In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Lane Gardner. Lane is a multi-talented being that helps others by using creativity. Lane shares her story of how this superpower was developed out of the trauma in her life. Go to Lane Gardner.com to find out more. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson [email protected] • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champions https://leader...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Matt Melvin of Vermont. Matt wrote a book called, Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supported goes to Prison. What I find compelling is how the "System" really marks people for life. Matt shares his vulnerable story of life & how he had to pay the price for his mistakes. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson [email protected] • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Bret Lyon & Sheila Rubin from the Center for Healing Shame. We hear their stories of triumph as well as how they have worked with professionals offering tools to work with shame. They now have offerings for the general public, including their new book: Embracing Shame: How to Stop Resisting Shame & Turn it Into a Powerful Ally. Leader Champions is also offering a Shame Resilience Training for Men, you can see that at ...

In this episode of the podcast I have a chat with Tim Gallenbeck from Iowa. Tim's life is vey fascinating to me. He shares with us his grief and challenges, as well as victories. Most of all, Tim shares with us how at 44 years old he continues to be curios and play. That this approach might just be the key to growth work and continued resilience. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson [email protected] • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Mark Van der Walt, from South Africa. Mark and I became good friends while I was in Cape Town leading a couple trainings & I asked him to be on the show. We didn't have a topic, so he agreed to jump into some of his own growth work. I asked him some questions and he allowed himself to get vulnerable. Perhaps you can answer these questions for yourself? Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leade...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Sonia Palleck, from Ontario, CA. Sonia is an author that has written a book series that redefines the modern love story. She points out how disempowering it is for the princess to wait in the tower for the prince to save her. We discuss connecting to your inner child as a path to healing and onward to freedom. You can find Sonia's books on Amazon and audio books on Audible Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host,...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Joe Speredon from Utah. Joe shares his story of how he got involved with Sacred Sons and started the Utah Men's Circle. He encourages you not to wait until crisis hits to then think about mental & emotional health, but to start now. Joe is on Instagram @joesperedon The Algiz Guard is where to find him online and in service. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson [email protected] • Fa...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Kelly Vogel from Western Mass. Kelly shares her story of empowerment, letting us know how to use our voice to be more embodied. Kelly is an educator and voice coach that speaks about being trauma informed, not because we are clinicians, but because many of us have trauma. Go to: https://www.kellystewartvogel.com/ to learn more. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson [email protected] • Facebo...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Nick Cavuoto from Nashville, TN. Nick is a self proclaimed Hope Dealer and a Dope Healer. He shares his stories of victories in the valley, or how to be in the slow periods of life when things are not necessarily feeling successful. Nick offers practical advice on how to filter your emotions through your beliefs of what you know to be True. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leadercha...

In. this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Bobby Harrington, from Texas. Bobby shares some stories of the military and the corporate world about how he created a path of leadership. He wrote the Book, Lead You, that is all about personal & professional success. We discuss how the tool of accountability can be used for your own success. Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:• Email the host, Mike Patterson [email protected] • Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...