Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges

Send us Fan Mail Discover the ONE question that will transform your relationship with your child at any age.  Former school resource officer Carlamay Sheramata spent years helping kids through their most difficult moments - and noticed many couldn't talk to their own parents about what they were going through. In this eye-opening interview, she reveals the simple strategies that create a safe...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a decorated combat veteran and ER doctor witnesses an entire generation losing their will to fight? Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey has seen it all – from battlefield trauma to the youth mental health crisis flooding emergency rooms. In this can't-miss episode, he shares his explosive theory on why Gen Z lacks resilience, the simple dinner table solution every fam...

Send us Fan Mail 📱 Could limiting your child's screen time actually be harming their development? In this provocative episode of Gurus and Game Changers, hosts Stacey and Mark interview Mark Prensky, the education visionary who coined the term "digital native" and makes the shocking claim that restricting technology access harms kids. With his impressive credentials (Yale, Harvard,...

Send us Fan Mail ❤️ This episode contains critical information everyone should know—it could save a life.  In this special edition of Gurus and Game Changers, we're closing out Heart Health Month with Stephanie Austin, who experienced cardiac arrest at just 35 years old while sleeping beside her doctor husband.  Learn the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, discover how CPR s...

Send us Fan Mail 🤔 Thinking of ending a relationship? Before you do, this 30-day process could change everything. Join us with author Janeen GoLightly as she shares her powerful insights from her book "Should I Go Back?" Whether you're considering divorce or just feeling stuck in your relationship, discover how giving it one last try could be the key to moving forward with clarity...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️  After hitting her breaking point on a New York City subway platform, former Pharma Rep Deborah Mallow made a life-changing decision. She traded exhaustion and burnout for a mission to help others find happiness through practical, science-backed methods. Now a renowned happiness expert, Deborah reveals the 6 steps that transformed her life and can transform yours too. ➡️ Key Ta...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️  "They're everywhere - the wolves in sheep's clothing."  Dr. Valerie Sussman spent 20 years married to a covert narcissist before breaking free and becoming an expert on narcissistic abuse. In this powerful episode, she reveals the hidden signs of narcissistic personality disorder and the destructive four-stage cycle that keeps victims trapped: love bombing,...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️  The Angry Therapist, John Kim, joins us to break down the 8 types of breakups and how to turn each one into an opportunity for growth. From blind-sided breakups to the "flat soda" relationship that fizzled out, learn how to navigate these challenging transitions with purpose. In this episode: 🔹 Why your breakup could be your breakthrough 🔹 The truth about being &qu...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King discovered her "strong" passwords didn't stop criminals from hacking her smart home, installing bedroom surveillance, and stealing $500,000. Now she reveals the keys to protecting yourself in 2025. 🔑 Think your passwords protect you? Think again. Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King lost everything to hackers despite following &quo...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ In this jaw-dropping episode, former hustler for organized crime, Michael Swerdloff, reveals his unprecedented transformation from violent mobster to spiritual healer. Part of a notorious crime family in New Jersey, he spent a decade running credit card scams, cocaine heists, and violent operations that landed most of his associates in federal prison.  Once a man who plotted mu...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ Ever wonder why some people seem immune to rejection while others are paralyzed by it? Best-selling author of "Go For No: Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There'" Andrea Waltz reveals the counter-intuitive secret that transformed her life and countless others: actively pursuing rejection. In this game-changing conversation, discover how embracing "n...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ How a fishing trip turned into 9 months in a Cuban prison - and somehow saved this man's life. In 1973, Gordon Hesse joined what he thought would be a two-week fishing trip to Jamaica. Instead, he found himself arrested by Cuban authorities, thrown into solitary confinement, and facing an uncertain future in one of Cuba's most notorious prisons. Decades later, he shar...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ In this powerful episode of Gurus and Game Changers, we sit down with WORLDWIDE STEVIE® Award Winner Lara Jones, crowned "Woman of the Year," "Female Entrepreneur of the Year," and "Best Female Thought Leader" for her revolutionary Global G.R.I.T. System™. From losing her youngest son and nearly her own life to building a global empire that serves...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ In this episode, we sit down with Beth Leska, who brings an extraordinary perspective from her journey as an Army Military Police officer to becoming Mrs. New Jersey United States 2004, and now Ms. Idaho Senior America. Beth shares intimate details about the world of pageantry, breaking down stereotypes and revealing how these competitions build confidence, public speaking skil...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ When a brilliant mathematician turns his analytical mind to the science of love, unexpected patterns emerge. Dr. Andy Winkler, a PhD mathematician and former National Science Foundation fellow, reveals his groundbreaking discovery that there aren't just 5 love languages—there are 8. In this mind-expanding conversation, Dr. Winkler breaks down how our walking styles, hand g...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ At just 13 years old, Micah Siegel made a bold decision to leave traditional schooling in 7th grade and forge his own path. After seeing the devastating impact of illegal wildlife trafficking, he couldn't sit still in a classroom any longer. Now he's launched Rogue Scholar Academy, written a book on endangered species, and is working to revolutionize both education an...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gina Schaefer, the visionary founder who built and democratized a $50 million Ace Hardware empire. From her unconventional start in Washington DC's recovering neighborhoods to her groundbreaking decision to sell to her employees through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), Gina shares how hiring individuals in recovery and...

