This conversation is for anyone who has ever been told they need to "feel it to heal it"—and wondered if there might be a gentler way.

Steven Hoskinson knows this terrain intimately. For over 20 years, he has dedicated his life to understanding and healing trauma, and his paradigm-shifting approach has impacted countless lives across the globe . As the founder of Organic Intelligence® (OI), he has trained thousands of therapists, coaches, and helping professionals worldwide .

His journey began with a troubling observation: while many people were healing through somatic approaches, others were getting worse—much worse. He began to work differently than he had been taught. He went slower, with more lightness and less intensity. Rather than focusing on trauma, its symptoms, and sensations, he focused on Orientation—connecting to the environment through the senses. Looking out, not gazing inward.

In this episode, we explore:

🔬 Why "Feel It to Heal It" Is Wrong – Hoskinson challenges the fundamental assumption of most therapy: that you have to face your fears and dig out trauma from the root. He explains how this approach can actually be disorganizing for some people . He argues that "our systems are made to heal" and that "people's systems are disorganized by negative intensity—distress and discomfort—but that's the mainstay of therapy" .

👁️ Orientation: The Simple Practice That Changes Everything – Hoskinson explains the centrality of Orientation, which OI defines as "connecting to the environment through the senses" . Neuroscience points to the centrality of this practice, which creates the neural foundation for the entirety of OI's positive reinforcement framework . When presented at the optimal moment, Orientation helps people regulate their nervous systems, feel more grounded, and return to the here and now .

🌱 Post-Trauma Growth (PTG) – Where traditional methods dig through the painful past to try to get to the root of symptoms, Organic Intelligence takes a different path. OI teaches how to sync into the natural, self-organizing systems of your body . Hoskinson explains that "healing happens from the nervous system up and makes it possible to imagine freedom from suffering" .

🎵 Positive Reinforcement and the Biology of Healing – Hoskinson discovered that rather than only describing their trauma and their pain, people began to notice other things when they oriented outward—a sunset, a child playing, a simple experience of connection. These positive states, when supported, began to make a difference in how people felt—not only emotionally and psychologically, but physically .

🧠 Attunement and Readiness – Hoskinson introduces the concept of the "Window of Enjoyment" and explains how OI coaches assess a client's biological readiness rather than just their emotional state. He explains how this approach helps avoid the risk of re-traumatization .

What Listeners Gain:

· A new understanding of a gentler, more effective approach to trauma recovery

· Practical tools for regulating the nervous system through sensory orientation

· The insight that "trauma means unintegrated resource"—meaning we already have what we need to heal

· The reminder that healing starts with pleasure, not pain

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Steven Hoskinson

🌐 Website: organicintelligence.org

🎙️ Podcast: The End of Trauma

📖 Course: End of Trauma Course (10-week online immersion)

🎓 Certification: OI Coach Certification Program

📱 Social: Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn

This conversation is for anyone who believes that one person can still make a difference—and is willing to put everything on the line to prove it.

Teddy Bloom knows this truth intimately. He took the money he had saved up to purchase his first home and spent it on a cross-country bicycle ride from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. . His journey, called Ride4Rights, is a peaceful protest against the heightened polarization and divisiveness in today's American political landscape .

On April 20th, he set out from the Golden Gate Bridge . Along the way, he has pushed through hail in the Sierra Nevadas, a dust storm up to Battle Mountain, 50 mph wind gusts in Kansas, 104-degree heat in Oakley, falling trees in Indiana, several flat tires, being nearly hit by several vehicles, an injury that plagued most of the trip, and broken nearly every piece of equipment he started with . He has ridden over 3,000 miles and is almost there.

In this episode, we explore:

🚴 The Inspiration Behind Ride4Rights – Teddy shares what motivated him to give up his dream of homeownership for a cross-country bike protest. He discusses how differences of opinion should make us stronger, but the divisiveness of current politics is tearing people apart.

🌎 The Four Pillars of the Ride – He breaks down his mission: elevating the importance of free speech, advocating for equal justice under the law regardless of citizenship, highlighting the importance of education on how our government functions, and fostering unity across diverse communities.

