Pathway To Promise Podcast W/ Dr. Brad Miller

David Branderhorst’s life was cruising along with a successful business endeavor when a series of adverse events came at him rapid fire. In the midst of the Covid crisis his mother became sick and lost her life, his wife lost her job and his long-time business partnership dissolved suddenly and painfully threatening his very livelihood. How David Branderhorst survived and thrived beyond this series of adverse events is the story that Dr. Brad Miller unpacks on Episode number 139 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast. David Branderhorst describes for Dr. Brad how this series of adverse events was a gut check time for him personally and for his family and how he had to choose whether to collapse and give up under the pressure (as he had seen many others do) or to see the series of adversities as an opportunity for tremendous growth and an opportunity to redefine his life. David described to Dr. Brad his love of the true nature of business itself which is to solve problems and serve people. He talked about the four wo

Fatima Oliver the author of “The Prescription is In The Dirt” is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 138 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast.   Fatima shares her incredible story of facing abandonment, abuse, depression and anxiety in her childhood and young adulthood which devastated her life.   She desperately wanted to change here pathway in life.   She chose to do so by committing to deep introspection emotionally and spiritually to achieve healing. This is the process Fatima calls upon when she speaks of seeking a prescription for healing by digging deep into the dirt of her life.   She found her path through a 63 day process of deep connection to her Christians faith and through the people who joined her in the process. Now she is dedicated to helping others to did deep into the inner of workings of their life to achieve peace and healing. In short Fatima calls on folks to commitment over comfort as a pathway to completeness in ones battle get beyond adversity.   This

137. From Playboy Photographer to Protecting Kids From Porn. The Story of Emily Gaudreau author of “How to Raise a Maverick ” On Episode 137 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller a former Playboy photographer turned passionate advocate of protecting children from porn is Dr. Brad's guest. Emily Gaudreau is the author of “How to Raise a Maverick” and blogs at http://www.HowtoRaiseaMaverick.com (www.HowtoRaiseaMaverick.com). Emily describes herself and being obsessed with teaching parents and caregivers how to keep their kids safe from sexual abuse without having to become a dreaded helicopter parent! In Episode 137 she shares with Dr. Brad her story of how in 2008 her professional photography career hit rock bottom when she was put on assignment by Playboy.com to shoot their "party school of the year" celebration. When she finished the shoot, she put her camera in a box and swore it would never come out again. That day Emily chose to become a Maverick and

ALISON PENA aka “Bad Widow” is Dr Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 136 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast. Alison took on the moniker “Bad Widow” when she experienced the cancer diagnosis of her husband of 25 years and his subsequent death. The expectation and her initial reaction were to dissolve into “drowning in a seemingly endless landscape of grief and despair.”   In this gripping episode, Alison shares with Dr Brad how she chose to deal with her grief by reclaiming her resilience after the loss. The conversation revolves around the quality of life strategies revolving around art, proactive use of time and entrepreneurship which Alison employed during the time she had with her husband and in her time of grief and recovery.   Alison Pena the “Bad Widow” gives wonderful life advice to anyone looking to deal with the profound adversity of a loss in their life in a healthy way.   Alison Pena blogs at www.badwidow.com   The Beyond Adversity Podcast is published by Dr. Brad Miller

On Episode 135 of the Beyond Adversity Podcast Dr Brad Miller talks with the worldwide leader in creating rapid change for life's difficult problems Wendi Friesen. Since 1994 her site at Wendi.com has influenced the lives of millions worldwide and brought insight, wisdom and spiritual growth to people in need. Wendi is often described by her colleagues as a powerful healer, teacher and a creative marketing expert, and they tell me I am one of the most loved transformational trainers in the world. As a flat broke single mother of two, with no resources, money, help or partners, I created a transformation business for devoted followers who seek real change. Her work caught the attention of the media and she quickly became an authority on how to make rapid and massive change in your mind, body and spiritual life. Wendi.com grew to experience millions in sales in a short time, reaching the hearts and minds of people who understood how her sincerity and passion could transform their lives.

