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Rise Above Chaos

Rise Above Chaos

Di: Erick Rheam
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 Learn how busy and overwhelmed professionals can rediscover their passion, so they can redefine their purpose, and gain the courage to do something about it. We will discuss how to cut through the whirlwinds of life to rise above the chaos and discover a path to significance and ultimately peace.2023 Economia Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • What Do You Do When Life Punches You in the Gut?

    What Do You Do When Life Punches You in the Gut?
    Feb 24 2026

    Show Notes: erickrheam.com/095

    Episode Overview

    Life doesn't always unfold the way we plan—and sometimes it hits hard. In this solo episode, Erick shares from personal experience and unpacks five practical principles to help you respond when life punches you in the gut. Whether you're dealing with sudden bad news, a setback, a loss, or a season that feels unfair, this episode will help you move from shock to stability, from confusion to clarity, and from setback to forward motion.

    In This Episode, You'll Discover:
    • Why "gut-punch moments" can knock you off your routines—and how to regain your footing quickly
    • The difference between reacting emotionally and responding intentionally
    • How to focus on what you can control when everything feels uncertain
    • Why isolation makes hard seasons harder—and how to invite the right support in
    • How to turn pain into perspective without pretending it doesn't hurt
    • A simple way to take the "next right step" when you don't know what to do next
    • How to rebuild with stronger boundaries, clearer priorities, and a more resilient mindset
    The Five Principles to Follow When Life Doesn't Go Your Way

    Erick walks through five principles you can lean on when life takes an unexpected turn. These aren't clichés—they're stabilizing moves you can practice in real time.

    1) Pause and Stabilize

    Before you try to solve the entire situation, slow down long enough to regulate your body and emotions. Don't make permanent decisions in a moment of panic. Breathe, name what you're feeling, and give yourself permission to be human.

    2) Return to Your Circle of Control

    When life feels chaotic, your mind will race to the worst-case scenario. Erick encourages you to bring your focus back to what you can actually influence: your choices, your attitude, your schedule, and your next action. Ask: "What's the next controllable step?"

    3) Tell the Truth and Get Support

    Hard seasons aren't meant to be carried alone. The goal isn't to perform strength—it's to access strength. Choose a few trusted people, tell the truth about what's going on, and let community do what community is designed to do: help you carry the weight.

    4) Extract the Lesson Without Rushing the Healing

    There's a difference between meaning-making and minimizing. Erick shares how to look for what a season is teaching you—without forcing yourself to "move on" before you've processed what happened. The question becomes: "What do I want this to produce in me?"

    5) Rebuild with Intention

    Once the initial shock fades, the real work is rebuilding your life with better systems: clearer boundaries, stronger habits, healthier inputs, and priorities that reflect what matters most. You don't have to waste the pain—you can let it sharpen you.

    Key Takeaways

    When life punches you in the gut, the goal isn't to pretend you're fine—it's to respond with wisdom. If you stabilize first, focus on what you can control, invite support, learn at the right pace, and rebuild on purpose, you can move through a hard season without letting it define you.

    Reflection Question

    What is the "gut-punch" you're facing right now—and what is one next controllable step you can take in the next 24 hours?

    Final Thought

    You don't need a perfect plan to move forward. You need steadiness, support, and one intentional step at a time. Hard seasons can break you—or they can build you. The difference is how you respond.

    Resources Mentioned
    1. Subscribe to the podcast
    2. Rise Above Chaos book
    3. Work with Erick
    4. Connect with Erick: erickrheam.com
    5. Get the Rise Above Chaos Planner
    Action Step
    • What can you control in the next 24 hours?
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    32 min
  • Free the Dream: Cliff Ravenscraft on Podcasting, Mindset, and Building a Business That Lasts

