Human Amplified

What if magic isn’t something you have to chase, perform, or prove?For Maritza Schafer, founder of Bruja School, magic was never separate from everyday life. She grew up in Chile in a family of witches, surrounded by an understanding that the visible world is not the only world shaping our reality. But her work is not about making witchcraft seem mysterious or inaccessible. It’s about helping people remember the power they already carry.In this conversation, we explore Brujería, modern witchcraft, spiritual coherence, cultural appropriation, liberation, social justice, and the simple practices that help us reconnect with our bodies, intuition, energy, and truth.

What if the systems we take for granted are not as fixed as they seem?In this conversation, Safra Turner shares how her path moved from military service, counterterrorism, policy, and governance into spiritual healing, conscious awakening, and the study of natural law. After being shut down online and losing access to much of her public work, Safra began looking more closely at the invisible systems that shape human behavior, belief, fear, and identity.Together, we explore the difference between man’s law and universal law, why control-based systems depend on external validation, how Plato’s Cave helps explain spiritual awakening, and what it can look like to choose sovereignty without getting lost in blame.This is a conversation about systems, yes. But more than that, it is a conversation about remembering who you are when the world feels designed to make you forget.

Famous conspiracy theories often begin with a question: What if something is happening that we are not being told?From chemtrails and ancient aliens to UAPs, Epstein, 9/11 truthers, and COVID vaccine conspiracies, these ideas can reveal something deeper than suspicion alone. They show how fear, pattern recognition, propaganda, and belief can shape the way we experience reality.In this conversation, Dr. Richard Grossman returns to Human Amplified for a thoughtful exploration of conspiracy theories, perception, and what happens when an idea becomes part of someone’s identity. Using chemtrails versus contrails as a central case study, he explains how belief can create physical responses through the nocebo effect, why misinformation can become so difficult to release, and how group consciousness can pull people away from the present moment.This episode moves from aircraft trails in the sky to the deeper question underneath them: how do we know what is real, and what do we lose when fear takes over the heart?

What if many of the struggles we face as individuals and as a society stem from a single misunderstanding?According to therapist, meditation teacher, and author Julie Brams, modern humans have become disconnected from something fundamental: our relationship with the natural world. In this conversation, Julie shares how the growing fields of ecopsychology and forest therapy are helping people reconnect with nature, regulate the nervous system, and rediscover a deeper sense of belonging.From the mind-body connection to Indigenous ways of knowing, spirituality, reciprocity, and human evolution, this discussion invites us to consider a powerful possibility: that healing ourselves and healing our relationship with Earth may be inseparable.

What can a near-death experience teach us about consciousness?For Masati, that question isn't theoretical.After surviving three separate near-death experiences spanning more than four decades, he believes he gained firsthand insight into consciousness beyond the body, the nature of reality, human potential, and what becomes possible when we stop identifying with our limitations.In this episode of Human Amplified, Masati shares the story of a devastating workplace accident that crushed his jaw, a drowning experience in Belize that left him submerged in a cenote, and a medical emergency in Peru that nearly claimed his life. He describes leaving his body, moving through different layers of consciousness, experiencing what many call a life review, and returning with a radically different perspective on healing, aging, trauma, and human evolution.Together, Brandi and Masati explore near-death experiences, higher consciousness, human potential, technology, time compression, physical healing, and what it means to reconnect with the deeper intelligence that shapes our lives.Whether you're fascinated by near-death experiences, curious about consciousness, or exploring your own potential for growth and transformation, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective on some of life's biggest questions.

What happens when your consciousness leaves your body and comes back completely changed?In this episode of Human Amplified, Brandi Fleck sits down with spiritual mentor and author Allura Halliwell to explore the out-of-body experience that transformed her understanding of reality, consciousness, emotional pain, and what it means to heal as a human being.Allura shares how a meditation retreat unexpectedly led to a profound spiritual awakening, a kundalini experience, and a complete unraveling of the identity she once knew. Together, Brandi and Allura dive into nervous system safety, trauma, fear, unconscious emotional loops, collective anxiety, spiritual awakening, and why pain may be less of a punishment and more of a portal back to ourselves.This conversation explores the intersection of consciousness work, trauma healing, spirituality, and human evolution in a grounded, expansive, and deeply personal way.

