He Didn’t Learn to Read Until 7th Grade, Then Wrote a Book | Alex Chaparro

He Didn’t Learn to Read Until 7th Grade, Then Wrote a Book | Alex Chaparro

Some people spend years thinking their story disqualifies them. This episode is about what happens when you stop believing that. In this conversation, I sit down with Alex Chaparro to talk about shame, self-worth, ADHD, dyslexia, identity, and what it means to stop putting your dreams on the shelf. Alex shares his story of struggling academically, carrying old pain for years, and learning to own his story instead of trying to outrun it. If you’ve ever felt behind or doubted what’s still possible for your life, this episode is for you.

God, Family & Business in the Right Order with Scott Rammage | No Half Cakes Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Rammage to talk about faith, family, business, identity, and living in the right order. We talk about how success can pull you out of alignment, why authenticity matters, and what it looks like to put God first without turning faith into performance. Scott also shares his story of business pressure, failure, family, health struggles, and the lessons that came from learning to stop finding identity in work. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, personal growth, faith, and becoming a better husband, father, and leader, this episode is for you.

Why Health Comes Before Business with Brian Hong | No Half Cakes Podcast

I sat down with Brian Hong for a conversation about health, sleep, discipline, entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhood, and showing up for yourself. We talked about how getting healthy changes everything, why sleep matters more than people think, and how consistency shapes not just your business, but your whole life.

Women at the Center: Jenna McDonald on Relationships, Breath & Authentic Leadership

In this episode, I sit down with Jenna McDonald to talk about relationships, breathwork, emotional healing, authenticity, and what it means to place women at the center. We explore how emotional patterns shape connection, why so many people feel disconnected in modern life, and what it takes to build healthier, more grounded relationships. We also talk about nervous system regulation, trust, feminine leadership, self-awareness, and personal transformation. If you’re interested in personal growth, emotional health, healing, and deeper conversations about how we live, lead, and connect, this episode is for you. Jenna also shared a couple of next steps for listeners who want to go deeper into her work: Massive Trust 30-Day Awareness Challenge https://www.jennamcdonaldyoga.com/themovementtemple S:HE - Return of Erotic Intelligence1:1 Coaching & Mastermind https://www.jennamcdonaldyoga.com/she Learn more about Jenna here: www.jennamcdonaldyoga.com Subscribe for more conversations on business, relationships, leadership, and living fully instead of living half in and half out.

Built a Cathedral on a Swamp: The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything with John Miles

You can have the title, the income, the house, and still feel invisible. In this episode, John Miles (former Navy officer and Fortune 50 exec, host of Passion Struck) explains why achievement without meaning keeps us stuck and how to close the “mattering gap” in real life. We get into micro-choices and intentional living (his bee-and-turtle idea), why belonging beats hustle, and how to rebuild your life so it actually feels like success. We also talk about helping the next generation feel seen, John’s children’s series You Matter, Luma and his Pass the Ripple kindness project show how small acts create big change at home, in schools, and in our communities. If your life looks good on paper but something’s missing, this conversation will help you design a life that matters, to you and to the people you love. Resources mentioned: You Matter, Luma (children’s book): YouMatterLuma.com [http://YouMatterLuma.com] Pass the Ripple (kindness challenge): PassTheRipple.com [http://PassTheRipple.com] Passion Struck podcast: PassionStruck.com [http://PassionStruck.com] John’s essays: TheIgnitedLife.net [http://TheIgnitedLife.net] Subscribe for more No Half Cakes Podcast episodes!