Home of Misfits

You made it through.That was supposed to be the hard part.… wasn’t it?In this episode of Home of Misfits, I sit down with Connard Hogan — Vietnam veteran, former therapist, and someone who knows what it means to survive things that don’t neatly stay in the past.But this isn’t a story about war.And it’s not a story about healing, either.It’s about what happens after.After the chaos.After the identity you thought you had falls apart.After you realize surviving didn’t come with instructions for how to live.This conversation moves through trauma, spirituality beyond religion, and the quiet, ongoing work of catching yourself in real time… when the past still shows up uninvited.No performance.No preaching.Just two humans exploring what it means to still be here… and still becoming.If you’ve ever had the thought — “I made it through… but I don’t know what to do with that”This one will stay with you.Connect with Connard:https://www.connardhogan.comConnect + Continue the ConversationHome of Misfits (Podcast + Movement):Website: https://homeofmisfits.comEmail: [email protected] of Perspective® (Deeper Work + Resources):Website: https://mattersofperspective.comEmail: [email protected] just in case you forgot...Normal is optional.Masks are not necessary.You belong.Crisis Hotlines USA: Emergency: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 (or your local emergency number).Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: (888) 628-9454National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (options for deaf and hard of hearing): For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: (800) 662-4357Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then PRESS 1 or Text 838255

What if the label you were given… was never the truth about you?In this episode of Home of Misfits, I sit down with Sam Mitchell — host of Autism Rocks and Rolls — for a conversation that goes beyond diagnosis, beyond success, and straight into identity.Because being called “different” doesn’t just shape how others see you… it shapes how you see yourself.We talk about what it’s like to grow up feeling like you don’t fit, the weight of labels, and the quiet battle between trying to belong and learning to be fully yourself.This isn’t about pretending it was easy.And it’s definitely not about fixing anything.It’s about questioning the story… and realizing you may have never been broken to begin with.If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, not enough, or just… out of place — This conversation might shift something in you.Connect with Sam Website: https://autismrocksandrolls.comPodcast: Autism Rocks and RollsEmail: [email protected] + Continue the ConversationHome of Misfits (Podcast + Movement):Website: https://homeofmisfits.comEmail: [email protected] Matters of Perspective® (Deeper Work + Resources): Website: https://mattersofperspective.com Email: [email protected]

Truth warning: There’s some language in this episode. Because sometimes “nicely said” isn’t honestly said.What happens when you finally find your people… and still don’t fit?In this conversation, Heather Wood shares what it means to stand in your truth — even in spaces that are supposed to understand you.This isn’t about fitting in.It’s about what it costs to stop pretending.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite belong — anywhere — this one might hit.Connect with Heather:tellerofstories.orgPodcast: The Intuitive Girl’s GuideTikTok: no crystal ball requiredInstagram: @heatherwood426Connect with Sabine:https://www.mattersofperspective.comhttps://www.homeofmisfits.comhttps://happinessmattersfoundation.orgInterested in being our guest?https://www.homeofmisfits.com/guest-application

Life doesn’t always ask for permission before it changes everything.In this episode, I sit down with Steve Gamlin — speaker, storyteller, and creator of the “Human-Plus-Sign” philosophy — for a real conversation about grief, resilience, and rebuilding when life takes an unexpected turn.This isn’t about quick fixes or highlight reels.It’s about the messy middle… and what it looks like to keep going anyway.There’s humor. There’s honesty. And there are moments that might quietly shift how you see your own life.Connect with Steve Gamlinhttps://SteveGamlinSpeaker.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SteveGamlinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/Connect with Dr. Sabine Mann | Matters of Perspective®https://mattersofperspective.comhttps://homeofmisfits.comhttps://happinessmattersfoundation.orgInterested in being a guest? https://www.homeofmisfits.com/guest-application

