Think Your Way to an Epic Life

Money isn’t just about numbers — it’s emotional, personal, and deeply tied to how we were raised. In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gino Barbaro, certified money coach, entrepreneur, and co-founder of a top multifamily real estate platform, to break down why so many people struggle with money and how to build a healthier relationship with it. Gino shares: - The money archetypes that shape...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Kellie Revoir, a highly successful businesswoman and real estate investor who shares her incredible journey—from living on welfare to becoming a millionaire in just 10 years. Kellie opens up about: - Building wealth through real estate investing - The mindset shifts required to break generational limits - How personal development accelerated her bus...

In this powerful podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Rita Renee, TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, and founder of Ultimate PowerHouse Coach, to talk about one of the most important conversations women need today: how to heal from trauma and reclaim your voice. Dr. Rita Renee shares why trauma should never be worn as shame—but embraced as a testimony of resilience, strength, and grace....

In this podcast episode, we break down how businesses are built to last through strong leadership, effective coaching, and long-term thinking. Our guest shares real-world lessons from building and leading multiple businesses, developing high-performing teams, and shifting from operator to leader. This conversation focuses on the mindset, systems, and leadership principles that create sustainable s...

What if the future of leadership isn’t about choosing between people or profits—but designing cultures where both thrive together? In this powerful 50-minute podcast episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, Coach Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts unveil The New Leadership Playbook—a proven, neuroscience-backed approach to building high-performing, people-centered organizations that outperform traditional...

In today’s rapidly changing world, high IQ and traditional intelligence are no longer enough. The leaders of the future are the ones who know how to integrate logic and intuition… strategy and creativity… productivity and presence. In this episode of Leadership on the Leading Edge, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why conscious, whole-brain leadership is becoming the new standard for high-perf...

In this episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, Coach Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts reveal the powerful idea behind “The Maple Tree Moment” — a life-altering experience that reshaped Dr. Ron’s entire meaning of leadership, impact, and legacy. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or creator who feels pulled between short-term demands and the deeper purpose you know you're meant to fulfill… thi...

In today’s episode we sit down with Emily Cole, co-owner of Fans First Entertainment and a driving force behind the world-famous Savannah Bananas. You may know the Bananas for their bold yellow tuxedos, unforgettable fan experience, and internet-breaking baseball, but today we go deeper—into purpose, family, and a mission much bigger than the game itself. Emily shares her and Jesse's journey...

Burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s often the turning point that leads to a leader’s greatest breakthrough. In this episode of Leadership on the Leading Edge, Kara and Dr. Ron Stotts unpack the real causes of burnout, the hidden beliefs that keep high achievers stuck, and the transformational inner work that helps leaders reclaim peace without sacrificing their edge. Through powerful reflectio...

What if one skill could make you 40% more effective as a leader—and almost no one is actually practicing it? In this episode, we break down the science behind self-awareness and why it’s the single strongest predictor of leadership success, business performance, and long-term growth. Backed by research from Harvard Business Review, Daniel Goleman, MIT, Stanford, and the Center for Creative Leaders...

Calm isn’t weakness — it’s power. In this episode of Leadership on the Leading Edge: The Inner Game of Lasting Success, Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts reveal how your breath can become your greatest leadership superpower. When pressure rises, most leaders rely on control or speed — but the real edge comes from learning how to regulate your nervous system through conscious breathing. You’ll discover...

Many high achievers reach incredible success—yet still feel something’s missing. In this powerful conversation, we explore why traditional definitions of success often leave us unfulfilled, and how true growth begins when we turn inward. Join Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts of Next Level Coaching as they reveal how to move beyond external achievements and uncover the inner patterns that hold you bac...

What if the key to leading powerful, innovative teams isn’t control — but trust? In this episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts explore what happens when leaders evolve beyond fear-based management and step into conscious leadership — where collaboration, trust, and empowerment fuel performance and innovation. 💡 You’ll discover: - Why traditional “top-down” leade...

What do billion-dollar CEOs know that others don’t? It’s not just strategy — it’s the inner game of leadership. In this powerful episode of the Success Without Burnout series, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why healing your inner world is the true key to authentic, sustainable success. You’ll discover how unresolved emotional patterns quietly limit your growth — and how to break free through...

High achievers often believe that more hustle leads to more success — but what if your unhealed wounds are holding you back? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why healing is the missing link in leadership and success. They guide you through simple yet profound breathing exercises designed to help unlock subconscious patterns, calm the nervous system, and begin to rewir...

Feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’ve hit a ceiling you can’t break through? In this episode, Success Without Struggle: Why Achievers Burnout & How to Break the Cycle, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug uncover why the biggest leadership challenges aren’t external—they’re internal. This is the second episode of a 10-part series designed to help high achievers move from overdrive to alignment. T...

The inner game of leadership: how high achievers move beyond burnout into authentic success. In this special episode, Ryan Major takes over as host to sit down with Kara and Dr. Ron Stotts, who share details about their brand-new masterclass series designed to help high achievers break free from burnout. Discover how they’re guiding thousands of leaders to shift from overwork and overwhelm into cl...

In this episode, I sit down with Trunnis Goggins II—entrepreneur, author, speaker, and educator—to explore the 4 Keys to Fulfillment & Success: Purpose, Planning, Passion, and Persistence. Trunnis shares how his framework, The 4P’s of You, helps people break free from stagnation, overcome adversity, and create a life aligned with their values. We dive into why persistence is the foundation of...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laurel Mellin, health psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). Dr. Mellin shares how you can rewire your unconscious mind to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, obesity, addiction, stress, and even relationship struggles. We explore the science behind Emotional Brain Training and how this powerful...

In this special solo episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, I share my personal journey through a 100-hour water-only fast — one of the most transformative things I’ve ever done for my body, mind, and spirit. You’ll hear: - The science-backed benefits of prolonged fasting — from immune system “reboots” to stem cell production - My personal results (including eczema disappearing in just 50 hour...

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Crespo — world-class sales performance coach and founder of Path2Pro Coaching — to unpack the strategies top sales professionals use to generate more leads, convert more prospects, and close more deals. With over four decades in the sales profession and experience training thousands of sales and marketing professionals, Bill has helped individuals, teams, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Amber Briggle — CEO of B-Well Enterprises and founder of the award-winning Soma Massage Therapy — to uncover her 5-step roadmap to franchising a business. From starting as a solo massage therapist in 2004 to building a thriving multi-location, million-dollar business, Amber shares the hard-earned lessons, challenges, and strategies that led her to create one of th...

Are you constantly carrying everyone else’s load—feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, and drained? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts joins the show to share practical strategies for reclaiming your energy and setting healthy boundaries. Through somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and real-time exercises, you’ll learn how to release stress, stay centered, and create more balance in bo...

In this powerful episode, leadership expert and entrepreneur Jim Koetting shares his no-nonsense approach to fixing culture, sharpening influence, and building teams that actually perform—without clichés or corporate fluff. Jim’s career spans decades of building companies, raising capital, and leading international ventures. He’s been invited to the Oval Office, spoken with U.S. Presidents, and co...

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Ally Meyers, Executive and Positive Psychology Coach and creator of the FLOURISH@WORK™ framework. With credentials from Yale and deep expertise in the science of well-being, Ally brings practical, science-backed tools to help professionals manage stress, boost resilience, and create a healthier work-life integration. We dive into: - Why burnout is a sha...