Fearless Happyness Podcast

What happens when success masks deep inner pain? On this episode, Max sits down with Jason LaChance, a former radio personality turned recovery advocate. Jason opens up about growing up in a household marked by addiction, finding early escape in unhealthy habits, and how his career in broadcast media fueled his downward spiral. But this is a story of hope. Jason shares the moment that nearly cost...

What does it take to stand up to the very people who were supposed to protect you, but instead caused your deepest wounds? In this gripping episode, Max sits down with Sabrina Capper, author of Licking the Knife, a raw true crime memoir that recounts surviving extreme abuse within her own family. Sabrina opens up about growing up in a toxic home entangled with cult-like religion and organized crim...

Disclaimer: This episode includes adult themes and candid discussion of addiction and drug use.   What happens when your biggest secret becomes your loudest truth? In this gripping episode, actor and artist Sean Hemeon shares the raw and unfiltered story of his journey from a chaotic childhood to addiction and crime, and ultimately, to recovery and purpose. From growing up in a strict Mormon-Catho...

What if the very things that once broke you could one day become the reason you shine? In this heartfelt episode, Max sits down with Mary England, aka Uncustomary, a self-proclaimed merriment maker who's turned a life of trauma and mental health challenges into a powerful message of hope. Mary opens up about her chaotic upbringing, complex diagnoses, and the winding road that led her to make happi...

What if five simple questions could help you heal, find peace, and reconnect with the people you love? In this heartwarming episode, Max welcomes Anne Jolles, creator of the Grace Trail, a process that started from personal chaos and became a powerful tool for emotional healing. Anne shares how growing up in an alcoholic home and losing both parents within six months led her to a breaking point, a...

What happens when you stop running from your past and start healing it? In this powerful episode, Blanca Rodriguez shares her journey from childhood trauma and silence to purpose, healing, and fearless transformation. From the loss of her father and surviving abuse to becoming a massage therapist, holistic life coach, and bestselling author, Blanca opens up about what it really takes to break gene...

What would you do if you hit a wall in your career and realized you were living a life that didn't feel like yours? In this episode, Max sits down with Allison, a former private investigator turned therapist and coach, who shares how she rebuilt her life from burnout to purpose. From her early battles with anxiety and panic attacks in high school to working with men in solitary confinement at Rike...

What if your biggest setback was your greatest setup for success?   In this episode, Max talks with Alan Lazaros, speaker, coach, and founder of Next Level University. Alan opens up about losing his father at a young age, facing major family changes, and the car accident at 26 that forced him to rethink everything.   He shares how self-belief helped him rise through tough times and how he now help...

What if the food you eat could change your mind—and your life?   In this episode, Max sits down with Laurie Hammer, a nutritional therapist who turned her 12-year battle with bulimia into a mission to help others heal. Laurie shares how discovering amino acid therapy and learning she had celiac disease changed everything—restoring her health, lifting her depression, and giving her life new purpose...

What happens when a head injury almost ends your life, but you wake up more alive than ever? In this powerful episode, Max sits down with Kathleen Davis, CEO of SMRI and founder of SurveyEdge, to explore her inspiring journey from trailblazing NFL analytics to surviving a traumatic brain injury. Kathleen shares the challenges of thriving in male-dominated spaces, building data platforms that actua...

Brandon Bell is a mentor, visionary artist, and entrepreneur passionate about empowering individuals and communities through creativity and personal growth. As CEO and co-founder of We Are Limitless Studios (WALS), he transforms public spaces with large-scale murals that foster connection and inspire dialogue.  Building on the success of WALS, Brandon launched Let's Make Murals, a mentorship progr...

The Fearless Happyness Podcast welcomes the extraordinary Dr. Jan Mielke Schwartz, an acclaimed author and speaker lauded by LA Weekly as "one of the most theoretically minded, hopeful, and erudite professionals in the fields of Criminology, Forensic Behavioral Science, Intelligence, and Homeland Security" (September 28, 2022). Described by the University of Pittsburgh as "one of those who show hi...

