In this episode Deidre Sirianni sits down with Kaylor Betts and talks about overcoming fear and embracing your truth. Kaylor shares his journey of overcoming depression, self-sabotage, and substance abuse to become a thought leader and disruptor. He talks about the moment that changed his life, when he posted a viral video calling out societal narratives, facing intense backlash, and learning how to stand strong in his truth.
Kaylor shares his journey of overcoming depression, self-sabotage, and substance abuse to become a thought leader and disruptor. He talks about the moment that changed his life, when he posted a viral video calling out societal narratives, facing intense backlash, and learning how to stand strong in his truth.
Together, they dive into:
✔️ How to stop letting fear dictate your decisions
✔️ The battle between authenticity & belonging
✔️ The difference between trauma responses and intuition
✔️ Why "being a private person" is just fear in disguise
✔️ How to create internal and external freedom
This episode is bold, eye-opening, and filled with wisdom for anyone ready to step into their power.
🔹 Overcoming Fear of Judgment: Kaylor shares how he faced media attacks, lost friendships, and public criticism after a viral post—yet used the experience to become more confident than ever.
🔹 The Trap of Trauma Addiction: How the modern self-development space over-glorifies trauma, keeping people stuck instead of helping them move forward.
🔹 Belonging vs. Authenticity: The challenge of being true to yourself versus fitting in—especially in today’s world of polarizing opinions and social expectations.
🔹 Intuition vs. Trauma Response: Why most people mistake fear for intuition, and how to tell the difference between a real gut feeling and self-sabotage.
🔹 Men & Emotional Healing: Kaylor vulnerably shares his personal healing journey with his father and the powerful realization that helped him release the need for external validation.
🔹 How to Stop Making Excuses: Kaylor calls out the common excuses that hold people back from business success and personal growth—especially the myth of “I’m just a private person”.
🔹 Winning = Radical Ownership: The real path to success, freedom, and confidence isn’t external—it’s an internal game.
[00:00] – Introduction to Kaylor Betts and his work
[05:45] – Kaylor’s personal journey: Depression, self-sabotage & addiction
[12:30] – The wake-up call: How a viral video changed his life (and why the media attacked him)
[21:50] – Fear vs. excitement: How to shift your perspective on anxiety
[27:15] – Trauma & self-sabotage: Are you addicted to your own pain?
[35:40] – The #1 lie holding you back: "I’m a private person” (Truth bomb!)
[42:20] – Masculine vs. feminine: The balance between emotional healing & action
[50:10] – Why belonging is the biggest threat to authenticity
[57:30] – Trauma response or intuition? How to tell the difference
[1:05:00] – Kaylor’s emotional breakthrough: Healing his relationship with his father
[1:15:00] – Awakening vs. Winning: What it really means to be “free”
🎙 Listen to Kaylor’s Podcast: Awake & Winning Podcast
📲 Follow Kaylor on Instagram: @kaylorbetts
🌎 Website & Coaching Programs: www.kaylorbetts.com
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🔥 Final Words from Kaylor: “We are ghosts—spiritual beings driving a meat-covered skeleton made from stardust, riding a rock floating through space. Don’t let fear get in the way. Just take action.”