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Ep. 110: How to Fix Yourself From the Inside Out | Faust Ruggiero

Episode 110: Feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you’ve tried everything and nothing actually changes? In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda sits down with therapist and award-winning author Faust Ruggiero, creator of The Process Way of Life and the Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, to talk about how real change starts from the inside out. Faust shares how his 40+ years of counseling led him to identify 52 internal processes that drive our emotional health — from radical honesty and fact-finding to getting your intellect in front of your emotions so they don’t run the show. You’ll hear how to: * Change your internal language so your self-talk stops sabotaging you * Tell the difference between healthy discomfort and self-punishment * Stop chasing quick fixes and build transformation through small, repeatable steps * Use faith (spiritual or not) as a daily practice instead of a bypass or magic wand * Ask for help without feeling like you’re “wasting someone’s time”   If you’ve ever thought “It’s too late for me to start over” or “I can’t do that at my age,” this conversation will challenge those beliefs and show you how much power you still have over your story. This episode is for you if you’re: * Feeling lost in your identity or purpose * Wrestling with anxiety, shame, or negative self-talk * Craving a practical, process-driven way to heal * Ready to move from “wandering” to living with more intention and internal balance Chapters/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to The Process Way of Life 02:37 Understanding the 52 Processes of Healing 05:24 Empowering Individuals to Take Control 07:59 The Impact of Internal Dialogue 10:38 Maintaining Professional Boundaries 13:30 The Journey into Psychology 16:19 Learning from Diverse Populations 18:09 Growth Through Discomfort 20:59 Navigating Personal Growth Challenges 24:31 Overcoming Fear and Shame in Pursuing Dreams 25:33 The Role of Faith in Healing and Growth 28:31 The Journey of Becoming an Author 31:26 Understanding the Arrival Fallacy 32:39 Exploring the Concept of Faith 35:39 Core Processes for Personal Growth 39:54 Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Insights 41:43 Defining Success and Happiness 43:41 Advice to Younger Self and Loved Ones 44:51 Encouragement for the Lost and Stuck Connect with Faust: Website: https://www.faustruggiero.com/ [https://www.faustruggiero.com/] Instagram: @faustinspire [https://www.instagram.com/faustinspire/] Buy His Books: The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C95CHHPL?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk⁠] Connect with Amanda: Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com [https://www.podcastforthelost.com/] Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.instagram.com/podcast.for.the.lost/] | @amanda.k.powers [https://www.instagram.com/amanda.k.powers/] TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.tiktok.com/@podcast.for.the.lost] YouTube: @podcastforthelost [https://www.youtube.com/@podcastforthelost] Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend and subscribe today for weekly episodes about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or a listener question for a future Wanderer Wisdom episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com or send an anonymous note at ngl.link/akpowers__ [ngl.link/akpowers__]. Affiliate Links: Momentum Shake - $10 Off [https://www.momentumshake.com/?sca_ref=9172528.hWgFiWJZTghkn6] MONDAY Swimwear – 20% Off [https://mondayswimwear.com/?sref_id=cznumk3&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty] Twenty2 Nutrition – 5% Off [https://www.twenty2nutrition.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSJ9&smile_referral_code=d17YWsox&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3Ad17YWsox&utm_campaign=smileio_referrals&utm_medium=referral_url] PTULA – $10 Off [https://www.ptula.com/?influenceio_ref_code=PFfm1ycM-vnq&influenceio_deep_link=%2F&utm_source=influenceio&utm_medium=referral_url&utm_campaign=influenceio_referrals] Oner Active – $10 Off [https://i.refs.cc/FRiA5KJs?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMDEyOTY1NTE3fQ%3D%3D] Beis Travel Luggage – $20 Off [https://prz.io/gXbxboETO] U BEAUTY – $25 Off [https://ubeauty.com/?referral_code=d9RZdr4XsAldbl3P2] time__line - 20% Off (code POWERS) [https://shop.timeline.com/POWERS]

