Send us a textToday, I sit down with Steve Ward, Executive Director of STEPS Ministries, to unpack a faith‑based, prevention‑first approach to addiction and mental health. We discuss the reality of being a “high‑functioning alcoholic,” the hidden costs of compartmentalization, and why prevention belongs in homes, schools, churches, and companies—not Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Vietnam Veteran, Tom Equels, to discuss veteran mental health, horsemanship, and writing.Mr. Equels took all of the above and created The Horseman's Tale, a fictional book following the story of a lonely and bitter Vietnam Veteran, Jake, who realizes that Camp Lejeune Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Tom Equels, a Vietnam veteran, attorney, CEO, and author of The Horseman’s Tale. Mr. Equels began his career as a young Army helicopter pilot flying Cobra gunships in Vietnam before going on to become an instructor pilot, earn his law degree, and Read More

Send us a textToday, Denise G. Lee and I are addressing the interconnected subjects of healing, trauma, leadership, the military, and the civilian world. The main focus point is on stress and overworking, both at the employee level and the entrepreneur and business owner level. As an employee, we often has Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Denise G. Lee, a healing and leadership coach who helps business owners transform stress, burnout, and unresolved trauma into clarity, boundaries, and sustainable performance. We explore what burnout really looks like—from subtle somatic symptoms to full‑blown memory lapses—and why entrepreneurs and leaders Read More

Send us a textOn today's episode, I welcome David Libby, a logger from Maine, to discuss the profound topic of faith and suffering. It's a relatable conversation, especially for believers, but even nonbeleivers have often asked many of the same questions regarding God's existence that we discuss in the episode.David Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with David Libby, a logger and homesteader from Maine whose life has been shaped by suffering, faith, and perseverance. Mr. Libby and his family endured decades of chronic illness caused by Lyme disease and a rare genetic mutation, forcing them to navigate severe Read More

Send us a textToday, I enter the world of martial arts with Jeff Patterson, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and expert in the meditative arts. Together we discuss the integration of martial arts and meditation for stress management, the concept of yielding, and how mindfulness practices can benefit daily life and Read More

Send a textToday, I sit down with Jeff Patterson—author of The Yielding Warrior, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu black belt, and longtime teacher of the meditative arts—to unpack how martial arts and meditation intersect to lower stress, sharpen focus, and improve relationships. I ask Mr. Patterson to break down his “Yielding Warrior Method,” Read More

Send us a textToday's episode is an interesting one, highlighting Gina Economopoulos. She's a woman with a fascinating life journey from being a bartender to becoming a nun and then transitioning to an author. The conversation explores Gina's transition through various stages of her life including her upbringing in a Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Gina Economopoulos — former Franciscan nun, bartender, and now author of the memoir Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk. Ms. Economopoulos shares an extraordinary life story that spans the South Bronx, the Jersey Shore, and a deeply personal journey through Read More

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Susan Snow, who shares the harrowing story of losing her father, a Los Angeles police detective, in a tragic drive-by shooting. Susan recounts the challenges of dealing with such immense trauma at a young age, the journey through grief and PTSD, Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Susan Snow — author of The Other Side of the Gun — to talk about trauma, grief, and the brutal reality of what happens when your parent dies in the line of duty. Ms. Snow was just 17 years old when her Read More

Send us a textToday, I'm joined by Alan Lazaros, a seasoned self-improvement expert, to discuss the concept of leveling up in life.  He, with a partner, runs Next Level University, which encompasses a podcast, courses, a large community, and more.Alan shares his personal journey of overcoming numerous challenges, from losing Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Alan Lazaros — the co-founder of Next Level University — to talk about what it really means to level up your life. Mr. Lazaros has built a coaching empire that's helped thousands grow in health, wealth, life, and love. But before all Read More

Send us a textThanks to the amazing, Steve Wright, I connect today with Air Force veteran and leadership coach, Don Gleason, to discuss his extensive 27-year career in the military, his approach to leadership, and his current work in career transition coaching for veterans. Don dives into his unconventional entry into Read More

Send us a textToday, I sit down with Don Gleason — a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who spent 27 years building teams, leading with purpose, and learning the hard truths about what leadership really means. Mr. Gleason takes us through his journey from entering the Air Force as a Read More

Send us a textWhen I say this is a heartfelt episode, I mean it- Brenda Seefeldt cried while sharing her story of how Jesus entered her life. It's truly beautiful.Brenda is a seasoned pastor with over 40 years of experience in youth ministry, and since the pandemic, she has been Read More

Send a textToday, I sit down with Brenda Seefeldt — a bold and battle-tested pastor whose ministry spans over four decades of youth work, online church innovation, and raw faith-driven leadership. Ms. Seefeldt shares how her deep commitment to teenagers led her through 40 years as a youth pastor and Read More

Send us a textIt's game night on the show today, as I welcome Zorina Pritchett, the founder of Zochey, which makes games to help multiple generations have giggles and wiggles of fun. Zorina starts with sharing her journey into the military, motherhood, and family. Her story highlights resiliency, adaptability, and the Read More