Couple O' Nukes: Self-Improvement For Mental Health, Addiction, Fitness, & Faith
Couple O’ Nukes is a self-improvement podcast that engages difficult conversations to cultivate life lessons, build community, amplify unheard voices, and empower meaningful change. Hosted by Mr. Whiskey—a U.S. Navy veteran, author, preacher, comedian, and speaker—the show blends lived experience, faith, science, and humor to address life’s most challenging realities with honesty and purpose. Each episode explores topics such as mental health, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, military life, faith, fitness, finances, relationships, leadership, and mentorship through in-depth conversations with expert guests, survivors, and practitioners from around the world.
Episodes
Rewire Your Habits: How To Take Control Of Automatic Behavior
How much of daily life is actually being chosen and how much is happening automatically?
Author Alan Bodnar joins Mr. Whiskey to explore the ideas behind The Self-Driving You, a framework for understanding habits, emotions, beliefs, cravings, and automatic behavioral patterns through the lens of dual-process theory. Mr. Bodnar explains the distinction b
Spiritual Warfare & Mental Health: Where Do They Intersect?
Spiritual warfare and mental health are often treated as completely separate subjects, but what happens when a person’s experiences do not fit neatly into only a clinical or only a spiritual explanation?
Licensed clinical mental health counselor Dr. Natalie Atwell joins Mr. Whiskey to explore the intersection of Christian theology, mental health treatme
True Self-Care Basics: Why Sleep, Sunlight, Movement & Connection Matter
Modern self-care has become crowded with hacks, products, optimization trends, and endless advice. But before chasing the newest solution, how consistently are we meeting the basic needs our bodies and minds already depend on?
In this episode, Psychologist Dr. Matthew Campbell joins Mr. Whiskey to break down what he calls the “Primal 5”: sleep, sunlight
Solopreneur Strategy: Build A Business That Can Grow Without Burning You Out
Most entrepreneurs do not struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because they have too many ideas, too little structure, and no clear strategy for deciding what deserves their attention first.
Dr. Russ Barnes joins Mr. Whiskey to break down how military strategy, leadership, and systems thinking can help solopreneurs build businesses with great
Wine On Tap: Cutting Waste & Reinventing Restaurant Wine
In this episode, I sit down with Ted Boscaino of Wine Stream as part of Frontline Tastings in Tampa, Florida to talk about wine on tap, the hospitality industry, reducing wine waste, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to introduce a new serving model into an industry built around long-established habits. Ted explains how his family’s background in hosp
From Navy Rescue Swimmer To Distillery Owner: Whiskey, Business, & Community
In this episode, I sit down with Navy veteran and distillery owner Cort Meinelschmidt at Frontline Tastings in Tampa to talk about military service, Navy rescue swimming, whiskey, entrepreneurship, distilling, community development, and the realities of building a small alcohol business. Cort shares how being a nationally ranked swimmer helped lead him
How Craft Gin Is Made: Botanicals, Business, & Building Something That Lasts
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Ginkins at Frontline Tastings in Tampa to talk about craft gin, distilling, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, product development, and what it takes to build a spirits brand from the ground up. Scott shares how his background in economics and manufacturing led him toward the beverage industry, why he chose gin inste
Why Veterans Struggle After Service—And How Entrepreneurship Can Help
Why can someone lead Marines, operate a nuclear submarine, or manage life-or-death responsibilities in the military—and then struggle to get hired in the civilian world?
