Ep 38: How Self-Abandonment Turned Into Chronic Anxiety | Ciara Waterfield

Ep 43: Why Neurodivergent Young Adults Fall Through the Cracks After 18 | Nicole Rolon-Caro

High school graduation day should feel like a milestone. And for most families, it does. But for families of neurodivergent young adults, graduation day often feels like a cliff — because the structure, the support, and the services all stop. And what's on the other side is mostly empty space. Nicole Rolon-Caro spent 12 years inside the special education system, watching students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and behavioral differences learn to navigate life with real support. And then she watched them graduate — and lose all of it overnight. In 2020, grief, a pandemic, and a deep knowing that something had to change converged at once. Nicole stepped out of the classroom, built a business, and started filling a gap that most families don't even know exists. In this conversation, you'll hear: * How COVID revealed the fragility of the structure that neurodivergent students depend on — and the lasting impact * The moment Nicole recognized the gap in services for neurodivergent young adults transitioning out of high school * How the loss of her father in 2020 became the catalyst for building something in his honor * What her coaching actually looks like — and the changes she sees in the young adults and families she works with * Why the transition from high school to adulthood requires a different kind of parenting entirely Connect with Nicole Rolon-Caro: https://www.emergingadulthoodtx.com/ Connect with Molly: * Website: https://nextbeststep.co [https://nextbeststep.co] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.positivepants/ [https://www.instagram.com/molly.positivepants/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.smith.90 [https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.smith.90] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mollypositivepants [https://www.youtube.com/@mollypositivepants]

Ep 42: He Was Dying & Didn't Know It — Then He Won Gold at the Invictus Games | David Jarvis

He lost 26.5% of his body weight in 19 days. His doctor told him to quit. He went for gold anyway. After being medically discharged from the British Army following 20+ years of service, David Jarvis was already rebuilding from scratch — new career, new city, new identity — when he was selected for the Invictus Games. Four months before competition, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetic ketoacidosis and told he might not have survived the weekend. Most people would have stepped back. David set a goal that was big enough to carry him through. In this conversation, David walks us through his five-step resilience framework, what it actually looked like to train for a multi-sport international competition while injecting 40–50 times a day, and the moment Prince Harry placed a gold medal around his neck on his wife's birthday. What you'll take away: * Why the significance of your goal has to match the scale of your challenge — and how that principle got David through the hardest moments * The 5-step problem-solving process David developed (and still uses) to move through overwhelm, one small step at a time * How perception — not willpower — is the real foundation of resilience * What Type 1 diabetes actually looks like as an elite athlete, and why the CGM changed everything overnight * Why David credits his wife Steph as the one who deserved to be on that podium with him If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs it. And if you haven't already, hit subscribe — it's the greatest compliment you can give a podcast. David Jarvis is a British Army veteran, Invictus Games gold medalist, and resilience coach. You can find him on YouTube at Speaking SBC [https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakingSBC] Connect with Molly: * Website: https://nextbeststep.co [https://nextbeststep.co] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.positivepants/ [https://www.instagram.com/molly.positivepants/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.smith.90 [https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.smith.90] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mollypositivepants [https://www.youtube.com/@mollypositivepants] Resources from Molly: Want to improve your sense of self-worth? Try this free 10-minute subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/selfworth-rewired]' Learn about releasing your emotional baggage [https://nextbeststep.co/emotion_code_home%E2%81%A0] without therapy Go deeper into this conversation in The WTF Breakdown Blog [https://nextbeststep.co/the-wtf-breakdown%E2%81%A0]

