Elsplend Realities

What happens when the life you built no longer feels fully aligned with who you’re becoming? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Shannon Russell — career transition coach, entrepreneur, author, and former television producer — for a grounded conversation about reinvention, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to choose a new chapter. After spending more than sixteen years p...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it really takes to turn ideas into working solutions in a world overflowing with tools, platforms, and possibilities. For many founders, entrepreneurs, and creators, the challenge is not a lack of ideas—it’s knowing how to execute without getting overwhelmed or overcomplicating the process. We’re joined by Dan Hafner, a builder who began creat...

Leadership often looks like momentum on the outside—but internally, it can feel like constant negotiation between pressure, identity, and purpose. In this insightful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Rahul Karan Sharma — leadership strategist, staffing industry expert, bestselling author, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and host of The CLIMB Podcast. With over two decades of ex...

What if the exhaustion, stiffness, and mental fog so many people experience during the workday isn’t just “part of adult life” — but a signal that our bodies are craving movement, awareness, and reset? In this energizing episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Alessa Caridi — workplace wellness expert, certified Pilates instructor, speaker, and author of The Ultimate Workspace Toolkit. Kno...

What if healing wasn’t about forcing yourself to feel better—but learning how to finally listen to what your body has been trying to say? In this calming and deeply reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Amy Vincze — certified EFT Tapping Coach, wellness advocate, and founder of the Soar with Tapping App. After navigating cancer, trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain in...

What if the version of strength we admire most is sometimes just fear in disguise? In this deeply reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Dr. Dana Cowles — board-certified Emergency Medicine Osteopathic Physician, philosopher, and speaker whose life journey has been shaped by fear, loss, resilience, and profound self-examination. From a childhood marked by anxiety and a life-alte...

What happens when your body keeps signaling that something is wrong—but you’ve been told everything looks “normal”? In this deeply grounding episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Lola MacLean — Functional Gut Health Consultant, Family Nurse Practitioner, and founder of Haelan Empowered — to explore the often-overlooked connection between gut health, emotional wellbeing, stress, and self-...

Some forms of heartbreak leave no visible scars—yet they quietly reshape the way we see ourselves, our worth, and our voice. In this deeply honest episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Nikki Allen, author of the emotionally powerful novel Loved You, Hated You. What began as a song born from personal pain eventually evolved into a screenplay and then a novel—because fiction gave Nikki the...

Some of the hardest moments in life happen when the role, identity, or structure we once relied on no longer fits who we’re becoming. In this reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by James Hilovsky — former minor league baseball player, entrepreneur, and franchise consultant who helps people navigate career transitions with greater clarity, intention, and self-awareness. After exp...

Music has the ability to reach places words alone often cannot. In this inspiring episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Tony Saint Tone — award-winning singer-songwriter, global performer, motivational speaker, and founder of the Spirit of Music Foundation. After more than 7,000 performances around the world, Tony has discovered that music is more than entertainment—it’s connection, heal...

Leadership can look powerful from the outside while feeling deeply isolating on the inside. In this insightful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Dave Bates — executive coach, fractional operator, leadership advisor, and author of Engineering Wisdom: A Practical Guide to Building Leadership That Lasts. Drawing from decades of experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor, Dav...

What if the purpose of faith was never just about reaching heaven someday—but learning how to live with meaning, clarity, and spiritual authority today? In this thought-provoking episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Charles Cooper — author, theologian, and advocate for understanding the kingdom of God as a present reality rather than a distant promise. Together, we explore the deeper me...

What does it take to stay grounded while witnessing the most extreme and intimate moments of human experience across the world? In this thought-provoking episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore storytelling, emotional resilience, global perspective, and the psychology of human behavior with Craig D. Forrest — award-winning TV director, documentary filmmaker, author, educator, and global storytel...

What if resilience isn’t something people are born with — but something built through the hardest moments of life? In this deeply moving episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore grief, perseverance, healing, and the mindset shifts that help people move forward after profound adversity with Andy Campbell — survivor, author, and inspirational speaker whose life story is a testament to the power of...

Why do so many people feel lonely even inside loving relationships? In this honest and deeply reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore intimacy, emotional disconnection, desire, and the courage it takes to be fully seen with Dr. Claudia Six — relationship counselor, clinical sexologist, and author of Erotic Integrity. Drawing from more than 35 years of experience working with individua...

What if the biggest barrier to homeownership wasn’t money — but belief? In this empowering episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the mindset shifts, financial realities, and emotional resilience involved in moving from renting to ownership with John Collins — homebuyer educator, real estate expert, and founder of Own The Roof. After decades in real estate and sales, John discovered a deeper pu...

What happens when survival is no longer enough — and you begin rebuilding your life with intention, clarity, and purpose? In this powerful episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore resilience, emotional intelligence, leadership, healing, and personal transformation with Dr. Shanea Clancy — international speaker, forensic nurse, mental health expert, business strategist, and transformational leader...

What if movement wasn’t just about fitness — but about reconnecting with yourself? In this energizing and reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the deeper relationship between movement, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and long-term vitality with Ellen Barrett — fitness professional, author, studio owner, and creator of some of the most recognized wellness programs in modern fitness. W...

What does it take to keep believing in yourself when success takes years — sometimes decades — to arrive? In this inspiring episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Rhonda Parker Taylor — author, entrepreneur, educator, and researcher — for a conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, perseverance, and the courage to pursue your purpose despite setbacks and self-doubt. From over...

What if your sensitivity was never the problem? In this heartfelt episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Elizabeth Cush — licensed clinical professional counselor, life coach, and host of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast — for a conversation about emotional awareness, self-compassion, healing, and the quiet strength of highly sensitive people. Together, we explore the emotional patterns...

What if the patterns keeping you stuck were never proof that you’re broken — but signals pointing you toward healing, awareness, and transformation? In this deeply reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Dr. Rochelle Vogt — mindfulness researcher, trauma-resolution expert, and creator of the Midlife Alchemy Method™️ and MAP Method®️ — to explore how women can move beyond surviva...

What if financial success wasn’t the finish line — but the beginning of a deeper question about who you’re becoming? In this reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore money, mindset, identity, and purpose with Bryce Jenkins — entrepreneur, wealth mentor, and founder of The Virtuous Collective, a platform helping high achievers redefine success beyond income and status. From being broke...

What if the absence in your life wasn’t only something to endure—but something that reshaped how you connect with the world? In this reflective episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Mark Motsenbocker — author of Searching for Father — for a deeply human conversation about early loss, unexpected mentorship, and the quiet ways connection transforms a life. After losing both parents at a yo...

What do you do when the relationship you’ve built your life around becomes the place of your deepest confusion? In this powerful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Veronica L. Nabizadeh — attorney, divorce mediator, author, and creator of the Stop, Drop, and Roll, Baby!®️ Technique — for a grounded and compassionate conversation about emotional regulation, relational conflict, and mak...

What happens when your life is shaped by constant change—and you’re still learning how to come home to yourself? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Vanita Prisha Daryanani — empowerment coach, founder of Broaden Mindz, and mentor specializing in self-trust, clarity, and aligned decision-making — for a deeply reflective conversation about identity, belonging, and emotional resi...