At Frontline Tastings in Tampa, I sat down in person with Navy veteran and entrepreneur Michael Quilty, owner of Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co., for a conversation that quickly became m
Co-Founder Of Perspection Spirits On Mindful Drinking, Connection, & Entering The Alcohol Industry
What does a healthy relationship with alcohol actually look like when addiction is part of your family history? At Frontline Tastings in Tampa, I sat down in person with Crystal Corbin, founder of Perspection Spirits, to talk about alcohol, entrepreneurship, intentional drinking, and the years of work required to turn an idea into an actual spirits bran
How To Scale A Business Without Sacrificing The People Who Built It
In this episode, I sit down with John Weathington, a management consultant and author of Grow Your Business Up: Unlocking the Full Potential of Gifted and Precocious Organizations, to explore leadership, organizational culture, employee retention, business strategy, and the human side of growth. Mr. Weathington shares how his career evolved from compute
Military Leadership & Mental Health: The Person Behind the Uniform
In this episode, I sit down with Will Paulson, an active-duty service member approaching twenty years of military service and the founder of Wayward Purpose, to discuss military mental health, moral injury, leadership, grief, identity, and the importance of human connection. Mr. Paulson shares his journey from the Air Force flight line to geospatial int
Can Science Lead You to God? Faith, Evidence & Creation
Can science bring someone closer to God? In this episode, I sit down with Richard Krauland, a mathematician, entrepreneur, and author of The Bridge From Science To God, to explore the relationship between scientific discovery, Christianity, and personal faith. Mr. Krauland shares how his interest in mathematics and science initially contributed to his d
Daniel And The Fiery Furnace: When Biblical Adaptations Choose FICTION Over Scripture
I went to see Daniel And The Fiery Furnace with high expectations, hoping for a cinematic adaptation that would bring one of my favorite books of the Bible to life. Instead, I left deeply disappointed by what I believe were unnecessary fictional additions, questionable creative decisions, and missed opportunities to portray the biblical account. In this
From Hating Christianity To Surrendering To God: Church-hurt, Forgiveness, Faith, & Freedom
In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Chang, someone I originally met while attending Hillsong Tokyo during my time in Japan. What began as a cross-cultural connection at a church leadership group turned into a much deeper conversation about faith, family trauma, forgiveness, business, relationships, and what it actually means to surrender different ar
I Won a 5K—But Still Lost to My Younger Self
After a short break from releasing episodes while moving back to America and transitioning Couple O’ Nukes to a new hosting platform, I’m back with a solo episode centered around a recent 9/11 Heroes Run 5K and the lessons I took away from it. I share my history as a varsity cross-country runner, the injuries that forced me away from running for a perio
When A Man Loses His Why: Purpose, Identity, Brotherhood, And Suicide Prevention
In this episode, I sit down with Baruch “B” HaLevi, a counselor, men’s coach, author, former rabbi, and student of Viktor Frankl’s meaning-centered approach to life. Dr. HaLevi’s work is deeply personal: suicide has affected multiple generations of his family, including the death of his father roughly twenty years ago. Rather than allowing that history
When Your Old Life No Longer Fits: Rebuilding Identity, Purpose, & Direction
In this episode, I sit down with Garret Biss to talk about one of the most destabilizing experiences we can face: reaching the end of a major chapter and realizing we no longer know exactly who we are, what we want, or where we are going next. Mr. Biss experienced that firsthand after nearly 17 years in the Marine Corps. What looked from the outside lik
Bipolar Disorder: How Acceptance Changed Life After Denial
In this episode, I sit down with Reza “Rez” Ghaemi to have an honest conversation about bipolar disorder, mental health stigma, diagnosis, acceptance, and what it can mean to build a stable life after years of resisting what is happening internally. Mr. Ghaemi shares how he was diagnosed around age 30, why the diagnosis initially created an identity cri
Celebrating Season 11 Launch & 350+ Episodes (Couple O' Nukes Podcast)
Send us Fan MailWhen I started this podcast, the goals were drastically different. The vision was different. There was never any idea of having seasons, let alone ten of them already. There was never any idea of having episodes more than once a week, let alone every other day.Yet, here I am, with a podcast that is launching its eleventh season and is ap
Alcoholism, Heart Transplant & Marriage: How to Rebuild After Crisis
In this episode, I sit down with Gaylen Wilson to talk about a life that has repeatedly required him to rebuild from the ground up. Mr. Wilson takes me from growing up in rural Colorado and becoming a farmer to devastating crop failures, a career as a stockbroker, another major financial collapse, and a decade-long struggle with alcoholism. We discuss f
Military Transition to Entrepreneurship: Building The Bar Book
For my first interview after returning to America from Japan, I sit down with Mike Waskewhich, a retired Army Sergeant Major who served nearly 24 years before entering entrepreneurship and building businesses centered around technology, community, and veteran-owned brands.
