HUMAN ENOUGH

What if your greatest setbacks became the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with transformational mentor, trauma coach, motivational speaker, actress, and author Hilary Momberger Powers. From childhood success in Hollywood to addiction, recovery, healing, and decades of helping others transform their lives, Hilary’s journey is a powerful reminder tha...

What if the deepest seasons of grief became the doorway to the deepest experience of God? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with author, Christian meditation teacher, and contemplative writer Leah Chrest. From studying more than 500 near-death experiences to losing her husband just one day after publishing her first book, Leah’s journey has transformed her understanding of faith, surrend...

What if the greatest adventure isn’t climbing mountains or traveling the world—but becoming the person you’re capable of being? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with award-winning fantasy author, financial planner, adventurer, and former flight attendant Tom Cladis. From wrestling alligators to performing handstands on mountain summits, Tom has lived a life full of remarkable experience...

What does it mean to be a responsible citizen in a world that feels increasingly divided? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with the author of The Modern Citizen, known as The Paraclete, to explore questions about personal responsibility, cultural change, spiritual growth, and the role each of us plays in shaping the future. Together, we discuss why societies struggle with change, what m...

Who are you when the roles you’ve held for decades begin to change? For many people, midlife brings more than aging—it brings questions about identity, purpose, relationships, and what comes next. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with attorney, artist, author, and Certified High Performance Coach Julie Waas to explore what it really means to begin again. Together we talk about empty nes...

What happens when you’ve tried everything to feel better, but nothing seems to work? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Dr. Ginger Sharp, chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and chronic Lyme disease survivor, to explore the hidden realities of chronic illness, brain fog, burnout, and the emotional toll of feeling like your own body has turned against you. Drawing from bot...

What happens when an experience changes everything you thought you knew about life? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with attorney, intuitive, and award-winning podcast host Jason Ciofalo to explore the deeply human questions that have fascinated people for centuries—intuition, forgiveness, healing, purpose, life after loss, and how transformative experiences can reshape the way we live...

What if happiness wasn’t something we found, but something we practiced? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Terry Bean, author of ABRACADABRA, life and executive coach, and someone whose lifelong belief in optimism has shaped both her work and her life. Together, we explore why children naturally see the world with wonder, what causes many adults to lose that light, and how we can re...

What do you do when life keeps interrupting your plans? For Jane Rogers, living with epilepsy has meant navigating decades of uncertainty, brain surgeries, unexpected seizures, fear, and moments completely outside her control. But instead of allowing those experiences to define her, she discovered something unexpected: laughter. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Jane Rogers, author...

What if the success you’ve spent your entire life chasing isn’t what you’re actually hungry for? For many people, achievement becomes a substitute for identity, approval, belonging, or love. But eventually, there comes a moment when outward success can no longer satisfy an inward emptiness. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Daniel Sterling—author of Hungry, former professional ski r...

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we planned. Sometimes the hardest seasons—divorce, heartbreak, loss, disappointment, or starting over—become the very places where we discover who we truly are. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Stephanie Carmody, award-winning public relations professional, host of the Second Act Sessions podcast, speaker, and author. After navigating a painful di...

Why do so many sincere Christians continue struggling with the same sins, even though they genuinely love God and desire to change? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with John V. Ruggiero, author of Re-Forming: Transformation Through Reconstruction. Drawing deeply from Romans 7 and Romans 8, John shares a powerful perspective on spiritual formation that goes beyond behavior modification....

Why do so many people know what they need to do—but still can’t seem to do it? Whether it’s emotional eating, addiction, burnout, anxiety, or self-sabotage, lasting transformation isn’t simply about willpower. It’s about understanding the deeper patterns that shape our choices. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Jonathan McLernon—health and wellness coach, neuroscience educator, and...

What happens when your voice becomes the one thing no one can take away? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with independent recording artist, storyteller, and developmental psychology graduate Kneet. From navigating life across cultures to building a music career independently while advocating for children and families through ProtectChildrenNY, Kneet shares how music became more than cr...

What happens when you’ve spent years striving, surviving, or simply going through the motions—and then God meets you in the most unexpected way? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Eli Brackenbury, author of Finding God at 50. After navigating divorce, grief, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and years of spiritual dryness, Eli experienced a quiet but life-changing encounter with God tha...

For decades, we’ve been told that weight loss is simply about eating less and exercising more. But what if that explanation is incomplete? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Dr. Evan Nadler, one of the nation’s leading pediatric bariatric surgeons, childhood obesity researcher, and pioneer in obesity treatment. With more than twenty years of experience treating children with obesity...

What if healing isn’t just about treating symptoms—but understanding the environment that allows the body to truly recover? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Andrew Scheim, wellness practitioner, educator, and researcher specializing in PEMF therapy, hydrogen therapy, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and integrative wellness. Drawing from decades of clinical experience an...

What happens when the God you’ve been taught to fear is different from the God your heart longs to know? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Fenix Shepard, author of Loved Unconditionally, trauma survivor, spiritual mentor, and founder of The Unconventional Counselor. After leaving home at fourteen, Fenix spent years navigating trauma, addiction, shame, religious rejection, and the se...

In a world that constantly asks us to do more, be more, and give more, many women quietly lose touch with who they truly are. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Mary Rothwell, licensed therapist, speaker, author of Nature Knows, and Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner. Drawing from over 35 years of experience in mental health—and the timeless wisdom of the natural world—Mary shares...

Many Christians love Jesus, pray faithfully, read Scripture, and serve others—yet still feel trapped by anxiety, fear, shame, or emotional pain. Why? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Heather O’Brien, Spirit-led healing coach, Bible teacher, author, and host of the Heal with God Podcast. Heather shares how learning to hear God’s voice transformed her own life and why healing isn’t j...

In a world that constantly pushes us to achieve more, consume more, and move faster, what does it actually mean to live a good life? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Kirana Sidin—author of Cheers for a Good Life, certified life coach, speaker, and creator of the A Good Life framework. Together we explore how small, intentional habits shape our future, what philosophy and psychology...

Grief changes us—but it doesn’t have to define us. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Dara V. Rose, author, speaker, Bible study teacher, and founder of 12 Cups of Grace. After experiencing the loss of her brother as a child, stillbirth, the death of her mother, and painful family dynamics, Dara discovered that healing isn’t about pretending everything is okay—it’s about allowing God...

Why do so many people long for deep, lasting love—yet find themselves repeating the same painful relationship patterns? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Valerie Greene, relationship mentor, author, and coach who has spent over two decades helping women and couples transform conflict into connection and emotional distance into lasting intimacy. Drawing from her own journey of heartb...

What if the choices we make every day—especially around food—shape not only our health, but also our compassion, our freedom, and the kind of world we create? In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Dr. Will Tuttle, bestselling author of The World Peace Diet, former Zen monk, concert pianist, educator, and one of the world’s leading voices on compassionate living. From leaving home at 22...

Success isn’t always the same as fulfillment. Many people spend years building careers only to realize they’re still searching for purpose. In this episode of Human Enough, I sit down with Scott Maderer, leadership coach, author of Inspired Living, and co-founder of Inspired Stewardship. After nearly 30 years in education, Scott and his wife, Carrie, stepped away from traditional careers to help o...