What happens when your body starts screaming “no,” but you keep saying “yes”?In this episode of Human Amplified, Brandi Fleck sits down with boundary expert and author Sheryl Green to explore burnout, people pleasing, emotional exhaustion, and the hidden ways our bodies communicate stress long before our minds catch up.Together, they unpack the roots of unhealthy boundaries, the fear of disappointing others, the connection between suppressed emotions and physical symptoms, and the identity shift that happens when you stop living entirely for everyone else.This conversation moves through nervous system responses, toxic workplace culture, codependency, emotional leakage, relationship dynamics, and why saying no is often an act of sustainability rather than selfishness.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, emotionally depleted, or disconnected from your own needs, this episode offers a grounded and deeply human look at what boundary work actually requires.

What if the patterns running your life were formed long before you consciously chose them?In this episode of Human Amplified, I sit down with Psych-K facilitator Ty Briggs for a conversation about subconscious beliefs, childhood abandonment wounds, authority, spirituality, personal power, and the search for truth in a confusing world.Together, we explore how unresolved experiences can quietly shape relationships, self-worth, emotional patterns, and even the way we respond to authority figures. Ty shares how growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, navigating deep abandonment wounds, and reconnecting with his father eventually led him toward Psych-K as a practical tool for self-awareness and transformation.This conversation also moves into deeper territory: self-authority versus personal power, selfishness versus selflessness, Christianity and consciousness, and why healing often begins by changing the stories we unconsciously carry about ourselves.If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating in your life or how the subconscious mind may be influencing your reality more than you realize, this episode offers both philosophical exploration and grounded insight.

There are moments in life when logic isn’t enough.When something inside you knows: this isn’t right, this isn’t safe, this isn’t the life I’m meant to live, even if everything on paper says you should stay.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tiffany Compton, a somatic practitioner whose life has been shaped by trauma, chronic illness, spiritual awakening, and a relentless return to the body.We explore what it actually means to listen to your body, how unresolved trauma can manifest physically, and why choosing yourself can feel both life-saving and terrifying at the same time.This conversation moves through abuse, healing, identity, boundaries, and the deeper intelligence of the nervous system—offering a perspective that bridges science, somatics, and something more intuitive.If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t think your way out of, this one might shift something.

What happens when spiritual awakening doesn’t feel peaceful—but confronts you with everything you’ve tried to avoid?In this conversation, Regan Caruthers shares a life shaped by intensity: a childhood marked by emotional volatility and intuitive sensitivity, a sudden awakening that opened her to both profound love and profound darkness, and a moment later in life where her body could no longer sustain itself.But this isn’t just a story about trauma or survival.It’s about what it takes to transform it.We explore what healing actually requires beneath the surface—how trauma lives in the body, how awareness changes your response to fear, and why awakening isn’t about escaping darkness, but learning how to hold light within it.From corporate success to spiritual surrender…From terror to unconditional love…From facing death back to deeper purpose…This is a conversation about coming home—to your heart, your truth, and the part of you that doesn’t disappear when everything else does.

Healthy eating should be straightforward.Eat real food. Take care of your body. Feel better.So why does it feel so confusing?Somewhere between conflicting nutrition advice, evolving science, and the realities of modern life, something simple became overwhelming. What used to be intuitive now feels like a constant negotiation—between cost, time, culture, identity, and information you’re not even sure you can trust.In this conversation, nutrition scientist Dr. Mandy Willig brings clarity to the noise. From the myth of food addiction to the truth about processed foods and the deeper systems shaping our choices, this isn’t about perfect eating.It’s about understanding what’s actually happening—and what really matters.

Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, former police officer, former professional baseball player, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute, shares how one shocking statistic about police officers’ life expectancy pushed him to question the medical system and dedicate his life to helping people age with more strength, clarity, and resilience.This conversation gets into the deeper tension between crisis-based medicine and true health creation, including why so many people are living longer but feeling worse, how the system profits from sickness, and why functional medicine often clashes with conventional care.If you’ve ever felt frustrated by feeling dismissed, overmedicated, or stuck in a cycle of symptoms without real answers, this episode will help you think differently about pain, prevention, longevity, and the small choices that can change your health trajectory.

