Struggle To Triumph

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Doug Sandler overcame fears of a career reinvention, failed marriage and a major move to the west coast to thrive in the industry he loved but knew nothing about. His struggle to Triumph story is a great inspiration for all.

In this episode Esmie talks and Doug discuss:

-His parents divorced when he was young, and his mom struggled to raise two sons
-Failed relationships, and the heartache of divorce
-The bond he has with his brother and the agreement he had with his brother that nobody respected, except for him and his brother.
-The challenges of family expectations because he moved from Baltimore to Los Angeles
-In the last few years, he has been through a failed marriage, the loss of his stepfather and the loss of his brother that died from Cancer
-He had time in his life where anxiety really took a grip on him
-Finding love again with the beautiful and talented JJ Flizanes

Key takeaway:

-Look for the lessons from your life journey because things happen for a reason, and that good is around us all the time.
-You are going to get exactly what you think
-You can't worry about what people think about you
-Stop people-pleasing and stop making decisions based upon what you feel other people would want
-Have a supportive partner
-Saw a Cognitive Behavioral therapist, who taught him the importance of meditation, the importance of breathing, the importance of and immersion therapy
-Schedule time for yourself


About Esmie:
Esmie Lawrence is a Canadian Olympian, an International best-selling author, blogger, speaker, and the mother of three children. She is the host of Sprinting to Success podcast, which is focused on helping professional women overcome life’s challenges and stressors. As a success coach, Esmie helps her clients to start a journey of transformation from overwhelm and burn out to creating a happier and more successful life.