In today's conversation, former CFL player Steve White joins the podcast to share the story of how his life unraveled — and how he rebuilt it from the ground up. After years of concussions, post-concussion syndrome, seizures, illness, and personal loss, Steve hit rock bottom. What followed wasn't a recovery, but a full reconstruction: rebuilding his brain, body, and faith through disciplined systems rooted in breath, movement, environment, nutrition, nervous-system regulation, and purpose.

In this conversation, Steve explains how brain injuries reshape emotion and identity, why trust in yourself must be rebuilt deliberately, and how science and faith-based discipline can bring someone back from the edge.

If you want to understand what it takes to come back from neurological collapse and build a life that's stronger than ever, this episode is for you.

This podcast dives into:

• How concussions and PCS alter brain health and emotional regulation.

• The hidden psychological toll of neurological injury.

• Rebuilding self-trust after physical and personal collapse.

• The mindset behind the Brae 100 method.

Be sure to preorder Steve's upcoming book, The Best Defense is a Relentless Offense, and check out his website!

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Steve White socials here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrae100/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrae100

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrae100/

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🛍️ Recommended Books & Accessories from this Episode

📖 Concussion – A powerful resource that breaks down concussion science, recovery, and what you need to know about brain injury and healing. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science – A groundbreaking exploration of neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to heal, adapt, and transform. 👉 Check it out

📙 Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain – Discover the incredible link between movement and brain function, mood, learning, and long-term mental health. 👉 Explore it here

👜 The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline (Paperback) – A practical and research-driven approach focused on preventing cognitive decline and supporting long-term brain health. 👉 Discover it here

🎁 Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate/Blood Oxygen/Sleep Monitor (20+ Sports Modes Smart Watch for Android/iOS) – A useful daily wellness tool for tracking activity, heart rate, sleep, and overall performance to support healthier routines. 👉 See it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

In today's episode, we connect with Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his upcoming book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma, set for release in April 2026. Known as "The Depression Doctor," Dr. Scott is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working with people whose depression, trauma, and emotional disconnection don't fully respond to conventional approaches.

Drawing from both his professional work and his own lived experience with severe depression and self-isolation, Dr. Scott shares how his healing journey led him beyond traditional therapy models — toward nontraditional paths like reconnecting with nature, rebuilding emotional safety, and addressing the internal systems that quietly block recovery…

This discussion delves into:

• Why joy, comfort, and connection can feel inaccessible even when life seems "fine" on the outside.

• Why positive moments fade quickly while emotional lows feel permanent.

• The hidden patterns that sustain certain forms of depression and trauma.

• What actually helps restore emotional connection and long-term healing.

Ready to take a deeper look at the reality of depression? Hit play to hear how Dr. Scott challenges surface-level solutions and offers a more integrated, human approach to healing.

Click here to connect with Dr. Scott and his work!

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Dr. Scott Eilers socials here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scott.eilers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dr-Scott-Eilers-100027408026502/

X: https://x.com/dreilers

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma – A deeply honest and empowering guide offering insight into healing trauma and depression through truth, clarity, and emotional resilience. 👉 Get it here

📘 For When Everything Is Burning – A comforting read for difficult seasons, offering grounding words and support when life feels overwhelming and heavy. 👉 Check it out

📙 Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy – A classic, evidence-based guide rooted in CBT techniques to help shift negative thinking patterns and improve mood. 👉 Explore it here

📕 The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program – A practical workbook filled with structured exercises to help build healthier thinking habits and manage depression with CBT tools. 👉 Discover it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

Are today's diabetes medications actually treating the disease, or just managing symptoms? In this episode, renowned diabetes educator Gary Scheiner breaks down the fast-growing world of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro – explaining what they do, who they're for, and why they're so effective…

As the owner and clinical director of Integrated Diabetes Services, Gary has devoted his career to improving the lives of people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Living with type 1 diabetes since 1985, he is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, a master's-level exercise physiologist, and was named 2014 Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

He's also the author of several foundational books, including Think Like a Pancreas, Get Control of Your Blood Sugar, and The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting, and is a frequent speaker at national and international diabetes conferences.

Jump in now to find out:

• The importance of finding a healthy balance when managing diabetes.

• What makes GLP-1 medications unique.

• How diabetes impacts food digestion.

• What elevated glucose levels do to the rest of the body.

To keep up with Gary and his work, follow him on LinkedIn!

