The James Granstrom Podcast - Super Soul Model series

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you keep repeating the same emotional patterns isn't because you're broken—but because your nervous system is still protecting you from a past it believes is happening now? In this episode, I sit down with biochemist, psychotherapist, and creator of Healing From the Body Level Up , Dr. Judith Swack, to explore why insight alone rarely creates lasting c...

Send us Fan Mail What does leadership look like when 108,000 people are watching your every move? In this episode, we sit down with Jay Paterno , author of Blitzed   and long-time Penn State coach, to explore what it takes to lead under intense pressure, make critical decisions in real time, and build a culture that remains strong when circumstances change. Drawing on decades of experience at one...

Send us Fan Mail He built a multimillion-dollar life… and watched it unravel. In this powerful conversation, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and transformational teacher David Rossi shares the raw reality behind success, loss, and what it truly takes to rebuild from the inside out. We explore the defining moments that forced everything into question — the death of a close friend, a serious back...

Send us Fan Mail What if the heaviness you feel isn’t a sign that you’re failing — but a sign your nervous system is exhausted and craving safety? In a world obsessed with fixing, optimising, and constantly pushing forward, we’ve been conditioned to treat every emotional dip, every moment of uncertainty, and every loss of motivation as a problem to solve. But the pressure to “fix yourself” can qui...

Send us Fan Mail In a world full of noise, the brands people trust most tend to feel the most real. In this episode, I’m joined by Victoria Boyding to explore what authentic personal branding really means beyond social media tactics and surface-level marketing. With over two decades of experience across design, technology, and health, Victoria shares why powerful branding is never just visual — it...

Send us Fan Mail Dopamine isn’t the problem… overstimulation is. In a world where every spare moment gets filled—scrolling, notifications, constant input—your nervous system rarely has the chance to reset. The result isn’t just distraction. It’s a subtle, persistent state of mental noise where focus drops, clarity fades, and switching off starts to feel impossible. In this episode, we unpack the r...

Send us Fan Mail Success isn’t just about getting there… it’s about staying there. Most advice around success sounds like a hype playlist—push harder, aim higher, upgrade everything. But very few conversations explore what happens after you win… when the pressure rises, expectations grow, and your nervous system starts carrying more than it was ever designed to hold. In this episode, I unpack the...

Send us Fan Mail One night on a golf trip ended in a coma — and Greg Weston waking up was never guaranteed. Greg is one of my closest friends, and even now, hearing him tell this story firsthand still stops me in my tracks. In 2011, a traumatic brain injury changed everything. What followed wasn’t just survival — it was a long, uncertain road of rebuilding a life from the ground up. From paralysis...

Send us Fan Mail You’re not procrastinating… you’re out of alignment. Procrastination has a way of turning into identity: “I’m lazy.” “I lack discipline.” “I always do this.” But what if that’s not true? In this episode, I break down a completely different way to understand procrastination—not as failure, but as feedback . Drawing on both lived experience and teachings from Abraham Hicks, I share...

Send us Fan Mail What if the stories that hurt you most only survive because you never question them? In this episode, bestselling author and spiritual teacher Byron Katie   shares her transformative method, The Work , a simple yet radical practice of self-inquiry that turns fear into clarity and stress into presence. From early struggles with agoraphobia to life-threatening moments, Katie shows h...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or mentally drained? The fastest way forward isn’t adding more — it’s simplifying your life. In this episode, we explore how releasing what feels heavy restores energy, clarity, and momentum across your health, money, and relationships. You’ll learn practical ways to reduce pressure, simplify commitments, and build one small daily habit that compounds i...

Send us Fan Mail What if your life is simply reflecting the frequency you’re broadcasting? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Steve Linton —former U.S. Marine, professional pilot, and world-class skydiver with over 17,000 jumps —whose journey took him from sleeping in his car to earning a six-figure month in under six months . Steve’s core message is both simple and confronting: frequency d...

