In this powerful episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with transformation coach Cody Rininger for a raw conversation about breaking free from life's constraints and daring to be great. From Cody's journey leaving the security of teaching to pursue his passion for helping others transform their lives, to Michael's own story of overcoming a 350-pound weight struggle, they dive deep into what it truly means to stop accepting mediocrity and start living authentically. The conversation explores how fear holds people back from their potential, why acceptance can be both transformative and destructive, and how to build the courage to create real change in your life. Drawing from his experience as both an educator and personal trainer, Cody shares his powerful mantra "I dare you to be great" and explains how this mindset has helped transform not only his students' and clients' lives but his own journey through personal hardships. They discuss breaking free from societal expectations, the relationship between acceptance and personal growth, overcoming fear to pursue your true calling, and building resilience through life's challenges. Whether you're stuck in a career that doesn't fulfill you, struggling with personal transformation, or simply seeking inspiration to take the next step in your journey, this episode offers valuable insights on becoming unbroken and daring to live life on your own terms.
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00:00 – INTRO
00:33 – The Importance of Acceptance
02:09 – Personal Struggles and Acceptance
03:31 – Transformative Journey and Acceptance
08:18 – Career Changes and Personal Growth
17:09 – Daring to Be Great
23:42 – Parenting and Teaching Challenges
24:58 – Questioning Acceptance and Taking Charge
25:46 – Inspiring Students to Overcome Limitations
30:41 – Facing Fear and Non-Conformity
36:18 – The Importance of Support Systems
40:49 – Defining Unbroken and Final Thoughts
41:46 – Where do you find Cody Rininger?
42:08 – What does it mean to be Unbroken?
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Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Learn tools that therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, and researchers use to help people heal and recover from mental health problems. Discover real and practical advice and guidance for how to understand and overcome childhood trauma, abuse, and narc abuse mental trauma. Heal your body and mind, stop limiting beliefs, end self-sabotage, and become the HERO of your own story.
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