Becoming Secure with Magsmindset

Danny Brassell is a storyteller expert, speaker coach, and the author of 21 books. A former journalist and longtime teacher, Danny has taught everyone from preschoolers to rocket scientists — and now helps entrepreneurs and leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. After rebuilding his life following a major financial setback, Danny’s work centers on one powerful belief: knowledge isn’t power — applied knowledge is. Learn more about Danny: https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/workshop

⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes sexual abuse, drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, and suicide. Please take care of yourself while listening.Today’s episode is a raw, honest conversation with someone I love deeply—because I truly believe this kind of truth can save lives. I sit down with Jorid, someone I’ve known since she was seven. We talk about growing up in an unstable home, carrying trauma in silence, the devastation of not being believed, and how pain can spiral into rebellion and substance abuse. We also talk about guilt, shame, faith, and the moments that bring you back from the edge—plus what it teaches you to witness young lives lost too soon.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in a pit and wondered if it will ever get better. I want you to hear this: you’re not alone, and this too shall pass. We end on a reminder that has carried us through: “Even the worst of my mistakes are miracles in the making.”

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Darrin for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever had about race, privilege, and what it actually feels like to live inside two very different realities. This all started because I recently spent a weekend with a childhood friend from an Indigenous Norwegian community and realized how little I actually knew about her history. I felt ashamed that I’d never asked. And I noticed the same thing with Darrin: I love him, I care about him, but I’d never really asked about what it’s like to be Black in America, until now.

Today’s episode is a deep dive into shame, narcissistic family dynamics, and the subconscious patterns that keep so many of us stuck. My guest Emma Lyons — creator of Trauma Matrix — uncovers how shame becomes the silent engine behind trauma, manipulation, self-attack, and generational pain. She teaches BREAK, which is an acronym for breaking the cycle and how to do it. 🔗 Substack: https://traumamatrix.substack.com 🎁 Free Guide — 5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up with Your Inner Narcissist: https://tinyurl.com/NotTodayNarc 📱 Instagram: @trauma.matrix 📱 TikTok: @trauma.matrix

This episode sounds like it’s for women, but make no mistake: it’s for men. If you’ve ever wanted the cheat-code to understanding women, supporting them better, deepening emotional intimacy, and becoming a more emotionally intelligent partner… this is it. I break down the female cycle in the simplest, most practical way possible — backed by biology and real research, so you can finally understand what’s actually happening in her body during all four phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Women aren’t “moody” or “irrational.” They’re cyclical, hormonal, rhythmic, and knowing how those rhythms shape her energy, sex drive, emotions, confidence, and needs is an unmatched superpower for men. You’ll learn why she needs compassion during PMS, why she becomes magnetic during ovulation, why her energy changes month-to-month, and how men can use this knowledge to create safer, deeper, and more loving relationships. Because a woman who feels seen and understood becomes softer, more open, more affectionate, more loyal, and more connected. This episode is about biology, communication, empathy, and why love matters more than pride. If you want to become the kind of man women feel safe loving, listening and learning starts here.

This episode dives into the reality of surviving trauma and learning to rebuild your identity from scratch. Neena Pérez openly shares her story of abuse, near-death experiences, teen motherhood, and years of survival mode—and how faith, self-awareness, and emotional regulation became the foundation for her healing. We talk about attachment theory, breaking toxic cycles, the role of faith in transformation, self-worth, and how to move from victimhood to victory. If you’re seeking clarity, courage, or a reminder of who God designed you to be, this conversation will touch you deeply.Find out more about Neena Perez here!

In this episode, Matthew Shield and I discuss life, faith, and manifestation. Learn how Matthew was falsely diagnosed with a heart condition that would have changed how I approached life forever. Fortunately, Matthew's intuition was stronger than his parents' and doctors' convictions. Follow Matthews TikTok here!!

In this episode, I am grateful to have you observe a conversation with my mentor as I navigate through the struggle of the job hunt. I am constantly reminded that I have to pick up and utilize the tools of building and rebuilding my confidence, based on what I am going through in life. The job hunt is one of those times that knocks me down and I need a reminder of the mission I am on. Today Jim really helps me do so, and I am positive he will provide value for you as well, especially if you are job hunting too. Access Jim's website here: https://thepathfinders.club/