The Release Valve

On this episode I spoke with Elisabeth Coleman, who is an ICF certified executive coach with over 23 years of experience in healthcare, communication and leadership. Elisabeth and I discuss her journey from a speech pathologist to an executive coach, prioritizing self care and mental health, her cultural experiences moving between 6 different countries, breaking free from self placed limitations,...

Excited to catch back up with my long time friend Cheyenne where she fills me in on all of the major life events that have taken place in her life since she was last on the show. Cheyenne and I discuss her breaking free from corporate America, her journey of self discovery, how she got established with The Wicked Press, surrounding yourself with the right people and the importance of taking contro...

In this episode, Kyle Spain returns to discuss men's mental health, feelings, what it takes for a man to be vulnerable in a world that tells them not to be, identifying and being honest about your feelings, the effects we have on other people, the effects of allowing other people to influence our actions, and the importance of having someone to talk to.

Back in action with my right hand man Kyle Spain where we discuss the meaning behind his podcast/movement Studnt Of The Game, building a personal growth philosophy, focusing on the daily wins instead of losses, self auditing for emotional regulation and being willing to learn with a growth mindset.

I had the pleasure of welcoming back my good friend Jessica Jone from JJ1 Coaching for another honest conversation, this time diving into parenting. Jessica and I discussed the importance of communication, creating safe spaces for children, navigating fear and encouragement, discovering new passions while engaging with our kids and building lasting memories.

On this episode I linked up with Peter Concepcion, who took the skills he acquired during the years he was earning his master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and applied it to his work in higher education. Peter and I discussed his life journey, the role that sports play in personal development, navigating emotional conversions as men, the importance of self reflection, the need for an...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey Schaffer who is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults and is the author of With Love from a Children's Therapist. Stacey and I discussed how she got into counseling children, understanding grief and its impact on the youth, how her personal experiences shaped her professional...

Very excited to have Daune Thompson back on the show. Daune is a TEDx speaker, successful alchemist, sole CEO activator and creator of the I Deserve It Now brand. This time around we discussed knowing and understanding the 4 BS wounds, recognizing and addressing blocks, authenticity vs performance in relationships, the impact of social media on authenticity, breaking the cycle of insecurities and...

Back again for the 3rd time with my good friend Mindy from The Wellness Path, Empowered in Motion podcast and NCK Bellingham. This time around we dive into her becoming a certified personal trainer, creating the new Women's Practical Self Defense program, the philosophy of wellness, navigating parenthood and personal growth and empowering women through martial arts.

I'm extremely fortunate and grateful to have returning guest Warren Williams back on the podcast where we discussed the importance of embracing discomfort, overcoming fear and learning from failure, handling mistakes and personal accountability, challenging your beliefs in order to facilitate true growth, and much, much more.

In this episode, I sat down with Rawad, a website creator who's on a journey to help others find their true and authentic selves the way he found himself. Rawad and I dive into self expression, moments in life that can silence us, awakening to your true self, the power of connection and shared experiences, and creating sacred spaces.

On this episode I sat down with physical therapist, yoga and meditation teacher Kattia Lohmann. Kattia shares some of her knowledge and wisdom around breath work and how it's the portal for reconnecting with yourself in order to transform from within. We also talk about what disconnection from yourself looks like, the importance of self awareness, navigating emotions and trauma, embracing your...

I had the privilege of Jessica Jone from JJ1 Coaching return to the show where we explored grief in all its forms, what it can look and feel like, and what you can do to move through it and come out the other side.

Joined again with my brother from another Kyle Spain, where we discuss the importance of setting good intentions for your day, choosing positivity and growth, overcoming self imposed obstacles, taking smaller steps instead of big ones and creating momentum through action.

On this episode I was joined by certified life coach, motivational speaker and author Daune Thompson. Daune and I discussed the journey of self mastery, energy management, the use of astrology in discovering character traits and patterns, self sabotage, transforming mindsets and much much more.

On this episode I am joined by former UFC fighter, The Ultimate Fighter season 12 winner and Hatha yoga instructor Jonathan Brookins. Jonathan and I discuss his life as a mixed martial artist, his journey to India and how he got into yoga, the power of mindset and visualization, and how he's using yoga to help other martial artists.

On this episode I'm joined by Jessica Jone, who is a certified life, career and purpose coach, professional and personal development strategist, and the founder of JJ1 Professional Coaching. Jessica and I discuss how and why she became a life coach, her journey with grief and loss, the role of fear in decision making, finding purpose beyond work and much more.

Back again with Kyle where we discuss embracing mistakes and failures as a part of the journey of self development, the importance of practice and consistency, finding purpose and joy in life and transforming through adversity with the power of intentionality.

I was fortunate enough to speak with martial artist, alchemist and holistic transformational coach, Warren Williams. On this episode we discuss martial arts and self mastery, alchemy, the journey of self discovery and values, understanding holistic health, soul aligned leadership and much more. You can connect with Warren through his substack https://warrenwcoaching.substack.com/?r=1wfwtt or with...

This time around, Kyle and I are joined by his friend Corey Whitfield where we discuss elevating mindsets, evolving from our past selves, turning ideas into business opportunities, unpacking childhood trauma and much much more.

On our final episode of the year, Kyle and I discuss embracing the Christmas spirit, cultivating positivity and genuine connections with others, end of the year reflections, anticipations of the new year and much more.

Back again with Kyle from Thought Provoked, on this episode we discuss the journey of self discovery, overcoming fears and comfort zones, understanding human behavior and intentions, and embracing new dreams and experiences to live a more fulfilling life.

This time around Kyle and I made an attempt to review and recap an episode of Ed Mylett's podcast with Sahil Bloom. After experiencing some brain fog and struggling to organize our thoughts, we shifted into discussing self reflection, embracing imperfections, pushing through resistance and learning to see obstacles as opportunities for growth.

Back on another episode with Kyle Spain where we discuss his new podcast "Student of the Game" and how/why it got started, reprogramming the mind for success, building confidence by overcoming obstacles in life, recognizing real and fake dopamine, being able to learn from others and much more.

On this episode Kyle and I linked up with the host of the Not Superheroes Just Dads podcast, Shawn Lowry. We discussed Shawn's journey that led to him starting his podcast, the role of fathers in their children's development, balancing family and spousal relationships, being present in your kids lives and much more.