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  • Guruduth Banavar : Why Your DNA Doesn’t Decide Your Health | DSH #1702

    Is chronic disease really genetic — or is it mostly environmental?


    In this episode, we sit down with the Founding CTO of Viome to break down how RNA, the microbiome, and AI are reshaping how we understand health, aging, and disease prevention.


    We explore why DNA only tells part of the story — and why RNA (gene expression) is the real-time signal that shows what’s actually happening inside your body. From gut health and oral bacteria to biological age and personalized nutrition, this conversation reveals how modern science can detect disease years before symptoms appear.


    🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN


    🧬 Why RNA matters more than DNA for health

    🦠 How the microbiome controls chronic disease

    🧠 The link between oral health, gut health, and brain health

    ⏳ What biological age really means — and how to lower it

    🥗 Why “superfoods” don’t exist

    🌱 Which diets are associated with slower biological aging

    🧪 How AI analyzes 10,000+ biomarkers per person

    ⚠️ Why environment beats genetics in most chronic disease


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

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    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    VIOME - https://www.instagram.com/viome/?


    💼 SPONSORS

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    🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN

    Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!


    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔍 KEYWORDS

    microbiome health, viome, biological age, RNA vs DNA, personalized nutrition, gut health science, oral health and heart disease, preventative medicine, AI healthcare, chronic disease prevention, vegetarian diet health

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    32 min
  • Ronnie2k Explains Why NBA 2K Is Bigger Than Basketball | DSH #1699

    From being a kid who got harassed for being brown… to becoming the face of the most popular sports video game franchise in the world.


    In this episode, Ronnie 2K opens up at ComplexCon about his real upbringing, how his past shaped his leadership style, and what it actually takes to stay relevant at the intersection of gaming, basketball, fashion, and culture.


    📚 What You’ll Learn 👇


    🎮 How NBA 2K stays relevant 365 days a year

    🧠 Why humility matters when you reach the top

    👟 How fashion, gaming, and sports culture intersect

    📊 Why NBA 2K simulations outperform analysts

    🏀 Ronnie 2K’s honest take on MJ vs LeBron vs Steph

    🚀 What it takes to build influence without losing yourself


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Growing up brown & getting harassed

    00:41 – ComplexCon Day 2 with Ronnie 2K

    01:00 – Launching Levels: merging fashion & culture

    01:49 – The Ronnie 2K documentary story

    02:29 – Staying humble while being the face of NBA 2K

    02:52 – How NBA 2K stays relevant year-round

    03:16 – Ronnie ranks himself as a 2K player

    05:22 – NBA season surprises & early predictions

    06:12 – How accurate NBA 2K simulations really are

    07:59 – MJ vs LeBron vs Steph (and why MJ still wins)

    09:08 – What’s next for Ronnie & the future of 2K


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

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    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Ronnie Singh - https://www.instagram.com/ronnie2k

    https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy


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    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔑 Keywords

    ronnie 2k, nba 2k, nba culture, gaming industry, sports video games, basketball culture, complexcon interview, ronnie 2k documentary, nba season predictions

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    Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
     

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    10 min
  • Anthony Aguirre: AI Isn’t Serving Humans Anymore.. It’s Controlling Us | DSH #1697

    What happens when AI stops being a tool — and starts absorbing power?


    In this conversation from the AI4 Conference, Anthony Aguirre of the Future of Life Institute breaks down why the race toward AGI and superintelligence may be the most dangerous technological gamble humanity has ever taken. From algorithmic control of information and addiction-driven social media to AI lobbying governments and the real risk of human disempowerment, this episode goes far beyond sci-fi fear narratives and into real-world consequences already unfolding.


    We discuss why a six-month pause on AI development was proposed, why it didn’t happen, how governments are falling behind, and why “self-regulation” in a competitive AI arms race simply doesn’t work. This is not about stopping progress — it’s about changing direction before we lose control entirely.


    What You’ll Learn 👇


    🧠 Why AI systems already shape beliefs, behavior, and attention

    ⚠️ The difference between AGI and superintelligence — and why it matters

    📉 How social media revealed AI’s unintended consequences

    🏛️ Why governments can’t keep up with AI companies

    💰 How power naturally concentrates around intelligent systems

    🧩 Why extinction isn’t the only risk — loss of agency is

    🛑 What must change before AI becomes uncontrollable


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Anthony Aguirre - https://www.instagram.com/futureoflifeinstitute/


    💼 SPONSORS

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    🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN

    Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!


