Lead with Heart (audio)

Dr. Jesse Hanson welcomes integrative healing practitioner Megan Hanson for an honest conversation about personal transformation, family dynamics, trauma, and the journey toward authentic leadership. Together, they explore the power of embodiment, spiritual awakening, healing practices, and Megan’s work through Earth School Embodiment, highlighting how self-awareness and inner healing can inspire...

On Lead with Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with James Stevenson , COO of MuscleCare and president of DSL (Del Silencio a la Libertad), to explore a powerful journey of personal transformation and purpose-driven leadership. James reflects on overcoming limiting beliefs, embracing personal development and faith, and finding meaning through advocacy for child protection in Costa Rica. Toget...

In this inspiring episode, host Jesse Hanson sits down with Ross McKenzie for a meaningful conversation about living with intention, embracing the present moment, and finding purpose in everyday life. Through personal stories, practical insights, and heartfelt reflections, Ross shares his perspective on overcoming challenges, staying focused on what truly matters, and creating a life aligned with...

In this inspiring episode of Lead with Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with Christine Conti, LPC, Air Force Veteran, and Founder of Phoenix Counseling and Wellness Center , for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, healing, and conscious leadership. From her childhood in New York City and service in the U.S. Air Force to building a thriving integrative mental health practice, Christin...

In this powerful episode of Lead with Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hanson welcomes executive and life coach Marco Ortega for a deeply vulnerable conversation about healing, leadership, and personal transformation. Marco shares his journey from childhood trauma to becoming a neuroscience-based coach trained through Dr. Joe Dispenza’s NeuroChange Solutions. Together, they explore forgiveness, emotional sa...

In this inspiring episode of Lead with Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hanson welcomes Christine Conti, LPC, Air Force Veteran, and Founder of Phoenix Counseling & Wellness Center , for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery. Broadcast from the lush jungles of Costa Rica, Christine shares her personal story—from growing up in New York City an...

In this powerful episode of Lead with Heart , Dr. Jesse Hanson journeys deep into the lush mountains of Costa Rica to explore Metamorfinka — a breathtaking sanctuary built on transformation, sustainability, family, and conscious leadership. From handcrafted earth homes and bamboo architecture to organic farming, healing spaces, and ancient wisdom traditions, Irashapi and Concetta share how they le...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , aired 05-06-26 on NOW Media Television, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with trading coach Michael Wade for a deeply vulnerable conversation about leadership, emotional healing, spirituality, and success. From surviving corporate burnout at Oracle to building a heart-centered trading community in Costa Rica, Michael shares how childhood trauma, fear, and se...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hanson explores Metamorfinca—“The Farm of Transformation”—a breathtaking retreat in Costa Rica where nature, leadership, and conscious living unite. Discover how sustainable design, organic farming, and ancestral wisdom create a space for deep personal and collective transformation. From eco-friendly homes built with earth and bamboo to regen...

In Lead With Heart Season 6 Episode 2 (aired April 22, 2026), discover the inspiring journey behind Metamorfinca—a regenerative retreat center in Costa Rica rooted in transformation, purpose, and ancestral wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jesse Hansen, this episode dives deep into conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead with heart beyond traditional models. Follow the po...

Discover a powerful conversation on modern leadership in Lead With Heart (aired 04-20-26) featuring Dr. Jesse Hanson and former CEO Gerrard Schmid. This episode explores the shift from performance-driven leadership to heart-centered, emotionally intelligent leadership. Gerrard shares his journey from perfectionism and corporate success to humility, vulnerability, and authentic leadership—highlight...

In this inspiring episode of Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hanson interviews transformational guide Isabelle Gold, exploring her journey of healing, emotional alchemy, and heart-centered leadership. Filmed in the stunning natural setting of Costa Rica, this conversation reveals how personal trauma can be transformed into power, purpose, and authentic expression. Isabelle Gold shares how inner child...

