Send us a text Control feels safe until it steals our peace. We sit down with Brooke Burke for a candid, spirited conversation that turns into an unscripted coaching session on surrender, acceptance, and real-world agency. We unpack why powerlessness isn’t weakness but a compass pointing us away from unwinnable battles—other people’s moods, shifting schedules, the traffic, the verdicts of bosses or gatekeepers—and back toward choices that actually change our day. Together we trace how old su...
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Send us a text Control feels safe until it steals our peace. We sit down with Brooke Burke for a candid, spirited conversation that turns into an unscripted coaching session on surrender, acceptance, and real-world agency. We unpack why powerlessness isn’t weakness but a compass pointing us away from unwinnable battles—other people’s moods, shifting schedules, the traffic, the verdicts of bosses or gatekeepers—and back toward choices that actually change our day. Together we trace how old su...
Send us a text Control feels safe until it steals our peace. We sit down with Brooke Burke for a candid, spirited conversation that turns into an unscripted coaching session on surrender, acceptance, and real-world agency. We unpack why powerlessness isn’t weakness but a compass pointing us away from unwinnable battles—other people’s moods, shifting schedules, the traffic, the verdicts of bosses or gatekeepers—and back toward choices that actually change our day. Together we trace how old su...
Send us a text What if forgiveness isn’t something you give away—but the foundation you stand on? I share a raw story of recovery, grief, and betrayal that reframed everything I believed about healing. After losing my sister to overdose, my two worlds—clinical work and spiritual practice—collided, and I began translating the wisdom of recovery for anyone stuck in cycles of addiction, perfectionism, or emotional chaos. The ninth step’s spirit of amends became a mirror: before I could repair an...
Send us a text Douglas James captivates listeners with his raw, vulnerable journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming a wildly successful entrepreneur and devoted family man. Growing up with a father battling addiction, mental illness, and violent tendencies, Douglas witnessed domestic abuse, experienced homelessness, and endured neglect that left deep emotional scars. His powerful testimony reveals how joining the Navy at 17 became his escape route—leading to a decade of military ...
Send us a text Raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart—Vince Ricci's story of transformation from Bronx street survivor to creative powerhouse will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about forgiveness, resilience, and what it truly means to protect those you love. The founder and CEO of Hubble Studio doesn't just share his success story; he rips open the vault on his tumultuous upbringing where survival meant discerning friend from foe, where trust could get you kille...
Send us a text Marshall Davis Jones opens his heart and shares his profound journey through forgiveness in this soul-stirring conversation about healing, poetry, and personal liberation. A five-time TEDx speaker whose poems have been flown into space by NASA, Marshall reveals how the practice of forgiveness transformed not only his relationships but also healed debilitating physical pain. Through vivid storytelling, Marshall takes us through his evolution from writing viral poetry that reinf...
Send us a text Greg Kimble's story defies the ordinary arc of success. From a Capitol Records artist at 15 to a Vegas headliner at 21 making $25,000 weekly, his early trajectory seemed glamorous—until it nearly destroyed him. When his father showed up unannounced to save him from self-destruction, Greg experienced the first of many spiritual nudges that would ultimately redirect his life toward purpose and impact. "Everyone has something inside that is needed and necessary in this world," Gr...
Send us a text What happens when two souls reconnect after four decades apart? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Pam Yudko – who was once my camp counselor when I was just six years old, and is now a nationally recognized transformational coach with over 20 years of experience helping people break free from limiting beliefs. Our conversation, recorded live at my Heart Conscious Creators event in Los Angeles, explores the profound power of acknowledgment in healing relationships. Pam...
Send us a text What happens when two people with extensive recovery journeys sit down to talk about what they're still struggling with? Magic, vulnerability, and profound wisdom emerge. Dr. Samantha Harte welcomes Dave Meltzer – successful entrepreneur, sought-after keynote speaker, author, and as she describes him, "an amazing human" – for a raw conversation that quickly moves beyond the expected topics into deeply personal territory. Despite 16 years of sobriety and all the external marker...
Send us a text Death isn't always the end of the story. Sometimes, it's just the beginning of something extraordinary. Frank Parisi didn't just approach death's door – he walked through it. During what began as treatment for a persistent cough, Frank found himself on a ventilator with his heart, liver, and kidneys failing. What happened next defies conventional understanding: he died, left his body, encountered his deceased friend, and was given the choice to stay or return. For the sake of ...
