Summary
In this episode of the Show Up to Win podcast, host Dwayne Morton interviews Ken Miller, a best-selling author and transformative business leader. Ken shares his powerful life story, detailing his journey from a troubled childhood filled with foster homes and violence to overcoming addiction and homelessness. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, personal growth, and the role of spirituality in his transformation. Ken discusses the work he did in prison to become a better person and how he now uses his experiences to help others. The conversation highlights the universal themes of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and the actions of gratitude.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Purpose
01:00 Ken Miller's Journey: From Adversity to Triumph
04:29 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact
07:26 Navigating Teenage Years and Emotional Damage
10:16 The Struggle with Identity and Acceptance
13:07 The Descent into Addiction
18:01 Life on the Streets and Consequences of Addiction
22:16 The Turning Point: A Conversation with God
27:21 Becoming Ken: The Journey of Transformation
35:40 Overcoming Mental Prisons: Resilience and Truth
40:58 Gratitude in Action: Purpose Beyond Pain