Unbroken Business Support Podcast With Michael Anthony

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Growing up in the same home does not mean you live the same story. In this powerful conversation, Michael Unbroken sits down with sisters Kathleen Harnish McKune and Karen Dickerson to explore how siblings can experience the same traumatic household in completely different ways and still find a path to healing together.
They share the reality of incest, sexual abuse, violence, manipulation, and emotional neglect in their childhood, and how those experiences shaped their identities, health, and relationships well into adulthood. You will hear how one sister became the “second mother” and dissociated to survive, while the other carried a high pain tolerance, dissociated from her body, and tried to protect everyone else.
Together they break down:
How adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact the brain, body, and long‑term health
Why emotional dysregulation, hot tempers, people pleasing, and lack of boundaries are trauma responses, not personality flaws
The role of sibling competition, being ranked and rated, and being pitted against each other by abusive parents
What it really looks like to reconnect as adults, repair sibling relationships, and become best friends after years of isolation and estrangement
You will also learn about the 5 Rs of resilience from their book “Remarkably Resilient Community Matters”, why understanding the neuroscience of trauma shifts the question from “What is wrong with me?” to “What happened to me?”, and how regulation practices like breathwork, somatic work, meditation, and self‑care can help widen your window of tolerance.
If you grew up in a traumatic home, have a high ACE score, struggle with anger, shutdown, anxiety, people‑pleasing, chronic illness or chaotic relationships, this episode will show you that you are not alone and that healing is a lifelong journey, not a one‑time event.
Timestamps (suggested):
00:00 Intro – Why siblings’ trauma stories matter
03:00 Kathleen’s story: abuse, escape, and years of no contact
10:00 Karen’s story: “protector child”, suicide planning, and a dog that saved her life
17:00 How their father used comparison, ranking, and isolation to control the kids
24:00 Discovering ACEs and realizing their childhood was not “normal”
28:00 The 5 Rs of resilience and why regulation comes first
33:00 Trauma responses vs personality: hot heads, people pleasers, and no boundaries
40:00 Parenting, breaking cycles, and learning regulation with the next generation
48:00 Why healing never ends and how to give yourself grace on the journey
If this conversation resonates, share it with a sibling, friend, or partner who needs to hear they are not broken and that it is never too late to choose themselves and begin healing.

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In a world drowning in anxiety, overwhelm, and constant pressure, what if your “anxiety” is not anxiety at all – but an old survival pattern your nervous system learned to keep you safe ? In this powerful conversation, Michael Unbroken sits down with nervous system specialist and creator of the Pattern Override Method, Sophia Tortarini, to unpack how to get back to baseline, regulate your body, and finally feel safe in your own skin again.
If you have ever walked into a room, read a message, or heard a certain tone and felt your chest tighten or your stomach drop before your mind could catch up, this episode is for you. Sophia explains why that response is not weakness or “brokenness” – it is a survival pattern your body wired in the past and was never told the danger was over. She shares how most of what we call anxiety is actually this pattern, how it once saved you, and how it may now be quietly costing you your peace, your relationships, and even your career, just like it almost cost hers.
You will learn:
Why most day‑to‑day “anxiety” is actually a survival pattern, not a real‑time threat response
The core principles behind Sophia’s Pattern Override Method and how it works directly at the nervous system level in real time, not just by talking about your past or visualizing your future
The 90‑second to 2‑minute chemistry window: what actually happens in your body during a fear response and how looping thoughts turn a 90‑second wave into 30 minutes of panic
Practical tools to interrupt the pattern in the moment, calm your nervous system, and “cut off” the old neural signal over time by repeatedly sending an opposite signal
Why “the peace is in the pause,” and how delaying big decisions, moving your body, meditating, and journaling can keep you from burning everything down when you are triggered
Timestamp highlights:
00:00 – Why we are bathed in anxiety and overwhelm today
01:00 – Sophia’s definition of survival patterns vs anxiety and the Pattern Override Method
03:00 – How patterns show up in body language, relationships, work, and daily life
04:00 – Nature, nurture, and why constant fight/flight/freeze/fawn does not have to be your baseline
15:00 – The 90‑second chemistry rule and how to stop emotional looping with real‑time pattern interrupts
17:00 – “The peace is in the pause” – how to build a regulated decision‑making practice that actually sticks
If you are an entrepreneur, leader, or high‑performer who feels constantly on edge, reactive, or stuck in the same emotional loops no matter how much mindset work you do, this episode will give you a body‑based roadmap to real change. Come learn how to override survival mode, reset your nervous system, and break the habit of being the old you – one regulated breath and one interrupted pattern at a time.

