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  • Alcohol-Free Leadership: How Quitting Drinking Unlocks Clarity and High Performance with Toni Will

    Alcohol-Free Leadership: How Quitting Drinking Unlocks Clarity and High Performance with Toni Will
    Feb 24 2026

    What happens when success looks perfect on the outside but feels misaligned on the inside?

    In this episode of Give A Heck, Dwight Heck sits down with professional hockey executive and alcohol-free performance coach Toni Will to explore how intentional behaviour change can unlock clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance.

    Rather than waiting for rock bottom, Toni made the decision to live alcohol-free to reclaim energy, focus, and alignment in both leadership and life. The result? Greater confidence, stronger decision-making, and nearly 800 hours a year reclaimed through intentional living.

    This powerful conversation explores leadership identity, accountability, personal growth, and redefining success on your own terms.

    If you’re striving to lead with clarity, improve performance, or live more intentionally, this episode will challenge how you think about habits, success, and fulfillment.

    • Alcohol-free leadership and performance
    • Behaviour-first change and accountability
    • Overcoming normalized habits that limit growth
    • Building confidence through intentional decisions
    • Defining success beyond societal expectations


    Connect with Toni Will:

    Website: https://www.toniwill.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwill


    Connect with Dwight:

    Website: https://giveaheck.com
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150

    👉 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, share, and leave a review. It helps more people discover conversations that inspire purposeful living.

    Remember — it’s never too late to Give A Heck.
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Trust But Verify: How Blind Trust Cost Me Tens of Thousands in Business

    Trust But Verify: How Blind Trust Cost Me Tens of Thousands in Business
    Feb 17 2026
    Episode OverviewHave you ever trusted a referral or hired an “expert,” only to discover they lacked the competence to deliver real results? In this personal solo episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, I reveal the hard truth behind blind trust, guru culture, and the costly consequences of assuming expertise without verification.After losing tens of thousands of dollars and watching my business stall, I was forced to confront the reality of misplaced trust. Through artificial intelligence, faith, and personal accountability, I uncovered critical gaps and began rebuilding from a place of clarity and ownership.This episode is a wake‑up call for entrepreneurs, coaches, and professionals who want to protect their business, finances, and future from preventable mistakes.What You Will Learn• Why blind trust in referrals and consultants leads to financial loss• How confidence can disguise incompetence• The hidden dangers of guru culture and online programs• How AI exposed business gaps and revealed the truth• Why accountability is essential for rebuilding momentum• How to properly verify expertise before hiring anyone• The emotional, financial, and spiritual impact of misplaced trustHow Blind Trust Created Loss and StagnationTrust has always been a core value in my life and business. I believed referrals equaled credibility. That belief became one of the most expensive lessons of my career.Over six years, I hired referred “experts” who lacked the competence to deliver meaningful results. The outcome: financial loss, stalled growth, and emotional exhaustion. Trust without verification created vulnerability.The Referral Trap and Illusion of ExpertiseReferrals often feel like validation, but they’re frequently based on assumptions—not proven results. Confidence, charisma, and reputation can mask a lack of real skill. Verification must replace blind trust.How the Pandemic Increased VulnerabilityDuring the pandemic, urgency and emotional stress replaced proper due diligence. Investments in consultants and marketing experts failed to deliver, costing tens of thousands and delaying progress. This became a turning point that forced a complete reevaluation.How AI Helped Reveal the TruthArtificial intelligence became a powerful tool for uncovering what had been overlooked. By analyzing my systems, digital presence, and strategy, AI exposed gaps no consultant had ever addressed. This clarity became the foundation for rebuilding with ownership and accountability.Personal Accountability and Reclaiming ControlI realized no one would ever care about my success more than I do. Rebuilding required taking full responsibility, verifying expertise, and trusting myself to make better decisions. This shift restored confidence and momentum.Faith, Integrity, and Spiritual AccountabilityFaith guides how I approach business and relationships. Integrity, responsibility, and alignment protect my future and ensure peace in my decisions.Guru Culture and False PromisesMany consultants and programs rely on emotional persuasion rather than sustainable results. Verification and due diligence are essential before trusting anyone with your money or business.Trust But VerifyTrust must be earned and validated. Modern tools—including AI—allow you to confirm expertise and protect your time, money, and future. Verification is no longer optional; it’s a necessity.Connect with Dwight Heck🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: giveaheck.com📘 Follow me on Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/dwight.heck📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for episodes and video content: youtube.com/@giveaheck📸 Join me on Instagram for daily insights: instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵 Connect on Threads: threads.net/@give.a.heck💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150🎵 Watch my TikTok content: tiktok.com/@giveaheck
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    28 min
  • 🎙️ The 91 Percent Problem: Fired at 63 and Financially Free by 69 with David Nassief

