In this deeply moving and mythic 200th episode, I sit down with Executive Coach, NLP Trainer, and Family Constellations Facilitator John O’Connor (@itsjohnoconnor) for a soul-charged conversation that weaves the mystical, ancestral, and modern masculine into one unforgettable dialogue.

We explore:

– His transformative pilgrimage to Ireland to honor his ancestral lineage and Y chromosome

– The evolution of Family Constellations work, from its Zulu origins to his own sacred practice

– The rites of passage modern men are missing, and how his son is preparing for a vision quest with the Lakota tribe

– How death is an essential part of life, and why it belongs back in the center of our conversations

– The mystical blessing that led him to meet his wife

– The wild synchronicities that connect us

– Why metaphor is the language of the soul, and how he uses it to unlock deep healing

– And yes… how one of his clients once said:

“You’re going to relax me and get me pregnant.”

This is one of those episodes that speaks across generations — from father to son, soul to soul, and womb to world.

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🔗 Links:

🌀 Follow John O’Connor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjohnoconnor

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🎙️ In this powerful episode of the Breaking Normal Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues — a board-certified rheumatologist, cancer survivor, and founder of UnabridgedMD — shares how receiving a diagnosis of **Stage 4 breast cancer on her 40th birthday** became the most pivotal gift of her life.

We dive deep into how her **open-mindedness, surrender, and willingness to explore beyond Western medicine** — including **shamanic healing, placebo awareness, and emotional transformation** — not only helped her heal, but reshaped her entire path.

💊 We unpack the science and spirituality behind **proactive placebos**, and how the belief systems we hold (as patients AND doctors) might be one the most powerful medicines of all.

She now lives cancer-free, having left a marriage, launched her own thriving direct-care practice, and continues to teach that **“whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.”**

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🔥 Topics We Cover:

• Why she calls Stage 4 cancer her *birthday present*

• The role of **placebo and belief in healing**

• Shamans, surrender, and science — how they merge

• Her divorce and rebirth as a medical entrepreneur

• The mind-body connection most doctors ignore

• And the 10 Breaking Normal questions...

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🧠 Connect with Dr. Isabelle Amigues:

Website: https://www.unabridgedmd.com  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd

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In this electrifying episode of the Breaking Normal Podcast, Daniel sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr—a trailblazing physician, father of four, and one of the leading voices in health and performance optimization.

They dive deep into the top 10 most Breaking Normal questions, exploring:

    •    🔵 The powerful history and modern use of methylene blue—from malaria to mitochondria

    •    🌬️ The profound healing potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy—from general vitality to spider bites & staph infections

    •    🧬 The synergy of biohacking, ancestral health, and spiritual science

    •    🤯 Serendipitous connections with Gabby Reece, Laird Hamilton, Wim Hof, Rick Rubin, and more

    •    🎯 How Dr. Sherr is helping people shift from sick-care to true proactive health through platforms like Health Optimization Medicine, Troscriptions, and OneBase Health

And throughout the conversation, Daniel’s daughter quietly listened in—reminding us that even high-level health insights can be communicated in a way an 8-year-old can understand. This is a conversation that fuses cutting-edge science with soul-level wisdom, and it just might change the way you think about healing forever.

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🔗 Links Mentioned:

    •    💊 DrScottSherr.com (https://drscottsherr.com)

    •    📱 @drscottsherr on Instagram (https://instagram.com/drscottsherr)

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What happens when your shoulder keeps dislocating… and instead of surgery, you build The Strength Side—a YouTube movement with over 2 million subscribers?

In this raw, real, and revelatory episode, I sit down with Trevor Hash, co-founder of The Strength Side, movement master, new dad-to-be, and living proof of how adversity can sculpt purpose.

We dive deep into:

    •    How chronic injury launched a strength revolution

    •    The hidden rituals behind his physical & mental resilience

    •    Handstands, jiu-jitsu, and hanging for 12 minutes?!

    •    Building a family business with his brother Josh (and how it compares to mine with RawBrahs)

    •    Why moving to Boulder changed the game—and how it compares to Austin & NorCal

    •    The power of fatherhood and how becoming a dad rewires your DNA

    •    His thoughts on Tribe Vitamins and flipping the mic on me 😅

    •    A surprise appearance by my podcast producer from Let’s Do Podcast (https://www.letsdopodcast.com) sharing behind-the-scenes secrets for viral content

    •    Easy daily strength rituals you can start today

🎥 Watch & Subscribe to The Strength Side on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@strengthside?si=0gFllIs0_d583IS8

📸 Follow Trevor on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thetrevorhash?igsh=MXZ1Y2h6NTFxbWRlbA==

💊 Support your primal self with Tribe Vitamins:

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🎧 Need help launching your own podcast? Check out Let’s Do Podcast:

https://www.letsdopodcast.com

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This episode will resonate with:

📍 Aspiring content creators

📍 Parents (or soon-to-be) navigating transformation

📍 Athletes, movers, and those recovering from pain

📍 Anyone craving aligned business with family values

📍 Long-time Tribe fans & Breaking Normal seekers

👇 Don’t just listen—feel this one. Rate, review, and share if it brea

ks your normal in the best way.