Katherine Fabrizio is a psychotherapist and author specializing in the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, particularly when those dynamics are impacted by personality disorders like narcissism and borderline personality disorder. Drawing on her clinical experience and insights from her book, "The Good Daughter Syndrome," Katherine helps listeners understand the patterns of the "Good Da...

'At the End Of The Day, There's No Failures Man' with Derick Sebastian Derick Sebastian is a Maui-born ukulele virtuoso whose music resonates with the spirit of Aloha. His journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From humble beginnings, he's risen to international acclaim, sharing his captivating melodies with audiences worldwide. Derick's story is one of overcoming adversi...

Laura Berman Fortgang is a true pioneer in the personal coaching field, a legacy built on decades of empowering individuals to live authentically and with Fearless Happyness. As a trailblazer in the industry, she's guided countless people through life's pivotal transitions, helping them discover their true purpose and create deeply fulfilling lives. Author of the groundbreaking "Living Your Best L...

Kevin Palmieri, the founder and CEO of Next Level University, is a leading authority on personal development, and creating a life of extraordinary fulfillment. He's not just a motivational speaker; he's a transformational coach and a true believer in the power of human potential. Through Next Level University, Kevin has built a massive online community dedicated to helping individuals break throug...

A Sister's Love Caitlin Morrison is the Executive Director of The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada, which is dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. As the sister of the late actor Matthew Perry, she is deeply committed to honoring his legacy by providing crucial support for those on their path to recovery. Driven by a desire to turn her grief into positive...

Help Me Work Through a Brother's Trauma with Keeper Catran-Whitney Author, speaker, and activist, Keeper Catran-Whitney, is dedicated to raising awareness about the often-overlooked trauma experienced by brothers of sexual abuse survivors. Advocating for the inclusion of brothers' voices in the child sexual abuse survivor space, Keeper's work is deeply rooted in his personal experience of grapplin...

Using The Power of The Subconscious Mind to Heal Your Deepest Trauma with Dr. Tara Perry Imagine transforming your life in ways you never thought possible. For over 25 years, Dr. Tara Perry has been that transformation catalyst for first responders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, Olympians, moms, dads, teens, and even children. Dr. Perry began her journey in private practice in San...

Building Innovated Ways to a Successful Life with Dr. Kyle Elliott As a tech career and interview coach, Dr. Kyle Elliott helps Silicon Valley's top talent get unstuck, own their fabulousness, and achieve what they never imagined was possible, just like he has.   Once a teen suffering from horrible migraines, it wouldn't be until his sophomore year of college before Kyle would be finally given a m...

How to Empower your LIFEstyle with Rhonda Farrah, MA, DRWA   An author, speaker, and LIFEstyle Empowerment Alchemist Coach, Rhonda Farah, MA, DRWA, assists individuals in Empowering themselves, as well as those that surround them, thus actualizing their health and wellness goals and objectives on both personal and professional levels, as she has done.   Born and raised in Connecticut, Rhonda grew...

Developing Success, Motivation, and Inspiration with M. Curtis McCoy   A Personal Brand Development Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, M. Curtis McCoy helps business professionals reach their full potential by mentoring them to become and develop into successful entrepreneurs, as he has learned.   Growing up being brutalized by his father with emotional abuse, Curtis decided at...

Learning to Be Mindful in Life with Courtney Schulnick   As a Lawyer and Certified Mindfulness Educator, Courtney Schulnick is passionate about helping fellow attorneys and business professionals find ways to manage stress and anxiety better, as she has learned.   For the better part of two decades now, Courtney has worked as an attorney defending individuals and businesses in casualty matters in...

How to Live Your Life on Purpose with Mike Murphy   Once a restless youth facing multiple arrests, Mike left home at the age of 14 with four dollars in his pocket and quickly turned into a habitual runaway, juvenile delinquent and getting kicked out of pretty much every school he attended.   Then, at 23, after an argument, Mike decided to leave his wife and baby behind to go partying for a week, o...

Knowing You Are Capable, Worthy, and Destined for Greatness with Gina Gasazza A children's author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of the nonprofit EmpowerLIt – Literacy & Beyond, Gina Casazza empowers people to master their mindset and achieve breakthroughs in every aspect of life as she has.   Raised with the tools to get through anything in life, Gina was taught resilience f...