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Make It Make Sense with Grant HermesDismantling Justice w/ Justice Connection's Stacey YoungSend us a textAfter a week of a lot of news comign from the Department of Justice surrounding how it's handled the Epstein Files, this week's interview is a look back at a conversation Grant had with Stacey Young. Young, a former DOJ attorney, is the founder and Executive Director of Justice Connection, which helps DOJ employees who recently left the department or are about to leave. They talk about how the department back in May, was being dismantled and reassembled to serve Donald Trump. With the new Epstein information, the conversation ca...2025-07-2542 min
The Speaker Lab PodcastOvercoming Adversity and Setbacks in Speaking with Stacey Chillemi“When you are speaking and you’re in front of people and you give them the momentum to look at life from a different perspective or do something they don’t have the courage to do, you could help change people’s lives.”Podcasts are full of powerhouse moments, but few stories capture the grit, honesty, and resolve it takes to truly make an impact the way Stacey Chillemi’s does. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, Stacey sits down with Grant Baldwin and peels back the curtain on her journey—from overcoming epilepsy and setbacks in the corpora...2025-07-0134 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesCriminal Lawyer: ‘I Had to Quit When I Saw THIS‘ | Ep 085Send us a text🚨 **Why would a successful prosecutor walk away from their career?** 🚨After 8+ years prosecuting criminals, James Porfido quit and switched to defending the accused. He reveals the shocking truth about what really happens inside our justice system.**🔥 WHAT HE WITNESSED:**- Police officers getting promoted after being acquitted of murder- Judges showing clear bias toward prosecution- How the system treats people differently based on status- Why innocent people get railroaded by the system**⚖️ SHOCKING STORIES:**- Police sergeant kills wife’s...2025-06-2731 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesUndercover Detective Reveals: How We Catch Online Predators | Ep 084Send us a text🚨 Officer Heidi Chance spent decades going undercover to catch predators targeting children. Her urgent message: NO family is immune, but EVERY family can be protected with the right knowledge. Officer Heidi Chance served 25 years in law enforcement specializing in undercover operations to catch predators and traffickers. She's testified as an expert witness in court and now trains law enforcement agencies, schools, and community organizations on how to recognize and stop these crimes. Her cases have resulted in major convictions, including one trafficker sentenced to 493.5 years in prison.THE SHOCKING REALITY:💔 Predat...2025-06-1442 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesReal Men: The Surprising Truth on Love, Leadership & Work | Ep 083Send us a text🤠 What if everything you thought you knew about being a 'real man' was wrong? Dr. Mark Teague, author of 'A Working Man's Guide,' reveals why the toughest guys need to say 'I love you' every single day—and the revolutionary truth about putting your partner's needs first that most men never understand.🤠 Meet the Guest:Dr. Mark Teague, champion of the working class and author of "A Working Man's Guide," joins Mark and Stacey for an eye-opening conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about modern masculinity. From his...2025-05-3028 min
Flip Your MindsetEp 137: Healing Begins in the Hips: Trauma, Movement, and the Power of the Hidden WarriorWe often think of trauma as a mental experience. Something that happened in the past. Something you can "talk through" or "understand" with enough therapy, journaling, or willpower.But what if your body remembers in ways your mind can't explain?What if the tension in your hips, the inflammation in your gut, or the tightness in your chest is your body telling the truth your mind has long tried to forget?In this episode of Flip Your Mindset, I sit down with Grant Clark—movement coach, trauma survivor, and founder of Hidden Warrior—to e...2025-05-261h 04Make It Make Sense with Grant HermesDevastation at the DOJ w/ Stacey Young from The Justice ConnectionSend us a textSince the beginning of the second Trump administration, the Department of Justice has been equal parts reviled and remade by the White House. Much, if not most, of that damage has been done to the FBI and the department's civil rights initiatives that for the last half century have made sure schools are safe for kids, our workplaces were free from discrimination, that our votes mattered and we could vote, and that corporations follow the law. But those things have been gutted and in some cases, shut down in all but na...2025-05-1642 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesNavy SEAL Turned Childhood Chaos into Strength, Now Helps Others Heal | Ep 081Send us a text💥 Former Navy SEAL turned Master Healer Christopher Maher joins us to share his remarkable journey from trauma to transformation. Born bow-legged with both legs broken