Ep. 78 ”I Must Constantly Prove My Worth To Earn Approval” - Kellan Fluckiger’s False Narrative

In the glamorous world of high-powered executives, Kellan Fluckiger seemed to have it all – wealth, success, and influence. But beneath the Armani suits and corporate victories lay a man drowning in cocaine addiction, failed marriages, and a desperate need to prove his worth to a mother whose harsh discipline had left deep emotional scars. For decades, Kellan rode a destructive roller coaster of success and self-sabotage, making and losing fortunes, ruining three marriages, and struggling with thoughts of suicide. His teenage daughter once told him matter-of-factly that they expected to receive a call about his death any day. Then came the night in August 2007 when divine intervention arrived through an unlikely source – a reality TV show about addiction that mysteriously replayed itself on his television. What followed was an otherworldly experience where Kellan was forced to witness scenes of suffering from his life for 18 hours straight. He emerged with an unshakeable conviction to change, throwing away his drugs and embracing sobriety. Weeks later, at a Yo-Yo Ma concert, another divine nudge led him to propose to a woman he barely knew – a coworker named Joy who would become his guardian angel. Despite his messy past and addiction issues, Joy saw something in him others missed. Together they walked away from their careers and embarked on a challenging journey of healing and transformation. Now, seventeen years later, Kellan is a different man – an author of 20 books and a coach helping others discover their purpose. With Joy as his business partner and wife, he works to reach millions with a powerful message: no matter your past, you matter, and it's never too late to make the difference you yearn to make in the world.