Intuitive Conversations with Doug

What happens inside a leader when decisions must be made under extreme pressure, uncertainty, and with life-or-death consequences? In this episode, host Doug Bytes sits down with Brigadier Dan Fortune, one of Australia's most experienced and decorated special operations commanders. As a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and the US Bronze Star, Dan brings over 30 years of elite...

What happens when a lifetime of running at 100 miles an hour suddenly stops? In this raw and unfiltered episode, host Doug sits down with arborist and energetic practitioner Kurt Nischel to explore the terrifying, beautiful, and deeply misunderstood threshold of a true spiritual awakening. After the devastating loss of his father, Kurt's lifelong connection to nature cracked wide open. He went fro...

Why are some of the world's oldest healing practices suddenly exploding in modern wellness culture? In this episode, host Doug welcomes Dr. Tom Ingegno, a nationally recognized Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with over two decades of clinical experience. As the founder of Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore, Dr. Tom blends time-tested Eastern therapies with cutting-edge modalitie...

What if the only thing standing between your current business and your next major breakthrough isn't a strategy, but a subconscious setting? In this episode, host Doug sits down with Olly Hill, widely recognized as Australia's top hypnotist for wealth, health, and relationships. Olly shares his incredible journey from a childhood crippled by social anxiety to helping six- and seven-figure entrepre...

Is intuition a mystical "cool kids club" superpower, or is it an innate biological hardware built directly into human evolution? In this paradigm-shifting roundtable, host Doug Beitz sits down with three world-renowned experts in neuroscience, consciousness, and energy mechanics: pioneer of neurofeedback Dr. Drew Pearson, traditional Chinese medicine doctor and strategic advisor Dr. Amy Albright,...

What happens when you choose to completely abandon a life of "quiet desperation" and trust the invisible, benevolent forces guiding your gut? In this returning-guest episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, host Shannon Miles Halliday sits down with men's intuition coach Doug Beitz  Doug shares his deeply personal journey from witnessing his father's unfulfilled life to breaking the cycle himself. He...

In a world full of rapid shifts and constant changes, learning how to effectively navigate uncertainty is the ultimate superpower. In this episode, host Doug sits down with human behavior expert, psychologist, and sociologist Joe Pane. Joe is the author of the best-selling book Courage to Be You and the creator of the Emotional Fitness Formula, an accreditation program that has trained over 7,000...

Are you living your life based on who you truly are, or are you executing a performance for the world around you? In this episode, we dive deep into human behavior, identity, and the power of individual perception with sociology professor, actor, and storyteller Akello Stone.  We break down core sociological and psychological barriers that disconnect us from our intuition and alignment. From explo...

Wisdom vs. IQ: Navigating the Generational Gap in Fatherhood In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of fatherhood, exploring how the roles of men have evolved across three generations. From breaking the cycle of physical discipline to navigating relationships with adult children who value "textbook" knowledge over lived experience, our speakers share raw, personal stories of struggle...

In this episode, we sit down with John Kippen, a master magician, author, and resilience coach who transformed a life-altering medical crisis into a global platform for healing. After a 2002 brain tumor diagnosis left him with permanent facial paralysis and single-sided deafness, John spent over a decade in isolation before finding his way back to the stage and himself.  John shares how he reclaim...

What happens when a world-ranked fighter and coach to champions realizes that his toughest battle isn't in the cage, but within his own soul? In this episode, we sit down with Lance Gibson Senior—a veteran of the UFC and mixed martial arts, actor, and founder of The Fearless Way . Lance shares his incredible journey from overcoming racism in Canada to becoming a pioneer in the early days of MMA. W...

What if your ability to read people is actually one of your most underused forms of intuition? In this episode, we sit down with Alan Stevens, an internationally recognized profiling and communication specialist. Described by The Guardian as the "world's leading authority on reading people," Alan has worked with high-stakes clients ranging from Disney and Gillette to Australian law enforcement. Al...

