Elsplend Realities

What if the way we see the world shapes the way we experience our lives?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Stewart Cohen, commercial director, photographer, entrepreneur, and founder of SC Pictures, to explore the power of perspective, storytelling, creativity, and intentional attention.

With a career spanning major global brands, diverse cultures, and countless human stories, Stewart has built his work around a simple but powerful philosophy: framing life in its best light.

We explore what it means to find beauty without ignoring reality, take creative risks, appreciate ordinary people and moments, and remain curious in a world that often pulls our attention toward negativity.

Because sometimes transformation doesn't begin with changing what is around us.

It begins with changing how we choose to see it.

What if understanding difficult people begins with understanding ourselves?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Dr. Jeremy Sherman, researcher, writer, and thinker whose work explores the fascinating intersection of science, psychology, philosophy, human behavior, and the nature of the self.

Jeremy brings complex questions about consciousness, identity, decision-making, and difficult behavior down to earth—with insight, curiosity, and humor. We explore why people behave destructively, how to respond to difficult personalities without becoming reactive ourselves, and what our own behavior can reveal about who we are.

This is a conversation about human nature, self-awareness, relationships, and the power of staying curious—even when people challenge us.

Because sometimes, understanding others starts with asking better questions about ourselves.

What happens when someone tells you that you can't do something—and you decide their words won't become your truth?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Kris Keppeler, a narrator, actor, voice actor, writer, and storyteller whose journey is a powerful reminder that our potential isn't always visible at the moment we're told what we can't do.

After being told at thirteen that she would never learn to sing, Kris chose persistence. That determination eventually led her through musical theatre, film, voice acting, podcasting, writing, and audiobook narration, where she has brought more than fifty books and countless characters to life.

We explore the power of finding your authentic voice, overcoming limiting beliefs, starting again at any age, and using creativity to keep discovering who you are.

Because sometimes, the most important voice in your life is the one that finally says, “I'm not finished yet.”

What if true progress isn't about constantly replacing the past, but knowing which lessons are worth carrying forward?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Dr. Edward Feinberg, a dentist, educator, author, and mentor whose career spans more than four decades. Building on the legacy of his father while embracing decades of technological and professional change, Dr. Feinberg offers a unique perspective on craftsmanship, innovation, mentorship, and lasting excellence.

Together, we explore what decades of experience can teach us about patience, wisdom, responsibility, and the difference between following trends and pursuing what genuinely works.

This conversation goes beyond dentistry. It's about knowing when to innovate, knowing when to preserve, and understanding that sometimes the strongest path forward begins with remembering what has already stood the test of time.

What happens when the beliefs that once gave us certainty are tested by circumstances we never expected?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with David Libby, author of A Different World: God's Sovereignty in the Face of Suffering, for an honest conversation about faith, suffering, resilience, and the questions that emerge when life becomes difficult.

David shares how years of chronic illness within his family transformed his understanding of theology, challenged deeply held beliefs, and taught him lessons that could never have been learned from books alone.

Together, we explore the tension between faith and uncertainty, the reality of unanswered questions, how to support people through prolonged suffering, and what it means to hold onto hope when life doesn't unfold the way we imagined.

This is not a conversation about easy answers. It's about finding meaning, compassion, and resilience in the middle of life's hardest questions.

For many of us, money carries far more than a number. It can carry fear, shame, security, identity, freedom, and deeply rooted beliefs about what we deserve.

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Morgana Rae takes us beyond traditional financial advice and into the emotional relationship we have with money. Drawing from decades of helping people transform their financial lives, she explores self-worth, scarcity, abundance, healing, and the beliefs that quietly influence how we earn, spend, save, and receive.

This conversation invites us to look inward and ask a deeper question: What if changing our relationship with money begins with changing the relationship we have with ourselves?

Because sometimes, financial transformation isn't just about making more money. It's about becoming someone who can receive, value, and use it with greater freedom and intention.

Leadership isn't simply about having authority, making decisions, or achieving results. It's about the impact we have on the people who experience our influence.

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Po'okela Mossman shares lessons from his journey as a Combat Medic, entrepreneur, ministry leader, executive coach, and speaker. He explores what it takes to recognize toxic leadership, protect your values, build healthier cultures, and lead in a way that strengthens rather than diminishes the people around you.

From the workplace to the home, this conversation goes deeper than leadership techniques. It's about character, influence, well-being, faith, and the kind of legacy we leave through the way we lead.

Because the true measure of leadership may not be what we accomplish—but who becomes stronger because we were there.

History isn't just about dates, names, and events. It's about understanding where we come from, questioning what we believe, and using the lessons of the past to make wiser choices for the future.

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Barbara Ann Mojica—author, historian, educator, and creator of Little Miss History—to explore the power of storytelling, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Barbara shares lessons from more than four decades in education and explains why making history engaging can help young people think critically, recognize misinformation, and become more thoughtful citizens.

This is a conversation about education, curiosity, perspective, and the importance of remembering that the past doesn't simply tell us where we've been—it can help us understand where we're going.

Menopause is often talked about in terms of symptoms—but what happens when the changes begin to affect how a woman sees herself?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Alison Bladh joins us for a deeper conversation about menopause, confidence, nutrition, healthy aging, and the emotional experience of navigating midlife. We explore why women can feel disconnected from themselves during this transition, how nutrition and lifestyle can support well-being, and why menopause can be viewed not simply as something to endure, but as an opportunity for renewal.

This is a conversation about listening to your body, embracing change, rebuilding confidence, and discovering that becoming a different version of yourself doesn't mean you've lost who you are.

What if courage isn’t about making a huge leap, but taking one small step when life feels uncertain?

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Bernice McDonald, Life Strategist for hard things and creator of the Tiny Brave Steps method, explores how we can navigate fear, loss, change, and self-doubt without needing to have everything figured out. From understanding the nervous system to practicing self-compassion and learning to let go, Bernice offers a powerful reminder that courage can be quiet, gentle, and deeply transformative.

This is a conversation about finding your next step when the path ahead feels unclear—and discovering that sometimes, one tiny brave step is enough.