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Welcome to Vulnerability Muscle with Reggie D. Ford, the empowering podcast challenging norms and guiding you to find strength and growth through vulnerability. With insightful conversations and practical tools, Reggie inspires listeners to transform their lives and embrace authenticity. Join in on this illuminating journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

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From Homelessness to Purpose: A Journey to Empower Women Through Radical Resilience

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford sits down with the dynamic Dr. JaNee Mobley—pharmacist, speaker, author, coach, mom, and mentor—to unpack her ...extraordinary journey from homelessness to building a purpose-driven life and business.
Dr. Mobley opens up about the emotional toll of living unfulfilled despite achieving academic and professional success. She vulnerably shares how losing her job and home—while pregnant—became the turning point that launched her into entrepreneurship and deeper self-discovery.

Together, Reggie and Dr. Mobley explore:
- What vulnerability truly means and how it creates emotional safety.
- Why success without purpose leads to burnout and dissatisfaction.
- How Dr. Mobley turned a season of homelessness into the foundation for a bestselling book and thriving coaching business.
- The five-part coaching framework she uses to help women move from mindset to movement: Mindset, Management, Mastery, Message, and Marketing.
- Real stories of self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, and the fear of success.
- How women can give themselves permission to profit from their purpose while maintaining their integrity and peace.
- The power of showing up—especially when it’s hard.
- How vulnerability is her superpower—and can be yours too.

This is a must-listen for any woman sitting on a dream, navigating burnout, or battling self-doubt. It’s also a reminder for all of us that vulnerability is the gateway to personal freedom, transformation, and true power.

Contact Info:
Website: https://www.drjanee.com/
Instagram: @DrJaNeeMobley
Coaching & Speaking: Success & Wealth InstituteShow More

From Homelessness to Purpose: A Journey to Empower Women Through Radical Resilience

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Vulnerability Muscle, ...

From Supermodel to Self-Esteem Advocate: Breaking Cycles and Building Confidence with Clarissa Burt

In this soul-stirring episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. ...

What We Lose When We Forget We’re Family

"I don't believe everything is forgivable... but I do believe ...

"I don't believe everything is forgivable... but I do believe everything is connected."

In this stirring episode of Vulnerability Muscle, Reggie D. Ford sits down with writer, mother, and poetic ...truth-teller Fatima-Ayan Malika Hirsi, whose work is rooted in world-building, social change, and collaborative liberation.

Based on the unceded lands of the T’Sou-ke Nation, Fatima is a Black mother and artist whose poetry appears in MAYDAY, Torch, Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora, and beyond. She brings fierce conviction and emotional clarity to topics many avoid—grief, rage, justice, and the sacred role of feeling deeply in a numbed world.

From a dream visitation with her late mother to crying as a sacred act of surrender, Fatima opens her heart and reveals the raw edges of what it means to live fully and love radically. She shares how her upbringing shaped her lifelong commitment to justice, the roots of her poetic activism, and why society's fear of emotion is a systemic tactic of control.

Together, she and Reggie explore:
📌Why crying is not weakness, but a portal to healing
📌How motherhood deepens empathy and fuels global love
📌Why true change demands action beyond art, voting, or performative allyship

Fatima closes the conversation with an unforgettable reading of her poem, This is the Soul of My Soul, a eulogy and indictment born from the crisis in Gaza. Through it all, she invites us to see each other—not as strangers or enemies—but as kin.

🎧 Call to Action:
This episode will stir your soul and ask more of your heart. Listen now—and let it move you into feeling, into action, and into kinship.

📇 Contact Info:
Guest – Fatima-Ayan Malika Hirsi
🌐 Website: fatimaayanmalikahirsi.com
📱 Socials: @fatimawritingdoula

Host – Reggie D. Ford
🌐 Website: reggiedford.com
📱 Socials: @reggiedford on all platforms

📌 Key Quotes / Takeaways for Social Media or YouTube Description:
"Crying is a portal. I’m not the same person after the tears come."
"We are kin—not just by blood, but by being alive, by feeling."
"Art is not enough. If you read my poems and don’t take action, then what’s the point?"Show More

The Compound Effect of Vulnerability: Kevin Palmieri on Success, Scarcity, and Self-Worth

In this raw and resonant episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie ...

In this raw and resonant episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford sits down with Kevin Palmieri, founder and co-host of the globally-ranked Next Level University podcast, for an ...unforgettable conversation about how vulnerability saved his life.

