The Uncommon Minds Experience

Alan Gillanders has always had an inquiring mind, asking "What is truth?"—a timeless question at the core of existence. With decades of study in metaphysics, quantum theory, consciousness, and ancient spiritual teachings and traditions, he weaves together the mystical and the scientific, offering a voice that is both intuitive and analytical.

His book, The Sacred Hum of I AM, invites readers into a world where science, spirit, and consciousness meet in surprising and illuminating ways. He explores what it means to perceive reality not just through the mind, but through the deeper currents of existence itself. His work resonates with those seeking meaning beyond dogma and reality beyond illusion.

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "spiritual" episode. It's a conversation about why ancient wisdom and modern physics point to the same truth, how consciousness may be a foundational field of awareness rather than a brain product, and what it actually means to remember that you are not separate from the infinite .

What we explore in this conversation:

· The lifelong quest to understand what's real—from a small Australian farm to witnessing events that defied logic

· Why consciousness may not be produced by the brain but exists as a foundational field of awareness

· The parallels between quantum physics and ancient mystical teachings

· What it means to live from the awareness that "God is the All, and All is God"

· The relationship between vibration, intention, and creation

· Why manifestation is not about control but about coherence with deeper intelligence

· The inward journey as remembering rather than searching

· What changes when someone begins to live from "I AM" awareness

· Why humanity keeps forgetting and rediscovering the same spiritual principles

· The first step toward remembering that we are already what we seek

Connect with Alan:

· Website: AlanGillanders.com

· Book: The Sacred Hum of I AM

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about consciousness, reality, and what it means to be human.

Book

· The Sacred Hum of I AM—Available through AlanGillanders.com

Website

· Website: AlanGillanders.com

Dr. Bilal Ahmed is an interventional and structural cardiologist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He performs high-risk cardiac procedures including opening blocked arteries and replacing heart valves without open-chest surgery . He is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Lylah Health, a gut microbiome solution that combines prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics targeted at heart health and risk factors for heart disease .

He founded Lylah Health with a few non-negotiable principles: no bullshit, ever; show the data; create something new, something people need . The culmination is the first gut microbiome supplement targeted at heart disease and backed by RCT-level data showing cholesterol (LDL) reduction . It's one of a tiny handful with all three necessary components for a gut microbiome supplement to work: prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics .

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "health tips" episode. It's a conversation about why the supplement industry is broken, how the gut-heart connection is real science, and what happens when a doctor decides to build the product his patients actually need .

What we explore in this conversation:

· What perseverance really looks like when the stakes are life and death

· The gut-heart connection: what the science actually says

· Why most supplements are snake oil—and how to tell the difference

· What it's like to go from the cath lab to building a startup

· The difference between medicine and entrepreneurship: two kinds of uncertainty

· How to read science as a non-scientist

· Why pharmaceutical companies can't patent bacteria (yet)

· The three components every gut microbiome supplement needs

· What doctors get wrong about heart health

· One thing you can do today to improve your heart health

Connect with Dr. Ahmed:

· Website: lylahhealth.com

· Email: [email protected]

· Newsletter: Prescriptions for the Heart

· Instagram: @drbilalahmed

· LinkedIn: Bilal Ahmed, MD

· TikTok: @drbilalahmed

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about health, science, and what it actually means to take care of yourself.

Rob Broadhead is a Fractional CIO, software architect, entrepreneur, and founder of RB Consulting. Over the past three decades, he has designed enterprise systems, modernized legacy platforms, led software organizations, and advised companies ranging from startups to established businesses navigating growth . He is also the host of the Develpreneur Podcast, where he explores leadership, software development, AI, and professional growth with founders, executives, and technology leaders .

His work helps executives uncover hidden execution problems that undermine technology initiatives—including unclear ownership, fragmented workflows, decision bottlenecks, and organizational debt . As AI adoption accelerates, Rob has become known for helping organizations distinguish between successful AI demonstrations and successful AI operations .

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "AI hype" episode. It's a conversation about why most technology projects fail before the code is even written—and how leaders can build the operational foundations that actually make AI work.

What we explore in this conversation:

· Why 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail within six months

· The hidden operational debt that slows businesses down

· Why technology isn't the problem—execution is

· What the difference is between an AI demo and an AI business

· How hidden organizational friction quietly costs companies millions

· What a Fractional CIO actually does

· The silent failures that happen repeatedly inside growing organizations

· How to determine if you're truly ready for AI

· What separates organizations that scale from those that stall

· One practical change leaders can make this week to improve execution

Connect with Rob:

· Website: rb-sns.com

· Podcast: Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur

· LinkedIn: Rob Broadhead

· YouTube: @RobBroadhead

· Substack: [Link]

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about technology, leadership, and what it actually takes to execute.

Website & Social

· Website: rb-sns.com

· Podcast: Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur

· LinkedIn: Rob Broadhead

· YouTube: @RobBroadhead

· Substack: [Link]

· Twitter/X: @RobBroadhead

Lynette Sorrentino is a keynote speaker, creator, and founder of The Table Method™—built on one belief: the women who hold everything together deserve to come home to themselves . She has built three businesses from scratch, across two industries, with more than 30 years of experience . She spent 25 years in direct sales, carrying her into the top 5% of Mary Kay . Then she started over completely, rebuilding a career in business-to-business payments without a book of business, contacts, or salary .

Along the way, she lost her father, her marriage, and the daily rhythm of life with her kids . She rebuilt all of it—not by grinding harder, but by coming back to the table . Her signature keynote, Come Back to the Table, helps women trade survival mode for four practical shifts: Pause, Clear, Align, Trust .

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "work-life balance" episode. It's a conversation about why the women who hold everything together are often the most exhausted, what happens when you lose the rhythm of your own life, and how coming back to yourself isn't selfish—it's survival.

What we explore in this conversation:

· The story behind The Table—why the table became the center of her message

· What it means to "come home to yourself"

· The signs a woman has stopped truly "coming to the table" in her own life

· The difference between looking successful and actually feeling well

· What role trusting yourself plays in making real, lasting change

· How to tell the difference between productive hustle and destructive grind

· One practical shift a listener can make today if they're feeling depleted

· Why women who hold everything together are often the ones falling apart

· What it means to stop carrying everything yourself

· The difference between success that looks good and success that feels good

Connect with Lynette:

· Website: lynettesorrentino.com

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynettesorrentino

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettesorrentino/

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynettesorrentino/

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lynettesorrentino

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about success, rest, and what it means to truly be home.

Website & Social

· Website: lynettesorrentino.com

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynettesorrentino

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettesorrentino/

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynettesorrentino/

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lynettesorrentino

Rich LaMonica is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism . It was during this career that he evolved as a leader of people, with his education coming from great mentors who showed him how to take care of his team . After retiring in 2015, he went through a transformative year of self-reflection—365 days that taught him valuable lessons about transition and fueled his passion for helping other veterans .

He is the award-winning author of 13 Step Guide to Success—a powerful self-help book for navigating life's toughest challenges—and Out of The Darkness, a compelling fiction novel . His writing reflects his deep understanding of mindset, personal growth, and the human spirit . Today, he is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast, a platform that empowers listeners with engaging conversations on leadership, veteran success, and overcoming life's challenges .

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "military transition" episode. It's a conversation about how resilience is built through small, consistent victories—and why "challenge accepted" is more than just a motto, it's a way of life.

What we explore in this conversation:

· What "stacking victories" actually means and how it transforms your approach to success

· The toughest leadership lessons from 22 years in the Army—and how they apply to civilian life

· What that 365-day transition from soldier to civilian actually looked like

· Why resilience is a muscle you build, not a trait you're born with

· The power of the "Challenge Accepted" mindset

· What veterans and non-veterans can learn from each other

· The value of exceptional mentorship in leadership development

· How purpose-driven success creates lasting fulfillment

· The journey from soldier to storyteller

· Why service continues long after the uniform comes off

Connect with Rich:

· Website: themisfitnation.com

· Podcast: The MisFitNation

· Books: 13 Step Guide to Success and Out of The Darkness (Available on Amazon)

· LinkedIn: Rich LaMonica

· YouTube: @The_MisFitNation

· Instagram: @RichLaMonica

· Twitter/X: @RichLaMonica

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about resilience, leadership, and what it means to stack victories in your own life.

Books

· 13 Step Guide to Success (Available on Amazon)

· Out of The Darkness (Available on Amazon)

Website & Social

· Website: themisfitnation.com

· Podcast: The MisFitNation

· YouTube: @The_MisFitNation

· LinkedIn: Rich LaMonica

· Instagram: @RichLaMonica

· Twitter/X: @RichLaMonica

· Facebook: Rich LaMonica

Magic Barclay is a single mother of two, a cancer survivor, and a practitioner of functional health solutions who specializes in trauma recovery and root cause analysis . She is the author of four books and the host of A Magical Life: Health, Wealth, and Weight Loss .

