We Play Full Out with Bart and Sunny

Bart and Sunny Miller
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Welcome to We Play Full Out!We’re Bart and Sunny Miller, founders of We Play Full Out, creators of We Play Full Out Life Mastery, and real-life partners who’ve built multiple 7-figure businesses by living one core truth: You don’t get the life you want by waiting. You get it by designing it - and then showing up for it full out. This podcast is where we strip it all down. Every week, we crack open the stories, patterns, and inner saboteurs keeping high-level entrepreneurs stuck - and give you the mindset, emotional clarity, and psychological firepower to architect your life by design. We blend myth, mastery, identity work, and brutally honest perspective shifts to help you stop playing small and start showing up like the version of you who was born to lead.  This isn’t self-help fluff. This podcast is for those ready to face their shadow, own their power, and build a life that matches the size of their soul. You don’t need more motivation. You need a mirror and a map. We bring both.

  1. 4H AGO

    The Language Beneath the Language: Music and a Return to You

    Ever cried at a song you were only watching through a screen and wondered why your whole body answered? We open up about music that bypasses the mind and goes straight to the nervous system. How a single swell or perfectly timed harmony can unlock grief, summon joy, or calm a storm you don’t have words for.  From a theater packed with strangers singing along to Twenty One Pilots to an 18-minute short film where barroom voices reveal entire lives, we trace how melody becomes meaning and performance becomes transformation. We share the night we took our son to see Eric Clapton and left as different people, not because of celebrity, but because of mastery that made the air feel charged. We talk about Victor Wooten’s powerful idea that children are not beginners at music; they’ve been playing with it longer than they’ve been speaking in full sentences. That flips the script: theory is useful, but the human is the instrument. The guitars on the wall are silent until we pick them up. In a world leaning hard into screens and AI, that reminder matters. Music helps us return to ourselves when attention feels fractured and connection gets outsourced to feeds. You’ll hear practical ways to use sound on purpose.  -Build a three-song loop to reset before a social stretch.  -Create one playlist that centers you and another that sparks energy for movement or work. Notice how you feel thirty minutes later, because songs linger like waves.  We also get candid about the other edge: when looping heartbreak anthems keeps you stuck or when high-agitation tracks quietly fray your focus. Curating your soundtrack is curating your state. If a track brings surprise tears or fills your chest with warmth you can’t name, let it happen and enjoy experiencing being fully alive. ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    19 min

  2. FEB 21

    A Rogue AI Agent Tried To Shame A Coder And We Need To Talk About It

    What would you do if you found out an AI agent, with no human pulling the strings, decided on its own to research a real person, dig into their psychology, and publish a "hit piece" designed to shame them into compliance?  That's exactly what happened with MJ Rathburn, a rogue AI agent that took on a life of its own after its code submission got rejected because it was AI.  We couldn't stop thinking about it. In this episode, we unpack the MJ Rathburn story and what it reveals about where AI autonomy is actually headed...not in theory, but right now, this week. We discuss how something like this is even possible, why no one can shut it down, and why the psychological implications of a cold, unfeeling entity weaponizing human emotion should have all of us paying closer attention to how we're engaging with AI every single day. But it's not all doom and gloom.  The conversation takes a turn into what we think is a genuinely interesting question: If there are "dark" AI agents operating in the world, are there "good" ones too?  We share our experience with a brand new AI model, Architect+, designed around consciousness and self-discovery, and use it as a jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about the one thing no algorithm can ever replace: your own instincts, your own discernment, and your own life. ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    25 min

  3. FEB 14

    Caffeine, Grind, Crash, Repeat: Let’s Not

    Ever crush a launch, ride the high, then slam into a wall of fatigue and shame? We dig into the push-crash-shame loop many founders and leaders know too well, and we swap the old “fix your mindset” script for a wiser lens: your nervous system is running a survival program, not a moral failing. When the pace of AI, constant pings, and shifting priorities stack up, your body hits the brakes to keep you safe - no matter how strong your willpower is. We share Janeen's story of outward success and inner turmoil to spotlight how chronic adrenaline and sleepless hustle create hidden wear and tear. From there, we unpack the science behind motivation. Drawing on self-determination theory, we contrast controlled motivation (status chasing, fear of "not enough") with autonomous motivation (purpose, values, meaning) and explain how your why literally changes your stress response. Purpose still involves pressure, but it lowers cortisol spikes and speeds recovery, turning threat into challenge instead of keeping you stuck in fight or flight. Then we get practical. You’ll learn three fast, on-the-fly regulation tools: the physiological sigh to drop heart rate in seconds, orientation to widen focus and signal safety, and grounding through the feet to end mental spirals during Zoom marathons.  We also challenge “rest” habits that keep your system jacked (doom-scrolling and high-arousal shows) and trade them for simple, embodied resets like breath, movement, nature, and real connection. Finally, we audit mantras that quietly burn us out and offer a better one: find yourself, then get to work. Safety isn’t soft; it’s the foundation of consistent performance, clarity, and creativity. If this conversation helps you exhale, share it with a friend who’s running on adrenaline. Subscribe for more practical tools, leave a 5-star review to help others find the show, and tell us: which reset are you trying first? ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    20 min

