The Common Thread Podcast

1 in 5 individuals around the world live with some sort of disability, yet it is the most out of sight community. 

In this powerful episode of The Embracing Human Podcast, I interview Anna Sarol, a disability advocate creating awareness about accessibility and living life as a disabled individual. We explore the raw realities of disability — the grief that comes with life-altering transitions, the unseen struggles with accessibility, and the healing power of breath.

We challenge the norms of what society chooses to spotlight and ask the questions no one else will: Why don’t we show grief? Why don’t we show and celebrate all walks and rolls of life.

Whether you're part of the disabled community or want to become a better ally, this episode is for you. 🖤

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Many people go through life carrying a weight they don’t even realize—patterns, expectations, and unspoken wounds from childhood. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of self-awareness, breaking free from conditioned narratives, and the call to step up as men and fathers in a world that desperately needs positive role models.

Join us as we explore:

✔ The hidden burdens we carry from childhood

✔ The power of introspection and healing through retreats

✔ The importance of fatherhood and positive male role models

✔ Creating space for emotional growth and self-love

Let’s break the cycle, embrace vulnerability, and redefine what it means to show up fully in our lives.

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Grief is an undeniable part of the human experience. It’s raw, unexpected, and often misunderstood. In this episode of The Embracing Human Podcast, we dive deep into the realities of grief—how it changes us, what it teaches us, and the ways it shapes our love for those we've lost.

Through personal stories and honest conversations, we explore how grief is not a punishment, but a reflection of the love we had and continue to carry. Whether it arrives suddenly or lingers over time, grief demands to be felt, and in doing so, it reveals our deepest truths.

Join us as we discuss the emotional weight of loss, the power of allowing ourselves to grieve openly, and the importance of normalizing conversations around death, healing, and human connection.

If this resonates with you, support our podcast by liking, subscribing, and sharing. Your engagement helps us reach more people who need these conversations.

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In this compelling episode of Breaking Through, host Scott Stone sits down with world champion water skier Ryan Dodd to discuss the raw and personal journey of facing fear, managing emotions, and overcoming struggles. Ryan opens up about his experience with anxiety, anger, and the fear of losing his passion. He shares his unconventional path to healing, including ice therapy, emotional awareness, and the challenge of working through difficult feelings. How do we navigate emotions like anger without letting them control us? Can discomfort lead to transformation? Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, mental strength, and self-discovery. 

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A Story of Healing & Transformation

What happens when you have everything—an incredible career, a six-figure salary—yet you feel completely lost? In this deeply raw and honest conversation, Scott Stone shares his journey of self-destruction, redemption, and healing. From calling off his wedding to battling substance abuse, facing his darkest thoughts, and ultimately finding his way through breathwork and somatic healing, Scott opens up about the moments that changed his life forever.

This episode dives into the tough questions:

💭 What happens when you finally choose yourself?

💔 How do you rebuild after making painful mistakes?

🌬️ How can breathwork and self-awareness guide us back home to ourselves?

Scott’s story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to break free.

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In this deeply transformative episode of The Embracing Human Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Whaia to explore the sacred power of voice, sound, and healing.

Through vivid experiences and profound self-discovery, Whaia shares her journey of reclaiming identity, surrendering to transformation, and holding space for healing. From stepping into the unknown to embracing the power of ceremony, this episode reminds us that healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about creating a space for self-exploration and growth.

🗣 "The most powerful thing we can share is our voice."

Join us as we dive into the wisdom of sound, the depth of personal healing, and the magic of storytelling. 

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Yury Opendik, the #1 rated Wim Hof Method trainer in the world!

Scott and Yury first met during their Wim Hof Method Instructor training in 2020. Since then, Yury has dedicated his life to breathwork, healing, and personal transformation.

In this episode, Yury opens up about:

🔥 Growing up in Brooklyn

🧘‍♂️ His journey into yoga, meditation & breathwork

💙 His personal healing journey & becoming a father

What if taking a deep breath before reacting could change everything? 🤔

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Join Leo as he shares stories from his childhood and upbringing that lead him on a journey of traveling the world eventually landing back in Hawaii to raise his son, find his identity, and explore his sense is purpose.  Leo navigates and unpacks  growing up in Hawaii exploring the great big world, business ventures, relationships, and stepping into Fatherhood.

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In this episode, Scott sits down with Gregory Bogard, founder of Purpose Spark and owner of Poema Retreat Center in Minca, Colombia in South America. Gregory introduced Scott into a number of things that helped change his life including Purpose Spark, The Landmark Forum, and living in the question - What Else is Possible?

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In this episode, Scott sits down with Josh Gratsch, CEO of Ascend Innovations, a lifestyle data science company. Josh shares his journey as a husband, father, and son. He was also Scott’s first coaching client in 2020.

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