In this very special 200th episode, host Brett Kaufman takes a heartfelt pause to reflect on the journey of the Gravity Podcast. What started as a simple idea for recording meaningful coffee conversations has turned into a five-year archive of deep, vulnerable, and inspiring stories. With no roadmap in hand, the podcast became a space to explore the human experience and build a conscious community around authenticity and connection.

To celebrate the milestone, Brett revisits standout moments from some of his most impactful guests: people who have shaped the Gravity conversation and helped listeners feel a little more seen in their own lives.

Today on Gravity:

•  Chet Scott reminds us why real, connected community is essential to human survival and resilience.
• Jenny Britton of Jeni’s Ice Cream shares a deeply personal turning point and how her body, not her brain, guided her back to alignment.
• John Kim (The Angry Therapist) opens up about authenticity, healing, and the importance of embodied experiences.
• James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, talks about designing your life as a creative act—and how living intentionally is itself a form of art.
• Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, reflects on his decades-long journey with Transcendental Meditation and making the practice accessible without the fluff.
• Lewis Howes shares his path through trauma and adversity, and how he transformed pain into purpose.
• Maggie Smith, poet and bestselling author, gets real about heartbreak, motherhood, and the creative process of turning personal pain into art that heals others.

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• Brett Kaufman
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In this re-released episode in tribute to the great David Lynch, Brett Kaufman welcomes Bob Roth, one of the most experienced meditation teachers in the US and author of the New York Times bestseller “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.” With nearly 50 years of experience, Bob has introduced thousands to the practice of Transcendental Meditation. As the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, he has championed the cause of teaching meditation to over a million at-risk individuals across 35 countries. Bob shares his transformative journey, from witnessing Robert Kennedy's impactful speech and aspiring to be a Senator to his life-altering introduction to TM at the University of California, Berkeley. He delves into his early life, his father's wartime trauma, and the family's move to Marin County. Bob underscores the universality of trauma and the profound role of TM in calming the brain's amygdala, fostering resilience, and promoting overall well-being.

Today on Gravity:

• Bob Roth's childhood, influences, and experiencing Berkeley in the '60s
• Bob’s personal journey with Transcendental Meditation
• Science and benefits of TM
• Addressing trauma through TM and its societal impact
• David Lynch's influence and the expansion of TM in Columbus

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• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• The Gravity Project
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• Brett Kaufman
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“As a human being you look at a situation and say the intuition, I have there's potential within myself that hasn't come out yet and I want to enliven that I want to live life in a way that I'm doing my best and enjoying and meditation is the field for that.” – Cary Davis

Today on Gravity:

• Cary’s childhood and growing up in West Virginia
• Cary’s early adulthood in the service and discovering meditation
• Studying Transcendental Meditation and becoming a certified teacher
• The science behind meditation and proven health benefits
• Meditation as a tool for living a healthier & more fulfilled life

Connect with Cary Davis:

• Website: tm.org/columbus

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• Brett Kaufman
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"That's where the growth is. It's not about all the tricks, it's just about the consistency, creating that new pattern. And then once you create that new pattern, you can start to be the architect of the life that you want." – Joshua Steckel

Today on Gravity:

• Joshua’s childhood and being homeschooled
• Joshua’s weight loss journey in adolescence and developing lasting habits
• How Joshua uses his faith to guide him in becoming the best version of himself
• Joshua discovered breathwork practice while recovering from serious injuries in his 20s
• Breathwork as part of the GRO Transformational Wellness Program at the Green|House community
• Building lasting health habits 

Connect with Joshua Steckel:

• Instagram: @j_smooth_movement, @prismperformancecenter
• Website: prism-performance-center.com

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• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• Website: gravityproject.com
• Instagram: @gravitycolumbus

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• Website: brettkaufman.com
• Instagram: @brettkaufman

"You don't have to publish, you don't have to be a writer in terms of writing a book, but you've just got to, you've got to write to author a great life." – Chet Scott

Today on Gravity:

• Reframing self-talk and learning to speak into yourself 
• Running on fear versus running on love
• Overcoming adversity and finding gratitude
• The power of journaling and authoring your own life

Connect with Chet Scott:

• LinkedIn: Chet Scott
• Website: builttolead.com

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• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• The Gravity Project
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• Brett Kaufman
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"There's something bigger than you or I, an energy that is more powerful. I think that being able to recognize the fact that there is something more powerful than my being and that's a good thing that we don't have all that control." – Nicole Davis

ATTENTION: This episode contains discussions of topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please check the show notes prior to listening.

Today on Gravity:

• Nicole’s childhood and growing up in Los Angeles
• Navigating her mother’s addiction and suicide with the support of her father
• Nicole’s adolescence and her own struggle with substance abuse
• Getting sober and becoming a mother
• Developing a community and launching a business through social media

Connect with Nicole Davis:

• Instagram: mamanicoledavis, @foundgoods, @houragency
• Website: foundgoodsvintage.com

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• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• Brett Kaufman

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“It's so fun to see this community organically grow. And nothing makes me happier than when I teach group training and seeing the group form new friendships. it's beautiful.”– Kara Shaffer

Today on Gravity:

• Kara’s childhood and growing up as a competitive gymnast
• Becoming a collegiate athlete
• Changing course on a path to self-discovery and acceptance
• Kara pursuing coaching and uncovering her calling to teach others
• Developing a career as a fitness coach
• Kara’s role in the Green|House GRO program as the expert for movement

Connect with Kara Shaffer:

• Instagram: @karashaffermoves
• Website: karashaffermoves.com

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• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• The Gravity Project
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• Brett Kaufman
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"But the real birth of this huge wellness journey that I'm trying to impart on the world and make my impact started well before I was 10 years old, I always had this idea, big ideology of, ‘well, nobody's gonna do it. I'm gonna do it’” – Sean Carroo

Today on Gravity:

• Sean’s early years and how he found a passion for health and wellness from an early age after witnessing his mother’s own health struggles
• Sean’s experience as an athlete and developing a passion for fitness
• Pursuing education in fitness recovery and health optimization
• Using technology and data to optimize health in his business
• Sean’s role in the Green|House GRO program as the expert for sleep

Connect with Sean Carroo:

• Instagram: @sean_carroo, @wellness_flow
• Website: wellnessflowllc.com

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• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• The Gravity Project
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• Brett Kaufman
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"I learned from my father that in life we have these convincing experiences. And sometimes they're just the most mundane, stupid little thing. But it's a convincing experience where you're like, I don't know what's next, but it's better than where I am right now.” – Kate Borges

Today on Gravity:

• Kate’s unique childhood and relationship with her parents
• Her journey to wellness and blossoming in the process
• Navigating life after divorce and finding herself along the way
• Starting a new chapter with her husband Matt
• Finding strength and resilience in the face of uncertainty
• Building a business with a passion for helping others

Connect with Kate Borges:

• Instagram: @massage_garage_bexley
• Website: mgkate.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:

• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• The Gravity Project
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• Brett Kaufman
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“What it means to make sure archive and history doesn't disappear is something I realized is the power of art and photography.” – Tariq Tarey

Today on Gravity:

• Tariq’s journey from war torn Somalia to seeking asylum in the United States
• Adapting to cultural nuances as an immigrant
• The current tension and division in American culture and the strength of the middle
• Closing the gap between refugees and the larger community
• The power of photography in archiving refugee stories

Connect with Tariq Tarey:

• Instagram: @tariqtarey
• Website: tariqtarey.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:

• The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and Spotify

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• The Gravity Project
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• Brett Kaufman
• Brett Kaufman on Instagram