The Nurturing Leadership Page

01/10/2025

🎯 LOOW COMMUNITY - I NEED YOUR HELP!

I'm coming to you with a genuine ask today.

We're sitting at just over 100 five-star reviews on Spotify, and I've set myself a Christmas goal: hit 200 reviews by the end of the year.

Why does this matter? Because every review helps more people discover these incredible conversations. More reviews = more reach = more lives impacted by the stories of resilience, transformation, and hope we share every week.

If Leading Our Own Way has:
✨ Inspired you during a tough moment
✨ Given you a new perspective on your journey
✨ Made you feel less alone in your struggles
✨ Motivated you to take action on your health or mindset
..then I'm asking for 30 seconds of your time.

🎧 HERE'S HOW TO HELP:
1. Click the link in my bio (or search "Leading Our Own Way" on Spotify)
2. Hit that FOLLOW button
3. Leave a 5-star review

That's it. Three simple steps that make a massive difference.

We've shared incredible conversations with people like Amelia Phillips, Troy Koerntjes, Catherine Pascoe, and so many more. Your review helps their stories reach the people who need them most.

Let's hit 200 by Christmas! Who's in? 🙌

Drop a 🌟 in the comments when you've left your review!

Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iXvbYnBZayiYRXI1fSHtt?si=ZggtPHSrSNmZFb9ybxcDbA

Podcast · Andrew White · "Leading Our Own Way" (LOOW) is a captivating podcast spotlighting resilience in remarkable journeys. Each episode shares how individuals overcome adversity, emerging stronger and empowered. It's a beacon of hope, amplifying transformative stories and offering insights for...

17/08/2025

🌟 THE STORY THAT BROUGHT 40 PEOPLE BACK INTO ONE MAN'S LIFE 🌟

I just published something on Substack that I can't stop thinking about - the incredible ripple effect that happened after my conversation with educator Sean Nancarrow went live.

Within 48 hours, over 40 people from Sean's past reached out. Childhood friends, old classmates, people who'd carried pieces of his story in their hearts for years. They weren't just reconnecting - they were thanking him for his courage to speak about ADHD, bullying, and suicidal ideation.

This is what happens when we drop the mask and share our real stories.

As teachers, Sean and I both know what it's like to stand in front of a classroom while your world falls apart inside. But his courage to be radically authentic created what I'm calling "courage contagion" - one person's bravery becoming the catalyst for countless others to find their voice.

Read my full Substack reflection about why Sean's story could reach millions and what it means for anyone carrying invisible wounds. Link in comments! 📖

If you're an educator struggling in silence, if you're anyone wondering if your pain could serve a purpose - this is your permission slip to be real.

https://open.substack.com/pub/leadingourownway/p/the-ripple-effect-of-courage-when?r=5p69be&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

20/07/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/leadingourownway/p/when-you-choose-authenticity-danny?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&r=5p69be&utm_medium=ios

A Kindred Spirit: Why Danny Suede’s Path Matters to Me, to LOOW, and to Anyone Carving a Different Way

14/07/2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5krYDCQq3UvJVOnDysiPOA?si=j325eT7KTpi3-KRBDA8w7Q

Leading Our Own Way · Episode

06/07/2025

LAST WEEK: A Story of Unbreakable Strength 🎬

From broken to unbreakable. From silence to strength.

Catherine Pascoe's powerful journey from domestic violence survivor to empowerment advocate will leave you speechless.

This is survival story but it is also more than that, it's a masterclass in reclaiming your voice and transforming pain into purpose.

Part 1: "Broken to Unbreakable: Catherine Pascoe's Journey from Domestic Violence to Empowerment"

Part 2: "Reclaiming Her Voice: Catherine Pascoe's Journey from Silence to Strength"
Spotify/Apple: 6am AEST | YouTube: 8:30pm AEST

Get ready for raw courage, authentic vulnerability, and the proof that no matter how broken you feel, you can become unbreakable. 💪

25/06/2025

LOOW Journey Part 6 is NOW LIVE on Substack! 📚

In this latest chapter, I dive into the literature that became my lifeline - the books and resources that sparked my transformation journey, healing both my physical AND mental wellbeing.

