The 4P’s Podcast With Trunnis Goggins II

Can someone truly change their life after addiction, prison, and losing everything?
In this powerful episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Peter Speziale from Lafayette for a raw and inspiring conversation about crime, addiction, recovery, and redemption.
Peter shares his incredible journey—from growing up in Indianapolis and becoming involved in narcotics distribution, to being indicted by the FBI and serving time in prison.
But prison didn’t become the end of Peter’s story… it became the beginning of his transformation.
Through meditation, self-reflection, and purpose-driven healing, Peter rebuilt his life and founded Stephanie’s Courage, a nonprofit organization helping former inmates and people struggling with addiction transition into recovery and stability.
🔑 In This Episode:
⚖️ Peter’s rise into crime and eventual FBI indictment🏀 Playing college baseball while living a double life🧠 How meditation completely transformed his mindset💔 The influence of environment, music, addiction, and trauma🙏 Building a second chance through Stephanie’s Courage👨‍👩‍👧 Helping parents regain custody of their children📖 Stories of Miraculous Transformation and the power of testimony
❤️ Why This Episode Matters
This episode is proof that a person’s past does not have to define their future.
Peter’s story is about accountability, healing, rebuilding identity, and helping others escape the same cycles he once lived in.
Whether you’ve struggled personally—or love someone who has—this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical inspiration.
Stephanie's Courage: https://scprehab.com/
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What really happens behind the scenes of the porn industry?
In one of the most raw, courageous, and eye-opening episodes of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Tessa Williams, a former porn performer, BDSM dominatrix, and sex industry survivor from Australia.
After years inside the adult entertainment and brothel industry, Tessa walked away from the life and is now using her story to help others find healing, freedom, and purpose.
In this powerful conversation, Tessa opens up about:
🔥 How women and men get pulled into the sex industry💰 The financial myths and false promises behind platforms like OnlyFans💔 The emotional trauma, loneliness, and psychological impact of sex work🙏 Her journey of faith, healing, and finding purpose after leaving the industry📖 Her upcoming book, Breaking Free from Bondage❤️ Her outreach ministry supporting women still working in brothels
This episode is not about judgment—it’s about truth, healing, and helping others understand what many never see behind closed doors.
If you or someone you know has struggled with exploitation, trauma, addiction, or identity, this conversation may be life-changing.
🎧 Watch now and hear one of the most powerful transformation stories ever shared on the 4Ps Podcast.
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What does it really take to build a successful podcast—and sustain it for hundreds of episodes?
In this episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with podcasting powerhouse Dave Campbell—creator of Living the Next Chapter—to break down what it takes to launch, grow, and thrive in the podcasting world.
From his roots in St. Catharines (just across the border from Buffalo) to building a global platform featuring authors, creatives, and thought leaders, Dave shares how he turned passion into purpose—and consistency into impact.
With over 750+ episodes and tens of thousands of weekly downloads, Dave brings real, practical insight for anyone looking to start or scale a podcast.
🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🎙️ How Dave built a podcast with 750+ episodes and global reach
🎯 Why knowing your “WHY” is the foundation of podcast success
🛠️ The simple tools you need to start (no excuses!)
🤝 Why community is the secret weapon for podcasters
🎵 How Dave’s background in music shaped his podcasting journey
🚀 Tips for staying consistent while balancing a full-time job
🌍 From Buffalo to the World
This episode also highlights the deep connection between Buffalo, NY, and St. Catharines, Canada—along with stories that reflect pride, perseverance, and community.
From hockey culture to creative entrepreneurship, this conversation is packed with heart, humor, and actionable insight.
🎯 Why This Episode Matters
If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast—or struggled to stay consistent—this episode is your blueprint.
Dave proves that you don’t need perfection… you need purpose, persistence, and a willingness to start.
 
CONNECT with Dave: https://livingthenextchapter.com/
CONNECT with Trunnis:https://4ps-group.com/https://veritaspublishinghouse.com/

What does it take to rise above trauma, health challenges, and life’s unexpected setbacks?
In this deeply moving episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Laura McDonald for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and finding purpose through pain.
From being born prematurely with serious medical challenges to overcoming personal trauma, anxiety, and a life-altering health scare—Laura’s journey is a powerful testament to what it means to keep going no matter what.
💡 With strength, honesty, and wisdom beyond her years, Laura shares how she transformed adversity into purpose—and why community, discipline, and self-awareness are key to personal growth.
🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
💔 How Laura overcame early medical challenges and adversity
🧠 The impact of trauma, PTSD, and anxiety—and how to navigate it
🚫 Why she chose to stop drinking—and how it changed her life
❤️ Her recovery journey from takotsubo cardiomyopathy (stress-induced heart condition)
🎓 How she found purpose in becoming an educator
🤝 The importance of mentorship, community, and safe spaces
🎯 Why This Episode Matters
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
Laura’s story proves that your past does not define you—your response does.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, rebuilding your life, or searching for purpose, this conversation will leave you encouraged, empowered, and ready to take your next step forward.
🎧 Tune in now and be reminded: your story isn’t over—it’s still being written.

