What happens when you leave behind a name, a career, and a life and choose to start over? Branch Isole ia a prolific author and poet whose journey from corporate success to spiritual seeker has led to over 20 published books and a podcast that’s changing lives.

Branch shares how poetry became his medium for healing, storytelling, and truth-telling. From the origins of his chosen name to the emotional architecture of trust, this conversation explores identity, creativity, and the courage to break free. Whether you’re navigating change or craving deeper meaning, Branch’s insights will meet you right where you are.

Guest: Branch Isole, author & host of Patient Zero Website: branchisolid.com Podcast: Patient Zero – Wednesdays at 8:30 PM ET on Substack, YouTube, Apple & SpotifyUpcoming Book: Breaking Free – a follow-up to God, I Believe Topics Covered:

• 00:01:00 – Why Branch changed his name and life

• 00:03:00 – From sales presentations to spiritual writing

• 00:05:00 – The emotional power and purpose of poetry

• 00:08:00 – Who reads Branch’s books—and why they matter

• 00:10:00 – Preview of Breaking Free and its spiritual themes

• 00:12:00 – The Patient Zero podcast: stress, relationships, and prophecy

• 00:14:00 – Clip: “Trust is the crosspiece of your life’s easel”

• 00:16:00 – Fave Rave game: anchovies, sunlight, and a 1968 VW Bug

• 00:18:00 – Reflections on gratitude, growth, and living with purpose