Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun

In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh Rephun sits down with brand strategist, TEDx speaker, and media expert Steven Seidel for a conversation about connection, creativity, grief, identity, and the stories that help people survive hard seasons.Steven has spent years helping entrepreneurs, startups, and leaders clarify their message and communicate with impact. But behind the branding and business strategy is a much more personal story.Hersh’s conversation with Steven explores what happened during the pandemic, when caregiving, fatherhood, isolation, business pressure, and the loss of Steven’s mother all collided at once. Out of that chaos came a deeper understanding of community, vulnerability, and the need for spaces where people can actually tell the truth.They dive into:Why connection is the real currency in business and lifeHow storytelling helps people heal and relate to each otherThe creation of Gent’s Journey, Steven’s men’s collectiveWhat COVID revealed about isolation, identity, and relationshipsWhy brands fail when they skip the human storyAnd how authenticity creates trust faster than polished messaging ever willThe conversation moves fluidly between business strategy and real life, touching on branding, fatherhood, grief, creativity, purpose, and the strange ways adversity can clarify what actually matters.Funny, thoughtful, and deeply human, this episode is about learning to build connection in a world that often pushes people apart.Connect with Stephen:https:://www.StephenSeidel.comhttps://www.TheSeidelAgency.com@StephenSeidel + @TheSeidelAgency--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh Rephun shares some laughs with sales veteran and Bar Tips author Neil Rogers to unpack what really drives success in business and life.With more than 35 years in sales, marketing, and hospitality, Neil built his career not on flashy tactics, but on simple, repeatable principles learned the hard way, starting behind the bar. From reading customers to building trust, those early lessons became the foundation for a career rooted in discipline, service, and consistency.Hersh’s conversation with Neil explores how those same fundamentals still apply today, even in a world obsessed with shortcuts and scale. Together, they dive into the mindset behind Neil’s Positive Activity™ program, a system built on small, intentional actions that compound over time.They also get into:Why sales is really about relationships, not transactionsThe overlooked power of “showing up” and following throughHow hospitality principles translate into every businessWhy humility beats ego in the long runAnd how small daily habits create lasting successBlending humor, real-world stories, and hard-earned wisdom, Neil shares how a simple shift in mindset can change not just your results, but your entire trajectory.https://positiveactivity.net--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Kira Shishkin joins Hersh Rephun to challenge how we consume news and what it’s doing to our thinking.As CEO of informed.now, Kira is building a radically simple solution to information overload: delivering fact-based news via text, stripped of bias, noise, and emotional manipulation. A four-time entrepreneur with a background spanning investment banking, corporate strategy, and private equity, Kira brings a systems-level perspective to a deeply human problem.In this episode, he breaks down the hidden structure of the news industry, from “retail” media to the wholesale layer where facts actually originate. He explains how outrage and fear became the business model, why most people are stuck in echo chambers, and how informed.now flips the script by prioritizing primary sources over commentary.The conversation explores truth, perception, and personal responsibility in a world where information is abundant but clarity is rare. The result is a fresh take on staying informed without losing your mind.Connect with Kira Shishkin:l.informed.now/kiraGet https://informed.nowRead Kira Shishkin's Bio: https://l.informed.now/kira--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh Rephun sits down with Heidi Johnson, and from the first minute, it’s clear, this isn’t just another conversation. Heidi shows up with heart, perspective, and the kind of grounded wisdom you can’t fake. A truly wonderful guest in every sense.Heidi is a nonprofit founder, storyteller, and the force behind Charity Matters. She’s also the bestselling author of Change for Good. But titles aside, what makes her compelling is the way she’s lived her story.After a devastating family tragedy, Heidi was handed the kind of moment that changes everything. What she did next is what makes this conversation stick. Instead of staying in the loss, she turned toward service, co-founding the Spiritual Care Guild at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Today, it stands as a national model, proof that purpose isn’t theoretical, it’s built.Hersh and Heidi dig into that pivot. Not the polished version, the real one. The kind where pain doesn’t disappear, but it gets repurposed into something that helps other people breathe a little easier.They also get into what’s gone sideways in modern life. Too much surface, not enough substance. We’re “connected but not connected,” and paying the price for it. Heidi makes the case for going smaller, not bigger. Start local. Start human. Start with one person.Because the truth is simple, and a little inconvenient:If you want to feel better, help someone else.What they get into:The moment that changed Heidi’s life, and what she did with itTurning grief into something usefulWhy service isn’t selfless, it’s essentialThe illusion of connection in a hyper-connected worldRebuilding real community, one small act at a timeHow purpose shows up when you stop looking for it and start doingThe takeaway:Forget the overhaul. Forget the grand plan.Do one small, decent thing for someone else. Then do it again tomorrow.That’s how change actually happens.Find Heidi:Website: https://charity-matters.comInstagram: @CharityMatters and @HeidiJohnsonOfficalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharityMattersLALinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-mcniff-johnson-7758b225/Twitter: @Charity_MattersPodcast: Spotify for Podcast- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-mattersYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharityMatters/featuredChange for Good Book: https://www.sherisesstudios.com/heidi-johnson--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Every once in a while, you meet someone and there’s no friction. No posturing. Just a clean, genuine connection.That’s what happened when Hersh met Patrick Bryan, thanks to a quick intro inside Kay Suthar’s Podroom community. (Shout out to Kay for creating spaces where this kind of thing actually happens.)Patrick and his wife Jane are the minds behind Casa Torreta Blanca, a retreat venue in Almería, Spain, a place that feels intentionally off the beaten path. Not overrun, not overhyped. Just right for the kind of deep, focused work most retreats promise but rarely deliver.What unfolds is more than just a conversation. It’s a look into how the right people build something real and how aligned partnerships tend to start simply by showing up as yourself.What We Cover:Patrick's winding road to owning a Spanish retreat and why it makes perfect sense now.Why Almería offers a completely different retreat experience than Spain’s usual hotspotsWhat makes Casa Torreta Blanca stand out as a venueHow Patrick and Jane help coaches create, market, and run profitable five-figure retreatsThe growing demand for retreats that actually deliver transformationWhat happens when expertise meets the right environmentAbout Patrick & Jane Bryan:Patrick Bryan and his wife Jane are the proprietors of Casa Torreta Blanca, a retreat venue in Almería, Spain. They specialize in helping coaches design, market, and run successful five-figure retreats, serving as trusted partners to the coaching community.Connect & Explore:www.casatorretablanca.comwww.janebryanbeautytraining.comwww.wetshavingacademy.com--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Some marketers talk about strategy. Sophie Zollmann builds systems that actually work.With more than 25 years in digital marketing, Sophie has spent her career separating signal from noise. She is a best-selling author, speaker, and the founder of FMD Strategic Partners, where she helps independent businesses compete with corporate giants and win.But what makes Sophie especially interesting is not just her expertise. It is why she does this work.While large healthcare systems, law firms, and financial institutions often rely on enterprise marketing teams and massive budgets, Sophie is fiercely committed to helping independent, family-owned, and employee-owned practices stay independent. Instead of selling out to private equity or getting absorbed into corporate consolidation, her clients build the kind of marketing infrastructure that allows them to dominate their markets on their own terms.That mission led Sophie to pioneer the fractional marketing department model for 7- and 8-figure professional practices. Rather than forcing growing firms to assemble expensive in-house teams or juggle disconnected agencies, Sophie delivers enterprise-level strategy and execution through a cohesive marketing system that produces measurable growth.In this conversation, you will meet the real Sophie: the strategist who believes independence is worth fighting for, the operator who turns scattered marketing into focused momentum, and the truth-teller who insists that meaningful metrics matter far more than vanity numbers.At the heart of her work is a simple philosophy. Marketing should not be a pile of tactics. It should be a strategic engine that drives real business outcomes.If you are an independent practice owner who refuses to be outmatched by corporate competitors, this episode will feel less like a marketing conversation and more like a roadmap.In this episode, we explore:Why independent practices can absolutely compete with enterprise organizationsThe hidden marketing disadvantages smaller firms face and how to overcome themHow the fractional marketing department model gives growing businesses enterprise capability without enterprise overheadThe difference between vanity metrics and numbers that actually drive growthWhy strategy must always come before tacticsHow independent firms can dominate their markets while staying true to what makes them uniquefmdstrategicpartners.com--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