The author of “Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques” Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 134 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast. In Episode 134 Dr. Smith responds to the questions many ask: What do I really want to do with my life? What is my dream job? Why am I not enjoying what I do? A student of filmmaking Dr. Smith had accomplished her goal of earning a PhD in Film studies and was on track to a career in academics when she discovered her true love lied in working with creating and promoting film festivals. This led her to creating a new career in a new niche if film festival promotion. One of the factors which has led to her success is the blending of both practical business skills and spiritual techniques that infused new life into her company’s growth. She decided to record her hard-won knowledge in her new book Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques to help ot

Nancy McKay from Amazing Outlook Coaching is Dr Brad Miller's guest on Episode 133 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast. Here are Nancy McKay's words on the mission of Amazing Outlook Coaching. I want to help women globally transform their lives by really examining their thoughts and beliefs. Many women are conditioned to believe things that are simply not true. My clients become aware of how their thoughts affect their lives. If we're not conscious of our negative thoughts, we are imprisoned by them. Is drinking or some other coping tool (food, drugs, gambling, Netflix)… preventing you from showing up in your life fully? numbing out your feelings instead of allowing yourself to “feel all the feels?” reducing your flexibility and adaptability? If so, you're in the right place. Let the power of the dragonfly inspire your transformation! Because of all the challenges and changes that I've been through, you can see why the dragonfly resonates with me so significantly. Out of Pain, Comes My Purpose My experience with

Aaron McCormick the author of "Unbounded: Journey To Your Within" is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 132 of the Beyond Adversity Podcast. Aaron McCormick is an author, artist, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker whose path to success and fulfillment defies societal norms and expectations in nearly every way. Raised by a single mom on the South Side of Chicago, McCormick, since the age of 23 was one of the world’s leading technology business transformation sales executives, earning millions and receiving numerous awards and distinctions. He has been honored as “Best of IBM,” an award bestowed upon the top 1% of 400,000 employees, founded several companies and earned an MBA from a top business school with the rare precedent of having no prior undergraduate college degree. McCormick courageously stood up to and escaped the fundamentalist Christian cult in which he was raised, resulting in loss of his universe of friends and family. With the combination of deep empathy, wisdom, and self-made success in the

From Aspirations to Realizations is the theme of Dallen Reber the creator of the Self-Mastery Journal and Habit Tracker Journal. He is Dr. Brad Miller's guest on Episode 131 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast.  DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE: Live your life with purpose. Each page includes a journal prompt designed to discover what gives you energy. The more you understand the life you desire to create the more you understand who you need to be today. LIVE WITH PASSION & WAKE UP FULL OF ENERGY: You deserve to create a life that excites you. Purposeful goals will lead you to a life of passion and energy every day. Stay focused on what matters (today) and your dream life is inevitable. HABITS THAT MATTER: Included in this bundle is Habit-Tracker Mastery. Your weekly planner to establish weekly goals and habits to make progress inevitable. Tear the page out and place it where you will see it, or use it as a bookmark in your Self-Mastery Journal! MADE EASY: There are too many complicated journals/planners out t

Dr. Brad Miller resets the former Power of Promise Podcast for 2021 as the Beyond Adversity Podcast. Here he shares the renewed mission of the podcast and blog to help people to navigate beyond adverse life events to achieve a promised life of peace, prosperity and purpose

The author of “Project Life” Christine Grauer is Dr. Brad’s guest on Episode 129 of the Power of Promise Podcast. Christine states: "My purpose is to be an inspiring agent of deliberate change to contribute to a world where love and peace prevail and where people consistently act with love and compassion, regardless of external conditions. I achieve this by fulfilling my mission and helping people awaken and master their inherent power so each can reach their greatest potential and live with resilience, happiness and love. " She speaks to Dr. Brad about a myriad of adversities that she faced in her early adulthood including abuse situations as she awaited happiness to happen to her…which never did. She describes the journey that she took to claim her own happiness by stepping through her fear to face to reclaim her life. This became her project - her Project Life! This is the perfect episode for the person who feels stuck in a cycle of disappointment waiting for circumstances to change for the better and

