Episode 372 - There's Nothing Wrong with You! with Todd Sylvester

<p>Our brain is a specialist in entertaining us with stories. Although most of them are meant to protect us, those holding us back are likely untrue.</p><br><p>Whenever you hear your inner voice telling you you are not good enough or less than someone else, it is just a story and is definitely a lie. After listening to today's episode, you'll undoubtedly walk away with a delightful surprise: you'll recognize there's nothing wrong with you.</p><br><p>In today's episode, Todd Sylvester visits us to share his inspiring story of resilience, redemption, and hope. Todd is a powerful Mental Fitness Coach, speaker, author, and podcaster who loves helping those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, or self-hatred. He didn't grow up in a favorable environment, yet he managed to excel at his favorite thing in the world: basketball. Years later, after losing the scholarship he and his family fought so hard to get, he fell into a dark place of alcoholism and violence.</p><br><p>Throughout our conversation, Todd talks about how a lemonade stand helped him change his life, stop substance abuse, and change his inner voice's speech. He also talks about how knowing precisely who we are can be a game-changer in practicing self-love, being consistent in our self-development, and becoming inspiring leaders.</p><br><p>Tune in to Episode 372 of Becoming Your Best, and let yourself be inspired by Todd's extraordinary transformative powers.</p><br><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Please, take us through where it all evolved up until today (3:30)</p><p>What do you tell people? How do you help them? (20:35)</p><br><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>A bit about Todd's background and his inspiring story (3:42)&nbsp;</p><p>The most powerful weapon on Earth is a soul on fire (13:38)&nbsp;</p><p>Self-hatred can be more destructive than any addiction (20:14)&nbsp;</p><p>Why is it so hard to answer who we are? (26:27)&nbsp;</p><p>There is nothing wrong with you; that is