The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

What if one of the most powerful things a parent can give a child isn’t another lesson, rule, or solution—but simply their undivided attention?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha welcomes Dr. Brandi Hawk, a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children who have experienced trauma and families navigating difficult behaviors and relationships.

Dr. Brandi shares what her work with traumatized children has taught her about healing, the importance of the parent-child relationship, and why trauma does not have to define a child’s future. She also explains PC Care, a seven-week parenting intervention designed to help parents and children strengthen communication, emotional regulation, cooperation, and connection.

The conversation also explores how parents can create a supportive environment after trauma without becoming overprotective, and why something as simple as five minutes of undivided attention each day can make a profound difference.

✅ Dr. Brandi Hawk’s journey into child psychology and trauma work

✅ What working with traumatized children has taught her about healing

✅ Why trauma does not have to define a child’s future

✅ How trauma can affect the brain, nervous system, behavior, and relationships

✅ Why love, care, relationships, and supportive environments matter in healing

✅ How parents can create safety without becoming overly protective

✅ Why children still need opportunities to explore, make mistakes, and learn

✅ What PC Care is and how the seven-week intervention works

✅ How parents and children learn better communication and emotional regulation

✅ Why real-time coaching can help parents discover what works for their child

✅ How Dr. Brandi’s work has evolved through research and practice

✅ The inspiration behind The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club podcast

✅ How fantasy and dystopian books can help people understand psychology

✅ Why studying fictional characters can make self-reflection less intimidating

✅ How parents can strengthen their relationship with their children during difficult seasons

✅ Why five minutes of daily undivided attention can make a child feel seen and wanted

✅ How following a child’s play can strengthen connection and communication

✅ Why strong parent-child relationships can make children more open to difficult conversations

✅ How parents can build healthier, more connected families

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores childhood trauma, parenting, psychology, emotional healing, parent-child relationships, emotional regulation, communication, personal growth, and the power of meaningful connection.

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What if giving up alcohol didn’t mean giving up fun, connection, or meaningful experiences—but actually opened the door to a richer life?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Teresa Bergen shares her powerful journey from substance use and blackouts to sobriety, personal growth, and a completely different way of experiencing the world. As a sober travel writer, she explains how sobriety has reshaped the way she travels, builds relationships, and finds fulfillment without alcohol at the center of the experience.

✅ Teresa’s journey from substance use to sobriety at a young age

✅ What inspired her to become a sober travel writer

✅ How sobriety changed the way she experiences travel and the world

✅ Why alcohol-centered vacations can sometimes come with serious consequences

✅ How to enjoy vacations and travel without drinking

✅ What to do when friends plan a trip centered around alcohol

✅ Sober alternatives to wine-country and nightlife experiences

✅ Why nature, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and wellness can create meaningful travel experiences

✅ How sobriety can lead to deeper and more authentic relationships

✅ Why the people around you can influence your habits and lifestyle

✅ How finding healthy communities can naturally support a sober lifestyle

✅ Why the transition to sobriety can feel uncomfortable at first

✅ How breaking free from substance dependence can reveal new interests and possibilities

✅ Why becoming a healthier version of yourself may require stepping outside your old environment

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores sobriety, travel, personal transformation, healthy relationships, lifestyle choices, self-awareness, wellness, meaningful experiences, personal growth, and discovering a fuller life beyond alcohol.

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What if growing spiritually isn't about becoming more independent, sophisticated, or complicated—but becoming more like a child?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha explores Jesus' powerful instruction in Matthew 18:3 to become like little children in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This isn't a call to become childish or irresponsible. It is an invitation to recover the childlike heart that trusts, depends on, forgives, learns, and delights in the presence of the Father.

Through eight characteristics found in children, Amb. Elisha explores what kingdom living can look like when we return to the qualities we often lose as we grow older.