Send us Fan Mail What if your problems aren’t separate from you — but the very energy that built the version of you who thinks they have problems? That bold idea is at the heart of this conversation with Brian Hubbard   — journalist, philosopher, creator of Time-Light , and author of T he Untrue Story of You . We follow his path from early neglect and a depressive collapse to a single insight: wha...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a high-performing CEO burns out—and chooses a different path? In this episode, Tom Gegax —chairman, mentor, and subject of Confessions of a CEO —shares his journey from big oil and boardroom success to burnout and conscious reinvention . Tom opens the books on the daily practices that rebuilt his life and leadership: therapy, meditation, clean nutrition, and ment...

Send us Fan Mail Can group intention really heal, influence biology, and change reality? In this episode, we explore the science of collective consciousness and focused intention with investigative journalist and bestselling author Lynne McTaggart ( The Field ,  The Intention Experiment ,  The Power of Eight ). Lynne shares compelling evidence from large-scale group intention experiments showing h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with my older sister, Cecilia Garnett , a career coach, mother of two, and stage 4 cancer survivor. Cecilia’s journey from diagnosis to cancer-free  is nothing short of extraordinary. Through a combination of hope, asking the right questions, and taking control of her healing, she curated a team of experts as well using combinational therapy including a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a body that’s always pushed finally says no ? In this inspiring and deeply human conversation, i ntuitive healer and soul guide Louise Young shares her powerful journey from M.E. and chronic fatigue syndrome to full-body and soul-level awakening. Her story of healing, surrender, and spiritual growth reveals how illness can become a teacher — guiding us back to pr...

Send us Fan Mail A wedding week. A sudden collapse. An operating room that opened into something luminous. In this deeply moving conversation, Mike McKinsey shares the near-death experience that transformed the ruptured appendix into a profound awakening of meaning, faith, and purpose. He recalls the moment he says Jesus took his hand , the breathtaking landscape of living light and domed cities,...

Send us Fan Mail In this special 200th episode, I explore the power of embracing your Shadow. Drawing from the timeless psychology of Carl Jung , the heartfelt teachings of Debbie Ford , and my own personal journey, we dive into the hidden parts of ourselves that hold the keys to authentic growth and wholeness. This episode is a deep reflection on how the aspects we reject can become our greatest...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overthinking, especially during times of grief or challenge? In this episode, we explore why your brain clings to “what ifs” when life feels uncertain — and how to break free from the mental whirlpool. You’ll learn simple reframes, grounding practices, and small actions that shift you from victim to creator. Discover how to reclaim your ener...

Send us Fan Mail When Eric Edmeades discovered that changing his diet could eliminate chronic infections, clear his skin, and help him lose 35 pounds in just 30 days, it sparked a lifelong mission: to understand how food and evolution shape human health. In this episode, Eric reveals the evolution gap —the mismatch between our ancient biology and modern lifestyles. Despite living in the most comfo...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the healer becomes the one in need of healing? In this powerful episode, trauma-informed coach and healer Soulla Demetriou shares the extraordinary journey that unfolded after a freak kite-surfing accident left her with life-threatening injuries. Confined to a hospital bed for a month—unable to eat, drink, or know what her surgical future might hold—Soulla was fo...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your entire identity is built around being the 'nice guy' who never rocks the boat? Harrison Saunders, host of the Growth Voyage podcast , knows this territory all too well. In this raw, illuminating conversation, Harrison reveals how a devastating wake-up call at age 19 began his journey away from people-pleasing and toward authentic living. Behind the...

Send us Fan Mail What if your emotional triggers were your greatest teachers? Instead of avoiding them, imagine seeing triggers as messengers from your past—pointing directly to what’s ready for healing. We’ve all had that moment: a small comment that stings, a situation that rattles us, or someone who knows exactly how to push our buttons. These reactions aren’t really about the present—they’re e...

Send us Fan Mail The secret to transforming your life isn't found in massive overnight changes but in the subtle power of daily 1% improvements. Drawing from over two decades of personal experience, including a 21-year meditation practice spanning more than 21,000 sessions, I share how small, consistent actions create profound results through the miracle of compounding. We often chase dramati...