    Free the Dream: Cliff Ravenscraft on Podcasting, Mindset, and Building a Business That Lasts
    Feb 10 2026
    Show Notes: erickrheam.com/094 What if the most powerful podcast you ever create is the one you decide not to launch—until your business model is ready? In this episode, Erick sits down with podcasting pioneer Cliff Ravenscraft (Podcast Answer Man / Mindset Answer Man) for a candid conversation about building a profitable, sustainable business—without burning out, blowing up your health, or betting your family's future on wishful thinking. Cliff shares how a Lost fan theory launched his podcasting journey, what it took to walk away from the family insurance business, and why mindset, pricing, and business-model clarity are the real "first steps" for creators who want predictable income and impact. In this episode, you'll discover: How a Lost fan podcast (and a bandwidth crash) ignited Cliff's career in podcastingWhy Cliff says: build the business before you build the podcastThe mindset shift from employee thinking to entrepreneur thinking—and why beliefs drive outcomesWhat Cliff learned the hard way about relying on sponsors and unpredictable revenue streamsHow underpricing can quietly sabotage your credibility (and why higher rates often close faster)A practical filter for validating an offer: pains people know they have, are actively solving, and will pay to fixHow Cliff recovered from "worst case scenario" stress—and the personal development work that changed everythingWhat creators should do before launching: clarify the offer, prove demand, then press recordRapid-fire pop culture: Lost, Twilight, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, and what Cliff's watching now Cliff Ravenscraft Cliff Ravenscraft started podcasting as a hobby in 2005 and it changed his life forever. In January 2008, he walked away from a lucrative career in his family's insurance agency, founded by his grandfather in 1937. Though he was next in line to take over the business, Cliff felt called into something deeper. What had begun as a two-year hobby had already grown into a body of work reaching hundreds of thousands of people around the world. His first year as a self-employed business owner stretched him to the limit. He earned just $11,000 dollars, worked around the clock, and experienced a health scare that landed him in the hospital. That difficult season ignited a lifelong commitment to personal growth and to serving others at the highest level. Over the following decade, Cliff built a thriving online business and became recognized as the world's leading authority on podcasting. Through his coaching, courses, live events, and workshops, Cliff has helped more than 40,000 people successfully launch a podcast and share their message with clarity and confidence. His flagship program, Podcasting A to Z, became one of the most successful and respected training experiences in the industry. It set the standard for quality, depth, and hands-on guidance, and helped creators launch shows that reached millions of listeners around the world. As Cliff's business grew, a deeper pattern emerged. More and more clients began asking questions that extended far beyond equipment, workflow, or launch strategy. They were seeking clarity. They wanted confidence. They needed a roadmap for building a business and a life that reflected who they had become. These conversations revealed a common struggle: many aspiring entrepreneurs assumed that launching a podcast was the natural first step to building a profitable business. In reality, most had skipped the foundational work needed long before content creation.This realization led Cliff to develop his signature 11-Step Formula for Building an Online Business. His work expanded to help clients simplify their direction, establish the right foundations, and create sustainable offers and income streams that supported the future they wanted to build. Podcast coaching and consulting remains a meaningful part of how Cliff helps people share their voice. His business strategy and mindset coaching work is how he helps them build a thriving business around their expertise. Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the podcastRise Above Chaos bookWork with ErickConnect with Erick: erickrheam.comGet the Rise Above Chaos PlannerStart here (free training) Action Step Explore a problem you want to solve
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    1 ora e 31 min
  • Give Yourself Permission to Grieve with Marcia Earhart

    Give Yourself Permission to Grieve with Marcia Earhart
    Jan 27 2026

    Show Notes: erickrheam.com/093

    Grief is unavoidable—but it does not have to have the last word.

    In this episode, Erick sits down with grief, trauma, and mental health coach Marcia Earhart, founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary.

    Marcia shares her deeply personal story—including multiple significant losses—and the practical tools she uses to help people move from being "stuck" in grief to breathing, moving, and living again.

    Together, they unpack what it means to give yourself permission to grieve, why "time heals all wounds" is a myth, how boundaries protect the grieving process, and what healthy support looks like for friends and family who want to help.

    In this episode, you'll discover:
    • Why permission to grieve is often the first breakthrough
    • How to "schedule grieving" so emotions can be released without derailing daily life
    • Simple practices that support healing: gratitude journaling, nature walks, and clean nutrition
    • How internal vs. external grievers process loss differently—and how families can avoid fracturing
    • Why the second year after a major loss is often the hardest, and how to prepare for "the firsts"
    • What to say (and not say) to someone who is grieving—and why platitudes can be harmful
    • How to set boundaries that protect your grief story, even with well-meaning people
    • How grief can become a teacher that shapes purpose without defining your future
    Marcia Earhart

    Marcia Earhart is a certified life, trauma, grief, brain, and mental health coach, mediator, author, and HeartSync minister. Her guidance is both professional and personal.

    Having navigated the deaths of two sons within the last eleven years—one tragically murdered—she stands as a testament to God's faithfulness in the deepest valleys of grief, and now leads others in healing.

    Her powerful new book, "Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief," is a raw and vulnerable chronicle of devastating loss. More than a memoir, it is a lifeline, exploring the fragile threads of love and pain that hold us together and revealing the God-given hope that can rebuild a shattered life.

    Marcia's mission extends beyond the page. As the co-founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, she is boots-on-the-ground in the mental health crisis. She creates a safe, haven for the grieving to release their trauma and pain so they can Breathe again, Move again, and Live again. Her ministry reaches a diverse community across the United States and six other countries, standing as a powerful reminder that in deep sorrow, no one has to walk alone.

    Marcia has been married to her best friend, Scott, for thirty-five years, and together they homeschooled and enjoyed raising their four boys and daughter. Marcia, Scott, and two of their adult children, who live nearby, love spending time together—whether it's making memories at the beach, traveling, playing games, having deep conversations, cooking, supporting their daughter's businesses, or supporting and listening to their son's music Rise Above Everything on Apple and Spotify.

    Resources Mentioned
    1. Subscribe to the podcast
    2. Rise Above Chaos book
    3. Work with Erick
    4. Connect with Erick: erickrheam.com
    5. Get the Rise Above Chaos Planner
    6. The Sterling Rose Sanctuary
    7. Book: Gripping Grace and the Garden of Grief
    Action Step
    • Give Yourself Permission to Grieve
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    1 ora e 4 min
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