She wrote books with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. But behind the scenes, she was hiding a past that could have ended it all...Bestselling author Lara Love Hardin details her shocking journey: from battling opioid addiction and 32 felony convictions, to later writing for global icons.

Here’s what Lara revealed in our sit-down:

✓ How Lara went from 60 opiates a day to 32 felony convictions

✓ The moment she hit rock bottom, and tried to end it all

✓ Why she was living a secret life while ghostwriting for global leaders

✓ What it took to rebuild her entire identity

✓ How her darkest past became the fuel for massive impact

You’ve NEVER heard a story like this. A journey from shame to strength that proves it’s never too late to rewrite your ending.

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Timestamps

0:00 Meet Lara Love Hardin, Bestselling Author

1:23 How Lara Helped Evy Write Becoming Bulletproof

5:00 The Power Of Vulnerability And Why Evy Resisted It

12:12 Lara’s Secret Past

16:58 Handed Out Like Candy: Shocking Ease of Getting Addicted

22:54 Stealing for Survival

27:40 Why Some People Should Never Try Drugs, Even Once

29:01 Addiction, Genetics, and Loneliness

31:32 Caught and Overcharged

33:50 Plea Deals: A System Built on Desperation

38:27 From Mother to Inmate in One Knock

44:08 The Words That Nearly Ended Her Life

48:34 The Dehumanization Behind the Badge

51:13 'Good Guy vs. Bad Guy' Mentality Warps Justice

56:36 Locked Out of Life: What You Lose After a Felony

57:51 Paying the Price: Jail Time, Drug Court, and Beyond

1:01:42 The Underground Drug Market in Jail

1:04:16 750% Spike in Women’s Incarceration

1:05:45 The Guards Are the Predators: Inside Women’s Jails

1:06:53 Doing Time Isn’t Enough—Proving Yourself After

1:08:32 The Rules That Make It Hard to Escape the Cycle

1:11:20 Traffickers Target Women After Prison and Jail

1:12:46 What Her Children Experienced

1:17:13 The Mugshot They Refused to Release

1:19:26 Walking Out of Jail With Nothing

1:25:56 The Path That Led Her to Publishing

1:31:01 Why Staying Out of Jail Is Harder Than You Think

1:35:15 How Lara Outsmarted a Drug Test

1:39:51 The Moment Lara’s Boss Learned She Was a Convicted Felon

1:51:41 The Emotional Relief of Finally Owning Her Past

2:02:13 Must You Be Perfect to Be Forgiven?

2:08:05 Inside The Gemma Project: Saving Lives After Imprisonment

2:15:48 Why America Locks Up So Many People

2:18:22 Arresting Criminals With Dignity

2:24:02 The Secret Battles of Pregnancy

2:28:10 Does Harm Reduction Actually Work?

2:35:18 The Real Reason Lara Quit Recovery Meetings

2:42:28 Escaping Generational Trauma

2:45:43 Losing a Parent While Chasing Deadlines

2:53:17 The Icons Who Changed Lara’s Perspective

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Dan Hughes has walked into gunfire, negotiated with warlords, patrolled riots, and trained bomb-sniffing dogs to detect the invisible. From Secret Service agent to Blackwater operator and elite K9 handler, he’s been tested in places where hesitation gets you killed. In this gripping interview, Dan shares his near-death moments — and why faith, not fear, is what’s kept him alive.

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Timestamps

0:00 Meet Dan Hughes

3:11 Secret Service: Who Shouldn’t Have Passed

3:47 Rule-Bending in the Secret Service 4:56 Female Agent’s Work Hard for Respect

6:25 Inside Blackwater: A Whole New Level of Intensity

11:11 What Is Blackwater?

14:32 Dan’s 5 Years in Afghanistan

16:21 Giving Up Control in the Middle East Led to More Chaos

16:56 Delivering Cash to Warlords

20:35 Minneapolis Was More Dangerous Than Afghanistan

25:03 Getting Arrested With CNN

29:12 Dan’s 9/11: Inside the Chaos

48:38 A Day in the Life of an Agent

49:47 Agents vs. Wild Animals

52:57 Dan Saved the Man Who Tried to Hurt Him

1:01:02 Behind the Badge: The Toll on Marriage

1:03:04 The Legacy Dan Hughes Wants to Leave for His Kids

1:05:29 Almost Pulled the Trigger

1:10:50 Who REALLY Controlled Minneapolis During the Riots

1:15:34 Why Dan Refuses to Get PTSD

1:22:14 U.S. Withdrawal: We Abandoned Dogs

1:29:55 The Way Women Were Mistreated in Kabul

1:31:57 She Was Beaten, Tortured, and Left for Dead

1:35:44 Dan’s K9’s Saved Lives

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Former US Secret Service Special Agent Ken Valentine shares his blunt, first-hand insights on confronting child exploitation, relentlessly tracking hidden predators, and shaping the Adam Walsh Child Protection Act. Immerse yourself in this unfiltered account of dark realities—and the unyielding resolve it takes to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

