Send us a textI want to warn y'all that this episode does get into heavy topics, including molestation, pornography addiction, pedophilia, sexual abuse, and other related content.Today, I sit down with Ana Murby, a former porn addict who, later in life, truly turned her life to God. She now hosts Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Ana Murby to talk candidly about a topic most families avoid: women and porn addiction. Ms. Murby shares how early wounds, secrecy, and the internet’s ease of access escalate compulsive habits—and why desensitization quickly drives people into darker content. We walk through Read More
In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Kristina Moon, President of the Billy Moon Foundation, to discuss the vital topic of organ donation and its impact on first responders and their families. Kristina shares her personal journey through grief and how she found healing after the tragic loss of her husband, Read More
Send us a textToday, I'm joined by Patrick Casey, a nurse practitioner and former substance abuser, who ended his abusive days at nineteen years old. He thought that the beginning of his sobriety would lead to happiness but realized that internal trauma and an ongoing unaddressed feeling of something being Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Patrick Casey Jr. to unpack what it really takes to heal beyond sobriety. Mr. Casey got sober at 19 after a near-fatal spiral and now celebrates 22 years clean. We walk through the journey from rehab and halfway houses to nursing practice and Read More
Send us a textSuicide Hotline: 988Most of y'all may not know this, but becoming a rapper is one of my biggest goals in life, and I've got a lot of work to do. So, when Rich Vysion asked to come on the show and share about his work as a Read More
Send a textSuicide Hotline: 988Today, I sit down with Rich Vysion, a conscious rapper, spoken word artist, and author whose mission is to bridge the gap between music and mental health. Mr. Vysion shares his powerful story of battling depression, gaslighting, and suicidal ideation—and how those struggles shaped his music Read More
Join us for an inspiring episode of the Rise, Shine and Redefine podcast as we welcome the incredible Jen Richards, a hairdresser turned entrepreneur who has transformed her life after a life-changing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Since 2008, Jen has dedicated herself to the beauty industry, but everything changed Read More
Send us a textSteve Ward joins me today to discuss alcoholism, recovery, and faith. As a result of his recovery and what he learned along the way, Mr. Ward founded STEPS Ministry, a nonprofit intended to help spread the information taught for recovery in a more preventative way. We start the Read More
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
In this insightful episode, we engage with Nicole Florisi, M.S., Director of Content and Curriculum at Force Science, to explore the intricacies of human performance and force science in law enforcement. We discuss the nuances of optimizing responder resilience through practical, cutting-edge research on human factors and use-of-force incidents. How can 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
Join us for an insightful conversation on Responder Resilience, featuring Paul Combs, an acclaimed illustrator, cartoonist, and firefighter/EMT. Paul's unique blend of artistry and emergency service expertise offers a distinctive perspective on the critical issues faced by first responders.We'll explore Paul's journey in the fire service, his approach to leadership, Read More
