Are you trapped in the "shadow prison" of chronic pain? Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, a world-renowned pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery, joins Joshua T. Berglan to rewrite the script on back and neck health.

In this raw and revealing episode, Dr. Brusovanik explains why your MRI might be misleading and why traditional fusion surgery often fails to solve the root problem. He details his "keyhole" surgical approach that preserves motion and restores sagittal balance, offering a 97% success rate compared to the high failure rates of older methods.

Beyond surgery, the doctor dives into holistic health controversies, offering a skepticism-filled take on the stem cell industry and a warning about the long-term risks of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). He also introduces his invention, the "Pillow for Pain," a simple device helping thousands avoid unnecessary nerve surgery.

Key Topics:

• Why diagnostic injections are better than MRIs.
• The dangers of muscle stripping in traditional surgery.
• How to vet your surgeon properly.
• Natural alternatives to TRT for men's health.

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They call him inexperienced; we call him untainted. On this episode of The World's Mayor Experience, host Joshua T. Berglan introduces you to the face of the future: Alan Henderson. A 25-year-old Esports entrepreneur running for Mayor of Tampa in 2027, Alan is fighting for access over authority and people over portfolios.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we discuss:

• The Gamer Mindset in City Hall: How to optimize government and eliminate "lag."
• Radical Housing Reform: Vacancy taxes on investors and the case for modular homes.
• AI & Civil Liberties: How to use technology for transparency without creating a surveillance state.
• Restorative Justice: Why we need mental health response teams alongside police.

Alan shares his heartbreaking story of losing his mother to a failed system and how that tragedy mobilized him to build a "Smart City with Heart." Whether you live in Florida or halfway across the globe, this is a masterclass in modern, common-sense leadership.

Guest: Alan Henderson (hendersonfortampa.org) Host: Joshua T. Berglan (The World's Mayor)

What is the price of freedom? For Nathaniel Allenby, it meant leaving a trajectory in politics to cycle 28,000 miles across 10 countries with almost no money.

In this episode of The World's Mayor Experience, host Joshua T. Berglan interviews Nathaniel Allenby, founder of the circus company Cir Quirk and author of The Cycle of Kindness. They strip away the corporate narrative to discuss the raw reality of the human experience.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Nomad Life: How Nathaniel lived on $800 a year, utilized dumpster diving as a strategy, and learned to trust strangers in the face of danger.
• Radical Honesty: Breaking free from the "shadow prisons" of society and the liberating power of truth.
• Business & Art: How to transition from a survival mindset to running a successful entertainment company without losing your soul.
• The Future of Kindness: Nathaniel's vision for a social media platform that incentivizes selflessness rather than vanity.

If you feel stuck in the machine, this conversation is your permission slip to break free and find purpose through service.

Resources:

• Find Nathaniel's work at Cir Quirk and Allen B Arts.
• Visit joshuatbergwin.com for the "Archives" and more resources.

What if everything you were told about meekness was wrong?

In this episode of The World’s Mayor Experience, host Joshua T. Berglan dismantles the lie that “blessed are the meek” is a consolation prize for the powerless—and rebuilds it as the supreme virtue of the surrendered, purpose-driven leader.

Through a deep dive into the ancient Greek word “praus” (used by Xenophon to describe trained warhorses), Aristotelian virtue ethics, Hebrew theology, Jim Collins’ Level 5 Leadership research, and the raw, unfiltered testimony of a man battling Dissociative Identity Disorder and navigating the Autism Spectrum, this episode reveals that meekness was never about weakness.

It’s about power under control. A sheathed sword. A warhorse waiting for the Rider’s command.

In This Episode:

• The Greek praus and Hebrew anav: What meekness actually means

• Xenophon’s warhorse: The metaphor that changes everything

• Aristotle’s golden mean: Why doormats aren’t meek—they’re deficient

• Moses: From Egyptian prince to the meekest man on earth

• EGO (Easing God Out): The enemy of surrender

• Level 5 Leadership: Why the meek inherit the market

• The “Sheathed Sword” interpretation and integrated aggression

• Practical spiritual disciplines for becoming the warhorse

Companion article with full research and citations available at JoshuaTBerglan.com

Joshua T. Berglan is a 4x international best-selling author, award-winning producer (126+ IMDb credits), UN speaker, SCORE Certified Mentor, and the Omni Media Architect behind The World’s Mayor Experience.

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In this episode of The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua T. Berglan travels virtually to the Northwest Region of Cameroon to speak with Princess Abumbi Prudence of the Bafut Royal Family. Born out of a 10-year crisis that has displaced thousands, Princess Abumbi has dedicated her life to empowering youth and preserving indigenous heritage.

