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The Breakout – Unleashing Personal Growth - Podcast

The Breakout – Unleashing Personal Growth

A #1 Self-Improvement podcast, The Breakout tells incredible stories of personal growth with the smart, hilarious thought leaders from Abbracci Group.Every day, in big and small ways, we put ourselves in boxes. From jobs to relationships, to entire belief systems, many of us are living by rules that someone else wrote for us. On The Breakout, talent specialists and the founders of Abbracci Group, Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther, dive into the extraordinary stories of people overcoming self-doubt, pushing boundaries, and finding the courage and confidence to get what they want and achieve the success they were destined for. Every two weeks, our hosts sit down with inspiring change makers and experts who share ways that you can break through boundaries and shift your life into bold new territory, fostering personal development and a growth mindset. With a ton of humor and lots of care, Keri and Kelly also bring their own insights as change experts to every conversation. Their number one desire is that you do whatever the hell you want, and on The Breakout, Kelly and Keri prove you can escape expectations; best of all, they show you how.Each episode is a lesson in living courageously. The show covers topics on self help, leadership, personal development, building success, setting boundaries, growing confidence, mindset change, overcoming self doubt, and knowing your worth. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters.The Breakout has charted #1 in ‘Self-Improvement’, #1 in ‘Education’, and #7 in ‘All Podcasts’ for good reason. It’s chock full of impactful guests. From awe-inspiring change-makers and innovative leaders to renegade rule-breakers, Celeste Headlee, Robin Landa, Erica Rooney, Tyler Nehila, Maximina Juson, Liz Alterman, Danielle Cobo, Clint Hatton, , Rob Cross, Jennifer Pestikas, Dr. Brian Davidson have all graced the mic.Our Hosts:Meet Dr. Keri Ohlrich. With 20+ years on the front lines of the HR field, it’s safe to say that Keri is considered an expert. As co-founder of Abbracci Group and the co-author of ‘The Way of the HR Warrior’, she continues her mission to share insights from these experiences with others whose passion is to be the best in the HR arena. Keri’s professional roles have led to deep insight and expertise in: leadership and organization development, strategic talent planning and programs, defining and developing culture, change management, team building, employee development, engagement and retention and HR department diagnostics.And, meet Kelly Guenther. Co-founder of Abbracci Group, Kelly brings a holistic approach to the table when it comes to HR, focusing not only on the organization but on the individuals who create the team. Her unique leadership style allows for opportunities to diagnose needs and offer solutions through a deep understanding of the people, processes, and practices involved. So, who is Abbracci Group? Abbracci Group is a boutique, results-driven, unconventional coaching, HR management and consulting firm focused on getting the best out of people. The company is on a mission to improve the environment of organizations which in turn improves the lives of employees.​ We help leaders and teams develop increased self-awareness, strong leadership and team-building skills. We transform HR professionals into HR warriors who thrive on creating happier, healthier organizations. We apply a holistic approach when developing sustainable practices and nurturing organization culture. Connect with Abbracci Group at https://abbraccigroup.com/Keri and Kelly’s new book, Whatever the Hell You Want – An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free From Expectations, is out now! Find it on Amazon by copying and pasting this link: https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Hell-You-Want-Expectations/dp/1637560400Dr. Keri Ohlrich’s book, The Way of the HR Warrior is available now.Do you have a story our listeners will love? Apply to be a guest on The Breakout at: https://abbraccigroup.com/podcast/

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Personal Growth Education Health & Fitness Self-Improvement Life Mental Health
Update frequency
every 14 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
144
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Game Changer –– Lessons on Speaking Up, with Emmy-Winning Journalist, Jen Mueller

Game Changer –– Lessons on Speaking Up, with Emmy-Winning Journalist, Jen Mueller

Before sports broadcaster Jen Mueller could break into sideline reporting with the Seattle Seahawks, win her Emmy, and score a Super Bowl ring (yep, she’s got one), she had to bust through some signi…

00:33:38  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
How To Change Your Beliefs (And Why That Matters) with Shelly Lefkoe

How To Change Your Beliefs (And Why That Matters) with Shelly Lefkoe

Sometimes making lasting change means stripping everything back to the core, and Shelly Lefkoe knows all about that.


Shelly’s work at the Lefkoe Institute has helped tens of thousands of clients make …

00:35:47  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Bonus! Dr. Keri and Kelly Introduce BREAK

Bonus! Dr. Keri and Kelly Introduce BREAK

This week we have a bonus episode for you. It's a great big gift from Dr. Keri and Kelly: an audio chapter from their book Whatever the Hell You Want: An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life's Little Box…

00:31:57  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Smashing Body Shame, One Shot at a Time, with Elizabeth Snyder

Smashing Body Shame, One Shot at a Time, with Elizabeth Snyder

“The only one that cares about the extra five pounds you put on is you…Everybody in your life…should want to enjoy your presence and your photos.” For many women, having their picture taken is an exc…

00:32:21  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
The Breakout Introduces Notes on Resilience

The Breakout Introduces Notes on Resilience

Join us for a bonus episode this month, as we share Keri and Kelly's appearance on Notes on Resilience, hosted by Manya Chylinski!


