Think Unbroken

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eToday’s guest, Rick William, is a coach, and visionary dedicated to helping people live with deeper purpose and authenticity. From a young age, Rick was fascinated by consciousness and personal growth—a passion that led him to build a thriving business serving over 200,000 members by the age of 25. But despite his outer success, he found himself facing an inner void.That realization sparked a global journey of self-discovery, where he connected with world-renowned thought leaders and spiritual teachers—conversations he now shares in his powerful YouTube series that explores what it truly means to live a meaningful life.In this episode, host Michael speaks with Rick William to delve into the complexities of love, healing, and human connection—especially for those with traumatic backgr

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eIn this episode, Michael chats with George Haymaker about the differentiation between the brain and the mind, as well as the importance of addressing our mental health comprehensively. George shares his personal journey overcoming addiction and how understanding neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation was pivotal to his recovery. They discuss actionable strategies for reshaping neural pathways, managing nervous system states, and creating lasting positive change. The episode highlights the significance of intentional practice and the potential for anyone to rebuild and transform their life through mindful approaches to brain and nervous system health.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eOn this episode of Think Unbroken, Michael sits down with healer and author Inna Segal for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about real healing—physical, emotional, spiritual—and why it unfolds in stages, not shortcuts. They unpack what it actually means to feel “stuck,” how generational trauma shows up in the body, and why honesty and communication are often the first medicine. Inna maps the body’s left/right “feminine/masculine” signals, explains why symptoms are messages (not enemies), and shares the moment a single sentence snapped her out of despair: “Your body wants to be stuck.” If you’ve tried everything, still feel off-track, and want a practical path back to congruence with who you are, this episode is for you.Key takeaways:“Stuck” is often a freeze response—repeating lo

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eLion Goodman is the founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute and a renowned “Subconscious Pattern Detective.” With over 45 years of experience as an executive coach, counselor, teacher, and healer, he has dedicated his life to helping people uncover and transform the subconscious patterns that shape their lives.In this powerful conversation, Michael sits down with belief-work pioneer Lion Goodman to unpack how beliefs form the infrastructure of the mind—multidimensional patterns wired through thought, emotion, body, relationships, and even spirit. If you’ve ever had a clear vision but still felt a wall you can’t name, this episode shows you where that wall lives and how to dismantle it at the identity level.Lion shares practical ways to surface and clear core beliefs (including his Bod

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eIn this episode, we present a compilation about a deeply personal journey of transformation and healing. The individual shares an intimate inward journey of self-discovery that began with yoga and led to confronting serious health issues such as cervical cancer. This health scare prompted a shift toward holistic living, including dietary changes and alternative medicine.They also discuss the profound effects of trauma from sexual abuse and the therapeutic process of overcoming shame and guilt. The conversation expands to broader reflections on societal structures, trauma responses, and the search for genuine community and self-actualization.Experiences from military service and the associated traumas further highlight the discussion, emphasizing resilience and the pursuit of a purpos

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eIn this compilation episode, the guest speakers reflect on a 14-year healing journey, highlighting the importance of introspection and personal responsibility in overcoming trauma. They discuss the pivotal moment of self-awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing the need to heal the relationship with oneself first.They share experiences of toxic positivity, substance abuse, and the challenges of masking true emotions in relationships. Through deep inner work and somatic practices, they found genuine transformation, self-love, and compassion. The conversation also explores societal influences, the courage required to seek help, and the necessity of embracing challenges to achieve growth and emotional stability.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to hea

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eIn this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming a recent breakup. I provide practical advice on how to regain stability and feel like yourself again after losing love. I discuss societal misconceptions about dealing with breakups, emphasize the importance of self-reflection, and present the concept of the 66 questions to ensure alignment in relationships. Through my story, I explore emotional recovery, the value of self-care, and the courage to love again. I encourage viewers to seek support, face truths, and navigate life's challenges with hope and resilience.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Lea

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eIn this episode, the discussion centers around overcoming feelings of guilt and shame and the journey towards healing and personal success.This compilation of episodes, highlighting experiences of significant lows including depression and suicidal thoughts, outlines a transformative journey that led him to financial freedom and personal fulfillment. He shares a five-step process, emphasizing the importance of having a vision, cultivating the right environment, and practicing self-love. The conversation delves deeply into the concept of "not enoughness" exacerbated by social media, the necessity of self-love, and the challenges of overcoming societal pressures. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, the episode provides insightful guidance on creating a life aligned with

Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1eIn this episode, Michael shares his personal journey of battling feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.Growing up in a challenging environment marred by poverty, abuse, and neglect, they recount how these experiences shaped their self-perception and led to destructive behaviors. From hitting rock bottom to making significant life changes, they emphasize the importance of self-reflection, honesty, and alignment with one's true values.Michael discusses their road to recovery through leadership roles, building a successful business, and ultimately finding fulfillment by helping others. The video encourages viewers to take control of their lives by identifying what truly brings them joy and fulfillment, rather than chasing societal definitions of success.************* LINKS & RES

Feeling like you want to give up and quit life is normal. You are not alone. You are not wrong. You are not broken. You are human. It's ok to feel like giving up, but you don't have to quit. This is me, sitting down and keeping it real about the stuff we all go through. The pain, the struggle, the doubt, the relationships, and the fight to not give up on yourself.Join my free online community if you want to be in connection with other people who are on their journey to personal freedom and self love: https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1e This channel is about helping you stop self-sabotaging, face the dark days head-on, and figure out how to actually build a life that feels worth living. I’ve been through the worst, I’ve built Think Unbroken, and I’ve spent years coaching people who felt lost, broken, or ready to quit. Now I’m taking everything I’ve learned and giving it to you here.Here’s what we talk about:How to not give up when life feels impossibleBr

In this deeply raw and unfiltered episode, I share the truth about my journey from being a man who sabotaged love at every turn to someone who has learned—through years of painful self-discovery—what it means to truly love and be loved. From cheating, lying, and manipulating to chasing fleeting validation through strangers, I reveal the destructive patterns that came from a childhood shaped by abuse, neglect, and the belief that I didn’t matter.This isn’t just a story of mistakes—it’s about the work required to heal, to build self-love, and to create space for others to love you in return. I explore why so many of us equate love with pain, how to break free from that cycle, and why allowing love—both for yourself and from others—is the most courageous thing you can do. If you’ve ever felt unworthy of love or pushed it away out of fear, this episode will challenge you to make a simple yet life-changing choice: to allow love in.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to heal and overcome chil

In this episode, I share a compilation featuring a powerful story of overcoming addiction fueled by unprocessed pain and early-life dissociation. The guest talks about the unpredictability of their behavior when consuming alcohol and how it served as a catalyst for unresolved issues. The conversation also explores the traumatic impact of growing up biracial in the Mormon Church and the pressures of religious perfectionism. They highlight the importance of separating religion from spirituality and share their healing journey through therapy, self-love, and mirror work. The discussion further addresses the harmful effects of shame, the significance of emotional management, and the path to self-acceptance and personal growth.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Learn tools that therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, and

In this episode, Michael Unbroken dives into a powerful and personal exploration of how the emotion of feeling lucky might just be the missing link in your healing and success journey.After years of self-inquiry, research, and listening to some of the greatest minds in the world, Michael unpacks whether "feeling lucky" could be a mindset that shifts depression, anxiety, and apathy into momentum, hope, and achievement.He shares real-life stories—from his chaotic upbringing and moments that could've gone very differently, to surprising wins in business and chance meetings with icons like Gary Vaynerchuk—that challenge how we define luck, and how we might use it as fuel for transformation.

In this episode, Michael shares his powerful journey from rock bottom to transformation and provides five actionable strategies for anyone feeling stuck, hopeless, or trapped in destructive cycles. Drawing from his own experience of being 350 pounds, smoking two packs a day, and drinking himself to sleep at age 25 after a traumatic childhood filled with abuse, homelessness, and addiction, Michael offers hard-won wisdom for those ready to change their lives.Michael emphasizes that "the work works if you do the work," that change happens one moment and one decision at a time, and that the skills that got you to rock bottom won't get you out, requiring humility and letting go of ego.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Learn tools that therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, and researchers use to help people

In this deeply honest and vulnerable solo episode, Michael breaks the silence and shares the raw truth behind his recent hiatus from the podcast and Think Unbroken. From personal heartbreak and health scares to questioning the future of coaching and content creation, he opens up about the toll this journey has taken—and the radical accountability he's embracing in its wake.Michael talks about compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and why 2025 has become the year of alignment. He reflects on ending a major relationship, losing vision in one eye, relocating to Asia, and stepping away from things that no longer serve his mission or well-being.Whether you've been with Think Unbroken from the beginning or are just tuning in, this episode offers a powerful reminder: healing, growth, and transformation aren’t linear—and sometimes, the most important work is done in the quiet moments of reevaluation.Expect a shift. Expect more honesty. And expect this show to become something even more personal moving for