    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    Chapters / Timestamps

    00:00 – Why AI Already Has Power Over Humanity

    02:41 – How Superintelligence Naturally Accumulates Control

    05:58 – The Open Letter Calling for an AI Development Pause

    09:32 – Why Governments Are Losing the AI Race

    13:45 – Social Media: The First AI Warning We Ignored

    18:12 – Why AI Companies Can’t Self-Regulate

    22:37 – AGI vs Superintelligence (Critical Difference)

    27:54 – What “P(Doom)” Actually Means

    32:18 – AI, Psychosis, and Social Instability

    37:06 – How We Change Course Before It’s Too Late


    Keywords / Tags

    ai risk, superintelligence, agi explained, future of life institute, anthony aguirre, ai regulation, ai governance, ai safety, artificial intelligence danger, ai control, ai ethics, social media algorithms, ai addiction, ai lobbying, p doom, ai arms race, ai conference, ai future, ai and humanity, keep the future human

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
     

    Presented by https://podgo.io/


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    23 min
  • Allison DuBois - Real ‘Medium’ Exposes Vegas Energy, Haunted Houses & Money-Drain Homes | DSH #1696

    What if your house number is the reason you’re bleeding money… and your flight number makes you nervous for a reason?


    In this episode, world–famous medium Allison DuBois (the real-life inspiration behind the TV show Medium) sits down in Vegas to talk numerology, psychic protection, haunted houses, cold cases, and dark matter.


    She explains why “3 houses” are money drains, why 2025 (a 9-year) feels like a year of endings, how she used her abilities while interning in homicide, and why casinos, slot machines, and even airplanes feel different to sensitives.


    📚 What You’ll Learn


    🔢 How house numbers & life path numbers in numerology might shape money, energy & relationships

    🏚 Why “3 houses” are seen as money drains and what that energy can look like in real life

    🌎 How states & cities can carry different astrological energies (Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio, etc.)

    🎰 Why some sensitives feel casinos, planes & hospitals more intensely—and how she protects her energy

    🧠 What happened when a university lab studied her for 4 years and ran brain scans on her

    🕵️‍♀️ How she used her abilities while interning in homicide & working cold cases for decades

    🌌 Why her astrophysicist husband’s research on dark matter might connect to where spirits exist

    🧿 Practical tools for empaths & sensitives: showers, sage, sweetgrass, crystals & boundaries

    👻 Her take on hauntings, house clearings, and why sage alone isn’t enough without intention

    ❤️ How to invite visits from loved ones who passed and the 6-month rule before getting a reading


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Vegas vibes, numerology & the “expensive 3 house”

    02:15 – Fame, Medium & why she actually hates the spotlight

    03:18 – Love potions, money vodka & setting intentions with alcohol

    05:25 – Casinos, slot machines & getting “told” what will pay off

    08:20 – 2025 as a 9-year: endings, celebrity deaths & life resets

    12:35 – Life path numbers, house numerology & why 3 drains your wallet

    16:10 – Best places to live based on astrology & city energy

    17:55 – Cold cases, profiling killers & the real story behind Medium

    22:40 – Lab tests, brain scans & what scientists found about her gift

    29:40 – Spiritual protection: showers, sage, sweetgrass & crystals


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Allison DuBois -https://www.instagram.com/mediumallison/?

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtU2YprVNSuVRU1XfLHi4lw

    https://www.allisondubois.com/


    💼 SPONSORS

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    🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN

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    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    Keywords

    allison dubois, medium allison, medium tv show, real life medium, psychic medium, numerology, house numbers numerology, life path number, 3 house money pit, nine year numerology, 2025 numerology, vegas energy, las vegas casinos

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    Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
     

    Presented by https://podgo.io/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min
  • Danielle Belardo: This Doctor Uses TikTok to Fight Heart Disease Misinformation | DSH #1695

    Is the internet killing our hearts—or saving them?

    In this episode, preventive cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo breaks down the truth about heart disease, biohacking, statins, supplements, parasite cleanses, fasting, fish oil, and all the “miracle” hacks you see on TikTok and podcasts.


