Some patterns don’t start with us…

but at some point, they ask to be seen.

In this episode of The Story Seat, Dr. Kaci shares a journey shaped by early trauma, military service, and the kind of life experiences that force you to question everything you thought you understood about yourself.

But this isn’t just a story about what she’s been through.

It’s about what she began to notice.

The patterns beneath behavior.

The difference between surviving… and actually living.

And the quiet shift that happens when you stop outsourcing your truth—and start trusting your own voice.

Through her work in what she calls spiritual human behavior and her Speaking Freedom™️ platform, Dr. Kaci helps people move from confusion to clarity… from reaction to alignment.

In this conversation, we explore what it really means to rebuild, to take responsibility without losing compassion for your past, and to create a life that feels honest—rather than just functional.

Because sometimes, the most powerful transformation isn’t becoming someone new…

it’s finally understanding who you’ve been all along.

What do you do when the way you’ve always worked… suddenly doesn’t?

In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Tyler Clapp, a leadership transition and team dynamics coach who has spent over 15 years developing leaders within the Volkswagen Group.

Together, we explore what Tyler calls “the in-between”—that often unspoken phase where the old way of leading no longer fits, but the next step isn’t fully clear yet.

From misunderstood performance struggles to the hidden dynamics shaping teams, Tyler shares why what looks like a skill problem is often a context problem—and how leaders can begin to adapt without losing themselves in the process.

This is a conversation about awareness, transition, and learning to navigate uncertainty with more clarity and less pressure.

What really separates those who break through… from those who stay stuck?

In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Dr. Bramante—a veteran talent agent with over two decades in the entertainment industry, who later pursued a Ph.D. in Psychology to better understand the inner world of performance.

Having worked with actors across TV, film, and Broadway, Dr. Bramante shares a powerful truth: success isn’t just about talent or opportunity—it’s about mindset.

We explore the hidden patterns of self-sabotage, the weight of rejection, and why self-doubt and imposter syndrome are so common in creative careers. Drawing from tools like hypnosis and NLP, he offers a deeper look at how performers can rewire their thinking and step into their full potential.

This is a conversation about what’s happening beneath the surface—

and how mastering your inner world can change everything on the outside.

What if the struggle with food… isn’t really about food?

In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Jane—a psychotherapist and author of Always Hungry: How I Lost the Weight and Found Myself—to explore the deeper emotional layers behind weight, identity, and self-worth.

After losing 103 pounds and maintaining it for over a decade, Jane shares why lasting change didn’t come from dieting—but from doing the inner work. From emotional eating and body-based discrimination to rebuilding her life after divorce, her journey reveals how our relationship with food is often rooted in something far deeper.

We also explore the role of compassion, humor, and acceptance—from her work with clients to her experience parenting a neurodivergent, non-binary child.

This is a conversation about healing, not restriction.

About understanding, not judgment.

And about finally addressing the story beneath the surface.

What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn’t external—but internal?

In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Stan Lewis, a leadership and communication expert whose work centers on one powerful idea: most people aren’t stuck because of circumstance—they’re stuck because of conditioning.

With over 15 years of experience across leadership, law, and human behavior—including his time as an OSHA investigator and mediator—Stan has seen firsthand how limiting beliefs, fear, and unchallenged patterns quietly shape the way we lead and live.

Through his Freedom From Mental Captivity framework, he breaks down how to recognize those internal barriers, challenge them, and begin stepping into clarity, confidence, and purpose.

This conversation isn’t just about leadership.

It’s about awareness.

It’s about ownership.

And ultimately—it’s about freedom.

In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, what happens when we choose to slow down?

In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit with Rusty Gardner—a lifelong teacher, counselor, and self-described wanderer—who discovered something profound through a simple daily practice: walking.

What began as early morning phone calls with his son evolved into something deeper—uninterrupted conversations, genuine connection, and a growing awareness of what truly brings meaning to our lives.

Together, we explore the quiet power of presence, the patterns that shape our relationships, and why fulfillment often lives in the moments we tend to overlook.

This is a conversation about slowing down, tuning in, and rediscovering what really matters.

Why do certain moments affect us more than they should?

In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Brian—a psychotherapist with over three decades of experience—to explore the neuroscience behind emotional triggers and why so many of our reactions feel automatic.

Drawing from his work and his book Living a Trigger-Free Life, Brian explains how what we often see as flaws are actually learned emotional responses—patterns shaped over time, not fixed traits.

We dive into what’s really happening in the brain when we’re triggered, why traditional coping strategies often fall short, and how updating emotional learnings can create lasting change.

This conversation bridges science and self-awareness—offering a new way to understand your reactions, your patterns, and your capacity to change.

What if belonging isn’t something you find… but something you help create?

In this episode of The Story Seat, Tamara Fyke shares a journey rooted in connection, creativity, and the quiet power of bringing people together. As the founder of Love In A Big World and a lifelong educator, her work has touched communities across generations—offering spaces where people feel seen, valued, and included.

Through personal stories, motherhood, and her own path of finding her voice, Tamara reflects on what it really means to build connection in a world where so many feel alone. This conversation explores hope, emotional healing, and the role creativity plays in helping us understand ourselves—and each other—more deeply.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful impact we can make…

is helping someone feel like they belong.

What happens when you spend your life doing everything “right”… but feel nothing at all on the inside?

In this episode of The Story Seat, Adam Tomlin shares his journey from a successful career as an attorney to confronting the emotional disconnection he had carried for years. Raised in an environment where only certain emotions were acceptable, he learned early on to suppress what he felt—until that way of living began to catch up with him.

What started as a personal decision to seek therapy—driven by a desire to show up differently for his son—became a much deeper process of unlearning, healing, and rebuilding his relationship with himself.

This conversation explores emotional awareness, the pressure of masculinity, and the powerful shift from seeing compassion as weakness to recognizing it as strength.

Because sometimes, the hardest thing to face…

is what you were never taught how to feel.

What happens when one life ends… and another begins in a completely different world?

In this episode of The Story Seat, Gregg Owen shares a journey that feels almost cinematic—moving from life as a touring rock musician to becoming a prosecutor handling some of the most serious homicide cases in Chicago.

It’s a story of sharp turns, unexpected choices, and the weight of stepping into roles that demand everything from you—mentally, emotionally, and morally. From performing on stage to standing in courtrooms where lives hang in the balance, Gregg opens up about what it means to navigate two vastly different identities.

We also explore the real stories behind the justice system, the emotional impact of high-stakes cases, and the deeper truths that inspired his book Convergence.

Because sometimes, the path you never planned…

becomes the one that defines you the most.