Flying Upstream Podcast

In this thought-provoking episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with writer Cinda Gault to explore her journey from a career in social services to becoming a storyteller dedicated to capturing the depth and complexity of women’s lives. What began as a search for meaningful work evolved into a deeper realization: sometimes the “right” path on paper isn’t the one that fulfills you.Cinda shares how honesty became the turning point in her life—learning to listen to her inner voice rather than societal expectations. Through her writing, she brings to life the struggles, courage, and resilience of women across generations, with a particular focus on the transformative era of the 1970s—a time that reshaped conversations around identity, autonomy, and opportunity.The conversation explores the ongoing challenges women face today in balancing ambition, motherhood, and personal fulfillment, and how those themes echo across time. Cinda emphasizes that storytelling is not just about entertainment—it’s about truth, connection, and honoring the experiences that shape who we are.This episode is a powerful reminder that living a meaningful life requires courage, honesty, and a willingness to step outside convention—and that the stories we tell can inspire others to do the same.#PodMatch00:00 Finding purpose through storytelling02:07 The journey to writing06:13 The courage to change paths09:54 The evolution of storytelling13:56 Women breaking conventions18:12 Lessons from the 1970s18:53 Embracing honesty for a meaningful lifeSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_women's stories, writing journey, courage, historical fiction, breaking conventions, meaningful life, storytelling, personal growth, women's history, 1970s

In this insightful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with April Ratchford, an occupational therapist and advocate for autistic adults, to explore a critical and often overlooked transition: life after high school. While many systems provide structure and support during childhood, April highlights the significant gap that exists once individuals enter adulthood.Drawing from both her professional experience and her personal journey of discovering her own autism, April shares a unique and compassionate perspective on what autistic individuals truly need as they move toward independence. She discusses the challenges families face navigating limited resources, the importance of meeting individuals where they are, and why the timeline to independence may look different—and that’s okay.The conversation also explores the role of technology as both a powerful tool and a potential challenge, depending on how it’s guided. April emphasizes the importance of community, connection, and helping individuals pursue their passions as a pathway to purpose and fulfillment.This episode is a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, and anyone seeking to better understand how to support autistic individuals beyond traditional milestones—and a reminder that growth and direction are not bound by age.#PodMatch00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream00:57 April Ratchford’s journey and insights04:08 The challenges of transitioning to adulthood10:13 The importance of support systems14:06 The role of podcasting in advocacy19:55 Technology and its impact on learning23:00 Advice for parents and future directionsSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_autism, adulthood, podcasting, support systems, transition, occupational therapy, community, technology, independence, parenting

In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Susan Hall to explore a life-altering journey through adversity, resilience, and personal transformation. After being diagnosed with a rare bone cancer while navigating multiple personal challenges, Susan was forced to confront not only her circumstances—but the way she had been living her life.At the heart of this conversation is the concept of the “fine zone”—a place where life feels comfortable, acceptable, and predictable… but ultimately unfulfilled. Susan shares how staying in “fine” can quietly keep people stuck, preventing them from stepping into the extraordinary life they’re truly capable of living.Through vulnerability and hard-earned wisdom, Susan emphasizes that adversity does not have to define you—it can refine you. She invites listeners to ask a powerful question: How can I use this experience to help others? From there, she breaks down how small, intentional actions, paired with gratitude and self-awareness, can create meaningful change.This episode is a call to stop settling, to embrace your unique journey, and to recognize that you always have a choice in how you respond to life. Because growth doesn’t come from staying comfortable—it comes from stepping forward, one decision at a time.#PodMatch00:00 Introduction to the journey of self-discovery01:52 The year that changed everything11:13 Finding strength in adversity19:36 Breaking free from the fine zone24:49 Embracing your unique journeySubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Susan Hall's Site: https://www.decidehappy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_self-discovery, personal growth, overcoming adversity, fine zone, gratitude, vulnerability, extraordinary life, mental health, resilience, empowerment

In this empowering episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Debbie Fay to explore her inspiring journey from personal adversity to becoming a successful public speaking coach. Debbie shares how a pivotal moment in her life led her to pursue her passion for helping others communicate with confidence and clarity.Together, they unpack one of the most common fears people face—public speaking—and why it holds so many back from sharing their ideas, stories, and expertise. Debbie offers practical insights on how to shift your mindset, manage nerves, and step into your voice with confidence. One of her most powerful messages is simple but transformative: when you focus on serving your audience, your fear begins to fade.Debbie also dives into the art of storytelling, the importance of rehearsing out loud, and how to craft presentations that truly resonate. She encourages listeners to see their message as a gift—something that could impact, inspire, or even change someone else’s life.This conversation is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And your voice is meant to be heard.#PodMatch00:00 The journey to public speaking coaching12:06 Overcoming fear and building confidence17:46 Creating impactful presentations21:55 Encouragement to share your voiceSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_public speaking, coaching, confidence, presentations, fear, storytelling, personal growth, communication, audience engagement, career change

In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros speaks with Michael Bugary, whose life journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of rebuilding from rock bottom. Once a promising athlete, Michael’s identity was deeply tied to baseball—until a devastating arm injury abruptly ended his career and left him questioning who he was without the game.What followed was a difficult descent into addiction, compounded by a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis. Michael shares the raw reality of losing his sense of self-worth, numbing pain through substance use, and feeling like he was merely surviving rather than truly living. But within those darkest moments, a path toward recovery began to emerge.A turning point in Michael’s journey came through unexpected healing—particularly through his therapy dog, Lingo, who helped him reconnect with presence, purpose, and emotional awareness. Through resilience, acceptance, and a commitment to growth, Michael began rebuilding his life, eventually stepping into a new role as a motivational speaker and author dedicated to helping others.This episode is a reminder that identity is not defined by achievements, that even the deepest struggles can lead to meaningful transformation, and that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you are still worthy of a new beginning.#PodMatch00:00 The journey of identity and loss09:48 Facing adversity: cancer and addiction19:56 Finding purpose and redemptionSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_identity, addiction, recovery, resilience, motivation, mental health, personal growth, baseball, cancer, transformation

In this compelling episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Eric Robinson to explore a powerful story of reinvention, resilience, and listening to your inner voice—even when it leads you somewhere unexpected. After spending 12 years in Christian ministry, Eric found himself emotionally exhausted and questioning whether the path he was on was truly aligned with who he was.Despite building an inclusive and welcoming church community, the emotional toll of ministry began to weigh heavily. Eric opens up about the internal conflict of feeling like he was letting people down while also knowing he needed to make a change for his own well-being. That decision ultimately led him to a surprising new chapter—a 24-year career with the FBI.Through his experiences in law enforcement, including time on a SWAT team, Eric gained a deeper understanding of human behavior, resilience, and the balance between authority and compassion. He shares how stepping into a completely different role allowed him to show up more authentically and find fulfillment in ways he hadn’t expected.This conversation is a reminder that change is not failure—it’s often necessary. And sometimes the path that feels the most uncertain is the one that leads you back to yourself.#PodMatch00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream and Eric Robinson’s journey02:21 From ministry to the FBI: a dramatic career shift05:20 Creating an inclusive church community10:12 The emotional toll of ministry and the need for change11:41 Transitioning to the FBI: finding freedom16:28 Life on the SWAT team: balancing kindness and authority20:46 Understanding human nature through law enforcement23:38 Encouragement for those feeling stuckSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_Flying Upstream, Eric Robinson, career change, FBI, ministry, human behavior, personal growth, resilience, inclusivity, emotional health

