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In the last 20 years, I have lived a life like many, by accident, going to work, go home get paid than the next day starting all over again, living on a proverbial hamster wheel. I can tell you though through coaching and mentorship, I learned that living a life on purpose is less stressful and ensures I am happy more days than not. My goal is to introduce you to guests, ideas, and thoughts that can help you learn that you to can “LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE, NOT BY ACCIDENT”.

  1. Aaron Ryan Built 40-Plus Books From One Childhood Moment

    2D AGO

    Aaron Ryan Built 40-Plus Books From One Childhood Moment

    Most people have a moment that quietly shapes the direction of their life. For Aaron Ryan, that moment happened in second grade. A simple classroom assignment became the starting point for a lifelong journey that led to writing more than 40 books, building a creative career, and staying committed to a purpose-driven path. In this episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Aaron shares what it really takes to turn an early spark into a sustained, meaningful legacy. This is not just about writing. It is about• discovering your calling and acting on it early• building discipline and consistency over time• creating something meaningful in a distracted world• staying aligned with your values and purpose Aaron also shares insights into storytelling, creativity, and how the landscape is changing with new technologies while still requiring authenticity and commitment. If you have ever felt called to create something more, to step into your purpose, or to build something that lasts, this episode will challenge and inspire you. Because the biggest regret is not failure. It is never starting. 🎙️ Give A Heck PodcastReal conversations about purpose, personal growth, financial stewardship, mindset, faith, and intentional living. Websitehttps://authoraaronryan.com/ Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/authoraaronryan Xhttps://x.com/authoraaronryan YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@authoraaronryan Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/authoraaronryan LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/authoraaronryan TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@authoraaronryan Give A Heck Websitehttps://www.giveaheck.com/ Podcasthttps://www.giveaheck.com/podcast/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@giveaheck TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheck LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightheck Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/giveaheck Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck/ 🤝 Connect with Aaron Ryan🤝 Connect with Dwight Heck

    1h 3m
  2. From New Age to Jesus: Dr. Laurette Willis on Addiction, Healing, and Truth

    MAR 31

    From New Age to Jesus: Dr. Laurette Willis on Addiction, Healing, and Truth

    What if the things you believed were helping you… were actually leading you away from truth? In this powerful episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis to explore a deeply personal journey from addiction, emotional struggle, and New Age practices… to faith in Jesus Christ, healing, and purpose-driven living. Dr. Laurette shares how early emotional pain led to unhealthy coping patterns, including emotional eating and addiction, and how her search for peace eventually led her into practices that appeared helpful on the surface… until they weren’t. This is not just a story about recovery. It’s about truth. It’s about surrender. It’s about transformation. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, searched for peace in the wrong places, or questioned whether what you’re doing is truly helping you move forward… this conversation will challenge your perspective. In this episode, you’ll discover: How emotional pain can lead to addiction and control patterns Why coping mechanisms can quietly become destructive habits The hidden risks behind certain New Age practices How faith became the foundation for real healing A Christian alternative to yoga and why it matters How to shift from searching externally to living with purpose internally This episode is a reminder that your past does not define your future… but your choices can redefine your path. 🎙️ Connect with Dr. Laurette Willis 🌐 Website 📘 Facebook 🐦 X ▶️ YouTube 📸 Instagram 💼 LinkedIn 🎵 TikTok 🎙️ Connect with Dwight Heck 🌐 Website 🎙️ Podcast ▶️ YouTube 🎵 TikTok 💼 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 🙏 If this episode resonated with you: Share it with someone who needs to hear this message Follow the Give A Heck Podcast Leave a review to help others discover purpose-driven conversations And remember… it’s never too late to give a heck.

