Brian Holmes grew up in a strong family and church environment. In spite of the strong culture of faith, at 11 years old he was sexually molested by a 19 year old woman in his home. He was also introduced to pornography at the same time by the same woman and her boyfriend. Brian grew up in a "never mess up" kind of culture which encouraged anything negative to be hidden. He didn't tell anyone - including his own parents - about being molested for 22 years. After his father's death, multiple considerations of suicide, and a catastrophic decade of marriage, Brian finally decided to get help. 

Since that time, Brian's focus has been helping others find reconciliation from their own struggles. He's developed a framework to assist in the process. This framework has four cornerstones: personal healing, personal discovery, personal development, and personal deployment. Brian and Mark both offer the reminder that you are not your struggle. 

Tina Thomson is first and foremost a mother, though she wears a remarkable collection of metaphorical hats. Her life was changed when her son was born with an extremely rare condition that he miraculously survived. In addition to the struggle of her son's medical condition, Tina herself has battled fibromyalgia while dealing with an ending marriage and extreme career changes. 

In this episode Mark and Tina discuss gender inequality in the corporate world, having your moral compass tested, and the important role faith plays in Tina's life. Tina's mantra is 10 two-letter words: if it is to be - it is up to me. 

Dr. Adam Splaver is a cardiologist who had it all. A beautiful wife, 4 wonderful children, a successful medical practice. Everything changed when his wife had hemorrhagic stroke, which they later discovered was caused by a brain tumor. There was too much swelling, too much blood, the tumor was too difficult to reach. The neurologists told Dr. Splaver to take her home and let her die. Dr. Splaver simply said hell no. 

After the swelling subsided, they learned the tumor was not in the location they previously thought, which led to a glimmer of hope. A series of flights and medical procedures led to Mrs. Splaver recovering. However, four months ago the tumor appeared again. She is mid-treatment today. 

In this episode, Mark talks with Dr. Splaver about discussions of mortality with patients, what Dr. Splaver wishes people knew about doctors, and negotiating with God. Mark even asks which Dr. Splaver would choose - science or faith. 

Cameron Gallagher is a high performance coach with a unique background in hypnosis and neuroscience. He began work as a corporate coach but has naturally progressed into a transformational high performance mindset coach for entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Mark turns it over to Cameron, who guides him through an exercise to overcome inadequacy. The exercise is designed so viewers can also follow along (though it is recommended to do so when NOT driving!)

Karen Osburn always knew her calling in life was to help people. She fulfilled that calling as a chiropractor and a mother, but something was still missing. After her husband, a fellow chiropractor, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, their family dynamic changed significantly. Now Karen is a supporter of women. She aims to help women see what they don't see.

In this episode Karen gets real about family, fertility, and self. She asks Mark, and in turn you, what do you really want? She talks about the benefit of having a coach. Above all, she reminds us to be real. 

Luis Congdon grew up in Medellin, Columbia in the worst of time. When the drug cartels were having wars in the 80s. His drug addicted was murdered when Luis was just 5. He wandered the streets homeless for 3 years, until he was adopted into an American family. 10 years later he was back in Columbia reuniting with his biological father.

Luis got a degree at Seattle University, though that didn’t solve everything. Eventually he found his way and now helps others find freedom in their lives.

Shane Ramer spent most of his life as an addict. Born to young parents, Shane spent as much time away from home as he could. He turned to drugs and alcohol early in life, and was an addict for years. Shane finally got sober after nearly losing his wife and his job. He now podcasts and teaches others about how to get sober, overcoming addiction, and fighting through life's challenges.

Sean McCool flunked out of college and joined the military. After three years as part of the Old Guard, Sean knew his time in the military was done. He found his way to sales, and discovered he was quite good at it, but learned it wasn't where he could thrive. Sean discovered copywriting which quickly brought him success. However, there was still a piece missing. He learned there is a difference between success and significance.

Sean learned in the 4th grade that he was a teacher. He learned best by teaching others - anyone who would listen. Building on this knowledge, Sean has discovered his purpose is to empower others. He is now a successful coach who teaches about rising to the challenge and the influence of power.

Tanner Gers was in a traumatic automobile accident at age 21, during which he was impaled in the face by a tree. His injury was so severe he lost much of the natural structure in his skull and lost his sight. His recovery was full of seemingly insignificant life-changing moments, like the first person to speak to him in public - a cashier who asked him "paper or plastic."