In this solo episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros dives into a question so many people quietly carry: Why do I feel stuck, even when I know something isn’t right? Through honest reflection, she explores the invisible forces that keep people in place—long after they’ve outgrown the life they’re living.Kristyn unpacks the psychological patterns behind staying stuck, including fear of the unknown, societal and family expectations, the sunk cost fallacy, and the way identity can become something we feel obligated to maintain rather than something we consciously choose. She highlights the uncomfortable truth that awareness alone doesn’t create change—action does, and that action often feels risky.This episode is a reminder that the familiar can feel safer than the unknown, even when it’s unfulfilling. But it also offers a path forward: small, honest, courageous steps. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin—you just need to be willing to question what no longer feels aligned.If you’ve been feeling uncertain, restless, or quietly disconnected, this conversation invites you to see that you’re not alone—and that feeling stuck might actually be the beginning of something new.#PodMatch00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream01:05 The struggle of feeling stuck03:54 Awareness vs. action: the dilemma06:19 The weight of expectations08:16 The sunk cost fallacy09:43 Identity and change10:39 The illusion of others’ certainty11:36 Small steps to break free13:04 Conclusion and reflectionSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_self-discovery, personal growth, life changes, authenticity, overcoming fear, expectations, identity crisis, mental health, courage, podcast

In this insightful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Craig Merriweather, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, to explore the deeper layers of mental health, healing, and the subconscious mind. After facing his own struggles with depression and anxiety, Craig began searching for answers beyond traditional approaches—leading him to the transformative world of hypnotherapy.Craig breaks down the misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy, emphasizing that it is not about control, but empowerment. He explains how the subconscious mind stores emotional patterns, beliefs, and past experiences that shape our reactions, often without our awareness. By accessing this deeper layer of the mind, individuals can begin to rewire thought patterns, release emotional wounds, and create lasting change.The conversation also touches on the role of anxiety as a signal rather than a flaw, the concept of past life regression as a tool for insight, and the idea that healing is not something external—it’s something we access within ourselves. Craig’s perspective invites listeners to see themselves not as broken, but as capable of profound self-healing and transformation.This episode is a powerful reminder that you can change the program—and that true empowerment begins when you understand the mind behind it.#PodMatch00:00 The evolution of mental health awareness04:53 The power of hypnotherapy09:59 Understanding the subconscious mind20:02 Exploring past life regression24:56 Empowerment through self-healingSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_mental health, hypnotherapy, subconscious mind, anxiety, self-help, personal growth, past life regression, healing, empowerment, emotional well-being

In this inspiring episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Jeff Weiss to explore what it truly means to reinvent your life. At 48, Jeff found himself successful on paper as a lawyer, yet feeling unfulfilled and physically disconnected from the life he wanted to live. Rather than accept that reality, he decided to challenge it.Jeff began with a simple step—signing up for a 10K. What started as a small experiment soon transformed into a powerful journey of identity change, leading him to complete multiple marathons and ultra-marathons. Along the way, Jeff discovered that audacious goals have the power to reshape how we see ourselves, and that pursuing physical challenges can unlock growth far beyond fitness.In this conversation, Jeff shares how cultivating audacity, surrounding yourself with a supportive community, and embracing challenges can radically change the trajectory of your life. His story is a reminder that age is not a limitation—it’s simply a moment in time—and that reinvention is available to anyone willing to take the first step.#PodMatch00:00 The journey begins: from 10K to marathon10:03 Embracing audacity: setting big goals19:46 The power of community and support23:32 Reinventing life: age is just a numberSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_running, marathon, audacity, reinvention, health span, community, personal growth, midlife, fitness, resilience

In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Jess Vanrose to explore a deeply personal journey from trauma and survival mode to healing and self-discovery. Jess shares how early life challenges shaped her identity and how years spent pushing through survival patterns eventually manifested as burnout, panic attacks, and autoimmune disease.Through reflection and experience, Jess explains how survival mode can quietly take over our lives—often appearing first through physical symptoms before we recognize the emotional toll. She discusses the role of dissociation, the signals our bodies send when we are overwhelmed, and the importance of slowing down enough to actually hear them.Jess emphasizes that healing is not a linear or prescriptive process. Instead, it’s deeply personal and built through compassionate, moment-by-moment choices. Her story highlights the importance of reconnecting with the body, developing self-trust, and practicing patience as we move toward authentic healing.This conversation offers listeners a compassionate roadmap for recognizing survival patterns, honoring their own healing process, and choosing themselves—one small step at a time.#PodMatch00:00 Introduction to Jess Vanrose and her story01:01 Growing up with the American dream and early trauma03:48 Dropping out of high school and early survival04:45 The internal voice of resilience and hope08:28 Rebuilding life through education and legal career11:06 Burnout, panic attacks, and coping mechanisms13:03 Diagnosis of autoimmune disease and stress as a trigger14:35 Recognizing body signals and red flags16:47 Identity and self-worth after career changes18:42 Starting the healing journey with small, mindful steps20:38 Humane healing versus prescriptive quick fixes23:02 Finding personalized healing practices25:51 Gentle, moment-by-moment self-choicesSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_trauma, healing, survival mode, self-discovery, nervous system, identity, autoimmune disease, resilience, mental health, self-care

In this deeply moving interview on Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Chanoa Inez to explore a story of love, devastating loss, and courageous reinvention. After relocating to Montenegro for her partner, Chanoa’s world shifted overnight when he passed away unexpectedly. What followed was not only profound grief, but physical health challenges, identity disruption, and a reckoning with how she had been living her life.Chanoa shares how grief impacted both her mental and physical health, and how the absence of emotional tools initially left her feeling lost and small. Through intentional mindset shifts and radical self-love practices, she began rebuilding — not by returning to who she was, but by expanding into someone new. From navigating severe food allergies to ending toxic relationships, each step became symbolic of deeper transformation.This conversation explores the power of self-trust, the courage to dream again after trauma, and the truth that reinvention is not reserved for a few — it is a birthright. Chanoa reminds us that many people shrink their lives after loss, but healing invites expansion. Her story is a powerful call to stop living smaller and start honoring the dreams that still want to be realized.00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest01:07 Moving to Montenegro for love03:28 The day everything changed04:45 Grief’s impact on physical and mental health06:14 Mindset shifts and lacking emotional tools07:28 Recognizing patterns of shrinking back08:44 Health challenges and returning to the US09:14 Identity shifts and expanding vision10:25 Food allergies and dietary changes as transformation13:01 Ending toxic relationships and reclaiming freedom14:09 Realization of self-love and self-worth15:26 Rebuilding big dreams after loss17:07 Why many people don’t live fully18:45 First steps for those feeling stuckResourcesDream On by Shanoa Inez – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7F4XYZFlying Upstream Podcast – https://FlyingUpstreamPodcast.comGuest LinksWebsite – https://shanoainez.comInstagram – https://instagram.com/shanoainezSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_reinvention, grief, self-love, mindset, personal growth, loss, transformation, mental health, inspiration, resilience

In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Kathryn Sporcina, a serial entrepreneur and spiritual leader, to explore her profound journey of healing from trauma and domestic violence. Kathryn opens up about how childhood experiences shaped her drive for success, the unconscious pursuit of validation through achievement, and the painful patterns that kept resurfacing until she chose to confront them.Together, they examine how chasing external security can mask deeper wounds, and how addiction to suffering or victimhood can quietly become a learned identity. Kathryn shares how hitting her breaking point led her into deeper shadow work, shamanic practices, and energy medicine—modalities that helped her excavate the roots of her pain rather than simply manage the symptoms.This conversation is an honest look at what it means to heal at the root: breaking cycles, reclaiming authorship, and choosing authenticity over approval. Kathryn’s story is a reminder that transformation requires truth, that spirituality can be a powerful catalyst for change, and that honoring what feels aligned in your body is essential to living fully.00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream01:05 Kathryn Sporcina: a journey of healing and transformation02:29 The impact of domestic violence on personal development04:52 Chasing success: the drive for validation10:03 Breaking point: recognizing patterns of abuse13:19 Exploring shamanic practices and energy medicine18:07 The role of spirituality in healing20:27 Addiction to victimization: a common thread25:13 The journey of self-discovery and healing28:06 Embracing authenticity and truthSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_healing, transformation, domestic violence, shamanism, energy medicine, personal development, addiction, spirituality, authenticity, self-discovery

