Anchor 5: Pick A Direction, Make A Plan, Take That First Step

The Five Anchors… All at Once, in Real Time

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Big Will opens up about what it means to start over—again. After losing his job, he found himself right back in a familiar place: the same space of uncertainty the world felt when COVID first hit. But instead of panic, fear, or anger, he chose presence, gratitude, and renewal. From rebuilding his home into a personal oasis to resetting his emotions and priorities, Big Will walks us through how he’s using his Five Anchors—faith, focus, gratitude, movement, and creativity—to ground himself in the middle of change. This episode isn’t about loss; it’s about transformation in real time. It’s about breathing through the unknown, seeing new possibilities, and remembering that every ending can be the start of something better. Sit with this one. Feel it. You might just find your own five anchors in the process.

Special Edition: “Boiling Pot, Project 2025, ICE, & Our Humanity”

This episode isn’t about politics—it’s about people. About us. About the quiet ways our freedoms, rights, and sense of community are being chipped away while most of us are just trying to live our lives. In this 11-minute special breakdown, Big Will unpacks: 🐸 The “boiling pot” analogy and why it matters right now 📜 What Project 2025 could mean for everyday life 🚨 How ICE policies are affecting families and businesses 💔 Why distraction and division are part of the plan 🌍 And why our humanity is the most powerful defense we have Whether you’re brand new to politics or just curious, this is a conversation that invites you to see the bigger picture and start asking questions. Because if we don’t see what’s happening around us, we may not realize the heat has been turned up until it’s too late.

Anchor 5: Pick A Direction, Make A Plan, Take That First Step

In this episode, Big Will opens up about one of the darkest seasons of his life — and the moment that changed everything. Anchor 5 is simple but powerful: Pick a direction. Make a plan. Take the first step. Through personal stories of loss, near-defeat, and a bold move across the country, Will shows how even in our lowest moments, there’s always a way forward. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about motion. Because when you move, life moves with you. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.

Anchor 4: There's More Than One Way To Do A Thing

Life throws roadblocks at all of us. But here’s the thing—just because one path is blocked doesn’t mean you can’t reach the destination. Anchor 4 is about staying flexible, keeping an open mind, and remembering that there’s always more than one way to do a thing. In this episode, I share stories and lessons that prove solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all. Whether it’s music, coaching, healing, or life itself—the key is knowing when to pivot and trusting that another road forward is waiting for you.

Anchor 3 (Add-On): Focus on What You Can Control pt 2

The lack of money for a trumpet was out of my control. But even as a child, I understood the power of controlling my emotions, assessing what I could influence, and choosing to move forward. Of course, my mother had other plans — and because of her belief in my desire to shine, the story didn’t end there. This episode is about learning early how to separate what you can’t control from what you can — and how that shift can change your path.