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Gary Scheiner socials here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrated_diabetes_services/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrateddiabetesservices

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.scheiner/

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin – A highly practical, easy-to-understand guide for managing diabetes with insulin, including real-world strategies for blood sugar control. 👉 Get it here

📘 Mastering Type 1 Diabetes: Strategies for Women's Blood Sugar Control – Focused guidance tailored for women navigating Type 1 diabetes, including hormone-related blood sugar shifts and management strategies. 👉 Check it out

📙 The Diabetic Cookbook and Meal Plan for the Newly Diagnosed: A 4-Week Introductory Guide to Manage Type 2 Diabetes – A beginner-friendly meal plan packed with recipes and structure to help manage Type 2 diabetes confidently from day one. 👉 Explore it here

📕 GLP-1 Weight Loss and Diabetes Medications Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro – A complete handbook breaking down GLP-1 medications, how they work, what to expect, and key considerations for weight loss and diabetes care. 👉 Discover it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Darren Schmidt, a chiropractor who has dedicated his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition and nutritional healing. He is the founder of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a nationally recognized speaker on chronic illness and metabolic health.

Dr. Schmidt's nontraditional path into healthcare stems from his rejection of conventional medical models that have failed. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, he explains why many people never fully recover from chronic illness — and how addressing cellular function, toxin overload, and nutritional deficiencies can change that…

We also dive into his 2024 book, Optimal Health: The 7 Step System to Transforming Your Health with Nutritional Healing, where he outlines the fundamental causes of chronic disease, including the often-misunderstood difference between detoxification and drainage. Dr. Schmidt breaks down how issues like mold exposure, parasites, mitochondrial dysfunction, and metabolic stress quietly undermine health.

This discussion covers:

• What separates Dr. Schmidt from other doctors.

• How diet and supplements help people get well.

• The unique mechanisms of chronic illness.

• The 7-step framework from Optimal Health

Follow Dr. Schmidt on social media:

YouTube • TikTok • Instagram • Facebook

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 Optimal Health: The 7 Step System to Transforming Your Health with Nutritional Healing (Paperback) – A step-by-step system focused on nutritional healing and practical lifestyle shifts to support long-term wellness. 👉 Get it here

📘 Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, Aging, and Life Itself – A fascinating deep dive into mitochondrial health and why it plays a critical role in energy, aging, and chronic disease. 👉 Check it out

📙 Dirty Genes: A Revolutionary Approach to Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Genetics and Personalized Plans for a Happier, Healthier You – Learn how gene expression impacts health, and how to create personalized strategies through nutrition and lifestyle. 👉 Explore it here

📕 Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness – A powerful resource for understanding environmental illness and navigating healing from mold, Lyme, and chemical sensitivities. 👉 Discover it here

📗 The Autoimmune Solution: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing and Reversing Inflammatory Diseases Through Functional Medicine – A functional medicine approach to reducing inflammation, improving immune balance, and addressing root causes of autoimmune issues. 👉 See it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

Today, we dive into financial literacy with Daniel Rodgers, author of Escape The Clock: Your Program Guide for Financial Freedom and Early Retirement. After achieving economic independence and retiring early from a successful career as a program manager, Daniel now dedicates his time to helping others take control of their finances and live life on their own terms.

Though not a financial professional by training, Daniel's disciplined planning and problem-solving transformed his personal experience into a practical, step-by-step guide for escaping the 9-to-5 — empowering countless people through his speaking, writing, and podcast content…

In this episode, we cover:

• Strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing.

• The mindset and discipline required to escape the traditional work cycle.

• Lessons from the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.

• How to create passive income streams and manage debt effectively.

If you're ready to take control of your finances and design a life on your own terms, this episode is for you. Click play now to dive in!

You can find more on Daniel by visiting the Escape the Clock website.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Dan Rodgers socials here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetheclockpodcast/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapeTheClockMedia

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 Escape The Clock: Your Program Guide for Financial Freedom and Early Retirement – A practical guide for breaking free from the 9–5 mindset and building a clear roadmap toward early retirement and financial independence. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life – A straightforward, beginner-friendly guide to investing, building wealth, and creating long-term financial freedom. 👉 Check it out

📙 Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence – A classic personal finance book that helps reshape how you think about money, spending, and freedom. 👉 Explore it here

📕 The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness – A brilliant read on the emotional and behavioral side of money—why we do what we do financially, and how to build smarter habits. 👉 Discover it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

Meet Sarah Vilenskiy, Founder and CEO of Blossom Essentials, a clean skincare brand focused on real relief for chronic dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. Founded in Austin, TX in 2020, Blossom Essentials was born out of Sarah's own struggle with severe skin conditions and her frustration with products that promised results but failed to deliver.

Join in to discover:

• How Sarah's personal health journey inspired the creation of Blossom Essentials.

