About this episode
Michael Unbroken is a coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and the best-selling author of ‘Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma.' In this episode, Michael shares his experience with childhood abuse; how he overcame it through a combination of forgiveness and self-development; how he built a successful business and lost 100 pounds; and how he helps others work through the impacts of trauma today. Michael also speaks about: - Being raised by a drug-addicted mother and a racist grandmother, leading him to a life of addiction and chaos - How genetic and energetic factors play a role in passing down behaviors and experiences from one generation to another - How forgiveness is for oneself, not for others – and how it helped him find release and freedom - How he achieved his goal to make $100k per year legally by age 26 - The teacher that changed and saved his life - Confronting his own victim mentality and adopting a tough approach to personal growth - The negative impact of the American food system and the government's misleading food pyramid - His journey of starting with a yoga program, losing weight, and eventually becoming a certified personal trainer and nutritionist - How he moved away from religion and found spirituality, tapping into the universe through meditation and visualization - The importance of taking risks that lead to unexpected opportunities - How childhood trauma, regardless of its severity, can have long-lasting effects on mental health, addiction, and physical well-being - The importance of intervening and speaking up against abuse when you see it Books mentioned in this episode: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Michael’s charitable cause: Operation Underground Railroad , which “exists to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation around the globe”. Connect with Michael on socials: https://www.thinkunbroken.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/traumasurvivormentorandcoach https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/ https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelunbroken