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.

4D AGO

Movement is Medicine

This episode focuses on the life-changing power of exercise, motivation, and personal growth. Brett reflects on seeing a joyful stranger singing outside his home, which inspires listeners to “keep their song alive” by prioritizing health, happiness, and self-expression. He shares how fitness became one of his top life priorities, describing exercise as essential not just for physical health but for mental clarity, emotional stability, discipline, and spiritual wellbeing. Through stories of people like David Goggins and others who transformed their lives through movement, he emphasizes that exercise builds resilience and identity, not just muscles. The episode closes with motivational lessons about embracing failure, pursuing purpose, and committing daily to becoming a stronger, healthier version of yourself. Kobe Bryant - Mamba Mentality https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000674399414 Lisa Nichols | Find the Song That Only You Can Sing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000749042110 The Most Powerful Motivational Speeches for Success, Athletes and Working Out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivation-daily-by-motiversity/id1581058922?i=1000749074663 Daily Healthy Lifestyle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

28 min
FEB 16

The Power to Let Go

This episode of A Conversation of Hope opens with a heartfelt reminder to lead with grace, sharing the tragic loss of a vendor who took his own life and urging listeners to reach out for help if they’re struggling. The host also calls the community to support those going through cancer treatment, emphasizing compassion in action. The main focus is a recap of Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory, which teaches that much of our stress comes from trying to control others, and that peace comes from letting people be who they are while choosing our own aligned response. The message centers on boundaries, emotional maturity, and reclaiming personal power by shifting from “let them” to “let me.” The episode closes with uplifting stories of kindness, motivational insights from Les Brown and Zig Ziglar, and a challenge to practice mercy and generosity throughout the week. Design Your Happiness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000747568179 Les Brown | “It’s better to Be Prepared For an Opportunity and Not Have One, Than to Have an Opportunity and Not Be Prepared https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000740184090 Zig Ziglar | You Don’t have to Be Great at The Start, But You Have to Start to Be Great https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000748496352 Daily Healthy Lifestyle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

32 min
FEB 9

SIMPLE TRUTHS-RAPID GROWTH

This episode centers on the message of “The Power of One More,” inspired by Ed Mylett’s book, emphasizing that small, intentional actions—one more rep, one more prayer, one more courageous step—compound into extraordinary results over time. It challenges listeners to raise their personal standards, shift their identity before their behavior, and combine faith with action, reminding them that confidence comes after movement, not before it. The host encourages protecting your energy, setting stronger boundaries, surrounding yourself with the right people, and choosing discipline as an act of self-love rather than punishment. The episode also includes reflective questions to spark personal growth, a weekly challenge to go above and beyond for loved ones, and uplifting stories—including high school students repairing and gifting cars to single moms, and a police officer helping a grieving widow move from sleeping on her husband’s grave to owning a tiny home. Throughout, the core message stays consistent: you are enough, your best days are ahead, and real transformation happens in the quiet decision to give “one more” in every area of life. Terri Savelle Foy: 5 Ways to Look More Confident (Without Saying A Word) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000731582108 Victoria Osteen: We Are Victors Not Victims https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000730815707 Motivation Daily: It’s Time to Reset, Restart and Refocus https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivation-daily-by-motiversity/id1581058922?i=1000744951097 Daily Healthy Lifestyle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

26 min
FEB 2

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
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
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
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
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

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

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Brett and Shannon
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

51
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