Everyone has a second story, some people have a few. It’s the story we create after we’ve had that moment in our lives that move us in a different direction. For some people, its personal, they lose a loved one, or they find one. For others, it is professional, they chase a dream, or they miss out on one. Its what we do after that often defines the direction our life will go. Are you going to rest on your laurels? Or push even harder. Are you going to sit and stew, or stand up and fight? Are you going to stop at one story? Or are you going to re-write your own history? This is Second Story.
Everything In Your Life Is A Budget (And You're Probably Overspending)
Most people walk around believing that they need more.
More money.
More time.
More food.
More energy.
More motivation.
But what if that's not the problem?
Every one of us operates with limited resources. The problem often isn't how much you have—it's how you're allocating it.
Your money needs a budget.
Your time needs a budget.
Your calories need a budget.
Your energy needs a budget.
And if your priorities don't align with where those resources are going, you'll always feel stuck, no matter how hard you work.
In this episode of Second Story, we explore why the principles behind financial budgeting may be the key to building a healthier body, a stronger mind, better relationships, and a more intentional life.
The future you want isn't built through massive breakthroughs.
It's built through thousands of small decisions about where you spend your most valuable resources.
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3 Jun 2026
What Happens When You Can't Outwork Your Mind | Examining ADHD, Anxiety & More
In this deeply personal episode of Second Story, Josh opens up about one of the most challenging years of his life. After being diagnosed with ADHD, while also dealing with mental health struggles, chronic pain, and the prospect of double hip surgery—he reflects on what it feels like to finally put names to struggles he's carried for decades.
The conversation explores the grief and relief that come with a late diagnosis. Josh shares how people-pleasing, overworking, perfectionism, and the constant need to earn approval weren't personality traits at all—they were survival mechanisms. Through therapy and self-reflection, he's beginning to understand how childhood experiences, trauma, and undiagnosed ADHD shaped the person he became and why happiness often felt just out of reach, even during life's best moments.
This episode is an honest look at mental health, masculinity, burnout, and the pressure many adults feel to have everything figured out. It's a conversation for anyone who feels stuck in survival mode, wonders why life feels harder than it should, or is learning that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about finally understanding who you've been all along.
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2 May 2026
How to Escape Corporate Life and Build Your Dream Business
In this episode, Chris shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the emotional challenges, strategic steps, and mindset shifts involved in making a successful transition.
Chris was making $200K a year in his corporate job just four months ago when he was laid off in January 2026. He did what most people do and panicked, wondering how he would support his family without a stable paycheck. Chris stepped back, took time to reset, and quickly pivoted to a work outside the system in which he controls his time, his moves, and what his future looks like.
You are going to get a lot from Chris as he offers practical advice on overcoming fear, leveraging social media, and building sustainable income streams outside of corporate employment.
This is Chris' Second Story...
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:17 Chris's Journey from Fitness to Corporate
03:37 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
08:39 The Panic of Leaving Corporate
09:49 Dealing with Depression and Anxiety
12:17 The Importance of Planning and Structure
13:55 Balancing Productivity and Leisure
20:53 The Role of Coaching in Transition
26:59 Support from Medical Professionals
27:50 Navigating Corporate Mental Health Programs
28:45 The Neo Phase: Awakening to Reality
29:32 Identity and Job Security: The Emotional Struggle
31:38 The Impact of Social Media on Corporate Life
33:38 Creating Content: The Art of Engagement
35:21 Batching Content: Secrets to Consistency
38:28 Overcoming Mistakes: Learning from Failure
40:33 Building Skills While in Corporate
43:22 Taking Action: The Importance of Execution
46:08 Empowerment: Making the Leap to Change
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
408,252
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
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Quality
22
Social presence
91
YouTube
86
Engagement
60
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