Does the United States Constitution still matter today? And do Americans truly understand the rights and responsibilities it gives us?

In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Cofield, founder and president of Constitution for the People, for a wide-ranging conversation about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, freedom, civic responsibility, and what it means to preserve the principles our country was founded upon.

Joseph brings a unique perspective shaped by his experience as a 21-year U.S. Army career Non-Commissioned Officer and educator. After his military service, he spent years teaching social studies and eventually founded Constitution for the People, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating a more informed citizenry by putting the Constitution directly into the hands of students.

We discuss why the Constitution remains relevant, why freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are so important, and why understanding the Bill of Rights and the amendments is essential for every American.

Joseph also explains his organization's Constitution booklet program, which includes the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and educational material designed to help students understand the document and its meaning.

One of the central themes of this conversation is that freedom doesn't sustain itself simply because it exists on paper. It requires citizens who understand their rights, respect the rights of others, and are willing to participate in the civic life of their communities.

Constitution for the People
constitutionforthepeople.org

The organization's mission is to create a more informed citizenry by providing young Americans with their own personal copy of the United States Constitution to use in school and take home to share.

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What part of the Constitution do you think Americans understand the least?

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What happens when sobriety gives you a second chance at life—and you decide to see just how far you can take it?

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Hayes, a former Marine, ultra marathoner, student, and advocate for sobriety, to talk about the journey that changed his life.

Scott opens up about his experience getting sober, the challenges of transitioning from military life to civilian life, and how running became far more than just a physical pursuit—it became a source of discipline, purpose, growth, and connection.

We talk about the mental challenges of ultra marathon running and how many of those same lessons apply to everyday life. Scott shares how preparation, consistency, discipline, and learning to push through difficult moments have shaped the way he approaches sobriety, school, relationships, and his future.

We also dive into his journey through school, pursuing his master's degree, mentorship, self-reflection, personal growth, and the importance of continuing to challenge yourself long after you think you've reached your limits.

Scott's story is a powerful reminder that sobriety isn't simply about giving something up. It can be about discovering what your life can become when you finally have the clarity and freedom to pursue it.

• Scott's journey to sobriety
• Life after the Marines and transitioning to civilian life
• How running became a source of purpose
• The mental battle behind ultra marathon running
• Discipline, preparation, and consistency
• How sobriety changed Scott's everyday life
• Returning to school and pursuing a master's degree
• Mentorship and the importance of helping others
• Self-reflection and personal growth
• Overcoming mental obstacles
• Finding purpose in recovery
• Scott's plans for the future
• His goal of writing and publishing a book

00:00 Transfer of Discipline & Preparation to Everyday Life
26:08 Sobriety & Discipline
28:33 Journey Through School
29:00 Plans for the Future
30:32 Mentorship & Self-Reflection
33:46 The Best Piece of Advice
36:03 The Importance of Self-Reflection & Growth
39:39 Favorite Books & Lessons Learned
46:16 Writing & Publishing a Book

🌐 Website: Sober Readings / Scott Hayes

📱 Social Media: @the845hayeser

Scott also hosts Sober Readings, a podcast centered on recovery literature, reflection, and finding strength one day at a time.

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He built a craft brewery from nothing on a 200-year-old New Hampshire farm. He ran it until it was done. And then he kept running — literally.

Rick Horton is the founder of the former Outlaw Brewing Company — a taproom that sold out every single week during its run in Winchester, New Hampshire. Today he still lives on that same historic farm, carries the outlaw identity into every mile he runs, and goes by @outlawultrarunner for good reason.

In this episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Rick opens up about what it took to build something from nothing in a small New Hampshire town, why he came days from losing the farm before it ever became anything, what closing one chapter and running full-speed into the next looks like, and what the trails give him that nothing else in his life ever has.

The brewery may be on pause. The outlaw spirit is very much alive.

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What if Bitcoin is not just a financial tool — but a biblical one?

That is the conversation Jeff Hasselman has been having with governments, corporate treasuries, and people of faith all over the world. And tonight he brings it to The Emily Rassam Show.

Jeff Hasselman is the founder of Kingdom Bitcoin, a former Amazon Web Services executive who literally built AWS's blockchain and crypto business from a blank page into a multi-billion dollar operation in just over six years, and one of the most unique voices at the intersection of faith, finance, and frontier technology. His motto says everything you need to know about him: "If you see a blank page, be the author not the reader."

In this episode Jeff takes us through his personal journey into Bitcoin, why he believes it is fundamentally different from every other financial instrument on the planet, and how the principles of biblical stewardship connect more deeply to blockchain technology than most people of faith have ever considered. He also opens up about how God communicates through visions and prayer — and how that guidance has shaped some of the most significant decisions of his professional and personal life.

This is not a technical cryptocurrency conversation. This is a conversation about honest money, generational wealth, and what it means to steward what God has given you in a world where the financial system is changing faster than most people realize.