In the dozen years since his accident, Tanner's physical appearance isn't the only thing that has changed. He is an entirely different person in action and purpose as well. Tanner is now a public speaker and podcaster. His one take away is this Jim Rohn quote: 

Make plans like an adult, believe in them like a child.

Rodney King grew up in an environment full of fear. His mother was an abusive alcoholic, and his neighborhood wasn't any safer than his home. At 17 he was kicked out of his home and found himself sleeping on a park bench in the same park he had played in as a child.

Rodney found martial arts as a solution for two reasons: he wanted to learn how to defend himself, but he also related to the protagonist of kung fu movies - hopeful that he could become something from nothing. In the midst of his trials, Rodney pulled from his martial arts training for hope. 

Rodney has changed his relationship with his own story. From the ashes of his childhood have risen a resilience, strength, fortitude, and an attitude of "never give up" that wouldn't have existed within him otherwise. Rodney King is now a coach and entrepreneur who runs multiple successful martial arts businesses. He trains people in martial arts as well as coaches them on principles found within martial arts that apply to situations across life experiences. 

Shannon Elhart battled self worth from a young age. She struggled with alcohol for many years despite attempts to quit. At age 18, Shannon was raped at a fraternity party. She found all the things that a "good midwestern girl" should, yet still loathed the girl she had become. She lost her second child to Potters Syndrome one day after his birth. She's even gone through divorce. Despite every challenge in her life, Shannon has found healing. Her purpose is to help others heal the pain in their past. She has found strength through healing and has set her life's mission to helping others find that same strength. 

Jim Harshaw found success as an All American wrestler. He was a top wrestler through high school and college. In his 30s, Jim found himself in the worst shape of his life with a struggling marriage and crippling debt. After analyzing the differences in his current and past life, he realized he was missing a clear path, clear core values, and goals that matched those values. Additionally, Jim realized he was missing an environment of excellence and a plan for follow through. Jim now focuses on coaching others to success through the same techniques he used to improve his own life. 

Why would you accept a prediction that doesn't serve you?

Peter Scott met fear at an early age. At the age of 10 he sat in a courtroom across from his mother, testifying that her alcoholism made him feel unsafe. At the age of 25, Peter lost his father to alcoholism. Those moments in tandem caused Peter to make the decision to never let himself, a loved one, or anyone he came in contact with be controlled by fear.

Peter now helps individuals overcome fear through the Fearless Life Experience. He believes fearless doesn't mean having no fear. It means having the courage to do the thing that scares you. 

This level of sucktitude requires an equal level of bad-assery. 

Carri Lyons gave birth to a stillborn son at 22 weeks. A year after such an unexpected tragedy, she learned she had endometrial cancer. As a demonstration of her personal strength, only one year after her diagnosis, Carri ran her two marathons in 4 weeks. Following an unbelievable few years, Carri and her husband decided to bike from Utah to Nebraska in an effort to raise money to adopt a child from Ethiopia.

Carri has written about her experiences in a book called Along Came Hope. Her hope is that people remember it only takes one step to move forward.

Hogan Hilling made the decision to get divorced after discovering his wife had broken the circle of trust in many ways, including embezzlement. After staying home for 20 years to care for his disabled son, Hogan found himself unfamiliar with the job market, lacking in his marketable skills, and unsure where to turn.

After removing the dysfunctional people from his life, Hogan found himself buying a car, buying a home, and making positive changes in his life. Despite naysayers and no college education, he has now authored and published eight books with more on the way. Hogan’s aim is to use the pain he’s gone through to help other people.

Philip McKernan helps people find their gifts. Listen as he discusses the difference between talents and gifts, finding a gift within you that serves others, and discovering your true, authentic story without beating yourself up. 

Marshall Bone was at the peak of success, working for one of the most successful companies in the world. Despite his success, however, his efforts to keep up with the lifestyles of others came to a dramatic halt when he and his family lost their home in 2008. He, his wife, and his son were homeless for two and a half years, relying on the mercy of family members, friends, and even perfect strangers to provide a bed while they struggled to get back on their feet. Only after a pastor saw past the metaphorical brick wall Marshall had build around himself did he begin to see hope. Now Marshall and his family have a place of their own. More significant is the peace, hope, and faith that has been restored to him and his family. 

Cindy Teevens overcame the suicide of her father to pursue a goal of ending suffering. Listen as she and Mark discuss alchemy, happiness, and how “mind reads” affect our view of the world and those around us. 

Cameron Colvin lost both his parents by age 15. The night before he left for college his close friend was shot and killed. In this episode, Cam discusses how he overcame losing these rocks in his life to become the man he is today. 

Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 36 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them.