Grow Yourself: Personal Development School of Growth

In Grow Yourself, you will have weekly ‘aha’ moments that allow you to see a clear path forward towards living a more purpose-filled, confident life. Each week, Kevin breaks down the abstracts of life and distills info into truth. Whether it be finding the truth in lofty concepts such as Law of Attraction, or what we can learn from down-to-earth subjects like tough break-ups into practical & actionable steps you can take to improve yourself on a daily basis.If you’re a yearner ready to grow yourself from the inside out with a new level of clarity & confidence, scroll up and click ‘follow’.

Grow Yourself: Personal Development School of Growth is a education podcast hosted by Kevin McNulty, with 119 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  WHO’S DRIVING—YOU OR THE WOUND? | Hilary Momberger Powers, The Voice of Sally Brown in Peanuts

  Aug 11, 20261h 9m

  She was the voice of Sally Brown in the classic Peanuts television specials. Behind the apparent glamour, however, was a childhood marked by addiction, abuse, instability, and trauma. She eventually faced addiction herself before beginning a recovery journey that has now lasted more than 40 years.In this raw, candid, and deeply hopeful conversation, Hilary explains what it means to stop leading with your wound—and why taking ownership of your life is not the same as accepting blame for what happened to you.After 40 years, she managed the first sober living house for women in the United States, and built a career helping others stop leading with their wounds. In this conversation, Hilary and Kevin talk about the difference between using your story for help versus using it for hope, why owning your past is the only way to change it, and how forgiveness works as a process rather than a moment.We explore:- How trauma can create people-pleasers, loners, and controllers- Why victimhood can quietly become part of our identity- The difference between acknowledging your wounds and allowing them to drive- Why forgiveness does not always require reconciliation- How Hilary developed empathy for the mother who traumatized her- The unexpected moment that changed how she viewed her childhood- How faith, service, and responsibility helped her move from pain to purpose- What Sally Brown may have revealed about Hilary all along- Her mantra...Thank You God, Thank You God, Thank You God.Hilary does not minimize what happened to her. She shows us how to stop allowing yesterday’s wounds to determine today’s life.Viewer advisory: This conversation contains candid discussion of addiction, childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and explicit language.00:00 Pain, love, and our relationship with suffering02:30 Meet Hilary Momberger Powers03:25 Who was little Hilary?06:55 How childhood trauma changes us09:00 Living from the outside in11:20 People-pleasers, loners, and controllers13:20 Taking ownership without accepting blame19:20 From child actor to addiction and survival25:00 Why victimhood becomes an identity28:25 The brother who helped save Hilary32:20 Finding joy on the other side of pain35:05 Can we learn to love our parents again?37:20 What it means to lead with your wound39:55 Forgiveness does not require confrontation42:20 Hilary’s difficult forgiveness exercise44:25 Seeing her own retaliation47:15 Understanding the mother who hurt her49:35 “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood”52:30 Healing from the inside out54:15 Changing the story when your parents are gone57:50 The surprising connection to Sally Brown59:20 Using your past—or repeating it63:25 One practice you can begin immediately64:50 Connect with Hilary66:00 Final thoughtsCONNECT WITH HILARYWebsite: hilarymombergerpowers.comLinkedIn: @hilary-momberger-powers-078a604Instagram: @hilarymombergerpowers/Learn more about Hilary’s coaching, speaking, books, and the No Longer Leading With Your Wound method through her website.CONNECT WITH KEVINhttps://linktr.ee/kevinmcnultyBook: The Gap Between Two Worlds#growyourself #personalgrowth #traumarecovery #healing #recoveryjourney #forgiveness #faith #HilaryMombergerPowers

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  He Built Champions for 40 Years. Then He Had to Build Himself

  Jul 30, 20261h 23m

  He coached Michael Chang and Wes Welker, co-founded the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, and built one of the most decorated careers in sports science. Then a hospital bed, a broken relationship with his father, and a mountain in Africa taught him what none of the trophies could. This is Dr. Jack Groppel's story of achievement addiction, faith, and fatherhood. Dr. Jack Groppel has operated at the highest levels of human performance for four decades. Co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, Hall of Fame tennis coach, author of The Corporate Athlete, and coach to legends like Michael Chang and Wes Welker, his professional resume reads like a highlight reel. But in this conversation, Jack takes us underneath the resume. He talks about growing up under a demanding father, using achievement as a way to prove his worth, and building a career on that pattern for decades before it caught up with him. He shares the hospitalization that forced him to confront who he actually was, the faith journey that followed, adopting his son from China at nearly 60 years old, and the moment on Mount Kilimanjaro when the two of them stood at the summit together. This is a conversation about ambition, identity, fatherhood, and the difference between a life that looks successful and a life that feels well lived. Key Takeaways 1. Achievement can become an addiction when it's used to prove worth rather than pursue purpose 2. Facing truth about yourself is its own form of conflict and often the harder one 3. Writing a personal mission statement gives you a filter for every decision that follows 4. Journaling by hand has research behind it for actually rewiring the brain around old stories 5. The question "what matters most right now" is a daily calibration tool, not a one-time exercise 6. Breaking a generational pattern requires naming it out loud before you can choose differently Guest Bio Dr. Jack Groppel is an internationally recognized authority in human performance and well-being. He is co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, a former professor, and a trusted advisor to organizations ranging from Fortune 50 companies to global policy groups. He is a Hall of Fame tennis coach and sports scientist, a fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Nutrition, and has presented his work at the United Nations and before Congress. He is the author of the landmark book The Corporate Athlete and the new memoir Mountains Within, an account of achievement, loss, fatherhood, and faith. He has coached Hall of Fame players including Michael Chang and Stan Smith, and worked with NFL veteran Wes Welker. Connect with Jack Website: jackgroppel.net LinkedIn: @JackGroppel Book: Mountains Within (available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover, audiobook narrated by Jack himself) Connect with Kevin https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty Book: The Gap Between Two Worlds #growyourself #JackGroppel #MountainsWithin #humanperformance #CorporateAthlete #personalgrowth #fatherhood #faith #resilience #leadership #tenniscoach #TheGapBetweenTwoWorlds