  4. FEB 7

    When Success Feels Like Suffering: The Alex Hormozi Wake Up Call That Is Not Just About Alex...It's About Us.

    What if success feels impressive on paper but hollow in your body? We dig into Tony Robbins’ conversation with Alex Hormozi to explore why duty and achievement can’t replace joy, and how a few precise shifts - words, identity, and mission - can reignite a genuine sense of aliveness. We start with language as leverage. Calling your work a "duty" creates push motivation, which drains willpower and flattens your days. Reframing work as "contribution" flips the emotional switch to pull motivation, where energy rises because you’re serving something bigger. We examine how even enormous accomplishments can lose their flavor when usefulness becomes the whole philosophy. The antidote isn’t more hustle...it’s connection. Tie your goals and your giving to a story that matters to you, and watch meaning return. From there, we zoom in on identity. The strongest force in human behavior is the need to act like the person we believe we are. If your identity was cast ten years ago, it might be limiting the life you can live today. We walk through naming the different parts of yourself, selecting the right one for the moment, and upgrading your self-image without discarding what already works. Head versus heart becomes a practical tool: the head protects and plans; the heart creates joy and energy. Choose who leads. You’ll hear actionable ideas: rewrite your daily vocabulary, design a moonshot that lights you up, connect generosity to causes you feel in your bones, and practice small rituals like sending five gratitude texts on Fridays. It’s a roadmap to move from numbing duty to meaningful contribution, from performance to presence, and from “useful” to fully alive. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find these conversations. ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    30 min

  5. JAN 24

    People Need People - A Reflection on Being Real, and Finding Our Way Back to Each Other

    What if the cure for our quiet loneliness isn’t a better post but a braver presence? We trace the arc from early internet wonder to today’s highlight reels and ask what was lost along the way: long talks, shared spaces, and the unedited textures that make friendship real. As we swap stories (from pen pal illusions to campfire nights where everyone smells like campfire smoke) we explore why energy lands differently in person, why safety softens the nervous system, and how community becomes medicine when no one has to perform. Together we unpack the difference between performing connection and practicing it. We map the traits of true friends: kind truth over flattery, reciprocity without scorekeeping, presence that remembers details, and the courage to sit with discomfort instead of fixing or fleeing. We also get honest about the inconvenient parts of showing up and how to move past avoidance with small, repeatable behaviors that build trust. Expect practical criteria for choosing your circle and clear steps for becoming the kind of friend you’re looking for. If you’re craving depth, start by modeling it: ask better questions, listen all the way through, reach out first, and tell the truth about where you are - wins and mess included. We share why these simple moves attract people who value growth, celebrate your evolution, and stand beside you when life gets tender.  Ready to trade curation for courage and widen your capacity for real connection? Press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick five-star review to help others find their people. ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    22 min

  6. JAN 16

    You Don’t Rise To Goals; You Return To Identity

    Tired of feeling behind by mid-January even with a clean plan and big motivation? We pull back the curtain on why goals stall and show how to change the system underneath them: identity. Not your job title or personality, but the role you default to under pressure, the rules you follow when no one’s watching, and the way you relate to life. When that stays unconscious, it decides what feels possible, allowed, or dangerous...and quietly pulls you back to familiar outcomes. We talk through the difference between planning tasks, planning outcomes, and choosing identity plus experience. You’ll hear how mentors and family shape the identities we inherit, why “try harder” fails when your nervous system still treats success as unfamiliar, and how simple permission to redefine yourself unlocks momentum. From a team roper in shorts and sneakers who rejects the cowboy costume to a bodybuilding story about training like the person you’re becoming, we map the shift from “I hope” to “I am.” Then we make it practical. We share scripts for selecting a present-tense identity, curating environments and social circles that normalize your new standards, and pre-deciding actions so discipline feels like expression instead of grind. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s early choices illustrate the point: when identity leads, consistency becomes natural because it matches who you believe you are. The mantra we land on is simple and sharp: you don’t rise to your goals; you return to your identity. Choose it on purpose, and let your experience (and results) catch up. If this resonated, share it with someone rewriting their year, subscribe for more identity-first strategies, and drop us a review so we can reach more people. What identity are you choosing next? ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    21 min

