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Dayton Biggs is a U.S. Air Force veteran, Doctor of Physical Therapy, two-time amateur mixed martial arts champion, husband, father of two, and nearly eight years sober.His life today is built around many of the things recovery gave him the opportunity to fully experience: family, purpose, movement, adventure, and connection. Whether traveling the world with his wife and children, snowboarding, or training martial arts together as a family, Dayton has intentionally created a life centered on experiences that strengthen their bond.Martial arts has remained an important part of that journey. After becoming a two-time amateur MMA champion himself, Dayton now shares that passion with his family, using training as another way to spend meaningful time together, challenge one another, and continue growing.Nearly eight years into sobriety, Dayton's story reflects what can be built beyond addiction. His recovery isn't simply about the years he has spent sober, but the life he has created during them—as a husband, father, veteran, healthcare professional, athlete, and someone committed to making the most of the life and relationships he has today.

Mike “StuBoy” O’Brien is a recovery advocate and co-host of Two Addicts and a Moron Podcast, where honest conversations, humor, and lived experience come together to challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and show people what life on the other side can look like.After roughly a decade of addiction, Mike reached a turning point when he realized he could lose one of the most important things in his life—his relationship with his daughter. With the support of friends, coworkers, and a recovery community that rallied around him, he entered treatment and began rebuilding his life.But getting sober was only the beginning.Mike had long told himself that if he ever figured out how to make it to the other side of addiction, he wanted to help other people believe they could do it too. That idea eventually became Two Addicts and a Moron Podcast, a platform built around real recovery stories without pretending recovery has to be serious all the time. Through humor, vulnerability, and conversations with people from different walks of life, Mike and his co-hosts have created a space where people can talk openly about addiction, mental health, resilience, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life.Today, that mission is expanding beyond the microphone. Mike helped launch the Two Addicts and a Moron Podcast Recovery Foundation, with the goal of connecting people who want help with treatment, transportation, recovery resources, and continued support—particularly those who may not have the financial resources or insurance to access care on their own.For Mike, recovery is ultimately about paying forward the help that was once given to him. His story is a reminder that getting sober isn't simply about leaving addiction behind. It's about discovering what you can build with the life you get back.

Aston is an amputee and resilience advocate whose life changed in an instant after an accident forced him to confront challenges he never could have anticipated. His journey has required him to adapt not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as he learned how to rebuild his life and redefine what moving forward could look like.Through the highs, the setbacks, and the difficult moments in between, Aston discovered that resilience isn't about being unaffected by what happens to you. It's about allowing yourself to struggle, adapt, and continue moving forward even when life looks completely different from what you had planned.In this episode, Aston opens up about the accident that changed his life, adjusting to life as an amputee, navigating the setbacks that followed, and ultimately finding a renewed sense of identity and purpose. He shares an honest perspective on what it means to face circumstances you cannot change while recognizing that you still have a choice in how you respond to them.His story is a reminder that strength doesn't always look like having everything together. Sometimes it means getting back up, learning how to move differently, and refusing to allow one chapter of your life to determine the rest of your story.This conversation explores resilience, identity, perspective, and what becomes possible when we stop measuring our lives by what we've lost and begin looking at what we can still build.

Dr. Henry Lewis Higgins is a career emergency physician, healthcare entrepreneur, and executive with more than two decades of clinical and leadership experience. Throughout his career, he has focused on building community-based healthcare models that combine exceptional medical care with greater accessibility, affordability, and meaningful involvement from physicians and healthcare staff.His philosophy of care is rooted in a simple but powerful standard: approach every patient with a profound degree of empathy while treating them with an overwhelming amount of competence.Dr. Higgins is the founder and CEO of Family Hospital Systems and Emergency Rooms and has founded and operated emergency centers, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations throughout Texas and Nebraska. He also founded Cage Free Care, a direct primary care model designed to give individuals and employers more affordable access to primary, emergency, and specialty healthcare.Over the past eight years, much of Dr. Higgins' work has centered on developing RedStone, a recovery program operated through Family Hospital Systems. RedStone begins with the medical stabilization of individuals struggling with substance use and extends well beyond the initial crisis, working alongside community partners to provide meaningful support throughout the first two years of recovery.The program brings together medical professionals, behavioral health providers, and peer recovery specialists to create an integrated care team focused on what each individual needs to build sustainable recovery. This approach reflects Dr. Higgins' broader belief that addressing addiction requires more than getting someone safely through an immediate medical crisis—it requires continued connection, support, and a healthcare system willing to stay involved.In addition to his clinical and executive work, Dr. Higgins has held numerous medical leadership positions and is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the *Journal of Free Standing Emergency Medicine*. He has also served as owner and Chairman of the Board of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine.Dr. Higgins received his medical degree from West Virginia University, completed postgraduate training in General Surgery and Neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma, and completed an Internal Medicine residency at CAMC/WVU in Charleston, West Virginia.Across every aspect of his career, Dr. Higgins has remained focused on improving the way healthcare is delivered through clinical excellence, empathy, accountability, community involvement, and innovative models of care. Outside of his professional work, he is devoted to his wife of 35 years, their four children, and their growing family.