    She explains why heart disease shouldn’t even exist in 2025, why most supplements are just expensive urine, how to actually read scientific evidence, and why statins are one of the most misunderstood (and life-saving) drugs on the planet.


    📚 What You’ll Learn


    🫀 Why heart disease is still the #1 killer—and why it doesn’t have to be

    🧬 How LDL cholesterol and ApoB actually drive plaque and heart attacks

    🍖 Why carnivore & ultra animal-based diets can spike risk despite “feeling great”

    🥗 What a plant-predominant Mediterranean diet really looks like (and why it wins)

    ⏱️ The truth about intermittent fasting, weight loss & losing muscle mass

    💊 Why 99% of supplements are either useless—or potentially harmful

    🐟 The shocking data on fish oil pills vs just eating fatty fish

    💉 How statins work, who truly needs them, and why they’re so demonized online

    🧪 How to quickly judge if a “study” is legit or just lab-coat marketing

    🧠 A simple framework to evaluate claims from biohackers, influencers & even doctors


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Why this cardiologist likes Dr. Google

    02:52 – Heart disease in your 30s: is it really increasing?

    05:15 – Carnivore diet, cholesterol & the LDL reality check

    09:45 – Mediterranean diet, cancer risk & landmark heart study

    14:30 – Fasting, weight loss & the muscle-loss problem

    19:50 – How to spot bad science & fake “research”

    27:05 – Supplements, fish oil & the “expensive urine” problem

    33:20 – Statins, biohackers & a terrifying real-life case

    41:10 – Parasite cleanses, detox scams & adrenal fatigue myths

    49:30 – Can you trust AI, influencers & medical guidelines?


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Danielle Belardo - https://www.instagram.com/daniellebelardomd/?

    https://www.precisionpreventivecardiology.com/


    💼 SPONSORS

    QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh


    🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN

    Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!


    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    Keywords

    cardiologist, dr danielle ballardo, heart disease, cholesterol, ldl, apob, statins, mediterranean diet, carnivore diet, biohacking, biohackers, intermittent fasting, fasting study, fish oil, supplements, expensive urine, parasite cleanse, detox

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
     

    Presented by https://podgo.io/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min
  • Jonathan Robinson: The Subconscious Truth About Trauma No One Explains | DSH #1698

    What if your anxiety, relationships, fears, and even your confidence didn’t start in this lifetime?


    In this episode, Jonathan Robinson breaks down how hypnotherapy, past life regression, and subconscious healing uncover the hidden patterns shaping your life today. From body dysmorphia and trauma to soul contracts, reincarnation, and karmic loops, this conversation dives deep into why we repeat the same lessons — and how to finally break them.


    We explore how childhood trauma forms in the subconscious, how past lives influence identity, why some people feel “homesick” for places they’ve never been, and how healing one timeline can ripple across all of them.


    🧠 What You’ll Learn


    ✨ Why childhood trauma forms before age 8

    🧠 How hypnotherapy rewires subconscious beliefs

    🔁 Why people repeat the same toxic patterns

    🌍 How past lives influence identity and fear

    💔 The link between trauma, phobias, and the body

    🧬 What birthmarks may represent energetically

    🪐 Spirit guides, higher self, and soul families

    🔥 How to break karmic loops for good

    💡 Why authenticity accelerates healing


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Body dysmorphia, trauma, and soul contracts

    01:03 – Meditation, hypnotherapy, and resetting the mind

    02:13 – Mental performance, sports anxiety, and belief systems

    03:53 – Past lives, reincarnation, and soul purpose

    06:14 – Soul families, soulmates, and repeating relationships

    07:35 – Gender, identity, and past-life influence

    09:28 – Why the universe keeps testing you

    11:18 – Birthmarks, phobias, and past-life trauma

    14:48 – Off-planet lives, spirit guides, and higher self

    18:34 – Healing karma, authenticity, and breaking cycles


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Jonathan Robinson - https://www.instagram.com/journeys_into_past_lives/


    💼 SPONSORS

    QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh


    🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN

    Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!


    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔑 Keywords

    past life regression, hypnotherapy, subconscious healing, trauma healing, reincarnation, soul contracts, karmic cycles, body dysmorphia, spiritual awakening, past lives explained, higher self, spirit guides, meditation, identity healing, childhood trauma, metaphysics, consciousness, soul purpose, breaking cycles

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
     

    Presented by https://podgo.io/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min
  • Shelise Ann Sola: What Cult Survivors Know That Outsiders Don’t | DSH #1700

    What really happens inside cults—and why do so many intelligent people stay?


