The Dee Hankins Show

Welcome to another episode of The Dee Hankins Show ! Are you trying to build a business entirely by yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Ehmandah Ramsey to discuss why doing it alone is a fast track to burnout. We break down the absolute necessity of being good company to yourself first, so you can be good company to others. If you want to truly serve people with the business you're buil...

Have you ever wondered why some people remain stuck for years while others overcome incredible adversity and build meaningful lives? In this episode of The Dee Hankins Show, we're tackling one of the most uncomfortable—but important—topics in personal development: victim mentality. This conversation isn't about blaming people for their struggles. It's about helping you recognize the su...

Join The Absolute Responsibility Live Workshop on June 24, 2026 @5:30pm PST What if the biggest difference between success and failure is two simple words: "You Can." In this episode of The Dee Hankins Show , I break down the power of developing a "You Can" State of Mind —a mindset that allows you to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create meaningful change in every ar...

I asked DJ Johnson, an award winning body builder, amongst other things, how he tapped into his self-discipline to go from not working out at all to a championship body builder his first time! DJ Johnson www. DJinspires.com IG: @DJinspiresall

Spiritual health is one of the most important pillars in your life. The most resilient people have a strong spiritual foundation and it's easy to recognize. Spirituality is not just who are what you pray to but who and what you strive to be and do for others. I sit down with Dr. Jaiya John who discusses what spiritual health is and isn't. If you like what you hearFollow him at: https://jai...

Your brain is actively trying to make you FAIL... and you don't even realize it! 🤯 In this episode of The Dee Hankins Show, I sit down with Nurhan Ora to uncover a shocking truth about human behavior. Every time you face embarrassment, ridicule, or trauma, your brain builds an invisible wall to keep you "safe" by forcing you to expect the absolute WORST. But what if that exact survi...

What do you actually have control over? In this episode, Dee Hankins breaks down The Potential Protocol — a tactical system designed to help people stop surviving life and start leading through it. From burnout and emotional exhaustion to stress, leadership, and resilience, this conversation dives into the difference between reacting to chaos and building systems that protect your peace. You’ll le...

Adults that don't believe students can change the world are missing out in a big way! In this episode I sit down with the James Layman the Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL), a position he has held since 2017. Based in Spokane, he is a prominent speaker, curriculum writer, and facilitator focused on empowering student voice, leadership, and equity in schools acros...

I've given you the exact list of what you control (Bucket #1). You don't have a stress problem; you have a bucket problem, and it's because you don't actually know what belongs to you. We are going to break down the four pillars of your life and answer the million-dollar question: What do I actually have control over? Do you actually know what you control? (The harsh truth). If you...

What does it mean to be better than good? We sit down with the legend himself...Keith Hawkins. If you ever run into Keith and ask him how he is doing, he'll respond with his signature phrase....better than good. Not only it is a phrase but a lifestyle he's adopted though trial, error, and self reflection. You can learn more about Keith Hawkins here:www. KeithHawkins.comIG: @KeithspeaksoutX...

Welcome to the Dee Hankins Show, where we take life's curveballs, sort them through the 3-Buckets, and set you up to hit home runs. Dating can feel like an exhausting, unpredictable lottery. But what if you stopped relying on luck and started building a foolproof internal system? In Episode 31, we are applying the 3-Bucket Philosophy directly to the dating phase. Before you download another ap...

Therapy isn't a tow truck you call when your engine blows. It’s a high-performance tuning shop you use to optimize your life. You’ve run the Internal Audit and pulled your data (ACES, Enneagram, Love Languages). But data is just a warning light on your dashboard if you don’t know how to turn the wrench. In this episode, Dee Hankins breaks down why hiring a therapist is the ultimate performance upg...

Stop Guessing. Start Knowing. Last episode, we established that Resilience is a system , not a feeling. But a system is only as effective as the data you feed it. If you don't know who you are, you are trying to run high-performance protocols on hardware you don’t even recognize. In Episode 29, Dee Hankins breaks down why the most important pivot you will ever make is moving from asking "...

