can rewrite it.👉 Connect with Melanie here:🔗 Facebook group: “Beyond Brave” (for women facing self-doubt + imposter syndrome)🔗 Facebook profile: Melanie Shiell 🔗 Instagram: melanieshiell🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if everything you were taught about “success” was a setup to keep you small?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Brianna Thaxton, a powerhouse entrepreneur, business strategist, and single mom of five who turned pain into purpose. From surviving a toxic marriage and selling her house to investing over $150,000 into mentorship and growth, Brianna shows what it really takes to rewrite your story.She went from barely surviving to closing $30K deals and co-authoring a book with Les Brown, all while building a business that changes lives. Her story is raw, faith-driven, and brutally honest.You’ll learn:The beliefs about money that keep most people brokeHow to rebuild your self-worth after being broken downWhy school and culture condition you to stay smallThe mindset shift that turns fear into fuelThe real reason investing in yourself changes everythingIf you’ve ever felt trapped by circumstance, stuck in the system, or afraid to take the leap—this episode will light you up.👉 Connect with Brianna here:🔗 Facebook → Brianna Thaxton Official🔗 Website → briannathaxton.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!#BrainwashedToBeBroke #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset

What if the life you were taught to chase was never designed to make you free?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Damon Burton breaks down how he went from a chaotic childhood, financial instability, and survival mode into building a multi-million dollar SEO company that serves major entrepreneurs, brands, and even Tony Robbins, all without relying on ads.Damon didn’t grow up with money, mentors, or an entrepreneurial blueprint. He grew up trying to avoid repeating the patterns he saw at home. That turned into an obsession with stability, ownership, and building a different future. What changed everything was realizing that most people are following scripts they never chose, about money, school, work, risk, and what success is supposed to look like.This conversation digs into the real conflict behind entrepreneurship, not tactics first, but identity. The pull between safety and freedom. The gap between what the system trains you to believe and what reality actually rewards.A few turning points that moved this story:His full-time job got raided and shut down, forcing a real decisionHe bet on himself, lost 60% of his income, and earned it back in monthsHe taught himself SEO by taking risks other people avoidedHe realized confidence has limits until someone shows you a level you didn’t know existedIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why school teaches compliance better than financial freedomHow Damon turned survival instincts into business leverageThe exact mindset behind taking calculated risk when the “safe path” collapsesWhy reputation and trust beat funnels and paid ads for high-level clientsHow SEO, authority, and AI actually fit together moving forwardGuest: Damon BurtonGet his free book: https://damonburton.com🔔 For everyone who is listening If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #DamonBurton #entrepreneurship #youtubegrowth #freedom #mindsets

What if the thing that broke your old identity is the exact thing that builds your real life?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Adam Ivy breaks down the shift from chasing attention to building real authority, real income, and a life that actually feels aligned. He grew up around hard work, scarcity, and survival, got pushed toward a “safe” factory path, built a career in music, then lost his hearing and had to rebuild from scratch.That loss became the turning point.This conversation gets into the deeper programming most people never question, school conditioning, money beliefs, obedience, identity, and why so many smart people stay stuck in systems that were never designed to make them free.Adam talks openly about being the poor kid, getting bullied, barely graduating, being told to settle, then realizing he wanted more than a life built around someone else’s rules. What changed everything was learning to stop performing for attention and start creating with intention.A few turning points from this episode:Going legally deaf in one ear and losing the career he thought would define himTurning YouTube from random content into a serious business assetBuilding 12 consecutive six-figure launches organicallyRealizing consistency, not perfection, is what actually creates confidenceIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why the school system often rewards obedience over originalityThe difference between chasing attention and building with intentionHow YouTube can become a long-term business asset, not just contentWhy most people stay financially confused, even when they work hardThe real reason confidence comes after action, not before itGuest: Adam Ivy👉 Connect with Adam here:🔗 Facebook: Adam Ivy🔗 YouTube → @AdamGetsAttention🔗 Instagram → @AdamIvy🔗 Website → AdamIvy.com🎧 .For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. 🔔 Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!#BrainwashedToBeBroke #AdamIvy #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset

Two dads. Two completely different rock bottoms. One mission: break free from a system designed to keep them broke.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sat down with Daniel Chou and Nathan Bokkers - the co-founders of Wealth Warriors who went from food stamps, addiction, and 15-hour shifts… to building a multi-seven-figure online business that’s helped over 40,000 people escape the 9-5 trap.But their story isn’t just about money. It’s about the cost of following the script and the power of rewriting it.Daniel grew up in Taiwan with parents who were teachers. He did everything “right” - chemical engineering degree, corporate defense contractor job, the safe paycheck. Yet after 15 years, he found himself broke, $35,000 in debt from a failed Amazon business, delivering car parts, and putting his family on food stamps.Nathan dropped out of high school, lost his teeth to addiction, and spent years behind the wheel of a truck - 15 hours a day, gone for weeks at a time, missing birthdays and goodnight calls. Until one night, his daughter looked him in the eyes and asked: “Daddy, why do you work so much? We never see you.” That moment changed everything.Together, they built Wealth Warriors from scratch, cleared their debts in 10 months, and created a brand that pays out six figures to their affiliates while giving them back the one thing money can’t buy - time with their families.Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:The breaking points that forced them to walk away from “safe” jobsHow they turned debt and failure into fuel for freedomWhy schools and jobs are designed to keep you stuckThe skills that matter most if you want to escape the paycheck trapHow they teach their own kids about money, freedom, and building a legacyThis isn’t just another success story; it’s proof that you don’t have to follow the path laid out for you.If you’ve ever felt trapped, behind, or like there’s more in you than the system allows… this one will shake you.👉 Connect with Nathan here:🔗 Facebook: Nathan Bokkers🔗 Instagram: @wealthwarrriorsofficial👉 Connect with Daniel here:🔗 Facebook: Daniel Chou 🔗 Instagram: @wealthwarrriorsofficial 🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What happens when you grow up being told to “play it safe”… then end up fighting a war you never signed up for?That’s Mark Douglas’ story. From hustling as a 12-year-old just to play video games, to serving in the U.S. Army, to eventually becoming a ClickFunnels Ambassador and founder of The Mental Marketer, Mark’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this raw and inspiring interview, we cover:Why school train workers, not entrepreneursHow the Army forced him to face fear, discipline, and leadershipThe rise and fall of his first businesses (and the lessons they left behind)How losing his corporate job pushed him into funnels and digital marketingThe mindset shift that turned failure into a six-figure businessMark doesn’t sugarcoat the fight. He shares the real sacrifices, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs that shaped his mission today.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a script that wasn’t written by you, this episode will hit home.👉 Follow and connect with Mark here:🔗 Facebook: Mark Douglas🔗 YouTube: The Mental Marketer🔗 FB Group: Funnel Building 101🔗 Instagram: the_mental_marketer🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

She went from panic attacks on every sales call… to closing over $3.4M in deals in just three years.Princess Bonhomme didn’t follow the script. She dropped out of nursing school, walked away from trading, and left behind a life that looked good on paper but was slowly draining her. Instead, she bet everything on learning sales and built a career that gave her freedom, confidence, and purpose.In this raw conversation, Princess opens up about:How she went from terrified of sales to becoming a top closerThe fear of success most people don’t talk aboutWhat it really costs to build a new life (friends, comfort, and old identities)Why most people are already “failing” before they even startHer mindset shifts around money, risk, and identityThis isn’t just about making money, it’s about rewriting the script you were handed.👉 Connect with Princess here:🔗 Facebook: Princess Bonhomme🔗 Instagram: princess_bonhomme🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What do you do when life keeps breaking you… and the system offers no safety net?In this powerful episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Roxy Hops a resilience coach, mental health advocate, and founder of a new healing framework that’s saving lives.Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring:Growing up in Russia and leaving home at just 17Losing her marriage, her stability, and starting over as a refugee in Latin AmericaFacing the devastating loss of her 22-year-old sister to suicideRebuilding her life with neuroscience, mindfulness, and a mission to prevent others from going through the same painToday, Roxy leads global projects in suicide prevention and is launching a mental health center in Chile for children and young adults.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why trauma can be the beginning of your purpose, not the endHow to break free from cultural conditioning that keeps you stuckWhat resilience really looks like when the odds are against youThe mindset shift that makes you unstoppable, no matter what happens🔗 Find and support Roxy on Facebook: Roxy HopsYou weren't born to follow the script you were born to be free.