Kingdom Bitcoin Substack: https://www.kingdom-bitcoin.com/
X/Twitter: @jeffhasselman
LinkedIn: Jeff Hasselman
Reading: The Bent Ruler — available free at https://www.kingdom-bitcoin.com/s/free-book

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What if running could help you rebuild your identity, your confidence, and your entire future?

That is exactly what happened to Scott Schneider — and tonight he is sharing every raw, honest, deeply human chapter of how it happened.

In this powerful episode of The Emily Rassam Show, Scott opens up about going from a self-conscious kid who avoided sports entirely to completing marathons and ultramarathons — and using endurance running as the foundation for one of the most remarkable personal transformations you will hear this year.

But this is not just a running story. Scott works in health and human services supporting veterans, disabled individuals, and people rebuilding their lives — and the mission that drives his professional world is inseparable from the journey he has lived personally. He talks candidly about leaving addiction behind, the turning point that came after a DNF, why "you are here" matters before you can move forward, and what it actually means to bet on yourself when the odds feel stacked against you.

This one hits home. Whether you are a runner, someone in recovery, or simply someone who needs a reminder that your past does not get the final say — this conversation is for you.

Facebook: facebook.com/ScottyDoesntKnow40

Instagram: @theusualsuspect

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Technical skill gets you noticed. Confidence, boundaries, and communication keep you moving up.

If you have ever been the hardest worker in the room and still gotten passed over — this episode is your answer.

In this conversation on The Emily Rassam Show, I sit down with Danny M. Goldberg, founder of Gold Standard SRDG and author of A Little Bit of A-Hole — a man who spent nearly 30 years in accounting, consulting, and professional training before building one of the most refreshingly honest frameworks in leadership development today. His core idea is simple and devastating: IQ gets you the job. EQ gets you promoted.

Danny opens up about his journey from classic people pleaser to confident business owner, the concept of the Invisible Worker — the brilliant professional who consistently delivers and consistently gets overlooked — and the exact mindset shifts and boundary strategies that can change your career trajectory fast. He breaks down his signature A-Hole Energy Spectrum — from polite firmness all the way to the nuclear option — and explains precisely how to use assertiveness without tipping into aggression.

This conversation is a practical reset for anyone who has ever felt overworked, underappreciated, or hesitant to speak up. Whether you are a professional climbing the corporate ladder, an entrepreneur building something of your own, a parent teaching your kids how to advocate for themselves, or simply someone who has been too nice for too long — Danny's frameworks are immediately applicable and genuinely life changing.

Perfect for professionals who want to earn more respect, protect their time, and build a career — and a life — that actually fits who they are.

🌐 Website: www.goldsrd.com
📘 Facebook: Gold Standard SRDG
📸 Instagram: @dannymgoldberg
💼 LinkedIn: Danny M. Goldberg
🐦 X/Twitter: @dannymgoldberg
📚 Book: A Little Bit of A-Hole — available on Amazon and wherever books are sold

The Emily Rassam Show is a weekly podcast covering parenting, business, and self-improvement — real conversations with real people doing the hard, meaningful work of building a life worth living. From entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders to ultramarathon runners, habit coaches, military veterans, and leadership experts — every episode brings a story and a framework that will challenge, inspire, and move you to action.

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🛏️ Right now, there are children in your community sleeping on the floor. Not in another country. Not in a statistic. In your town, on your street — kids who go to bed every night without a bed to sleep in. And one man decided he wasn't going to let that continue.

In this powerful episode of The Emily Rassam Show, I sit down with Luke Mickelson — CNN Hero, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and living proof that one tiny moment of service can change hundreds of thousands of lives.

In 2012, Luke built a bunk bed in his garage in Twin Falls, Idaho for a family in need. That single act of service sparked a movement that has since grown into 400+ chapters across 47 states and 4 countries — delivering over 350,000 beds to children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor. His story is not about resources or connections or perfect timing. It is about what happens when one person decides to act on a tiny moment — and refuses to stop.

✅ How a single bunk bed built in a garage in Idaho became a 400-chapter national movement
✅ Why service is the most powerful source of joy — and how to find yours
✅ The "tiny moments" framework and how small acts of courage create massive lasting impact
✅ What real leadership looks like — Luke's definition will surprise you
✅ How Sleep in Heavenly Peace scaled organically without losing its community roots
✅ Why local problems require local solutions — and what that means for your community
✅ The heartbreaking reality of child bedlessness in America and what YOU can do about it
✅ How to build scalable processes and procedures that allow a nonprofit to grow without breaking
✅ The ripple effect of nonprofit work on families — stories that will stay with you long after this episode ends
✅ How to turn passion into purpose without burning out doing it alone
✅ What it means to train community leaders to carry a mission forward when you can't be everywhere at once
✅ Luke's powerful "Founder's Syndrome Survival" philosophy and how he learned to let go

"Service is not something you do after your life is in order. Service IS the life."