    🎙️ The 91 Percent Problem: Fired at 63 and Financially Free by 69 with David Nassief
    Feb 10 2026

    Fired at 63 with only two years of financial runway left, David Nassief rebuilt his financial life by 69 through disciplined saving, simple low-cost investing, and a one page wealth compass.

    Most people believe they have more time than they actually do when it comes to money. They work hard, earn a living, and assume things will somehow work out.

    In this episode of Give A Heck, Dwight Heck sits down with David Nassief to examine what happens when that assumption collapses later in life. After being fired at 63 following 18 years with one company and a 40-year career behind him, David was forced to confront the reality that he was on track to be broke by 65. What followed was a six-year rebuild grounded in clarity, discipline, self-education, and simplicity.

    This conversation explores late stage financial fear, industry conflicts, the cost of complexity, and why clear direction matters more than income level when it comes to building lasting financial peace.

    🎧 In This Episode, You Will Learn How To:

    • Recognize the financial reality most people avoid until it is too late• Understand why simplicity often outperforms complexity in investing• Identify conflicts of interest that quietly derail financial decisions• Use market volatility as an opportunity instead of a threat• Calculate your personal financial freedom number• Shift from retirement thinking to purposeful next chapters• Apply clarity and discipline regardless of age or income level

    👤 My Special Guest Is David Nassief

    David Nassief is the author of One Page Wealth Compass. After being fired at 63 with limited savings and only two years of financial runway left, David rebuilt his financial life over six years through disciplined saving, low-cost investing, and a commitment to simplicity. By age 69, he achieved financial independence and created a one page framework designed to help others regain clarity without jargon or complexity.


    🧠 Final Reflection

    Most people are not failing financially because they lack intelligence or effort. They fail because they lack clear direction.

    This conversation is a reminder that it is never too late to simplify, take responsibility, and choose a more intentional path forward.

    🔗 Connect With

    Guest David Nassief:🌐 https://onepagewealthcompass.com/

    Host Dwight Heck:🌐 https://giveaheck.com📘 https://facebook.com/dwight.heck📺 https://youtube.com/@giveaheck📸 https://instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵 https://threads.net/@give.a.heck💼 https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150🎵 https://tiktok.com/@giveaheck
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    1 h et 31 min
  • 🎙️ Digital Detox for Professionals: How to Reclaim Focus, Balance, and Human Connection with Colin Corby

    🎙️ Digital Detox for Professionals: How to Reclaim Focus, Balance, and Human Connection with Colin Corby
    Feb 3 2026

    Technology was meant to make life easier, yet many professionals feel mentally exhausted, distracted, and permanently on-call. Productivity hacks and screen-time limits often fail because they do not address the deeper issue of how technology reshapes identity, attention, and human connection.

    In this episode of Give A Heck, Dwight Heck sits down with digital wellbeing expert Colin Corby to explore what a real digital detox looks like. Not extreme unplugging, but intentional, sustainable practices that restore focus, protect mental health, and strengthen relationships in a technology-driven world.

    This conversation examines digital overload, burnout, AI, communication decline, presence, and intentional living, offering practical insight for professionals who want technology to support life rather than quietly control it.

    🎧 In This Episode, You Will Learn How To:

    • Reclaim focus without triggering anxiety or fear of missing out• Set healthy digital boundaries that protect sleep and mental wellbeing• Understand how digital habits shape identity and attention• Reduce burnout by changing environments instead of relying on willpower• Navigate AI without losing creativity or human agency• Rebuild listening skills and face-to-face communication• Use intentional rituals to restore balance and clarity

    👤 My Special Guest Is Colin Corby

    Colin Corby is the CEO and Founder of Technology Wellbeing Ltd. and the creator of The Digital Detox Coach.

