Conversations with Kris

In this episode, Kris sits down with Alison Perry Sower, founder of Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch (COVR) — a nonprofit healing community for veterans that blends agriculture, peer support, and trauma recovery. Sparked by the impact of 9/11 and forged in years of work inside the VA and nonprofit systems, Alison shares how she turned burnout, frustration, and a fierce sense of purpose into a living...

Matt “Whiz” Buckley (@officialwhizbuckley) is a decorated Navy fighter pilot, TOPGUN graduate, and the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation. After flying 44 combat missions and serving as a Navy instructor, Whiz turned his focus to a new mission: ending veteran suicide through innovative therapies, including psychedelic-assisted treatments. In this compelling episode, Kris and Whiz delve int...

From Marine to Mongol to miracle—Casey West’s (@transmute_that_innerg) journey will shake your soul. After a tough childhood, Casey joined the Marines at 17, flew combat missions in Afghanistan, and later rode with the Mongols motorcycle club. But the wildest chapter came when he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given 3 months to live. That was in 2022. Refusing chemotherapy and radiat...

She sang before she could speak—and she’s been performing ever since. In this episode, Kris talks with 20-year-old artist  Hope Mercedes (@mythology_3), frontwoman of the band  Mythology , whose fearless journey started in grocery store lines, beaches, and Mexican family vacations. (Margaritas were involved. You'll see.) From childhood dance-offs with her sisters to becoming a multi-career cre...

Chris Nixon has done a lot—from high-level sales to high-impact service—but it’s his mission now that defines him. After years of chasing the usual metrics of success, he found himself searching for deeper purpose. That search led him to the veteran community and a powerful realization: he could help others achieve their wildest dreams. In this episode, Chris opens up to Kris about: Losing a mento...

Greg Moylan built success in finance—but his true passion lies in healing. In this deep and wide-ranging conversation with Kris, Greg shares how a life in hedge funds evolved into a calling to help veterans recover from trauma using psychedelics, martial arts, and somatic healing. From martial arts to breathwork, and mushrooms to mentorship, Greg is bridging the gap between performance and purpose...

Born a baseball player, Ryan Kalish reached the pinnacle of athletic success—playing for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs and becoming a two-time World Series champion. But with early success came deep challenges: 14 surgeries, personal struggles, and a spiritual awakening that led him to question everything. Now a Pilates instructor and global traveler, Ryan is on a mission to help others not...

In this episode of  Conversations with Kris , Kris sits down with Jay Ngo of EPIQUE Realty — a real estate agency that’s redefining success by putting people first. Jay shares his fascinating personal journey, from humble beginnings to being a big part of building one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the country. Together, they explore business and life philosophy, the power of a hard work eth...

In this episode of  Conversations with Kris - Elite Creators Edition , Kris interviews Scott Berman, founder of Sky Cave Retreats, to explore the transformative power of darkness retreats. Scott shares how spending days in complete darkness can lead to deep self-reflection, personal breakthroughs, and even spiritual awakening. They discuss the science behind sensory deprivation and the emotional a...

In this episode of  Conversations with Kris: Casual Conversations , holistic bodywork practitioner Gabi Sykes shares her journey of healing and transformation. She discusses how bodywork goes beyond relaxation, helping to release stored tension and emotional patterns while deepening the mind-body connection. Kris and Gabi explore the power of touch, energy work, and movement in fostering well-bein...

Do you find yourself ruminating about your past? Creating probably-won't-happen-anyway scenarios about the future? Stressing over everything so much so that you're struggling to live in the present?  Phew! Just reading those words is making us tense. Take a deep breath because Brett Cotter, founder of Stress is Gone, is on our latest episode. With 25 years of experience, Brett has establish a sign...

Get ready to meet the mystical Magic Mike! No not that one...this one does real magic. Having discovered magic from a street performer at the age of 10 when he was out fro a walk with his mother, Mike knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life and how he was going to inspire people. Now, a successful traveling illusionist in the entertainment industry, he is living out his dream. In this epis...

Please welcome back Rhyanna Watson! If youre looking for a refresher, Kris had Rhyanna on for the first part of her story on Episode 318. Rhyanna is an a gentle-soul with the fierce fire of goddess. She is an author, athlete, mom, coach, and someone who truly knows who they are. A true rarity in today's society. Get ready to learn and feel inspired as you enjoy this latest episode! @OpenHeartsCanU...

