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Live Fully. Lead Authentically. A Brimstone Coaching Podcast

Brimstone Coaching Group - Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredsen

Welcome to Live Fully. Lead Authentically. A Brimstone Coaching Podcast. We (Kurt Bush & Chris Godfredsen) have a number of deeply held convictions. For starters, we believe that no one has to go through life constantly feeling exhausted and overloaded. We believe that increased Wholeness is possible in our lives and in yours. And we believe the solution lies within you. We’ve experienced it! And we believe that you can too! We want to invite you into an ongoing conversation around how we’ve

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Ep. 76 - We'll Find the Solution!

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2026/10/06

The results of your life, your leadership, and your relationships are not random—and that means you have more power to change them than you think. Chris Godfordson and Kurt Bushunpack the uncomfortable but freeing idea that there are no accidental outcomes, only patterns, inputs, and choices you can learn to see.Kurt opens with the story of a brilliant process engineer who could look at a messy system and find the hidden cause of bad results without shaming the people inside it. That lesson turns

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00:43:47

BONUS Episode – Mindfulness ft. Rebecca Wilson

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2026/10/01

Most leaders do not need more advice. They need a way to quiet the noise long enough to hear what actually matters. Rebecca Wilson shows how mindfulness becomes a practicalleadership tool - one that helps high performers make better decisions, stay grounded under pressure, and lead with more presence, clarity, and impact. Rebecca is an award-winning executive coach, speaker, and mindfulness teacher who works with executives, founders, and change makers. In this conversation, she explains why being

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00:37:26

Ep. 75 - The Human Side of Communication ft....

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2026/09/29

What keeps us from communicating with clarity? According toleadership communication coach Salvatore Manzi, it's often not a lack of skill. In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris explore the connection between self-awareness, presence, and authentic communication. Whether you leadmeetings, speak on stages, or want to communicate more authentically in everyday conversations, this episode will help you discover that influence begins long before the first words leave your

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Ep. 74 – Quiet Leadership ft. Sally Twisleton

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2026/09/24

In this episode, Sally Twistleton shares her journey from engineer to leadership coach, emphasizing the power of quiet strength and the importance of inclusive leadership. We explore how introverts can thrive in extrovert-dominated environments and the value of calm, steady leadership in high-pressuresituations.Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t missa single episode!To send a “MAILBAG” message to the guys, email them at livefullyleadauthentically@gmail.comWant to be a guest

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Ep. 73 - Curiosity vs. Certainty

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2026/09/22

Curiosity is not a personality trait. It is a leadership skill, and if you think certainty makes you stronger, this conversation will challenge everything you believe. Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredsen unpack why the need to be “right” can quietlysabotage teams, relationships, and your own growth.Chris opens with a brutally honest confession: for years, he believed the world would be better if everyone were exactly like him. From there, he and Kurt dig into how certainty often comes from fear- fear of

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BONUS - Healing Conflict ft. Dave Albrechta

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2026/09/17

Most of what you’ve been taught about conflict is backwards - especially if you think the goal is to “win.” Recovering employment litigator Dave Albrecht reveals why the legalsystem often makes conflict worse, and what it actually looks like to heal it instead.After a decade representing employees in federal court, Dave hit a breaking point that forced a radical question: what if lawyers were trained to become healers of humanconflict? That question led him into mediation, integrative law, coaching,

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Ep. 72 - Can't Culture ft. JL Heather

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2026/09/15

How often do we say "I can't" when what we really mean is "I won't" or "I haven't yet"? In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris welcome innovation consultant, author, and Centered co-founder JL Heather for a fascinatingconversation about the hidden beliefs and organizational systems that keep leaders and teams stuck. If you're ready to replace limitation with ownership and move from "I can't"to "I will," this conversation is full of actionable insights for leaders at every

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Ep. 71 – Meet Your Cast Member ft. Jim Hughes

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2026/09/10

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt sits down with coach, speaker, and author Jim Hughes to explore the hidden narratives that shape our lives, leadership, and relationships. Jim shares how years of striving, performing, and wearing a mask eventually led him to discover a more authentic way of living. This conversation is an invitation to stop fighting yourself, become curious about the stories driving yourdecisions, and intentionally choose the voice you want leading your

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00:28:54

Ep. 70 - Self-Regulation is Hard!

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2026/09/08

Regulation is not what happens when life is easy; it is what keeps us focused when everything else is falling apart. Kurt Bush and Chris Godfredsen get brutally honest about what it takes to stay grounded when grief, family change, work pressure, and old patterns all hit at once. If you have ever felt yourself getting hijacked by stress, this conversation gives you apractical way back to yourself. Chris opens up about navigating his mother-in-law’s passing, a household in transition, and the

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Ep 69 - The Man Behind the Mask ft. Kenneth Alexander

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2026/09/01

What happens when you've checked every box for success, butstill find yourself wondering, “Where's the joy?” In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris sit down with entrepreneur, author, and men's advocate Ken Alexander for an honest conversation about masculinity, performance, and the lifelong journey of becoming your authentic self. Whether you're a leader, spouse, parent, or simply someone longing for a more grounded and meaningful life, this conversation offers a

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Ep. 68 – The Role of Your Nervous System ft. Karin...