⚡ The Physical and Mental Challenges – Teddy recounts the brutal conditions he faced: hail in the Sierra Nevadas, 50 mph wind gusts in Kansas, 104-degree heat, falling trees in Indiana, and the constant threat of vehicles.

🧭 Preparing for the Journey – He shares how he prepared for the trip, his experience with bike packing, and what tips he would give to people starting their own bike packing adventures.

🇺🇸 The Vibe Around the Country – Teddy offers his perspective on the political climate he's witnessed across America. He shares what he's learned from conversations with people from all walks of life and what he thinks about the future.

What Listeners Gain:

· The reminder that one person can still make a difference

· Insight into what it takes to commit to a cause that matters

· A ground-level view of the political climate across America

· Inspiration to take action, even when the odds are against you

· The understanding that unity is still possible—if we're willing to work for it

This isn't motivation. It's methodology

Connect with Teddy Bloom

🌐 Website: ride4rights.com

📱 Instagram: @teddy_bloom

📺 YouTube: Ride4Rights

🔗 Threads: @teddy_bloom

🐦 Reddit: Ride4Rights

📍 Ride Route: Golden Gate Bridge to Washington Monument

This conversation is for anyone who has done the therapy, read the books, and learned the tools—yet still feels like something is missing.

Dr. Lisha Antiqua knows this terrain intimately. As a little girl, she stood on the shag carpet in her childhood home, feeling like her life was over before it had even begun . She was living through childhood sexual abuse and growing up in an environment where she didn't feel safe, seen, or protected . Like many survivors, she spent years trying to understand what happened to her . She searched for answers through therapy, personal development, spirituality, psychology, certifications, and countless healing modalities .

What she discovered was something nobody was talking about. After working as a therapist and years of therapy herself, she saw the gap and began to fill it . Now, as a coach, she helps women who have done the therapy, read the books, and learned the tools finally answer the question: 'How do I love my life after trauma?'

In this episode, we explore:

🔄 The Four Stages of Recovery – Lisha walks listeners through the stages every survivor must navigate to reclaim their life, from survival to thriving.

🧠 What Traditional Therapy Misses – She explains why many women become stuck focusing on what happened to them and never fully learn how to create what comes next. She discusses the gap she discovered: the difference between fixing yourself and choosing yourself.

💫 The SSS Method: Safe, Secure, Successful – Lisha introduces her framework and explains why this order matters. She explains why positive thinking, affirmations, and mindset work don't create lasting change when the nervous system still expects danger.

💔 Value Wounds, Pleasure Wounds, and Creation Wounds – She unpacks these concepts and explains why they matter for women who have experienced trauma. She explains what trauma does to your mind, body, identity, and ability to create your future.

💎 In To Me See: The Amazing YOU Method – Lisha discusses her latest book and what readers will discover about themselves inside it. She shares how her work helps women reclaim what trauma stole—their voice, value, self-trust, relationships, pleasure, purpose, and ability to create.

What Listeners Gain:

· A new understanding of why healing alone is not the destination—living is

· Practical tools for moving beyond survival and into creating a life you love

· The distinction between fixing yourself and choosing yourself

· Permission to stop making trauma your identity and start becoming who you were meant to be

· A framework for reclaiming what was stolen

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Lisha Antiqua

🌐 Website: yourownuniversity.com

📖 Books: 5 Books including In To Me See: The Amazing YOU Method

🎙️ Podcast: More Than Sex and Secrets

🆓 Free Resource: SSS Bundle (Safe, Secure, Successful) – Six transformational practices to help you feel safe, secure, and successful in your life again

📱 Social: Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Substack

This conversation is for anyone who has ever believed it's too late to start something new—or wondered if faith and action-packed fiction can coexist.

Drew McHolm knows this terrain intimately. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was adopted by parents who instilled in him the values of hard work, finishing what you start, and pushing through difficulties . Early on, he became the youth minister and worship leader at his church, and his love for music and desire to keep getting better at it continues to this day . Through the years, he's been an entrepreneur, a business leader, a working musician and singer—and now, at 70, he's an author .