Her journey began in childhood—growing up with a narcissistic father and an emotionally neglectful mother, she learned early that she could only depend on herself . By her teens, she was battling anorexia and binge eating. By 21, she was an alcoholic . After years of abusive relationships, she escaped with her children and started over—only to face a cascade of life-threatening illnesses that forced her to ask a different question: not "What's wrong with me?" but "What happened to me?"

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "health tips" episode. It's a conversation about how childhood trauma, emotional wounds, and adverse experiences don't just shape who we are—they shape our biology . Magic speaks from lived experience about the connection between trauma and chronic illness, and what it actually takes to heal at the root level .

What we explore in this conversation:

· The PNEI of Trauma—how your nervous system, immune system, and emotions are connected

· What it means to be a single mother rebuilding your life from nothing

· Why childhood trauma can show up decades later as chronic illness

· How functional medicine approaches the body as an interconnected system

· The role of the limbic system in storing traumatic memories

· Why conventional medicine often misses the root cause

· What mold toxicity does to the body and why it's dangerous

· How to start treating your immune system with respect

· The lymphatic system—why it matters and how to support it

· Practical steps to reclaim your health, one small step at a time

Connect with Magic:

· Website: wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au

· Podcast: A Magical Life: Health, Wealth, and Weight Loss

· Instagram: @MagicBarclay

· Facebook: @amagicallifepodcast

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about health, trauma, and what it means to truly heal.

Website & Social

· Website: wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au

· Podcast: A Magical Life: Health, Wealth, and Weight Loss

· Instagram: @MagicBarclay

· Facebook: @amagicallifepodcast

Grant Jenkins is the Managing Director of Propel Health Australia and a high-performance coach with more than 25 years of experience working with elite athletes, health professionals, and everyday Australians seeking better health outcomes . He has coached athletes across four sports at World Championship level and worked at all four Tennis Grand Slams, including helping develop former World No.1 Ash Barty .

Before entering the health industry, Grant spent more than 25 years coaching at elite level . That background shaped how he thinks about health today: performance is never just about motivation—it's about recovery, resilience, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and long-term consistency .

His company, Propel Health Australia, is a nationally distributed Australian health brand focused on independently tested, practitioner-trusted formulations . The business was built from a simple frustration: the supplement industry is flooded with misinformation, low-quality products, and exaggerated claims that leave consumers overwhelmed and confused .

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "health tips" episode. It's a conversation about what elite sport teaches us about recovery and resilience, how the supplement industry got so broken, and what actually works when it comes to gut health, cognitive performance, and healthy aging.

What we explore in this conversation:

· What it was like coaching Ash Barty and working at all four Tennis Grand Slams

· How elite sport shaped his approach to health and performance

· Why the supplement industry has a trust problem

· What supplements actually matter for long-term health and performance

· The science behind creatine for both physical and cognitive performance

· Gut health and the microbiome—why modern life is disrupting human health

· How metabolic health, inflammation, and aging are connected

· What consumers should look for when choosing a supplement brand

· Practical ways to improve health without becoming overwhelmed

· Health trends worth paying attention to over the next decade

Connect with Grant:

· Website: propelhealthaustralia.com

· LinkedIn: Grant Jenkins

· Instagram: @propelhealthaustralia.

Website & Social

· Website: propelhealthaustralia.com

· LinkedIn: Grant Jenkins

· Instagram: @propelhealthaustralia

· Facebook: Propel Health Australia

· Twitter/X: @propelhealth

Teri Pruitt started in theatre at 15 and has worked professionally since 1992, with a career spanning community theatres, summer stocks, regional theatres, and more than 25 years on Broadway . She is the founder of Open the Aperture, where she brings the collaborative lessons of the theatrical process to organizations through keynotes, workshops, and consulting . Her work helps leaders and teams rethink their approach through the unique lens of the theatrical process—because many of the best business lessons are learned by doing, not just studying.

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "leadership tips" episode. It's a conversation about what happens when hundreds of people come together night after night to create something extraordinary—and what business leaders can learn from that.

