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| 039 Own the Mic Own the Moment with Nick Calderone | 01 May 2026 | 00:40:35 | |
Nick Calderone is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former national TV host with 30 years of experience communicating live under pressure in front of millions who discovered the brutal truth about high-stakes communication: you're not being judged on your best moments, you're being judged on how you show up when it's not going perfectly. As founder of Calderone Consulting, Nick helps executives and leaders master what he calls "communication aura", the clarity, alignment, repeatability, and actionability that makes messages travel beyond corner offices to manufacturing floors, beyond boardrooms to backrooms, and beyond emails to actual execution. Whether you're rambling in meetings, forgetting key points on stage, or watching opportunities slip away because your message didn't land, this episode will show you that communication isn't a talent you're born with, it's a skill you can learn, practice, and master starting today. Let's break through. Connect with Nick Calderone: ➤ WEBSITE: nickcalderone.com ➤ EMAIL: nick@nickcalderone.com To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 038 The Software Upgrade Your Brain Needs with Mark Odland | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:36:01 | |
What if all the personal development work you've done...the mantras, the mindset shifts, the strategies can't go the last mile because unhealed trauma is blocking the download? Mark Odland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, and founder of Lion Counseling who has discovered that the biggest barrier keeping high-achieving men stuck isn't lack of discipline, faith, or effort...it's the frozen-in-time memories and lies from childhood that hijack their nervous system the moment they're triggered, erasing decades of truth in seconds. Let's break through. Connect with Mark Odland: ➤ WEBSITE: escapethecagenow.com ➤ PODCAST: Lion Counseling Podcast (YouTube) ➤ BOOK: "Escape the Cage: Break Free. Heal Deep. Become the Lion You Were Born to Be" To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 029 You Have to Be a Little Crazy with Tim Chermak | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:45:44 | |
Tim Chermak doesn't sugarcoat what it takes to be an entrepreneur: you have to be a little crazy. Entrepreneurs probably have deep psychological issues that attract them to chaos, and if that's not you, Tim's direct advice is simple...don't start a company. From scaling Platform Marketing to over $300,000 in monthly revenue to launching John Galt Mortgage based on radical philosophy, Tim has proven that business success isn't about genius, it's about perseverance in the face of crushing uncertainty. If you've been romanticizing entrepreneurship, this conversation will strip away the hustle porn and show you exactly what you're signing up for. But if you're someone who genuinely enjoys the game of business, Tim reveals why that's the actual path to both financial and psychological freedom. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH TIM CHERMAK ➤ FACEBOOK: Tim Chermak (primary platform for thoughts and content) ➤ WEBSITE: platform.marketing ➤ COMPANY: John Galt Mortgage ➤ PODCAST (COMING SOON): Happy Capitalist Podcast TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred | |||
| 028 Stop Being the Bottleneck with Dan "Big D" Sachkowsky | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:28:52 | |
You are the problem. Not in a personal way, but in a structural way. If your business can't run without you making every decision, taking every call, and doing every high-level task, then you're not running a business—you're running a glorified job with extra steps and extra stress. Dan "Big D" Sachkowsky went from thinking he needed to clone himself to understanding a principle that changed everything: the bottleneck is the owner who refuses to delegate. If you're exhausted, overworked, and wondering why your business won't scale despite your hustle, this conversation will expose the real problem, and show you the path to fixing it. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH DAN "BIG D" SACHKOWSKY
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| 027 Architect Your Own Luck with Scott Clary | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:52:57 | |
Most people believe in luck. Scott Clary believes in architecting it. After building a platform with millions of followers, multiple revenue streams, and a daily operating rhythm that millions envy, Scott realized something: he didn't get lucky. He systematically designed the circumstances and developed the skills that made success nearly inevitable. In this conversation, he reveals the exact framework for creating "earned luck", the kind that comes from learning skills others won't master, positioning yourself in front of opportunities others miss, and taking relentless action while others wait for permission. He proves that luck isn't random, it's the byproduct of skill, strategy, and obsessive commitment to one direction. Let's break through. CHAPTERS
CONNECT WITH SCOTT CLARY ➤ PODCAST: Success Story Podcast ➤ NEWSLETTER: newsletter.scottdclary.com ➤ WEBSITE: scottdclary.com ➤ INSTAGRAM: @scottdclary ➤ LINKEDIN: @scottdclary TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ UPCOMING EVENT: The Breakthrough Event - Minneapolis, November 20, 2025 | |||
| 026 Your Greatest Obstacle Awaits with Amberly Lago | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:35:53 | |
Most people think Amberly Lago's darkest moment was when an SUV hit her motorcycle, sending her through 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation. They're wrong. Her real lowest point came years later when she became an alcoholic trying to self-medicate chronic pain, convinced her family would be better off without her. In this raw, honest conversation, Amberly reveals the lie that nearly ended her life, the one courageous phone call that saved it, and why the physical trauma was never the hardest part of her journey. Now a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and resilience expert featured on the Today Show and People Magazine, Amberly has cracked the code on what separates those who survive tragedy from those who actually transcend it. Her message is counterintuitive: your greatest obstacle isn't your accident, your diagnosis, or your pain, it's the lie you tell yourself about not being enough. In this conversation, she reveals how reaching out for help became her greatest strength, why connection is the antidote to isolation, and how to transform your darkest moment into your greatest opportunity. Let's break through.