In February 2003, Dr. Allen Lycka was walking with his wife and youngest daughter at the “Happiest Place on Earth” when his wife noticed his foot was “flapping.” It was making an audible “flap” with each step he took. In the prime of his life, considered one of Canada’s premiere cosmetic dermatologists with a thriving practice, a leading philanthropist and committed family man, Dr. Lycka was perplexed by this sudden development in his right foot. Going through a full range of tests, the dozens of doctors he sought out were equally perplexed. Until one leading neurologist delivered the devastating news that he had ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and he would only live six more months. “Get your affairs in order,” the doctor callously said.  After going through depression, anger, rage and denial—he ultimately decided not to give up and began searching for another answer. He just couldn’t believe the diagnosis. His diligence paid off and he found a doctor who really DI

The author of “Beyond Messy Relationships: Divine Invitations To Your Authentic Self” is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 127 of the Power of Promise Podcast. Judy K. Herman is an advocate for authentic humanity beyond messy relationships. Judy talks to Brad about how the book is her story of her own messy relationships and how she used those experiences in teaching and counseling with her clients and readers. She unpacks a myriad of helpful insights and practical practices to help people navigate messy relationship in their lives and come out to a place she calls the universal peace of transformation. A very helpful conversation for people experiencing messy times in their marriage or other vital relationships. The purpose of the Power of Promise Podcast is to help people overcome adversity to achieve a life of peace, prosperity and purpose. Dr. Brad Miller May 8, 2020 http://judycounselor.com (judycounselor.com) http://facebook.com/judykherman (facebook.com/judykherman) https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykhe

Justin Feldman talks to Dr Brad Miller on Episode 126 of The Power of Promise Podcast about staying fit during a pandemic and overcoming physical and financial adversity to achieve peak physical fitness. Justin created The Wealthy Body Academy Facebook Group to help men achieve peak performance fat loss. Justin shares with Brad about his journey of overcoming debilitation birth defects a major back injury and business losses to achieve optimal performance himself and to coach others to do the same. In particular he talks to Brad about mindset and systems in achieving peak performance.  Justin addresses the challenge of achieving and maintaining fitness during a time pandemic. The Purpose of The Power of Promise Podcast is to help people overcome adversity to achieve a life of peace, prosperity and purpose. Dr. Brad Miller April 2020 The Wealthy Body Academy https://www.facebook.com/feldman.fitness (https://www.facebook.com/feldman.fitness)

John Soforic talks to Dr. Brad on Episode 125 of the Power of Promise Podcast. He wrote a book on wealth for his son who was in college. He felt qualified to offer advice due to my his own financial freedom. This is his story told within the metaphor of the story of Wealthy Gardener who through the principles taught in the book is able to live abundantly and give generously to others. John and Brad go deep into conversation about the integration of the inner life into manifestations of wealth and emotional wellbeing. Moreover, they talk about the poignancy and importance of leaving a legacy of wisdom to your children. “The Wealthy Gardener” is a wonderful witness to a fathers love for his son directed through the teaching of lessons applicable to all woven through with the wonderful parable of the wealthy gardener. You’ll be blessed by Episode 125 of the Power of Promise Podcast with Dr. Brad and his guest author John Soforic. The Power of Promise Podcast exists to help people overcom

