Elsplend Realities

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Fran Bailey, creator of The SHEVA Method, shares how movement, energy, and conscious awareness can guide us toward balance and clarity. Drawing from decades of experience in dance and energy work, Fran explores how noticing subtle signals in our body and energy can help us reset, align, and make decisions from a place of presence rather than force. Tune in to...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, serial entrepreneur Roy Coughlan shares his journey from early success to losing everything, including a $5 million liability, and then rebuilding across multiple countries and ventures. Drawing from entrepreneurship, public speaking, and disciplined habits, Roy explores what it truly takes to recover, sustain momentum, and rise stronger without losing yourse...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, entrepreneur and transformation guide Roy Castleman shares his journey from near-death, devastating business loss, and personal crisis to building a life and methodology he calls Elevated 360. Drawing from extreme challenges, technology, wellness, and resilience, Roy reveals how entrepreneurs can reclaim clarity, energy, and alignment in both business and lif...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Tommy Rodriguez, Chief Growth Officer at Network Smart, top-ranked sales professional, and transformational coach, shares how mindset, authentic connection, and disciplined growth drive exceptional results. From mastering cold calling and executive leadership to mentoring teams and cultivating resilience, Tommy offers actionable strategies to elevate performa...

In this episode of Elsplend Realties, Dr. Angela Fusaro, emergency medicine physician and startup founder, explores the unseen moments that follow disappointment, high-stakes pressure, and unacknowledged effort. Drawing from life-and-death experiences in the ER and the unpredictability of startups, she introduces The Healing Protocol—a framework for teams to process, acknowledge, and move forward...

In this episode of Elsplend Realties, top-producing real estate advisor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Debbi DiMaggio shares how mindset and momentum drive meaningful action. From overcoming fear, self-doubt, and life’s biggest challenges—including cancer—to building purpose-driven businesses and communities, Debbi reveals practical strategies to help listeners step confidently into their n...

In this episode of Elsplend Realties, we sit down with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, high-conflict divorce strategist, and certified domestic violence advocate. Lisa shares her journey from surviving a brutal divorce to transforming legal precedent and supporting others through coercive control and high-conflict relationships. Tune in for insights on emotional resilience, self-tr...

In this episode of Elsplend Realties, we explore the power of lived experience with Laura Nicholls — writer, strategist, and survivor. From navigating personal trauma to guiding leaders in storytelling, Laura shares how presence, resilience, and voice can transform not only your story but your impact. Tune in for insights on turning challenges into clarity, purpose into action, and life into meani...

What happens when life forces you to stop—and truly reconsider everything? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Holly Porter, transformational leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Retreat RnR. After surviving a 70-day near-death experience with COVID-19, Holly emerged with a renewed sense of purpose—one rooted not in achievement alone, but in alignment, presence, and meaningful i...

What happens when you’ve done everything “right”… but something still feels missing? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Larry Kesslin, speaker, author of The Joy Molecule, and a coach dedicated to helping high achievers reconnect with meaning and identity beyond success. After a life-changing experience in Africa, Larry began to question the foundations of achievement, happines...

What happens to a relationship when life changes in ways we didn’t expect? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Lisa Gray, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping couples navigate high-conflict dynamics, chronic illness, and emotional stress. With both professional expertise and lived experience, Lisa brings a deeply compassionate and pra...

In this episode of Elsplend Realties, Mary Eldridge, licensed therapist and empowerment coach, guides high-achieving women through the hidden dynamics of burnout, emotional exhaustion, and toxic workplace systems. Mary shares insights on nervous system regulation, boundary-setting, and rebuilding self-trust, helping listeners recognize that exhaustion is not a personal failure and silence is not s...

What if true leadership isn’t about performance—but about alignment? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by John Taylor McEntire, founder of Mutual Prosperity and creator of the SYNC Method®️. With over three decades of global experience across education, innovation, and leadership, John shares a perspective shaped not just by achievement—but by transformation. Together, we explore...

In a world shaped by constant change, rising expectations, and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, one question becomes essential: how do we stay grounded under pressure? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Michael Dugan, author of Turning Snowflakes Into Diamonds and creator of the Becoming Diamond Framework. With over 20,000 hours of real-world training experience, Mi...

What does it take to build a career that evolves with you—while still creating meaningful impact? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Bryan Wetzel, an entrepreneur, creator, and business owner whose journey spans live event production, education, and entrepreneurship. From contributing to global moments like the 1996 Olympics to founding companies and leading ventures in fitnes...

What if productivity wasn’t about pushing harder—but about understanding how your mind actually works? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we’re joined by Cindy Baker, speaker, coach, and founder of CBC — Cindy Baker Coaching. With a background in counseling and nearly two decades in education, Cindy brings a powerful blend of insight and real-life experience to the conversation—especially as a...

Most of the stories we consume come to us fully formed—clear, structured, and easy to follow. But behind every headline is a layer of reality we rarely see. In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit with Amjad M. Tadros, a veteran Middle East journalist and television news producer whose career spans over three decades behind the scenes of global reporting. As a fixer, Amjad operated in the sp...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Eugene Manley joins us to explore the intersection of biomedical science, health equity, and patient advocacy. From the lab to the clinic, Eugene sheds light on the emotional and human dimensions of healthcare, showing how dignity, trust, and representation shape outcomes far beyond medicine itself. This conversation dives into the challenges of marginalized...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Damien Terrence Dubose explores what it takes to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate today’s cultural and political turbulence with integrity. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and years of ethical research, Damien challenges us to move beyond reactive thinking, emotional tribalism, and outsourced judgment—inviting listeners to cultivate the inner...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, Dr. Caroline Crocker explores how trauma, memory, and resilience shape not only individual lives but entire generations. Drawing on her family’s experiences as descendants of World War II survivors, her work bridges history, science, and storytelling to illuminate how suffering, hope, and emotional strength are passed down across time. Join us as Caroline sha...

In this heartfelt episode of Elsplend Realities, Leah Chrest joins us to explore the intersections of faith, grief, and emotional presence. From the sudden loss of her first husband to decades of study on near-death experiences and Christian meditation, Leah shares how profound sorrow can become a sacred passage toward peace, resilience, and deeper trust in life. This conversation invites listener...

In this deeply honest episode of Elsplend Realities, Simon Lüthi shares his journey from high-performing executive to confronting chronic illness, burnout, and emotional collapse. Together, we explore the hidden cost of achievement, the identity traps of success, and what it truly means to reconnect with yourself before it’s too late. If you’ve ever felt exhausted while still “succeeding,” this co...

In this thought-provoking episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Amy Lou Jenkins—award-winning author, teacher, and advocate for authentic self-expression—to explore what it really means to reclaim your voice in a world that often rewards silence and conformity. Amy unpacks the subtle ways people self-edit, shrink, and override their truth in order to belong, and the emotional cost of liv...

In this insightful episode of Elsplend Realities, we welcome Toni LaMotta—spiritual coach, former Catholic nun, and master teacher in personal transformation—for a powerful conversation on self-trust and inner guidance. Drawing from her unique journey through religious life, academic excellence, and spiritual evolution, Toni shares how to distinguish fear from true inner knowing, break free from e...

In this deeply moving episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Marit Welker, a woman whose journey through chronic pain, depression, and life-altering challenges became the foundation for a life of purpose, faith, and empowerment. Marit shares how she broke free from the “why me” mindset and embraced intentional habits, resilience, and Biblical principles to transform her life from the insi...