CONNECT WITH AMBERLY LAGO ➤ WEBSITE: amberlylago.com ➤ INSTAGRAM: @amberlylagomotivation ➤ PODCAST: The Amberly Lago Show ➤ BOOKS: "True Grit and Grace" & "Joy Through the Journey"
➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ UPCOMING EVENT: BREAKTHROUGH 2025 - Minneapolis, November 20th, 2025 | |||
| 025 Everything Starts with Communication with Renée Marino | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:35:53 | |
Renée Marino discovered something that defies everything conventional success teaches: everything that matters starts with communication. But not the kind most people think. After 30+ years of reinventing herself across three industries, from five Broadway musicals to Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" to building a six-figure business from scratch, Renée has cracked a code that most high-performers completely miss: communication isn't about what you say, it's about what you hear. Now, as founder of Master Communicators LLC, bestselling author, and internationally recognized keynote speaker who's worked with Tony Robbins and Fortune 500 companies, she's proving that the invisible thread connecting all breakthrough success is one skill: your ability to communicate authentically. In this conversation, Renée reveals why so many talented people stay stuck, how imperfect action builds unstoppable confidence, and the counterintuitive listening skills that transform average interactions into breakthrough opportunities. If you've been struggling to create the connection, the business results, or the life you want...the answer might be simpler than you think. It all starts here. Let's break through.
➤ INSTAGRAM: @reneemarino ➤ WEBSITE: reneemarino.com ➤ BOOK: Becoming a Master Communicator (Amazon & Barnes & Noble) TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 024 The Breakthrough Equation with Jerrid Sebesta | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:16:05 | |
Do you actually believe you have the power to create breakthrough, to manifest opportunities, open doors, and attract business deals that seem to come out of nowhere? Most people live trapped between two lies: that their life is entirely out of their control, or that grinding harder is the only path to breakthrough. The truth is far more powerful and counterintuitive. Whether you're building a business, creating a platform, stepping into alignment, or sensing a bigger life on the other side of a door you can't quite open, this equation will show you exactly which levers to pull. Let's breakthrough.
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| 023 Cancel All Things Average with Dr. Joe Hill | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:35:33 | |
Dr. Joe Hill has identified the most counterintuitive barrier to breakthrough performance in leadership: your smartest people can actually become your team's biggest limitation. As founder of Higher Performance Group and creator of the TQ | Team Intelligence methodology, Dr. Joe spent three decades in educational leadership watching brilliant individuals with PhDs somehow create teams that perform at only 60% capacity, what he calls the "Individual Brilliance Ceiling." His "Cancel Average" philosophy isn't just about incremental improvement; it's a declaration of war against the complacency and mediocrity that keeps talented teams stuck at 60% when they're capable of exponentially more. Whether you're leading a team stuck in average performance or sensing there's more potential you're not tapping, Dr. Joe's honest, direct approach will show you the path forward. Let's break through.
Connect with Dr. Joe Hill: ➤ LINKEDIN: Dr. Joe Hill ➤ WEBSITE: higherperformancegroup.com To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 022 Small Town to Global Fitness Empire with Peter Taunton | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:34:35 | |
Peter Taunton built one of the largest wellness empires on the planet by doing what everyone said couldn't be done, and he started with an idea scribbled on a napkin in a small Minnesota town. As the founder of Snap Fitness, which evolved into Lift Brands with over 4,000 franchises across 28 countries, Peter didn't just disrupt the fitness industry, he proved that "impossible" is simply a label we give to goals nobody's figured out how to achieve yet. Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur 500, and Inc 5000, Peter now dedicates his life to helping entrepreneurs avoid the traps that keep them stuck, the hubris that blinds them to irrelevance, the failure to monetize their passion, and the inability to audit how they're actually spending their time. Let's break through.