We’ve been taught that healing takes time and that pushing through pain is part of the process.But what if that’s only part of the story?In this conversation, Dr. Tommy Rhee breaks down what’s actually happening inside your body when you heal and why recovery, not force, is the key to getting stronger. From overtraining and injury to stem cells, longevity, and the signals that control how your body repairs itself, this episode explores where modern medicine is headed and what it means for how we live in our bodies now.If you’ve ever wondered why your body isn’t bouncing back the way it used to, or how to support it better, this is where to start.

Lawrence C. Harris, a youth empowerment speaker and author, shares how surviving severe bullying, family abuse, and Complex PTSD shaped his understanding of identity, resilience, and what it really means to become yourself in a world that keeps trying to define you.This conversation moves through the hidden cost of external validation, the long shadow of trauma, the grief of letting go of living relationships, and the tension between understanding your pain and actually doing the work to move forward.If you’ve ever struggled to trust your own worth, felt marked by your past, or wondered how to heal without losing yourself, this episode offers both emotional recognition and a grounded path toward self-respect, boundaries, and personal freedom.

Dr. John Demartini (human behavior expert, educator, author, and founder of the Demartini Institute) shares how a near-death experience as a teenage surfer became the turning point that shaped his life’s work around meaning, perception, and the deeper purpose behind human struggle.He talks about the difference between pain and suffering, why chasing happiness can leave people feeling empty, and how gratitude, values, and self-awareness can shift the way we interpret even the hardest moments of life.If you’ve ever wondered whether success, positivity, or trying to avoid pain is actually bringing you closer to peace, this episode will help you think differently about resilience, authenticity, and what it means to live with greater purpose.

Carrie Akre (musician, former grunge-era frontwoman, podcaster, and intuitive life coach) shares how growing up in Seattle’s early music scene shaped her understanding of creativity, identity, and what happens when something raw and local suddenly becomes consumed by the mainstream.We explore the hidden cost of fame, why being “special” can sometimes lead to isolation instead of fulfillment, and how modern culture pushes visibility and validation in ways that can disconnect people from their real selves.If you’ve ever questioned whether success, recognition, or fitting in will actually make you feel whole, this episode will help you think differently about self-worth, intuition, and what it means to stay authentic in a world that constantly pulls you outward.

Craig Pomranz (vocalist, performer, and author of the children’s book Made by Rafi) shares how one simple question from his godson (“Is there such a thing as a Tom girl?”) turned into a bigger conversation about identity, labels, and the quiet judgments baked into gender expectations.We unpack why “feminine” can still be treated like an insult, how boys get punished for being emotional or artistic, and what it looks like to support kids (and ourselves) in staying authentic without forcing them to fit a single “right” way to be.If you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels, or you’re raising a child who doesn’t fit the mold, this episode will help you think differently about acceptance, respect, and what being fully human really means.

In this powerful conversation, former pro basketball player and bestselling author Taylor Rochestie shares how he built a grounded mindset through high-pressure seasons — on the court, in fatherhood, and in life.We explore why goals beat expectations and how that shift can calm anxiety fast, what authenticity looks like in a social media world, and the daily practices Taylor uses to reframe adversity and bounce back quicker.If you've been carrying yesterday into today, this episode will reset your perspective — and help you build a calmer, more connected inner world.

What happens when you outgrow the version of yourself you once needed but aren’t yet who you’re becoming?That’s where many of us are right now, individually, collectively, and even in how we relate to the world around us.Human Amplified has always been about bringing more humanity to daily life, creating more connection, awareness, and inner healing. And like the people listening, the show has evolved too.Following the natural arc of who we are, where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what it all means, it’s time to focus on waking up, not all at once and not into something abstract, but into your truth, your power, and the deeper currents shaping your life.We explore identity, healing, consciousness, and what it means to live as both human and spiritual beings through conversations with storytellers, healers, mystics, scientists, creatives, disruptors, and everyday people navigating this edge in real time.There’s no hype here.No fixing.No one telling you what to believe.Just honest conversations that create space for your own insight, recognition, and inner shifts to begin.If you’re listening because something in you is stirring, you’re in the right place.

