Elsplend Realities

What if the moments that feel like collapse aren’t the end of your story—but the beginning of finally seeing it clearly? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by AmyNicole Ellis, founder of Fix Yourself & Flaunt It! and creator of The Debt Decoder™️. After navigating three bankruptcies and major life resets, AmyNicole now helps women uncover the emotional and behavioral patterns that...

What if the reason your expertise isn’t being recognized has less to do with skill—and more to do with visibility? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Carl Richards, 3x best-selling author, TEDx speaker, emcee, podcast host, and founder of Carl Speaks and Podcast Solutions Made Simple. With over 25 years behind the microphone, Carl has built a career around one central truth: in...

What happens when the story you’ve lived isn’t the one you chose—and healing begins with learning how to speak your own truth? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Dr. Liz DeBetta, scholar-artist-activist, trauma-informed educator, and founder of Migrating Toward Wholeness. Her work bridges storytelling, embodiment, and trauma recovery, offering a deeply human approach to healing...

What if exhaustion isn’t just about doing too much—but about staying in survival mode for too long? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Jess Vanrose, trauma-informed guide in nervous system regulation and host of the Life After Trauma podcast. Her work supports those who appear functional on the outside but feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface...

What if the real reason your business feels busy—but not financially free—has nothing to do with growth, and everything to do with structure? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Marcia Riner, profit strategist, CEO of Infinite Profit®️, and creator of the Profit Booster®️ Growth Agency. With over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs move from hustle-driven chaos to syste...

What if the real skill behind great leadership isn’t charisma, confidence, or control — but sincerity? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Joshua Routh — clown, sword swallower, TEDx speaker, wildfire firefighter, and founder of Circus Kaput — to explore what it truly means to show up honestly in a world built on performance. From training under master circus traditions to work...

What happens when life doesn’t just inspire your writing—but becomes the reason you had to learn to write in the first place? In this powerful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Kristof Morrow — a disabled U.S. veteran, award-winning journalist, photographer, and author of The Second Sun. His journey moves through addiction, sobriety, military service, disability, and a five-year sile...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it means to redefine success—not by external achievement alone, but by internal alignment, clarity, and conscious choice. Joined by Toni Will, professional sports executive, speaker, and General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, we dive into her journey of leading in high-pressure, male-dominated environments while choosing a more intentional an...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it means to live from presence rather than fear—and the quiet courage it takes to step beyond certainty into a more authentic way of being. Joined by Kimberly Braun, former monastic nun, theologian, TEDx speaker, and author of Miracles in the Naked Light, we dive into her journey of building a life rooted in trust, love, and deep spiritual awa...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore why so many people feel stuck or burned out—not because they lack effort, but because they’re operating within the wrong structure. Joined by Jaben Makings, founder of a real estate investment company built on partnerships and disciplined execution, we dive into what it really means to build with leverage instead of chaos. From early struggles with...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore why so many people feel stuck or burned out—not because they lack effort, but because they’re operating within the wrong structure. Joined by Jaben Makings, founder of a real estate investment company built on partnerships and disciplined execution, we dive into what it really means to build with leverage instead of chaos. From early struggles with...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it really means to take ownership of your career—not just strategically, but emotionally and personally. Joined by Julia Toothacre, career coach, strategist, and founder of Ride The Tide Collective, we dive into why so many high-performing professionals feel stuck even when they’re doing everything “right.” With experience spanning higher educ...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when business growth begins to outpace the systems, people, and leaders holding it together. Joined by Bryan Baker, Fractional COO and systems thinker, we dive into why so many founders find themselves exhausted not from lack of success—but from becoming the bottleneck in their own businesses. With experience scaling a service company...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what truly separates technical skill from real-world impact: communication, clarity, and presence under pressure. Joined by Evgeniy Kharam—author, consultant, and former global technology leader—we dive into how high-performing professionals can struggle to be heard, not because of what they know, but because of how they translate it. With experien...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we step into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence—not through the lens of fear or hype, but through clarity, capability, and practical application. Joined by Erik Oehler, founder of Civic Dialog and strategist at the intersection of AI and business operations, we explore what it really takes for organizations to move from experimentation to m...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when personal frustration becomes the foundation for meaningful impact—and a scalable business. Joined by Nichole Daher, founder of Success On The Spectrum, the first autism treatment franchise in the United States, we dive into how lived experience, necessity, and compassion can shape organizations that serve both people and purpose....

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the deeply human experience of caregiving—the love, the responsibility, and the emotional weight that often goes unseen. Joined by Lynette Weldon, caregiver, coach, and advocate, we dive into her 30+ year journey of caring for others while navigating burnout, grief, and the quiet loss of self that can come with long-term devotion. From raising a ch...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we confront the painful reality of deception within intimate relationships—and the strength it takes to rebuild after betrayal. Joined by Heather Rovet, whose story is featured in the Prime Video documentary ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter, we explore her journey through romance fraud, emotional manipulation, and the long process of seeking truth and jus...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to come back into alignment—not by becoming someone new, but by reconnecting with who we already are beneath conditioning, expectation, and survival patterns. Joined by Samantha Kane, founder of Roots Wings Wellness and Conscious Guide, we dive into the practice of self-mastery as integration, not control. With experience spanni...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what truly shapes healthy leadership and thriving workplaces—not just strategy or performance, but psychological safety, emotional awareness, and human connection. Joined by Jennifer Prendergast, founder of The Expert Talk, we dive into how trauma-informed understanding and nervous system awareness are transforming the way we lead, relate, and buil...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to stay committed when things get hard—and why some of the most defining moments in life happen not in victory, but in the decision to keep going. Joined by Phebe Trotman, former elite soccer player, entrepreneur, and creator of Never Quit on a Bad Day™️, we dive into the lived experience of resilience, discipline, and emotional...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore a powerful reframe of happiness—not as something we wait for, but something we actively choose. Joined by Matt O’Neill, happiness coach and author of Good Mood Revolution, we dive into the idea of conscious happiness and how our emotional state is shaped less by circumstance and more by awareness, interpretation, and intentional response. With expe...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the growing exhaustion many people feel from constantly trying to “fix” their health—and what happens when the real issue is disconnection from the body itself. Joined by Michelle Heberling, author of The Guts of Fermentation and fermentation educator, we dive into the deeper relationship between gut health, emotional wellbeing, and self-trust. Rat...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it really takes to move from awareness into action—and why so many people stay stuck even when they already know what needs to change. Joined by Anne Karber, entrepreneur, host of Let’s Get Naked Podcast, and author of The Life Hack Playbook, we dive into burnout, personal responsibility, and the practical mindset shifts that create real momen...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when motivation stops working—and a deeper form of change becomes necessary. Joined by Cam Cordin, founder of Savage Chill and author of Savage Chill: Die to Live, we unpack a personal transformation rooted not in inspiration or quick fixes, but in discipline, simplicity, and radical self-responsibility. From hitting a physical and emo...