Connect with Peter Taunton: ➤ INSTAGRAM: @peter_taunton ➤ LINKEDIN: Peter Taunton ➤ WEBSITE: liftbrands.com | |||
| 021 Followers Don't Pay Bills with Michelle Berman-Mikel | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:37:43 | |
Social media strategist and author Michelle Berman-Mikel has shattered the biggest lie in digital marketing: that more followers equals more money. With nearly a decade of Instagram experience and her "Beyond the Method" coaching platform, Michelle has proven that the metrics everyone obsesses over - likes, followers, viral posts—are exactly what's keeping them broke and burning out on social media. Her approach isn't about posting more or getting more followers. It's about what she calls "living in your DMs". Her book "The Black Line" draws from her 20-year competitive swimming career and personal battles through loss, grief, and rebuilding. The black line represents the shortest distance between where you are and where you want to be, cutting through all the noise, shiny objects, and guru tactics that keep entrepreneurs spinning their wheels on social media. Whether you're posting daily and seeing no results, trapped in the dopamine cycle of vanity metrics, or wondering how to turn your social presence into real business growth, Michelle's no-nonsense approach will show you the direct path to breakthrough. Let's break through.
Connect with Michelle Berman Mikel: ➤ INSTAGRAM: @burmamediasocial ➤ LINKEDIN: Michelle Berman-Mikel ➤ WEBSITE: burmamediapd.com ➤ BOOK: "The Black Line" available at Amazon | |||
| 020 All Gas, No Brakes with Ted Phaeton | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:37:43 | |
Emmy Award-winning meteorologist turned men's breakthrough architect Ted Phaeton exposes the most dangerous lie that high-performers tell themselves: that grinding at 100% capacity equals maximum results. As founder of The Modern Man Podcast—a top 2% globally ranked show—and creator of The Noble Knights brotherhood, Ted has discovered that the very mindset creating initial success is often what eventually destroys it. This isn't about working less—it's about working with the precision of elite performers who understand that intentional rest, strategic boundaries, and energy management are weapons, not weaknesses. Ted's AAA framework (Assess, Adjust, Apply) and "perfect week" methodology have helped countless men escape the high-performer's trap of saying yes to everything while slowly losing themselves in the process. From mastering the art of saying no to understanding your ultradian rhythms for peak productivity, this conversation reveals why the most successful men aren't those who never slow down—they're the ones who know exactly when to hit the brakes to handle life's curves with precision. Let's break through.
Connect with Ted Phaeton: ➤ WEBSITE: themodernmanshow.com ➤ TOOLS OF TIME COURSE: themodernmanpodcast.com/tot ➤ THE NOBLE KNIGHTS: themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights ➤ FREE TIME ASSESSMENT: themodernmanpodcast.com/wheredidmytimego ➤ INSTAGRAM: @themodernmanpodcast ➤ LINKEDIN: Ted Phaeton | |||
| 037 What You're Pretending Not to Know with Marianne Rombola | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:30:16 | |
What if the biggest barrier to your next breakthrough isn't lack of strategy, resources, or opportunity...but the one truth you're pretending not to know? Marianne Rombola is an NLP-certified recalibration coach and founder of The Journey Within Practice who has spent over a decade working behind the scenes with millionaires, billionaires, and public figures who look wildly successful externally but feel internally misaligned, stuck, and alone. Marianne reveals the most common lie successful people tell themselves (pretending they're not hurt), why holding it together is actually preventing breakthrough, how to rise above fear by walking through fire both literally and metaphorically, and the internal truth that changes everything: dream big, then dream bigger. This episode will challenge you to stop pretending, own your truth, and leave everything better than you found it, starting with yourself. Let's break through. Connect with Marianne Rombola: ➤ WEBSITE: mariannerombola.com ➤ INSTAGRAM: @mariannerombola To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 019 The 1% Life - Having It All with Adam Lamb | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:36:36 | |
Transformational coach, pastor, and serial entrepreneur Adam Lamb has shattered the myth that you have to choose between spiritual depth and material success. As the architect of "The 1% Life", a systematic integration of faith, family, fitness, and finances, Adam proves that biblical abundance isn't about playing small or feeling guilty about prosperity. It's about understanding that God designed you for exponential impact in every domain of life. While most people excel in one area while other areas suffer, Adam's framework creates what he calls "having it all". This conversation will challenge every limiting belief you have about money, success, and spiritual living. Adam's philosophy that "surrender and obedience" unlock unlimited potential isn't feel-good spirituality, it's a proven system that transforms how you think, earn, give, and grow. Let's break through.
Connect with Adam Lamb: ➤ WEBSITE: onepercentlife.com ➤ INSTAGRAM: @adamlamb33 To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ FACEBOOK @Jerrid Sebesta - Life-Undeferred ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 018 Flow State Secrets From High Performers with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:34:57 | |
Former state champion runner turned mental performance architect Dr. Cindra Kamphoff has cracked the code on what separates world-class performers from everyone else. As CEO of the Mentally Strong Institute and mental performance coach to Minnesota Vikings and Fortune 500 CEOs, Cindra has discovered that grit without the right mental framework is just sophisticated self-destruction. Her revolutionary "Learn, Burn, Return" method has helped elite athletes bounce back from devastating mistakes in seconds, not seasons. Her approach to flow states, confidence building, and mental toughness isn't theory—it's battlefield-tested psychology that transforms how you think about success itself. If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of self-doubt, overwhelmed by overthinking, or wondered why your achievements don't match your potential, this conversation will rewire everything you believe about mental performance. This is about becoming the architect of your own breakthrough. Let's break through.
