What happens when your health, identity, and sense of purpose are all stripped away, at the same time?

In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian E Arnold sits down with Matthew Jones, holistic health coach and purpose-driven leader, to explore a story marked by trauma, isolation, near-death illness, and ultimately renewal through faith, alignment, and service.

Matthew shares how:

Growing up isolated shaped his identity and self-worth

A severe illness caused by toxic mold nearly cost him his life

Health became an obsession—and then a revelation

Success, money, and fitness still weren’t enough

Losing everything forced him to rediscover who he really was

Faith, community, and purpose reshaped his entire approach to life

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why health is more than workouts and nutrition

How identity and belief systems shape long-term habits

Why most goals fail—and how intention beats pressure

The role of faith in true healing and sustainability

How community impacts longevity, joy, and purpose

Why stewardship of the body is spiritual, not superficial

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of self-improvement without fulfillment—and knows there has to be more.

🎧 Listen closely. This one goes deep.

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Instagram / Socials: @72mjones

Website: www.trailblazerhealthco.com

Email: matt@trailblazerhealthco.com

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What does it really take to build a 7-figure business from zero—without ads, funnels, email lists, or a website?

In this powerful episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with Jose Escobar, Founder & CEO of Connected Leaders Academy, to unpack a raw, real, and transformational story of faith, discipline, relationships, and execution.
Jose shares how he went from: Growing up in poverty as a first-generation American Years of wasted time, poor decisions, and self-sabotage
To building a 7-figure business in just 15 months—100% organically 🔥

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “Your network is your net worth” isn’t just a cliché How faith and values shape sustainable success
The power of mentors and how to find the right ones
Why execution beats education every time How to eliminate time wasters and take massive action.
The importance of nurturing your marriage while building a business Why complexity is the enemy of execution
This conversation is packed with actionable wisdom, personal development frameworks, book recommendations, and hard-earned lessons you can apply immediately.
If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, coach, or someone who knows there’s more inside you, this episode is for you.

👉 Watch, take notes, and be ready to move.

🔗 Connect with Jose Escobar Website: www.connectedleadersacademy.com Find him on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Book a call directly through his site

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In this high-energy episode, Dr. B sits down with Ivan Wanis Ruiz—communications trainer, professional event announcer, and creator of Public Speaking Lab—for a conversation that flips the “boring bio” format on its head.

Instead of the usual introduction, Ivon turns the opening into a “2 truths and a lie” game (and yes… he really did meet Leonardo DiCaprio, and yes… he really was an announcer for major global events).

From there, the conversation goes deep into the real reasons people stay stuck: fear of the unknown, comfort traps, impostor syndrome, and the myth that motivation magically shows up at night.

They break down what it actually takes to grow—why paying for growth raises the stakes, how to build community through meetups and experiments, and why the future belongs to people who can connect, communicate, and be likable in a world where information is everywhere and AI is accelerating everything.

Ivan also shares the heart behind his mission: “End Boring.”

His workshops are built like a lab—less lecturing, more doing—because real learning happens through application. And he drops a teaser for his next project: the dark side of communication (think cult leaders and con artists) and what we can learn from their “superpowers” without becoming them.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why bios lose people—and how to hook attention instantly
The truth about impostor syndrome at every level
Why most people stay unhappy (and how to break the pattern)
How to force growth by paying upfront and scheduling it like work
How meetups and micro-communities can change your whole life
Why communication + conversation is a competitive advantage in the AI era
The mindset shift from “knowing” to learning by doing
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