The Human Journey: Your Story with David Hackett

Sometimes the most human thing we can do… is slow down. As many of you know, I work a daytime job. It’s a role I take seriously, and it demands a lot of my time, my focus, and my energy. Because of that, The Human Journey is taking a short break. Not forever. Not even for long. Just a pause — the kind we all need from time to time. And that’s okay. One of the core truths behind The Human Journey i...

Julie Reisler, MA, NBC-HWC, is an intuitive coach, author, spiritual teacher, and founder of Empowered Living Inc. She is the host of The You-est You® podcast, a top 0.05% globally ranked show across 175+ countries, featuring some of today’s leading voices in consciousness, personal growth, and spirituality. Julie is the founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy and Intuition School™,...

Zahid shared his transition from a corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur and AI educator. He now manages a community of over 50,000 people, teaching them how to build micro-businesses and generate online income streams using AI and e-commerce. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conzia FREE Meetup for AI Side Hustles: https://tinyurl.com/conziamiamimeetup Instagram: https://www.inst...

Emmy (Emmy Lou), a Cornish puppeteer and storyteller, discussed her creative journey from childhood theatre to puppetry and introduced Morvrynn (pronounced Mor-vrin), a sea-keeper dragon character she performs and is building a book-and-show series around. The conversation covered her background, the puppet's origin, and her plans to expand Morvrynn's reach beyond Cornwall. For more inform...

Michael Foglietta is a Navy Veteran and a neuro-trauma survivor who survived a massive Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) brain rupture in 2003. Having navigated the intense complexities of cognitive and physical recovery firsthand, Michael turned his unique perspective into a mission to help others protect their mental baselines. He created his guided journal ecosystem and a series of highly struct...

Inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, this piece explores my own journey through the strange, hilarious, meaningful chaos of being human. Just like Arthur Dent stumbling through the universe with nothing but a towel and a questionable sense of direction, I navigate my life with creativity, curiosity, cosmic aesthetics, and a whole lot of heart.

Please only practice this when you are not driving or operating heavy machinery. Alright… wherever you are right now, just let yourself settle. Take a slow breath in… and let it ease out. No pressure. No performance. Just you arriving in this moment. I want you to imagine something with me. Picture yourself floating inside a nebula — one of those vast, slow‑moving clouds of color out in deep space...

Anthony Perez and Connor, co-founders of Monarch Cyber Solutions, discussed the deteriorating state of the IT job market and how it drove them to build their own company. Their current offerings span managed IT services, web/SEO/social media, as well as proprietary software products. A flagship product, Forge AI, deploys on-premises AI trained on client data — keeping it fully off public cloud inf...

Nina Thiara is a Self-Growth Coach who helps women stop over-functioning in relationships and reconnect with themselves. After nearly two decades of navigating burnout, anxiety, and chronic fatigue, Nina transformed her own life by learning to process emotions, understand her core patterns, and create healthy boundaries. Today, she guides women through their own journey of self-awareness, healing,...

Elizabeth, author of No Justice, Just Us, shared her personal journey from domestic abuse survivor to federal prisoner to activist. The conversation covered the systemic failures she encountered — including being turned away from a battered women's shelter, being prescribed addictive opioids, and serving 3 years on a non-violent analog substance charge. Her core message challenges the criminal...

In this calming 6‑minute sleep companion, you’ll be guided through gentle breathing, slow body relaxation, and a soft visualization designed to help your mind unwind. This is a peaceful space to let go of the day, settle your thoughts, and ease yourself toward sleep or deep rest. A quiet moment… just for you. Disclaimer Please do not listen to this while driving or operating machinery. This is a r...

Don Young has been a storyteller for decades - but that was never the plan. As a teenager, his dream was to be a professional hockey player. When that dream ended, a chance meeting with an actor led to a visit to a film set, which sparked an interest in taking acting classes from Eli Rill, a former associate of Lee Strasberg at his renowned Actors' Studio. Don believed the training would impro...

