Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health)

Charlie Engle seemed to have it all together. He was captain of multiple teams, student body president, and had a ticket to the University of North Carolina before graduation. But in college, the pressure to prove himself spiraled into alcohol addiction, identity loss, and eventually incarceration. Charlie refused to let that become the end of his story. Through ultramarathon running, he found a way to confront the pain he had spent years trying to outrun. In this episode, Charlie joins Tim to share how to push through your darkest moments, why the only way out is through, and what running 5,000 miles across the Sahara taught him about refusing to take yourself out of the game. In This Episode, Tim and Charlie Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:28) The “Perfect Kid” Who Lost Control (09:15) Vulnerability, Discipline, and Doing Hard Things (13:31) Finding Humor in Rock Bottom (17:50) The Sahara Run That Changed Everything (25:36) How to Find Your Way Out of Dark Seasons (38:50) The 60-Second Pep Talk Everyone Needs (41:14) Why Showing Up Matters More Than Fixing People Charlie Engle is an athlete, keynote speaker, and author best known for running 5,000 miles across the Sahara Desert and for completing the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile race through Death Valley in extreme heat. He is a sought-after speaker for organizations including the United Nations, NATO, YPO, and the Global Wellness Summit. Charlie uses the mental framework he built through endurance racing to help leaders navigate adversity and refuse to quit. Resources Mentioned: Charlie’s Book, Running Man: A Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Man-Memoir-Charlie-Engle/dp/1476785783 Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org/ Connect with Charlie: Website: charlieengle.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlie-engle-3644676/ Instagram: instagram.com/charlieengle/ Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realtimstorey/ If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Comeback, Breakthrough, Inspiration, Overcoming, Purpose, Faith, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

At 17, Brent Bolthouse arrived in Los Angeles to get sober, carrying addiction, uncertainty, and no clear path forward. After a profound spiritual experience in rehab, he began rebuilding his life. By 19, he had stumbled into Hollywood nightlife, a world filled with temptation, ego, and chaos. Instead of getting lost in it, Brent brought integrity, boundaries, and trust to the room. He helped shape some of Hollywood’s most iconic nightlife spaces into safe environments where creatives could feel free, protected, and alive. In this episode, Brent shares with Tim how sobriety, faith, and humility helped him stay steady, reinvent his career, and build a hospitality legacy rooted in connection. In This Episode, Tim and Brent Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:50) Staying Steady After Addiction and Rehab (04:46) Breaking Into Hollywood Nightlife Without a Map (07:53) What People Get Wrong About Working With Celebrities (16:52) The Quiet Skills Behind Brent’s Biggest Wins (24:48) The Risky Loan That Nearly Destroyed Him (33:19) The Secret to Safer Love Brent Bolthouse is an entrepreneur, event producer, DJ, and hospitality visionary based in Los Angeles. In 1989, he began his career as a club promoter and founded Bolthouse Productions. He helped promote and develop iconic nightlife spaces, including The Viper Room, House of Blues, Avalon, Katsuya, and many more. He is also the founder of Neon Carnival, the sought-after Coachella Valley event, and the creative force behind The Bungalow, a hospitality concept known for its warm, residential feel and community-driven energy. Resources Mentioned: Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson’s Book, One Minute Manager: https://www.amazon.com/The-One-Minute-Manager/dp/0688014291 Malcolm Gladwell’s Book, Outliers: The Success Story: https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell-ebook/dp/B001ANYDAO David Deida's Book, The Way of the Superior Man: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Superior-Man-Challenges-Anniversary/dp/1622038320 Connect with Brent: Website: www.bolthouseproductions.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/brentbolthouse/?hl=en Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com Instagram: instagram.com/realtimstorey YouTube: youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Self Help, Personal Growth, Mindset, Purpose, Clarity, Self Discovery, Goal Setting, Transformation, Mindfulness, Healing, Inner Peace, Renewal, Spiritual Growth, Empowerment, Self Awareness

