Fear Unzipped - Exploring fear, anxiety, and self-doubt to uncover courage and resilience.

A near-fatal health crisis becomes the catalyst for a total life reset for our guest, David Zimmerman, who also happens to be Sandi’s son. Listen to his journey from sensitive, anxious kid to high-performing tech product manager, and finally to founder of a purpose-driven olive oil brand, Zimms Organics. We hear how David’s sudden internal bleeding, Crohn’s diagnosis, and repeated hospitalizations...

From the first breath to the echoes of Rikers Island, this conversation with Oneika Mays invites us to reconsider what safety, love, and freedom really mean. We follow Oneika’s journey from feeling like the “odd one out” as a queer Black woman to becoming a mindfulness and yoga teacher whose work is rooted in Buddhist and yogic teachings. She shares how a profound personal loss and the collapse of...

What began as a childhood fascination with storytelling and spirituality eventually led Robyn Brecker from the fast-paced world of television and digital media into deeply transformational work helping others reconnect with themselves. We explore Robyn’s journey from working behind the scenes with Oprah and other world-renowned thought leaders to building Seeking Center, a wellness and spiritual p...

What if the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty we experience are not random, but signals pointing us toward a deeper awareness of ourselves and the world around us? Listen in as we sit down with strategic advisor, seer, and Energistic Leadership® pioneer Christel Rosenkilde Christensen to explore the hidden energies shaping our lives, relationships, and collective future. Christel shares her extraordi...

When a life story shifts overnight, it can unravel everything we thought we knew, including our identity, family, and even our sense of stability. In this conversation, we explore how Kimberly Warner navigates that kind of upheaval and what it reveals about healing, truth, and living fully. We follow Kimberly’s journey from a childhood shaped by hidden anxiety and perfectionism to a series of life...

What if the universe is constantly speaking to you through signs, synchronicities, and quiet moments of inner knowing? In this thoughful conversation, author of the award-winning book Sacred Landscapes of the Soul , Karen Brailsford shares how a lifetime of listening to subtle guidance has shaped her path. Growing up in the South Bronx while attending an elite Manhattan private school, Karen learn...

On the very first day of 2026, I received an unexpected message from someone I had never met. His name is Patrice Krysztofiak , a French-born medical intuitive, and that message turned into one of the most unusual and personal conversations I’ve had on this podcast. Since that moment, I’ve experienced some profound shifts in my own life, and so have several of my friends. Patrice is thoughtful, fu...

Fear and conflict often feel like external problems, but as this conversation reveals, many of the struggles we face begin deep within the unconscious mind. In this episode, we welcome Isa Gucciardi, Ph. D., a cultural and linguistic anthropologist, spiritual teacher, and creator of Depth Hypnosis™, a therapeutic model that blends ancient wisdom traditions with modern psychological thought. Isa sa...

Fear often greets us before we even get out of bed, but what if our dreams are actually trying to help us loosen its grip? In this conversation, we explore how dreaming can become one of our most powerful tools for understanding, healing, and inner guidance. Bonnie Buckner, PhD, is founder and CEO of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®, author of THE SECRET MIND, and Program Lead...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we explore how fear, intuition, and manifestation intersect and how our past does not have to dictate our future. We sit down with Colette Baron-Reid, bestselling author, spiritual intuitive, and founder of The Oracle School Experience®, to unpack her extraordinary journey from a fear-filled childhood to becoming a global teacher of transformation...

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Grijalva, founder of the Sacred Circle healing center - “The Spiritual ER” - to explore what it really means to heal when symptoms don’t tell the whole story. We talk about how his work as a medical intuitive bridges the gap between the physical body, emotional patterns, and spiritual well-being, especially in complex or “mystery” cases that don’t respond to...

This episode came to life thanks to Suzanne Giesemann, who sensed that writer and mystic Lynette Setzkorn and I needed to connect. I’m so grateful she made that introduction. Lynette is a spiritual cheerleader who explores how fear, trauma, grief, and forgiveness can ultimately become gateways to freedom. She shares her remarkable life journey with honesty, warmth, and wisdom, beginning with early...

This episode explores the deep wisdom of Spirit Totem animals and their role in personal growth, healing, and spiritual connection, guided by Indigenous teachings. We are excited to welcome back Shawn Leonard, an Indigenous Mi’kmaq Spirit Talker and psychic medium, for a conversation that expands on his teachings with animal totems. Shawn shares how Spirit Totem animals serve as lifelong allies, o...

