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Am I Broken? Of Course Not… Right?

I discovered this by accident, just talking out loud to myself one day. But since I turned it into a habit, my entire self-perception has shifted. I’ve realized that I am not broken; but off track.
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Reframing ADHD for Creativity: From Nurse to Drone Pilot • Win The Night Ep. 78
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Reframing ADHD for Creativity: From Nurse to Drone Pilot • Win The Night Ep. 78
Learn how he turned ADHD into a strength for cinematic storytelling and why he believes the "learn, fly, crash, and build" mindset applies just as much…
 • Joshua Lopez and Jake Freudinger
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The Life of an ICU Nurse: Coping with Death, Trauma, and Profound Loss • Joel's Story Pt 2 Ep. 77
In Part Two of our conversation with Joel Galam, we dive deep into the often-unseen realities of a 30-year nursing career.
 • Jake Freudinger
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ADHD, Impulsivity, & Executive Dysfunction • Joel's Story Pt 1 | Win The Night Ep. 76
Learn about Joel Galam’s impulsive decision-making style, “building the parachute on the way down,” and how his strategic younger brother acts as his…
 • Joshua Lopez and Jake Freudinger
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Healing Over Winning: The Truth About Family Therapy • Curley's Story Part 7 | Win The Night EP. 75
Curley breaks down the “jigsaw puzzle” of family dynamics, explaining why the relationship itself is the client.
 • Joshua Lopez and Jake Freudinger
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Storytelling

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Places of the Past: Why Nostalgia Keeps Us Connected
There's something deeply personal about these moments—how they pull you into a space that feels untouched by time. Even though life moves on, stepping…
 • Jake Freudinger
Growing Up with Disney's Loneliest Heroes: Finding Myself in Mike Pillsbury
Not exactly Disney's crown jewel, but stick with me here. This story about Mike Pillsbury, a kid who genuinely believed he was an alien…
 • Jake Freudinger
My Driveway: Where Hope Takes Root
The other day, my friend mentioned he could see me giving speeches someday. His words transported me back to a place that's witnessed all my unspoken…
 • Jake Freudinger

Writing

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I Haven't Really Thought About It: Intentionality & How I'm Getting Better.
Exploring how intentionality and tool-building are helping me improve and move forward in my creative journey.
 • Jake Freudinger
Jake’s Declassified: Creative Survival Guide
How to keep your spark alive when life feels a little too loud.
 • Jake Freudinger
The Hidden Burden of Unspoken Words (and How to Lighten It)
Why holding in feelings drains you more than sharing them, and gentle ways to start opening up.
 • Jake Freudinger

Childhood

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The Version of Me That Might Have Been
Sometimes I think about all the versions of me that almost became something else.
 • Jake Freudinger
The Ache for Unlived Days.
Are you missing moments that haven’t even happened yet?
 • Jake Freudinger
What do the patterns say?
"What do the patterns say?" Is a question that continues to teach me more about myself and the world around me than I could have ever imagined.
 • Joshua Lopez
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