The Human Journey: Your Story with David Hackett

Stephanie, a licensed therapist and trauma survivor, shared her personal journey on David's podcast — covering childhood abandonment, her career path into therapy, a kidnapping 11 days after her wedding, and subsequent PTSD recovery. She discussed how her lived experience deepened her clinical work and previewed her forthcoming survival memoir. A follow-up episode was agreed upon for when the...

Agnes Szabo, a Hungarian entrepreneur and author, shared her life journey on her first-ever podcast appearance. The conversation covered her upbringing under Hungarian socialism, her transition to entrepreneurship at age 35, surviving the 2008–2009 economic crisis, and her upcoming book publications. Agnes emphasized self-trust, resilience, and systemic thinking as her core life principles. Backgr...

Noush Navazani, MSc, GMBPsS, is a psychology-trained integrative therapist, author, lecturer, doctoral researcher, and Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), based in London. With more than a decade of experience, Noush helps people understand the emotional patterns that shape their relationships, self-worth, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Her work combines psychological r...

David interviewed Teresa Phillips, a motivational speaker, podcast host, and musician who has survived lifelong trauma. Teresa shared her personal journey through loss, abuse, and depression, and explained how these experiences led her to develop the Framework of the Self — a four-step healing process. The conversation also touched on abuse cycles, survivor guilt, and resources for those in danger...

⁠Lauren shared her personal journey from experiencing youth homelessness at around age 18 to becoming a business owner, homeowner, and single mother. The conversation covered her path from couch-surfing and sleeping outside in Cambridge, MA, to founding Rind and Reason Consulting, which focuses on organizational structure and youth homelessness advocacy. David also briefly shared his own experienc...

Jim, discoverer and author of Septemics, returned to The Human Journey podcast hosted by David for a follow-up interview approximately four years after their last conversation. The discussion centered on how Septemics has grown globally, with Jim having completed nearly 500 interviews and gaining a worldwide readership. Core themes included practical applications of the system — from relationship...

Passionate, energetic, knowledgeable, and compassionate are a few words to describe Nicholas Kelly’s approach to life. His story began at three months old when his mother diagnosed him with Cystic Fibrosis. Growing up, Nick strove for normalcy, valuing himself as a person meant to stand out. Nick thrived despite his disease, obtaining a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bowling Green State Univ...

Every woman carries a story. Every story carries a spark. And when that spark is ignited… everything changes. Welcome to a space where purpose gets louder, confidence gets bolder, and women rise without apology. This is where transformation begins — with Dr. JaNee’ Mobley. Dr. JaNee’ is a transformational coach, pharmacist, speaker, and thought leader who turned her own adversity into a blueprint...

We sit down with Terry Allen Helm — historian, author, genealogist, Cherokee Nation member, and lifelong storyteller — for a powerful conversation that spans Revolutionary War heritage, American commerce, family legacy, and the surprising ways technology and history collide. This interview is packed with stories that stretch from 1066 England to Roman Caesars, from flat boats on the Arkansas River...

In this episode of The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, Victor shares a powerful, deeply human story of resilience, leadership, faith, and purpose. Victor is an eighth‑generation Texan, a construction executive with nearly 50 years in the industry, and the founder of a ranch that donates hunts to combat veterans, children’s groups, and families facing unimaginable challenges. But bef...

In this episode of The Human Journey — Your Story with David Hackett, leadership coach and soon‑to‑be author Bob opens up about the unconventional, unpredictable, and deeply meaningful path that shaped his upcoming book, The Rickshaw Journey — a memoir‑meets‑coaching guide designed to help people rediscover purpose and reclaim their authentic voice, especially in the second half of life. Bob share...

James Hayden is a fractional CRO and go-to-market strategist who helps founders and executive teams build revenue engines that actually match how buyers make decisions today. With a background spanning enterprise sales, partnerships, and digital media, he specializes in turning scattered sales activity into clear, repeatable systems that drive predictable growth. Beneath the professional story is...

Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, is an international keynote speaker, change leadership expert, and engineer who inspires professionals to navigate change with confidence and purpose. With more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership and project management experience, she helps organizations develop resilient leaders, strengthen team performance, and create cultures where people thrive. Her presentat...

