Positive Talk Radio

Courtney Freeman believes success means very little if the life you have built no longer feels like your own. For much of her life, Courtney understood how to be capable, responsible, and reliable. But beneath those qualities, she began recognizing something deeper: even highly functioning and self-aware people can become so accustomed to meeting expectations, fulfilling roles, and doing what is required that they lose connection with what actually feels true to them. That realization became the foundation of Courtney's work and what she calls the Unbroken Blueprint, an approach centered on moving away from performance and toward a life built on identity, self-trust, and genuine alignment. Through her podcast, The Unbroken Blueprint, Courtney explores the emotional patterns and expectations that influence how people see themselves, navigate relationships, and make decisions. Her conversations examine identity, personal growth, emotional patterns, and what it means to create meaningful change without relying on burnout, constant striving, or abandoning yourself in the process. At the heart of her philosophy is a powerful distinction: there is a difference between creating a life that looks successful and creating one that actually fits. Courtney encourages people to examine the roles they have learned to perform, question what no longer feels authentic, and develop enough trust in themselves to make healthier choices, even when those choices are difficult. Her approach is simple: less force, more alignment. Less performance, more truth. Courtney's message is for people who are ready to stop performing a version of who they believe they should be and begin building something more honest, steady, and free. Her message is simple: you do not need to become someone new to create a life that fits. You need the courage to stop abandoning who you already are. www.theunbrokenblueprint.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenneth Markowitz believes recovery can become more than a way out of addiction. It can become the beginning of an entirely new way to use your experience, knowledge, and life in service of others. An addiction recovery coach and former pediatrician, Kenneth works with people navigating chemical and behavioral addictions. His approach is shaped by an uncommon combination of medical training, nearly two decades of clinical experience, and his own deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery. For more than 18 years, Kenneth practiced pediatrics, caring for patients from birth through young adulthood. His medical career ended prematurely as a result of his struggle with pornography addiction, forcing him to confront significant personal and professional consequences and ultimately begin rebuilding his life from a very different place. Now more than three years into his own recovery, Kenneth has transformed what he learned into a new way of helping others. As a recovery coach, he combines his understanding of medicine, psychology, clinical care, addiction, recovery, and the legal system to provide individualized support based on the circumstances and challenges of each client. Kenneth earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, completed his pediatric residency training at North Shore University Hospital-Long Island Jewish Hospital, and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from New York University. That professional foundation, combined with lived experience, gives him a perspective that extends beyond theory alone. Today, Kenneth's work reflects both sides of his story: the physician who spent years caring for others and the person who had to confront addiction, experience its consequences, and learn how to rebuild. His message is simple: recovery does not erase the past, but it can change what you do with it. Your hardest experiences can become part of the knowledge, purpose, and perspective you use to help build what comes next. www.nsrcoach.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cindy Waddle and Carl Merrell believe the right words, offered at the right moment, can remind someone that they are seen, supported, and not alone. Together, Cindy and Carl are behind Dezire to Inspire, a collection of thoughtfully created cards designed to offer strength, comfort, encouragement, and meaningful connection during the moments when finding the right words can be difficult. Dezire to Inspire goes beyond traditional greeting cards. Each message is created with the intention of speaking directly to what someone may be experiencing, whether they are navigating grief, seeking healing, holding onto hope, or simply needing encouragement to keep moving forward. With card sets covering 28 different topics, Cindy and Carl have created a resource that can meet people across a wide range of life experiences. The goal is not simply to send a card, but to create a moment of genuine human connection that reminds the recipient that someone is thinking about them and understands what they may be going through. That intention is reflected in the response from recipients, many of whom have shared that the messages feel as though they were written specifically for them. It is that sense of personal connection that sits at the heart of Dezire to Inspire. Through their work, Cindy and Carl are demonstrating that encouragement does not always require a long conversation or the perfect advice. Sometimes a few meaningful words can provide exactly what someone needs in that moment. Their message is simple: words have the power to connect, comfort, and inspire, and sometimes one thoughtful message can make someone feel a little less alone. Today’s guest: www.deziretoinspire.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Susannah Robbins believes anxiety does not have to control the way you think, feel, or move through your life. A Certified Master Hypnotist, IEMT Practitioner, author, and founder of MindShift Potentials, Susannah helps people struggling with chronic anxious thoughts, overthinking, fear, and self-doubt develop a greater sense of calm, confidence, and control. Her path into this work began close to home. After watching her daughter experience severe anxiety, Susannah became determined to find approaches that could help. That search eventually introduced them to hypnosis, and the meaningful changes she witnessed inspired Susannah to change the direction of her own life and train as a hypnotist. As her work with clients developed, Susannah recognized another important need. People needed practical tools they could reach for when anxiety appeared in everyday life, not only techniques used during a professional session. That realization inspired her book, Calm in Your Pocket: 20 Simple Tools to Stop Anxiety in Its Tracks, a collection of accessible strategies for navigating anxious thoughts, stress, and overwhelm. Today, through MindShift Potentials, Susannah incorporates hypnosis, IEMT, self-hypnosis, and practical anxiety-management strategies into her work. Her approach focuses on helping clients examine old patterns, work through the emotional impact of past experiences, and strengthen resilience and trust in themselves. Outside of her professional work, Susannah lives in Marin County, California, where she enjoys hiking, spending time near the water, and getting as much dog time as she can. Her message is simple: anxiety may be part of your experience, but it does not have to run your life. https://www.mindshiftpotentials.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Positive Talk Radio is more than a show. It’s a movement of hope, healing, and purpose. ️ Hosted by Kevin McDonald, we bring you real stories from real people who turned pain into power, fear into faith, and dreams into reality. From bestselling authors and visionaries to everyday heroes, each conversation will move you, challenge you, and remind you that you were created for greatness. Here, positivity isn’t just talked about. It’s lived, shared, and multiplied. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, clarity, or a spark of joy, you’ll find it here. Watch and listen on Brushwood Media Network, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and YouTube. Subscribe today and be part of the global ripple of kindness and possibility. https://www.positivetalkradio.net https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveTalkRadio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Grayson believes adversity can leave deep scars, but it can also become the beginning of rebuilding a life with greater meaning, resilience, and purpose. A nurse, cancer survivor, and author of Blades of Resurrection, Michael's story has been shaped by experiences with poverty, addiction, grief, recovery, and profound personal loss. Growing up surrounded by instability and addiction, he faced challenges that would later influence both his understanding of human suffering and his commitment to creating a different future. Michael eventually overcame a gambling addiction, pursued higher education, earned multiple degrees, and built a career in nursing. His professional life placed him alongside people navigating some of their most vulnerable moments, giving him an intimate understanding of illness, uncertainty, and the importance of compassionate care. Then Michael found himself on the other side of healthcare. After losing both of his parents to cancer, he was diagnosed with a rare stomach cancer himself. The experience transformed his perspective as a nurse and patient, forcing him to confront his own mortality while processing years of grief, trauma, and loss. Those experiences became part of the foundation for his memoir, Blades of Resurrection, an exploration of resilience, addiction recovery, grief, mental health, and personal transformation. Through his writing and speaking, Michael examines not only how people survive difficult experiences, but how they can begin making meaning from what they have endured. Today, Michael uses his story to encourage more honest conversations about trauma, healing, post-traumatic growth, and the complicated process of rebuilding after loss. His message is simple: resilience does not mean escaping hardship untouched. It means learning how to carry what happened with greater self-compassion, find meaning within the struggle, and continue building a life beyond it. www.lightningshadowcrossroads.