Mark England is a TEDx speaker, co-founder and Head Coach of Enlifted, and one of the leading voices in the study of how language shapes human performance, behavior, and identity. For nearly two decades, Mark has researched, taught, and coached thousands of individuals on the profound connection between the words we use, the stories we tell ourselves, and the lives we ultimately create.Before entering the world of personal development, Mark earned a Master's Degree in Education and worked as an elementary school physical education teacher. His background in education, combined with years of coaching athletes, entrepreneurs, military personnel, first responders, and individuals in recovery, led him to develop a practical framework for identifying and rewriting the unconscious language patterns that keep people stuck.As the co-founder of Enlifted, Mark has helped transform the way people approach mindset, communication, leadership, and recovery by demonstrating that changing your story isn't about positive thinking—it's about using precise language to create lasting behavioral change. His work has influenced coaches, clinicians, educators, and organizations around the world.In this episode, we explore the connection between language, identity, and purpose, why the stories we repeat become the lives we live, and how changing just a few words can unlock a completely different future.

Dan Banion is a certified Enlifted coach, speaker, and recovery advocate dedicated to helping people break free from the stories, language, and beliefs that keep them stuck. Sober since 2017, Dan has learned that lasting transformation isn't just about removing alcohol or other unhealthy behaviors—it's about changing the way we think, speak, and relate to ourselves so we can build lives that are deeply meaningful and genuinely fulfilling.Before finding his purpose in coaching, Dan lived many different lives. Over the years, he worked as a Chippendales emcee, radio DJ, MMA ring announcer, and salesman, experiences that gave him a unique perspective on identity, performance, and the many roles people play throughout their lives. While each chapter shaped who he became, it was his own recovery journey that led him to the deeper work of personal transformation.Through the Enlifted methodology, Dan helps individuals uncover the unconscious language and limiting beliefs that influence how they see themselves and the world around them. His approach combines lived experience, practical coaching, and honest conversation to help people move beyond simply surviving and begin creating lives built on purpose, authenticity, and intentional growth.Whether he's speaking from a stage, coaching one-on-one, or sharing his own story, Dan's mission is simple: to help people realize that changing your life begins by changing the story you tell yourself—and that true recovery isn't just about getting sober, it's about becoming the person you were always capable of being.

Jamie McKibben-Reese is an author, interventionist, speaker, and recovery coach dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate addiction, trauma, and long-term healing. Through her private coaching practice and the My Sober Journey Intensive Resiliency Aftercare Program, she provides compassionate guidance that extends beyond treatment, empowering people to build resilient, purpose-driven lives in recovery.Drawing from both professional expertise and her own lived experience, Jamie brings authenticity, honesty, and hope to every conversation. She believes that understanding our story is one of the most powerful steps toward changing our future, and that lasting transformation begins with connection, self-awareness, accountability, and the courage to heal.Jamie is also a passionate advocate for improving the addiction treatment landscape. She is committed to educating individuals, families, and communities about the realities of addiction, helping them make informed decisions during some of life's most vulnerable moments. Through open and honest dialogue, she champions ethical treatment, meaningful aftercare, stronger family support, and recovery approaches that care for the whole person—not just the addiction.She is the author of *I Never Left You, I've Been Here the Whole Time – GOD*, a deeply personal story of faith, redemption, and transformation, and *This Is Your Story Workbook*, an interactive guide designed to help readers uncover the beliefs, experiences, and patterns that have shaped their lives while providing practical tools for lasting change.Whether she's coaching families, speaking on stage, or collaborating with others to advance conversations around recovery and mental health, Jamie's mission remains the same: to inspire hope, encourage honest dialogue, and remind people that healing is always possible. She believes no one is beyond redemption, every person has the ability to rewrite their story, and no one should have to walk the journey of recovery alone.

Craig "Bubba" Norton is the founder of A Better Boat Recovery Services, co-creator of GUTS (God's Unseen Training System), and a recovery coach, interventionist, and advocate with nearly 17 years of continuous sobriety. After overcoming his own battle with addiction, Bubba dedicated his life to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of substance use disorders through interventions, recovery coaching, sober transportation, case management, and long-term recovery support.Drawing from lived experience, evidence-informed practices, the principles of 12-step recovery, and years of hands-on work, Bubba believes that lasting transformation comes from honesty, accountability, connection, and a willingness to do the work. His approach focuses on helping people build recovery capital—the relationships, resources, and life skills that create a strong foundation for sustainable recovery.As the co-creator of GUTS (God's Unseen Training System), Bubba is developing a coaching framework designed to equip recovery professionals with practical tools while empowering clients to build purposeful, resilient lives. His mission is rooted in the belief that recovery is not something anyone achieves alone—it is built through community, service, and meaningful human connection.Outside of his professional work, Bubba is married to Wendi Willoughby Norton, whom he considers his greatest source of love, encouragement, and partnership. Together they have built a life centered on faith, family, and serving others. He is also the proud stepfather of Mollie, whose presence continues to inspire his commitment to living a life of purpose and integrity.Whether he's leading an intervention, coaching someone through the early stages of recovery, or speaking to an audience about hope and resilience, Bubba's message remains consistent: no matter how difficult the past may have been, every day is another opportunity to choose a different path and create a better future.

Today's guest is Peter Doyle, a licensed therapist, addiction counselor, and recovery advocate whose career has been dedicated to helping people build lasting change.Peter has worked in behavioral health since 2008 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Addiction Counseling. After spending more than a decade leading residential treatment programs and operations, he transitioned into a Primary Therapist role, where he combines years of leadership experience with a deeply personal understanding of recovery.Having been on his own recovery journey for more than 20 years, Peter believes healing extends far beyond abstinence. His approach emphasizes whole-person wellness—addressing the mind, body, relationships, and purpose that create sustainable recovery. Throughout his career, he's remained committed to helping individuals move beyond survival and build lives grounded in resilience, connection, and long-term well-being.In this conversation, we explore what it truly means to recover, the importance of treating the whole person, and why lasting transformation happens when clinical expertise meets lived experience.

