My Best Fail

Born with a facial deformity, Marcy Langlois endured a painful childhood filled with multiple surgeries, bullying, and family dysfunction, which ultimately led to drug and alcohol addiction as a means to cope. But Marcy’s story is also about hope, and she shares how she was finally able to take control of her trauma andaddiction and find healing by sharing her story with others. Watch the full epi...

Sometimes we only discover our true superpowers when we're pushed to our limits. Meridith Alexander--bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and mindset coach--shares her story of how a literal boulder fell from the sky and took her on a powerful journey from tragedy to her next best self. You can watch the full video episode at: https://youtu.be/fzb0xAfXgag

If you've ever wanted to have a conversation with a Psychic or see what a Tarot reading is all about, this is the episode for you. Corbie Mitleid is a Tarot Master, Past Life Retrieval Specialist, a Psychic Medium, and a Channel. Corbie explains the difference between these psychic skills, and how buying a Tarot deck on a whim changed her life forever. At the end of our conversation, you'll get to...

Watch the full episode in video format at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail Brian Fleming is an author, international speaker, and combat-wounded war veteran who was severely burned when a suicide bomber exploded next to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. Brian shares how he was able to get through the pain, and turn his trauma into a story of hope that is inspiring people all over the wor...

NOTE: This episode is also available to view as a video podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail Susan Padron is an Intuitive Personal Stylist. After becoming a new mom left her feeling restless in her career and struggling with anxiety and self worth, Susan knew it was time to rediscover herself and follow a new path. Susan shares her journey of finding the courage to finally step outside h...

"Mental illness needs to be validated, treated, and cared for in the same way that you would if someone has cancer or heart disease." Lisa Sugarman is an author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a grief counselor with the Trevor Project, and a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Health. She is also a 3x survivor of suicide loss. Feel free to connect with Lisa through the f...

"The journey was difficult and the PTSD was real. But she is the gift that my life needed." Kellie Newton is a holistic healer, massage therapist, coach, and public speaker. Kellie shares her emotional story of how her early struggles for a balanced heart, mind, and body connection were transformed by the birth of her daughter, who was born with a rare genetic disorder. Kellie's epis...

"We have to go through a crucial inner journey if we want to transform into the type of person who naturally attracts our ultimate partner.” Katarina Polonska is a High-performance Executive Relationship Coach. Katarina shares her story of how a failed relationship propelled her on a journey of study and research, ultimately leading to her breakthrough program helping high-achieving executive...

"I think people feared me more than they wanted to follow me through the proverbial fire. I had a tough exterior but was a marshmallow on the inside. How do you bridge that as a leader? Vulnerability allows us to have authentic conversations with people, so I had to learn how to show up in a very different way.” -- Victoria Pelletier, C-Suite Executive, Author and Speaker, shares her story of...

“She said all the right things. She was funny. She was charming. And she was really good at being attentive. People who lie pay very close attention to everything—your mannerisms, what you say, what you don't say—and I ate it up.” | Danitza Borges is the Founder and CEO of Elys Legacy Management. Danitza shares her story of how she fell in love with a professional grifter, and how that betraya...

When Jodi Klaristenfeld gave birth to her daughter 12 weeks early, everything about her life changed. Her perfect pregnancy turned into a frenzy of doctors, specialists, and nurses in the NICU. Jodi shares how one of the most traumatic times of her life became an opportunity for her to reset and begin a journey to her next best self.

“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for your illness.” -- Mayra Martinez | Founder | Executive Search Consultant | M Squared Talent Solutions In 2018, Mayra was a recruiting executive for an award-winning company. But after years of being ‘all in’ and putting business first, Mayra’s health basically shut down. Her host of mysterious symptoms—including bouts of...

When we sat down to connect, Jen Obenchain, Sr. Systems Analyst, opened up about her struggles with a lifetime of negative self-talk, shame, and grief that kept her from moving forward. Jen shares how she shifted her mindset, finally got off the couch, and embarked on a journey that transformed her life. Jen's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel....

"You keep telling yourself that it's going to be okay, that you can handle it because you're smart, capable, resourceful. You become an expert at masking and denial. But hiding always comes at a price, eroding every facet of your life -- mentally, emotionally, physically -- until finally, everything collapses." Sarah Baileigh kept a part of her life hidden for 17 years. Until it...

Raymond Power is an actor and producer who grew up with drug addiction and violence, eventually turning to gangs to escape. He shares the events that helped him push through his difficult past and allowed him to start building a better life. Raymond's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here:  ⁠https://youtube.com/@mybestfail⁠ #mybest...

“Abuse knows abuse, and it seems like that’s all you'll find." For the very first episode of MY BEST FAIL, Host Diana Lanham sits down with guest Chere Bautista, who reveals how she risked everything to leave childhood trauma behind, and the moment she transformed her biggest regret into her next best self. Chere's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL You...