✅ Why Jesus pointed us to children as an example of Kingdom citizens

✅ The difference between being childlike and being childish

✅ Why spiritual maturity means becoming more dependent on God, not less

✅ What children teach us about trusting our Heavenly Father

✅ Why God's presence matters more than simply receiving His blessings

✅ How childlike trust helps us navigate seasons we don't understand

✅ Why innocence and purity of heart can protect us from destructive thinking

✅ How learning to forgive quickly can restore peace and relationships

✅ Why remaining teachable is essential for spiritual growth

✅ What children teach us about living in the present instead of constantly worrying about tomorrow

✅ How to receive God's grace as a gift instead of trying to earn it

✅ Why adulthood can make us cynical, anxious, controlling, and overly independent

✅ The connection between childlike faith and the intimate relationship of calling God “Abba Father”

✅ Why growing in wisdom and responsibility should never mean outgrowing your dependence on God

✅ How returning to trust, wonder, forgiveness, dependence, and joy can transform your walk with God

This episode is a powerful reflection on childlike faith, spiritual maturity, dependence on God, trusting God, forgiveness, humility, innocence, Kingdom living, God's presence, grace, faith, anxiety, and our identity as children of God.

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, The Elisha Show connects seekers with solvers, inspiring leadership, mindset growth, personal transformation, faith, purpose, and Kingdom living.

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What if becoming the best version of yourself isn’t about changing who you are, but finally stepping into who you were meant to be?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Crystal Bean shares her powerful journey from a high-pressure career in anti-money laundering and intelligence to becoming a life coach, motivational speaker, and creator of the Unleashed Framework. After facing a life-changing personal challenge, Crystal discovered a nine-step process that helped her rebuild her confidence, identity, and purpose—and now she uses that framework to help others become unleashed.

✅ How a major life challenge became a catalyst for transformation

✅ What it really means to “step into Crystal” and embrace your identity

✅ The 9-step Unleashed Framework for personal growth

✅ Why you must understand where you are before deciding where you want to go

✅ How to nourish your mind, body, and soul

✅ Why letting go of people and things that no longer serve you is necessary for growth

✅ How embracing yourself can unlock greater confidence

✅ Why having a plan and taking action are essential for transformation

✅ How to recognize opportunities you may be overlooking

✅ Why healing from past trauma and regrets is crucial for moving forward

✅ How elevating your mindset and environment can change your results

✅ Why finding the right community can accelerate personal and professional growth

✅ How leaders can build resilience through action, communication, and emotional intelligence

✅ Why organizations need to prioritize emotional intelligence in leadership development

✅ How to create a culture of accountability without fear

✅ Why leaders must learn to listen more, communicate clearly, and meet people where they are

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores personal transformation, identity, confidence, purpose, leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, accountability, healing, mindset, self-development, and finding the right community for growth.

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Why do some people achieve lasting health results while others keep starting over?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Ben Wilson shares why lasting health and fitness transformation is less about willpower and extreme routines and more about changing your habits, environment, and identity. Drawing from over 20 years as a personal trainer, Ben explains how to make exercise and healthy choices become a natural part of everyday life.

✅ Why so many people struggle to maintain their health and fitness results

✅ How modern society encourages us to move less and eat more

✅ Why lasting transformation requires changing your habits and identity

✅ How to learn to actually enjoy exercise

✅ Why you don't need extreme workouts to get started

✅ How small, consistent changes can create major long-term results

✅ The role of environment and relationships in building healthy habits

✅ Why willpower and motivation eventually become unnecessary

✅ How to break unhealthy habits through repetition and gradual change

✅ The one habit Ben believes delivers the biggest long-term health benefits

✅ What Ozempic and GLP-1 medications can and cannot do for long-term weight loss

✅ How hunger can be influenced by habits, anticipation, and the mind

✅ Why you don't always have to finish everything on your plate

✅ How to train yourself to make healthier choices without going to extremes

✅ Why anyone can change when they approach transformation the right way

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores health, fitness, weight loss, exercise, healthy habits, behavior change, mindset, personal transformation, consistency, longevity, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change.

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Why do so many Christians know about God yet still feel distant from Him?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Kris Ravenscroft shares why true transformation comes through relationship rather than religion. As the founder of Go Near God, she explains how consistent daily connection with God can transform your life, strengthen your faith, and help you experience God's presence in practical ways.

