Become Unshaken Podcast
This podcast is for anyone navigating the pressures of life. Together, Michael and Stephanie bring both grit and grace to the table. You’ll hear honest conversations about business, burnout, parenting in a blended family, marriage, leadership under pressure, and what it really looks like to build emotional resilience when the world doesn’t slow down. This isn’t just theory – it’s lived truth. Whether you’re leading a company, raising children, rebuilding after loss, or fighting to stay anchored in your purpose, you’ll find real tools and bold encouragement here.
Episodes
46 episodes
Episode 44: The Communication Gap - Part 1: Talking isn't the Same as Connecting
We talk all day, but how often are we actually communicating? In the first episode of our communication series, Stephanie and Michael explore the difference between exchanging words and truly understanding one another. From listening and curios...
Episode 43: Why Do "Bad" Things Happen to "Good" People?
In this deeply personal episode of The Become Unshaken Podcast, Michael takes on one of life’s oldest and most difficult questions. Drawing from his own childhood, experiences with hardship and loss, and the everyday struggles we all encoun...
Episode 42: Are You Easygoing—or Have You Learned Not to Need Anything?
Being easygoing can be a genuine strength. But sometimes “I don’t care,” “Whatever you want” and “I’m fine” are not signs of flexibility—they’re strategies we learned to avoid conflict, rejection or the discomfort of needing something from anot...
Episode 41: Marriage Agreements We Never Actually Made
Every marriage contains agreements that were never discussed and decisions neither spouse remembers making. Whose career receives more protection? Whose exhaustion is treated as urgent? Who tracks what the family needs? Who gets uninterrupted t...
Episode 40: Remaining Unshaken in the Chaos
Some weeks don't give you one hard thing. They give you everything at once. Work explodes. A child needs you. Something unexpected happens. The calendar is packed. The decisions keep coming. You're trying to plan what's next while barely keepin...
Episode 39: When You Know What Matters, You Know What to Choose
We spend enormous amounts of energy trying to make the “right” decisions—about work, our kids, our calendars, our relationships and what deserves our time. But what if some of those decisions aren't as complicated as we're making them?In...
Episode 38: The Unshaken Man - Built, Not Born
Culture has no shortage of opinions about manhood. Be tough. Be successful. Don't cry. Always be in control. Provide at all costs. But what if we've confused masculinity with stereotypes instead of character? In this episode, Michael and Stepha...
Episode 37: Hidden Strength Series Part 3 - The Humble Marriage
Every marriage is built one conversation, one decision, and one act of grace at a time. But what if one of the greatest predictors of a healthy marriage isn't communication, compatibility, or even shared interests? What if it's humility? In thi...
Episode 36: Hidden Strength Series Part 2 - The Humble Parent
As parents, we spend countless hours teaching our children how to behave, how to treat others, and how to become responsible adults.But what if our greatest lessons aren't the ones we say? What if they're the ones our children watch us live...
Episode 35: Hidden Strength Series - Part 1 - The Humble Leader
In today's culture, confidence often gets all the attention. We're told leaders should be bold, decisive, visionary, and unwavering. But what if one of the greatest leadership strengths isn't confidence at all? What if it's humility? In this ep...
Episode 34: The Comfort Crisis - Has Modern Life Become Too Comfortable?
Life has never been more convenient, yet many of us feel more overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected than ever before.In this episode, Stephanie and Michael explore the fascinating idea behind the book, The Comfort Crisis, by Michael Easter...
Episode 33: The Fight for Joy
Stress. Disappointment. Comparison. Busyness. Negativity. Fear. Every day, something competes for our attention and threatens our peace.In this episode, Stephanie and Michael explore why joy isn't something we accidentally stumble upon—it's...
Episode 32: The Trophy Is the Last Thing You Earn
The world celebrates championships, but nobody celebrates the years it took to get there. In this episode, Stephanie and Michael discuss what recent sports champions can teach us about resilience, consistency, goal-setting, and staying committe...
Episode 31: The Loneliness Nobody Expected
Modern life has never been more connected digitally — yet so many people feel deeply alone. In this episode, Stephanie and Michael explore adult loneliness, friendship, marriage, vulnerability, leadership, and community. Together, they unpack w...
Episode 30: Resilience Isn’t Hustle Culture
In a world obsessed with productivity, grinding harder, and always doing more, many people are quietly running themselves into the ground. In this episode, Stephanie and Michael unpack the difference between true resilience and toxic hustle cul...
Episode 29: Why So Many People Feel Lost Right Now
Why do so many people feel disconnected, uncertain, or stuck right now — even when life looks successful on the outside? Stephanie and Michael unpack identity, purpose, transition seasons, and the pressure to constantly have life figured ...
Episode 28: The Values that Keep us Grounded - Part 2
What do you do when life doesn’t move as quickly as you hoped? When things fall apart, opportunities stall, or discouragement creeps in? In Part 2 of this Unshaken series, Stephanie and Michael revisit two powerful values: Grow Through the Wait...
Episode 27: The Values that Keep us Grounded
A lot has changed since we first introduced the Unshaken values — but one thing hasn’t: they still work. In this episode, Stephanie and Michael revisit two foundational values of the Unshaken Mindset: Grind Before Glory and Choose Tomorrow Over...
Episode 26: The Cost of Avoidance - Just Get it Done
Avoiding hard conversations or difficult decisions might feel easier in the moment—but it always comes with a cost. In this episode, we unpack how avoidance creates more stress, damages relationships, and holds us back from growth. From leaders...
Episode 25: You Can’t Do It All—So What Actually Matters?
Avoiding hard conversations or difficult decisions might feel easier in the moment—but it always comes with a cost. In this episode, we unpack how avoidance creates more stress, damages relationships, and holds us back from growth. From leaders...
Episode 24: Confidence Isn’t Built - It’s Proven
We often think confidence comes first—but the truth is, confidence is earned through action. In this episode, we break down why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck, and how small, consistent actions create real belief. If you’ve been holdin...
Episode 23: What Pressure Reveals About You
Pressure doesn’t build your character—it reveals it. In this episode, we dive into how stress and high-stakes moments expose who we truly are, and why preparation matters long before pressure hits. From business to parenting to everyday life, w...
Episode 22: Parenting that Builds Resilient Kids - Part 2
Raising resilient kids isn’t about making life easier—it’s about preparing them for it. In this episode, we take the next step in our parenting conversation and explore what it really looks like to build resilience in the hard, everyday moments...
Episode 21: Perseverance | Part 2 | Get Up Anyway
Life isn’t fair. We don’t all start from the same place. We don’t all get the same opportunities. And sometimes, no matter how hard we try… things still don’t go our way. But here’s the truth we’ve learned and lived: You still have to get up an...
Episode 20: Perseverance | Part 1 | You Will Lose — And That’s the Point
You’re going to lose. You’re going to fail. Fall short. Miss the mark. Get it wrong. And not just once. Over and over again. But what if that’s not the problem? What if the real problem is that we’ve been taught to avoid losing, instead of unde...