Positive Talk Radio

Jon Garstang is an award winning dog and human trainer, educator, writer, and musician whose work focuses on strengthening the relationship between people and animals through compassion, understanding, and education.

Originally trained as an actor at Royal Holloway, University of London, Jon began his career in music before a side job in dog care unexpectedly changed the direction of his life. Fascinated by the connection between humans and dogs, he founded For Dogs’ Sake in Southwest London in 2008 and began developing his own approach to training and behavioral education.

His passion soon expanded beyond private training into international animal welfare work. In 2010, Jon traveled to Zambia to support shelter dogs and create community education programs focused on responsible dog care and training. Since then, he has worked with shelters across Eastern Europe and Greece, helping improve rehabilitation, rehoming, and public awareness efforts.

Jon is also the author of The Positive Pet Project Guide, which became part of the Greek national curriculum, and A Dog’s Life… With You. His contributions to education and animal welfare earned him a national award in Greece in 2022.

Alongside his advocacy work, Jon remains an active musician and co wrote Underdog, a song created to raise awareness for rescue dogs in Greece.

As an ambassador for intoRescue, Jon continues to champion education as the key to improving animal welfare worldwide, helping both people and dogs build healthier, more connected relationships.

Today’s guest: www.positivepetacademy.com

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Constance Andre believes healing begins when we stop hiding our wounds and allow God to transform them into purpose.

An entrepreneur, trauma informed coach, speaker, and five time award winning author of Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed, Constance helps people uncover the hidden roots of emotional pain and rediscover their identity through faith. Drawing from her own journey through unresolved trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, and healing, she offers hope to those who feel stuck between surviving and truly living.

Through her signature Release. Reset. Restore. Rise. framework, Constance explores the powerful connection between emotional, spiritual, and physical well being, encouraging people to address the heart of their struggles rather than simply managing the symptoms. Her message combines biblical truth with practical wisdom, equipping audiences to navigate fear, forgiveness, surrender, emotional healing, and lasting transformation.

Whether speaking to those facing trauma, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, or life's unexpected challenges, Constance reminds people that healing is a journey of faithful progress, not perfection.

Her message is simple: your past may explain your pain, but it does not define your future. In Christ, your greatest wounds can become the foundation of your greatest purpose.

Today’s guest: www.constanceandre.com

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Ryan Virden believes meaningful change begins with the courage to have difficult conversations.

An author, cultural coach, and professor of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, Ryan helps organizations, schools, and communities navigate conflict with greater empathy, accountability, and understanding. His work focuses on building cultures where trust, belonging, and honest dialogue become the foundation for lasting relationships.

As the founder of Lir Cultural Coaching, Ryan equips leaders and teams with practical tools to engage across differences, address complex challenges, and foster environments where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to contribute. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations, he teaches people how to approach them with curiosity, courage, and compassion.

Blending academic insight with real world application, Ryan's work challenges individuals and organizations to move beyond division and toward meaningful connection.

His message is simple: stronger communities are not built by avoiding differences. They are built by learning how to engage them with honesty, respect, and a shared commitment to growth.

Today’s guest: www.lirculturalcoaching.com

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Jason Harris believes the way we say goodbye can become one of the most meaningful celebrations of a person's life.

A speaker, author, certified celebrant, and grief support specialist, Jason has spent more than 35 years in ministry helping individuals and families navigate loss with compassion, hope, and humanity. His unique approach transforms traditional funeral services into heartfelt celebrations that honor a life well lived while creating space for healing, connection, and even laughter.

Working alongside funeral homes throughout Texas, Jason encourages families to move beyond simply mourning a death and instead celebrate the stories, relationships, and moments that made their loved one unforgettable. He believes that laughter and tears are not opposites, but companions on the journey of grief, each playing an important role in the healing process.

Beyond his work as a celebrant, Jason is passionate about equipping people to live more intentionally. Through his speaking and the life lessons he shares, he challenges audiences to ask deeper questions about purpose, legacy, and what truly matters before life's most important moments arrive.

His message is simple: the greatest tribute we can give those we love is not only how we remember them after they are gone, but how fully we choose to live while we are here.

Today’s guest: www.speakerjason.com

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Natasha Bryant believes true confidence is not something you perform. It is something you heal into.

A licensed clinical social worker, confidence mindset coach, and founder of Speak Life Transformation, Natasha has spent more than 15 years helping women and teen girls overcome self doubt, heal from emotional wounds, and reconnect with the person they were created to become. Her work blends mental wellness with practical mindset strategies, empowering people to thrive personally and professionally without sacrificing their well being.

As an author, speaker, and transformational coach, Natasha creates spaces where honest conversations lead to lasting change. Through her workshops, coaching programs, and guided healing experiences, she helps high achieving women strengthen their emotional resilience, develop unshakable confidence, and take purposeful action aligned with their values.

Known for her compassionate yet empowering approach, Natasha believes that sustainable success is built from the inside out. When people learn to care for their minds as intentionally as they pursue their goals, they unlock the freedom to lead, serve, and succeed with authenticity.

Her message is simple: when you heal your mindset, find your voice, and embrace your true identity, you gain the confidence to create the life you were meant to live.

