Start Somewhere Podcast

Your past doesn't have to define your future.In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor, life coach, and author, shares insights on healing from painful memories, overcoming limiting beliefs, managing stress, and pursuing personal growth without sacrificing your peace of mind.Drawing from decades of counseling experience and his unique life with hyperthymesia—the ability to recall autobiographical memories in extraordinary detail—Frank explains how our memories can influence our emotions and how we can learn to move forward.In this conversation, you'll discover:- How past experiences can influence your present decisions.- Practical ways to approach painful memories and emotional challenges.- How to recognize and overcome limiting beliefs.- Strategies for pursuing your goals without unnecessary stress.- How small, intentional steps can lead to meaningful personal growth.Connect with Frank Healy:🌐 Website: https://healyshealing.com/Visit Frank's website to explore his books on healing your past, managing stress, and achieving success.If you're ready to stop letting yesterday hold you back and start building a better tomorrow, this conversation is for you.Subscribe to Start Somewhere Podcast for more conversations about personal development, self-discovery, and finding the courage to begin—even when you don't have all the answers.

What if you don't need to become someone else to be enough?In this episode, we explore the difference between self-improvement and self-mastery, why we often tie our worth to achievements, and how conditioning shapes the way we see ourselves. My guest shares insights on brain fitness, nervous system regulation, and unlearning the belief that we're not good enough.Discover how to pursue personal growth without constantly trying to prove your worth, build healthier relationships, and live with greater intention through truth, goodness, beauty, and love.Ready to stop proving yourself and start living?Explore more at https://www.brainathletes.club/

What if your past doesn’t have to determine your future?In this powerful episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast, Tammy Corwin shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, faith, personal development, and finding purpose after spending 30 years in prison for a crime she says she did not commit.Returning home at 52, Tammy had to rebuild her life in a world that had completely changed. Instead of allowing her past to define her future, she chose to grow, learn, and pursue the purpose she believed God had placed within her. Within 12 months, she built her flagship company into a six-figure business.Tammy and I explore how self-awareness, healing, mindset, personal growth, and taking action can help us discover who we are and move toward a life of purpose—even when we feel lost, behind, or uncertain about where to begin.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to change direction, pursue your dreams, or become the person you're meant to be, Tammy's story offers a powerful reminder: your purpose doesn't have an expiration date.Connect with Tammy and learn more about her work:https://iamdragonfly.net

What can a lifetime of caring for others, facing difficult seasons, raising a family, and telling stories teach us about becoming better versions of ourselves?In this episode, Nancy Jasin Ensley—author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, teacher, and storyteller—shares the life lessons she has gathered through decades of service and lived experience.Nancy reflects on resilience, faith, purpose, empathy, and the importance of paying attention to what life is teaching us. We also explore how difficult experiences can shape our perspective, how reflection can turn memories into wisdom, and how we can continue growing even when life doesn’t go according to plan.If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or simply looking for a more meaningful way to approach your own growth, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective and practical encouragement to keep moving forward.🔗 Learn more about Nancy and her work: https://nancyjasinensley.com/

What if the next step in your life doesn’t begin with doing more—but with pausing and reflecting?In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast, I’m joined by Tobi Ojekunle, an engineer in the renewable energy industry and host of the MIRROR TALK podcast.Born and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria, Tobi moved to Germany to study Electrical Engineering and Information Technology before building his career in renewable energy. Along the way, his passion for personal development and meaningful conversations led him to create a platform focused on helping people learn, reflect, and grow.We talk about the importance of slowing down, having positive conversations with yourself, discovering your purpose, and surrounding yourself with a community that supports your growth.In this episode, we explore:Why pausing and reflecting is essential for personal growthWhat positive “mirror talks” really meanHow to become more intentional about your personal developmentLessons from Tobi’s journey from Nigeria to GermanyThe role of community in becoming a better version of yourselfHow to start moving forward when you don't have all the answersIf you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation may give you a new perspective.Connect with Tobi & explore MIRROR TALK:🌐 https://mirrortalkpodcast.comIf this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder to pause, reflect, and start somewhere.

What if the challenges you’ve faced aren’t the end of your story—but the beginning of a completely different one?In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we sit down with Dave Letterfly Knoderer, a lifelong creative, entrepreneur, artist, author, performer, and storyteller whose extraordinary 50-plus-year journey has taken him from the circus and classical horsemanship to entrepreneurship, recovery, and a life built around creativity and adventure.Dave shares how overcoming alcoholism transformed the way he approached life and helped him discover a renewed sense of purpose. We explore fear, anxiety, feeling stuck, starting over, embracing uncertainty, and finding the courage to create a life that feels meaningful.Dave also shares lessons from his unusual experiences and explains why challenges can become opportunities for personal growth.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain about your next step, or afraid to start over, this conversation offers perspective, encouragement, and a reminder that there can always be a way forward.Learn more about Dave and download his free book, Hit the Road and Thrive: Seven Secrets for Living the Dream, at DaveLetterfly.com.