They discuss her role as the CEO of "Youths and the Future," the construction of the "Royals Eco Village Bafut," and the critical need to bridge the gap between the indigenous world and modern technology. This is a raw, unscripted conversation about leadership during conflict, the trauma of war, and the resilience of the African spirit.

What happens when a global PR strategist decides to fix F-16 fighter jets for a living? In this episode of The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua T. Berglan sits down with Angela Betancourt, a living contradiction to the status quo.

Angela is the founder of the Betancourt Group and serves as an Aerospace Propulsion Technician in the Air Force Reserve—a journey she began at age 38. From navigating the aftermath of the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone to turning wrenches on the flight line, Angela breaks down why "age is a shadow prison" and how to execute "Big Bold Moves."

In this episode, we cover:

• The psychology of fixing corporate narratives vs. fixing jet engines.
• Why "Dream Jobs" are a myth and "Dream Journeys" are the reality.
• The ethics of PR: Greenwashing, Truth, and Microplastics.
• Overcoming the fear of pivoting your career in your late 30s and 40s.

Connect with Angela Betancourt:

• Website: betancourtgroup.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelabetancourt1/

Connect with Joshua T. Berglan:

• Website: joshuatberglan.com
• The Archives: https://www.joshuatberglan.com/the-mayors-archieve-Joshua-t-berglan

• 00:00 - Intro: Joshua T. Berglan on Media Sovereignty & Labels.
• 00:03 - Meet Angela: CEO, Mom, and F-16 Mechanic.
• 00:07 - The Comparison: Fixing PR Narratives vs. Fixing Jet Engines.
• 00:10 - Enlisting at 38: Being older than your Drill Sergeant.
• 00:19 - Sierra Leone: Life after the Ebola Crisis & The Energy Revolution.
• 00:31 - Rebuilding Trust: When the restaurant catches fire (literally).
• 00:41 - PR Ethics: Refusing to work for Oil Companies.
• 00:53 - What is the "Social Economy"?
• 01:07 - The Golden Rule of Communication: Truth & The People Impacted.
• 01:21 - Motivational Speech: Why it's never too late to pivot (The Sylvia Earle example).
• 01:33 - The Concept of the "Dream Journey."

We are going to Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking into the eyes of the future, and the future is fearless. Joshua T. Berglan sits down with 19-year-old Tariq Lawal—poet, tech entrepreneur, and "Angelic Troublemaker."

They discuss the raw energy of Lagos, the danger of climate ignorance, and the frustration of being a "token" youth voice in UN boardrooms. Tariq challenges the "lazy Nigerian youth" stereotype and offers a masterclass on why citizen journalism and environmental literacy are the keys to saving our planet.

"The world is sweet, but humans make it difficult." It’s time to make it simple again.

Learn More about my guest,.

*18 years old Tariq Lawal emerges winner of UNODC’s #BeWildForNature Wildlife Sensitization Campaign and Competition | UNODC

https://www.unodc.org/conig/en/stories/18-years-old-tariq-lawal-emerges-winner-of-unodcs-bewildfornature-wildlife-sensitisation-campaign-and-competition.html

*Shaping the Future of Lagos Island’s Children and Youth | UNICEF

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/stories/shaping-future-lagos-islands-children-and-youth

*Tariq Lawal | Global Citizen

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/projects/emerging-creatives/2024/tariq-lawal

*Tariq’s Climate Awakening | UNICEF

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/stories/tariqs-climate-awakening

"The day men can cry will be normalized, things will become better."

In this explosive episode of The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua T. Berglan is joined by Dr. Aninda Sidhana—a Psychiatrist, Psychosexual Medicine Specialist, and Hon. Assistant Secretary General of the Indian Psychiatric Society.

They peel back the layers of the "Perfect Victim" myth. Dr. Aninda shares her harrowing story of treating patients while surviving a domestic war zone, proving that intellect is no shield against a charming abuser. She also discusses her leadership roles with Healcycle, the Finding Order in Disorder NGO, and Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil’s Lakshya Trust.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Paradox of the Expert: How a trained psychiatrist falls for a narcissist.
• Shadow Prisons: Why high-functioning professionals stay silent.
• Heal Cycle: Using ethical AI ("Tara") to support mental health.
• The Gender War: Why supporting women means engaging men as allies.