In this open and enlightening conversation, Hersh sits down with entrepreneur, professional magician, speaker, resilience and empowerment coach, and author John Kippen to explore how life’s most disorienting setbacks can become the very thing that sets us apart.John’s story took a dramatic turn in 2002 when he was diagnosed with a large benign brain tumor. While the surgery to remove it was successful, it left him with permanent facial paralysis. The physical and emotional impact stopped his forward momentum and led him into more than a decade of hiding from the world.But rock bottom has a funny way of clarifying what matters.As John began rebuilding his life, he rediscovered something that had always lit him up as a kid: performing magic and telling stories. What began as a return to joy slowly transformed into a powerful shift in perspective. Instead of seeing his facial paralysis as something to hide, John realized it had become his greatest superpower.Today, John is a sought-after resilience and empowerment coach who combines storytelling, magic, and lived experience to help people break through their own self-imposed barriers. His work reminds audiences and clients alike that adversity can reveal strengths we never knew we had.In this conversation with Hersh, John shares how reframing difference can unlock courage, creativity, and purpose, and why the very thing you think holds you back may be the key to moving forward.Two guiding mottos shape John’s philosophy and his work:“Being Different is your Superpower!”“Feed your Heart with your Art.”This episode is a powerful reminder that authenticity, resilience, and a little bit of magic can change the story we tell ourselves about who we are and what we’re capable of becoming.You can learn more about John by visiting https://johnkippen.com Facebook • Instagram • LinkedinCheck out the ENTIRE EPISODE for John's free gift and it's one you will definitely appreciate!--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Truth Tastes Funny host Hersh Rephun sat down with Jon “The Dadbod Veteran" Wellington on the eve of The GenX Takeover Tour - a contagious comedy show that unites viral comedians in a nostalgia-fueled live show blending sharp generational humor and real-life storytelling, earning sold-out dates and enthusiastic local press praise.Jon's a Navy vet, proud father of five, and digital comedy breakout who’s living proof that it’s never too late to go viral. After a decade of military service and years of raising a full house, Jon found himself an empty nester in 2022... and accidentally launched a new career as a content creator.Today, with over 5 million followers and a hit nationwide comedy tour he’s telling raw, funny, and refreshingly real stories about parenting, midlife purpose, and the unexpected freedom of finding your voice on social media.https://genxtakeover.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0pVwZdzjVIUcaavNZKmiAhttps://www.instagram.com/thedadbodveteran/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/Dadbodveteran/https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadbodveteran?lang=en--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

