Welcome back to an uplifting episode of good news stories from around the world! Please join Samantha and Denise as they share a variety of inspiring people who decided to shine their light just a little bit brighter. It is so very hopeful to know there are always good, kind people who want to help other folks step up!

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Welcome back to another Share Your Light episode where we highlight members of our community who are truly following their path and sharing their light through their work and lives. Today’s guest truly walks the talk!

Bradley Hughes is a life coach, educator, and intuitive guide who helps people reconnect with themselves when the life they built no longer feels aligned. As the founder of Warrior Within Coaching (www.warriorwithin.coach) and co-founder of Savvy Souls (www.savvysouls.community), Bradley blends coaching, intuition, education, and lived experience to help others move toward a more coherent and authentic life.

With a background spanning corporate leadership, sales training, education, and personal development, Bradley brings both practical insight and deep empathy to his work. He holds a Master’s degree in Education, is certified through the Jay Shetty Certification School, and has spent years supporting others through growth, transition, and self-discovery.

Bradley’s approach is rooted in the belief that healing and transformation are not about becoming someone new, but about returning to who we truly are beneath conditioning, performance, and survival patterns. Through both coaching and community conversation, he creates spaces where people feel seen, understood, and safe enough to reconnect with their own inner wisdom.

For more information or to book a discovery call, please visit: https://www.warriorwithin.coach/

In this episode, Denise and Samantha explore the concept of FOG—fear, obligation, and guilt—and how narcissists and energy vampires can use these emotions to manipulate empaths. Throughout this episode there are examples on how to recognize subtle manipulation tactics, strategies to set boundaries and protect your energy and also reminders around the importance of self-awareness and self care.

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Dr. Susan Forward

Men Who Can’t Love: How to Recognize a Commitmentphobic Man Before He Breaks Your Heart by Steven Carter & Julia Sokol

Mothers Who Can’t Love: A Therapist’s Guide to Healing from the Emotional Damage of Unloving Mothers by Dr. Susan Forward

Sacred Selfishness: A Guide to Living a Life of Substance by Bud Harris, PhD

For more information about Samantha, her books, offerings and services: http://samanthafey.com

For more information about Denise, her services and offerings: http://thegratefulmessenger.com