Joseph (@joseph_p_langdon on Instagram) is the author of “From the Sandbox to the Cell Block”, where he chronicles his journey from a troubled upbringing to a 22-year prison sentence as well as his journey to redemption and release. Joseph is also a youth mentor, professional speaker, and a fierce advocate for prison reform and social reform who has founded the programs No Comrades Left Behind and Oppression Has No Color. In many ways Joseph embodies the mission I had in mind at the outset of this podcast: to give voice to perspectives that people don’t always get to hear. I hope his insights resonate with you. For more information about Joseph, you can find his book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Sandbox-Cell-Block-Oppression-Redemption-ebook/dp/B08TGFJNRB), you can check out his LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-langdon-6ab09b206), or you can check out this profile written about him on CEO Works: https://ceoworks.org/blog/ceo-voices-joseph-langdon. You can also visit his YouTube page.

My good friend and partner-in-crime Seth Katz discuss how he uses his personal journey to help men learn to love themselves after experiencing abuse, toxicity, or dysfunction. Seth and I co-host a free online workshop/support group (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mens-support-group-for-those-dealing-with-toxic-relationships-tickets-153426658265?aff=efbevent ) for men through The Living Well (look up on Facebook, Instagram, Eventbrite, or https://www.thelivingwellcoaching.com/ ) where we help coach them through many of the issues we discuss in this episode. If this episode resonates with you, or if you know someone this episode may resonate with, please feel free to give feedback or share! If you are interested in Seth’s coaching services, feel free to connect with him via email ([email protected]), Instagram (@sethkatztlc), or at https://www.selfloveafterabuse.com/sethkatz. If you are interested in my coaching services, feel free to email me at [email protected] or DM me @pathways_advocoaching on Instagram or @pathways.advocoaching on Facebook or for more info.

Recorded on 5/31/2021. Christian and I discuss his framework for conscious and quantum leadership that he has developed to help inspired visionaries who want to make an impact on the world achieve their missions. Christian is a coach/consultant and founder of Christian Grancourt Inc., and has worked with businesses, organizations, and agencies such as Oxfam, Accenture, BDO (UK), IBM, Sonos, etc. in consulting and project management roles. Christian has a passion for transformational leadership, and the framework he presents to me in this podcast episode has earned him a spot as a speaker at this year’s GeoConvention in Canada being held in September, where he will discuss these concepts to a crowd of scientists. Christian also offers a MasterClass based on these concepts, which you can find more information about at http://christiangrancourt.com/ or at http://www.positivechangesecrets.com/. Thank you all so much for listening!

I’m this conversation recorded on 5/20/2021, Leslie and I discuss what it truly means to transform ourselves, her recovery journey, her outlook on life, wellness, and health, as well as her methods of practice to help people reach the heights of their potential. You can find Leslie on Instagram @leslieann_transformationalist as well as LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-ann-center-92a87246). You can also reach out to her at [email protected] or [email protected]. Leslie wears many hats but her greatest strengths are helping people to get motivated and to find the empowering Light within themselves.

I have an enlightening discussion with my former colleague Laura Chandler (LPC, CCTP, CSAM) about her practice, her spiritual journey, and how to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy spirituality. Laura is the owner of Eagles Counseling LLC and a counselor/therapist with specializations in trauma, abuse, faith, and spirituality (among other areas of knowledge).

I speak with Robin Marvel (@healingchildhoodtrauma on Instagram)—whose book “Healing Childhood Trauma” has been climbing the Amazon Audible bestseller list—about recovering from trauma, addiction, abuse, and how she maintains a positive yet realistic outlook in the face of adversity in order to continue successfully “living [her] happy.” This interview was recorded on 5/2/2021.

Pranali (@prakhil_astrology_counseling on Instagram) joins me from India to discuss the Vedic/Hindu concepts of Jyotish and Tantra and how she incorporates them into her counseling practice, and she effectively addresses my skepticisms about astrology as we ask ourselves important questions such as “Why do we go to God or the Divine asking only for positive things?”, “What stops us from enjoying all dimensions of life?”, “Is astrology controlling our lives or simply opening us up to choices we never knew existed for us?”, among other questions. We also discuss differences in Western, Eastern, Abrahamic, and Vedic/Dharmic conceptualizations and definitions of God and/or the Divine. This interview was recorded on May 7, 2021. Happy Akshaya Tritiya!

My friend Harith (host of The Comedy Podcast) joins me all the way from Malaysia for a crossover episode where we discuss comedy, cultural and spiritual differences, current events, and my failed attempt to participate in Ramadan (which I face judgment for in a skit after our conversation). You can find Harith @thecomedypodcast_ on Instagram!

Today I am honored to present the story of Sirrena Buie, a mother who has been relentlessly searching for the truth behind her the death of her son Kedric in 2017. I recorded this conversation back in April, and I want to preface this interview by saying that I am not a journalist (although she did recently inform me she has found a journalist she is working with), nor am I making any claims of my own or asking you to make a determination on whether or not you believe her perspective on how her son died, nor am I making any claims myself. But I am asking you to listen and to empathize with her, because I believe the questions she raises regarding the nature and manner of her son’s death are good ones and at the very least deserve further investigation. I see Sirrena as a shining example of how a mother never stops being a mother, whether her child is here or not.

Prescott Osegie (@prescottosegie on Instagram) and I get into a long conversation about growing up together in the DC area, fitness/CrossFit, Faith/Christianity, cultural/regional differences in the USA, food, sports, current events, self-image, music, the pros and cons of different types of gyms and strength sports, etc. Our statements are based on our own experiences, perspectives and perceptions, not blanket judgments.