Ep. 109: How to Rewrite Your Life After Losing Everything | Jason Ferguson

Episode 109: What if the moment you thought ruined your life… was the moment that saved it? In today’s episode, Amanda sits down with Jason Ferguson [https://jfinspires.com/] — a former D1 athlete, sales leader, speaker, author of Nobody’s Legend [https://amzn.to/3XFigSo], and the creator of the R.A.M.P. framework (Radical Accountability, Authenticity, Mission-Driven Habits, and Pathological Optimism). Jason’s story is a raw, cinematic look at identity loss, addiction, reinvention, and the war between your ears. From tearing his ACL twice, to spiraling into a decade-long opioid addiction, to rebuilding his life as a husband, father, and high-performing leader — Jason shares the exact mindset shifts, habits, and truths that helped him transform from silence to significance. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, ashamed of your past, or unsure of who you are without your old identity… this conversation is your lifeline. We talk about: * Losing the identity he built since age 7 * Addiction, denial, relapse, and the moment he finally chose accountability * The “mission-driven habits” that rebuilt his life * Why the voice in your head is your biggest battle * How to get uncomfortable enough to change * Why your story isn’t over — even when you think it is * Becoming “Nobody’s Legend” and discovering who you were always meant to be Get ready. Jason doesn’t deliver clichés. He delivers lived truth. Grab a pen, because this one is a blueprint for a better life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jason Ferguson's Journey 03:51 The Identity Crisis After Football 09:38 The Battle with Addiction 16:28 Turning Point: Facing Reality 23:06 Rebuilding Life: Mission-Driven Habits 31:00 Finding Your Own System for Success 36:23 Transforming Skills from Addiction to Success 38:28 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Action 41:06 Confronting Imposter Syndrome 44:58 Mental Conditioning Gems for Success 50:28 The Meaning Behind 'Nobody's Legend' 56:33 Defining Purpose and Living Authentically 01:00:39 Advice for the Lost: Finding Your Path Connect with Jason Website: https://jfinspires.com/ [https://jfinspires.com/] Instagram: @gethit_jasonferguson [https://www.instagram.com/gethit_jasonferguson/] TikTok: @gethit_jasonferguson [https://www.tiktok.com/@gethit_jasonferguson] TEDx Talk: Pathological Optimism [https://youtu.be/8pnuimMll2M?si=3SYROtNrH7gnKazB] Connect with Amanda Website: https://podcastforthelost.com/ [https://podcastforthelost.com/] Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.instagram.com/podcast.for.the.lost/] & @amanda.k.powers [https://www.instagram.com/amanda.k.powers/] TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.tiktok.com/@podcast.for.the.lost] YouTube: @podcastforthelost [https://www.youtube.com/@podcastforthelost] Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/podcastforthelost/ [https://www.pinterest.com/podcastforthelost/] Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly conversations on identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your best self. Want to share your story or ask a question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com or send an anonymousmessage: https://ngl.link/akpowers [https://ngl.link/akpowers]__ Affiliate Links: Momentum Shake - $10 Off [https://www.momentumshake.com?sca_ref=9172528.hWgFiWJZTghkn6⁠] MONDAY Swimwear – 20% Off [https://mondayswimwear.com/?sref_id=cznumk3&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty⁠] Twenty2 Nutrition – 5% Off [https://www.twenty2nutrition.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSJ9&smile_referral_code=d17YWsox&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3Ad17YWsox&utm_campaign=smileio_referrals&utm_medium=referral_url⁠] PTULA – $10 Off [https://www.ptula.com/?influenceio_ref_code=PFfm1ycM-vnq&influenceio_deep_link=%2F&utm_source=influenceio&utm_medium=referral_url&utm_campaign=influenceio_referrals⁠] Oner Active – $10 Off [https://i.refs.cc/FRiA5KJs?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMDEyOTY1NTE3fQ%3D%3D⁠] Beis Travel Luggage – $20 Off [https://prz.io/gXbxboETO⁠] U BEAUTY – $25 Off [https://ubeauty.com/?referral_code=d9RZdr4XsAldbl3P2⁠] Time–line - 20% Off [https://shop.timeline.com/POWERS⁠]