This episode was sparked by several off-mic conversations between Hersh and Leo about creativity, consciousness, reinvention, and what it really means to build something meaningful in a world that feels increasingly artificial. The depth and energy of those exchanges made it clear this needed to be recorded.Leo Marrs is a writer, creative strategist, and former nightlife entrepreneur turned consciousness explorer. Born in the Alaskan wild, his life has been shaped by extremes, from bear encounters and raw nature to founding America’s first breathwork studio. His work now bridges ancient wisdom and future tech, helping creators navigate modern chaos with clarity, resilience, and creative power.Leo is currently writing The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy, a book exploring how we reclaim purpose in a post-labor world where automation rises and meaning becomes the true currency.In this conversation, Hersh and Leo dive into reinvention, the intersection of spirituality and technology, the emerging meaning economy, and how creators can stay grounded while everything accelerates.As always on TRUTH TASTES FUNNY, the dialogue moves between sharp insight and real talk, because when truth leads, the funny follows.Connect with Leo:https://www.leomarrs.comhttps://instagram.com/theleomarrsHersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Lyndsay Mitcheson's journey is one of resilience, creativity, and transformation. After losing her leg to an MRSA infection, she set out to design a walking stick she could feel proud to use. What began in her kitchen became Neo Walk, a bold brand of stylish, colourful acrylic walking sticks that empower people living with disabilities to embrace their mobility with confidence and pride.Neo Walk now ships to over 28 countries and offers a wide range of designs- from sleek classics to light-up sticks- redefining what mobility aids can look and feel like. Lyndsay’s mission is simple but powerful: to make walking sticks that people actually want to use.In 2023, Neo Walk received both a National Diversity Award and a Women in Business Award, and its unique designs have even appeared on red carpets through collaborations with Hollywood stylists.Lyndsay’s story is a powerful reminder that personal challenges can spark meaningful change- and that mobility aids can be more than functional; they can be beautiful, bold, and proudly carried.IG: @neowalksticksFB: https://www.facebook.com/neowalk.neowalk/Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Resources:60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz: https://getoffyourassets.scoreapp.com/60-second Personal Brand Quiz: https://bit.ly/QuizHR

Coach Lee Hopkins helps late diagnosed autistic adults and introverted professionals build real relationships without masking or burning out.As the founder of Patterns of Possibility, he supports individuals and organizations in creating connection through authenticity, boundaries, and conscious conversation.Connect with Coach Lee:Website: patternsofpossibility.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachleehopkins/Let’s talk: https://calendly.com/patternsofpossibility/clarity-connectionFree Guide to Easy Reconnectionhttps://www.patternsofpossibility.com/s/The-3-3-3-Method-How-to-Reconnect-Without-the-Awkwardness.pdf

