In this raw and powerful solo episode, John Merkus, your energising and insightful host, opens up about a deeply personal moment that brought him to a standstill. A moment of doubt. A piece of feedback that hit hard. And a hidden belief that had been quietly shaping his life for decades.

What follows is not just a story—it’s a breakthrough.

🎧 This episode is for you if you've ever wondered: “Is it ever going to happen for me?”
It’s for anyone who’s felt the sting of rejection, the weight of over-efforting, or the emotional spiral triggered by a single sentence.

• 🧠 The truth about emotional triggers—and why your first reaction isn’t the full story

• ⏸️ The life-changing concept of "The Gap"—the space between reaction and response

• 💬 The three limiting beliefs that held him back for years (and how to identify your own)

• 🪞 How coaching became the mirror that helped him rewrite his story

• 💡 A powerful new affirmation to rewire your mindset and step into your worth

• 🧘‍♂️ The simple daily act of self-care he’s now committed to—and why your body might be holding on to more than you realise

This is more than just mindset talk.
It’s about reclaiming your power in the exact moment life tries to take it.
It’s about slowing down just long enough to choose differently—and rewriting the stories that no longer serve you.

✅ Break free from old patterns
✅ Reconnect with your inner strength
✅ Feel seen, heard, and supported
✅ Learn how to catch the thought before it creates the spiral

“This episode took something to record. But I believe there’s someone out there who needs to hear it. Maybe it’s you. If you’ve ever felt not enough, not wanted, or just different—I see you. And this one’s for you.”

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🎧 Tap play now and give yourself the gift of the gap—because that space might just be where your next breakthrough lives.

🌀 Keep thriving. You are wanted, you do belong, and you are enough.

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