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Imagine waking up one day and realizing the person you loved and trusted plotted behind your back to deceive you, take your money, and leave you with nothing. That is exactly what happened to Justin Smith when his partner of eight years blindsided him and tried to “gone girl” him for a big payout.
In this powerful conversation with Michael Unbroken, Justin shares how his entire reality was suddenly flipped upside down, how he lost his support system overnight, and what it really feels like to claw your way out of a deep emotional pit when it seems like everyone is cheering for you to fail. He talks about betrayal, manipulation, trauma, and the difficult decision to hold on to his values instead of playing dirty in return, even when people were using every trick against him.
If you have ever been blindsided in a relationship, gone through a high conflict breakup, or felt used for money, this story will resonate on a deep level. Justin and Michael explore how men are often silent about being victims, how the media usually only shows one side of manipulation, and why your painful experiences do not have to define who you are. Instead, how you respond to them and what you build from that pain is what truly matters.
You will hear Justin break down:
How his partner plotted in advance to deceive and manipulate him for financial gain
What it was like to wake up in a “MacGyver” style moment and realize his life had been rewritten overnight
The reality of losing his support system and feeling completely alone in the aftermath
The inner work it took to rebuild his identity, self worth, and sense of purpose after betrayal
Why he chose to transform his pain into a mission to help other people instead of becoming bitter or vengeful
This episode is for you if you are searching for:
“Gone girl relationship story”
“Blindsided breakup”
“When your partner uses you for money”
“Male victim of manipulation”
“Turning pain into purpose after betrayal”
Watch this full conversation to learn how to rebuild when your world falls apart, reclaim your power after someone tries to destroy your life, and use your story to help others instead of letting it destroy you.
Timestamps (approximate):
00:00 – The moment everything flipped upside down
01:19 – Why this story matters for anyone who has been through painful experiences
01:49 – The day Justin’s partner tried to “gone girl” him
02:24 – Why men rarely talk about being manipulated and used
03:44 – Rock bottom, loneliness, and clawing out of the pit with no rescue coming
If this conversation speaks to you, hit subscribe for more real stories about healing from trauma, rebuilding after rock bottom, and becoming unbroken.

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What would it take to get paid to go to outer space for your job? In this powerful Think Unbroken conversation, Christopher “Chuie” Huie shares how he went from feeling lost to flying to space with Virgin Galactic and turning audacious dreams into reality.
Christopher breaks down his unexpected journey into aerospace engineering, how he joined Richard Branson’s spaceflight company Virgin Galactic, and what it was really like to be selected as a test customer and launched on a suborbital spaceflight. We dive into the mindset, strategy, and daily decisions that helped him stand out inside the company, get on the radar of senior leadership and the Branson family, and ultimately earn a once‑in‑a‑lifetime seat to space.
If you have ever felt destined for something greater but had no idea where to put that energy, this episode will show you how to align your work with your authenticity, set audacious goals, and turn vision into action in your own life. We also talk about failure, feeling lost, and why doing your current work “the best it can be done” can quietly open doors you never imagined.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Making impossible dreams real
01:17 Why Christopher felt destined for something great (without “destiny”)
02:30 From engineering to Virgin Galactic and commercial spaceflight
04:00 How he became a test customer and got paid to go to space
06:30 Masterminding with Richard Branson and standing out at work
07:30 The simple career advice that helped him rise as a leader
In this episode you will learn:
How Christopher “Chuie” Huie went from traditional engineering roles to flying on a Virgin Galactic space mission.
How to use persistence, goals, and aligned action to create a life that once felt “out of this world.”
Why authenticity, service, and excellence in “small” tasks can position you for rare opportunities.
If you are an ambitious high‑performer who has faced adversity and still feels called to do big things in the world, this conversation is for you.
Hit subscribe for more real stories and frameworks on turning trauma, adversity, and big dreams into unbroken strength and high performance.

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For almost a decade, Think Unbroken has been the home for healing childhood trauma, featuring over 1,000 episodes and world-class experts such as Gabor Mate, Caroline Leaf, Tom Bilyeu, Lisa Bilyeu, and Leila Hormozi. Now it’s time for a new chapter focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, and radical ownership.
In this episode, I share why I'm permanently stepping away from mental health coaching and what thousands of deep trauma transformations have cost me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You'll hear the behind‑the‑scenes story of my identity shift from “childhood trauma coach” to “entrepreneur who has a podcast,” and why I believe building a business is one of the most powerful paths to healing, self‑belief, and freedom.
If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, coach, consultant, content creator, or business owner who is tired of motivation without execution, this episode is for you. I break down what you can expect from the new Unbroken Business Support Group Podcast:
Weekly episodes on business strategy, marketing, sales, leadership, and money for entrepreneurs and business owners.

Real “here’s exactly what I did” frameworks to launch, grow, and scale using podcasting, content, and direct‑response marketing.

Candid conversations with elite entrepreneurs and business leaders about building profitable, resilient companies without losing yourself.

You'll also hear my story of going from a kid from the hood with drug‑addicted parents, no college degree, and a learning disability to building multiple seven‑figure businesses and leading teams across multiple companies — and why I’m convinced you can do it too if you stop saying “one day” and start today.
If you want to learn how to use podcasting as a real business growth engine (not just a hobby), I’m hosting the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge. Across four days, I’ll show you step by step how we've used a podcast to reach millions of listeners, generate clients, and build a profitable brand, so you can:
Launch or relaunch a podcast that attracts your ideal clients.

Turn episodes into leads, offers, and sales.

Build a content machine that supports a real business, not just downloads.

Join the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge here: https://unbrokenbsg.com/challenge.

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