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Amplify Hope Today

Amplify Hope Today

By: Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear
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Amplify Hope Today is a raw and deeply human podcast hosted by Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear, two longtime friends who have navigated success, grief, divorce, entrepreneurship, faith, reinvention, and resilience side by side for more than two decades. In a world where fear is loud and uncertainty feels constant, this show explores why hope must be intentional. Through honest conversations about the topics most people avoid—loss, identity shifts, leadership under pressure, rebuilding after tragedy, trust, communication, and the courage to begin again—each episode invites listeners to expand their capacity, strengthen their resilience, and live and lead with clarity in permanent uncertainty. This is not surface-level positivity. It is a practice of choosing goodness, taking action, and becoming hopeful so you can be helpful.Amplify Hope Today Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • 7. How To Build Emotional Capacity When Life Feels Overwhelming!

    7. How To Build Emotional Capacity When Life Feels Overwhelming!
    Apr 6 2026
    Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in fear, or like you’ve lost your capacity to handle life?

    In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, we sit down with Dr. Stormy Hill, a mental health occupational therapist and physician, to unpack how to expand your emotional capacity, regulate your nervous system, and build hope as a daily practice.

    Dr. Stormy shares her deeply personal story of navigating her son’s life-threatening illness and how that experience reshaped her understanding of hope, resilience, and agency. She explains why fear is not a flaw but a nervous system state, and how you can shift out of it using simple, science-backed techniques.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • What “capacity” really means (and how to grow it)
    • How fear impacts your nervous system and limits your life
    • The connection between hope, joy, and pleasure
    • Simple breathwork and movement practices to regulate your body
    • The 5-minute “Hope Mapping” method to move forward with clarity
    • Why micro wins are key to long-term growth and resilience
    • How to support your children (or yourself) in building hope
    This is not just another conversation about mindset — it’s a practical guide to rebuilding your inner capacity so you can move from fear to hope, one step at a time.If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start taking action, this episode is for you.

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    If you would like to stay connected with our guest please see the following:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstormyschiller/
    Website: https://drstormyschiller.com/

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    42 mins
  • 6. Stop the Clock: How to Take Back Control of Your Time

    6. Stop the Clock: How to Take Back Control of Your Time
    Mar 29 2026
    What if the most valuable thing in your life isn’t money, success, or achievement—but time?
    In this episode of Amplify Hope Today, Simon and Sherri dive into one of the most important conversations we can have: how we spend our time and who we spend it with.

    Through personal stories, powerful reflections, and practical strategies, they introduce the concept of “Stop the Clock”—a mindset shift that invites you to be fully present, intentional, and connected in your everyday life.

    From managing distractions and setting priorities to creating meaningful memories with the people who matter most, this episode will challenge you to rethink productivity, redefine success, and reclaim your time before it slips away.

    Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how busy you were… it’s about the moments you chose to truly live.

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on:
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808 Listen on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551

    STAY CONNECTED
    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs



    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    31 mins
  • 5. The Financial Habit that Changes Everything

    5. The Financial Habit that Changes Everything
    Mar 22 2026
    In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear sit down with financial advisor and retirement planner Anne Franklin.

    Anne Franklin is a wealth management advisor and retirement planner with Franklin-Peiper Financial at Northwestern Mutual. Since 2001, she has helps clients with answering their biggest question, “when can I retire? And how do I make sure I don’t run out of money?”

    During a quiet conversation, focused on you, she prepares income projections to help clients determine how and when they can retire. She also specializes in the customized design and maintenance of investment portfolios.

    Anne shares how our relationship with money is often shaped in childhood and why income alone does not guarantee financial security. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about shame, debt, and delayed gratification, she explains how anyone can begin building a healthier financial future.

    From the famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment to actionable steps like simplifying credit cards and creating intentional financial goals, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed by money and start making progress.

    Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck, trying to save for your children’s future, or wondering if it’s too late to start planning for retirement, this conversation will challenge your thinking and equip you with tools to take control of your financial life.

    You’ll learn why your relationship with money is mandatory, how delayed gratification builds long-term wealth, and the simple habits that can move you from financial anxiety to financial clarity.

    If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I start with my finances?”, this episode is for you.

    Subscribe for more conversations that inspire courage, healing, and purpose.

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    Watch full episodes on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AmplifyHopeTodayShow
    Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplify-hope-today/id1881115485?i=1000752112808

    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OJS29kGxgcYTJnzZCoehb?si=b36e8692245b4551 STAY CONNECTED

    Follow Simon at:
    Website: https://www.simontbailey.com/
    Instagram: @SimonTBailey
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

    Follow Sherri at:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherri.wear.9?

    Follow our podcast at:
    Website: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
    Instagram: @AmplifyHopeToday

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    Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.

    Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello Labs

    Learn More: https://www.amplifyhopetoday.com/
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    39 mins
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