Beyond Self-Made

Michael Greenwalt
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Conversations on leadership, reinvention, and the truth behind success. Hosted by Michael Greenwalt. Welcome to Beyond Self-Made. I'm Michael Greenwalt - speaker, author, and someone who's lived more than one life. From poverty to the military, to the cage, to the fireground, to the boardroom and entrepreneurship, I've learned that success isn't about doing it alone - it's about who shows up, who opens doors, and who walks with you when things get hard. This podcast is about leadership under pressure, career reinvention, personal growth, and the power of authentic human connection. These interviews are stories, conversations, and lessons for people building their next chapter - together.

  1. -14 h ·  Vidéo

    I Saw Beauty Everywhere: My First Ketamine Experience

    I expected darkness.  I found love.   What happens when you stop trying to control the experience and simply allow yourself to receive what comes? In this follow-up episode of Beyond Self Made, I sit down immediately after my first ketamine treatment to share what I experienced while it's still fresh. Going into the session, I expected to confront trauma, memories, fears, or difficult emotions. Instead, I found something completely different. What I experienced is difficult to describe with words. It felt like a journey through space and time, from the cellular level to the vastness of the universe. There were moments of beauty, connection, love, peace, and a profound sense that everything is somehow connected. This isn't a conversation about medical advice or treatment recommendations. It's simply an honest account of a personal experience and the reflections that followed. In this episode we discuss: My first ketamine treatment experience Why words often fail to describe transformational moments The feeling of connection and unity Love, self-acceptance, and personal healing Faith, purpose, and perspective The role of beauty in personal growth What surprised me most about the experience Why healing isn't always what we expect Whether you're curious about ketamine therapy, interested in personal development, or simply exploring different perspectives on healing and growth, I hope this conversation provides insight and encouragement. Sometimes the answers we're looking for don't arrive as solutions. Sometimes they arrive as perspective.

    14 min

  2. -14 h ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing The Dark Side of AI Chatbots: Warning Signs, Risks, and Reality from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the world as it evolves daily while offering limitless potential. Millions of Americans now turn to chatbots for guidance on finances, work and even relationships from life coaches to therapists and also companionship. But alongside their usefulness come serious risks that are often underestimated. In this conversation Oprah joins experts, families and a live audience to explore the potential hidden dangers of engaging with AI chatbots. Oprah speaks with the parents of a 14-year-old boy who died by suicide after his troubling interactions with a chatbot. We hear from UCSF psychiatrist, Dr. Keith Sakata, about the rise in reports of “AI-induced psychosis,” the potential negative mental health consequences of chatbot use and warning signs that a chatbot relationship has gone from helpful to harmful. Executive Director at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Helen Toner, offers insight into how AI chatbots are developed to have human-like interactions, AI sycophancy and what people can do to hold AI companies accountable. We also hear from people who experienced devastating consequences from their use of AI chatbots from quitting a job, isolating from loved ones to becoming convinced they needed to warn the government of impending doom. This is a candid, eye-opening conversation about the risk of AI chatbots for parents and families navigating this new technology. 00:00:00 - Oprah introduces the dangers of AI 00:04:20 - Megan joins to talk about her son 00:09:10 - Discovering her son’s chatbot conversations after death 00:11:30 - Protecting children 00:12:30 - Warning signs 00:18:00 - Chatbots inappropriate relationships with kids 00:19:00 - What parents should know 00:21:50 - Defining AI psychosis 00:25:00 - AI and human-like interactions 00:28:00 - Chatbots sycophantic nature 00:30:40 - Hannah shares her AI chatbot experience 00:35:00 - Dangers of long interactions with chatbots 00:36:30 - When Hannah’s mom was concerned 00:38:20 - Hannah getting back to herself 00:39:00 - Withdrawal from chatbots 00:40:20 - Hannah now 00:42:15 - Red flags of AI psychosis 00:45:00 - The lure of the chatbot 00:46:50 - Allan shares his AI psychosis 00:52:30 - Help from the Human Line project 00:54:00 - Human connection is the cure 00:55:00 - What we can do The Human Line Project https://www.thehumanlineproject.org/ Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. -2 j ·  Vidéo