    1h 32m
  3. Ken Kunken: Paralyzed at 20, Built a 40-Year Legal Career Anyway

    MAR 24

    Ken Kunken: Paralyzed at 20, Built a 40-Year Legal Career Anyway

    What happens when life changes in a single moment, and everything you thought was possible disappears? In this powerful episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck sits down with Ken Kunken, whose life changed forever during a football game at Cornell University when a devastating spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the neck down as a quadriplegic. Doctors believed his future would likely involve life in a nursing home. Instead, Ken refused to accept that outcome. He returned to Cornell, became the first quadriplegic to graduate from the university, earned multiple advanced degrees, and built a remarkable 40-year career as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County, prosecuting more than 50 felony jury trials. Along the way, he became an advocate for disability rights, a husband, a father to triplet sons, a motivational speaker, and the author of I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story. This conversation is about far more than overcoming physical adversity. It is about mindset, purpose, resilience, family support, advocacy, and the ripple effect one determined person can have on the lives of others. In this episode, Ken shares:• How his family shaped his resilience and belief in what was possible• What it was like to navigate depression and uncertainty after his injury• Why refusing to accept the limitations others place on you matters• How he built a meaningful legal career despite major physical barriers• His advocacy work for accessibility before disability legislation changed the landscape• The joy of marriage, fatherhood, and creating a life beyond what others thought possible• What writing his memoir taught him about perseverance, gratitude, and impact Ken’s story is a reminder that while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can choose how we respond. If you are facing adversity, feeling stuck, or questioning what is still possible for your life, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Connect with Ken Kunken:Website: https://kenkunken.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473121422YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUUa2hyQF8ubUmEARY9WKAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-j-kunken-b4b0a9a8/ Connect with Dwight Heck:Website: https://www.giveaheck.com/Podcast: https://www.giveaheck.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GiveAHeckTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheckLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightheck/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveaheck/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck/ If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, share it, and leave a review. It helps more people discover the Give A Heck Podcast and live life on purpose, not by accident. And remember, it’s never too late to give a heck.

    1h 21m
  4. Why Most People Never Tell Their Story (And Regret It Later) | Michele DeFilippo

    MAR 17

    Why Most People Never Tell Their Story (And Regret It Later) | Michele DeFilippo

    What happens when you finally decide to write your story? In this episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck sits down with Michele DeFilippo, a publishing expert with over five decades of experience, to explore why so many people never document their life experiences—and what they lose when they don’t. Michele shares how writing is more than just putting words on a page. It’s a powerful process that creates clarity, helps people reflect on their journey, and preserves their legacy for future generations. Through decades of working with authors, she has seen firsthand how writing can transform not just the final product, but the person behind it. This conversation dives into the evolution of publishing, the difference between craftsmanship and convenience, and why books should never be treated as commodities. It also highlights the emotional impact of storytelling, including the regret many people feel when personal stories are lost over time. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, journaling your experiences, or simply capturing your story for your family, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start documenting what matters most. Because your story matters more than you think. Why most people never start writing their story How writing creates clarity and personal growth The shift from craftsmanship to speed in publishing The emotional cost of not documenting your life Why every story has value, even if others have written similar topics How writing can become a legacy for future generations 🤝 Connect with Michele DeFilippo 🌐 https://1106design.com📘 Free Guide: https://1106design.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Publish-Like-the-Pros_Prf15_COLOR_with_covers_PDFx-1a.pdf📩 md@1106design.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-defilippo-824247/📘 https://www.facebook.com/1106design🐦 http://x.com/1106design▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQSYNLxoSQDokF7cDiJ27Q 🌐 https://giveaheck.com🎧 https://giveaheck.com/podcast🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightheck📸 https://www.instagram.com/giveaheck🎙️ Connect with Dwight Heck | Give A Heck If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Follow the Give A Heck Podcast on your favourite platform, leave a review, and help more people start living life on purpose—not by accident. You don’t need the perfect time to start writing your story. You just need to start. Because the greatest loss isn’t writing something imperfect—it’s never writing it at all.

    58 min
  5. I Was Teaching Financial Freedom While Living Financially Broken | Dwight Heck