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  The Joy Molecule - The Secret to a Better Life

  Jul 16, 20261h 15m

  Most people spend years chasing success... only to discover it doesn't satisfy the deeper questions of life. In this thought-provoking conversation, Kevin McNulty sits down with entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author Larry Kesslin to explore a different path—one built on joy, purpose, service, and authentic human connection. Larry shares the experiences that transformed his life—from leaving corporate America, to life-changing trips to Africa, to discovering what he calls The Joy Molecule. Together they discuss: - Why success often leaves people feeling empty - The difference between happiness and joy - Identity, purpose, and meaning - Human connection in an AI-driven world - Why serving others changes us more than them - How our thoughts shape our lives - What it means to truly "wake up" Whether you're successful but still searching... or simply wondering what matters most, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the idea of living with joy and living well. Connect with Larry Website: https://5-dots.com LinkedIn: @larrykesslin Email: Larry@LarryKesslin.com Book: The Joy Molecule - https://a.co/d/0fGWebWu Connect with Kevin https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/YXID0iCYJjQ

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  The Hiring System Is Broken. Trust Is Your Competitive Edge.

  Jul 10, 20261h 18m

  The job search isn't broken because you're not trying hard enough. It's broken because nobody told you the rules changed. Eric Woodard spent 25 years inside the White House, State Department, and Smithsonian. Here's what he knows about trust, AI, and getting hired in 2026.Kevin sits down with Dr. Eric Woodard, ICF Master Certified Coach and founder of Win at Work, who spent over 25 years inside the White House, U.S. State Department, and the Smithsonian. Eric has coached job seekers in over 70 countries.Kevin and Eric dig into why the hiring system feels broken, how AI is already screening candidates before a human ever sees a resume, and why staying human is the real competitive edge in 2026. Eric breaks down the difference between professional and formal, why trust beats skill in every hiring decision, and how making an interview about the employer instead of yourself changes everything.If you're job hunting, recently laid off, or mentoring someone starting their career, this conversation gives you a new way to think about the whole process.Key Takeaways The hiring system isn't fair or logical. Since it's not, you don't have to play by rules that don't exist Trust, not skill, is the real reason anyone gets hired Hiding details (age, gaps, language) destroys trust faster than revealing them does AI is useful for fixing mechanics (grammar, tense) but soulless for anything relational Being human is the competitive edge in an increasingly automated hiring process Make the interview about them, not you. Curiosity beats credentials Early career is the time to run experiments and build real experience, not chase passion Dr. Eric Woodard is an ICF Master Certified Coach and founder of Win at Work. He spent over 25 years inside the White House, U.S. State Department, and the Smithsonian, working directly for Hillary Clinton and later serving as Director of Fellowships and Internships at the Smithsonian. He has coached professionals and job seekers in over 70 countries and is the author of Your Last Day of School and The Ultimate Guide to Internships.Connect with EricWebsite: winatwork.io Connect with Kevin https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #AI #SoftSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment

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  Change Your Self-Perception, Change Your Life

  Jul 7, 20261h 17m

  Most personal development focuses on habits, discipline, and mindset. But what if the real obstacle isn't what you do… it's how you see yourself? In this conversation, award-winning photographer Gregory James Thelian explains why lasting transformation begins with self-perception. Drawing from over a decade of helping clients through a unique three-day portrait experience, Gregory shares how identity, neuroscience, and even art can reshape the way we think, feel, and live. Topics include: Why self-help often falls short The neuroscience of identity change Self-perception and confidence Trauma, healing, and personal growth Why people need proof—not just encouragement Key Takeaways Identity drives behavior. Self-perception shapes confidence. Encouragement alone rarely creates lasting change. Physical reminders reinforce new beliefs. Art can become a catalyst for healing. Growth happens when we stop believing outdated stories about ourselves.

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