Stuart L. Morris is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and master celebrant whose work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and sacred ceremony. He is the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, Choose Now: The Expert Guide to Elite Entrepreneurial Living, and has spent decades teaching at institutions like Henley Business School, helping people design lives of autonomy and purpose.

As the Founder and Chairman of the International College of Professional Celebrants (ICPC), Stuart has trained thousands of officiants to hold space for life’s biggest thresholds. His unique synthesis of human spirituality, neuroscience, and ritual is designed to help individuals and organizations cross the big thresholds of life—from birth and marriage to redundancy and death—on purpose rather than on autopilot.

His latest book, Hello. I Love You. Goodbye: Reclaiming the Ancient Rites of Passage for a Life Lived Well, is set for publication at Easter 2026.

A neurodivergent thinker, retired Magistrate, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Stuart lives in the Yorkshire Dales, where he hosts retreats at High Trenhouse, walks his English Cream Golden Retriever, and flies his restored 1961 V-tail Bonanza

https://choosenowbook.com

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of my brother David and I dedicate this episode to him for the lasting impact he had on my life and so many lives. I love You. I miss You and I can think of no better way to honor you by shining a light on and exploring  grief through the books and personal journey of G. Scott Graham.

G. Scott Graham is an author  (of 30 books and counting), a career coach , a business coach , and a psychedelic support coach  located in Boston, Massachusetts.

When he is not coaching people to be their very best, Scott manages a non-profit farm animal rescue. Scott participates in Tough Mudders, teaches Sun 73 Tai Chi, stand-up paddleboards with his dogs Groot and Rocket, and goes camping at State Parks throughout New England as much as possible. His daily spiritual practice focuses on anāpānasati,(ah-nah-pah-nah-SAH-tee) vipassanā (vee-PAH-suh-nuh), and mettā-bhāvanā meditation (MET-tah BHAH-vah-nah) meditation . Scott believes service is vital to a life well-lived: he volunteers as an EMT Instructor, as a Firefighter, and as a Master Gardener in his community.

In his “free time,” he writes books.

https://gscottgraham.com

Carrying on the Vision: Willoughby Rescue - Willoughby rescue was started by Scott and his late husband, Brian. Willoughby Rescue which is a 501c3 that provides care, comfort, and compassion to abandoned, neglected, abused, and orphaned farm animals. Our volunteers work to steward, preserve and support these farm animals by providing a humane living environment and adopting these animals into homes where they can prosper and grow old. To learn more about Wiloughby Rescue, to donate, visit or volunteer please visit them at.

https://www.willoughbyrescue.org

“If there’s one thing I want to say to the person who finds this book in their own version of year one, or year three, or year twelve, it’s this: You don’t have to be finished to be okay. You don’t have to understand everything to keep going. You don’t have to let go of the past to embrace what’s here. You just have to keep coming as you are. Again. And again. And again. That’s the whole thing. That’s the whole path. And for today — just today — that’s enough.”

David Bennett is a hypnotherapist, author, and speaker. He has multiple degrees from Ohio University and Emory University, and spent 6 years working in the addiction field, and continues to do consulting in the field. With his identical twin brother, he has co-written 9 books on relationships, manifestation, affirmations, and weight loss. His TikTok accounts, focusing on self-development, have over 130k followers and millions of likes. He spends his time with his girlfriend and daughter, and enjoys coffee, running outside, singing karaoke, and trivia. 

Connect with David :

TikTok one: https://tiktok.com/@dtbennett

TikTok two: https://tiktok.com/@hypnosisbraintraining

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nlphypnotherapist

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Diana Palmisano is a storyteller, mother of three, and adoption advocate known for her raw, thought-provoking conversations about identity, generational healing, and what it means to break cycles. As an adoptee with a highly complex origin story, Diana uses her voice to challenge common narratives around adoption while creating space for nuance, truth, and emotional honesty.

Through her rapidly growing TikTok platform, she has built a deeply engaged community drawn to her fearless storytelling and grounded perspective on motherhood, resilience, and self-awareness.

Diana is currently developing a memoir centered on her extraordinary life journey and is passionate about expanding the conversation around family, belonging, and personal transformation.

Follow her on TikTok: @blackmarketbaby

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Mark Blacknell is the author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall! (Simplify Your Mind) and founder of StareattheWall.org

A former U.S. Marine and working-class kid from Philadelphia, Mark’s path has been shaped by resilience, service, and a long search for simplicity. After reaching a personal turning point, he discovered the stabilizing power of stillness and the clarity that can arise from simply sitting down and paying attention. Over more than three decades of meditation practice, he has developed a grounded, accessible approach marked by humor, honesty, and plainspoken insight.

Through donation-based talks and meditation sessions with seniors, inmates, treatment programs, and community groups, Mark shares a message rooted in direct experience: peace is not found by escaping life, but by meeting it fully, one breath and one moment at a time.

Follow Mark on TikTok - @stareatthewallwithmark

Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility.

Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles, managing diverse teams, complex programs, and critical resources. In these capacities, he led large-scale enforcement operations to dismantle drug trafficking organizations and enhance community safety.

In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA’s specialized training unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. The leadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource for leadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over 10,000 personnel.

Currently, Brian serves as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center supporting law enforcement in nine states (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). He is also the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, providing speaking, training, and consulting services to organizations worldwide.

Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited to speak to audiences throughout the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His insights shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.

Additionally, Brian serves on the Board of Directors for the Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (DEAFNA), continuing his commitment to supporting law enforcement professionals and the mission of combating drug-related crimes.

https://only2mg.com

https://www.eagle6training.com

Toni Will is a sports executive, speaker, author, and alcohol-free performance coach who believes you can lead boldly, live fully, and build a meaningful life without alcohol. She currently serves as the General Manager and Governor of the Kalamazoo Wings, a professional hockey team in the ECHL, where she has spent more than a decade leading teams, driving innovation, and navigating high-pressure environments in a male-dominated industry.

Outside of hockey, Toni is the founder of ToniWill.com, a platform dedicated to helping high-performing women and men rethink their relationship with alcohol, redefine success, and create sustainable momentum in their personal and professional lives. She is the host of the Women In… podcast, where she facilitates candid conversations around leadership, resilience, sobriety, and personal growth, and she is the creator of empowHER, an annual women’s empowerment conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Toni has been alcohol-free for several years and coaches clients using a behavior-first approach that emphasizes practical tools, boundaries, and identity shifts rather than labels or perfection. She is a TEDx speaker and the author of the forthcoming book Not the Norm, which explores leadership, reinvention, and owning your story. Known for her candid storytelling, humor, and real-world insight, Toni helps people challenge norms, build confidence, and create lives they are proud of.

Keep Up with and support Toni at https://www.toniwill.com

I would like to take a moment to say thank you to this weeks guests and share quote and a cup of joe with you.

”Being Grateful does not mean everything is necessarily good. It just means that you can accept it as a gift.” - Roy T. Bennett

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Ryan Anthony Hernandez is a survivor of the Alliance of the Holy Family International, a high-control religious group he now recognizes as a cult. After breaking free, he channeled his experiences into healing and advocacy. He hosts two podcasts: The Truth That Heals, where he explores religious/spiritual abuse, recovery and personal growth and Creativity Worth Expressing, focused on authentic self-expression and creativity. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ryan now call San Antonio Home.

Follow along with and support Ryan: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod

Thank you to Ryan for sharing his experience, strength and hope with us.

Meet Paul, who grew up in an alcoholic home during the 1960s and 1970s went on to battle his own addictions now in sobriety is helping others.