Mr. Waskewhich shares why he originally joined the military to escape a small In
Trauma Recovery, Creativity & AI: What Technology Can’t Replace
For my final in-person international interview from Japan during the summer of 2026, I reconnect with author and professional marching drummer David Deane Haskell—the same guest who happened to become my first in-person international interview earlier in the summer. This time, we go deeper into the relationship between trauma recovery, addiction, creati
Amplifying Veteran Voices Through Podcasting (Military Creator Con Panel 2026)
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at Military Creator Con 2026 in Arlington, Texas, this special episode features my portions of the Podcaster Panel, including the questions directed to me and my responses. The full panel was moderated by Military Creator Con Founder James Van Prooyen and also featured Mike Dell, Founder of Blubrry, and Robin Phoenix Johnso
Student Suicides In Japan Are Rising: How AI Is About To Change Prevention & Intervention
In this solo episode, I examine an alarming contradiction developing in Japan: while the country's overall number of recorded suicides has been declining, suicide among children and students has reached historic levels. Japan recorded 19,188 suicide deaths in 2025, falling below 20,000 for the first time, yet 538 elementary, junior high, and high school
Building Strength, Energy, And Health For Life: The Next Decade Body
Nearly two years after our first conversation, I reunite with Thien Wong to talk about just how much can change when fitness becomes something deeper than appearance. Ms. Wong has transformed not only physically, but professionally and personally, leaving her previous career, expanding her coaching work, and releasing her new book, Next Decade Body. We
The Reality Of Living In Japan As An American: What Tourists Don't See
Send us Fan MailMore than a tourist destination, Japan is a place where people build careers, marriages, families, and entire lives—and in this in-person international episode, I sit down with John Daly to talk about what that reality actually looks like. Mr. Daly first came to Japan through studying abroad before eventually returning to teach English,
How I Turned Rejection Into My First International Comedy Show In Japan
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how rejection, frustration, faith, and one unexpected conversation led me to create and perform my first international English-led bilingual stand-up comedy show in Yokosuka, Japan:That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Cowboy In Japan And Had To Perform Comedy To Save The World.What started as
Diagnosed With AuDHD Late In Life: Trauma, Masking, & Finally Understanding Yourself
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Ellie “AuDHD” Capstick for a conversation about autism, ADHD, childhood trauma, masking, identity, parenting, and what happens when someone finally receives answers after spending decades wondering why they feel different. Ms. Capstick was diagnosed with neurodivergence in her late 30s after recognizing s
Why American Politics Feels Broken: A Former Congressional Candidate Explains
In this episode, I sit down with 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former congressional candidate, actor, writer, and speaker Matthew Hasty for an extensive conversation about military service, American politics, political polarization, faith, and whether our current system can still produce meaningful reform. Mr. Hasty reflects on growing up in the Deep South
When Addiction Becomes A Crisis: Legal Options For Families
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with behavioral health attorney Mark Astor to discuss addiction, mental illness, family intervention, and the legal options available when someone can no longer make safe decisions for themselves. Mr. Astor has practiced law for more than three decades and founded a firm dedicated to helping families whose lov
Raising A Multicultural Family In Japan: Navigating Fatherhood, Marriage, Culture, & Identity
Send us Fan MailIn this in-person international episode recorded in Japan, I sit down with U.S. Air Force veteran and cybersecurity manager Matthew Yard for a wide-ranging conversation about military service, international marriage, multicultural parenting, leadership, communication, health, and gratitude. Mr. Yard shares how losing his mother to cancer
From Pastor To FBI Agent: Crime, Trauma, Faith, & Grace
In this episode, I sit down with former FBI Special Agent and Baptist pastor Eric Robinson for a conversation about faith, law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the difficult realities hidden beneath everyday society. After beginning his career in ministry, Eric entered the FBI and served for 24 years, investigating drug cartels, gangs, public c
Marriage, Identity & Purpose: Lessons From A Chance Meeting In Japan
Send us Fan MailIn my second international in-person interview recorded in Japan, I sit down with Luis, whom I met at Hillsong Tokyo at their grand opening. What began as two strangers sitting next to each other at church quickly turned into a meaningful conversation about faith, identity, marriage, culture, and the lifelong process of personal growth.
