Dead America

In this deeply moving episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Susan Snow—trauma resilience coach, speaker, and author—about her powerful journey from personal tragedy to emotional healing and advocacy. Susan recounts the devastating night in 1985 when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was killed in the line of duty. The trauma of that event led her down a diff...

In this inspiring episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Lawrence Harris—youth empowerment speaker, author, and trauma survivor—for a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, and personal transformation. Lawrence began his journey at just fifteen years old, navigating the aftermath of childhood abuse and complex PTSD. Through years of self-discovery and inner w...

In this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Tywanah Evette—spiritual strategist, trauma recovery facilitator, and bestselling author—to explore her transformative journey from personal trauma to public advocacy and healing. Tywanah bravely recounts her early experiences of abuse and the profound emotional toll they had on her life. Through resilience and de...

In this compelling episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Kimber Foster, author of Year of Thorns and The Divorce Checklist, to explore the realities of surviving and thriving after narcissistic abuse. Kimber opens up about her harrowing 30-year journey within a toxic relationship and the transformational process of breaking free from emotional manipulation and psychol...

Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, shares other people’s stories of life tragedies of accepting adversities, begin battling, and conquer challenges to not only survive difficulties but also thrive in life so you can be prepared to persevere in life’s struggles. Professor of Perseverance Podcast will inspire you to face challenges head on in life so you provide motivation to be a leader f...

In this transformative episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters welcomes DeBorah Bellony—founder of WHO I Am Communications, astrologer, author, and conscious co-creation coach—for an enlightening conversation on self-discovery and spiritual growth. DeBorah takes us through her fascinating journey, beginning with a basketball scholarship that set the foundation for a life shaped by dee...

Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an empowering conversation with Bob Wischer, relationship engineer and founder of the Men Becoming Better Men group. In this episode, Bob shares his personal journey from a difficult first marriage to building a transformative coaching program dedicated to helping men strengthen relationships, build trust, and realign personal values with professiona...

Step into an emotionally powerful conversation on the Dead America Podcast with host Ed Watters as he speaks with Dr. Dean and HollyKem Sunseri—authors of A Roadmap to the Soul and creators of the Transform You coaching program. This episode explores emotional intelligence, relationship healing, and the spiritual foundations that foster personal and relational transformation. Dr. Dean and HollyKem...

In this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Randy Pitkin, author of Restored, for a profoundly honest conversation about trauma, healing, and inner transformation. Randy opens up about his deeply painful childhood—marked by abuse, abandonment, and molestation—and how those early wounds shaped a path of rage, shame, and destructive behaviors. Through his sto...

Step into a powerful discussion on the Dead America Podcast as host Ed Watters interviews Jack Kammer, a retired social worker and long-time advocate for men’s issues. With a career that began in marketing and IT, Jack shares how his path led him to become a voice for men and boys navigating complex gender dynamics. In this episode, Jack discusses the importance of male advocacy and why honest con...

Unlock the secrets to peak efficiency with Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast as he interviews productivity consultant and Time Quarter device inventor Mark Ellwood. From his early days as an 11-year-old newspaper boy optimizing deliveries to designing a revolutionary tool that helps employees track and manage their time, Mark’s journey is packed with valuable insights. Discover how the TimeCo...

Dead America

Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for a powerful conversation with Massimo Rigotti, an esteemed speaker, addiction recovery advocate, and author. In this episode, Massimo shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming addiction, facing homelessness, and finding success through the transformative Sober Method. Discover how his five-step method—Stoic, Observe, Behavior, Execute, and Rest...

Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an eye-opening discussion with Paul Bauer, host of the Come On Man Podcast, author, and relationship coach. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from growing up in Colorado, navigating early relationships, serving in the Navy, and learning valuable lessons through marriage and divorce. Explore key relationship skills that can help men foster stro...

Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Richard Tierney, the visionary behind Trauma Recovery Anonymous. In this heartfelt episode, Richard opens up about his personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction, highlighting the transformative impact of the 12-step AA program. Now residing in Thailand with his family, Richard shares how his own heal...

Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an inspiring episode featuring Mark Papadas, affectionately known as the 'Be Great Guy.' Mark shares his incredible journey from overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming a trailblazer in children’s personal development and empowerment. Dive into the philosophy behind his groundbreaking 'I Am 4 Kids' program, which fosters children's identity an...

Dive into the world of clarity and mindfulness on this episode of the Dead America Podcast, as Ed Watters interviews Kyle Smith, Clarity Consultant and host of the Limitless Life Podcast. Kyle introduces his groundbreaking practice, NLSE (Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience), which combines mindset, language, and breath work to unlock human potential. Discover insights into navigating modern chall...

Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Dr. David Yates, a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine specializing in Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic. Discover Dr. Yates' inspiring journey from Cleveland Chiropractic College to uncovering LifeWave's revolutionary phototherapy patches, including X39, which work naturally with the body's innate intelligence to pro...

Unlock the transformative potential of meditative arts with Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast. This episode features Jeff Patterson, a seasoned practitioner and author with over 36 years of experience and 26,000 students. Jeff shares powerful insights from his meditative academy in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, Escrima, and meditation. Discover how...

Join us in this thought-provoking episode as Ed Watters interviews Eric Brazau, the author of Muslim Reformers vs. Fundamentalists. Eric takes us on his personal journey from Montreal to Toronto, recounting his post-9/11 Islamophobic views and his transformation towards a deeper understanding of Islam from a Western perspective. This insightful conversation explores themes of effective communicati...

Discover the inspiring journey of Dana S. Diaz in this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast. Author of 'Choking on Shame: The Scapegoat Child in a Narcissistic Family', Dana returns to share her deeply personal story of surviving an abusive childhood, navigating the challenges of living with a narcissist, and finding the strength to heal. Host Ed Watters and Dana dive into topics like emot...

Join us for a special episode of the Dead America Podcast where we delve into the serious and pressing issue of sexual violence. Hosts Ed Watters and his wife, Theresa, share their personal experiences with sexual abuse and discuss the long-lasting impacts it has on survivors. The episode highlights the importance of education, open communication, and the role of organizations like RAINN (Rape, Ab...

In this deeply moving episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Keeper Catran Whitney, author of Helplessness, for an eye-opening discussion about the hidden impacts of family trauma. Whitney bravely shares his personal story, uncovering the devastating reality of his sisters' sexual abuse by their stepfather and the untold struggles faced by brothers left in the shadows....

In this riveting episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters welcomes Aiden Gabor, author of Conflicting Loyalties, to delve into his extraordinary life journey. From his challenging childhood shaped by mob influences to his role as a feared mob enforcer, Aiden unravels the compelling decisions that ultimately led him to become a crucial Department of Justice (DOJ) informant. With raw hon...

In this episode of Dead America, host Ed Watters engages in a compelling conversation with Kristal DeSantis, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of 'Strong: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man.' The discussion centers around the challenges modern men face in relationships and how to overcome them through effective communication. Kristal DeSantis elaborates on the importan...