Épisodes

  • 16. The Ding: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward

    16. The Ding: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
    Jun 21 2026
    The Ding is the moment when the doorbell of your soul rings and invites you to move in a new direction — even after divorce, loss, illness, or failure.

    What happens when you finally decide that enough is enough?

    In this powerful solo episode of Amplify Hope Today, motivational speaker, leadership expert, and bestselling author Simon T. Bailey shares one of the most vulnerable stories of his life.

    After experiencing divorce, financial hardship, business loss, prostate cancer, grief, and years of carrying emotional weight, Simon found himself at a breaking point. At 3 a.m., during a trip home to Buffalo, New York, he experienced what he now calls "The Ding"—the moment when the doorbell of your soul rings and invites you to move in a new direction.

    Drawing from psychology, faith, personal development, resilience research, and his own healing journey, Simon explores the concept of cognitive reappraisal and how changing your perspective can transform your life.

    In this episode:
    -How to overcome adversity and setbacks
    -Letting go of regret and self-blame
    -Healing after divorce and disappointment
    -Finding hope during difficult seasons
    -Personal growth and self-awareness
    -The power of forgiveness and faith
    -Why writing can help you heal
    -Mental resilience and emotional health
    -How to create a better future after hardship
    -The mindset shift that changes everything

    If you're struggling with loss, grief, failure, uncertainty, or feeling stuck in life, this conversation will encourage you to answer the "ding" and take your next step forward.
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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow

    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
    Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners:
    Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    26 min
  • 15. CEO of You Incorporated: How to Take Control of Your Life

    15. CEO of You Incorporated: How to Take Control of Your Life
    Jun 14 2026
    How do you become the CEO of your own life?

    In this inspiring episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey welcomes entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and Women of Principle founder MK Morales for a transformational conversation about personal growth, leadership, mindset, resilience, recovery, entrepreneurship, and living with purpose.

    After overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life from the ground up, MK shares the exact principles that helped her create lasting change and become what she calls the "CEO of You Incorporated."If you're struggling with limiting beliefs, toxic thinking, lack of confidence, fear of failure, leadership challenges, relationship growth, or finding clarity in your purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom and actionable strategies to help you move forward.

    Topics discussed:
    • Becoming the CEO of You Incorporated
    • Overcoming addiction and personal setbacks
    • Personal development and mindset transformation
    • Leadership principles for business and life
    • How to build high-performing teams
    • The power of vision, clarity, and purpose
    • People, Process, and Product framework
    • Faith, resilience, and recovery
    • Healthy relationships and marriage growth
    • The importance of community and mentorship
    • Why your words shape your future
    • Success habits of transformational leaders


    MK also shares insights from leading multi-million-dollar teams, raising nearly $200 million in philanthropy, and building the Women of Principle movement that empowers women to become who they are called to be.

    If you're looking for leadership development, personal growth inspiration, mindset coaching, entrepreneur success strategies, faith-based encouragement, or motivational content that creates real transformation, this conversation is for you.

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs


    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    39 min
  • 14. Parenting Adult Children: How to Stay Connected Before They Go Silent

    14. Parenting Adult Children: How to Stay Connected Before They Go Silent
    Jun 13 2026
    What if the most important parenting skill isn't teaching... but listening?

    In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a personal story about his daughter Madison, a difficult season following divorce, and the parenting lessons that transformed their relationship.

    As parents, it's easy to become fixers, protectors, and problem-solvers. But Simon discovered that meaningful connection often happens when we stop talking and start listening.

    In this episode, you'll learn:
    • How to build stronger relationships with your children
    • The difference between listening and advising
    • Parenting lessons learned through divorce and family transitions
    • Why daughters need emotionally available fathers
    • How to strengthen trust and communication with adult children
    • The importance of validation, affirmation, and encouragement
    • Why "roots and wings" matter more than "loot and things"

    Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, coach, or caregiver, this conversation offers timeless wisdom about connection, communication, leadership, and love.

    If you're looking for parenting advice, fatherhood encouragement, relationship-building strategies, or ways to become more present with the people you love, this episode is for you.

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    15 min
  • 13. Self-Worth: Why Other People’s Labels Still Control You

    13. Self-Worth: Why Other People’s Labels Still Control You
    May 31 2026
    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares his journey through rejection, identity struggles, childhood labels, depression, and a near-suicide attempt as a teenager.

    From being called hyperactive in school to hearing words that nearly destroyed his sense of self-worth, Simon reveals how damaging labels can shape our lives and why reclaiming our identity is one of the most important acts of personal growth.

    This episode explores:
    • Mental health and men's mental health awareness
    • Suicide prevention and hope for those struggling
    • Self-worth, confidence, and identity development
    • Overcoming rejection, criticism, and limiting beliefs
    • Personal growth, resilience, and emotional wellness
    • Positive psychology and gratitude practices
    • Leadership, fatherhood, and legacy

    Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope.

