A Conversation of Hope With Brett

Brett and Shannon
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Positive and hope-filled; with simple, practical steps to live your best life.

  1. 5D AGO

    On the Cusp of something GREAT!

    In this episode of Conversation of Hope, Brett opens with a small but powerful kindness moment—an overwhelmed dad juggling two kids still taking time to hold doors—using it as a reminder that we always have the ability to serve others. He then shares John Gordon’s “55 lessons” (gratitude, vision, discipline, humility, relationships, faith, and consistency), and ties it to his own struggle with anxious, negative “what if” thoughts. A story about his car suddenly flashing a bunch of scary warning lights becomes a metaphor: don’t believe every “failure” signal in your head—trust what’s true about who you are and keep moving. He closes by teaching that spoken words and self-talk shape identity and outcomes, adds a couple of uplifting news stories and jokes, and ends with a weekly challenge to watch your inner dialogue and speak life over yourself and others.  Earl Nighteingale - You Become What You Think:  The Strangest Secret Explained https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilient-mind/id1562025210?i=1000745077645 Terri Savelle - 7 Best Ways to Become a More Disciplined Person in 2026 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000745757264 Inky Johnson & J.J. Mazzo on Perseverance, Purpose and Discipline https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-burn-podcast-by-ben-newman/id1287224646?i=1000744804973 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    36 min

  2. JAN 26

    Please do TEST me on this 😀

    Brett opens the episode by encouraging listeners that they are enough and capable, then shares a heartfelt reflection on how his wife’s smile has brought him joy from their first date through more than 36 years of marriage. He explains how smiling—backed by science—can improve mood, reduce stress, build resilience, and help us navigate hard seasons without denying the reality of pain. Brett reinforces the message with dozens of simple reasons to smile, reminding listeners that even small choices can shift perspective and restore hope. He shares two powerful stories of perseverance and love—a mother and baby surviving impossible medical odds and a couple celebrating a wedding after 70 years of marriage. Brett closes with lessons from other podcasts, a challenge to smile and uplift others daily, and a reminder that our best days are still ahead.  Pamela Jett:  What Gets Rewarded Gets Repeated https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000744956009 Denzel Washington:  Fall Forward:  Disipline, Faith and the Courage to Fail Big https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilient-mind/id1562025210?i=1000745377230 Jon Acuff:  Starting is Fun, But the Future Belongs to Finishers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000745106195 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    26 min

  3. JAN 19

    Unlocking the PUZZLE of having a TRULY FULLFILLING LIFE!!

    The episode opens with Brett sharing a joyful moment chasing his granddaughter Athena, which becomes a metaphor for life: when you stay focused on what’s ahead, you move forward safely, but constantly looking back can slow you down or put you at risk. Brett then reflects on a tragic house fire and research into end-of-life wisdom, explaining that people consistently say what truly matters is relationships, health, purpose, faith, time, character, gratitude, love expressed, forgiveness, and enjoying the journey—not money or achievements. He reinforces that fulfillment comes from being present, loving well, and letting go of regret and resentment. The episode also features two uplifting stories—one about a rodeo for children with special needs and another about a widow honoring her late husband with daffodils—showing how love and service ripple outward. Brett closes by encouraging listeners to align their goals with what truly matters and reminding them that their best days are still ahead.  Lisa Nichols:  Make Sure You Fill Your Cup First https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000737056094 Jim Rohn:  Control Your Emotions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-rohn/id1579900012?i=1000735998544 Joel Osteen:  Ask Big https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000743908250 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    27 min

  4. JAN 12

    You are WORTHY of a GREAT LIFE

    This episode of Conversation of Hope centers on encouragement, self-worth, and purposeful living, beginning with practical daily habits for staying positive—gratitude walks, protecting your energy, journaling wins, setting boundaries, resting well, and focusing on what you get to do rather than what you have to do. The host shares a moving story about an employee haunted by unresolved regret after his father’s death, underscoring the urgency of forgiveness, reconciliation, and saying what matters before it’s too late. The main teaching draws from Jamie Kern Lima’s book Worthy, emphasizing that worth is innate—not earned through performance, approval, or achievement—and that self-doubt, fear, perfectionism, and comparison stem from forgetting this truth. Through Jamie’s journey building IT Cosmetics amid rejection and failure, the episode reinforces trusting yourself, acting with fear, setting boundaries, and choosing belief over confidence. The episode closes with uplifting stories, podcast recommendations, and a weekly challenge to perform an act of kindness for someone who cannot repay you, reminding listeners they are enough and their best days are ahead.  Stop Negative Self Thinking https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000735928937 Dr. Myles Munroe: Vision is the Source of Discipline https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000742432205 Terri Savelle Foy: My 2026 Word of the Year | The 5 Areas to Get Serious About in 2026 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000741377361 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    29 min

