The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Daniel Gospodarek — Licensed Clinical Social Worker and men’s trauma therapist — shares his powerful journey from near death to deep purpose. After surviving a traumatic brain injury in 2009 that required 17 months of speech therapy, Daniel rebuilt his life piece by piece. What began as survival became a calling. Today, Daniel specializes in he...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Chip White shares his remarkable story of reinvention, recovery, and rediscovering joy at every stage of life. From his early days as a nightclub DJ to a career in film, television, and podcasting, Chip’s journey has been anything but linear. He has lived, learned, and thrived through constant change — from chasing dreams in Los Angeles to star...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Rohanna Doylida shares her inspiring story of reinvention, resilience, and finding purpose through life’s most challenging seasons. A former actress from Chicago turned entrepreneur, educator, and women’s empowerment coach, Rohanna has rebuilt her life four times — each transformation sparked by love, loss, and the courage to start again. Her j...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Sam Mitchell — motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls — shares his inspiring journey of redefining what it means to live with autism. Diagnosed as a child, Sam turned stigma into empowerment, building a platform that celebrates neurodiversity and the message that he is not broken and doe...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Mark C. Manderson — founder of Pacific Shores Recovery, author of The Recovery Way , and creator of the Pacific Shores mental health app — shares his powerful mission to break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. With decades of experience helping individuals rebuild their lives, Mark’s approach blends science-backed recovery met...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Carah Elizabeth — psychotherapist turned trauma-informed coach and creator of the Soul Powered Life Method — shares her journey of burning down her old life to step fully into her purpose. With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Carah combines somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and energetics to help high-achi...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Nicolas “Nico” Roman — internet personality, founder of The Naked Confidence Campaign, and mentor to aspiring creators — shares how he turned bullying and criticism into a global platform of impact. Living with alopecia universalis, a rare autoimmune condition that caused complete hair loss, Nico faced harsh judgment growing up. Instead of hidi...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , transformational coach Nathan Francis shares his journey of breaking free from destructive cycles and creating a life rooted in healing, growth, and higher consciousness. With a mission to help men recognize and release the subconscious programming keeping them stuck, Nathan empowers his clients to reclaim their lives physically, emotionally, m...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Celeste Case-Ruchala — storyteller, coach, and founder of women’s groups that champion vulnerability and truth-telling — shares her journey of self-abandonment, identity loss, and rebuilding from rock-bottom moments. She is the host of My Healing Is Your Healing and the author of works that help women reclaim their voice and rise beyond perfect...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Generational Healing Specialist Angie Grandt shares how she helps families recognize and break cycles that no longer serve them. Through holistic healing modalities, Angie guides clients to release patterns that create stress, strain relationships, and keep frustration as the norm. With expertise in parenting challenges, adoption dynamics, and...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Stress Fluency educator and coach Nicole Hope shares her powerful journey of transforming stress from a source of struggle into a catalyst for performance and resilience. After facing severe depression and feeling lost in overwhelm, Nicole discovered that the key to rebuilding her life was hidden inside the very thing she was fighting against:...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Tom LeNoble — seasoned executive, leadership coach, and founder of Taranga Enterprises — shares insights from a career that spans industry giants, innovative startups, and transformative coaching work. With leadership roles at MCI, Walmart.com, Palm, and Facebook, as well as ventures like iPrint, SupportSpace, and SpeedDate, Tom blends strategi...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , astrologer and recovery advocate Tammy Porter shares how ancient wisdom and modern healing come together in her work. Based in Las Vegas, Tammy guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery using astrology, shadow work, and archetypal themes. Her approach helps people uncover hidden talents, navigate life’s challenges, and understand their...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , board-certified hypnotist and founder of Moon Hypnosis, Jessi McAnelly, shares her journey from overthinking and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and healing. Once caught in analysis-paralysis, Jessi now helps big dreamers quiet the noise, close the open tabs in their minds, and finally hear their own inner voice. Her story took a profound tu...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Erin Ley — global leading life coach, business strategist, bestselling author, and founder of the Life On Track Coaching Agency — shares her extraordinary story of resilience and purpose. Known as “The Miracle Maker,” Erin overcame a terminal cancer diagnosis at just 25, became a single mom at 47, and built a thriving coaching business by 50, p...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Dr. Philip Agrios shares his extraordinary journey from thriving doctor to losing everything, and the discovery that turned his pain into purpose. Once a successful chiropractor running a thriving health center, his life was derailed by legal battles, illness, loss, divorce, financial collapse, and even his daughter’s near-death experience. Yea...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Andy Nam shares his extraordinary journey from trauma survivor to Functional Nutrition Longevity Coach and co-founder of the Chronically Healthy Life. After surviving a devastating accident in his teens, Andy spent years battling pain, prescriptions, and exhaustion. By his 30s he felt decades older than he was, and by 40 he knew something had t...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Janette Anderson, founder of Maturepreneur World, shares how setbacks became the fuel for her bold mission to empower entrepreneurs over 55. After watching her dream business collapse and facing heartbreak and self-doubt, Janette reinvented her story and built a global platform proving that age is not the end of the road but the launchpad for p...

In this episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Mark Maselli shares his incredible journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. After losing family members to kidney disease and being diagnosed himself in 2018, Mark refused to let prognosis define his future. In 2023 he received a life-saving live-donor kidney transplant from his sister-in-law and just 346 days later crossed the finish line...

In this special teaser episode of The Phoenix Mind with Lisa Manzo , Lisa opens her heart about the journey of creating the show. She shares the powerful emotions sparked by recording conversations on resilience, healing, and transformation, and previews some of the inspiring stories to come. This is more than a podcast; it’s a space to rise from the ashes, embrace emotional intelligence, and disc...