Live Elevated with Brian Pruett

This is a raw conversation about addiction, redemption, fatherhood, faith, and what it really means to become a man you respect. Michael opens up about growing up with an abusive father, the pressure to be perfect, and how that pain led him into heroin addiction and multiple overdoses. We talk about rock bottom moments, the unexpected people who stepped in at the right time, and the daily disciplines that helped pull him back into the light. We go deep into presence, phone addiction, building businesses from solitude, creating a home full of love, and the hard moments that test you as a father and husband. This is an honest look at the inner battles men face and the quiet decisions that shape who we become. If you care about becoming a present father, a grounded man, a better leader, and someone who finishes life with integrity, this conversation is for you. This is real talk for men who want more from life and are willing to do the inner work to get there. keep becoming ⚡️   

As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to slow down and reflect on what actually moved the needle in my life.. In this episode, I share five core lessons from 2025 that I believe are essential if you want a stronger, healthier, more aligned 2026. We talk about:  • Why discipline is an act of self-respect  • Why identity always comes before results  • How faith and failure shape growth  • Why letting go is just as important as leveling up  • And why the people you do life with matter more than anything else These aren’t motivational ideas. They’re rules to live by, with simple, tangible actions you can take right now. If you’re tired of doing more but feeling less fulfilled, this episode is for you. Let’s keep becoming more, together ⚡️  

What actually makes someone confident? In this episode, I share the 5 practices that have helped me build real, grounded confidence.. not loud confidence, but the kind that shows up in how you live. We cover: Closing the say-do gap Radical honesty Why fitness changes everything Becoming comfortable in your own skin Living with purpose and service beyond yourself Confidence isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.. daily ⚡️   Listen in, reflect, and take one step this week toward becoming more confident.

Today I’m joined by NFL safety Ryan Neal for one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever recorded. We talk about the real battles men face… identity, pressure, faith, fatherhood, injury, healing, and becoming who God is shaping you to be. Ryan opens up about his own story.. growing up in the church, injuries, setbacks, anger, purpose, marriage, and the moments that reshaped his entire life. We also unpack what separates Christianity, how God forms us through trials, and why your brokenness is never wasted. This episode is for the man who wants to grow, lead, and live with clarity. Press play and sit in this one.

This episode is casual and unfiltered… just raw truth. I’m answering the deeper questions you sent — the ones that make you pause and actually reflect. What I’m insecure about, what happiness means to me, how I stay grounded in Christ, what the hardest part of being a dad really is, how to build confidence, how to heal when you still care, and what’s changed me the most this past year. Nothing perfect, nothing rehearsed… just honesty. And my intention is this… That by understanding more of my world, you understand more of your own. That you walk away a little more present, a little more wise, a little more aligned with the man you’re becoming. Thanks for being here. Let’s keep BECOMING 🌊