Connect with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff: ➤ FREE BREAKTHROUGH CALL: freementalbreakthroughcall.com ➤ WEBSITE: cindrakamphoff.com ➤ ORGANIZATION: The Mentally Strong Institute ➤ PODCAST: High Performance Mindset (2M+ downloads) ➤ BOOKS: "Beyond Grit" + upcoming confidence book (Sept 2025) To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ FACEBOOK @Jerrid Sebesta - Life-Undeferred ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 017 The Five Pillars of Transformation with Lauren McQueen | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
Executive Director of High Impact Life, Lauren McQueen, reveals the five non-negotiable pillars that create lasting spiritual transformation: prayer, identity, healing, freedom, and purpose. From growing up Jewish in small-town Connecticut to becoming a powerhouse leader helping women break through invisible barriers, Lauren's journey proves that your most unlikely background can become your greatest breakthrough when filtered through these foundational pillars. Her philosophy that "breakthrough happens in the little disciplines" challenges the wait-for-lightning mentality that keeps most people stuck in spiritual mediocrity. Whether you're battling insecurity, seeking your calling, or wondering how faith and ambition can coexist, Lauren's five-pillar system will rewire everything you thought you knew about spiritual growth and personal transformation. Let's break through.
Connect with Lauren McQueen: ➤ Instagram: @laur.mcqueen14 ➤ Ministry: High Impact Life Ministries ➤ Book: "A New Day" - 31-day devotional To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 016 Learning Without Doing Is Treason with Damon Lembi | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
Former Division I baseball player turned CEO Damon Lembi delivers hard-hitting truths about leadership, grit, and breakthrough success. As the CEO of Learnit who has up-skilled over 1.9 million people and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader," Damon reveals why most leadership development fails and what it really takes to break through personal and professional ceilings. His philosophy that "learning without doing is treason" challenges the conventional wisdom about personal development and reveals why execution, not education, separates true leaders from perpetual students. This isn't just about business strategy, it's about developing the grit, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence needed to lead at the highest levels while maintaining your identity beyond professional titles. Let's break through.
Connect with Damon here: thelearnitallleader.com ➤ To connect with Damon Lembi follow him on LinkedIn @damonlembi ➤ Check out Damon's Learn-It-All Podcast on iTunes. ➤ 45-Day FREE TRAINING: Unlimited Pass To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 015 Three Questions to Unlock Breakthrough with Jerrid Sebesta | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:15:20 | |
In this episode of The Breakthrough Effect, Jerrid reveals a powerful three-question exercise that cuts through confusion and unlocks your true calling and purpose. If you've ever felt stuck or wondered why the life you desire seems just out of reach, this episode will completely shift your perspective on the reason you're not receiving and living the life you want. This isn't about chasing external goals or doing more—it's about becoming the person capable of receiving what's already been prepared for you. Through spiritual insight and practical wisdom, he reveals why alignment with your inner calling is the key to unlocking breakthrough and how becoming a larger vessel transforms everything. Let's break through. Follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 014 Choosing Easy Is Making Your Life Hard with Brett Eaton | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
High-performance coach and author Brett Eaton delivers a paradigm-shifting message about success. As the upcoming author of "Uncomfortable Either Way" and a keynote speaker who doesn't just inspire but resets entire rooms, Brett reveals the counterintuitive truth that discomfort isn't the obstacle to success - it's the pathway. This conversation goes far beyond motivation to explore how Brett's journey from a back injury to becoming a sought-after coach taught him that we're uncomfortable either way, so we might as well choose the discomfort that leads to growth. His insights on playing by new rules, defining personal success, and avoiding regret rather than avoiding discomfort offer a complete framework for high-performers who want both peak performance and authentic fulfillment. Let's break through.
Connect with Brett here: bretteaton.com and on Instagram @bretteaton_ ➤ Pre-order "Uncomfortable Either Way" (releasing September 2025) To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 013 Mind-Body Breakthrough Connection with Andrea Marcellus | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:36:56 | |
Fitness revolutionary Andrea Marcellus exposes the hidden connection between brain training and physical transformation in this paradigm-shifting episode of The Breakthrough Effect. As the founder of AND/life and author of "The Way In," Andrea reveals why traditional fitness approaches keep people stuck in stress cycles that sabotage both mental and physical health. Her groundbreaking "less is more" philosophy proves that working out harder isn't the answer—brain training is. This conversation goes far beyond workout tips to explore how stress literally blocks transformation, why the brain-gut connection determines your results, and how her famous "Rule of Awesome" can revolutionize every area of your life. Let's break through.
