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The Unseen Scars: Generational Trauma & Recovery • Win The Night #54 feat. Emily Malec

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Listening to a Healing Heart • Win The Night #53

Join memory whisperer Nikola Vitkovich as she unpacks how personal crises catalyzed her journey into Faster EFT and Havening techniques.

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Childhood, Curiosity & Purpose • Win The Night #52

Listen now | From the shy peacekeeper to a soulful teacher, Grace shares what it really means to break cycles and live with purpose.

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Learning to Embrace the Darkness • Win The Night #51 Check-in

Josh Mcknight joins us yet again in this special check-in episode of Win The Night!

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An Extension of Me • Win The Night #50

Josh & Jake hop on a call to talk bout legacy, community, and the importance of helping others tell their story.

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What is Unconditional Love? A Psychologist's Journey • Win The Night #49

Listen now | Dr. Rice discusses his path to becoming a psychologist, initially exploring other fields like medicine and priesthood, but finding his…

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Giving Back: The Community that Saved Me • Win The Night #48

Listen now | This conversation is about reclaiming control when life feels uncontrollable, about building the thing you never had, and about recognizing…

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A Therapists Path: from Hurt to Healing • Win The Night #47

Watch now | Josh sits down with guest Mary Beth to talk about what led her to become a therapist.

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Blissful Beginnings • Win The Night Season 6 Premiere #46

Josh sat down with ME and MY WIFE (I love saying that!) to chat about our marriage so far, our wedding, and what we want out of our future.

Apr 29 •

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Thank You For Being Here • Win The Night #45

Josh and Larry talk about their time in high school, the marines, & beyond. Their friendship is a true testament to effort, support, and being able to…

Mar 25 •

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Breaking the Generational Curse w/ Dhylles Victoria • Win The Night #44

Dhylles Victoria of No F*cks Given Magazine™ joins Josh to chat about spirituality, generational trauma, and the bond between the two.

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Resilient Mental State • Thriving Through Adversity w/ Lieutenant Commander Kyle Shepard | Win The Night #43

Josh and Kyle dive into Kyle’s experiences with resilience, stress management, and the power of support systems.

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