"Lohman" was known as a happy-go-lucky good-time guy. In this episode of "Truth Tastes Funny," Rob Lohman discusses his experiences with addiction and the pivotal moments that led to his recovery. He recounts his journey from the depths of alcoholism to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. Lohman shares insights from his book, "The Addiction Intervention," and talks about his faith-driven approach to overcoming life's challenges. He discusses his near-death experiences and the role of his faith in pulling him back from the brink. He also explores the importance of humor and community support in his recovery and how he uses these elements to help others facing similar struggles. Through candid storytelling, Lohman emphasizes the power of transparency and self-awareness in leading a life of purpose and fulfillment. Please contact Rob via [email protected] OR 970.331.4469Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobLohmanLiftedFromTheRut/Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/LiftedfromTheRutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblohman_lifted/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlohman/Main Website: ChristianRehabServices.com

Hersh met Dr. Neja Zupan on the Marketers Cruise—and immediately knew she needed to be on the show. A global speaker and holistic mentor, Dr. Neja shares how she beat a 5% survival prognosis from cancer using high-frequency living, energy mastery, and deep spiritual alignment. Now cancer-free for over a decade, she helps high achievers activate vitality, clarity, and soul-aligned leadership through nervous system recalibration, ancestral healing, and multidimensional awareness. 💡 In this episode: Why healing is a side effect of alignment How Neja helps clients transition off meds by addressing root causes What embodiment really means — and why it trumps mindset How energy work impacts relationships, career, and physical wellbeing 🎁 BONUS GIFT: 👉 Download Neja’s free eBook: 7 Steps to Energetic AlignmentHighFrequencyEnergyFormula.com 📲 Follow Dr. Neja: [@drnejazupan] 🎧 Subscribe to YES, BRAND for more transformational convos. #YESBRAND #DrNejaZupan #Vitality #EnergyHealing #EmbodiedSuccess

We kick off a new year and season of TRUTH TASTES FUNNY as Hersh sits down with Lynn Harris - a culture-shifting producer, award-winning journalist, and author/co-author of six books, whose comedy and campaigns for social justice and gender equity have changed laws and conversations from Capitol Hill to NASCAR. Lynn is founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy—the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful communities, and make funny stuff. She co-created Breakup Girl (acquired by Oxygen), one of the first multiplatform internet success stories, and served as the first VP of communications at global human rights group Breakthrough, where her blend of humor and advocacy powered some of the team’s most effective U.S. campaigns. Connect with Lynn www.goldcomedy.com@goldcomedy

Satori Shakoor is an acclaimed storyteller, multidisciplinary artist, and social entrepreneur, recognized as a 2017 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow. She began her career touring with George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic as a member of the Brides of Funkenstein before expanding into acting, comedy, and writing. A Moth Mainstage storyteller and host of Detroit Performs Live for Detroit PBS, Satori captivates audiences worldwide on stages, PBS, NPR, and top podcasts. She is the Executive Producer of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®, an internationally recognized storytelling platform, and leads The Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling, partnering with major institutions like Duke University and the University of Michigan. Her latest project, the comedic stand-up storytelling concert film CONFESSIONS OF A MENOPAUSAL FEMME FATALE, premieres Thursday, June 12, on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Google Play, and YouTube. A lifelong learner, Satori studied at Wayne State University, Michigan State, the University of Hawaii, The Groundlings, and Second City Toronto. Through her artistry and leadership, she continues to inspire, transform, and connect communities across the globe. https://www.satorishakoor.comhttps://www.twistedtellers.orghttps://www.instagram.com/satorishakoorfilms/

Damon Lembi is a 2x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an athlete’s perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time. Connect with Damon: Learnit Website: https://www.learnit.comDamon Website: https://www.thelearnitallleader.comThe Learn-It-All Podcast: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi

This week on Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh sits down with Lisa Stuart — wife, mom of three, attorney, speaker, and author — who’s rewriting the rules of balance and self-acceptance. Lisa refuses to be boxed in by labels, and her soon-to-be-released book The Drama Diet (with companion card decks available now) offers a fresh, sustainable path to peace amid the chaos of life. What makes Lisa’s approach different is her willingness to face the drama head-on — whether it’s the noise in our own heads or the judgments that come from outside. She reminds us that light doesn’t mean denying the dark; it means dancing with it. Her guiding mantra says it all: “Dance with your darkness, but let love take the lead.” This conversation is equal parts truth, humor, and heart — a reminder that fear can walk beside us, but love is always in charge. Connect with Lisa: 🌐 thedramadiet.com 🌐 lisastuart.com 📸 Instagram: @lisastuartofficial 📘 Facebook: @lisastuartofficial

Mike Reed is a renowned sound healer, musician, and entrepreneur, dedicated to helping others experience deep transformation through the power of sound. As the founder of Sound Quest and Sound Quest Academy, he has led thousands through immersive sound healing experiences, blending his background in music, counseling, and shamanic practice to create powerful, restorative journeys. Through Sound Quest Academy, Mike empowers aspiring sound healers with the tools and strategies to turn their passion into a thriving business. His Sound Healer Business Blueprint has become a leading resource for those looking to build a sustainable career in the healing arts. With a deep belief that sound is medicine, Mike’s mission is to elevate sound healing as both an art and a business, guiding practitioners to success while making a profound impact on the world. Connect with Mike: www.soundquestacademy.cominstagram.com/sound_questfacebook.com/soundquest.soundhealing

Feeling fried? Nicole Burbank’s here to remind us that peak performance doesn’t mean constant burnout. Nicole joins me on TRUTH TASTESFUNNY to share the science (and sanity) behind lasting success: how to rewire your habits, boost energy, and stop mistaking “busy” for “thriving.” On this week's episode of the TRUTH TASTES FUNNY podcast, Hersh talk with Nicole Burbank, a Peak Performance Coach who helps high achievers stop running on fumes and start firing on all cylinders. She’s got the science, the psychology, and the mental game plan to turn “I’m exhausted” into “I got this.”"Nicole doesn’t do quick fixes," Hersh notes, "she rewires people." With a mix of functional nutrition, mindset work, and emotional intelligence, she helps clients break through burnout, reprogram their habits, and build energy that sticks. Connect with Nicolehttps://www.nicolemburbank.com https://www.instagram.com/nicole.burbank/

From Hersh: "To stand is the glow of Sunshine is a bewitching experience!" He sat down with this trailblazing Psychic Medium, Soul Healer, Spiritual Advisor, High Priestess, Reiki Master, and Recovering Alcoholic to discuss all of the above. Known as The Sober Witch, Sunshine (aka Jen Romanowski) her mission is to help highly motivated witches in recovery rediscover their magic, align with their highest purpose, and live the abundant life promised in sobriety. Connect with Sunshine https://www.illuminateunschool.comhttps://www.soberwitch.lifehttps://www.youtube.com/@IlluminateUnschoolofWitchcrafthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/soberwitchsbazaar/

Monique Brignoni trains aspiring pet death doulas worldwide, offering holistic skills that transform end-of-life experiences into peaceful, conscious, and regret-free journeys. Instead of despair, she helps deepen bonds, creating a loving bridge across forever. Her approach turns challenging moments into opportunities for healing and awakening. Free sessions of Walk Your Pet Home - The Complete Guide To Consciously Navigating Our Animal Friend’s End-Of-Life Journey: https://training.animalchemy.com/free-gift-wyph www.petwise.world or Pet Wise App (in Apple Store or Google Play)  If people register for free, they get access to a 45 min presentation called What Do Pets Teach Us On Life & Death.  Free support for pet parents that are going through an end-of-life journey: https://one.animalchemy.com/widget/bookings/peaceful-pet-discovery-session Free support for aspiring pet death doulas: https://one.animalchemy.com/widget/bookings/sacred-pet-doula-discovery-session

Lucinda Sykes MD is a retired Canadian doctor and a longtime teacher of mindfulness. Since 1997, she directed Meditation for Health clinic in Toronto, teaching medical programs of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction). More than 6000 patients attended the clinic, referred for help with the many medical conditions worsened by stress. Since retiring from medical practice, Lucinda continues to speak publicly about medicine’s over-prescription of sleeping pills. Women 50+ are at special risk. Learn more - and get your FREE GIFT - at https://www.happysleepsecrets.com/

In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, I sit down with Joseph "JD" Dubois, the man behind Freedom Biker Tours. JD spent 40 years in hospitality—translation: he knows what it’s like to smile politely while you ask for extra ice. But after a major career derailment, he took a sharp turn (on two wheels, no less) and built his own business. Now, JD’s story isn’t just roadside postcards and leather jackets. He’s been through it: a brutal divorce, multiple motorcycle wipeouts, and a property battle that dragged on longer than The Fast and the Furious franchise. Through it all, he kept showing up—banged up, but not broken. What makes JD’s ride worth listening to is his relentless commitment to courage, authenticity, and self-healing. He talks resilience, real love, and why the hell we shouldn’t sit around waiting for a permission slip to chase our dreams. Spoiler: you’ll crash more often playing it safe than you will risking failure. So buckle your helmet—this episode isn’t about coasting, it’s about taking the damn road.

