The Connection with Jay Miralles #7 - Michelle Kaiser, Amanda Fink, and Melanie Hayden

"Text now! I'll Respond" From the battlefields of Afghanistan to the forefront of community service, Scott Wood's story is one of transformation, purpose, and unwavering faith. After enlisting in the Navy at just 17 and deploying to Afghanistan as a military canine handler at 19, Scott experienced …

"Text now! I'll Respond" What if your tree guy was a tree gal who leads with craft, faith, and community—and channels her business into veteran support? Meet certified arborist and ultra-endurance athlete Amy Nikai, one of Nebraska’s first female-owned, ground-level tree company leaders, as we trac…

"Text now! I'll Respond" 🎧 Content Warning: This episode contains open and honest discussions about suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. The conversation may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help. In the U.S., you can call …

"Text now! I'll Respond" We sit with Makenzie, a 15-year-old sister who helped save her brother after a suicide attempt, and trace how faith, therapy, and practical habits rebuilt trust and hope. Now 15, she sits down with us to share what happened before and after that moment—how small warning sig…

"Text now! I'll Respond" A teenager’s world narrowed to taunts, pressure, and a painful injury—then one snap nearly ended everything. We sit with Lisa and Will Cummings to trace the full story: an outgoing kid who wanted everyone’s friendship, the slow drip of bullying from kindergarten to high sch…

"Text now! I'll Respond" What if the most “connected” era is quietly starving our need for belonging? Jay takes a hard, honest look at how screens reshape attention, how comments replaced conversations, and why hearts can feel empty even when feeds look full. This isn’t tech-bashing; it’s a practic…

In this episode, Jay Miralles explores the profound impact of mindset and belief on personal growth and relationships. He emphasizes that belief is the foundation of success, and mindset shapes our actions and interactions. T...

In this conversation, Jay Miralles explores the pervasive nature of worry, stress, and anxiety, emphasizing how these feelings often stem from our brain's survival instincts. He discusses the common triggers of worry, such as...

The SAFE Little Voice In Your Head: HOW TO BEAT IT This episode delves into the concept of the inner voice, exploring how it acts as a barrier to personal growth and success. Jay Miralles discusses the survival wiring of the...

Gina opens up about her transformative journey over the past year, sharing her aspirations to start her own business and become a motivational speaker. Her story is a testament to the power of personal growth and the importan...

"Text now! I'll Respond" The power of genuine connection threads through this conversation between longtime friends Jay Miralles and DeDee Oliver, who reconnect after nearly three decades to share insights that span professional wisdom and deeply personal memories. DeDee opens up about her remarkab…

"Text now! I'll Respond" Ep 36 The Unstoppable Nate Peitz: Taking the "Dis" Out of Disability What does it mean to truly overcome limitations? In this powerful conversation, Nate Peitz redefines what's possible when you refuse to be defined by circumstances beyond your control. Born with spina bifi…