#SecretService #HumanTraffickingAwareness #ChildProtection #MissingChildren #NCMEC

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0:00   Meet Ken Valentine, Former US Secret Service Agent

1:26   Why Ken Valentine Chose the Secret Service instead of the FBI

2:52   Could Your Family Survive the Sacrifices of Secret Service Work?

4:41   The Unexpected Path of Becoming an Agent

7:03   $7 Million Scam They Never Saw Coming—By a Doctor

9:27   Understanding True Evil

11:50  Investigating Child Trafficking & Finding Missing Children

16:16  Changing Sex Offender Laws with John Walsh

22:11  Are You Living Next to a Sex Offender? Find Out Now https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/search.jsf

22:28  How COVID Unleashed a Predator Epidemic

25:15  Sextortion Exposed: Removing Your Private Images from the Web

26:18  The Nevaeh Kingbird Case

30:06  How Forensics Unravel the Mystery of Missing Persons

30:59  Kidnapping Prevention: What Every Parent Must Know

34:40  The #1 Secret to Keeping Predators Away from Your Child

36:11  Life After Trafficking: How Victims Rebuild Their Lives

40:03  America’s Border Crisis: The Hidden Link to Human Trafficking

41:35  Restoring Hope

43:51  Why America is Losing the Battle Against Sex Trafficking

47:39  Catching a Predator in Ken’s Own Neighborhood

51:23  The Largest Hidden Hub of Sex Trafficking

52:22  Why We're Blind to Trafficking Happening Around Us

53:30  From Victim to Predator: Is the Abuse Cycle Real?

57:09  Cheating Death

1:03:44  Ken Opens Up About Losing His Position to Give Others a Chance

1:05:54  Hidden Cost of Being a Secret Service Agent

1:07:45  Spotting Lies Like a Pro

1:11:35  Connect Directly with Ken Valentine

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Psychic and medium Lisa Salvatore reveals her family’s legacy of prophetic abilities, the power of synchronicity, and how she helps others tap into their intuition. From unmistakable signs from the universe to setting energetic boundaries, Lisa’s insights will change how you view the unseen.

#Medium #PsychicPredictions #Psychic #Trustyourgut

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0:00 Trailer

1:24 Born into a Family of Psychics: Discovering Lisa’s Hidden Gifts

5:03 Psychic Gifts in Everyday Life and Mastering Discernment

6:23 How Lisa Knew It Was Time to Read Evy

8:41 When the Universe Sends a Sign, Don’t Ignore It

14:41 Reading People – What Your Gut Already Knows

15:30 Gut Instinct or Spiritual Guidance – Know the Difference

17:00 All the Psychic Powers You Didn’t Know Existed

19:18 The Power of Just Knowing

20:07 Phantom Voices Explained

21:13 How Psychics Help Solve Crimes

23:37 Does Pure Evil Exist?

24:35 Why Empaths Attract Negative Energy

26:46 Being an Empath Isn’t What You Think

32:13 How to Stop Absorbing Other People’s Energy

39:14 Your Soul Suffers When You Ignore Your Path

40:37 Projection – Humanity’s Greatest Weakness

44:16 Can Astrology Reveal Who Commits Crime?

47:15 Which Zodiac Signs Kill the Most?

53:30 Red Flags to Watch for in a Chaotic World

57:13 Connecting with Murderous Spirits

58:46 What Really Happens After We Die?

1:00:20 Your Body Knows When Someone Is Dangerous

1:02:40 Why Ignoring Your Gut Leads to Danger

1:04:23 Why People Stay in Toxic Relationships

1:06:02 Facing Your Shadow Through Self-Reflection

1:09:20 Why Are We Here?

1:10:34 Knowing When to Walk Away From People

1:11:49 Trying to Be Liked Is Manipulation

1:14:56 Lisa's 2024 Election Predictions

1:16:19 Why Is Fear Taking Over the World?

1:17:51 Synchronicity – Is It More Than Chance?

1:20:56 The Podcast’s Beginnings – Lisa’s Influence

1:21:49 Lisa's Deepest Fears Revealed

1:24:41 Why Don’t People Believe in Psychics?

