From his early days of service in the Marines to traveling the globe as an adventure athlete to starting one of the first CrossFit gyms in LA, Andy Petranek has lived many lives. In his work as a life leadership and relationship fulfillment coach, Andy is now charting a course through the inner world. He and I cover how the need to be seen and accepted drove him to constantly push himself and reinvent his identity. We dive into how integral nutrition is for fitness, the importance of consistency and self-accountability, and the role of plant medicine in personal growth.

You may think you know pain if you've experienced headaches, but cluster headaches are on an entirely different level. In this episode, Bob Wold discusses cluster headaches' intense, debilitating pain. We also dive into how psychedelics offer a revolutionary, cost-effective, and accessible solution that stands in stark contrast to traditional healthcare options.

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Stevie Wright is a multi-hyphenate if ever there was one: singer, performer, multi-modal healer. In this deep dive, she and Scott cover everything from her journey from American Idol to finding safety and authenticity in relationships, overcoming the fear of success, and embracing vulnerability.  

You might recognize Jesse Lally from Bravo's reality series "The Valley." And if you're a fan of the show, you might realize that Scott was featured in a few episodes, coaching Jesse and his wife through the end of their marriage. Here, Jesse shares his experience on the Bravo show and his journey of self-discovery. Jesse reflects on the challenges he faced in his marriage and the process of working with a coach to improve himself. He talks about the importance of acceptance, listening, and empathy in relationships. Jesse and Scott also discuss his transformative experience in a journey ceremony and the lessons he learned about his ego and true self.

Shannon Lee channels her late father's legacy, martial arts master Bruce Lee, into her work as a producer, writer, and speaker. Here, she and Scott dive into the philosophies that inform both her work and her life, including how tragedies and challenges can be opportunities for healing and transformation, why healing ancestral trauma is an important part of personal growth, and why being present and in the moment is essential for finding joy and cultivating inner peace.

Alexa Silvaggio is a self-described heart-centered mentor and guide. She's an entrepreneur, creator, and CEO of a chocolate company, Ritch, and a psychedelic psychotherapist in training. In this episode, she's also incredibly real, honest, and vulnerable, opening up about her struggle to find her identity, reclaim her femininity, and rediscover her sense of purpose. 

Matt Carolan, also known as The Paleo Viking, has been through his share of battles. Scott explores Matt's journey from addiction to plant medicine facilitation. Matt reveals his experience of struggling with addiction for 20 years and how plant medicine, specifically Ayahuasca, helped him heal and find forgiveness for himself. They also explore the importance of honesty, transparency, authenticity, and integrity in recovery.

Deanna Smith is a powerful healer and coach, not to mention being Scott's wife and life partner. In this deeply personal episode, they discuss how they met and their journeys of growth and self-discovery. They reflect on their childhoods and the impact they had on their adult lives.  They dive into the importance of intentional living and creating a positive mindset and explore the idea of transforming oneself and the power of self-perception. 

• Intentional Living

Michael Thompson is a modern elder with a depth of wisdom and understanding of the natural world that defies his experience. Despite growing up on a reservation and spending decades in California's grueling prison system, he has cultivated a worldview of connection, resilience, and a deep respect for nature. He shares his fascinating story and reveals profound truths about finding a balance between the savage, warrior, and spiritual aspects of oneself, which are essential for personal growth.

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• Connection

Scott sits down with renowned Los Angeles-based somatic healer Stacy Matulis.

Stacy shares her journey of healing and transformation through somatic work and plant medicine and opens up about her personal experiences with depression, suicidal thoughts, and the process of finding healing and authenticity.

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