Soulture

Emily Balcetis breaks down how the way we see the world, literally and psychologically, can either pull us toward our goals or push us further from them. We explore how narrowing focus changes motivation, why perception often overrides reality, and how to train your mind to see opportunities instead of obstacles. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure of the way forward, this conversation...

Norman Farb breaks down why our identities are built more by sensation than story. We explore how mindfulness reshapes the brain, why chronic pain is often a narrative loop, and how tuning into our internal signals might be the key to better relationships, emotional resilience, and even decision-making. If you've ever felt stuck in your own patterns, this episode challenges the idea that chan...

Mark Gober went from Wall Street analyst to exploring consciousness, psychic phenomena, and the science of spiritual awakening. He opens up about the burnout that broke his identity, the hidden research that changed his worldview, and why he believes the brain filters consciousness instead of creating it. We unpack soul, synchronicity, and how chasing external success often blocks internal alignme...

43 interviews. 43 insights. One powerful year of podcasting. In this solo episode, I look back on every guest I spoke with in 2025 and share the one insight from each that left the deepest mark on me. From redefining healing and success, to understanding pain, purpose, and the power of stillness—this is a personal, reflective journey through the conversations that shaped me, and might just shift s...

This special episode weaves together three powerful conversations—Jeff Krasno, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. Anna Lembke—into one integrated exploration of what true health really means. Each guest starts from a different entry point: the physical body, the spiritual core, and the mental landscape. Together, they reveal a full-spectrum view of healing that’s rarely heard in one place. Whether you’re re...

Dr. Alla Shapiro was a pediatric hematologist in Kiev when she was sent as a first responder to Chernobyl, unprepared and misled by a government determined to hide the truth. She shares the stark contrast between the official story and the reality she faced, both as a doctor and a mother. After immigrating to the U.S., she rebuilt her medical career from the ground up. Years later, she was diagnos...

I talk about the quiet power of consistency and why showing up when there’s nothing to say might matter more than the big moments. I share the resistance that held me back from starting this podcast, how a birthday gift pushed me into motion, and why success usually comes from embracing the boring, repetitive grind. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure, this episode is my reminder that starting is...

This is a conversation that I had with Ashley Veenema earlier this year on her show, Seeking Joy Podcast. I talk about how chronic back pain became a portal to healing, and how quiet confidence, discipline, and trust shaped my evolution. We break down the mindbody connection in pain, reframe suffering as spiritual alchemy, and explore how storytelling can become its own form of medicine. It’s a co...

Dr. Judson Brewer breaks down why anxiety isn’t just an emotion—it’s a habit. We explore how worry gets rewarded, why willpower is a myth, and the real reason so many of us stay stuck. He dismantles the biggest lies we believe about anxiety, from the idea it improves performance to the false comfort of soothing behaviors. At the end of the day, it’s not about managing anxiety. It’s about unlearnin...

27 lessons from 27 years—raw, unfiltered reflections on making moves, trusting your gut, tapping into faith, and learning to let go of needing it all figured out. I break down the power of slowing down, building momentum through micro-actions, and why the best growth happens when you stop obsessing over growth. From back pain to podcasting, this is a blueprint for anyone navigating the messiness o...

Kelly Gores believes pain isn’t something to avoid — it’s often the portal to who we’re meant to become. We dive into the story behind creating her documentary Heal , the spiritual surrender it required, and why so many people stay sick in a system built to manage symptoms, not address root causes. We unpack the difference between recovery and true healing, the power of language in shaping our exp...

Going back to where you’re from hits different when you’ve outgrown it. The house, the bed, the neighborhood—all familiar, but something’s shifted. At first, it feels like you don’t belong there anymore. But with time, a new kind of belonging emerges. This episode explores how distance reveals growth, how change reshapes what “home” means, and what it means to return—not as who you were, but as wh...

Aubrey de Grey believes aging isn’t inevitable — it’s a solvable engineering problem. In this conversation, we explore why society treats aging as untouchable, how “longevity escape velocity” could allow us to live indefinitely, and why reversing damage—not slowing it—is the future of medicine. He breaks down how our medical system profits from sickness, and how progress is slowed by fear and outd...

