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What do you do when life completely knocks you off course? 

Dr. Christina Rahm knows a thing or two about starting over, from major health challenges to career pivots, building companies, and learning when it’s time to let go.

She shares the highs, the hard lessons, and what it really takes to lead, innovate, and turn setbacks into something meaningful. We also explore her work in health innovation, women’s leadership, wellness, and some pretty fascinating ideas about the future of healthcare.

If you’re ready for a fresh perspective on business, health, and reinvention, this conversation is worth a listen. Share it with someone navigating their next chapter!

What does it take to stay human when your career is built on playing the bad guy?

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with actor Esai Morales about imagination, discipline, stereotypes, and building a career that lasts. From discovering acting through Al Pacino to navigating Hollywood, Esai shares the lessons behind decades of work and the moments that shaped him along the way.

The conversation gets personal as he opens up about protecting his values, knowing when to say no, and an unbelievable real-life moment in New York when acting became an unexpected tool for stopping a crime.

Key themes:

• Building a lasting acting career
• Staying relevant in Hollywood
• Breaking stereotypes without losing yourself
• The discipline behind great acting
• Using success to give back

Listen for the stories behind the roles, and the person who refused to let the industry define him.

What can a horse sense about you before you say a word?

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Terra Schaad is the founder and executive director of Hunkapi Programs, Inc., about the surprising connection between horses, the nervous system, and healing.

Terra shares how horses became part of her own story, the setback that forced her to rebuild from scratch, and what decades of working with first responders, veterans, and trauma survivors have taught her about stress, connection, and emotional regulation.

The conversation explores equine therapy, hypervigilance, mindfulness, and the often-overlooked challenge of learning how to truly come home after carrying stress all day.

Key themes:

• Equine therapy and trauma recovery
• Nervous system regulation
• First responder mental health
• Hypervigilance and boundaries
• Finding safety and connection

Listen for a different perspective on healing, one that starts with learning to notice what your body is already telling you.

At 12, she walked into Rucker Park and decided she belonged.

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with two-time Olympian and Hall of Famer Nancy “Lady Magic” Lieberman, who looks back at the experiences that shaped her confidence, toughness, and remarkable career in women’s basketball.


From choosing to build a program instead of joining an established one to learning from Muhammad Ali, Pat Riley, and some of the biggest names in sports, Nancy shares the moments that changed how she approached competition, leadership, and life.

Key themes:

• Confidence under pressure
• Leadership and team culture
• Mental toughness and resilience
• Breaking barriers in sports
• Giving back and creating opportunities

Listen to the stories behind the swagger and the lessons that still apply long after the game ends.

What changes when you stop trying to keep up with who you used to be?

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Justine Bateman about aging, reinvention, creativity, and the unexpected turns that can shape a life. From going back to school at 50 to challenging the way women are expected to age, Justine shares a perspective that goes well beyond the usual conversation about getting older.

They also dive into fame, filmmaking, social media, and why the future of creativity may depend on something technology cannot replace.

Key themes:

• Reinventing yourself at any age
• Aging without comparison
• Creativity and storytelling
• Challenging beauty standards
• Human creativity in the age of AI

Listen to a conversation that asks a bigger question: What if there is still so much more ahead?

Jay Leno proves that an “overnight success” is usually decades of work nobody saw.

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Jay Leno, who shares how he built a legendary comedy career through years of stand-up, constant writing, and learning from every audience. He also reveals the habits that shaped his approach to The Tonight Show, from preparing for every guest to knowing when not to chase the biggest laugh.

The conversation goes beyond comedy into Jay’s love of classic cars, recovery after serious accidents, his decision to keep performing stand-up, and caring for his wife through Alzheimer’s.

Key themes from the episode:

• The real work behind comedy success
• Lessons from late-night television
• Staying relevant through constant reinvention
• Resilience through personal challenges
• Finding purpose beyond fame

Listen for the stories, lessons, and mindset behind one of comedy’s most enduring careers.

A chance encounter can change a young model’s life, but growing up in the industry can come at a cost.

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Makaila Nichols, author of Blatantly Honest, who shares what it was like entering modeling as a teenager while navigating school, body image, bullying, and intense industry pressure.

Makaila opens up about eating disorder struggles, recovery, mental health, and the importance of having trusted adults and healthy support systems. She also shares lessons on boundaries, rejection, and trusting your instincts when something feels wrong.

Key themes from the episode:

• Growing up in the modeling industry
• Teen mental health and body image
• Bullying and eating disorder recovery
• Setting boundaries and trusting your instincts
• Finding support and asking for help

Listen to hear Makaila’s honest story and why the right support can change a young person’s life.

You can achieve the dream and still wonder if you deserve it. Jason Scheff knows that feeling firsthand.

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Jason Scheff, the songwriter, bassist, and longtime voice of Chicago. He shares how growing up around music, leaving school to pursue his career, and learning to perform under pressure shaped his path from working musician to performing on some of the biggest stages in the world.

Jason opens up about the fear that came with success, hearing himself on the radio, and the personal struggles that followed. He also shares how sobriety, discipline, and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous helped him rebuild his life and stay grounded.

Key themes from the episode:

• Building confidence in the music industry
• Life inside a legendary rock band
• Success, pressure, and self-doubt
• Sobriety and personal growth
• Choosing family and creating a new chapter

Listen to hear how Jason turned self-doubt into growth and built a life beyond the stage.

Success gets you to the top. Knowing what to do after the spotlight fades is a different challenge.

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Mark Pattison, a former NFL wide receiver who reinvented himself as an entrepreneur, digital media leader, and high altitude mountaineer. Mark opens up about the shock of being traded, struggling to find direction after football, and learning that success in one career does not guarantee success in the next.

He shares how taking action helped him rebuild, from working with Starbucks to launching businesses in toys, e-commerce, and sports media. Then his journey takes him to the Seven Summits, where loss, divorce, and a desire for something bigger pushed him toward some of the toughest climbs in the world.

Key themes from the episode:

• Life after professional sports
• Career reinvention and resilience
• Turning setbacks into momentum
• The mindset behind extreme challenges
• Finding purpose after major life changes

Listen to hear how Mark rebuilt his identity after football and turned his hardest chapters into fuel for what came next.

This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Vinny Del Negro, who shares how his Italian roots, family values, and love for basketball shaped a career that took him from NC State to the NBA, Italy, and eventually the head coaching sidelines.

Vinny reflects on the lessons he learned from Jim Valvano and Bill Russell, why leaving the NBA for Italy became a major turning point, and how his time with Benetton Treviso changed the way he approached the game. He also shares what he learned from the San Antonio Spurs and how those lessons influenced his work with the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, and LA Clippers.

Key themes from the episode:

• Italian values that shaped his career
• Why leaving the NBA became a breakthrough
• Lessons from Jim Valvano and Bill Russell
• Building strong teams and developing players
• The mindset behind NBA coaching

Listen to discover how Vinny turned an unconventional career path into a lasting NBA legacy.