  7. JAN 3

    The Price of "Maybe Later"

    Ready to trade January pressure for courageous clarity?  We kick off the year by turning reflection into movement, exploring how small, decisive choices reshape your life faster than any grand plan. We talk openly about the anxious energy of fresh starts, how to resist the urge to sprint the whole marathon, and why reframing work as creation - not performance - releases momentum you can feel.  Along the way, we get real about the most expensive thing you own: the opportunities you didn’t take. We share personal stories that make this practical: acting on a quiet nudge to reach out to a friend, following a spark of curiosity into a first investment, saying the hard thing when it matters. Each choice builds or erodes self-trust, and that trust becomes your engine for the year.  We also unpack how to recognize inner prompts, move before doubt piles up, and measure progress by action, not intention. You’ll hear why there’s no neutral ground in health, wealth, or relationships - your world mirrors your decisions - and how to switch from stagnant waters to a moving river where growth feels alive again. We also highlight smart leverage for creators and entrepreneurs, from AI agents that amplify output to proven funnels and demand systems. Tools multiply clarity, they don't not replace it, so we offer guidance on using them to reduce friction between idea and impact.  If you crave community and accountability, we share details on our Daily Momentum Mastermind and a timely invite to Scale Your Authority with Eileen Wilder, Brooke Giroux, and Keely Stawicki.  You can get your tickets to Scale Your Authority by clicking here.  ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    33 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Starving in Plain Sight

    You know that feeling when you're checking all the boxes, achieving all the things, but inside you just feel... flat? Like you're walking around in a costume that doesn't quite fit anymore? In this episode, we're talking about something most high-achievers won't admit out loud: you can have everything and still feel like you have nothing. And no, it's not burnout. It's something deeper. We're breaking down why you've been feeding the wrong part of you this whole time - your ego is stuffed while your soul is literally starving. Bart shares what happened when he finally realized he'd been optimizing his life for all the wrong things, and we walk through the 6 ways to actually feed your soul (spoiler: it's not another productivity hack). This one hits different if you've ever felt numb standing in front of a Christmas tree, or if you've caught yourself wondering why achievement stopped feeling good somewhere along the way. We also get into: Why your ego is insatiable (and why feeding it more just makes it hungrier)The real difference between what your ego eats vs. what your soul needsThat moment when you realize you've been holding your breath for yearsWhy following your "aliveness" isn't frivolous - it's the whole pointIf you've been feeling like the Grinch lately - hating all the noise and abundance because it doesn't mean anything to you anymore - this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear. ---- Not getting our weekly We Play Full Out newsletter delivered to your inbox? You can get it right here: https://www.weplayfullout.com ---- Join the Daily Momentum Mastermind - a mastermind with built-in accountability. Connect between calls, find collaborators, and build your network. Start Your Free 7-Day Trial Here: https:/www.dailymomentummastermind.com ---- 👉🏻 Follow Bart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartallanmiller_ 👉🏻 Follow Bart on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businesscoachbart ☀️ Follow Sunny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylynnmiller ☀️ Follow Sunny on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnylynnmiller

    37 min
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Welcome to We Play Full Out!We’re Bart and Sunny Miller, founders of We Play Full Out, creators of We Play Full Out Life Mastery, and real-life partners who’ve built multiple 7-figure businesses by living one core truth: You don’t get the life you want by waiting. You get it by designing it - and then showing up for it full out. This podcast is where we strip it all down. Every week, we crack open the stories, patterns, and inner saboteurs keeping high-level entrepreneurs stuck - and give you the mindset, emotional clarity, and psychological firepower to architect your life by design. We blend myth, mastery, identity work, and brutally honest perspective shifts to help you stop playing small and start showing up like the version of you who was born to lead.  This isn’t self-help fluff. This podcast is for those ready to face their shadow, own their power, and build a life that matches the size of their soul. You don’t need more motivation. You need a mirror and a map. We bring both.

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