Elsplend Realities

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the art and science of healing at the root level. Our guest, Dr. James Lovinsky—Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and founder of Opus Total Health—shares his journey from the tech world to holistic health, where personal experiences with chronic pain and stress inspired a deep commitment to integrative medicine. Dr. Lovinsky blends acupunc...

In this episode of 'Elsplend Realities', we explore what it truly means to rebuild a life after it has been broken open by loss, addiction, and upheaval. Our guest, Andrew Drasen—author of 'A Vision of Hope' and creator of a 90-day transformation framework—shares his journey from incarceration and addiction to clarity, purpose, and service. Andrew reflects on identity, grief, and t...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how remembering God’s faithfulness can bring clarity, healing, and renewed vision. Our guest, Brenda Savanhu — Zimbabwe-born author, devotional writer, and faith mentor — shares her journey through burnout, reflection, and rediscovery, and how it led to the creation of her book Memorial Stones. Together, we unpack the power of foundational miracles...

What if the quality of your closest relationship quietly shaped your leadership, creativity, and presence in the world? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the powerful connection between intimacy and influence with Eri Kardos, founder of Relearn Love, LLC, best-selling author, and 2025 TEDx speaker. Eri shares how her work with high-performing leaders revealed a consistent truth: un...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when the life you carefully built suddenly falls apart — and the identity you relied on no longer fits. Our guest, Karen Peters, a Resilience and Acute Trauma Transformational Speaker and Coach, shares deep insight into the emotional aftermath of trauma, loss, and public disruption. Together, we unpack the hidden cost of “veneer perfec...

What happens when life pauses—and eternity speaks? In this deeply moving episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore faith, mortality, and spiritual awakening through the testimony of Susan Bosma, widely known as Gospel Granny. After a near-death experience during surgery as a young mother, Susan’s understanding of life, purpose, and faith was forever transformed. With warmth and clarity, Susan refl...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to live in alignment with who you were created to be. Chris Behnke, best-selling author and creator of the NEXUS Profile, shares how understanding your unique design can transform the way you lead, relate, and make decisions. From uncovering hidden motivators to protecting against burnout and closing the gap between outward achi...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we dive deep into what it truly takes to rebuild your life when everything familiar — your memory, identity, and creative abilities — disappears. Tim Randall joins us to share his extraordinary journey of surviving severe emotional trauma and a traumatic brain injury that left him misdiagnosed, overmedicated, and experiencing daily seizures. For years, Tim fa...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how mindfulness and emotional awareness are essential skills for effective leadership in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world. Joined by leadership and mindfulness expert Dalida Turkovic, the conversation examines how presence, compassion, and self-regulation shape not only personal resilience but also the cultures and teams leaders guide. Dalid...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the hidden patterns that shape our emotional well-being, relationships, and personal performance. Joined by quantum energy healing pioneer Dr. G. Rex Kruhly, the conversation delves into how subconscious blocks, stored trauma, and unresolved inner conflict influence our lives in ways we rarely notice. Drawing from over five decades of experience in...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how to move beyond simply having a job to creating a vocation that aligns with purpose, impact, and personal fulfillment. Joined by global impact investor, entrepreneur, and purpose strategist Florian Kemmerich, we dive into his framework of “vocating”—a seven-step process designed to help individuals and organizations build work that matters. Flor...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we step beyond surface-level confidence and into the deeper work of identity, resilience, and emotional truth. Joined by transformation coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Holly Fair, the conversation explores what it really means to rebuild from the inside out after loss, trauma, or long seasons of self-doubt. Holly shares insight from her persona...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what happens when communication is treated not as an instinct, but as something we can observe, understand, and intentionally refine. Joined by scientist and NūrAI founder Makaeel Sheikh, the conversation moves into the often-overlooked dimensions of voice, tone, pacing, and emotional presence — and how these subtle elements shape confidence, leade...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it truly means to lead from the inside out. This conversation dives into the often-unseen role of the nervous system in shaping clarity, decision-making, and sustainable success. Through reflections on emotional intelligence, alignment, and resilience, the episode invites listeners to rethink peak performance as more than strategy or hustle. I...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore the quiet unraveling that happens when something in a relationship no longer feels safe—and the clarity that follows when we begin to trust ourselves again. This conversation dives into emotional red flags, lingering patterns after toxic dynamics, and the internal work required to rebuild self-trust without slipping into self-blame. Through compass...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore how presence—not performance or technique—transforms the way we communicate, relate, and lead. This conversation invites listeners to look beneath surface-level interactions and into the subtle ways the nervous system, boundaries, and body awareness shape every exchange. By reframing mindfulness as a practical, lived experience rather than a formal...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore emotional intelligence not as a theory, but as a lived, daily practice—one that becomes most powerful in moments of emotional intensity, trauma, and self-reflection. This conversation dives into how awareness, boundaries, and self-compassion work together to transform reactive patterns into intentional responses. Through real-world insight and grou...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we explore what it means to confront deeply rooted institutions with integrity, courage, and unwavering conscience. Through a powerful conversation on faith, accountability, and truth-seeking, we examine the hidden histories of women’s leadership in the Church, the cost of silence, and the resilience required to challenge systems resistant to change. This epi...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Corwin “CJ Moneyway” Johnson — globally recognized podcast host, author, entrepreneur, and storyteller — to explore resilience, purpose, and the emotional intelligence that fuels personal growth. CJ shares his journey of turning adversity into opportunity, how vulnerability has shaped his identity, and the mindset that keeps him grounded whil...

In this episode of "Elsplend Realities", we sat down with an extraordinary guest "Jessie Torres" and we explore what it truly means to rise when life has tested you at every level. Through a deeply human conversation about trauma, resilience, and inner strength, we examine how past pain can quietly shape our choices—and how self-awareness and intentional growth can transform su...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, John Cousins, investor, tech founder, and educator, shares how clarity, self-awareness, and resilience shape successful leadership and personal growth. Drawing from decades of experience building companies, training thousands of students, and navigating high-pressure challenges, John offers practical insights on cultivating confidence, making intentional deci...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, feminine leadership coach Renae Fieck shares how high-achieving women can scale their businesses and lead with confidence without burning out. Drawing on science-backed productivity, somatic healing, cycle-syncing, and feminine wealth energetics, Renae offers actionable strategies for aligning your work and life with your natural rhythms. From navigating pers...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, leadership communications coach Salvatore Manzi shares strategies for turning complexity into clarity and helping leaders speak in ways that inspire trust, engagement, and influence. Drawing from over 20 years of research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior, Salvatore reveals how small shifts in communication can create big impact, even i...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, personal development legend David McNally invites us to explore what it truly means to live with purpose at every stage of life. Drawing from his bestselling books, award-winning films, and personal journey through loss, health challenges, and reinvention, David shows us that our mission doesn’t expire with age. He shares insights on rediscovering meaning, cu...

In this episode of Elsplend Realities, change management expert Cesar Viana Teague takes us beyond the technicalities of software and AI adoption to explore the human side of transformation. Discover how fear, resistance, and uncertainty show up in teams—and how leaders can turn these challenges into momentum using emotional intelligence and authentic leadership. Cesar shares his A.P.E.E.E. framew...