Bipolar 1 Disorder: Psychosis, Addiction, Faith & Recovery
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Chris LaFreniere, author of Bipolar Is Who I Am: A Journey of Transformation, Redemption, and Managing the Chaos Within, to discuss one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses in the world. Mr. LaFreniere shares his deeply personal story of living with Bipolar I Disorder, including psychosis, paranoia,
Childhood Trauma, Addiction & Codependency: Healing The Inner Child
In my first international in-person podcast interview, I sit down with author and professional drummer David Deane Haskell in Japan for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, addiction recovery, codependency, identity, and inner-child healing. Mr. Haskell is the author of five science-fiction books and Wounded Angels, a deeply personal account o
Men’s Mental Health & Sobriety: Why Accountability And Community Matter
In this episode, I reconnect with Andrew Michael Houghton, founder of the Extraordinary Men’s Network, nearly two years after his first appearance on the show. Mr. Houghton joins me from Korea while I’m in Japan, and we catch up on sobriety, fatherhood, marriage, men’s mental health, accountability, and the work of building healthier communities for men
Emotional Intelligence & Empathy: How Better Connection Creates Better Leaders
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I reconnect with Karen Hall, known as the Queen of Empathy, nearly three years after we first met at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles. Ms. Hall is an emotional intelligence leadership coach, podcaster, speaker, author, editor, publicist, event producer, and advocate for helping people recognize the hero within
Living With Chronic Illness: Pain, Identity, Burnout, And Finding Meaning
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeffery Bone, a chronic illness coach, mental health professional, podcaster, and author who has spent more than two decades working in the chronic illness and chronic pain space. Mr. Bone’s expertise became deeply personal when he developed a chronic illness of his own, forcing him to confront the ph
How AI & Phone Calls Are Helping Save Lives At Addiction Treatment Centers
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Dave Sichel, a man in long-term recovery, founder of Blueshirt Media, and someone using AI to help addiction treatment centers reach more people during one of the most critical moments of their lives. Mr. Sichel shares how his own experience with addiction, relapse, treatment, and recovery shaped his miss
How Video Game Accessibility Creates Connection For People With Disabilities
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Mark Barlet, a service-disabled Air Force veteran, longtime disability advocate, former founder of AbleGamers, and chief operating officer of AccessForge. Mr. Barlet shares how a military injury left him medically classified as an incomplete paraplegic and how his personal experience with disability event
Former Naval Nuclear Officer Jason Sharon On Renting, Home Loans, & Building Wealth
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, of Couple O' Nukes, it's actually a couple of nukes!I sit down with Jason Sharon, a retired Navy nuclear operator, mortgage expert, real estate investor, hotel owner, author, husband, and father. Mr. Sharon shares his journey from growing up in a small Alabama town to joining the Navy at 17, working through the nuclear p
Starting Over Later In Life: From Lawyer To Thriller Author
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Stockham, a lawyer, novelist, former creative writing student, fly fishing guide, poet, and storyteller whose life proves that it is never too late to start again. Mr. Stockham shares how his path did not begin with a clear legal career plan, but instead moved through studio art, poetry, creative writing, odd job
Pilot Emergency Ejects From A Jet And What Followed Changed Everything
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Ken Mellott, an Air Force veteran, former pilot, intelligence officer, author, editor, photographer, and man of faith whose life story stretches from the Air Force Academy to a terrifying aircraft accident, military trauma, PTSD recovery, and intelligent design. Mr. Mellott shares how watching the cadets
Rock Bottom Is Not The End: Randy Duran’s Story Of Recovery
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Randy Duran, a mental health coach who shares a deeply vulnerable story about depression, anxiety, addiction, loneliness, and the dangerous coping cycles that can form when pain goes unspoken. Mr. Duran opens up about struggling with identity and sadness as early as high school, turning to drugs, alcohol,
She Sold Everything And Moved To Paris Without Speaking French: Change Changes Everything
