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Think Your Way to an Epic Life
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What do billion-dollar CEOs know that others don’t? It’s not just strategy — it’s the inner game of leadership. In this powerful episode of the Success Without Burnout series, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why healing your inner world is the true key to authentic, sustainable success. You’ll discover how unresolved emotional patterns quietly limit your growth — and how to break free through awareness and breathwork. Through guided breathing exercises and grounded conversation, they’l...
High achievers often believe that more hustle leads to more success — but what if your unhealed wounds are holding you back? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why healing is the missing link in leadership and success. They guide you through simple yet profound breathing exercises designed to help unlock subconscious patterns, calm the nervous system, and begin to rewire your brain from burnout and stress to joy and fulfillment. Setup a discover call below: - htt...
Feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’ve hit a ceiling you can’t break through? In this episode, Success Without Struggle: Why Achievers Burnout & How to Break the Cycle, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug uncover why the biggest leadership challenges aren’t external—they’re internal. This is the second episode of a 10-part series designed to help high achievers move from overdrive to alignment. Through powerful client stories, proven neuroscience, and deep reflection practices, you’ll learn...
The inner game of leadership: how high achievers move beyond burnout into authentic success. In this special episode, Ryan Major takes over as host to sit down with Kara and Dr. Ron Stotts, who share details about their brand-new masterclass series designed to help high achievers break free from burnout. Discover how they’re guiding thousands of leaders to shift from overwork and overwhelm into clarity, purpose, and sustainable success. If you’ve been caught in the cycle of doing more while...
In this episode, I sit down with Trunnis Goggins II—entrepreneur, author, speaker, and educator—to explore the 4 Keys to Fulfillment & Success: Purpose, Planning, Passion, and Persistence. Trunnis shares how his framework, The 4P’s of You, helps people break free from stagnation, overcome adversity, and create a life aligned with their values. We dive into why persistence is the foundation of lasting growth, how planning opens doors to opportunity, and how passion fuels true achievement....
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laurel Mellin, health psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). Dr. Mellin shares how you can rewire your unconscious mind to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, obesity, addiction, stress, and even relationship struggles. We explore the science behind Emotional Brain Training and how this powerful, evidence-based approach helps people achieve lasting mental health, physical health, and joy—w...
In this special solo episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, I share my personal journey through a 100-hour water-only fast — one of the most transformative things I’ve ever done for my body, mind, and spirit. You’ll hear: - The science-backed benefits of prolonged fasting — from immune system “reboots” to stem cell production - My personal results (including eczema disappearing in just 50 hours!) - The biggest challenges I faced — including blacking out — and how I recovered - The three ...
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Crespo — world-class sales performance coach and founder of Path2Pro Coaching — to unpack the strategies top sales professionals use to generate more leads, convert more prospects, and close more deals. With over four decades in the sales profession and experience training thousands of sales and marketing professionals, Bill has helped individuals, teams, and corporations increase their sales by 25–100% through his signature Power Prospecting workshop an...
In this episode, we sit down with Amber Briggle — CEO of B-Well Enterprises and founder of the award-winning Soma Massage Therapy — to uncover her 5-step roadmap to franchising a business. From starting as a solo massage therapist in 2004 to building a thriving multi-location, million-dollar business, Amber shares the hard-earned lessons, challenges, and strategies that led her to create one of the most exciting new franchise opportunities in the nation. You’ll hear how she rebuilt after th...
Are you constantly carrying everyone else’s load—feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, and drained? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts joins the show to share practical strategies for reclaiming your energy and setting healthy boundaries. Through somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and real-time exercises, you’ll learn how to release stress, stay centered, and create more balance in both your personal and professional life. 🎯 What You’ll Gain from this Conversation: - Tools to r...
In this powerful episode, leadership expert and entrepreneur Jim Koetting shares his no-nonsense approach to fixing culture, sharpening influence, and building teams that actually perform—without clichés or corporate fluff. Jim’s career spans decades of building companies, raising capital, and leading international ventures. He’s been invited to the Oval Office, spoken with U.S. Presidents, and coached executives who have doubled and tripled their revenues. But at age 50, he lost everything—...
In this empowering episode, we sit down with Ally Meyers, Executive and Positive Psychology Coach and creator of the FLOURISH@WORK™ framework. With credentials from Yale and deep expertise in the science of well-being, Ally brings practical, science-backed tools to help professionals manage stress, boost resilience, and create a healthier work-life integration. We dive into: - Why burnout is a shared responsibility between employees and organizations - The Five to Thrive model: key building ...
In this episode, we sit down with Liam Cole — Director at Poppins, trusted advisor to bold brands, and a master connector — to explore how deep relationships, thoughtful details, and a long-game mindset are the real drivers of business and personal growth. Liam shares powerful insights on: - Why relationships are greater than transactions - The small touches that make a big impact in client experience - How wellness and longevity (especially sleep!) fuel high performance - What it means to ...
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Bridget Ann Stuart, a top-producing real estate agent turned business coach with MAPS Coaching. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Bridget shares how hiring a coach from day one not only transformed her career but also elevated every area of her life. From closing 75+ homes a year to coaching agents into high-level success, Bridget reveals the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and daily habits that drive results. Discover why e...
🎙️ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Keren Gonen, who moved to the U.S. at age 13 from Israel and built an extraordinary life through grit, service, and unwavering determination. After two decades in the shipping industry, Keren pivoted into real estate at 39—now she’s the #1 real estate agent in Sussex County, NJ, closing nearly $24 million in sales volume in 2024. Her story is a shining example of how the American Dream is still alive and possible, no matter where you begin. If ...
In this episode, we sit down with Ari Block—a tech prodigy turned global entrepreneur and startup mentor—who shares his remarkable journey and practical, no-nonsense advice for succeeding in both business and life. From founding his first company at just 8 years old to selling his second by age 15, Ari’s story is a masterclass in early innovation, grit, and calculated risk-taking. With experience in military intelligence, digital forensics at Cellebrite, and as a mentor with Techstars, Ari h...
This episode is more than a conversation—it's a real-time mindset coaching session designed to help you breathe, reflect, and rewire the thoughts that may be holding you back. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in negative self-talk, this 30-minute journey will guide you through powerful breathwork-based practices and inner dialogue shifts that can reset your mental state and unlock a new level of personal clarity. - Sign up with Kara here: https://zcal.co/i/gLTJZsOK You...
Feeling stuck, burnt out, or simply running on empty? In this inspiring episode, entrepreneur and high-performance coach Joshua Kalinowski shares powerful, practical micro-adjustments that can completely shift your daily rhythm and mindset—from burnout to balance. JK opens up about his Daily PILL formula, his personal battle with burnout, and the small, consistent habits that help him lead with clarity, energy, and purpose. Whether you're a busy parent, business owner, or someone looking to ...
What happens when your parachute fails... and you hit the ground? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gary Pacelli, a retired law enforcement officer, best-selling author of Not My Time, and survivor of multiple near-death experiences — including a horrific skydiving accident that should have ended his life. Gary shares his unforgettable story of survival, perseverance, and positivity after: - A life-threatening crash while skydiving - Devastating injuries and paralysis - Traumatic i...
Want to break into international real estate—or take your career global? In this powerful interview, real estate expert shares 5 essential steps to becoming successful in international real estate, drawn from decades of firsthand experience. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring. After overcoming life-threatening challenges, including a brain tumor, she built a thriving real estate business that now spans local, domestic, and international markets. As a founding member of REALM and a cer...



