Grow Yourself: Personal Development School of Growth

Kevin McNulty

In Grow Yourself, you will have weekly ‘aha’ moments that allow you to see a clear path forward towards living a more purpose-filled, confident life. Each week, Kevin breaks down the abstracts of life and distills info into truth. Whether it be finding the truth in lofty concepts such as Law of Attraction, or what we can learn from down-to-earth subjects like tough break-ups into practical & actionable steps you can take to improve yourself on a daily basis. If you’re a yearner ready to grow yourself from the inside out with a new level of clarity & confidence, scroll up and click ‘follow’.

  1. Digital Minimalism and the Fight for Your Attention

    8H AGO

    Digital Minimalism and the Fight for Your Attention

    How phones and social media are quietly reshaping our minds, relationships, and sense of depth. A powerful conversation on digital minimalism with Kelsey Green.Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Grow Yourself Podcast, Kevin sits down with digital minimalist Kelsey Green to explore how our digital lives are reshaping attention, relationships, creativity, and mental health.This is not an anti-technology rant. It’s a thoughtful conversation about using digital tools without being used by them. Kelsey shares research, personal experience, and practical strategies for reclaiming focus, reducing stress, and rebuilding in-person community in a world built to steal our attention.If you’ve ever felt distracted, overstimulated, or slightly “hollow” after too much scrolling, this conversation is for you.Key Takeaways Social platforms are engineered to capture and monetize attentionEven having your phone nearby fractures focusConstant consumption reduces creativity and deep thinkingDigital habits should align with your core valuesPresence is one of the most powerful gifts you can give someoneBatching digital time restores control and clarityIn-person community is deeply connected to digital boundariesGuest BioKelsey Green is a digital minimalist, community strategist, and creator focused on helping people reduce digital noise, reclaim focus, and build meaningful in-person relationships. She works with creatives and entrepreneurs to strengthen attention, deepen community, and create aligned, intentional lives.Connect with Kelsey GreenWebsite: https://kelseylgreen.comInstagram: @kelseylgreenLinkedIn: Kelsey L GreenConnect with Kevin McNultyX: https://x.com/kevinspeaks2uLinkedIn:   / kevinmcnultyspeaks  Facebook:   / kevinrichardmcnulty  Instagram:   / kevinmcnultyspeaks  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty#DigitalMinimalism #AttentionEconomy #PersonalGrowth #Focus #Community #MentalHealth #GrowYourself

    1h 21m
  2. Living An Untamed Life | Rebellion With Purpose | Kevin McNulty Speaks

    FEB 16

    Living An Untamed Life | Rebellion With Purpose | Kevin McNulty Speaks

    In This Video We Will Explain " 🔥 Living An Untamed Life | Rebellion With Purpose | Kevin McNulty Speaks "In this episode of Grow Yourself, Kevin sits down with Aisha Makara to explore what it truly means to live untamed through disciplined freedom 🔥. This conversation on rebellion with purpose dives into intentional living, personal growth, creative reinvention, mindset transformation, and courage-driven leadership. Aisha Makara shares her journey across continents, careers, and artistic evolution, becoming an artist whose work has traveled into space . Together, they discuss disciplined freedom vs reckless rebellion, joy as a daily practice, creativity as a lifestyle, overcoming self-doubt, breaking inherited limits, and designing a purpose-driven life. If you seek motivation, mindset development, creative growth, intentional living, and authentic self-expression, this Grow Yourself episode delivers powerful insight and practical inspiration 💫 Living An Untamed Life | Rebellion With Purpose#growyourselfpodcast #Motivation #PersonalGrowth Key Takeaways Joy is not a destination but a daily practiceRebellion with purpose can be a form of inner growthCreativity extends far beyond art and into how we live• Letting go of inherited scripts creates space for freedomDisciplined freedom leads to deeper joy and authenticityGuest Bio Aisha Makara is an artist, creator, speaker, and world traveler whose life reflects courage, curiosity, and intentional freedom. Born in Mongolia and orphaned at a young age, she went on to earn a civil engineering degree in Norway, build a boutique hotel business in Lisbon, and travel to more than sixty countries. Her creative journey includes nomadic living, global art exhibitions, and a remarkable milestone in 2023 when her artwork was engraved in gold and sent into space through a SpaceX collaboration. Aisha is also the author of Joyful Living Guidebook, a visually rich book that blends art and reflection to help readers cultivate joy as a daily practice. If You Like This Episode Drop your thoughts below 👇👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe for more leadership and growth conversations Connect with Aisha Book: Joyful Living Guidebook Website: aishamakara.com Instagram: @aishamakara Connect with Kevin X: @kevinspeaks2u LI: @kevinmcnultyspeaks FB: @kevinrichardmcnulty IG: @kevinmcnultyspeaks LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty #KevinMcNulty #UntamedLife #RebellionWithPurpose #Motivation #Leadership #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneur #PurposeDriven #kevinmcnulty #growyourselfpodcast #podcast