Send us Fan Mail ➡️ An Intimate Conversation with Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Kevin J. Bethel In this episode, Commissioner Kevin Bethel discusses: 🌟 How HOPE informs a safer city 🌟 The transformative impact of school diversion programs 🌟 Strategies for maintaining police morale and public trust 🌟 Success in reducing crime rates through community collaboration 🌟 Innovative approaches to...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode Overview A survivor's powerful journey from victimization to advocacy, featuring Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of "Let Me Prey Upon You". 🚨 Content Warning This episode contains discussions of clergy sexual abuse and its impact on young people. While handled sensitively, listener discretion is advised. The Story At 16, Sandy Phillips Kirkham thought she...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some kids (and adults) naturally take charge while others follow? This week we're cracking the leadership code with Dr. Alan Nelson - the guy who teaches Navy SEALs by day and revolutionizes child leadership by night 👊 His take? The best leaders aren't born or made - they're caught early. After training NASA engineers and international military offi...

Send us Fan Mail Find Your Voice, Own the Room: Communication Secrets from the Expert Whether you're struggling to be heard at the dinner table, preparing for a difficult conversation with a loved one, or gearing up for a work presentation, communication expert Dr. Laura Sicola reveals the life-changing techniques that work in any situation. ➡️  Meet the Guest:  Dr. Laura Sicola With a  Unive...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of experts making everything complicated? Meet the guy who implies we're all overthinking it. From gun violence to climate change, Mitch Francis has solutions that will either make you ponder the possibility or make you think 'holy crap, why aren't we doing this? ➡️  Meet the Guest: Buckle up for a mind-bending ride with Mitch Francis, author of "Badass S...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the power of four simple words to transform your toughest conversations! 🗝️💬 ➡️  Meet the Guest: Tucker Miller, author of "The First Four Words," to explore her groundbreaking approach to overcoming avoidance and awkwardness in crucial discussions. Discover: 💫 How to start any conversation with a "minimum viable product" of just 4 words 💫 Why "We...

Send us Fan Mail In a world obsessed with living, have we forgotten how to die well? ➡️  Meet the Guest: Blaine Bartlett, Master Coach ✨ Keynote Speaker ✨ Best Selling Author ✨ Executive & Leadership Coach ✨ Bloomberg TV & Apple TV Co-Host ✨ Consultant Join us as we explore life's most profound questions with Blaine Bartlett, a visionary and certified 'Master Coach' and...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate our 50th episode with the return of our first guest, Nikki Stanzione! ➡️  Meet the Guest: Nikki Stanzione Join us as Nikki shares Hollywood tales featuring Meryl Streep, Joe Pesci, and Dustin Hoffman and many more. She also gives an insider's look at covering a recent political rally, balancing journalistic neutrality with her signature lighthearted approach. From c...