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YOU MIGHT BE DRINKING MOLD EVERY MORNING WITHOUT KNOWING!
May 22, 2026

YOU MIGHT BE DRINKING MOLD EVERY MORNING WITHOUT KNOWING!

Your “healthy” coffee might not be as healthy as you think. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick & Ashley Sullivan from Jigsaw Health and Firefly Coffee Shop, the team behind the documentary Breaking Big Food, to talk ab...
Curious About Hollywood and Comedy? Rob Schneider Spill The Tea!
May 15, 2026

Curious About Hollywood and Comedy? Rob Schneider Spill The Tea!

Rob Schneider joins us for a fun, honest conversation about stand-up comedy, Hollywood, and the weird moments that shape a career. What starts with a goofy fan story quickly turns into a behind-the-scenes look at how comedy really works.We talk about the grind of stand-up, the pressure of live …
MERCYME LEAD SINGER TELLS THE VOICE BEHIND THE SONG
May 8, 2026

MERCYME LEAD SINGER TELLS THE VOICE BEHIND THE SONG

A song can follow you for years before you understand why it matters. In this episode, MercyMe’s Bart Millard joins us to talk about the real story behind “I Can Only Imagine” and why it still shows up in the hardest moments ...
THE TRADER WHO BOUGHT HIS WAY BACK TO HEALTH
May 1, 2026

THE TRADER WHO BOUGHT HIS WAY BACK TO HEALTH

Everyone’s talking about Redatrutide for weight loss, but almost no one is asking what it’s doing to your body long term. That’s where this conversation starts. We sit down with Brian, a patient turned operator in the longevi...
The Stem Cell Conversation Your Doctor Has Not Had With You Yet
April 24, 2026

The Stem Cell Conversation Your Doctor Has Not Had With You Yet

Most doctors are not talking about this side of stem cell therapy, and that leaves a lot of people confused or misled. This episode breaks down what you’re probably not hearing. We start with a common frustration. Your HRV dr...
BRAIN MAPPING WITHOUT A CLINIC — HERE’S HOW!
April 17, 2026

BRAIN MAPPING WITHOUT A CLINIC — HERE’S HOW!

Your brain is sending signals all day, most people just do not know how to read them. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Brain Code Centers, Rachel Lambert and Angie Noack, to break down brain mapping and neuro...
BANKRUPT TO MILLIONAIRE: THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE
April 10, 2026

BANKRUPT TO MILLIONAIRE: THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE

At 24, Joel thought he had the dream. A healthy fast food spot called Thinker’s Grill with salmon burgers and smoothies. Instead, it turned into almost $800,000 in debt and a crash course in how brutal business can be. In thi...
Influence vs Manipulation — Do You Know the Difference?
April 3, 2026

Influence vs Manipulation — Do You Know the Difference?

What are you scared to say out loud? That is where this conversation with Brett Bartholomew starts. We get real about the stuff people usually avoid: • Fertility struggles • Frozen embryos • Messy divorces • What dating looks like when you are trying to stay open without inviting chaos. Then we get…
Your Body Wants To Heal! Are You Listening?
March 27, 2026

Your Body Wants To Heal! Are You Listening?

You can do all the “right” health habits and still feel tired, inflamed, and wide awake at night. Haylie Pomroy says hidden toxins might be the reason. Haylie is a neuroimmunology research scientist and a six-time New York Ti...
The Longevity Advice That Doesn’t Make You Miserable
March 20, 2026

The Longevity Advice That Doesn’t Make You Miserable

Think living longer is enough? Think again. Biohacking is everywhere with IV drips, cold plunges, red light, and hyperbaric chambers, but none of it matters if your mind is stuck. We talk about why your state drives every hea...
How Do You Survive a High-Pressure Industry? Ask Kim Alexis
March 13, 2026

How Do You Survive a High-Pressure Industry? Ask Kim Alexis

Ever wonder what it’s really like to become a supermodel in the 1970s? Kim Alexis started as a teen swimmer with a pharmacy plan and quickly rose to fame. She shares how she was discovered, navigated charm school, and survive...
Sleep Myths That Are Totally Ruining You!
March 6, 2026

Sleep Myths That Are Totally Ruining You!