What if your lowest point… wasn’t the end of your story — but the beginning of who you were meant to become?Some conversations don’t shout for attention… they shift something in you.In this episode of Home of Misfits, I sit down with Kiera Walker for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to move through life’s hardest moments — and come out changed.Not polished. Not perfect.But real in a way that lingers.We explore the in-between spaces… the ones where identity unravels, truth surfaces, and something new begins to take shape.This isn’t about “just getting through it.”It’s about becoming someone you didn’t know you could be.If you’ve ever felt like you’re standing at a crossroads… or quietly rebuilding yourself from the inside out…This conversation will meet you there.Connect with Kiera Walkerhttps://www.kierawalkerphotography.co.uk (website)https://www.facebook.com/KWalkerMedia (Facebook)Connect with Sabine (Queen of Shift)https://mattersofperspective.comhttps://happinessmattersfoundation.orghttps://homeofmisfits.comCrisis Hotlines USA: Emergency: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 (or your local emergency number).Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline : (800) 422-4453Crisis Text Line : Text HOME to 741741Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio : (888) 628-9454National Domestic Violence Hotline : (800) 799-7233National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (options for deaf and hard of hearing) : For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline : (800) 662-4357Veterans Crisis Line : 988, then PRESS 1 or Text 838255

Fair warning: This episode includes strong language and zero sugarcoating. If colorful words aren’t your jam, you might want to sit this one out. Everyone else — welcome to the real conversation.The problem wasn’t her life. It was where she was looking.This conversation doesn’t rush. It unfolds.We explore what it means to live through seasons that don’t neatly begin or end—but evolve.From caregiving and quiet resilience… to the unexpected healing found in nature, ritual, and simply being present—this is a conversation about what happens when you stop searching outside yourself and begin to see what’s already here.There’s depth.There’s honesty.There’s a kind of grounded magick that doesn’t need to prove itself.If you’ve ever felt like something was missing…this might gently challenge that.Connect with Debra:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/little.debi.7Connect with Sabine Mann, PhD (Host)https://mattersofperspective.comhttps://homeofmisfits.comhttps://happinessmattersfoundation.org

What happens when someone trained to follow the rules starts questioning them?Sometimes the people inside the system are the first to start asking uncomfortable questions.In this episode of Home of Misfits, Dr. Sabine “Queen of Shift” Mann talks with Jude Solano, a registered nurse whose life experiences led her to look at people, healing, and the world from a very different perspective.This conversation isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about curiosity, courage, and the moment you realize that maybe the lines everyone else is following… aren’t the only ones that exist.If you’ve ever felt like you see life a little differently than most people, you’re in the right place.Connect with [email protected] More from Matters of Perspective®https://mattersofperspective.com

Sometimes the most powerful stories aren’t the ones told in the spotlight.In this episode of Home of Misfits, I sit down with my friend Priscilla, whose life journey includes military life as a spouse, hands-on healing, and now writing a book about the experiences many military families quietly carry.We first met years ago in Bamberg, Germany… and somehow life brought us back together again here in Colorado Springs.What followed was a conversation about resilience, unexpected paths, and the stories that shape who we become.Connect with [email protected] of Misfitswww.homeofmisfits.comWhere everybody belongs and masks are optional.

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit anywhere… this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Dr. Sabine Mann shares the story behind Home of Misfits — how it came to life, why it exists, and what it truly means to be a “misfit.”This isn’t about labels, rebellion, or being broken.It’s about belonging.Sometimes the problem isn’t you.Sometimes the room you were standing in was simply too small.Home of Misfits was created as a space for people who think deeply, feel intensely, question systems, and refuse to shrink just to be accepted.If you’ve ever wondered where you belong… you may have just found your room.Welcome home.Connect & Learn MoreHome of Misfitshttps://HomeOfMisfits.comMatters of Perspective®https://MattersOfPerspective.comHappiness Matters Foundationhttps://HappinessMattersFoundation.org719-373-1077Sabine Mann, PhDQueen of Shift | Founder, Matters of Perspective®Creator of the QAR7IS MethodChanging lives — one perspective at a time.Hope in motion.

What if the things that made you feel different were never flaws — but part of the design?In this episode of Home of Misfits, I sit down with my son Tim for a grounded and honest conversation about identity, creativity, accessibility, and impact.From Dungeons & Dragons to co-founding SpaceFarm — a creative production company that grew from DJing into full sound and lighting services — to his work with the State of Colorado educating emergency management organizations on how to better serve individuals who need extra assistance, Tim shares what it means to think differently and build responsibly.We talk about:Growing up outside the “normal” moldTurning creative passion into real-world impactThe ethics and reality of accessibilityLeadership that doesn’t need to be loudAnd why belonging isn’t about fitting inThis conversation is reflective, practical, and deeply human.If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit the mold, this episode is a reminder:You weren’t built wrong. You were built on purpose.Different by Design.Connect with Tim / SpaceFarmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacefarm.musicBooking & Lighting Inquiries: [email protected] Twitch: Space Farm MusicConnect with Home of Misfitshttps://homeofmisfits.com Contact: [email protected]

