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Guest: Deb Krier What does it mean to really live while facing cancer? In this deeply inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Lycka speaks with Deb Krier —seasoned entrepreneur, certified integrative cancer coach, and founder of TryingNotToDie.live—about turning pain into purpose. After surviving three cancer diagnoses , including stage 4 breast cancer , Deb transformed her journey into a mission: helping ot...

Guest: Anusia Gillespie What happens when success no longer feels like fulfillment? In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Anusia Gillespie—lawyer turned novelist, certified yoga instructor, and generative AI innovator—to discuss her journey from the high-pressure legal world to a life of authenticity, creativity, and courage. Anusia’s debut novel, Soul Toll (October 7, 2025),...

Guest: Nicholas Volinchak What happens when your life falls apart—and you realize it’s your wake-up call? In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Nicholas Volinchak —speaker, entrepreneur, and storyteller—to uncover how small daily choices, or micro shifts , can completely transform your life. From losing his mother at eight, battling addiction and homelessness in his 20s, to...

Episode Overview In this inspiring conversation, Paul Lawrence Vann , known as The Leadership Catalyst and founder of Wealth Building Academy , reveals how true leadership begins with self-leadership. From growing up as one of ten children in North Carolina to serving 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and advising Pentagon generals, Paul shares the leadership lessons that shaped his life — and how se...

Guest: Kevin D. St. Clergy What happens when the real problem isn’t what you think it is? In this revealing episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Kevin D. St. Clergy —transformational business leader, podcast host, and author of Beyond Blind Blaming —to uncover how “blind blaming” keeps people and organizations stuck solving the wrong problems over and over again. From his early career as an aud...

Guest: Tonya Hennessey What happens when food becomes more than a meal? In this flavorful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Tonya Hennessey —San Francisco Bay Area travel and food writer—to explore how simple dishes, local markets, and farm-to-table traditions reveal the soul of a place. From backpacking in Beijing and tasting dumplings in hidden alleyways, to sipping cava with tapas in Spai...

Guest: Vynny Hick What can a police dog teach us about leadership? In this powerful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Vynny Hick—decorated law enforcement veteran, bilingual keynote speaker, and leadership trainer—to uncover lessons from 30 years in policing, recruitment, and K-9 handling. From leaving home at 15 to becoming a respected Ontario Provincial Police officer and national recruite...

Guest: Rafael McMaster What happens when fear takes the driver’s seat? In this powerful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Rafael McMaster—creative visionary, social entrepreneur, and founder of Indivisible Arts —to explore how art, mindfulness, and community tools are transforming the mental health landscape for today’s youth. After hitting his own rock bottom at 35, Rafael turned pain into...

Guest: Gregory Russell Benedikt What happens when you walk away from the “perfect” career everyone else admires but you secretly hate? In this transformative episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Gregory Russell Benedikt—TEDx speaker, ICF-certified coach, and founder of the Bold Action community—to explore what it means to face fear, leave comfort zones, and create a story worth telling. From qu...

Guest: Damon Lembi What happens when your lifelong dream ends overnight? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Damon Lembi —former elite baseball player, two-time best-selling author, CEO of Learn It, and host of The Learn It All Podcast —to explore how failure, resilience, and curiosity can transform both leaders and organizations. From being drafted by the Atlanta Braves to s...

Guest: Leila J. Lawson What happens when conflict threatens to spiral out of control? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Leila J. Lawson —professional life coach, keynote speaker, and former law enforcement officer with 15 years of experience in crisis response. From domestic disturbances to workplace conflicts, Layla has seen firsthand how tension can escalate—and how choos...

Guest: Mare App Episode Overview What if the secret to living your dreams wasn’t about doing it all alone—but about sharing them with others? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Mare App, a fierce Dreamlifter, to explore how uncovering and voicing your dreams can change your life. From creating her first dream workshop 30 years ago to helping others embrace their “what-ifs” t...