    1h 12m
  3. The Day Quitting Made Sense...But He Chose Otherwise

    FEB 3

    The Day Quitting Made Sense...But He Chose Otherwise

    In this episode of Grow Yourself, Kevin McNulty sits downwith Jay Setchell, a Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit. Jay reflects on growing up on a working farm, the discipline shaped by the Marine Corps, and the life-altering injuries that forced him to rethink how he plans, moves, and lives. This is a grounded conversation about mindset as a daily discipline, choosing forward motion when quitting feels reasonable, and continuing to live with purpose, responsibility, and faith. Key Takeaways Quitting vs changing directionMindset as a daily disciplineLiving with constant forethoughtInch-by-inch progressResponsibility before comfortFaith and perseveranceService gives life meaning Guest Bio Jay Setchell is a Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur,and author who has survived multiple near-death experiences, severe injuries, and more than 70 surgeries. Raised on a working farm and shaped by militaryservice, Jay’s life reflects discipline, resilience, faith, and a deep belief that it is always too soon to quit. Connect with Jay Setchell Book: The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to QuitWebsite: https://neverquittrying.comEmail: jay@neverquittrying.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-setchell-bb6b1085/Connect with Kevin Linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty #growyourselfpodcast #neverquit ng #resilience #mindsetmatters #personalgrowth  #veterans  #faithandperseverance  #humanstrength

    1h 10m
  4. Travel and Expand Your Life Story

    JAN 27

    Travel and Expand Your Life Story

    Life doesn’t magically change. Perspective does.In this episode of the Grow Yourself Podcast, Kevin McNulty sits down with travel writer, speaker, and author Jen Ruiz to explore how travel becomes a powerful doorway to personal growth, presence, and life redesign.Jen shares how solo travel pulled her out of autopilot, helped her confront fear and uncertainty, and ultimately reshaped her career, identity, and sense of purpose. This conversation goes far beyond packing tips or destinations. It’s about using travel as a mirror for who you are, who you’re becoming, and what kind of life actually fits you.Expanded Show NotesAs a lifelong traveler, Kevin McNulty has seen how stepping outside familiar routines can strip away comfort and reveal clarity. In this episode, he explores that idea with Jen Ruiz, a former attorney who challenged herself to take 12 trips in 12 months and ended up redesigning her entire life.Jen explains why travel is one of the most effective “hacks” for presence in a distracted world. New places, unfamiliar cultures, and solo experiences force us into the moment, quieting anxiety about the future and stories from the past. Together, Kevin and Jen unpack fear, growth, solitude, identity, and why the world feels far less dangerous once you actually experience it.This conversation is for anyone who feels restless, stuck, or quietly questioning whether the life they built still fits.Topics include• Why travel is a shortcut to presence and clarity• The difference between fear and danger• How solo travel builds confidence and self-trust• Why growth never stops feeling uncomfortable• How travel challenges prejudice and expands perspective• Designing your own adventure instead of following the default pathAbout JenJen Ruiz is the author of 12 Trips in 12 Months and the upcoming memoir All You Need Is Flights releasing in 2026. She has traveled to over 50 countries, written for outlets like National Geographic and TIME, and helps others design lives that prioritize curiosity, courage, and freedom.Connect with JenWebsite: jenonajetplane.com/startBooks: Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are soldSocial: @jenonajetplaneConnect with KevinX: @kevinspeaks2uLinkedIn: @kevinmcnultyspeaksFacebook: @kevinrichardmcnultyInstagram: @kevinmcnultyspeaksLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnultySubscribe to the Grow Yourself Podcast for thoughtful conversations on personal growth, perspective, and human dynamics.#travel #personalgrowth #growyourselfpodcast #solotravelindia

    1h 2m
  5. The Incarnate Mind: A Christmas Conversation on Creation, Christ, and the Renewing of the Mind

    12/23/2025

    The Incarnate Mind: A Christmas Conversation on Creation, Christ, and the Renewing of the Mind

    🌟 The Incarnate Mind: A Christmas Conversation on Creation, Christ, and the Renewing of the Mind 🌟 Grow Yourself Podcast special with host, Kevin McNulty featuring Lanson Burrows Jones Jr. What if the Christmas story isn't just about a baby in a manger... but the eternal birthing of Christ within your heart? Dive into this mind-expanding Christmas special of the Grow Yourself Podcast where host Kevin McNulty welcomes Lanson Jones Jr., a visionary energy strategist and polymath at the forefront of plasma physics, quantum materials, and breakthrough tech at Nova Spark Energy. In this profound dialogue blending ancient mysticism, cutting-edge science, and the depths of Scripture:Discover how creation reveals God's perfect harmony (Tov), Christ unveils His divine nature, and a renewed mind awakens heaven on earth.Explore vibration as the language of the universe—from God's sung creation to quantum superposition and the "divine matrix" echoing Einstein and Tesla. Unpack the Kingdom within you (Luke 17:21): Agape love, metanoia (heart-turning), and surrendering the false self for Christ-consciousness.Hear Lanson's near-death insights, Aramaic revelations (Abba-Womb, Ruah HaKodesh), and why pain is the portal to deeper glory.Reflect on Jesus as the unblemished blueprint—the Way, Truth, and Life—inviting you to co-create divine order through resonance, not domination. Perfect for Christmas reflection, spiritual seekers, faith-science enthusiasts, and anyone craving transformation by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2). This isn't theology—it's an invitation to experience the Incarnate Mind awakening in you. Connect with Lanson: LinkedIn:   / lanson-burrows-jones-jr-49161651IG: @lansonjones674 Connect with Kevin: X: @kevinspeaks2uLI: @kevinmcnultyspeaksFB: @kevinrichardmcnultyIG: @kevinmcnultyspeaksLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty

    1h 3m
  6. The #1 Way to Heal Childhood Trauma That Actually Works (Expert Secrets)

    12/10/2025

    The #1 Way to Heal Childhood Trauma That Actually Works (Expert Secrets)

    What if the most powerful therapy for a traumatized child isn’t talking… it’s PLAY?In this episode, two leading child therapists (Kalila Robinson, PhD & Sarah Gerstenzang, LCSW) reveal the science-backed, play-based strategies they use with foster, adopted, and developmentally traumatized kids that actually rewire the brain for safety, trust, and resilience.You’ll discover: The hidden difference between “big T” trauma and everyday upsets (most parents get this wrong)Why some kids throw the ball too hard, sabotage games, or can’t attach — and the simple fixThe exact play techniques that calm a dysregulated nervous system in minutesHow to turn everyday moments (baking, fishing, even unloading the dishwasher) into deep healingThe #1 mistake adoptive/foster parents make that keeps kids stuck (and how to avoid it)Why “over-protecting” your child can accidentally make trauma worseIf you’re a parent, guardian, caregiver, teacher, or coach who wants to help kids feel safe and confident again — this episode will give you tools you can use TODAY.Purchase the Book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/Self-Regulation-W...Connect with Kal:Dr. Kahlila Robinson: https://www.kahlilarobinsonphd.comSarah Gerstenzang: https://www.sarahgerstenzang.comNew York State Adoptive & Foster Family Coalition: https://affcny.org/SIf this helped you, hit the LIKE button and share it with one parent who needs to hear it today ❤️#childhoodtrauma #TraumaHealing #AdoptiveParenting #FosterCare #PlayTherapy #ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation

    47 min
  7. Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson: Go ALL IN, Break Bad Habits & Live Without Regret

    12/05/2025

    Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson: Go ALL IN, Break Bad Habits & Live Without Regret

    In this powerful episode of Grow Yourself, Navy SEAL combat veteran and bestselling author Brent Gleeson reveals the mindset and relentless routines that took him from the battlefield to extraordinary personal and professional success.Fresh off the launch of his brand-new book "All In: The Pathway to Personal Growth and Professional Excellence" (released December 2, 2025), Brent shares raw, actionable insights on how to truly go ALL IN—choosing one meaningful goal, shedding distractions, breaking bad habits (including his own 2-year sobriety journey after daily drinking), crushing limiting beliefs, and building disciplined routines that lead to a life without regret.We dive deep into: The SEAL mindset of humility, continuous improvement, and craving feedback (even from Top Gun instructors!)How tragedy ignited Brent's urgent sense of purpose and total life transformationGrowth vs. fixed mindset, overcoming ego, and why discomfort is the sign you're on the right pathPractical frameworks: Morning routines (inspired by the 20/20/20 formula), habit-building, and the "discipline over regret" imperativeThe epilogue's profound message: Dream big, start small, act NOW—because time is finite and action is the only antidote to fearWhether you're stuck in a rut, chasing high performance, or ready to level up as a leader, parent, or human—this conversation is a wake-up call to stop settling and start living with full commitment.Grab Brent's new book: All In here (a portion of proceeds supports the SEAL Family Foundation): https://www.amazon.com/All-Pathway-Pe...Connect with Brent: LinkedIn:   / brentgleeson-takingpoint  Instagram: @brent_gleeson (search "brent gleeson" on IG)Accelerate (his B2B leadership software/company): https://www.exlr8.ai/SEAL Family Foundation: https://sealfamilyfoundation.org/Connect with Kevin: X: @kevinspeaks2uLI: @kevinmcnultyspeaksFB: @kevinrichardmcnultyIG: @kevinmcnultyspeaksLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnultyIf this episode fired you up, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for more raw personal growth conversations, and comment below: What's ONE thing you're going ALL IN on right now?#NavySEAL #AllIn #BrentGleeson #PersonalDevelopment #Discipline #GrowthMindset #BreakBadHabits #RelentlessRoutines #LiveWithoutRegret #Leadership #Motivation #SelfImprovement

    1h 15m

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In Grow Yourself, you will have weekly ‘aha’ moments that allow you to see a clear path forward towards living a more purpose-filled, confident life. Each week, Kevin breaks down the abstracts of life and distills info into truth. Whether it be finding the truth in lofty concepts such as Law of Attraction, or what we can learn from down-to-earth subjects like tough break-ups into practical & actionable steps you can take to improve yourself on a daily basis. If you’re a yearner ready to grow yourself from the inside out with a new level of clarity & confidence, scroll up and click ‘follow’.