Supernaut

A single song can crack open a whole conversation about being human. Starting with The Police’s So Lonely, we explore how loneliness and connection can live in the same breath—and how that breath becomes the bridge. Our guest, astrologer, yoga therapist, and sound artist Amy Jensen, shares a life woven from art school charcoal, a euphonium’s brass, Sanskrit syllables, Reiki sessions, and the stead...

A racing heart in tenth grade sent Taylor to the ER; the diagnosis—panic, not a heart attack—changed everything. From that moment forward, therapy became a lifeline and language became medicine. We sit down with Taylor to chart her path from party nights to purpose mornings, how pregnancy flipped a switch on old habits, and why co‑parenting demands more restraint and grace than any self‑help book...

What if the name you’re trying to build isn’t the one that matters most? Robert joins us to unpack a raw, hopeful journey from chasing reputation to choosing a life that reflects Jesus—through sobriety, discipleship, and daily discipline that holds when emotions don’t. His story isn’t polished. It’s honest. One holiday decision led to relapse, a police call, court, and probation. He doesn’t hide i...

The promise of faith isn’t protection from pain, but the assurance of being held when life breaks. That question threads through a candid conversation with Justin Jahnz, who opens up about miscarriages, a dangerous blood disorder that affected him and three of his children, and the hospital nights that reshaped his view of God, grace, and what really matters. His take is disarmingly simple and dee...

A song cue becomes a portal to everything that matters. We sit down with Veda—our quietly brilliant engineer—to trace a path from Catholic guilt to a spirituality that feels human, kind, and real. She shares the tension of finding community in inclusive spaces, the overwhelm of megachurch spectacle, and why fear-based doctrine never landed in her nervous system the way love and autonomy did. Then...

Mike returns to share the truth most people don’t see: sobriety flips a family system, and the healing is messy, humbling, and worth it. We get into the fear of becoming a “new person” your partner didn’t sign up for, the awkward beauty of joining hobbies you once mocked, and the challenge of asking for space without taking it all back. Mike talks about depression arriving when alcohol left, how a...

The moment that changed everything wasn’t a courtroom or a rock-bottom headline. It was a quiet afternoon, a missed call, and a choice to dial a number, board a plane, and walk into detox with nothing but a robe and a promise. Kati Koch joins us to trace how a life built around bars, league nights, and “functioning” unraveled into daytime drinking—and how a single decisive week opened a door to la...

Two songs set the vibe, but the real rhythm here is a life rebuilt from a kitchen. We sit down with a scratch cook who feeds thousands at an environmental learning center and refuses to compromise on clean labels, local sourcing, and simple ingredients. From organic greens grown in a hoop house to uncured hot dogs with short ingredient lists and farm raised beef, we explore how everyday food choic...

A song sparks a journey into grit, solitude, and what it means to keep moving when the ground shifts under your feet. We sit down with Dick Bjork—husband, father, carpenter, business owner, and ultra runner—whose love for technical trails on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail prepared him for a very different race: living with Parkinson’s. From five-minute miles and family race weekends to the 103-...

Meaningful lessons about presence come from a small town, a song about home, and a herd of cattle. Ryan joins us to unpack how curiosity, optimism, and a willingness to be embarrassed can quietly reshape the way we work, travel, and connect. From Mora’s “it’s a small world” gravity to the way music drags old memories into the present, he shows how paying close attention turns ordinary life into a...

A single song can change the way you see yourself. Matt joins us to trace how a 90s anthem cracked open years of numbing, pushed him into detox, and ultimately set him on a path toward sober structure, honest self-talk, and a new kind of purpose. This isn’t a glossy redemption arc; it’s a grounded look at relapse, the shock of bloodwork, and the quiet rituals—movement, meditation, reading, nature—...

A single Tom Petty track sets the tone for an hour of clear-eyed honesty: peace after pain, joy after heat, and the quiet power of calling “good” truly enough. We start with music and memory, then lace up for a blistering Hood to Coast—200 miles in record temperatures that teach teamwork, humility, and how laughter survives a smelly van. From there, we meet lifelong runners who redefine endurance,...