What we explore in this conversation:

· What "The Show Must Go On" actually looks like in real life

· Why rehearsal matters more than talent

· How high-performing teams recover when everything goes wrong

· What trust actually looks like inside a team

· How to communicate when there's no time for long conversations

· The story about the goat tail and what it taught her about teamwork

· Where her tape measure has been (and why it always gets a laugh)

· What audiences would never believe happens backstage during a Broadway performance

· The oddest place she's ever done a costume change

· Why the theatrical process has so much to teach us about working together

Connect with Teri:

· Website: teripruitt.com

· Open the Aperture: opentheaperture.com

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about leadership, teamwork, and what it means to create something extraordinary together.

Website & Social

· Website: teripruitt.com

· Open the Aperture: opentheaperture.com

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Dr. Deborah Heiser is an Applied Developmental Psychologist with a specialty in midlife and aging, a TEDx speaker, founder of The Mentor Project, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact Through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring . She is an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Old Westbury, a Psychology Today contributor, and has been recognized by Thinkers50 Radar and 100 Coaches .

Her journey began with a question at a dinner party over 20 years ago. Someone asked why she studied aging, saying, "We have nothing to look forward to—just frailty, cognitive decline, then death" . She left that dinner and immediately set out to prove that wrong . What she discovered was that mentoring, volunteering, and philanthropy—acts of generativity—are not just good for the world; they're good for us, providing fulfillment, a sense of purpose, and even a longer, healthier life .

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "anti-aging" episode. It's a conversation about why midlife is a developmental milestone, how mentorship is a natural human drive, and what it actually means to build a legacy that starts now .

What we explore in this conversation:

· The dinner party question that changed her career

· What midlife actually looks like—the 40–65 sweet spot

· Generativity: why giving back is the secret to a longer, healthier life

· The difference between hierarchical and lateral mentoring

· Why storytelling is the leadership superpower you're missing

· How to start mentoring today—no degree required

· What legacy actually looks like in practice

· Why midlife isn't a crisis—it's a calling

· Practical first steps for reigniting purpose

· How The Mentor Project provided $3 million in mentoring hours

Connect with Dr. Heiser:

· Website: deborahheiser.com

· Book: The Mentorship Edge (Wiley, 2025)

· Psychology Today: Deborah Heiser Ph.D.

· Substack: The Right Side of 40

· The Mentor Project: thementorproject.org

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about aging, purpose, and what it means to build a meaningful life.

Book

· The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact Through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring (Wiley, 2025)

· Available in hardcover, Kindle, and Audible

Website & Social

· Website: deborahheiser.com

· The Mentor Project: thementorproject.org

· Psychology Today: Deborah Heiser Ph.D.

· Substack: The Right Side of 40

· LinkedIn: Deborah Heiser, PhD

· YouTube: [Link]

· Instagram: [Link]

Peter Boolkah is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and the bestselling author of YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS – Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life . He started his career flipping burgers at McDonald's, where he witnessed firsthand how world-class systems allow businesses to operate consistently without relying on a single extraordinary individual—a lesson that shaped everything that followed .

Over the last 20 years, Peter has spent more than 60,000 hours inside businesses across five continents, helping hundreds of founders transform companies that relied on them into businesses that create freedom, enterprise value, and long-term sustainability . His core insight: the faster founders run, the more trapped they become . The business grows. Revenue grows. Stress grows. Freedom disappears . He gave that problem a name: The Hamster Wheel Trap®.

What makes this conversation different:

This isn't another "growth hacking" or "marketing tips" episode. It's a conversation about why successful founders lose their freedom, how businesses become dependent on one person, and what it actually takes to build a company that works without you .

What we explore in this conversation:

· Why most business owners don't own a business—they own a job

· The Hamster Wheel Trap®—why successful founders lose their freedom

· Founder dependency—the hidden reason businesses stop growing

· Why revenue doesn't automatically create freedom

· What 60,000 hours of coaching taught him about founders

· The McDonald's lesson: systems over individuals

· How to build a business that works without you

· Why systems create freedom

· The difference between building a profitable business and an exit-ready business

· Practical steps to stop being the bottleneck

· How to prepare a business for premium exit

Connect with Peter:

· Book: YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS (Available on Amazon)

· Website: peterboolkah.com

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boolkah

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterboolkah/

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peterboolkah

About The Uncommon Minds Experience:

A podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Featuring founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking—unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work.

Subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think about leadership, freedom, and what it means to truly own your business.

Book

· YOUR BUSINESS SUCKS – Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life (Available on Amazon)

Website & Social

· Website: peterboolkah.com

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boolkah

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterboolkah/

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peterboolkah

· Facebook: [Link]

· TikTok: [Link]