Today’s guest: www.speaklifetransformation.com

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Eli Brackenbury believes it is never too late for your life to be transformed by faith.

A writer, father, and environmental health and safety professional, Eli's life took an unexpected turn when a profound spiritual awakening at the age of fifty reshaped the way he viewed God, purpose, and himself. What began as an ordinary moment became the beginning of a deeply personal journey of healing, renewal, and rediscovering a faith that had long felt distant.

Having walked through seasons of divorce, grief, unanswered questions, and quiet spiritual struggle, Eli writes with honesty and compassion for those who wonder if hope can still find them. His experiences have convinced him that God often meets people not in life's extraordinary moments, but in the ordinary places where hearts are finally ready to listen.

In his debut book, Finding God at 50, the first in a planned series on spiritual transformation, Eli shares the lessons of his own journey while encouraging others to embrace the possibility of new beginnings, regardless of age or circumstance.

His message is simple: no matter how long the road has been or how far you feel from God, it is never too late for faith to awaken, purpose to return, and life to begin again.

Today’s guest: www.elibrackenbury.com

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Joie Jacobsen believes the answers we seek are often already within us. We simply need the space and courage to uncover them.

An energy intuitive, healer, and authenticity guide, Joie helps people reconnect with their truest selves by gently uncovering the patterns, beliefs, and emotional blocks that keep them from living with greater freedom and joy. Her work is rooted in the belief that lasting transformation begins not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who you have always been.

Drawing from modalities including Vortex Healing, Divine Energy Healing, and Resonance Repatterning, Joie creates deeply personalized experiences that invite greater self awareness, compassion, and inner alignment. Through this process, clients are empowered to release old conditioning, embrace their authentic nature, and move forward with renewed clarity and purpose.

Rather than offering temporary solutions, Joie helps people cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves, one built on trust, presence, and personal sovereignty. Her approach encourages individuals to live from a place of authenticity rather than fear, unlocking the confidence and resilience that have always existed within them.

Her message is simple: when you reconnect with your authentic self, you create space for greater joy, freedom, and the life you were meant to live.

Today’s guest: www.joiejacobsen.com

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Carlos Tanner believes nature holds profound wisdom, and healing begins when we learn to approach it with humility, respect, and intention.

Founder of the Ayahuasca Foundation, Carlos has spent more than two decades studying traditional Amazonian plant medicine alongside indigenous curanderos in the Peruvian rainforest. Since establishing the foundation in 2009, he has helped create opportunities for people from around the world to experience authentic healing traditions while preserving the knowledge and practices of the communities that have carried them for generations.

Committed to bridging ancient wisdom with modern science, Carlos has partnered with researchers to explore the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other health challenges. Through collaborative research efforts, this work has contributed to a growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating meaningful improvements in mental and emotional well being.

Beyond leading healing retreats and educational programs, Carlos is passionate about fostering a deeper understanding of plant medicine through ethical practice, cultural respect, and ongoing education. His work encourages people to see healing not as a quick solution, but as a lifelong journey of self discovery and transformation.

His message is simple: when we honor both ancient traditions and scientific inquiry, we open new possibilities for healing, growth, and a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.

Today’s guest: www.ayahuascafoundation.org

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Colleen Clifford spent over 30 years in the commercial fishing industry, living and working at sea for months at a time aboard vessels in the Bering Sea. Life in that environment demanded resilience, endurance, and the ability to face uncertainty head on.

Her personal life brought challenges just as intense. After surviving multiple near death experiences and the loss of her husband to alcohol related suicide, Colleen reached a turning point that led her to rebuild her life from within.

Today, she writes, speaks, and coaches, helping others reconnect with their inner direction and sense of self. Her work is grounded in lived experience, guiding people through recovery, reflection, and the process of finding their own North Star.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Colleen brings a steady, honest voice to conversations around resilience, healing, and choosing a different path forward.

Today’s guest: www.lifebeyondthebinge.com

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Josh Goldstein believes the deepest healing comes not from being fixed by someone else, but from discovering the wisdom that already exists within you.

A licensed psilocybin facilitator, educator, and guide, Josh helps people navigate profound inner journeys with compassion, intention, and respect for both science and tradition. His work creates a safe, grounded space where individuals can explore healing, gain clarity, and reconnect with themselves through thoughtfully facilitated psychedelic experiences.

With a background in science and more than 25 years in education, including leadership at a therapeutic boarding school, Josh has spent decades helping people overcome complex emotional and psychological challenges. His approach is further shaped by years of immersion in a spiritual tradition centered on the ceremonial use of plant medicine, giving him a unique perspective that bridges evidence informed practice with time honored wisdom.

As a member of Oregon's inaugural class of licensed psilocybin facilitators, Josh has helped shape the future of legal psychedelic care, including facilitating the nation's first legal psilocybin retreat for veterans and supporting innovative recovery initiatives. Throughout his work, he emphasizes preparation, integration, and long term personal growth rather than seeking quick solutions.

His message is simple: healing is not about escaping who you are. It is about creating the space to remember who you have always been.

Today's guest: https://www.innerwisdomfacilitation.com/ - https://www.odysseypbc.com/

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