SACRED WORK IN SECULAR PLACES Author: Joan L. Turley Sacred Work in Secular Places: Finding Joy in The Workplace – An Invitation to Partner with God in A Beautiful Broken World We live in a world where the job dissatisfaction rate has reached epidemic proportions. In fact, one recent poll estimates that as many as 80% of employees hate their jobs. This is not good news and something is terribly wrong. This alarming amount of unhappiness is seeping into the fabric of our lives and profoundly affecting our ability to experience joy. Joan Turley, author of Sacred Work in Secular Places, gets this! She spent years hating work. Caught in a vicious vortex of work-related depression, it just about cost her everything. Determined to break free and embrace a life worth living, Joan dug deep and hit the mother lode! She discovered the secret to finding joy in the workplace and now, nothing makes her happier than helping others find their joy too. If you’ve lost the joy in your work, let Joan sh

POP.123: Marcia Moran-Author of Stroke Forward: How to become Your Own Healthcare Advocate…One Step At a Time. Marcia Moran is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 123 of The Power of Promise Podcast. She is the author of Stroke Forward: How to become Your Own Healthcare Advocate…One Step At a Time. In the midst of a successful career building her own business Marsha Moran experienced a debilitating stroke in 2014 which left her without speech and unable to walk. Dr. Brad talks with her about her road to recovery in her physical health, her personal relationships, her spiritual life and her mental acuity. In particular she and Brad talk about her and her husband become their own best healthcare advocates on her way to becoming whole again. There is a great story told her on Episode 123 of the Power of Promise and great transferable principles to help you overcome adversity to achieve your life of peace prosperity and purpose. The Power of Promise Podcast is published by Dr. Brad Miller to help pe

In It’s Grief, Edy Nathan examines the emotional and devastating impact of loss and trauma. It identifies the intricacies of the dark and unfamiliar effects on the self. The book illuminates how the brain holds the complex circuitry of grief. It then provides choices to help deal with the complexity of grief. It’s Grief unravels the mysterious dimensions of this journey with a clarity that transforms grief into one of life’s great teachers. A profound read, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery through Trauma and Loss, offers a unique approach to the personal ebb and flow of the passages and endings that occur and exist on a soul level. The grief experience is as individual as a fingerprint. Edy introduces the Eleven Phases of grief; they move into and out of one another based on one’s distinct needs, and do not need to adhere to a specific timeline or order to be understood or used. They are based on who you are in your grief. Once you identify how you interact with the world — as an in

POP.121: Chellie Phillips author of “When In Doubt, Delete It!” https://chelliephillips.com (https://chelliephillips.com) In Episode 121 of The Power of Promise Podcast Dr. Brad Miller talks with author Chellie Phillips. Chellie Phillips, is the author of the recently released When In Doubt, Delete It!, guides you as you discover things you should delete that are holding you back; begin inserting ideas and qualities to help you grow; start moving toward new experiences and identify how to remain true to your authentic self. Together, we’ll connect the dots between your professional and personal dreams, so you can live a life of clarity and reach your successfully ever after.  As young girls, we dream big dreams of finding our Prince Charming and living the successfully ever after fairy tale – but then life happens. I know, because it happened to me. I found myself waking up at a point in life wishing it was a bad dream. I knew I wanted a different ending to my story, but I was wallowing in my “bless

Doug Fitzgerald is an Amazon best selling author, CEO, motivational & life-changing speaker, and personal coach. Known for his authentic and relational approach to life, Doug’s real, honest, and transparent communication is admired for being focused on helping others achieve their life priorities. Doug’s leadership is on the cutting edge of growth and development, focused on achieving big goals and priorities, continually growing a vision to help and serve others, and creating tools to achieve success that actually work. Over the past few years he has been developing ONESHOT. ONELIFE.®, his latest business to help people stop worrying and start winning in the areas of Money, People, Faith, Work, Health and their Hopes & Dreams. Doug recently released his first book titled: “ONESHOT. ONELIFE.® – The Ultimate Success Formula To Help You Win At Anything In Life.” In it he shares the five powerful principles of The Ultimate Success Formula and provides a proven roadmap for success in life. Over the p