Men in the Arena with Matt Kovatchis & MD

Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP, is an author, speaker, and educator, and trauma specialist. She received her B.A. from Duke University and her MSW from the University of Kansas, where she is an award-winning adjunct professor. She speaks and writes widely about emotional wellness, leadership, and performance. Britt shares her journey from trauma and addiction to becoming a trauma specialist and educ...

Chelsea Linge is a transformation coach, entrepreneur, and the Co-Founder of Build the Bridge, an 8-week small group coaching cohort designed for leaders who want to scale their clarity, impact, and joy. Chelsea shares her transformative journey from a restrictive upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur and transformational coach. She discusses the importance of trusting one's intuition,...

Dr. Tania Elliott is a board certified internal medicine specialist and allergist who's amassed an audience of >500k on social media platforms. She discusses her journey as a healthcare disruptor, emphasizing the disconnect between patient care and the healthcare system. She shares her insights on the importance of access to care, the role of telemedicine, and the need for preventative health m...

Stephanie Mara is a somatic nutritional counselor and mentor specializing in somatic eating. Stephanie Mara, a somatic nutritional counselor, discusses her journey into somatic eating, the connection between trauma and eating behaviors, and the importance of understanding our body's signals. She emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to nutrition that considers emotional and physical hung...

Esin Pinarli, LCSW, is the owner of Eternal Wellness Consulting, a Holistic Psychotherapist, & Coach - helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges to feel fully alive, supported, and whole. Esin Pinarli discusses the journey to feeling fully alive, emphasizing the importance of experiencing all emotions, both positive and negative. She shares her personal transformati...

Erin Hinman is a hybrid athlete (5x Ironman), serial entrepreneur, and brand builder, who specializes in scaling early-stage consumer and wellness brands. Eric Hinman shares his transformative journey from a party-centric lifestyle to becoming a hybrid athlete and entrepreneur focused on wellness. He discusses the importance of community, the mental and physical challenges of endurance sports like...

Lindsay Dalton is the founder of Inner Alchemy and a certified somatic facilitator and coach.  Lindsay shares her journey from a restrictive cult upbringing to discovering her true self through somatic healing. She discusses the challenges of leaving her past behind, the emotional evolution she experienced, and the profound impact of breathwork and somatic practices on her life. Lindsay emphasizes...

Elizabeth is a content creator in Chicago and the podcast host of the Actually OK podcast. Elizabeth shares her journey of overcoming alcoholism, detailing her struggles with identity, mental health, and the societal pressures surrounding alcohol. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to recognize her addiction, her rock bottom experience, and the transformative process of recovery. Eliza...

David Sutcliffe is a former actor turned life coach. He is known for playing Christopher Hayden on the television series Gilmore Girls and Detective Aidan Black on the television series Cracked. David Sutcliffe shares his journey from a successful acting career to becoming a core energetics practitioner and life coach. He discusses the profound impact of his chaotic childhood on his adult relation...

Carnivore Ray, or Ray Hicks, is a carnivore & health digital content creator with an audience of >1,000,000 people across social media platforms. Carnivore Ray shares his transformative journey with the carnivore diet, detailing his initial skepticism, the surprising health benefits he experienced, and the impact on his mental health. He discusses the challenges of navigating social media a...

Heather Chan is the co-founder and CEO of Moonbow, a skincare brand merging Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern skincare science to bring harmony to both skin and spirit. Prior to that, she spent seven years in private equity before launching Moonbow in 2024. In this conversation, Heather shares her journey from a successful career in private equity to launching a skincare brand with he...

Joey Roselli (Or Joey Wellness) is a health and wellness content creator - specifically nutrition - with more than 1,000,000 followers on Instagram. Mike David and Matt Kovatchis welcome Joey Wellness, a health and wellness content creator, to discuss his journey towards health awareness and the importance of nutrition in mental health. Joey shares his personal experiences with diet, social accept...

Paget Kagy is a quantum energy healer who taps into your   Energetic Blueprint at a DNA level ,  and awakens you to higher possibilities so you naturally shift into new states of being. She is also a former actress and producer and has built an audience of more than 400,000 people across social media platforms. Mike David and Matt Kovatchis engage with quantum energy healer Paget Kagy, who shares...