Ep. 108: The Missing Key to Healing Emotional Wounds & Unlocking True Success | Randy Lyman

Episode 108: What if the key to your success isn’t found in what you do, but in how deeply you feel? In this week’s episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers sits down with Randy Lyman [https://randylyman.com/], a physicist, entrepreneur, and the author of The Third Element: The Missing Key to Activating the Law of Attraction [https://randylyman.com/the-third-element-book-order-page/], which reveals the missing link in manifestation that most teachers miss—how unresolved emotional trauma secretly shapes our reality. Randy built multiple eight-figure companies and an Inc. 500 business, but it wasn’t until he faced his emotional disconnection that he discovered the missing piece between ambition and fulfillment. He is a leading expert on emotional intelligence and service based leadership, and he has pioneered a groundbreaking approach that bridges science and spirituality to transform how people understand abundance. This revelation led him to develop a practical system for emotional mastery that has transformed thousands of lives. Together, Amanda and Randy explore: * How unhealed emotions silently shape our success * The science of resonance and how energy connects to emotional healing * Why perfectionism and control keep us from evolving * How to lead and live with authenticity, empathy, and truth * The seven-layer questioning method to uncover your emotional blocks Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or someone searching for meaning, this episode bridges science and spirituality to help you reconnect with yourself and redefine what “being found” truly means. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence and Success 02:49 Randy's Journey to Emotional Awareness 05:46 The Science of Emotions and Reality 08:43 Bridging Science and Emotions 11:16 Steps to Emotional Healing 14:06 The Impact of Emotional Healing on Business 17:02 Navigating Relationships and Letting Go 19:53 The Cost of Emotional Truth 22:53 Intuition vs. Emotion in Decision Making 28:07 Navigating Difficult Decisions in Business 31:00 The Evolution of Identity and Purpose 35:29 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Possibilities 38:39 Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing Mistakes 40:24 Surrendering to the Journey 42:35 The Impact of Emotional Growth on Relationships 47:06 Becoming an Effective Listener 48:34 Defining Purpose and Living Authentically 51:49 Advice to My Younger Self 52:45 Messages for Loved Ones 53:28 Finding Guidance When Feeling Lost Connect with Randy Lyman: * Website: https://randylyman.com/ [https://randylyman.com/] * Instagram: @iamrandylyman [https://www.instagram.com/iamrandylyman/] * YouTube: @iamrandylyman [https://www.youtube.com/@iamrandylyman] * Facebook: @iamrandylyman1 [https://www.facebook.com/iamrandylyman1/] * TikTok: @iamrandylyman [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamrandylyman] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrandylyman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrandylyman] Connect with Amanda: * Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com [https://www.podcastforthelost.com] * Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.instagram.com/podcast.for.the.lost/]& @amanda.k.powers [https://www.instagram.com/amanda.k.powers/] * TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lost [ https://www.tiktok.com/@podcast.for.the.lost] * YouTube: @podcastforthelost [https://www.youtube.com/@podcastforthelost/] * Substack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com [https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/] Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly conversations on identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or ask a question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom episode Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com [hello@podcastforthelost.com] or send an anonymous message: https://ngl.link/akpowers__ [https://ngl.link/akpowers__] Affiliate Links & Discounts: ⁠Momentum Shake - $10 Off!⁠ [https://www.momentumshake.com/?sca_ref=9172528.hWgFiWJZTghkn6] ⁠MONDAY Swimwear – 20% Off⁠ [https://mondayswimwear.com/?sref_id=cznumk3&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty] ⁠Twenty2 Nutrition – 5% Off⁠ [https://www.twenty2nutrition.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSJ9&smile_referral_code=d17YWsox&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3Ad17YWsox&utm_campaign=smileio_referrals&utm_medium=referral_url] ⁠PTULA – $10 Off⁠ [https://www.ptula.com/?influenceio_ref_code=PFfm1ycM-vnq&influenceio_deep_link=%2F&utm_source=influenceio&utm_medium=referral_url&utm_campaign=influenceio_referrals] ⁠Oner Active – $10 Off⁠ [https://i.refs.cc/FRiA5KJs?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMDEyOTY1NTE3fQ%3D%3D] ⁠Beis Travel Luggage – $20 Off⁠ [https://prz.io/gXbxboETO] ⁠U BEAUTY – $25 Off⁠ [https://ubeauty.com/?referral_code=d9RZdr4XsAldbl3P2] ⁠Timeline - 20% Off!⁠ [https://shop.timeline.com/POWERS]

