The Kidd and Friends Podcast | Self-Improvement and Mindset Insights

Comedian  Danny Johnson  explains why the "There's just one more question..." screen at checkout might be one of the most annoying inventions ever. From tipping culture to donation prompts, this hilarious conversation perfectly captures the everyday frustrations that inspired his comedy special  Everything Bothers Me . Watch Danny's latest comedy special,  Everything Bothers Me ,...

In this episode of  The Kidd & Friends Podcast , Chris Perry sits down with  Sarah Lynn Thomas , Co-CEO of  Behold Retreats , and senior facilitator  Danny Yepez  to explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing. The conversation dives into the science, history, legality, and spirituality surrounding medicines like  ayahuasca, psilocybin, Bufo (5-MeO-DMT), and MDMA , while...

Daniel Tolson returns to The Kidd & Friends Podcast for his third appearance to analyze my latest voice biometric assessment and compare it to my previous results. We dive into how voice biomarkers may reveal patterns in physical health, emotional well-being, stress, burnout, sleep quality, and overall performance. Daniel explains how changes in vocal patterns can potentially identify health r...

Dr. Marina Smirnova joins The Kidd & Friends Podcast for a fascinating conversation on transpersonal psychology, consciousness, spirituality, music, and the extraordinary experiences that can transform a person's life. Born on Sakhalin Island in Russia and originally trained in music education, Marina shares the profound childhood experience that sparked a lifelong journey into the study o...

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with visionary artist and 22nd Canvas founder Atif Munir to explore his remarkable journey from Lahore, Pakistan to the United States. Atif opens up about growing up gay in a traditional culture, finding acceptance from the women in his family while struggling to connect with many of the men around him, and the profound influence of his grandmother, who ex...

The Kidd & Friends Podcast, I sit down with Eric Mintel—award-winning jazz pianist, leader of the Eric Mintel Quartet, and host of Eric Mintel Investigates. Eric has performed at the White House, Kennedy Center, and United Nations, but he's also become well known in the paranormal world for his investigations into UFO sightings, haunted locations, Bigfoot encounters, Dogman reports, and th...

Kidd sits down with Rev. Connie L. Habash—licensed marriage and family therapist, interfaith minister, yoga teacher, ecotherapist, spiritual mentor, and author of Awakening from Anxiety. Together, they explore what it truly means to be spiritually awakening, why the process never really ends, and how learning to witness our thoughts can transform our relationship with anxiety, fear, and everyday l...

Kidd sits down with Antoinnette Chirinos, a third-generation intuitive healer, ceremonial guide, Reiki practitioner, Theta Healer, and certified Angel Card Reader. Raised in Peru among generations of healers, Antoinnette shares how her grandfather worked with plant medicine and natural remedies while her grandmother practiced traditional energy healing techniques long before holistic wellness beca...

Kidd sits down with Mike and Phil to break down their experiences at Contact Modalities 2026. From the presentations and speakers to conversations about telepathy, consciousness, contact experiences, and Chris Bledsoe's impact on the community, the guys share their biggest takeaways from the event. We explore the growing interest in human consciousness, non-local communication, spiritual exper...

“KIDD” sits down with Australian counsellor, psychotherapist, author, and podcast host  Chad Taylor  for a raw conversation about addiction, trauma, recovery, relationships, self-responsibility, and the patterns that keep us stuck. Chad shares his personal journey through early drinking, family dysfunction, emotional pain, recovery, therapy, and the moment he realized the problem wasn’t just the w...

Why does it seem like every time we open social media we're bombarded with outrage, fear, conflict, and negativity? I sit down with ChatGPT (Cormac) to explore the concept of  Loosh —a metaphysical idea suggesting that emotional energy is generated through human experiences and possibly harvested by outside forces. From there, the discussion takes a surprising turn into social media algorithms...

Chris and Katie share their raw and deeply personal journey through addiction, trauma, codependency, recovery, and rebuilding their marriage after years of chaos. As co-authors of  Coloring Outside the Lines  and founders of Love Through the Gray, Katie and Chris open up about opiate addiction, emotional healing, forgiveness, therapy, spirituality, and learning how to survive the darkest moments t...

