Rich Vander Wal is a para athlete, recreation therapist, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and an inspiration to all. In this episode, Rich tells us his story of transformation after having experienced a traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in 1992, which resulted in complete T4 Paraplegia. These days Rich is a Recreation Therapist and Founder of Neurocore Physiotherapy,Continue reading “Ep. #30 Reclaiming Your Life: A Story of Human Resilience with Para-athlete and Inspiration Rich Vander Wal”
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Ep. #29 Embracing Change and Creating Balance w/ Mike Solitro
Mike Solitro is a consultative leader who has played multiple key roles in countless real estate transactions. He is a Real Estate Attorney, an Associate Broker, and the Founder of AccomplishedRE. In this episode, Mike and I discuss how companies and teams look to manage change properly. We also discuss how large companies with multipleContinue reading “Ep. #29 Embracing Change and Creating Balance w/ Mike Solitro”
Ep. #28 Creating a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love w/ Dawna Campbell
Dawna Campbell is a professional speaker, international healer, and best seller author, sharing her techniques. In this episode, Dawna and I discuss how our thoughts and emotions influence and create the life we experience. Dawna shares her personal story of discovering how powerful thoughts are, and how we can utilize thoughts to create better livesContinue reading “Ep. #28 Creating a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love w/ Dawna Campbell”
Ep. #27 The Divine Possibility of Change w/ Eleanor Tweddell
Eleanor Tweddell is a coach, mentor, consultant, creator and entrepreneur focused on reinvention. As the age-old wisdom declares: when one door closes, a world of possibility awaits. Eleanor teaches people how to embrace and navigate major changes in life – whether it’s losing your job, significant financial changes, or difficult relationships. She focuses on providingContinue reading “Ep. #27 The Divine Possibility of Change w/ Eleanor Tweddell”
Ep. #26 Knocking on Death’s Door: A COVID spiritual awakening w/ David Paris
David Paris is a seven time acrobatic dance champion and an America’s Got Talent finalist. He is the author of A COVID Story which documents his 30 days in medical coma and 88 days in the hospital. In this episode, David shares his remarkable story of spiritual transformation that took place as he came face-to-faceContinue reading “Ep. #26 Knocking on Death’s Door: A COVID spiritual awakening w/ David Paris”
Ep. #25 Creating Change and Embodying Your True Self w/ Nina Camille
Nina Camille is a modern mystic, medicine woman, healer, teacher, mentor, and coach who guides people to discover their truest, freest, and most loving Selves. In this episode, Nina and I discuss how change and difficulty in life are opportunities for us to grow and deepen our sense of spirit. We often know what isContinue reading “Ep. #25 Creating Change and Embodying Your True Self w/ Nina Camille”
Ep. #24 w/ Jewish Mysticism and The Tale of a Modern Prophetess w/ Evonne Marzouk
Evonne Marzouk has spent her career in pursuit of inspiring others, making a difference, and bringing Jewish wisdom into the world. In this episode, Evonne and I go deep into discussing Jewish mysticism. Following the theme of Growing Into Your Gifts in Evonne’s novel “The Prophetess”, we discuss how wisdom teachings have impacted our livesContinue reading “Ep. #24 w/ Jewish Mysticism and The Tale of a Modern Prophetess w/ Evonne Marzouk”
Ep. #23 The Amazing World of Neurosurgery w/ Dr. Kumar Vasudevan
Dr. Kumar Vasudevan, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible neurosurgeon based in Atlanta, Georgia who treats a wide variety of brain and spinal conditions. In this episode, Dr. Kumar and I discuss some of the latest innovations in neurosurgery. Some of the topics we discuss include deep brain stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), radiosurgery, neuroplasticity, and theContinue reading “Ep. #23 The Amazing World of Neurosurgery w/ Dr. Kumar Vasudevan”
Ep. #22 Living with Fearless Freedom w/ Keith Fraser
Keith Fraser is the founder and pioneer of Cojones, the cheeky yet profound code for living successfully and authentically. In this episode, Keith Fraser and I discuss how having courage to speak your truth, embracing your authenticity, and living unapologetically can create a life of success. Central to Keith’s No. 1 Bestseller book Cojones: GrowContinue reading “Ep. #22 Living with Fearless Freedom w/ Keith Fraser”
Ep. #21 Creator Culture w/ Danny Desatnik
Danny is a strategic marketer and driven by curiosity. He works for #paid, an influencer marketing platform based out of Toronto. In this episode, Danny and I discuss a variety of topics relating to the current world of creators. With the coming of age of the internet, the world of possibilities for creators has exploded.Continue reading “Ep. #21 Creator Culture w/ Danny Desatnik”