Plus, I’m taking you behind the scenes to show you where it all began - the very first LOOW studio setup! From humble beginnings to where we are today...

This part of the story reveals how knowledge became power, and how the right words at the right time can literally change your life. The transformation didn’t happen overnight, but these resources lit the path forward.

Ready to discover what books helped turn my life around?

👉 Read Part 6 now on Substack (link in bio)

What literature has transformed YOUR life? Drop a book recommendation in the comments! 📖✨

This is how I chose to lead my own way...

19/06/2025

🧠✨ The moment everything connected about mental health & nutrition

My conversation with mental fitness coach revealed something profound: what we eat doesn't just fuel our bodies—it literally shapes our mental well-being.

🔬 The science is clear:
• Your gut produces 90% of your body's serotonin
• Processed foods can worsen ADHD symptoms
• Mitochondrial health directly impacts mental clarity
• The gut-brain axis influences mood, anxiety & focus

💡 Key takeaways from Part 3:
✓ Eliminate mitochondrial toxins (processed foods, excess sugar)
✓ Support your microbiome with 30+ plant foods weekly
✓ Include omega-3s, fermented foods & antioxidants
✓ Become a detective of your own well-being
This isn't about replacing traditional mental health care—it's about creating optimal conditions for your brain to thrive.

What's one nutritional change you could make today for better mental clarity? 👇

Part 3 with Carly Taylor is live now! Link in bio 🎧

17/06/2025

Subscribe to my deeper writings! Help connect to our guest on a deeper level. Its free! Contact my Leading Our Own Way team for more info at andrew@leadingourownway.com

A deeper exploration of Part 2 with Carly Taylor and the philosophical foundations that sustain us through life's greatest tests

16/06/2025

Raed more about my journey. read parts one to four to catch up but here is part five.

How a "terrible" cover design, a tartan shirt, and an obsession with roads became the foundation for everything that followed. Plus: the books that rewired my brain and the moment I became my own test

09/06/2025

My 9//1 Flight, to watching Michael Jordan at Madison Square Garden, to a Spanish Wedding to a Portland, Oregon Microphone! Read and subscribe

The 23-year friendship that started with fear and ended with a microphone from Portland

31/05/2025

From hospital bed to deep dive: Part 3 of my story is live 🧠

After nearly slipping into a coma in March 2022, I made a decision that changed everything - I wasn't going back to "normal." Normal had almost killed me.

Instead, I dove deep into:
• Mental health at the cellular level
• The neuroscience of resilience
• Root causes of workplace toxicity
• How stress literally rewires our brains

This intense learning period led Mike and I to co-author "How to Lead with Purpose" - but more importantly, it prepared me for conversations I didn't even know I'd be having yet.

Part 3 reveals how my recovery became my education, and ends with a cliffhanger about a mysterious package from Portland, Oregon that would spark the Leading Our Own Way movement.

Read the full story on Substack - it's free to subscribe and you won't want to miss what happens next.

https://substack.com/

Which part of the recovery journey resonates most with you? 👇

23/05/2025

Hey my good people

I wanted to take a moment to share something close to my heart. This journey we've been on together—sharing stories of resilience, transformation, and authentic leadership—has been incredible. Every conversation, every vulnerable moment shared by our amazing guests, has reinforced why I started this podcast.

But here's where I could use your help.

I'm currently pushing toward a significant milestone: 10,000 listened/watch hours and growing our follower community across platforms. These aren't just numbers to me, they represent more people finding hope, inspiration, and practical tools for their own journeys.

When you follow Leading Our Own Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, you're not just supporting me. You're helping these powerful stories reach others who might be facing their own challenges right now. Someone struggling with their mental health, someone rebuilding after trauma, someone searching for the courage to walk their own way.

Every follow, every share, every minute listened creates ripples of impact we may never fully see.

If you've found value in these conversations, would you consider:

Following the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (even if you already listen on one platform)

Sharing your favourite episode with someone who might need to hear it

Leaving a quick review that might help someone else discover these stories

The links to follow are:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/43H0Mr6
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3J34tOs

Your support means everything—not just to me, but to all the future listeners who will find these stories exactly when they need them most.

Please Share this post on your page if you can.

Leading our own way, together,

Andrew