Connect with Andrea here: andlife.com ➤ To connect with Andrea Marcellus follow her on Instagram: @andreamarcellus To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 012 The Question That Changes Everything with Jerrid Sebesta | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:15:46 | |
In this breakthrough episode of The Breakthrough Effect, Jerrid reveals the single most powerful question that separates those who stay stuck from those who unlock extraordinary transformation. If you've ever felt like you want more from life but don't know how to get there, this episode will completely rewire how you approach your future. Through a series of deeply reflective questions, Jerrid guides you beyond the logistical mind that keeps you trapped in what's possible to the visionary consciousness that reveals what's inevitable. This isn't about goal-setting or planning, it's about connecting with your most authentic, alive self and casting a vision so vivid that your future literally pulls you forward. Jerrid challenges you to stop thinking about what you should do and start feeling who you're meant to become. The question he shares has the power to shift everything, but only if you're brave enough to answer it honestly. Get ready to clear the slate and step into the version of yourself that's been waiting for you to pay attention. Let's break through. Follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com Remember... stop chasing the life you want and start becoming. | |||
| 011 Getting in the Right Rooms with Ashley Hawks | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
Former international model turned serial entrepreneur Ashley Hawks reveals the secret to sustainable success in this transformative episode of The Breakthrough Effect. As the founder of SOAR Leadership Groups and the entrepreneur who built Forever Bride into a multi-million dollar empire acquired by David's Bridal, Ashley understands that breakthrough isn't just about working harder, it's about being in the right room with the right people. This conversation goes far beyond networking advice to explore how intentional relationships literally accelerate both personal and professional growth. Ashley shares her journey from promoting other people's brands on runways worldwide to building her own legacy, and why she left corporate success to create curated peer communities for high-performing leaders. Her insights on finding your passion, managing imposter syndrome, and embracing the "two steps forward, one step back" reality of entrepreneurship offer a refreshing perspective on what it means to build a life and business you actually love. This isn't just about business strategy, it's about recognizing that life is a gift meant to be enjoyed and shared with people who truly understand your journey. Let's break through.
Connect with Ashley here: soargroups.com ➤ To connect with Ashley Hawks follow her on Instagram @ashleyxhawks To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 010 Challenge Your Truth with Jerrid Sebesta | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:16:49 | |
In this powerful episode of The Breakthrough Effect, Jerrid takes you on a deeply personal journey into the nature of consciousness, truth, and the beliefs that shape our reality. Through raw vulnerability, he explores how our consciousness is essentially the set of beliefs we choose to accept as true—and how these beliefs either elevate us toward our highest potential or keep us trapped in limiting patterns. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns that don't serve you, questioned the beliefs you inherited from your past, or wondered how to upgrade your consciousness to align with a higher truth, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about yourself and what's possible. We are all searching for truth, capital T. The question is: are you ready to challenge what you believe to be true? Let's break through. Follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid:
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| 036 The Power of Saying "YES!" with Russ Rogers | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:35:31 | |
What if the life you're waiting for is actually waiting for you to say yes? Russ Rogers, author of 13 books, founder of MoveToday365, professional speaker and podcast host, spent 20 years as a successful trainer and coach before everything shut down in COVID. At 56 years old, on a flight after walking away from two decades of work, he had what he calls "a download"...a moment that led him to pull out a leather journal he'd carried for a year and a half without writing a single word. What happened next proves that saying yes to the uncomfortable, the unknown, and the improbable creates a choreographed life beyond what you could engineer alone. Whether you're 26 with no obligations or 58 with a full life behind you, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting for clarity, stop overthinking the bridge, and start saying yes to the boats God is sending your way. Let's break through. Connect with Russ Rogers: ➤ WEBSITE: russellrogers.net ➤ INSTAGRAM: @movetoday365 ➤ PODCAST: Dual Coast Podcast ➤ BOOKS: "Imagine If," "Unplugged," "AWAKEN," and the "TODAY" children's book series To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 009 Don't Fix, Outgrow Problems with Vincent Infante | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:37:06 | |
Licensed psychotherapist and master mindset coach Vincent Infante delivers a masterclass in self-mastery on this transformative episode of The Breakthrough Effect. As the creator of the revolutionary TMC method, Vin reveals why pain is inevitable but suffering is always a choice, and how the problems in your life aren't meant to be fixed—they're meant to be outgrown. This conversation challenges everything you think you know about personal growth, from the dangers of chasing goals without purpose to the profound difference between pain and suffering. Vin's insights on ownership, acceptance, and responsibility offer a complete framework for creating your own meaning in life rather than waiting for it to be handed to you. This isn't just about mindset—it's about mastering your responses to life's inevitable challenges and transforming problems into opportunities for evolution. Let's break through.