    Ketamine, Healing, and the Search for More: My Journey Begins

    For years I've worked through trauma, stress, leadership challenges, and the pressure that comes with life and career transitions. I've invested in therapy, personal growth, health, and self-improvement, but recently I found myself asking a simple question: What if there's another level of healing available? In this episode of Beyond Self Made, I sit down with my brother, Dave Greenwalt, just minutes before my first ketamine treatment session. We talk openly about the stigma surrounding ketamine therapy, mental health, trauma, faith, anxiety, depression, personal growth, and the hopes and fears that come with stepping into an unfamiliar healing process. This conversation isn't about promoting a treatment or pretending to have answers. It's about transparency, curiosity, and documenting a real journey as it unfolds. Along the way we discuss: Why I decided to pursue ketamine therapy The stigma and misconceptions surrounding treatment Trauma, stress, and emotional patterns that can become deeply ingrained Neuroplasticity and the possibility of creating new pathways forward Faith, healing, and trusting the process The importance of intention, self-awareness, and personal growth This is the first episode in a series where I'll share my experience, lessons learned, challenges, and reflections throughout the process. Whether you're considering ketamine therapy yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in personal growth and mental wellness, I hope this conversation provides value and perspective. What follows is an honest conversation between two brothers about healing, hope, and the willingness to explore new paths forward.

    42 min

  4. 1 juin ·  Vidéo

    Built for More Than a Resume | Lily Finegan on College, Leadership, and Human Connection

    In this episode of Beyond Self Made, Michael sits down with recent college graduate Lily Finegan for an honest conversation about growing up, identity, leadership, relationships, career pressure, and what it means to enter adulthood in the age of AI. Lily shares her journey from growing up in the Bay Area through family struggles, divorce, addiction, sports, and learning resilience at a young age — all while navigating college life, sorority leadership, internships, and preparing for an uncertain job market after graduation. Together, they dive into: Growing up around addiction and learning resilience Sports, leadership, and confidence College life and personal transformation Sorority culture and building community Career anxiety after graduation The changing workforce in the age of AI Why personality, follow-through, and relationships matter more than ever The importance of standing out in a competitive world Balancing ambition with purpose and fulfillment This episode is both practical and deeply relatable for students, young professionals, parents, and anyone navigating transition, uncertainty, or reinvention in today's rapidly changing world.

    1 h 9 min

  5. 25 mai ·  Vidéo

    She Refused to Become Her Past | Mariah Garcia on Trauma, Healing, and Breaking Cycles

    In this deeply emotional and powerful episode of Beyond Self Made, Michael sits down with Mariah Garcia to discuss a childhood shaped by trauma, abuse, addiction, instability, and survival — and the intentional choices that helped her build a completely different life. Mariah opens up about witnessing the murder of her father as a child, enduring years of abuse, homelessness, addiction surrounding her family environment, and the emotional toll of constantly being uprooted. But this conversation is not about victimhood. It's about resilience, personal responsibility, faith, healing, and the daily decision to become something greater than your past. Now a registered nurse, business owner, wife, mother, and competitor, Mariah shares how mentorship, therapy, intentional choices, and purpose helped her break generational cycles and build a life centered around love, service, and family. This episode dives into: Childhood trauma and survival instincts Abuse, addiction, and instability The psychology of resilience Breaking generational cycles Parenting after trauma Choosing growth over victim mentality Faith, healing, and purpose Building a meaningful life through intentional choices This is one of the most honest and impactful conversations ever shared on the podcast.

    1 h 49 min

  6. 18 mai ·  Vidéo

    Purposeful Struggle: Cage Fighting, Reinvention, and Becoming Hard to Kill with Jesse Prescott

    On this episode of the Beyond Self Made Podcast, Michael sits down with Jesse Prescott of the Robust Human Project for one of the most raw and honest conversations yet. What starts as an unstructured conversation between longtime friends quickly turns into a deep dive into transformation, identity, discipline, entrepreneurship, and why people need purposeful struggle in their lives. Jesse opens up about hitting rock bottom after divorce, alcoholism, gaining weight to nearly 300 pounds, and the moment that forced him to completely rebuild himself from the ground up. From riding a BMX bike across town to lose weight, to stepping into the cage terrified, to building a respected performance and recovery business that now trains elite athletes and Olympians — this conversation is about what happens when you refuse to quit. Michael and Jesse also unpack: The emotional reality of cage fighting and combat sports Why hard things make the rest of life easier Entrepreneurship, setbacks, and the long grind to success Jiu-jitsu as a metaphor for life and business Purposeful struggle vs. self-created chaos The hidden danger of comfort and complacency Reinvention after failure, heartbreak, and health scares Why consistency beats motivation every time This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, behind in life, burned out, afraid to start over, or searching for purpose in difficult seasons. Sometimes becoming who you're supposed to be starts with doing the thing that scares you most. #BeyondSelfMade #MichaelGreenwalt #JessePrescott #PurposefulStruggle #MentalToughness #Entrepreneurship #JiuJitsu #MMA #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Resilience #Discipline #Mindset #Podcast #CareerReinvention #NeverQuit #RobustHuman #Transformation #HardThings

