How can we use pain to propel us toward a more fulfilling future and a better world?

I’m here today with Jay Millar, who overcame a childhood marked by domestic violence and alcoholism and went on to become an Army veteran, a first-generation college graduate with degrees in Physics and an MBA, founder of My Virtual Dad and Confident Man Enterprises, and author of Be a Hero In Your Home: The Ultimate Playbook For Men to Succeed at Home, Work, & Life.

In this inspiring conversation, Jay reflects on how he transformed a difficult upbringing into an extraordinary passion for helping young men achieve greatness. Together, we explore how pain can lead to a greater understanding of our purpose, how we can learn to embody true confidence, and why an understanding of ourselves and others is essential to creating a brighter future. We also examine the common challenges faced by young people today — from mental health and shifting gender roles to the importance of faith — and discuss how fostering spaces for honest, vulnerable connection can make a profound difference in our home and in our world.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:22) Jay opens up about growing up in a home with domestic violence & alcoholism

(06:36) How we can use pain as a productive catalyst in our life

(11:31) Understanding the subconscious patterns that drive our personality

(18:27) The common wounds that all of us are experiencing

(24:27) How do we forgive those who caused us pain?

(32:31) How the death of a loved one can bring closure

(35:42) Finding our worth in a world that tells us we're not enough

(43:24) Addressing the epidemic of mental health

(47:06) Why gender roles still matter

(54:16) Common challenges men are facing in today's world

(01:01:03) The importance of faith as a guiding force

(01:04:30) Conclusion

Connect with Jay:

Website | https://BeAHeroInYourHome.com

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jaymillarmvd/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymillar/

Book | https://www.amazon.com/Be-Hero-Your-Home-Ultimate/dp/B0C8RCQFDC

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

How can our unique story point us to our greater purpose in the world?

I’m here today with Jasper Weatherby, my good friend and professional hockey player whose career has spanned the NHL, AHL, and Europe. He’s the co-founder of Offscript, an app designed to connect fans directly to athletes while circumventing the lack of trust, respect, and safety on other platforms like social media. He was born and raised in Ashland, Oregon and remains passionate about spiritual and natural healing, as well as the role that meditation plays in personal growth.

In this episode, Jasper and I reflect on our time together in junior hockey and trace his journey from small-town beginnings to a successful career on the biggest stages. Jasper shares the insights he’s gained as both an athlete and an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, the power of a growth mindset, and how to keep your passion alive while bringing it to life in an authentic way. We also explore some of the lesser-discussed aspects of performance — meditation, plant medicine, and natural healing — and why they deserve a larger place in both business and in sports. Join us in this fun and lighthearted conversation about ambition, resilience, and staying true to what matters most.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:07) Jasper's journey from growing up in a small town to playing in the NHL

(11:23) The harsh reality of pro sports

(14:27) Using sports as a vehicle for travel & new experiences

(16:40) Maintaining performance as we age

(23:30) How Jasper was inspired to build an app that lets fans connect with athletes

(25:46) The importance of going all in & learning by doing

(27:42) Prioritizing growth over immediate outcomes

(29:48) Navigating the uncertainty that comes with doing something meaningful

(33:43) Staying true to your vision while managing people's expectations

(34:47) Why we shouldn’t be afraid to monetize knowledge & mentorship

(38:07) Meditation, plant medicine, & natural healing

(54:45) Conclusion

Connect with Jasper:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jasperweatherby/

OffScript | https://www.instagram.com/offscriptapp/

Download the App | https://www.offscript.app

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

What if our relationships held the key to our personal freedom?

My guest today is Carolyn Garfield. Carolyn is a Divorce Recovery Coach, founder of The Magnetic AF Method, and owner of YogaSix West Boca in Florida. With a certification as a Mastery Method Life Coach, training as a Reiki practitioner, and a Master’s in Counseling Education, Carolyn helps people stop repeating painful relationship patterns by strengthening self-worth, emotional awareness, and authentic confidence, so they attract love that lasts.

In this episode, Carolyn and I share everything we’re not taught (but should be) about love and relationships. We explore the subconscious forces that drive our attractions, the reason we draw certain people into our lives, and how we can use these challenging dynamics to heal ourselves and experience true love and connection. We focus on the greater purpose behind our relationships in the scope of our personal evolution, diving into the topic of soul mates and examining the role that fate and destiny play in magnetizing certain people into our lives. We discuss how the end of a relationship is not a failure in the sense we’ve been led to believe, but rather the turning of a page that allows us to make space for new experiences that will further our expansion. Along the way, Carolyn opens up vulnerably about her own struggles and shares practical steps we can all take to begin building awareness, embracing our authenticity, and taking personal responsibility within our relationships. Join us in this paradigm-shifting conversation as we dispel our modern day notion of fairytale love and move towards a more sensible ideal that is rooted in sovereignty and empowerment.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(02:26) Carolyn’s journey from a challenging marriage to finding authentic love

(16:27) The reason we tend to attract certain people

(19:53) Why we keep repeating the same painful patterns in our relationships

(21:42) How we can become aware of our patterns & use them to heal

(25:10) The deeper love that relationships are pointing us to

(28:45) Dispelling the myth that a breakup or divorce is a 'failure'

(34:19) How do we know if we should stick it out or call it quits?

(38:05) Destiny, karma, & soul mates

(44:57) Calling in 'the one'

(48:21) Building intimate relationships that stand the test of time

(51:32) Balancing sovereignty and interdependence

(54:35) Conclusion

Connect with Carolyn:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/recoveryafterdivorcecoach/

Coaching | https://linktr.ee/carolyn.garfieldcoach

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/