at just two days old, Christopher endured unimaginable childhood abuse and tragedy before finding his path to the elite Navy SEALs. After facing life-threatening hypothermia during training and later battling severe physical pain, Christopher embarked on a healing journey that changed everything.In this powerful conversation, Christopher reveals how generational trauma creates stress that keeps us trapped in fight-or-flight mode without us even knowing it. He sha...2025-05-1237 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesShe Never Saw the Signs: A Mother's Mission to Save Lives | Ep 080Send us a text💔 In this powerful episode, hosts Mark and Stacey sit down with Sally Raymond, author of "The Son I Knew Too Late." After losing her brilliant son Jon at age 23, Sally transformed her grief into a mission to help parents recognize warning signs they might miss. Now at 82, this psychotherapist shares crucial insights on how schools and parents can better support children's emotional development, the dangers of hyper-competitive environments, and why grades should never define a child's worth. Sally offers both heartbreaking wisdom and practical strategies that could save lives. Her s...2025-05-0330 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesWant To Live Longer? Start With Smiling More | Ep 079Send us a text👉🏼 Ravinder Taylor, mind-scientist shares groundbreaking research on how to train your brain to be happy. Having worked alongside her husband Eldon Taylor (a pioneer in the field), Ravinder has co-authored over 200 personal motivation programs and brings 30+ years of research to this fascinating conversation. Endorsed by leading psychologists and featured on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, her book "Mind Training" examines how understanding brain chemistry can help eliminate self-destructive behaviors and enhance wellbeing. Discover why optimism reduces disease risk by up to 52%, how smiling can add 7 years to your life, and learn simple...2025-04-2724 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesTV Star Escapes 20 Years in a Cult | Ep 078Send us a text💥 In this eye-opening episode, we speak with award-winning actor Dar Dixon (known for roles in This Is Us, NCIS, Scandal, Silicon Valley, and more) about his extraordinary life journey. Dar shares his shocking 20-year involvement in the Eternal Values cult and how he eventually broke free to build a successful acting career in Hollywood. This powerful conversation explores vulnerability, manipulation, and the human capacity for resilience and reinvention.👩🏻💻 Dar's Website: https://www.dardixon.com/📱 Dar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dardixon1/#Chapters: 00:00 - Hosts Introduce the Epis...2025-04-2032 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesBeyoncé-Backed and Bold: How One Woman is Revolutionizing Fashion for Justice | Ep 077Send us a text🗣️ Dr. Kimberly McGlonn shares her extraordinary journey from being abandoned by her parents at age 14 to becoming a PhD, educator, and founder of Grant Boulevard, the first Black-owned B Corp in the fashion space in North America.Dr. McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work has been funded by Beyoncé and featured in major media outlets. As the founder of Grant Boulevard and Blk Ivy (a brand paying homage to Civil Rights Movement figures), she combines sustainable fashion with social justice, addressing climate change and crimina...2025-04-1329 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesA Father's Quest for Proof of Afterlife: From Skeptic to Believer | Ep 076Send us a text🗣️ After losing his daughter in a tragic accident, Robert Ginsberg went from complete skeptic to founding the Forever Family Foundation, which has spent over 20 years scientifically testing mediums. In this riveting episode, Ginsberg from the Netflix Show Surviving Death, shares compelling evidence for life after death - from dream visitations and physical manifestations to electronic voice phenomena and near-death experiences.Discover why only 27 mediums have passed his rigorous certification process in two decades, how to spot fraudulent psychics, and hear Ginsberg's personal stories that transformed his skepticism into belief. Even o...2025-04-0647 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesOpen Marriage Saved Their 35-Year Relationship | Ep 075Send us a text🗣️ From crisis to radical reinvention: Wayne Scott, acclaimed Portland psychotherapist and author of "The Maps They Gave Us," shares the extraordinary journey of how his 35-year mixed-orientation marriage survived through open non-monogamy.Wayne's powerful story has been featured in the New York Times' Modern Love column, adapted for podcast and tv, and established him as a leading voice in relationship counseling for non-traditional couples. His raw honesty about confronting jealousy, inadequacy, and societal expectations offers insights for anyone navigating the complexities of long-term relationships.KEY TAKEAWAYS:🗣️ "Success in marriage...2025-03-3030 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe ONE Question That Will Get