Today’s guest is someone who’s lived through the darkest parts of addiction and turned that experience into a mission to help others find hope.Matt Handy is the host of the My Last Relapse podcast, where he has honest, unfiltered conversations about addiction, relapse, recovery, and what it really takes to rebuild a life. After spending nearly two decades battling heroin addiction, experiencing homelessness, and serving time in prison, Matt found recovery and has dedicated his life to helping others do the same.Today, he’s one of the founders of Harmony Grove Behavioral Health and is challenging many of the traditional conversations around addiction by encouraging authenticity, compassion, and individualized recovery instead of shame and stigma.Matt's story is one of resilience, redemption, and purpose.

Jason "Jay Mac" McDonald, better known as "The Backstah", is a nationally recognized mural artist, airbrush painter, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate whose work has transformed businesses, schools, gyms, and community spaces across the country. Known for his bold artistic style and larger-than-life murals, Jay has built a career by turning creativity into purpose and using art to inspire connection, hope, and transformation.But behind the vibrant colors is a story of resilience.Growing up on the streets of Boston, graffiti became both an outlet and an identity. After years of battling addiction and living a life that could have ended very differently, Jay found recovery and redirected the same passion, discipline, and creativity that once fueled destructive choices into building a successful business and a meaningful life.Today, Jay uses his platform to share an honest message about recovery, personal accountability, and second chances. Through his artwork, public speaking, and entrepreneurial journey, he encourages others to believe that their past does not have to define their future. His story is a powerful reminder that transformation is possible—and that with purpose, persistence, and the willingness to do the work, it's never too late to create something extraordinary.

Sabyn Mayfield, a Nashville native, began his career as an award-winning filmmaker and musician. He graduated from the Los Angeles Film School in 2001 with a focus on Directing and Producing, launching a successful career in the entertainment industry that spanned over two decades. While building his career, Sabyn also embarked on his own journey of recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. This personal transformation led him to shift his focus toward helping others in their own healing journeys. In 2022, he completed the Christian Institute’s Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program, became a member of CCAPP, and earned certifications as a Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT) and a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-I (CADC). Sabyn’s connection to The Bridge to Recovery is deeply personal—he is a former client whose experience at the program changed and saved his life. Now serving as CEO, he is dedicated to expanding The Bridge’s reach, ensuring that its life-changing work continues to impact individuals and families for generations to come. With a background spanning both creative industries and behavioral health, Sabyn brings a unique perspective to his leadership. His ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, combined with his passion for recovery, guides his mission to make The Bridge to Recovery a place where transformation and healing thrive.

Today’s guest is Joey Stax — fitness entrepreneur, social media personality, and founder of the supplement brand Stax Supps. Known for his intense training style, no-filter personality, and motivational content, Joey has built a massive online following through raw authenticity and a relentless work ethic. But his story goes way deeper than fitness.Before becoming a successful entrepreneur and influencer, Joey came from a difficult background that included organized crime, prison time, and years of personal struggle. In recent interviews, he’s opened up about growing up around meth labs and gang culture in San Antonio, serving prison sentences in his early years, and ultimately rebuilding his life through fitness, business, and fatherhood. Today, Joey has transformed that journey into a platform that reaches millions — inspiring people through bodybuilding, entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal accountability. From launching businesses like Stax Supplements and building a loyal community online to sharing the lessons learned from his darkest moments, Joey’s become a powerful example of reinvention and resilience.

Matt Fleming is a speaker, coach, author, and founder of Redeemed Strength. After overcoming years of addiction, adversity, and personal struggle, Matt dedicated his life to helping men transform pain into purpose and rebuild their identity from the inside out.Through faith, fitness, discipline, and honest self-reflection, Matt teaches men how to break destructive patterns, take ownership of their lives, and become stronger mentally, physically, and spiritually. He is the author of You Rule The Way and has built a powerful platform centered around resilience, leadership, masculinity, and personal transformation.Today, Matt speaks to audiences around the country, sharing his story and helping others develop the mindset, structure, and accountability needed to create lasting change.

This week’s Founders Meeting episode is a special one. I had the chance to sit down and interview my business partner and the founder of E-Motion Wellness, Jason Turner. We went beyond the surface and talked about the vision behind the brand, the journey it took to build it, and what continues to drive everything we do today.Jason shares some real insight into leadership, resilience, and what it actually means to create something with purpose, not just profit.If you’ve ever been curious about the “why” behind E-Motion Wellness or wanted a closer look at the mindset behind the mission, this is one you don’t want to miss.Stay tuned!

Mark England—co-founder of Enlifted and a pioneer in mindset and communication coaching—is joining us to break down how the words you speak and the stories you tell yourself shape your entire reality. With over 15 years of experience, a background in education, and having coached thousands around the world, Mark has built a system that helps people take control of their mindset through language, breath, and awareness.In this episode, we dive into how to eliminate self-sabotage, shift out of victim mentality, and create a stronger, more disciplined version of yourself from the inside out.If you’re serious about growth, performance, and leveling up every area of your life, this is one you don’t want to miss.

A lot of programs can get someone sober for 30 days. Very few can help them stay that way when life starts living again.In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Jamie Corless, Director of Recovery Integration at e-motion wellness — one of the people responsible for ensuring what happens inside treatment actually translates to the real world outside it.Jamie has been instrumental in building the systems that connect mental health care, addiction treatment, and sober living into something that resembles real continuity — not just handoffs and hope. From overseeing IOP and PHP programming to operating sober living environments, Jamie lives in the gap where most people fall through.This conversation goes beyond titles and into the mechanics of recovery that actually sticks.We get into:Why most treatment models fail the moment structure disappearsWhat “recovery integration” actually means (and why it’s usually missing)The role of accountability, environment, and consistency in long-term changeHow crisis management really works when it’s not theoreticalWhy physical training and mindset work aren’t extras — they’re foundationalJamie also shares how their background as a CrossFit coach, recovery coach, and Enlifted mindset coach shapes a more physiology-driven, action-oriented approach to healing — one that doesn’t rely on insight alone to create change.This is a conversation about building people back up in a way that can survive real life — not just treatment.

Not everyone in the addiction conversation has lived it—and that’s exactly why this episode matters.In this episode of the e-motion podcast, we break down the role of Joey, better known as “Joey the Moron” from 2 Addicts & A Moron. While his co-hosts bring lived experience in addiction and recovery, Joey represents something just as critical: the perspective of the everyday person trying to understand it all.Joey asks the questions most people are thinking—but don’t say out loud. The uncomfortable ones. The blunt ones. The ones that cut through clinical language and get to what actually makes sense in real life.This conversation explores why addiction recovery needs more than experts and lived experience—it needs translation. It needs curiosity. It needs someone willing to challenge assumptions, call out confusion, and keep the conversation grounded in reality.We get into:Why the “outsider perspective” is essential in addiction and mental health conversationsThe danger of overcomplicating recovery with clinical jargonHow humor and honesty can break down stigma around addictionWhat most people misunderstand about addiction—and why that mattersThe role of curiosity in changing how we approach recoveryJoey’s not here to be the expert. He’s here to ask better questions—and that might be exactly what this field has been missing.If you’ve ever felt like addiction conversations don’t make sense, this episode is for you.

Behind every credential is a human being who decided to walk toward the hard conversations instead of away from them.In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Shannon O’Connor, LPC, who recently earned her full clinical licensure and now leads the adolescent program at e-motion wellness. But this conversation isn’t about letters behind a name. It’s about the path that gets someone there — and what kind of person chooses to work with teenagers when things are messy, emotional, and very real.Shannon talks about the experiences that shaped her, what drew her into counseling, and why working with adolescents requires something most systems forget: genuine presence, patience, and the ability to connect with young people before trying to “fix” them.We explore how culture, family dynamics, and identity influence the way young people see themselves — and why adolescence is one of the most important windows to reshape self-concept, emotional regulation, and resilience.You’ll hear Shannon’s perspective on:• What does earning full licensure actually represent beyond the credential • Why adolescents need authenticity more than authority • How family systems shape the beliefs teenagers carry about themselves • The difference between managing behavior and understanding the nervous system behind it • What gives her hope when working with young people who feel stuck, misunderstood, or written offAt e-motion, we believe you deserve to know the humans behind the work.Not just their credentials — but their story, their philosophy, and how they actually show up for people when things get hard.Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

Behind every admission is a human being deciding whether to trust or retreat—and that decision is happening in real time, inside their nervous system.In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Kristin Harmon, Admissions Specialist and Human Change Guide at e-motion wellness. She’s often the very first point of contact for individuals and families reaching out—and what she does in those first moments has very little to do with paperwork, and everything to do with how people feel.This conversation isn’t about intake forms or insurance verification. It’s about what it actually takes to meet someone at one of the most vulnerable points in their life—and not make it worse.Kristin talks about the experiences that shaped her, what drew her into this role, and why she sees admissions as a clinical responsibility—not a sales function. She breaks down how fear, urgency, and resistance show up all at once, and why most systems mishandle that moment entirely.We explore how the first conversation can either regulate someone enough to take the next step—or reinforce the exact patterns that kept them stuck in the first place.You’ll hear Kristin’s perspective on: • What’s happening physiologically when someone finally reaches out for help • Why traditional admissions processes often increase anxiety instead of reducing it • How presence, pacing, and honesty become tools for regulation • The tension between urgency and readiness—and how to navigate both • What families actually need to hear in those first conversationsAt e-motion, we believe you deserve to know the humans behind the work.Not just their credentials — but their story, their philosophy, and how they actually show up for people when things get hard.Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here.It’s a standard.

Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel like choosing a stranger off a résumé.In our Meet the Humans series, we introduce you to the real people behind the work at e-motion Wellness — the stories, experiences, and identities that shape how they show up for clients when things get hard.In this episode, we sit down with Dani Diaz, Clinical Therapist at e-motion Wellness. Dani is an LPC, athlete, and creative designer whose path into counseling was shaped long before graduate school.Dani shares how her family history, cultural background, and personal experiences shaped the way she understands identity, belonging, and self-worth. She talks openly about how culture can quietly influence the beliefs we carry about ourselves and the world — sometimes empowering us, sometimes boxing us in.We also explore how Dani integrates the different sides of who she is — therapist, athlete, and creative — into the way she approaches healing and connection with clients.Because therapy isn’t just theory.It’s a human being sitting across from another human being.And the story behind the therapist matters.In this episode we explore:• Dani’s family story and how culture shaped her worldview • What drew her to counseling and becoming an LPC • The influence of identity and family expectations on self-concept • How athletics and creativity influence her approach to therapy • Why authenticity matters in building real therapeutic relationships

