In this episode, join us as we explore: • 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Mike shares a deeply personal story from his childhood involving Blondie, a beautiful Palomino pony who was the first love of his life. This experience taught him the importance of cherishing the present moment and finding strength in the darkest times. • 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: The episode highlights how supportive relationships, especially within Mike's family, played a crucial role in his healing and growth. He reflects on the empathy and support provided by his Aunt Betty during challenging times. • 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: From the loss of his pony to the emotional impact of losing his baby sister and witnessing domestic violence, Mike discusses how these experiences shaped his perspective on life and emphasized the importance of resilience and maintaining a positive outlook. • 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Mike encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences of loss and challenge, emphasizing how these moments shape our identity and teach us valuable life lessons. • 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Take a moment to reflect on a time when you lost someone or something dear to you. Consider how this experience shaped your perspective on life and relationships and what value it added to your life. Thank you for joining me today on '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭.' Don’t forget to tune in next week as we delve deeper into "Hard Core." Follow me here on the podcast for more insights on overcoming life's challenges and thriving. Our June Health Challenge is ongoing – it's fun, it's free, and it will provide valuable information about nutrition and how to stay healthy and active throughout the summer months. Drop HEALTH in the comments where this episode is posted, and I'll send you the link to join the challenge. Also, go to my website: 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲.𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 to listen to other podcast guests who offer information and advice on living a fuller, healthier life. Check out our blogs for valuable tips on hydration and being healthy and vibrant.