Kevin shares his powerful journey from early financial instability and the absence of his father to climbing the ranks of success—only to find himself spiraling into depression and near suicide at the peak of his external achievements. From bodybuilder to podcaster to transformational coach, Kevin recounts the moment he hit rock bottom in a New Jersey hotel room and the brave call to a trusted friend that altered the course of his life forever.

Together, Reggie and Kevin explore:
- What true success feels like beyond money and metrics
- The meaning of vulnerability as strength—and the difference between sharing scars vs. open wounds
- How the Compound Effect and sustainability apply to podcasting, personal growth, and belief
- The emotional toll of overachievement and fear of success
- Building a purpose-driven business without sponsors or ads
- The secrets behind monetizing a podcast by solving real problems
- The inner work required to develop unshakable self-worth
- Healing the father wound: Kevin’s unexpected Facebook message and reunion with his estranged dad
- Identity, alignment, and how to chase goals while feeling whole now

This episode is a masterclass in transformation, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, and emotional intelligence—all grounded in personal truth. Whether you’re an aspiring podcaster, a high achiever seeking deeper meaning, or someone working through past wounds, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical wisdom.

Contact Info:
Kevin Palmieri
Podcast streams in 175+ countries
Over 2,000 episodes & 1.3M listens
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Email: kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri
Instagram: @neverquitkidShow More

Breaking Through Loneliness: Finding Light at the End of the Tunnel with Sukhvinder Kaur

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Weaponized Insight: From Military Intelligence to Mental Mastery with Ryan Christensen

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In this gripping episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford sits down with Ryan Christensen—a hypnotist, peak mental performance coach, and former military intelligence and counterterrorism expert—to explore a ...mind unlike any other. Diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and autism at age 48, Ryan takes us on a riveting journey through classified counterterrorism operations, mental breakdowns, and ultimately, self-discovery.

We explore how Ryan uses hypnosis to help clients overcome deep-rooted emotional resistance, reframe limiting beliefs, and unlock peak performance. He dives deep into the neurodiverse mind, explaining how autism became his superpower and why bipolar disorder is both a curse and a compass.

This episode is a masterclass in emotional reframing. Ryan reveals why emotions are not pain, but questions—powerful signals asking for attention and solutions. He shares how reframing internal conflict transforms lives and why his mission is to end human suffering by unlocking human potential.
If you’ve ever struggled with emotional overwhelm, felt unseen in your neurodivergence, or wondered how to truly heal—not just cope—this episode will leave you transformed.

Topics Covered:
- Ryan’s diagnosis journey: discovering ADHD, bipolar disorder, and autism at 48
- Why emotions aren’t pain—they’re questions your mind is asking
- Reframing trauma and emotional wounds through hypnosis
- The dangers of masking and emotional suppression in high-stakes environments
- How counterterrorism experience shaped Ryan’s mindset and resilience
- Weaponized insight: leveraging pattern recognition for emotional and mental clarity
- The difference between psychedelics and hypnosis in healing trauma
- Building a relationship with your subconscious mind
- The philosophy behind his book Winter Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable
- How to turn “I’m not good enough” into “I already am enough”
- Daily strategies for emotional regulation and peak mental performance
- The power of authenticity when vulnerability is no longer a risk

Guest Book:
Title: Winter Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable
Available on: Amazon

Guest Contact Info:
Website: http://www.ryanthehypnotist.com
Free Consultation: 45-minute session to uncover and resolve emotional blocksShow More

The Land of Opportunity—and Oblivion: What America Misses About Immigrants

In this soul-stirring episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. ...

The Brown Mama Bear: Advocating for Black Children in Predominantly White Schools

"Let the hard things in life be fractions—not racism." In this ...

"Let the hard things in life be fractions—not racism."

In this powerful episode of Vulnerability Muscle, Reggie D. Ford sits down with Shanera Williamson, host of the Brown Mama Bear podcast, ...for a deeply moving and necessary conversation about raising Black children in predominantly white schools, reclaiming generational stories, and the spiritual responsibility of parenting with presence, identity, and intention. Shanera shares raw reflections on the intergenerational trauma passed down from a grandfather who survived the Wilmington Massacre of 1898, her own navigation of private Christian schools built on segregationist foundations, and the pain of realizing she once unknowingly prioritized academic prestige over her daughters’ emotional well-being.

With grace and accountability, she details how apologizing to her children for past decisions deepened their relationship and empowered them to thrive—and how now, as a fierce advocate, she equips other mothers to do the same. If you've ever questioned how to raise whole, resilient children in a fractured society, this conversation will meet you where you are and lovingly challenge you to go further.