Most people never meet the person responsible for whether a treatment center actually runs with integrity. They meet the therapist. Maybe the founder. Rarely the operator.That changes here.In this episode of Meet the Humans, we introduce Casey Cunningham, our Director of Operations — the man who ensures our mission doesn’t just sound powerful, but performs under pressure.Casey has a rare ability in this field: he transitions seamlessly between hard and soft skills. He can break down systems, budgets, compliance frameworks, and workflow inefficiencies with sharp precision — and then shift gears to lead a difficult conversation with empathy, steadiness, and emotional intelligence.That range isn’t common. And it’s not optional if you actually care about outcomes.In behavioral health, operations is more than logistics. It’s culture. It’s containment. It’s how crises are handled. It’s how standards are upheld when it would be easier — and more profitable — to compromise.In this conversation, we unpack:• Why operational leadership directly shapes client outcomes• How structure creates psychological safety for staff and clients• The hidden tension between business growth and ethical care• What it takes to protect culture as you scale• How Casey’s ability to move between decisiveness and compassion strengthens our missionYou’ll hear how he brings clarity without rigidity, accountability without ego, and humanity without chaos.If you’ve ever wondered who ensures the philosophy actually becomes lived experience, this episode pulls back the curtain.Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

Choosing a treatment center means trusting strangers with your story, your relapse history, your trauma, your nervous system.That shouldn’t be a blind leap.In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Gabby Cortez, LMSW and Assistant Director of Operations at e-motion wellness. This isn’t a résumé read-through. It’s a real conversation about recovery, family history, and why authenticity inside a treatment environment is more than a value — it’s biology.Gabby shares her own recovery journey and how growing up around addiction shaped her understanding of resilience, accountability, and connection. She talks about what drew her to social work, how lived experience influences her leadership, and why vulnerability in community settings acts as a nervous system regulator — not a weakness.We break down:• How authenticity builds psychological safety• Why community is a biological intervention in addiction recovery• The role of nervous system regulation in sustainable healing• How lived experience shapes ethical leadership in mental health• What clients actually need from treatment teamsRecovery doesn’t happen in isolation. The brain heals in connection. And when vulnerability is modeled from the top down, outcomes change.If you’re considering addiction treatment, supporting a loved one, or working in behavioral health, this episode pulls back the curtain on what makes recovery environments actually work.No corporate polish. No clinical performance. Just humans doing the work.

Most people never ask who funds the treatment center they’re walking into. They should.In this episode of our Meet the Team series, we sit down with Douglas Miller — the primary investor who took a real financial risk on the vision that became e-motion Wellness. He’s not a therapist. He’s a businessman. But more importantly, he’s someone who leads with humility, deep compassion for those struggling, and a long-term commitment to doing things the right way.Douglas didn’t just see a business opportunity. He saw the value in a model that challenges traditional therapy by prioritizing physiology, nervous system regulation, measurable outcomes, and ethical alignment over industry norms. He recognized that this approach to mental health and addiction treatment wasn’t just different — it was necessary.In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on something rarely discussed in behavioral healthcare: how ownership, incentives, and financial structure directly shape patient experience and clinical integrity.We talk about: • Why he chose to invest in a disruptive, neuroscience-informed mental health model • The role humility and compassion play in leadership and healthcare entrepreneurship • How mission-driven investment protects treatment quality • The uncomfortable realities of financial misalignment in addiction treatment • Why long-term vision matters more than short-term profit • How values at the ownership level directly influence client outcomesIf you care about transparency in addiction treatment, ethical mental health care, innovative therapy models, or how capital influences clinical outcomes, this episode is worth your time.Because when leadership is grounded in humility and compassion, the entire system operates differently. And that difference shows up in the lives of the people we serve.

Finding a therapist is one of the most vulnerable decisions someone can make—and somehow the system treats it like a blind date with a diagnosis.You’re expected to trust a stranger with your nervous system, your story, and your worst moments, often at the lowest point in your life—without ever really knowing who they are.That’s backwards.In this episode, we introduce you to Cian Foley, one of the therapists at e-motion Wellness. Not through a résumé or a clinical bio, but through a real conversation about who he is, how he thinks, and how he actually shows up in the room when the work gets hard.We talk about:Why Cian chose this field—and what almost pushed him away from itHow he works with addiction and mental health without pathologizing normal human struggleWhat traditional therapy often misses, and where it still mattersWhy regulation comes before insightWhat it actually feels like to sit across from him as a clientThis episode is part of our commitment to transparency in mental health. We don’t believe therapists should be anonymous authority figures behind credentials and buzzwords. We believe connection matters. Safety matters. And you should have a sense of who we are before you ever make the call.No performance. No polish. Just real humans doing real work.

