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Finding Meaning When Your Life Falls Apart with David Bain

Wednesday Wisdom Today’s guest, Davis Bain, is an author, chronic condition advocate, neurofeedback specialist, and graduate school counseling student whose life changed overnight during his senior year of college when a sudden injury led to Post-Concussion Syndrome. Davis has spent the last three and a half years navigating chronic pain, medical dismissal, financial strain, and the isolating weight of an invisible disability and he is still enduring all of this today. But Davis is not a quitter. He has turned that experience into his book "Chronic Pain Warrior" — a practical and compassionate guide for anyone facing chronic pain, illness, or injury. Davis is passionate about helping Chronic Pain Warriors and their loved ones feel seen, understood, and less alone and has dedicated himself in his ongoing work in neurofeedback and counseling. That in-the-trenches perspective became the foundation for his book Chronic Pain Warrior and he brings that raw, lived experience and genuine passion to our conversation today. We dive into the often silent topics of chronic pain, mental health, and resilience. Learn more about Davis’s journey and order a copy of his book here:  https://www.chronicpainwarrior.com [https://www.chronicpainwarrior.com/] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06]

The Leadership Skill Nobody Taught You: Understanding How People Work with Naomi Asher

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Are you just exhausted with every day’s challenges? Find yourself saying, “Why do I keep putting up with everyone else’s crap? How can I get people to just do their job?” Today’s guest, Naomi Asher, is a leadership speaker, coach, and nonprofit strategist who helps leaders stop burning out and start understanding each other. After nearly two decades in nonprofit leadership, Naomi saw firsthand how capable, mission-driven leaders quietly run themselves into exhaustion while navigating complex teams and personalities.  She is the author of *Take to the Bed*, a book that challenges the belief that exhaustion is proof of commitment. Through speaking, coaching, and leadership programs, Naomi helps leaders build greater self-awareness, understand how people actually work, and lead with both permission and responsibility.  Her message is simple: leadership gets easier when you stop confusing exhaustion with commitment and start understanding the people around you. Today we dive into the Leadership Lesson Nobody Taught You. Join us for a great conversation and some insights on what you can do to break that cycle of exhaustion.  Learn more and contact Naomi here:  https://www.naomithemaven.com/work/speaking [https://www.naomithemaven.com/work/speaking] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06]

The Third Quotient: Why IQ and EQ Are No Longer Enough

Tough Love Thursday The Third Quotient: Why IQ and EQ Are No Longer Enough Why do so many people struggle to change habits or behaviors even when they know what they “should” be doing? Why do so many high performers still feel disconnected, exhausted, or unfulfilled despite outward success? These, and more questions, are explored in our Warrior Servant Leadership Podcast today with our guest Nami Prakash. Nami is a leadership transformation strategist, speaker, coach, author, and founder of The Mind Quotient™, or MQ, a framework focused on helping people develop the internal skills required to lead, perform, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Nami is on a mission to establish what she calls “the third quotient.”  IQ may get you in the room.  EQ helps you read the room and connect with others.  MQ is how you lead the room and manage yourself. Our conversation today moves beyond surface-level success and into something far more impactful and human.  https://mqcheckin.com/ [https://mqcheckin.com/] This link will help you learn more about The Mind Quotient™ (MQ), and its framework designed to help people strengthen self-awareness and self-management skills so they can lead, perform, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. You can access the MQ check in, along with resources and tools to strengthen your own MQ, navigate change with greater intention, and develop the inner skills required for courageous leadership, resilience, and aligned living. Connect with Nami at https://www.coach-nami.com/ [https://www.coach-nami.com/] Master Your Mind and Lead With Courage. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06] #leadership #leadershippodcast #mentaltoughness #WarriorServantLeader #ToughLoveThursday

You Were Created4Success, Purpose and Impact with Holly Sweat Raper

Double Dose of Wednesday Wisdom! When Life Hits Hard: Turning Pain into Purpose and Setback into Strength with Holly Sweat Raper What if your greatest pain could unlock your greatest purpose? Today’s guest, Holly Sweat Raper, hits back—with purpose, power, and faith.” She’s on a mission to help people live out what they were Created4—success, purpose, and impact. Holly Sweat Raper is a powerhouse speaker, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and career consultant with over 20 years of experience helping thousands discover their purpose and walk boldly in it. As the founder of Created4Success, she believes people are Created4Success, Created4 Purpose, and Created4 Impact. Holly’s no-nonsense style, practical wisdom, and contagious humor inspire audiences to overcome adversity and pursue their calling with confidence. After walking through the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer, Holly now shares her journey of faith, resilience, and hope in her upcoming book Living in Victory, Not Defeat. She equips people to rise strong, live purposefully, and stand on God’s promises—even in life’s hardest battles.  https://created4success.org/ [https://created4success.org/] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06]

Win Today: Start at Mile Zero with Coach Joshua Lifrak

A little Wednesday Wisdom on your favorite Leadership Podcast! What does it take to perform at your best over and over again?  Mental performance coach Joshua Lifrak, former Director of the Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Program, answers that question and more today on the WSL Podcast. From elite athletes to C-Suite Executives, Coach Lifrak has helped instill leadership skills that resulted in World Series Champions and successful business enterprises. In his inspiring new book, WIN TODAY: Six Steps To Mental Resilience, Peak Performance, And A Thriving Life(Wiley; June 9,2026), Coach Lifrak shares a practical guide drawn from more than two decades helping elite athletes and business leaders perform under pressure. Over the course of his career, Joshua has worked with world number one golfers, GrandSlam finalists, NFL and NBA stars, and senior executives at major global companies. He also served in the front office of the Chicago Cubs’ as the Director of the mentalskills program during the team’s historic 2016 World Series championship, helping players stay focused through one of the most pressure-filled runs in sports history. Today, Joshua shares the successes and setbacks that shaped his thinking and explains how the mental habits of elite performers can be applied far beyond sports. Including a clear framework built around six principles that he has refined through years of coaching: • Define Your Story – Shape your mindset by defining your goals, expectations, and identity. • Build Bonds – Develop strong relationships that fuel growth and performance. • You Are Here – Learn how to stay fully present when pressure and distractions mount. • Stop the Storm – Recognize and manage the negative thoughts that sabotage performance. • Choose Growth – Commit to the daily work required for improvement. • Mile Zero – Reset your mindset every day with courage, urgency, and belief. Get ready to stop being just a spectator and jump into the arena you’ve dreamed about all your life. Contact Coach Lifrak: https://www.joshualifrak.com #servantleadership #mentaltoughness #discipline #chicagocubs Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06] #WarriorServantLeader #WednesdayWisdom