  5. JAN 5

    The INVISIBLE SIGN over every persons head

    Brett opens by reminding listeners they’re “more than enough,” then shares a Lee Cockrell (ex–Disney exec) time-management idea: everyone gets the same 168 hours a week, and small wasted seconds turn into huge lost time—so plan your week, journal, and schedule what matters. The main insight is that every person has an “invisible sign” over their head that says, “Please make me feel valued and appreciated,” and that meeting this need improves mental health, motivation, performance, and relationships. He gives practical ways to show appreciation—specific thank-yous, listening fully, following through, small acts of kindness, public recognition, and encouraging people’s growth. He lightens things with a couple jokes, tells two uplifting stories (a one-legged big-wave surfer and kids saving a bus driver during a medical emergency), then ends with a challenge to intentionally help people feel valued all week. Dave Ramsey:  You will Never Win with Money as Long as You Struggle With Debt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000742759345 Lisa Nichols:  You Don’t Always Have to Know Exactly What You’re Doing, You Just Have to Take the Next Step https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000741322347 Jim Rohn:  Whatever Your Hands Currently Find to Do, Do It With All Your Might https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000739816851 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    31 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Creating a MASTERPIECE, your BEST LIFE

    Brett opens with a deeply compassionate message about addiction, urging listeners not to give up on themselves or others, honoring both the pain of loss and the hope of long-term recovery. He then shifts into the core theme—creating your masterpiece life—using goal setting as the roadmap, emphasizing simplicity, purpose, and daily consistency over overwhelm or perfection. Brett outlines practical goal-setting principles: start with a strong “why,” write goals clearly, keep them to one page, track progress visually, and focus on process-driven habits that lead to results. The episode is anchored by two powerful stories: a Navy veteran who rebuilds his life, regains custody of his daughter, and becomes a drug counselor after decades of addiction, and a paralyzed young dancer who reclaims her passion through an adaptive wheelchair. Brett closes with podcast recommendations centered on bold dreaming, lifelong learning, and praying big, then challenges listeners to take uninterrupted time to dream, plan, and commit. He ends as he began—reminding everyone they are enough, capable, loved, and moving toward their best days. Terri Savelle: Make Your 2026 Unrecognizable With These 3 Simple Success Skills https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000742329298 Charlie “Tremendously” Jones:  Thinking Without Reading is Like Swimming Without Water  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000741962459 Joel Osteen:  Blessed Indeed https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000741377519 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    28 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    It’s NEVER Too Late for Your DREAMS to Become Your REALITY!

    Brett shares the personal story behind launching A Conversation of Hope, describing years of self-doubt, feeling like a failure, and how Shannon stepped in to help make his long-held dream a reality when he was struggling. He uses that journey to encourage listeners never to give up on their dreams and to ask for help when needed, emphasizing partnership, love, and perseverance. The episode weaves in powerful stories of resilience—from Wilma Rudolph and Michael Phelps to a stroke survivor who chose to keep going one day at a time—to reinforce that setbacks don’t determine outcomes. Brett also lightens the tone with humor, uplifting news stories, and podcast recommendations, closing with a challenge to take one small step toward an unfulfilled dream. The central message is hope: progress often comes slowly, but choosing not to quit can change everything. Darren Hardy:  It’s Not the Economy, The President, or Your Company.  It’s You. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000739642965 Dr. Sue Morter: When You Look for Something, That’s What You Find. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000740592743 Gary Brecka:  Best Tips for Stay Lean Through the Holiday Season https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887?i=1000741808617 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    31 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Episode 41 - Celebrating 36 Years!! Special Episode!!

    In this episode, Brett reflects on 36 years of marriage and shares relationship wisdom inspired by Shannon’s top ten principles, emphasizing deep listening, kindness, teamwork, laughter, and choosing your partner daily. He reinforces these ideas with lessons from Zig Ziglar’s 60+ year marriage, highlighting intentional romance, encouragement, shared values, and treating marriage like a daily investment. Brett then pivots to uplifting real-world stories of kindness and resilience, reminding listeners how small actions can have powerful impact. He closes with insights from other leadership podcasts on time management, integrity, and using words to build people up, challenging listeners to strengthen their most important relationships. The episode ends with Brett’s signature reminder of hope, purpose, and choosing to win each day. Terri Savelle:  Changing Lessons to Help You Succeed in 2026 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000739111060 Brian Tracy:  Your Most Precious Resource is Your Time https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000739250790 Victoria Osteen:  The Power of Encouragement https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000739189200 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    30 min
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Positive and hope-filled; with simple, practical steps to live your best life.

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  • Creator
    Brett and Shannon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Conversation of Hope With Brett
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