**Embrace the Pain, Ditch the Bullsh*t, and Own Your Story — with Brian Bogert**
This one hits deep.
Brian Bogert, a dear friend of mine, has one hell of a story — a freak accident at age 7 that nearly cost him his arm. His arm was cut off from his body after getting run over by a truck! Somehow, it was surgically reattached but forever changed. But instead of getting stuck in victimhood, Brian turned pain into purpose. And now? He’s on a mission to help the rest of us do the same.
In this episode, we dive into the power of radical authenticity, emotional awareness, and why it’s *absolutely essential* to stop clinging to your old pain like a damn security blanket. Because here’s the truth: pain is unavoidable. Suffering? That part’s optional.
We cover:
– How to *actually* become aware of your story — and use it like rocket fuel
– How to stop marinating in stale anger, resentment, and “poor me” vibes
– Why embracing pain is the only way to truly move forward
– What it means to live *intentionally* (and how to start today)
– Why the traditional life script — school, grades, college, job, money, marriage, retire, *poof* you’re happy — is a complete f*cking lie
– How focusing on the *journey* (not the outcome) leads to real joy
Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist, and high-octane truth-teller. He’s helped thousands of growth-minded leaders blow past their limits using one revolutionary idea: **embrace pain to avoid suffering.** Simple. Profound. Transformational.
This episode is a no-holds-barred invite to wake up, break the patterns that keep you stuck, and live a life that’s *actually* worth living.
Miss this one and your FOMO will haunt you.
**Find Brian here:**
📧 Email: taylor@brianbogert.com
🌐 Web: [brianbogert.com](https://brianbogert.com)
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👉 [GuideToSelf.com](https://GuideToSelf.com)
💔 Curious about the couples counseling magic John’s doing with the amazing Joree Rose, LMFT
👉 [LoveIsntEnough.net](https://LoveIsntEnough.net)
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🎙️ For all things caveman evolution, podcast-style:
👉 [TheEvolvedCaveman.com](https://TheEvolvedCaveman.com)
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👉 [JoreeRose.com](https://JoreeRose.com)
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