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Shawn Meaike is an entrepreneur and author who overcame addiction and now lives a spiritual and powerful life after some painful lessons. Shawn stops by the podcast to share lessons he's learned battling addiction, being an very successful entrepreneur, having a good moral compass, and living with humility. Check out the interview, give it a thumbs up, and let us know what you think in the comments below. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest content and updates: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Check out Shawn's book titled "Punch Me In The Face" - https://www.punchmeintheface.com/store/p/punch-me-in-the-face-by-shawn-meaike 0:00 - 5:09 Welcome Shawn Meaike to the podcast 5:10 - 9:35 Working as an entrepreneur 9:36 - 22:48 Battle with addiction 22:49 - 30:40 Being a child versus raising children 30:41 - 40:09 Being touched by God 40:10 - 48:00 “Stop being an a**hole” 48:01 - 53:00 Cutting off Alex Rodriguez for being inauthentic 53:01 - 58:05 Stories from Wes Watson 58:06 - 1:01:00 Keeping your ego in check 1:01:01 - 1:05:00 Shawn’s work and closing out the interview

16 Des 20241h 5min

This week's guest is Keegan Caldwell, an American attorney, chemist, and former Marine. Keegan is a recovering addict going on 8 years of sobriety. He launched the Incarcerated Innovator's Program in 2022 to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed in life, especially those in underserved communities. Keegan shares a lot of valuable lessons in this interview, check it out, give it a thumbs up, and let us know what you think in the comments. 0:00 - 4:19 Welcome Keegan Caldwell to the podcast 4:20 - 7:20 Keegan’s back story 7:21 - 11:37 Keegan’s gateway to drug use at 13 years old 11:38 - 16:42 Signing up for the Marines while stoned 16:43 - 21:40 “Crack is the fastest way to find recovery” 21:41 - 26:41 Perceptions of other people 26:42 - 31:23 Keegan’s challenges during recovery 31:24 - 35:49 Traffic can be therapy for some 35:50 - 40:22 choosing a law career 40:23 - 45:42 Relapsing 45:43 - 46:10 Getting sober again 46:11 - 49:12 Working in artificial intelligence software 49:13 - 54:07 “I just wanted to make enough money to eat where I wanted” 54:08 - 59:37 How experiences can build character 59:38 - 01:00:03 Closing out the interview

9 Des 20241h

Jeremy Cahen, an entrepreneur specializing in crypto, joins the show to talk about some of his ups and downs and lessons in life. Check out the interview, give it a thumbs up, and let us know what you think in the comments below. As always, thanks for watching!

2 Des 202453min

Kristoffer Polaha from Jurassic World, Mad Men, North Shore, and Hallmark is an actor and filmmaker and joins the podcast in this episode to share his love for family, making films, self-growth, working with Meghan Markle, Nicole Kidman, Jason Momoa, and overcoming some painful lessons in life to get where he is today. Check out the interview, give it a thumbs up, and let us know what you think in the comments below. As always, thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 - 03:46 Tyler welcomes Kristoffer Polaha to the podcast 03:47 - 07:54 Raising kids and teaching them about good music 07:55 - 13:39 Creativity in children 13:40 - 18:01 Making Hallmark films 18:02 - 19:23 Working with Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, and Jill Wagner 19:24 - 25:58 How to navigate trying to make it in Hollywood 25:59 - 33:47 Work life balance in Hollywood 33:48 - 35:06 Working with Meghan Markle on Dater’s Handbook 35:07 - 43:39 It’s always darkest before the light 43:40 - 47:51 Interacting with fans and relating to them 47:52 - 51:10 What makes people interesting 51:11 - 54:28 Did aliens build the pyramids? 54:29 - 1:00:47 When Tyler ran away from the TV show Survivor 1:00:48 - 1:04:24 The history of Tyler’s studio 1:04:25 - 1:09:42 Working with Meghan Markle before she met Prince Harry 1:09:43 - 1:13:18 Wacky stories from the Bible 1:13:19 - 1:16:09 Wrapping the interview