What happens after you “make it”?
In this powerful episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Jerome Myers, a leading voice on success, wealth, and what comes next when the goals you chased are finally achieved.
After returning from Australia, Trunnis dives into a deep and thought-provoking conversation about the reality many high achievers face—the unexpected emptiness after success.
Jerome breaks down why success isn’t the finish line… it’s actually a turning point.
💡 From business exits to identity crises, from financial wins to purpose gaps—this episode uncovers the truth behind what people don’t talk about when the dream becomes reality.
🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🧠 Why success can feel empty without purpose
🏔️ The “Mountain vs Marathon” mindset shift
💰 How money amplifies problems instead of solving them
🔄 The concept of hedonic adaptation and why nothing feels “enough”
📉 What happens after a business exit or major life win
🎯 How to build a meaningful “next chapter” after success
🎯 Why This Episode Matters
Most people spend their lives chasing success…But very few prepare for what comes after.
If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or high performer, this episode will challenge your thinking and help you build a life that’s not just successful—but fulfilling.
🎧 Tune in now and start defining your next level of purpose.
 
CONNECT with Jerome Myers
www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers
https://exittoexcellence.com/era
 
CONNECT with Trunnis Goggins II
https://4ps-group.com/
https://veritaspublishinghouse.com/ 

🎙️ 4Ps Podcast with Trunnis Goggins II
Special Guest: Chris Harris
What if the biggest obstacles in your life… aren’t real—but programmed?
In this powerful episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, and Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with mindset expert, former U.S. Air Force member, and corporate leader Chris Harris to unpack how your subconscious mind may be shaping your fears, habits, and results.
The episode begins with a humorous but relatable story about Trunnis’ fear of bats—from childhood memories to encounters in Australia—setting the stage for a deeper conversation about how irrational fears are formed and why they’re so hard to break.
Chris Harris brings both military precision and corporate insight to the discussion, explaining how most of our limiting beliefs are formed by the age of seven and stored in the subconscious mind. He introduces the concept of the “critical faculty”—the mental gatekeeper that blocks new beliefs—and why changing your life requires learning how to bypass it.
🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
How your subconscious mind controls your daily decisions
Why fears and limiting beliefs are formed early in life
The role of the “critical faculty” and how it blocks change
Techniques like hypnosis, meditation, and NLP
The power of theta brain waves and the “state akin to sleep”
How to reprogram your mind for success and confidence
Chris also shares how he applied these mindset techniques while training Special Forces and later transitioned those same principles into the corporate world—helping executives and teams improve performance, accountability, and results.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, held back by fear, or unable to break certain patterns, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really happening beneath the surface—and how to take back control.
🎧 Tune in and learn how to reprogram your mindset for a life driven by Purpose, Passion, Persistence, and Planning.

🎙️ 4Ps Podcast with Trunnis Goggins II
Special Guest: Steve Tolen
In this energizing episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, and Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with entrepreneur, sales innovator, and high-energy motivator Steve Tolen to talk about resilience, reinvention, and taking bold risks in life and business.
The episode opens with Trunnis sharing updates from Buffalo—including excitement about the Buffalo Sabres’ season and his upcoming book launch for Lessons from My Father. He also talks about an exciting upcoming trip to Australia, where several future podcast episodes will be recorded.
From there, the conversation shifts to Steve’s incredible journey—from growing up in Liverpool, England, helping his father sell fish, to building a successful career in sales and recruitment before eventually moving his family across the world to Australia in pursuit of greater opportunity.
Steve shares the challenges of starting over in a new country with a young family, facing job losses, financial stress, and uncertainty. Through resilience, determination, and the unwavering support of his wife Ruth, he rebuilt his career and eventually launched Stolen Co, a company focused on sales innovation, branding, and high-impact training.
But Steve’s story doesn’t stop there.
At 44 years old, he stepped far outside his comfort zone by entering a corporate boxing program, pushing himself physically and mentally in ways he never imagined. The experience became a powerful lesson in discipline, courage, and setting bold goals.
Throughout the conversation, Steve shares insights on:
Taking calculated risks and betting on yourself
Overcoming fear and stepping outside your comfort zone
Turning adversity into opportunity
The importance of resilience and support systems
Why setting big, audacious goals can change your life
This episode is a powerful reminder that growth often comes from the moments when we’re willing to do the uncomfortable.
If you’re facing uncertainty, chasing a dream, or looking for motivation to take the next big step—this conversation will inspire you to lean into challenge and keep moving forward.
🎧 Tune in and discover how extraordinary results come from Purpose, Passion, Persistence, and Planning.
Connect with Steve
https://stolenandco.com.au/
Connect with Trunnis
https://4ps-group.com/
https://veritaspublishinghouse.com/ 

