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What if everything you have been told about self-love is wrong? In this episode, Daryl cuts through the noise of modern self-help and challenges the feel-good buzzwords we cling to instead of doing the real work. Drawing from his own journey from addiction and low self-worth to building a life of true success, he breaks down what it actually means to show up for yourself in a way that creates last...

What would you do if your safety net disappeared overnight? Jeff Wright shares the pivotal moments that forced him to grow up fast, from being handed $30,000 and kicked out at 18 to nearly losing everything and rebuilding with relentless focus. He opens up about the discipline, identity shifts, and hard truths that shaped his success, along with the deeply personal mission behind Flinch No More. W...

What if everything you worked for still left you feeling empty? In this powerful conversation, Daryl sits down with master coach Carla Royal to explore the hidden cost of success and the deeper work required to feel truly fulfilled. After losing her mother and facing her own collapse, Carla rebuilt her life by turning inward, uncovering the unconscious patterns that quietly drive our behavior and...

What if the beliefs you’ve always trusted are quietly holding you back? In this episode, Darryl shares his journey from growing up in a structured religious environment to rebuilding his belief system from the ground up. After hitting rock bottom and finding salvation through a 12-step program, he began questioning everything he thought he knew and discovered a more expansive, personal way to live...

When Everything Falls Apart with Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferrera What if the moment your life collapses is actually the moment it begins? Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferrera share with Daryl the deeply personal turning points that forced them to question everything they thought success, leadership, and identity were supposed to look like. After years in higher education, Jessie walked away from a toxic workpl...

What if the way you travel is a reflection of how you live? Zach Smith, founder of Anywhere.com, spent nearly 20 years building a global travel platform behind the scenes before realizing something crucial: trust is not built through perfection, it is built through presence. In this conversation, he shares the moment he stepped out from behind the brand to become the face of it and why that shift...

What if everything you were taught about being “smart” is incomplete? In this solo episode, Daryl challenges the idea that education equals intelligence, sharing how chasing success and money led to serious health consequences and a complete reevaluation of life. From growing up without academic prestige to building financial success, he reveals why true intelligence is measured by how well your l...

What does it really mean to recover, not just stay sober? In this episode of Show Up , Daryl Dittmer sits down with addiction counselor and former football coach Mike Coyne to explore the deeper work behind lasting recovery. Drawing from his own eight years in recovery and years helping families navigate addiction, Mike shares why sobriety alone is not the finish line and how real transformation h...

What happens when a soldier and scientist hits rock bottom and decides to rebuild his life from the inside out? In this powerful conversation, medical scientist, veteran, and spiritual explorer Dexter Morton shares the pivotal moment that forced him to radically change his path. After reaching a breaking point during his time in the Army, Dexter began a deeply personal journey that blended science...

In this powerful podcast episode, Daryl Dittmer welcomes Daniel Fendley, a former law enforcement officer whose life was profoundly shaped by trauma, addiction, and eventual recovery. Daniel recounts his early years, marked by a relentless drive for purpose and achievement, which ultimately led him into policing. Despite initial enthusiasm, years of exposure to high-risk situations and a culture t...

This episode of When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast introduces Pauline Victoria, an inspirational leader and founder of One Leg Up Productions, who was born without arms and legs. Pauline shares her journey of overcoming physical and societal limitations, attributing her resilience and success to the foundation of faith, love, and "tough love" her parents provided. From an early age, she...

In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast," host Daryl Dittmer is joined by ordained pastor and coach Kristen Wambach to explore the concept of spiritual bravery. The conversation opens with reflections on the chaos of daily life and the lifelong process of merging spiritual calling with everyday existence. Kristen shares her journey from inheriting faith traditions to experie...

In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast," host Daryl Dittmer sits down with his wife, Kristina, for a deeply personal and candid conversation about growth, self-discovery, and the evolution of their relationship. They reflect on how sharing stories—through writing and dialogue—can unearth deeper layers of understanding, even after decades together. Kristina describes how rea...