What if you’re not bad at business… you’re just operating inside a model that was never built for your brain?In this honest and expansive conversation, Heather shares why she created her rapidly growing community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs — and what its growth reveals about the deep need for belonging in the business world.We explore masking, nervous system capacity, redefining productivity, and what happens when success is measured by alignment instead of hustle. And yes… we also talk about her upcoming move to Spain and designing a life that actually supports the way she’s wired.If you’ve ever felt like you were shrinking to survive in business — this episode is your reminder that different isn’t defective. It’s powerful.Connect with Heather🌐 Website: https://heatherlangton.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Phone: 719-440-5836Join her community on Facebook by searching: Neurodivergent Business OwnersWant to share your story on Home of Misfits? Visit www.HomeOfMisfits.comListen. Watch. Share with someone who needs permission to build life — and business — their way.

Some people enter your life slowly. Others feel familiar from the first conversation.In this episode of Home of Misfits, I sit down with my best friend and business partner, Sónia, and we talk about what happens when connection isn’t forced — it’s recognized.We share the real story behind our partnership: starting over in a new country, navigating identity and ambition, unlearning old patterns, and building something meaningful without shrinking or competing.This isn’t about business strategy. It’s about self-trust. Belonging. And what becomes possible when two women choose honesty over ego.If you’ve ever felt like you live between worlds… If you’re done trying to fit and ready to feel at home…You’ll recognize yourself here.Connect with SóniaYou can connect with Sónia on Facebook and Instagram, or learn more through Matters of Perspective.Want to share your story? Apply at www.HomeOfMisfits.comWelcome home. 💛

What happens when a place is labeled happy — but something still feels off?MaryAnn Talino, known as Ninja, is a bellwether for black sheep. After living in a city celebrated as “The Happiest City in America,” she began asking a simple, unsettling question: where is the joy — and who gets to experience it?In this conversation, Ninja sits down with Dr. Sabine ~ Queen of Shift to explore the gap between happiness as a brand and joy as a lived experience. Together, they talk about performative wellness, community, pleasure, and why misfits are often the first to sense when something doesn’t add up.No fixing. No formulas. No pretending.Just honest questions about belonging, connection, and the quiet rebellion of choosing joy that isn’t manufactured.If you’ve ever felt out of place in a world that insists everything is fine — you’re not alone here.✨ Want to be part of the conversation? ✨ Feel called to share your story?Learn more about being a guest at www.HomeOfMisfits.comConnect with Ninja: Instagram: @ninja_mae Film teaser: https://vimeo.com/1036682711?fl=pl&fe=sh

In this episode of Home of the Misfits, Sabine “Beenie” Mann, PhD is joined by John 'ThunderHeart' Robinson for a grounded conversation about intuition, fear, and learning to trust what you already know inside.Together, they explore how inner knowing shows up quietly, why fear isn’t the enemy, and what happens when life gets louder because we’ve stopped listening. This episode invites curiosity, self-trust, and a gentler way of moving through the world — especially for those who’ve always felt a little different.You don’t need to have all the answers.You just need to listen.Connect with John: [email protected] ancientechoesllc.com

What if being a misfit isn’t a flaw — but a clue?In this episode of Home of the Misfits, Sabine Mann, PhD, and Dr. Caroline Biesalski, PhD explore why feeling different doesn’t mean something is wrong with you — it means you’re running a different operating system.A warm, honest conversation about belonging, awareness, happiness, and learning to stop asking “What’s wrong with me?”Connect with Dr. Caroline:linkedin.com/in/biesalskipodcast.inspiredchoice.today (Other)extramile.thrivecart.com/testimonials/ (Portfolio)[email protected]

In this opening episode of The Home of Misfits, Sabine and her first guest, Brenda, dive into belonging, neurodivergence, intuition, curiosity, and the courage it takes to live outside the norm. This isn’t an interview—it’s a real, unfiltered conversation about masks, misfit magic, and why “different” was never broken.If you’ve ever felt like an outsider looking in… welcome home.Connect with Brenda:https://www.brendaleemartinez.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SoulDeepLifehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-martinez-zen1/https://www.instagram.com/brenda.martinez.psychic/