Here, we explore what it really means to wake up—to your truth, your power, and the deeper currents shaping your life.Through raw stories, breakthrough wisdom, and consciousness-expanding conversations, we create space for healing, insight, and real inner shifts to begin.If you want to recognize yourself, feel seen and heard, and become more of who you are, welcome.I’m your host, Brandi Fleck, and this is Human Amplified.

What does it mean to come home to your own work?In this bonus episode, Brandi Fleck shares the evolution of Human Amplified from its original 2018 beginnings as On Being Human to the expanded, integrated platform it is today.She opens up about instinct versus strategy, the quiet signals the body sends when something isn’t fully aligned, and why the original intro music — the sound that launched the project — is returning as the true sonic signature of this work.This is a conversation about growth that doesn’t reject the past, but integrates it. About experimenting, stretching, building structure, and eventually recognizing when the container has finally caught up to the soul.You’ll also hear what’s ahead: a curated From the Vault series featuring early interviews that were once blog-only, now released in both audio and video as a bridge into Season 7.If you’ve ever outgrown a version of yourself and then found your way back with more wisdom and capacity, this one will resonate.Welcome home.

Jessica Lowery is the founder and CEO of The Power of Elderberries. What began in her kitchen as a way to protect her family’s health during a challenging season has grown into a nationally trusted wellness brand. Jessica opens up about how faith, prayer, and intuition became the driving forces behind her business, the importance of moving beyond symptom treatment to uncover the root cause of health issues, and why choosing high-quality supplements matters more than ever. She shares the wide-ranging benefits of elderberries that go far beyond immune support, along with simple, affordable, and even free ways to start improving your health today. Her journey is one of personal resilience, deep purpose, and practical wisdom—perfect for anyone seeking to strengthen their immune system, reduce inflammation, and approach wellness with more intention.****This is our last episode for 2025. We’ll be back for Season 7 in 2026. Thank you to everyone who’s listened. Subscribe so you’ll get our episodes when we come back next season! ****Thanks to our 2025 sponsors and affiliates: Intuitive Bodywork TN - https://www.intuitivebodyworktn.com/Bed of Nails - https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK

What if your greatest traumas were the doorway to your deepest healing?Dr. Richard Grossman — author of Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life, acupuncturist, and plant medicine practitioner with over 40 years of experience, offers profound insight into what it means to be human and how we can release pain across generations.We explore how trauma fragments us — and how healing requires presence, integration, and courage. Dr. Grossman shares raw, transformative stories, including one harrowing ayahuasca vision that placed him in a Nazi death camp line — and how “trust and forgive” became his mantra of release.We also discuss the sacred responsibility of using plant medicine, red flags in ceremony leaders, and why purification and discernment matter more than ever in today’s spiritual landscape.****Support for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails.Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECKUse code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

What would you do if the unthinkable happened—and you had to keep living?In this hope-filled conversation, Shirl Baker opens up about losing her daughter, DeEbony Groves, in the 2018 Waffle House shooting in Antioch, Tennessee. She shares the raw truth of that day, how the grief carved a permanent wound in her soul—and how faith, scripture, and service gave her the strength to survive.Shirl didn’t find healing through traditional grief counseling. Instead, she founded the DeEbony Groves Foundation to help other grieving mothers reclaim joy through healing retreats, pampering weekends, and red carpet moments to honor their lost children.This is a story about love over bitterness, about community over isolation, and about what it truly means to keep hope alive.****You can DONATE to the DeEbony Groves Foundation in the following ways. Cash App: $Hope4TheFuture42218Mail Checks: P.O. Box 1023, Gallatin, TN 37066Go to any Regions Bank world wide and let them know you want to place a donation to the DeEbony Groves Foundation.

