How To Forgive Someone Who Shattered Your Childhood! Brandon’s Story Will Break You Wide Open!
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I’ve always believed that when one man finds the courage to speak his truth, it gives others permission to do the same. In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Schilling, a man who wears a cowboy hat and million-dollar smile, but carries a story that’ll crack your heart wide open. Brandon shares what it was like growing up in a broken home, the emotional weight of being caught in a custody battle, and the moment he learned a painful truth about someone he trusted most, his own mother.
From being overlooked as a young athlete to becoming a global business development manager in the aerospace and defense industry, Brandon’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. But what moved me most was his emotional maturity, his commitment to forgiveness, and his unwavering faith.
This conversation dives deep into childhood trauma, fatherhood, faith, forgiveness, and emotional resilience. Brandon shows us that healing doesn’t mean forgetting, it means choosing love, even when every reason not to is stacked against you.
Whether you're navigating family wounds or searching for purpose, this episode will meet you where you are.
Key Moments:
2:00 Intro to Brandon Schilling
7:26 Brandon’s Career in Aerospace & Defense
13:02 First Solo Trip to Lebanon
21:45 Why First Impressions Can Be Wrong
31:13 The Desire to Be Liked
41:19 The Full Story: Growing Up in a Broken Home
46:17 Discovering His Dad’s Legal Battle
50:00 Confrontation & Forgiveness
54:00 Choosing Compassion Over Hate
1:04:07 Mental Health & Men’s Vulnerability
Brandon's IG - https://www.instagram.com/brandoschilling/?hl=en
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