What do you do when life completely falls apart? When every plan crashes and you just want to pull the covers over your head and give up?In this heartfelt episode of the Step Out & Thrive Podcast, I (Bethany Joy) sit down with my friend Albert Pellissier, a coach and entrepreneur who found purpose through pain. Albert opens up about losing his business, hitting rock bottom, and discovering how those dark moments can actually become turning points toward hope and new life.If you’re a coach, counselor, or pastor who pours into everyone else but feels drained or alone, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone. You’ll hear real stories, honest encouragement, and practical ways to start moving again — even if it’s just one small step.✨ Connect with Albert: backburnerbook.com✨ Learn more about my work: StepOutAndThrive.com🎧 Listen in and remember — dare to do more than just survive… Step Out and Thrive!⏱️ Episode Outline & Timestamps0:00 – Welcome to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast0:17 – Who this podcast is for: counselors, coaches & pastors feeling burnt out0:46 – Meet guest Albert Pellissier and his Faith to Influence connection1:22 – Albert’s journey from entrepreneur to coach2:25 – The salon business collapse that changed everything3:56 – That “three-day depression” moment — and what it revealed4:48 – How hitting bottom can become a catalyst for change6:06 – Why we tend to isolate when we most need connection7:08 – Normalizing the dark places we all face8:07 – One thing you can do to move forward right now9:02 – Finding inspiration in The Greatest Miracle in the World10:42 – Full-circle hope: turning pain into purpose11:54 – How shared pain connects us more than perfect stories13:11 – Final encouragement + how to reach Albert14:10 – Dare to do more than just survive… Step Out and Thrive!💡 Key TakeawaysIt’s normal to hit emotional lows — it doesn’t mean you’re failing.Reaching out for help or inspiration (even a book!) can shift everything.Pain is often the bridge that connects us to others more deeply.Small steps forward — even baby ones — can rebuild momentum.Your story, once healed, becomes someone else’s lifeline.#StepOutAndThrivePodcast#BethanyJoy#FaithBasedPodcast#ChristianCoaching#MentalHealthForMinistry#PurposeThroughPain#FaithToInfluence#EncouragementPodcast#HopeAndHealing#ResilientFaithStep Out and Thrive Podcast, Bethany Joy, Christian life coaching, faith-based counseling, hope after failure, finding purpose, burnout recovery, Christian entrepreneurs, overcoming depression, resilience, mental health for pastors, personal growth, Christian encouragement