The He's Just Podcasts

Jamie Del Rio has lived a life of service and community outreach since childhood. After earning his business degree from New York University, the tragic events of September 11th inspired him to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer. He entered the next NYPD Academy class and went on to serve with distinction for 20 years, retiring as a Detective 2nd Grade. Grounded in his faith, Jamie foun...

Jae Tracy is an artist, business owner, and trauma educator. She spent over a decade working in creative and survivor- centered spaces running a mural company, and working as a certified PADI Divemaster, and creating media that helps kids understand boundaries. She's volunteered with Special Olympics in Hawaii, Oregon, and Virginia, and served in mutual aid and outreach programs including Food Not...

Howard Yaruss an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist whose passion lies in making complex ideas accessible to empower people with knowledge. Howard brings decades of experience from the world of finance, law, and public policy, which includes his time as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Radian Group. Yaruss, a graduate of Brown University, with studies at the L...

This unforgettable 100th Episode Jules Douge takes life's unpredictable journey. The fun times and joys of childhood to the unexpected spins of grief. Emerging with resilience with his signature mix of raw storytelling Jules shares his emotional honesty of what happens when we encounter loss. Facing trauma head-on. Jules opens up about the lessons that shaped his life and experiences. This episode...

Listen in on this powerful conversation with Steven Eichenblatt. An accomplished attorney, a devoted father of five, and a relentless advocate for children and families. Steven is a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida College of Law, Eichenblatt has spent more than three decades standing up for those whose voices too often go unheard; whether serving as a pro bono gu...

Father Nathan Castle is a Catholic priest with the Dominican Order, Father Nathan has developed a remarkable ministry: helping souls who died suddenly and traumatically such as victims of fires, car accidents, shootings, drownings, and suicides to find peace in the afterlife. Often appearing to him in dreams, these souls seek his aid in completing what he calls Interrupted Death Experiences. He do...

Natalia Diaz is the inaugural Chief of Staff at NYC Her Future, a groundbreaking New York City initiative dedicated to uplifting young women and girls of color. A proud Latina and daughter of immigrants, Diaz brings a culturally grounded and community informed lens to every aspect of her leadership. Her role is central to shaping the agency’s strategy, operations, and internal culture, ensuring th...

Claudia Rowe has spent more than 30 years shining a light on the often overlooked places where children and government systems collide. Originally from New York City and now rooted in Seattle, she’s made a career out of listening deeply and writing with compassion and clarity. Her investigative reporting on racially biased school discipline at The Seattle Times didn’t just spark conversation, it h...

Susan Polgar’s story is one of grit, genius, and breaking barriers. Born into a modest Jewish family in Cold War-era Budapest, she was already winning chess championships by age four—perched on telephone books just to reach the board. At 15, she became the top-ranked female chess player in the world. . Susan was the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title through tournament play, a feat once tho...

Alia Dastagir a former USA Today reporter whose powerful work on gender and mental health has earned some of journalism’s top honors, including the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism. Her reporting was recognized with a National Headliner Award and the American Association of Suicidology’s first Public Service Journalism Award, Alia has been featured on CNN, NPR, and C-SPAN.”...

As a young boy, Dr. Emilio M. Justo fled Fidel Castro’s oppressive regime with his family, carrying nothing but hope and the determination to build a better life. That journey shaped the values that define him today—resilience, discipline, and a deep belief in the power of delayed gratification. By the age of 23, Dr. Justo earned his medical degree, from the University of Michigan, completed his o...

Lisa Morgan, Breakthrough & Empowerment Coach whose work goes far beyond traditional life coaching. With a background as a Certified Professional Coach, Board-Certified Music Therapist, with three decades of personal life-experiences, Lisa digs deep into inner healing, She helps her clients release subconscious blocks, heal from past trauma, and reclaim their voice. Lisa's methods of trauma-in...