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Wani Iris Manly, an IP lawyer, speaker, author, and change expert whose life took a radical turn after she sold everything, left Miami, and moved to Paris without speaking French or knowing anyone there. Ms. Manly shares how a New Year’s Eve moment of prayer, reflection, and radical self-responsibility le
Podcasting Full Time: Catching Up With Noah May & Lethal Venom
Send us Fan MailIn this reunion episode, I welcome Noah May back to the show to catch up on everything that has changed since his first appearance. Mr. May shares how his podcasting journey has grown over the past year, from hosting Lethal Venom to relaunching Southern Reads and working on Music Talks. He also talks about graduating from Auburn with a b
Walking Across Africa: A Veteran's Mission Of Sharing Sustainable Water Systems
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Paul “Waterboy” Brown for a powerful conversation about faith, service, leadership, and the global water crisis. Mr. Brown shares his life purpose of helping solve the water problem by creating sustainable systems of clean water access, and he explains how that mission has taken him into a walk across the
Mia Godfrey’s Journey From Communist Romania To Healing: Buried Not Broken
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Couple O’ Nukes, I sit down with Mia Godfrey for a powerful conversation about faith, trauma recovery, addiction, grief, and God’s ability to redeem even the most painful parts of our lives. Mia Godfrey shares her story of growing up as the youngest of ten children in communist Romania, where survival, hardship, povert
Men’s Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Grief, Loss, & Podcast Burnout With Chris Milson
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Chris Milson for his second appearance on Couple O’ Nukes, almost exactly one year after our first conversation together. Mr. Milson returns for a raw and honest discussion about mental health, podcasting, grief, suicide prevention, family trauma, and the difficult reality of trying to help others while still carry
Relationship Vs. AI: Technology & Human Connection With Dr. Brian E. Arnold
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Dr. Brian E. Arnold, also known as Dr. B, for a powerful conversation about artificial intelligence, human connection, faith, education, purpose, and the future of relationships. Dr. Arnold shares how growing up in an analog world, being placed in special education classes, and later using technology as an equalize
Japan To Jamaica: Finding Culture, Connection, & Stillness In A World Moving Too Fast & Loud
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Steve Wright for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from Japan to Jamaica while exploring faith, culture, identity, comedy, travel, and what it means to slow down in a world addicted to noise. Coach Wright joins me virtually from Jamaica (with me in Japan) as we discuss cultural differences, the shared human de
Through The Lamentations: Survival To Thrival 3 (Perseverance)
Send us Fan MailToday, I share the launch of Survival to Thrival, Volume Three: The Book of Perseverance, the final book in the Survival to Thrival trilogy. After reflecting on The Book of Courage and The Book of Forgiveness, I explain why this book focuses on a deeply personal heartbreak that shaped my growth, faith, discipline, and emotional resilienc
Chronic Pain Warrior: A Young Man's Life Completely Altered By A Single Injury
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Davis Bain, the author of Chronic Pain Warrior, to discuss his life-changing journey through post-concussion syndrome, chronic pain, faith, and rebuilding after loss. Mr. Bain shares how one unexpected hit to the head during Air Force ROTC physical training changed the course of his future, ending his expected path
Old Ranger, New Dad: Faith, Combat, Security, IVF, & Fatherhood
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down again with Seth Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran, former Army Ranger, law enforcement professional, private security contractor, podcast host, husband, and father. Mr. Ryan shares how his life has shifted since our previous conversation, including his rebrand into Old Ranger, New Dad, his focus on mentoring young men, and h
Veteran & Podcaster Louis Famiglietti On Serving 21 Years, Surviving Cancer, & Navigating Relationships
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Louis Famiglietti, a retired Air Force veteran, podcaster, cancer survivor, and former aircraft weapons systems specialist. Mr. Famiglietti shares why he joined the Air Force after realizing college was not the right path for him, how a recruiter’s F-16 display pulled him toward aircraft work, and what led him into
Blackmailed, Ashamed, And Suicidal: How An Army Veteran Turned His Crisis Into A Mission
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Devin Fish, an Army veteran and author of Answering The Hard Questions: Let It Be The End Of The Chapter, Not The End Of The Book. Mr. Fish shares his journey from growing up in poverty in Rockford, Illinois, moving repeatedly throughout childhood, and dealing with instability, family addiction, bullying, isolation