His first book, Minister of Justice, publishes in the summer of 2026 . It's an espionage thriller that follows Peter Kennedy, an assassin for a quasi-governmental terrorist organization who experiences a spiritual change that transforms everything . In every endeavor throughout his remarkable life, he has had a single goal in mind: "I have always strived to make sure that the work I do will somehow change the hearts of people" .

In this episode, we explore:

📝 Why He Waited to Write His First Novel – Drew shares why he started writing his first novel in his late 60s and what finally pushed him to put pen to paper after a lifetime of other pursuits .

🕵️ The Unlikely Spy Novelist – He discusses why a pastor of 40 years chose to write an espionage/terrorist novel where the main character experiences a spiritual change . He addresses the question: don't you think it's unusual for a pastor to write a book like this?

💔 Mercy and Forgiveness in a Spy Novel – Drew explores what mercy and forgiveness are doing in a thriller and why he believes these themes belong in action-packed fiction .

✍️ The Writing Process – He shares where he writes to get maximum inspiration, what surroundings he responds to, and his favorite authors who have influenced his work .

📖 The Legacy and What's Next – Drew discusses what he hopes readers take away from Minister of Justice and whether there will be a sequel—and if so, when it's likely to come out .

What Listeners Gain:

· Inspiration that it's never too late to pursue a creative dream

· A new perspective on how faith and action-packed fiction can coexist

· Behind-the-scenes insight into writing a spy novel with spiritual themes

· The reminder that the work we do can change hearts—no matter what form it takes

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Drew McHolm

🌐 Website: drewmcholm.com

📖 Book: Minister of Justice (Publishing Summer 2026)

🏛️ The Little Brown Church: Nashua, Iowa

🎵 Music: Working musician and singer

🌍 Born: Glasgow, Scotland

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered what history books left out—and whether the ancient world was more accepting than we've been told.

Neil Laird knows this terrain intimately. He's a multiple Emmy and BAFTA-nominated executive producer who has developed, overseen, and produced over 1,000 hours of factual programs for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, and National Geographic . He's traveled to over 70 countries, filming crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea .

But after 25 years of making "non-fiction" films about the ancient world, he grew disillusioned. He saw firsthand how modern books and TV got things wrong—especially about same-sex love . So he did what any good storyteller would do: he started writing novels that set the record straight, with a healthy dose of comedy and time travel.

In this episode, we explore:

📺 The Reality Behind TV Documentaries – Neil pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to make historical documentaries for major networks. He discusses how streaming has all but destroyed the classic historical documentary genre and what the rise of AI means for the future of TV production .

🏳️‍🌈 Ancient History Was More Accepting—and Gay—Than You Think – Neil shares his insights into how same-sex life in Egypt, Rome, and other ancient cultures was far more accepted than history books would have you believe . He discusses why representation matters and how he's bringing these stories to light through his fiction .

⏳ From TV Producer to Novelist – He shares his journey of reinventing himself at 50, transitioning from a career in television to becoming an author of LGBTQ+ adventure fiction . He discusses the challenges of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing and the critical role of marketing for authors .

📖 Prime Time Travelers and Prime Time Pompeii – Neil introduces his debut novel, Prime Time Travelers, which sends a hapless TV director through a rainbow-colored time machine into ancient Egypt . Its follow-up, Prime Time Pompeii, hurls the crew into the tragic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, where they uncover an epic, forbidden love frozen beneath the ash .

🌍 Being a Gay Producer Around the World – He reflects on what it's like to be an out LGBTQ+ producer filming in difficult and sometimes dangerous locations around the globe .

What Listeners Gain:

· An eye-opening look at how ancient history was far more accepting than we've been told

· Behind-the-scenes stories from a 25-year TV career making historical documentaries

· Inspiration for creative reinvention at any age

· Insight into the state of TV production, publishing, and storytelling today

· The reminder that history doesn't always march forward—and that queer joy has always existed

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Neil Laird

🌐 Website: neillaird.com

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram: @primetimeauthor

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/neil.laird.75

📱 TikTok: @gay_history

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neillaird

📖 Books: Prime Time Travelers and Prime Time Pompeii (Available on Amazon)

🎬 IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0481987

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, struggled with their mental health, or wondered if their voice matters.