Despite his many accolades, Dean Tolson counts learning to read and write—something he didn’t achieve until the age of 33, as his greatest accomplishment. A former NBA player and motivational speaker, Dean’s journey began in the ghettos of Kansas City, Missouri. From humble beginnings, he rose to become one of the top high school basketball players in the nation. He went on to play at the Universi...

Kathy Allan is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse with 60 years of experience in nursing. She is a retired Healing Touch Certified Instructor, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Kathy has extensive training in energy medicine. Her trauma expertise includes Somatic Experiencing International, where she assists in PTSD practitioner training, as well as Touch Training for Psychotherapists, NARM, an...

Corinna Barrett Lain is the S. D. Roberts & Sandra Moore Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law. She is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the death penalty, presenting her work at national and international conferences and publishing in the top law journals in the country. Lain is also one of the leading voices on criminal justice in Virginia more broadly, servin...

Women in business continue to face diverse challenges and opportunities. Dr. Marina Gerner, an award-winning financial journalist and columnist, has contributed to The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, and Wired. She is also an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. In her latest book, “Th...

We all face life-changing moments that test our resilience and drive us toward change. For Deborah Mallow—better known as the ‘Ray of Sunshine' these moments fueled her mission to help others transform negative habits into positive ones. Deborah is a dynamic motivational speaker, success coach, and author of “6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck.” Listen in to Mallow’s journey and her inspiring message...

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Sturm, Columbia Law professor and author of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions. Susan received Columbia’s Presidential Teaching Award and co-authored Who’s Qualified with Lani Guinier. A passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, Susan challenges us to rethink how we build fair and welcoming spaces in our communities, workplac...

Aaron Johnson is a public speaker, facilitator, and touch activist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. His Ted Talk Chronically Under Touched- “Why I waited 12 months to get a hug, speaks to the power of touch and how it correlates with our Mental Health, history, and identity. Aaron is the co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, He takes the...

John Lee Hooker Jr., the son of blues legend John Lee Hooker, grew up immersed in music but struggled with drug addiction and crime for decades, leading to multiple stints in prison, including Soledad, Santa Rita and San Quentin. Despite surviving shootings and stabbings, he eventually turned his life around, becoming a successful blues artist. His first album, Blues with a Vengeance , was release...

The David Crespi case is a tragic story of mental illness, family devastation, and a system that failed to prevent a crisis. On January 20, 2006, Crespi, a Charlotte bank executive, called 911 and confessed to fatally stabbing his 5-year-old twin daughters, Samantha and Tessera. Award-winning writer Edward L. Jones III joins us to discuss his first book, “Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder: Wh...

Season 8, Episode 2 of The He's Just Podcast is a deeply personal and eye-opening solo project, diving into the inescapable truths that life throws our way. In this episode, I share my own experience of exposure to and survival from a narcissist, offering raw insights into the emotional toll and lasting impact of such encounters. Through a mix of storytelling and practical advice, I break down how...

Season 8 He’s Just Premiere, we are joined by Dr. Alyson J. McGregor, a leading expert in sex and gender differences in medicine. Alyson is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Dean at the University of South Carolina School, Greenville. Dr. McGregor has dedicated her career to addressing how male-centric medical research impacts women’s health. McGregor has published over 100 peer-revi...

Season 7 Finale, Jordan Grumet physician, author and podcast host with expertise in both medicine and personal finance. Doc G’ passion for financial independence led to the launch of the Earn & Invest Podcast in 2018 which won the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast 2019 while receiving additional nominations in 2020 and 2021. As an author his debut book “Taking Stock: A Hospice...

Eric Drooker, is a visionary artist whose work bridges street art, fine art, and graphic novels. Eric’s creations have earned a place in renowned institutions like the Whitney Museum, MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Library of Congress. Eric’s groundbreaking Flood!: A Novel in Pictures won the American Book Award, and his follow-up, Blood Song , is being adapted into a major motion picture. Now...