Another community creator -- meet Dana Flanagan, real estate agent extraordinaire. This woman is brilliant and hardworking entrepreneur who cultivated her own path in real estate reaching the top in a multitude of markets. She did all of this by creating a community not only for the real estate needs of her clients, but by including their lifestyle needs through her various businesses and vast glo...

Welcome Back to Season 4 of Conversations with Kris! This season we're bringing back the theme of introducing you all to some inspiring and down-right motivational people. Except, this time we're adding a spin on it -- "The Mayor." The Mayor is our way of expressing what Kris does so well, creating and bringing together a community of people. In pure Kris fashion, this group of people are those th...

Beauty + Brains + Braun = Valerie Grandinetti Valerie is the owner of Vitality CFO Consulting. Her interest in number started when she was just 12 years old and she's been crunching them (and her abs!) ever since. She has a special place in her heart for help women gain control of their finances whether personal or professional. Valerie absolutely believes that to achieve overall health a pers...

If you're want some amazing insight and advice, tune into Dr. Dan Sullivan. Dr. Dan is a naturopathic doctor with over 100K followers on Instagram. Along with his friend, Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi, they own Oasis Health and Medicine in Encinitas, CA. He is passionate about helping people to optazmise their health through the road less traveled. He's a former D1 hockey player who found his way to...

You're really going to enjoy this Casual Conversation with the uplifting Billy Ward. Billy is the co-owner of spirit11ouse in Livingston, NJ, a place where people can return home themselves, each other, and spirit. He, his partner, Julie, and the studio are adept in yoga, breathwork, meditation, holistic healing, and overall healing of the self. In this episode Kris and Billy talk about how th...

Please welcome Rhyanna Watson to the show! She is so much more than you realize and we're excited to introduce you to her. Rhyanna is an a gentle-soul with the fierce fire of goddess. She is an author, athlete, mom, coach, and someone who truly knows who they are. A true rarity in today's society. In this Part 1 episode ,Kris and Rhyanna talk about her accomplishments, are realistic about...

Okay, first of all, how do you end up with a cool name like "Heath Treasure"?! Heath is a down right cool dude. He's a self-made millionaire and CEO who started out as a long haul trucker. Realizing that he could make some smart investments and along with some grit, Heath became a Blue Collar Millionaire. Heath and Kris talk about everything from how Heath's journey started and r...

This week we'd like to introduce Corey Bellemore, world record holder! Corey is a runner with a super fast mile time of 3:57. But that's not what he's a world record holder in...he's the World Record Holder of the Beer Mile with a speedy time of 4:28. Corey gives Kris the run down (haha see what we did there? 😉) on his athletic history, training, and journey thus far. And don'...

Meet Garrett Roth! He's a behind the lens and screen kind of guy, but don't let that fool you. Garrett is a true creator. Garrett is the Chief Marketing Officer for Ritual Hot Yoga, a studio with three locations in Chicago and one location in San Francisco (and even more on the horizon). Alongside his wife, Lindsay, Roth owns and supports all the marketing needs for the studios -- showcasi...

Okay, Gen Xers, get ready to laugh and relate to this entertaining conversation with the hysterical John Kotrides. You probably know John from his Instagram account @genxjono where he shares memories of the 70s, 80s, and 90s and puts a comical Gen X spin on today's pop culture. Kris and John walk down memory lane with Gen X (and older Millennial) relatable content. They talk about what inspire...

Let's get inspired! Juliana may be new to the Orlando yoga scene but she started her journey when she was 14 years old and has been teaching for over 10 years. Juliana established her sweet spot in the world of yoga through her emphasis on new yogis - practitioners and teachers. Her instagram page is full of advice and mini instructional videos to support others in their skills. Kris and Julia...

Time to use both sides of your brain with the multi-faceted mega inspiration that is Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse The Brain Sensing Headband. Kris and Ariel dive into all things Muse including the creation and evolution of the headband, the science behind it. meditation, the benefits of meditation, how Muse is helping to reduce stress, and welcoming motherhood while being at the top of a compa...