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

In this powerful episode of  The KIDd and Friends Podcast , we sit down with Joshua Spatha—ordained minister, anthropologist, and global missionary—for a deep dive into the spiritual and cultural crisis facing the modern West. Joshua’s upcoming book,  Mere Spirituality: A Rational Embrace of the Supernatural in the Crisis of Our Age  (out August 5, 2025), explores how Western civilization lost its...

In this powerful episode of  The Kidd & Friends Podcast , we’re talking  next-level relationship communication  with bestselling author, professor, and communication expert  Dr. Etel Leit . With over two decades of experience in  positive psychology, leadership, and emotional intelligence , Dr. Leit shares the key to building long-lasting, connected, and emotionally healthy relationships:  mas...

In this thoughtful episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , host Christopher “The Kidd” Perry sits down with Courtney Stanfield—TV personality, mom of three, and the creator of  Air Out! , a game-changing anonymous venting app designed to help users release stress, anxiety, guilt, and all the heavy emotional baggage we carry in silence. We talk mindset, mental health, personal growth, and why bo...

In this powerful episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we dive deep into  self-improvement ,  mindset transformation , and  personal growth  with Emmy Award-winner and internationally renowned  life coach Rhonda Britten , founder of the Fearless Living Institute and bestselling author of  Fearless Living . We explore Rhonda’s incredible journey—from personal tragedy to becoming a global pione...

In this mind-expanding episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we dive into  spirituality ,  consciousness , and  mystical self-discovery  with academic, author, and cosmic storyteller  Dr. John LaCasse , creator of the  Deals Danger Destiny series. From  Saint Thomas Aquinas  strolling the streets of Paris to  Starseeds  tracing a divine power bleed from galaxy NGC-234, LaCasse challenges our...

In this powerful episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore  spiritual awakening ,  psychedelic healing , and  personal transformation  with  Susannah Stokes —a former  Marine Corps Officer  turned  Energy Priestess  and  Embodied Consciousness Guide . Susannah shares her extraordinary path from leading combat missions in Afghanistan to guiding others through deep  self-discovery ,  tra...

In this inspiring episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we dive into  filmmaking ,  creative mindset , and the power of  personal growth  with  award-winning filmmaker and actor Michael Marco —the mind behind the gripping thriller  Blind Blood . Michael shares his journey from France to the U.S., revealing the mindset shifts required to adapt, thrive, and tell meaningful stories. We explore h...

In this bold and insightful episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore  mindset ,  self-empowerment , and the evolving world of  modern sex work  with the radiant  Pepper Kat —a content creator, experience curator, and sensual entrepreneur with a background in  Psychology and Media Studies . Pepper shares her powerful transition from boardrooms to bedroom calls, opening up about selling...

In this enlightening episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore  karma ,  reincarnation , and the  soul’s spiritual journey  with renowned teacher and author  Hans Wilhelm —the voice behind some of YouTube’s most popular videos on  spirituality  and  consciousness . Hans dives deep into the  laws of the universe , sharing divine revelations rooted in the teachings of  Gabriele, the Emis...

In this powerful episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore  neuroscience ,  mindset transformation , and  addiction recovery  with  George Haymaker , whose journey from rock bottom to healing is nothing short of extraordinary. At one point consuming 50 pain pills and two bottles of vodka a day, George hit his breaking point at age 50. What followed was a complete  rewiring of the mind...

In this inspiring episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we dive into  self-improvement ,  resilience , and  mental health with  Brooke King —world traveler, thrill-seeker, and  thyroid cancer survivor  behind  Brooke’s Joyrides . Brooke shares her emotional and physical journey from a shocking  cancer diagnosis  to rowing across the  Mediterranean Sea  with the  NOMAN Campaign , raising aware...