    In this raw, eye-opening conversation, Shelise Ann Sola, host of Cults to Consciousness, breaks down the hidden realities of modern cults, including Mormon fundamentalist groups, Scientology, Amish communities, and lesser-known sects still operating in plain sight today. From child neglect and forced marriages to information control, fear tactics, and psychological manipulation, this episode exposes how cults thrive—and why leaving is harder than most people realize.


    We explore how cults harm children the most, how leaders use shame and isolation to maintain power, why survivors struggle to leave, and how awareness is helping people wake up and walk away in record numbers.


    This isn’t sensationalism. It’s survivor-led truth.


    🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN


    💡 How cults control people without physical force

    🧠 Why identity is stronger than logic

    🚩 The biggest red flags of high-control groups

    👶 Why children suffer the most in cult systems

    🔒 How information restriction shapes belief

    😶 The role of shame, fear, and obedience

    🧩 Why leaving feels like losing yourself

    ⚠️ How cult dynamics appear in everyday life


    CHAPTERS

    00:00 – How cults operate in plain sight

    02:30 – Why cult survivors find community through shared stories

    06:10 – Information control: the real source of power

    10:45 – Mormonism, modesty rules, and social enforcement

    15:30 – Missions as indoctrination boot camps

    20:55 – Polygamy, power, and sexual control

    27:40 – Bloodlines, incest, and modern fundamentalist groups

    33:20 – Children of God: the most disturbing cult case

    40:15 – Scientology and the systematic neglect of children

    47:10 – Why leaving feels worse than staying

    52:45 – Amish communities and hidden abuse

    58:20 – How to recognize cult dynamics in everyday life

    1:02:10 – Final thoughts: awareness, compassion, and red flags


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Shelise Ann Sola - https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/?


    💼 SPONSORS

    QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh


    🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN

    Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!


    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔍 KEYWORDS

    cults psychology, cult documentary, cult survivors, scientology exposed, mormon cults, polygamy cults, high control groups, cult indoctrination, cult abuse, children in cults, information control, cult leaders psychology

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
     

    Presented by https://podgo.io/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min
  • Josh Abelson - Las Vegas Has Better Pizza Than New York? This Festival Founder Says YES. | DSH #1693

    Las Vegas has Strip nightlife, billion-dollar casinos, and world-class entertainment — but who would’ve guessed it also has one of the highest-level pizza scenes in America?


    In this episode, Josh Abelson breaks down how he built The Industrial Event Space from an empty warehouse into a venue trusted by Microsoft, Ferrari, the NFL… and even President Biden.


    📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN


    🍕 How Vegas quietly became a top-tier pizza city

    🏭 How to build an event space from nothing — literally

    🚁 Wild event stories: helicopters, fireworks & 2,500-person food festivals

    📉 How to survive an industry collapse (COVID edition)

    🛂 What it’s like to host a sitting U.S. President

    🏎️ The real impact of F1 on Vegas locals & business owners

    🎙️ Why live podcasts are the next big thing in event programming

    🔥 How to market events in a city where everything competes for attention

    🧠 Wellness habits: sauna, cold plunge, peptides & biohacking routines

    🍽️ Why food trucks + local chefs = untapped gold for Vegas


    CHAPTERS

    0:00 – How the Las Vegas Pizza Festival began

    0:38 – Meeting Josh: Vegas entrepreneur & Industrial founder

    1:45 – Moving from Chicago & California to Vegas

    2:26 – Building an event space with zero infrastructure

    3:30 – How COVID nearly shut everything down

    3:54 – Hosting massive events: NFL, Microsoft, Ferrari & Biden

    5:01 – How Vegas locals feel about F1

    6:05 – Why Vegas is becoming a global event hub

    8:30 – Inside the Pizza Festival & Vegas’ world-class chefs

    21:52 – Live podcasts, Shaq x Mike Tyson & future of events


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Josh Abelson - https://www.instagram.com/theindustrial_eventspace/?