    MAR 10

    I Was Teaching Financial Freedom While Living Financially Broken | Dwight Heck

    🎙 Give A Heck Podcast with Dwight Heck What happens when the person teaching financial freedom realizes they are quietly living the opposite? In this powerful solo episode, Dwight Heck shares a deeply personal reflection from a speech he delivered in November 2021. He explores how easy it is to appear successful on the outside while internally drifting away from purpose, alignment, and financial clarity. Dwight explains how many people become trapped in the cycle of earning, spending, and surviving, all while believing they are moving forward. The truth is that without intentional direction, life can slowly drift away from the values and goals that truly matter. Through honest storytelling and practical insight, Dwight breaks down how this silent drift affects finances, relationships, mindset, and personal fulfillment and how anyone can begin reclaiming control. If you have ever felt like you are working hard but not truly moving toward the life you want, this episode will challenge you to stop drifting and start living intentionally. • Why many people appear financially successful while quietly struggling• How life drift slowly pulls people away from purpose• The dangerous cycle of living paycheque to paycheque• Why awareness is the first step toward change• Practical ways to realign your life and financial direction 🌐 Websitehttps://giveaheck.com 🎙 Podcasthttps://giveaheck.com/podcast/ 📘 Dwight’s Bookhttps://giveaheck.com/book/ 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150/ 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck/ 👍 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck 🎥 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@GiveAHeck 🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheck The Give A Heck Podcast features purpose-driven conversations about mindset, faith, leadership, financial stewardship, and intentional living. Dwight Heck speaks with inspiring guests from around the world and shares real stories of people who have overcome adversity and now help others live life on purpose.

    17 min
  6. Are You Drifting Through Life? The Silent Thief of Direction and Purpose | Dwight Heck

    MAR 3

    Are You Drifting Through Life? The Silent Thief of Direction and Purpose | Dwight Heck

    Are you drifting through life without realizing it? In thissolo episode, I, Dwight Heck, break down how life drift quietly steals direction in your finances, career, relationships, health, and purpose, and I share the four-step clarity process to stop drifting and start livingintentionally. 🧭 Episode Overview Have you ever felt busy but not fulfilled, stable but notaligned, or successful yet unsettled? After more than 24 years working with individuals andfamilies through financial planning, life transitions, and major personaldecisions, I have observed a troubling pattern. Most people do not destroytheir lives with one catastrophic decision. They drift. This episode unfolds across eight focused sections thatexpose how drift operates in your life, including the five core areas where life drift most commonly takes hold. 🔎 What You Will LearnAbout Drifting Through Life • Why drifting through life feels responsible until optionsquietly disappear• The five predictable areas where life drift takes hold• How being busy can mask misalignment• Why absence of crisis does not equal presence of purpose• The compounding cost of delayed decisions• The four-step clarity framework to stop drifting• Why stewardship requires honest examination ⚠️ The Five Core Areas Where LifeDrift Takes Hold While this episode unfolds across eight sections, fivespecific areas consistently reveal where life drift quietly steals direction. 💰 Financial Drift Operating without a written plan. Income grows. Expensesgrow. Direction remains undefined. Compound growth rewards early intentionwhile delay quietly removes options. 🧑‍💼 Career Drift Choosing security over purpose year after year instead ofbuilding alignment. ❤️ Relationship Drift Letting connection become assumption. Communication becomes logistical instead of meaningful. 🏥 Health Drift Postponing self-care until “later.” Later eventually sends abill. 🎯 Purpose Drift Living reactively instead of intentionally. Avoiding thequestion: Why am I doing this? ⏳ The Real Cost of DriftingThrough Life The deepest regret is rarely money. “I wish I had started sooner.”“I thought I had more time.” Money can sometimes recover.Time rarely does. Small intentional decisions compound. So do smallavoidances. ❓ The Question Most People Avoid What decision have you been delaying? Drift survives on delay. Absence of crisis does not equal alignment. 🙏 Stewardship and Responsibility We are called to steward our finances, time, health, andrelationships. Faith requires intentional action. You cannot steward what you refuse to examine honestly. 🌐 Connect with DwightHeck Website: https://giveaheck.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@giveaheckLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150Instagram: https://instagram.com/give.a.heckFacebook: https://facebook.com/dwight.heckThreads: https://threads.net/@give.a.heckTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@giveaheck

    13 min
  7. Alcohol-Free Leadership: How Quitting Drinking Unlocks Clarity and High Performance with Toni Will

    FEB 24

    Alcohol-Free Leadership: How Quitting Drinking Unlocks Clarity and High Performance with Toni Will

    What happens when success looks perfect on the outside but feels misaligned on the inside? In this episode of Give A Heck, Dwight Heck sits down with professional hockey executive and alcohol-free performance coach Toni Will to explore how intentional behaviour change can unlock clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance. Rather than waiting for rock bottom, Toni made the decision to live alcohol-free to reclaim energy, focus, and alignment in both leadership and life. The result? Greater confidence, stronger decision-making, and nearly 800 hours a year reclaimed through intentional living. This powerful conversation explores leadership identity, accountability, personal growth, and redefining success on your own terms. If you’re striving to lead with clarity, improve performance, or live more intentionally, this episode will challenge how you think about habits, success, and fulfillment. • Alcohol-free leadership and performance • Behaviour-first change and accountability • Overcoming normalized habits that limit growth • Building confidence through intentional decisions • Defining success beyond societal expectations Connect with Toni Will: Website: https://www.toniwill.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwill Connect with Dwight: Website: https://giveaheck.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150 👉 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, share, and leave a review. It helps more people discover conversations that inspire purposeful living. Remember — it’s never too late to Give A Heck.