➤ Connect with Vin here: vincentinfante.life ➤ Follow him on Instagram @vin.infante To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta | |||
| 008 The Power of Going All In with Arjun Dhingra | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:35:02 | |
Two-time Taekwondo world champion and LFG Society founder Arjun Dhingra reveals the championship mindset that transforms adversity into unstoppable momentum. As a former Team USA co-head coach and 24-year mortgage industry veteran, Arjun has mastered turning "backs against the wall" moments into breakthrough victories. His philosophy: when fear shows up, lean in harder. This conversation exposes the critical difference between 99% and 100% commitment, why recognizing inflection points can change your life trajectory, and how accepting life's finality creates urgency for massive action. His insights on mindset, community, and being "equal to the moment" offer a complete framework for championship living—whether you're in the dojo, boardroom, or pursuing any dream that matters. This isn't just about going all in—it's about becoming the person who thrives because of pressure, not despite it. Let's break through.
➤ Check out Arjun's LFG Society: www.societylfg.com ➤ Follow Arjun on Instagram @arjunmortgage ➤ Listen to the LFG Energy podcast on iTunes To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 007 Playing Small is Cancelled with Craig Siegel | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:39:19 | |
Recorded LIVE at the CLS Elevation event in New York City, this electrifying episode of The Breakthrough Effect features Craig Siegel, who walked away from Wall Street not because he failed, but because his soul was craving MORE. As the founder of CLS and one of the world's most sought-after transformation coaches, Craig reveals why the riskiest thing you can do is play it safe and how comfort can become the ultimate cage. This raw, unfiltered conversation explores the transformative power of reinvention, the role of ego in keeping us small, and why "desiring it all" is crucial for breaking limiting beliefs. Craig shares profound insights on consciousness, abundance flow through tithing, and the difference between certainty and obsession in achieving massive goals. Recorded in front of a live audience of high-achievers, this conversation captures the electric energy of breakthrough thinking in real-time. This isn't just about personal development—it's about soul expansion and the courage to live authentically in a world that rewards playing small. Let's break through.
Connect with Craig here: www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com ➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow him on Instagram @craigsiegel_cls To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 006 Rewiring Brains for Influence with René Rodriguez | 27 May 2025 | 00:37:58 | |
Neuroscience meets influence mastery in this mind-expanding episode of The Breakthrough Effect with René Rodriguez, a man who literally rewires brains for a living. As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and creator of the revolutionary AMPLIFII™ method, René reveals how 27 years of studying human behavior has unlocked the secrets to authentic influence and lasting transformation. This conversation goes far beyond communication tactics—René exposes how our childhood experiences between ages 9-13 shape our values, why discipline trumps motivation every time, and how shifting from scarcity to abundance thinking literally changes what opportunities we can see. His insights on pursuing utility over happiness, expanding personal capacity, and creating authentic connections offer a complete framework for influence that starts from within. This isn't just about better communication—it's about rewiring your brain chemistry to amplify your impact in ways you never thought possible. Let's break through. 02:06 - The True Nature of Ethical Human Influence ➤ To connect with René Rodriguez follow him on Instagram @learnwithrene To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 005 The Art of Thinking BIGGEST with Brady Edwards | 20 May 2025 | 00:50:04 | |
Former Mr. Beast video director Brady Edwards reveals the psychology of capturing attention in this mind-expanding episode of The Breakthrough Effect. As the CEO of Biggest Agency, Brady doesn't just help businesses create content—he transforms how they think about possibility itself. His counterintuitive approach shows why most people settle for "big" when they should be pushing for "BIGGEST," and how the true currency in today's economy isn't likes or views, but human attention and time. Brady pulls back the curtain on his experience working alongside the legendary Mr. Beast, sharing the exact mindset shifts required to obliterate limitations and create content that commands attention in an increasingly distracted world. This conversation isn't just about marketing strategy—it's a complete reimagining of what's possible when you refuse to place caps on your vision. Let's break through. 02:40 - The Psychology of Attention: Lessons From a Child Actor ➤ To connect with Brady Edwards follow him on Instagram @bradydeluxe ➤ Check out Biggest Agency on instagram at @biggestagency To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 004 Turning Vision Into Reality with Charles Eide | 06 May 2025 | 00:50:21 | |
Visionary entrepreneur Charles Eide joins The Breakthrough Effect to explore the profound responsibility of turning divine inspiration into tangible creation. As a successful business founder who's worked with high-profile influencers and thought leaders, Charles reveals the surprising commonalities and deep longings he's witnessed in today's most prominent achievers. His journey from epiphany to execution demonstrates how specificity of vision, irritation over motivation, and abundance mindset can transform not just your business but your entire life purpose. This conversation isn't just about entrepreneurship—it's a compelling call to manifest the unique vision you've been given before it becomes one of history's tragic unrealized creations. Let's break through.