Ep 41: How Somatic Healing Activated A Psychic Awakening | Stacey Miller

What happens when you've done years of therapy, talked it through a thousand times, built a whole life around moving forward — and your body still won't let you? Stacey Miller carried grief for 25 years before she discovered what was actually keeping her stuck. What followed her healing is something she never could have predicted. In this episode, Stacey shares: * Why years of traditional therapy couldn't reach what was still sitting in her body * How somatic healing works and what it actually feels like when stored grief finally moves * The unexpected gifts that came online once the weight was finally cleared * What she wants anyone stuck in grief to know If you've ever thought I've done the work and still felt the weight of something unresolved — this episode is for you. Connect with Stacey: Website [https://authenticallystacey.com], The Clair Diaries [https://www.facebook.com/theclairdiaries] Resources from Molly: Want to improve your sense of self-worth? Try this free 10-minute subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/selfworth-rewired]:  Learn about releasing your emotional baggage without therapy [https://nextbeststep.co/emotion_code_home] Go deeper into this conversation in The WTF Breakdown Blog [https://nextbeststep.co/the-wtf-breakdown] Want to recalibrate your subconscious? Check out Molly's Inner Calibration Subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/subliminal-inner-calibration]

Ep 40: Why Your Doom Scroll Might Actually Be Guiding You Somewhere | Mary Zeigler

You know the feeling. It's late. You're fried. You pick up your phone just to check out for a minute — and suddenly it's been an hour. We've all been there. Most of the time it leads nowhere. But every once in a while, the scroll leads you straight out of the funk. That's exactly what happened to this week's guest. What started as a desperate attempt to decompress during one of the most overwhelming seasons of her life turned into something she never saw coming — and honestly, never would have planned for. Mary Ziegler joins Molly to talk about burnout, the moment everything shifted, and what it actually takes to give yourself permission to change direction — even when you have no idea where you're going. In this episode, you'll hear: * What it looks like to be deep in the funk — and not even realize you're searching for a way out * Why the thing pulling your attention might be more signal than distraction * The permission we don't give ourselves — especially as women — to change course * What imposter syndrome sounds like when you try something completely new * Why getting your brand into the physical world matters more than you think If you've ever picked up your phone to escape and wondered if there's something more waiting for you on the other side of the funk — this one's for you. Subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Connect with Mary Ziegler: Aunt Myrtle's Designs [https://auntmyrtlesdesigns.com/] Resources from Molly: Want to improve your sense of self-worth? Try this free 10-minute subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/selfworth-rewired]:  Learn about releasing your emotional baggage without therapy [https://nextbeststep.co/emotion_code_home] Go deeper into this conversation in The WTF Breakdown Blog [https://nextbeststep.co/the-wtf-breakdown] Want to recalibrate your subconscious? Check out Molly's Inner Calibration Subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/subliminal-inner-calibration]

Ep 39: The Surprisingly Simple Way Out of Burnout Nobody Talks About | Joey Chandler

Joey Chandler woke up one morning in January 2022 with nothing left. Divorce papers signed. Business struggling. Living alone for the first time in 20 years. And he was the coach — the one helping everyone else find clarity. In this conversation, Joey walks us through the surprisingly simple shift that pulled him out of burnout in about three months. No meditation retreat. No new morning routine. Just three words and a question he asked himself every single day. He breaks down his Refinement Engine framework, the science behind why values-based action works (hello, intrinsic motivation), and why your "spark word" might be the most important word in your whole life. What you'll take away: * Why traditional burnout advice didn't work for Joey — and what actually did * The Navy SEALs principle behind picking exactly three core values (not five, not ten) * The 6 questions in Joey's Refinement Engine that turn a fear-led day into a values-led one * The "spark word" rule and why fun, play, and curiosity are non-negotiable * How an electrical contractor added $150K to his business by leading with the word "contribution" If this episode hits you somewhere tender, hit follow so you don't miss the next one. And forward it to that one friend who keeps saying "I'm fine." Connect with Joey Chandler here [www.certaingrowth.com]. Connect with Molly: * Website: ⁠https://nextbeststep.co⁠ [https://nextbeststep.co] * Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/molly.positivepants/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/molly.positivepants/] * Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.smith.90⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/molly.m.smith.90] Resources from Molly: Want to improve your sense of self-worth? Try this free 10-minute subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/selfworth-rewired]:  Learn about releasing your emotional baggage without therapy [https://nextbeststep.co/emotion_code_home] Go deeper into this conversation in The WTF Breakdown Blog [https://nextbeststep.co/the-wtf-breakdown] Want to recalibrate your subconscious? Check out Molly's Inner Calibration Subliminal [https://nextbeststep.co/subliminal-inner-calibration]