INsights & Straight Talk

How much of who you are today did you actually choose—and how much did you inherit? Generational trauma can shape the way we handle anger, express love, communicate, and raise our children. But inherited family patterns do not have to become our children's future. On INsights & Straight Talk, host Rodd Duff welcomes Dr. Ernest Ellender, known as the Black Belt Trauma Coach, for a powerful conversation about childhood trauma, emotional healing, family relationships, and breaking cycles of generational pain.

What if you could build your own business software simply by describing what you need—without hiring programmers or spending thousands of dollars? Artificial intelligence is changing who gets to innovate, and the opportunities for small businesses may be bigger than we imagined.

Are you nourishing your body—or spending money on promises your body may never benefit from? From protein powders and vitamin supplements to blood testing and food labels, this conversation challenges what we think we know about nutrition, healthy aging, and the supplement industry. Welcome to INsights & Straight Talk with Rodd Duff & Producer Barbie, featuring returning guest Mary H. Putre, known as “You Know FAT Mary,” author and health and wellness advocate. Together, they explore how everyday Americans can ask better questions about nutrition, evaluate supplement claims, and make more informed decisions about their health.

What happens when you've built a successful life but still don't feel worthy? Discover why self-worth, self-belief, and consistency may matter more than achievements, recognition, or the approval of others. On INsights & Straight Talk, host Rodd Duff and Producer Barbie welcome Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, professional speaker, and certified personal development coach. Together, they explore why outward success doesn't always create inner fulfillment—and how to stop measuring personal value by accomplishments.

What if your dog understands something about life that you've spent years trying to learn? From setting boundaries to trusting your instincts, the lessons might be closer than you think. Welcome to INsights & Straight Talk with Rodd Duff and Producer Barbie, where real conversations explore the experiences, challenges, and opportunities shaping the Great Middle Class. In this episode, returning guest Wendy Alexander joins Rodd for a remarkable conversation about resilience, leadership, personal reinvention, and her book, The Dog Code.

What happens when a strong man reaches his breaking point—and realizes surviving isn't the same as living? Former police officer and men's leadership coach Joe Henderson returns to explore how men can rebuild their lives, reconnect with their children, and move from survival mode to intentional living.

Is healthy eating really the same for everyone? What if the secret to better nutrition, emotional balance, and personal wellness begins with understanding your individual body rather than following another one-size-fits-all diet? In this thought-provoking episode of INsights & Straight Talk, host Rodd Duff welcomes Jaegwang Sunim, a Zen Buddhist nun who spent eight years training in a South Korean monastery. Together, they explore the connections between food, physical health, emotional well-being, meditation, and traditional Korean constitutional medicine.

What if the secret to running faster isn't training harder—but moving smarter? Sports biomechanics expert Dr. Amber Murphy joins Rodd Duff to explore the science of speed, athletic performance, and injury prevention. In this episode of INsights & Straight Talk, Dr. Murphy explains how biomechanics—the science of human movement—can help athletes and coaches understand running mechanics, improve technique, and recognize movement patterns that may contribute to injuries. Drawing on her background in track and field, scientific analysis, and athlete development, she challenges conventional assumptions about speed training.

Can artificial intelligence give small businesses the same technological advantages once reserved for major corporations?** What happens when entrepreneurs can build powerful software, automate operations, and launch new ideas without traditional programming experience or enormous development budgets?

What happens to your organization when the leader leaves the room? Leadership isn't measured by how many people depend on you. It's measured by how many people you've prepared to succeed without you. On INsights & Straight Talk, host Rodd Duff and Producer Barbie welcome Thomas Kereszti, global business executive, leadership mentor, and author of Culture Work: The 12 Pillars of Leadership Multiplication. Drawing on more than 25 years of international leadership experience, Tom explores how trust, accountability, empowerment, and organizational culture determine whether businesses thrive or struggle. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to Main Street businesses and communities across Rural America, this real conversation examines leadership under pressure, building stronger teams, and developing people who can think independently. Discover why servant leadership and communication are essential to building something real—and why the greatest leadership legacy may be the people who no longer need your direction.