In this reflective solo episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros distills the most powerful lessons shared by past guests—individuals who have challenged societal norms, faced adversity head-on, and chosen to live in alignment with their authentic selves.Kristyn explores five profound insights that consistently surfaced across conversations. First, that success without alignment feels empty—external achievements can never compensate for internal misalignment. Second, adversity has the power to either shrink us or sharpen us, depending on the meaning we assign to it. Third, reinvention is not reckless—it is often the most responsible choice a person can make. Fourth, service is more than charity; it is contribution, and it transforms isolation into connection. And finally, courage is rarely loud or dramatic—it is quiet, accessible, and available in small daily decisions.This episode invites listeners to question where they may be living out of alignment and reminds them that fear does not have to disappear before action begins. You don’t need permission to change your life. You only need the willingness to take one honest step forward.00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream01:28 Lessons from guests: success and alignment03:23 Adversity: the choice to respond05:13 Reinventing yourself: the power of change06:50 The healing power of service08:41 Understanding courage: quiet strength10:37 Embracing upstream livingSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_podcast, personal growth, success, adversity, reinvention, service, courage, alignment, self-discovery, life lessons

In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with John Borden to explore a journey marked by addiction, awakening, and extraordinary personal transformation. Once trapped in cycles of self-destruction, John reached a breaking point that forced him to confront the direction of his life. What followed was not an overnight shift, but a series of intentional decisions that gradually reshaped his identity and future.John shares the pivotal moments that changed everything — a breaking point at the gym, an unexpected conversation with a stranger that reframed his perspective, and the profound impact psilocybin had in helping him examine and rewrite deeply ingrained patterns. Through discipline, ownership, and relentless self-belief, he transitioned from addiction recovery to becoming an ultra marathon runner and personal trainer.This conversation highlights the power of autonomy, the importance of mental health, and how small, consistent choices can lead to dramatic life changes. John’s story is a reminder that transformation is rarely instant — it’s built through courage, accountability, and the willingness to choose better, one decision at a time.00:00 The breaking point: a call to change10:03 The catalyst: a conversation with a stranger20:05 Rewriting the narrative: the power of psilocybin28:14 From darkness to light: the journey of transformationSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstreamtransformation, personal growth, psilocybin, ultra marathon, addiction recovery, self-discovery, mental health, fitness journey, life changes, empowerment

In this thought-provoking episode of Flying Upstream, host Krystin Medeiros sits down with Kris Land, a successful technologist who reached every external milestone society defines as “making it” — only to find himself facing deep depression and a haunting question: This can’t be it.Kris shares his journey through emotional collapse, near-death experiences, and an awakening that reshaped his understanding of success, purpose, and the soul. What began as a search for achievement became a search for meaning. Through vulnerability and reflection, Kris explores how curiosity became his lifeline — guiding him beyond external validation and into deeper questions about consciousness, emotion, and why we’re really here.The conversation dives into the idea that emotions may be central to the soul’s purpose, that experiences shape our perception of reality, and that fulfillment isn’t found in accumulation but in awareness and connection. Kris challenges the illusion that success guarantees happiness and invites listeners to redefine what achievement truly means.This episode is a reminder that there are no coincidences, that even the darkest moments can become doorways, and that curiosity may be the most powerful tool we have for growth and self-discovery.00:00 Introduction to the journey01:19 The illusion of success07:06 Near-death experiences and awakening13:16 Understanding the soul22:05 The purpose of emotion28:33 Curiosity as a path to fulfillmentSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_success, depression, near-death experiences, soul, purpose, emotion, awakening, curiosity, personal growth, self-discovery

n this deeply human episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Laura Bratton to explore what it means to rebuild identity and purpose after life changes in an instant. Laura shares her experience of being diagnosed with a rare eye disease at the age of nine and the emotional, psychological, and spiritual journey that followed as she lost her sight.With honesty and grace, Laura reflects on the anxiety and depression that accompanied her transition, the disruption of her sense of self, and the powerful role community played in helping her feel seen, supported, and understood. She reframes grit not as pushing through pain, but as acknowledging how we feel and choosing to move forward anyway. Through gratitude, spiritual grounding, and daily intention, Laura found resilience—not by denying her loss, but by validating it.This conversation is a reminder that courage often lives in vulnerability, that pain deserves to be acknowledged, and that purpose can emerge even in the midst of adversity. Laura’s story invites listeners to choose life each day, exactly as they are.00:00 Introduction to courage and change02:48 The journey of losing sight06:07 The role of community in healing09:04 Identity disruption and resilience11:57 Finding normalcy in college life14:53 Redefining grit and gratitude17:46 Moments of thriving20:47 Spiritual grounding and purpose24:09 Validating pain and moving forwardSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_courage, resilience, community, identity, gratitude, mental health, purpose, adversity, personal growth, empowerment

In this moving episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Shannon Michelle to explore a story of recovery, resilience, and reinvention. After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident followed by a breast cancer diagnosis, Shannon’s life was reshaped in ways she never could have imagined. She shares what it meant to rebuild not just her body, but her identity, sense of purpose, and relationship with presence.Through honest reflection, Shannon speaks to the power of vulnerability, the necessity of accepting trauma rather than resisting it, and the quiet strength that comes from staying present moment by moment. Her journey reveals how healing isn’t about returning to who you were before, but learning how to move forward with compassion, awareness, and trust in yourself.This episode is a reminder that life can change in an instant — and that within those moments of rupture, there is also the possibility of profound growth, deeper self-care, and a renewed connection to what truly matters.00:00 The journey begins: a life transformed03:08 Rebuilding after trauma: the motorcycle accident06:02 Rediscovering identity: from businesswoman to survivor08:53 The power of presence: lessons from recovery12:14 Facing cancer: a new challenge15:03 Embracing change: the importance of self-care17:53 Living in the moment: the art of staying present21:13 Words of wisdom: encouragement for others24:09 Healing and moving forwardSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_trauma, recovery, motorcycle accident, breast cancer, identity, self-care, presence, healing, personal growth, resilience

In this inspiring conversation, Ken Kunken shares his journey of overcoming adversity after becoming a quadriplegic due to a football accident. He discusses the challenges he faced in education and employment, the importance of mentorship, and how he defied societal expectations. Ken also reflects on his role as a father to triplet boys and emphasizes the power of self-belief and resilience in the face of life's obstacles.00:00 Overcoming adversity: Ken’s journey begins05:54 Defying expectations: education and career challenges11:50 The power of mentorship: finding support and inspiration17:51 Fatherhood and family: redefining possibilities24:06 Embracing possibility: a message of hope and self-beliefSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_overcoming adversity, disability, mentorship, education, fatherhood, self-belief, inspiration, Ken Kunken, Flying Upstream, personal growth

In this enlightening conversation, Caleb Matthews shares his journey from a successful corporate career to embracing a life of purpose and authenticity. He discusses the importance of understanding one's spirit, soul, and body, and how these elements contribute to finding true fulfillment. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Caleb emphasizes the significance of dreams as a roadmap for life and encourages listeners to redefine their understanding of success. He invites individuals to explore their unique design and purpose, urging them to embrace the unknown and trust their inner guidance.https://www.calebmatthews.net/00:00 Embracing the unknown: a journey begins02:20 The impact of unconventional upbringing04:44 Lessons from early public speaking experiences07:33 Defining spirit and soul: understanding our inner voices09:00 The DNA of design: finding true fulfillment12:47 Taking the leap: moving to Mexico16:11 Seeing the links between purpose and calling18:05 The matrix mindset: construct, conform, contract21:24 Finding purpose beyond conventional wisdom22:47 Dreams as roadmaps: interpreting inner messages26:33 First steps to redefining successSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_purpose, success, personal growth, dream interpretation, self-discovery, unconventional paths, spirituality, life design, overcoming fear, embracing change

