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If there is one human dynamic that is constant, we all have a story that helped shape who we are today. 

Brian Bogert is no different, although his story is unique.

On the latest edition of the Inner Edison Podcast with Ed Parcaut, Brian shared two valuable lessons from his experience. 

If you’re someone who has struggled to overcome the obstacles in your life, you won’t want to miss what he had to say. 

A Pivotal Moment

His story starts with a shopping trip with his brother and his mom to get a 1-inch paintbrush.

As they were leaving the store, Brian was trailing ahead. In those days, you had to wait for a key to open the door. So, Brian was waiting beside the car for the rest of the family. 

At the same time, a truck was pulling into the parking lot. As the driver got out, the passenger realized the truck was moving backward. In a moment of panic, he scoots over to try to apply the brake but instead hits the gas. 

What happened next was tragic. The truck came barreling towards Brian and his family’s car. The truck ran over him, tearing his spleen, leaving a tire track across his body, and severing his left arm from his body. 

Luckily, a nurse saw the accident and came to Brian’s aid, saving his life and his arm. Fortunately, Brian’s story didn’t end there. 

Your Trauma Is a Series of Emotional Triggers, Behavioral Patterns, and Environmental Conditioning

When we experience trauma, it creates an imbalance in one of these four quadrants: 

• Emotional Pain
• Physical Pain
• Spiritual Pain
• Mental and Perceived Pain

By the time Brian reached his twenties, he had learned how to shut off his physical pain and throw on a tough exterior. However, what he didn’t realize was that he was also shutting off his emotional pain. 

He had learned to tell the world that he didn’t need anyone and that he was strong and capable despite his past —  and the world accepted his identity as he told it. 

It wasn’t until he broke his arm as an adult in a snowboarding accident that he realized he was vulnerable and needed human connection. To become his authentic self, he learned to change his emotional triggers, behavioral patterns, and environmental conditioning. 

He began to realize that he had been chasing the things that the world tells everyone is important, but he was neglecting what made him feel whole. He realized that he needed to leverage his self-awareness and intentionality to become his authentic self and repair the parts that were not in alignment with the life he wanted to live.  

Now he helps executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and other growth-minded individuals do the same as a human behavior and performance coach. 

The Inside-Out Method

After the birth of his first child, Brian realized he spent so much time chasing money, and everything that comes with it, that he never stopped to ask himself, why? 

That started a journey he now teaches called “the inside-out method.” What he uncovered was a tremendous amount of shame. 

The inside-out method starts with awareness. How do we overcome the emotions that are holding us back. For Brian, it was learning how shame is damaging his personal and professional relationships. 

The next step is to take ownership. Once you take ownership, you need to learn to unroot the triggers that hold us back. 

The final step is moving through your body. Does is it make you defensive or feel small? Does it make you angry or sad?

When we move through our triggers, we can learn to become our authentic selves. That helps you free yourself from your pain. 

Are You Free From Your Triggers? 

If you’re feeling stuck in your personal or professional life? If you’re looking to overcome what’s keeping you stuck and live a life with NO LIMITS, you can. 

Brian has both individual and group courses and coaching designed to help you overcome your limitations. If you’re not in a position to spend money on coaching, he offers many free resources. 

If you’re looking for excellent interviews and articles like this one, please check out the Inner Edison Podcast with Ed Parcaut.