Call to Action:
This is more than a parenting episode—it’s a blueprint for legacy. Tune in now to hear Shanera’s five-step plan for raising racially conscious, emotionally grounded kids, and why she believes mothers can dismantle racism just like they changed drunk driving laws. Share this episode with a parent, educator, or advocate who needs it—and flex your vulnerability muscle with us.

Contact Info:
Guest – Shanera Williamson
Website: https://brownmamabear.com
Instagram: @brownmamabearpodcast
Email: shanera@brownmamabear.com

Host – Reggie D. Ford
Website: https://reggiedford.com
Socials: @reggiedford on all platforms

Key Quotes & Takeaways:
- “Let the hard things in life be fractions—not racism.”
- “I apologized to my daughters for the harm caused by choosing prestige over protection. That apology changed everything.”
- “My grandfather survived a massacre by hiding in a cemetery. I honor him by helping other mothers protect their children from invisible violence.”Show More

Creating What Was Missing: Safe Spaces, Student Voice, and Educational Equity

"I looked at my son in the mirror and said, 'You want to be like me? I ...

Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood: What Happens When the Education System Gets It Wrong

"They labeled me with a learning disability… but I knew I was smart." ...

No Elevator to Everest: Will Acuff on Faith, Failure, and the Fight for Economic Equity

In this powerful episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford ...

In this powerful episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford sits down with Will Acuff, co-founder of Corner to Corner, a Nashville-based nonprofit that fueled $37 million in neighborhood ...economic activity in 2024. Will opens up about the spiritual and emotional breakdown that led him to redefine success, the deep-rooted challenges of being a white faith-driven changemaker in historically underserved Black communities, and how adopting a mindset of curiosity, compassion, and vulnerability changed everything.

Will shares his personal mental health crisis that began on his honeymoon and led to a misdiagnosis, psychiatric hospitalization, and a years-long recovery process. He explains how he and his wife Tiffany, through deep pain and radical honesty, found purpose and healing in proximity to the pain of others. Their work birthed Corner to Corner—a thriving entrepreneurial training ground for underestimated communities—and his latest book No Elevator to Everest, a memoir and guide for self-awareness, spiritual healing, and unlocking joy in the midst of adversity.

Tune in to hear:
- How trauma and spiritual exhaustion manifested in Will’s life—and how he rebuilt from it
- The role of faith and mystical experiences in his healing
- His 4AM morning routine and spiritual practices that help him parent through difficulty
- The difference between “capital-G” and “lowercase-g” gentrifiers
- How Corner to Corner equips Black entrepreneurs to close the opportunity gap
- The life-changing impact of Onsite Workshops and internal family systems therapy
- What it means to live your life as a “joy lab”
- This episode is for anyone wrestling with burnout, parenting through pain, starting over, or seeking deeper purpose in their leadership journey. Get ready to be moved, challenged, and inspired.

Guest Bio:
Will Acuff is a nonprofit founder, speaker, and author of No Elevator to Everest. He co-founded Corner to Corner with his wife Tiffany in Nashville, TN—a social enterprise that helps underestimated entrepreneurs turn their dreams into income. In 2024 alone, Corner to Corner graduates generated $37 million in economic activity. Will holds a master’s from Reformed Theological Seminary and is passionate about God’s radical grace, justice, and joy. He is a proud father and an advocate for trauma healing, inclusion, and spirit-led awareness.

Resources & Contact:
Book: No Elevator to Everest – Available on Amazon
Nonprofit: http://www.cornertocorner.org
Contact: Will@cornertocorner.org
Instagram: @CornerToCorner
Learn about Onsite Workshops: http://www.onsiteworkshops.comShow More

It's Okay Not to Know: Embracing Vulnerability, Growth, and Self-Compassion

In this heartfelt episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford ...

Meet The Host

Reggie is a sought-after motivational speaker and bestselling author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction. By sharing his captivating journey of turning pain into peace through the process of perseverance, Reggie motivates positive change in all those he encounters. He tailors a unique approach for each audience, complemented by exceptional wisdom and contagious enthusiasm, ensuring a lasting impression.

Through his work, Reggie helps organizations embrace vulnerability and persevere through pain points impeding their success.

A first-generation college graduate and former D1 football player at Vanderbilt University, Reggie brings a diverse perspective to his roles as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mental health advocate, and social activist.

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