    With more than three decades of experience in the technology sector, Colin has held leadership roles at British Telecom International and contributed to major telecommunications advancements, including early digital cable systems across the Atlantic. He holds degrees in mathematics and technology and combines technical expertise with deep insight into human behaviour and wellbeing.

    An endurance athlete and master swimmer, Colin uses physical challenge, discipline, and community as anchors for resilience and balance. He is a TEDx speaker and has been featured on BBC Radio 4 and other international media platforms. Today, his work focuses on helping individuals and organizations build healthier, more intentional relationships with technology.
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    1 h et 41 min
  • 🎙️ How Journaling Changed Michele Novack’s Life, Mindset, and Mental Health

    🎙️ How Journaling Changed Michele Novack’s Life, Mindset, and Mental Health
    Jan 27 2026
    What if the simple act of writing could help you betterunderstand yourself, process emotions more effectively, and make clearerdecisions in life and business?In this episode of Give A Heck, I sit down with MicheleNovack, a cybersecurity leader, entrepreneur, author, and empath who hasspent decades navigating high-pressure environments while doing deep innerwork. Michele shares how journaling became one of her most trusted tools forself-awareness, emotional clarity, and breaking long-standing mental patterns.This conversation explores how mindset change actuallyhappens, why self-awareness is foundational to mental health, and how empathscan manage emotional overload without losing their compassion. We also examinefear in entrepreneurship, the role of boundaries in resilience, and why innerclarity directly impacts leadership, decision-making, and purpose-drivenliving.This episode bridges personal growth with real-worldresponsibility, showing how inner work and professional integrity go hand inhand.⭐ Key Takeaways• How journaling supports emotional awareness and mentalclarity• Why self-awareness is the foundation of mindset change and mental health• How empaths can manage emotional overload without shutting down• Why boundaries are essential for resilience, leadership, and relationships• How fear and learned behaviour influence entrepreneurial decisions• Why mindset discipline supports confident decision-making• The often-overlooked cybersecurity risks facing small businesses🧠 Journaling, Mindset,and Self-AwarenessMichele explains how journaling is not about perfection orstructure, but about honesty and willingness. She shares how writing helps her:• Process emotions instead of suppressing them• Identify recurring thought patterns and beliefs• Create clarity during uncertainty and overwhelm• Reprogram subconscious habits shaped by early experiences• Slow down reactive thinking and increase intentional responsesIn this context, journaling becomes a mirror, revealing whatis actually happening beneath the surface.💡 Empathy, Boundaries,and Personal GrowthAs an empath, Michele understands how deeply feeling others’emotions can be both a strength and a burden. In this episode, she unpacks:• Why empaths absorb emotional energy without realizing it• How emotional overload impacts confidence and self-worth• The importance of setting boundaries without guilt• How empathy can strengthen leadership and parenting• Why self-love and awareness are essential to breaking generational cyclesEmpathy is reframed as a powerful leadership asset whenpaired with clarity and healthy limits.🔐 Cybersecurity,Leadership, and PurposeMichele also shares her journey into cybersecurity and hermission through Cardinals Bytes to educate and protect small businessowners.She explains:• Common cybersecurity risks small businesses underestimate• Why fear-based selling creates harm instead of protection• The emotional toll of real-world cybersecurity crises• Why education and compassion must come before profit• How values-based leadership applies in technology and lifeThis segment highlights how mindset, integrity, andresponsibility apply equally to personal growth and business leadership.🔗 Connect with MicheleNovack🌐 Website: https://www.cardinalsbytes.com📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571054412796💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinalsbyte/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true📬 Connect with DwightHeck🌐 Visit my website forresources and coaching: https://giveaheck.com📘Facebook (Personal): https://facebook.com/dwight.heck📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@giveaheck📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵Threads: https://threads.net/@give.a.heck💼LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@giveaheck
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    1 h et 27 min
  • 🎙️ David Webb The No Money Millionaire How to Build Wealth With No Money Down

    🎙️ David Webb The No Money Millionaire How to Build Wealth With No Money Down
    Jan 20 2026

    🎙️ David Webb The No Money Millionaire How to Build Wealth With No Money Down

    Are you tired of believing that building wealth requires a hefty savings account or perfect credit? In this powerful episode, I sit down with David Webb, widely known as the No Money Millionaire, who shattered every excuse about real estate investing by building a multi million dollar portfolio without using a single dime of his own money.