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Logan believes hope is not something you wait for. It is something you choose to keep moving toward, even when the road ahead feels impossible. A lifelong endurance athlete, James has completed approximately 300 races across four decades and has been pursuing IRONMAN competition since 2018. In 2026, that journey is taking him to one of endurance sports' biggest stages after being selected to compete with TEAM IMF at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. But getting to Kona represents far more than an athletic achievement. In April 2024, James was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer that had spread to his liver. Since then, he has undergone extensive treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, and multiple major surgeries involving his colon, liver, gallbladder, and rectum. Today, he competes and trains with an ostomy while continuing chemotherapy for new tumors in his liver. Despite being given a devastating prognosis, James has continued moving forward. More than two years after his diagnosis, he remains focused on training for Kona and living with a mindset captured by a phrase that has become central to his journey: “I have cancer. Cancer does not have me.” His experience also inspired him to write Just Keep TRI-ING, a book created to offer faith to those struggling to believe, hope to those who feel hopeless, and support for the IRONMAN Foundation. James plans to direct profits from the book toward the foundation until his fundraising goals are reached. For 2026, James has simplified his life around three goals: arrive in Kona with enough strength and fitness to complete the race within the 17-hour limit, publish and promote Just Keep TRI-ING, and raise as much money as possible for the IRONMAN Foundation. His message is simple: a difficult diagnosis may change the course of your life, but it does not have to take away your purpose. Keep believing, keep moving, and above all, just keep TRI-ING. www.ironmanfoundation.donordrive.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Judith Hoaglund believes healing and self-discovery begin with a willingness to explore the deeper mysteries of ourselves, the natural world, and our connection to something greater. A lifelong student of spiritual alchemy, quantum mechanics, shamanism, mysticism, nature, and healing, Judith has spent decades exploring traditions and practices that seek to understand consciousness and human transformation. Her search for personal healing and spiritual wisdom has taken her across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, eventually transforming a personal journey into a life devoted to service. Since 1977, Judith has worked with people seeking healing and greater self-understanding. She immersed herself in Sufism and was ordained as a healer and minister in the Sufi Order of the West in 1979. During the 1990s, she expanded her practice through training with Native American and other shamanic teachers, later beginning an in-depth apprenticeship in Peruvian shamanism in 2001. From 2009 to 2019, Judith served as a sanctioned teacher of The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Cross-Cultural Shamanism, guiding others in Andean-inspired mesa-based healing and ceremonial practices. Her decades of study have shaped an approach that brings together energy work, ceremony, altered states, spiritual exploration, and a deep respect for the natural world. During the pandemic in 2020, Judith began bringing that lifetime of experience to the page. Her book, Embody Wholeness: Journeys into Energy Healing, Altered States and the Quantum Field, was first published in 2021. In 2025, she released a second edition, Embody Wholeness: Guided Shamanic Techniques for Transforming Trauma into Well-Being. Today, Judith maintains a private shamanic energy healing practice in West Sonoma County, California, where gardening, hiking, and time in nature remain an important part of her life and spiritual practice. Her message is simple: healing is a journey of returning to wholeness, and when we become willing to explore ourselves more deeply, we can begin transforming the way we relate to our experiences, our world, and our own inner wisdom. www.judithhoaglund.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Alexis believe transforming your life is more possible than most people think, but motivation alone is rarely enough to make change last. As the founder of Firefli, Matt brings an entrepreneurial perspective to personal transformation, while Alexis, Firefli's Head of Marketing, brings her own understanding of what it takes to turn an idea or intention into consistent action. Together, they explore the relationship between motivation, discipline, and the small decisions that ultimately shape our lives. Their philosophy challenges the idea that meaningful transformation requires one dramatic breakthrough. Motivation can help someone begin, but consistency is what allows that initial spark to become progress. By continuing to show up even when excitement fades, people can gradually create new habits, strengthen their confidence, and move closer to the person they want to become. Through their work with Firefli, Matt and Alexis encourage people to rethink change as something built through action rather than something we have to feel completely ready for. Instead of waiting for perfect circumstances, the focus becomes identifying what matters, taking the next step, and repeating the behaviors that support the desired outcome. At the heart of their message is an empowering idea: transformation does not have to feel impossible or overwhelming. Progress becomes far more attainable when big goals are supported by consistent choices. Their message is simple: motivation can ignite the change, but consistency is what transforms your life. Today’s guest: www.fireflifit.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roxanna Johnson believes healing does not require us to minimize what happened. It begins by acknowledging the pain while rediscovering the identity, faith, and hope that betrayal can make difficult to see. An author, speaker, and advocate, Roxanna dedicates her work to supporting spouses and partners of those struggling with sexual addiction. Her perspective is shaped by her own lived experience in recovery, a background in research, and years spent alongside others navigating betrayal trauma and the complex journey toward healing. Through her book, Forgotten In The Battle with Sexual Addiction: The Journey of a Spouse, Roxanna gives a voice to those who can often feel overlooked while attention is focused on the person struggling with addiction. Her writing brings a Christ-centered perspective to the experience of betrayal, creating space to acknowledge the depth of the hurt while also exploring the possibility of renewal. Roxanna's work extends beyond the page. As a recovery meeting group facilitator, she supports others through conversations rooted in compassion, honesty, and shared understanding. She has also spoken at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference and appeared on programs including Unafraid Unashamed and the SA Lifeline Podcast. At the heart of her work is a commitment to reminding spouses and partners that their experiences matter too. Healing, in Roxanna's view, is not about pretending the wounds were insignificant or rushing toward resolution. It is about facing what has happened truthfully while rebuilding a sense of self that is not defined by another person's choices. Her message is simple: healing honors the pain without allowing it to become your identity. Through truth, faith, and hope, it is possible to rediscover who you are and move toward renewal. Today’s guest: www.forgottenspouse.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olivia Marie Blain believes life is too short to stay stuck on a path that no longer feels like your own. A licensed School Counselor, entrepreneur, and member of the Menominee Nation, Olivia is building an education-focused business designed to help students and everyday people discover what genuinely excites them and explore how that passion can become meaningful, income-generating work. Her mission grew from her own experience of realizing that a traditional career path no longer aligned with the life she wanted to create. Rather than continuing simply because it felt familiar or expected, Olivia made the decision to walk away and pursue something that reflected her strengths, interests, and bigger vision for her future. Today, she combines her background in education and counseling with an entrepreneurial mindset to create educational tools and career exploration resources that help people recognize possibilities beyond conventional paths. She is especially passionate about helping others identify their strengths, discover their spark, and understand how opportunities in the digital age can open new ways to build careers and businesses. At the heart of Olivia's work is a belief in resilience, resourcefulness, and personal agency. She encourages people to question the expectations that have shaped their choices and consider what could happen if they gave themselves permission to pursue something more aligned with who they are. Her message is simple: you do not have to spend your life following a path that makes you unhappy. Find what lights you up, explore what is possible, and build something meaningful from it. Today’s guest: - INSTAGRAM: @oliviamarieblain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Gillanders believes some of life's most important questions begin where certainty ends. For more than 50 years, Alan has explored questions surrounding consciousness, reality, purpose, spirituality, and