Dr. Katharine Phillips unpacks the hidden epidemic of body dysmorphic disorder, from muscle dysmorphia in young men to the mental, emotional, and spiritual toll of chasing physical perfection. We explore the dangers of anabolic steroids, distorted self-image, the illusion of control — and why real healing starts with reclaiming your identity beyond your appearance. This is a conversation about per...

Reid Olson dropped out, burned through his savings, and spiraled through failure and isolation. But instead of quitting, he got obsessed—with mastery, pain, and making something undeniable. We unpack the mindset behind 4 billion views, why he sees creativity as a blend of science and business, and how tunnel vision turned rock bottom into leverage. Timestamps: 00:00 How Reid & I Met  01:53 Pow...

Howard Martin explains why “follow your heart” isn’t poetic advice — it’s biological truth. We get into the science of heart intelligence, how the heart influences the brain, and why coherence is the missing link in modern life. From broadcasting emotion to guiding intuition, the heart is a powerful command center we’ve been taught to ignore. Howard’s journey from rock drummer to HeartMath co-foun...

Gina Bontempo breaks down how body positivity became a movement rooted in deception—and why its evolution into fat acceptance is more harmful than empowering. She exposes the addictive tactics of Big Food, the manipulation of language in media, and why eating more than ever is leaving people emptier than ever. From spiritual discipline to personal accountability, this conversation is a raw, unfilt...

Alex Hutchinson breaks down why endurance is not just about the body and how the mind may be the ultimate limiter. We unpack the science behind perceived effort, mental fatigue, and hidden reserves — and why most of us are barely scratching the surface of our true potential. He shares how identity shapes performance, why self-talk matters, and how brain science is redefining human limits. This is...

Ed Latimore explains how growing up in the projects shaped his instincts for survival, how getting out of his zip code showed him what was actually possible in life, and how losing himself in alcohol forced a complete reinvention. He talks about the turning point of joining the army, rebuilding discipline from scratch, and how pursuing a professional boxing career taught him to commit to something...

I explore how the word “loneliness” has become diluted and why reframing it as a lack of connection opens up a more honest, useful conversation. This episode is unscripted and raw, pulling threads from past conversations and personal experience to challenge the language we use, the identities we attach to it, and the cultural narratives we often accept without question. There’s no clean arc here—j...

Josh Czuba returns to explore the creative blocks, dopamine loops, and identity struggles that come with building online in real time. We get into the shift from content to storytelling, how addiction can be reframed as a superpower, and why the answer to chronic consumption might be creating work with soul. From health challenges to artistic rebirth, this is a brutally honest look at the tension...

Ruthie Lindsey’s story isn’t about overcoming pain. It’s about unlearning the belief that she was broken to begin with. From a wire piercing her brainstem to reimagining her relationship with her body, faith, and identity — Ruthie shares how real healing began only when she let go of the parts of her life that once felt like survival, but were keeping her from truly living. This is a raw look at c...

Gidon Lev survived the Holocaust as a child and became living proof of what the Nazis tried and failed to erase. He shares how his family was stripped of their rights, their identity, and ultimately their lives. He recalls saying goodbye to his father as a young boy, not realizing it would be their final moment together. He describes surviving on scraps of marmalade, clinging to life in a world bu...

Jeff Krasno shares how a diabetes diagnosis became the catalyst for transforming his health, mindset, and entire way of living. We explore his philosophy—the Tao of Health—built on impermanence, interdependence, agency, and balance. From dismantling the “wealth and hellness” trap to embracing fasting, cold exposure, and evolutionary movement, Jeff shows how good stress can heal both body and mind....

Dr. Lisa Miller reveals how spirituality is not only innate, but neurologically hardwired into the brain. When we learn to activate it, we gain powerful protection against depression, addiction, and despair. We explore the “awakened brain,” how trauma can catalyze transformation, and why healing often begins with surrendering control. From spiritual hunger masked as depression to emotional pain as...