This video description is written to target searches around betrayal, breakups, “gone girl” style manipulation, male victims, and turning pain into purpose, based on the actual content of your transcript.

Imagine waking up one day and realizing the person you loved and trusted plotted behind your back to deceive you, take your money, and leave you with nothing. That is exactly what happened to Justin Smith when his partner of eight years blindsided him and tried to “gone girl” him for a big payout.

In this powerful conversation with Michael Unbroken, Justin shares how his entire reality was suddenly flipped upside down, how he lost his support system overnight, and what it really feels like to claw your way out of a deep emotional pit when it seems like everyone is cheering for you to fail. He talks about betrayal, manipulation, trauma, and the difficult decision to hold on to his values instead of playing dirty in return, even when people were using every trick against him.

If you have ever been blindsided in a relationship, gone through a high conflict breakup, or felt used for money, this story will resonate on a deep level. Justin and Michael explore how men are often silent about being victims, how the media usually only shows one side of manipulation, and why your painful experiences do not have to define who you are. Instead, how you respond to them and what you build from that pain is what truly matters.

You will hear Justin break down:

• How his partner plotted in advance to deceive and manipulate him for financial gain
• What it was like to wake up in a “MacGyver” style moment and realize his life had been rewritten overnight
• The reality of losing his support system and feeling completely alone in the aftermath
• The inner work it took to rebuild his identity, self worth, and sense of purpose after betrayal
• Why he chose to transform his pain into a mission to help other people instead of becoming bitter or vengeful

This episode is for you if you are searching for:

• “Gone girl relationship story”
• “Blindsided breakup”
• “When your partner uses you for money”
• “Male victim of manipulation”
• “Turning pain into purpose after betrayal”

Watch this full conversation to learn how to rebuild when your world falls apart, reclaim your power after someone tries to destroy your life, and use your story to help others instead of letting it destroy you.

Timestamps (approximate):

• 00:00 – The moment everything flipped upside down
• 01:19 – Why this story matters for anyone who has been through painful experiences
• 01:49 – The day Justin’s partner tried to “gone girl” him
• 02:24 – Why men rarely talk about being manipulated and used
• 03:44 – Rock bottom, loneliness, and clawing out of the pit with no rescue coming

If this conversation speaks to you, hit subscribe for more real stories about healing from trauma, rebuilding after rock bottom, and becoming unbroken.

What would it take to get paid to go to outer space for your job? In this powerful Think Unbroken conversation, Christopher “Chuie” Huie shares how he went from feeling lost to flying to space with Virgin Galactic and turning audacious dreams into reality.

Christopher breaks down his unexpected journey into aerospace engineering, how he joined Richard Branson’s spaceflight company Virgin Galactic, and what it was really like to be selected as a test customer and launched on a suborbital spaceflight. We dive into the mindset, strategy, and daily decisions that helped him stand out inside the company, get on the radar of senior leadership and the Branson family, and ultimately earn a once‑in‑a‑lifetime seat to space.

If you have ever felt destined for something greater but had no idea where to put that energy, this episode will show you how to align your work with your authenticity, set audacious goals, and turn vision into action in your own life. We also talk about failure, feeling lost, and why doing your current work “the best it can be done” can quietly open doors you never imagined.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Making impossible dreams real

01:17 Why Christopher felt destined for something great (without “destiny”)

02:30 From engineering to Virgin Galactic and commercial spaceflight

04:00 How he became a test customer and got paid to go to space

06:30 Masterminding with Richard Branson and standing out at work

07:30 The simple career advice that helped him rise as a leader

In this episode you will learn:

• How Christopher “Chuie” Huie went from traditional engineering roles to flying on a Virgin Galactic space mission.
• How to use persistence, goals, and aligned action to create a life that once felt “out of this world.”
• Why authenticity, service, and excellence in “small” tasks can position you for rare opportunities.

If you are an ambitious high‑performer who has faced adversity and still feels called to do big things in the world, this conversation is for you.

Hit subscribe for more real stories and frameworks on turning trauma, adversity, and big dreams into unbroken strength and high performance.

For almost a decade, Think Unbroken has been the home for healing childhood trauma, featuring over 1,000 episodes and world-class experts such as Gabor Mate, Caroline Leaf, Tom Bilyeu, Lisa Bilyeu, and Leila Hormozi. Now it’s time for a new chapter focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, and radical ownership.

