For almost a decade, Think Unbroken has been the home for healing childhood trauma, featuring over 1,000 episodes and world-class experts such as Gabor Mate, Caroline Leaf, Tom Bilyeu, Lisa Bilyeu, and Leila Hormozi. Now it’s time for a new chapter focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, and radical ownership.

In this episode, I share why I'm permanently stepping away from mental health coaching and what thousands of deep trauma transformations have cost me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You'll hear the behind‑the‑scenes story of my identity shift from “childhood trauma coach” to “entrepreneur who has a podcast,” and why I believe building a business is one of the most powerful paths to healing, self‑belief, and freedom.

If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, coach, consultant, content creator, or business owner who is tired of motivation without execution, this episode is for you. I break down what you can expect from the new Unbroken Business Support Group Podcast:

• Weekly episodes on business strategy, marketing, sales, leadership, and money for entrepreneurs and business owners.

• Real “here’s exactly what I did” frameworks to launch, grow, and scale using podcasting, content, and direct‑response marketing.

• Candid conversations with elite entrepreneurs and business leaders about building profitable, resilient companies without losing yourself.

You'll also hear my story of going from a kid from the hood with drug‑addicted parents, no college degree, and a learning disability to building multiple seven‑figure businesses and leading teams across multiple companies — and why I’m convinced you can do it too if you stop saying “one day” and start today.

If you want to learn how to use podcasting as a real business growth engine (not just a hobby), I’m hosting the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge. Across four days, I’ll show you step by step how we've used a podcast to reach millions of listeners, generate clients, and build a profitable brand, so you can:

• Launch or relaunch a podcast that attracts your ideal clients.

• Turn episodes into leads, offers, and sales.

• Build a content machine that supports a real business, not just downloads.



Join the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge here: https://unbrokenbsg.com/challenge.

If you feel like the worst thing that ever happened to you is the thing that defines you, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with author Amy McKiernan to talk about trauma, addiction, rock bottom, and the long, honest path to becoming whole again.

Amy shares how she turned to drugs and alcohol to numb her pain, the dangerous path it led her down, and the “forced resets” that helped her slowly choose a different life. She explains how small daily choices, boundaries, and choosing herself over and over again created space for real healing, self‑worth, and becoming the woman she is today.

You will learn:

• Why trauma quietly drives your life until you face it
• How numbing out with substances keeps you from truly healing
• What “forced resets” and rock bottom can teach you about change
• How to start choosing yourself in small, practical ways every day
• The mindset required to do the hard work of becoming unbroken

If you are a survivor of trauma, childhood pain, or addiction and you feel shattered, this episode will remind you that you can do more than just survive. There is a fulfilling and beautiful life available when you decide to do the work and take your power back.

Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, resilience, and becoming unbroken.

Like this video if Amy’s story speaks to you and share it with someone who needs hope today.

Timestamps (suggested):

00:00 Intro – Why the worst thing does not have to define you

01:10 Meet Amy McKiernan and her new book

02:30 Living defined by trauma and feeling broken

03:20 Turning to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain

06:00 Forced resets, rock bottom, and early sobriety

10:00 Learning to value yourself and choose yourself daily

20:00 The path to becoming unbroken and creating a new life

In this powerful conversation, Michael Unbroken and coach Paul Levitin break down why more information is not the answer to changing your life and what actually works instead. You will learn why we stay stuck in “scrolling hell,” how corporations design food, apps, and content to keep you addicted, and why willpower and motivation always run out over the long term.

They dive into the “age of information” problem – when you can Google or AI your way to any answer about health, wealth, and relationships, yet people are more unhealthy, overwhelmed, and unhappy than ever. Paul explains his EASIER framework, why your brain always chooses the path of least resistance, and how to reduce friction so doing the right thing actually becomes the easy thing.

You will also hear Michael share candidly about being 350 pounds, battling addiction, burning out after building multiple seven figure companies, and how he learned that discipline is an act of self love, not punishment. Together they unpack infinite goals like “be healthy” or “have a great relationship,” the crucial role of timelines, and why the peace – and your power – is in the pause before you act.

Timestamps (approx):

• 0:00 Choosing to be the hero of your story
• 4:00 Why information is not your real problem
• 15:00 The game is rigged: food, apps, and addiction by design
• 26:00 Willpower, motivation, and why “just try harder” fails
• 32:00 The EASIER framework and making change feel effortless
• 43:00 The peace is in the pause: overriding old patterns

If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed by content, or frustrated that you “know what to do” but still are not doing it, this episode will give you a clear, realistic path to make change finally stick.

Hit subscribe for more conversations on trauma, healing, mindset, and becoming unbroken, and share this with someone in your life who feels like they keep punching the same brick wall and never breaking through.

If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or a broken relationship and still feel stuck, this conversation will change the way you think about healing.

In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with psychotherapist and author Jonathan Robinson to explore how MDMA‑assisted therapy is being used to help people rapidly heal from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, and long‑standing relationship issues. You’ll hear real stories from Jonathan’s 40 years of experience and over 700 guided MDMA sessions, including work with individuals and couples who often make more progress in one afternoon than in years of standard therapy.

We talk about:

• What MDMA therapy for PTSD actually looks like step‑by‑step
• How MDMA affects the brain (amygdala, serotonin, safety, and relearning)
• Why MDMA‑assisted therapy shows such strong results in phase 3 PTSD trials
• How guided MDMA sessions can transform communication, intimacy, and sex for couples
• The difference between MDMA and other psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, and ayahuasca
• How integration sessions lock in long‑term change after the medicine session

We also cover safety, legal status, and common fears people have about “drugs,” addiction, and doing this work over Zoom. Jonathan explains why MDMA is considered a potential breakthrough therapy for PTSD, why it is generally well‑tolerated in clinical trials, and how a clear protocol and skilled facilitation reduce the risk of difficult experiences.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro – Science, trauma, and the healing journey

3:00 Jonathan’s story, early MDMA research, and personal trauma

10:00 What is MDMA therapy for PTSD and trauma?