Guest: Ed Rahill What does it take to drive coast-to-coast at record speed — with no rules, no safety net, and the odds stacked against you? In this thrilling episode, Dr. Allen Lycka speaks with Ed Rahill — energy industry leader, endurance racer, and debut author of One Mile at a Time — about his journey from billion-dollar boardrooms to the driver’s seat of America’s last great cross-continenta...

Guest: Trenell Walker What happens when your body stops working—but your spirit refuses to quit? In this powerful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with motivational speaker, author, and coach Trenell Walker —a man who was paralyzed from the neck down at just 14 years old after a high school football injury. Instead of letting tragedy define him, Trenell turned pain into purpose by creating The T...

Guest: Mr. Jay What happens when trust shatters? In this powerful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Mr. Jay—betrayal trauma practitioner, intrapersonal relationship coach, author, veteran, and adoptive parent—to unpack the science and lived reality of betrayal trauma. From defining betrayal trauma (and how it rewires the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and nervous system) to the su...

Guest: Joey Klein What if the very emotions you fuel your success with are sabotaging your fulfillment? In this transformative episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Joey Klein —author, speaker, and founder/CEO of Inner Matrix System —to explore the frameworks behind personal mastery and how to create the life you want from the inside out. With more than 22 years of experience and 90,000+ people...

Guest: Dr. Ray Dorsey What if most Parkinson’s isn’t “bad luck” or genes—but exposure? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Allen Lycka talks with neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey, Director of the Center for the Brain and the Environment, about the mounting evidence that pesticides (like paraquat), dry-cleaning solvents (TCE/perc), and air pollution are fueling the rise of Parkinson’s—and how simple steps a...

Guest: Alka Sharma What happens when life falls apart after divorce? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Toronto-based real estate investor and financial coach Alka Sharma to explore how women can rebuild their financial lives from the ground up. From opening her own gym to navigating the emotional and financial devastation of divorce, Alka’s journey is one of resilience, cou...

Guest: Matt McManus What happens when a comedian, actor, and former WWE Network writer realizes that career success isn’t the same as life’s purpose? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Matt McManus—comedian, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, actor, musician, and co-founder of Gents Journey —to explore the intersection of art, fatherhood, and authentic connection. From childhood adv...

Guest: Yanik Silver What if business could feel like play —and still make a massive impact? In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Maverick1000 founder Yanik Silver to explore how entrepreneurs can align head (business), heart (impact), and higher purpose to build companies that matter. From running spy-themed “Underground” events to creating an artificial reef o...

Guest: Dr. David DeLong What happens when businesses run out of qualified workers? In this insightful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Dr. David DeLong—workforce strategist, author of Hidden Talent , and expert on the future of work—to uncover how companies can thrive by tapping overlooked talent pools. With more than four decades studying the intersection of technology, demographics, and e...

Guest: Dr. Michael Ayalon What happens when Greek life is done right? In this timely episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Dr. Michael Ayalon—CEO of Greek University and host of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast—to unpack both the risks and rewards of fraternities and sororities. Michael shares why prevention must start before college, how new federal standards are pushing transparency, and the prac...

Guest: Steve Larsen What does it take to build companies that power giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon—while surviving three open-heart surgeries and the devastating loss of a child? In this compelling episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with serial entrepreneur Steve Larsen to uncover the mindset that transforms life’s toughest setbacks into fuel for success. From his first heart surgery at...

Guest: Dr. Dianne Olvera What if the words you use every day are shaping not only your future, but the futures of those around you? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Dr. Dianne Olvera—international diplomat, educator, brain researcher, and author of The Power of Connection —to uncover the transformative potential of language. From high-stakes diplomacy to helping children...

Guest: Lana Starchuck What happens when your parachute doesn’t open? In this powerful episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Lana Starchuck—five-time formation skydiving record holder, gold medalist, and writer—to explore what it really means to face fear, embrace failure, and reinvent yourself. From her first skydive in Montreal to over 1,000 jumps and national records, Lana’s story is one of co...