    2 h 7 min

  7. 11 mai

    From Silent Struggle to Self-Belief | Agnel Etienne on Debt, Depression, MMA, DJing & Reinventing

    What happens when you realize the life you worked so hard to build still doesn't make you happy? In this episode of the Beyond Self Made podcast, Agnel Etienne shares an incredibly honest story about growing up through financial struggle, battling anxiety and depression in silence, and ultimately rebuilding his life through small wins, discipline, and the willingness to try new things. From painful childhood experiences and crushing student loan debt, to moving across the country for a fresh start, Agnel opens up about the moments that changed everything. We dive into therapy, personal growth, combat sports, confidence building, DJing, resilience, and why doing hard things can completely transform your life. This conversation is about much more than success. It's about becoming the person you were meant to be - one uncomfortable step at a time. Topics include: Anxiety and silent depression Overcoming self-doubt Paying off $185,000 in debt Moving from New Jersey to Arizona MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and personal growth Building confidence through hard experiences DJing and entrepreneurship Small wins that change your life Learning to embrace discomfort Why "trying new things" matters If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain, or afraid to reinvent yourself, this episode is for you. Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that growth starts the moment you stop running from discomfort.   #BeyondSelfMade #Podcast #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #MMA #JiuJitsu #MuayThai #Entrepreneurship #DebtFreeJourney #Motivation #Mindset #Resilience #Leadership #AnxietyRecovery #TryNewThings #CareerGrowth #Confidence #MensMentalHealth #Transformation #DJLife #CombatSports #GrowthMindset #MichaelGreenwalt

    1 h 22 min

  8. 4 mai

    Built Under Pressure: The Leadership, Resilience, and Relentless Execution Behind Real Success

    In this episode of Beyond Self Made, Michael sits down with Rebecca Masters, CEO, entrepreneur, and one of the most quietly formidable leaders you will ever meet. Just ten days after welcoming a newborn, Rebecca shows up for a raw and wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond business. From losing her mother at a young age, to accelerating through life with relentless drive, to navigating divorce, danger, and rebuilding from the ground up, this is a story of resilience in its purest form. What makes Rebecca different is not just her story. It is how she operates. From managing VIP experiences in Las Vegas to leading high stakes cybersecurity initiatives for global organizations, she has built a reputation for something rare. White glove leadership in environments where failure is common. In this episode, we explore: The hidden power of belief and how it shapes your trajectory Why most technology projects fail and what actually makes them succeed The role of trust, relationships, and human judgment in a technology driven world What it really takes to lead under pressure Turning adversity into forward momentum Why people first leadership still wins, even in cybersecurity Rebecca's journey proves something most people overlook. Success is not built on perfect timing. It is built on showing up, staying in the fight, and refusing to let the mission fail. If you are navigating uncertainty, building something meaningful, or pushing to reach the next level in your career or leadership, this episode will stay with you. leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, mindset, personal growth, career growth, business leadership, high performance, cybersecurity leadership, change management, executive leadership, organizational transformation, women in leadership, startup growth, consulting, overcoming adversity, life after loss, rebuilding your life, mental toughness, discipline, purpose driven life, career reinvention, leadership in the age of AI, human judgment, business podcast, motivational podcast, success stories

    1 h 34 min
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Conversations on leadership, reinvention, and the truth behind success. Hosted by Michael Greenwalt. Welcome to Beyond Self-Made. I'm Michael Greenwalt - speaker, author, and someone who's lived more than one life. From poverty to the military, to the cage, to the fireground, to the boardroom and entrepreneurship, I've learned that success isn't about doing it alone - it's about who shows up, who opens doors, and who walks with you when things get hard. This podcast is about leadership under pressure, career reinvention, personal growth, and the power of authentic human connection. These interviews are stories, conversations, and lessons for people building their next chapter - together.

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    Michael Greenwalt
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