Alignment First Podcast

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Shawn Richards , founder of Blue Sky Business Consulting and host of The Team Engagement Podcast . We dive into how leaders can maximize their human capital, strengthen communication, develop emerging leaders, and evolve their identity as their vision grows. This is a powerful conversation on building teams that can actually win. Key Takeaways W...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Megan Joseph , founder of Megalife Integrative Wellness , to explore how herbs, mushrooms, and spiritual connection can restore the body when traditional medicine can’t. We dive into her journey through Ehlers-Danlos, autoimmunity, trauma healing, parasitic detoxing, and why peace—not speed—is the real metric of health. Key Takeaways 1. True hea...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Tiffany Carole —creator of Aroma Point Therapy Fundamentals, founder of Master Creator Academy, and visionary behind the Lumina Guild—to explore the bridge between science, plant medicine, and spiritual awakening. We dive into healing as a return to wholeness, betrayal as humanity’s oldest wound, and why high performers struggle to receive suppo...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Melissa Nanavati —speaker, author, and relationship architect redefining how high performers connect and communicate at home. We dive into the neuroscience of chemistry, the power of updated agreements, and the frameworks that help couples protect their peace, presence, and power. Key Takeaways Chemistry isn’t magic, it’s biology maintained thro...

In this episode, I sit down with Kris Kluver — speaker, strategic advisor, facilitator, and founder of Life On Your Terms and Peer Circles . We explore how audacity becomes the gateway to real transformation, why most leaders are solving the wrong problems, and how to build a life that protects what matters most. We dive into identity, intentionality, time compression, and the mindset required to...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Kiefer Gilbert (bartender turned programmer, entrepreneur, coach, and ultra runner) to explore the deep psychology behind running 100+ miles, staying sober, and chasing the edges of human potential. We dive into addiction, discipline, fatherhood, faith, chaos, and what it really means to find yourself when you're miles beyond comfort. Key Ta...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Kyle Brown , the spiritual and lifestyle architect who almost died from stress . We explore his near-death experience, the cost of constant hustle, and how he rebuilt his life through total self-trust . Kyle reveals what it means to surrender, embody balance, and lead from alignment instead of ego. Key Takeaways Hustle without harmony leads to b...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Dr. Derek Price, former NFL athlete turned physician and leadership coach, to explore what it truly means to earn your strength through life’s hardest seasons. We talk faith, fatherhood, and the real work of building men who lead with peace, presence, and power. Key Takeaways Success without alignment leads to emptiness. Presence is the true mea...

In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Hannah Chapman, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of X² Wealth Planning, to explore how human design and emotional intelligence can transform your relationship with money. We dive into the intersection of financial strategy, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness; revealing how true abundance begins when your energy and wealth align....

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Martin Duarte , Program Outreach Coordinator for Wounded Warriors Family Support . We talk about the real transition veterans face when the uniform comes off—redefining purpose, rebuilding identity, and rediscovering the tribe that keeps you grounded. Key Takeaways Leaving service isn’t the end—it’s the beginning o...

In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Jonathan Greye , one of the creative forces behind PersonalBrand.com, to explore the power of unbranding; stripping away everything that isn’t you to reveal your highest expression. We dive into the art of authentic storytelling, the courage to be seen, and how detachment fuels creativity. Key Takeaways True branding begins with unbranding —relea...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Gina Catalano , founder of Venture Solutions and author of Tandem Leadership: How Your Number Two Can Make You Number One. We explore how releasing old identities and building operational harmony can help leaders grow without losing themselves. Key Takeaways Growth requires releasing what no longer serves you. True freedom means designing life,...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Daniel Knight, founder of Unicorn Universe and professional connector, to unpack how collaboration, repetition, and courageous vulnerability create exponential growth for leaders. We explore the real meaning of masterminds, why small reps matter more than big stages, and how your future self becomes your best accountability partner. Key Takeaway...

In this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Dr. Amber Enright — The Therapy Doctor — to explore what it means to build a life and business rooted in compassion, courage, and community. We dive into her journey from poverty and adoption to earning her doctorate at 25, leading in neurology and oncology physical therapy, and building one of Scottsdale’s most connected business networks. Key T...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Melanie Spring , a speaker, storyteller, and intuitive guide, to explore what it means to remember who you are . We dive into the courage it takes to face your truth, the beauty of being seen without judgment, and the importance of releasing what no longer serves you. Together, we unpack how doing less allows you to be more — and how radical hon...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with Craig Perra , founder of the Mindful Habit System and host of Sex Afflictions and Porn Addictions . A former attorney turned transformational coach, Craig shares how he rebuilt his life from addiction and shame through self-leadership, integrity, and mindful habits that redefine what it means to be a man in alignment. Key Takeaways Addiction isn...

In this episode of Alignment First , I sit down with J.R. Butler , Founder and CEO of Shift Group , to explore how high-performing veterans and athletes can translate their unique experiences into long-term career success. They unpack why athletic and military mindsets overlap—and how both groups can transform their service and sport into sustainable success beyond the uniform. Key Takeaways The k...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Mike Wisecup , Navy SEAL and Naval Academy grad, to unpack the parallels between leaving the military, leaving sport, and navigating identity shifts. We dig into the grit required to earn a spot in the SEAL teams, the culture of brotherhood forged through adversity, and the challenges of redefining yourself after decades in uniform. Key Takeaway...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Miriam Uriarte , a certified trauma and resilience life coach, to explore the hidden impact of shadow work, nervous system regulation, and the path to true emotional freedom. We dive into the power of mirrors in relationships, why the body holds the score, and how episodic stress can compound into chronic dysregulation. Key Takeaways Shadow work...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Rachel Gitlevich , author of What in the Actual F CK* and founder of Ray of Consciousness . We dive into her journey through cancer, brain surgeries, and near-death experiences — and how gratitude, humor, and resilience became her anchors. Rachel shares how she transformed life’s darkest moments into light, intentionality, and purpose. Key Takea...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Will, founder of Ascendance and CEO of Covenant Labs , to explore how sovereignty, technology, and self-work intersect in the new age of AI. We dive into his personal journey from depression and self-discovery to building encrypted sovereign AI systems that put ownership back into the hands of individuals and organizations. Key Takeaways Why you...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Craig Goldberg , relaxation expert, technologist, and co-founder of InHarmony . Craig is on a mission to help humanity achieve deeper calm through sound and vibration. We explore vibroacoustic therapy, its impact on the nervous system, and how intentional adversity shapes resilience. Key Takeaways Why vibroacoustic therapy is a powerful tool for...

Breastfeeding isn’t one-size-fits-all—and shame has zero ROI. In this episode, Tirza Jova, founder of Milk by Mom (and fellow Thunderbird), breaks down how freeze-drying breast milk gives families the freedom of formula with the benefits of breast milk. We get into modern postpartum realities, boundaries at work, and the mindset shifts required to lead at home and in business. Key takeaways 1) Fre...

On this Episode of Progress Always, Aaron Morrison—“the Mindset Mechanic”—joins me to unpack the shift from blue-collar leadership to inner leadership: taking radical responsibility, rewiring beliefs, and building discipline that actually sticks. We dive into escaping the “scale or bail” trap, communicating about emotions (not from them), and turning confirmation bias into your ally. Key takeaways...

In this episode of Progress Always , I sit down with Brett Stern , founder of 1Thrive and co-owner of Lord Daniel Sportswear . We dive into his journey from collegiate tennis to entrepreneurship, the lessons he carried from sport into business, and how he rebuilt the scaffolding of discipline and accountability after leaving the court. Key Takeaways The difficult transition from athlete identity t...