What are the simplest ways to plug into your local community—and actually make a difference?Len Assante, a seasoned communications educator, private pilot for over 40 years, award-winning editorial writer, and founder of TLO Media LLC, home of The Loyal Opposition podcast and radio show, breaks down how his deep commitment to civic responsibility—from championing student causes as a grad student to spearheading hyperlocal political engagement—can be distilled into easy, actionable steps anyone can take right where they live to become a true change maker.****Support for Human Amplified comes from listeners like you. Donate to help keep this show and our mission of amplifying humanity going by making a recurring or one-time contribution of any size. 👉 https://humanamplified.com/donate

Energy healer, author and timeline-hopping creative Luminara joins Brandi to unpack the science-meets-mystic side of animal communication, quantum healing and why surrender may be the most powerful bio-hack of all. From rescuing a skeletal mare who literally said “NO” to walking off a cliff, to explaining how pets take on our illnesses, this episode stretches what it means to be human — and why that matters for every living thing around us.****Support for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails: 👉 Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK👉 Use code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

Taoist guide, barefoot doctor, and 40-year Qigong practitioner Sifu Boggie joins Brandi Fleck to demystify life-force energy, show why quantum physics now echoes 10-millennia-old Taoist wisdom, and share hands-on techniques—from an instant palm “magnet” exercise to gaze-shifting tricks—that calm anxiety, relieve pain, and reconnect us to the natural flow of the universe. Along the way he drops jaw-droppers about black holes in the Sun, CIA-tested remote viewing, and FBI data proving that group meditation can slash crime.****Support for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails: 👉 Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK 👉 Use code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

When art, activism, and anatomy meet, movement becomes medicine. Nashville choreographer, writer, and community organizer Amanda Cantrell-Roche explains how embodied storytelling heals personal trauma, fuels social-justice campaigns, and even reshapes the immigration debate. Along the way she shares the “rewilding” experiment that turned her lawn—and her creative process—into a living laboratory for empathy.****Support for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN. Visit www.intuitivebodyworktn.com to book a service.

What really keeps us stuck when we know we need a change? Bridget Meadows unpacks why the human brain clings to safety, how science and intuition actually team up, and the simple “even-if” wording swap that snaps you out of fear-spirals. If you’re circling a personal or professional cul-de-sac, this conversation hands you a map—and the courage to pick a road.****Support for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN. Visit www.intuitivebodyworktn.com to book a service.

Dona Amelia, a renowned keynote speaker and executive coach, shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Indonesia to leading Asia's largest executive peer network. We discuss the significance of resilience, authenticity, and connection in enhancing our human experience. Dona also shares her personal story and the D-O-N-A method—Dreams, Opportunity, Never Give Up, and Action—that guides her through challenges. We dive into the art of high-impact communication, emphasizing empathy and storytelling as vital tools for building deeper relationships. Dona reframes rejection as a pathway to growth and encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities. This conversation offers valuable insights on navigating personal and professional landscapes to foster genuine connections and pursue dreams with unwavering belief.****Support for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails. Shop my link: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECKUse code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

Singer-songwriter duo Patty Cakes (Patty Carasquillo) and Boomer Roe share their deeply personal journey into the Nashville music scene—proving that it’s never too late to follow your calling. Patty, a single mom and lupus warrior, picked up the guitar at 41 and hasn’t looked back since. Boomer, a seasoned writer, joined forces with her to turn her poetry into emotionally rich songs that have already made waves at the Tennessee Songwriters Competition.From building confidence and overcoming health challenges to quitting vaping for the love of music, this episode explores what it means to show up authentically—and win hearts doing it.The episode closes with the exclusive debut performance of their song “Never Need You.”****Support for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN based in Franklin, TN. Book a service here: https://www.intuitivebodyworktn.com/

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Human Amplified, I sit down with Dr. Megan Galaske, a holistic allopathic physician, musician, and sound healer, to explore how music and sound frequencies are more than just art—they’re medicine.Dr. Galaske shares her transformation from a burnt-out, depressed pediatrician to a thriving, multi-dimensional healer. She explains how EDM, sound baths, vibrational frequencies, and neuroplasticity helped rewire her brain and heal her body, mind, and spirit plus how they can do the same for you.****Register for an upcoming sound bath with Dr. Megan Galaske here: https://www.intuitivebodyworktn.com/event-list

In this deeply moving episode, Brandi Fleck welcomes spiritual teacher, leadership development consultant, and trauma-informed coach Monica Moody to share her powerful journey of healing after a multiple myeloma diagnosis. What started as a divine calling to build a sacred space for Black women turned into a spiritual unraveling that led Monica to a new path of rest, surrender, and grace.Monica talks about the emotional and physical toll of cancer treatment, the profound mindset shifts that followed, and the sacred tools that sustained her—breathwork, spiritual rest, and the unmerited favor of the universe. This conversation explores the power of nervous system regulation, letting go of productivity as identity, and finding clarity through grace and alignment.****Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECKUse code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