Connect with Charles here: eidecom.com ➤ To connect with Charles Eide follow him on Instagram @charlesevaneide ➤ Find Charles on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charleseide To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 003 Conscious Leadership Shift with Tanya Ezekiel | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:40:18 | |
Former Wall Street executive turned transformation expert Tanya Ezekiel joins The Breakthrough Effect to reveal how elevated consciousness creates extraordinary leadership outcomes. As founder of Conductive Coaching and author of two groundbreaking books, Tanya dismantles conventional success metrics and demonstrates how consciousness work translates into tangible results without the burnout. Her profound insights on moving beyond reactivity, finding purpose beyond passion, and creating impact without attachment offer a radical reimagining of what's possible when leaders operate from heightened awareness. This conversation isn't just enlightening—it's a practical roadmap to creating seismic impact with half the stress and twice the alignment. Let's break through.
Connect with Tanya here: conductivecoaching.com ➤ To connect with Tanya Ezekiel follow her on Instagram @tanyaezekiel ➤ Access Tanya's new show with Craig Siegel called The Alpha Edge on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ceocoach-tanyaezekiel/ To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 002 The Dark Side of Discipline with Craig Ballantyne | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:31:58 | |
The "World's Most Disciplined Man," Craig Ballantyne, challenges everything you thought you knew about discipline on this paradigm-shifting episode of The Breakthrough Effect. Craig exposes the toxic myths of hustle culture and reveals why true discipline isn't about cold plunges or 5AM clubs—it's about applying Level 10 effort to your Level 10 problems and ruthlessly eliminating everything else. His counterintuitive approach shows how to achieve more by doing less, build systems that make success automatic, and escape the punishment mindset that keeps most high-achievers trapped in cycles of burnout. This conversation isn't just thought-provoking—it's a complete reimagining of what discipline truly means for transformational results. Let's break through.
Connect with Craig here: darksideofdiscipline.com ➤ To connect with Craig Ballantyne follow him on Instagram @realcraigballantyne To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 001 Taking Your Power Back with Jenna D'Annunizo | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:32:39 | |
Holistic business and mindset coach, Jenna D'Annunzio joins us on this powerful episode of The Breakthrough Effect to uncover the hidden barriers keeping you from living at your highest potential. With her unique blend of psychology and soul-driven coaching, Jenna reveals how attachment to specific outcomes actually blocks the very results we're seeking. Her refreshing approach shows us how to regulate emotions during challenging moments, rewrite the false scripts running in our heads, and ultimately reclaim our power in every area of life. This conversation isn't just inspiring—it's a practical roadmap to becoming the architect of your reality rather than a prisoner of circumstance. Let's break through. ➤ To connect with Jenna D'Annunzio follow her on INSTAGRAM @jenna_dannunzio3 To follow The Breakthrough Effect and connect with Jerrid on Social Media: ➤ INSTAGRAM @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE jerridsebesta.com | |||
| 000 Stop Chasing, Start Becoming - Introduction Episode | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:02:51 | |
Welcome to The Breakthrough Effect, a podcast that challenges the conventional approach to success and fulfillment. In this brief introduction, host Jerrid Sebesta shares the powerful philosophy behind the show: transformation happens when we stop chasing external outcomes and start becoming the person who naturally attracts what we desire. After living 43 years feeling stuck and unfulfilled despite outward success, Jerrid discovered that breakthrough doesn't come from doing more—it comes from being more. This podcast exists to provide the insights, conversations, and practical wisdom needed to create your own breakthrough effect. Join us for our official launch on April 22nd with high-profile guests who reveal the surprising truths behind lasting transformation. Subscribe now to begin your journey from where you are to where you're meant to be. The chase ends here. The breakthrough begins now. | |||
| 035 How To Be Super Human with Matthew Anderson | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:28:22 | |
Being super human doesn't mean competing with others or achieving some elevated state above normal humans, it means having the courage to be fully, authentically yourself. In this conversation, Matt Anderson reveals why comparison is the silent killer of joy and potential, and walks through a three-step process to crush the negative self-talk that programs us without awareness. Why go through life doing an average impression of someone else when there will never be another you? If you've been chasing someone else's definition of success while suppressing your own potential, this episode rewires everything. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH MATTHEW ANDERSON: ➤ WEBSITE: matthewmanderson.com ➤ FREE TOOL: craftyourcape.com ➤ BOOK: Being Super Human (Amazon) TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred | |||
| 034 Leverage: The Secret to Building Wealth with Jennifer Butcher | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:32:16 | |
