18 | Who You Were Vs. Who You're Becoming w/ Hayden Humphrey
In this episode, I sit down with Hayden Humphrey — coach, trainer, and self-described uplifter — to explore what it really means to evolve beyond old versions of yourself.
After several years of running his own coaching business, Hayden made the courageous decision to transition from full-time entrepreneurship into a new role as a Product Trainer at RE/MAX, helping agents grow their businesses through tech and mindset mastery.
We talk about navigating identity shifts, redefining success, and finding peace in the messy middle of change. If you’ve ever felt torn between your need for freedom and your desire for stability — this conversation will speak directly to your soul.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 – Meet Hayden Humphrey and His Mission to Uplift Human Potential
A powerful introduction to Hayden’s work as a coach, trainer, and human experience guide focused on alignment and authenticity.
01:17 – From Corporate Life to Coaching: Hayden’s Personal Evolution
How Hayden transitioned from traditional work into entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned along the way.
02:05 – Choosing Stability After Entrepreneurship
The real story behind leaving self-employment for a full-time role and finding freedom within structure.
02:52 – The Challenges and Rewards of Change
What happens in your body and mind when you move through identity shifts and career transitions.
06:44 – Redefining Success Through Authentic Living
Why fulfillment is no longer about external achievement but internal alignment and peace.
16:49 – How Culture Shapes and Limits Our Identity
A look at the cultural pressures and conditioning that define who we think we should be.
19:32 – Recognizing When You’re Out of Alignment
How to notice the signs—emotional, physical, and energetic—that it’s time for a change.
28:28 – Slowing Down to Hear Your Inner Wisdom
The importance of stillness, therapy, and embodiment for reconnecting to your truth.
32:02 – When Coaching and Work Stop Feeling Energizing
Hayden shares how he recognized burnout and redefined what sustainable work looks like.
33:54 – Evolving Beyond Who You’ve Been
A raw conversation about identity growth and giving yourself permission to become someone new.
34:58 – The Power of Embracing Your True Self
How authenticity frees you from external validation and brings genuine fulfillment.
40:01 – Living in Integrity Through Every Season of Change
What it means to stay rooted in your values even as your path evolves.
47:40 – Taking the First Step Toward Inner Growth
Practical ways to begin your own process of healing and self-discovery.
49:26 – Trusting the Inner Call to Evolve
Learning to follow your intuition even when the next step feels uncertain.
51:58 – Reconnecting with Your Body and Health
Why embodiment and physical well-being are essential for sustainable change.
54:50 – Final Reflections: Honoring the Ongoing Process of Becoming
A closing reflection on gratitude, integration, and allowing your evolution to unfold naturally.
Connect with Hayden Humphrey
📲 Instagram — @haydenashimself
💼 Coach • Trainer helping people understand themselves and elevate the human experience
Connect with Meleah Rose
Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Mentor for Conscious Leaders
📲 Instagram — @meleah.rose
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