Certified hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner Piper Niemann joins me to explore how our beliefs, habits, and subconscious mind shape the human experience. From quitting smoking to uncovering karmic lessons through quantum healing, this episode sheds light on how we can use hypnotherapy to reclaim our health, identity, and purpose.Piper shares her personal journey, the mechanics of trance work, why smoking is more about beliefs and muscle memory than nicotine, and how the subconscious can hold the key to deeper healing and transformation.****RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopDONATE to help keep the show going.Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECKUse code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!Learn more about Intuitive Bodywork TN and/or book a service.

Renowned psychotherapist, author, and inspirational speaker, Joan Childs joins us to explore the complex nature of love, hate, and human connection in modern relationships. With over 47 years of experience, Joan dives deep into why so many couples struggle to stay together, the impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adult relationships, and how political divides are fracturing families and friendships.Joan shares actionable insights on when relationships can be saved, when it’s time to let go, and the importance of free will, emotional maturity, and communication.****RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopDONATE to help keep the show going.Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECKUse code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

Renowned psychotherapist, author, and inspirational speaker, Joan Childs joins us to explore the complex nature of love, hate, and human connection in modern relationships. With over 47 years of experience, Joan dives deep into why so many couples struggle to stay together, the impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adult relationships, and how political divides are fracturing families and friendships.Joan shares actionable insights on when relationships can be saved, when it’s time to let go, and the importance of free will, emotional maturity, and communication.****RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopDONATE to help keep the show going.

Emerson Wright—law professor, legal realist, and co-host of the Talking Legal Ed podcast—returns to the show with a hard-hitting conversation on the rule of law, trans rights, and how the current U.S. administration is reshaping the legal landscape.Brandi and Emerson unpack the chilling realities of today’s political and legal climate, from targeted executive orders and academic freedom under threat to the quiet erosion of civil liberties and legal protections. They explore how lawyers actually work behind the scenes to uphold society—and why now more than ever, everyday citizens need to pay attention and take action.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopDONATE to help keep the show going.

What happens when a sitting president tests the limits of the Constitution? And what power does the average citizen really have when things feel out of control?In this episode, Brandi Fleck speaks with historian and educator Grady Eades—Associate Professor of History at Volunteer State Community College and author of For the Good of the Program. They explore the foundations of American democracy, the three branches of government, and the loopholes that could allow a president to serve a third term. Spoiler: it’s legally murky, but not impossible.You’ll also hear why the Founding Fathers never anticipated political parties, how executive orders can contradict constitutional law, and what might trigger a full-blown constitutional crisis.This isn’t just a history class—it’s a wake-up call.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopSupport for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN 👉 Learn more or book a service at intuitivebodyworktn.com.DONATE to help keep the show going.

Tia Coffey, a life coach, operations consultant, and mom of three, joins us for a powerful and vulnerable conversation on what it means to untangle your identity from high-control religion.As a former evangelical Christian, Tia shares the deeply personal story of deconstructing her faith while navigating a toxic marriage, suicidal ideation, and the challenge of reclaiming her intuition, worth, and self-love.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopSupport for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN 👉 Learn more or book a service at intuitivebodyworktn.com.DONATE to help keep the show going.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matt Anderson, a communications consultant, political strategist, and co-founder of Fortify Communications. From college newspaper revolutionist to Tennessee political insider, Matt shares his unique perspective on where democracy stands today, the growing threats to civil rights, and how everyday citizens can reclaim power in the face of political aggression.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopSupport for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails: 👉 Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK 👉 Use code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!DONATE to help keep the show going.