Kids To Actually Talk | Ep 074Send us a textDiscover the ONE question that will transform your relationship with your child at any age. Former school resource officer Carlamay Sheramata spent years helping kids through their most difficult moments - and noticed many couldn't talk to their own parents about what they were going through. In this eye-opening interview, she reveals the simple strategies that create a safe space where youth feel comfortable sharing difficult truths, including one powerful question that changed everything for hosts Mark and Stacey.Whether your kids are teenagers or adults in their 20s a...2025-03-2427 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Scary Truth About Kids and Screen Time Limits | Ep 072Send us a text📱 Could limiting your child's screen time actually be harming their development? In this provocative episode of Gurus and Game Changers, hosts Stacey and Mark interview Mark Prensky, the education visionary who coined the term "digital native" and makes the shocking claim that restricting technology access harms kids.With his impressive credentials (Yale, Harvard, NSA and Department of Defense advisor), Prensky argues against conventional wisdom, believing that unlimited technology access is children's "birthright." While most experts warn about technology's harmful effects, Prensky suggests the opposite - that phones, games, and digital connections are...2025-03-0931 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesDEAD for Hours: She Came Back with a Warning | Ep 071Send us a text❤️ This episode contains critical information everyone should know—it could save a life. In this special edition of Gurus and Game Changers, we're closing out Heart Health Month with Stephanie Austin, who experienced cardiac arrest at just 35 years old while sleeping beside her doctor husband. Learn the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, discover how CPR saved Stephanie's life, and understand why heart disease is the #1 killer of both women and men. Stephanie shares her powerful journey from death to advocacy, including memory loss and her new persp...2025-02-2737 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges6 Steps to Find Happiness | Deborah Mallow | Ep 069Send us a text➡️ After hitting her breaking point on a New York City subway platform, former Pharma Rep Deborah Mallow made a life-changing decision. She traded exhaustion and burnout for a mission to help others find happiness through practical, science-backed methods. Now a renowned happiness expert, Deborah reveals the 6 steps that transformed her life and can transform yours too.➡️ Key Takeaways:✅ 80% of your thoughts are naturally negative (and how to change that)✅ The exact 6-step system from her book "Six Steps to Fewer Bad Days"✅ How to protect your energy from negative p...2025-02-1623 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Hidden Narcissist: Breaking Free | Dr. Valerie Sussman | Ep 068Send us a text➡️ "They're everywhere - the wolves in sheep's clothing." Dr. Valerie Sussman spent 20 years married to a covert narcissist before breaking free and becoming an expert on narcissistic abuse. In this powerful episode, she reveals the hidden signs of narcissistic personality disorder and the destructive four-stage cycle that keeps victims trapped: love bombing, devaluing, discarding, and hoovering.After leaving her pediatric practice and toxic marriage at age 50, Dr. Sussman transformed her pain into purpose. Now she's helping others spot the red flags she missed - because the most dangerous narcissists aren't...2025-02-0931 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges8 Types of Breakups. Which One Are You? | Ep 067Send us a text➡️ The Angry Therapist, John Kim, joins us to break down the 8 types of breakups and how to turn each one into an opportunity for growth. From blind-sided breakups to the "flat soda" relationship that fizzled out, learn how to navigate these challenging transitions with purpose.In this episode:🔹 Why your breakup could be your breakthrough🔹 The truth about being "blindsided" in relationships🔹 How to stop being the victim after betrayal🔹 Why some people keep going back to their ex🔹 Finding your "solid self" after a relationship endsHelp t...2025-02-0132 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesCybercrime is in Your Home Right Now: A Cyber Expert's Wake-Up Call | Ep 066Send us a text➡️ Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King discovered her "strong" passwords didn't stop criminals from hacking her smart home, installing bedroom surveillance, and stealing $500,000. Now she reveals the keys to protecting yourself in 2025.🔑 Think your passwords protect you? Think again. Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King lost everything to hackers despite following "basic" security advice. Now protecting clients across 7 continents, she reveals why passwords alone won't save you - and what will. In this episode you will learn:➡️ Why traditional password advice fails➡️ How hackers really breach your accounts➡️ Critical steps beyond passwor...2025-01-2639 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesSuccessful People CHASE Rejection | The 'Go For No' Method | Ep 064Send us a text➡️ Ever wonder why some people seem immune to rejection while others are paralyzed by it? Best-selling author of "Go For No: Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There'" Andrea Waltz reveals the counter-intuitive secret that transformed her life and countless others: actively pursuing rejection. In this game-changing conversation, discover how embracing "no" could be the key to unlocking your next level of success.This episode isn't just for salespeople - it's for anyone who's ever held back from asking for what they want. Whether you're job hunting, building a bu...2025-01-1136 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesBuild Mental Strength! The GRIT System Transforming People Everywhere | Ep 062Send us a text➡️ In this powerful episode of Gurus and Game Changers, we sit down with WORLDWIDE STEVIE® Award Winner Lara Jones, crowned "Woman of the Year," "Female Entrepreneur of the Year," and "Best Female Thought Leader" for her revolutionary Global G.R.I.T. System™. From losing her youngest son and nearly her own life to building a global empire that serves Fortune 100 companies, Lara's story is a masterclass in resilience.As the founder of Be A Legend and G.R.I.T. Global™, Lara has transformed organizations including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, KPMG, and...2025-01-0134 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges'School Was Boring' - 13-Year-Old Dropout Now Fights to Save Endangered Species| Ep 059Send us a text➡️ At just 13 years old, Micah Siegel made a bold decision to leave traditional schooling in 7th grade and forge his own path. After seeing the devastating impact of illegal wildlife trafficking, he couldn't sit still in a classroom any longer. Now he's launched Rogue Scholar Academy, written a book on endangered species, and is working to revolutionize both education and conservation.In this eye-opening conversation, Micah shares his unconventional journey, explains why traditional education wasn't serving his mission, and reveals his ambitious plans to protect endangered species worldwide. From his passion for...2024-12-0618 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe $50M Hardware Queen: 13 Stores Built & Sold on Second Chances | Ep 058Send us a text➡️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gina Schaefer, the visionary founder who built and democratized a $50 million Ace Hardware empire. From her unconventional start in Washington DC's recovering neighborhoods to her groundbreaking decision to sell to her employees through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), Gina shares how hiring individuals in recovery and returning citizens created an unstoppable business model. Her journey from corporate burnout to "Recovery Hardware" showcases how conscious capitalism can transform both bottom lines and lives.➡️ Chapters00:00 - 02:09 | Opening Reflections & Introduction02:09 - 04:20 | The Birth of an Ur...2024-12-0340 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesClergy Abuse: A Survivor Breaks the Silence | Ep 056Send us a text🎙️ Episode OverviewA survivor's powerful journey from victimization to advocacy, featuring Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of "Let Me Prey Upon You".🚨 Content WarningThis episode contains discussions of clergy sexual abuse and its impact on young people. While handled sensitively, listener discretion is advised.The StoryAt 16, Sandy Phillips Kirkham thought she had found a spiritual mentor in her youth pastor. Instead, she found herself trapped in a five-year nightmare of manipulation and abuse, masked behind the facade of religious guidance...2024-11-1752 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesAre Leaders Born or Made? | Ep 055Send us a textEver wonder why some kids (and adults) naturally take charge while others follow? This week we're cracking the leadership code with Dr. Alan Nelson - the guy who teaches Navy SEALs by day and revolutionizes child leadership by night 👊His take? The best leaders aren't born or made - they're caught early. After training NASA engineers and international military officers, he discovered something shocking: we're developing leaders way too late.🔥 In this episode, you'll learn:Why your "strong-willed" child might be your family's next CEOThe secret window of lea...2024-11-1238 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHow to Speak to Influence | Ep 054Send us a textFind Your Voice, Own the Room: Communication Secrets from the ExpertWhether you're struggling to be heard at the dinner table, preparing for a difficult conversation with a loved one, or gearing up for a work presentation, communication expert Dr. Laura Sicola reveals the life-changing techniques that work in any situation.➡️ Meet the Guest: Dr. Laura SicolaWith a University of Pennsylvania education in cognitive linguistics and a revolutionary TEDx talk that's inspired millions, Dr. Sicola brings both scientific expertise and real-world wisdom to everyday communication challenges. While she's c...2024-11-0335 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesWe're ALL Overthinking EVERYTHING | Ep 053Send us a textTired of experts making everything complicated? Meet the guy who implies we're all overthinking it. From gun violence to climate change, Mitch Francis has solutions that will either make you ponder the possibility or make you think 'holy crap, why aren't we doing this?➡️ Meet the Guest: Buckle up for a mind-bending ride with Mitch Francis, author of "Badass Solutions for Today's Big Ass Problems."In this no-holds-barred conversation, we dive into solutions that ignore the usual "but we can't because..." excuses. Whether it's his controversial take on gun contr...2024-10-2936 min
