PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray appeared to have it all - tournament victories, talent, and a bright future but mental illness took his life at age 30. When Grayson didn’t showup to his tournament in May 2024, his inner circle knew something was wrong, but they couldn't reach him in time. In this deeply moving episode, Jeff Maness, president of the Grayson Murray Foundation and Grayson's mentor for 15years, shares the complete story of a talented athlete's hidden struggle with clinical depression and social anxiety. Jeff reveals what happened in Grayson's final days and how Grayson's own treatment notes about wanting to help othersbecame the blueprint for a foundation now saving lives. This conversation tackles suicide, mental health treatment, grief, post-traumatic growth, and how to recognize when someone needs help. Learn about supporting a loved one withmental illness, why professional athletes face unique mental health challenges, and suicide prevention strategies that can make a difference.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetarycontribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Jess Maness’s charity is The Grayson Murray Foundation. The Grayson Murray Foundation was created by Eric and Terry Murray in the wake of the devastating loss of their son, Grayson, who died by suicide. The Foundation emerged from their deep desire to expand mental health and addiction awareness, and to support forward-thinking programs and research.

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Kalene McGraner's life changed in two minutes—at 5:00 shehad a family, by 5:02 her marriage was over. In this raw conversation, the co-founder of Dallas's Ritual One wellness studio opens up about how childhood abandonment shaped her attachment patterns, why her divorce became the catalystfor building an extraordinary community space, and what she discovered through psychedelic therapy and intensive inner child work. We explore the loneliness that exists even in relationships, why going inward is terrifying butnecessary, and how the hot yoga room strips away identity to reveal our shared humanity. Kalene shares her journey from single mom raised by a single mom to creating a business in the middle of personal crisis, the difference betweenempathy and compassion, and why spiritual leakiness is real. This is a conversation about breaking patterns, finding agency, and learning that healing is never linear.

We are going back to Thanksgiving with one of our favorite episodes from last year.

Join host Alex Perry and his inner circle for a candid Thanksgiving special that redefines family bonds. Featuring intimate conversations about life, mental health, and personal growth with friends - Blake Wu and Munear Kouzbari and Alex's brothers - Dom and Elliot Perry. This discussion explores holiday traditions, family dynamics, and the power of choosing your family. Perfect for listeners interested in mindfulness, gratitude practices, and authentic relationships.

What happens when four PGA Tour wins feel inadequate, when every public appearance carries the weight of representing an entire community, and when success leaves you asking "am I doing enough?" Professional golfer and NBC broadcaster Notah Begay III opens up about the exhausting psychology of being the only Native American in elite golf and sports.  

From a public DUI arrest at 26 that became a crisis management case study, to sobriety, to career-ending injuries and depression, Begay reveals how the relentless pursuit of "enough" nearly destroyed him. This raw conversation explores his transformation from self-obsessed athlete to community advocate through the NB3 Foundation, inspired by Mother Teresa's insight that real power comes through service. Both Alex and Notah mirror each other's struggle with perfectionism, the loss of presence in modern life, and the discovery that purpose isn't found in achievement - it's found in showing up for others. 

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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Notah Begay’s charity is The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation. The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is a national, Native-led nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Native American youth. Through funding and supporting culturally centered, community-driven programs, NB3 focuses on holistic prevention in four key areas—physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development, and cultural connection. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure all Native children have the opportunity to live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives. 

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Led by his mother Josefine, Alex Perry switches seats for one of his most personal conversations yet. In this deeply honest episode, Josefine guides her son through the emotional landscape of growth, vulnerability, and self-awareness. Together, they talk about anger not as something to suppress but as a tool for understanding and release. Alex opens up about his evolving relationship with his twin brother, his father’s legacy in real estate, and the inner work that reshaped how he loves and lives. What begins as a mother interviewing her son becomes a raw and revealing exchange about compassion, family patterns, and the courage it takes to face yourself. It’s a rare, heart-centered look at how healing begins—through presence, honesty, and the willingness to keep asking hard questions. 

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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. The Perry’s charity is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to discover and develop cures and preventive treatments for life-threatening childhood diseases through innovative research and compassionate care. In keeping with founder Danny Thomas’s vision, St. Jude ensures that no child is ever denied treatment because of their race, religion, or a family’s financial situation. 

