A Swift Kick In the Ass

A Swift Kick in the Ass host John Curren sits down with Jay Paterno — author, former Penn State coach, and son of legendary coach Joe Paterno — for a powerful conversation on leadership, mental health, and rebuilding your life after public adversity . Jay breaks down why great leadership starts with personal values, consistency, and the courage to admit mistakes . He warns that leaders who surroun...

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass , John Curren sits down with Luke Gilbert — founder of Two Degrees North and creator of SmartAgent AI — for a raw, practical conversation about real estate, AI, and what it really takes to build a business instead of a job. Luke breaks down why most agents fail : not because they lack leads, but because they ignore the ones they already have. Existing lea...

Welcome to A Swift Kick in the Ass , where real conversations meet real tools for living life on your own terms. In this episode, John sits down with Dr. Josh Davis , NLP expert, psychology professor, and best‑selling author, to explore how Neuro‑Linguistic Programming helps us reshape our thoughts, emotions, and relationships. They dive into: NLP for better parenting and communication How mental...

n this powerful conversation, John Curren sits down with psychedelic advocate, filmmaker, and director of The Reality of Truth , Zappy Zapolin , to explore the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and the rapidly growing field of psychedelic‑assisted therapy. Zappy breaks down the science and history behind plant medicines such as psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine, and ketamine , e...

Author Thomas Thatcher joins John Curren to dismantle the biggest myth in personal development: that suffering comes from what happens to us. Thomas explains how suffering is created by the stories we attach to pain, why people cling to those stories for the payoff, and how he nearly lost his life to one of his own. This episode is a direct, no‑nonsense guide to separating fact from fiction, recla...

Trauma recovery, neuroscience, and gratitude converge in one of the most remarkable conversations on A Swift Kick in the Ass. Guest Thayne Martin — founder of itspureLove.com — is a childhood sexual abuse survivor who spent decades in silence before a near-death experience unlocked a completely new path forward. Thayne was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Bipolar 1, severe ADHD...

This episode should be positioned as a must‑hear guide for anyone over 50 who wants to protect their independence, dignity, and family from the emotional and financial strain of long‑term care . The hook is not insurance — it's freedom, quality of life, and proactive planning .   John and Raymond Lavine break down the real costs of long‑term care, why planning early matters, and how to protect you...

Musician and multi‑instrumentalist Ezra Vancil  joins John Curren on A Swift Kick in the Ass for a raw, honest conversation about music, identity, boundaries, addiction, family, and the courage to pursue dreams even when life gets complicated. Ezra shares his journey from being signed at 19, to losing himself in the chaos of the industry, to rebuilding a grounded life with his daughter on a 9‑acre...

Gettin' Asinine About Resilience is where real people talk real resilience — the messy, funny, painful, transformative parts of rebuilding your life after getting knocked flat. Hosted by John Curren , creator of A Swift Kick in the Ass , this series keeps it conversational, unscripted, and minimally edited so the truth stays intact. Each episode dives into the lived experience behind resilience: •...

John sits down with Andy Ellwood , founder of Stretch , the AI-powered grocery savings platform helping families compare prices across stores and save over $1,000 per year . Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, his "make room for many" philosophy, and how AI is reshaping food security and community-driven commerce. Key Topics: AI-powered grocery savings Food affordability & food security Entre...

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass , John Curren interviews Army combat veteran Scott Lackey about resilience, fear, purpose, and the power of micro‑level change. Scott shares stories from his military service during the Persian Gulf War, his rebellious path to joining the Army, and the life lessons that shaped his upcoming book. Topics include: Resilience in everyday life Overcoming fear...

After losing his mother just seven months ago, Jermaine Ee turned grief into purpose by building HeirLight , a modern estate‑planning app designed to help families navigate wills, directives, and end‑of‑life clarity without fear or confusion. In this powerful conversation, John and Jermaine explore how loss can sharpen our sense of meaning, reshape our priorities, and inspire us to live more inten...

