Give yourself permission to own all pieces of yourself, to become your authentic self.

Bridgett sits down with Liz Brunner, an award-winning journalist, coach, speaker, and former Miss America contestant. She shares how storytelling, presence, and self-talk can shift your confidence and transform your path. This episode explores how personal history shapes identity and how embracing it can unlock your voice, leadership, and power.

Pick up Liz’s book, Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter, and visit her website for coaching services.

Takeaways:

• Owning your story builds confidence and quiets imposter syndrome.
• Presence is a learnable skill—rooted in self-awareness, not personality type.
• Family dynamics shape identity, but they don’t have to define your path.
• Your voice is powerful—how you speak, think, and show up matters.
• Limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can block personal growth.
• Mentorship, persistence, and reflection are tools for transformation.
• Every experience—good or bad—adds value to your journey.

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Solitude isn’t always isolation—it can be where healing begins. Bridgett is joined by Jesse Cody, founder of Hike The Good Hike, a nonprofit he created to help people reconnect with nature as a modality for mental health. After years of struggling with trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation, Jesse turned to the outdoors—a choice that led him to walk over 16,000 miles across the U.S. and fueled his mission to advocate for mental wellness. His personal healing journey sparked a deep passion for men’s mental health and his belief that telling your story can be the spark that ignites someone else’s.

You can see more of Jesse’s work on his Instagram, LinkedIn, and by visiting hikethegoodhike.org.

Takeaways:

• Self-sabotage often stems from deep-seated trauma and insecurity
• Healing begins with acknowledging childhood pain
• Nature can reconnect us to our inner selves
• Vulnerability is a form of courage
• Supportive community matters in the healing process
• Hiking can be a powerful mental health tool
• Solitude allows for reflection and emotional processing
• Men are finding the courage to open up
• Empathy is vital, especially for the youth
• Safe spaces make healing possible

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In this deep conversation, Judd Shaw joins Bridgett to share his path from chasing external validation to confronting his inner struggles and the importance of emotional regulation.

Together, they explore what it means to remove the masks we wear, redefine success, and embrace vulnerability, especially as men navigate a culture that often discourages emotional expression. Judd opens up about hitting rock bottom, building a relationship with himself, and how fatherhood became a powerful call to model emotional intelligence.

An award-winning author, entrepreneur, and father of six, Judd brings the same compassion and clarity to leadership as he does to his law firm, proving that true strength lives in authenticity and emotional connection.

This episode powerfully reminds us that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the foundation of real connection and lasting fulfillment.

You can hear more from Judd on his Instagram, learn about his speaking events on Linkedin or by visiting his website!

Key Takeaways:

• Redefining success beyond external validation
• The emotional toll of wearing masks
• Shame grows in secrecy and isolation
• Vulnerability is strength, not weakness
• Emotional regulation is a skill that can be learned and practiced
• Authenticity creates trust and meaningful connection
• Compassion for yourself lays the foundation for compassion toward others
• True happiness is found through service and purpose
• Bravery begins with heart-led, conscious choices
• Connection is essential for both personal healing and professional growth

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