From Army Officer To Tech Entrepreneur: Leadership, Podcasting & AI
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Jason Cavness, a retired U.S. Army officer, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of The Jason Cavness Experience. Mr. Cavness shares his journey from enlisting in the Army to becoming an officer, building a long military career, and eventually moving into entrepreneurship, podcasting, tech startups, deep tech, AI, robot
300 Episodes, Three Years After The Navy: What Reinvention Really Takes
Send us Fan MailToday, I open Season 10 of Couple O’ Nukes with a solo episode reflecting on three years since leaving the military, crossing 300 episodes, and building a self-improvement podcast rooted in faith, mental health, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, military life, and real conversations. I look back on the transition from Navy nuclear
A Mother’s Journey Through Pregnancy Hardships, Near-Death Experiences, & Entrepreneurship
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Malyri Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran, former diesel mechanic, Christian mother, and modest fashion creator known online as Cheap Chic Finds. In this episode, Ms. Ryan shares her journey from joining the Marine Corps after high school, deploying to Iraq in 2009, working around construction equipment and military vehi
God Doesn't Relapse: Addiction Recovery, Enablement, Boundaries, Service, & Faith
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Matt Grace, author of God Doesn’t Relapse, for a powerful conversation on addiction recovery, faith, family boundaries, and the spiritual transformation that helped him rebuild his life. Mr. Grace shares his story of becoming addicted at a young age, moving from Ritalin to crystal meth, facing arrests, overdoses, b
The Book Of Frequency: Money And Abundance (The Cyclic Nature Of Give And Return)
Send us Fan MailToday, I share a solo episode centered on my latest chapter contribution to the finale of The Book Of Frequency trilogy. After contributing to all three books in the series, I begin by briefly revisiting my previous chapters from The Book Of Frequency: Love And Gratitude and The Book Of Frequency: Energy And Healing. I discuss how love c
AI For Entrepreneurs: Build Your Business Without Losing Human Connection
Today, I sit down with Shā Sparks for a reunion episode after recently reconnecting at Military Creator Con. Ms. Sparks is an author, coach, speaker, and podcaster, who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and business owners connect deeper with their mission while learning how to use artificial intelligence without losing human interaction. In this conve
Hopelessness To Happiness: Breaking Negative Emotion Habits & Forming Positive Ones
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Matt O'Neill to discuss happiness, negative emotions, gratitude, forgiveness, and how people can reprogram their thought patterns to live with more peace and purpose. Mr. O'Neill shares how his childhood, his father’s negativity, abandonment, shame, and later struggles with substance abuse shaped his passion for he
Military Creator Con Commentary, Military Mental Health, & Some Not-So-Sea Stories
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Imani Mclemore to break down my experience at the first-ever Military Creator Con and what this event says about the future of military creativity, veteran entrepreneurship, and community building. We unpack what stood out most from the conference, from the speakers and networking to the events, sponsors, and the g
Why People Give Up After Their Midlife Point: Mapping Out The Future With Jody Brooks
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Jody Brooks to talk about childhood trauma, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when everything stops making sense. Mr. Brooks shares how growing up through divorce, abandonment, alcoholism, violence, and emotional instability shaped the way he saw himself and the world around him. We discuss ho
Overcoming Academic Hardships & Creating Your Edge With Coach Willie Blake
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Coach Willie Blake to talk about dyslexia, neurodivergence, and what it really looks like to stop seeing a diagnosis as a disadvantage. Coach Blake shares how being diagnosed as a child affected the way he saw himself, interacted with others, and moved through school while carrying the weight of feeling different.
Doctors Said NO But God Said YES: Modern Miracles & Ministry With David Ebel
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with David Ebel to talk about one of the most powerful themes in the Christian life: when the world says no, God can still say yes. Mr. Ebel shares his testimony of being born with a severe birth defect, enduring chronic pain from a young age, and living under a medical outlook that gave him little hope for the future.