the nature of human existence. Rather than limiting his search to a single philosophy, his journey has taken him through Christianity, Vedic teachings, Buddhism, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, Hermeticism, and other spiritual traditions, alongside a deep personal interest in physics, neuroscience, and consciousness research. Growing up in the Dandenong Ranges of Australia, surrounded by nature and raised within the Catholic tradition, Alan remembers sensing from an early age that there might be more to existence than what could be immediately seen or explained. At 16, an experience he interpreted as conscious manifestation intensified that curiosity and became an early turning point in his lifelong exploration of thought, intention, and human experience. Over the decades, Alan's search has included meditation, energy practices, intuitive experiences, and profound states of awareness. From receiving what he describes as an intuitive warning while working on an offshore gas platform to experiencing an extraordinary sense of unity during deep meditation, these moments challenged his assumptions and encouraged him to continue investigating the relationship between consciousness and the world around us. Yet Alan's life has remained firmly grounded in the practical and creative world. He has worked as a technical advisor in engineering and mining, operated businesses, owned an art gallery in Western Australia, pursued oil painting and metal sculpture, and designed and built his first home himself. For Alan, spirituality is not about escaping everyday life. It is about exploring it more deeply. His decades of questioning and personal exploration ultimately inspired his book, The Sacred Hum of I AM, written for people who find themselves asking many of the same questions about consciousness, spirituality, science, purpose, and their place in the universe. His message is simple: remain curious, question deeply, and stay open to discovering that there may be more to ourselves and our reality than we currently understand. Today’s guest: www.alangillanders.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amy Ratkovich believes understanding ourselves begins with curiosity, not judgment. A psychotherapist with more than a decade of experience, Amy's work is grounded in exploring what it means to be human and why we think, feel, relate, and respond in the ways we do. She approaches therapy through psychodynamic, relational, and body-aware perspectives, recognizing that our present lives are often shaped by experiences and patterns that developed long before we became conscious of them. At the heart of Amy's work is the belief that people make sense when we take the time to understand the full context of their lives. Our histories, relationships, emotional experiences, and even the wisdom held within the body can offer important clues about the patterns we continue to carry. Rather than simply focusing on changing behaviors, Amy encourages deeper awareness of what may be driving them. By becoming more conscious of recurring thoughts, emotional responses, relationship dynamics, and internal beliefs, people can begin to understand why certain cycles persist and create opportunities for meaningful change. Her work explores how painful experiences can become sources of insight and resilience when approached with awareness and curiosity. Through that process, people can develop a stronger relationship with themselves, deepen trust in their own experiences, and create healthier ways of connecting with others. Her message is simple: the more aware we become of what is shaping us beneath the surface, the more freedom we have to choose how we want to move forward. Today’s guest: www.neardeartherapy.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nidhi Srivastava believes protecting children online requires more than technology. It requires giving them the knowledge and confidence to recognize risks for themselves. After years of helping organizations defend against evolving digital threats, cybersecurity became deeply personal for Nidhi when her own son encountered online scams and cyberbullying. The experience revealed a critical gap: children were entering increasingly complex digital spaces without always having the practical skills to navigate them safely. That realization inspired Nidhi to found DigiArmorX, a personalized digital safety platform designed for students in Grades 3 through 8. Her work helps children, parents, and educators better understand phishing and scams, AI and deepfakes, cyberbullying, online gaming risks, digital citizenship, and the everyday decisions that shape online safety. Rather than relying on fear or simply telling children what not to do, Nidhi focuses on education and practice. She equips students with skills they can apply in real situations while giving parents and teachers practical language for starting important conversations about technology. Beyond DigiArmorX, Nidhi writes children's books, creates resources for parents and educators, hosts the Uncomfortable Truths podcast, and speaks to schools, conferences, and parent communities about raising safer, more informed digital citizens. Her message is simple: we cannot protect children from every risk they will encounter online, but we can prepare them to recognize those risks, make smarter choices, and navigate the digital world with confidence. Today’s guest: www.digiarmorx.ai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jodi-Maree Cronin believes the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the space between us can fundamentally shape how we experience life. A retired doctor, animal-assisted psychotherapist, Emotional Wealth Consultant, and Director of the Pack 4 Life Institute, Jodi-Maree has dedicated her work to understanding the role relationships and awareness play in healing, connection, and personal growth. She is the founder of Relational Awareness and Wisdom (RAW), an approach centered on developing greater awareness of self, others, and the relational space we create together. Through RAW, Jodi-Maree explores how recognizing our own relational patterns can change the way we communicate, connect, respond to challenges, and move through the world. At the heart of much of her work is an unlikely but deeply influential teacher: her assistance dog, Benni. Through trauma, recovery, and the extraordinary relationship they shared, Benni challenged Jodi-Maree to see healing and human connection from a different perspective. Their bond became an important influence on both her personal journey and professional work. Jodi-Maree is also the author of three published books, including her memoir, Benni: The Best Medicine Has Paws, which tells the story of the little dog who helped change the course of her life. Her writing continues to explore connection, relationships, healing, and values-based living. She is currently developing a children's book, Finding Benni, as well as a new book exploring the concept of Emotional Wealth. Her message is simple: we do not exist in isolation. When we become more aware of how we relate to ourselves and those around us, we can transform not only our relationships, but the way we experience our lives. Today’s guest: www.jodimareecronin.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Euan Mutch believes fitness can do far more than change your body. It can help you rebuild your confidence, rediscover your purpose, and change the direction of your life. Founder of New Mindset New Power, Euan's passion for helping others comes from a deeply personal journey. Growing up in the care system without a strong sense of stability or belonging, he later faced years of addiction, depression, and self doubt. At his lowest point, fitness became an unexpected path forward, giving him structure, discipline, confidence, and something he had been missing for years: hope. That transformation inspired Euan to turn fitness into a profession. He became a qualified personal trainer and continued his education across life coaching, mentoring, counselling skills, mental health, addiction awareness, ADHD awareness, and specialized fitness training. His work took on another dimension while supporting his wife through menopause. Wanting to better understand what she was experiencing, Euan pursued additional education in exercise strategies for perimenopause through post menopause. Today, he uses that knowledge to create supportive fitness experiences where women can build strength, confidence, and community while navigating an often misunderstood stage of life. Through New Mindset New Power, Euan now works with women navigating menopause, people affected by addiction, young people building confidence, athletes, and others searching for positive change. His long term vision is to create a community hub where people facing difficult chapters can find fitness, support, guidance, and a genuine sense of belonging. His message is simple: no matter how lost you feel or how many times life has knocked you down, it is never too late to rebuild yourself and change your story. Today’s guest: https://linktr.ee/euanmutchnmnp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris White believes clarity is what turns ambitious ideas into focused action and meaningful results. An entrepreneur, executive coach, author, and co-founder of Ninety.io, Chris has spent more than three decades helping leaders cut through complexity, understand what matters most, and create momentum in their businesses and lives. As the creator of Clarity Business Academy, Chris teaches a practical approach built around three essential areas: Identity Clarity, Priority Clarity, and Directional Clarity. Together, these principles help leaders better understand who they are, determine what deserves their attention, and establish a clear path forward. Chris's approach combines business operating systems, leadership coaching, storytelling, and lessons shaped through his own experiences with entrepreneurship and adversity. Rather than adding more complexity to