When Hersh met Abby, the conversation just flowed, from the introduction onward! Dubbed a "professional Do-gooder," and the Co-founder of two companies, Abagail McKiernan is on a mission to make sure that everybody has somebody in their time of need by harnessing the power of technology to connect people, businesses, and nonprofits. With 100,000 needs met since 2017 through her nonprofit organization Spark in the Dark, and her newest venture, HelpLink, that helps companies proactively remove barriers to work for their staff -- she is a force to be reckoned with as she continues to make giving and receiving better, easier, faster, and more transparent for all. Speakkindness.comHelplink.org

Shelley Doyle is a Social Wealth Strategist and a Master's student at Royal Roads University, researching the social connection habits of hybrid leaders, and facilitating an 8-week social intervention program. With over 20 years in professional communications working and studying across three continents, Shelley now works with leaders, founders and corporate teams, equipping them with evidence-based tools and strategies to strengthen their relationships, so they can feel deeply connected, trusted and supported, within and beyond the workplace, online and offline. She is also a podcaster, hosting the show “Rediscovering Connection” where she speaks to cutting edge researchers, innovative leaders and community builders – who are passionate about connection. Website: http://thecommuniverse.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecommuniverse

“We go to others for advice, because other people don’t share our blind spots.” A simple statement from Hersh's interview with AI ethicist, author, and consultant James German, and this premise is at the heart of “MDGP,” the "hero-making" framework he created to help leaders train and utilize AI in the service of their organization. LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/JamesGerman (with over 100 references)Personal Portfolio website: www.JamesGerman.com (Extended resume, portfolio samples and more information)Calendly Interview Link: https://calendly.com/jamesgerman/interview

Michael Dillon has built a company dedicated to enhancing well-being through the most essential elements of life. His mission is to show how clean air and pure water can transform health and unlock the body’s natural ability to restore balance. Mike is also the Vice President of SELF Wellness in Boynton Beach, Florida, a center focused on holistic therapies and alternative health solutions. As more people in the U.S. seek out integrative approaches to address root causes of health challenges, centers like SELF Wellness play a critical role in bridging the gap between modern innovation and natural healing practices. Hersh's guest today also brings a unique perspective as a mission-driven entrepreneur who combines science-backed products with a passion for helping others live healthier lives. On podcasts, Mike shares actionable insights into the future of alternative health, how environmental factors shape well-being, and the entrepreneurial journey of creating impactful products. His expertise resonates with audiences who are curious about natural health solutions, environmental wellness, and taking a proactive approach to living well. Dillon’s story is both inspiring and practical, making him a compelling guest for any show focused on health, wellness, or entrepreneurship. Connect with Mike: Website: www.airwaterhealing.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/airwaterhealing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airwaterhealingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AirWaterHealing

Michael is an executive mindset coach and former marketing executive dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners unlock their potential by overcoming the limiting beliefs that stand between them and their goals. With over a decade of experience, he has worked with more than 100 CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes, and business leaders, guiding them to achieve exponential growth, cultivate lasting relationships, increase their wealth, and transform ambition into tangible success. A former corporate executive with an MBA, Michael has firsthand experience of the intense pressure of high-level roles, having overcome severe anxiety and depression. This personal transformation led him to refocus his life’s mission, creating the Business Mindset Collective (BMC) — a global platform designed to make self-improvement and business acceleration accessible to all. The BMC offers a unique annual membership that equips founders with powerful mindset mastery techniques grounded in science and spirituality. Members learn strategies to reach their 10-year goals in just one year. Through a global network of expert coaches and monthly mindset training calls led by Michael, BMC delivers the support, accountability, and inspiration needed for sustained growth and personal transformation. Website: https://michaelablunt.com/