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2026/08/27

In this episode, Karine Velitska shares her transformativejourney from a high-powered finance career to becoming a neurosomatic breathwork facilitator and life coach. She explores the deep connection between the nervous system, emotional resilience, and authentic fulfillment, offeringpractical insights for aligning success with inner safety.Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t missa single episode!To send a “MAILBAG” message to the guys, email them at

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Ep. 67 – Toxic Job Recovery ft. Katie Jean Hadiaris

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2026/08/25

Leaving a toxic job does not mean you are recovered from it. Katie Jean Hedieris reveals why workplace harm lingers in the body, how it can hijack your nervous system long after you quit, and what it actually takes to rebuild safety, trust, and agencyagain.If you have ever left a job and still felt anxious, numb, or unable to trust yourself, this episode will meet you there. Katie offers a path forward that is active, body-based, and grounded in self-compassion - not waiting for time, another job,

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Ep. 66 - Leading with Humanity ft. Kathy Eastwood

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2026/08/18

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris welcome leadership consultant, speaker, and author KathyEastwood for a conversation about what it really means to lead people well. Together, they explore the role of self-awareness, trust, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence in creating healthy, high-performing teams, while discussing why even great leaders drift and how intentional reflection helps them find their way back. If you're looking to elevate your leadership without

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Ep. 65 – Draw it Out ft. Brian Miller

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2026/08/13

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt sits down with Brian Miller, president of Coach Approach Ministries. Brianshares how his own leadership journey moved from casting a compelling vision to helping others discover their own. If you've ever felt the pressure to have all the answers, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that the most impactful leaders aren't always the ones who speak first, they're the ones who createspace for others to grow.Hit that “FOLLOW” or

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Ep. 64 – A Message for the LA Dodgers

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2026/08/11

In this episode, Kurt and Chris explore the parallels between baseball and leadership, as seen in the recent events involving Dalton Rushing of the LA Dodgers, focusing on themes of failure, vulnerability, and growth. They discuss how emotional maturity and reflection can transform setbacks into opportunities for development.Hit that “FOLLOW” or “SUBSCRIBE” to make sure you don’t missa single episode!To send a “MAILBAG” message to the guys, email them at livefullyleadauthentically@gmail.comWant to

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Ep. 63 - The Inner Work of Building Something...

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2026/08/04

What if one of the most important leadership skills isn't confidence or charisma, but calmness? In this episode, Kurt and Chris sit down with clinician, researcher, and entrepreneur Stephanie McAllister, founder of Virtual Connect Counseling Clinic, to explore what it takes to lead with steadiness in the midst of uncertainty. Stephanie shares honest stories frombuilding her own business, learning to overcome people-pleasing, developing emotional regulation as a leadership skill, and discovering the

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Ep. 62 – Face Plants and Breakthroughs ft. Melisa Buie

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2026/07/30

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris sit down with physicist, engineer, author, and leadershipstoryteller Melissa Buie to explore what happens after we fail, but before we've figured out how to move forward. Melissa shares how her own experiences with failure led her to write Face Plant and why the most transformative growth often happens in what she calls "failure's funk." If you've ever believed that failure defines you, this conversation offers

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Ep. 61 - Feed Your Soul

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2026/07/28

What gives you life outside of your work? In this episode ofLive Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris step away from leadership strategy to explore something just as essential: the practices, hobbies, and rhythms that feed our souls. From pickleball and golf to reading fiction and spending time outdoors, they reflect on why sustainable leadership requires more than hard work; it requires intentionally making space for the things that restore us. If you've been living at a relentless pace,

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Ep. 60 - Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard ft. Dr. Bobby Shelton

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2026/07/21

In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt sits down with Bobby Shelton, host of The Self Leadership Lab and authorof Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard, for a conversation about purpose, ambition, stewardship, and the inner work of authentic leadership. Together they explore why so many leaders spend their lives pursuing external success while quietly drifting away from who they truly want to become. If you've ever wondered whether success alone is enough, this conversation offers a

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Ep. 59 - The Courage to be Curious

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2026/07/14

What if your greatest opportunity for growth isn't findingbetter answers, but asking better questions? In this episode of Live Fully. Lead Authentically., Kurt and Chris explore how curiosity became one of the defining values of Brimstone Coaching Group and why it continues to shape the way they coach, lead, and live. If you've ever felt stuck defending yourperspective or wondering why the same patterns keep showing up in your leadership, this conversation is an invitation to loosen your

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