Dr. Henry Cloud (ep. 778)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author of Boundaries, Necessary Endings, and more than 40 other life-changing books that have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. For the past four decades, Henry has coached CEOs, guided families, and walked alongside everyday people in their most vulnerable moments to help them grow, heal, and lead.

Today, Henry shares what it means to rise through pain, reframe failure and rewire the way we grow. You'll hear how his mother’s tough love (and a trusted friend named Emmet) gave him the strength to rise after every fall—literally, how he lost his sense of purpose in college and the unexpected moment a stranger inspired him to change his life forever. Together, we explore boundaries, endings, vision, relationships, and the courage it takes to keep moving forward when life feels heavy.

My friends, you'll leave today's conversation with renewed hope, practical wisdom, and a deeper understanding of why the right people in your life can make all the difference. You’ll be reminded that the most important work we’ll ever do is in relationships—with ourselves, with others, and with the future we dare to believe is still possible.