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001 - Michael Leary - The Power of Your North Star

Threshold Moments
Threshold Moments
Episode • Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 3m

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Michael Leary. We talk about the earliest pivotal moments in his life, the importance of creating a North Star of where you want to go, and how to parent with past trauma. We also talk about morning rituals, getting enough sleep to start the day, and making small changes to achieve happiness.

Michael Leary is a husband, father, trainer, and dog-dad to Griff (the best dog in the world). Through his training, Michael allows others to live with purpose, joy, and satisfaction.

Drawing from his own dark past experiences, Michael is able to empathize and meet others where they’re at in their journeys and help them to build the life that they desire.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • [06:17] Michael’s earliest pivotal moments.
  • [16:28] Creating the North Star.
  • [23:00] Looking at the bigger picture.
  • [29:45] Parenting with past trauma.
  • [44:38] Michael’s morning ritual and sleep.
  • [51:02] Taking bite-sized steps to happiness.

 

Quotes:

  • “You can do hard things while being immensely kind to yourself.” [19:43] - Michael Leary
  • “If life’s crumbling around you, it’s a tall order to ask yourself to perform well in the gym.” [23:18] - Michael Leary
  • “The healing work is to know that it’s okay to ask for help.” [42:09] - Sarah Tacy
  • “Nothing’s really guaranteed.” [56:03] - Michael Leary
  • “The soul thrives on the unknown.” [59:36] - Sarah Tacy

 

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