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Difficult Roads, Beautiful Outcomes: Nicky Fochler on Sobriety, Confidence, and Rebuilding From Scratch

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What does it take to hit reset in your 40s: get sober and move across the country to start over?

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Nicky Fochler, a newly certified Jay Shetty life and personal growth coach who's spent over a decade in medical technology before deciding to rebuild her life from the ground up. Nicky opens up about the moment that pushed her to get sober almost two years ago, and the ongoing, unglamorous work of learning to actually feel her emotions instead of numbing them.

Nicky and Brandon talk honestly about what nobody tells you about getting sober: that quitting is just the beginning, that your confidence can take a hit when the people around you don't like your growth, and that starting over somewhere new can be as terrifying as it is freeing. They also dig into small, practical habits, like making the hard phone call, taking one step at a time, and learning to slow down, that have helped Nicky keep moving forward on her own terms.

Whether you're in recovery, going through a major life transition, or just figuring out who you are without your old habits, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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Rooted and Real: Jamie Winslow on Clarity, Confidence, and Growing Without Losing Yourself

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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What does it really mean to step into your purpose - not just as a coach, but as a fully aligned, whole person?

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jamie Winslow - a Jay Shetty certified coach, community builder, and proud mom with over 15 years of real-world leadership experience. Their conversation is equal parts practical and deeply personal, covering everything from the inner work of building confidence to the very real challenges that come with building a life after divorce.

Jamie opens up about her own journey to clarity and alignment, how she learned to overcome imposter syndrome as a growing coach, and why sustainable growth - the kind that doesn't cost you your wellbeing - is the only growth worth chasing. She and Brandon also get honest about relationships, compatibility, and the boundaries that have to be set when you're building something meaningful.

Whether you're a coach, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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The Table Where It All Happens — Jeff Stern on Restaurateur, Coaching, and Finding Your Purpose

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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What happens when a life built around the restaurant business becomes the foundation for something much greater?

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jeff Stern — restaurateur, life and business coach, and host of his own podcast The Tables Where We Grew Up — for a conversation that's as nourishing as a great meal shared with family.

Jeff opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, managing multiple restaurant establishments simultaneously in New Jersey, and what it taught him about pressure, independence, and resilience. But the conversation goes much deeper than business. Jeff and Brandon explore the fear of failure that holds so many people back, how loss can become a catalyst for personal growth, and what it truly means to find your purpose on the other side of it all.

They also dig into the power of the dinner table — not just as a place to eat, but as the space where real conversations happen, families connect, and identities are shaped. Jeff's mission to help young adults connect through cooking is a reflection of everything he's lived and learned.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a coach, or simply someone searching for more clarity and purpose, this episode will leave you thinking long after the table has been cleared.

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From Couch to Career: Morgan Fancy on Therapy, Parenting & Building a Practice with Purpose

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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In this episode of Clarity, Confidence & Growth, host Brandon Sanderson sits down with Morgan Fancy — a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and founder of Fancy Therapy.

Morgan shares her personal journey into mental health, what led her to pursue therapy as a career, and how she built her practice into a thriving business — all while navigating parenthood.

In this conversation, Brandon and Morgan discuss:

• How Morgan found her path into therapy and what that journey really looked like

• The clarity (and messiness) that comes with doing the inner work

• Building and growing a therapy practice while raising a family

• Imposter syndrome in the therapy profession and how to work through it

• Why the toughest conversations are often the most transformative

Whether you're considering therapy, building your own practice, or just trying to find more confidence in who you are — this episode is packed with honest, grounding, and genuinely inspiring conversation.

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Jumping When You Can't Stay: My Journey Through Burnout, ADHD, and Finding Alignment

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Clarity, Confidence & Growth Podcast. Host Brandon Sanderson opens up about the career shifts, burnout, and mental health challenges that led him from tech support to coaching. He shares his adult ADHD diagnosis at 26, his journey through anxiety and recovery, and how he learned to build a life aligned with his values — one intentional leap at a time.

Whether you're a young adult feeling stuck, a parent supporting someone with ADHD, or anyone in the middle of a hard transition, this episode is an honest invitation to find clarity in the chaos, build confidence through self-understanding, and pursue growth even when the path isn't obvious.

In this episode:

Why Brandon left a stable career to pursue coaching

Recognizing and working through burnout

Getting an adult ADHD diagnosis — and what changed afterward

Managing anxiety and supporting recovery

Why misalignment hurts, and how to start moving toward your values.

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Clarity Confidence & Growth Podcast Trailer

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

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You don't need more motivation- you need clarity, confidence, and a real path forward. In this trailer, meet your host, Brandon —a certified life coach, ADHD-diagnosed as an adult, proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and someone who's constantly doing the work right alongside you—and get a feel for what Clarity, Confidence & Growth is all about. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're meant for more but don't know how to get there, this podcast was built for you. Real conversations. Practical tools. Coaching-style episodes that actually move the needle. Episode 1 drops May 20th. Follow now so you don't miss it.

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