In the season 1 finale, Emily DeAngulo talks about growing up with Mental health issues since the age of seven, dealing with trichotillomania, her survival story of sexual assault and, why she’s glad she’s still alive today. It’s an intense and AWESOME season finale! Trigger warning: topics such as suicide, suicidal ideation, and sexual assault are discussed.

In previous episodes, many guests and I have mentioned this personal trainer in passing on her hustle, and commitment to improving others’ life through working out. Alex McKinley joins the podcast to talk about the importance of good nutrition, treating your body like a temple, how she dealt with losing a close friend to suicide, and the root of her positive attitude!

Michelle Melvin, the Founder of the Non-Profit “Letters of Hope” joins us to talk about the origins of her organization that writes hand-written letters that encourages others. We talk about the the crazy stories that have happened because of her organization, the documentary that opened her eyes to the reality of prison life, and what she thinks about Mental Health today.

Aspiring Model Lexi Markovich talks growing up in a tough home setting, the nature of maintaining body positivity in modeling, her experience with medication, what it was like to work on the hit-show Empire, and why she doesn’t want to be known for “just modeling”.

A long-time friend of mine, Luke Wehner joins me to talk about his journey of grieving the loss of a life-long dream. We talk about stepping away from ministry, the underrated powers of crying, journaling, and counseling and how Covid has shifted his perspective on some things.

Mental Health Advocate Jon Kuhn talks about his days of addiction, to traveling the country in a school bus, how he realized he was in a gang, what tragic moment jolted his passion for mental health, and what it’s like to be in a healthy relationship. Check out his podcast with his significant other -> @trust_me_podcast

Professional racecar driver Cale Thomas joins us to talk about his car wreck that led to a life-saving discovery. We also talk about sex trafficking, his passion for Rapha house, and what’s next in his journey as a racecar driver.

James Kittipol shares his experience of growing up in Thailand and the culture shock of going to college in America. We talk about his passion for music, video games, sports, and how one honest person pulling you aside can change everything.

Recovery Ray, a local fitness trainer and life coach, talks about his victory over a life-threatening blood clot, the importance of physical AND mental health, sensory deprivation tanks, and his podcast detailing his fitness journey. It’s a doozy!

Photographer David Tripp talks dropping out of culinary school, his experience with adderall, going to prison for 25 days, losing a friend to alcohol, why he picked up a camera, and much more!