When Howard Snooks’ wife unexpectedly asked for a divorce in his 60s, he could have unraveled. Instead, he reinvented himself.In this episode, we explore how Howard transformed that pivotal moment into the beginning of a whole new chapter—one filled with modeling contracts, acting roles, social media stardom, and the most vital, connected sex life of his life. Now 75, Howard is thriving in Boulder as a model, actor, and activist with over 100,000 followers on Instagram.We open the conversation by tracing his deep Colorado roots—his great-great-great grandparents journeyed from Wisconsin by horse and wagon and were gifted land by Chief Niwot himself. We reflect on the so-called “Chief Niwot curse” and how Howard might be embodying its true meaning in real time.We also dive into:    •    Turning heartbreak into a second act    •    Navigating estrangement from family with courage and grace    •    Aging playfully, powerfully, and purposefully    •    Boulder’s cultural evolution through the eyes of a true local    •    Staying in peak shape—physically and sexually—into his 70sThis was one of the most inspiring, energizing, and unexpectedly fun conversations I’ve had—especially for meeting him for the first time. I have a feeling we’ll be neighbors for a long time.🔗 Connect with Howard Snooks:    •    Instagram: @howardsnooks (https://instagram.com/howardsnooks)    •    TikTok: @howardsnooks (https://www.tiktok.com/@howardsnooks)    •    Facebook: facebook.com/howarddalesnooks (https://m.facebook.com/howarddalesnooks)🌿 Try the ancestral supplements that keep the spark alive:https://tribevitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman

💥 In this powerhouse episode, Daniel sits down with David Raday—bodybuilder turned longevity guide—of @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii) and @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth), co-founder of JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com), a cutting-edge father-son hormone optimization and functional wellness clinic.We go deep on:    •    How David went from extreme steroid use at a young age to holistic hormone healing    •    Why gut health is the first step before considering testosterone or peptides    •    How testosterone testing can be misleading—and what to do instead    •    Cyclical biology, intuition, and reconnecting with your body’s natural rhythms    •    His family’s shared journey through competitive bodybuilding    •    The dream of launching ancestral health retreats—starting with one brewing in Boulder 👀Plus: we jam on the roots of Tribe Vitamins, the Breaking Normal book, and Daniel’s vision for the ultimate regenerative retreat experience.Whether you’re curious about hormone health, peak performance, or building a life (and business) aligned with nature—this conversation breaks normal in all the best ways.⸻🔗 Links Mentioned    •    David Raday – @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii)    •    Elixium Health – @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth) | JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com)    •    Tribe Vitamins – TribeVitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com)    •    Breaking Normal Book – Available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3IzJju8)Family Business of Testosterone, Peptides & Longevity – with David from Elixium💥 In this powerhouse episode, Daniel sits down with David Raday—bodybuilder turned longevity guide—of @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii) and @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth), co-founder of JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com), a cutting-edge father-son hormone optimization and functional wellness clinic.We go deep on:    •    How David went from extreme steroid use at a young age to holistic hormone healing    •    Why gut health is the first step before considering testosterone or peptides    •    How testosterone testing can be misleading—and what to do instead    •    Cyclical biology, intuition, and reconnecting with your body’s natural rhythms    •    His family’s shared journey through competitive bodybuilding    •    The dream of launching ancestral health retreats—starting with one brewing in Boulder 👀Plus: we jam on the roots of Tribe Vitamins, the Breaking Normal book, and Daniel’s vision for the ultimate regenerative retreat experience.Whether you’re curious about hormone health, peak performance, or building a life (and business) aligned with nature—this conversation breaks normal in all the best ways.⸻🔗 Links Mentioned    •    David Raday – @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii)    •    Elixium Health – @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth) | JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com)    •    Tribe Vitamins – TribeVitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com)    •    Breaking Normal Book – Available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3IzJju8)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman

Dan Steele, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (https://www.instagram.com/dansteelebjj) and coach at Easton Training Center (https://www.instagram.com/eastontc), joins me for a dynamic conversation that bridges discipline, grief, adrenaline, and ancestral health.