    David shares his raw and honest journey from growing up in poverty in inner city Detroit to becoming a successful real estate investor author and podcast host. His story begins with a defining moment at a church food pantry that sparked an unrelenting determination to escape financial struggle. That journey included single parenthood repeated evictions and even powering his home with a car inverter when utilities were shut off.

    This conversation proves that financial freedom is not reserved for those with money. It is built by those with tenacity strategy and the courage to act.

    ⭐ Key Takeaways

    • How childhood experiences of poverty can become the catalyst for extraordinary success• Why tenacity is a true superpower that separates achievers from dreamers• Real world strategies for acquiring property with zero money down and bad credit• How your associations including what you read watch and who you surround yourself with determine your trajectory

    💥 From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Success

    Discover how David:

    • Closed his first deal with no money no job and bad credit by refusing to accept no• Helped others secure properties through seller financing and creative deal structures• Overcame the defeatist mindset that keeps most people trapped in financial struggle• Built powerful relationships inside real estate communities that opened doors to opportunity

    🧠 The No Money Down Blueprint

    David breaks down his proven approach to real estate investing:

    • Finding deals through local real estate investor groups also known as REIAs• Connecting with alternative lenders who focus on property value rather than personal credit• Networking with busy professionals who want to invest but lack the time• Leveraging gift equity partnerships and seller financing to eliminate cash requirements

    🛠️ Practical Steps for Starting From Zero

    Learn the exact strategies David would use if he had to rebuild from nothing today:

    • Joining REIAs and real estate meetup groups• Building relationships with hard money and DSCR lenders• Attending chamber of commerce events and business mixers• Positioning yourself as the executor for investors seeking passive income

    This episode reveals a powerful truth. The biggest barriers to success are not external circumstances. They are the limiting beliefs we create in our own minds. David’s story proves that with enough determination and the right strategies wealth is achievable regardless of your starting point.

    Whether you are overwhelmed by financial stress or searching for alternative paths to wealth building this episode delivers both inspiration and practical guidance. David’s free digital book and real world experience show that when you stop defeating yourself before you even try extraordinary results become possible.

    Your past does not determine your future. Your willingness to act today absolutely does.


    🔗 Connect with David Webb

    🌐 Website: https://thenomoneymillionaire.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenomoneymillionaire📺 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@NoMoneyMillionaire

    📬 Connect with Dwight Heck

    🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: https://giveaheck.com📘 Follow me on Facebook Personal: https://facebook.com/dwight.heck📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@giveaheck📸 Join me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵 Connect on Threads: https://threads.net/@give.a.heck💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150🎵 Watch my TikTok content: https://tiktok.com/@giveaheck
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    51 min
  • 🎙️ Turning Grief Into Story: How Journalist John DeDakis Writes Through Devastating Loss

    🎙️ Turning Grief Into Story: How Journalist John DeDakis Writes Through Devastating Loss
    Jan 13 2026

    Have you ever wondered how life's most devastating losses can become the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this profound episode, I sit down with John DeDakis, an awardwinning novelist, journalist, and writing coach whose 45year career in journalism includes serving as a White House correspondent during Ronald Reagan's presidency and working as an editor on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.

    John shares his remarkable journey from witnessing a cartrain collision at age nine to channeling decades of grief into six traditionally published novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery series. His raw honesty about losing his sister to suicide and his son to a heroin overdose reveals how writing became his pathway to healing and helping others process their own pain.

    This conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone who's experienced loss, struggles with creative expression, or simply wants to understand how our earliest experiences continue to shape us throughout life. Whether you're dealing with grief, seeking your creative voice, or looking to turn your pain into purpose, you'll find valuable insights to help guide your journey.