In this conversation, Shannon Curtis shares her profound journey of healing from childhood trauma, addiction, and the transformative power of forgiveness. She emphasizes the importance of inner child work, the necessity of feeling pain to move through it, and the significance of living authentically. Shannon's insights provide a roadmap for those seeking to reclaim their power and embrace their true selves.#PodMatchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_forgiveness, trauma, healing, addiction, inner child, authenticity, spiritual awakening, self-worth, personal growth, empowerment

In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Steve Gallegos to explore a deeply personal journey of resilience, self-acceptance, and reclaiming authorship over one’s life. Steve opens up about growing up in a turbulent environment shaped by abuse, how those early experiences influenced his sense of self-worth, and the long road toward understanding why he was constantly seeking approval outside of himself.Through stories of mentorship, service, and his time in the Marine Corps, Steve reflects on how structure, discipline, and being seen by the right people helped redirect his life — but also how external validation was never enough to create lasting fulfillment. The conversation moves into the pivotal realization that true purpose and peace come from self-love and inner validation, not accolades, titles, or approval.This episode is an invitation to stop auditioning for acceptance, to become aware of the stories we tell ourselves, and to step fully into the role of director of our own lives. Steve’s journey is a reminder that no matter where you start, you always have the power to rewrite your narrative.#PodMatch00:00 The journey of self-discovery03:08 Overcoming adversity and finding purpose05:54 The role of mentorship and service08:55 The impact of the Marine Corps experience11:47 The pursuit of external validation14:49 The shift from seeking approval to self-love17:52 Reclaiming authorship in life21:06 The importance of inner validation24:02 Becoming the director of your life26:55 The power of self-acceptance29:49 Taking control of your narrativeSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_self-discovery, overcoming adversity, mentorship, Marine Corps, external validation, self-love, authorship, inner validation, life direction, self-acceptance

n this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Larry Kesslin for a reflective and eye-opening conversation about joy, fulfillment, and the difference between success and significance. Larry shares his personal journey from external achievement to internal awareness, revealing how a successful career still left him searching for something deeper.Drawing on powerful life experiences — including transformative moments in Africa — Larry introduces the concept of the “Joy Molecule,” which he defines as conscious connection plus purpose. Together, they explore why external circumstances rarely create lasting happiness, how fear is often rooted in past experiences rather than present reality, and why fulfillment comes from looking inward instead of chasing validation, titles, or milestones.This episode invites listeners to question long-held beliefs about identity, success, and worth, offering a grounded reminder that fulfillment is not something we earn through effort or accumulation — it’s something we rediscover by reconnecting with who we already are.#PodMatch00:00 The quest for happiness vs. success07:00 Defining success and significance14:14 The Joy Molecule and internal joy19:57 Lessons from life experiences27:58 The journey of self-discovery and fulfillmentSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_happiness, success, joy, identity, self-discovery, fulfillment, purpose, significance, personal growth, transformation

Episode Description / Show Notes (Amy Porterfield–Style)What if the moment you’re waiting for — the confidence, the certainty, the permission — never comes?In this solo episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros explores the deeply human tendency to delay change until we feel ready. Through personal reflection and lived experience, Kristin challenges the belief that confidence must come before action and offers a powerful reframe: most meaningful shifts happen when we choose ourselves before we feel prepared.She speaks to the quiet inner voice many of us hear but often dismiss — the one that whispers when a life no longer fits, even if everything looks “fine” from the outside. Kristin shares how choosing yourself rarely begins with bold declarations or dramatic changes, but with honesty, self-trust, and the willingness to move forward without guarantees.This episode is for anyone stuck in waiting mode — waiting to feel braver, more certain, more validated — and wondering why resentment, restlessness, or disconnection keeps growing. It’s an invitation to stop outsourcing your readiness and start listening inward.Choosing yourself doesn’t promise ease. But not choosing yourself comes at a cost.#PodMatchEpisode Chapters00:00 Introduction to choosing yourself01:01 The waiting game: confidence vs. action02:54 Recognizing the inner voice05:22 The gap between decision and action07:47 Building confidence through action09:42 The cost of not choosing yourself10:41 The bravery of quiet choicesSubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_SEO Keywordsself-discovery, personal growth, choosing yourself, confidence, authenticity, inner voice, life decisions, Kristin Medeiros, Flying Upstream, self-acceptance

What if the success you worked so hard for is the very thing keeping you trapped?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Guy Morris for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, ambition, and the disconnect between success and true freedom.Guy shares his journey from a traumatic childhood into the world of corporate achievement, where education and ambition opened doors — but at a significant personal cost. As his career progressed, Guy found himself suppressing unresolved trauma, conforming to expectations, and slowly betraying himself in the pursuit of external validation.This episode explores the emotional toll of corporate life, how fear can be used to maintain control, and why many people avoid facing their past — even when it’s shaping their present. Guy reveals how reaching a breaking point forced him to confront what he had been avoiding and how storytelling became his most honest form of leadership and healing.This conversation is a powerful reminder that real success isn’t about accumulation or status — it’s about wholeness, freedom, and the courage to face what we’d rather forget.#podmatch Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream02:10 Overcoming adversity through education05:41 The cost of corporate success09:33 Facing the breaking point14:56 The power of storytelling22:00 Redefining success and finding wholenessubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstreamsuccess, freedom, self-betrayal, trauma, storytelling, personal growth, corporate life, overcoming adversity, emotional intelligence, redefining success

What if one moment of grace could change the entire direction of a life?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Olaolu Ogunyemi, a Marine Corps officer and children’s book author, for a powerful conversation about second chances, identity, and the responsibility of leadership, both at home and in the world.Olaolu shares his personal story of growing up in Louisiana and the pivotal moment when an assistant principal chose disappointment over punishment, offering him a second chance that forever altered his path. That moment, paired with the discipline and structure of the Marine Corps, shaped Olaolu’s understanding of accountability, mentorship, and what it means to truly lead.Together, Kristyn and Olaolu explore how parenting is rooted in presence and connection, not perfection. They discuss how identity is formed through moments of both discipline and grace, how harmful identity cycles can be broken through accountability and self-acceptance, and why legacy is measured by impact rather than recognition.This episode is a reminder that leadership starts with listening, connection, and believing in people, especially children, even before they believe in themselves.#podmatch Episode Chapters00:00 The power of second chances09:29 Lessons from the Marine Corps13:14 Parenting and meaningful connection19:41 Breaking harmful identity cycles22:10 Embracing self-acceptanceSubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstreamSEO Keywords second chances, parenting, identity, Marine Corps, connection, legacy, mentorship, personal growth, discipline, leadership

What does real strength look like when you stop performing it for the world?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Louise Butcher to share a deeply moving conversation about authenticity, empowerment, and reclaiming your identity through life’s most confronting moments.Louise opens up about her journey through health anxiety, motherhood, ADHD, and a breast cancer diagnosis that forced her to confront fear, femininity, and the expectations placed on women’s bodies. What began as anxiety and self-abandonment became a powerful awakening — one that led Louise to reconnect with her body, her voice, and her freedom.Running became a symbol of liberation and healing, culminating in Louise running marathons topless as a bold statement of empowerment, self-acceptance, and defiance of societal norms. Her story challenges traditional ideas of strength and femininity, reminding listeners that vulnerability is not weakness — it is courage in its truest form.This episode is for anyone navigating illness, identity shifts, or the pressure to appear “strong” while feeling anything but. Louise’s story is a testament to what’s possible when you stop shrinking and start living authentically.#podmatch Episode Chapters00:00 Journey of self-discovery and authenticity10:00 Facing cancer as a turning point19:59 Redefining strength and femininitySEO Keywordsself-discovery, authenticity, cancer journey, strength, femininity, ADHD, health anxiety, running, empowerment, personal growthSubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream

What if January isn’t meant to be a fresh start — but a moment to breathe?In this solo episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros explores the intense and often unspoken pressure to reinvent yourself at the start of the new year. From goal-setting culture to “new year, new you” messaging, Kristin gently challenges the idea that growth must be loud, fast, or visible to be valid.She speaks directly to those who feel tired, tender, or unsure — especially after a difficult year — and reminds listeners that survival is not failure. Growth doesn’t always come from dramatic transformations or bold declarations. Sometimes it comes from quiet honesty, self-reflection, and allowing yourself to move at your own pace.This episode offers permission to pause, grieve past versions of yourself, and reconnect with what actually drains or energizes you — without judgment or pressure. It’s an invitation to choose depth over display and alignment over expectation.If January feels heavy instead of hopeful, this conversation will help you feel less alone — and more grounded in who you already are.#PodMatchEpisode Chapters00:00 The pressure of reinvention in January02:52 Challenging the myths of new beginnings06:13 Honesty and self-reflection as foundations for growth09:02 Navigating grief and unmet expectations11:55 Choosing depth over displaySubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_SEO KeywordsJanuary, reinvention, self-reflection, growth, honesty, expectations, pressure, transformation, personal development, mental health

What if children are far more capable than we give them credit for?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Leah Ellis, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, alongside her children Melody Ellis and Serenity Ellis, for an inspiring conversation about youth entrepreneurship, creativity, and confidence.Together, they explore what happens when children are encouraged to ask questions, solve real problems, and take ownership of their ideas — without age-based limitations. Leah shares how parents often project their own fears onto their children, while Melody and Serenity offer firsthand insights into what it’s like to start and run businesses at a young age.This episode highlights how entrepreneurship can be a powerful teaching tool for resilience, adaptability, financial literacy, and self-belief. From navigating challenges to embracing failure as part of the learning process, this conversation invites parents to step back, create space, and allow their children to explore what’s possible.If you’re a parent, educator, or entrepreneur who believes in raising confident, capable kids — this episode will expand your perspective on what children can achieve when they’re empowered early.#podmatch Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream00:50 Empowering children as entrepreneurs05:51 Leah Ellis’ journey with her children11:59 Overcoming challenges in business16:58 Encouraging creativity and problem solving20:11 Final thoughts and messages for childrenSubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_SEO Keywordsentrepreneurship, children, creativity, confidence, parenting, problem solving, business, empowerment, financial literacy, youth entrepreneurship

What if the life you’re craving isn’t found by following the rules — but by trusting your instincts and taking the first small step?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Ceri Stone for a compelling conversation about self-discovery, resilience, and choosing a life outside of societal expectations.Ceri shares his extraordinary journey, from surviving a military coup to competing in Ironman races and cycling stages of the Tour de France. Along the way, he learned powerful lessons about problem-solving, mental health, and what it truly means to live authentically. Through his work in the travel industry and his deep commitment to endurance sports, Ceri discovered how pursuing passion, curiosity, and instinct can transform not just your body — but your entire outlook on life.This episode explores how many people feel trapped in unfulfilling careers, disconnected from themselves, and unsure how to answer fundamental questions about happiness and self-acceptance. Ceri's story is a reminder that growth doesn’t require a dramatic leap — it begins with listening inward and taking one intentional step forward.If you’re feeling restless, frustrated, or called toward something more meaningful, this conversation will inspire you to trust yourself and follow the path that feels true to who you are.#PodMatchEpisode Chapters00:00 Navigating life’s challenges and discovering your true self11:51 The transformative power of endurance sports18:31 Living authentically and following your instinctsSEO Keywordsself-discovery, endurance sports, Tour de France, personal growth, life lessons, mental health, travel experiences, resilience, following instincts, authenticityFeatured ResourceLe Loop (by Pitch Publishing):https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/le-loopSubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives:https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Blog:https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying UpstreamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_

What happens when life changes in an instant — and everything you thought defined you is suddenly gone?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Julia Myers, whose life took an unexpected turn after experiencing a spontaneous retinal detachment that forced her to confront a new reality.Julia shares how losing her vision reshaped her sense of identity, purpose, and self-worth, especially after years of tying those qualities to her career. Through this profound life shift, she began reexamining what it truly means to be a provider, how financial independence can offer freedom during uncertainty, and why separating self-worth from net worth is essential for long-term well-being.This deeply reflective conversation also explores parenting through the lens of resilience and responsibility. Julia emphasizes the importance of teaching children financial wisdom, emotional adaptability, and real-life skills that prepare them for the unpredictability of adulthood — not just financial success.This episode is for anyone navigating sudden change, questioning their identity, or seeking a healthier relationship with money, purpose, and legacy.#podmatch pisode Chapters00:00 The unexpected shift: a journey begins07:14 Identity and purpose: redefining self14:13 Financial independence and a new perspective20:05 Teaching financial wisdom and preparing the next generationSEO Keywordsretinal detachment, identity, purpose, financial independence, parenting, money mindset, personal growth, resilience, life changes, self-discoverySubscribe and Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join a growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creativeshttps://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaAExplore the Flying Upstream Bloghttps://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/Follow Flying Upstream on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream

What if success isn’t about doing more — but about honoring who you are and what truly matters to you?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros is joined by Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, for a deeply honest conversation about self-worth, self-belief, and redefining success on your own terms.Amy shares her personal journey through chronic illness and how it forced her to slow down, listen inward, and challenge the external definitions of success she once chased. Together, Kristin and Amy unpack why discomfort is essential for growth, why “balance” is an unrealistic goal, and how understanding your core values can completely transform the way you make decisions, set boundaries, and care for yourself.This episode is especially powerful for women who feel overwhelmed by expectations, disconnected from their needs, or stuck trying to do it all while feeling depleted.If you’re ready to stop pouring from an empty cup and start choosing yourself — without guilt — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.#PodMatchEpisode Chapters00:00 Introduction to Flying Upstream01:24 Redefining success: Amy’s journey06:25 The power of self-belief10:30 Embracing discomfort for growth14:19 Finding harmony in life’s many roles18:33 Overcoming overwhelm by prioritizing what matters22:14 Uncovering and living by your core values26:00 Choosing yourself as the path to true healingGuest LinksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.leniusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyleniusGroup Coaching: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEO Keywordsself-worth, personal development, success, self-belief, growth, discomfort, core values, women empowerment, healing, life balance

Episode Description / Show Notes (Amy Porterfield–Style)What happens when you achieve everything you were told would make you happy… and it still doesn’t feel like enough?In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristin Medeiros sits down with Alan Lazaros, CEO and co-founder of Next Level University, to explore what real success actually looks like.Alan opens up about growing up in chaos, navigating childhood trauma, and becoming a “super achiever” in an effort to prove his worth. After a life-altering car accident forced him to confront his mortality, Alan began asking deeper questions about authenticity, fulfillment, and meaning — questions that ultimately led him away from traditional corporate success and into a purpose-driven life of coaching and impact.This conversation is a must-listen if you’ve ever thought:Is this really it?Why doesn’t success feel as good as I thought it would?What would it look like to live fully aligned with who I truly am?You’ll walk away feeling seen, inspired, and empowered to face your fears, redefine success, and build a legacy rooted in meaning — not just achievements.#PodMatchConnect with Alan Lazarus:⁠Instagram⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linkedln⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Chapters00:00 Welcome to Flying Upstream01:07 Alan Lazaros’ journey from chaos to clarity03:02 Childhood trauma and its hidden impact06:04 The car accident that changed everything09:00 Why success without meaning feels empty12:12 Fear of abandonment and the cost of authenticity14:53 From corporate life to coaching and impact18:14 Goals, dreams, and living intentionally21:09 Embracing uniqueness and overcoming fear23:47 Authenticity vs. acceptance: choosing the harder path27:01 Final thoughts and call to actionSEO Keywordspersonal growth, transformation, authenticity, trauma, coaching, legacy, meaning, success, abandonment, goalsEdited by Cole B

