Addicted to Betterment

PeopleForward Network
  • 5.0 (23)
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Addicted to Betterment is for leaders and high achievers who are wired for sharpening themselves. Hosts, David and Nikki Lewallen Gregory use a framework called The Life Wheel to grow in every role—offering tools, inspiration, and a system for progress.

  1. May 15

    Replay: Say YES!! to Yourself with Deseri Garcia

    Sometimes the biggest breakthrough begins with a simple decision to say yes to yourself. David welcomes transformational coach Deseri Garcia to explore the power of visualization, gratitude, and intentional growth. Their authentic connection and mutual admiration create an energizing dialogue that feels both deeply personal and profoundly practical. Deseri shares how daily self development practices and her signature TSRW philosophy have shaped her journey from corporate leader to catalyst for human potential. Together, David and Deseri unpack what it means to stay grounded in chaotic seasons, how visualization can unlock performance, and why leaders must first invest inward before creating impact outward. ✨ This episode is a powerful reminder for people-first leaders that growth is not accidental. It is chosen. If you are ready to reset your mindset, strengthen your habits, and create ripple effects in the lives of others, this conversation will inspire you to take the first step and say yes to your own betterment.   Additional Resources: Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Personal growth begins with daily intentional self development habits Visualization strengthens confidence, clarity, and performance outcomes Gratitude rewires mindset and reduces fear or negativity Saying yes to yourself creates ripple effects in relationships Grounded leaders influence impact through authenticity and presence

    39 min

  2. Apr 10

    Replay: Don't Suffer in Silence with Nathan Walsh

    Sometimes the most dangerous pain is the one nobody sees. David sits down with his longtime friend Nathan Walsh, owner and therapist of Ascend Counseling, for a raw conversation about addiction, stigma, shame, and the courage it takes to ask for help. Nathan opens up about his own journey through alcoholism, trauma, prison, relapse, and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose. What makes this conversation so powerful is not just Nathan's professional insight, but the lived experience behind it. Together, David and Nathan unpack why so many people suffer in silence, how stigma keeps people stuck, and why healing often begins when someone simply believes in you before you can believe in yourself. 💛 This episode is a reminder for every people-first leader and every human carrying something heavy: you are not broken, you are hurting, and you do not have to do it alone.   Additional Resources: Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Stigma keeps too many people suffering in silence. Healing begins when someone believes in you. Asking for help is an act of strength. Dependency can take many forms beyond substances. Willingness to do the work changes everything.

    37 min

  3. Mar 20

    What Would Love Do: Meeting Hate with Love with Amy Woodall

    What if the most radical leadership move in today's outrage culture is choosing love? David sits down with Amy Woodall to unpack the deceptively simple but life-altering question: What would love do? What starts as a phrase that could live on a Hobby Lobby sign quickly becomes a bold challenge to our ego, our reactions, and the way we show up at home, at work, and in conflict. Amy breaks down the difference between love with conditions and love with accountability, and why matching hate with hate is easy, but meeting it with love requires courage. From the "orange juice under pressure" metaphor to practical ways to shift dinner table disagreements, workplace tension, and even how we treat ourselves in the mirror, this conversation is a masterclass in conscious leadership. If you're ready to stop reacting and start transforming your culture, your relationships, and yourself, this one will stay with you long after it ends. ❤️   Additional Resources: Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Pressure reveals what already lives inside you Love with "and" builds accountability without conditions Ego demands agreement, love welcomes curiosity You cannot give what you do not have Radical responsibility transforms culture from the inside

    40 min

  4. Mar 6

    Look for the good even in the chaos. It's there. with Katie Donovan

    When the world feels divided and overwhelming, how do we lead well? David sits down with Katie Donovan, CEO of CAMP Digital, for an honest conversation about navigating fear, tension, and uncertainty in real time. No politics. No sides. Just a focus on people. Katie shares what it's like leading 80 employees through emotional highs and lows, creating space for disagreement without dehumanizing each other, and choosing small acts of care that ripple outward. Together, they explore how grounding yourself, reaching out, and leading with love can transform your corner of the world. If you've felt unsure how to show up lately, this conversation will remind you that compassion is still the strongest leadership move you can make.   Additional Resources: Connect with Katie on LinkedIn Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Lead with love, especially in tense moments. Ground yourself before engaging hard conversations. Disagreement requires curiosity, not hostility. Small actions create meaningful community impact. Look for helpers and become one.