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In this solo episode, Alex Perry explores why we sabotage our own growth by retreating to familiar patterns, even when they hurt us. Using powerful analogies about leaving the cave and removing thorns, Alex discusses the fear that comes with positive change, why discomfort is part of the healing process, and how to stay committed to your transformation when you want to run back to what's safe. If you've ever made progress only to slip back into old habits, this episode will help you understand why—and how to move forward. 

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What happens when the drive that made you successful stops serving you? Attorney Jennifer Richards opens up about navigating life in male-dominated spaces, the difference between toxic and healthy masculine energy, and how she's learning to integrate feminine power into her practice. Alex and Jennifer discuss the challenge of removing protective armor, the importance of being seen, and why taking a breath might be the most powerful tool we have. Plus: the gratitude walk that could change your perspective. 

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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity or cause of choice. Jennifer chose Compass School of Texas which equips students with a strong academic foundation that fosters analytical thinking, instills the joy of learning in a wholesome environment, and inspires the pursuit of purpose. 

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Alex is back with Ricky Kidd, a man wrongfully imprisoned in Kansas City for 20 years. If you have not listened to our first episode with Ricky, listen ⁠here⁠.

Ricky Kidd's $14 million settlement with Kansas City Police Department was record-breaking for Missouri. But as he reveals in this episode: "I don't feel nothing." Learn whyfinancial compensation can't reconcile 23 years of wrongful imprisonment, what actually brought him peace after 28 years of legal battles, and how ending the fight stopped his nightmares. This conversation explores real freedom versus physical freedom, the importance of mental wellness over money, and why Ricky is pivoting his life's work to help others navigate their own struggles through authentic, lived experience.

About Our Featured Charity:

This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetarycontribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Ricky Kidd’s charity is Investigation and Advocacy Service. IAS is a nonprofit legal organization dedicated to expanding access to justice for the wrongfully convicted. The organization offers expert legal counsel and investigative support to attorneysand directly represents individuals who have been unjustly imprisoned or sentenced. IAS’s mission is to investigate and remedy wrongful convictions and excessive sentences while providing education, training, and support tostudents, attorneys, and legal professionals involved in postconviction advocacy for incarcerated individuals.

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Most of us have an inner child we stopped listening to years ago and it's costing us our joy, creativity, and connection. In this vulnerable episode, Alex Perry and Jim Cosgrove (award-winning children's musician and author - Mr. Stinky Feet) discuss the challenging work of inner child healing, why childhood trauma shows up in adult patterns, and how to actually do the work of going back to move forward. Jim opens up about using his childhood photo to reconnect with his younger self, the practice of visualizing and comforting the child within, and why sitting with uncomfortable emotions is essential for healing. Alex shares his own struggles with inner child work, the voices (or "gremlins") that keep us trapped, and what it's like to learn play as an adult. Thie work to reconnecting with your inner child is honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and always hopeful guidance for anyone ready to heal old wounds and reclaim the parts of themselves they've buried. 

About Our Featured Charity: 

This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Jim Cosgrove’s charities are EarlystART and Water.org. EarlystART is a Kansas City based early childhood education organization offering an arts-infused curriculum for children ages six weeks to five years, with three centers across the metropolitan area. Its mission is to build a nurturing community where children thrive and families flourish. Water.org is a global nonprofit organization working to bring safe water and sanitation to people around the world. Its mission is to break down the barriers that prevent families living in poverty from accessing the water and sanitation solutions they need to survive and thrive. 

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From washing dishes at 13 to leading 125,000 employees as CEO of Brinker International, Doug Brooks shares his remarkable journey and the three phases of a successful life: learning, earning, and returning. In this powerful conversation, Doug reveals how losing his father at age 7 shaped his leadership style, why respect is the foundation of great leadership, and how a life-changing accident led him to discover new purpose in giving back through St. Jude's and mentoring the next generation. 

About Our Featured Charity: 

This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Doug Brook’s charity is St. Judes. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to discover and develop cures and preventive treatments for life-threatening childhood diseases through innovative research and compassionate care. In keeping with founder Danny Thomas’s vision, St. Jude ensures that no child is ever denied treatment because of their race, religion, or a family’s financial situation. 

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