What if the ultimate picture of success—wealth, comfort, and financial independence—felt completely empty?In this profoundly honest and thought-provoking episode of Flying Upstream, we sit down with Robin Singh, the author of Happiness Happens and founder of Peepow Farm, an incredible animal rescue and awareness organization in rural India. Robin is the definition of flying upstream: he walked away from a life many only dream of as a financially independent US tech entrepreneur in Arizona to return to India in search of truth and purpose.Robin takes us through the pivotal moment in 2010 when, having achieved his goal of not having to work to live, he realized the template for happiness he’d followed was a scam. This journey of self-education—fueled by the public library system—led him to dismantle his own life, become a minimalist, turn vegan, and finally, find a singular, profound reason to live: reducing suffering in the world.If you’ve ever felt the hollow void despite having "everything," this conversation will fundamentally change the way you view consumption, success, and what it truly means to live a life of lasting contentment.Key Takeaways & Discussion Points* The Hollow Achievement: Robin shares the exact moment he achieved financial independence at age 30 and found the subsequent few months of travel and leisure "very empty."* The Happiness Scam: Why Robin views happiness as a scam created by capitalism and how consumerism exploits our lack of understanding of true contentment.* Success Re-defined: We discuss the difference between defining success by accumulating external things (status, mansions, cars) versus achieving absolute freedom to choose what you do or don't do.* The Suffering Footprint: Robin introduces the concept of the suffering footprint, detailing how every act of consumption—from a pencil to morning yogurt—requires production and causes suffering somewhere in the world.* From Suicide to Service: The powerful realization in Auroville, India, that led Robin to abandon the pursuit of happiness and choose to live entirely for purpose—the infinite pursuit of reducing suffering.* The Rewiring of the Brain: How dedicating his life to service work at Peepow Farm—despite discomfort and hardship—rewired his brain to derive "feel good" from doing good rather than from pleasure-seeking.* Peepow Farm’s Mission: Beyond rescue and sterilization, the goal is to inspire empathy and nudge people to stop objectifying animals, bringing about a lasting cultural change.* Contentment is Created: The ultimate litmus test: Lasting peace and contentment are not found, but are created by giving your life a wholesome purpose that can satisfactorily answer the question: What am I living for?🔗 Resources & ConnectYou can continue to follow Robin Singh's inspirational journey and learn more about his work:* 📘 Robin’s Book: Find Happiness Happens on Amazon.com* 🐾 Peepow Farm: Learn about the animal rescue and awareness mission on their YouTube and weekly blog.* 📸 Instagram: Follow Robin’s work and upcoming animated videos based on the book

What happens when unimaginable grief opens a pathway to a deeper, more profound connection?In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Tammy Young, a certified psychic medium and Reiki master. Tammy's journey is a remarkable pivot from a highly logical career as an electrical engineer at Motorola to helping people reconnect with loved ones who have passed.Tammy shares how the devastating stillbirth of her child became the catalyst for her spiritual awakening, leading her to explore the possibility that love truly never ends. Discover how her engineering background surprisingly aids her understanding of energy and spirit communication.Tammy dives into the world of After-Death Communication (ADCs), explaining the subtle, unexpected ways our loved ones reach out—from hearing our name called in a quiet room to powerful symbols and synchronicity. Learn how practices like dream journaling and automatic writing can open your intuitive channels.If you’ve ever wondered if a sign is real or just your imagination, Tammy offers a beautiful and practical perspective: Why not believe it? Her story is a heartfelt reminder to align your external life with your inner values and that the bottom line of the human experience is simply love.✨ Key Takeaways & Discussion Points* The Catalyst for Change: How the profound loss of her child shifted Tammy's path from a logical engineering career into the world of spirituality and mediumship.* Engineering and Intuition: Tammy explains how her background in measuring unseen forces (like electricity) makes the concept of measurable spirit energy deeply logical and understandable.* What are ADCs? Understanding After-Death Communication and recognizing the subtle signs, symbols, and synchronicities from deceased loved ones.* Tuning In: Practical advice on how to be open to and interpret signs, voices, and symbols from spirit, even if you are skeptical.* The Power of Belief: Why choosing to believe that a sign is a message from a loved one gives the connection power and energy.* Spiritual Practices: The role of meditation, dream journaling, and automatic writing in opening the line of communication with spirit and your own intuition.* Reiki as a Complement: How learning to become a Reiki master helped Tammy manage and understand the overwhelming energy she experienced during mediumship.* Finding Community: Navigating the loneliness of a spiritual awakening and finding a supportive community that is open to these experiences.* The Ultimate Lesson: Tammy shares the most important message she receives from spirit: The purpose of the human experience is love, and the importance of self-love and conscious treatment of others.Find Tammy on Facebook (TammyYoungMedium), Instagram (@tymedium) and her website tammyyoungmedium.com✨Follow along for daily inspiration:→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_→ Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flying-upstream-podcast/id1745028647