1:27:34 How to Connect with Lisa

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Don Saladino is the trainer behind Hollywood’s most iconic superhero transformations, from X-Men to Marvel’s biggest stars. But his journey wasn’t always glamorous—he went from struggling to pay employees to building a fitness empire trusted by A-list celebrities. Discover how Don overcame immense challenges and the secrets he uses to help both stars and everyday people transform their lives.
#fitness #muscle #weightloss

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0:00 Intro
1:26 Evy’s Unexpected First Impression of Don
3:40 How to Score 3 Muscle Fitness Covers Without the "Perfect Body"
4:58 The Secret to Turning Hustle Into Success: From Rock Bottom to Building an Empire
8:59 Why Don Walked Away From Success: The Bold Move That Changed Everything
11:39 The Dark Side of Owning a Business
14:33 Raised to Fail: How Tough Love Prepares Kids for Life's Betrayals
17:07 The Childhood Insecurity That Turned Don Into a Powerhouse
22:07 Discover the Key to Wealth Without Chasing It
24:15 Why Being the Boss Everyone Hates (or Loves) Will Destroy Your Business
28:58 The Energy Vampires You Need to Cut From Your Life
30:16 The Power of Listening and Reading People
31:20 What Evy Learned From Working in Fitness
34:08 Don’s Unexpected Secret to Life-Changing Fitness Results
44:16 The Hidden Patterns of People Who Lose Weight vs Those Who Don’t
45:55 Why Big Success Always Starts With Tiny Wins
48:00 You’re Counting Calories Wrong and It’s Destroying Your Results
50:53 From Scrubbing Floors to Training Hollywood’s Stars
55:32 Stop Chasing Money: Look to Serve Others
1:00:35 Does Money Bring Misery?
1:01:21 The Real Reason You’re Failing in Fitness
1:06:24 Is Body Positivity Secretly Hurting Us?
1:07:37 The Best Diet Out There
1:09:16 The Real Reason Americans Can’t Pass Elite Fitness Tests
1:09:59 Is There a Blueprint for Perfect Health?
1:11:35 How COVID Sparked Don’s Fitness Empire
1:14:32 Why Actors/Actresses Are the Most Hardcore Clients
1:17:26 The Shortcut to Reaching Your Goals Faster
1:19:43 How the Ultra-Successful Stay Calm Under Pressure
1:22:45 How to Handle “Takers” in Your Life
1:25:23 Building Balanced Relationships
1:27:39 The Key to Raising Hardworking, Unstoppable Kids
1:32:22 Behind Don’s Game-Changing Fitness Challenges

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Join Mark Brandenburg, an active US Secret Service Special Agent, as he shares how a personal tragedy—the murder of his sister—ignited his relentless pursuit of justice and protection. He reveals the intense training, unyielding mental resilience, and the principles that guide his every move. Whether shielding President Obama through the tumultuous streets of Kabul or facing covert threats head-on, Mark unveils the intense and multifaceted challenges of life behind the badge. Brenda Brandenburg’s murder remains a heartbreaking mystery 43 years later. Your insights and information could be the crucial piece needed to bring closure to this tragic case. Join us in seeking justice by sharing any details you may have. Together, we can honor Brenda’s memory and help solve this enduring mystery.

If you have any details related to Brenda Brandenburg’s case, please contact the Denton County Sheriff's Office at (940) 349-1600

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00:00 Intro

02:10 Inside Presidential Protection: How Agents Transport & Secure the Commander-in-Chief

07:29 Managing "The Beast"

11:06 Capturing Assassination Attempts 

13:04 Why Agents Hide Their Identity

13:50 The Unsolved Murder That Changed Mark’s Life

30:10 The Dark Figure of Crime: 80% of All Crimes Have No Justice

31:32 Humanity’s Biggest Flaw

33:41 Surprising Facts About the Presidential Limousine

36:46 Command Presence: Perception of the Secret Service 

45:05 The New Generation of Agents

47:09 Law Enforcement in Media: The Growing Disdain for Police in America

53:10 Younger Agents: Shaping the Next Generation

56:39 Secret Service Careers: What It Takes and What Can Stop You

59:08 Toughest Polygraph in Law Enforcement

1:01:40 Why Integrity Matters Most 

1:04:20 The Power of Clear Expectations

1:05:36 No Man Buns Are Allowed: Maintaining Professionalism

1:08:41 The Making of 'Fence Jumper' 

1:12:35  Motivation is Bulls**t

1:14:02 Why Sleep Deprivation is a Major Struggle for Agents

1:18:25 Facing True Danger in the Field

1:22:18 Applying Secret Service Training to Everyday Life

1:24:58 Training Your Brain for Bravery in All Situations

1:28:33 Selfishness: Humanity's Biggest Challenge

1:34:20 Trust Your Gut: Listen to the Voice in Your Head

1:36:33 Resilience: Leaving Your Old Self Behind

1:42:52 Finding High-Caliber Individuals in the Agency

1:48:17 How Much Do Agents Know About the President’s Life?

