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Nov. 28, 2025

The Van Es Couple Reveals the Secret That Keeps Them Solid

Phones crashed, callers vanished, and even a Disneyland giveaway went sideways— but Johnjay Van Es and his wife, Blake, turned chaos into laughs and real talk. We dive into life at home, rescue dogs, LovePup Family Fest, and ...
Nov. 21, 2025

Is Content Overload Killing Real Learning? Let's Find Out with Pardis Mahdavi

We kick off nervous and end up in one of our boldest chats yet. Our guest, Pardis Mahdavi, has stared down traffickers, survived 33 days in detention, and spent 18 hours in a sealed shipping container with 31 women. She break...
Nov. 14, 2025

Why Asking Better Questions Builds Real Trust

The Heart Of The ConversationConnection drives every part of this episode. A joke about hydrogen water turns into a talk about recovery, leadership, and family. Chris Tuff shares how hitting rock bottom in alcohol recovery pushed him toward a bigger…
Nov. 14, 2025

Better Questions = Real Trust. Here’s Why!

Chris Tuff went from rock bottom to a life built on better questions, saved asks, and everyday courage. We get into fun, practical tips for actually connecting—why “saving your asks” beats the LinkedIn spam, how a quick video...
Nov. 10, 2025

How a Radio Host Became a Wellness Leader for Women

Culture Apothecary: A Return to Remedies That Work Before pharmacies, communities had apothecaries. They offered what people actually needed. Culture Apothecary takes that idea and updates it for a world confused by health fads, processed foods, an…
Nov. 7, 2025

Radio Host Turned Wellness Fairy Godmother. Here’s the Story!

What if half the “food” in your pantry is actually just keeping you tired and craving more? Let's unpack that. From leaving pop radio to starting Culture Apothecary, we share the real-life health wake-up that changed everythi...

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Nov. 14, 2025

Why Asking Better Questions Builds Real Trust

The Heart Of The ConversationConnection drives every part of this episode. A joke about hydrogen water turns into a talk about recovery, leadership, and family. Chris Tuff shares how hitting rock bottom in alcohol recovery pushed him toward a bigger…

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Nov. 10, 2025

How a Radio Host Became a Wellness Leader for Women

Culture Apothecary: A Return to Remedies That Work Before pharmacies, communities had apothecaries. They offered what people actually needed. Culture Apothecary takes that idea and updates it for a world confused by health fads, processed foods, an…

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Oct. 31, 2025

What If Culture Fit Matters More Than The Resume

Purpose-Driven LeadershipFor Max Hansen, purpose-driven leadership is more than a phrase. It’s the foundation of Y Scouts, his retained executive search firm built to align soft skills with measurable results. After years in traditional recrui…

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