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass , John Curren sits down with internationally recognized energy medicine expert Dr. Alison J. Kay to explore consciousness, healing, and the global awakening unfolding between 2012 and 2032. They dive into: How subconscious beliefs form in childhood Why meditation becomes most powerful between minutes 20–30 The shift from Newtonian to quantum thinking How...

In this powerful conversation, host John Curren sits down with Hollis Pirkey , an anger‑management expert and creator of AngerChanneling.com , to explore how anger really works — and how to transform it from a destructive force into a tool for clarity, healing, and personal growth. Hollis breaks down why anger is rarely the "first" emotion. Instead, it's a secondary signal — a red flag pointing to...

In this episode of A Swift Kick in The Ass , John Curren talks with Dr. Zynul Kahn , a Sports and Exercise Medicine physician who made an unexpected pivot—from medicine to helping experienced professionals turn their life's work into impactful YouTube content. Dr. Z specializes in guiding experts over 50 who want to share their knowledge, build community, and create income using video—without chas...

Retirement isn't the end — it's your Encore Act. In this episode, John and Marcia explore what it really means to transition into retirement with purpose, clarity, and financial confidence. Marcia, the Social Security Maven, breaks down practical strategies for navigating Social Security, planning your next chapter, and using tools like 401K loans to fund major life moves. John shares his bold pla...

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass , John Curren sits down with Tim Street—widely known as "The For Sale by Owner Guy" —for a straight‑shooting conversation about real estate, personal integrity, and taking control of your biggest financial decisions. Tim shares his journey from the Marine Corps to tech sales to becoming a top‑earning real estate agent… and why he ultimately walked away fr...

In this episode of  A Swift Kick in the Ass , John Curren sits down with Lori Atwood, CFP® and founder of Fearless Finance, for a candid and practical conversation about financial planning, debt management, and building long‑term financial resilience. For the full video version go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CcJd_o5aA Whether you're facing financial stress, trying to pay down debt, or si...

🔥 Discover How One Mom REVERSED Her Daughter's Juvenile Arthritis Without Medication! 🔥 In this eye-opening interview, John Curren sits down with Starr Penn, founder of the JIA Blueprint, who shares the shocking truth about juvenile arthritis that doctors aren't telling you. Watch as Starr reveals: ✅ The hidden gut-health connection that's causing an epidemic of autoimmune diseases in children...

On this episode of ASKITA podcast, John and Aaron Gilbert, LICSW discuss creating a positive change in life through resilience and personal growth, with Aaron sharing insights about therapy and its benefits for healing and recovery. They explored various aspects of mental health, including the impact of negative self-talk, depression, and the importance of being present, while discussing practical...

In this episode of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast (now in video format on YouTube), John introduces you to Jon D. Harrison, who is an author, TedX speaker, Organizational Development proeffeional and a lieftime gamer. Jonathan and John discussed how gaming skills and interests can be leveraged for professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, exploring how game mechanics...

In this episode of   "A Swift Kick in the Ass" Podcast, John interviews Carmen "The Momba" Gulliksen, a former collegiate athlete and professional boxer who has transitioned into advocating for self-defense and mental health through her leadership role at the Martial Arts Marshall Leaders Institute. They discuss Carmen's diverse background, her experiences in professional boxing, and her efforts t...

PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO ENCOURAGE MORE EPISODES! In this episode of ASKITA, John brings Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT, to the studio to discuss tragic and sudden loss.   Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT , is a nationally respected grief expert and therapist specializing in sudden or unexpected loss. A licensed therapist, she is one fewer than 300 mental health professionals worldwide crede...

In this episode of ASKITA, John gets asinine about our personal growth as it relates to American Democracy.  This is a non-partisan episode that will get you thinking about how you engage in our political system. If you are stressed, anxious and looking for like minded poeple who care about community, you especially don't want to miss it. John introduces his long-time friend Josh Wilk, the founder...

In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Alla Kaplan, a former stripper and current business woman, about her life experiences and podcast "The Jewish Stripper." They discuss Alla's journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to her experiences in the adult entertainment industry, her struggles with mental health and substance abuse, and her path to recovery and personal growth. The...