This episode: From Betrayal to Breakthrough: JD McCabe’s Journey of Overcoming False Accusations, Emotional Abuse, and Finding Purpose. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Personal growth after divorce and dealing with false accusations. (0:11)

• JD McCabe shares personal stories of overcoming blind spots and seizing opportunities.
• JD’s ex-wife accused him of giving her a sexually transmitted disease, which he denied and later discovered was a lie.
• He saw the accusation as an opportunity to rebuild himself, redefine his identity as a father, and move on emotionally.

Reconciliation after betrayal and gaslighting in marriage. (5:24)

• JD shares his experience of being involuntarily committed by his family practitioner, leading to discoveries of hidden addiction and infidelity.
• JD was still in love with his ex-wife despite being in a psych facility and facing accusations of abuse.
• He hoped to reconcile with his ex-wife and figure out the issues in their marriage.

Emotional and psychological abuse, shame, forgiveness, and healing. (10:51)

• JD discusses emotional and psychological abuse in relationships, with a focus on the gender dynamics involved.
• He struggled with shame and forgiveness after being manipulated by a master manipulator.

Overcoming adversity and finding purpose through faith and gratitude. (15:01)

• JD shares his story of overcoming adversity, including their journey with her cancer, and the lessons they learned along the way.
• JD aims to provide hope, faith, and gratitude to readers through his book, with all proceeds going to support nonprofits.
• JD shares his story of Resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
• His colleagues stood by him during a difficult time, despite not fully understanding his situation.

Relationships, business, and personal growth. (20:55)

• JD McCabe advises young people to prioritize their emotional well-being and not rush into relationships.
• JD suggests creating a list of must-haves and deal breakers in a relationship to ensure compatibility.
• He emphasizes following passion and purpose, with peaks and valleys, and being committed to one’s vision.
• JD shares personal story of overcoming adversity with the help of his daughter, and expresses gratitude for the positive impact of their relationship.

To learn more about JD’s mission, go to his website at https://thirdgift.com/ 

JD’s Bio: J.D. McCabe

J.D. “Danny” McCabe grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the middle child of a very large family.

From an early age, he was independent and a practical realist. This first-time author began writing his diary as a historical journal of events in the demise of his marriage that evolved quickly and came without context. 

Danny was encouraged to share this personal and unbelievable voyage in rediscovering himself by the many people who witnessed and heard about his journey first hand. He is blessed with two beautiful adult children. J.D. resides in the Charleston, SC area.   

About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.

I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.

I found my purpose and my mission in life. I’ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same.

My men’s group and one-on-one Coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH DREW:

Website: 

https://profitcompassion.com/

Email: 

drew@profitcompassion.com

Free Webinar: The Mindful Man Movement: The Multi-Dimensional Man

https://profitcompassion.com/caveman-webinar

The Mindful Man Movement Men’s Group Membership: 

https://profitcompassion.com/mmm-signup 

Book a Coaching Discovery Call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30

Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR

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Drew Deraney Mindset Mastery Coach (Life Coach with a Twist)

Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.

In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.

Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.