Grablives

 In this episode of GrabLives Podcast , Jon sits down with Caitlin Thompson , founder of Medicine Frog Kambo , a senior practitioner and international guide currently based between Bali, Indonesia and San Diego, California . Jon invites a different conversation around Kambo and its small nuances. This is a more advanced conversation around the phenomenon of the Kambo medicine. Caitlin has approach...

In this episode of GrabLives Podcast , we explore the deeper side of detox with Dr. Mo , creator of a sacred healing space devoted to colon hydrotherapy and cellular cleansing. Dr. Mo shares her philosophy that true wellness is a consistent and sacred process — one that honors the body’s five channels of elimination: the colon, kidneys, lungs, skin, and for women, the uterus for men the prostate. ...

Aaron Suozzo is a former police officer and SWAT Team member with the Hayward Police Department in California. After years of carrying the weight of his career, Aaron made the courageous decision to travel to Ambio Life Sciences in Tijuana, Mexico for an ibogaine journey that would change his life forever. His catalyst was clear: he wanted to break the cycle of pain and trauma, and stop imprinting...

Brooke McPoyle is the founder of Musical Breathwork , a pioneering method tuning the body like an instrument using fascia release, breath science, and frequency. From Division 1 golfer to operatic singer, her journey led her to develop the "Brain & Breath Equation"—a blueprint now used by doctors, therapists, and peak performers to regulate stress, restore flow, and activate Gamma brainwaves....

In this powerful episode, Jon sits down with Jose Inzunza, co-founder of Ambio Life Sciences and former firefighter from Tijuana, Mexico. Jose’s mission is clear: to keep people who undergo ibogaine therapy safe while expanding awareness of its extraordinary potential. We dive into the story of how ibogaine is being used not only to heal deep, cellular trauma, but also to repair the brain and nerv...

In this episode, Jon sits down with Ginny Rutherford, founder of Kambo International and a dedicated pattern coach in the Ren Xue framework. Ginny brings a fresh perspective on how deeply ingrained patterns silently dictate our lives—shaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.   She reveals how, at a fundamental level, these patterns “call the shots” until we cultivate the awareness and willingness...

In this groundbreaking episode, we sit down with Dani Fontaine —a trailblazing ND, endocannabinoidologist, neurotherapist, researcher, and author—whose work is reshaping how we understand cannabis and the human body. Dani and her father, the legendary “Wild” Bill , made history as the first legal industrial hemp farming effort under Amendment 64, and their influence continues to ripple through eve...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Charlie Brown, a dedicated engineer with the Glendale Fire Department and a passionate advocate for first responder mental health. Charlie runs a nonprofit organization that’s transforming lives by offering critical mental health support to firefighters, doctors, and nurses. Learn about their expanded services, including a 24/7 hotline for text and phone...

In this powerful episode of Grablives , firefighter and host Jonathan Vargas dives deep into the mental health struggles faced by first responders with guest Xavier Dagba, a self-described wordsmith and shadow work alchemist. Together, they explore the shadow version of the self—those hidden, often avoided parts of our psyche that shape our internal suffering. Xavier shares transformative insights...

In this electrifying episode, Jason Latas unpacks the mystical and scientific dimensions of solar flares — what they are, how they work, and why they matter. From plasma bursts on the Sun’s surface to their energetic ripple effects on Earth’s atmosphere and human consciousness, Jason dives into the complexity of solar activity in a way that’s both grounded and expansive. Whether you're curious abo...

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Jon sits down with his fiancée Haley to talk about the realities of managing a relationship when one partner is a firefighter — away from home a third of the time. Together, they explore the challenges and victories of harmonizing their home life, building emotional connection during long shifts, and the importance of understanding each other's values , needs...

The 343 fund is a non profit organization in honor of a fallen FDNY firefighter Casey Skudin. Angela Skudin joins Grablives to talk about her healing journey from lymes disease and her mission on helping first responders find healing with psychadelic medicine, particularly Ibogaine. The 343 fund provides grants so that first responders can gain access to psychedelic-assisted treatments in high-qua...

