Human Amplified

Lawrence C. Harris, a youth empowerment speaker and author, shares how surviving severe bullying, family abuse, and Complex PTSD shaped his understanding of identity, resilience, and what it really means to become yourself in a world that keeps trying to define you. This conversation moves through the hidden cost of external validation, the long shadow of trauma, the grief of letting go of living...

Dr. John Demartini (human behavior expert, educator, author, and founder of the Demartini Institute) shares how a near-death experience as a teenage surfer became the turning point that shaped his life’s work around meaning, perception, and the deeper purpose behind human struggle. He talks about the difference between pain and suffering, why chasing happiness can leave people feeling empty, and h...

Carrie Akre (musician, former grunge-era frontwoman, podcaster, and intuitive life coach) shares how growing up in Seattle’s early music scene shaped her understanding of creativity, identity, and what happens when something raw and local suddenly becomes consumed by the mainstream. We explore the hidden cost of fame, why being “special” can sometimes lead to isolation instead of fulfillment, and...

Craig Pomranz (vocalist, performer, and author of the children’s book Made by Rafi) shares how one simple question from his godson (“Is there such a thing as a Tom girl?”) turned into a bigger conversation about identity, labels, and the quiet judgments baked into gender expectations. We unpack why “feminine” can still be treated like an insult, how boys get punished for being emotional or artisti...

In this powerful conversation, former pro basketball player and bestselling author Taylor Rochestie shares how he built a grounded mindset through high-pressure seasons — on the court, in fatherhood, and in life. We explore why goals beat expectations and how that shift can calm anxiety fast, what authenticity looks like in a social media world, and the daily practices Taylor uses to reframe adver...

What happens when you outgrow the version of yourself you once needed but aren’t yet who you’re becoming? That’s where many of us are right now, individually, collectively, and even in how we relate to the world around us. Human Amplified has always been about bringing more humanity to daily life, creating more connection, awareness, and inner healing. And like the people listening, the show has e...

Here, we explore what it really means to wake up—to your truth, your power, and the deeper currents shaping your life. Through raw stories, breakthrough wisdom, and consciousness-expanding conversations, we create space for healing, insight, and real inner shifts to begin. If you want to recognize yourself, feel seen and heard, and become more of who you are, welcome. I’m your host, Brandi Fleck,...

What does it mean to come home to your own work? In this bonus episode, Brandi Fleck shares the evolution of Human Amplified from its original 2018 beginnings as On Being Human to the expanded, integrated platform it is today. She opens up about instinct versus strategy, the quiet signals the body sends when something isn’t fully aligned, and why the original intro music — the sound that launched...

Jessica Lowery is the founder and CEO of The Power of Elderberries. What began in her kitchen as a way to protect her family’s health during a challenging season has grown into a nationally trusted wellness brand.  Jessica opens up about how faith, prayer, and intuition became the driving forces behind her business, the importance of moving beyond symptom treatment to uncover the root cause o...

What if your greatest traumas were the doorway to your deepest healing? Dr. Richard Grossman — author of Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life , acupuncturist, and plant medicine practitioner with over 40 years of experience, offers profound insight into what it means to be human and how we can release pain across generations. We explore how trauma fragments us — and how healing requires pr...

What would you do if the unthinkable happened—and you had to keep living? In this hope-filled conversation, Shirl Baker opens up about losing her daughter, DeEbony Groves, in the 2018 Waffle House shooting in Antioch, Tennessee. She shares the raw truth of that day, how the grief carved a permanent wound in her soul—and how faith, scripture, and service gave her the strength to survive. Shirl didn...

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...