The Human Journey: Your Story with David Hackett

David Hackett

"The Human Journey: Your Story with David Hackett" is a gripping Podcast of self-discovery and resilience, chronicling the transformative odyssey of one's experience as they navigate life's trials and triumphs. The narrative unfolds with poignant moments of growth and revelation, inspiring listeners, and viewers to embrace their own journey with courage and hope.

  1. 17 de jul.

    The 4MIDABLE Writer

    Don Young has been a storyteller for decades - but that was never the plan. As a teenager, his dream was to be a professional hockey player. When that dream ended, a chance meeting with an actor led to a visit to a film set, which sparked an interest in taking acting classes from Eli Rill, a former associate of Lee Strasberg at his renowned Actors' Studio. Don believed the training would improve his sales presentations in his day job - but after just three months, Eli told him, “You should get an agent.” That led to small roles in television and film and eventually sparked an interest in writing television scripts. Despite having no formal training, Don taught himself to write screenplays using his mother's typewriter. A year later, Eli was so impressed with Don's dual talent that he encouraged him to move to Los Angeles, where Eli was relocating to work with Mr. Strasberg at The Actors Studio. Don quit his job and moved to Los Angeles, where, with Eli's support, he was cast in a play produced by Mr. Strasberg. The experience led to meeting legendary actresses Anne Bancroft and Shelley Winters and opened the door to life inside the entertainment industry. Don was signed by a literary agent, and his first writing job was for the iconic cartoon series Inspector Gadget. This was before email and computers were part of the writing process - production offices dispatched a taxi with a three-page episode outline to his apartment, and returned five days later to pick up the completed script. Determined to learn how films were made, Don worked as a featured extra on numerous Hollywood productions, observing performers such as Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett and Burt Reynolds from only a few feet away. That led to a memorable evening playing pool with Sammy Davis Jr. after "crashing" the entertainer's film wrap party at his Beverly Hills home. When Hollywood's changing landscape forced Don to reinvent himself, he chose an unexpected path. Despite never having written a novel, he developed “THE 4MIDABLES” as an action-adventure YA trilogy that has earned enthusiastic reviews from readers around the world. Don shares a unique perspective on storytelling, resilience, and reinvention. Whether discussing the Hollywood of the 1980s, the evolution of television writing, the creative process, independent publishing, or the lessons learned over a lifetime in entertainment, he brings humor, behind-the-scenes insights, and memorable real-life stories that leave audiences entertained and inspired. David is excited to share that this very podcast series he has created, The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Life Journey Podcasts on the web by the Million Podcasts panel. This list is the most comprehensive ranking of Life Journey Podcasts online, and they're honored to feature this journey among the best! Visit https://www.millionpodcasts.com/life-journey-podcasts/ to see this exciting news.

    The 4MIDABLE Writer
  2. 7 de jul.

    Life

    Agnes Szabo, a Hungarian entrepreneur and author, shared her life journey on her first-ever podcast appearance. The conversation covered her upbringing under Hungarian socialism, her transition to entrepreneurship at age 35, surviving the 2008–2009 economic crisis, and her upcoming book publications. Agnes emphasized self-trust, resilience, and systemic thinking as her core life principles. Background: Born and raised in Hungary under socialism; witnessed the political shift to capitalism at age 22 Entrepreneurship: Started first business (apartment construction) at 35; built 100 flats over ~7 years; currently operates private kindergartens and nurseries in Hungary Major challenge: 2008–2009 economic crisis nearly collapsed her construction business; survived through self-reliance alone Philosophy: Emphasizes letting go of hardship to protect one's soul, trusting oneself, and thinking in systems Books: Two books authored — Life Code (publishing October 27) and Life Command (publishing February 26 the following year), both available on Amazon Future plans: Building a new business called the Nearby System — three European high-tech technology clinics in Florida; projected 4–5 year project Life Code was written 16 years ago during the economic crisis as a personal coping tool, then rediscovered and published Life Command was written in November of the prior year, building on 16 years of reflection A third book, Life Inspiration, is already conceptualized to complement the planned Florida business venture Agnes distinguishes between believing and hoping — she states she believes in her success, not merely hopes for it Core message to listeners: trust yourself, find your foundational problem, and know it is never too late

    Life
  3. 6 de jul.

    The Child Behind Your Patterns

    Noush Navazani, MSc, GMBPsS, is a psychology-trained integrative therapist, author, lecturer, doctoral researcher, and Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), based in London. With more than a decade of experience, Noush helps people understand the emotional patterns that shape their relationships, self-worth, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Her work combines psychological research with a compassionate, integrative therapeutic approach, making complex psychological concepts practical and accessible to everyday life. She is the author of The Child Behind Your Patterns: Healing Your Inner Child, Breaking Old Cycles, and Building Self-Worth, a book that explores how childhood experiences influence adult behaviour and relationships, while providing practical tools to help readers break recurring emotional cycles and build lasting self-worth. Alongside her therapeutic work, Noush is actively involved in doctoral research and lecturing in psychology. She is passionate about translating academic knowledge into practical insights that empower people to understand themselves better and create meaningful, lasting change. Beyond psychology, Noush is also a passionate artist and painter. She believes creativity and self-expression play an important role in emotional healing, personal growth, and resilience. Her unique combination of science, therapy, creativity, and lived experience brings a distinctive perspective to conversations about mental health, identity, relationships, and human behaviour. Through her clinical work, writing, research, and media appearances, Noush’s mission is to help people understand why they think, feel, and behave the way they do—and to inspire them to create healthier, more fulfilling lives.

    The Child Behind Your Patterns
  4. 29 de jun.

    Rind and Reason

    ⁠Lauren shared her personal journey from experiencing youth homelessness at around age 18 to becoming a business owner, homeowner, and single mother. The conversation covered her path from couch-surfing and sleeping outside in Cambridge, MA, to founding Rind and Reason Consulting, which focuses on organizational structure and youth homelessness advocacy. David also briefly shared his own experience with housing instability and sexual assault at 18, creating a mutual exchange of personal stories. Areas Covered Personal Background: Youth homelessness experience — couch-surfing, sleeping outside in Harvard Square, connecting with street youth communities. Advocacy & Career Path: Over 10 years of unpaid and paid advocacy work, speaking at state houses, developing Youth Action Boards. Business Growth: Expanded from youth homelessness consulting to broader organizational consulting; now working with the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. Current Challenges: Federal funding uncertainty amid a shifting political climate; most contracts are tied to HUD. Host's Personal Story: David disclosed being kicked out of home at 18 in England, placed by social services, and sexually assaulted shortly after — leading to PTSD and temporary alcohol use to cope. Notable Points Youth homelessness in the U.S. is defined up to age 24, recognizing that legal adults can still lack independent living experience. Lauren's first night sleeping outside was in a damp, unsanitary basement with a group of street youth in Harvard Square; she immediately made a practical list of what she needed. Early advocacy work was tokenizing — participants were invited to check a box rather than drive real change. Youth Action Boards: Lauren developed strategies to connect young people with local governments to influence program and funding decisions. Lauren noted shelters were more psychologically damaging than sleeping outside due to how staff treated residents. For more information, visit ⁠www.rindandreason.com⁠

    Rind and Reason

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"The Human Journey: Your Story with David Hackett" is a gripping Podcast of self-discovery and resilience, chronicling the transformative odyssey of one's experience as they navigate life's trials and triumphs. The narrative unfolds with poignant moments of growth and revelation, inspiring listeners, and viewers to embrace their own journey with courage and hope.