You’re in for a real treat today because this is a powerful episode with inspirational success stories from two (2) Miracle Morning practitioners. Holly Bertone and Karen Stringer are two incredible women who have used The Miracle Morning to overcome tremendous challenges, achieve their biggest goals, and create lives they once thought were impossible. Karen grew up in a rural village in Kenya, where money was scarce, and higher education seemed out of reach. But through unwavering faith and determination, she not only earned her PhD but also built a successful business as a language coach, entrepreneur and founder of KWS Language Services. Holly’s story is equally powerful. As a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, she pivoted to a career as a Certified Holistic Health Coach after battling breast cancer and an autoimmune disease. And if that wasn’t enough, while going through a difficult divorce, The Miracle Morning became her anchor, helping her rebuild her confidence, business, and life. In this conversation, you’ll hear how they applied The Miracle Morning principles to unlock new opportunities, shift their mindset, and achieve goals they could only dream about. Whether you’re struggling to stay consistent or looking for proof this daily morning routine can genuinely change your life, this episode will inspire you to take action today. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Karen’s transformation from a Kenyan farm girl to an entrepreneur with a PhD How Holly used The Miracle Morning to navigate a career change, battle cancer and manage a difficult divorce Why The Miracle Morning is about more than just waking up early—it’s about becoming your best self. The power of adapting the SAVERS routine to your unique lifestyle and circumstances. How small, consistent actions compound into life-changing results. How The Miracle Morning can be the foundation for weight loss, financial success, and emotional resilience.  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

576: Real-Life Transformations from Two Longtime Miracle Morning Practitioners with Holly Bertone & Karen Stringer

We all have intuition—a gut feeling, a knowing—but how often do we proactively use and trust it? How do we separate real intuitive guidance from fear or overthinking? If you’ve ever questioned your inner voice, today’s episode is for you. I’m excited to be joined by Marissa DiSimone, known as The Soul Sourceress, to explore the power of trusting your intuition. I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first learned about Marissa’s ability to receive intuitive messages. Then I spent time with her, and she offered valuable insights to help me gain clarity and direction in my personal and professional life. &nbsp;She believes that everyone has the ability to connect with their intuition—it’s just a matter of learning how to access and trust it. In our conversation, Marissa reveals how to recognize intuitive signals and why a little skepticism is healthy, and she shares a simple exercise to help you start tuning into your intuition today. We also dive into the role of spirituality, how to discern between fear and true intuition, and why trusting your inner wisdom can transform your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS  How to tell the difference between intuition and fear A simple rocking exercise to discover your personal "yes" and "no" signals Why intuition often feels like a whisper and overthinking feels like shouting Why trusting your intuition requires taking action on what you receive How creativity and intuition are deeply connected The importance of tuning into your intuition in moments of peaceful silence  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

577: Learning to Trust Your Intuition with Marissa DiSimone

For over a decade, I ate a "mostly" organic vegan diet and believed that I was fueling my body with the most nutritious food available. I say mostly because I didn't believe in inconveniencing people to accommodate my dietary preferences, so I was pretty flexible when other people were involved.&nbsp; However, I experienced some health challenges including low energy and brain fog, and I realized that there were some vital nutrients that I was deficient in, which were missing from my vegan diet. Although I could supplement them, I wondered why they weren't prevalent in what I thought was the diet nature intended. That’s when I started questioning everything I thought I knew about nutrition.&nbsp; In today’s episode, I’m sharing my journey of transitioning from vegan to a more balanced diet loaded with organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fats, as well as local pasture-raised, ethically sourced meats and eggs.&nbsp; To be clear, this is NOT to convince you to change your diet but rather to encourage you to consider what our bodies truly need to thrive. This episode isn’t meant to be preachy. There’s no one-size-fits-all diet. It’s about listening to your body, questioning nutritional norms, and making informed decisions so that your diet contributes to optimizing your energy and lifespan.&nbsp; KEY TAKEAWAYS  The role of vitamin B12 and why its absence in plant foods made me rethink my diet The challenges of getting key nutrients like iron, protein, and vitamins from a vegan diet How human history and evolution explain why meat has been a dietary staple Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. Listen to your body and get your blood tested regularly  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

578: Why I Stopped Being Vegan - The Nutritional Perspective

Imagine if the key to achieving your biggest goals was learning to embrace common traits that aren’t typically associated with great leaders? As you’ll hear from today’s guest, it’s okay to be selfish, shameless, bossy, or even reckless because it can help you break free from limiting beliefs and supercharge your success. I’m excited to be talking to Jenny Wood. Jenny is a former Google executive and author of . For almost 20 years, Jenny enjoyed tremendous success at Google, starting from an entry-level position to building one of the company’s largest career development programs. But in a courageous move, she walked away from corporate life to bet on herself by practicing the very principles she teaches in her book. In our conversation, we discussed nine surprising traits that can be powerful tools when applied the right way to help you break free from fear and self-doubt by rethinking what you’ve been told about success. If fear of failure, uncertainty, or judgment has ever held you back, this episode will help you unlock your version of wild courage and take bold steps toward positive outcomes. KEY TAKEAWAYS  The three fears holding you back from success—and how to overcome them How to reclaim "negative" traits and turn them into strengths Why being selfish can actually help others and lead to greater impact You can create positive outcomes by stepping out of your comfort zone How to stop believing the tales and false stories we create in our mind  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

579: How to Go After What You Want (And Get It) with Jenny Wood

Just a little bop I've had in the noggin ever after watching 2001: A Space Odyssey. Work in progress, but I like the groove so far.