We dive into:

    •    The mysterious dream he had the night before learning about his father’s tragic passing in a head-on collision

    •    His wild entry into jiu-jitsu after confronting a stranger outside Best Buy

    •    The evolution of BJJ—from raw, combative roots to a community-building path fit for kids (even someone like my 8-year-old daughter)

    •    The parallels between jiu-jitsu and surfing, and the power of adrenaline to enhance workouts

    •    His recent journey to Japan, my recent trip to Hawaii, and how movement unlocks healing

    •    How supplements like Bison Liver, Elk Antler, and Femur Creamer (https://www.tribevitamins.com) can optimize strength, recovery, and skin

I also share my experience with TrustedHousesitters (https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/breakingnormal)—and why they might be the perfect fit as the next sponsor for the Breaking Normal Podcast.

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🎧 Join me and @jaysongaddis, founder of RelationshipSchool.com (https://relationshipschool.com), as we explore the real curriculum of conscious relationships, parenting, sex, healing, and self-leadership.What started for me as hosting health retreats evolved into realizing that real relationships are the true pillar of health—starting with the one we have with ourselves.Jayson shares wisdom from:    •    🧘‍♂️ Meditating 9 hours a day at silent retreats    •    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising teens (ages 12 & 14) while maintaining a thriving partnership    •    🧠 Running men’s groups and leading his 14th Relationship School training since 2016    •    💔 Supporting singles, co-parents, and divorced dads through healing and attraction    •    🧬 His own prostate cancer journey—and what he’s doing about itWe dive into:    •    💡 How to share power and leadership in a relationship—without falling into dogma    •    💵 Finances, kids, trauma, and sex: how to turn triggers into team-building    •    🕊️ What to do when you and your partner have different beliefs about God    •    🔥 Keeping the spark alive before, during, and after raising kids    •    📅 Knowing when you’re really ready to start dating againAnd what it truly means to be as attractive as possible—in the ways that actually matter.Whether you’re single, partnered, parenting, or processing—this is one of the most honest, useful, and grounded conversations I’ve had about relationship dynamics.⸻🔗 Dive deeper at RelationshipSchool.com (https://relationshipschool.com)📲 Follow Jayson on Instagram: @jaysongaddis (https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis)#BreakingNormalPodcast #JaysonGaddis #RelationshipSchool #ConsciousRelationships #DatingAfterDivorce #SexAfterKids #SingleParenting #MensWork #EmotionalFitness #MasculineLeadership #ParentingConsciously #RelationshipHealth #SpiritualCompatibility #AttractionOver50Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman

In this powerful episode, Daniel sits down with Steven Jaggers (@jaggersjr) from somaticbreathwork.com (https://www.somaticbreathwork.com) to dive deep into the raw, often misunderstood world of breathwork. They kick off with a wild synchronicity around Vivo Barefoot and skateboarding tricks at Outside Festival, then dive headfirst into Steven’s journey from being home-free to discovering his dharma through a death-and-rebirth experience under the guidance of psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof.

They explore:

    •    The metaphorical death that realigned Steven’s life

    •    Why healing is a byproduct of connection

    •    The parasympathetic (exhale) vs. sympathetic (inhale) relationship to survival and thriving

    •    How breathwork mirrors the chakra and nervous systems

    •    Somatic breathwork’s untapped potential — from trauma release to even orgasmic states without touch

    •    Living in Big Island, Sedona, Boulder, Austin, Ashland —  true hotspots for self-evolution

    •    Dolphins at Two-Step Beach and synchronicities that can’t be explained

    •    Teaching as the highest form of learning

Steven opens up about growing up with parents who struggled with addiction, and how breathwork became a lifeline — not just to survive, but to thrive.

One of the simplest — yet most powerful — conversations ever recorded on Breaking Normal.

🎧 Learn more about Steven at somaticbreathwork.com (https://www.somaticbreathwork.com).

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Listen in and reconnect your mind back to your body — the Wild Wild West way.

In this episode of Breaking Normal, I reconnect with Ret Taylor — entrepreneur, adventurer, and transformational coach — for a deep dive into his extraordinary journey.

We explore:

    •    How a four-day desert water fast in Escalante, Utah led Ret to a mystical encounter with a rock shaped like an elephant — and a calling to the African Serengeti with the legendary Lion Tracker.

    •    The art and science behind Musagis — once-a-year challenges designed to push you to the edge with only a 50% chance of success.

    •    The real story behind his attempt to summit Denali, what it taught him about surrender, and why “it doesn’t have to be hard to be valuable.”

    •    Selling his company Hello Ned after a seven-year cycle — and what comes next.

    •    How he went from growing up poor to coaching others into wealth and walking them through the question: “Who am I to do this?”

    •    His upcoming book project and his next musagi.

Plus, Ret tries our Tallow Balm for the first time and gets gifted some Elk Velvet Liver Heart — you can try the same products at www.tribevitamins.com

Learn more about Ret at www.rettaylor.com (http://www.rettaylor.com) and follow his journey on Instagram @rettaylor_ (https://www.instagram.com/rettaylor_?igsh=NWRhdWttMDNxdXJi)

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