The Secrets of Being Podcast

What if burnout isn't the end of your story? What if it's an invitation to become who you've been meant to be all along? In this deeply relatable episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome artist, entrepreneur, and coach Lynette Melnyk for an honest conversation about burnout, identity, creativity, purpose, and learning to trust yourself through life's biggest transitions. Lynette opens up about b...

What if leadership isn't about authority at all? What if it's about creating enough trust that people feel safe enough to become their best selves? In this inspiring episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome globally recognized executive coach, leadership advisor, and Master Certified Coach Andre Politzer for a meaningful conversation about human-centered leadership, emotional intelligence, purpo...

What if your subconscious has been protecting you while quietly keeping you from becoming the person you're meant to be? In this powerful episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome emotional mastery coach, entrepreneur, and leadership expert Constance Curtis for a fascinating conversation about self-awareness, subconscious programming, emotional intelligence, and unlocking our full potential. Cons...

What if your intuition already knows the life you're meant to live? In this uplifting episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome spiritual advisor, wealth catalyst, and entrepreneur Colleen Lindberg for a conversation about trusting your intuition, embracing your purpose, and creating a life that feels deeply aligned with who you truly are. Colleen shares the remarkable story of walking away from...

How much of your life has been shaped by seeking approval from other people? In this powerful episode of The Secrets of Being, I welcome award-winning author, licensed clinical psychologist, and trauma expert Dr. Lesley Goth for a deeply meaningful conversation about self-compassion, healing, trauma recovery, and reclaiming your sense of worth. We begin with one of Dr. Goth's most powerful insight...

What if the thing that seems to be falling apart in your life is actually making room for who you're becoming? In this episode of The Secrets of Being, I sit down with artist, author, and speaker Ellen Benfatti, author of Caterpillar Soup, for a fascinating conversation about creativity, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, the subconscious mind, resilience, and trusting the gifts that...

In this motivating and deeply honest episode of The Secrets of Being, I am joined by entrepreneur, baseball coach, mentor, and social media creator L.A. Gamo, also known as The Baseballogist. From the very beginning of our conversation, it became clear that L.A.’s story is about much more than baseball. It is about having the courage to take the road less traveled, trusting yourself when nobody el...

In this inspiring and educational episode of The Secrets of Being, I am joined by veterinarian, longevity specialist, and founder of Helping Pets Live Longer, Dr. Kevin Toman. Dr. Toman shares his incredible 40-year journey in veterinary medicine and how his passion evolved into helping pets not only live longer but thrive with better quality of life. We talk about the profound emotional bond betw...

In this emotional and deeply personal episode of The Secrets of Being, I am honored to sit down with educator, blogger, podcast host, and grief advocate Dave Roberts. Dave shares the heartbreaking story of losing his 18-year-old daughter, Jeannine, to a rare and aggressive cancer shortly after she gave birth to her daughter, Brianna. Through profound grief, Dave began experiencing signs, synchroni...

In this heartfelt episode of The Secrets of Being, I am honored to sit down with Doug D. Gordon, an international keynote speaker, life coach, and author whose life journey is a powerful reminder that transformation often begins in our most difficult moments. Doug began his career in the demanding world of corporate finance, where long hours, high expectations, and relentless pressure were part of...

In this meaningful episode of The Secrets of Being, I am joined by Dianna Collier, a certified positive psychology coach and licensed school psychologist, for a compassionate and honest conversation about burnout, resilience, and the healing power of self-compassion. Dianna shares the personal experiences that led her to shift her professional path and discover the life-changing principles of posi...

In this heartfelt episode of The Secrets of Being, I am joined by bestselling author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Sarah Barnes Humphrey for a powerful conversation about self-worth, authentic leadership, and the courage it takes to find your voice. Sarah’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and embracing the imperfect path of growth. From starting her career in her family’s logistics and...

In this episode, I am honored to sit down with Leonard Weingarten, a leader whose career spans professional sports, the LA Olympics, nonprofit partnerships, civic engagement, and higher education. Leonard’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about titles. It is about integrity, courage, creativity, and the way you treat people along the way. We talk about his early days working...

