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Lessons in the Wild

Lessons in the Wild

Written by: Mitch Adams
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Through wrong turns. Hard seasons. Big risks. Unexpected wins. Painful mistakes. Quiet breakthroughs. And the moments that force you to become someone new.

Lessons in the Wild is a podcast about the wisdom people earn by actually living.

We sit down with guests from different professions, cultures, industries, backgrounds, and walks of life to uncover the lessons hidden inside their real experiences—the choices that changed them, the setbacks that humbled them, the risks that paid off, the beliefs they had to unlearn, and the truths they now carry with them.

If life has tested you, stretched you, surprised you, or taught you something the hard way, your story matters.

Because somewhere out there, someone may be facing a challenge you have already survived.

At Lessons in the Wild, we believe wisdom becomes more powerful when it leaves one person’s life and enters another.

The idea is simple: real life creates real lessons—and real lessons are worth sharing.

Come tell us what life taught you.

Lessons in the Wild — where experience becomes wisdom.

Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Junna Liao: How to Reinvent Your Life, Find Purpose & Create Miracles Through Mindset and Self-Love
    Oct 21 2026

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    What if the success you’ve worked so hard to achieve still leaves you feeling unfulfilled? What if you could redesign your life and create possibilities you once thought were impossible?

    In this inspiring episode of Lessons in the Wild, Junna Liao, founder of MMDC Alchemy, three-time Financial Planner of the Year, and creator of Miracle Alchemy™, shares her powerful journey from financial success to discovering deeper purpose, lasting happiness, and inner fulfillment.

    After facing a life-changing health crisis, Junna realized that wealth and achievement don’t always lead to a life that feels truly meaningful. Today, she helps people overcome burnout, navigate career transitions, reconnect with their inner power, and redefine success on their own terms.

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    27 mins
  • Burnout & Stress: How to Stop Autopilot Decisions | Paula Houlihan
    Oct 20 2026

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    Is your success costing you your health, happiness, and peace of mind? What if the biggest threat to your success isn't poor time management, but the unconscious decisions you make under stress?

    In this episode of Lessons in the Wild, executive coach and keynote speaker Paula Houlihan shares how years of chronic workplace stress led to a life-threatening adrenal crisis—and transformed her understanding of success, leadership, and well-being.

    Discover how stress affects decision-making, why high achievers often overlook burnout warning signs, and how to break free from stress-driven autopilot. Paula introduces her Choice Mastery™ approach to help leaders make intentional decisions, protect their energy, and achieve sustainable success without sacrificing what matters most.

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    Website -https://paulahoulihan.com/about/

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@PaulaHoulihan

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulahoulihan/

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    33 mins
  • Diana Gasper: Invisible Grief, Burnout & Finding Yourself Again | Identity, Healing and Reinvention
    Oct 19 2026

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    What happens when you look successful on the outside but feel lost on the inside?

    In this powerful episode of Lessons in the Wild, Diana Gasper, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of The Loss Was Real. So Is The Return., shares her journey through career changes, business challenges, and life transitions that reshaped her identity.

    Discover the hidden impact of invisible grief, why high achievers can feel disconnected despite their success, and how constantly pushing forward can leave you feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. Diana introduces The Return, her 40-day framework rooted in African wisdom, to help people move beyond surviving change and begin rebuilding their lives with intention.

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    Website - https://www.thedianagasper.com/#home

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thedianagasper1

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Diana-Gasper/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedianagasper/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-gasper-546193262

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@diana_gasper/

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    33 mins
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