1:49:10 How Assassinations Lead to the Creation of the Secret Service 

1:50:39 White House Ghost Stories

1:51:55 Why Aren’t Presidents Required to Take Polygraphs?

1:53:40 Being the Spouse of a Secret Service Agent

1:57:41 The Unsolved Murder of Brenda Brandenburg: In-Depth Details and How to Help

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Explore the critical importance of data privacy in today's digital landscape through the lens of former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Matthew Ferrante. This in-depth discussion reveals how personal data is collected, monetized, and potentially used without your awareness. Uncover the hidden costs of your digital identity and the true extent of targeted advertising. This video sheds light on pressing issues surrounding technology and privacy, empowering you to make informed choices in the digital world. Stay informed. Stay secure.

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This episode is dedicated to the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001. We will never forget.

Former FBI agent Colton Seale delves into the intricacies of gathering intelligence on one of history's most notorious figures, Osama Bin Laden. Colton Seale is renowned for his innovative interrogation techniques. Explore how he revolutionized traditional methods, moving away from fear-based tactics and achieving more effective outcomes in high-stakes situations.

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00:00 Trailer

0:33 Leading Osama Bin Laden’s Capture

4:32 Colton’s Unexpected Journey into the FBI

05:40 Training For A New Agents

6:54 The FBI's Operations in Akridge, Alaska

9:18 The Alarming Reality of Human Trafficking

14:07 The Public Corruption Case Involving Senator Stevens

15:30 Building Strong Relationships in War Zones

17:58 Blending In to Stay Safe within Nigeria

19:05 Becoming Director of the HIG: Leading High-Priority Interrogations

20:58 Interrogation Tactics We've Been Taught Are Wrong

26:00 The Secret to Getting People to Open Up

35:13 Inside the Mind of a Terrorist

37:55 Are There Differences in Interviewing Suspects, Witnesses, and Victims?

39:42 Why Everyone Has Something to Hide

41:15 How to Effectively Deal with Resistance to Change

45:02 The Biggest Myths About Detecting Lies

46:14 Why People Struggle to Control Their Emotions

48:50 Having Difficult Conversations

50:14 Why the 'Compliment Sandwich' is Ineffective

53:03 Colton's Encounter with the Times Square Bomber

56:27 The Wrong Way to Conduct an Interview

59:21 Do Waterboarding, Isolation, and Confinement Work?

1:01:52 Can You Trust Your Memories?

1:03:22 Fixing America’s Outdated Interviewing Methods

1:16:57 Why Is There So Much Resistance to the FBI?

1:19:44 Why the Public Lost Trust in the Government

1:21:29 The Darkest Moment of Colton’s Career

1:22:29 How Hypnosis Led to False Rape Accusations

1:24:23 Why 80% of Crimes Go Unpunished

1:25:43 Colton’s Mindset After Handling Dark, High-Profile Cases

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Join former CIA Chief of Station John Franchi as he reveals the most challenging scenarios faced in his 29-year career and how he navigated dealing with the world's most dangerous people. Discover how "The Godfather" offers insights into the complexities of the Middle East and the covert operations. Explore untold stories behind global conflicts and the imminent threats we face today.#CIA #secretservice

*At the time of this recording certain historical facts have changed*

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01:23 Early Career in the CIA

02:52 CIA Hiring Process Explained

05:35 What Type of Person the CIA Looks For

07:35 Understanding What Makes Someone a Terrorist

11:11 Ideal Ways to Handle Gaza Conflict

17:59 Developing Empathy for a Terrorist

20:10 Is America Losing Its Global Strength?

26:08 Future Threats Facing the US

30:58 Types of Attacks the US Faces

34:19 Causes of the Divide in America

36:45 Important Lessons to Teach Your Kids

39:41 Impact of COVID on People's Lives

40:43 Accuracy of News Media Today

41:55 Preparing for Future Threats

44:09 Monitoring Your Kids' Online Activities

49:21 Being A Leader Within The Agency

51:13 Morals and Ethics in the CIA

1:00:40 Working in Dangerous Situations

1:04:48 Common Myths About the CIA

1:08:35 Three Ways to Prepare for Attacks

1:14:48 Understanding the Role of a 'Fixer'

1:20:30 Reading People

1:22:39 Impact of Trump Winning the Election

01:27:26 Leaving the CIA

01:30:27 Impact of Your Inner Circle

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