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. 1d ago

    YOUR VICTORY IS COMING!!!

    This episode of A Conversation of Hope with Brett is focused on empowering listeners to recognize their worth and take control of their lives. Brett encourages you to see yourself as a champion with your best days still ahead, stressing that what you feed your mind shapes your results. He recaps two influential books: The Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes, which emphasizes purpose, overcoming fear, healing past wounds, and living authentically, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, which lays out practical steps for personal and relational success. The episode also shares inspiring stories — a deaf girl using caption glasses for the first time and a three-time cancer survivor who became a paramedic — to highlight resilience and the power of reframing challenges. Brett closes with weekly challenges, motivational quotes, and a reminder that attitude, gratitude, and intentional habits can dramatically improve your life.  Dr. Tara Swart - How to Destroy Self-Doubt and Start Manifesting Your Dreams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-motivation/id1634106069?i=1000725110621 Joel Osteen - A Fresh New Attitude https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000713127688 Florencio Andres - There is Real Power in Remembering Our Wins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000725666439

  2. 4d ago

    Overcoming Anxiety & Depression

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett takes on the serious topic of anxiety and depression and shares powerful lessons from Pastor Shawn Johnson’s Attacking Anxiety. He reminds listeners that struggling with anxiety does not define who they are, that they don’t have to suffer in silence, and that reaching out for help can be one of the strongest things they do. Brett also talks about challenging fearful thoughts, taking life one healthy step at a time, staying connected to others, and holding onto hope even during the darkest seasons. He shares inspiring stories of compassion and courage, along with lessons about pursuing your dreams, avoiding comparison, and believing in yourself before the results appear. This week’s challenge is to make someone’s day every day through a simple act of kindness, encouragement, or just being there for someone who needs it. Terri Savelle | I Had No Motivation…Then I Did This (It Changed Everything) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast/id274538089?i=1000774708663 Lisa Nichols | Comparison Is and Will Always Be the Thief of All Joy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000774656854 I know I Will Succeed  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000789114926 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  3. Oct 1

    Leaving the Voice of Fear POWERLESS!!

    This episode is all about confronting fear and reclaiming your power. The host shares 20 practical strategies to overcome fear—starting with naming your fear, breathing deeply, shifting perspective, taking small steps, visualizing success, and building “courage muscles” through consistent action. They emphasize living in the present, using gratitude and positive affirmations, and turning fear into fuel for growth. The episode also features inspiring examples like Rosa Parks, Bethany Hamilton, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, showing how courage transforms lives. It wraps with motivational quotes, uplifting news stories of everyday heroes, and a challenge to face your biggest fear head-on so you can break through to your best future. Terri Savelle - 5 Signs You’re Going to be Successful https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000724369486 Gary Vaynerchuk - Accountability The Secret Ingredient to Achieving Your Goals https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000724197048 Jim Rohn - The Work is the Shortcut https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000722230374 Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk 10 Things That Require Zero Effort:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1prdaa-r5kjdtIzPjHQSrErdIAcypuStT/view?usp=drivesdk

  4. Sep 28

    DREAM TEAM

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett explores the power of great teamwork and the qualities that help teams thrive at home, at work, and in our communities. Drawing from Jon Gordon’s The Power of a Positive Team, he focuses on trust, communication, shared purpose, accountability, encouragement, and shifting our mindset from “me” to “we.” Brett also shares lessons about protecting your joy, valuing yourself, believing in what’s possible, and recognizing that leadership isn’t about having a title; it’s about the influence we have on the people around us.   This week’s challenge is to take an honest look at the kind of teammate we are in our families, workplaces, and relationships, and make the changes needed to become someone who helps the whole team become better.   It’s Time to Focus on You Now | Unlock Your Full Potential Today https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000776212569 Joel Osteen | Don’t Give Away Your Joy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000777982103 Jack Canfield | You Do Not Become What You Want, You Become What You Believe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000768519865 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  5. Sep 24