Send us a text What happens when you build your entire identity on who others expect you to be – then finally find the courage to live as your authentic self? In this extraordinarily vulnerable conversation, I speak with Romy Marie – certified identity coach, mother, entrepreneur, and former cast member of Showtime's "The Real L Word" – though we'd never met before hitting record. Romi takes us through her journey that began with childhood survival, where she learned that creating drama and ...
Send us a text What happens when the very traits that once helped you succeed become the prison bars holding you captive? In this raw and revelatory solo episode, Dr. Samantha Harte takes us on a deeply personal journey through her battle with perfectionism—a character trait that drove her to academic excellence, cocaine addiction, marital crisis, and ultimately, profound transformation. Drawing from her recent Harte Conscious Creators event, Dr. Harte vulnerably shares how her need to contr...
Send us a text Every so often, an unexpected friendship forms that cuts through the superficial and dives straight into soul-deep connection. That's exactly what happened when I met Brooke Burke—someone I'd admired from afar for years as she graced television screens with her natural charisma and undeniable presence. What I discovered behind the public persona was truly remarkable: a deeply spiritual woman whose superpowers had nothing to do with her on-camera talent and everything to do wit...
Send us a text What happens when your entire world collapses, your body betrays you, and even the medical establishment refuses to believe your pain? For Deborah Weed, this nightmare became reality during a three-year health crisis that transformed her from a successful corporate executive to a bedridden patient fighting for her life—and her dignity. Deborah's remarkable journey began at the peak of her career. As Director of Development for Citibank overseeing 19 branches and leading major ...
Send us a text What if those moments we dismiss as "coincidences" are actually glimpses into something more profound? After spending most of my life as a determined atheist who believed spiritual people were simply not intelligent enough to rely on themselves, I've undergone a remarkable transformation. Sixteen years into sobriety and eleven years into an unexpected spiritual journey, I've completely reimagined what "God" means to me. No longer the rigid cultural construct I was taught to re...
Send us a text Traumatic experiences shape us in profound ways, often gifting us with remarkable strengths that help us survive—but what happens when those same strengths become barriers to our healing? This captivating panel discussion features Paige and Joe, two individuals who've faced devastating traumas yet found ways to transform their adaptive traits from potential liabilities back into personal assets. Their stories offer a masterclass in self-awareness and emotional growth. Joe, pa...
Send us a text What happens when the very traits that make you successful in your career become obstacles in your personal life? This riveting panel discussion featuring coaches Alejandra Perez and Michael Graham explores the fascinating terrain of redirecting character traits from liabilities into assets. Alejandra, a self-described driven optimist who reinvented herself multiple times across engineering, sales, and entrepreneurship, reveals how excessive positivity without preparation led ...
Send us a text What happens when a physical healer discovers that treating the body alone isn't enough? After years of helping patients recover physically while maintaining my own fragile sobriety, I faced a devastating wake-up call that transformed everything. The moment my sister lost her battle with addiction, something fundamentally shifted in me. No longer could I separate my professional identity as a physical therapist from my personal journey through recovery. The carefully construct...
Send us a text What happens when anger transforms into acceptance? When betrayal leads to forgiveness? When rage opens the door to healing? This powerful episode brings together three extraordinary individuals who've walked through fire and emerged with wisdom that could change your life. Bruce Cardenas, a former Marine who built a billion-dollar nutrition brand, shares the gut-wrenching story of business betrayal that would have broken many. Instead of seeking vengeance, he chose forgivenes...
Send us a text What happens when a successful healthcare professional faces a personal tragedy that forces her to reimagine her entire purpose? Dr. Samantha Harte's raw, vulnerable story takes us from disillusionment with the healthcare system to entrepreneurial success, and ultimately to a profound spiritual awakening following her sister's fatal overdose. Dr. Harte's journey began when she realized the healthcare system wasn't serving patients or providers. Despite her doctorate in physica...
Send us a text What happens when a Hollywood power broker responsible for managing millions for stars like Beyoncé and Alanis Morissette loses everything through addiction and embezzlement? Jonathan Todd Schwartz takes us on his extraordinary journey from "Diva Whisperer" to federal prison inmate to recovery advocate with unflinching honesty. Schwartz doesn't shy away from the brutal truth – he stole $7 million from clients to fund his cocaine and gambling addictions, actions that destroyed ...
Send us a text Control feels safe until it steals our peace. We sit down with Brooke Burke for a candid, spirited conversation that turns into an unscripted coaching session on surrender, acceptance, and real-world agency. We unpack why powerlessness isn’t weakness but a compass pointing us away from unwinnable battles—other people’s moods, shifting schedules, the traffic, the verdicts of bosses or gatekeepers—and back toward choices that actually change our day. Together we trace how old su...
