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"Instead of talking about what the problem was, I would walk around the bushes and come up with all these different examples... because I was conditioned that way." - Martha Higareda Howes

Martha Higareda Howes knows what it's like to walk on eggshells in love. After surviving a relationship with someone diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, she found herself so conditioned to fear conflict that even bringing up the smallest concern felt impossible. In her new marriage to Lewis, she'd create elaborate stories with salt and pepper shakers rather than simply say what was bothering her - anything to avoid what she'd been trained to expect: explosive reactions to the slightest issue. Her journey from that hypervigilant state to healthy communication reveals just how deeply past trauma can rewire our ability to be honest with the people we love most.

What makes this conversation so powerful isn't just Martha's vulnerability about her past, but the practical wisdom she and Lewis share about creating safety in relationships. They dive into their approach to "conscious conflict resolution" - a way of addressing problems that doesn't put anyone in defensive mode but instead opens the door for real understanding. If you've ever found yourself avoiding difficult conversations, storing up resentment, or struggling to speak your truth in love, their insights about moving from elaborate analogies to direct, loving communication could transform how you connect with others.

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Nick Bare, Entrepreneur and Author shares how to develop the mindset to push your limits in life.

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"In some situations, in a perverse way, you going to work to make more money to give your kids when you die is actually taking away from the fulfillment and diminishing your legacy." - Bill Perkins

Bill Perkins drops a truth bomb that flips everything we've been taught about money and family legacy on its head. While most parents work themselves to the bone, saving every penny to leave behind a massive inheritance, Bill reveals why this traditional approach is actually robbing our children of their most impactful years and stealing precious time we could be spending together. His insight about giving inheritance between ages 25-33 – when our kids can actually use it to shape their lives – challenges the autopilot thinking that keeps us locked in cycles of endless accumulation.

This isn't just about money strategy; it's about understanding that our bodies and our children's bodies follow the same laws of physics – we all peak and then decline, making timing everything when it comes to meaningful experiences. Bill's approach to intentional living extends beyond family to charity, showing how giving now rather than later creates exponentially more impact when people actually need help. You'll walk away questioning not just how you handle money, but how you define legacy itself.

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