Momma Was A High-Achieving Heroin-Addict

Why Do I Support High-Achieving Women?

I got it from my momma!

Seriously though, my journey to helping high-achieving women stems from a rough childhood filled with challenges that shaped who I am today. As the oldest of five children to a heroin-addicted mother, I grew up navigating a world of instability and survival. Looking back, I see the trauma and resilience that forged my path.

Fighting For Survival

Imagine this young boy trapped in a room with his siblings, their mother drugged-out and unconscious in the hallway, blocking their way out; without access to basic necessities of life like food, water, or anyone to change diapers.

Imagine that boy in his preteens, desperate for food, scavenging through trashcans just to find something to eat with his family.

Imagine events like this being so normalized, the child didn't even realize the depth of trauma they would eventually have to face and heal from.

These were the harsh realities of my early years, where the fight for survival was more common than it should have been, and my child self didn't have the eyes to see how traumatized he actually was.

The Trauma Bond (A 9-Year Old Therapist)

In the midst of this chaos, I experienced a moment that would set the course for my future.

I was just a scared nine year old child, sitting at the kitchen table, helplessly watching my mother have a full mental meltdown.

To my astonishment, I instinctively knew what to say to pull her back from the edge, pull her out of her funk and back to being a mom again.

It was in that moment that I discovered a deep-seated subconscious ability I would later realize was in everyone.

This not only helped my mom, but also made me feel safe.

Codependence, People Pleasing & Dysfunctional Relationships

This early experience of helping my mom was the beginning of a pattern that would follow me for years. I became a deeply codependent, people-pleasing person, constantly striving to help the wounded women in my life from a subconscious place of deep-seated fear and a desperate need for approval. My relationships were dysfunctional, driven by an intense desire to fix others so I could feel safe and valued.

The Breakthrough

I had played so small in my own life that I was living in an attic, riding a bike around town, and helping a friend of a friend as a marketer and IT Support for this woman to help her build a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS.

During this time I met the woman who would become my future wife.

She called me out on my people-pleasing, codependent, and deeply dysfunctional behaviors and said "I was a BILLIONAIRE living under the stairs with the magic of Harry Potter, not seeing my own potential."

This woman recognized the magic I couldn't even see for myself.

The External Healing

This woman, who had been a professional singer on the Las Vegas Strip for over 20 years... was dealing with an "incurable" vocal disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia where her vocal chords would spasm every few seconds and it was difficult for her to even speak clearly.

When we met, she was already on her journey of healing, but hadn't found the ONE THING that would set her voice free.

I was already working with the subconscious mind as a hypnotherapist for almost a decade. Even though I could create profound changes, I was still playing small, and hadn't found the courage to go all in.

We began working together to find the root cause of her trauma.

There was a moment of deep subconscious magic in one session where we broke through something DEEP and profound.

The very next morning she was speaking clearly for an HOUR as she recounted an epic and amazing dream of Female Empowerment.

She got out a whole whiteboard and everything breaking down this incredibly powerful dream.

I let her go until she was finished.

Then I told her "You DO realize, you're talking normal, right?"

We, as an authentic and partnered team, went on to build an incredibly successful business together.

The Inner Healing

Now that I had found a level of "completion" to helping a powerful woman in my life, I gave myself permission to dive deeper into my wounds and stories. When we met, I was still in some level of "Stockholm Syndrome" with my mom, and couldn't even acknowledge a lot of the actual trauma I experienced as a kid.

She helped me to break the patterns and realize how deep my own trauma went.

I started recognizing my own value and self worth, and why I was so drawn to help women and why it was so deeply motivating for me.

How That Set The Stage To Helping High-Achieving Women

Through the inner work I did, and the help of my partner, I went on an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing, breaking free from the chains of codependence and finding my own voice. This breakthrough transformed my life and set the stage for my true calling: helping high-achieving women come into their own power, authenticity, and stand strong in their own voice.

What That Leads Me To Now

My mother WAS a high-achieving woman in her own right, BUT she was crippled by her own self doubts, mental programming, and people-pleasing behaviors.

Now, I am proud to say that I have a solid partnership in an equally powerful relationship that fosters mutual growth. This personal transformation has enabled me to authentically and effectively help other women who, like my mother, need to find their power and purpose.

Today, guiding professionals, especially women, to stand in their power and embrace their true selves brings me a sense of accomplishment and reinforces my own mission.

How This Relates To YOUR Journey

As high-achieving women, you face immense pressure to succeed and often struggle with the mental and emotional challenges that come with it. My mission is to support you and other professionals on this journey, helping you to unlock your full potential and create a bigger impact on the world.

Your journey of healing and empowerment is unique, but you don't have to navigate it alone. By sharing my story, I hope to inspire you to embrace your own journey, find your voice, and stand strong in your power.

Together, we can transform the world by empowering more women to be their authentic selves and make a difference, and it starts with you.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I look forward to supporting you in achieving your dreams and living your best life.

With deep respect and unwavering support,

David

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