What if the unfinished conversations, unspoken boundaries, broken promises, and unresolved resentment in your life are quietly stealing your time, energy, and peace?In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we’re joined by Robin Quinn Keehn, Human Dynamics Specialist, Certified Mediator, and author of Stop Stealing From Yourself. Robin introduces us to the idea of “Open Loops” — the situations we leave unresolved because we avoid a difficult conversation, fail to set a boundary, or keep putting our own needs aside.Robin shares lessons from her own journey of being the “strong one,” the peacemaker, and the over-giver, and explains how constantly prioritizing others can cause us to abandon ourselves.Together, we explore:- What “Open Loops” are and how they affect personal growth- Why we avoid difficult conversations- How boundaries can transform our relationships- The connection between calmness, confidence, and personal authority- How to stop over-giving and start honoring your own needs- Practical steps for finally addressing the things that have been draining your energyIf you’ve been feeling perpetually behind, overwhelmed, or stuck in a situation you know you need to address, this conversation offers practical tools to help you move forward.Connect with Robin:Visit closetheloopsnow.com for her free resource and to learn more about Stop Stealing From Yourself.Start Somewhere Podcast:You don’t need all the answers to begin. Start somewhere.

What if the identity you’ve been living with is no longer who you’re meant to be?In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast, we sit down with Leo Dulay, transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author of You Are Not Your Past, for a powerful conversation about personal development, identity, and emotional patterns.After spending 22 years at AT&T, Leo’s unexpected layoff forced him to confront a question many of us eventually face: Who am I beyond the role, career, experiences, and identities I’ve built my life around?Leo shares how that period of uncertainty led him to examine the beliefs and emotional patterns that were keeping him stuck—and ultimately inspired his journey toward helping others rewrite their internal stories.We explore how past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, why knowing what needs to change isn’t always enough to create change, and how we can begin letting go of outdated identities and creating a future that isn’t defined by our past.If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or like you’re living according to an old version of yourself, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement to begin again.You don’t need to remain who your past taught you to be.Learn more about Leo Dulay, his book You Are Not Your Past, and his transformational work at Leodulay.com.

What if personal growth isn’t about making one massive change, but about the small choices we make every day?In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast, I’m joined by Ed Tomlinson, a relationship author, longtime businessman, community leader, and lifelong learner who has spent decades exploring what makes people and their lives thrive.At 79, Ed shares insights from a remarkable journey spanning real estate, business, writing, technology, community leadership, relationships, and personal development. We explore why curiosity matters, how small daily decisions can shape the direction of our lives, and why growth doesn’t have an expiration date.Ed also shares lessons about trust, kindness, communication, self-awareness, and the importance of continuing to learn—even when we feel stuck or believe we should already have everything figured out.If you’re at a point in life where you’re questioning your direction, looking for meaningful growth, or wondering whether it’s too late to start something new, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: extraordinary lives are often built one thoughtful choice at a time.📚 Learn more through Ed’s book, Intimate Sex, More Often:"Amazon — Intimate Sex, More Often" (https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-More-Often-Dave-Robin/dp/0962677604/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)🎙️ Listen to Start Somewhere Podcast for more conversations about personal growth, career journeys, opportunities, and finding the courage to begin.You don’t need all the answers to begin.

Business growth isn’t just about increasing revenue—it also depends on having the right people in place to support that growth.In this episode, we sit down with Clark A. Ingram, founder and president of People Profits, LLC, speaker, author of Churn, and former Chief Human Resources Officer with more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries.Clark shares how employee turnover, chronically open positions, and skills gaps are not necessarily three separate problems, but interconnected challenges that can undermine an organization’s growth. Drawing from his experience moving from finance into human resources, he explains how looking at people-related challenges through a business and numbers-driven lens changed his approach to solving them.We also explore why conventional solutions—such as simply increasing pay—may not address the root causes of turnover, and what business leaders can do to build stronger teams, improve retention, and create the capacity for sustainable growth.In this episode, you’ll discover:- How turnover, hiring challenges, and skills gaps are connected- Why people problems can become business-growth problems- What leaders should investigate before assuming compensation is the answer- Practical ways to approach employee retention and recruitment- How a numbers-driven approach can transform human capital managementLearn more about Clark, his book Churn, speaking, and workshops:https://peopleprofits.com/