In this episode of Lead With Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with Danielle Pare—founder of Senses, a somatic therapy and movement studio in Cabo San Lucas—to explore the deep connection between healing, leadership, and authenticity. Chapters (00:00:00) - Exploring Hotel 360 in Costa Rica (00:02:00) - Lead with Heart (00:03:23) - How My Childhood Shaped My Life (00:09:11) - Danielle on Her...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with somatic healer Alyssa Stefanson to explore a deeply moving journey from trauma, addiction, and abuse to purpose-driven leadership and healing. Filmed in the breathtaking setting of Costa Rica, this episode reveals how embodiment, somatic practices, and inner work can transform pain into purpose. Alyssa shares her story o...

Aired March 18, 2026, on Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with entrepreneur and investor Shelby Clark , founding CEO of Turo , for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership, vulnerability, belonging, and personal transformation. From building a billion-dollar company to navigating identity, burnout, embodiment, and healing, Shelby shares how true leadership begins within. This in...

In this episode of Lead With Heart (aired March 11, 2026) , Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with tech entrepreneur and wellness innovator Nick Murray , co-founder of Advanced Care and Wake Network, for a powerful conversation about the future of health, technology, and healing . Nick shares his journey from growing up between South Africa and Canada to building healthcare technology and eventually ente...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist Davida Moore to explore leadership beyond strategy—into presence, embodiment, and ancestral wisdom. From indigenous healing practices and somatic therapy to trauma resolution and nervous system awareness, Davida shares her journey from studying biology and pharmacology to be...

In this inspiring episode of Lead With Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with real estate executive Paul Finkbeiner to explore the true essence of leadership beyond titles and strategy. From humble beginnings in a small village to overseeing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, Paul shares powerful lessons on resilience, authenticity, emotional intelligence, and why kindness is a leader’s greate...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, host Jesse Hanson sits down with faith-driven attorney Chris Nudo for a deeply authentic conversation about transformation, resilience, and leading with integrity. With over 30 years of experience in wills, trusts, business succession, real estate, and nonprofit law, Chris shares the unseen journey behind his professional success. From growing up as an...

In this episode of Lead With Heart, host Jesse Hanson sits down with Edward Zaydelman to explore the deeper journey behind authentic leadership — the one that begins long before titles, success, or recognition. Edward shares his path from Brooklyn nightlife promoter to advisor and guide in regenerative communities, retreat centers, and land-based projects focused on human and planetary wellbeing....

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hanson  explores what it truly means to lead beyond strategy, titles, and performance. Joined by workplace psychologist and executive coach Carl Lemu , the conversation dives deep into conscious leadership, impostor syndrome, shadow work, mindfulness, and the integration of mental, emotional, and somatic intelligence in modern organizations....

What does it truly mean to lead with heart? In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with Dr. Yasser Sandal, interventional cardiologist and healer, for an honest and deeply human conversation about leadership, faith, surrender, and resilience. Dr. Sandal shares his journey through medical training, burnout, personal loss, and spiritual reconnection—revealing h...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart , Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with Ian Michael Hebert, founder of Holos Global, for a deeply human conversation on healing, wholeness, and the future of conscious leadership. From surviving childhood trauma to building regenerative wellness communities in Costa Rica, Ian Michael shares how nature, psychology, and ancient wisdom shape leadership rooted in...

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart on Now Media Television, Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with commercial leadership expert Tanya Ano to explore what it truly means to lead with presence, purpose, and emotional intelligence in today’s high-pressure business world. Drawing on her experience guiding global brands like Nickelodeon, MTV, Netflix, and Moonbug, Tanya shares deep insights into navi...

In this deeply reflective episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with leadership strategist, author, and consultant Ryan Herin to explore what happens when efficiency overtakes humanity in modern organizations. As co-founder and managing partner of Impact Strategies Consulting, Ryan has spent over a decade helping leaders build systems that drive performance without sacrificin...