Most people think resilience is just "being tough." They think you’re either born with it or you aren't. But the truth is much more practical: Resilience is a system. It is the framework you put in place before things go wrong so that you can move toward your purpose regardless of the circumstances. In Episode 28, Dee Hankins shifts the focus from what to avoid to what to build. We’re moving past...

"Frustration is the tell-tale sign that you are officially out of your lane." The result is always the same: Trying to control the uncontrollable just leads to frustration. Are you spending your finite energy on things you have zero power to change? In Part 2 of the "Don't Mix Your Buckets" series, Dee Hankins explains the Math of Frustration . From the fans who burn jersey...

"As long as you let their actions dictate your response, you stay a puppet." Are you tired of feeling like your peace of mind is at the mercy of everyone else? In this episode, Dee Hankins breaks down the most dangerous structural error in the 3-Bucket Philosophy : Mixing Your Buckets. When you combine My Choices (Bucket #1) with Others' Choices (Bucket #2) , you create the formula f...

What do you do when your life is turned upside down, your heart is completely broken, and there is absolutely nobody to blame? In the highly anticipated finale of our 3-Bucket Philosophy series, we are opening the heaviest bucket of all: Bucket #3: The Uncontrollables (Acts of God and Natural Disasters). This is the bucket of absolute ZERO. Zero control, zero influence, and zero authority. It hold...

The heaviest thing you will ever try to carry is a person who doesn't want to change. It’s time to drop the weight. Are you exhausted from trying to manage how other people act, think, or respond to you? In this episode of The Dee Hankins Show, we are opening Bucket #2: Others' Choices. This is the bucket that causes 99% of your headaches and drains your energy. We convince ourselves that...

The most terrifying thing in the world isn't losing control. It's realizing you actually have it. We love to say we are victims of circumstance. We blame the economy for being broke, we blame our partners for being angry, and we blame the "system" for being stuck. But what if I told you that 90% of your suffering is coming from the one person you refuse to look at? In this episode of The Dee Hanki...

Are you tired of feeling powerless? 🧬 Most of us live in a state of constant exhaustion not because we aren't working hard, but because we are pouring our finite energy into the wrong buckets. We try to "fix" people we can't control and "fight" circumstances we can't change, all while our own goals sit on the sidelines. In this episode, Human Behavior & Resilience Expert Dee Hankins introduce...

Why do self-proclaimed "Christians" spew hate that is the complete opposite of Jesus? Why do communities that preach "family values" often have the highest stats for hidden abuse? Why did women line up to marry a serial killer like Ted Bundy? The answer isn't just "bad behavior." It is Spiritual Brokenness. In Episode 21, we are taking the gloves off. We are conne...

They say money talks, but have you ever listened to what you tell yourself about money? 💸 Most of us think financial struggle is a math problem. We think, "If I just made more money, I'd be fine." But if you give a person with a scarcity mindset a million dollars, they won't feel rich—they’ll just feel a million times more anxious. In Episode 20 , we are connecting Mental Resilience to Financial...

Is your body refusing to do what your mind knows it should? If you want to build Physical Resilience, you have to start with Mental Resilience. In this episode, we break down why your actions are lagging behind your intentions and how to fix the disconnect. If you are tired of setting goals and failing to physically show up for them, this conversation is for you. We are taking full responsibility...

Welcome to The Dee Hankins Show, where we talk about life, help you with your curveballs, and celebrate your home runs. This is your guide to building a resilient life by focusing on the Core Four areas: Spiritual, Financial, Physical, and Mental. We're diving into the last pillar of the Core Four: Mental Resilience. The foundation that holds the rest of the pillars up. Let's dive into how we beco...

Welcome to The Dee Hankins Show, where we talk about life, help you with your curveballs, and celebrate your home runs. This is your guide to building a resilient life by focusing on the Core Four areas: Spiritual, Financial, Physical, and Mental. Say goodbye to 2025 and say hello to 2026. Just like any new year, we want to start fresh. We have the drive, we have the motivation, but week keep fall...