In this episode of Human Amplified, we welcome Pat Embry, a longtime Nashville journalist who has held roles as an editor at the Nashville Banner and The Tennessean, director of the John Siegenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies at MTSU, and communications director for the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. With nearly 50 years in journalism, Pat has witnessed the industry evolve from print to digital, seen media ownership impact editorial stances, and observed the growing difficulty in distinguishing truth from propaganda.Pat reflects on his career and emphasizes the significance of responsible reporting and critical thinking in navigating today’s polarized media. Our conversation underscores the vital importance of a free press in shaping informed citizens and a resilient democracy.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopSupport for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails: 👉 Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK 👉 Use code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

Today, we’re talking to guest Katie Jensen, of Franklin, TN. She’s first and foremost a mom and wife, but she’s also a NASM certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and travel planner. With everything she does, she loves empowering people to find happiness and confidence through healthy lifestyles that feel good.She’s here today to help us wind up Human Amplified season 5 with ways to incorporate more fun, laughter, and play into your life. Spoiler alert: a lot of this involves how you prioritize, approach, and look at your relationships with other people. We talk about the importance of laughter and fun, changing what you can while accepting what you can’t, the importance of knowing you’re not alone, giving yourself permission to play, even when life is hard, how to create authentic bonds instead of trauma bonds, processing hard emotions while trying to remain positive, and staying motivated to keep moving forward. This episode is really about finding the silver linings, purposefully changing your attitude no matter what your situation is, and being resilient.  Katie is not only great at this professionally, but she gets really honest with us about the realities of living with her daughter who was born with a traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy, among other life-long diagnoses. Katie has five children all together.So the conversation today comes from the lens of how much Katie loves and dedicates herself to her family and the lessons she’s learned from those experiences that translate into how she approaches happiness, joy, and having fun.I’m so excited for the perspective-changing tips you’ll get from this episode — and hope that after you’ve listened, you can take life a little less seriously. Just what we need to end the season that has traversed the depths of identity and self realization.Thanks for listening all season. Thanks for listening today. And, we’ll see you back in the podcast apps soon.Now, let’s dive in.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guestShop my merch! https://humanamplified.com/shopSupport for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails: 👉 Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK 👉 Use code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

There’s often a gap between what you say you want and what you actually do.In this conversation, Adelajda Child, a PSYCH-K instructor, unpacks what sits underneath that gap. Subconscious beliefs formed early on, stored experiences, and patterns that continue to influence behavior long after you think you’ve outgrown them.We explore the difference between conscious thinking and subconscious programming, why logic and intuition don’t always agree, and what it actually looks like to change a belief instead of just trying to think differently.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting the result you want, this conversation offers a clearer way to understand what might be underneath it.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/reviewFacebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guest

Today, we're talking to Kirby Fling. He’s a computer science guy turned trauma-informed relationship coach and Founder of his signature program, the Two Mind Method. He focuses on healing attachment wounds and preventing them in the first place. And while the topic at hand may seem heavy, this was such a fun conversation. You’ll walk away from it knowing how to approach relationships in healthier ways and how to take responsibility for your own emotions, beliefs, and actions in a way that's healing and safe to your inner child and therefore, your external relationships as well.In today’s episode, we talk about how hypervigilance and intuition are connected, how to know if you can trust your intuition, the predictability of attachment wounds, how attachment impacts everything in life, how sleep and trauma play in, the five pillars of attachment, the enemies of healing, changing attachment styles, green and red flags in a relationship, and so much more. Kirby is currently in Bali, Indonesia teaching what we’ll be talking about in today’s episode. He’ll be hosting a retreat on the beach in Bali in November — omg, doesn’t that sound amazing— and he also does 1 on 1 coaching in person and virtually.I love the interviews, and I mean love, that turn into real conversations where the guest pauses to think and digs deep within themselves to find the real answer, and then we’re both thinking deeply and philosophically about the topic at hand. That’s when ish gets really real. Genuine. Authentic. Honest. This is one of those episodes. So, get ready to do some thinking and digging with us.And a quick heads up: there was a tiny bit of lag on our call, so we do talk over one another a few times, which doesn’t normally happen here on Human Amplified — but its minimal. So, let’s dive in.****Support this podcastRATE AND REVIEW THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-amplified/id1454166035Google Review: https://g.page/r/CYfJvrqcOtz2EB0/review Facebook Review: https://www.facebook.com/HumanAmplified/Be a guest on the show: https://humanamplified.com/be-our-guest

