by Kalyna Miletic
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May 18, 2026
<p>On today's episode of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JVShMvK2qaq3oiwytieFn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead Today</a>, host <a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalyna Miletic</a> pulls back the curtain on one of the hardest leadership steps a person can take: walking through the doors of a 12-Step meeting. If you are secretly considering attending an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Al-Anon meeting, you are likely frozen by the exact same anxieties, misconceptions, and raw fear that Kalyna once faced. </p><p>Whether you are struggling with dependency yourself, or trying to navigate the chaos of loving an alcoholic, this episode serves as your practical, compassionate guide on how to face the fear, find a meeting, and finally take that first step.</p><ul><li><strong>The "What If I'm Seen?" Panic:</strong> Confronting the deep anxiety around anonymity and the fear of running into someone you know.</li><li><strong>The Imposter Syndrome:</strong> Feeling like your story "isn't bad enough" to justify sitting in an AA or Al-Anon room.</li><li><strong>Overcoming Judgement:</strong> Realizing that the people inside the rooms are not there to judge your past—they are there to survive their own.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Parallel Paths:</strong> How AA (for the drinker) and Al-Anon (for the family member) utilize the exact same framework to address two different sides of the same disease.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>The Higher Power Hurdle:</strong> Breaking down the spiritual versus religious divide. You do not need to be religious; your higher power can simply be the collective strength of the room.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>The "Just Listen" Rule:</strong> You are never forced to speak, read, or share your story. You can simply say, "I'm just here to listen today."</li></ul><ul><li><strong>"One Day at a Time":</strong> Rewiring your brain to focus strictly on the next 24 hours instead of panicking about the future.</li></ul><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> We admitted we were powerless over alcohol [or the alcoholic]—that our lives had become unmanageable.</p><p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.</p><p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.</p><p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.</p><p><strong>Step 5:</strong> Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.</p><p><strong>Step 6:</strong> Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.</p><p><strong>Step 7:</strong> Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.</p><p><strong>Step 8:</strong> Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.</p><p><strong>Step 9:</strong> Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.</p><p><strong>Step 10:</strong> Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.</p><p><strong>Step 11:</strong> Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.</p><p><strong>Step 12:</strong> Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics [or others], and to practice these principles in all our affairs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*This is not therapy or medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only. Please seek the support of a professional if you need help in your situation.*</strong></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Find a Meeting: Locate local directories at </strong><a href="https://www.aa.org/"><strong>Alcoholics Anonymous</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://al-anon.org/"><strong>Al-Anon Family Groups</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// LINKS //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/kickstartyourwork/enneagram-personality-test"><strong>Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/lead/commissions"><strong>1:1 Coaching With Kalyna</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/lead/commissions"></a></p><p><strong>// BOOKS //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/memorable-book"><strong>Read Memorable</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// SOCIAL //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalynamiletic/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kalynakickstart"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyna-miletic/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KF6Gn-xcZzm-AeBgRByeA"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect & Subscribe</strong></p><p>Did this episode make you think? </p><p>Rate the show 5 stars, share with a friend, and follow for more.</p><p>Email:<a href="mailto:kalyna@leadtoday.com">connect@kalynamiletic.com</a>. </p>
March 23, 2026
<p><strong>This episode was recorded on June 15, 2022.</strong></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Lead Today</strong>, host Kalyna Miletic sits down with Dr. Peter McCullough, a prominent cardiologist and outspoken voice on public health, medical ethics, and personal responsibility. He is a physician-scientist, cardiologist and best-selling author known for his research on the effects of Covid-19 vaccines. Together, they explore what it means to lead with courage in a time of confusion, polarization, and rapid change.</p><p>Dr. McCullough shares his journey in medicine, why he chose to speak publicly on controversial issues, and how leaders can discern truth, navigate risk, and stay grounded in their values when the stakes are high. This conversation invites listeners to think critically, ask better questions, and take ownership of their health and decisions.</p><ul><li><p>How Dr. McCullough’s medical training and clinical experience shaped his philosophy on leadership and responsibility</p></li><li><p>The role of personal agency and critical thinking in making health and life decisions</p></li><li><p>How to lead when expert opinions conflict and information is constantly changing</p></li><li><p>Practical ways to evaluate risk, uncertainty, and trade-offs in high-pressure situations</p></li><li><p>What it looks like to stand by your principles in the face of criticism or controversy</p></li><li><p>How to have nuanced, respectful conversations with people who strongly disagree with you</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Leadership under pressure:</strong> Choosing integrity over popularity</p></li><li><p><strong>Medical ethics:</strong> Informed consent, open dialogue, and patient-centered care</p></li><li><p><strong>Courage and conviction:</strong> Speaking up when it would be easier to stay silent</p></li><li><p><strong>Resilience:</strong> Handling backlash, misunderstanding, and public scrutiny</p></li><li><p><strong>Clarity:</strong> Building your own framework for evaluating information and advice</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Might Interest:</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Individuals wanting to take a more active role in their health choices</p></li><li><p>Listeners interested in critical thinking, personal responsibility, and ethical leadership</p></li><li><p>Anyone curious about how to hold space for disagreement without losing connection</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong></strong><a href="https://mcculloughfnd.