The Grant O Show PodcastEpisode 18- Stacey FabreOn Episode 18 of The Grant O Show, local artist and carver of paint, Stacey Fabre, joins us to share her powerful story of struggle and perseverance which has shaped her artistic journey thus far! We also discuss what initially drew her to the unique medium of paint carving. Enjoy!Follow Stacey Fabre Impasto Artist Studio on social media:FacebookInstagramTo learn more about Stacey Fabre, click here!For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, click here!Music by Waylon ThibodeauxConnect with us at The Grant O Show!2024-10-281h 01
But I Won't Do That PodcastStacey's Mom - Fountains of WayneHey there, music lovers! 🎧 This week, we’re diving into the pop-rock classic "Stacey’s Mom" by Fountains of Wayne. It’s the anthem of teenage infatuation that had everyone singing along in the early 2000s, but what do those lyrics really tell us? We’re breaking down the story, the obsession, and all the cheeky humour behind this hit. Was Stacey ever in the spotlight? Or was it always about her mom? Join us as we tell the story behind the lyrics with our usual dose of comedy and irreverence. Make sure to subscribe for new episodes every Saturday!2024-10-0426 min
Flip Your MindsetEp 104: How to Heal Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma Through Mind-Body Connection | Grant Clark InterviewSend us a textIn this episode of Flip Your Mindset, I sit down with Grant Clark, the founder of Hidden Warrior, to dive into the powerful connection between our minds and bodies. Grant, a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, and Chiang practitioner, shares how stress, anxiety, and trauma show up in our physical bodies. He explains how our movement patterns reflect past emotional experiences and why deep belly breathing is essential for regulating the stress response.Grant opens up about his own journey with chronic stress and how it impacted his digestion, immune system...2024-09-3046 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHow to be a SUPER You ! | Ep 048Send us a text🏀 Unlock the power of mental toughness with Dre Baldwin, former pro basketball player turned motivational icon, TEDx Speaker and author of 35 books on the topic!➡️ Meet the Guest: Dre BaldwinAs CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 35 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million ti...2024-09-2244 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesMake Your Ideas Stick: Unlock the Secrets of "Brain Glue" | Ep 047Send us a textEver wondered how some ideas stick while others fade away? 💡➡️ Meet the Guest: James BondJoin us as we delve into the fascinating world of persuasion with James Bond, the mastermind behind "Brain Glue." In this episode, you'll discover:The science behind unforgettable advertising slogansHow passion transforms your ability to sell (as taught by the legendary Zig Ziglar)The power of metaphors in marketing, from sizzling eggs to Mars and VenusPractical techniques to make your messages irresistibly persuasiveLearn how to craft id...2024-09-1423 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Ripple Effect of Giving: "The Generosity Effect" | Ep 046Send us a textDiscover how generosity can revolutionize your life and create global impact with Cynthia Kersey, a true guru of giving! 🌍✨➡️ Meet Cynthia Kersey: Bestselling author, visionary philanthropist, and generosity expert with a 25-year legacy of impact➡️ Learn how Cynthia has inspired global powerhouses (eBay, Mercedes Benz, Avon) and collaborated with thought leaders (Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Oprah)➡️ Explore the Unstoppable Foundation's 5-pillar model that's empowered 500,000+ lives across 23 Kenyan communities➡️ Get a sneak peek into Cynthia's 3rd upcoming book, "The Generosity Effect"From boosting personal success to making a global difference, thi...2024-09-1036 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Original Body Positive Icon: Emme's | Plus-Size Supermodel Legend | Re-Release - *Updated*Send us a text💥 Step into the world of Emme, the legendary plus-size supermodel who changed everything. Long before body positivity became mainstream, Emme was breaking barriers in the fashion industry, working alongside icons like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Halle Berry while redefining beauty standards for millions of women.In this powerful throwback episode, discover:How a 5-year-old bike thief became an unstoppable force for changeThe shocking truth about what photographers really said behind the scenesWhy being called "fatty" on set only made her strongerHer incredible comeback story from cancer to continued advocacyThe min...2024-07-2455 min