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Today we’re exploring the age-old question—Does prayer actually work?&nbsp; Is prayer effective… or pointless? Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Or perhaps you don't pray because you don’t believe it’s effective.&nbsp; Or maybe you've tried praying before, but your prayers haven't been answered, so you’re skeptical at best.&nbsp; Whether you're someone who prays frequently or not at all, I promise that this episode has value for everyone on both sides of the coin. Today, I'm exploring one of the most personal and profound topics I've ever covered: the power of prayer. But not just in the traditional sense. I’m talking about it from a scientific, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Whether you're deeply religious, spiritually curious, or a flat-out skeptic, this is an invitation to listen with an open mind. You’ll hear me reference two studies from Harvard and Duke that show how prayer affects your brain, body, and emotional well-being—even if you don't believe in a higher power. I also open up about powerful, specific moments in my own life when prayer produced results I can't explain, from healing my body after a near-fatal accident to receiving life-changing blessings at just the right moment. And finally, I just want to say that this episode isn't about preaching or converting you—it's about expanding your understanding of prayer as a tool for peace, purpose, and transformation. Enjoy! KEY TAKEAWAYS  The scientific evidence that those who pray often enjoy improved overall well-being Four types of prayer and how to practice each one (even if you’re not religious) How I used prayer to heal, gain clarity, and overcome impossible odds Why unanswered prayers might be some of life’s greatest gifts A simple daily prayer practice you can start today—no experience required  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

580: The Power of Prayer - It's Not What You Think

According to  a 75-year-old Harvard study on happiness, the single greatest predictor of a happy and long life is close, healthy relationships. But when a close relationship fractures, whether that’s with a close friend or especially your spouse, it can have a devastating impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing that can take months, if not years to overcome. So today, I want to share a 5-step process for repairing and healing damaged relationships that’s truly been transformative in my own life. Over the past 6 months, I’ve repaired my relationship with my daughter and with my wife on more than one occasion. Whether you're the one who’s been hurt or the one who’s done the hurting, there’s a path forward—and it starts with humility, empathy, and a willingness to grow. What I’ve found is that in order to move forward, we have to learn how to shift from blame to responsibility, how to truly listen to someone else’s pain without defensiveness, and why forgiveness—both for yourself and others—is essential to healing. This isn’t about quick fixes or pretending everything is okay. It’s about doing the hard but meaningful work of showing up with love, honesty, and vulnerability to restore the relationships that matter most in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Why healing a broken relationship starts with taking 100% responsibility The importance of listening without judgment—even if it’s uncomfortable Forgivingness can be difficult, but liberating yourself from anger is much healthier You can’t force or rush the healing process or rebuild trust. It takes time Practical steps to begin the healing process, even if the other person isn’t ready.  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

581: How to Repair and Heal Damaged Relationships

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Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline. I’m sharing my journey from being an utterly undisciplined teenager to becoming one of the top performers at Cutco. Whether you’ve never considered yourself a disciplined person or you’re already a high achiever looking to maximize your full potential, this episode will give you a step-by-step approach to developing the discipline you need to achieve your biggest goals. You’ll learn the four key components of self-discipline, the difference between being motivated and truly committed, and why your identity plays a critical role in your consistency.&nbsp; P.S. I’m sharing  to help you build this superpower and make it a part of who you are, starting today. KEY TAKEAWAYS  What motivates some people might not motivate others The 4 components of self-discipline (and the right order to apply them) The difference between being discipline-dependent and self-disciplined How your identity shapes your habits and outcomes A 30-day challenge to transform your self-discipline, starting today  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

582: The Shortcut to Becoming Self-Disciplined

We spend our lives balancing two forces: the actions we take (what we do) and the emotions that shape our inner world (how we feel). Last week, I addressed the first with a podcast episode titled The Shortcut to Self-Discipline (), which teaches how we can get ourselves to do what we need to do, when we need to do it—whether we feel like it or not.&nbsp; This week, I’m giving you .&nbsp; What is inner bliss?&nbsp; It’s that state of genuine and sustained contentment, gratitude, and joy that doesn’t depend on external events and enables you to maintain optimal mental and emotional states, even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or out of control. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Why fulfillment comes down to two things: what you do and how you feel The 3 pillars of inner bliss and how to practice each one daily How comparison keeps you from happiness—and how to break free from it Why defining your purpose doesn’t need to be perfect A simple, powerful morning practice to cultivate peace and fulfillment  Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit&nbsp; Subscribe, Rate &amp; Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating &amp; review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit&nbsp;.  Connect with Hal Elrod         &nbsp; Copyright © 2025 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

583: The Blueprint for Inner Bliss

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