How To Respond To Addicts Rationalizing Everything (Co-Dependency, Boundaries, & Sober Living)
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Michaud, the host of the "Leaving Crazy Town" podcast and a clinical psychologist who specializes in addiction and codependency, to break down how substance abuse affects more than just the person using. We talk about alcoholism, cocaine, relapse, denial, enabling, sober community, and the deeper emotiona
Why Technology Is Making Us Lonelier: AI, Suicide, & The Collapse Of Human Connection With Dr. Anthony Silard
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Dr. Anthony Silard, a professor of leadership and organizational psychology, to talk about the loneliness epidemic and what it is doing to love, friendship, self-worth, and mental health in the digital age. We break down how AI, social media, dating apps, online education, and screen-based living are changing the w
Friending App: Make Friends Without Dating Apps, Scam Profiles, & Digital-Only Connections
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Gabor Kadas, co-founder of Friending, to talk about one of the biggest modern struggles people face: making real friends in a digital world full of fake profiles, bots, scams, and shallow online interaction. We break down why friendship can feel easier to search for than ever before, yet harder than ever to actuall
Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys: Parenting Tools For Feelings, Safety, And Communication
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Gloria Vanderhorst to talk about men’s health through a lens most people overlook: emotional development. In this episode, we focus on how society conditions boys from a young age, what that does to men as husbands and fathers, and why emotional suppression doesn’t just affect relationships—it can show up in the bo
Why 12-Step Recovery Doesn’t Work For Everyone: Addiction, Trauma & Treatment
Today, I sit down with Jimmie Applegate to talk about addiction recovery from an angle most people avoid: what “traditional” recovery often fails to address. Mr. Applegate owns and operates addiction recovery centers in a remote, rural part of Northeastern Arizona, where the environment is intentionally structured to reduce triggers and support long-ter
From Asking "Why" To Asking "How" For Building Faith And Legacy
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Debbie Simmons, known as “The Legacy Architect,” to talk about what legacy really means—and how to build it with intention through faith, leadership, and everyday decisions. In this conversation, we focus on the difference between success and significance, and why legacy isn’t just something you leave behind—it’s s
How To Travel Sober Without Relapsing: Sober Travel Tips With Teresa Bergen
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Teresa Bergen to talk about sober travel—why traveling can spike stress, anxiety, and cravings, and how those factors can put recovery at risk if you don’t plan ahead. We break down what “sober travel” actually looks like in the real world and why alcohol-free options should be normalized, not treated like an after
Avowal 119: Turning Numbers Into Testimonies & Human Trafficking Awareness (Podcasthon 2026)
Send us Fan MailIn this special Podcasthon episode, I sit down with Melissa Pearson to spotlight Avowal 119 and the fight against human trafficking through faith, awareness, and restorative care. Ms. Pearson shares how her mission grows out of both her personal walk with God and her passion for helping survivors find dignity, healing, and real support.
Cold Plunges, Kettlebells, & Carnivore: Building Discipline Through Discomfort With The Savage Chill System
Today, I sit down with Cam Cordin to unpack how a physically intense life—juujitsu, relentless training, and years of pushing through injuries—collides with chronic pain, nerve issues, and the reality of “managed decline.” Mr. Cordin breaks down the turning point that forces him to choose between repeating the same patterns or building a new life system
Targeted Violence & Terrorism Prevention: Warning Signs, Mental Health & Early Intervention
Today, I sit down with Robert Mahoney, founder of TVTP Solutions (Targeted Violence Terrorism Prevention), a consulting firm that works with municipalities, school districts, law enforcement, and mental/public health organizations to strengthen real prevention strategies.
Mr. Mahoney explains why we often overvalue “visible security” (protection and pr
A Failing System, Custody Wars, & Domestic Violence Led To Her Daughter's Death
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Christina Ronquillo, a domestic violence survivor and contributing author in the Warriors of Hope anthology. We reconnect after meeting at the book launch and walk through the core themes survivors face behind closed doors—abuse, control, fear, and what it takes to speak up when the system feels stacked against you
Iran’s Fight For Freedom: Zolal Habibi On Human Rights, Uprisings, And A Democratic Future
Send us Fan MailListener Note: This episode contains political content and references allegations and reported statistics. Some claims may be disputed or not independently verifiable; listeners are encouraged to consult multiple credible sources. Today, I sit down with Zolal Habibi, an activist with the Iranian Resistance and a member of the National Co
Unspoken Stories & Difficult Paths To Faith With Aggie Park
Send us Fan MailToday, I sit down with Aggie Park, host of the {UN}SPOKEN podcast, to unpack a faith-forward conversation on trauma, identity, and what healing looks like in real time. Ms. Park shares her story of being born in Indonesia, growing up in Germany, and later building life in the United States, all while also balancing her work in podcasting
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