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
35 episodes
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...
Episode 19: The Truth About Joy No One Talks About
Joy isn’t something we wait for, it’s something we choose. In this episode, we explore what it means to practice gratitude, embrace emotional honesty, and choose joy even when life isn’t easy. We talk about why acknowledging our struggles is es...
Episode 18: The Discipline Advantage: Why Small Choices Change Everything
Discipline isn’t punishment, it’s the pathway to freedom. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind discipline and how small daily choices shape our habits, mindset, and future. We discuss how our brains are wired for reward, why consis...
Episode 17: Fostering a Resilient Workplace Through the Unshaken Mindset
Resilience in the workplace doesn’t begin with policy — it begins with people. In this episode, we explore how to model resilience in environments shaped by red tape, bureaucracy, and political complexity. You can’t control systems or others’ r...
Episode 16: The Reality of Small Business - Staying Unshaken When It’s All on You
Entrepreneurship is often glamorized — but behind every small business is weight most people never see. In this episode, we unpack the not-so-glamorous side of ownership: complex employee situations, economic pressure, decision fatigue, and the...
Episode 15: When the Rhythm Breaks — Build It Back Better
Life has a rhythm — until it doesn’t. In this episode, we share how we navigated unexpected disruption with a progress-over-perfection mindset and why the real growth came during re-entry. Adapting well is a win — but rebuilding rhythm with int...
Episode 14: Parenting that Builds Resilient Kids
Raising resilient kids isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about showing up every day with intention. In this episode, we share our honest lessons and learnings as we do our best to build strength, character, and confidence in our children. Our...
Episode 13: Lead Where you Stand
Leadership isn't defined by your title, it's defined by your choices. Join us as we talk about how, no matter your role at work or at home, the opportunity to inspire greatness in yourself and others is always there for the taking. When you lea...
Episode 12: The Power of One More Day
Join us as we explore how small, consistent choices build resilience, rewire the mind, and create the strength to keep going - even when quitting feels easier. If you've ever needed hope for today, this conversation is for you. ...
Episode 11: Choose Joy, Regardless
Joy isn't something you wait for when life gets easier, it's something you choose in the middle of real life. In this episode, we talk about redefining joy, finding it in the ordinary, and learning how to anchor yourself in gratitude and presen...
Episode 10: Imposter Syndrome - From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust
If you’ve ever questioned whether you truly belong in the room, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome affects high-achievers, leaders, parents, and dreamers alike. In this conversation, we talk honestly about self-doubt, comparison, and the inter...
Episode 9: From Life to Lessons: The Origin of Become Unshaken
This book didn't start with an idea. It started with lived experience. In this episode, Michael explains how storytelling helps him extract meaning from both hardship and hope, why sharing his most personal moments felt necessary, and how Becom...