THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND ELITE PERFORMANCE Pro sports look effortless on TV. Behind the scenes, the pressure is constant. This conversation with the Phoenix Suns’ consulting sport and performance psychiatrist reveals what actuall…
The Quiet Before Anyone Cares Fame looks loud from the outside. Up close, it starts quietly. Early alarms. Empty studios. Long stretches where no one is watching. That is where Recker Eans spends most of his days. At fifteen, with a record deal and…
From West Valley to Wall Street BasicsThe story starts nowhere near pit road. A West Valley kid from a Title I high school. A UPS dad. A paralegal mom. At sixteen, she lands a School to Careers spot at Charles Schwab. It is an HR desk, but the lesso…
From The Family KitchenLarry “Lolo” White’s story starts at home. Phoenix raised. In the kitchen early. Mrs. White ran a tight ship and taught more than recipes. She taught rhythm, patience, and pride. That foundation still shows u…
Humble Beginnings The conversation opens with a surprising contrast. A low-key operator, someone who dislikes the spotlight, quietly built a coal-fired pizza institution into a 50-plus-location brand while also launching a fast-growing clean-label …
Skip the Gadgets, Focus on FoundationsWellness trends come and go, but real health doesn’t live in a device with a charging cable. Hydrogen water and “biohacks” sound exciting, but longevity depends on basics: sleep, sunlight, move…
Curiosity Over ResearchThe conversation opens with a candid admission: sometimes curiosity beats research. That sets the stage for a journey through anthropology as it’s lived, not just read. Our guest reframes the Indiana Jones fantasy into r…
Life Doesn’t Pause for Live RadioWorking in live radio means home life keeps moving. This week started with the usual check-in—kids, dogs, chaos—and quickly turned into a studio saga. The Disneyland giveaway went sideways: a new bo…
The Heart Of The ConversationConnection drives every part of this episode. A joke about hydrogen water turns into a talk about recovery, leadership, and family. Chris Tuff shares how hitting rock bottom in alcohol recovery pushed him toward a bigger…
Culture Apothecary: A Return to Remedies That Work Before pharmacies, communities had apothecaries. They offered what people actually needed. Culture Apothecary takes that idea and updates it for a world confused by health fads, processed foods, an…
Purpose-Driven LeadershipFor Max Hansen, purpose-driven leadership is more than a phrase. It’s the foundation of Y Scouts, his retained executive search firm built to align soft skills with measurable results. After years in traditional recrui…
One Class, One Room, One Movement The conversation begins with a simple truth: one class can change a life, and one small room can spark a movement. Nicole started yoga at 12, earned a tech degree she never used, and bought her first studio in 2006…
Hawaii’s Paradox Hawaii sets the scene with its own paradox. On Molokai, 7,000 people share space with 85,000 deer. Life is rugged, quiet, and deeply connected to nature. Every road eventually ends at the ocean. That contrast between small is…
The Cost of Attention Without IdentityThe conversation begins with nerves and a confession: attention can warp people. That opens into a deeper point beneath every brand and viral clip—how fame can stretch your empathy or starve it. Joe Polis…
The Mountain Before the MetricsCraig DeMarco starts with a confession: the mountain came before the metrics. He’s not counting hikes to brag about fitness. Since 1988, Camelback has been his daily reset—a place to drop baggage and get q…
Turning the Immune System Into a Cancer-Fighting Ally: Inside Immunoscene’s Groundbreaking Work In a recent discussion, medical experts Dr. Matt Halpert, Dr. Dan Rubin, and Dr. Rafael Gonzalez shed light on a new frontier in cancer treatment&…
The Evolution of Reality Television: From Rescue 911 to Executive Leadership Reality television has transformed dramatically over the past three decades. What began as simple reenactment shows has evolved into a vast, multi-platform industry blendi…
Zombification in Real Life: How Influence Shapes Us When you hear the word zombification, horror movies might be the first thing that comes to mind. But according to Dr. Athena Aktipis—psychologist, professor at Arizona State University, and …
The Van Es Family: Love, Wellness, and Life in Transition The Van Es family recently pulled back the curtain on their lives in a heartfelt podcast episode, bringing together radio personality John Jay, his wife Blake, and their oldest son Jake. Wha…
From Strangers to Marriage Coaches: How The Freemans Are Transforming Relationships When Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman first met at LA Fitness, they couldn’t have imagined that years later, they’d be marriage coaches with nearly a million f…
Making Sense of ADHD: Meredith Jacobs on Turning Struggles Into Strengths Living with ADHD can feel like trying to piece together a puzzle that doesn’t quite fit—until suddenly, it does. That’s the transformation Meredith Jacobs e…
Inside the Van Es Family: A Conversation That’s Anything but Ordinary The Van Es family recently invited listeners into their home for a special podcast episode blending elements of their radio show with an intimate family conversation. In th…
The Modern Mother’s Dilemma: Finding Community in an Age of Isolation Modern motherhood is lonely. In her book Mother Fcked: The Anti-Perfectionist Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Chaos of Modern Motherhood*, Regina Steele calls …
The Extraordinary Journey of Mark Kerr: From Wrestling Champion to UFC Legend to Hollywood Story When you hear the name “The Smashing Machine,” combat sports fans know exactly who that refers to. Mark Kerr, one of the most dominant forc…