    Living VIBRANTLY in Your Own Skin - Optimum Health

    This episode of Podcast of Hope focuses on practical health and fitness strategies to live your best life. The host shares five core habits that have worked for him personally: getting 6–8 hours of sleep, eating whole foods, intermittent fasting, strength training, and walking 10–12k steps daily. He highlights insights from health experts Gary Breca (protein-heavy mornings, personalized nutrition, biohacks like cold exposure, grounding, and sleep hygiene) and Dr. Eric Berg (keto, intermittent fasting, nutrient-dense foods, and stress management). The podcast also includes inspirational stories, such as a teen rewarded for returning a lost wallet and an 82-year-old grandmother competing in powerlifting. It closes with motivational quotes, a weekly challenge to refine health routines, and a reminder that mindset and consistent habits compound into powerful results. Dan Buettner - How to Live to 100 With Blue Zones https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-changers-with-molly-fletcher/id1210452428?i=1000723828017 Gary Breckenridge - How to Increase Productivity Naturally Without Coffee or Stimulants https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887?i=1000723848010 Joel Osteen - Living Large https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000706201690 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  6. Sep 21

    Pound the Stone

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett shares lessons from Joshua Medcalf’s Pound the Stone, focusing on the power of persistence, patience, and continuing to show up even when you can’t see the results yet. He reminds us that real success is often built quietly through small, consistent actions and that the work we’re doing today may be bringing us closer to a breakthrough than we realize.  Brett also shares inspiring stories of people overcoming incredible challenges and highlights lessons about living up to your potential, finding joy in everyday moments, and having the courage to let go of what is holding you back.  This week’s challenge is to perform two random acts of kindness with no strings attached and look for opportunities to make someone else’s day a little brighter. YOU HAVE ONE LIFE: Don't Settle for Mediocrity | Unlock Your Potential! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000788990160 Mel Robbins | Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Enjoy Life More https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000788747055 Letting Go to Move Forward | Discover the Courage to Choose Better https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speech/id1642546815?i=1000778285282  Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  7. Sep 17

    Financial Hope - Live in Abundance and Freedom!

    This episode lays out keys to financial success, opening with motivation and a blunt personal story: starting broke, living ultra-frugal, building a real-estate/options nest—then losing it all in 2007 and learning to keep expenses low, plan for the worst, and use money to bless others (not to inflate lifestyle).  It recaps Lewis Howes’ Make Money Easy: fix your money mindset, know your money style, align cash with mission, and practice seven habits—Mindset, Mapping, Monetizing, Mastermind, Mobility, Magnet, and Mastery—plus gratitude, healing, specific goals, and continuous learning. Then it walks through Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps: $1k starter fund, debt snowball, 3–6 months’ expenses, invest 15% for retirement, save for kids’ college, pay off the house, then build wealth and give generously. Between quotes and quick wins, it spotlights a feel-good story (a team carrying a wheelchair-bound dad up a mountain) and tosses in a couple of light jokes. It closes with a challenge to audit your current money plan and adopt habits that buy peace of mind—wrapped in the reminder that you’re “more than enough” and your best days are ahead. Dr. Susan David: Take Radical Ownership of Your Emotions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-motivation/id1634106069?i=1000719603300 Louise Hay: Today’s Thoughts are Creating Tomorrow’s Reality. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000722579510 Joel Osteen:  Something Big is Coming Your Way https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-podcast/id137254859?i=1000709797038 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

  8. Sep 14

    The POWER of your WORDS

    This week on A Conversation of Hope, Brett explores the incredible power our words have to shape our mindset, our future, and the people around us. He challenges listeners to stop speaking negatively over themselves and instead intentionally use words of hope, faith, gratitude, and encouragement, remembering that our story is never finished.  Brett also shares inspiring stories of everyday people making a difference, along with lessons on mastering emotions, handling criticism, and continuing to pursue your dreams no matter your age or circumstances.  The challenge this week is simple but powerful: pay attention to the words you speak and make sure they are building up yourself and the people you love.  Master Your Emotions, Master Your Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful/id1628030958?i=1000786880863 Marisa Peer | Criticism Withers People and Praise Builds Them Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000786445437 Les Brown | It’s Not Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000786445437 Daily Healthy Lifestyle Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk

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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
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Conversation of Hope With Brett
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