In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast," host Daryl Dittmer speaks with Felicity Ashley, a mother of three, accomplished marketer, and one of fewer than 250 women to row an ocean—a feat made even more remarkable as she did so while unknowingly battling bowel cancer. Felicity’s story is one of resilience and transformation, as she moved from a high-powered business career to...

This episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast" features a heartfelt conversation between host Daryl Dittmer and guest Shannan Kym, an international award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and transformational mentor. Shannan shares her journey from a childhood marked by abuse, addiction, and trauma, to a life of self-discovery and empowerment. The discussion begins with reflections on th...

This podcast episode of "When I Stop Fighting" features a conversation between host Daryl Dittmer and Jeannie Comeau, a metaphysician, evolutionary astrologer, and life purpose coach. Jeannie shares her unique background, having transitioned from a long career as a Fortune 500 executive in information technology to guiding individuals toward personal authenticity and purpose. Her story b...

This episode of "When I Stop Fighting" features a deep and heartfelt conversation between the host, Daryl Dittmer, and Phyllis Leavitt, a psychotherapist and author with decades of experience in healing trauma and exploring the intersection of psychology and spirituality. Phyllis shares her personal journey, marked by early childhood trauma and moments of profound divine connection, whic...

In this insightful podcast episode, host Daryl Dittmer speaks with leadership coach Rayna Schroeder about the journey from dissatisfaction to purposeful living. Rayna shares her unique upbringing as the child of deaf parents and her early immersion in responsibility, which shaped her initial understanding of leadership. She describes her evolution from a command-and-control approach to a more coll...

This episode of "When I Stop Fighting" features a heartfelt conversation between host Daryl Dittmer and his daughter-in-law, Margaret Landini, a transformational coach dedicated to helping women overcome food addiction and embrace self-trust. The discussion opens with reflections on the unique dynamic of their family relationship and the importance of sharing personal stories openly. Bot...

A heartfelt conversation with L. Michael Burt, an entrepreneur, actor, and the voice behind the ThriveWell Journey podcast. L Michael shares his story of resilience, having overcome significant health challenges such as a kidney transplant and cancer, as well as the instability of a nomadic childhood. These experiences ultimately shaped his belief in the importance of moving beyond mere survival t...

In this BONUS Episode, we welcome back our Recovering guests from the first half of Season 2, with short clips of their most helpful insights on how we can all find meaningful recovery, and live the life we've been dreaming about, inside and out! These will be short journeys, so please enjoy! Please take whatever helps you out on your journey! Wishing everyone healing, health, peace, and cont...

Midwest | Working Class | Trauma | Mental Illness | Addiction | Coping | Evolution | Transformation | Honesty | Self-Discovery | Change In the latest episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast," host Daryl Dittmer is joined by Rodd Duff, creator of the "Insights and Straight Talk" podcast. Their prior conversation had left Dittmer enthralled, and he was eager to explore Rodd&...

In this BONUS Episode, we welcome back our guests (and me :)) from the first half of Season 2, with short clips of their most helpful insights on how we can all live the life we've been dreaming about, inside and out! My intent is to pay forward the wisdom that has been imparted to me over the years, in the hope that you can find some of it useful for your life. These will be short journeys,...

Soulfulness | Professor | Hurdles | Opportunities | Growth | Challenge | Acceptance | Lemonade | Community | Support In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting," host Daryl Dittmer converses with Idongesit Obeya, a Nigerian nursing professor and podcast host. Dittmer expresses his admiration for Idongesit’s vibrant personality, which he discovered during his recent appearance on her podcas...

In this BONUS Episode, we welcome back our guests from the first half of Season 2, with short clips of their most helpful insights on how we can all live the life we've been dreaming about, inside and out! These will be short journeys, so please enjoy! Please take whatever helps you out on your journey! Wishing everyone healing, health, peace, and contentment. www.daryldittmer.com