The Divergence Room

What happens when the life you’re living no longer feels aligned with who you’re becoming? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with multi-award-winning author, intuition mentor, and spiritual guide Ellen Edmondson to explore self-trust, intuition, personal transformation, and the search for deeper meaning. Following a profound spiritual awakening in 2013, Ellen chose a new path...

What does decades of military service teach you about leadership, pressure, politics, and human resilience? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with Matthew Hasty, a former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, Bronze Star recipient, educator, actor, writer, and director. Drawing from 26 years of military service and deployments across Afghanistan, the Middle East, Korea, and Europe...

What if the business you built for freedom is actually the thing keeping you trapped? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with business growth expert and bestselling author Peter Boolkah to explore one of entrepreneurship’s most overlooked problems: founder dependency. After more than 20 years working with entrepreneurs across five continents and over 60,000 hours spent inside...

What happens to your faith when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with author, speaker, preacher, and podcast host Wesley Farnsworth for an honest conversation about faith under pressure, recovery, identity, and finding purpose in seasons of uncertainty. Drawing from his own experiences with addiction, loss, disappointment, and rebuil...

What happens when you stop building what you think customers need and start building alongside them? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with software engineer, product builder, and entrepreneur Timothy Bramlett to explore the journey from working in big data and distributed systems to building and bootstrapping AI companies. Timothy shares how a side project became a successfu...

What if the biggest obstacle to effective leadership isn’t the difficult people around you—but your own reactions to them? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with Ilene Marcus, leadership expert, author, and innovator, to explore the psychology of reactions, workplace frustration, and self-mastery. With more than 25 years of leadership experience managing over 10,000 employees...

Can traveling the world do more than create unforgettable memories? Can it fundamentally change the way you think, live, and see yourself? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with world traveler and advocate Augustine Kposowa to explore how stepping beyond familiar borders can lead to profound personal transformation. Rather than viewing travel as a luxury, Augustine argues tha...

Is AI replacing human thinking—or can it actually help us become better thinkers? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with entrepreneur and AI educator Bryant Oberg, founder of Human Co-Pilot, to explore how artificial intelligence can become a practical partner rather than an overwhelming distraction. Instead of chasing the latest AI trends, Bryant focuses on helping people mo...

What happens when illness and trauma change every part of your life? How do you rebuild your identity when everything familiar has been taken away? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with cancer survivor, above-knee amputee, and mental health advocate Cheyenne Heflin for an honest conversation about resilience, identity, and finding purpose after life’s most difficult challeng...

How does someone go from growing up in poverty on a Native American reservation to building a nine-figure fortune? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and business leader Joe Edgar to unpack an extraordinary journey shaped by resilience, curiosity, and unconventional experiences. From buying his first investment property at just 14 to building a rea...

Why do we keep repeating behaviors we desperately want to stop? Is self-sabotage really a lack of discipline—or is something deeper at work? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with health and behavior change coach Jonathan McLernon to explore the psychology behind addiction, emotional eating, trauma, identity, and sustainable transformation. Drawing from both his professional...

What separates a presentation people forget from one they never stop talking about? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with public speaking coach, TEDx coach, and six-time award-winning author Peter George to explore what it really takes to captivate an audience. With more than 22 years of coaching experience and over 120,000 professionals trained across 50+ countries, Peter s...

wrong? Why do some people become impossible to reason with, and how can we avoid becoming like them ourselves? In this episode of The Divergence Room, Peter sits down with Jeremy Sherman, PhD—decision theorist, philosopher, and longtime collaborator of neuroscientist Terrence Deacon—to explore the origins of purpose, the psychology of self-deception, and the habits that turn ordinary people into “...

Most businesses see payments as a necessary expense—but what if they’re actually one of the biggest drivers of growth, risk, and long-term success? In this episode, revenue and payments operations advisor Joseph Zahaitis pulls back the curtain on the systems that move money behind the scenes. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, he explains why focusing on the “cheapest rate” often leads t...

AI is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace—but are we building it responsibly? In this episode, AI and voice technology expert Anne Cantera explores the future of ethical AI, conversational design, and agentic technology, while challenging the industry’s biggest assumptions. Drawing from years of experience designing AI systems, Anne shares why human-centered innovation matters, where B...

After two emergency room visits in just 10 days, Melissa Crook was told that her frightening symptoms weren’t caused by a serious physical illness—they were rooted in anxiety, emotional suppression, and the life-changing effects of menopause. In this episode, she shares her deeply personal healing journey, revealing how unprocessed emotions can impact our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-be...

When the world shut down during COVID, Ben Albert took a chance on a single LinkedIn message that changed the course of his life. In this episode, he shares how uncertainty became opportunity, the lessons behind building authentic relationships, growing a globally recognized podcast and marketing business, and why meaningful conversations remain the most powerful driver of personal and professiona...

What happens when a life built on strength and resilience suddenly falls apart? In this deeply personal episode, former wildland firefighter Thomas Wurm shares how the sudden loss of his captain and best friend became the catalyst for a profound healing journey. After years of pushing through pain, Thomas discovered root-cause healing through NLP, Mental and Emotional Release®, Huna, and Qigong—ap...

Is creativity something reserved for artists, or is it a skill that can transform everyone’s life? In this engaging episode, Mari Reisberg—former trapeze artist, aerial dancer, performer, psychologist, therapist, and creator of the Sustaining Creativity platform—shares how creativity can become a powerful tool for resilience, healing, and personal growth. Drawing on 25 years of experience in both...

What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t because you’re not enough—but because you’ve been pretending to be someone you’re not? In this powerful conversation, coach and leadership expert Ania Hulsman shares her journey of discovering her ADHD at 44 after her son’s potential diagnosis became the catalyst for understanding herself. Drawing on over 16 years of coaching experience, including seven years...

What if burnout wasn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of a better one? In this episode, international bestselling author, innovation coach, and life design facilitator Ibeth Ayala shares how a major life reset in her twenties became the catalyst for rebuilding her life with greater purpose and intention. Combining innovation, design thinking, breathwork, and self-reflection, Ibeth helps...

Can changing yourself really change the world around you? In this episode, entrepreneur and Firefli Fit co-founder Matthew Rial shares why lasting impact begins with personal growth. Drawing on his experience solving complex financial challenges, leading teams across the globe, and working with nonprofits, Matthew explains how self-improvement fuels stronger leadership, healthier relationships, an...

What happens when the life you’ve carefully built unravels overnight? In this deeply honest episode, Karen Peters shares her journey from living behind a façade of perfection to rebuilding a life grounded in authenticity, resilience, and purpose after a devastating personal crisis. As a former school counselor and survivor of acute trauma, Karen explores the hidden cost of “busy happiness,” why av...

Why do capable, high-achieving people lose confidence when the stakes are highest? In this episode, confidence and leadership coach Carmen Wiesinger explains why the real challenge isn’t a lack of skill—it’s a lack of internal stability. Drawing on her own journey and her study of elite performers and influential leaders, Carmen reveals how the nervous system shapes confidence, decision-making, an...

What would your life look like if you gave yourself permission to think differently and create boldly? In this episode, entrepreneur, biologist, author, and illustrator Julie Grimm shares her journey of embracing creativity across science, business, and storytelling. Having lived on three continents and built multiple businesses, Julie offers a unique perspective on stepping outside conventional e...