Mark offers a deeply spiritual and innovative approach to tattooing. With over 15 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to redefining tattoos as a sacred and transformative practice. Drawing from both contemporary training and traditional indigenous guidance, Mark integrates ancient wisdom into a modern context, making it accessible to those outside traditional cultures. Mark challenges the mainstream focus on aesthetics, reframing tattoos as tools for navigating personal growth and self-discovery. Through his platform, Tattoo Pathway, he teaches how tattoos can serve as profound records of transitional periods, offering guidance and intentionality. Unlike much of the tattoo industry, Mark’s approach emphasizes meaning over trend, helping tattoos resonate with their wearers' deeper intentions. His unique perspective inspires others to reflect on what it truly means to be tattooed and how these marks can align with one’s identity and journey. By combining technical skill with spiritual insight, Mark invites others to rediscover tattooing as a rite of passage and a pathway toward personal evolution, setting him apart as a trusted guide for those seeking to mark their transformations. Connect with Mark: https://tattoopathway.com/https://themarkofnara.com/https://www.instagram.com/themarkofnara

Andy Semotiuk is a U.S. and Canadian immigration attorney and member of the New York and California bars in the U.S. and Ontario and B.C. bars in Canada. He has practiced law in Los Angeles for ten years and in New York for five years. A former U.N. Correspondent stationed in New York, Andy has been a Forbes contributor for ten years and his articles there have been read by over 1 million readers. Andy served on the Tribunal Panel of the Canadian Human Rights Commission for three years. He has written four books and lives in Toronto, where he practises law with Pace Law Firm. Connect with Andy Web sites:Law firm website: https://pacelawfirm.comPersonal legal website: https://myworkvisa.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andysemotiuk/Instagram: SemotiuX: ASemotiukFacebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/asemotiuk/Facebook business: https://www.facebook.com/myworkvisaYouTube: @AndySemotiukEsq

Jennifer, The 12-Minute Success Coach and Certified High Performance Coach, empowers women to unlock their purpose by trusting their intuition, releasing emotional blocks, and gaining clarity to achieve their next level of success. Using multiple modalities, she helps clients break through limitations and pursue their dreams in simple, 12-minute increments. With 10,000+ trained, six best-selling books, and a podcast with 24,000+ downloads, she’s excited for what’s next!

Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Consultant and Parenting Coach, Speaker, 30-year public school Speech Language Pathologist, international best-selling Author, and Creator/Host of the Top 1.5% podcast: The Language of Play.  Dinalynn helps parents understand how children communicate so they can connect more deeply with their children. She gives practical, daily strategies for building speech and language skills during normal daily activities - even in the presence of a delay.   Dinalynn loves to empower parents through education and guidance. Dinalynn resides in Minnesota where she is near her children and grandchildren. FREE GIFT:  5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen Better:   https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 MY CONTACT:  [email protected] MY PODCAST:  The Language Of PlayLinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/dinalynn-rosenbush-b5750854 Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/thelanguageofplay IG: https://www.instagram.com/dinalynnrosenbush/

Olivier Mankondo is a speaker, author, and weight loss and wellness coach with a passion for helping people achieve optimal health. Olivier has been able to lose 35Kgs(5 ½ stone or 77 Lbs) in 9 months, reverse all his chronic diseases, and slow down quite dramatically his ageing process after adopting a plant-based nutrition. Since 2016, Olivier has not been sick a day and has since helped hundreds of people create an amazing level of health and vitality through his talk and his health coaching. He has completed the training program for weight loss coaching accredited by the International Association of Therapists. He is also the creator of the”3-Step Weight Loss & Wellness program” and the author of the book: “The Plant-based Nutrition: How It’s Going to Change Your Life” which has been translated into French as well. On a side note, Olivier can speak 4 languages including French. Connect with Olivier Free gift “ 7 tips to lose weight”https://oliviermankondo.com/opt-in My Book: ”The plant-based nutrition: how it’s going to change your life”https://oliviermankondo.com/my-book-funnel-ebook-sales-page Book your free weight loss & wellness discovery callhttps://tidycal.com/oliviermankondo/discovery-call Websitehttps://oliviermankondo.com YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/OLIVIERMANKONDO

Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico for two years and then went into private practice full time. Phyllis has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. She has two previous books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire. Her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, published by Morgan James Publishing, explores the roots of divisiveness and violence in America from a psychological point of view, with the goal of bringing the best of what heals relationships and restores us to safety, into national conversation. Phyllis lives with her husband in Taos, NM and is now focusing on writing and speaking.
Connect with Phyllis:https://www.phyllisleavitt.comhttps://www.facebook.com/phyllis.leavitthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdxqvDK9N421AZ5TTxqUgQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/https://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/https://twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2https://substack.com/@phyllisleavitt1

Sam Mitchell is the host of the successful podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls, where he shares his journey as an autistic entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate. His show has featured renowned guests like NASCAR’s Armani Williams, American Idol’s James Durbin, autism activist Dr. Temple Grandin, and WWE legend Mick Foley. Sam’s mission is to break stereotypes about autism, proving that success is possible for everyone. He is also a TEDx speaker, blogger, and award-winning entrepreneur. Learn more at autismrocksandrolls.com.

Chris Terzakos is an entrepreneur, self-healing coach, and the author of three books: Hernia Without Surgery, Natural Testosterone After 60 and Belonging to Yourself. As he tells Hersh in their conversation, he was spurred to write the books after rejecting commonly held beliefs about medical and health challenges.Chris has been an active athlete for most of his life. Chris’ passion for health and fitness started early in life. From adolescence into adulthood, he faced many ongoing ups and downs and adversities, he often wondered why it had to be this way. After losing loved ones and several relationships, Chris finally realized that he needed a shift that would change the relationship he had with himself. Chris shares these experiences in his book: Belonging To Yourself. Today, hededicates his life to self-healing and self-growth by connecting to his own natural wisdom, being open to learning, and connecting genuinely with others with the intention of improving their lives.Chris was born and raised in New York City and spent over 40 years in leadership roles helping and mentoring people in the business world associated with unions and organizing their members. He has worked on several high-profile projects building airport terminals and the largest casino in the United States. Chris’ presence in the construction field made a significant impact in the related businesses and people’s lives.WEBSITE: https://www.healingwarriors.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrishealingwarriors/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@christerzakosLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-terzakos-b9b4651a4/AMAZON AUTHOR’S PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christopher-Terzakos/author/B0BNK3DDWV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true— HERNIA WITHOUT SURGERY — https://shorturl.at/09cuJ— NATURAL TESTOSTERONE AFTER 60: https://shorturl.at/gUDgB— BELONGING TO YOURSELF: https://shorturl.at/N9ImS

"When I met Monica on the Podcasters Cruise last year, we had the most awesome conversation about life on Earth and beyond," says Hersh. "I made a point of inviting her on TTF asap so we could share the experience with our audience!" Monica Bermudez is a #1 international bestselling author of Cracking the Sacred Heart Code: A Channeled Alchemical Formula and Practical Guidebook, and the host of the podcast Ascended Earth: The Transfiguration of the New Human. She is an intuitive Quantum Energy Facilitator and Catalyst, Light Language Channeler, Galactic-Human ambassador, and Lemurian High Priestess. As a motivational and inspirational speaker, Monica uplifts audiences from their heartbreak to feeling increased clarity, confidence, empowerment, love, and joy in their soul purpose. Her mission is to alchemize the heart center with unique energy codes into deeper heart awakening, and she is unique in rebuilding and renewing all chakras & human grid systems to initiate the Avatars as the ascended humans and masters on this Earth.Connect with Monica:Website: www.sacredheartawakenings.comPodcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1706584319/e/?to=page

Jeff is a decorated Army veteran, a husband and the father of ten beautiful children. He is the founder (now board member) of a $1B+ global clinical research technology company and has served as a founder or leader within several Haiti based NGOs that have driven measurable progress in Haiti. Jeff’s first experience working in Haiti was fighting child trafficking. This experience was so deeply moving that he decided to relocate his family to Florida, learn to speak Haitian Creole and more fully commit his time and attention to serving Haiti’s most vulnerable and forgotten people. His team has worked alongside Haiti’s non-governmental organizations, faith leaders and community stakeholders to fund, manage, and contribute to projects in reforestation, water and food security, education and infrastructure deployment aimed at improving the quality of life for the neediest Haitian communities.During a large food distribution mission, Jeff was kidnapped by a Haitian gang and held for 43 torturous days. This experience served to further his resolve to help Haitians rescue themselves from the ruthless gangs holding them captive and provide them with the tools to maintain their freedoms.Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/frazier/"43 Days to Freedom" Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xVq6iPxc7s&list=PL6cNItRWRlgg8iLWzO-qm9buBGE_vxm-E&pp=iAQB FREE Gift https://www.nativewisdomhub.com/trauma-to-triumph