Noah May knows this terrain intimately. He has dealt with mental health struggles since he was 13, battling depression and anxiety that at times made him contemplate taking his own life . He was seen as an outcast by his peers and always thought he wasn't good enough . Yet today, he is the host of three podcasts and an Auburn University graduate with a bachelor's degree in journalism—a living testament that your past does not define your future .

His podcast, lethal venom, focuses on various topics where Noah and his guests speak nothing but the truth . His other two shows, Southern Reads and Music Talks, focus solely on books and music respectively . Through his own journey of overcoming adversity, Noah has become an open voice for people dealing with similar situations.

In this episode, we explore:

💔 A Childhood of Silence and Struggle – Noah shares what it was like growing up with untreated mental health issues and how being labeled an outcast shaped his early years.

🆘 The Breaking Point – He opens up about the moment he contemplated suicide at 13 and what kept him from going through with it. He discusses how COVID affected him mentally and physically.

📚 Finding Purpose Through Journalism – Noah explains why he went into journalism and how telling stories—including his own—became a lifeline and a calling.

🎙️ Turning Pain Into a Platform – He shares why he is so vocal about his mental health journey and how hosting three podcasts has given him a voice he never had before.

💪 Life After the Struggle – Noah reflects on how his mental health is today, what advice he has for people who deal with similar struggles, and how he continues to manage his mental health.

What Listeners Gain:

· The reminder that mental health struggles don't have to define your future

· Practical advice for anyone dealing with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts

· Hope that your voice matters, even if you've been silenced before

· Inspiration from someone who turned pain into purpose

· Permission to speak your truth and share your story

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Noah May

🌐 Website: noahspodcasts.com

🎙️ Podcasts: lethal venom, Southern Reads, Music Talks

📱 Social: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok

📧 Blog: Available through website

This conversation is for anyone who has tried everything and still feels stuck—and suspects there's a deeper layer to their health that hasn't been addressed.

Andrew Scheim knows this terrain intimately. He is a wellness practitioner, educator, and researcher specializing in PEMF therapy, hydrogen therapy, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and integrative wellness technologies . With more than thirty years of experience integrating bodywork, movement, and mind-body approaches, he views health as an ongoing conversation between body, mind, and daily choices .

His philosophy is built on a simple but profound insight: "Microbes are working 24/7—you need a 24/7 approach" . This reflects his systems-based philosophy that meaningful recovery requires consistent support across multiple aspects of health and lifestyle.

In this episode, we explore:

🧬 The Mountain Stream and the Swamp – Andrew uses the analogy, "What is the difference between a mountain stream and a swamp? They're both water," to illustrate the foundational concepts of Chinese medicine and the importance of energy flow (chi) within the body . He explains why flow matters for health and why stagnation leads to disease.

🧠 Trauma Lives in the Body – He explains how unresolved emotional trauma can influence physical health and why the body holds onto stress and old patterns. He shares why trauma isn't just in the mind—it's held in the tissues, the nervous system, and the patterns we carry, and true healing requires helping the body feel safe enough to finally let go .

💨 Molecular Hydrogen Therapy – Andrew breaks down what molecular hydrogen therapy is, why it's generating so much interest, and what separates a clinic-grade hydrogen system from a consumer device . He explains why therapeutic dose matters and why continuous 24/7 operation is important for some users.

🔄 PEMF, Biofilms, and Chronic Illness – He discusses how parasites, biofilms, and mold contribute to chronic illness, and why a terrain-based approach to healing matters more than simply killing germs .

🌿 Becoming a Discerning Consumer – Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding why a wellness tool helps before you spend money on it, and why prevention and working with your body tend to matter more than chasing the next quick fix .