18:00 How MDMA changes fear, safety, and learning in the brain

26:00 Sex, shame, and healing childhood sexual trauma

34:00 Six relationship traps and why couples get stuck

44:00 MDMA for couples: intimacy, communication, and Zoom sessions

55:00 Safety, legality, big pharma, and the future of MDMA therapy

1:05:00 Integration, lasting change, and what it means to be unbroken

If you’re curious about MDMA‑assisted therapy, want to understand the research behind it, or are looking for hope for your own healing from PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, or relationship pain, this episode is a powerful place to start.

Subscribe for weekly episodes on trauma healing, mental health, relationships, and becoming unbroken.

Learn more about Jonathan Robinson’s work on MDMA therapy: “Ecstasy as Medicine” and “Ecstasy for Couples.”

Listen to the Think Unbroken Podcast here: [Podcast page on MichaelUnbroken.com].

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. MDMA remains a controlled substance in many countries and should only be used where legal and under appropriate supervision. Always consult with a qualified professional before making decisions about your health or treatment.

Facing adversity, losing a parent, running the streets, juvie, gangs, alcoholism and depression… this is the real underdog story of how Michael Long went from chaos to choosing himself and rebuilding his life. In this raw conversation with Michael Unbroken, we talk about grief, addiction, faith, cutting toxic friends, and what it actually takes to walk away before you end up dead or in jail.

If you feel stuck in self‑sabotage, numbing out with alcohol, or repeating the same destructive patterns, this episode will show you that your past does not have to be your future. You will learn how Michael lost his mom to cancer, spiraled into fights, crime, and probation, and what finally made him change, quit drinking, and start over.

Timestamps:

00:00 Losing my mom & the start of the spiral

05:00 Juvie, streets, gangs and almost dying more than once

10:00 Depression, alcohol and bad investments that nearly cost everything

15:00 Cutting 95 percent of my friends to save my life

20:00 Choosing myself, rebuilding faith and creating a new path

In this video we cover:

• How childhood trauma and losing a parent can flip your life overnight
• Why grief, anger and guilt pushed Michael into the streets and juvie
• The role of alcohol, bad friends and bad investments in self‑destruction
• How he quit drinking, cut toxic people and started again
• Practical steps to choose yourself and stop repeating the past

If you are grieving a parent, stuck in addiction, or feel like you are one bad decision away from losing everything, this is for you.

➤ Subscribe for more conversations on trauma, healing and becoming unbroken

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If you feel stuck, burned out, or like you’ve “checked all the boxes” and still aren’t happy, this conversation is for you. In this powerful episode, Michael Unbroken and guest Amy Natalie dive deep into how to rebuild confidence, break negative thought patterns, and create a life aligned with your true core values.

We talk about:

• Why “happiness is a choice” can feel impossible when you are in survival mode.
• How Amy went from clinically depressed, anxious, and living a picture‑perfect life to an authentic, multidimensional reality.
• The role of core values like authenticity, connection, health, growth, freedom, and impact in designing a life that actually feels like YOU.
• Practical tools to become more present, rewire negative self‑talk, and stop repeating the same painful patterns.
• The mindset and embodiment practices that help you heal stored trauma and feel safe in your body again.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Becoming the embodied person you’re capable of being

01:43 Why you are hearing this at the right time

03:20 Amy’s story: From vanilla, picture‑perfect life to full‑spectrum living

05:08 Hitting rock bottom, anxiety, and getting sick of your own stories

15:13 Presence, goals, and who you are choosing to be today

15:42 Mindset, limiting beliefs, and negative thought patterns

17:50 Self‑acceptance, shame, and loving your insecure parts

18:27 What embodiment really means and why trauma lives in the body

If you’re navigating grief, mental health challenges, or a “dark night of the soul,” this episode will give you hope, practical tools, and a new lens on success. Listen with an open mind and open heart; one conversation can change everything.

In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with kink and sexuality expert Matthew Riven to unpack how BDSM, kink, and conscious sexuality can become powerful tools for healing childhood trauma, religious shame, and sexual guilt. You will learn how consent, boundaries, and agency in the bedroom can help you reclaim your body, rebuild self‑trust, and create safer, more authentic relationships as an adult survivor.

We explore the difference between sex, sexuality, and kink, why your “taboo” desires are often wired to your nervous system, and how bringing them above the table with communication can be deeply healing instead of destructive. Matthew shares how conscious kink, structure, and negotiation give trauma survivors a safe container to be seen, ask for what they want, and slowly release the shame they were taught as kids.

If you grew up with sexual abuse, purity culture, or a home where sex was never talked about, this conversation will help you understand why you struggle with intimacy, trust, and desire – and what to do about it. We talk PTSD, body agency, consent regret, and how to move from people‑pleasing and dissociation into grounded, empowered choice in your relationships and sex life.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Why kink and sexuality matter for trauma healing
• 06:00 Michael’s story: childhood sexual abuse, Mormonism, and confusion about sex
• 16:00 What kink really is (and why shame makes it feel “wrong”)
• 19:00 How BDSM rules, structure, and consent create safety
• 01:08:00 “Fuck yes, yes, maybe, no, fuck no” – understanding consent and boundaries

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