The Other Side of Potential

While rebuilding his life, award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of Executive Loneliness , Nick Jonsson, began to realize how many business leaders and entrepreneurs need peers who relate to their unique challenges and can play a supportive role, both socially and professionally. Nick has experienced both the highs and lows of the business world. As the...

In this powerful "best of" episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Maira Holzmann to explore the growing mental health crisis and innovative approaches to healing trauma through the body. Maira specializes in helping adults heal from childhood trauma using somatic therapy and co-regulating touch, offering insights into why traditional talk therapy alone often falls short in addressing d...

When you’re in the midst of burnout, it can be difficult to recognize the signs and take action. Things may feel the same, but with a depleted amount of overall energy to take on what you normally would. So how can we learn to recognize the signs of burnout? And how can we build resilience in the process? Joining us today to discuss this complex topic is Dr. Gary Simonds, who, for the past 14 year...

In this moving episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Phyllis Leavitt, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from trauma. Phyllis shares her personal journey of navigating childhood trauma and how it led her to a lifelong mission of guiding others toward healing and wholeness. She also discusses her book America in Therapy , where she explores h...

In this Best Of conversation, Dr. Sharon Spano revisits her powerful discussion with Linn Rivers, a holistic healthcare practitioner who has dedicated her life to helping people reclaim their health—especially those with “last resort” cases. After growing up with chronic illness, overmedication, and losing loved ones far too early, Linn discovered a different path to healing—one that integrates fu...

To become a Navy SEAL you need to endure years of grueling training, and it is only a very small portion of those who start the process end up completing it. In this powerful “Best Of” episode, Dr. Sharon Spano revisits her conversation with Stephen Drum , a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief who served in combat zones around the world and now helps organizations build high-performance cultures. Steph...

The stress of modern life can often bring on symptoms like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. And while it can be tempting to seek out a quick fix, more often than not, these symptoms are our body’s way of asking for help. So how do we learn to listen to our bodies and embark on a healing journey amidst the demands of contemporary life? Joining us today is special guest Sunitha Sandeep, a TEDx...

In this powerful “Best Of” episode, Dr. Sharon Spano connects with Steve Feldman—CEO of Feinberg Consulting, interventionist, and person in long-term recovery—on the vital importance of family support during addiction, mental health, and complex medical crises. Steve shares his personal and professional journey from entrepreneurship to recovery advocate, and how he and his team are revolutionizing...

In this powerful and inspiring "best of" episode, Dr. Sharon Spano talks with Dan MacQueen, a former tech implementation specialist whose life was turned upside down by a sudden, life-threatening brain hemorrhage. What followed was not only a fight for survival but a journey of radical transformation. Dan shares how he rebuilt his body, mind, and career—one step at a time—and how mindset...

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with Aurora Winter, a media coach, ghostwriter, and award-winning author of Turn Words into Wealth . Aurora shares her expertise on using storytelling, neuroscience, and communication strategies to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and family business owners amplify their influence, impact, and income. She introduces the Spoken Author Method, a breakthrough appr...

In this inspiring episode, I talk with Paul Epstein, former NFL and NBA executive turned purpose-driven leader, speaker, and coach. Paul shares his remarkable career journey in professional sports and how a pivotal leadership retreat helped him discover his true purpose — leading others to unlock their potential through purpose and performance. Paul explains his decision to leave a dream career in...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Sharon Spano welcomes Debbie Ausburn, who has spent decades raising children who weren’t biologically her own—as a foster parent, step-parent, and advocate. Drawing on her career in social work and law, Debbie shares compassionate, practical advice on how to build trust with traumatized children while holding clear boundaries and protecting your...

In this raw and empowering conversation, Dr. Sharon Spano connects with Ana Lennyr, a life strategist whose extraordinary personal story fuels her mission to help others overcome depression and chronic emotional pain. Ana shares her journey from childhood depression, scoliosis, and physical suffering to a life of vibrant health, purpose, and joy. She breaks down her three-level framework for heali...