    Resources Mentioned:
    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    • ManTherapy.org
    • Gratitude practices inspired by Dr. Martin Seligman
    • Research from Richard Reeves and Scott Galloway

    If this message resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    21 min
  • 12. Why Successful Men Secretly Feel Like Failures

    12. Why Successful Men Secretly Feel Like Failures
    May 25 2026
    Have you ever felt like life damaged you beyond repair?

    In this emotional and deeply vulnerable Season 2 premiere of Amplified Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a powerful message about self-worth, healing, masculinity, emotional health, and overcoming the lie that you are “not enough.”Using the metaphor of a dented can, Simon opens up about painful moments in his life including dropping out of college, struggling financially, divorce after 25 years of marriage, therapy, father wounds, low self-esteem, and the pressure many men feel to hide their emotions while silently carrying stress, anxiety, and shame.

    This episode explores:• Why so many men struggle with low self-worth
    • The emotional impact of divorce, failure, and rejection
    • Healing from father wounds and generational pain
    • The importance of therapy and emotional vulnerability
    • Why successful people still feel “not enough”
    • How shame affects leadership, relationships, and confidence
    • Building meaningful male friendships and support systems
    • Rewriting the internal narrative that says you are broken
    • Practical steps toward healing, forgiveness, and emotional growth

    Simon also shares powerful insights on purpose, masculinity, mental health, emotional intelligence, and what it means to truly heal instead of simply perform.

    If you are navigating anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, divorce recovery, identity struggles, or simply trying to rediscover your worth, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.


    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    28 min
  • 11. Stop Overthinking and Finally Trust Yourself with Dawn Mariotti

    11. Stop Overthinking and Finally Trust Yourself with Dawn Mariotti
    May 3 2026
    Are you stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or constantly waiting until you feel “ready” to take action?

    In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with mindset coach and author Dawn Mariotti to break down how to trust your intuition, overcome fear, and finally move forward with confidence.

    Dawn shares her journey from struggling with learning disabilities and self-doubt to writing her books The Mindset Shift and You Already Know, and how she transformed her identity to step into the life she always dreamed of.

    In this conversation, we cover:
    • How to overcome self-doubt and stop second-guessing yourself
    • Why overthinking keeps you stuck (and how to break the cycle)
    • How to build self-trust through small daily habits
    • The truth about “feeling ready” and why action comes first
    • How to listen to your intuition and trust your gut decisions
    • Practical mindset shifts to move from fear to confidence
    If you’ve been consuming courses, information, or advice but still feel stuck… this episode will challenge you to stop preparing and start doing.

    Because clarity doesn’t come before action. It comes from it.
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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners:
    Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    33 min
  • 10. Feeling Stuck? Let Go and Trust God Instead

    10. Feeling Stuck? Let Go and Trust God Instead
    Apr 26 2026
    Are you struggling to let go of control and trust God with your life?


    In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, we dive into what it really means to surrender your plans, release anxiety, and trust that God’s plan is better than anything you could design yourself.

    Sherry shares how one simple mindset shift—“I only want for me what God wants for me”—completely transformed her life after loss, grief, and years of feeling stuck. Simon opens up about his own journey through disappointment, comparison, and learning to release control.

    This episode is for anyone who:
    • Feels stuck in life or unsure of their next step
    • Is battling anxiety, fear, or the need to control outcomes
    • Is walking through grief, transition, or identity shifts
    • Wants to deepen their faith and trust in God’s plan

    You’ll learn:
    • How to surrender control and trust God daily
    • Why forgiveness is essential for moving forward
    • How to identify and release what you’re holding onto
    • The connection between fear, stress, and control
    • Practical steps to experience peace, freedom, and clarity

    This conversation blends faith, personal growth, and real-life experiences to help you move from striving to surrender—and from fear to freedom.

    If you’ve ever asked, “Why isn’t my life going according to plan?”—this episode will give you a new perspective.
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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    43 min
  • 9. Fix Communications Issues Before it’s too late

    9. Fix Communications Issues Before it’s too late
    Apr 19 2026
    Why do relationships fail—even when there’s no major betrayal?

    In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with licensed psychotherapist Colette Fehr, author of The Cost of Quiet, to break down the hidden patterns that slowly destroy connection in relationships.

    We explore:
    • Why emotional disconnection is the real cause of most relationship breakdowns
    • The danger of conflict avoidance and “keeping the peace”
    • How childhood trauma and attachment styles impact communication
    • The pursuer vs. withdrawer dynamic in relationships
    • How to express your needs without causing conflict
    • The “address, share, repair” framework for healthy communication
    • Why small conversations matter more than big ones
    • How to rebuild trust, emotional safety, and intimacy
    Whether you’re navigating marriage, friendships, parenting, or leadership, this episode will give you practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflict, and build stronger relationships.

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    If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colettejanefehr/
    Website: https://www.colettejanefehr.com

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    47 min