Attitude Over Everything: A Raw, Real Conversation with Aaron Davis

🗓️ Episode Summary:

In this unforgettable episode of I'll Say It Anyway, Beth Friesen sits down with powerhouse speaker, author, and national champion Aaron Davis—a man whose life, legacy, and mindset prove that attitude isn’t just a buzzword... it’s a way of life.

From helping his father as a janitor with pride as a child to delivering keynotes to Fortune 500 companies, Aaron shares how his father's legacy and his own journey through loss, grief, cancer, and reinvention forged his core belief: Your attitude is your choice. With candor, humor, and deep wisdom, he shares the generational impact of perspective, the mental toll of unprocessed grief, and the transformative power of choosing how to show up—even in your darkest seasons.

This is more than an interview. It’s a soul-level reminder that what you’ve been through doesn’t define you—how you respond to it does.

🎧 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why attitude is more than a mindset—it’s a legacy
• The janitor who led with excellence and raised a champion
• Grief, cumulative loss, and learning to go through instead of around
• Aaron’s battle with cancer and the life-saving power of early detection
• Mental health, masculinity, and why vulnerability is strength
• The 4-step Attitude Adjustment Formula (Awareness, Assessment, Advice, Action)
• A personal, powerful take on support, healing, and faith
• And yes—“Bob the Bag” makes an unforgettable appearance

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

"Attitude is not the only thing—but it’s the main thing. And it’s always your choice." – Aaron Davis

🍷 The Final Sip:

• Favorite place traveled: St. Thomas, St. Croix… and Nantucket
• Go-to beverage: A piping hot cup of coffee, just like his dad
• Best advice ever received: “It’s just nice to be nice.”
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💬 Connect with Aaron Davis:

Visit AaronDavis.co

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarondavisattitudeexpert/

Book Aaron to speak: https://www.aarondavis.co/contact

Description:

One minute you're calling your mom for her lasagna recipe. The next? You're on the phone with her cardiologist—and suddenly, you're the adult in the room. Welcome to the messy, heartbreaking, often sacred chapter no one warned you about: parenting your parents.

In this episode, Beth pulls no punches as she unpacks the emotional whiplash, logistical chaos, and deep soul-stretching love that defines this midlife season. From managing medications and Power of Attorney to navigating guilt, boundaries, and senior care decisions—this is the episode every adult child needs to hear.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How the hell did I end up here?”—this one’s for you.

What You’ll Hear:

• The gut-punch realization that the roles have reversed
• The grief that comes before they’re gone
• What no one tells you about legal, medical, and care logistics
• Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s survival
• What aging parents won’t say (but desperately feel)
• Three questions every adult child must ask: Are they safe? Do they have dignity? What’s their quality of life?
• A sacred story from the ER—and the kind of love that shows up when it’s hardest

Mentioned in this episode:

• Power of Attorney & navigating in-home care
• The fact that there is a difference between guardianship & conservatorship
• When to consider assisted living (and how to know it's time)
• Future episodes on dementia and senior placement decisions

Quote to remember:

If you're in the thick of it…

You’re not alone. You’re not crazy. And you’re doing better than you think. Share this episode with a sibling, a friend, or anyone carrying the invisible weight of elder care.

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Description:

No one hands you a parenting playbook when you leave the hospital—but wouldn’t that be nice? In this episode, Beth shares her hard-won wisdom (and a few hilarious stories) from raising babies to big kids, now told with the clarity that only comes after being promoted to grandparent. Spoiler: the promotion comes with perspective.

From toddler meltdowns to school drop-offs, Beth dives into what really matters when raising good humans—because there are many ways to do it well, but some core non-negotiables make all the difference.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why there’s no “perfect” way to parent—but there are principles that work

✨ Beth’s 7 Non-Negotiables for ages 0–12

✨ How love, boundaries, and consistency shape emotionally healthy kids

✨ Why being the “velvet-covered steel” is the ultimate parenting move

✨ A hilarious realization from her grown son that proves we’re all winging it

Key Quotes:

🟣 “Love without boundaries creates entitlement. Boundaries without love create anxiety. But love with boundaries? That’s where the magic is.”

🟣 “Your child is not your therapist, your best friend, or your emotional support animal. Be the adult.”

🟣 “The lessons are never cheaper than they are right now. Let them fail when the stakes are low.”

Resources Mentioned:

📚 Study about playground boundaries and child psychology

🎧 Stay tuned for Part 2: Raising Teens Without Losing Your Mind

“This isn’t a shortcut—it’s a comeback plan.”

Summary:

If you’ve been bloated, burned out, exhausted, and emotionally wrecked—but doing “everything right”—this episode is your turning point. In Part 2 of The Midlife Reset, Beth dives deep into the trifecta that changed her life: gut healing, hormone optimization, and microdosing GLP-1s. Learn what these medications really do (and what they don’t), the non-negotiables you must follow, how adrenal burnout is sabotaging your energy, and why 90 days is your magic window for a total system reboot. This is your permission slip to stop settling and start healing—for real.

