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Amplify Hope Today

Amplify Hope Today

By: Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear
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Amplify Hope Today is a raw and deeply human podcast hosted by Simon T. Bailey, exploring what it means to lead, rebuild, and remain hopeful in a world marked by constant change and uncertainty. Through honest conversations about the topics most people avoid—grief, identity shifts, leadership under pressure, entrepreneurship, faith, communication, resilience, and the courage to begin again—each episode challenges listeners to expand their capacity and navigate life with clarity and purpose. This is not surface-level positivity. It is a practice of choosing goodness, taking action, and becoming hopeful so you can be helpful. Amplify Hope Today invites listeners into meaningful conversations that remind us hope is not passive—it is intentional, transformative, and necessary for the world we live in today.Amplify Hope Today Christianity Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • 13. Self-Worth: Why Other People’s Labels Still Control You

    13. Self-Worth: Why Other People’s Labels Still Control You
    May 31 2026
    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares his journey through rejection, identity struggles, childhood labels, depression, and a near-suicide attempt as a teenager.

    From being called hyperactive in school to hearing words that nearly destroyed his sense of self-worth, Simon reveals how damaging labels can shape our lives and why reclaiming our identity is one of the most important acts of personal growth.

    This episode explores:
    • Mental health and men's mental health awareness
    • Suicide prevention and hope for those struggling
    • Self-worth, confidence, and identity development
    • Overcoming rejection, criticism, and limiting beliefs
    • Personal growth, resilience, and emotional wellness
    • Positive psychology and gratitude practices
    • Leadership, fatherhood, and legacy

    Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope.

    Resources Mentioned:
    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    • ManTherapy.org
    • Gratitude practices inspired by Dr. Martin Seligman
    • Research from Richard Reeves and Scott Galloway

    If this message resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    21 mins
  • 12. Why Successful Men Secretly Feel Like Failures

    12. Why Successful Men Secretly Feel Like Failures
    May 25 2026
    Have you ever felt like life damaged you beyond repair?

    In this emotional and deeply vulnerable Season 2 premiere of Amplified Hope Today, Simon T. Bailey shares a powerful message about self-worth, healing, masculinity, emotional health, and overcoming the lie that you are “not enough.”Using the metaphor of a dented can, Simon opens up about painful moments in his life including dropping out of college, struggling financially, divorce after 25 years of marriage, therapy, father wounds, low self-esteem, and the pressure many men feel to hide their emotions while silently carrying stress, anxiety, and shame.

    This episode explores:• Why so many men struggle with low self-worth
    • The emotional impact of divorce, failure, and rejection
    • Healing from father wounds and generational pain
    • The importance of therapy and emotional vulnerability
    • Why successful people still feel “not enough”
    • How shame affects leadership, relationships, and confidence
    • Building meaningful male friendships and support systems
    • Rewriting the internal narrative that says you are broken
    • Practical steps toward healing, forgiveness, and emotional growth

    Simon also shares powerful insights on purpose, masculinity, mental health, emotional intelligence, and what it means to truly heal instead of simply perform.

    If you are navigating anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, divorce recovery, identity struggles, or simply trying to rediscover your worth, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.


    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    28 mins
  • 11. Stop Overthinking and Finally Trust Yourself with Dawn Mariotti

    11. Stop Overthinking and Finally Trust Yourself with Dawn Mariotti
    May 3 2026
    Are you stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or constantly waiting until you feel “ready” to take action?

    In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with mindset coach and author Dawn Mariotti to break down how to trust your intuition, overcome fear, and finally move forward with confidence.

    Dawn shares her journey from struggling with learning disabilities and self-doubt to writing her books The Mindset Shift and You Already Know, and how she transformed her identity to step into the life she always dreamed of.

    In this conversation, we cover:
    • How to overcome self-doubt and stop second-guessing yourself
    • Why overthinking keeps you stuck (and how to break the cycle)
    • How to build self-trust through small daily habits
    • The truth about “feeling ready” and why action comes first
    • How to listen to your intuition and trust your gut decisions
    • Practical mindset shifts to move from fear to confidence
    If you’ve been consuming courses, information, or advice but still feel stuck… this episode will challenge you to stop preparing and start doing.

    Because clarity doesn’t come before action. It comes from it.
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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners:
    Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    33 mins
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