Living the Good Life with Tom Kavanaugh
Episode Title: From Trauma to Tailwinds — Releasing What Holds Us Back
Guest: Tom Kavanaugh, MA | Master Coach & Educator | NewCoachingStrategies.com
Episode Summary: What if your past no longer had the power to define your future? In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Tom Kavanaugh, a Marine Corps veteran, master trainer, and transformational coach who’s helped thousands of people break free from burnout, emotional baggage, and self-imposed limits. Together, they explore what it means to truly live the good life—with purpose, joy, and maybe a little magic along the way. Tom shares his morning rituals, his favorite brain-boosting hobbies (think chess and billiards!), and the Release Method he developed to help people move from stuck to unstoppable. They also dive into emotional healing, identity, trauma, and why the road to fulfillment begins with taking care of yourself first. Whether you’re feeling a little stuck or simply ready for your next breakthrough, this is a conversation that will meet you right where you are. 🔑 What You’ll Learn:
- How Tom redefined success after a career in the auto industry
- Why “time management” is a myth—and what to do instead
- What the Release Method is and how it helps reframe trauma
- The science behind why movement is essential for emotional healing
- Why you might feel stuck even when life is "good"—and how to shift
- How to start your day for clarity, energy, and alignment
- What work-life balance looks like from the road (hello RV dreams!)
- Why healing the past creates fuel for your future
🧰 Resources & Mentions:
- Tom Kavanaugh’s Website: NewCoachingStrategies.com
- PhotoReading Whole Mind System™
- Mind Mapping® by Tony Buzan
- Brain Gym® by Dr. Paul Dennison
- Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson
Contact Tom Kavanaugh: Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/ventura-ca/new-coaching-strategies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcoachingstrategies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomKavanaughNCS Direct contact:
805.746.5648
tom@newcoachingstrategies.com
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