What Listeners Gain:

· An understanding of why chronic illness requires a systems-based, 24/7 recovery strategy

· Practical tools for working with the body's natural capacity to heal

· Insight into trauma's role in physical health and nervous system regulation

· A framework for becoming a more discerning consumer of wellness technologies

· The reminder that healing is less a destination and more an ongoing conversation

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Andrew Scheim

🌐 Websites: andrewscheim.com | bluezwater.com

📺 YouTube: Bluezwater YouTube Channel

📱 Instagram: @bluezwater

📧 Wellness Strategy Consultation: Available through websites (complimentary 60-minute consultation)

📄 Educational Resources: Articles, philosophy, wellness insights, educational videos, demonstrations, and interviews

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why they feel worse on certain days—and suspected the air they breathe might be the reason.

Eric Klos knows this terrain intimately. After watching his sister struggle with a condition that the weather itself kept setting off, he was driven to build a solution that would help people understand the link between their environment and their health . As the Founder and CEO of DailyBreath, LLC, he has created a cloud-based SaaS company delivering personalized environmental insights for better health outcomes .

The World Health Organization estimates that 7.3 billion people globally face air pollution levels considered unsafe . Yet for too long, environmental determinants of health have been neglected by the medical community. Just as great advances have been made through the Human Genome Project in relation to genetics, environmental exposures are on the edge of being fully integrated into our healthcare model through the Human Exposome Project . With the advent of advanced sensors and wearables, people now have the ability to understand the personal exposures that impact their physiological health and take preventative action.

In this episode, we explore:

📱 The DailyBreath App – Eric walks listeners through how the mobile app helps people track symptoms, pinpoint THEIR personal triggers, and reduce potential health impacts . He explains the groundbreaking DailyBreath Forecast and the Perry™ Score (PEHRI)—a Personalized Environmental Health Risk Index that considers individual health and environmental factors .

🌍 Environmental Determinants of Health – He explains why environmental health has been long neglected and how climate change is driving increased attention to the link between air quality and human health . He shares how Aristotle himself observed that particles in the air we breathe impact our health.

🔄 The Human Exposome Project – Eric discusses the emerging field of exposomics and how understanding the totality of environmental exposures—not just genetics—will transform healthcare. He compares this shift to the Human Genome Project and explains what it means for everyday people .

🔍 Personalized Environmental Health Risk – He explains how DailyBreath helps users understand the when, where, and what of trigger experience in relation to symptoms. He discusses how the app tracks where in the community users are experiencing symptoms so they understand clearly where allergen and pollutant triggers are impacting them .

👨‍👧 The Personal Motivation – Eric shares how his sister's experience inspired him to build DailyBreath and what he's learned about the link between weather, allergens, and pollutants on specific health conditions .

What Listeners Gain:

· An understanding of how environmental factors impact personal health

· Practical tools for tracking symptoms and identifying triggers

· Insight into the emerging field of exposomics and personalized environmental health

· The ability to take preventative action to reduce or avoid acute symptoms

· The reminder that you can't manage what you don't measure

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Eric Klos

🌐 Website: dailybreath.com

📱 iOS App: "DailyBreath-The Air U Breathe!" on Apple App Store

📱 Android App: Available on Google Play

🔗 Linktree: urlgeni.us/dailybreathapp

📺 YouTube: DailyBreath channel

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericklos

This conversation is for anyone who has ever been told they wouldn't make it—and wondered if God had a different plan.

David Ebel knows this terrain intimately. Dying at birth, he was exposed to a medical experiment that kept him alive but came with devastating side effects: birth defects, sterility, and 100% mortality by age 20 . The experiment was so dangerous it became illegal to perform on humans just months after it was done to him . He was in chronic pain from his earliest years, and by age 20, things were so bad that he was trying to end his life .

Then he went to church—and found hope.

David is the only person in the experiment to live past 20 and the only one to then have three children naturally . He felt called to love people with God's love and share that love, which he believes is the beginning of hope . He has traveled internationally sharing that hope and seeing lives changed for over 50 years . Today, he is an award-winning photographer, author, podcast host, and certified disaster responder and instructor, helping people through grief, trauma, and loss.

