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. 3D AGO

    Relationships 2.0 The Final Piece to the Puzzle

    This episode spotlights How to Win Friends and Influence People and its powerful relationship advice, like being a good listener, showing appreciation, and avoiding arguments. The host shares two heartwarming stories — a dad flying on six Christmas flights to be with his daughter and an NFL team gifting Super Bowl tickets to a beloved staff member. Motivational insights from speakers like Jim Rohn and Molly Fletcher are also featured. The episode ends with a challenge to show kindness and take time for self-care. A feel-good, encouraging listen packed with tools for better connections and a stronger mindset.  Zig Ziglar - Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zig-ziglar-your-attitude-not-your-aptitude-will-determine/id1723882003?i=1000664457161 Nick Vujicic - When It All Falls Apart, Listen to This https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilient-mind/id1562025210?i=1000666068483 The Quote of the Day - Brianna Wiest:  We're Always Waiting for a Breakthrough https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000705478573 Simple Daily Routine for a Balanced Life Download:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njZbEbTg-NKLto1OptvAkglc6mxdXKo7/view?usp=drive_link

    25 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The FREEDOM and POWER in letting GO

    Brett’s podcast episode focused on how holding onto anger and bitterness can quietly damage your peace, relationships, health, and future. He emphasized that forgiveness and letting go are not about excusing what happened, but about freeing yourself from being emotionally controlled by past pain. Throughout the episode, he encouraged listeners to choose gratitude, healing, and a positive perspective instead of replaying resentment over and over. He also shared uplifting stories about students who saved a bus driver during a medical emergency and a Canadian woman who has given away thousands of bikes to children in need. The episode closed with motivational takeaways from podcasts by Ed Mylett, Mel Robbins, and Jim Rohn, all centered around confidence, mindset, growth, and personal responsibility.  Ed Mylett | There’s Nothing More Powerful in the World Than the Human Soul on Fire https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000766578547 Mel Robbins | How to Eliminate Self Doubt Forever & Build Unshakable Confidence https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000766679397 Jim ROHN | Words That Influence:  Steps to Affect & Inspire Anyone https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-rohn/id1579900012?i=1000766991560 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    28 min

  3. MAY 14

    Relationships 2.0 Today We'll Talk About the Ultimate Supplement for a Great Relationship

    This week we dive into Part 2 of the life-changing concept that transformed my marriage: The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. We'll explore how learning to speak the love language of your partner can strengthen any relationship. Plus, I’ll share personal lessons from 35 years of marriage, a few powerful mindset shifts, and two inspiring stories: a blind woman conquering the English Channel and a military dog reuniting with his handler after years apart. Don’t forget—your challenge this week is to discover your love language and the love language of someone you care about. Let’s keep growing and dreaming big together!  Simple Daily Routine for a Balanced Life download  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njZbEbTg-NKLto1OptvAkglc6mxdXKo7/view?usp=sharing Jim Valvano:  Every Single Day, in Every Walk of LIfe, Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000687351124 Terri Savelle: The Checklist Every High Achiever Needs for Success https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000690807423 Joel Osteen:  Making Miracles out of Mistakes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000693744365

    25 min

  4. MAY 11

    Achieving Your BEST Life

    Brett’s podcast episode focused on encouragement, personal growth, and overcoming adversity through faith, mindset, and action. He highlighted inspiring stories from people like Helen Keller, J.K. Rowling, Nelson Mandela, and Chris Gardner to show how setbacks can become the foundation for success. The main feature of the episode was a recap of Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen, emphasizing themes like developing a healthy self-image, speaking positively, letting go of the past, choosing joy, and taking bold action toward your goals. Brett also shared uplifting human-interest stories about firefighters surprising children at a cancer hospital and a Toronto man spreading kindness on public transportation. He wrapped up the episode with podcast recommendations centered on self-discipline, self-love, and self-care, ending with his recurring message that people are enough, capable, and that their best days are still ahead.  Tony Robbin’s | You Owe It To You in 2026 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivation-daily-by-motiversity/id1581058922?i=1000766035372 How to Love Yourself Again https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000588542251 Simone Knego | Why Self Care Is Not Selfish https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilient-mind/id1562025210?i=1000762989266 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    29 min

  5. MAY 7

    Master This and Enjoy What the Happiest People In the World Enjoy

    The Jon Gordon Podcast - Activating Your Competitive Advantage https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jon-gordon-podcast/id1329995882?i=1000687490879 Heather Younger: The Art of Self Leadership https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklincovey-on-leadership-with-scott-miller/id1391164389?i=1000691086388 The Quote of the Day Show - Michael Wickett: Life Can Be Joyful if You're Willing to Supply the Joy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000694174614

    27 min

  6. MAY 4

    The Golden Ticket to Creating and Maintaining AMAZING Relationships in Your Life

    Today's episode centers on the idea that trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship, built through consistent, honest actions—not just big promises. He explains that trust grows in small daily moments, but even a single betrayal can quickly damage it and create doubt, fear, and emotional distance. Rebuilding trust is possible, but it requires accountability, humility, and long-term consistency rather than words alone. He also emphasizes that trust starts within—keeping promises to yourself builds self-confidence and integrity. Overall, the message is to actively protect and strengthen trust in all relationships because without it, nothing lasting can be built.  Mel Robbins | Two Habits to Change in Your Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motiv8-the-motivation-podcast-and-inspiration-podcast/id1505213616?i=1000744264564 Ben Lionel Scott | Believe in Yourself https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekly-motivation-by-ben-lionel-scott/id1305631801?i=1000764670553 Joel Osteen | Make Room for Increase https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000760370712 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    28 min

  7. APR 30

    Getting Better and Better Every Day in Every Way Part 1

    Gary Brecka - 5 Zero Cost Biohacks:  Sleep, Breath, Sun, Cold and Fasting https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887?i=1000702022103 Lisa Nichols:  When Good People Do Well, They Simply Do More Good https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000701973877 Jim Rohn - Personal Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jim-rohn/id1579900012?i=1000701280763

    22 min

  8. APR 27

    Elevate Your Operating System

    This episode centers on the idea that your thoughts shape your entire life, drawing heavily from Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. Brett emphasizes that not every thought is true, and learning to challenge negative thinking is key to breaking patterns that hold you back. He highlights that winning the “battle in your mind” requires daily discipline—replacing fear, doubt, and worry with truth, focus, and positive intention. The episode also stresses letting go of the past and being mindful of where your attention goes, since your focus determines your direction in life. Overall, the message is that by taking control of your thoughts, you can change your choices, your direction, and ultimately your future. Jamie Kern Lima | The Meaning of Your Life with Arther Brooks https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jamie-kern-lima-show/id1728723635?i=1000758774523 Terri Savelle Foy | Your Words Are Seeds - Cultivating Godly Habits for Unstoppable Growth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000761109108 Joel Osteen | Pushing People Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000755804788 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

    27 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
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Conversation of Hope With Brett
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