He didn’t start with money, connections, or some perfect plan.He started with debt, side jobs, and a question most people never answer honestly: what if the life you were taught to want is the very thing keeping you trapped?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sahil Segal breaks down how he went from making $125 a month in India, moving to Canada with a $25,000 loan, driving Uber, washing cars, and doing whatever it took, to building a multiple six-figure business helping coaches, consultants, and freelancers grow.But this conversation goes deeper than business.It’s about the programming a lot of people inherit around money, security, and success. Sahil shares what he used to believe, what stopped working, and how his entire identity had to change before his income ever did.We also get into the internal shift most people resist: first you solve your own mess, then that mess becomes the message that helps other people change their lives too.A few turning points from this conversation:Moving countries with pressure on his back and no room to failGetting hacked right after launching his first funnelLearning organic marketing after paid ads blew up in his faceRealizing entrepreneurship stopped being about income and became about impactIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why most people quit too early, before the real transformation even startsHow to find a skill worth building when you feel like you have nothingWhy being resourceful matters more than being talentedThe mindset shift from chasing money to creating impactWhat it actually means to become the person who can hold successGuest: Sahil Segal👉 Connect with Sahil here:🔗 Facebook: Sahil Segal🔔 For everyone who is listening, If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Please share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!

What if everything you believed about life… wasn’t yours?Martha Glory Kartaoui was born and raised in a religious cult. For 26 years, her thoughts, choices, and even what she could eat were dictated by someone else. She escaped at 26, but the real journey began when she had to un-brainwash herself and rebuild her identity from scratch.Today, she’s a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and founder of Pick Wellness and the TraumaX community, helping people heal their mind, body, and spirit. But the road from trauma to purpose wasn’t straight… and it wasn’t easy.In this conversation, we go deep into:What it’s like to grow up under total control — and how to break freeThe life-changing power of questioning everything you’ve been toldWhy society keeps us financially uneducated (and stuck in debt)The identity traps that keep us playing smallHow to redefine success so it’s yours, not theirsIf you’ve ever felt trapped by your circumstances, conditioned beliefs, or the “script” society hands you, this episode will make you rethink what freedom really means.🔗 Follow Martha:Instagram: @MarthaKartaouiFacebook: Martha Glory KartaouiTraumaX Community: trauma-x.orgYou weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

He was chasing success. But inside, he was falling apart.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Spencer Jones, founder of the Energizer Movement, to unpack what really happens when the hustle, ego, and personal growth masks finally crack.Spencer was doing everything "right"✔️ Building businesses✔️ Staying positive✔️ Helping othersBut underneath the surface, he felt lost. Burned out. Disconnected from who he really was.When his ego-driven identity finally shattered, Spencer had to start over, from the inside out.🎯 In this interview, you’ll hear:The painful moment he realized he didn’t even know what he liked anymoreWhy traditional self-care doesn’t work if your “cup” is leakingThe hidden beliefs that sabotage most people’s energy and successHow to rebuild your identity and rewire your purposeThe real reason so many people chase money... and still feel empty👇 Connect with Spencer:🌐 Facebook: Spencer Jones 📱 Instagram: @jonesinforYou weren't born to follow the script. You were born to be free.

Most people chase success and lose themselves along the way. Rachel Kalb did the opposite.She started as a massage therapist for rock stars and ended up scaling some of the most well-funded wellness startups in the industry. But the deeper she climbed into corporate leadership, the more she felt the soul getting stripped out of her work.That’s when she walked away. Not to retire, but to rise.Rachel is now the founder of Body Mind Spirit World, a global visibility platform spotlighting coaches, healers, and soul-led entrepreneurs. With over 25 years in the wellness world and a deep commitment to conscious leadership, she’s building a movement that blends healing, truth, and visibility in the digital age.In this episode, Rachel and I unpack:Why “success” often starts by getting uncomfortableHow to build a business around your purpose — not just profitWhat most people get wrong about money, value, and showing up onlineHow to lead with integrity and still scale fastWhy authenticity is the marketing strategyRachel’s story will make you question what’s “normal” and remind you of what’s possible.📲 Connect with Rachel here:Instagram: @rachel.kalb.mbaFacebook: Rachel KalbWebsite: https://bodymindspirit.world/LinkedIn: Rachel KalbYou weren’t born to follow the script, you were born to be free.