Want to finally get real rest without the guesswork? We sit down with a board-certified sleep specialist to break down what actually restores you and why better nights mean better days. Learn why caffeine, alcohol, and your c...
Life Lessons From a Surgeon That Will Change You
Feb. 27, 2026

Life Lessons From a Surgeon That Will Change You

A phone call from the White House, separating conjoined twins, and a mother working all hours so her kids could see grit in action, Dr. Ben Carson’s story goes beyond headlines. We talk early awe in the OR, why steady role mo...
Good Food Isn’t Enough. Here’s Why Some Restaurants Win
Feb. 20, 2026

Good Food Isn’t Enough. Here’s Why Some Restaurants Win

Getting fired from your own company can break you. For Sam Fox, it lit the fuse. In this episode, Sam shares how he bet on himself and went on to build 150 plus restaurants and a flagship hotel, including True Food, Flower Child, The Henry, and The Global Ambassador. We talk early hustle in Tucson,…
Separate Beds: The Weirdest Sleep Hack That Works
Feb. 13, 2026

Separate Beds: The Weirdest Sleep Hack That Works

A new haircut, a hard truth, and real care kick off a conversation about health, home, and heart. Blake shares her hysterectomy journey and why trusting your gut and finding a doctor who listens can change everything. We dive...
Meet the Poop Fairy Behind Modern Gut Health
Feb. 6, 2026

Meet the Poop Fairy Behind Modern Gut Health

Gut health gets way less weird once you start feeling better. We sit down with Marina, aka the Poop Fairy, and Steve to talk constipation, colonics, and why so many people feel tired, bloated, and stuck without realizing what...
Want Hollywood-Level Scripts? Learn From Director Ric Roman Waugh
Jan. 30, 2026

Want Hollywood-Level Scripts? Learn From Director Ric Roman Waugh

What if an action movie could make your heart race and actually hit you in the chest? We sit down with director Ric Roman Waugh, the stuntman-turned-filmmaker behind Shelter with Jason Statham, to talk about making action fee...
What You Think Is Healthy Might Be Hurting You
Jan. 23, 2026

What You Think Is Healthy Might Be Hurting You

Forget the shiny wellness trends . This episode with Dr. Daniel Pompa goes straight to the stuff that actually moves the needle. We pull apart hydrogen water hype, plastic-lined cans, and wellness marketing, then build a real...
Regeneration Is the NEW HEALTH HACK Everyone Misses
Jan. 16, 2026

Regeneration Is the NEW HEALTH HACK Everyone Misses

Want the real story on stem cell treatments? Dr. Rafael Gonzalez breaks down what actually works, what is marketing hype, and why the results come from signaling, not new organs. You’ll learn: What culture-expanded umbilical ...
Stop Chasing Quick Fixes and Start Training Your Brain!
Jan. 9, 2026

Stop Chasing Quick Fixes and Start Training Your Brain!

Pressure doesn’t disappear under the bright lights; it explodes. We chat with the Phoenix Suns’ performance psychiatrist about how players keep their cool, bounce back from injury, and avoid the flashy “quick fixes” that don’...
15-Year-Old Recker Eans Now Pop Star — Here’s How!
Jan. 2, 2026

15-Year-Old Recker Eans Now Pop Star — Here’s How!

What happens when a 15-year-old turns raw talent into a real music career without losing himself? We sit down with Recker Eans and his firefighter dad to hear the story from birthday drum kits to a Republic Records deal and a...
You Won’t Believe This Teen Went From Intern to President
Dec. 26, 2025

You Won’t Believe This Teen Went From Intern to President

She started as a 16-year-old HR intern just trying to pay for acrylic nails. Now she runs Phoenix Raceway. This episode is a full-throttle career story. Growing up in the West Valley, buying a condo at 21, learning money earl...
This Soul Food Is More Than a Meal — It’s a Statement!
Dec. 19, 2025

This Soul Food Is More Than a Meal — It’s a Statement!

From a family kitchen to iconic restaurants, Larry “Lolo” White shares how he turned home recipes into Lolo’s Chicken & Waffles and a growing hospitality empire. Hear stories from his record-label days, celebrity encounters, ...
The Secret Sauce Behind a Pizza Empire with Joseph Ciolli
Dec. 12, 2025

The Secret Sauce Behind a Pizza Empire with Joseph Ciolli

Build a global pizza empire without selling out, that’s the story of CEO, Joseph M. Ciolli, behind 50+ Grimaldi's locations and a clean-label sauce brand sold on Amazon, Walmart, and 5,000 stores worldwide. We dive into herit...