Taylor Eyewalker is a doula for human transformation; as a kundalini yoga teacher, Master practitioner and Teacher of Kambo, creator of the Uncoil Method and energetic and biological medicine practitioner. Taylor’s healing work with Kambo focuses on the physical healing to the inner most spiritual. Her mission to support her clients in healing traumas, wounds and core distortions that are living w...

Morgan Englund is a retired Los Angeles City firefighter who is a keynote speaker and sound healing facilitator. Morgan shares his mental health healing journey with MDMA/Psilocybin along with sound. Morgan returns to grablives to discuss topics like shame and burnout. contact for Morgan and his services: http://morganenglund.com

Stan Kurtz is revolutionizing human biology by analyzing the blood through a proprietary microscope. Stan's work began as he was able to help his son Ethan overcome an autism diagnosis when his son was in developmental stage. Stan's data based analysis and intuition begins as he uses sensor technology, radionics and infection testing. His unique observations show each person their current state of...

Scott Ross is a retired Los Angeles County firefighter of 32 years, who has been trail blazing the peer support program for 25 years. He is a master instructor for the IAFF Peer Support training cadre and has his own Peer Support coordinator business to help fire department's elevate their critical incident debriefing programs and peer support programs. Scott is the vice president of the PSPSA con...

Jason Cash has been a Long Beach firefighter for 17 years. Jason serves as a vice president for Long Beach Fire Department's Union (Local #372) and also serves as the behavioral health director. Jason's agency, Halos 4 Heroes, was created for First Responders with the intention of helping people who help others. Along the way, H4H has helped Jason repair himself by learning, practicing and teachin...

Matty Fiorenza is a retired firefighter of Anaheim Fire Department. Matty has a non profit behavioral health service for first responders, First Responder Peace & Refuge Foundation, and discuss his mission. The conversation is about how firefighters understand shame in a shame based culture. Matty has been in the field of assiting first responder mental health for over 10 years. Contact Matty...

Lisa Mercier is a medium and master reiki practitioner who specializes in working with firefighters and first responders. Lisa returns to Grablives to talk about Jon's experience at the Palisades Fire, spiritual growth, and personal development. Lisa is also a part of Premier First Responder, assisting first responders in crisis around the Orange County and Los Angeles county areas.  How to contac...

Dr. Brock joins Grablives in a discussion with Jon's back injury and how he recovered with functional neuropractic care. Neuropractic care is a unique blend of chiropractic care and functional neurology that aims to optimize the communication between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Dr. Brock Johnson, D.C., is pioneering a transformative approach to health that integrates chiropra...

Amy Charlesworth is the host of the QNAMY Podcast and a 16-year military veteran serving in the US Army, Amy is extremely passionate about veterans and mental health. Amy is on the Board of Directors for Illuminating Heroes, a non-profit organization that facilitates healing plant medicine retreats in Austin, Texas. Amy joins Grablives to talk about her personal experience with plant medicine or f...

Julio Munoz is a firefighter at Alameda County Fire Department. Julio joins Grablives to talk about his journey about recovery while dealing with the reality of a stressful job as a firefighter. 

Nathan Nussbaum is the founder of the system called, Movmed which is a system that involves   education on how you can repair and enhance your body awareness. Nate has an excellent approach towards neurological practices while guiding you through what parts of your body you should focus on building up to provide the most long lasting rewards. By using a comprehensive understanding of the neurologi...

Reed Wasser is the owner of Human Aeon wellness sanctuary in Long Beach, CA. The fascility offers instruction and access to guided breathing practices, meditation, movement, 
and contrast therapies inclusive of ice plunge, steam, infrared saunas, and hydrotherapy. Reed discusses in detail the power of the breath and cold therapy. Reed studied under Wim Hof directly and includes the Wim Hof techniq...

Paul Scrivano is a citizen of Los Angeles who owns multiple business and restaurants in the city and has been an advocate for cleaning up the streets of Los Angeles. This episode talks about Paul's story when he encountered a heart attack and was rescued by LAFD's paramedics. The topics include raw opinions on whos making the decisions that keep the city of Los Angeles in squalor as crime rates ar...