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t laziness, bad luck, or lack of talent, but the script you’ve been running without even realizing it?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sheli Yerkes Gartman, also known as Sheli G, breaks down the hidden beliefs, patterns, and identity traps that keep smart people overwhelmed, anxious, and underperforming, even when they’re working hard.Sheli didn’t start in personal development. She climbed into director-level roles in lending and healthcare, broke records, and did everything the “right” way. But the deeper shift happened when she realized success is not just about effort, it’s about who you’re becoming, what you’re building, and whether your life actually matches your wiring.This conversation gets into the real stuff, financial literacy, coaching, entrepreneurship, impostor syndrome, burnout, future thinking, and why some people keep creating momentum while others stay stuck in survival mode.You’ll hear how Sheli’s early exposure to personal growth shaped her path, why coaching changed her life, and what she sees over and over again in high performers inside Russell Brunson’s world.In this conversation, you’ll learn:why “activity” and accomplishment are not the same thingthe mindset traits Sheli sees most often in sustainably successful peoplehow overwhelm turns into catastrophic thinking, and how to interrupt itwhy some people are wired to build the future, while others cling to safetywhat high achievers really struggle with behind the scenesthe question to ask when you feel stuck, lost, or anxiousGuest: Sheli Yerkes GartmanConnect with Sheli Yerkes Gartman👇LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sheligFree resource mentioned: Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Expert Secrets by Russell BrunsonIf this conversation hit something real for you, subscribe, leave a comment, and start questioning the script you were handed about money, success, and who you’re supposed to become.

Rana Saini was on track to follow the usual script. Go to school, get a job, have a stable career. But deep down, he knew it wasn’t for him. After working in acting and personal training, Rana turned a new page. Today, he’s helped generate over $750 million in revenue and teaches consultants how to turn their knowledge into real income.You’ll hear how:Growing up in a half-Indian, half-Aussie home shaped his money mindsetHe went from acting to fitness… then into entrepreneurship with no planHe discovered why chasing approval is a trapBusiness became his way to earn back freedom, not just incomeHe sees entrepreneurship as the modern "gladiator’s path"He thinks about money, investing, and building assets in 2025 and beyond🎯 What You’ll Learn:Why financial freedom starts with rejecting the time-for-money trapWhat schools should be teaching (but never will)The mindset shift that helped him build a business with 10:1 ROIHow to figure out your value and turn it into a systemThis one’s deep, practical, and brutally honest.👊 Ready to question everything you were taught about success?You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free.Follow Rana here:📍LinkedIn – Rana Saini💼 Expert Project: https://expertproject.com

She followed all the rules. Moved countries. Earned the degrees. Climbed the ladder.But none of it felt like freedom.In this raw, honest, and deeply human interview, Rebecca Hansen transformational leadership coach and TEDx speaker walks us through what it takes to rebuild your identity from the ground up.She doesn’t hold back. From unpacking childhood programming to confronting imposter syndrome, Rebecca opens up about the internal rewiring required to escape the “safe path” that left her stuck.We explore:How subconscious beliefs quietly run your life (and how to spot them)Why school can be the slowest road to success (and what to do instead)The emotional cost of chasing safety over fulfillmentWhat real identity work looks like and why most people avoid itThe mindset shifts and money truths that changed everything for herIf you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" and still feel off track… this episode will wake you up in the best way.👉 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations like this🔗 Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @iamrebeccahansenYou weren’t born to follow the script.You were born to be free.

He had no connections. No confidence. No clue what he was doing.But he showed up anyway… for 365 days straight.Today’s guest, Nilesh Jain, went from sweating through job interviews and doubting his English skills… to hosting over 110 interviews with 8–10 figure CEOs, building a personal brand, and helping creators grow their authority through the power of podcasts.He started with nothing — no network, no audience, just a dream… and a decision to act.In this episode, Nilesh breaks down:The real reason he started an interview show (and how it wasn’t about money)Why consistency is better talent — and the story that proves itHow he rewired his identity from “shy guy” to someone who serves at scaleWhat to do if you’re introverted and scared to speak upWhy the secret to success isn’t confidence… it’s momentumThis conversation is a goldmine for anyone who feels like they’re starting from behind.If you've ever thought:“I’m not ready. I’m not good enough. Who am I to do this?”Nilesh is living proof that none of that matters if you just start.👤 Follow Nilesh Jain:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeSearch: Nilesh Jain Podcast or Entrepreneur Warrior Show👋 If this convo helped you, share it with a friend.🎧 Subscribe for more real, raw, freedom-first interviews.🧠 Rethink success. Rewrite your script.You weren’t born to follow the path.You were born to be free.

What happens when someone from a poor family in Northern France decides they refuse to accept their circumstances? In this powerful episode of Brainwashed to be Broke, Nikky Doualle shares her incredible journey from poverty to building a half-million-dollar business in just one year.What You'll Discover:How growing up poor in France sparked an unshakeable determination to succeedWhy she left everything behind to work on yachts in America with zero English skillsThe moment she went from crew member to working directly with A-list celebrities like Johnny DeppHer simple but powerful philosophy: "Do not negotiate with yourself"How she transformed from survival mode to building premium businesses for elite clientsThe difference between masculine goal-setting and feminine flow in businessWhy consciousness and spirituality became her secret weapons in the luxury marketNikky's Incredible Journey: From running champion to yacht crew member to celebrity advisor to luxury brand strategist - Nikki's story proves that your circumstances don't define your destiny. She now mentors the top 5% of entrepreneurs on shifting from running a business to owning a category.Key Takeaways:If they did it, you can do it - there's always a wayPreparation + being yourself = unstoppable combinationThe faster you fail, the quicker you'll succeedYour mission must be bigger than your fearsSuccess is 50% doing, 50% beingConnect with Nikky Doualle: 🌐 Website: nikkydoualle.com 📱 Social: @nikky_doualle (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)Resources Mentioned:Gem Business ExcellencePremium Attraction Marketing SystemReady to stop negotiating with your limitations? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications - because you weren't born to stay small.#LuxuryBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessStory #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #PremiumBranding

Ever wonder how some people create rapid, lasting change while others struggle for years with the same problems? Meet Miles Rubin - a mindset and performance coach who went from being a directionless, overweight 20-something sleeping until 3PM to helping high-level entrepreneurs breakthrough their biggest mental blocks using NLP and hypnosis.What You'll Discover:How Myles went from 290 pounds to fit and successful (and the mindset shift that made it stick)Why he charges $250 to eliminate food cravings in 6 minutes - and why it worksThe difference between changing WHAT you think vs HOW you thinkHow to overcome the "Who am I to charge this much?" limiting beliefWhy your upbringing doesn't determine your success (and what actually does)The simple reframe that turns business rejections into a gameHow to stop comparing yourself to others and start competing with your past selfKey Takeaways:Problems don't exist - only perceptions of problems existBalance is like trying to ride a bike without pedaling - you need to move firstThe meaning you give your circumstances matters more than the circumstances themselves$5,000 is just $5 with three zeros (mindset shifts that change everything)Myles proves that rapid transformation is possible when you work on the structural level of how your mind operates, not just surface-level positive thinking.Connect with Miles Rubin: 📱 Instagram: @officialmilesrubin 📧 Email: [email protected] Covered:NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) explained simplyHypnosis for performance and businessOvercoming limiting beliefs about money and self-worthEntrepreneurship vs corporate mindsetFood psychology and craving eliminationParent influence on success patternsReady to rewire your mindset for success? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications for more breakthrough conversations with top coaches and entrepreneurs.#NLP #MindsetCoaching #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessMindset #SuccessStory #Transformation