Most people approach money from fear instead of strategy, and it costs them hundreds of thousands in missed opportunities. Jennifer Butcher, a mortgage and financial strategist with 25+ years of experience, reveals why leverage is the secret to building real wealth...and it's simpler than you think. In this conversation, she and Jerrid expose the Dave Ramsey vs. Kiyosaki divide, break down why the best time to buy is when you're ready (not when conditions are perfect), and share the one financial discipline that shifts people from money anxiety to money confidence: paying attention to every dollar in and out. From first-time home buyers to seasoned entrepreneurs, if you've been stuck between fear and ambition, this episode rewires your entire relationship with money, debt, and your own potential. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jenniferbutcherofficial ➤ PODCAST: She Talks Money with Jennifer Butcher TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred | |||
| 033 Sales is Half the Equation with Quinn Driscoll | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:37:03 | |
Most entrepreneurs are obsessed with revenue. They chase the next sale, celebrate the big months, and think more revenue equals more success. But here's what Quinn Driscoll, a business valuation expert who's spent years inside the financials of hundreds of companies, knows that most don't: revenue without strategy is just noise. In this conversation, Jerrid and Quinn break down the brutal truth, sales really is only half the equation. The other half is expenses, strategy, and the mindset shifts that separate a business owner from someone who's built an actual asset. This isn't about budgets or spreadsheets, it's about understanding that a truly profitable business is separable from you, measurable, and valuable. If you're making good money but have no idea what's actually happening in your business, this episode rewires everything. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH QUINN: ➤ LINKEDIN: @qdriscoll ➤ WEBSITE: thevaluegal.com TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred | |||
| 032 How High-Achievers Trick the Universe | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:15:15 | |
Most high achievers know how to want something—they'll grind, work obsessively, and build relentlessly. But they hit a wall at surrender, confusing it with not caring. Jerrid breaks down the Breakthrough Equation (Desire + Belief - Attachment = Breakthrough) and reveals why releasing your grip on the outcome is the actual architecture of breakthrough. He then introduces the Wholeness Equation (What You Have ÷ What You Need = Happiness), showing why decreasing your need for more is more powerful than chasing more. When your denominator approaches zero, your fulfillment becomes infinite. And here's the secret the universe doesn't advertise: becoming whole doesn't kill your drive—it activates your creator essence, and creators create. This is when you achieve more, do more, and receive more. Not from desperation, but from being. This episode rewires how you think about desire, surrender, and the actual architecture of getting what you want. Let's break through. TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred | |||
| 031 The Grind Without the Burn with Kendra Cooke | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:35:09 | |
Kendra Cooke has spent nearly two decades teaching entrepreneurs how to build smarter businesses that let them keep half of what they earn. Not through luck or inheritance, but through ruthless financial literacy and intentional systems. The problem? Most business owners have no idea what they're actually keeping. Kendra breaks down the financial strategy that most entrepreneurs never learn in school: simple profit-and-loss statements, intentional budget percentages, and the courage to actually track where your money goes. She addresses the unique financial blocks that keep women entrepreneurs stuck in scarcity (even when they're making great money), and she challenges the false choice between ambition and balance. If you're making money but feeling broke, or working hard but going nowhere, this episode is your reset. Let's break through. CONNECT WITH KENDRA COOKE ➤ INSTAGRAM: @kendracooke ➤ FACEBOOK: @kendracooke ➤ LINKEDIN: @kendracooke ➤ WEBSITE: kendracooke.com ➤ BOOK: Embrace Empower Evolve ➤ TED TALK: (Coming Soon - Available on YouTube) TO FOLLOW THE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECT AND CONNECT WITH JERRID ➤ INSTAGRAM: @jerridsebesta ➤ LINKEDIN: @jerridsebesta ➤ YOUTUBE: @jerridsebesta ➤ WEBSITE: jerridsebesta.com ➤ BOOK: Life-Undeferred | |||
| 030 I Died and Came Back with Bill Goodwin | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:45:44 | |
On November 23rd, 1999, Bill Goodwin literally died. He had an afterlife encounter that changed everything. Then he was resuscitated. From that moment forward, Bill understood something most people spend a lifetime trying to figure out: every day is a gift, and most people are accepting their lives instead of leading them. Now, as a leadership coach and author of "Priority Living," Bill has dedicated 25+ years to helping people understand what it means to actually lead your life with intention. In this profound conversation, he reveals what he experienced beyond life, how that experience became the catalyst for his "Priority Living" framework, and why the seven pillars he outlines: purpose, growth, impact, rhythm, explore, connect, and give—are the actual path to a life that counts. Let's break through.
➤ WEBSITE (BOOK): prioritylivingbook.com ➤ WEBSITE (BUSINESS): prioritylivingcg.com ➤ BOOK: Priority Living - Seven Pillars To Make Your Life Count (Amazon) ➤ LINKEDIN: Bill Goodwin ➤ FACEBOOK: Bill Goodwin ➤ INSTAGRAM: @coachbillspeaks
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