The School of Hard Knocks with Darcie

For people who refuse to stay stuck in their story.Hosted by Darcie Burtch—2x best-selling author, NLP & Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner, and Success Coach.This is where healing meets truth, faith, and transformation.You’re not broken—you’re rebuilding.Let’s take another brick out of the wall.

The School of Hard Knocks with Darcie is a education podcast hosted by Darcie Burtch, with 169 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Darcie Burtch hosts The School of Hard Knocks with Darcie, a education show with 169 episodes published.

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  EP 141: Stop Starting Over: 22 Years Sober and Strong with Yvette Salva

  Aug 17, 202641 min

  Rebuilt Series: Season in Blooming Follow The School of Hard Knocks and add it to your library so you never miss an episode. About Our Guest: Yvette Salva knows what it means to rebuild a life from the ground up. Once a homeless stripper battling addiction, she is now 22 years sober, a keynote speaker, gym owner, author, and powerful example of what can happen when you stop starting over and commit to doing the work. In this episode, Yvette shares the truth about addiction, sobriety, discipline, and transforming your identity—especially for women over 40 who feel stuck or believe it may be too late to change. Her story is proof that your past does not disqualify you from creating a strong, meaningful future. This conversation is raw, motivating, and rooted in one simple truth: lasting change doesn’t come from waiting until you feel ready. It comes from deciding that you’re done abandoning yourself. How to reach Yvette: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvettesalvafitness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yvettesalvafitness “This is the place we get unstuck from trauma, and grounded in our healing”.

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  EP: 140 Breaking the Silence: Stigma, Grief, and the Stories That Help Us Heal

  Aug 17, 202643 min

  Rebuilt Series: Season in Blooming Follow The School of Hard Knocks and add it to your library so you never miss an episode. About Our Guest: Some of the experiences that shape us most deeply are also the ones people feel the least comfortable discussing. In this episode of The School of Hard Knocks, we explore the power of creating safe spaces for honest conversations about mental health, addiction, domestic violence, alternative lifestyles, parenting choices, and grief. After the unexpected death of her younger sister, my guest also found herself speaking more openly about loss and the complicated reality of learning to live alongside it. Together, we discuss why sharing our stories matters, how stigma keeps people suffering in silence, and what can happen when someone finally hears the words, “You are not alone.” Whatever you may be carrying, this conversation is a reminder that your story deserves to be heard—and that healing, hope, and life on the other side are still possible. How to reach Jess: Facebook “This is the place we get unstuck from trauma, and grounded in our healing”.

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  EP 139: When Faith Leaves Wounds: Healing Attachment After Religious Trauma | Crystal Hamiltons Story

  Jul 16, 202656 min

  Rebuilt Series: Season in Blooming 🌸 Follow The School of Hard Knocks and add it to your library so you never miss an episode. About Our Guest: Crystal Hamilton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, business owner, and author dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. With both professional training and lived experience, she brings a compassionate, grounded perspective to conversations around addiction and mental health recovery. How to reach Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/ “This is the place we get unstuck from trauma, and grounded in our healing”.

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  EP 138: From Chronic Pain To Passionate Purpose| Irene Vaksbergs Story

  Jul 15, 20261h 14m

  Rebuilt Series: Season in Blooming 🌸 Follow The School of Hard Knocks and add it to your library so you never miss an episode. About Our Guest: Irene Vaksberg is a motivational speaker that inspires her followers everyday through the power of social media. She documents her journey overcoming chronic pain & finding her miracle through a ground breaking technology that gave her life back to her. Irene is a business owner, hairdresser for 30+ years, mother, and passionate advocate How to reach Irene: https://www.instagram.com/gothealth_vaksberg?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irene.vaksberg?mibextid=LQQJ4d Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenevaksberg?_t=8ZY1BCwlE8Q&_r=1 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/i “This is the place we get unstuck from trauma, and grounded in our healing”.

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  EP: 137 From Broadway to The C L E A R Way | Tanesha Moodys Story

  Jul 15, 202637 min

  Rebuilt Series: Season in Blooming 🌸 Follow The School of Hard Knocks and add it to your library so you never miss an episode. About Our Guest: Tanesha L. Moody is a speaker, writer, certified coach, and founder of Full Out Coaching, where her work centers on clarity, courage, and purpose. Her career spans Broadway’s Mean Girls First National Tour and leadership roles at Salesforce, Disney, and Under Armour, where she led global teams and designed high-impact experiences. Her work is rooted in one core belief: we are meant to live, lead, and thrive Full Out. She is the creator of the C.L.E.A.R. Method™, IGNIS Purpose Framework™, and SAFE Feedback™ approach, guiding people to clarify who they are, what they value, and how they choose to lead and live. She is also known for her message, “You weren’t rejected. Your offer was™,” a perspective that reshapes how people experience rejection and move forward without questioning their worth. With over 700 hours of coaching and thousands of hours of leadership development, her work creates spaces where people reconnect with who they are, step into who they’re becoming, and move through life with courage and intention. How to reach Tanesha: https://www.instagram.com/taneshalmoody | https://www.taneshalmoody.com “This is the place we get unstuck from trauma, and grounded in our healing”.

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