Succeeding in a troubled world

About Succeeding in a troubled world

Succeeding in a Troubled World is a podcast about people who keep moving forward when life gets difficult. Through honest conversations about grief, trauma, illness, disability, loss, failure, adversity, and ambition, we explore what it takes to build a meaningful life in an imperfect world. Hear from people who have faced difficult circumstances, found a way forward, pursued success, and used their experiences to create an impact. Because success isn’t about avoiding trouble it’s about discovering what you can still become despite it.

Publisher

Stanley

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episode

11 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2026

   Brent Huff: My Playbook for Life—Fake It Until You Become It

   What happens when you take the "social mask" you wear every day and turn it into your greatest superpower? Brent Huff—award-winning actor, writer, director, and author best known for playing the fan-favorite "Smitty" on ABC's The Rookie—joins us for a fascinating conversation about character development, motivation, and the code to success and happiness. With over 50 film credits, a background as a top male model, and a lifetime of studying hundreds of self-help books and the Bible, Brent has distilled a lifetime of journaling into his new book, My Playbook for Life. He believes that just as actors dress and comport themselves as a character to bring them to life, we can all "act" our way into becoming the person we want to be. We all put on social masks the moment we walk out the door. So why not act as if you are confident, positive, and destined for success? Don't just fake it until you make it—fake it until you become it. It takes hard work, but if you can do better, shouldn't you? In this episode, we explore: • Brent's experience playing the beloved Smitty on The Rookie for the past 8 years • What inspired him to write My Playbook for Life • What it was like being a top male model in the 80s • How he transitioned into writing and directing movies • Why self-help books have been so important on his journey • The power of acting as if you are the prize and the hero in your own movie • How his faith and trust in God shape his approach to life and work • Actionable strategies to help you stand out, rather than just fit in Connect with Brent Huff: 🌐 Website: https://www.brenthuff.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenthuff11/ 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brenthuff11 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brenthuff11 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brent.huff.9/ Get the Book: My Playbook for Life — available now on Amazon. If you're on a success journey and want to live a life that matters, this book is for you. 📚 https://a.co/d/0j34JK59

2. 

   30 Oct 2026

   Cindy Koehler: Manifest YOU—Why Identity Matters More Than Motivation

   What if the reason you keep repeating patterns you want to change isn't a lack of motivation—but a deeply ingrained belief about who you are? Cindy Koehler—Australian neuroscientist, author, speaker, and identity coach—joins us for a powerful conversation about the gap between knowing and doing. Her work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, identity, behavior, and personal growth. Rather than focusing on quick fixes or simply "trying harder," Cindy helps high achievers understand why lasting change often begins deeper—with self-concept, nervous system patterns, and the way the brain has learned to interpret the world. She works with entrepreneurs, leaders, and high-achieving women who often appear successful from the outside but know they are capable of more. Many deal with familiar patterns: overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, fear of visibility, and the sense that they are constantly pushing without ever feeling settled in their success. In this episode, we explore: • The gap between knowing and doing: Why we keep repeating behaviors we consciously want to change • Why willpower and motivation are rarely enough to create lasting change • How our brains continue running old patterns long after those patterns stop serving us • The difference between asking "What do I need to do?" versus "Who do I believe I am when I do it?" • How identity shapes high performance, decision-making, boundaries, and leadership • Why confidence is built through action and evidence, not waiting until you "feel ready" • The neuroscience behind manifestation and why simplistic affirmations often fail • How to navigate the fear of visibility and the pressure to be capable all the time Connect with Cindy Koehler: 🌐 Website: https://mindgarage.com.au/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-koehler-b579a277/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindgarage ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2mFOJDpsWM 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themindgarage Get Her Book: Cindy's book, Manifest YOU, takes the ideas she discusses around neuroscience, identity, behavior, and lasting change and gives listeners a practical way to explore them further. It is particularly relevant for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who feel they are doing all the right things but are still repeating patterns that may be holding them back. For listeners who enjoy Cindy's conversation and want to go deeper, Manifest YOU is the natural next step. 📚 https://www.amazon.com.au/Manifest-YOU-Business-only-grow/dp/1923763040

3. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Steven Twohig: Turning Within—Why Insight Isn't Transformation

   What if insight isn’t actually the same thing as transformation? Steven Twohig—Depth Work Trainer, founder of Turning Within, and author of the book Turning Within—joins us for a profound conversation about human consciousness, shadow work, and reclaiming authorship over your life. With over 25 years of dedicated, shadow-informed depth work, Steven has applied the transformational power of this practice across every layer of the human experience—from the trenches of personal struggle and recovery to the strategy rooms of Fortune 500 leaders. His path has included 10 years as a Senior Business Strategist for Tony Robbins, over 10,000 strategic interventions with business owners, and five years directing integration inside a 20,000+ plant-medicine community. Steven’s work bridges recovery, leadership, spiritual awakening, and business transformation. He believes that deep inner work is not reserved for seekers alone, but is essential for anyone seeking to evolve, lead, or live with purpose. Shadow is part of the work, but it isn't the destination. The deeper practice is learning to engage our experience directly and make more of our capacity, authenticity, and genius available to the life we are actually living. In this episode, we explore: • Why insight isn't transformation • How projection shapes reality • Why business can become a spiritual sport • What mental hygiene means in an accelerating world • Why the ego may need to be reclaimed rather than defeated • How the struggles we meet can become thresholds into more of who we are • Why Turning Within is not about fixing yourself, but about becoming more conscious of the life being lived through you Connect with Steven Twohig: 🌐 Website: https://www.MasteringChange.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steventwohig/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@steventwohigsr 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steventwohig/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasteringChange Explore Turning Within: Mastering Change is a socially focused company that supports the evolution of our collective consciousness through providing experiential resources meant to engage and transform at the deepest level. Their main practice is Turning Within—a shadow-informed depth work practice designed for the modern mind. 🔗 https://www.MasteringChange.com

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