In this episode, I share why I'm permanently stepping away from mental health coaching and what thousands of deep trauma transformations have cost me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You'll hear the behind‑the‑scenes story of my identity shift from “childhood trauma coach” to “entrepreneur who has a podcast,” and why I believe building a business is one of the most powerful paths to healing, self‑belief, and freedom.

If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, coach, consultant, content creator, or business owner who is tired of motivation without execution, this episode is for you. I break down what you can expect from the new Unbroken Business Support Group Podcast:

• Weekly episodes on business strategy, marketing, sales, leadership, and money for entrepreneurs and business owners.

• Real “here’s exactly what I did” frameworks to launch, grow, and scale using podcasting, content, and direct‑response marketing.

• Candid conversations with elite entrepreneurs and business leaders about building profitable, resilient companies without losing yourself.

You'll also hear my story of going from a kid from the hood with drug‑addicted parents, no college degree, and a learning disability to building multiple seven‑figure businesses and leading teams across multiple companies — and why I’m convinced you can do it too if you stop saying “one day” and start today.

If you want to learn how to use podcasting as a real business growth engine (not just a hobby), I’m hosting the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge. Across four days, I’ll show you step by step how we've used a podcast to reach millions of listeners, generate clients, and build a profitable brand, so you can:

• Launch or relaunch a podcast that attracts your ideal clients.

• Turn episodes into leads, offers, and sales.

• Build a content machine that supports a real business, not just downloads.



Join the Podcasting for Entrepreneurs 4‑Day Live Challenge here: https://unbrokenbsg.com/challenge.

If you feel like the worst thing that ever happened to you is the thing that defines you, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with author Amy McKiernan to talk about trauma, addiction, rock bottom, and the long, honest path to becoming whole again.

Amy shares how she turned to drugs and alcohol to numb her pain, the dangerous path it led her down, and the “forced resets” that helped her slowly choose a different life. She explains how small daily choices, boundaries, and choosing herself over and over again created space for real healing, self‑worth, and becoming the woman she is today.

You will learn:

• Why trauma quietly drives your life until you face it
• How numbing out with substances keeps you from truly healing
• What “forced resets” and rock bottom can teach you about change
• How to start choosing yourself in small, practical ways every day
• The mindset required to do the hard work of becoming unbroken

If you are a survivor of trauma, childhood pain, or addiction and you feel shattered, this episode will remind you that you can do more than just survive. There is a fulfilling and beautiful life available when you decide to do the work and take your power back.

Subscribe for more conversations on trauma healing, resilience, and becoming unbroken.

Like this video if Amy’s story speaks to you and share it with someone who needs hope today.

Timestamps (suggested):

00:00 Intro – Why the worst thing does not have to define you

01:10 Meet Amy McKiernan and her new book

02:30 Living defined by trauma and feeling broken

03:20 Turning to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain

06:00 Forced resets, rock bottom, and early sobriety

10:00 Learning to value yourself and choose yourself daily

20:00 The path to becoming unbroken and creating a new life

In this powerful conversation, Michael Unbroken and coach Paul Levitin break down why more information is not the answer to changing your life and what actually works instead. You will learn why we stay stuck in “scrolling hell,” how corporations design food, apps, and content to keep you addicted, and why willpower and motivation always run out over the long term.

They dive into the “age of information” problem – when you can Google or AI your way to any answer about health, wealth, and relationships, yet people are more unhealthy, overwhelmed, and unhappy than ever. Paul explains his EASIER framework, why your brain always chooses the path of least resistance, and how to reduce friction so doing the right thing actually becomes the easy thing.

You will also hear Michael share candidly about being 350 pounds, battling addiction, burning out after building multiple seven figure companies, and how he learned that discipline is an act of self love, not punishment. Together they unpack infinite goals like “be healthy” or “have a great relationship,” the crucial role of timelines, and why the peace – and your power – is in the pause before you act.