Stephanie, a licensed therapist and trauma survivor, shared her personal journey on David's podcast — covering childhood abandonment, her career path into therapy, a kidnapping 11 days after her wedding, and subsequent PTSD recovery. She discussed how her lived experience deepened her clinical work and previewed her forthcoming survival memoir. A follow-up episode was agreed upon for when the...

Agnes Szabo, a Hungarian entrepreneur and author, shared her life journey on her first-ever podcast appearance. The conversation covered her upbringing under Hungarian socialism, her transition to entrepreneurship at age 35, surviving the 2008–2009 economic crisis, and her upcoming book publications. Agnes emphasized self-trust, resilience, and systemic thinking as her core life principles. Backgr...

Noush Navazani, MSc, GMBPsS, is a psychology-trained integrative therapist, author, lecturer, doctoral researcher, and Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), based in London. With more than a decade of experience, Noush helps people understand the emotional patterns that shape their relationships, self-worth, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Her work combines psychological r...

David interviewed Teresa Phillips, a motivational speaker, podcast host, and musician who has survived lifelong trauma. Teresa shared her personal journey through loss, abuse, and depression, and explained how these experiences led her to develop the Framework of the Self — a four-step healing process. The conversation also touched on abuse cycles, survivor guilt, and resources for those in danger...

⁠Lauren shared her personal journey from experiencing youth homelessness at around age 18 to becoming a business owner, homeowner, and single mother. The conversation covered her path from couch-surfing and sleeping outside in Cambridge, MA, to founding Rind and Reason Consulting, which focuses on organizational structure and youth homelessness advocacy. David also briefly shared his own experienc...

Jim, discoverer and author of Septemics, returned to The Human Journey podcast hosted by David for a follow-up interview approximately four years after their last conversation. The discussion centered on how Septemics has grown globally, with Jim having completed nearly 500 interviews and gaining a worldwide readership. Core themes included practical applications of the system — from relationship...

Passionate, energetic, knowledgeable, and compassionate are a few words to describe Nicholas Kelly’s approach to life. His story began at three months old when his mother diagnosed him with Cystic Fibrosis. Growing up, Nick strove for normalcy, valuing himself as a person meant to stand out. Nick thrived despite his disease, obtaining a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bowling Green State Univ...

Every woman carries a story. Every story carries a spark. And when that spark is ignited… everything changes. Welcome to a space where purpose gets louder, confidence gets bolder, and women rise without apology. This is where transformation begins — with Dr. JaNee’ Mobley. Dr. JaNee’ is a transformational coach, pharmacist, speaker, and thought leader who turned her own adversity into a blueprint...

We sit down with Terry Allen Helm — historian, author, genealogist, Cherokee Nation member, and lifelong storyteller — for a powerful conversation that spans Revolutionary War heritage, American commerce, family legacy, and the surprising ways technology and history collide. This interview is packed with stories that stretch from 1066 England to Roman Caesars, from flat boats on the Arkansas River...

In this episode of The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, Victor shares a powerful, deeply human story of resilience, leadership, faith, and purpose. Victor is an eighth‑generation Texan, a construction executive with nearly 50 years in the industry, and the founder of a ranch that donates hunts to combat veterans, children’s groups, and families facing unimaginable challenges. But bef...

In this episode of The Human Journey — Your Story with David Hackett, leadership coach and soon‑to‑be author Bob opens up about the unconventional, unpredictable, and deeply meaningful path that shaped his upcoming book, The Rickshaw Journey — a memoir‑meets‑coaching guide designed to help people rediscover purpose and reclaim their authentic voice, especially in the second half of life. Bob share...

James Hayden is a fractional CRO and go-to-market strategist who helps founders and executive teams build revenue engines that actually match how buyers make decisions today. With a background spanning enterprise sales, partnerships, and digital media, he specializes in turning scattered sales activity into clear, repeatable systems that drive predictable growth. Beneath the professional story is...

Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, is an international keynote speaker, change leadership expert, and engineer who inspires professionals to navigate change with confidence and purpose. With more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership and project management experience, she helps organizations develop resilient leaders, strengthen team performance, and create cultures where people thrive. Her presentat...