leadership, his work helps people simplify their thinking so they can make stronger decisions and execute with greater confidence. Today, Chris works with leaders who are ready to move beyond uncertainty and build businesses with greater alignment, intentionality, and focus. His message is simple: when you know who you are, what matters most, and where you are going, clarity becomes the foundation for meaningful execution. Today’s guest: www.claritybusinessacademy.io Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Schlund believes the moments that bring us crashing down can also become the foundation for building something greater. Known around the world as “The Rocketman,” Dan is an entrepreneur, paramedic, stunt performer, author, speaker, and one of the few people to master the extraordinary art of Rocketbelt flight. For more than a decade, he completed hundreds of flights across 26 countries and six continents, taking his career from Hollywood stunt work and live-action productions to major international events. But Dan’s story reaches far beyond the spectacle of flying. His career has crossed professional stunt work, pyrotechnics, film and television production, and emergency medical services, giving him a unique understanding of both high-risk environments and the responsibility of protecting the people working within them. That perspective became deeply personal after Dan survived catastrophic injuries, including severe burns that cost him 185 square inches of skin and a later crash that left him with a broken neck. Those experiences forced him to confront not only physical recovery, but the challenge of rebuilding his identity when the life he had known suddenly changed. Dan transformed those experiences into his next mission by founding National Set Medics, a nationwide emergency medical services company supporting film, television, reality productions, and live events. The company has generated more than $10 million in revenue and built a network of over 13,200 registered emergency medical professionals nationwide, turning Dan’s firsthand experience in dangerous environments into an organization dedicated to keeping others safe. From flying a Rocketbelt around the world to surviving life-altering injuries and building a multimillion-dollar company, Dan’s journey is ultimately a story of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to allow adversity to write the final chapter. His message is simple: you cannot always control the crash, but you can decide what you build from it. Today’s guest: www.thelastrocketman.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sandy and Derek believe spiritual awakening is not about following someone else's path. It is about reconnecting with the wisdom, purpose, and alignment already within you. Together, they are the founders of Anamlíniú, a heart-centered space created to support people at every stage of their spiritual journey. Through channeling, energy healing, sound, light language, and meditation, they offer experiences designed to encourage deeper self awareness, conscious connection, and spiritual integration. Derek's path emerged through personal challenges and a period of deep inner questioning that eventually led him toward higher guidance and channeling. Today, he brings his work as an intuitive, sound healer, and growth facilitator into Anamlíniú, helping others explore their own spiritual development with greater clarity and openness. Sandy brings a complementary intuitive and healing presence to their work. As an intuitive, healer, and channel, she explores multidimensional spiritual perspectives while helping create a compassionate space where people can connect with their hearts and deepen their relationship with their own inner guidance. Rather than positioning themselves as having all the answers, Sandy and Derek see themselves as fellow travelers. Their philosophy is to walk alongside others, offering grounded perspectives and spiritual practices while honoring each person's unique journey. Their message is simple: awakening is deeply personal, but it does not have to be walked alone. When we return to the heart and reconnect with who we truly are, we create space for greater alignment, purpose, and conscious living. Today’s guest: www.anamliniu.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summer believes healing begins when we feel safe enough to reconnect with ourselves, trust what we sense, and stand fully in our truth. An intuitive teacher, Reiki practitioner, spiritual mentor, and the guide behind Just Be True, Summer helps people explore the intersection of trauma healing, nervous system safety, energy work, and spiritual development. Through private readings, somatic energy work, intuitive guidance, and teaching, Summer supports people in identifying and processing stuck energy while developing a deeper relationship with their own intuition. Her approach creates space for people to slow down, listen inward, and better understand what their minds, bodies, and inner knowing may be communicating. At the heart of Summer's work is the belief that spiritual growth is not about becoming someone else. It is about reconnecting with what feels authentic beneath fear, conditioning, and past experiences. Through Just Be True, she helps people strengthen trust in themselves, feel more grounded in their intuition, and move through life with greater confidence, awareness, and authenticity. Her message is simple: when you learn to trust what you sense within, you can reconnect with your truth and begin living from a place that genuinely feels like you. Today’s guest: https://just-be-true.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Lion believes the most compelling stories are grounded in real emotion, unforgettable characters, and the places that shape who we become. A Pacific Northwest author, Thomas brings together emotional realism, regional history, and character-driven storytelling across multiple genres. His writing explores the complexities of human experience through stories shaped by resilience, identity, relationships, and the unexpected turns that define a life. His memoir, American Fugitive, gained significant attention and was previously optioned by a major film studio, demonstrating the cinematic potential of his storytelling. Today, Thomas continues expanding his body of work with Osprey Gold, a contemporary fiction novel earning strong reviews from readers and critics from Seattle to Los Angeles. Whether drawing from lived experience or creating fictional worlds, Thomas approaches storytelling with a focus on authenticity and characters readers can genuinely connect with. His work reflects a writer interested not simply in what happens to people, but in how those experiences change them. Thomas lives on a mountain in the Pacific Northwest with his Kiwi wife, Irish Setter Rory, and their lynx kit, Mr. Frodo, surrounded by the landscape and character that continue to influence his creative work. His message is simple: the stories that stay with us are the ones that reveal something honest about what it means to be human. Today’s guest: www.amazon.com/dp/1662970196 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Stoddart believes leadership is ultimately measured by the quality of your thinking when the pressure is highest. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performing leaders whose decisions carry consequences far beyond themselves. While traditional leadership development often focuses on strategy, productivity, and external performance, Kenny focuses on the internal systems driving every decision: thought, attention, emotional control, and judgment. Through his IronMind Mentality framework, Kenny helps leaders identify and eliminate mental interference, regulate their response to pressure, and maintain clarity when complexity and uncertainty collide. The goal is not simply to perform better when conditions are favorable, but to develop the mental discipline required to execute decisively when the margin for error is at its smallest. Kenny's work challenges leaders to recognize that talent, experience, and authority can only take them so far. At the highest levels, the ability to remain composed, think clearly, and make sound decisions under pressure becomes the true competitive advantage. His message is simple: leadership is not revealed when conditions are easy. It is revealed when uncertainty, pressure, and responsibility arrive at the same time. Today’s guest: -www.ironmindadvisors.com -www.ironmindunbroken.com -www.theathletecheck.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen Moss believes great leadership is not only measured by the brands you build, but by the people you develop along the way. A former Chief Marketing Officer and seasoned global brand builder, Stephen has led marketing for organizations including Gilbey Canada, Pillsbury International, Nestlé Ice Cream, and Imation. Throughout his career, he has helped some of the world's most recognizable brands overcome decline, enter new markets, and create sustainable growth. His accomplishments include reversing Smirnoff's decline in Canada and helping position the brand for six consecutive years of growth, authoring Pillsbury's first global brand manual for Green Giant, introducing Häagen-Dazs to China, and revitalizing Drumstick with advertising that was ultimately adopted by Nestlé ice cream businesses around the world. But Stephen's impact extends beyond brands and business results. More than 50 professionals who reported to him have gone on to become Vice Presidents or Presidents, reinforcing his belief that developing people is one of a leader's most important responsibilities. That philosophy led him to found Executive Springboard, a mentoring organization focused on helping executives successfully onboard, strengthen their leadership, and re-engage valuable talent. Stephen has since built a global network of more than 100 mentors spanning 20 business functions and 12 countries. With additional board experience across international joint ventures, startups, and nonprofits, Stephen brings decades of perspective on what it takes to build brands, develop leaders, and create organizations capable of lasting impact. His message is simple: the strongest leaders do more than deliver results. They build people who can continue creating results long after them. Today’s guest: www.execspringboard.