A powerful conversation about mental health and resilience The story behind Vante’s poetry and music Honest reflections on struggle, healing, and hope A reminder that your voice matters 📌 Connect with Vante You can reach him directly via DM on TikTok to support his work or share your own story. Special Shoutout to Ammie Harrison ⁠https://a.co/d/0grqIEYW ⁠ (Her latest Book is out now) Join the Rea...

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva (Dr. T) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, anxiety management, and couples therapy. As the author of Why Are We Fighting: Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication, she has developed the IAP Model (Intention-Action-Perception) to help bridge co...

Brian is an autistic creator and sports fan whose heart beats for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Penguins ⁩ . He shows up every day with pride, passion, and a quiet strength that reminds people that autism is only one part of who he is — not the definition of his whole story. Today, Brian is standing tall, sharing his truth openly, and celebrating the fact that he gets to be fully himsel...

Nathan Turner, affectionately known as "The Canadian Note Guy" in the United States, is a multifaceted entrepreneur and a driving force in the private investment sector of the mortgage note industry. His journey is a testament to the power of adaptability, strategic thinking, and a keen eye for identifying lucrative opportunities. While his current focus is on managing assets and educati...

Today’s guest is a speaker, coach, and the Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University — someone who has spent the last eight years helping women redefine success in a way that feels aligned, grounded, and deeply personal. She’s spoken on stages dedicated to health, healing, and personal development, serves as the yearly MC for Next Level Live, and has been featured on more than 100 podcas...

Guru Yogi Shivan is a modern mystic, master healer, and the living heart of Indimasi Healing Village. He guides those burdened by stress, anxiety, burnout, and silent suffering—not with a diagnosis, but with profound presence, insight, and a path to inner reconnection. From Martial Arts Master to Spiritual Guide Born Shivadasan in Vakkom, Kerala, Yogi Shivan is a master of Kalaripayattu, karate, a...

Harvey Wizard is a polymath entrepreneur, bestselling author, and the earliest U.S. presidential candidate to announce in history. He’s been featured in national media for pulling off the impossible — scaling a $500 investment into a $3M empire, hacking Google into a personal ATM, and creating the world’s only guaranteed 1530+ SAT system. After the tragic loss of his only daughter, Harvey turned g...

Ebrima Jallow is a Minneapolis-based entrepreneur whose path to tech was anything but linear. Born and raised in The Gambia, he found consistency and pride as a painter, first painting custom window frames and later painting MRI machines. Those years of solitary work in a secluded paint booth became his refuge and creative incubator, planting the seeds for the careful craftsmanship and deep thinki...

Jenny White is a retired Registered Nurse from Southwestern Ontario with over 30 years of frontline and leadership experience in ICUs, trauma units, surgical floors, Public Health, and Long‑Term Care. She served as a Director of Care and Director of Nursing Services, overseeing multiple nursing homes and large healthcare teams. She holds a BSc and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. Af...

Sébastien Night is a French entrepreneur, bestselling author, and film producer. He is the co-founder and CEO of OneTake AI, a Singapore-based SaaS startup that uses artificial intelligence to automate professional video editing for entrepreneurs. OneTake AI raised $1M in seed funding in 2024. He is also the founder of the Mouvement des Entrepreneurs Libres, a movement and online education platfor...

Chen and Shanni Profesorsky are a husband‑and‑wife team of Naturopaths with more than 30 years of experience helping people heal from gallstones naturally. Their work blends Naturopathy, Chinese medicine, Shamanic practices, and yoga‑based lifestyle healing into one deeply holistic approach. Their philosophy goes far beyond symptom relief. In their view, gallstones are not just a physical conditio...

Christopher Hensley is a Houston-based financial advisor, podcast host, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Digital Kaizen: Voice-First Thinking and AI Systems for Continuous Improvement. With 22+ years in financial services and over a decade hosting Money Matters (330+ episodes), Christopher works at the intersection of voice-first AI, human decision-making, and continuous improvement. He is an o...