In one of the most powerful and moving episodes of The Other Side of Potential , Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with the late Kevin Rose, a gifted craniosacral therapist and healer who transformed lives through his integrative approach to wellness. Diagnosed unexpectedly with stage four adenocarcinoma, Kevin shared his healing journey with breathtaking honesty, spiritual depth, and a deep desire to ed...

In this heartfelt solocast, Dr. Sharon Spano reflects on the incredible journey of The Other Side of Potential podcast and announces a major new chapter: the end of this podcast and the exciting launch of her new podcast, The Unstuck and Unstoppable You. With over 326 episodes since its launch in 2018, The Other Side of Potential has explored the intersection of business success and human developm...

In this compelling "best of" episode, Dr. Sharon Spano welcomes Angela Myer, a trauma-informed hypnotherapist and author of The Undetected Narcissist . Drawing from personal experience and clinical expertise, Angela dives deep into the complex world of narcissism—what it really is, how to detect it, and most importantly, how to protect yourself from its damaging effects. Angela explains...

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with entrepreneur and experience strategist Vinay Raval, who walked away from corporate life to answer a deceptively simple question: How do businesses grow by inspiring happiness in their customers? His journey led him across continents, from mountain markets to high-touch tourism in Peru, culminating in the development of his customer-first philosophy cal...

In this insightful episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Kay Pfleghardt, a young but remarkably accomplished Certified Financial Planner. Kay shares her personal journey into the world of financial planning, one that was shaped by early financial hardship, emotional insight, and a deep desire to help others think differently about wealth. From her pivot from psychology to finance, to her curren...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sharon Spano is joined by Nir Bashan—award-winning creativity expert and author of The Creator Mindset . Together, they explore how creativity is not just for artists, but a powerful tool for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to solve problems and drive innovation. Nir shares how cultivating creativity can lead to success in both life and business, and...

Dr. Sharon Spano and Franco Lombardo explore the profound impact of emotional safety, belonging, and self-worth—especially in high-net-worth families. Franco shares his personal journey from wealth management to deep emotional self-discovery, uncovering how our relationship with money is often tied to childhood experiences and our sense of significance. For more than 20 years, Franco Lombardo has...

Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with David Wood, founder of Focus.ceo, about how entrepreneurs and high achievers can overcome distractions, beat procrastination, and take massive action toward their goals. David shares his personal journey of transformation, including his shift from a successful corporate career to becoming a world-renowned coach. Together, they discuss the psychology behind focus, gamif...

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Joe Sanok, author of Thursday is the New Friday , to explore the evolving landscape of work and productivity. They discuss how the traditional five-day workweek is outdated, how businesses can adopt a four-day model without losing efficiency, and how leaders can embrace time management strategies that foster creativity and well-being. Joe shares his...

In this engaging episode, we have the inspired and insightful Ilene Marcus, CEO of Aligned Workplace and author of Managing Annoying People . Ilene shares her journey from overcoming personal trauma to becoming an expert in leadership and team dynamics. Dr. Sharon Spano and Ilene discuss the importance of managing emotions in the workplace, building authentic relationships, and using innovation to...

Jamie Seeker founded Seeker Solution to help entrepreneurs and business leaders learn, grow, and thrive. Customizable, holistic business solutions are offered to provide strategic support and result-driven tools that enable business owners, managers, and C-Levels to take their company to the next level. Seeker Solutions’ hands-on approach cultivates a synergetic environment to expertly assess, ide...

In this insightful episode, Dr. Sharon Spano dives into the evolving role of AI in storytelling and branding with guest Lindsay Hotmire, founder of Storyhouse Fifteen. As AI becomes a central tool in business and marketing, the discussion explores whether it enhances or undermines creativity and human connection. Lindsay shares her expertise on authentic branding and why stories remain the heart o...