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn how life's most challenging moments can become catalysts for profound personal growth and service to others. Your pain doesn't have to be meaningless – it can become the very thing that helps you connect with and heal others.

    ⭐ Key Takeaways

    💥 From Journalism to Fiction

    Discover how John:

    🙏 Writing Through Grief

    John reveals the deeply personal stories behind his novels:

    🛠️ The Power of Vulnerability

    Learn about John's approach to helping others through their darkest moments:

    🔗 Connect with John DeDakis

    📬 Connect with Dwight Heck

    • How childhood experiences and family dynamics shape our approach to critical thinking and career choices• The transformative power of writing as a tool for processing grief and finding meaning in loss• Why moving toward pain rather than away from it can become your greatest source of strength• The importance of curiosity and asking questions as a way of staying engaged with life • Transitioned from political aspirations to becoming a respected journalist covering the highest levels of government• Taught himself fiction writing while working at CNN, creating a female protagonist despite having no experience as a woman• Learned to write authentic female characters by listening to and learning from the women around him • How witnessing tragedy as a child became the seed for his first published work• The way his sister's suicide unconsciously influenced every story he's written• Why he had to set aside his fourth novel about his son's overdose for two years before he could complete it • Why sharing your story without falling apart can help others feel less alone• The difference between wallowing in grief and processing it healthily• How men and women often handle emotional pain differently and why that matters • 🌐 Website: johndedakis.com• 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/john.dedakis• 📺 YouTube: mailto:youtube.com/@JohnDeDakis• 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/dedakisjohn• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-dedakis-4b09a34 • 🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: giveaheck.com• 📘 Follow me on Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/dwight.heck• 📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for episodes and video content: youtube.com/@giveaheck• 📸 Join me on Instagram for daily insights: instagram.com/give.a.heck• 🧵 Connect on Threads: threads.net/@give.a.heck• 💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150• 🎵 Watch my TikTok content: tiktok.com/@giveaheck
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    1 h et 30 min
  • 🎙️ How Scott Curry Went from Homeless to Financial Freedom

    🎙️ How Scott Curry Went from Homeless to Financial Freedom
    Jan 6 2026

    🔥 Episode Overview

    Are you trapped in survival mode, wondering if financial freedom is just a fantasy for people like you? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, I sit down with Scott Curry, founder and CEO of Faith Roar, whose journey from homelessness to building multiple six-figure businesses proves that your past does not determine your future.

    Scott shares his raw story of overcoming childhood trauma as a military brat, struggling through failed businesses, and facing homelessness twice. But what sets this conversation apart is how he transformed these crushing setbacks into the foundation for extraordinary success, building a YouTube channel that reached 80,000 subscribers and generated over $250,000 in annual profits, all while working a full-time job.

    ⭐ Key Takeaways

    💥 From Failure to Financial Freedom

    Discover how Scott:

    🙏 The Faith-Driven Approach to Business

    Learn about Scott's unique perspective on:

    🛠️ Practical Strategies for Starting With Nothing

    Scott breaks down actionable steps for building your own profitable venture:

    This conversation challenges everything you have been taught about success, education, and the traditional career path. Whether you are drowning in debt, stuck in a job you hate, or simply ready to take control of your financial destiny, Scott's story offers both inspiration and a practical roadmap.

    Do not let fear or past failures convince you that entrepreneurship is not for you. Scott's journey proves that tenacity, faith, and strategic action can overcome any obstacle. Your breakthrough might be one pivot away from changing your entire life trajectory.


    🔗 Connect with Scott Curry

    🌐 Website: https://scottcurry.me/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealScottCurry🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/RealScottCurry📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StockCurry📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealscottcurry/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curryscott/🎤 eSpeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/52774/scott-curry


    📬 Connect with Dwight Heck

    • 🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: giveaheck.com

    • 📘 Follow me on Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/dwight.heck

    • 📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for episodes and video content: youtube.com/@giveaheck

    • 📸 Join me on Instagram for daily insights: instagram.com/give.a.heck

    • 🧵 Connect on Threads: threads.net/@give.a.heck

    • 💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150

    • 🎵 Watch my TikTok content: tiktok.com/@giveaheck
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    1 h et 25 min