What happens when medicine focuses more on numbers than people?In this episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, the conversation centers on a critical gap in modern healthcare: the separation of physical health, mental health, and human connection. Rather than chasing lab values or diagnoses alone, this discussion explores what actually helps people feel like themselves again.The episode dives into:-Why patients don’t come in worried about lab numbers — they come in scared, in pain, and feeling disconnected from who they are-How trust, rapport, and being truly seen change outcomes more than prescriptions alone-Why physiology is foundational to healing — and how movement, regulation, and training restore function-The difference between treating symptoms and training capacity-Why traditional medicine often misses functional decline, inflammation, and lived experience-How mental health, physical health, nutrition, sleep, and behavior must be addressed together-Why people don’t need more rules — they need education, access, and agency-How identity changes when action creates new evidence-Why healing is not a one-time treatment, but an ongoing training processThis episode reframes care around function, relationship, and physiology, showing why lasting recovery and health require more than insight or data alone.Healing doesn’t happen in isolation.It happens when people are seen, supported, and trained — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Series: Mental Illness or Evolutionary MismatchWhat if one of the most powerful mental health treatments we have has been hiding in plain sight—downgraded to a “nice-to-have” lifestyle tip?In this episode, the founder of e-motion wellness makes the case that exercise isn’t an adjunct to mental health care—it’s a primary neurological intervention. We break down why talk therapy, by itself, often hits a ceiling, and how movement changes the brain in ways insight alone simply can’t.This is a physiology-first conversation that challenges the traditional therapy model and reframes mental illness, addiction, and recovery through the lens of neuroscience, stress tolerance, and identity.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why exercise changes baseline brain state, not just moodHow movement increases BDNF, regulates dopamine, and reduces inflammationWhy addiction is a reward-system problem—and how exercise helps recondition itThe overlooked role of “healthy suffering” in recoveryHow repeated action reshapes self-concept faster than insightWhy the mental health system minimizes exercise (and who it actually serves)How therapy becomes dramatically more effective when the body is regulatedWhy this has nothing to do with fitness—and everything to do with nervous system trainingIf you’ve ever wondered why more therapy doesn’t always equal better outcomes—or why motivation magically appears after action, not before—this episode connects the dots.Mental health isn’t just something you understand.It’s something you train.

We’ve never had more therapy, medications, diagnoses, or “mental health awareness.” So why are outcomes getting worse?In the opening episode of this series, the founder of e-motion wellness makes an uncomfortable—but evidence-based—argument: we don’t have a mental health treatment shortage, we have a model problem. Modern care keeps aiming at thoughts and narratives while ignoring the biological state driving them.This episode reframes anxiety, depression, and addiction not as personal failures or broken minds—but as predictable nervous system adaptations to a modern environment our biology was never built for.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why more treatment does not automatically mean better mental health outcomesHow behavior follows physiological state—not conscious thoughtWhy we’re treating mental distress like a software issue when it’s a hardware problemWhat it actually means to run Stone Age nervous systems in a hyper-stimulating modern worldHow anxiety, depression, and addiction can be understood as adaptive responsesWhy understanding biology rapidly dissolves shameWhat the traditional mental health system consistently ignoresHow a physiology-first model changes recovery, resilience, and self-conceptThis is the foundation of the Mental Illness or Evolutionary Mismatch series—and the lens through which every episode that follows builds. If you’ve ever felt like treatment made you more self-aware but not more stable, this conversation explains why.You’re not broken. You’re human in the wrong environment. And adaptability can be trained.

In this episode, Dr. Davilla brings a powerful, real-world perspective to modern healthcare — blending internal medicine with exercise science, discipline, and lived experience.With a background that spans clinical medicine, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, military service, and competitive bodybuilding, Dr. Davilla bridges science and performance in a way few physicians do. This conversation explores why lifestyle medicine shouldn’t be an afterthought — but a front-line intervention built on movement, nutrition, structure, and accountability.This episode is for anyone who believes health isn’t inherited — it’s built.#wellnessforlife #modernhealthcare #clinicalmedicine #nutrition #movementismedicine

Edward Starr grew up on the West Side of San Antonio, searching for acceptance he never felt he had earned. What started as chasing validation through the gym led him into steroids, a destructive lifestyle, and eventually addiction. His life unraveled—bars, strip clubs, selling drugs, the Army--an other-than-honorable discharge, homelessness, prison, and years of feeling trapped in shame and self-hatred. Everything began to change when he met the woman who saw the good in him that he couldn’t see in himself. With support, growth, and guidance from the people at E-Motion Wellness, Edward finally learned to walk in his values, accept himself, and live with purpose. Today he’s a devoted husband, father, mentor, and community member—living proof that healing, connection, and self-belief can transform a life.

Jason's passion for reshaping mental health and wellness through innovative, movement-based approaches truly stands out. We talked about the inspiration behind E-Motion Wellness, the challenges of building a mission-driven company, and his vision for creating accessible, holistic support for communities everywhere. Jason’s dedication to merging emotional health with physical movement is inspiring—and this conversation left me energized about the future of wellness. Stay tuned for more insights from our discussion! #MentalHealthReimagined #MovementIsMedicine #BehavioralHealth #WellnessInnovation

If you’ve ever wondered what passion, resilience, and purpose look like in action, meet Eddie Fischer, the heart behind the 501(c)(3) How U Doin Foundation. Eddie’s mission is simple but powerful: to create a safe place for teens struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. And he’s doing it by building something extraordinary — a clubhouse where teens can connect, heal, learn, and discover their worth.What makes Eddie’s approach unique? It’s fueled by one of his greatest passions: pizza. As part of the program, Eddie teaches teens how to make pizza from scratch — a skill that brings joy, creativity, teamwork, and confidence. It’s more than a recipe; it’s a reminder that growth happens one small step (or one slice) at a time. Eddie openly shares his own journey through life and recovery — the struggles, the turning points, and the victories — because he knows how powerful it is for young people to see someone who has walked the hard road and made it through. His story gives teens hope that they can rise above their circumstances too. The clubhouse is more than a building. It’s a beacon of community.It’s a place for second chances. It’s a reminder that no one has to struggle alone. Eddie Fischer and the How U Doin Foundation are changing lives — one teen, one story, and one pizza at a time.