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Flying Upstream, host Luisa Anderson sits down with international speaker, trauma survivor, and author Pamela Michaux for an unforgettable conversation about rising from generational wounds, reclaiming identity, and transforming pain into purpose.Pamela—author of Mundele Diaries: A Memoir of Survival, Silence, and the Courage to Break Free—opens up about her childhood in Congo, the racial identity conflicts she faced, and the harrowing abuse she endured after being sent to Belgium at age seven. From forced labor, racism, and emotional torment to sexual abuse and abandonment, Pamela shares the truth behind her story with raw honesty and unshakable strength.At just 12 years old, she found the courage to take her abusers to court—setting in motion a lifelong journey of healing, empowerment, and breaking generational trauma.Together, Pamela and Luisa explore:✨ What happens when the people meant to love you become the source of your deepest pain✨ Why silence isn’t protection—it’s a prison✨ How trauma shapes identity, relationships, and self-worth✨ The moment Pamela chose to save herself and her siblings✨ Practical steps for anyone feeling trapped in abuse, trauma, or their own story✨ How writing Mundele Diaries became the key to reclaiming her voice✨ Why healing requires truth-telling, self-responsibility, and radical honestyThis episode is born from truth, courage, and the unstoppable power of the human spirit. If you’ve ever endured trauma, felt unseen, or struggled to break patterns that were never yours to carry, Pamela’s story will reach into your heart and remind you: you are not alone—and you can rise.BOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here: https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-loveSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream newsletter and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives. ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream ⁠YouTube⁠ MORE FROM US⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode of Flying Upstream, Emmy award-winning filmmaker and conservationist Scott Ressler opens up about how he left a conventional career path to follow a calling rooted in ocean protection, Indigenous-led conservation, and deep spiritual connection to nature. Scott shares the unexpected moments that reshaped the way he sees the natural world, and why he believes authentic storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have for environmental awareness. Scott reveals how authentic leadership, spiritual humility, and storytelling can shift public awareness — inspiring younger generations to value nature and cultural heritage over short-term profit. Whether you’re a storyteller, conservationist, or seeker of purpose, this conversation invites you to rethink your place in nature and how your work can nurture a more conscious future.Chapters00:00 The Interconnectedness of Nature02:50 Finding Your Path: From Uncertainty to Purpose08:42 Storytelling as a Tool for Conservation10:59 Spiritual Connections in Nature16:31 Evolving Passions: From Filmmaking to Conservation20:29 Authenticity in Leadership and Storytelling23:30 Belonging and Connection to the Earth🌊 Connect with Scott ResslerThe Last Ice – National GeographicBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Flying Upstream, filmmaker Cheryl Isaacson opens up about her journey from evangelical youth culture to becoming an independent filmmaker creating unapologetically queer stories. Cheryl reflects on the tension between faith and identity, the emotional complexity of leaving a high-control religious environment, and the role filmmaking played in reclaiming her voice.She exposes the cult-like dynamics present in many evangelical communities—the illusion of safety, the suppression of authenticity, and the fear-based teachings that keep members from exploring the world beyond the church. Through the creation of her film “Girlie,” Cheryl brings visibility to queer individuals who grew up within evangelical spaces and felt forced to hide essential parts of themselves.This conversation offers clarity, validation, and empowerment to anyone navigating deconstruction, spiritual abuse, or the journey of reclaiming identity after long-term religious conditioning.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 — The Illusion of Safety in Faith Communities01:10 — Cheryl’s Journey: From Evangelical Culture to Filmmaking06:04 — Artistic Expression Within the Church10:16 — Recognizing Cult-Like Dynamics in Evangelicalism16:07 — The Struggle to Leave: A Journey of Deconstruction21:06 — Creating Girlie: A Queer Christian Coming-of-Age Story27:07 — Empowering the Next Generation: Identity and Voice🌐 Connect with CherylInstagram: @cherylisaacsonWebsite: cherylisaacson.comLincoln Street Studios: lincolnstreetstudios.comGirlie (the movie): girliethemovie.comBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Flying Upstream, hosts Kristyn and Luisa dive into the raw and often uncomfortable process of transformation. Together, they explore what it means to let go of old identities, move through the liminal space of change, and embrace the grief that accompanies growth. This conversation highlights how personal evolution rarely feels linear—and why that’s okay.They unpack the tension between who we’ve been and who we are becoming, emphasizing the importance of balancing effort with rest, recognizing emotional shifts, and taking small, intentional steps forward. With community support, honest self-reflection, and a willingness to sit in the uncertainty, listeners are reminded that transformation is messy, human, and deeply worthwhile.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 — Navigating the Liminal Space of Growth02:05 — Letting Go of Old Identities05:48 — The Importance of Balance in Life10:02 — Grief and Growth: Acknowledging Change14:00 — Choosing Your New Life17:53 — Taking Action in the Middle SpaceBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Luisa Anderson sits down with Omziel Garcia for a deeply honest and transformative conversation about healing, personal growth, and the power of community. From a turbulent childhood in Brooklyn shaped by trauma, instability, and addiction, Omar opens up about the turning points that led him toward self-discovery—and the profound impact ayahuasca had on his path to transformation.He shares how service became a guiding force in his healing journey and how the Wind Horse Rising Men's Experience was created to offer men a safe space to confront pain, generational wounds, and emotional suppression. This episode explores how personal growth is inseparable from community, and how healing one life can ripple across families, generations, and entire communities.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 — Introduction to Alternative Paths01:10 — Omeziel’s Early Life and Struggles06:17 — The Journey to Healing and Ayahuasca11:32 — The Power of Service and Community13:51 — Wind Horse Rising Men’s Experience20:09 — Healing Generational Trauma27:14 — The Role of Brotherhood in Healing31:06 — Daily Rituals for Reclaiming Life🔗 Connect with Omziel Garcia:Instagram: @OmzielHealingWebsite: https://OmzielHealingSanctuary.comBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Flying Upstream, Marat Omarov traces the arc of a remarkable transformation—one shaped by a strict military upbringing in Kazakhstan, a rapid rise in politics, and ultimately a complete reimagining of what it means to live with purpose.Through personal stories of discipline, escape, ego dissolution, and deep self-inquiry, Marat reveals how discovering our inner superpower requires shedding societal expectations and redefining success on our own terms. He opens up about the role psychedelics played in his personal evolution, the emotional cost of external achievements, and the vision behind his regenerative village in Costa Rica—a community built on sustainability, belonging, and new ways of living.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 — The Superpower Within Us All01:13 — Marat's Journey: From Military to Politics02:43 — Childhood on a Military Base: Discipline and Identity05:18 — Breaking Free: The Escape from Military School11:25 — The Political Career: Success vs. Inner Emptiness15:16 — The Inner Journey: Psychedelics and Ego Death23:37 — Creating a Regenerative Village in Costa Rica30:07 — Searching for Belonging and Making a Difference🔗 Connect with Marat OmarovInstagram: @marat.omarov.unofficialBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Flying Upstream, Hussein Hallak breaks down what success really means—beyond the resume lines, accolades, and external validation. His path from chasing traditional achievement to embracing personal growth, failure, and uncertainty reveals a deeper truth: success isn’t what we attain; it’s who we become.We explore how societal expectations shape our definition of success, why failure often becomes our greatest teacher, and how chaos is a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey. Hussein also challenges the common belief that mastery equals control—arguing instead that real mastery comes from engaging honestly with reality, surrendering the illusion of control, and choosing progress over perfection.This conversation is packed with insights for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, self-discovery, or a major life transition. If you’ve been questioning what success should look like—or seeking more meaning in your work and life—this episode will help you reconnect with solid principles, inner clarity, and the joy of the pursuit itself.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 — The Pursuit of Meaning Beyond Achievement05:03 — Redefining Success: Personal Journeys and Societal Expectations09:55 — Lessons from Loss: The Value of Failure15:01 — Finding Clarity in Chaos: Embracing Uncertainty20:09 — Mastery Through Acceptance: The Myth of Control🔗 Connect with Hussein HallakWebsite: https://husseinhallak.comSubstack: https://husseinhallak.substack.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/husseinhallakBlueSky: https://darkal777.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hhdarkal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkArtMentorBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

What if happiness isn’t something you chase—but something you choose?In this uplifting episode of Flying Upstream, host Luisa Anderson sits down with Julie Rowe, a writer and teacher whose unconventional journey took her from lab technologist to bestselling author. Together, they explore what it means to embrace creativity, navigate ADHD, and find joy in the everyday moments that make life meaningful.Julie shares candid insights on personal growth, storytelling, and self-discovery, reflecting on how life’s challenges can shape new perspectives. She reminds us that happiness can be found in intentional moments, not distant goals, and that creativity and authenticity are essential for fulfillment.Whether you’re an artist, a teacher, or simply someone seeking balance, this conversation will inspire you to celebrate small wins, reframe ADHD as a strength, and choose happiness—right now.🗂️ Chapters00:00 — Choosing Happiness in the Present Moment01:09 — Julie Rowe’s Unconventional Journey04:09 — The Impact of Life’s Challenges07:52 — Shifting Perspectives on Happiness11:38 — Embracing Creativity and Self-Prioritization15:17 — The Power of Personal Storytelling20:04 — Understanding ADHD as a Superpower22:31 — Teaching and Inspiring Others26:54 — The Influence of External Validation29:50 — Living Upstream: A Philosophy of Enjoyment🔗 Connect with Julie Rowe🌐 Website📘 Facebook🐦 X📸 Instagram📚 BookBubBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

Are you really in debt—or is the system deceiving you?In this eye-opening episode of Flying Upstream, Tommy Kilpatrick shares his personal journey from being trapped by credit card debt to discovering the hidden truths of the banking system. He exposes how promissory notes, credit card fees, and conventional financial practices often create a false sense of obligation, and shows listeners how they can reclaim their financial power.Tommy dives into alternative finance strategies, the importance of understanding true debt vs. fraudulent claims, and why fear often prevents people from taking control. Whether you’re struggling with credit cards, curious about financial freedom, or looking to rethink societal norms around money, this conversation is a must-listen.🗂️ Chapters00:00 — The Hidden Costs of Credit Card Fees01:49 — Meet Tommy Kilpatrick: A Journey of Awakening03:23 — Challenging the Banking System10:41 — Understanding Promissory Notes and Debt17:29 — The Morality of Banking Practices24:39 — Breaking Free from the Debt Cycle30:22 — Empowering Others to Take Action🔗 Connect with Tommy Kilpatrick📘 Facebook: Tommy A. Kilpatrick🌐 Website: DIY Debt ReliefBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