Sabrina Zohar is a dating coach, social media figure who has amassed a following of >1MM peeps, and the Podcast Host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, a podcast on dating, anxiety, and doing the work to heal. In this conversation, Mike David and Matt Kovatchis engage with dating coach Sabrina Zohar, who shares her transformative journey from a life filled with anxiety to becoming a supportive figure f...

Ashley McMann, LPC, is a Therapist &s Anxiety and People-Pleasing Coach. She specializes in Anxiety, Divorce, Relationship Concerns, Trauma, and People-Pleasing tendencies. Ashley shares her journey into therapy, her experiences with divorce, and the complexities of grief. She discusses the concept of people pleasing as a trauma response and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion in heal...

Brittni De La Mora is an American pastor and former pornographic film actress. Having founded the Love Always Ministries alongside her husband, she has an incredible story of life transformation and powerful messaging to go along it as a now outspoken critic of pornography. Brittni shares her transformative journey from being a former adult film actress to a pastor and advocate against pornography...

Tori Wilson is a Christian, mental health influencer, and content creator. She focuses on all things mental health, but specifically around eating disorders and OCD given her personal story. In this conversation, Mike David and Matt Kovatchis engage with Tori Wilson, a mental health influencer, discussing her journey through eating disorders, trauma, and recovery. Tori emphasizes the importance of...

Derick Grant is an entrepreneur, author, former Harlem Globetrotter, and one of the world's most sought after mindset performance coaches . He has helped empower millions of people from around the world through his audio programs, educational videos, and live seminars. Mike David and Matt Kovatchis welcome mindset coach Derek Grant, who shares his journey from being a Harlem Globetrotter to a soug...

Matt Kovatchis & MD dive into the arena to discuss: What it means to love yourself and what that process entails; how to cultivate and create a life where we wake up every day excited The steps towards self-love & the importance of self-acceptance Following our inner-guidance system How to get out of our own ways! Knowing how to WANT to take care of ourselves If you enjoy the conversation,...

Matt & MD dive into the arena to discuss: Their personal stories with co-dependency & addiction Negative feelings such as shame and how they show up in our lives The importance of being honest with ourselves Healthy vs unhealthy forms of dopamine Healthy vs unhealthy ways of regulating emotions - taking a walk vs grabbing for a bag of chips If you enjoyed the episode, please do us the bigg...

Guest Jessie Pagliari joins the Men in the Arena to discuss: Developing chronic burnout in the workplace that turned into chronic illness Proven & research-backed stress management techniques that take less than 10 minutes per day to implement Mindset & how self-talk influences our mental, physical, and emotional health How our mind and body are CONNECTED, not separate The 5 C's of neg...

Guest Sekou Andrews joins the Men in the Arena to discuss: The importance of creatively expressing ourselves and its interconnectedness with our mental health Building public-speaking confidence + confidence in our abilities How to build mental fortitude & resilience How we can improve our storytelling to become more influential & persuasive Sekou is a GRAMMY-nominated artist, award-winnin...

Guest Stephanie Harrison joins the Men in the Arena to discuss: The inspiration behind starting The New Happy and Stephanie's own challenges to find happiness How to achieve lasting happiness - through helping other people to live happier lives How to take control of our happiness Understanding our values and why they're essential to identify The fear of failure & how to overcome it Th...

Guest Callum McPherson joins the Men in the Arena to discuss: The loss of his best friend to suicide Reliving the tragic day and what the grieving process has looked like for him Turning his pain into purpose - starting Youngblood Men's Mental Health The state of Men's Mental Health & how we can better support men in embracing vulnerability & authenticity How we can cultivate a spa...

Guest Doug Elks joins the Men in the Arena to discuss: Dissociating from the identity and sense of self-worth from being an athlete his whole life His come to Jesus moment and how his faith drives his life Where his entrepreneurial and energizing spirit stems from Overcoming adversity and finding his purpose in life The power of forgiveness and why forgiving is healing for the forgiver How he bala...