What if the secret to effective leadership wasn't having all the answ…

00:31:32  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
The Story That Changes Minds – Celebrating Pride Month with Trystan Reese

The Story That Changes Minds – Celebrating Pride Month with Trystan Reese

Trystan Reese is a dad to three great kids, he has a loving partner, and a fulfilling career. It's a beautiful, somewhat typical life. But as a transgender man, there's nothing typical about how he g…

00:34:41  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
The Breakout Introduces Season of Stuck

The Breakout Introduces Season of Stuck

Join us for a bonus episode this month, as we share Keri and Kelly's appearance on Season of Stuck, hosted by Deanna deBara!


Summary

In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Kelly Guen…

00:53:21  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Boiling Point – The Collapse That Changed Everything, with Justin Maffett

Boiling Point – The Collapse That Changed Everything, with Justin Maffett

I had a budding career as an attorney. I was making more money than I knew how to spend. I was living in the Upper East Side. Everything looked promising.


On paper, it seemed like Justin Maffett had a…

00:34:26  |   Wed 14 May 2025
The Breakout Introduces Hotter Than Ever, with Erin Keating, Featuring Dr. Keri and Kelly

The Breakout Introduces Hotter Than Ever, with Erin Keating, Featuring Dr. Keri and Kelly

Join us for a bonus episode this month, as we share Keri and Kelly's appearance on Hotter Than Ever, with Erin Keating!


Summary

Is entrepreneurship truly a solo journey, or would you rather start a bus…

01:06:19  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Reimagining the Possible – The Art of Change with Dr. Tasha Golden

Reimagining the Possible – The Art of Change with Dr. Tasha Golden

I often say that creativity is rooted in refusal. That you refuse to accept that the world as it is, is just fine as it is, because  you recognize that the world as it is can be altered”. 


Dr. Tasha …

00:32:14  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
“I Didn’t Want to Be a Patient” – How to Take Control of Your Body, with Kim Rahir

“I Didn’t Want to Be a Patient” – How to Take Control of Your Body, with Kim Rahir

I really fought against this identity of being a patient - being someone who's just expected to wither away and to rely on doctors”.  


When Kim Rahir was hit with a life-altering diagnosis, she knew …

00:33:29  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
Stuck Happens – The Truth about “Stuckness” and What to Do About It, with Deanna deBara

Stuck Happens – The Truth about “Stuckness” and What to Do About It, with Deanna deBara

“You can't think your way out of a body problem…You have to address what's happening in the body and the brain before you can actually take those steps forward”. Deanna DeBara knows all about feeling…

00:32:47  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
How To Be Hotter Than Ever – Valentine’s Day Episode! With Erin Keating

How To Be Hotter Than Ever – Valentine’s Day Episode! With Erin Keating

“While I was in the hospital…people started sending flowers and the biggest bouquet of flowers was from my work. And that is a metaphor for how my life was going”. The week before she turned 50, Erin…

00:32:17  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
New Generation, New Rules – Gen Z Career Coaching, with Madeline Miller

New Generation, New Rules – Gen Z Career Coaching, with Madeline Miller

“It's very easy to say Gen Z’s and millennials are demanding, they're needy, but if you really look at the core of what they want, they're basic human needs that we all want.”

There's a generational d…

00:33:46  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Small Steps, Big Changes - Science-Backed Yoga and Meditation for Everyday Life, with Ann Swanson

Small Steps, Big Changes - Science-Backed Yoga and Meditation for Everyday Life, with Ann Swanson

“We can look at fertility, we can look at cognition, memory, the nervous system, sleep, really there’s not a single system of the body that yoga and meditation don’t have have evidence to support for…

00:32:46  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
How to Do Nothing: Our Toxic Relationship with Work and What to Do About It, with Celeste Headlee (rebroadcast)

How to Do Nothing: Our Toxic Relationship with Work and What to Do About It, with Celeste Headlee (rebroadcast)

Happy New Year everyone! As you contemplate your resolutions for 2025, sit back and listen to Celeste Headlee's pitch for... Doing Nothing. It's a replay of one of our favorite episodes of 2024, and …

00:32:48  |   Wed 01 Jan 2025
Breaking Out the Holiday Cheer!

Breaking Out the Holiday Cheer!

The festive season has arrived, life is even busier than usual, and there’s still so much to do! That’s why today on The Breakout, we’re going with something  simple: sending our best wishes, and sha…

00:01:58  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
Riding the Waves: Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy on Wins, Losses, and Staying Steady

Riding the Waves: Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy on Wins, Losses, and Staying Steady

Ryan Murphy is a nine-time Olympic medal-winning swimmer, but it hasn't all been podium glory. At this summer's Paris Games, Ryan missed qualifying for the men's 200 meter backstroke by one tenth of …

00:30:49  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Healing Outside the Lines: Rethinking Why We Get Sick, and How We Get Better, with Tatiana Miller

Healing Outside the Lines: Rethinking Why We Get Sick, and How We Get Better, with Tatiana Miller

At 33 years old, Tatiana Miller suddenly lost feeling and movement in her legs, and was lying in a hospital bed. “I had four orthopedic surgeons tell me, ‘this is going to be your new normal’, and at…

00:31:29  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
The Breakout Introduces Say More with Tulaine Montgomery

The Breakout Introduces Say More with Tulaine Montgomery

Today, instead of our usual episode, we're excited to share a podcast we think you'll love: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery. Tulaine is an entrepreneur, activist, and CEO of the venture philanthropy…

00:40:15  |   Wed 06 Nov 2024
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