Welcome back to The Secrets of Being. In this episode, I sit down with Cynthia for a deeply grounding and illuminating conversation about yoga, trauma-informed practices, embodiment, and the subtle ways we trade away our present moment joy. Cynthia shares her personal journey into yoga, which began in childhood and evolved into a lifelong devotion to movement, breath, and body awareness. Her work...

Welcome back to The Secrets of Being. In this episode, I’m honored to be joined by Rachel Corbett, CEO of SupportGroups.com, for a thoughtful and timely conversation about mental health, technology, grief, and the power of connection. Rachel shares how her personal experiences with loss and her background in behavioral health led her to create a platform designed to make mental health support more...

On this episode of The Secrets of Being, I’m honored to sit down with Dr. Bill Clark, a scientist, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and modern-day mystic who beautifully bridges the worlds of logic and spirit. From the moment we begin, it’s clear this is a conversation about more than credentials. It’s about calling, consciousness, and what becomes possible when we stop separating who we are fr...

Welcome back to The Secrets of Being. I open this episode with a quote that perfectly captures the spirit of our conversation: “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” That truth comes alive as I sit down with Jill and Scott, who met through volunteering at the Humane Society in San Diego and have made service to animals a meaningful part of their lives. We talk ab...

Welcome back to The Secrets of Being. In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Cynthia Gregory for a rich and heart-centered conversation about creativity, storytelling, and what happens when we allow inspiration to guide us instead of trying to control the process. Cynthia shares the origins of her Love Notes Anthology book series, which began during a silent retreat through a powerful spiritual expe...

On this episode of The Secrets of Being Podcast, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychologist, media contributor, and best-selling author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety and Can I Say That? Why Freedom of Speech Matters and How to Use it Fearlessly. From the beginning, I knew this conversation could go in so many directions because it touches on two thi...

On this episode of The Secrets of Being Podcast, I’m so honored to welcome Dr. Cornelia Kawann, an electrical engineer, energy expert, and author of Change Your Energy, Change Your Life and her newly released Abundance Journal. Cornelia joins me from Switzerland, reminding us that even across continents, our energy connects us in powerful ways. I open the conversation with a quote by Nikola Tesla...

On this episode of The Secrets of Being Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Darshana Avila, a speaker, transformational guide, somatic healer, and sexologist who supports women in living from pleasure, power, and truth.  Darshana shares how her path began in the “supposed to” version of life. She did all the things that looked right on the outside, but she realized that outward success was not creati...

On this powerful episode of The Secrets of Being, I’m honored to sit with Terry Healey—a keynote speaker, author, and survivor of sarcoma cancer who has spent the last 40 years inspiring others with his story of courage, transformation, and faith. At 21, Terry was a junior at UC Berkeley with his whole life ahead of him. Then a small bump behind his nostril turned into a diagnosis that would chang...

On this deeply meaningful episode of The Secrets of Being Podcast, I’m honored to sit with Jennifer R. Levin, PhD—a workplace trauma strategist, licensed therapist, author, and host of Untethered: Healing the Pain from a Sudden Death. This conversation felt especially important because we’re talking about the kind of loss that changes everything in an instant—the losses you never see coming and ne...

On this episode of The Secrets of Being, I’m joined by Nicole Harvick—quantum energy healer, forgiveness expert, and radiant force of self-love. Nicole opens up about a life-altering discovery in 2013, when her daughter—just a sixth grader—stumbled upon proof of Nicole’s husband’s infidelity. In the middle of heartbreak and shock, Nicole began her journey inward. Reiki. Sound healing. Energy work....

Welcome back to The Secrets of Being! On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Clarke—a physician whose groundbreaking work bridges the gap between emotional trauma and physical illness. Dr. Clarke opens up about his own awakening in medicine. After seven years of formal medical training, he still wasn’t equipped to understand what was truly causing some of his patients’ suffering—until one case c...