Ep. 107: How to Become Bulletproof to Failure & Find Your Purpose | Katie Hoff

Episode 107: What happens to athletes when the cheering stops? Two-time Olympian, three-time Olympic medalist, and eight-time World Champion Katie Hoff [https://www.kthoff.com/] joins The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers to talk about the highs of Olympic glory, the lows of identity loss, and the radical honesty it takes to rebuild your life after the shine of winning medals fades. In this powerful conversation, Katie opens up about imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the “I’m Due" mindset that helped her transform pain into purpose. From battling a life-threatening pulmonary embolism to launching her own business and podcast (Unfiltered Waters [https://www.youtube.com/@UnfilteredWatersPodcast]), Katie shares how she learned to redefine success, embrace vulnerability, and become bulletproof to failure. If you’ve ever wondered how to start again after life doesn’t go as planned — this episode will remind you that you’re never behind, you’re just being redirected. Topics Covered: * The mindset behind Olympic-level performance * Overcoming imposter syndrome and public comparison * Finding identity and purpose beyond achievement * Entrepreneurship, IVF, and building a new chapter * Vulnerability, marriage, and redefining success in your 30s This episode is great for any athlete, high achiever, entrepreneur, or someone navigating reinvention and identity loss after a major life pivot. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing World Champion & Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff! 02:12 What It Was Like Joining the 2004 Olympics at 15-years-old 08:47 Competition and the 2008 Olympics 11:00 The Female Michael Phelps 16:05 I Found a Pulmonary Embolism in My Lung 18:49 Katie Hoff’s TEDx Talk Experience 22:53 Founding Synergy Dryland 26:56 Unfiltered Waters Podcast with Missy Franklin 31:07 Lessons in Vulnerability 33:47 Living My Olympic Standards 35:22 The “I’m Due” Mentality 37:24 Staying for the Breakthrough 40:09 How to Become Bulletproof to Failure 41:18 Recovering Perfectionist and Affirmation Addict 45:33 Evolution of Success and Failure 50:43 Our IVF Process 1:00:24 Advice for People Feeling Lost or Stuck In Life Connect with Katie: Website - https://www.kthoff.com/ [https://www.kthoff.com/] Book - Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck [https://www.kthoff.com/shop] Instagram - @kthoff7 [https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7] Podcast - Unfiltered Waters [https://open.spotify.com/show/1BLiqJaftzVDhprpIRM4sw?si=ae84e3918b324700] Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly conversations on identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Connect with Amanda: Want to share your story or ask a question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com or send an anonymous message: ngl.link/akpowers__ [https://ngl.link/akpowers__] Website - https://www.podcastforthelost.com/ [https://www.podcastforthelost.com/] Instagram - @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.instagram.com/podcast.for.the.lost/] & @amanda.k.powers [https://www.instagram.com/amanda.k.powers] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@podcast.for.the.lost] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@podcastforthelost/] Substack [https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/] Affiliate Links & Discounts: Momentum Shake - $10 Off! [https://www.momentumshake.com/?sca_ref=9172528.hWgFiWJZTghkn6] MONDAY Swimwear – 20% Off [https://mondayswimwear.com/?sref_id=cznumk3&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty] Twenty2 Nutrition – 5% Off [https://www.twenty2nutrition.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSJ9&smile_referral_code=d17YWsox&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3Ad17YWsox&utm_campaign=smileio_referrals&utm_medium=referral_url] PTULA – $10 Off [https://www.ptula.com/?influenceio_ref_code=PFfm1ycM-vnq&influenceio_deep_link=%2F&utm_source=influenceio&utm_medium=referral_url&utm_campaign=influenceio_referrals] Oner Active – $10 Off [https://i.refs.cc/FRiA5KJs?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMDEyOTY1NTE3fQ%3D%3D] Beis Travel Luggage – $20 Off [https://prz.io/gXbxboETO] U BEAUTY – $25 Off [https://ubeauty.com/?referral_code=d9RZdr4XsAldbl3P2] Timeline - 20% Off! [https://shop.timeline.com/POWERS]

