What if the life you want isn’t waiting for the perfect moment—but for one courageous decision?

In this episode of Human Enough, we welcome Lauren Fay—award-winning author, keynote speaker, life strategist, former collegiate athlete, and Reiki Master whose work centers on self-leadership, emotional resilience, and lasting transformation.

Lauren shares how choosing an alcohol-free life became the catalyst for something much deeper: reclaiming her identity, rebuilding self-trust, and discovering that lasting change isn’t about having more willpower—it’s about aligning your actions with what you already know to be true.

Together, we explore internal negotiation, confidence, burnout, identity shifts, courage, and why the greatest miracles often begin with one intentional choice.

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or simply feeling called toward something more, this conversation is an invitation to stop settling and start leading yourself with courage.

Connect with Lauren Fay:

https://laurenfaycoaching.com/

How do you move forward when life changes in an instant?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Julia Lindenthal, whose life was forever changed by the sudden and unexpected death of her father in November 2024. What began as unimaginable grief became a mission to raise awareness about aortic dissection, arterial plaque, and the importance of preparing for life’s most unexpected moments.

Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, Julia chose to transform her pain into purpose. Through advocacy, fundraising, and sharing her story, she is helping others navigate grief while encouraging life-saving conversations about heart health and sudden loss.

Together, we explore grief, resilience, healing, family, purpose, and how some of life’s deepest wounds can become a source of hope for others.

Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one or simply want to live with greater intention, this conversation is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, light can still be found.

Support Julia’s mission in memory of her father: https://donate.theheartfoundation.org/inmemoryofjohnglindenthal

Writing a book is an incredible achievement—but building a lasting writing career is an entirely different challenge.

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Lana McAra—award-winning, international bestselling author, ghostwriter, publisher, and writing mentor. With more than 50 books, over one million copies sold, and decades of experience helping writers succeed, Lana shares what separates career authors from those who publish just one book.

Together, we explore the realities of today’s publishing landscape, why good books often don’t sell, how writers can build genuine connections with readers, and what it takes to create a body of work that leaves a lasting legacy.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, an experienced writer, or simply someone who loves stories, this conversation offers valuable insights into creativity, perseverance, publishing, and the power of authentic storytelling.

How do we move forward after losing someone we love?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Dr. Sheila K. Collins—award-winning author, grief advocate, therapist, professor, and speaker—to explore a different way of understanding grief. After losing both her son and daughter, Sheila discovered that healing isn’t about “getting over” loss but learning how to live with it through creativity, storytelling, movement, music, and community.

Drawing from over four decades of experience as a therapist and her own deeply personal journey, she explains why grief is not something to avoid, but a skill we can learn. Together, we discuss why Western culture struggles with grief, how art helps us process pain, and how loss can eventually become a doorway to deeper compassion, resilience, and meaning.

If you’ve ever experienced loss—or supported someone who has—this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and a reminder that healing is possible.

What if leadership isn’t about having all the answers—but about training your brain to think, relate, and live differently?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Arnold Beekes, founder of Brain Athletes, an innovative framework that combines brain health, psychology, sports, and spirituality to help people become what he calls “Better for All Leaders.”

Growing up in a highly conformist environment, Arnold spent years living by other people’s expectations before discovering the freedom of un-conditioning—the process of dismantling limiting beliefs and inherited scripts. Today, he helps individuals move from simply fitting in to fully expressing who they were created to be.

Together, we explore neuroplasticity, brain fitness, mental wellness, leadership, identity, and why true success isn’t just about becoming better yourself—it’s about becoming better for everyone around you.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by expectations or wondered whether lasting personal change is truly possible, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

What happens when the life you’ve carefully built disappears overnight?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Desirae Terry, a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and author of the forthcoming memoir SPINAL TAP: How My Medical Trauma Uncaged Me.

At just 24 years old and pregnant, Desirae experienced a catastrophic spinal injury that changed the course of her life. The elite athlete who once measured herself by achievement, resilience, and doing everything “right” suddenly found herself confronting disability, multiple surgeries, grief, surrogacy, and an entirely new identity.

Rather than allowing trauma to define her, Desirae discovered that healing isn’t about becoming who you were before—it’s about becoming someone more honest, more whole, and more free.

Together, we explore perfectionism, identity, motherhood, resilience, grief, burnout, and what it truly means to stop performing and start living.

Whether you’ve experienced trauma, struggle with perfectionism, or simply feel exhausted by trying to hold everything together, this conversation offers hope, compassion, and a new way forward.

In a world obsessed with followers, influence, and instant success, what does it really mean to build a legacy?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Corwin “CJ Moneyway” Johnson—media entrepreneur, bestselling author, AI educator, and host of The CJ Moneyway Show, one of the world’s top-ranked entrepreneurship podcasts.

Through years of interviewing entrepreneurs, leaders, athletes, investors, and changemakers, CJ has discovered that success isn’t measured by fame or fortune alone—it’s measured by the lives we impact and the legacy we leave behind.

Together, we explore entrepreneurship, faith, resilience, storytelling, leadership, AI, and the mindset required to turn life’s greatest challenges into meaningful purpose.

Whether you’re building a business, growing a platform, or simply trying to live with greater intention, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond today’s achievements and toward tomorrow’s impact.

In a world overflowing with opinions, outrage, and constant information, how do we learn to think clearly instead of simply reacting?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Bob Martin—trial attorney, licensed clinical social worker, meditation and happiness mentor, and creator of The Flow—to explore the deeper forces shaping our thoughts, emotions, and society.

Drawing from decades of experience in law, mental health, and mindfulness, Bob challenges us to look beneath the headlines, understand the psychology behind conflict, and discover what it truly means to flourish instead of merely function.

This conversation explores mindfulness, culture, politics, emotional awareness, leadership, happiness, and why understanding ourselves may be the first step toward understanding the world around us.

Why do some talented professionals continue to grow while others seem to hit a ceiling, despite working just as hard?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Leslie Ferry—founder, career strategist, and host of The Career Edge™ podcast—to explore the invisible factors that shape career success.

Drawing from her own journey from accountant to marketing executive to entrepreneur, Leslie introduces two powerful frameworks: The Wiring Gap™, the difference between who we believe we are at work and how others actually experience us, and The Performance Loop™, a practical approach to closing that gap and creating lasting career growth.

Whether you’re leading a team, building your career, or navigating change, this conversation will challenge the way you think about communication, leadership, and professional growth.

How do you find hope after surviving one of history’s darkest tragedies?

In this episode of Human Enough, we sit down with Sara Im—award-winning author, speaker, wellness entrepreneur, and survivor of the Cambodian genocide.

As a young girl, Sara endured four years in a Khmer Rouge labor camp, where starvation, forced labor, disease, and unimaginable loss claimed the lives of nearly two million Cambodians. Against incredible odds, she survived.

Today, Sara shares her remarkable story to help others overcome fear, anxiety, grief, and life’s greatest challenges. Through her faith and unwavering resilience, she reminds us that even in our darkest moments, hope can still be found.

Whether you’re facing personal hardship, loss, or simply searching for the courage to keep moving forward, this conversation offers timeless lessons on resilience, leadership, and the strength of the human spirit.