Episode Details
March 28, 2025
51 minutes
- Rewriting Your Narrative – Doug and Jeremy discuss how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives and how we can take control of them.
- Overcoming the Past – How past experiences, particularly in relationships, can weigh on us and influence our decisions.
- Taking Ownership of Your Story – Why recognizing limiting beliefs and rewriting your narrative can lead to growth and a healthier mindset.
- Embracing Change in Real Time – How Doug and Jeremy navigate emotional triggers and pivot their responses to create a better future.
- Setting Boundaries for Personal Growth – Why establishing boundaries, even with loved ones, is essential to protecting your well-being.
- Chipping Away at Your Narrative – Small steps toward reshaping your story and creating the life you want.
Featured Quotes
"Your past doesn’t have to dictate your future—when you rewrite your narrative, you take back control."
Jeremy Axel
"Sometimes rewriting your story means setting boundaries. You can have empathy and still protect your peace."
Doug Cox
Episode Transcript And Overview
Are you in control of your story—or are you letting your past dictate your future? In this deeply personal episode of Never in Reverse, Jeremy and Doug open up about their own experiences with rewriting your narrative and how letting go of old patterns can lead to real personal transformation. From setting boundaries to practicing self-reflection, they explore how to shift a negative mindset and intentionally reshape your identity. If you’ve ever struggled with your self-worth or felt stuck in a story you didn’t choose, this episode will help you take the first step toward changing your mindset and rewriting your life.
Timeline Notes
Today’s episode is about re-writing your narrative, which is a very personal subject for Jeremy and Doug. Our narratives are the stories we tell ourselves, and we can rewrite them to drive ourselves forward.
Doug is still learning how to rewrite his narrative. He wants to rewrite his narrative to adjust to changes and make the most of his life.
Doug and Jeremy both have some parts of their lives that can bring up issues for them, particularly around their mothers. Jeremy is striving to steer his narrative toward his future instead of focusing on his past.
Jeremy hasn’t always had control over his narrative and often found that his past was finding its way into his decision-making.
Doug forgave his mother for her behavior years ago, but found that some of the emotions resurfaced following the passing of his stepfather. He also has learned how to use his emotions to motivate him.
Jeremy can empathize with his mother’s difficulties recognizing her own mistakes. It is difficult to self-reflect and admit when you’re wrong. Jeremy has worked to better own his mistakes and take a different path.
Sometimes Jeremy will pivot in real time; he even leaves a the room to collect himself and try again when he knows he isn’t equipped to deal with something in the moment.
Doug tells a story of a time that he set a boundary with his mother that she crossed in multiple ways. While he empathizes with her position, he had to put guardrails up for his family.
Jeremy and Doug discuss what they would do if they could go back and rewrite their own narratives.
Jeremy is chipping away at his narrative a little at a time to create the best life for himself and his family.
Notable Guests
Bill Fairman
Fund Manager, Private Lender
Bill Fairman
Fund Manager, Private Lender
A best-selling author, national speaker, and serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in mortgage banking.
Over the years, Bill has worked closely with hundreds of high-net-worth individuals, helping them strategically grow wealth as a Fund Manager for more than 13 years.
He’s also a trusted voice in the industry, serving on the Government Relations Committee of the American Association of Private Lenders.
Nick Kiridzic
Founder and CEO
Nick Kiridzic
Founder and CEO
I'm the founder of StaffHero, where we help growing businesses scale without the chaos connecting them with skilled remote assistants and automation systems that save time and cut costs.Before this, I spent over ten years in healthcare and business development, constantly spotting the same problem: amazing teams burning out under the weight of busywork. That’s what pushed me to build StaffHero.
Now, I focus on helping business owners get their time back and build systems that let them grow with freedom and focus.
Paul Glover
The No B.S. Executive Coach
Paul Glover
The No B.S. Executive Coach
Paul Glover is No B.S. Executive Coach, whose mission is to Challenge the Best to Become Better.
He is also:
• An Ex- White-Collar Felon.
• A “Recovering” Federal Trial Lawyer.
• A Subject Mater Expert on failing and recovery.
• Who is a TEDx speaker, Vintage Speaker, Forbes contributor, and an author whose book, WorkQuake™, is endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith, a Top 10 Business Thinker.
• An Executive Coach With 30 years of experience who advises and coaches executives in organizations with up to $1 billion in annual revenue.
• A Starbucks addict, and
• A Chicago Bears fanatic.
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit is the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group and the host of the Systems Simplified podcast. With nearly three decades of experience as an industrial engineer and process consultant, she has helped hundreds of growth-focused companies systematize their operations to scale successfully.
Known as “The Process Guru,” Adi specializes in designing and implementing turnkey systems that reduce dependence on the owner, empower teams, and increase profitability. Her clients range from fast-growing trades businesses to multi-location professional service firms, and she is a trusted advisor to CEOs across the U.S.
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe is a pioneer in divorce mediation who has been helping couples navigate the end of their marriages with dignity and financial wisdom for over 17 years. As co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, Joe combines his MBA in Finance with specialized training from Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern University to guide couples toward agreements that protect both their emotional wellbeing and financial futures.
Joe pioneered virtual divorce mediation in 2011, nearly a decade before others adopted online practices during the pandemic. His results speak for themselves: Equitable Mediation Services maintains a 98% case resolution rate, significantly higher than the industry average of 70%.