Grief changes everything. In this deeply human conversation, I sit down with Emmy winning writer and producer Carla Kaufman Sloan to explore what unfolds after unimaginable loss, and what remains when life as you knew it shatters. Carla shares the story of losing her seven year old son in a tragic backyard accident. She speaks with honesty about the shock that followed, the guilt that took root, a...

Is our reality a simulation designed to help us grow? This episode features an expansive conversation with physicist-turned-consciousness-researcher Tom Campbell, whose life’s work bridges hard science with the vast terrain of metaphysics. Drawing from his decades in U.S. Army technical intelligence, missile defense research, and NASA’s Ares I program, Campbell offers rare credibility as he explor...

What if you could access an energetic archive of your soul's history? We are excited to welcome Laura Coe, a philosopher, entrepreneur, and spiritual teacher, on this episode. Laura shares her journey from a carefree teenager to a philosopher inspired by Plato, leading to her exploration of the Akashic Records. She explains how this energetic archive of the soul's history can provide profound guid...

Are you ready to unlock your potential for resilience and joy? In this episode of Fear Unzipped, we explore the world of fear, anxiety, and the path to emotional freedom with the incredible Dr. Michele Kambolis. A powerhouse in the realm of integrative mental health, Dr. Kambolis brings over 25 years of experience to our conversation, combining her expertise in clinical therapy, mind-body health,...

Ever wonder how someone becomes a renowned spiritual guide? Suzanne Giesemann (recognized by Watkins Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the world), shares her one-of-a-kind path from Navy Commander to spiritual guide. Suzanne's life-altering experiences, including a first-hand view of the 9/11 tragedy and devastating personal loss. These pivotal moment...

In this episode, we are exploring the fusion of law, metaphysics, and science with visionary Mark Anthony, also known as The Psychic Lawyer®, Psychic Attorney, and Psychic Adventurer. Mark Anthony is a world-renowned fourth-generation science-based evidential psychic medium who communicates with spirits. With impressive credentials as an Oxford-educated trial attorney and an acclaimed author of sp...

John R. Miles is an international bestselling author, creator of the Matteringverse, and the mastermind behind the award-winning Passion Struck® podcast, a globally renowned show that has reached more than 75 million downloads. Passion Struck® has been honored with Gold Stevie Awards at both the American and International Business Awards and the Davey Gold Award for Social Impact, making it one of...

In this episode, Rachel Stewart, an intuitive guide and co-founder of For 11 Together, takes us on a journey of healing born from unimaginable loss. In 2018, Rachel's life changed forever with the sudden passing of her daughter, Kenadie, at the age of 10 due to brain cancer. This devastating moment became the catalyst for Rachel's deep spiritual awakening, leading her to create a heart-led online...

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Cooper, a clinical social worker, Reiki practitioner, hypnotist, and past life regression therapist, to discuss his extraordinary near-death experience (NDE) from childhood. This life-altering event opened the doors to a divine realm and forever changed his perspective. Jacob reveals profound insights, emphasizing the intricate interconnectedness of souls, t...

Prepare to set out on an emotional experience as we explore the unpredictable path of grief in an episode with our extraordinary guest, Lisa Keefauver. Lisa is not just a social worker, widow, cancer survivor, TEDx and keynote speaker, grief guide, podcast host, and author of "Grief is a Sneaky Bitch." She's also deeply compassionate, curious, insightful, generous, and possesses a wicked sense of...

Welcome to another mind-expanding episode of Fear Unzipped! This week, we are joined by the incredible Ditte Young, a renowned telepath, animal communicator, clairvoyant, and coach. Sandi first heard Ditte on the popular podcast The Telepathy Tapes and was deeply touched by her abilities and authenticity. Ditte was born with a unique sensitivity to the spiritual world, and she has honed her remark...

In this episode, we dive deep into the realms of self-discovery, spirituality, and everything that keeps us from embracing our true potential. We're thrilled to have the incredible Shawn Leonard, a world-renowned heart-centered Indigenous (Mi'kmaq) psychic medium and author of the bestselling book "Spirit Talker," joining us to share his enlightening story. Shawn takes us on a ride from his childh...