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peter Kenney believes meaningful transformation begins when we stop trying to renovate the outside of our lives and start rebuilding from within. A mind-body educator, Health and Wellness Coach, author, and self-described spiritual handyman, Peter has spent more than 20 years helping people uncover what has been buried, give language to what has remained hidden, and create meaningful change from the inside out. His work invites people to look beneath surface-level struggles and explore the beliefs, patterns, emotions, and experiences influencing how they live. Rather than handing people someone else's blueprint for happiness or success, Peter encourages them to reconnect with themselves and become active participants in shaping the lives they want to create. That philosophy is at the heart of his book, The Inner Remodel, an invitation to approach personal transformation much like rebuilding a home: examining the foundation, deciding what still belongs, clearing away what no longer serves you, and intentionally creating something stronger in its place. After decades of guiding others through change, Peter continues to help people recognize that beginning again does not require becoming someone entirely new. Sometimes it means returning to yourself with greater awareness, honesty, and intention. His message is simple: take back your blueprint, rebuild from within, and become the builder of your own life. Today’s guest: www.innerremodel.com/quiz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa Martineau Alexander believes lasting change begins when we stop waiting to become someone else and start taking responsibility for the person we are today. An author and creator of W³: Worth. Want. Will., Melissa has developed a personal agency framework centered on three essential questions: Do you recognize your worth? Do you know what you genuinely want? And are you willing to take action to create it? Her work is grounded in lived experience. After navigating alcoholism, depression, bankruptcy, and the process of rebuilding her life, Melissa has now maintained nearly 18 years of sobriety. Those experiences shaped her perspective on transformation and challenged many of the conventional self-help formulas that suggest there is one universal path to changing your life. Instead, Melissa encourages people to examine what she calls the "Programmed Crap", the accumulated expectations, beliefs, and stories that influence how we see ourselves and what we think our lives are supposed to look like. Her candid and sometimes irreverent approach invites people to separate those inherited narratives from what they genuinely value and want. Through W³, Melissa focuses on becoming what she calls the Current Self in Current Time, recognizing that meaningful change does not belong to some idealized future version of ourselves. It begins with the choices we are willing to make now. Her message is simple: people can inspire you, guide you, and hand you the tools, but ultimately, you are the one who has to dig and start creating your best friggin' life. Today’s guest: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLM26K91 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amy Armstrong believes conflict does not have to destroy relationships. With the right tools, even difficult moments can become opportunities for healthier communication, stronger boundaries, and meaningful change. A licensed social worker, conflict resolution specialist, parent coach, educator, and speaker, Amy has dedicated her career to helping families navigate some of their most challenging transitions. As co-founder of The Center for Family Resolution in Columbus, Ohio, she has helped advance trauma-informed approaches to separation, divorce, co-parenting, relationship conflict, and other complex family dynamics. With a background in education and social work, Amy brings together coaching, conflict resolution, and practical communication strategies to help parents move from chaos toward greater clarity and cooperation. Her experience extends from direct work with families to leadership within courts, schools, professional organizations, and community programs. Amy is also the co-author of the award-winning book Real-Time Parenting: Choose Your Action Steps for the Present Moment, which equips parents with practical tools for responding intentionally to everyday challenges. As Director of Education at The Center for Coach Development, she also prepares professionals pursuing International Coaching Federation credentials to become more effective coaches. Throughout her career, Amy has contributed to family law reform initiatives, dispute resolution programs, professional education, and social-emotional learning while speaking on topics including trauma-informed conflict resolution and the dynamics of power. Her message is simple: conflict is part of being human, but with awareness, communication, and the right support, families can learn to move through it in healthier and more constructive ways. Today’s guest: www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marcia Regina Cook believes our circumstances do not define us. The courage to believe in what is possible can transform the direction of our lives. An award-winning author, inspirational speaker, model, and woman of faith, Marcia encourages people to awaken their inner strength, move beyond adversity, and create lives rooted in greater purpose, peace, and possibility. Originally from Brazil and fluent in three languages, Marcia brings a multicultural perspective to conversations about resilience and personal transformation. Her own experiences have shaped a message centered on faith, self love, forgiveness, personal responsibility, and the courage to move forward even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Her book, Dare to Dream with Eyes Wide Open, received the International Impact Book Award in the Personal Growth category. Through her writing, speaking, and community outreach, Marcia inspires others to recognize that meaningful change begins within and that the past does not have to determine what comes next. At the heart of her work is a belief in the strength and potential already present within each person. Her message is simple: your story is still being written. With faith, courage, and belief in what is possible, you can create a meaningful new chapter. Today’s guest: www.marciareginacook.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beth Lynch believes spirituality can offer a powerful path toward understanding grief, emotional sensitivity, and the deeper questions surrounding life and death. A spiritual medium, meditation teacher, bestselling author, and founder of Inner Light Teachings, Beth has spent more than 30 years helping individuals and families navigate grief, healing, and spiritual exploration. Through her work, she helps people explore the connection between heart, mind, body, and spirit while finding greater peace through some of life's most difficult transitions. Beth's path was shaped by intuitive experiences beginning in childhood, the loss of her parents, and her own search for healing and deeper understanding. Along the way, she came to view emotional sensitivity not as a weakness, but as a source of intuition, connection, and personal insight. Through mediumship, meditation, teaching, and writing, Beth explores spirituality as an often overlooked dimension of mental and emotional wellness. She has authored several books on spirituality, mindfulness, meditation, and healing, offering practical ways for people to deepen their relationship with themselves and their spiritual lives. A graduate of Delphi University of Spiritual Studies and the Arthur Ford School of Mediumship and Metaphysics, Beth also volunteers her services with Helping Parents Heal and Helping Siblings Heal, supporting families navigating profound loss. Her message is simple: grief may change the way we experience life, but love, connection, and healing can continue in ways we may never have imagined. Today’s guest: www.innerlightteaching.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniel Wilby believes transformation begins when we stop running from ourselves and become willing to explore what lies within. A psychedelic guide, nature therapist, coach, and teacher of personal and spiritual development, Daniel's work grew from a profound turning point in his own life. On November 18, 2005, after years of alcohol dependence, depression, unemployment, and trying to escape himself, an unexpected psychedelic experience radically changed his relationship with life. What began as an attempt to disconnect became an experience that led Daniel to stop drinking and begin a lifelong journey of self discovery, healing, and spiritual exploration. In the years since, he has devoted himself to understanding consciousness, personal transformation, nature, and what he describes as the wisdom of the sacred mushroom. Today, Daniel works with people through coaching, mentorship, psychedelic guidance, and personal development programs. Rather than defining himself through conventional titles or credentials, he draws primarily from lived experience, spiritual practice, and the lessons gathered throughout his own journey. At the heart of Daniel's philosophy is the belief that healing is not about one person having all the answers for another. Instead, he sees each relationship as a meeting between fellow travelers, each walking their own path while helping one another along the way. His message is simple: transformation becomes possible when we stop trying to escape ourselves, turn toward what is within, and begin consciously walking the path back to who we truly are. Today’s guest: www.psychedelicwayfinder.se Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Greg Jones believes strong organizations are built when mission driven leaders have the operational clarity and support to lead well through change. For more than two decades, Greg has served at the intersection of leadership, faith, and organizational development. His experience includes leading private Christian schools, serving churches, and advising faith based nonprofits through seasons of growth, transition, crisis, and renewal. Today, Greg brings that firsthand leadership experience to organizations as a Fractional COO, helping leaders strengthen operations, navigate complexity, and turn their vision into practical action. His perspective comes not simply from studying organizational leadership, but from having personally carried the responsibility of leading teams and institutions through challenging seasons. Greg understands that mission driven organizations often face a unique tension: staying faithful to their purpose while building the systems, structure, and leadership capacity required to grow sustainably. His work helps leaders bridge that gap so they can spend less time reacting to operational challenges and more time advancing the mission they were called to serve. His message is simple: meaningful leadership requires more than vision. It requires the structure, discipline, and support to turn that vision into lasting impact. Today’s guest: www.fwd-solutions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christine Malek believes surviving abuse is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of discovering who you were always meant to be. A SASSI Coach, speaker, author, and international advocate for women affected by abuse and domestic violence, Christine has dedicated her life to helping women rebuild their confidence, reclaim their identity, and step into lives defined by strength rather than survival. Her work focuses on the often overlooked chapter of healing: what comes after leaving an abusive situation. As the founder of The SASSI Academy, Christine guides women through a transformational process of rediscovering their authentic selves, replacing fear and self doubt with confidence, purpose, and hope. Through coaching, speaking, and mentorship, she creates a supportive path for women ready to move beyond their past and embrace a future they choose for themselves. Drawing from both professional expertise and a deep passion for empowering others, Christine reminds women that healing is not about becoming someone new. It is about uncovering the strength, courage, and identity that have always been within them. Her message is simple: your past may be part of your story, but it never has to define the woman you become. Today’s guest: www.SassiVillage.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred Auzenne believes the patterns holding us back are not permanent. Once we understand how they were formed, we can begin to redesign them. A former U.S. Army counterintelligence officer, performance facilitator, and founder of the Clear Edge Institute, Fred has spent more than 25 years exploring why capable, intelligent people sometimes act against their own goals and what it takes to create lasting behavioral change. His perspective was shaped by an unusual foundation. In military intelligence, Fred studied influence, behavior, and the ways people can be manipulated. Today, he applies that understanding in a very different direction, helping people recognize the environmental and behavioral patterns influencing their choices so they can regain greater control over their lives. Drawing on research in neuroscience and human behavior, Fred developed Clear Edge 90, a 90 day performance system designed to help high achievers remove alcohol as a barrier to clarity, sleep, energy, and performance. Rather than centering the process on shame or willpower, his approach focuses on understanding patterns and intentionally redesigning the systems around them. Fred also brings more than four decades of personal experience living without alcohol, a decision he made at 22 before building his career, companies, and life that followed. Today, he works with executives, physicians, and other high performers who want to sharpen their thinking, improve their performance, and feel more intentional about the choices shaping their lives. His message is simple: when you understand the programming behind your patterns, you gain the opportunity to rewrite them and take back the controls. Today’s guest: www.clearedge90.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeffrey Eisen believes that beneath the noise, fear, and pressures of everyday life, there is a deeper wisdom waiting to be heard. A Spiritual Life Coach, Energy Intuitive, and channeler of Shaltazar, Jeffrey helps people navigate anxiety, emotional overwhelm, spiritual awakening, and feelings of disconnection through a grounded approach to spirituality and conscious living. After years in the corporate world, Jeffrey experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed the direction of his life and opened the doorway to the teachings of Shaltazar. Centered on healing, intuition, presence, self awareness, and personal growth, these teachings became the foundation of the work he now shares with people around the world. Today, Jeffrey offers private sessions, live events, guided meditations, podcasts, and an expanding collection of Shaltazar teachings. He is also the creator of the Wisdom of Shaltazar Oracle Cards and hosts regular experiences on Insight Timer designed to help people quiet the mind, reconnect with the heart, and explore their own inner guidance. At the center of Jeffrey's work is a desire to make spiritual wisdom practical. Rather than escaping the challenges of everyday life, he encourages people to meet them with greater awareness, trust, clarity, and presence. His message is simple: when we quiet the external noise and reconnect with who we truly are, we create space for greater peace, purpose, and authentic connection. Today’s guest: www.jeffreyeisen.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Fojo believes starting over is not the end of your story. It can be the beginning of building something you truly own. A former attorney turned payments entrepreneur, Robert's career is a powerful story of reinvention. After graduating from Harvard Law School, he spent 17 years practicing law at major firms and eventually running his own practice. But when that chapter came to an abrupt end in 2021, Robert found himself in his 40s facing the challenge of rebuilding his career from the ground up. He entered the payments industry with no shortcuts, knocking on doors, learning the business firsthand, and developing the skills required to succeed in an entirely new field. Within a year, he became the number one representative on his sales team and eventually founded Max Value Processing. Today, Robert helps business owners use payment technology as a tool for growth while mentoring people who are navigating career transitions, rebuilding their income, or pursuing greater ownership over their professional lives. His journey is proof that experience is never wasted, even when life forces you onto an entirely different path. His message is simple: starting over does not mean starting from nothing. Everything you have learned can become the foundation for what you build next. Today’s guest: www.robertfojo.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Estrin believes it is never too late to take a leap of faith and build something meaningful. An entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of 477 Distilling, Matt spent 15 years as a pastor before stepping into an entirely new chapter as an entrepreneur. Since making that transition, he has launched seven businesses, created jobs, strengthened communities, and experienced firsthand both the challenges and rewards of building companies from the ground up. In his book, I Know the Owner: From Holy Water to Happy Hour, Matt shares the failures, victories, and unexpected lessons that shaped his journey from ministry to business ownership. Today, he uses those experiences to help aspiring and established entrepreneurs build stronger businesses, develop healthy company cultures, and lead with greater purpose and integrity. Although his career has evolved, Matt's faith remains at the center of how he approaches leadership, relationships, and success. He believes entrepreneurship can be about more than revenue. Done well, it can create opportunities for others, strengthen communities, and build a meaningful legacy. His message is simple: you do not have to choose between pursuing ambitious goals and staying true to what matters most. Take the leap, lead with purpose, and build something worth believing in. Today’s guest: www.mattestrin.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barb Varcl Smith believes recovery is possible because she has witnessed what happens when people finally understand the patterns that have kept them in survival mode. For more than two decades, Barb has explored a powerful question: why do some people heal and thrive while others remain trapped in the same cycles despite years of effort? That question has shaped both her personal journey and professional work, leading her to focus on the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the path toward authentic healing. Through therapy, education, speaking, training, writing, and podcasting, Barb helps people understand how their past experiences continue to influence their thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. Her work creates space for individuals to reconnect with themselves, recognize patterns that no longer serve them, and begin building lives rooted in greater awareness, freedom, and authenticity. Rather than viewing healing as simply managing symptoms, Barb encourages people to understand what lies beneath them and reclaim the parts of themselves that may have been lost through years of survival. Her message is simple: your past may have shaped your patterns, but it does not have to determine your future. Recovery is possible, and breaking the cycle can begin with understanding yourself. Today’s guest: www.your-steps.