Timestamps (approx):

• 0:00 Choosing to be the hero of your story
• 4:00 Why information is not your real problem
• 15:00 The game is rigged: food, apps, and addiction by design
• 26:00 Willpower, motivation, and why “just try harder” fails
• 32:00 The EASIER framework and making change feel effortless
• 43:00 The peace is in the pause: overriding old patterns

If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed by content, or frustrated that you “know what to do” but still are not doing it, this episode will give you a clear, realistic path to make change finally stick.

Hit subscribe for more conversations on trauma, healing, mindset, and becoming unbroken, and share this with someone in your life who feels like they keep punching the same brick wall and never breaking through.

If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or a broken relationship and still feel stuck, this conversation will change the way you think about healing.

In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with psychotherapist and author Jonathan Robinson to explore how MDMA‑assisted therapy is being used to help people rapidly heal from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, and long‑standing relationship issues. You’ll hear real stories from Jonathan’s 40 years of experience and over 700 guided MDMA sessions, including work with individuals and couples who often make more progress in one afternoon than in years of standard therapy.

We talk about:

• What MDMA therapy for PTSD actually looks like step‑by‑step
• How MDMA affects the brain (amygdala, serotonin, safety, and relearning)
• Why MDMA‑assisted therapy shows such strong results in phase 3 PTSD trials
• How guided MDMA sessions can transform communication, intimacy, and sex for couples
• The difference between MDMA and other psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, and ayahuasca
• How integration sessions lock in long‑term change after the medicine session

We also cover safety, legal status, and common fears people have about “drugs,” addiction, and doing this work over Zoom. Jonathan explains why MDMA is considered a potential breakthrough therapy for PTSD, why it is generally well‑tolerated in clinical trials, and how a clear protocol and skilled facilitation reduce the risk of difficult experiences.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro – Science, trauma, and the healing journey

3:00 Jonathan’s story, early MDMA research, and personal trauma

10:00 What is MDMA therapy for PTSD and trauma?

18:00 How MDMA changes fear, safety, and learning in the brain

26:00 Sex, shame, and healing childhood sexual trauma

34:00 Six relationship traps and why couples get stuck

44:00 MDMA for couples: intimacy, communication, and Zoom sessions

55:00 Safety, legality, big pharma, and the future of MDMA therapy

1:05:00 Integration, lasting change, and what it means to be unbroken

If you’re curious about MDMA‑assisted therapy, want to understand the research behind it, or are looking for hope for your own healing from PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, or relationship pain, this episode is a powerful place to start.

Subscribe for weekly episodes on trauma healing, mental health, relationships, and becoming unbroken.

Learn more about Jonathan Robinson’s work on MDMA therapy: “Ecstasy as Medicine” and “Ecstasy for Couples.”

Listen to the Think Unbroken Podcast here: [Podcast page on MichaelUnbroken.com].

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. MDMA remains a controlled substance in many countries and should only be used where legal and under appropriate supervision. Always consult with a qualified professional before making decisions about your health or treatment.

Facing adversity, losing a parent, running the streets, juvie, gangs, alcoholism and depression… this is the real underdog story of how Michael Long went from chaos to choosing himself and rebuilding his life. In this raw conversation with Michael Unbroken, we talk about grief, addiction, faith, cutting toxic friends, and what it actually takes to walk away before you end up dead or in jail.

If you feel stuck in self‑sabotage, numbing out with alcohol, or repeating the same destructive patterns, this episode will show you that your past does not have to be your future. You will learn how Michael lost his mom to cancer, spiraled into fights, crime, and probation, and what finally made him change, quit drinking, and start over.

Timestamps:

00:00 Losing my mom & the start of the spiral

05:00 Juvie, streets, gangs and almost dying more than once

10:00 Depression, alcohol and bad investments that nearly cost everything

15:00 Cutting 95 percent of my friends to save my life

20:00 Choosing myself, rebuilding faith and creating a new path

In this video we cover:

• How childhood trauma and losing a parent can flip your life overnight
• Why grief, anger and guilt pushed Michael into the streets and juvie
• The role of alcohol, bad friends and bad investments in self‑destruction
• How he quit drinking, cut toxic people and started again
• Practical steps to choose yourself and stop repeating the past

If you are grieving a parent, stuck in addiction, or feel like you are one bad decision away from losing everything, this is for you.

➤ Subscribe for more conversations on trauma, healing and becoming unbroken