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>McCullough Foundation</strong></a><strong>Dr. Peter McCullough on Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petermcculloughmd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow"><strong> / petermcculloughmd </strong></a><strong> </strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>*This is not therapy or medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only. Please seek the support of a professional if you need support in your situation.*</strong></p><p>---</p><p><strong>// LINKS //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/kickstartyourwork/enneagram-personality-test" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/lead/commissions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>1:1 Coaching With Kalyna</strong></a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://leadware.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Merch - Lead. Apparel</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://ko-fi.com/lead/tiers" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Inner Circle: Get behind the scenes access</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// BOOKS //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/memorable-book" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Read Memorable</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/kalynamiletic/list/1OKSOHMXWEKOU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfkalynamiletic_D6P4PADS7BPB1XKVB4PN" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Order Memorable on Amazon</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/memorable-kalyna-miletic/1142741373?ean=9781620069530" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Buy Memorable from Barnes and Noble</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/memorable-lessons-to-leave-a/9781620069530-item.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get Memorable from Indigo</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/tour" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Memorable Book Tour with Kalyna </strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// COURSES //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/course" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Enrol in Predictable Profit™ - Build a business that generates consistent income </strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kickstartyourwork.com/masterclass-registration" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Free Build a Business 101 Training</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// SOCIAL //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalynamiletic/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kalynakickstart" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyna-miletic/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KF6Gn-xcZzm-AeBgRByeA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect & Subscribe</strong></p><p>Did this episode make you think? </p><p>Rate the show 5 stars, share with a friend, and follow for more.</p><p>Email:<a href="mailto:kalyna@leadtoday.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">connect@kalynamiletic.com</a>. </p>
March 9, 2026
<p>In this episode of the <strong>Lead Today Show</strong>, host <strong>Kalyna Miletic</strong> dives deep into the neurobiology of obsession. Whether you are a leader struggling to maintain focus or a coach helping a client through an "addictive" relationship, this episode provides the clinical frameworks and mindset shifts necessary to break the dopamine loop. We move beyond the "romance" and look at the "wiring," offering a roadmap to emotional sobriety and self-leadership.</p><p><strong>1. The Science of the "Heart Glitch"</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Defining Limerence</strong>: We trace the origins of the term back to psychologist <strong>Dorothy Tennov</strong> (1979) and explain why it is an involuntary state.</li><li><strong>The Dopamine-Uncertainty Loop</strong>: Why "mixed signals" act as a biological drug. We discuss <strong>intermittent reinforcement</strong>—the same mechanism that makes gambling addictive—and how it applies to human connection.</li><li><strong>Limerence vs. Authentic Love</strong>: Learn the "Red Flag" differences. While love thrives on reality, safety, and reciprocity, limerence feeds on fantasy, anxiety, and the "maybe."</li></ul><p><strong>2. The Clinical Toolkit for Recovery </strong>Kalyna breaks down high-level therapeutic modalities into actionable steps for daily life:</p><ul><li><strong>ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)</strong>: The gold standard for OCD, applied here to "starve" the obsession. Learn how to face the trigger without engaging in the "compulsion" (checking social media or re-reading old texts).</li><li><strong>The ABCDE Method</strong>: A Cognitive Behavioral tool to dismantle the "soulmate" narrative. We learn to <strong>Dispute</strong> the irrational beliefs that keep us tethered to the fantasy of the "Limerent Object" (LO).</li><li><strong>DBT & Emotional Regulation</strong>: Using <strong>TIPP skills</strong> (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing) to physically reset your nervous system when the "ache" of longing feels unbearable.</li></ul><p><strong>*This is not therapy or medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only. Please seek the support of a professional if you need help in your situation.*</strong></p><p>---</p><p><strong>// LINKS //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/kickstartyourwork/enneagram-personality-test"><strong>Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/lead/commissions"><strong>1:1 Coaching With Kalyna</strong></a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://leadware.org/"><strong>Merch - Lead. Apparel</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://ko-fi.com/lead/tiers"><strong>Inner Circle: Get behind the scenes access</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// BOOKS //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/memorable-book"><strong>Read Memorable</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/kalynamiletic/list/1OKSOHMXWEKOU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfkalynamiletic_D6P4PADS7BPB1XKVB4PN"><strong>Order Memorable on Amazon</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/memorable-kalyna-miletic/1142741373?ean=9781620069530"><strong>Buy Memorable from Barnes and Noble</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/memorable-lessons-to-leave-a/9781620069530-item.html"><strong>Get Memorable from Indigo</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/tour"><strong>Memorable Book Tour with Kalyna </strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// COURSES //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kalynamiletic.com/course"><strong>Enrol in Predictable Profit™ - Build a business that generates consistent income </strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.kickstartyourwork.com/masterclass-registration"><strong>Free Build a Business 101 Training</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>// SOCIAL //</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalynamiletic/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kalynakickstart"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyna-miletic/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KF6Gn-xcZzm-AeBgRByeA"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect & Subscribe</strong></p><p>Did this episode make you think? </p><p>Rate the show 5 stars, share with a friend, and follow for more.</p><p>Email:<a href="mailto:kalyna@leadtoday.com">connect@kalynamiletic.com</a>. </p>
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