Welcome back to The Lucas Mack Show!

In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, Lucas Mack reconnects with his high-school friend Krystal Bronson for a raw and beautiful conversation about mental health, healing, and the courage to speak truth.

Krystal opens up about her own journey—being misdiagnosed, over-medicated, and hospitalized—and how she transformed that pain into purpose. Her mission is to bring mental health to the forefront of our cultural conversation through compassion, storytelling, and community.

Together, Lucas and Krystal dive into essential topics:

💬 Breaking the Stigma: Krystal shares her plan to create a documentary series spotlighting strong, diverse individuals who’ve faced mental-health challenges.

🧩 Identity vs. Story: How our hardships shape us but don’t define us.

💔 The Power of Pain and Healing: Why hearing someone’s truth can awaken what’s unhealed within ourselves.

🤝 Community and Connection: The importance of showing up for others in an isolated world.

🌟 From Struggle to Superpower: How ADHD, OCD, and being “too loud” as a kid became Krystal’s greatest strengths.

This episode is a moving reminder that healing is not a destination—it’s a journey of courage, honesty, and self-advocacy.

If you’re looking for support or resources, visit lucasmack.com for videos, ebooks, and coaching programs designed to help you rediscover hope and freedom.

Remember: You are not alone.

Connect with Krystal at https://www.instagram.com/krystalbronson/?hl=en

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, author and healer Elizabeth Troy shares her transformative approach to healing — blending functional medicine, emotional awareness, and holistic nutrition.

Elizabeth has guided thousands toward balance and self-understanding through her unique blend of science, compassion, and spirituality. She helps clients reconnect to their intuition, rebuild their relationship with food, and rediscover a sense of peace within their own bodies.

✨ Topics Covered:

How emotional healing affects physical health

What true holistic nutrition really means

Rebuilding trust with your body

Living intentionally and compassionately

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Connect with Elizabeth here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_healingoftroy/

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Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

“Sometimes the most powerful conversations aren’t about success — they’re about what it costs to grow.”

In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Gauger, founder of Greenhorn Grove, a homesteader, husband, and father who’s learning to build a life from the soil up — both literally and emotionally.

Matthew opens up about his journey into homesteading, the hard lessons of self-reliance, and what it really means to live in alignment with your values. But this conversation also goes deeper — into the struggles within his marriage, the pressures of providing, and the courage it takes to face what’s not working while still choosing growth.

This isn’t just a story about farming — it’s a story about faith, honesty, and rebuilding. It’s about what happens when the image of a perfect life gives way to something far more authentic.

So settle in. This one’s vulnerable, grounded, and full of heart — a real look at what it means to build something that lasts.

https://www.thegreenhornguides.com/

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

In this episode, Lucas sits down with Lewis Herms, entrepreneur, activist, and California gubernatorial candidate, for a candid conversation about his journey from business owner to outspoken advocate for government transparency and reform. Lewis shares how his early experiences shaped his work ethic, why he believes citizens need to “take back their power,” and what inspired his bold campaign to transform California’s political landscape. From his grassroots tours and media projects to his vision for a freer, more accountable state government, this is an unfiltered look at a man driven by conviction and controversy alike. Whether you agree with his ideas or not, this conversation digs into the values, stories, and motivations behind one of the state’s most unconventional candidates. #Podcast #CaliforniaPolitics #Leadership #LewisHerms #Election2026 #CivicConversation #TruthAndFreedom #LucasMackShow #InspiringVoices #realtalk

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

In this inspiring conversation, Ebie Lynch — veteran, nurse, mother, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California — joins Lucas Mack to share her vision for a stronger, fairer, and more resilient California. From her years in the military and healthcare to her work as a labor advocate, Ebie opens up about the values that shaped her leadership and why she’s stepping into the political arena.

She and Lucas explore some of the biggest issues facing the state today — from housing and mental health to small-business growth, workforce development, and the balance between innovation and ethics in emerging technologies. Ebie’s faith-driven approach and down-to-earth honesty make this an episode you won’t forget.

Whether you’re passionate about civic engagement, curious about leadership grounded in service, or simply love hearing stories of people daring to make a difference, this episode will leave you both challenged and inspired.

🎧 Listen now to hear how Ebie Lynch hopes to help California lead with compassion, courage, and common sense.

https://www.ebielynchforcalifornia.com/

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Everything that's lived in the shadows and the darkness is coming into the light and people who are holding the line and speaking up are rare, but in this episode Matthew Kennedy and I have a powerful conversation as he shares his story of awakening and the powerful nonprofit he's working for today!

Check out Matthew Kennedy here: https://www.instagram.com/matthewkennedy0170/

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Growing up in the USSR Roman Lifson had zero relationship with anything spiritual. He and his family eventually moved to the United States and Roman became an attorney. But, as life would have it he met his soul mate and his life was forever changed. In this beautiful episode find how how he went from communism to a deep spirituality and relationship with the divine!

Find out more at: https://www.mythicadventuretravel.com/

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

David Sun Todd is changing lives after finding out how the power of nature can bring us back into our own sovereignty and how the matrix system is run and influences by alien forces that don't have our best interest in mind. This is a powerful episode with someone who brings years of wisdom and experience to help heal the world.

Find out more at: https://davidsuntodd.substack.com/

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Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

For Brenden, the author of Soul Quest: The Journey of a Spiritual Nomad, a deeply personal exploration of losing faith, grappling with questions about God and the Universe, and embarking on a transformative spiritual journey, he chronicles his search across various religions, his alignment with Taoism, and his eventual decision to follow Christ. This is a great episode for everyone on the spiritual path and how the first step to peace is finding inner courage.

Find out more at https://www.brendenwhitney.com/

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Hallie Lifson is a passionate and skilled priestess, therapist, and educator dedicated to helping individuals break free from life’s constraints and live their best lives. With a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a commitment to lifelong learning, Hallie offers a holistic approach to well-being. She guides individuals to surrender to the present moment, awaken their awareness, and fully embody their soulful selves. Hallie emphasizes the importance of loving and nurturing one’s body, seeing it as a sacred cathedral that, when cared for consistently, grants access to a natural, blissful state.'

Follow Hallie at https://www.instagram.com/hallielifson/

Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.