In this episode, we cover:

• What GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro are really for (and what they’re not)
• The 5 non-negotiables if you’re using GLP meds (hint: magic only works when you do)
• Why your adrenal glands are tanked—and how to revive them
• What “skinny fat” really means and why it’s more dangerous than you think
• Beth’s personal gut-healing story and how food sensitivities were quietly wrecking her health
• The science behind 90-day cell regeneration—and how you can use it to transform your health

Quote of the Episode:

Beth’s Reset Roadmap:

1. Pick one non-negotiable. (Protein, weights, sleep—pick something and commit.)
2. Track your progress. Use a journal, app, or photos—because data = power.
3. Talk to a functional provider. Get the labs. Ask the hard questions.
4. Give it 90 days. No shortcuts. Just strategy, intention, and grit.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Tyna Moore’s “Ozempic Done Right” podcast series
• Food sensitivity testing
• Microdosing GLP-1s as a support tool—not a miracle pill (shot)

Call to Action:

Stop shrinking. Start healing.

Tag @BethFriesen and share your Day 1 of the 90-Day Reset.

And if you loved this episode—send it to the friend who needs it. You already know…

Beth’s gonna say it anyway.

What if midlife isn’t the beginning of the end... but the moment you finally reclaim your power?

If you’ve been feeling like your body is fighting you—brain fog, inflammation, stubborn weight gain, emotional swings, sleepless nights—you’re not broken. You’re living in a system that forgot how to support you.

In this episode, Beth rips the lid off the myths surrounding aging, hormones, and metabolic health. From mitochondria burnout to the fallout from the Women’s Health Initiative study, she delivers no-BS truths on why so many midlife women (and men) feel like hell—and what you can finally do about it.

This is Part 1 of a powerful 2-part series.

• Why 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy (Dr. Casey Means’ research and book, Good Energy)
• What mitochondria have to do with energy, weight gain, and inflammation
• Why the Women's Health Initiative study derailed a generation of women
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver's message on hormone therapy—and why it matters more than ever
• The truth about testosterone loss in men (andropause is real)
• Why balanced hormones are not about vanity—they're about survival

• The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
• Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Beth Friesen is a registered nurse but not your medical provider. Please consult your own licensed healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your health plan.

Next week: Part 2 of The Midlife Reset, where we break down GLP-1 meds, inflammation, gut health, and Beth’s personal journey with microdosing and healing from the inside out. It’s truth-telling time—and you won’t want to miss it.

🎙️ Episode 2 – Confidence Is a Muscle

Show Summary:

In this episode, Beth dives deep into the real roots of confidence—not the kind you’re born with, but the kind you build. With stories from her own life, insights from Think and Grow Rich, and a breakdown of Napoleon Hill’s Self-Confidence Formula, Beth reveals how confidence is less about talent and more about repetition, belief, and bold action.

Whether you’ve struggled with self-doubt, felt like an imposter, or just need a shot of courage to go after what you want… this one’s for you.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• Why confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you develop.
• The 5-part Self-Confidence Formula from Napoleon Hill, and how to apply it.
• How self-image and subconscious programming shape your reality.
• The critical difference between “knowing” and “doing”—and how to close that gap.
• How Beth rewired her internal belief system through small, repeated wins.

📘 Referenced in This Episode:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• The Self-Confidence Formula from Chapter 3 of Think and Grow Rich
• Concepts from Dr. Maxwell Maltz’s work on self-image (Psycho-Cybernetics)
• Beth’s real-world examples of shifting identity and building belief

🧠 Episode Highlight:

“You cannot perform in a way that is inconsistent with the way you see yourself. So change the way you see yourself—and your life will catch up.”

📌 Call to Action:

If this episode sparked something in you, don’t just sit with it—do something with it. Write your own version of the Self-Confidence Formula and speak it out loud every morning. Then take one small action today that aligns with the version of you you’re becoming.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Visit www.illsayitanyway.com for more episodes and resources
• Connect with Beth on Instagram: @BethFriesenOfficial
• Grab your copy of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

🎙️ Episode Title: The Origin Story

🕒 Runtime: 14:00

🔥 One-Liner: “You can decide TODAY that you are no longer going to settle.”

In the debut episode of I’ll Say It Anyway, Beth shares the truth behind the mic—where the podcast really came from, what pushed her to finally speak up, and why she’s not holding back anymore. It’s real, raw, and for anyone who’s ever asked themselves, “Is this really all there is?”

You know… this podcast didn’t come from a perfect plan or flashy launch strategy. It came from a moment of being *done*—done with settling, staying quiet, and shrinking to fit. So Beth’s saying it anyway… and she hopes you will too.

In this powerful and deeply personal kickoff, Beth Friesen (aka Roxie) gets honest about:

- Why she finally stopped waiting and started speaking

- The life whispers and loud moments that made this podcast inevitable

- Menopause, motherhood, mic-drops, and moments she almost gave up

- The messy truth behind aging, leadership, caregiving, identity shifts—and the deep desire to be more

💥 If you’ve ever felt invisible but totally on fire inside, this is for you.

“I wasn’t broken—I was becoming. And now… I’m going to say it anyway.”

- Getting your voice back (even after you thought it was gone)

- Parenting your parents and feeling unprepared

- Feeling invisible in midlife—and why that feeling is lying to you

- The “Let Them” theory by Mel Robbins and how it flipped the switch

- Hot flashes, Botox, burnout, and bourbon (yes, really)

- Why confidence isn’t something you have—it’s something you *build*

📚 Mel Robbins’ “The Let Them Theory”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4ZT86D6

🌐 Beth’s Website: https://www.IllSayItAnyway.com

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