We connect with Sadie—president of Recovering Hope, teacher, mom, and accidental bridge builder—to trace how a rough high school experience, a hesitant return home, and an eye for what people actually need evolved into a 108-bed women’s treatment center with on-site childcare and a thriving team of 120. No buzzwords, no lectures—just candid stories about starting from zero, expanding with intentio...

What if the most radical act a parent can make is to speak softly where they once heard shouting? Emilie joins us with her daughter Halo and a simple, seismic idea: let your child become whoever they’re meant to be. From that starting point, we travel through the terrain that shaped her resolve—childhood chaos, a brother’s sudden death, and the hard, necessary decision to draw a line with an addic...

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer typically comes with a grim prognosis – just 13% of patients survive five years. But Dan Stevens refused to become a statistic. When severe abdominal pain sent him to the emergency room, doctors discovered a tumor on his pancreas. Fortunately, it was caught at stage two, a rarity for a disease often not detected until it's too late. Dan's approach to his...

What does it take to transform from a daily blackout drinker to nearly 1,000 days of sobriety? Dom knows firsthand—he's lived it. In this raw, unflinching conversation, Dom shares his remarkable journey alongside his mother Kim, revealing the darkest moments of his addiction and the unexpected path that led to his recovery. At his lowest point, Dom reached a blood alcohol level of .40 twice i...

What happens when your mind betrays you at the height of your life? Cristina never expected to face a devastating mental health crisis at 40, yet that's exactly what happened when anxiety and depression crashed into her world like a tidal wave. Cristina's raw, powerful story unfolds as she describes the terrifying physical and emotional symptoms that signaled her breakdown – morning anxi...

What if you could eat a dessert without shame? What if your perceived failures were actually gateways to deeper understanding? Join me in this vulnerable solo episode where I share my four-month journey since committing to a year without desserts and daily outdoor meditation. When life's stresses triggered a dessert "relapse," I discovered something powerful: the opportunity to prac...

What happens when 17 years of your life suddenly feels like wasted time? Shannon's raw, unfiltered story of navigating divorce trauma reveals profound truths about healing, identity, and reclaiming personal power. Shannon begins by sharing how a song became her anthem during the darkest period of her life, capturing the rage and grief of realizing her all-in commitment to marriage resulted in...

Freedom is watching the sunset without worrying about tomorrow's problems. It's finding peace within yourself rather than seeking constant external validation. It's moving through difficult seasons while still appreciating how far you've come. In this deeply reflective conversation with therapist Jen, we unpack the concept that "the healing journey never ends, but we can r...

What does it take to step away from alcohol for an entire year? Jenn Larson knows firsthand. Her journey began with an emotional breaking point and evolved into one of the most transformative years of her life—complete with marathons, triathlons, and multiple job promotions. But Jenn's story isn't just about achievement. It's about confronting the profound loneliness that can accomp...

What does it mean to truly understand our spiritual nature while embracing scientific thinking? In this profound conversation between Beth and her nephew Deven Kelling, we journey through the fascinating landscape where belief meets reason. Deven articulates a thoughtful agnostic perspective, explaining why he believes certainty about spiritual matters is impossible while respecting others' f...

The crushing weight of generational addiction can seem impossible to escape. For Anthony, growing up surrounded by alcoholism that claimed multiple family members created a blueprint for his own struggles. When Crohn's disease led to surgeries in his early 20s, prescription painkillers became his gateway to a twelve-year battle with multiple substances. What makes Anthony's story remarka...

Ever wonder if you're truly hydrated? Despite drinking what seems like "enough" water, millions of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration without even realizing it. In this eye-opening conversation, Tanya reveals the surprising truth about the water we consume daily and how it might be failing our bodies at the cellular level. Diving deep into the science of hydrogen molecular wa...

What happens when your childhood trauma becomes the foundation of your life's purpose? For Kristie, growing up with a mother battling alcoholism and opioid addiction could have become a story of perpetual damage. Instead, it transformed into a powerful journey of healing, purpose, and compassion. In this deeply moving conversation, Kristie reveals how her chaotic upbringing led her to become...