The Common Thread Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with art, educator and founder of Sarcreate, Sarah Deyoung. We talk about following your dreams and giving back to the world through art, the long and sometimes lonely path of entrepreneurship, the joy and grief of pet parenting, battling body image, and so much more. The authenticity and vulnerability hits a whole new level in this episode. You not do not want to miss...

In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Lee, also known as Elee, who was one of the first Wim Hof Method instructors in the world. She is also a master of the embodied healing arts. We discuss the messy journey of healing and coming to love all our parts, her long road of recovery when her body was completely broken from a body-crushing accident, and the joys of working alongside Wim Hof. You c...

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Martinez, founder and CEO of the Hawaii Media Collective. After his father’s passing from ALS while he was in high school, Josh started to look through life with a new lens and lives every moment to the fullest. We talk storytelling, living life under the water, and the joys and challenges of being a father and entrepreneur. You can find Josh on Instagram at @...

What if all of the answers are already within you? Nikola Hlinkova is an Ayurvedic practitioner and holistic health guide, helping individuals return to the innate wisdom of their body. In this episode, we explore how being on the verge of death brought her back to listening to her body and letting go of societal standards of beauty, health, and medicine to find her truth. You can find Nikola on I...

What happens when you surrender the stories that others place on you? In this episode, I hear the incredible story of world-renowned DJ and roller skate extraordinaire Sarah Haywood. She has collaborated with such artists as Usher, Jason Mraz, Alicia Keys, and Swiss Beatz, creating roller-skating DJ parties all around the world. She shares amazing stories from a near-death experience, calling in a...

Do you find yourself stuck but not knowing why? Are you an expert thinker but could use some help feeling? Tune in this week as I connect with my first coach, Daniel Kluken. Daniel is an internationally renowned coach, master NLP practitioner, and one of the first Wim Hof Method level 3 instructors.  In this episode, we discuss overthinking and underfeeling, men's reliance on pornography, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Randy Roberts, who is a full stack creator and systems designer using artificial intelligence to expand the bounds of human consciousness and evolution. We sit down and talk about language distinctions and how to ask better questions, partnering with AI to evolve together and his recent trip to speak on AI at Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island. Tune in to learn ab...

What’s it like to be at the top of your physique and yet still wish for a body other than the one you have? Brian Watkinson is a transformational coach and ex-professional body-builder. Scott and Brian connect on the realities of healing past trauma, confronting the voice inside your head and share things they’ve never said publicly. If you’re looking for courage to share your full, authentic expr...

In this episode, Scott sits down with Kamran Saraç, owner of the Haven movement studio, MMA fighter and previous coaching client.  They talk about the journey of healing and the disillusionment that occurs when you start meeting your shadow. Kamran also shares how movement practices helped him find a safe place, a haven, within himself and how his mission had been to help others find the same. 🎧...

In this episode, Scott sits down with Witalij Martynow, creator of Witality Breathwork turned teacher of the path of warrior of spirit and light. Witalij shares the journey of sharing breathwork with over 150,000 participants in less than 3 years and how his life has shifted to a new path of sharing a much more subtle practice with those who are ready. We talk about his journey of healing, how he...

In this episode, Scott sits down with transformational coach and relationship expert, Sven Loss. They explore the relationship with the Self and how that bleeds into every area of life. They also discuss Sven’s road to social media virality and how he broke through conventional methods by listening to his intuition.

In this episode, Scott sits down with Drew McManus of the band Satsang for a raw and honest conversation. They talk music, growing up in unsafe environments, forging brotherhood and so much more. Tears are shed, laughs are shared and both open up about the realities of being a man in today’s world. Drew also opens up about a personal journey that brought him to his knees both literally and spiritu...

In this week’s episode, Scott sits down with coach and hypnotherapist, Amira Nyström, while she shares her story of going from less than 1% chance to live to the most epic adventure of her life starting on the island of Maui. We talk evolving out of limiting beliefs, confronting our past patterns through relationships and Amira does a live hypnotherapy session with Scott that you can apply to your...