When Ilana Golan’s close colleague of two decades approached her with the proposition to start a company together, she was thrilled. After their company was valued at $5 million, they secured three Silicon Valley investors. However, less than 24 hours after saying goodbye to her corporate job to chase her dream, her co-founder stole all of their money and kicked her out of the business. With no job, no money, no business, and no purpose, Ilana had to learn how to rebuild her career from nothing. Now, she helps other high performers pivot in their careers to set themselves up for long-term success in her award-winning company, Leap Academy. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Tim and Ilana break down how to become more adaptable and build a versatile portfolio career in 2026. Ilana Golan is an entrepreneur, investor, and award-winning keynote speaker driven to help people leap in their careers and build a life they love. Her company, Leap Academy, is trusted by leaders at Fortune 500 companies, fast-scaling startups, and across five continents and has influenced over $100M in revenue. In this episode, Tim and Ilana discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Ilana’s early entrepreneurial spirit (06:08) How corporate jobs keep you stuck (08:05) Losing $5 million in investments (11:40) Advice for those hitting rock bottom (16:16) The danger of offering free services (20:18) Why the real indicator of success is not IQ or EQ (24:02) The importance of building a portfolio career (25:50) How Leap Academy is changing lives (29:40) The value of enduring adversity (31:43) Leap Academy’s services (32:52) How to stay relevant in the age of adaptability Ilana Golan is a serial entrepreneur and investor on a mission to help 10 million driven individuals bulletproof their careers by building a robust personal brand and learning the art of leaping so they can create the career and life they want. She is an award-winning international keynote speaker and has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, and more. Her company, Leap Academy, is trusted by leaders at Fortune 500 companies, fast-scaling startups, and across five continents and has influenced over $100M in revenue. It was named Startup of the Year in 2023 by the American Business Awards. Get your free Leap Academy e-book and discounted tickets to LeapCon at www.leapacademy.com/storey Connect with Ilana: Website: https://www.ilanagolan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanagolanleap/?hl=en Leap Academy: https://www.leapacademy.com Leap Academy's free trainings: leapacademy.com/training The Leap Academy podcast: https://www.leapacademy.com/podcast Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtimstorey/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who’s ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision

Sahil Bloom once met a factory worker who spent ten hours a day fixing widgets for minimum wage. While the work paid little and looked boring and uninspiring from the outside, the man found deep purpose in it. He saw his job as a way to build a better life for his son. That perspective stayed with Sahil and became a defining example of what he calls work-life harmony. In this episode, Sahil joins Tim to explore how the most successful people lead with curiosity rather than burnout. They unpack the principles behind Sahil’s bestselling book, The 5 Types of Wealth, and how to cultivate abundance across every area of life. Sahil Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. His debut non-fiction book, The 5 Types of Wealth, was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestseller. In this episode, Tim and Sahil discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:08) Sahil’s Background in Baseball (06:18) What Successful People Have in Common (10:09) The Five Types of Wealth (13:46) The Myth of Work-Life Balance (16:28) Understanding the Seasons of Your Life (19:40) The Issues With Five-Year Plans (22:16) The Problem With Constant Stimulus (24:29) How to Live Like Lionel Messi (26:44) The Untapped Power of Silence (31:32) How to Fix the Loneliness Epidemic Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, investor, and writer, captivating millions of people every week through his book, social insights, and bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. His book, The 5 Types of Wealth, was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestseller. Sahil is also the owner of SRB Holdings, a personal holding company, and the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a $10 million venture investment firm committed to investing in and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world. Connect with Sahil: Sahil’s Book, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life: the5typesofwealth.com Subscribe to Sahil’s Newsletter: sahilbloom.com/newsletter Schedule Sahil for Speaking Engagements: sahilbloom.com/speaking Website: sahilbloom.com/#Hero Instagram: instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/ X: x.com/SahilBloom Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStoreyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who’s ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision