Amplify Hope Today

Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear
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Amplify Hope Today is a raw and deeply human podcast hosted by Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear, two longtime friends who have navigated success, grief, divorce, entrepreneurship, faith, reinvention, and resilience side by side for more than two decades. In a world where fear is loud and uncertainty feels constant, this show explores why hope must be intentional. Through honest conversations about the topics most people avoid—loss, identity shifts, leadership under pressure, rebuilding after tragedy, trust, communication, and the courage to begin again—each episode invites listeners to expand their capacity, strengthen their resilience, and live and lead with clarity in permanent uncertainty. This is not surface-level positivity. It is a practice of choosing goodness, taking action, and becoming hopeful so you can be helpful. 

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    8. Rebuild Your Life from the Inside Out.

    Are you constantly pouring into others while feeling disconnected from yourself? In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear unpack the truth about self-love, self-compassion, and how to stop abandoning yourself in a world that constantly pulls you in every direction.This is not the version of self-love the internet sells you. This is the deeper work. The kind that requires you to confront your inner critic, forgive yourself, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with who you truly are.Through personal stories, faith-based principles, and research-backed insights, this episode explores: Why self-abandonment happens and how to recognize itHow negative self-talk shapes your identity and decisionsThe role of self-compassion in rebuilding hopeWhy overgiving often comes from a need for acceptanceHow to reclaim your boundaries and your “no”The connection between inner healing and outer impactWhy peace should be your indicator for decision-makingIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, this conversation will help you reset, reflect, and rebuild from within.Hope starts on the inside. And it starts with you. ----------------------------------------------------- If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drstormyschiller/ Website: https://drstormyschiller.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    24 min

  2. APR 6

    7. How To Build Emotional Capacity When Life Feels Overwhelming!

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in fear, or like you’ve lost your capacity to handle life? In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with Dr. Stormy Hill, a mental health occupational therapist and physician, to unpack how to expand your emotional capacity, regulate your nervous system, and build hope as a daily practice. Dr. Stormy shares her deeply personal story of navigating her son’s life-threatening illness and how that experience reshaped her understanding of hope, resilience, and agency. She explains why fear is not a flaw but a nervous system state, and how you can shift out of it using simple, science-backed techniques. In this episode, you’ll learn: What “capacity” really means (and how to grow it)How fear impacts your nervous system and limits your lifeThe connection between hope, joy, and pleasureSimple breathwork and movement practices to regulate your bodyThe 5-minute “Hope Mapping” method to move forward with clarityWhy micro wins are key to long-term growth and resilienceHow to support your children (or yourself) in building hopeThis is not just another conversation about mindset — it’s a practical guide to rebuilding your inner capacity so you can move from fear to hope, one step at a time.If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start taking action, this episode is for you. ----------------------------------------------------- If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drstormyschiller/ Website: https://drstormyschiller.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    42 min

  3. MAR 29

    6. Stop the Clock: How to Take Back Control of Your Time

    What if the most valuable thing in your life isn’t money, success, or achievement—but time? In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon and Sherri dive into one of the most important conversations we can have: how we spend our time and who we spend it with. Through personal stories, powerful reflections, and practical strategies, they introduce the concept of “Stop the Clock”—a mindset shift that invites you to be fully present, intentional, and connected in your everyday life. From managing distractions and setting priorities to creating meaningful memories with the people who matter most, this episode will challenge you to rethink productivity, redefine success, and reclaim your time before it slips away. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how busy you were… it’s about the moments you chose to truly live. ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    31 min

  4. MAR 22

    5. The Financial Habit that Changes Everything

    In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear sit down with financial advisor and retirement planner Anne Franklin. Anne Franklin is a wealth management advisor and retirement planner with Franklin-Peiper Financial at Northwestern Mutual. Since 2001, she has helps clients with answering their biggest question, “when can I retire? And how do I make sure I don’t run out of money?” During a quiet conversation, focused on you, she prepares income projections to help clients determine how and when they can retire. She also specializes in the customized design and maintenance of investment portfolios. Anne shares how our relationship with money is often shaped in childhood and why income alone does not guarantee financial security. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about shame, debt, and delayed gratification, she explains how anyone can begin building a healthier financial future. From the famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment to actionable steps like simplifying credit cards and creating intentional financial goals, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed by money and start making progress. Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck, trying to save for your children’s future, or wondering if it’s too late to start planning for retirement, this conversation will challenge your thinking and equip you with tools to take control of your financial life. You’ll learn why your relationship with money is mandatory, how delayed gratification builds long-term wealth, and the simple habits that can move you from financial anxiety to financial clarity. If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I start with my finances?”, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose. ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    39 min

  5. MAR 15

    4. How Purpose Evolves Through Different Seasons

    In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear explore a powerful question many people face at different seasons of life: What happens when your purpose changes? Purpose isn’t something we discover once and hold onto forever. As Simon and Sherri discuss, purpose evolves as our roles, relationships, and life experiences change. From parenting transitions to personal reinvention, this conversation dives into how purpose can sometimes disrupt your life in order to redirect it. Through honest stories and thoughtful reflection, Simon and Sherri unpack the difference between passion and purpose, why seasons of pain often reveal deeper meaning, and how intentional daily action helps us move forward when we feel stuck. They also share practical encouragement for anyone navigating uncertainty, reminding listeners that purpose isn’t always about doing something big. Often, it begins with small steps, meaningful community, and the courage to keep moving forward. If you’re searching for direction, rediscovering your identity, or learning to embrace a new chapter, this episode will remind you that your purpose is still unfolding—and hope is always within reach. Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose. ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    30 min

  6. MAR 8

    3. Hope is an Anchor: Finding Strength in Life’s Hardest Season

    What is hope, and how do you hold on to it when life feels completely hopeless? In this powerful episode of the Amplify Hope Today Podcast, hosts Simon and Sherri explore the meaning of hope, faith, and resilience during life’s most difficult seasons. Through honest conversation and personal testimony, Sherri shares how she navigated deep grief after losing her husband of 31 years and how hope ultimately helped her rediscover herself. This episode dives into the connection between faith, hope, grief, healing, and personal growth, offering practical insights for anyone struggling with loss, uncertainty, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. Simon and Sherri discuss how hope acts as an anchor for the soul, why our environment and media consumption can influence our emotional state, and how small practices like journaling, walking, reflection, and helping others can begin restoring hope. You’ll also hear powerful reflections on identity, purpose, faith in difficult seasons, and how helping others can activate what researchers call the “Helper’s High.” If you’re feeling stuck in despair, overwhelmed by grief, or simply searching for encouragement, this conversation is a reminder that your situation can change and hope can rise again. Hope is not denial of pain. Hope is the strength that helps you move through it. In this episode you’ll discover: ✔ What hope really means and why it’s essential for resilience ✔ The biblical connection between faith and hope (Ro 15:13 & Heb 11:1) ✔ How grief and loss can lead to rediscovering who you truly are ✔ Why connection and community are crucial during difficult seasons ✔ Practical daily steps to rebuild hope and emotional strength ✔ How writing and reflection can help you process pain and move forward Whether you’re navigating loss, personal transformation, or searching for deeper purpose, this episode will encourage you to grab hold of hope again. Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose. ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    29 min

  7. FEB 28

    2. The Soul's Medicine: How to Build Real Friendships as an Adult

    Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear dive into the real meaning of friendship and why it matters more than ever. From 22 years of shared life experience, including divorce, death, business wins, business setbacks, and deep personal seasons, they unpack what makes a friendship last and what causes friendships to drift. They talk about Being a friend to yourself firstWhy silence doesn’t always mean someone is fineHow to stop letting the digital world replace true connection This episode is full of practical encouragement and a clear call to action: pick up the phone, don’t text, and check in on someone you love. Because in a world where loneliness, anxiety, and depression are rising, friendship may be the soul’s medicine. ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    36 min

  8. FEB 28

    Amplify Hope Today: Why Hope Must Rise in a Hurting World

    What happens when a 22-year friendship, deep suffering, business success, grief, trust, and faith collide with one shared mission? In this powerful kickoff conversation, co-hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear introduce the heart behind Amplify Hope Today and why hope is not optional in the world we’re living in. Simon and Sherri open up about: • Walking through divorce, death, career pivots, and unexpected loss • The power of communication and trust in friendship and business • How grief reshapes you but doesn’t have to define you • Why goodness must rise in a hurting world • The difference between talking about change and actually taking action Sherri vulnerably shares her journey through losing her husband after 31 years and finding herself on the other side of healing, ready to dream again. Simon reflects on what it means to listen with your heart, amplify others, and move from hopelessness to helpfulness. This episode is about choosing goodness. Choosing hope. Choosing to take one micro step forward. Amplify Hope Today starts here. ----------------------------------------------------- Watch full episodes on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED Follow Simon at: Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/ Instagram: @SimonTBailey LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey Follow Sherri at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9? Follow our podcast at: Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/ Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday ----------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show. Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/

    14 min
  • 8 Episodes

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Amplify Hope Today is a raw and deeply human podcast hosted by Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear, two longtime friends who have navigated success, grief, divorce, entrepreneurship, faith, reinvention, and resilience side by side for more than two decades. In a world where fear is loud and uncertainty feels constant, this show explores why hope must be intentional. Through honest conversations about the topics most people avoid—loss, identity shifts, leadership under pressure, rebuilding after tragedy, trust, communication, and the courage to begin again—each episode invites listeners to expand their capacity, strengthen their resilience, and live and lead with clarity in permanent uncertainty. This is not surface-level positivity. It is a practice of choosing goodness, taking action, and becoming hopeful so you can be helpful. 

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  • Creator
    Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Amplify Hope Today
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