    43 min

  5. Feb 20

    Replay: Relationships: Stop Settling or Show Up

    What if your greatest personal growth could come from your greatest relationship challenges? In this replay episode, Nikki and David dive headfirst into the raw, real, and often messy world of relationships. As a couple who's lived through divorce, personal transformation, and alignment, they open up about what it really takes to create a partnership rooted in authenticity, shared values, and relentless growth. With honesty, humor, and heart, they challenge listeners to stop white-knuckling mediocre relationships and instead, show up fully. From faith and forgiveness to trust and shared vision, Nikki and David unpack what "great" looks like in a relationship, and why it all starts with taking a brutally honest look in the mirror. If you're craving deeper connection and higher standards, for yourself and your partner, this episode will light the path.   Additional Resources: Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Stop settling; show up fully in your relationship. Core values, trust, interests are non-negotiable foundations. Authenticity means no hiding. Live your truth boldly. Greatness starts with owning your part fully. Co-create a life wheel with shared vision.

    21 min

  6. Feb 12

    A2B Real Talk: Surrender Is Where Your Power Starts

    What if the secret to breakthrough wasn't in doing more, but in letting go? Nikki explores a word that stirs up discomfort and power in equal measure: surrender. Far from passive, Nikki redefines surrender as an intentional act of strength, one that stops the cycle of force and opens the door to aligned breakthroughs. Through her own leadership journey, she shares how surrender isn't about giving up, but about giving in to what's already guiding you. From calming your nervous system to clarifying your next step, Nikki shows how surrender becomes the bridge between resistance and real power. Whether you're in a season of pushing, pivoting, or pausing, this conversation will shift how you view strength, trust, and forward movement.   Additional Resources: Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Surrender is not weakness, it's precision and strength. Resistance drains energy and clouds decision-making clarity. True breakthroughs come through trust, not force. Surrender calms the nervous system and aligns action. Surrender is an active, empowered leadership choice.

    2 min

  7. Feb 6

    What Would Love Do: Building Conscious Habits

    Ever found yourself mid-argument thinking, "Why am I so worked up right now?" What if the real culprit… is your ego? David is joined by Amy Woodall for a conversation that feels more like a mirror than a mic. Together, they pull back the curtain on ego, and how it sneaks into your relationships, hijacks your reactions, and disguises itself as righteousness. Amy shows us where ego lurks and how asking one simple question, "What would love do?", can change the tone, the outcome, and maybe even the world. Expect to feel called out, cracked open, and challenged to stop forwarding that podcast to "someone who really needs to hear it"… and instead, take it personally. This is your invitation to check your ego, rewire your reactions, and step into leadership with radical love, not loud opinions. ❤️   Additional Resources: Subscribe to Conscious Habit on YouTube! Join the "Conscious Conversations" Community! Sign Up for the Conscious Habit Newsletter Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Learn more about Conscious Habit Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Ego reacts; love responds with curiosity and grace. Judging others mirrors unhealed parts of ourselves. Agreement isn't required for acceptance and compassion. Triggered? That's your ego, not your highest self. Love is not weak. It's the ultimate active force.

    47 min

  8. Feb 5

    A2B Real Talk: Step Into Sovereignty

    What if your most powerful leadership tool was simply choosing yourself? Nikki invites us into her personal reflections and planning rituals for the new year. After a season of hard work and deep rest, Nikki shares how she's stepping into 2026 with clarity, intentionality, and four powerful guiding statements rooted in sovereignty and self-prioritization. From redefining what it means to protect your energy, to leaning into what lights you up without obsessing over outcomes, Nikki gets real about the shift from people-pleasing to self-honoring. This episode is a heart-centered blueprint for leaders ready to move through life and work with conscious awareness, curiosity, and soul-led direction. Whether you're a seasoned planner or just craving more alignment, this one's for the humans who know betterment starts within.   Additional Resources: Subscribe to Addicted to Betterment on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Sovereignty means choosing where your energy goes Self-care is not optional for people-first leaders Prioritize beliefs, vibration, and inner awareness Let go of outcomes, follow your highest excitement Stay curious and open to all possibilities

    4 min
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