SHOW UP

What if recovery isn't about becoming someone new, but remembering who you've always been? In this deeply moving conversation, Reverend Rachel Harrison shares the moment that changed everything. After years of alcoholism, codependency, and believing she was beyond saving, a life changing trip to Thailand led her to a simple but profound realization. The only person who could change her l...

Everyone wants extraordinary results, but very few are willing to do the ordinary work every single day. In this episode, Daryl sits down for a coaching call with sales professional Jacob for an honest conversation about ambition, discipline, and what it really takes to build a life of financial freedom. Together, they unpack the gap between dreaming big and developing the habits that make those d...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, but the story you're telling yourself about them? When entrepreneur, author, and speaker Jon Bassford found himself facing financial uncertainty and the possibility of bankruptcy, he realized the fear consuming him wasn't rooted in reality. It was rooted in a future that hadn't happened yet. In this powerful c...

What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of a promise you've been avoiding? In this powerful conversation, Daryl sits down with entrepreneur, Army combat veteran, Ironman athlete, inventor, and author Scott Lackey to explore the difference between chasing success and becoming the person you're meant to be. Scott shares how decades of business ventures, setbacks, endurance c...

What if the breakthrough you've been searching for starts with one brave conversation? In this deeply honest episode, Daryl sits down with ordained pastor, coach, and "Interviewing Jesus" host Kristen Wambach to explore what it means to truly show up for your life, your faith, and your healing. From wrestling with shame and self-doubt to learning how to hear God's voice in ever...

You cannot build real self-confidence while abandoning yourself every day. In this deeply honest solo episode, Daryl Dittmer breaks down the truth about confidence, why so many people fake it, and what actually creates lasting self-worth. From addiction and unhealthy relationships to limiting beliefs, religion, politics, and fear of change, Daryl challenges listeners to take a hard look at the hab...

What if the thing driving your success is also the thing keeping you exhausted? In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Jacqueline Campbell joins Daryl and opens up about recovery, perfectionism, control, and the hidden cost of constantly pushing for more. From military life and motherhood to entrepreneurship, burnout, and healing, she shares how learning to let go became the key to findin...

Description: What happens when the life you built suddenly falls apart and becomes the exact thing that sets you free? In this powerful conversation, Daryl is joined by Randy Wilson, who shares the moment losing his long-time retail career forced him to rethink everything he believed about success, freedom, and control. From grinding through 90-hour work weeks to building a life rooted in purpose,...

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...