Mary Fitzgerald is a real estate agent and one of the stars on the Netflix hit series, "Selling Sunset." She joined me for a conversation about life in the spotlight, her real estate career, navigating social media pitfalls, her fallout with Christine and more.

Connect with Mary on Instagram @TheMaryBonnet

LT Bourne authored the book, "It's Not a Man's World: How I Conquered the Sins of My Father," which provides insight into the fatherless epidemic and how he persevered through his own father's abandonment.

Connect with LT at https://ltbourne.com and at social media handles @iamLTbourne

Fred Joyal is the author of "Superbold," a book that helps people develop boldness, confidence and charisma in as little as 90 days.

Purchase Fred's book on Amazon

Connect with Fred at http://fredjoyal.com

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J. Scott Christianson is a technologist and associate professor at the University of Missouri who specializes in Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and digital currencies. He is also an opponent of social media platforms, believing they cause more harm than good.

Connect with Scott at http://christiansonjs.com and at http://linkedin.com/in/jscottchristianson

Brian Bailys is the CEO of Thrive Peer Support, a mental health and substance use services company committed to helping individuals achieve independence and long-term recovery. He joined me for a conversation about his substance use disorder, his journey to recovery and the impact his company is having on helping people turn their lives around.

Connect with Brian at http://thrivepeersupport.com

Jackson Michael is an NFL historian who hosts The Game Before the Money Podcast and who authored the book, "The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL."

Connect with Jackson at http://thegamebeforethemoney.com

Dr. Avigail "Abby" Lev is a psychotherapist and founder of CBT Online, an online platform that connects people with therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy. She joined me for a detailed conversation about mental health problems affecting our society -- some of which are caused by ghosting, zombieing, love bombing and gaslighting -- in addition to providing details of the characteristics and traits of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Connect with Dr. Lev at https://cbtonline.com/ and at https://bayareacbtcenter.com/

DC Glenn (aka "The Brain Supreme") made up one-half of the old school hip hop duo, Tag Team, whose debut single "Whoomp! There It Is" hit #2 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1993. DC joined me for a conversation about his humble upbringings, the mindset he employs to handle adversity, and how "Whoomp!" still remains relevant after 28 years since its debut.

Connect with DC at http://instagram.com/dcglennatl

Zach Schleien is the founder of the video speed-dating app, Filter Off. He joined me for a conversation about why the traditional "swiping" dating apps are generally problematic and how Filter Off creates authentic connections that can better lead to romantic success.

Download Filter Off online at http://getfilteroff.com or in the App store for iOS and Android.

Connect with Zach at http://zachschleien.com