In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Zach speaks with David Weisman about his journey of coming out later in life and what it took to finally embrace who he truly is.

David reflects on growing up on Long Island during a time when being gay felt dangerous, hidden, and deeply stigmatized. He talks about how fear, social pressure, and the AIDS crisis shaped the way he viewed himself, and how those feelings followed him through college, marriage, and fatherhood.

The conversation explores David’s marriage to a woman, the internal conflict he carried for years, and the painful process of eventually confronting the truth. He shares how therapy, divorce, and difficult conversations with his children and family became part of his path toward self-acceptance.

David also discusses the role bodybuilding and physical transformation played in changing his life. What began as a fitness journey became something much bigger, giving him discipline, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity. Zach and David also talk about dating, finding community in Boston, navigating gay spaces later in life, and building a new chapter rooted in honesty instead of fear.

This episode is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to be yourself, never too late to find happiness, and never too late to begin again.

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In this episode, Zach welcomes Maria Micha, a spiritual psychotherapist who blends clinical training with hypnotherapy, intuition, and shamanic healing. Maria opens up about her personal journey, including how surviving abuse and rebuilding her life pushed her toward a deeper spiritual path. She explains the difference between traditional psychotherapy and spiritual psychotherapy, how hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind, and why some people are drawn to past life regression.

Maria also shares how trauma can disconnect people from their true selves, how healing can help them reclaim lost parts of their identity, and why spiritual work and science do not have to be in conflict. The conversation also touches on religion, energy, reincarnation, shamanic healing, daily practices for reconnecting with yourself, and how people can begin to understand their soul’s purpose.

This is an uplifting and thoughtful conversation about transformation, self-discovery, and the power of healing beyond the surface.

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Learn more about Court: https://linktr.ee/courtvox 

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Guest: Justin Smith
App: https://cray.app/

In this episode, Zach and Justin dive into the realities of modern dating and how technology has changed relationships—sometimes for the worse.

Justin shares his deeply personal story about a marriage that turned out to be built on manipulation and deception. After a traumatic breakup and time in treatment to recover from the emotional toll, he decided to build a tool that could help others recognize the red flags he missed.

The result is Cray, an app designed to help people evaluate relationships through structured questions, behavior analysis, and verification tools.

Zach and Justin discuss:

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In this episode, Zach talks with Stef Vachon about his remarkable life story and the healing journey that transformed everything.

They discuss:

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In this inspiring episode, Zach talks with Nick about the powerful mission behind the Pink Socks Movement and how a simple pair of bright pink socks became a symbol of kindness, empathy, and connection around the world.

They discuss how the movement began, why people are craving deeper connection in a world filled with fear and division, and how Pink Socks has grown from healthcare into schools and communities across the country. Nick also shares emotional stories about the impact the movement has had on children, educators, patients, and everyday people.

This episode is a reminder that kindness matters, connection heals, and even the smallest act of love can change someone’s life.

In this episode, they discuss:

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• Phyllis Leavitt’s childhood experiences and trauma

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Get the book: Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn ✅ Signed copies available at https://feralhouse.com

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Learn more / Donate / Volunteer: https://www.qtlibrary.org/

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Ray Crist — Founder, The Jaguar Path

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