What if your deepest heartbreak was actually your invitation to transformation?In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Reginald Martin, founder of Kametaphysics, to explore how pain, paradox, and ancient wisdom can become the foundation for personal growth.Reginald shares his remarkable journey from heartbreak to self-realization, breaking down how The Secret sparked his spiritual awakening—but also how true transformation requires more than just positive thinking. Through the lens of ancient wisdom and modern psychology, he reveals how embracing your shadows, honoring your stress, and living authentically can lead to peace and wholeness.Whether you’re on a path of self-discovery, seeking emotional healing, or simply trying to live more authentically, this conversation will inspire you to transform pain into purpose—and live life unapologetically on your own terms.🗂️ Chapters00:00 — Living Life on Your Terms01:12 — Journey Through Heartbreak and Transformation03:35 — The Influence of The Secret on Personal Growth06:53 — The Distinction Between Thinking Positive and Being Positive10:15 — Understanding the Ontology of Wholeness13:06 — The Power of Paradox in Personal Development18:26 — Using Shadows as Fuel for Transformation21:23 — Ancient Symbols and Modern Applications23:18 — Kametaphysics: A Framework for Transformation24:44 — Living Authentically and Unapologetically🔗 Connect with Reginald Martin📰 Substack: reginaldmartin.substack.comBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this deeply personal episode of Flying Upstream, host Luisa Anderson talk with D. Logan, a live television director whose life is a testament to resilience, healing, and transformation.Logan opens up about his upbringing in a religious cult, the emotional and psychological hurdles he faced, and how therapy and self-reflection became the cornerstones of his healing journey. Through courage and persistence, he discovered his passion for live broadcasting, turning his creative drive into a career built on empowerment and purpose.Together, they explore how to overcome adversity, embrace vulnerability, and find strength in community and personal growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone on a path toward healing, purpose, and freedom.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Alternative Paths02:29 – Overcoming a Troubled Childhood09:11 – The Role of Therapy and Healing11:05 – Finding Purpose in Live Broadcasting15:52 – Transformational Coaching and Empowerment20:42 – Practical Steps for Personal Growth🌐 Connect with Logan:🔗 Website: theloganunlimited.com💼 LinkedIn: Logan Unlimited📸 Instagram: @theloganunlimitedBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

What if your biggest challenges were actually your greatest gifts?In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, Wall Street executive Ed Hajim opens up about his extraordinary journey from foster homes and orphanages to the height of corporate success. Through stories of early failures, resilience, and personal growth, Ed reveals how adversity shaped his mindset—and how anyone can turn struggle into strength.You’ll learn how education, mentorship, and community helped him discover his purpose, and why focusing on what’s next (instead of what’s behind you) can change everything.Whether you’re facing setbacks, navigating transitions, or searching for clarity in your career or life, this episode will inspire you to see adversity as your secret advantage.🗂️ Chapters00:00 — Overcoming Adversity: A Journey Begins06:58 — The Gift of Early Failures11:48 — Finding Purpose Through Reflection18:12 — The Power of Education and Community24:08 — Advice for Navigating Life’s Challenges🔗 Connect with Ed Hajim📸 Instagram: @EdHajimAuthor📘 Facebook: Ed Hajim Author🌐 Website: www.edhajim.comBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

Ever felt like life suddenly threw you off balance — only to realize it was pushing you toward something bigger? 🌙 In this episode, we explore the spiritual awakening with Becky Cohen. It often comes during major life transitions — especially in your 30s — and how Human Design and Astrology can act as maps to your authentic self.The hosts unpack the deep journey of self-discovery, alignment, and personal transformation that happens when you break free from societal expectations and follow your intuitive breadcrumbs. You’ll learn how to recognize signs of misalignment, understand your unique life purpose, and navigate change with more grace and self-awareness.Whether you’re a coach, seeker, or simply craving a deeper connection to your true self, this conversation will leave you inspired to live in full alignment — not just at a 7, but at a 10.🕒 Episode Breakdown:00:00 — The Shakeup: A Rite of Passage01:06 — Breaking Free from Expectations03:41 — Following the Breadcrumbs to Purpose11:14 — Astrology and Life Phases17:47 — Understanding Human Design for Alignment24:52 — Recognizing Signs of Misalignment🌐 Connect with Becky Cohen ✨ Website: theconsciousrevolution.com.au📸 Instagram: @theconsciousrevolution_💼 LinkedIn: The Conscious Revolution📘 Facebook: Conscious RevolutionersBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here:⁠ https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-love⁠SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this inspiring episode, Izaic Yorks opens up about his incredible transition from a professional athlete to a fantasy author, revealing the powerful lessons sports taught him about creativity, discipline, and storytelling.Izaic shares how scaffolding, a mindset built through years of athletic training, became the foundation for his writing life — helping him navigate setbacks, build structure in his creative process, and ultimately find magic in the ordinary.You’ll hear how writing became a lifesaver and a means of healing and self-discovery, blending elements of faith, imagination, and real-world perseverance. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a creative in transition, or someone searching for purpose after a major life shift, this episode will inspire you to see your story as a tool for transformation.⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 — The Power of Scaffolding in Life01:20 — From Athlete to Author: A Journey of Transformation10:17 — The Turning Point: Writing as a Coping Mechanism18:16 — The Intersection of Faith and Writing21:49 — Scaffolding: Building a Path to Success25:45 — Exploring New Worlds: Upcoming Works and Themes🌐 Connect with Izaic YorksStay up to date with Izaic’s latest writing projects, insights, and creative updates:📸 Instagram — @izaicyorks📘 Facebook — Izaic YorksBOOKS WE LOVE✨Looking for your next inspiring read? Explore our curated collection of books we love—featuring recommendations from our guests as well as personal favorites from Kristyn and me, all aligned with the heart of Flying Upstream. Check them out here: https://www.flyingupstreampodcast.com/books-we-loveSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

🌈 In this empowering conversation, Sam opens up about her journey of weaving identity, entrepreneurship, and healing into a cohesive and authentic life. From her early days in the financial industry to becoming an entrepreneur and spiritual practitioner, Sam reflects on what it means to show up fully as herself — as a member of both the LGBTQIA+ and Asian communities.She shares candid insights from her experience on Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Queer Love and how representation and visibility have shaped her mission to create safe, inclusive spaces for authenticity. Sam also discusses her evolving relationship with tarot, spirituality, and ethics in healing, emphasizing the power of intuition, integrity, and self-belief.This episode is for anyone ready to integrate who they are with what they do — and live life from a place of alignment, courage, and confidence.🕓 Chapters00:00 – Integrating Identity and Career03:58 – Navigating Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth07:45 – Finding Safe Spaces in Professional Environments10:47 – Representation and Visibility in Media15:55 – Bridging Spirituality and Healing21:06 – Ethics in Tarot and Healing Practices23:56 – Trusting Your Intuition and Personal Journey🌿 Connect with Sam✨ Instagram: @conscious.altruismSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Flying Upstream, host Luisa Anderson sits down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, leadership expert and founder of Magna Leadership Solutions, to explore how preparation, mentorship, and financial planning lay the foundation for long-term success in entrepreneurship.After two decades in the corporate world, Dr. Kevin Gazzara made the leap to full-time entrepreneurship — and he’s sharing exactly what it takes to make that transition smooth, sustainable, and strategic.You’ll discover the “7 P’s of Entrepreneurship” — Preparation, Provisions, Product, Presence, People, Partner, Publication, and Persistence — a holistic framework designed to help new and seasoned entrepreneurs thrive in business and personal growth.Whether you’re planning your next career move, scaling your coaching business, or rethinking your financial strategy, this conversation offers actionable steps, proven success strategies, and mentorship wisdom you can implement right now.🕓 Chapters00:00 — The Importance of Preparation and Mentorship09:00 — The Seven P’s of Entrepreneurship19:02 — Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey22:58 — Offering Guidance and Resources🌐 Connect with Dr. Kevin Gazzara🔗 LinkedIn (Personal): linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara🏢 LinkedIn (Company): linkedin.com/company/magna-leadership-solutions📘 Facebook: facebook.com/MagnaLeadership🐦 Twitter / X: twitter.com/doctorkevin▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/user/Magnaleaderhip💻 Website: Magna Leadership Solutions💼 Coaching Site: CoachSultants.comSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE FROM US→  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826  →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/ →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!