In this episode, we explore:

💀 Dying at Birth and a Controversial Experiment – David shares the shocking story of the medical experiment that saved his life but came with devastating side effects. He reveals what it was like growing up as a disabled schoolboy and the social challenges he faced.

🔥 The Defining Moment – He takes us to the moment when, at age 20, he was ready to end his life—and how going to church changed everything. He explains how that decision launched the victorious perspective he has today.

🛠️ How to Build Resiliency – David shares how he developed resilience and how we can all encourage others to move past a crisis-centered mindset to live healthy, balanced lives. He offers practical advice on transforming a previously formed identity.

🙏 Faith and Daily Life – He explains how his daily life of faith defines him now and what he does differently in responding to situations that are still challenging . He shares how his faith helps him hope when life deals a crisis situation.

📖 The Book: When the Doctors Say NO! God Says YES!!! – David discusses his memoir and how anyone can find hope in Christ and experience their life improved as a result. He shares the message that if he can do it, so can you.

What Listeners Gain:

· The reminder that no situation is beyond God's ability to redeem

· Practical tools for developing resiliency in the face of overwhelming odds

· Permission to hope even when circumstances seem hopeless

· The understanding that identity can be transformed

· Inspiration from someone who was told he wouldn't live past 20—and is still making a difference today

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with David Ebel

🌐 Website: [Available through social links]

📖 Book: When the Doctors Say NO! God Says YES!!! (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)

🎙️ Podcast: God Says YES! With David W. Ebel

📱 Social: Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack

🩺 Certifications: Disaster responder and instructor, critical incident stress management

📸 Award-winning photographer

This conversation is for anyone who has ever achieved success on paper—and still felt like something essential was missing.

Paul Comfort knows this terrain intimately. He has reached the top of three different careers, spanning executive leadership in government and transportation, elected public office, and national media. Through decades of leadership and hundreds of conversations with high performers, he has seen a common reality: many people are working primarily for a paycheck, not from personal alignment. They may be good at what they do, but they don't feel energized by it. Monday dread is real. And quietly, they worry they're wasting their lives.

His upcoming book, Find Your X Factor: Follow Your Personal Treasure Map to Purpose, offers a practical alternative. Rather than chasing passion alone, Paul helps people align what energizes them with what they're built to do well—a powerful intersection he calls your "X Factor."

In this episode, we explore:

🔍 The X Factor Framework – Paul explains what the "X Factor" is and how the intersection of interests and abilities determines whether work feels fulfilling or draining. He breaks down why "follow your passion" fails and what actually leads to fulfillment.

📉 The Hidden Cost of Success – He reveals why many people feel stuck in careers they're good at but don't feel alive doing, even when those careers are stable, prestigious, or financially rewarding. He explains why being good at your job isn't the same as being aligned with it.

🧭 The Personal Treasure Map – Paul introduces the concept of a "personal treasure map" for finding purpose. He explains how to identify the hidden patterns in your life that reveal clues about purpose that most people overlook.

🔄 Pivoting Without Starting Over – He offers practical guidance for how to pivot toward purpose without blowing up your life or walking away from everything you've built. He shares how to realign your career without starting over from scratch.

💡 The Path to Self-Actualization – Paul explains what self-actualization really looks like in everyday work—not in theory, but in real careers. He helps listeners understand the difference between chasing passion and finding true alignment.

What Listeners Gain:

· A new understanding of why passion alone isn't enough for career fulfillment

· Practical tools for identifying their unique "X Factor"

· The ability to distinguish between being good at a job and being aligned with it

· A roadmap for pivoting toward purpose without destroying what they've built

· Permission to question a draining path and take practical steps toward a more meaningful career

This isn't motivation. It's methodology.

Connect with Paul Comfort

🌐 Website: findyourxfactor.ai

📖 Book: Find Your X Factor: Follow Your Personal Treasure Map to Purpose (Available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble)

📝 Newsletter: Sign up at findyourxfactor.ai for free sample chapter and exclusive insights

📱 Social: YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn

🎙️ Podcast: The Paul Comfort Show