In this episode of  The Kidd & Friends Podcast , psilocybin facilitator Anya Cravitz explains how psychedelics often force us to confront our own power, self-acceptance, and inner truth. This conversation dives deep into psilocybin, healing, consciousness, fear, and the profound personal growth that comes from looking inward. Watch now on: YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@KiddandFriendspodcas...

Tristen Stawicki—founder of Musings and Modalities, healer, podcast host, and spiritual guide—shares her incredible journey from business leadership to Reiki, shamanic healing, astrology, and deep soul alignment. From unsettling past-life memories during a business trip to Lithuania to unlocking her spiritual gifts, Tristen dives into:Past life experiencesReiki and energy healingSpiritual awakenin...

Tyler Ham shares how creativity became his path early in life — long before Hollywood, Oscar-winning visual effects, Paragon FX Group, and major collaborations with Lucasfilm, Disney, and DreamWorks. From academic struggles to becoming an accomplished artist, storyteller, and creative consultant, Tyler’s journey proves that leaning into your natural gifts can change everything. Watch the full epis...

I sit down with evidential psychic medium Susanne Arens to discuss her firsthand paranormal experiences, including strange sightings, spirit communication, UAP phenomena, and the chilling events that unfolded during a trip to the Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico. Susanne shares stories involving mysterious entities, spirits appearing in photographs and videos, unexplained activity caugh...

I enjoyed this story very much. Kendra Lockhart joins The Kidd & Friends Podcast for a profound conversation exploring childhood spiritual gifts, second-generation astrology, trauma healing, psychic development, and deeply personal experiences surrounding death, consciousness, and end-of-life transitions. From accurately sensing pregnancy and death as a child to guiding an elderly woman throug...

One of those conversations where you start in one place and end up somewhere completely different. We got into  Chris Bledsoe , the upcoming  Modalities Expo 2026 , and then somehow found ourselves deep in discussions about  sperm whales, Antarctica, and frequency  — how it all might connect, and what we’re still missing. No script, no agenda — just real curiosity and following the thread wherever...

Dr. Sam Zand is a holistic psychiatrist, professor of psychedelic medicine, and founder of Anywhere Clinic and Calm Clinic—blending neuroscience, therapy, and real human connection to rethink how we approach mental health. This conversation goes deeper than meds. We talk psychedelics, ketamine therapy, and what it actually takes to break out of negative patterns… but the real takeaway? Healing isn...

In this conversation, Jock Brocas shares a different perspective—one rooted in experience, loss, and years of working with people navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives. Instead of treating grief like a problem to fix, he explains why it’s something we carry, adapt to, and ultimately integrate into who we become. We get into the nature of loss, the idea of continued connection, and...

Dame Clarissa Burt breaks down the foundation of real confidence using her framework from  The Self-Esteem Regime . With over 35 years in global entertainment, Clarissa has evolved from international supermodel to author, speaker, and leader in personal development—helping people build self-worth that actually holds up under pressure. In this episode, we dive into the truth about self-esteem, why...

Daniel Tolson—author, performance coach, and founder of Alignment Assessments—joins The Kidd & Friends Podcast to break down voice biometric technology and its potential to transform health testing. In this episode, we explore how a short voice recording can reveal patterns in the nervous system, detect early signs of disease, and provide insight into emotional and physiological states. Daniel...

Sanya Bari, relationship therapist and transformational coach, breaks down a hard truth most people avoid—when your relationship isn’t working, the problem isn’t always your partner. In this episode of  The Kidd & Friends Podcast , Sanya shares insights on accountability, emotional awareness, and why real change in relationships starts within. If you’re navigating marriage, conflict, or questi...

In this episode, I sit down with  Jenny Le , entrepreneur, certified sound healer, and founder of MINDWAVE, to talk about the power of sound, nervous system regulation, and what it actually means to “wake up.” We get into: What a sound bath really is (and why it works) How vibration affects the body and mind The shift from skepticism to personal transformation Why most people feel disconnected—and...

In this episode of  The Kidd & Friends Podcast , we sit down with Scott Martin, author of  Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game . At 35 years old, Scott was in peak physical condition—coaching college soccer and living his dream. Then, out of nowhere, he contracted a rare and aggressive illness that led to a month-long coma, multiple organ failure, a...