4Ps Podcast with Trunnis Goggins IISpecial Guest: Leslie Hocker
In this powerful episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, and Planning), Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Houston-based entrepreneur Leslie Hocker to unpack what it really takes to build a life and business beyond the traditional rulebook.
The episode opens with an announcement about Trunnis’ upcoming co-authored book Unscrewed, which challenges the academic system’s focus on rule-following over entrepreneurial thinking. That theme sets the stage for Leslie’s remarkable journey—from corporate executive to thriving entrepreneur.
Leslie shares her story of discipline and drive, beginning as a competitive swimmer at Oklahoma University, where she earned the first athletic scholarship awarded to a female athlete at the school. She reflects on the impact of Title IX, her competitive mindset, and how those early lessons shaped her leadership in the petroleum industry, sales, and healthcare.
After being laid off from a high-level corporate position, Leslie made the bold decision to step into entrepreneurship—despite having no formal entrepreneurial training. She discusses the importance of mentorship, being coachable, independent thinking, and surrounding yourself with people who elevate your vision.
Today, Leslie is leading in the wellness space with innovative products like Neo Filler, a natural alternative to traditional cosmetic injectables. She explains her passion for longevity, vitality, and helping others look and feel vibrant as they age.
If you’ve ever felt boxed in by conventional career paths, questioned your next move in midlife, or wondered whether entrepreneurship is still possible for you—this episode will challenge and inspire you.
Leslie also shares practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including:
Why maturity can be a competitive advantage
The power of mentorship and accountability
How to shift from employee mindset to ownership thinking
Why it’s never too late to start
This conversation is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and building something meaningful at any stage of life.
🎧 Listen in and be reminded: Your experience is not your ceiling—it’s your foundation.
CONNECT - Leslie Hocker
AI Skin Scan link https://symmetry.neora.com/us/en/skin-scan
Social Media links: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizcoach.leslie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_hocker/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hocker/
Website https://LeslieHocker.com 
CONNECT - Trunnis
https://4ps-group.com/
https://veritaspublishinghouse.com/ 
 

What would you do if a normal workout day turned into a fight for your life?
In this powerful episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with Andrew Walker from Billings, Montana—a man whose life changed overnight after a strep A infection led to toxic shock syndrome, life support, and ultimately the amputation of his leg.
Andrew shares how a “perfect” Christmas Eve workout turned into unbearable pain, hospitalization, ICU delirium, and months of recovery. But this is not a story of defeat—it’s a story of relentless persistence.
From learning to walk again… to getting a prosthetic… to training for the grueling Rut Race in Big Sky, Montana—Andrew’s journey is a masterclass in small daily wins, mindset shifts, and becoming the hero your kids already believe you are.
Meanwhile, Trunnis reflects on his own CrossFit competitions in Charlotte and Sydney—and how Andrew’s resilience inspired him to push through injury and keep going.
🔥 In This Episode:
The warning signs of toxic shock syndrome
Surviving life support and leg amputation
Overcoming depression after losing a limb
The power of journaling and mindset
Training for elite competition with a prosthetic leg
Why small daily gains change everything
If you’re facing setbacks, injury, loss, or doubt—this episode will remind you that persistence beats circumstance.
🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about purpose-driven resilience.
Follow Andrew: IG @ampedupwalker
Connect with Trunnishttps://4ps-group.com/ https://veritaspublishinghouse.com/ 
 

🎙️ 4Ps Podcast with Trunnis Goggins II
Special Guest: Dares Olson
Episode Theme: Choosing Love in Marriage
What does it really mean to choose love every day?
In this Valentine’s-themed episode of the 4Ps Podcast, host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with author and marriage advocate Dares Olson, who brings over 39 years of marriage experience and a faith-based perspective to today’s conversation about commitment, covenant, and connection.
The episode opens with the powerful story of St. Valentine, who risked his life to marry couples in secret, setting the tone for a meaningful discussion on what marriage was always meant to be—a lifelong covenant, not a temporary contract.
Dares shares the heart behind his book, The Book of Love and Bubbles, explaining how God prompted him to write after seeing the growing divorce rate among both Christians and non-Christians. Together, Trunnis and Dares explore how marriage has shifted culturally—and why returning to its spiritual foundation is more important now than ever.
💍 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why love is not a feeling—but a daily choice
The difference between covenant vs. contract in marriage
How the Holy Spirit strengthens relationships through challenges
Why dating often trains people to quit instead of commit
How couples can complement instead of compete
What it truly means to grow together for a lifetime
This episode is honest, faith-filled, and deeply encouraging for anyone who desires a stronger, more meaningful relationship.
Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or healing from heartbreak—this conversation will challenge you to see love through a higher lens.
🎧 Listen now and rediscover what it means to choose love on purpose.
Connect with Dares Olson
https://linktr.ee/dares.connection.ministries
Connect with Trunnis
https://4ps-group.com/
https://veritaspublishinghouse.com/