Glass Half Full

Send us Fan Mail A phone notification at a red light told Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds something he never expected to read: “clinically significant prostate cancer likely.” He’d just completed an Ironman and felt in the best shape of his life, which makes his story a gut-punch reminder that fitness and health are not the same thing. We talk through what happens after the shock, including the anxious “vall...

Send us Fan Mail Some people hear “unthinkable” once in a lifetime. Julie Barth heard it again and again, and still found a way to keep her family standing. Julie is an author and the founder of Colin James Barth Outreach, and she joins us to share a life shaped by rare disease, caregiving, grief, and the slow work of rebuilding. From the Chicago suburbs to raising a big family, she walks us throu...

Send us Fan Mail Most of what we’ve been taught about aging is wrong—and it’s quietly shaping how we live, work, and show up for each other. With gerontologist  Dr. Corinne Auman, we swap the “over the hill” narrative for something more honest and far more hopeful: Keenagers—older adults who stay keen, engaged, and purposeful. We trace Corinne’s path from rural North Carolina to the classroom and...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a single crash erases days of memory and rewrites the rules of your life? We sit down with Nicholas Ruchlewicz to trace his arc from a storage-lot motorcycle crash to surgeries, rehab, and the gritty work of reclaiming identity after a traumatic brain injury. He opens up about the 12-day void he can’t remember, the moment he realized he had to relearn how to walk...

Send us Fan Mail A metal building. A humid morning. A partner workout with his teenage son. Then silence. Jeff Luther’s heart flatlined, the AED fired three times, and eight minutes later he came back with a vow: die living instead of live dying. What follows isn’t a hero montage. It’s a human one—fear, bitterness, an ARVC diagnosis that punishes exertion, and a divorce that lands just as he’s rel...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest way to think sharper, feel steadier, and show up stronger is the one habit you keep postponing? Dr. Leah Kaylor—licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist and longtime sleep expert for the FBI—joins us to unpack sleep as the hidden engine of performance, health, and daily sanity. Her journey from a small Pennsylvania town through the VA sleep clinic to fede...

Send us Fan Mail How do you navigate life when the world around you literally begins to disappear? Laura Bratton takes us on a remarkable journey through her experience of losing her sight as a child and discovering a deeper kind of vision along the way. Diagnosed at age nine with a rare retinal condition, Laura gradually lost her sight throughout middle and high school—a particularly painful time...

Send us Fan Mail What if the answers you seek have been with you all along, waiting for you to simply open the right channel of communication? Ros Place, a Guardian Angel communicator with over 20 years of experience, reveals the extraordinary reality that each of us has a personal guide assigned at the moment of conception—our very own guardian angel. From her earliest memories of angelic presenc...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a football tackle changes everything? Ken Kunken's life pivoted dramatically in 1970 when he broke his neck during a Cornell University football game, leaving him almost completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. Doctors delivered a devastating prognosis—they didn't expect him to survive the week. If he did, they predicted a shortened life in a nursi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt stuck in your own head, trying to think your way out of difficult emotions? Susan Hensley discovered a powerful alternative when she picked up some crayons during the pandemic and let her "inner five-year-old get loose." This simple act of creative play opened a doorway to profound healing and self-discovery that changed the trajectory of her life. Susan joins...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone survives unthinkable childhood trauma and transforms that pain into purpose? In this powerful conversation, Denise G. Lee takes us through her extraordinary journey from severe childhood abuse to recovery from sex addiction and alcoholism to becoming a trauma-informed entrepreneur coach. With remarkable vulnerability, Denise shares how her life's the...

Send us Fan Mail Author and personal transformation advocate Daryl Dittmer joins me,  Chris Levens, to unravel his remarkable story of resilience and growth. From his early years in Michigan, facing the pressures of a strict Protestant work ethic, to the crossroads of addiction and a journey to sobriety at just 19, Daryl's path is nothing short of inspiring. Through nearly four decades of sob...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks epsiode, Chris talks with Lisa Sugarman. Lisa joins us for an episode that promises to touch your heart and mind. A celebrated author and mental health advocate, Lisa's personal journey from the tragic loss of her father to her advocacy at The Trevor Project is as inspiring as it is poignant. She opens up about how the discovery of her father's suicide resh...

