Soulture

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...

Dr. Anna Lembke explains how dopamine—meant to help us survive—is actually now working against us. Hijacked by endless access to pleasure, our brains have become stuck in a cycle of craving and withdrawal. We get into how modern life is fueling addiction, why discomfort is essential for balance, and how honesty and pain can be powerful tools for healing. This is a deep dive into the true cost of o...

Cal Callahan shares how unlearning old patterns and rewriting the stories we tell ourselves can lead to breakthroughs we never imagined. We explore why the change we consciously seek pales in comparison to the transformation born from life’s unwilling experiences and how surrendering control can reveal a life we never thought possible. This was also my first in-person interview, and the energy in...

Chaunté Lowe turned a childhood dream into four Olympic appearances—all while raising three kids. But her greatest test came years later, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares how visualization shaped her career, and how training through chemo—not to necessarily compete, but to inspire—became her most powerful Olympic moment. From Olympic glory to life’s deepest struggles, this is...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff explores why “trying” is undervalued, how redefining success means letting go of other people’s blueprints, and why feeling lost can be a gateway to freedom. She shares her philosophy of “tiny experiments” as a tool for navigating uncertainty, breaking free from toxic productivity, and uncovering what truly matters. From unlearning the pursuit of purpose to cultivating self-com...

Dr. Dan Siegel breaks down the illusion of the solo self and explores how redefining identity as both individual and relational—what he calls a "MWe"—can unlock fulfillment, belonging, and connection. From the science behind selfhood to powerful personal stories of loss, healing, and awareness, this conversation reveals how our language, culture, and perception shape who we are and how w...

Melissa Nanavati reveals the blueprint for Peak Performance Love. She shares how she transformed anxious attachment into self-trust, built a rock-solid relationship through her husband’s Antarctica expedition, and turned personal healing into professional mastery. We unpack her intensive meditation journey, the neuroscience of forgiveness, the duality of ambition and intimacy, and the power of dai...

Dr. Ronald Epstein shares how decades in medicine and mindfulness taught him that self-awareness is the foundation of healing—not just for doctors, but for patients, too. He explores why detachment is often mistaken for professionalism, how curiosity fuels care, and how moments of presence—even during medical crises—can restore humanity. Along the way, he reflects on medicine’s discomfort with the...

Eric Hinman breaks down how being an only child shaped his gift for community building. From rowdy college parties to wellness-centered gatherings, that instinct to bring people together has only deepened. He shares his transformation from out-of-shape insurance salesman to elite Ironman athlete and how the pursuit of performance pushed him to rethink what health really means. We explore identity...