Why is it so terrifying to be truly seen?In this powerful conversation, Michael sits down with portrait and boudoir photographer Gregory James Thelian, whose mission goes far beyond taking beautiful photos. Together, they explore why so many people—especially women—struggle with self-worth, hide behind armour, and fear the raw vulnerability of being seen without masks, filters, or expectations.Gregory shares how photography became his healing medium—not just for clients, but for himself. Through his unique 3-day process, he helps people reconnect with the version of themselves they’ve buried beneath trauma, self-doubt, and societal noise. Michael reflects on his own journey as a former photographer and the emotional weight of seeing someone recognize their strength, beauty, and power for the first time in an image.This is more than a conversation about photos. It’s about healing. About coming home to yourself. And about discovering what it truly means to be unbroken.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *******

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Michael sits down with trauma therapist and author Kristin Duncombe to explore the long shadows cast by childhood abuse—and the courageous path to healing.Kristin shares her story of surviving chronic sexual abuse at the hands of a U.S. diplomat while living overseas, the institutional cover-up that followed, and the profound sense of unworthiness that shaped her adolescence and adult relationships. Together, she and Michael dive into the realities of complex trauma: the coping mechanisms we develop to survive, the patterns we unconsciously repeat, and the radical, uncomfortable, necessary act of reclaiming our truth.From navigating toxic relationships to breaking cycles of people-pleasing and self-doubt, this conversation is a raw, honest look at what healing really means. You’ll hear about the breaking point that changed everything for Kristin, how she found her voice, and the steps anyone can take to begin their own recovery journey.Whether you're carrying

Why do we keep returning to the same painful thoughts, even after awareness kicks in?In this eye-opening episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with award-winning psychologist Dr. Betsy Holmberg to explore how trauma shapes our brain, fuels negative self-talk, and keeps us trapped in cycles of shame, anxiety, and coping mechanisms that no longer serve us.Dr. Holmberg brings groundbreaking insight into the default mode network (DMN)—the part of your brain responsible for that relentless inner critic—and explains how trauma strengthens this network while weakening the one responsible for focus, calm, and choice. They talk through the science behind addiction, why healing feels impossible some days, and how to begin flipping the switch from stuck to free.If you've ever felt broken, overwhelmed by your reactions, or lost in the loop of "what's wrong with me?", this episode will not only validate your experience but give you real tools to understand it—and start shifting out of it.Why your brain resis

From the moment we're born, we’re wrapped in a relationship that shapes our soul — the one we have with our mother. For some, it's a source of comfort. For others, a source of pain. But for all of us, it's foundational.Jackie Tantillo is currently the Host and Exec Producer of the "Should Have Listened to my Mother" Podcast. SHLTMM Podcast is a 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for best podcast in the "Society and Culture" Category. SHLTMM is also a 2024 Nominee in two additional categories including, "Best Female" Hosted Podcast & Best Podcast in the "Kids and Family" category. SHLTMM is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the role they play/played in ones life.Jackie has worked in broadcasting as on-air talent (radio), on camera talent (commercials and industrials), a national and international Voice Over talent, Voice Over Acting Instructor and producer and production coordinator for over four decades.In this episode, I si

In a world where disconnection, self-doubt, and comparison run rampant, how do we return to ourselves?In this powerful episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with author and self-love advocate Aneta Waclaw to unpack the real meaning of self-love, and why it's more than just a buzzword.Aneta shares the raw and inspiring story behind her book Blooming with Self Love: 31 Days of Affirmations and Journaling, and how simple practices like daily gratitude and affirmations became her anchor after trauma, toxic relationships, and personal breakdowns. Together, they explore why so many of us put others first, how to stop people-pleasing, and what it actually takes to build the habit of loving yourself.You’ll learn:Why your healing might begin by leaving everything familiarHow affirmations work (even when you don’t believe them at first)The role of action, gratitude, and personal accountability in transformationHow to stop chasing validation and start choosing yourself every dayIf you’ve ever felt lost, unworthy, or l