This week on the podcast, my wife joins me for one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve ever shared publicly.We talk about her mindset and resilience during the hardest chapter of our lives—my heart transplant—and what it looked like for her to hold everything together while also protecting her own mental and emotional health.She opens up about:❤️ Resilience through crisis — how she stayed grounded, hopeful, and strong when everything around us felt uncertain.🧠 The mindset shift she had to make from “caretaker” to “partner fighting alongside me.”🛑 Healthy boundaries — the ones she learned to set so she didn’t lose herself while supporting me.💬 Al-Anon and accountability — how attending meetings changed the way she showed up during my addiction, and how her tough love and consistency played a real part in my sobriety.🤝 What partnership looks like under pressure, and how we rebuilt trust, communication, and connection on the other side.Her perspective is powerful, honest, and full of the kind of wisdom you only earn by walking through fire and coming out stronger.If you’ve ever loved someone through illness, addiction, recovery, or major life upheaval—this conversation will speak to you.#ResilienceInLove #HealingTogether #PartnershipUnderPressure #RecoveryAndRelationship

From addiction to advocacy, Steven Meyer’s story is one of courage, purpose, and living the message.The founder of Sober Society Apparel and Sober Society Social, Steven got sober on May 1, 2022 — and just a few years later, survived a triple bypass that became the defining turning point in his life. That experience fueled a mission to help others recover out loud, build community, and break the stigma around addiction.Today, Steven is leading a movement that celebrates every sober day as a victory and reminds us that purpose can rise from pain. This is Steven Meyer. This is Sober Society. This is what transformation looks like.#SoberSociety #RecoveryJourney #PurposeFromPain #BreakTheStigma

In this uplifting episode, Jamie and Casey share their personal and professional journeys within E-Motion Wellness — from witnessing the company’s incredible growth to experiencing their own transformation along the way.They open up about what it’s like to be part of a mission-driven team that’s constantly evolving, supporting one another, and staying true to the vision of promoting wellness in motion.Full of insights, gratitude, and inspiration, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of E-Motion — and the people who make it thrive.#TeamGrowth #LeadershipJourney #PurposeDrivenWork #WellnessInMotion

From surviving five overdoses to finding his purpose through music — Jacob’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and rebirth.In this powerful episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, Jacob opens up about his journey from darkness to light, sharing how hip hop became his outlet for truth and healing. Through raw honesty and relentless determination, he’s transformed his pain into purpose, becoming a voice of hope in the recovery community.This is more than a story about survival — it’s about the strength of the human spirit and the power of using your past to inspire others.#RedemptionStory #RecoveryJourney #HealingThroughMusic #Resilience

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ryan Nordell — a leading expert in longevity and performance medicine.Dr. Nordell breaks down the science of living longer, stronger, and sharper, sharing practical insights on how to optimize health, balance hormones, and unlock your body’s full potential. From daily habits to advanced medical approaches, this episode offers a roadmap for anyone looking to elevate their energy, focus, and vitality.If you’re passionate about longevity, wellness, and peak performance, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.#Longevity #PerformanceMedicine #HealthOptimization #Vitality

From chasing powder as a professional skier to enduring 28 surgeries and a life-altering battle with Lyme disease — Athena’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and unshakable strength.In this powerful episode, Athena opens up about her years as a competitive skier, the toll of injury and recovery, and her fight with Lyme disease that tested her physically and mentally. Through it all, she discovered a deeper strength within herself — one that led her to rebuild her life and thrive as a successful real estate entrepreneur in Denver.This is more than a story of survival; it’s a story of transformation. Athena’s mindset and perseverance will leave you inspired to find your own power within.#Resilience #HealingJourney #MindsetMatters #TransformationStory

From skating on the ice as a pro hockey player, to battling addiction, mental health struggles, and personal trauma — Ryan’s journey is anything but ordinary. His path took a shocking turn as he rose to become Vancouver’s biggest marijuana smuggler, earning the title “King of Weed” and even landing on Locked Up Abroad.But that’s not where his story ends. Today, Ryan is sober, a passionate mental health advocate, and a humanitarian committed to turning his past into a powerful force for good.This episode is raw, wild, and inspiring — a story of survival, redemption, and purpose you won’t want to miss.#RedemptionStory #MentalHealthAdvocate #RecoveryJourney #FromSurvivalToPurpose

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we welcome Lonjeray — a renowned energy healer known for his groundbreaking work with celebrities, elite athletes, and high-performing professionals.Far beyond traditional chakra balancing, Lonjeray blends energetic alignment, frequency recalibration, intuitive diagnostics, and performance optimization to unlock peak mind-body resilience. For years, he has quietly worked behind the scenes, helping top performers clear energetic blocks, recover balance, and step into their highest potential.In this fascinating conversation, we dive into the world of energy healing, the science and intuition behind Lonjeray’s unique methods, and how his practice is reshaping the way we think about performance, recovery, and well-being. #EnergyHealing #Resilience #FrequencyOfHealing #PeakPerformance