Guest Resources:

• Heal Cycle: https://www.healcycle.com/
• Article: Embracing the Rainbow of Neurodiversity
• Medium: The Partnership Playbook
• Instagram: @shrink_aninda

Host: Joshua T. Berglan – www.joshuatberglan.com

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The Truth Will Wreck You: Why You Need to Question Everything

"Seek the truth relentlessly... when you discover the truth you're going to be wrecked, you're going to be disturbed... but then you will be set free." — Joshua T. Berglan

In this thought-provoking broadcast, The World's Mayor, Joshua T. Berglan, challenges the certainty that pervades social media timelines. He observes a shift: people are finally starting to ask questions rather than regurgitating the talking points of influencers and news channels. He argues that in a world of deep fakes and "well-funded agendas," the only path to freedom is admitting we don't know the absolute truth.

The Flaw of Perspective

Joshua begins with a humbling admission: "No one knows the truth about anything." He asserts that even our own deeply held truths are limited by our individual perspectives. While he is an expert on topics like Agenda 2030 and the future of media, he reminds viewers that plans can change in an instant—whether by divine intervention or human chaos.

The Gospel of Thomas: Truth as a Wrecking Ball

Referencing the Gospel of Thomas, Joshua paraphrases a powerful verse: truth is not a comfortable destination.

• The Process: You seek it, you find it, and it wrecks you. It breaks your worldview in half.
• The Reward: Only after being "wrecked" and unlearning the lies of society, school, and religion can you truly be set free to rule over your own life.

Disinformation & The "Deep Fake" Future

Joshua warns that we are entering an era where disinformation will accelerate. With the advancement of deep fake technology, we can no longer trust our eyes alone.

• The Solution: He urges the audience to utilize resources for media literacy (available on his website) to navigate this new reality.
• The Mindset: "It's a lot more fun going through life realizing that we don't know anything than it is assuming we do."

The Nigeria Narrative: A Case Study in Lies

To illustrate the danger of blind allegiance, Joshua brings up the situation in Nigeria. He challenges the narratives pushed by the American government and mainstream media, asserting that the reality on the ground is different—specifically noting that both Christians and Muslims are often victims of the same perpetrators, a nuance lost in the polarized reporting.

Conclusion

The episode is a call to intellectual humility. Joshua encourages viewers to stop fighting over opinions and start seeking to understand. Whether it's politics, religion, or global events, the advice remains the same: Ask more questions.

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"When you share a wound, the audience feels pity... When you share a scar, the audience feels hope." — Joshua T. Berglan

In this masterclass episode of The Legacy Architect, The World's Mayor, Joshua T. Berglan, teaches the alchemy of turning trauma into a proprietary framework. He distinguishes between "trauma dumping," which can alienate an audience, and strategic vulnerability, which builds a legacy.

The Distinction: Wound vs. Scar

Joshua breaks down why 31% of entrepreneurs suffer from imposter syndrome while others overshare in damaging ways. The key lies in what you are selling:

• The Wound: It is fresh and bleeding. When shared, the audience wonders, "Is this person stable enough to lead me?" They feel pity, not confidence.
• The Scar: It is healed and offers proof of survival. When shared, the audience thinks, "If he survived that, he can help me."
• The Business Case: High-net-worth clients do not buy your pity; they buy your "survival code."

The Vulnerability Hangover

Sharing deep truth comes with a price. Joshua warns of the "Vulnerability Hangover"—a cortisol spike and wave of shame that often hits the morning after a vulnerable post.

• It’s Biology, Not a Mistake: Your amygdala reacts as if you’ve been kicked out of the tribe.
• The Protocol: Pre-authorize the pain and institute a 24-hour blackout. Do not check comments or metrics for one day. Let the wave pass.
• The Reframe: That anxiety is simply the sensation of your comfort zone expanding.

Charity is Dead: The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship

Reflecting on his work with the Hult Prize Nigeria, Joshua argues that the old model of charity is failing.

• The Shift: Instead of asking for donations that often disappear, the future lies in building businesses that solve global problems.
• The Opportunity: He connects this to the "Creator Economy," asserting that the gatekeepers are gone. Whether you are an ex-convict, disabled, or from the Global South, you can seize your destiny without permission.

Media Literacy as a Superpower

Joshua redefines media literacy. It is not just about spotting fake news; it is about knowing how to use free media tools to monetize your God-given gifts and intellectual property (IP).

• Truth is the Asset: In a world of AI and "fake news," authentic storytelling is the only counter-narrative.
• The Formula: Media Tools + Radical Truth = A Media Empire.

Conclusion

The episode serves as a wake-up call: Your trauma was the tuition you paid for a PhD in resilience. You have already paid the price, so why not collect the degree? Don't let your suffering be in vain—monetize the lesson to serve the world.

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