✅ Why knowing about God is different from truly knowing Him

✅ How relationship with God leads to lasting transformation

✅ Why information alone cannot replace intimacy with God

✅ The inspiration behind the Go Near God app

✅ Simple daily practices to deepen your walk with God

✅ How to build consistency without turning faith into a checklist

✅ Why inviting God into your day changes everything

✅ The power of surrendering your worries before you sleep

✅ How God transforms ordinary people into lives that bear lasting fruit

✅ Practical encouragement for anyone longing to feel closer to God

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores faith, spiritual growth, prayer, Christian living, intimacy with God, personal transformation, obedience, consistency, purpose, and the Kingdom of God

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How do you turn a simple idea into a successful business that attracts investors?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Aja Emmanuel shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from growing up in a family of artists and musicians to pioneering music technology, launching groundbreaking products, and now helping founders transform their ideas into investable businesses. He explains why execution matters more than perfection, how to prepare for funding opportunities, and what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who never get started.

✅ Aja Emmanuel's journey from music technology pioneer to entrepreneur

✅ The story behind launching one of the first urban music technology companies

✅ Why every successful business starts with belief and execution

✅ How to prepare before approaching investors

✅ The importance of having both a short pitch and a complete business plan

✅ Common mistakes first-time founders make

✅ Why perfection is the enemy of progress

✅ How to start small and scale your business over time

✅ How Aja helps entrepreneurs validate, refine, and launch their ideas

✅ Why you should never let anyone stop you from pursuing your vision

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores entrepreneurship, startups, innovation, fundraising, business strategy, product development, leadership, creativity, resilience, execution, and turning ideas into reality.

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What do you do when you lose everything, your business, your finances, your identity, and almost your hope?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Coach Dave shares his powerful journey from athletic success and entrepreneurship to financial collapse, an FBI investigation, years of uncertainty, and ultimately finding purpose through resilience, fatherhood, and personal growth. He explains why being present matters more than being perfect, how pressure clouds our identity, and how anyone can find their way back after life's darkest moments.

✅ Coach Dave's journey from success to financial collapse and rebuilding his life

✅ What it was like living through an FBI investigation and legal battle

✅ Why he chose his family over risking years in prison

✅ How pressure and anxiety affected his identity and mental health

✅ The inspiration behind his book Still Here

✅ Why being present is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children

✅ The difference between losing your identity and losing access to it

✅ Understanding Coach Dave's Pressure–Fracture–Return framework

✅ Practical ways to navigate stress, fear, and uncertainty

✅ Why your darkest season can become the foundation of your purpose

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores resilience, fatherhood, mental health, overcoming adversity, identity, personal growth, anxiety, leadership, purpose, emotional well-being, and finding hope after life's greatest setbacks.

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Why do so many people lose weight only to gain it back? Could the missing piece be your brain; not your workout?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Pj Glassey explains why lasting health starts with rewiring your mind. He shares how psychology and fitness work together, why functional fitness matters more than looking fit, and how movement can improve both physical and mental well-being while helping you age healthier.

✅ PJ's journey from fitness enthusiast to health and brain optimization expert

✅ Why psychology and fitness must work together for lasting results

✅ What functional fitness is and why it matters in everyday life

✅ Why one-size-fits-all fitness coaching often fails

✅ How rewiring your brain helps break the weight loss cycle

✅ What it means to be a biohacker and how it improves health

✅ Can dementia be prevented or even reversed?

✅ Why healthspan is more important than lifespan

✅ How PJ helps clients create lasting health transformations

✅ The one habit everyone can start today to improve physical and mental well-being

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores functional fitness, healthy aging, psychology, biohacking, brain health, dementia prevention, mindset, longevity, movement, and personal transformation.

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What does it take to rebuild your life after addiction, arrest, and hitting rock bottom?

In this episode of The Elisha Show, Nick Mechanic shares his remarkable journey from a successful Hollywood talent agent to battling drug and alcohol addiction, facing prison time, and ultimately finding lasting recovery. He opens up about the realities of addiction, the power of community, and why helping others has become his life's mission.

✅ Nick's journey from Hollywood success to addiction and recovery

✅ How addiction nearly destroyed his career and relationships

✅ What led to his arrest and facing 15 years in prison

✅ Why alcohol became even more destructive than drugs

✅ How Alcoholics Anonymous transformed his life

✅ The biggest challenges of staying sober

✅ Why addiction starts in the mind before the substance

✅ The importance of honesty, accountability, and serving others

✅ Encouragement for anyone who feels trapped by addiction

✅ Why Nick believes anyone can recover with the right support

Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores addiction recovery, sobriety, mental health, resilience, personal transformation, purpose, second chances, and hope.

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