    💼 SPONSORS

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    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔑 KEYWORDS

    las vegas pizza festival, vegas pizza, vegas food events, josh industrial vegas, the industrial event space, vegas entrepreneur interview, vegas business podcast, vegas event industry, vegas event venue, president biden vegas event,

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    30 min
  • Digital Nas: ‘I Wish I Never Became Famous.’ The Dark Side of Success | DSH #1694

    Digital Nas pulls zero punches in one of the rawest interviews we’ve ever filmed.

    From getting sucker punched at ComplexCon, to revealing why he’s retiring from music, to exposing the hidden reality behind fame, envy, leaks, managers, and the “leeches” of the industry — this is the side of success nobody prepares you for.


    📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN


    🎵 Why success in music comes with envy, pressure & hidden costs

    🔥 The truth behind writing/producing credits and where the real money is

    💰 Why most wealthy musicians aren’t artists — they’re writers

    🤯 How fame affects mental health, safety, paranoia & lifestyle

    ⚠️ Red flags when dealing with managers, labels & industry contracts

    🚫 Why Digital Nas regrets fame and wants a life in the background

    💔 What “suffering from success” actually feels like

    🧨 How conflict, jealousy & clout-chasing lead to real danger

    🎸 Why he’s pivoting to being a bassist instead of a front-facing artist

    🎙️ The hidden grind behind creating albums for major artists


    CHAPTERS


    0:00 – Why Digital Nas is dropping 3 albums then retiring

    0:38 – Getting sucker punched at ComplexCon

    1:02 – Filing police reports & identifying the attacker

    1:35 – New releases, merch & Circus Season 2

    2:16 – “Suffering From Success”: the meaning behind the album

    3:02 – Regretting fame & wishing he stayed in school

    4:06 – Manager secretly taking 20% instead of 10%

    4:59 – Writing and producing for Kanye (six albums)

    5:40 – Money, fame, paranoia & always needing security

    7:45 – Why he’s walking away from being an artist forever


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    DIGITAL NAS - https://www.instagram.com/digitalnas/

    https://digitalnas.com/

    https://digitalnas.com/stream


    💼 SPONSORS

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    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔑 SEO KEYWORDS

    digital nas interview, digital nas kanye, kanye west vultures producer, digital nas retirement, digital nas suffering from success, complexcon fight, complexcon sucker punch, music industry exposed,

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    9 min
  • Ivan Raiklin: The Most Investigated Man in America Breaks His Silence | DSH #1692

    In this raw, uncensored conversation, Ivan breaks down what it’s like to be one of the most investigated voices of this generation — and why he refuses to back down.


    From COVID, censorship, and January 6th, to Silicon Valley insiders, big tech power, and how narratives are manufactured, this episode dives into the systems most people never get to see. Ivan shares firsthand experiences from inside government, intelligence, and tech — and explains why independent media matters more than ever.


    🎯 What You’ll Learn From This 👇


    🧠 How narratives are shaped and controlled

    🚫 Why censorship escalates when power is challenged

    🏛️ How government authority actually functions behind the scenes

    💻 The real relationship between Big Tech and politics

    🔥 Why independent voices matter more than ever

    ⚖️ What happens when you refuse to comply

    📉 The cost of truth in the digital age


    Chapters


    0:00 – “The Most Investigated Man”

    2:10 – Refusing to Bend the Knee

    4:50 – Censorship Across Every Platform

    7:00 – Why Mainstream Media Is Avoided

    9:10 – Government Power & the Overton Window

    12:30 – COVID, Control, and Coercion

    15:10 – January 6th & What Wasn’t Shown

    18:40 – Silicon Valley, Big Tech, and Influence

    23:30 – Who Really Holds the Power

    31:30 – The “Final Boss” of Politics


    🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT

    👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application


    📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected]


    👤 GUEST:

    Ivan Raiklin - https://www.instagram.com/ivan_raiklin/


    💼 SPONSORS

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    Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount!


    🎧 LISTEN ON

    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

    🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

    📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly


    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

    The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.


    While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show.


    Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.


    We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program.


    🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world!


    🔑 Keywords


    censorship, government corruption, free speech, independent media, big tech power, silicon valley insiders, political censorship, first amendment, january 6 discussion, covid censorship, media manipulation, truth vs narrative, power structures, investigative journalism

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    2 hr 8 min

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Step into the world of unfiltered conversations with Digital Social Hour, the podcast where host Sean Kelly dives deep with some of the world's most controversial and thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural icons, no topic is off-limits as Sean explores the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define their lives.

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