In this episode, we sit down with Ian Westmoreland, a former IT project manager who walked away from a high-paying corporate career to find his true "why" at age 59 and a half. Ian shares the remarkable "synchronicity" of reading a book on a train that changed the course of his life to the day, leading him to found Mentoring Men, a national movement providing free one-to-one life mentoring for Aus...

How much of your life is truly yours, and how much is just a script handed down by society, parents, or your career? In this episode, author Dion Elliot Jansen joins the podcast to discuss his first book, Conscious Footsteps. Dion shares his deeply personal journey through a "tumultuous" series of life changes—including the "death of the ego" after losing a corporate career he had built his entire...

What is the difference between a "gut feeling" and a fear-based reaction? In this episode, former crisis negotiator Lance Burdett joins the podcast to bridge the gap between high-stakes tactical experience and modern neuroscience. Lance spent over two decades with the New Zealand Police, including 13 years as a lead crisis negotiator . From responding to violent crime scenes to training with elite...

In this episode, we sit down with John Shearer , an Australian mindfulness master, spiritual life coach, and the founder of MindfullyMad.org . After surviving a life-altering near-death experience in 1982, John spent "15 dark years" battling psychosis, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts while stuck in the mental health system. Told by professionals that he could never be cured, John experien...

In this deep-dive conversation, a group of experts and practitioners explore the profound messages our bodies send us and how the power of the mind can redefine physical limits. From surviving double knee replacements to the neuroscience of "mystical experiences," this episode uncovers the techniques—like breathwork, tapping, and alter egos used by elite athletes and high-level executives to achie...

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, host Doug sits down with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg a PhD scientist turned life coach, TEDx speaker, and author. Dr. Goldberg shares the powerful "origin story" of his kindness movement, starting with a simple, brave act for a stranger in an airport that transformed his life and career. The conversation dives into the internal negotiation between "Heart Whi...

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of neurocardiology with Jeff Goelitz, Director of Education at the HeartMath Institute . For over 35 years, HeartMath has been at the forefront of researching the "heart-brain" connection, proving that the heart is far more than just a mechanical pump . Jeff explains the revolutionary concept of "coherence"—a state of physiological balance w...

"Intuition doesn't disappear under pressure — it just gets harder to hear." In this episode, advanced clinical EFT practitioner and trainer Naomi Janzen explores how EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) serves as a "shutoff switch" for the body's internal alarm system. When we are in survival mode, our nervous system is flooded with "noise" that drowns out our inner signals. Naomi explains h...

What if intuition isn't something you think — but something you feel? Doug Beitz sits down with embodiment teacher and author  Philip Shepherd , author of Radical Wholeness , Deep Witness , and co-author of Deep Fitness , to explore how modern culture disconnects men from their bodies — and how reclaiming embodied awareness restores intuition, clarity, and grounded strength. Philip shares the stor...

Why do some physical illnesses persist despite perfect test results and top-tier medication? Today's guest, Dr. Brian Broom, argues that the answer often lies in the patient's personal story. As both a consultant physician in immunology and a psychotherapist, Dr. Broom occupies a unique space in healthcare. In this deep-dive conversation, he explains why modern medicine's tendency to treat the bod...

In this episode, Drew Norton sales leader, entrepreneur, father of four, and founder of The Abundant Man shares a powerful story about identity, belief, and redefining success beyond money. After years of professional growth and financial stability, Drew realized something was off. While his career was thriving, other areas of life faith, family, and fitness were quietly falling behind. That reali...

Host Doug Beitz speaks with author Traver Boehm about redefining modern manhood through actualized masculinity, a concept that encourages men to embrace a full spectrum of expression ranging from the primal to the divine. Boehm argues against the narrow societal choice between being a stoic, hyper-masculine "lone cowboy" or a passive "nice guy," advocating instead for a life where men have the fre...

In this episode, host Doug Beitz sits down with Dr. Amy Albright, CEO of Holon and a trailblazer in human potential, to explore the intersection of neuroscience, biohacking, and intuition. Dr. Amy explains why your brain and body function like a divine antenna that requires high-quality "fuel" to operate at peak performance. We dive into the structural differences between male and female brains, t...