Episodes

May 26, 2023

#008: Dr. Susan Campbell - From Triggered to Tranquil

I had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Susan Campbell, a pioneer in the authentic relating movement, psychologist, and author of more than ten books including From Triggered to Tranquil: How Self-Compassion and Mindful Presence Can Transform Relationship Conflicts and …

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April 21, 2023

#007: Andy Johns - Healing from Childhood Trauma and Silicon Valley

I had the pleasure of connecting with Andy Johns, a recovering tech executive, founder of Clues.life, and a passionate mental health advocate. In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, we delve into Andy's healing journey and a number of crucial topics. …

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April 7, 2023

#006: Kyle Kowalski - The Art of Living Intentionally

I had the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Kowalski, the founder of Sloww.co, a platform dedicated to curating "the web's deepest guide to the world's wisdom." Kyle and I explored the transformative power of crisis and how it can lead …

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March 24, 2023

#005: Diana Chapman - Conscious Self-Leadership

In our fifth conversation, I talk with Diana Chapman, the co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group and one of the most sought-after executive coaches in the world. We discuss tools to navigate difficult feelings, the importance of body mindfulness in …

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March 10, 2023

#004: Andrea Breanna - Prioritizing Personal Happiness

In our fourth conversation, I talk with Andrea Breanna openly transgender CEO and founder of RebelMouse and former CTO for Huffington Post. Andrea describes how coming out as transgender humanized her position as CEO, and inspired herself and her co-workers …

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Feb. 24, 2023

#003: Holly Whitaker - Respecting the Order of Life

In our third conversation, I talk with New York Times-bestselling author and speaker Holly Whitaker. She’s known for her work in the field of addiction recovery and her focus on the intersection of wellness, feminism, and personal growth. In 2021, …

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Feb. 10, 2023

#002: Greg Nance - Movement as Medicine

In our second conversation, I talk with Greg Nance, an ultramarathoner and social entrepreneur, who recently ran across America to raise awareness and money for youth mental health. In addition to his big run, we covered a lot of ground …

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Jan. 27, 2023

#001: Jerry Colonna - The Art of Growing Up

In this wide-ranging conversation, legendary executive coach, Jerry Colonna, and I talk about why stories unite us, what we can learn from depression, and the 'second adulthood.' We also explore what it feels like when you’re working on something that’s …

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Jan. 18, 2023

Welcome to Where the Road Bends!

Welcome to Where the Road Bends, a place to explore personal evolutions and life transitions. Join host Steve Schlafman as he interviews a diverse range of guests on their own stories of transformational change, as well as practitioners who study …

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