Send us Fan Mail Laurie Parente, the visionary CEO and founder of Parente Inner Harmony Academy, joins us to uncover the secrets of spiritual connection and healing. Embark on a journey through her fascinating life story, from her Calgary upbringing to her early experiences with angelic presences during childhood hospitalizations. Laurie's path illuminates the powerful role of mediumship, ang...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine facing a terminal cancer diagnosis at 22 and still radiating positivity and strength? Today's episode of Glass Half Full is graced by Christopher Cochran, who shares his extraordinary journey of love, loss, and resilience shaped by his late son, Christian. Christopher, an author, inspirational speaker, CEO, and director of the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund, ta...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, Chris talks with Craig Meriweather. Unlock the secrets of your subconscious mind and discover effective strategies to overcome anxiety and build a confident future with our special guest, Craig Meriweather. Craig’s journey is nothing short of mesmerizing—growing up in a religious household, exploring Zen Buddhism and Sufism in Santa Cruz, and battling depres...

Send us Fan Mail How do you navigate life when it feels like every challenge is stacked against you? Join us on this eye-opening episode of "Glass Half Full" as we sit down with Win Kelly-Charles, a podcast host living with Cerebral Palsy. Win opens up about her journey from her idyllic upbringing in Aspen, Colorado, to facing significant hurdles, including the heart-wrenching experience...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how embodying energy and vibrational frequency could transform your life? Join us for a captivating episode of "Glass Half Full," where we host the incredible Lucie Ptasznik. From her humble beginnings in suburban Detroit to building a thriving seven-figure business in the horse industry, Lucie's story is a testament to the power of passion and perseve...

Send us Fan Mail This week on "Glass Half Full" Chris talks with Dr. Tara Halliday. Have you ever been plagued by that nagging doubt that you're just not as competent as people think? You're not alone. Join me for an intimate conversation with Tara Halliday, the exceptional imposter syndrome coach who transitioned from engineering to guiding high achievers out of the shadows of...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode Chris Levens talks with June Edward.  Ever been at a crossroads in your heart, wondering if there's more to your relationships than meets the eye? June Edward, a psychic medium and relationship mastery expert, joins us for an intimate exploration of the spiritual dimensions that influence our lives and loves. With a story that begins in hardship but unfo...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode Chris Levens talks with Constantin Morun. From the resilience-forged streets of communist Romania to the high-stakes world of professional poker, Constantin Morun's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. He joins us on Glass Half Full to unravel the threads of personal transformation and growth that have shaped his life, and his mission to inspire ot...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode Chris talks with Cory Rosenke. Have you ever met someone whose story grips you from the first word? Corey Rosenke is that person, with a life tale that commands attention—a journey from poverty to spiritual mentorship that exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit. As a pastor and an author, Corey joins us to offer a fresh interpretation of what fuels ou...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode Chris Levens talks with Dr. Orazie Slayton Cook. What if you could understand about the crucial link between domestic violence survivors and their pets? Imagine if you knew exactly how to foster a safer and supportive environment for them. Join us as we welcome Dr. Orazie Slayton Cook, founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation, for a profound discussion o...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, Chris Levens talks with Grace Being. Do you ever find yourself yearning for a meaningful and deeper connection with your inner self? This episode is all about that exploration, as spiritual coach Grace Being shares her inspiring journey. Growing up in Malta as an atheist, Grace experienced a profound spiritual awakening during the pandemic that not only alte...

Send us Fan Mail As we cross the remarkable threshold of our 50th episode, the Glass Half Full podcast is brimming with gratitude and anticipation. With you, our cherished listeners, we have traversed a journey of enlightenment, delving into an array of topics with teachers, spiritualists, givers, and serenaders, each with their unique lessons. Your unwavering support and active engagement have be...