Human Amplified

What are the simplest ways to plug into your local community—and actually make a difference? Len Assante, a seasoned communications educator, private pilot for over 40 years, award-winning editorial writer, and founder of TLO Media LLC, home of The Loyal Opposition podcast and radio show, breaks down how his deep commitment to civic responsibility—from championing student causes as a grad student...

Energy healer, author and timeline-hopping creative Luminara joins Brandi to unpack the science-meets-mystic side of animal communication, quantum healing and why surrender may be the most powerful bio-hack of all.  From rescuing a skeletal mare who literally said “NO” to walking off a cliff, to explaining how pets take on our illnesses, this episode stretches what it means to be human — and...

Taoist guide, barefoot doctor, and 40-year Qigong practitioner Sifu Boggie joins Brandi Fleck to demystify life-force energy, show why quantum physics now echoes 10-millennia-old Taoist wisdom, and share hands-on techniques—from an instant palm “magnet” exercise to gaze-shifting tricks—that calm anxiety, relieve pain, and reconnect us to the natural flow of the universe.  Along the way he dro...

When art, activism, and anatomy meet, movement becomes medicine. Nashville choreographer, writer, and community organizer Amanda Cantrell-Roche explains how embodied storytelling heals personal trauma, fuels social-justice campaigns, and even reshapes the immigration debate.  Along the way she shares the “rewilding” experiment that turned her lawn—and her creative process—into a living labora...

What really keeps us stuck when we know we need a change?  Bridget Meadows unpacks why the human brain clings to safety, how science and intuition actually team up, and the simple “even-if” wording swap that snaps you out of fear-spirals. If you’re circling a personal or professional cul-de-sac, this conversation hands you a map—and the courage to pick a road. **** Support for this podcast co...

Dona Amelia, a renowned keynote speaker and executive coach, shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Indonesia to leading Asia's largest executive peer network. We discuss the significance of resilience, authenticity, and connection in enhancing our human experience.  Dona also shares her personal story and the D-O-N-A method—Dreams, Opportunity, Never Give Up, and Action—that...

Singer-songwriter duo Patty Cakes (Patty Carasquillo) and Boomer Roe share their deeply personal journey into the Nashville music scene—proving that it’s never too late to follow your calling.  Patty, a single mom and lupus warrior, picked up the guitar at 41 and hasn’t looked back since. Boomer, a seasoned writer, joined forces with her to turn her poetry into emotionally rich songs that hav...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Human Amplified, I sit down with Dr. Megan Galaske, a holistic allopathic physician, musician, and sound healer, to explore how music and sound frequencies are more than just art—they’re medicine. Dr. Galaske shares her transformation from a burnt-out, depressed pediatrician to a thriving, multi-dimensional healer. She explains how EDM, sound baths,...

In this deeply moving episode, Brandi Fleck welcomes spiritual teacher, leadership development consultant, and trauma-informed coach Monica Moody to share her powerful journey of healing after a multiple myeloma diagnosis. What started as a divine calling to build a sacred space for Black women turned into a spiritual unraveling that led Monica to a new path of rest, surrender, and grace. Monica t...

Certified hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner Piper Niemann joins me to explore how our beliefs, habits, and subconscious mind shape the human experience.  From quitting smoking to uncovering karmic lessons through quantum healing, this episode sheds light on how we can use hypnotherapy to reclaim our health, identity, and purpose. Piper shares her personal journey, the mechanics of trance wo...

Renowned psychotherapist, author, and inspirational speaker, Joan Childs joins us to explore the complex nature of love, hate, and human connection in modern relationships.  With over 47 years of experience, Joan dives deep into why so many couples struggle to stay together, the impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adult relationships, and how political divides are fracturing families and...

Renowned psychotherapist, author, and inspirational speaker, Joan Childs joins us to explore the complex nature of love, hate, and human connection in modern relationships.  With over 47 years of experience, Joan dives deep into why so many couples struggle to stay together, the impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adult relationships, and how political divides are fracturing families and...

