A Lighthouse in the Dark

In this deeply healing episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with Melissa Romano of @reclaimingmelissa — author, speaker, content creator, therapist, somatic practitioner, and creator of the S.A.F.E. Method — for a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about trauma, the body, and the long road back to yourself. Melissa shares her powerful journey of overcoming deb...

In this powerful episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with CC Rice — actor, author, content creator, dialect director, and voice teacher — for a deeply practical and soul-centered conversation about voice, presence, communication, healing, and coming back to yourself after rock bottom. CC shares the wisdom behind her book, The Root of Awareness: Tools to Ground and Grow...

In this heartfelt and timely episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with writer, content creator, brand storyteller, father, and deeply thoughtful voice Blake Kasemeier , whose series This Week in Fatherhood has resonated with parents navigating the beauty, pressure, humor, and uncertainty of raising a family in the modern world. They explore brands, AI, social judgments,...

In this deeply grounding episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with Kristina Bant : wellness and longevity activist, autism spokesperson, yogi, international yoga ambassador, reiki practitioner, photographer, writer, and mother for a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, love, family, communication, and learning to live from the heart. Kristina shares her journ...

In this expansive episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with Kalpana Pot, actor, author, science influencer, and astronomy expert. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation about curiosity, creativity, space, truth, and the courage to follow a path others may not understand. Kalpana opens up about growing up in an academic family, feeling like the “black sheep” for choos...

In this inspiring episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with entrepreneur, author, investor, and trailblazer Arlan Hamilton for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, business, family, and building a life of purpose after hardship. Michael and Arlan open up about their shared experiences being unhoused, the lessons learned during seasons of uncertainty, an...

In this powerful episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with Dr. Todd Frisch , author of WTF: Why the Face , for a fascinating conversation about facial analysis, whole-body health, medical advocacy, and learning to listen to the signals our bodies are already giving us. Dr. Todd shares how the face can offer meaningful clues about what may be happening beneath the surface...

In the premiere episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark , Michael Fishman sits down with the extraordinary Yvette Nicole Brown for a deeply human conversation about love, loss, caregiving, truth, and the courage it takes to keep choosing light. Known for her warmth, wit, integrity, and unforgettable work on screen, Yvette opens up about the real-life experiences that have shaped her heart: caring for...

Welcome to A Lighthouse in the Dark In this introduction episode Michael Fishman is interviewed by his business partner Michael Johnson to introduce the heart behind the podcast. This is a space for honest conversations about resilience, healing, grief, mental wellness, knowledge, purpose, perspective, and the light we find through human connection. This episode explores why the show was created,...