Think Your Way to an Epic Life
Coach Kara Schug interviews guests on how they have changed their lifestyles with the power of their mind, thoughts and actions, leading to an Epic life!
Episodes
199 episodes
The Maple Tree Moment: Legacy, Leadership, and the World We Leave Behind
In this episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, Coach Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts reveal the powerful idea behind “The Maple Tree Moment” — a life-altering experience that reshaped Dr. Ron’s entire meaning of leadership, impact, and legacy....
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Bananas Foster: Emily Cole on Family, Fandom & the Heart Behind the Savannah Bananas
In today’s episode we sit down with Emily Cole, co-owner of Fans First Entertainment and a driving force behind the world-famous Savannah Bananas. You may know the Bananas for their bold yellow tuxedos, unforgettable fan experience, and interne...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Real Stories of Leaders Who Found Peace Without Losing Their Edge
Burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s often the turning point that leads to a leader’s greatest breakthrough. In this episode of Leadership on the Leading Edge, Kara and Dr. Ron Stotts unpack the real causes of burnout, the hidden beliefs tha...
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The 40% Advantage: Why Self-Aware Leaders Outperform Their Competition
What if one skill could make you 40% more effective as a leader—and almost no one is actually practicing it? In this episode, we break down the science behind self-awareness and why it’s the single strongest predictor of leadership success, bus...
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Calm is a Superpower: Breathwork Tools for Leaders Under Pressure
Calm isn’t weakness — it’s power.In this episode of Leadership on the Leading Edge: The Inner Game of Lasting Success, Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts reveal how your breath can become your greatest leadership superpower.When pressure...
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Success Without Struggle: Why High Achievers Aren’t Finding Deeper Fulfillment
Many high achievers reach incredible success—yet still feel something’s missing. In this powerful conversation, we explore why traditional definitions of success often leave us unfulfilled, and how true growth begins when we turn inward.
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Conscious Leadership in Action: From Fear-Based Control to Collaborative Power
What if the key to leading powerful, innovative teams isn’t control — but trust?In this episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts explore what happens when leaders evolve beyond fear-based management and s...
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The Inner Game of Leadership: What Billion-Dollar CEOs Know That Others Don’t
What do billion-dollar CEOs know that others don’t? It’s not just strategy — it’s the inner game of leadership.In this powerful episode of the Success Without Burnout series, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why healing your inner w...
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You Can't Outhustle Your Wounds: Healing is the Missing Link in Leadership
High achievers often believe that more hustle leads to more success — but what if your unhealed wounds are holding you back? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug reveal why healing is the missing link in leadership and succes...
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Success Without Struggle: Why Achievers Burnout & How to Break the Cycle
Feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’ve hit a ceiling you can’t break through? In this episode, Success Without Struggle: Why Achievers Burnout & How to Break the Cycle, Dr. Ron Stotts and Kara Schug uncover why the biggest leadership cha...
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle | From Exhaustion to Empowered Leadership
The inner game of leadership: how high achievers move beyond burnout intoauthentic success.In this special episode, Ryan Major takes over as host to sit down with Kara and Dr. Ron Stotts, who share details about their brand-new mast...
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The 4 Keys to Fulfillment & Success: Unlocking the 4P’s of You
In this episode, I sit down with Trunnis Goggins II—entrepreneur, author, speaker, and educator—to explore the 4 Keys to Fulfillment & Success: Purpose, Planning, Passion, and Persistence.Trunnis shares how his framework, The 4P’s o...
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How to Rewire Your Brain with Emotional Brain Training (Dr. Laurel Mellin)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laurel Mellin, health psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). Dr. Mellin shares how you can rewire your unconscious mind to overcome challenges like an...
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I Fasted for 100 Hours (Water Only) — Here’s What Happened
In this special solo episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, I share my personal journey through a 100-hour water-only fast — one of the most transformative things I’ve ever done for my body, mind, and spirit.You’ll hear:- The sc...
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How to Generate, Convert, and Close More Sales with Bill Crespo
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Crespo — world-class sales performance coach and founder of Path2Pro Coaching — to unpack the strategies top sales professionals use to generate more leads, convert more prospects, and close more deals....
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5 Steps to Franchising Your Business (ft. Amber Briggle)
In this episode, we sit down with Amber Briggle — CEO of B-Well Enterprises and founder of the award-winning Soma Massage Therapy — to uncover her 5-step roadmap to franchising a business.From starting as a solo massage therapist in 200...
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Overwhelmed & Undervalued? How to Set Boundaries and Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Ron Stotts
Are you constantly carrying everyone else’s load—feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, and drained? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts joins the show to share practical strategies for reclaiming your energy and setting healthy boundaries....
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Transforming Leadership, Culture, and Resilience After Losing Everything
In this powerful episode, leadership expert and entrepreneur Jim Koetting shares his no-nonsense approach to fixing culture, sharpening influence, and building teams that actually perform—without clichés or corporate fluff.Jim’s career ...
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5 Keys to Resilience: Thrive in Work and Life with Ally Meyers
In this empowering episode, we sit down with Ally Meyers, Executive and Positive Psychology Coach and creator of the FLOURISH@WORK™ framework. With credentials from Yale and deep expertise in the science of well-being, Ally brings practical, sc...
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The Power of Relationships in Business & Life | Connection, Longevity & Client Experience
In this episode, we sit down with Liam Cole — Director at Poppins, trusted advisor to bold brands, and a master connector — to explore how deep relationships, thoughtful details, and a long-game mindset are the real drivers of business and pers...
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What Coaching Really Does for Your Business (That You Can’t Do Alone)
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Bridget Ann Stuart, a top-producing real estate agent turned business coach with MAPS Coaching. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Bridget shares how hiring a coach from day one not on...
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Proving the American Dream Is Real | Keren Gonen’s Story of Grit & Growth
🎙️ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Keren Gonen, who moved to the U.S. at age 13 from Israel and built an extraordinary life through grit, service, and unwavering determination. After two decades in the shipping industry, Keren pivot...
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Want to Be a Successful Entrepreneur? Listen to This First
In this episode, we sit down with Ari Block—a tech prodigy turned global entrepreneur and startup mentor—who shares his remarkable journey and practical, no-nonsense advice for succeeding in both business and life.From founding his firs...
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Stop Listening to the Voice That’s Holding You Back – Let’s Rewrite It Together
This episode is more than a conversation—it's a real-time mindset coaching session designed to help you breathe, reflect, and rewire the thoughts that may be holding you back.If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in nega...
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Life-Changing Daily Hacks for Happiness and Success With Joshua Kalinowski
Feeling stuck, burnt out, or simply running on empty? In this inspiring episode, entrepreneur and high-performance coach Joshua Kalinowski shares powerful, practical micro-adjustments that can completely shift your daily rhythm and mindset—from...
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