For a lot of people, disconnection doesn’t feel dramatic. It feels normal.You go through your day. You handle what’s in front of you. You react, move on, and keep going. Over time, you stop noticing what your body is telling you, or you notice it and learn not to trust it.Renee Watkins, a yoga instructor and doula, talks about what that disconnection actually looks like in real life, from everyday stress to labor and delivery. She shares why learning to pay attention again isn’t abstract work, it’s practical.We get into how trauma shows up physically, why breath is often the first place people regain control, and what it means to advocate for your body in moments where it matters most.***Support for this podcast comes from Bed of Nails. 👉 Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours:https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECK👉 Use code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

For much of her life, Courtenay “Coco” Rogers moved through the world driven by fear, pressure, and the need to hold everything together. Her decisions, relationships, and sense of identity were shaped by external expectations and a constant effort to stay in control.Over time, that way of living became harder to maintain. Letting go of alcohol, navigating a mental health crisis within her family, and confronting long-standing anxiety forced her to take a closer look at how she was showing up in her own life.In this conversation, Courtenay shares what it looked like to slow down, examine her patterns, and begin the process of rebuilding trust in herself. Not through quick fixes, but through small, consistent changes that reshaped how she responded to fear, uncertainty, and the need for control.We explore how self-trust develops over time, the role of intuition and self-awareness, and why learning to trust yourself often starts with letting go of who you thought you needed to be.

Long before most people start questioning their behavior, patterns are already in place.They’re shaped by early experiences, reinforced over time, and repeated in ways that can feel confusing or frustrating when they show up in relationships, work, or everyday decisions.In this episode, Micky ScottBey Jones, coach and facilitator, shares how the Enneagram can be used as a framework for understanding those patterns without reducing people to labels or types. Her work centers on accompaniment, walking alongside people as they begin to see how their internal strategies developed and why they continue to repeat.We explore how emotional patterns form, why change often feels more difficult than expected, and what it looks like to work with your patterns instead of against them.***Register for my FREE Self Healing the Root workshop to learn about your trauma responses and how to start changing them.

Before feeling stuck became something people tried to solve, it was just part of how life unfolded.In this episode, Kourtney Brownlow, business owner and mentor, shares how her understanding of motivation and mindset was shaped through experience. Building a business without a roadmap. Parenting four kids. Adopting her son and navigating the unexpected challenge of learning how to communicate in a completely new way.We explore why people get stuck even when they want to move forward, what actually drives follow-through, and how discipline, accountability, and small, repeatable actions create momentum over time. Kourtney also unpacks the tension between negative and positive mindsets, and why learning to respond, not avoid, is what leads to real growth.If you’ve ever found yourself avoiding what matters, struggling to stay consistent, or wondering why motivation comes and goes, this conversation offers a more grounded way to think about progress.***Shop my Bed of Nails affiliate link to get yours: https://bedofnails.org/?ref=BRANDIFLECKUse code BON15BRANDI at checkout to get 15% off!

Burnout doesn’t usually arrive all at once.It builds slowly, in the spaces no one sees. The extra call you take on your day off. The expectations that are never clearly defined but always feel too high. The quiet pressure to keep showing up, no matter what it costs you.For many clergy women, and helpers more broadly, burnout isn’t about the big, visible moments. It’s the accumulation of everything beneath the surface.In this conversation, Stephanie Dunn shares what burnout actually is, why it’s different from compassion fatigue, and what it really takes to recover. From psychological safety to agency to the loss of self that can happen along the way, this is a grounded look at what it means to care for others without losing yourself.***Sign up for my FREE workshop on healing your triggers at https://www.brandifleckcoaching.com/self-healing-the-root-workshop

Before conversations about confidence or authenticity, there is something more foundational that shapes how we move through the world.We want to feel seen. But for many people, especially those navigating multiple identities, being seen has never been simple. It is shaped by safety, by context, and by whether the spaces around you were ever designed to hold your full reality.In this episode, Amiee Sadler, therapist and nonprofit leader, shares how her lived experience as a Black, queer woman shaped her understanding of visibility and belonging. From navigating rooms where she was the only one like her to experiencing a period of being unhoused, her story brings clarity to what it actually means to feel seen when the world around you does not reflect you back.We explore why feeling seen can feel complicated or even risky, how people learn to hide parts of themselves to stay safe, and what it looks like to slowly reclaim the ability to show up fully.***FREE Workshop:https://www.brandifleckcoaching.com/self-healing-the-root-workshop