Ep. 106: How to Find Your Voice & Turn Insecurity Into Authentic Confidence | Jason Catron

Episode 106: In this week's episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda sits down with Jason Catron, a singer, creative entrepreneur, and founder of The Vocal Lab Collective. In this conversation, we dive into reinvention, purpose, and sustainable creative growth—how to keep creating when the applause fades, how to redefine success beyond external validation, and how mentoring others can deepen your own calling. We talk creative discipline, identity shifts, faith through uncertainty, and the leadership skills artists need to thrive. What you’ll learn: * How to set a purpose-driven creative path (not just a performance path) * The mindset shift from “outcomes” to “longevity” * Emotional intelligence for artists, leaders, and founders * What teaching others reveals about your own craft * Practical ways to rebuild identity after a pivot Chapters: 00:00 The Early Beginnings of a Prodigy 05:30 Navigating Identity and Authenticity in Music 11:01 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Career Choices 16:52 The Power of Networking and Building Connections 22:19 The Emotional Impact of Music 28:07 Finding Your Unique Voice as an Artist 33:16 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Creativity 39:12 The Role of a Vocal Coach in Personal Growth 44:27 Connecting with Clients and Building Trust Connect with Jason Catron: * Website: https://jasoncatronmusic.com [https://jasoncatronmusic.com/] * The Vocal Lab Collective: ⁠https://vocallabcollective.com⁠ [https://vocallabcollective.com/] * YouTube (Vocal Lab) [https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalLab⁠] * YouTube (Jason Catron Music) [https://www.youtube.com/@JasonCatronMusic] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasoncatron/⁠] Connect with Amanda Powers: * Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com [hello@podcastforthelost.com] * Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com [https://www.podcastforthelost.com/] * Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.instagram.com/podcast.for.the.lost/] | @amanda.k.powers [https://www.instagram.com/amanda.k.powers/] * TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lost [https://www.tiktok.com/@podcast.for.the.lost] * YouTube: @podcastforthelost [https://www.youtube.com/@podcastforthelost/] * Substack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/ [https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/] Discounts & Affiliate Support Links * Momentum Shake – $10 Off [https://www.momentumshake.com?sca_ref=9172528.hWgFiWJZTghkn6⁠] * MONDAY Swimwear – 20% Off [ ⁠https://mondayswimwear.com/?sref_id=cznumk3&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty⁠] * Twenty2 Nutrition – 5% Off [ ⁠https://www.twenty2nutrition.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSJ9&smile_referral_code=d17YWsox⁠] * PTULA – $10 Off [https://www.ptula.com/?influenceio_ref_code=PFfm1ycM-vnq⁠] * Oner Active – $10 Off [https://i.refs.cc/FRiA5KJs⁠] * Beis Travel – $20 Off [https://prz.io/gXbxboETO⁠] * U BEAUTY – $25 Off [https://ubeauty.com/?referral_code=d9RZdr4XsAldbl3P2⁠] * Timeline - 20% Off (Code: POWERS) [https://shop.timeline.com/POWERS]