25 Nov 20241h 16min

Actor and filmmaker David Dastmalchian joins the podcast to talk about his work in acting, including starring in The Dark Knight, Ant-Man, Dune, Late Night with the Devil, and The Suicide Squad, working with DC Studios, his love for comics and horror films, and shares his recovery story. David has overcome a lot in his life you hear about in this interview and he has a genuine and inspiring energy to help others. Check out the full interview, share with your friends, and let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for watching!Also be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 - 02:50 Tyler introduced guest David 02:51 - 07:51 Working with James Gunn of DC Studios 07:52 - 10:04 Working with Steve Agee 10:05 - 12:39 Making and working in horror films 12:40 -21:20 David’s recovery story 21:21 - 32:46 Chasing the dragon 32:47 - 38:15 David attempted robbery 38:16 - 42:41 Relationship with God 42:42 - 47:25 Helping others going through tough times 47:26 - 52:32 Self awareness and self-growth 52:33 - 58:58 Being comfortable as an artist 58:59 - 1:06:00 David’s experience with police brutality 1:06:01 - 1:10:41 The greatness of comic books 1:10:42 - 1:14:31 Living a sober life

18 Nov 20241h 14min

Senior Pastor and co-founder of the Dream Center Matthew Barnett joins the Painful Lessons Podcast in a very approachable conversation about growing up as a famous pastor's son, starting his own ministry in Los Angeles, providing shelter and rehabilitation to addicts, scandals in religion, dealing with hardships and grief, impacting so many lives, and much more. You can visit the Dream Center's website here: https://www.dreamcenter.org/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/painful-lessons/id1729973942 Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z65Jr9DcOliiRBcfFFKFP Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 - 02:45 Tyler introduces his hero, Matthew Barnett, pastor and founder of the Dream Center 02:46 - 07:41 Matthew explains the Dream Center and how it started 07:42 - 10:00 Tyler shares his rehab experience 10:01 - 13:55 Matthew highlights the importance of forgiveness to people 13:56 - 17:15 Matthew shares his first impressions working with Tyler 17:16 - 18:44 How does Matthew handle losses in rehab? 18:45 - 25:15 Matthew talks about almost quitting 25:16 - 25:49 How often do pastors think about swearing? 25:50 - 31:09 Inspiration from David in the Bible 31:10 - 38:10 What can people learn from David? 38:11 - 41:27 The importance of having humility 41:28 - 47:52 Thoughts about who does and doesn’t go to heaven 47:53 - 51:00 A pastor’s thoughts on scandals in religion 51:01 - 54:20 Gangs protecting the church 54:20 - 55:03 - Closing the show

28 Okt 202455min

Author Kyle Nicolaides joins Tyler and new co-host Blake Mycoskie to talk about his book "Thank God For Depression" and have a very deep conversation about overcoming depression. Kyle is also a top 10 Billboard song writer and musician, leading the band Beware of Darkness. Buy Kyle's book "Thank God For Depression" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5QNNWg9 Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/painful-lessons/id1729973942 Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z65Jr9DcOliiRBcfFFKFP Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Chapter Markers: 00:00 - 03:57 - Tyler opens the show and introduces co-host Toms Founder Blake Myscoskie 03:58 - 04:50 - Blake shares why he wanted to talk to Kyle about depression 04:51 - 07:18 - Blake talks about his experience with depression 07:19 - 11:43 - The day Blake discovered Kyle’s book 11:44 - 12:59 - Blake introduces Kyle Nicolaides to the show 13:00 - 20:09 - Kyle shares about his experience with depression 20:10 - 21:44 - Finding out about therapy and ayahuasca 21:45 - 22:21 - L.A. Sha man gives advice from his convertible 22:22 - 27:46 - Things to consider before plant medicine 27:47 - 32:25 - The importance to talk about depression 32:26 - 37:00 - How people should process thoughts 37:01 - 41:06 - Becoming self-aware enough to watch your own thoughts 41:07 - 45:42 - Kyle shares what inspired him to write a book about depression 45:43 - 51:07 - Immediate things you can do to fight depression 51:08 - 59:40 - Kyle shares his ayahuasca experience 59:41 - 1:08:30 - How Kyle integrated his experience into his life 1:08:31 - 1:13:40 - Living in alignment 1:13:41 - 1:18:00 - Living a life that serves you 1:18:01 - 1:22:14 - How to connect with people in their darkest moments 1:22:15 - 1:22:26 - “We live in dualities, so if you’re capable of that much suffering, you are equally as capable of that much bliss and consciousness, it’s not magic it’s science.” 1:22:27 - 1:26:00 - Closing thoughts on overcoming depression

16 Okt 20241h 26min

From the Real Housewives of Dallas, Kameron Westcott joins the Painful Lessons Podcast to talk about overcoming challenges, being a Real Housewife, fashion, art, motherhood, authenticity, drama with Katy Perry, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/painful-lessons/id1729973942 Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z65Jr9DcOliiRBcfFFKFP Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1

9 Okt 20241h 13min