• The importance of fragrance-free, waterless formulations for sensitive skin.

• How medical-grade manuka honey supports skin repair and barrier restoration.

• Strategies for managing eczema, psoriasis, reactive skin, and menopause-related dryness.

Hit play to hear how addressing skin health at the root level empowers people to feel at home in their own skin — and how intention, patience, and purpose helped Blossom Essentials grow into a trusted skincare brand…

Follow Sarah and Blossom Essentials:

Instagram: @try_blossom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blossomessentials

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

🛍️ Recommended Books & Accessories from this Episode

📖 Eczema Diet: Eczema-Safe Food to Stop the Itch and Prevent Eczema for Life – A practical guide focused on nutrition-based strategies to reduce inflammation, soothe symptoms, and support long-term skin health. 👉 Get it here

📘 Making Natural Beauty Products: Over 250 Easy-to-Follow Makeup and Skincare Recipes (Idiot's Guides) – A hands-on resource for creating safe, natural skincare and beauty products at home with simple, proven recipes. 👉 Check it out

👜 LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Home – A reliable humidifier designed to improve air moisture levels, helping support skin comfort, breathing, and overall home wellness. 👉 Explore it here

🎁 Acrylic Round Clear Jars with Lids for Lip Balms, Creams, & Makeup – Convenient, reusable containers ideal for storing homemade beauty products, creams, and balms. 👉 Discover it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

Is it possible to reconstruct a 4,500-year-old wonder of the world – and let millions of people walk inside it? In this episode, we're joined by Peter Der Manuelian, Harvard Egyptologist and Director of the Giza Project, and Fabien Barati, CEO and co-founder of the immersive technology company Excurio, to explore how rigorous archaeology and cutting-edge virtual reality came together to create Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive Expedition to Ancient Egypt.

Drawing on decades of excavation records, architectural data, and historical research, Peter and his team served as the project's primary scientific advisors, ensuring the virtual Great Pyramid of Giza reflects the latest archaeological evidence. Fabien and the Excurio team translated that scholarship into a shared, large-scale VR experience — allowing participants to traverse the Giza Plateau, enter the Great Pyramid, witness daily life in ancient Egypt, and attend the funerary rites of Pharaoh Khufu…

In this episode, we explore:

• How Harvard's Giza Project data was transformed into a walk-through VR pyramid

• Why historical accuracy matters in immersive archaeology

• What muon tomography reveals about hidden voids inside the Great Pyramid

• How VR can balance preservation with global access to cultural heritage

• What the future holds for immersive expeditions and digital archaeology

With over one million visitors worldwide, Horizon of Khufu has become a landmark example of "edutainment," making fragile and inaccessible heritage sites available to global audiences while preserving their integrity for future generations. Ready to learn more about this fascinating project? Tune in now!

More on Peter: https://anthropology.fas.harvard.edu/people/peter-der-manuelian

More on Fabien: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabien-barati-5b20205/?originalSubdomain=fr

EXP is a Midwest's largest virtual reality destination that now open in Rosemont, IL and offering the Horizon of Khufu free-roam expedition.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

🛍️ Recommended Books & Accessories from this Episode

📖 The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt – A richly detailed guide to the deities of ancient Egypt, exploring their roles, stories, and symbolic meanings. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt – A comprehensive and authoritative history of ancient Egypt, covering its culture, rulers, and lasting legacy. 👉 Check it out

📙 The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day (The Complete Papyrus of Ani) – A stunning, fully illustrated edition of one of the most important spiritual texts of ancient Egypt. 👉 Explore it here

👜 Oculus Quest 2 (256GB) Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset – An immersive VR experience that lets you explore virtual worlds, museums, and ancient civilizations like never before. 👉 Discover it here

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How is advanced genetic engineering, stem cell biology, and AI-driven analytics reshaping the future of brain repair? Dr. Ruslan Rust, an Assistant Professor of Research Physiology and Neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, joins the podcast to share his insights…

With over 15 years of translational neuroscience research, Dr. Rust is developing next-generation gene-edited, induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived therapies designed to overcome the biggest barriers in cell therapy — crossing the blood-brain barrier, immune rejection, and long-term safety.

Dive in now to find out:

• Why current stem cell therapies struggle in stroke and neurodegenerative disease.

• Where stem cells are harvested.

• How gene-edited iPSC-derived cells are engineered to cross the blood-brain barrier.

• The role of AI and single-cell omics in optimizing brain repair strategies.