Ep. #20: How Sitting Quietly In God’s Presence Can Change Your Life w/ Dr. Brian Russell
Brian Russell (Ph.D.) is an award winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. In this episode, Dr. Brain Russell (Author, ProfessorContinue reading “Ep. #20: How Sitting Quietly In God’s Presence Can Change Your Life w/ Dr. Brian Russell”
Ep. #19 Holistic Health and Dealing with Chronic Pain w/ Dr. Tracy Debi
Dr. Tracy Debi is a former holistic chiropractor turned intuitive guide & mentor for purposeful living. She is an entrepreneur, podcaster, coach, and healer. In this episode, Dr. Tracy and I discuss what it means to treat patients holistically – as a whole human being. The current model for patient treatment tends to primarily focus onContinue reading “Ep. #19 Holistic Health and Dealing with Chronic Pain w/ Dr. Tracy Debi”
Ep. #18 The Neuroscience of Meditation and Cannabis w/ Dr Hilary Marusak
Dr. Hilary Marusak is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine and directs the THINK lab (www.wsuthinklab.com) . She is also an Adjunct Assistant. In this episode, Dr. Hilary Marusak and I discuss some of the latest neuroscientific research on how meditation affects variousContinue reading “Ep. #18 The Neuroscience of Meditation and Cannabis w/ Dr Hilary Marusak”
Ep. #17 Dragged into The Light w/ Tony Russo
Tony Russo is a journalist, non-fiction author, and podcaster. In this episode, Tony and I discuss his latest book, Dragged Into The Light: Truthers, reptilians, Super Soldiers, and Death in an Online Cult. Being a human being is a strange experience where one is often looking for answers to the seemingly inexplicable oddities, challenges, andContinue reading “Ep. #17 Dragged into The Light w/ Tony Russo”
Ep. #16: The Standing Meditation w/ Nate Rifkin
In this episode, Nate and I discuss his most recent book on the life-changing Daoist meditation known as The Standing Meditation. For millennia, people have searched for methods and techniques to reduce suffering, master their mind, and find meaning and support in life. One of the ancient wisdom traditions, known as Daoism, offers a uniqueContinue reading “Ep. #16: The Standing Meditation w/ Nate Rifkin”
Ep. #15: Mystical Experiences, Alien Encounters, Spirituality, and Universal Peace w/ Wajid Hassan
Wajid has lived an interesting and varied life in many fields of endeavor. From a technical background as a Field Service Engineer, to stand up comedian with over twenty years as a union actor doing voice over, narration, commercials as well as TV and movie roles. He also encompasses over forty years experience in theContinue reading “Ep. #15: Mystical Experiences, Alien Encounters, Spirituality, and Universal Peace w/ Wajid Hassan”
Ep. #14: The Creativity Process and the Opportunity for Freedom w/ Dave Stevens
Dave Stevens is a husband, father, son, novelist, songwriter-for-hire, and corporate storyteller. He has a background in journalism, project management and psychology, and is passionate about creativity as a human lifeforce. Dave is curious about most things and is currently learning the piano. He dreams that one day creativity becomes an important world currency. In thisContinue reading “Ep. #14: The Creativity Process and the Opportunity for Freedom w/ Dave Stevens”
Ep. #13: Paramedicine, ER stories, Critical Care, and Humanity w/ Katherine Hambleton
Katherine has a professional background in the fields of nursing and paramedicine and has worked in healthcare for nearly 20 years. In addition to holding her AEMCA, she holds a specialty in emergency nursing (ENCC) and a certificate in critical care. In this episode, Katherine and I have a great conversation on a variety of topicsContinue reading “Ep. #13: Paramedicine, ER stories, Critical Care, and Humanity w/ Katherine Hambleton”
Ep. #12 Shaken Not Stirred: Living with Parkinson’s Disease w/ Larry Linton
Larry Linton (B.A., LL.B., C.S) was progressing steadily through his career as a corporate immigration lawyer when, at the age of 49, he was confronted with a life altering event that changed his life forever. In this episode, Larry and I discuss his journey of living with Parkinson’s Disease over the last 10 years. WeContinue reading “Ep. #12 Shaken Not Stirred: Living with Parkinson’s Disease w/ Larry Linton”
Ep. #11: A Modern Renaissance of Culture w/ Dr. Vidoll Regisford
Dr. Vidoll Regisford is a competent psychotherapy and counselling practitioner, who has worked in a variety of clinical settings, senior management and executive roles. In this episode, Vidoll and I discuss the current challenges and transformations in culture around the world. Through compassion, empathy, and the divinity of the human spirit, we strive to changeContinue reading “Ep. #11: A Modern Renaissance of Culture w/ Dr. Vidoll Regisford”
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