In this powerful episode of The Embracing Human Podcast, Nick Terry shares his journey of with addiction and sobriety and how finding breathwork was pivotal in embracing a clear and sober life. He shares his experience with relationships and being a father and how listening to the quiet whisper of intuition led him to the beautiful fulfilling life he has now. This is an invitation to return to you...

In this heartfelt trailer episode, we step into the quiet, sacred space of grief, responsibility, and growth. After the passing of his mother, a son reflects on the weight of stepping into a role he wasn’t ready for, the sorrow of dreams never realized, and the silent grief for his child who will never know the grandmothers who shaped him. A Future Rewritten is more than a story of loss—it's a...

1 in 5 individuals around the world live with some sort of disability, yet it is the most out of sight community.  In this powerful episode of The Embracing Human Podcast , I interview Anna Sarol, a disability advocate creating awareness about accessibility and living life as a disabled individual. We explore the raw realities of disability — the grief that comes with life-altering transitions, th...

Many people go through life carrying a weight they don’t even realize—patterns, expectations, and unspoken wounds from childhood. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of self-awareness, breaking free from conditioned narratives, and the call to step up as men and fathers in a world that desperately needs positive role models. Join us as we explore: ✔ The hidden burdens we carry from chil...

Grief is an undeniable part of the human experience. It’s raw, unexpected, and often misunderstood. In this episode of The Embracing Human Podcast, we dive deep into the realities of grief—how it changes us, what it teaches us, and the ways it shapes our love for those we've lost. Through personal stories and honest conversations, we explore how grief is not a punishment, but a reflection of t...

In this compelling episode of Breaking Through , host Scott Stone sits down with world champion water skier Ryan Dodd to discuss the raw and personal journey of facing fear, managing emotions, and overcoming struggles. Ryan opens up about his experience with anxiety, anger, and the fear of losing his passion. He shares his unconventional path to healing, including ice therapy, emotional awareness,...

A Story of Healing & Transformation What happens when you have everything—an incredible career, a six-figure salary—yet you feel completely lost? In this deeply raw and honest conversation, Scott Stone shares his journey of self-destruction, redemption, and healing. From calling off his wedding to battling substance abuse, facing his darkest thoughts, and ultimately finding his way through bre...

In this deeply transformative episode of The Embracing Human Podcast , we sit down with the incredible Whaia to explore the sacred power of voice, sound, and healing. Through vivid experiences and profound self-discovery, Whaia shares her journey of reclaiming identity, surrendering to transformation, and holding space for healing. From stepping into the unknown to embracing the power of ceremony,...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Yury Opendik, the #1 rated Wim Hof Method trainer in the world! Scott and Yury first met during their Wim Hof Method Instructor training in 2020. Since then, Yury has dedicated his life to breathwork, healing, and personal transformation. In this episode, Yury opens up about: 🔥 Growing up in Brooklyn 🧘‍♂️ His journey into yoga, meditation & breathwork...

Join Leo as he shares stories from his childhood and upbringing that lead him on a journey of traveling the world eventually landing back in Hawaii to raise his son, find his identity, and explore his sense is purpose.  Leo navigates and unpacks  growing up in Hawaii exploring the great big world, business ventures, relationships, and stepping into Fatherhood. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on Spot...

In this episode, Scott sits down with Gregory Bogard, founder of Purpose Spark and owner of Poema Retreat Center in Minca, Colombia in South America. Gregory introduced Scott into a number of things that helped change his life including Purpose Spark, The Landmark Forum, and living in the question - What Else is Possible? 🎧 Watch the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube – searc...

In this episode, Scott sits down with Josh Gratsch, CEO of Ascend Innovations, a lifestyle data science company. Josh shares his journey as a husband, father, and son. He was also Scott’s first coaching client in 2020. 🎧 Watch the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube – search The Common Thread Podcast #thecommonethread #thecommonthreadpodcast #podcast #youtubepodcast #spotifypo...