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Antonio — Marine Corps veteran and founder of Frontline Strong.For Antonio, this work is more than a cause; it’s a mission. After serving our country, he saw firsthand the mental health struggles many veterans face and committed his life to suicide awareness and prevention. Through Frontline Strong, Antonio is helping veterans access and pay for therapy, ensuring that those who have sacrificed so much can get the support they deserve.In this inspiring conversation, we dive into the realities veterans face, the urgent need for accessible mental health care, and the movement Antonio is building to save lives.If you care about veterans, mental health, or simply want to be part of meaningful change, this is a must-listen.#VeteranStrong #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #FrontlineStrong

From the streets of Newark to the boardrooms of Wall Street — James Amarosi’s story is unlike anything you’ve heard before.A champion black belt fighter in Japan, James took the same discipline and strategy that fueled his martial arts career into the world of finance. He went on to manage a $4B hedge fund, take multiple companies public, and now serves as CEO of The Legacy Fund — alongside legends like Dominique Wilkins, Kevin Harrington, and Darren Prince.In this raw and inspiring conversation, James shares how grit, resilience, and a fighter’s mindset shaped his journey from survival to success. This episode is about breaking barriers, building legacies, and finding purpose at the highest level.#Resilience #WallStreetSuccess #DisciplineAndGrit #LegacyBuilding

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ricky G — renowned celebrity hip hop tattoo artist whose bold designs have left a lasting mark on the culture. Known for inking some of the biggest names in the game, Ricky’s journey took a dramatic turn when serious medical complications nearly derailed his career and his life.But instead of stopping him, that struggle gave Ricky a new purpose. Today, he’s thriving as an artist and giving back as an educator, mentoring kids through art and using his story to inspire the next generation.This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the healing power of creativity. Whether you’re an artist, a mentor, or simply looking for motivation, Ricky G’s story will move you.#ResilienceThroughArt #CreativityHeals #MentorshipMatters #InkedWithPurpose

This week, we’re joined by Darren Hobbs, renowned celebrity interventionist and leading voice in the fight against addiction. With years of experience helping high-profile clients reclaim their lives, Darren offers a raw, honest, and deeply compassionate perspective on a world most of us never see.In this powerful conversation, he reveals what really happens behind closed doors during high-stakes interventions, the emotional toll and incredible rewards of his work, and why addiction doesn’t discriminate — not even in fame and fortune. He also shares how families can take the first step toward healing.Darren doesn’t hold back, and this episode may forever change the way you think about recovery, relapse, and resilience.#AddictionRecovery #Intervention #Resilience #HealingJourney

This week’s episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. I sit down with my son, Sonny, for an open and emotional conversation about life, love, and the moments that shape us.We reflect on his summer — the fun, the growth, and the lessons of navigating the world — and we share about my transplant journey, what it meant for both of us, and how it reshaped our perspective on family, health, and time.There are laughs, tears, and a whole lot of love in this conversation. It’s raw, real, and straight from the heart — a reminder of the power of facing life’s hardest moments together.#FamilyFirst #HealingJourney #LifeLessons #FromTheHeart

From a broken home to breaking cycles — Nelly’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and hope.She has walked through the shadows of addiction, heartbreak, and loss, but found her way into recovery, strength, and purpose. Today, Nelly not only embraces her freedom but also helps others discover their own light. Grateful for every day, she treasures the chance to love her boys, live fully, and guide others on their healing journey.This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how heavy the past, a brighter future is always possible.#RecoveryJourney #BreakingCycles #Resilience #FreedomToHeal

We’re honored to welcome the incredible Arlina Allen to the E-Motion Wellness Podcast! Arlina is a powerhouse in the recovery world — host of the One Day at a Time podcast, speaker, coach, and someone who has turned her pain into purpose.In this episode, we dive deep into:🔹 Her journey through addiction and recovery.🔹 How she rebuilt her life with faith, mindset, and service.🔹 Tools for healing shame and building authentic self-worth.🔹 Why helping others is the greatest gift of sobriety.This one is full of truth, transformation, and tangible takeaways you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re on your own journey or supporting someone who is — this conversation is for you.#RecoveryJourney #HealingShame #SobrietyTools #SelfWorth

From the streets of Mission, Texas, to a life filled with purpose — Dario Valle’s story is one of struggle, mentorship, and transformation.In this episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, Dario opens up about his journey into addiction at just 14 years old, the dark depths it took him to, and the moment he decided to seek help. His path led him to Ripple Ranch, where two key mentors — Jamie Corless and Jason Turner — introduced him to E-Motion.Through ups, downs, and restarts, Dario found what he’d been searching for: renewed relationships, real community, new friendships, and, most importantly, a sense of purpose.#RecoveryJourney #MentorshipMatters #SecondChances #PurposeDrivenLife

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we sit down with none other than Darren Prince — super agent to legends like Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, and Hulk Hogan… but beyond the fame, Darren is a recovery warrior, a mental health advocate, and the founder of the Aiming High Foundation.In this powerful conversation, Darren opens up about his journey from the high life of celebrity deals to the deep lows of addiction—and how he found freedom through service, faith, and purpose.If you’re chasing success, struggling with substance abuse, or just need real talk about healing and redemption—this episode is for you.

On this powerful episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Samantha Harte — author, trauma expert, and one of the most compassionate voices in the world of healing and transformation.Dr. Harte brings raw truth and wisdom as she dives into her own story of trauma, pain, and the journey to becoming whole. We talk about what it really takes to break cycles, heal old wounds, and step into the most powerful version of ourselves.Whether you’ve been through heartbreak, loss, addiction, or you’re simply ready to level up your emotional health — this episode is for you.