Emerson Wright—law professor, legal realist, and co-host of the Talking Legal Ed podcast—returns to the show with a hard-hitting conversation on the rule of law, trans rights, and how the current U.S. administration is reshaping the legal landscape. Brandi and Emerson unpack the chilling realities of today’s political and legal climate, from targeted executive orders and academic freedom under thr...

What happens when a sitting president tests the limits of the Constitution? And what power does the average citizen really have when things feel out of control? In this episode, Brandi Fleck speaks with historian and educator Grady Eades —Associate Professor of History at Volunteer State Community College and author of For the Good of the Program . They explore the foundations of American democrac...

Tia Coffey, a life coach, operations consultant, and mom of three, joins us for a powerful and vulnerable conversation on what it means to untangle your identity from high-control religion. As a former evangelical Christian, Tia shares the deeply personal story of deconstructing her faith while navigating a toxic marriage, suicidal ideation, and the challenge of reclaiming her intuition, worth, an...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matt Anderson, a communications consultant, political strategist, and co-founder of Fortify Communications.  From college newspaper revolutionist to Tennessee political insider, Matt shares his unique perspective on where democracy stands today, the growing threats to civil rights, and how everyday citizens can reclaim power in the face of political...

In this episode of Human Amplified, we welcome Pat Embry, a longtime Nashville journalist who has held roles as an editor at the Nashville Banner and The Tennessean, director of the John Siegenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies at MTSU, and communications director for the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.  With nearly 50 years in journalism, Pat has witnessed the in...

Today, we’re talking to guest Katie Jensen, of Franklin, TN. She’s first and foremost a mom and wife, but she’s also a NASM certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and travel planner. With everything she does, she loves empowering people to find happiness and confidence through healthy lifestyles that feel good. She’s here today to help us wind up Human Amplified season 5 with ways to incorpo...

There’s often a gap between what you say you want and what you actually do. In this conversation, Adelajda Child, a PSYCH-K instructor, unpacks what sits underneath that gap. Subconscious beliefs formed early on, stored experiences, and patterns that continue to influence behavior long after you think you’ve outgrown them. We explore the difference between conscious thinking and subconscious progr...

Today, we're talking to Kirby Fling. He’s a computer science guy turned trauma-informed relationship coach and Founder of his signature program, the Two Mind Method. He focuses on healing attachment wounds and preventing them in the first place. And while the topic at hand may seem heavy, this was such a fun conversation. You’ll walk away from it knowing how to approach relationships in healthier...

For a lot of people, disconnection doesn’t feel dramatic. It feels normal. You go through your day. You handle what’s in front of you. You react, move on, and keep going. Over time, you stop noticing what your body is telling you, or you notice it and learn not to trust it. Renee Watkins, a yoga instructor and doula, talks about what that disconnection actually looks like in real life, from everyd...

For much of her life, Courtenay “Coco” Rogers moved through the world driven by fear, pressure, and the need to hold everything together. Her decisions, relationships, and sense of identity were shaped by external expectations and a constant effort to stay in control. Over time, that way of living became harder to maintain. Letting go of alcohol, navigating a mental health crisis within her family...

Long before most people start questioning their behavior, patterns are already in place. They’re shaped by early experiences, reinforced over time, and repeated in ways that can feel confusing or frustrating when they show up in relationships, work, or everyday decisions. In this episode, Micky ScottBey Jones, coach and facilitator, shares how the Enneagram can be used as a framework for understan...

Before feeling stuck became something people tried to solve, it was just part of how life unfolded. In this episode, Kourtney Brownlow, business owner and mentor, shares how her understanding of motivation and mindset was shaped through experience. Building a business without a roadmap. Parenting four kids. Adopting her son and navigating the unexpected challenge of learning how to communicate in...

Burnout doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It builds slowly, in the spaces no one sees. The extra call you take on your day off. The expectations that are never clearly defined but always feel too high. The quiet pressure to keep showing up, no matter what it costs you. For many clergy women, and helpers more broadly, burnout isn’t about the big, visible moments. It’s the accumulation of everythi...