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What if the biggest threat to your future isn’t fear…isn’t failure…but distraction?

And what if the reason you feel stuck isn’t laziness but unresolved wounds quietly shaping your identity?

Today we sit down with licensed therapist and author Trey Tucker to talk about purpose, trauma, masculinity, and the lie of “not good enough.” This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s practical tools for building real strength, and solid identity.

Trey Tucker touches on a few important points.

• Why chasing happiness makes it harder to find, and what to pursue instead
• How distraction rewires your brain and weakens your sense of purpose
• The difference between toughness and true strength
• How EMDR therapy “files” traumatic memories so they stop hijacking your present
• Why “I’m not good enough” is often born from small misinterpreted moments
• A practical way to test the stories you tell yourself
• How to build identity through daily evidence instead of feelings
• The distinct role fathers and mothers play in shaping resilience

If you’ve been busy but not fulfilled… productive but not peaceful… this conversation is for you.

Connect with Trey Tucker:

www.ruggedcounseling.com

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What does it actually take to break generational cycles and build a meaningful life you’re proud of?

In this episode, I sit down with Leigh Grames, a photographer, mother, and creative who has defied the odds by building a successful business, cultivating a strong family life, and walking through the courageous journey of adoption.

Leigh shares her story with honesty and depth, offering insight into what it means to choose resilience, redefine legacy, and live intentionally both personally and professionally.

A conversation about non-linear healing, courage, and how people can be both the source of our pain and the path to seeing ourselves differently. We all need at least one person to believe in us.

In this episode you will walk away with:

• A real-life example of how generational patterns can be broken
• Honest reflections on motherhood, adoption, and choosing purpose over fear
• Practical wisdom on resilience, self-trust, and rewriting your personal narrative
• Inspiration to live intentionally and define success on your terms

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered:
“Can I create a different story than the one I was handed?”

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend.

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We pause before the new year to reflect on what the year has been, name its themes, and choose intentions over resolutions. Along with my top books from 2025.

Thank you for following along THE ONES WHO DARED podcast. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!

Feel free to share this podcast with a friend or send me a direct text below. Would love to hear from you, your year and your top reads from 2025.

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