2024 Branson Polishing the Pulpit MenGrant Stacey - Making Evangelism the Main Thing of Everything - Using Congregational and Community Activities to Cultivate Bible StudiesPolishing the Pulpit 2024 - Branson Grant Stacey - Making Evangelism the Main Thing of Everything - Using Congregational and Community Activities to Cultivate Bible Studies2024-07-2143 min2024 Branson Polishing the Pulpit MenGrant Stacey - Understanding the Climate Change AgendaPolishing the Pulpit 2024 - Branson Grant Stacey - Understanding the Climate Change Agenda2024-07-2130 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesHollywood Hustle: Nikki Stanzione Tells All | Updated Rerun!Send us a text🔁 RERUN ALERT: Our very first Gurus & Game Changers episode!Join us for an electrifying conversation with the unstoppable Nikki Stanzione, a true icon in entertainment. In this barely-edited (cringey for Stacey at least) rerun, Nikki shares her journey from college grad to LA dream chaser, featuring:Behind-the-scenes stories from "Friends" and almost landing an Oscar-winning filmHer experiences on "Young and the Restless" and "All My Children"Almost being a host on American Idol!Hilarious encounters with soap legend Susan Lucci & Johnny DeppNavigating Hollywood's ups and downs while staying aut...2024-07-171h 00
Echoes of Alchemy with Lotus SoundGong Across Canada: Exploring the Sonic Landscape of Canada with Stacey Bliss, PhDIn this episode of "Echoes of Alchemy with Lotus Sound," hosts Jay and Justine welcome a very special guest, Stacey Bliss, PhD, an esteemed educator, researcher, and improviser. Stacey's remarkable work spans critical studies in improvisation, sound studies in education, trauma-informed education, and sonic ethnography. As a guest scholar at the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Regina and a recipient of the SSHRC Insight Development Grant, Stacey has delved deep into the world of gong practices across Canadian provinces.Stacey shares her experiences from a transformative journey across Canada in 2023, documenting the use of sound...2024-07-0547 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe Mental Health Crisis in Schools | Ep 043Send us a text➡️ About the Guest: Leroy SlanziIn this eye-opening episode of Gurus and Game Changers, hosts Stacey Grant and Mark Lubragge welcome Leroy Slanzi, an experienced principal and author of "Emotional Schools: The Looming Mental Health Crisis and Pathway Through It." Slanzi shares critical insights from his 20+ years in education, addressing:• The impact of technology and social media on students' mental health• Strategies for parents to manage screen time and encourage healthy activities• The importance of human interaction and co-regulation in child development• Red flags in children's behavior and...2024-06-3033 min
Well HealedSleep and Healing Meditation (60 Minutes) 🙌🏼 💤 🙌🏼💤 🙌🏿💤 🙌🏽💤 🙌Energy healing meditation (60 minutes) for sleeplessnessSome of my clients say they benefited from several short healing meditations, so here's a longer version, with a view particularly to helping those with sleeping difficulties. Listen when you go to bed. Your job to make it work? Relax and picture yourself as you wish to be health-wise, for instance free of anxiety or pain, then let go...Healing has been shown (in studies and in practice countless times) to work online and remotely. I have clients all over the world, for instance in Germany, South...2024-06-2900 min
Well HealedThe Actor Who Directed Hundreds Into HealingRespected healing teacher Lea Brodie unveils her unique journey of discovering and embracing her healing abilities while nurturing her love for theatre. From childhood experiences to collaborating with renowned healers like Harry Edwards (the minister at her wedding, no less), Lea shares insights on the evolution of healing, spirituality and vibrational medicine as well as tips for healers - would-be or experienced.Explore the impact of energy healing and mindfulness for youth and the intersection of healing modalities for a healthier future. Discover the power of humility, gratitude, and personal development in the healing journey....2024-06-2138 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesA Convicted Teen's Powerful Story: Cheryl Armstrong | Ep 041Send us a text➡️ About the Guest: Cheryl ArmstrongWhen Cheryl Armstrong was sentenced to 96 years in prison at just 16 years old, hope seemed like a distant memory. Convicted for conspiring to murder her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend, Cheryl's life took a dramatic turn. Yet within the walls of her confinement, she found the tools to transform her life through education and personal reinvention. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest places, the seeds of renewal and purpose can grow.This episode also sheds light on the broa...2024-06-1638 min