→ Service as a source of joy — why giving back fills something nothing else can
→ The impact of tiny moments — you don't need a big platform to start something big
→ Scalable processes enable organic growth — how SHP grew to 400 chapters without losing its soul
→ Local community involvement — local people solving local problems is the only model that actually works
→ Child bedlessness is a hidden crisis — and every community has the power to end it

Every child deserves a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Here is how you can be part of the solution:

🌐 Website: https://shpbeds.org/
📘 Facebook: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
📸 Instagram: @shpbeds
▶️ YouTube: Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Volunteer. Donate. Start a chapter in your community.
No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.

The Emily Rassam Show is a weekly podcast covering parenting, business, and self-improvement — real conversations with real people doing the hard, meaningful work of building a life worth living. From entrepreneurs and athletes to nonprofit founders and thought leaders, every guest brings a story that will challenge, inspire, and move you to action.

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Most homeowners don’t realize how tiny gaps in their house lead to serious rodent infestations—and the health risks they carry. David Dorfman, co-founder of Rodents Stop, reveals the innovative methods that have made his family’s business a game-changer in rodent control.

From secret entry points to scent elimination techniques, learn how he's built a service backed by science, not poison, that guarantees lifetime pest-free peace of mind. Discover how David's unique background in construction and his father's background in chemistry shaped their approach to an age-old problem. David shares the surprising ways rats are smarter than most think, and how simple signs like a dog barking at walls or droppings in the kitchen can reveal a rising infestation. Plus, find out how his air quality testing experience uncovered dangerous health threats lurking in homes—and how that led to a revolutionary, chemical-free rodent treatment kit now shipped nationwide.

✅ The secret entry points rats use to get into your home — and how to seal them permanently
✅ Why rats are smarter than you think — and the surprising signs of infestation hiding in plain sight
✅ How smoke tests reveal hidden pathways in hillside homes and tile-roofed properties
✅ Why your dog barking at the walls or droppings in the kitchen are early warning signs you cannot ignore
✅ The science of scent elimination and why standard traps and poisons keep failing you
✅ How David's air quality testing background uncovered dangerous health threats lurking inside residential walls
✅ The environmental and safety benefits of chemical-free, non-toxic rodent treatment
✅ A revolutionary DIY rodent treatment kit now shipped nationwide — so you can protect your home yourself
✅ Why electrical fires caused by rodent gnawing are more common than anyone talks about

• Homeowners dealing with rodent problems or wanting to prevent them
• Real estate agents and property managers protecting their listings
• Orange County and Southern California residents in hillside or tile-roof homes
• Anyone tired of toxic pest control solutions that don't last
• Entrepreneurs who want to see what a values-driven, family-run business looks like in action
• Parents concerned about the health risks of rodents and chemicals in their home

"Never give up. Stay honest. Always invest in education — because knowledge is your best defense against the smallest invaders with the biggest potential for damage."

🌐 Website: www.rodentsstop.com
📘 Facebook: Rodents Stop
📸 Instagram: @rodentsstop
🐦 X: @rodentsstop
▶️ YouTube: @rodentsstop

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From 143 kilograms and a binge eating disorder to the finish line of an ultratrail race after a full hip replacement — Ariane Van Treeck's story is not a weight loss story. It is a story about a woman who decided to come back to herself, one step at a time, across two countries and through more setbacks than most people could survive.

In this episode, Ariane takes us from her roots in Germany to her life in Italy, through the darkest chapters of her relationship with food and her body, and into the extraordinary transformation that followed — not just physically, but in who she became as a woman, a mother, and a human being. This one will stay with you.

@ariane.vantreeck

@theemilyrassam

Takeaways

• Love Yourself First
• Struggles with weight and eating habits led to a drastic lifestyle change
• Family support and increased energy levels were positive outcomes of the transformation. Overcoming injury and setbacks
• Transitioning to trail running
• The importance of self-love and self-care

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 03:04 Struggles with Weight and Eating Habits
• 12:00 Transformation and Lifestyle Change
• 31:04 Impact on Family and Energy Levels
• 35:50 Injury and Starting Over
• 38:17 From Half Marathon to Marathon
• 39:16 Injury and Recovery
• 40:14 Emergency Hip Replacement
• 42:15 Returning to Running
• 45:12 Transition to Trail Running
• 55:16 Self-Love and Self-Care
• 01:01:06 Recommendations for Visitors
• 01:03:23 Life Advice

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Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast, shares her journey as a mom of five, former middle school teacher, and author of the upcoming book 'Sticky Habits.' She discusses the impact of perfectionism on her life, the concept of 'progress made practical,' and the difference between self-help and self-care. Monica also delves into the challenges of invisible labor and the need for gender-specific habit-building methods. Monica discusses the importance of habits in supporting happiness and identity, emphasizing the need for compassion and flexibility in habit formation. She also addresses the challenge of time management and the impact of shame on habit change.

Takeaways

• Perfectionism as a misplacement of identity
• The impact of invisible labor on women's time and energy Habits are essential for supporting happiness and identity, and they require compassion and flexibility.
• Time management is a challenge, and trade-offs are necessary to prioritize habits and responsibilities.
• Shame can hinder habit change, and shifting the inner critical voice is crucial for habit formation.