What happens when a culture’s stories begin to disappear?

When history is forgotten…

When myths are lost…

When future generations no longer know where they came from?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Som Phin, Cambodian-American author of more than 35 novels inspired by Khmer history, mythology, and folklore.

Rather than allowing Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage to fade into obscurity, Som has dedicated her writing career to preserving it through historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and romantasy. Her stories explore identity, resilience, family, belonging, and the powerful role storytelling plays in keeping cultures alive.

Together, we explore creativity, worldbuilding, self-publishing, cultural identity, the responsibility of preserving history, and why every story has the power to connect generations.

Connect with Som Phin:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Som-Phin/author/B0GJ47GBCD

What happens when the dream you’ve spent your entire life building suddenly disappears?

When a devastating accident changes not only your body…

but your voice…

your confidence…

and your ability to create?

Can storytelling become the bridge back to yourself?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with bestselling novelist and creator of The Class of ’74 podcast, Laura Van Wormer.

After surviving a catastrophic head-on collision that left her with life-threatening injuries and an uncertain future as a writer, Laura rediscovered her creativity in an unexpected way—through serialized podcast fiction inspired by her own high school years.

Together, we explore resilience, reinvention, nostalgia, creativity, healing, the power of fiction, and why stories can help us reconnect with both ourselves and each other.

Connect with Laura Van Wormer:

https://classof74podcast.com/

What if the moments you’re most embarrassed by become the stories that help someone else heal?

What if failure isn’t the end of your story…

but the beginning of your purpose?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Jessica Danel—author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mother—whose life has been filled with unexpected twists, heartbreaking challenges, incredible resilience, and plenty of laughter along the way.

From building a million-dollar preschool business to stepping away from it for her family, Jessica’s journey is one of faith, perseverance, motherhood, marriage, and rediscovering herself after life changed course.

Together, we explore parenting, entrepreneurship, grief, humor, faith, resilience, and why some of life’s messiest moments become our greatest gifts.

Connect with Jessica Danel:

https://jesssaying.net/

How many times can a person rebuild their life?

What happens when years of abuse, heartbreak, disappointment, and searching finally lead you to ask one life-changing question:

“What do I really want?”

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Jo Ann Fawcett—author, speaker, and survivor whose extraordinary journey spans seven marriages, emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, grief, divorce, and profound personal transformation.

Rather than allowing her past to define her, Jo Ann chose to rebuild her life, rediscover her identity, and embrace a path that felt authentic to her.

Together, we explore healing, toxic relationships, self-worth, reinvention, spirituality, resilience, and what it truly means to reclaim your life.

Connect with Jo Ann Fawcett:

https://joannfawcett.com/

What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted… and still feel empty?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with business and life coach Thomas Edwards Jr., author of The 1up Effect, to explore why so many high achievers reach success only to discover it doesn’t bring the fulfillment they expected.

Thomas shares the deeply personal story of building a thriving business, hitting every milestone, then watching his life unravel through addiction and burnout before finding a new way forward through faith, psychology, and an unexpected source—video games.

Together, we explore purpose, identity, play, performance, and what it really means to build a life that’s worth living—not just one that looks successful.

Connect with Thomas:

https://thomasedwardsjr.com/

Can spirituality exist without rigid beliefs? What if healing isn’t about becoming someone new—but reconnecting with the parts of yourself you’ve lost?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with psychologist, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and author Dr. Joshua Pritikin to explore the relationship between trauma, spirituality, meditation, psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and human flourishing.

Together, we unpack why our inner parts matter, how healing changes our experience of life, and why genuine transformation is less about certainty and more about curiosity.

Whether you’re religious, spiritual, skeptical, or simply searching, this conversation invites you to rethink what it means to become fully yourself.

Connect with Joshua Pritikin:

https://unburdened.biz/

Why do we keep finding ourselves in the same arguments…

the same unhealthy relationships…

the same workplace conflicts…

the same self-doubt?

What if the problem isn’t the people around us…

but the patterns we’ve never learned to see?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Alessandra Charlesworth, Marriage & Family Therapy graduate, leadership strategist, and host of The Unlearning Studio.

Drawing from over 12 years of experience working with families, leaders, and organizations, Alessandra reveals how emotional regulation, boundaries, inner child wounds, and psychological safety shape every relationship we have—including the one we have with ourselves.

Together, we explore self-worth, conflict, healing, leadership, parenting, marriage, and how unlearning old patterns creates space for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Connect with Alessandra Charlesworth:

https://linktr.ee/alessandracharlesworth

What happens when the person you once felt safest with becomes the person you no longer know how to reach?

When every conversation turns into conflict…

When you’re carrying the emotional weight of the relationship alone…

When you’ve tried everything you know to save your marriage…

And you’re left wondering whether to keep fighting—or finally let go.

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Veronica L. Nabizadeh, Esq.—attorney, divorce mediator, relationship coach, and known as The Battle-Weary Wife Whisperer.

After nearly losing her own 25-year marriage, Veronica transformed her deepest personal crisis into a mission of helping women find clarity before making one of life’s hardest decisions. Through her Stop, Drop, and Roll, Baby!® Technique, she teaches women how to regulate emotions, rebuild self-trust, and navigate marriage with wisdom instead of fear.

Together, we explore emotional burnout, self-abandonment, healing, boundaries, forgiveness, difficult decisions, and what it truly means to fight for a relationship without losing yourself.

Connect with Veronica L. Nabizadeh, Esq.:

https://marriagerelationshiprestart.com/

Why do we keep repeating the same emotional patterns?

Why do moments of clarity seem to disappear just when we think we’ve finally figured life out?

And what if personal growth isn’t a straight line—but a series of cycles we’re meant to move through?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Richard N. Smith, author of A Phenomenal Life: Ignite Your Clarity, Connection and Awe and creator of the Orbits of Consciousness.

After years of studying psychology, philosophy, phenomenology, and human behavior, Richard developed a framework that helps people understand why they struggle, how awareness evolves, and why compassion, connection, and awe are essential to living a meaningful life.

Together, we explore consciousness, identity, emotional patterns, self-understanding, spirituality, relationships, and what it truly means to live a phenomenal life.

Connect with Richard N. Smith:

https://aphenomenallife.co.uk/

How do you prepare for one of the hardest roles you’ll ever have…

Caring for the people who once cared for you?

What happens when your parents need help but refuse it?

When siblings disagree?

When you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and wondering if you’re doing enough?

And after they’re gone…

How do you let go—not just of them, but of the home, the memories, and everything they leave behind?

In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Ingrid Hanson-Popp, author of Becoming an Orphan: The Caregiver’s Guide to Lovingly Letting Our Parents Go.

After walking alongside her mother through the final chapter of life and now helping care for her aging in-laws, Ingrid has discovered that caregiving isn’t just about practical responsibilities—it’s about love, identity, grief, family dynamics, and learning to embrace life’s inevitable transitions with grace.

Together, we explore caregiving, family conflict, grief, faith, letting go, and why thriving through this season is possible.

Connect with Ingrid Hanson-Popp:

https://www.droppedpencil.com/Becoming-an-orphan