In this enlightening and grounded episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore  5D consciousness ,  manifestation , and  spiritual awakening  with  Kerie Logan —Human Consciousness Guide, clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author of  Affirming and Focusing on Living a Better Life . Kerie brings over two decades of wisdom in  mindset coaching ,  emotional healing , and  inner t...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore the dark realities of  modern slavery ,  human trafficking , and  forced labor  with global expert  Matt Friedman , CEO of the  Mekong Club . With nearly four decades of frontline experience, Matt breaks down the hidden world of  indentured servitude , large-scale trafficking operations, and the systemic roots o...

In this profound episode of  The Kidd and Friends Podcast , we explore  spiritual awakening ,  mindfulness , and the nature of  consciousness  with  Master Thich Dieu Thien —awakened teacher, author of  The Power of AWAKE , and founder of the  Universal Door Meditation Center . Together, we dive into what it means to  truly awaken , not as a distant ideal, but as a lived practice—cultivating  pres...

In this vibrant and vulnerable episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with Jocelyn Silva—Sexual Empowerment Coach, Educator, Speaker, and full-time digital nomad. Jocelyn opens up about breaking free from a conservative Catholic upbringing to become a fierce advocate for pleasure, healing, and embodied living. We explore the roots of sexual shame, the power of owning your identity,...

In this episode of The KIDD and Friends Podcast, we sit down with Michael Tierno for a deep and soulful conversation about transformation. From running a neighborhood bakery to guiding powerful ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru and leading Men of Integrity retreats in the mountains of Colorado, Michael’s story is a powerful testament to what happens when you follow the call of your spirit. We talk abou...

In this episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with April Chavez—former law enforcement officer, lupus warrior, and the inspiring founder of  Driven Livin’ LLC . From overcoming a life-altering diagnosis to becoming a global influencer and host of  The Wellness Driven Life Show , April shares how she turned adversity into impact. We explore her path to building a transformative wel...

In this powerful episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Joseph Rosado—whose incredible path took him from working as an EMT and orderly to becoming a respected medical doctor and a leading advocate for medical cannabis. We dive into his transformative life journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his philosophy on healing, and how he became one of Florida’s earliest and bo...

In this episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with Jon Fischer — a veteran photographer who’s spent over 15 years capturing people in their most authentic light. But this isn’t just a conversation about cameras and angles — it’s about transformation. Jon shares how a single, genuine photo can shift how someone sees themselves, spark healing after heartbreak, and rebuild confidence...

In this episode of The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with the brilliant Shermin Kruse—international lawyer, TEDx producer, professor, and author of Stoic Empathy . Shermin shares her incredible journey from a childhood in war-torn Tehran to emigrating to Canada with her family, and the sacrifices her parents made to build a new life. We dive into her evolution from high-powered legal stra...

In this episode of  The KID and Friends Podcast , Amira Nystrom shares the raw and life-altering story of her near-death experience during an experimental brain surgery with less than a 1% survival rate. That moment cracked her world open and set her on a path to uncover deeper truths about the mind, healing, and human behavior. Her journey took her deep into the jungle, where she studied the brai...

In this episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with the incredible sister duo behind  Immersive Spirit —Natalie and Stephanie—who are psychic mediums, spiritual coaches, Reiki healers, and haunting investigators (yes, all of that and more). From childhood prophetic dreams to investigating the paranormal and guiding others through deep spiritual awakenings, their journey is anything...

In this episode, we sit down with Registered Psychologist and author Katie Turner for a refreshingly real conversation about the intersection of science and spirituality. Katie shares insights from her book Fck Toxic Spirituality*, a bold and empowering guide for anyone navigating the spiritual path while trying to avoid the fluff, red flags, and bypassing. We talk about the shift from skepticism...

In this episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with Christopher Deaney, founder of  Christopher’s Organic Botanicals . After a life-changing accident at just 8 years old, Christopher spent years navigating chronic pain before discovering kratom—a natural botanical that changed everything. His personal healing journey became a mission to bring safe, lab-tested kratom to others while...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of  The KIDD and Friends Podcast , we sit down with author, coach, and forgiveness expert  Barbara J. Hunt  to explore the transformational power of forgiveness. Barbara shares why forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood yet essential tools for emotional and spiritual healing—and how it can radically improve our inner peace, physical health, and relation...