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adriana Paletta believes the hardest battles in life can become the very experiences that teach us how to reclaim ourselves. A coach, survivor, and lifelong advocate for personal well being, Adriana brings a rare combination of grit, humor, compassion, and lived experience to her work. Her journey has taken her through modeling, business, and healthcare, but it has also taken her through deeply personal battles with cancer, depression, anxiety, loss, workplace harassment, and other life changing adversity. Rather than allowing those experiences to diminish her, Adriana used them to better understand herself and what it means to move forward without abandoning who you are. Meditation became an important part of that journey, helping her develop greater self awareness, acceptance, and compassion through moments of uncertainty and emotional struggle. Today, Adriana brings those lessons into her coaching, creating a judgment free space where people can be vulnerable, examine what is no longer serving them, and get clear about what they genuinely want from their lives. Her approach is compassionate but grounded, encouraging people to face difficult truths while recognizing that they maintain ownership over the direction of their journey. Adriana does not believe in walking ahead of the people she supports. She walks beside them, helping them rediscover their strength, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater clarity and courage. Her message is simple: you may not get to choose every battle life gives you, but you can choose not to lose yourself while fighting it. Today’s guest: www.dailydelegations.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Stoddart believes leadership is ultimately measured by the quality of your thinking when the pressure is highest. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performing leaders whose decisions carry consequences far beyond themselves. While traditional leadership development often focuses on strategy, productivity, and external performance, Kenny focuses on the internal systems driving every decision: thought, attention, emotional control, and judgment. Through his IronMind Mentality framework, Kenny helps leaders identify and eliminate mental interference, regulate their response to pressure, and maintain clarity when complexity and uncertainty collide. The goal is not simply to perform better when conditions are favorable, but to develop the mental discipline required to execute decisively when the margin for error is at its smallest. Kenny's work challenges leaders to recognize that talent, experience, and authority can only take them so far. At the highest levels, the ability to remain composed, think clearly, and make sound decisions under pressure becomes the true competitive advantage. His message is simple: leadership is not revealed when conditions are easy. It is revealed when uncertainty, pressure, and responsibility arrive at the same time. Today’s guest: -www.ironmindadvisors.com -www.ironmindunbroken.com -www.theathletecheck.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jana Princ believes transformation is the bridge between knowing the life you want and becoming the person capable of creating it. A transformational coach, certified DreamBuilder Coach, Life Mastery Consultant, and founder of Wellness·Balance·Harmony Inc., Jana helps people move beyond limitation, reconnect with possibility, and create lives that feel more joyful, purposeful, and authentically their own. Born and raised in Prague before building a new life in Canada, Jana experienced firsthand how profoundly our environment, beliefs, and inherited stories can shape what we believe is possible. That journey became a powerful metaphor for her life's work: helping others cross the distance between where they are and where they truly want to be. After years of pursuing knowledge through books, courses, and strategies, Jana discovered that information alone rarely creates transformation. Real change happens when insight becomes action and we begin embodying the person we are capable of becoming. Today, through transformational coaching and her work as Guardian of the Resonant Chamber, Jana creates experiences designed to help people release limitations, expand their vision, and move toward greater freedom, clarity, and fulfillment. Her message is simple: transformation is not just about knowing more. It is about crossing the bridge from knowing to becoming. Today’s guest: www.janaprinc.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Summers believes even life's most painful experiences can become a powerful testimony of faith, forgiveness, and purpose. A Christian author, missionary, speaker, and worship leader, Jenna's faith journey began in childhood and has carried her through extraordinary adversity. From experiencing abuse and surviving a devastating house fire to enduring violence abroad and a life threatening assault while pregnant, Jenna has faced moments that tested her physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Rather than allowing those experiences to define her, Jenna found strength through her faith and ultimately chose forgiveness, transforming her pain into a calling to serve others. Her ministry has taken her to more than 60 countries, where she has helped develop schools for vulnerable children, counseled trauma survivors, translated Swahili, spoken to thousands, and shared her faith through worship and music. Today, Jenna continues to serve others through ministry, speaking, writing, and her work as a flight attendant, including supporting military personnel traveling to overseas assignments. Through every chapter of her life, she remains committed to sharing the hope and grace she discovered through her own journey. Her message is simple: what you survive does not have to define you. Through faith, forgiveness, and God's grace, even your deepest pain can become a source of purpose and hope for others. Today’s guest: www.jennasummersus.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

William Sullivan believes sustainable growth is built through operational discipline, aligned teams, and the ability to execute when the stakes are high. An executive builder with 25 years of experience across federal contracting and commercial technology, William has built and scaled multi-billion-dollar business units at some of the world's leading technology companies, including IBM/Tivoli, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Informatica, and AWS. Throughout his career, William has specialized in transforming underperforming divisions into market leaders. By aligning sales and technical teams, strengthening operational systems, and creating greater accountability around execution, he has delivered consistent revenue growth exceeding 100% year over year. Today, William leads the U.S. operations of Iothic, bringing decades of experience in government technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise growth to the rapidly emerging field of post-quantum encryption. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, national security, technology, and the challenge of preparing organizations for threats that are still taking shape. His message is simple: lasting growth does not happen by accident. It happens when strong leadership, disciplined execution, and forward thinking strategy come together. Today’s guest: www.williamjosephsullivan.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deidre Gestrin believes sustainable success should never require sacrificing your health, purpose, or the people around you. A consultant, speaker, author, and trainer with more than 20 years of experience, Deidre specializes in stress, trauma, burnout recovery, and behavioral health leadership. Her work helps professionals and organizations move beyond simply coping with pressure and create healthier systems that support both human well being and long term performance. Drawing from extensive experience in behavioral health leadership, Deidre has developed high performing teams, strengthened workforce resilience, enhanced clinical supervision, and helped organizations improve the way care is delivered. Her expertise in program design, system optimization, and telehealth allows her to address burnout not only as an individual challenge, but also as an organizational one. As the author of From Burnout to Balance: Unlock Your 7 Dimensions of Wellness to Create a Life of Abundance, Deidre equips healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers with practical strategies for navigating chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, compassion fatigue, and loss of purpose. Today, she also works with organizations and high pressure teams to strengthen leadership, communication, workplace culture, and workforce stability while creating environments where people can perform without burning out. Her message is simple: sustainable performance begins when we stop treating well being as separate from success and start building it into the way we work and lead. Today’s guest: www.abundantwellnessessentials.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barbara Kvelstein believes beauty and wellness are most powerful when they enhance who you already are. Founder of Nordic Clinic and creator of the Scandinavian inspired skincare brand Norderm, Barbara brings a global perspective to beauty, aesthetics, and wellbeing. After traveling to more than 90 countries as a professional tennis player and model, she developed a deep appreciation for skincare and the connection between feeling confident and feeling well. Originally from Northern Europe, Barbara created Nordic Clinic to bring an authentic Scandinavian philosophy of care to Seattle, one centered on natural beauty, quality, and thoughtful approaches designed with long term results in mind. Her entrepreneurial journey also extends into hospitality and wellness. Together with her husband, former professional tennis player Hans Podlipnik, Barbara co-founded Earthlight Villas, a luxury hospitality and wellness concept in the Pacific Northwest. But Barbara's work is rooted in a mission that reaches far beyond aesthetics. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she spent more than a decade working in human rights as a lawyer and NICCS certified anti-trafficking investigator. Today, that commitment continues through Nordic Clinic's mission to support efforts combating child sex trafficking. Her message is simple: success becomes more meaningful when beauty, wellbeing, and business are built with purpose. Today’s guest: www.nordicclinic.co Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monique DeMonaco believes career success requires more than technical knowledge. It requires the emotional intelligence and human skills to communicate, adapt, and lead. As the founder of EQ Wize, Coach Monique is helping bridge the gap between education and employment by preparing emerging professionals with the skills today's workplaces demand. An internationally trained Life, Executive, and Career Coach with more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in emotional intelligence, communication, emotional regulation, critical thinking, and professional development. Through Emotional Intelligence and Brain Science based education and CPDSO accredited certifications, Monique helps young professionals understand what employers are truly looking for and develop the confidence and practical skills to become more hirable, promotable, and effective in the workplace. Her work also supports parents, graduates, teams, and organizations navigating the rapidly changing world of work. Known for making complex concepts practical and easy to apply, Monique turns emotional intelligence and soft skills into actionable strategies people can use in their careers and everyday lives. Her message is simple: technical skills may help you get an opportunity, but emotional intelligence, communication, and critical thinking help you make the most of it. Today’s guest: -www.coachmonique.com -www.eqwize.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod believes true healing begins when we look beyond symptoms and address the whole person. An integrative health coach, holistic nutritionist, educator, and author, Dr. Ellyn has spent decades helping people explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual roots of chronic illness. Her work blends nutrition, holistic health, education, and compassionate guidance to empower individuals to become active participants in their own healing. Drawing on extensive training in holistic nutrition, the Gerson Therapy, Attitudinal Healing, and other integrative approaches, Dr. Ellyn has guided countless clients through complex health challenges while advocating for a more comprehensive understanding of wellness. She has also been a passionate voice for health freedom, helping advance legislation that protects patients' rights to pursue their chosen path of care. As a longtime Waldorf educator and community leader, Dr. Ellyn believes that healing is not simply about treating disease. It is about restoring connection to ourselves, to others, and to a greater sense of purpose. Her book, It Takes More Than Carrot Juice, reflects that lifelong mission. Her message is simple: lasting wellness begins when we nourish not only the body, but also the mind, heart, and spirit. Today’s guest: www.sedonasolution.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carolyn Sidgwick believes healing begins the moment we give ourselves permission to feel, reflect, and share our story. A grief mentor, author, speaker, life coach, and founder of Soul Love, Carolyn helps people navigate loss with compassion, hope, and self love. After the devastating loss of both her husband, Matt, and her mother, she discovered that journaling became more than a coping tool. It became a path toward healing, purpose, and renewal. That journey inspired the creation of the internationally published Soul Love Journal, a guided journal designed to help people reconnect with themselves through reflection, self compassion, and emotional healing. Today, Carolyn supports others as they move through grief, encouraging them to embrace their emotions, care for themselves, and find meaning beyond loss. Through her writing, coaching, and speaking, Carolyn reminds people that grief is not something to overcome alone. It is a deeply personal journey that can also become a gateway to growth, connection, and hope. Her message is simple: the more we allow ourselves to share, heal, and love ourselves through life's hardest moments, the more we discover that hope is never truly lost. Today’s guest: www.sou8love.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Ashford believes meaningful growth begins with clarity, not complexity. A strategic advisor, author, and founder of The Ashford Agency, Bruce helps nonprofit leaders and founder led businesses bridge the gap between the impact they are making and the growth they are capable of achieving. By combining clear messaging with practical strategy, he equips leaders to build organizations that are both mission driven and sustainable. Drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Bruce has advised nonprofits, universities, businesses, and CEOs across local, national, and international organizations. As a certified StoryBrand Guide and Small Business Flight Plan advisor, he specializes in helping leaders communicate with greater clarity, strengthen their strategy, and lead with confidence. A prolific author of nine books and hundreds of articles, Bruce has also served as a speechwriter and trusted advisor to elected officials, political campaigns, and organizational leaders, bringing thoughtful leadership insights to audiences across multiple sectors. His message is simple: when leaders gain clarity about their mission, message, and strategy, growth becomes intentional, sustainable, and deeply impactful. Today’s guest: www.theashfordagency.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith knows that resilience is not built when life is easy. It is built one step, one choice, and one day at a time. A registered nurse, Board Certified Nurse Coach, speaker, endurance athlete, and founder of Life After Diagnosis, Jeanie has spent more than 30 years caring for patients through life's most difficult moments. Then, in 2021, everything changed when she unexpectedly became the patient. After surviving acute liver failure, multiple ICU stays, sepsis, and a rare blood cancer diagnosis, Jeanie discovered that healing extends far beyond physical recovery. Drawing from her experience on both sides of the bedrail, she now helps people living with chronic illness rebuild self trust, regulate their nervous systems, and develop the emotional resilience needed to move forward with confidence. Combining decades of clinical expertise with her personal journey, Jeanie empowers others to navigate uncertainty with hope, courage, and practical strategies rooted in mindset, neuroplasticity, and compassionate coaching. Her message is simple: a diagnosis may change your life, but it does not have to define it. True resilience is built one step at a time. Today’s guest: www.lifeafterdiagnosiswithjeanie.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jennifer Chassman Browne believes true inclusion begins when people are seen, heard, and valued for who they are. An educator, author, and inclusion advocate with more than 25 years of experience, Jennifer has dedicated her career to creating learning environments where every person has the opportunity to belong. As a teacher, school leader, and founder of New Ground Educational Consulting, she helps schools and organizations build cultures rooted in accessibility, equity, and meaningful inclusion. Living with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of six, Jennifer brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Through workshops on disability inclusion, allyship, social justice, and belonging, she challenges people to rethink how environments, systems, and attitudes shape the experiences of those with disabilities. Her upcoming book, See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability, continues that mission by sharing powerful stories that celebrate the lives, identities, and humanity of people with disabilities through portraits, biographies, and original poetry. Jennifer's message is simple: inclusion is more than access. It is about creating a world where every person is recognized, respected, and given the opportunity to belong. Today’s guest: www.jenniferchassmanbrowne.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Travis White believes our greatest setbacks can become the foundation for our greatest purpose. As the host of Overcome with Travis White, Travis is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health by creating honest conversations about resilience, recovery, and hope. Through interviews with mental health professionals, trauma survivors, veterans, addiction experts, and everyday people, he reminds listeners that no one has to face life's challenges alone. Travis's message is deeply personal. After years of living with seizures, depression, anxiety, and the loss of much of his independence, he discovered that healing is not about returning to who you were. It is about becoming who you are meant to be. That journey inspired him to create the FAITH Framework, a practical approach to rebuilding confidence, resilience, and trust after adversity. Today, through his podcast and speaking, Travis helps individuals and organizations strengthen mental well being, overcome life's challenges, and find purpose through perseverance. His message is simple: your struggles do not define you. They can become the very foundation of the life you were meant to build. Today’s guest: www.overcomepod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.