With additional training in MBA, bio-entrepreneurship, and scientific leadership, Dr. Rust brings a uniquely pragmatic lens to what it actually takes to turn cutting-edge neuroscience into viable therapies. Listen now for a rare look at how stroke recovery and Alzheimer's treatment may move from experimental promise to real clinical impact.

You can keep up with Ruslan on X or by visiting his USC academic website!

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science – A groundbreaking exploration of neuroplasticity and the transformative power of the brain to heal, adapt, and grow. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Future of the Brain: Essays by the World's Leading Neuroscientists – A collection of essays by top neuroscientists discussing the future of brain research and its implications for health and society. 👉 Check it out

📙 Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide – An in-depth guide to understanding stem cells, their applications, and how they are revolutionizing medicine and healthcare. 👉 Explore it here

📕 Stroke Recovery Activity Book - Large Print: Activities and Puzzles Workbook for Traumatic Brain Injury and Aphasia Rehabilitation – A practical, engaging workbook designed to aid in stroke recovery and brain injury rehabilitation through puzzles and activities. 👉 Discover it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

In this episode, we're joined by Rick Hill, a Clinic Revenue Strategist for Richardson Nutritional Center, sales consultant at Hill Distributing, author, speaker, and former radio talk show host. With over 28 years of experience in sales leadership, Rick has helped startup companies grow their customer base and revenue while working closely in the integrative and alternative health space.

Listen in as Rick shares his personal journey and professional evolution, including his role as co-inventor of AirSource, a home air purification system that generated $50 million in sales in its first year with Shaklee Corporation. As an author of Too Young to Die: Dramatic Use of Laetrile to Conquer Terminal Cancer and The Cancer Conundrum: Stop Dying—Start Living, Rick has spent decades speaking publicly about patient stories, nutrition, enzymes, and complementary approaches to wellness.

This conversation covers:

• How Rick's story has shaped his current ambitions.

• Why patients explore integrative and nutritional approaches to health

• The role of enzymes, nutrition, and lifestyle in wellness conversations

• Navigating controversial topics in alternative health responsibly

Hit play to gain insights into why alternative health discussions persist, how personal experience influences belief systems, and what it means to ask difficult questions about wellness in today's medical landscape!

You can follow along with Rick by visiting www.owwc.org/b17works.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Rick Hill socials here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbarnwellhill/

🛍️ Recommended Books & Supplements from this Episode

📖 Too Young to Die: The Dramatic Story of a Young Man's Triumph Over Terminal Cancer Through Laetrile and Nutrition – A powerful and inspiring story of how one man overcame terminal cancer using alternative therapies and nutrition. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Cancer Conundrum: Stop Dying—Start Living – A bold and insightful guide on how to take control of your health, defy the odds, and live fully while battling cancer. 👉 Check it out

📙 World Without Cancer: The Story of Vitamin B17 – Discover the compelling case for vitamin B17 as a potential cancer-fighting substance and its controversial history. 👉 Explore it here

💊 Certified Seeds by My Power Seeds – High-quality, nutrient-packed seeds to help support your health journey and wellness through natural, homegrown nutrition. 👉 See it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!

Meet Daniel Betts, a husband, father, defense attorney, and conservative Texan who is running to represent the state's 21st Congressional District. With more than 15 years of legal experience, Daniel has built his career defending constitutional rights and pushing back against government overreach, both in and out of the courtroom.

Daniel sits down to share the personal and professional journey that led him into public service — from his early career as a chemist, which shaped his fact-driven approach to policy, to his work as a defense attorney focused on due process and accountability. He explains why issues like border security, public safety, evidence-based mental health treatment, and combating synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and meth are central to his campaign.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why Daniel is running for Congress in Texas's 21st District.

• How his legal background shapes his approach to government accountability.

• Why family, faith, and community should be foundations for public service.

• The importance of public safety, border security, and protecting constitutional rights.

From defending individual liberties to strengthening communities across the Texas Hill Country, Daniel outlines a campaign grounded in facts, family, and service — and a vision for keeping Texas strong, free, and prepared for the future. Want to find out more about his efforts? Visit his website now!

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Keep up with Daniel Betts socials here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettsfortexas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettsfortexas/

X: https://x.com/bettsfortexas

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettsfortexas

🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence – A foundational text, offering the core documents that shaped the United States and its principles of liberty and governance. 👉 Get it here

📘 The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot – A deep dive into conservative thought, exploring the evolution of conservative philosophy from Edmund Burke to T.S. Eliot. 👉 Check it out

📙 The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents–The Definitive Edition – A seminal work exploring the dangers of central planning and the importance of individual liberty in the face of authoritarianism. 👉 Explore it here

Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!