    1h 14m
  8. Trust But Verify: How Blind Trust Cost Me Tens of Thousands in Business

    FEB 17

    Trust But Verify: How Blind Trust Cost Me Tens of Thousands in Business

    Episode OverviewHave you ever trusted a referral or hired an “expert,” only to discover they lacked the competence to deliver real results? In this personal solo episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, I reveal the hard truth behind blind trust, guru culture, and the costly consequences of assuming expertise without verification.After losing tens of thousands of dollars and watching my business stall, I was forced to confront the reality of misplaced trust. Through artificial intelligence, faith, and personal accountability, I uncovered critical gaps and began rebuilding from a place of clarity and ownership.This episode is a wake‑up call for entrepreneurs, coaches, and professionals who want to protect their business, finances, and future from preventable mistakes.What You Will Learn• Why blind trust in referrals and consultants leads to financial loss• How confidence can disguise incompetence• The hidden dangers of guru culture and online programs• How AI exposed business gaps and revealed the truth• Why accountability is essential for rebuilding momentum• How to properly verify expertise before hiring anyone• The emotional, financial, and spiritual impact of misplaced trustHow Blind Trust Created Loss and StagnationTrust has always been a core value in my life and business. I believed referrals equaled credibility. That belief became one of the most expensive lessons of my career.Over six years, I hired referred “experts” who lacked the competence to deliver meaningful results. The outcome: financial loss, stalled growth, and emotional exhaustion. Trust without verification created vulnerability.The Referral Trap and Illusion of ExpertiseReferrals often feel like validation, but they’re frequently based on assumptions—not proven results. Confidence, charisma, and reputation can mask a lack of real skill. Verification must replace blind trust.How the Pandemic Increased VulnerabilityDuring the pandemic, urgency and emotional stress replaced proper due diligence. Investments in consultants and marketing experts failed to deliver, costing tens of thousands and delaying progress. This became a turning point that forced a complete reevaluation.How AI Helped Reveal the TruthArtificial intelligence became a powerful tool for uncovering what had been overlooked. By analyzing my systems, digital presence, and strategy, AI exposed gaps no consultant had ever addressed. This clarity became the foundation for rebuilding with ownership and accountability.Personal Accountability and Reclaiming ControlI realized no one would ever care about my success more than I do. Rebuilding required taking full responsibility, verifying expertise, and trusting myself to make better decisions. This shift restored confidence and momentum.Faith, Integrity, and Spiritual AccountabilityFaith guides how I approach business and relationships. Integrity, responsibility, and alignment protect my future and ensure peace in my decisions.Guru Culture and False PromisesMany consultants and programs rely on emotional persuasion rather than sustainable results. Verification and due diligence are essential before trusting anyone with your money or business.Trust But VerifyTrust must be earned and validated. Modern tools—including AI—allow you to confirm expertise and protect your time, money, and future. Verification is no longer optional; it’s a necessity.Connect with Dwight Heck🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: giveaheck.com📘 Follow me on Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/dwight.heck📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for episodes and video content: youtube.com/@giveaheck📸 Join me on Instagram for daily insights: instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵 Connect on Threads: threads.net/@give.a.heck💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150🎵 Watch my TikTok content: tiktok.com/@giveaheck

    28 min
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In the last 20 years, I have lived a life like many, by accident, going to work, go home get paid than the next day starting all over again, living on a proverbial hamster wheel. I can tell you though through coaching and mentorship, I learned that living a life on purpose is less stressful and ensures I am happy more days than not. My goal is to introduce you to guests, ideas, and thoughts that can help you learn that you to can “LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE, NOT BY ACCIDENT”.

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  • Creator
    Dwight Heck
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    290
  • Rating
    Clean
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