Unfiltered Discussions

In this final episode of Unfiltered Discussions, I couldn't think of a better guest than Jake Madosik—my childhood friend and one of my closest companions. Jake and I began our podcasting journey together in early 2021 when we launched the Bleach Bros Podcast. This episode serves as an introduction for my Unfiltered Discussions audience to Jake while also offering a heartfelt send-off to the loyal...

Kyle Smith is a Clarity Consultant and developer of Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience (NLSE). He assists in guiding wellness seekers to a better life experience through a combination of proven holistic techniques called storywork and breathwork, combined to create NLSE. Kyle's why? He knows the flavor of being stuck and rode waves of undiagnosed depression. He was ridden with anxiety. Stressed....

Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, Deborah LeBlanc is a Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Master NLP Practitioner, a Therapeutic Imagery Master, and a Certified MER Practitioner. She has helped hundreds of individuals break free from debilitating, limited beliefs, which allowed them to experience success, and joy and realize fuller and happier lives. She also works with corporations, tra...

Mike G., better known as Panama Red. A proud Army and Afghanistan War veteran now residing in Germany, Mike is also 1/4 of the dynamic team behind The Bromigos Podcast . Nicknamed 'Panama' from his formative years living in Panama, he brings a unique perspective on fatherhood, relationships, and navigating life. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a veteran, podcaster, and storyteller. Un...

Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton, an Australian kitesurfing and snowkiting champion, big mountain skier, captivates audiences worldwide with her dynamic storytelling and profound insights. Spending three months each year in Alaska, she passionately promotes extreme sports, coaching others to excel and embrace the thrill of adventure. Jennie's stories are heart-stopping tales with invaluable lessons in re...

Hannah Parry began her career as a pediatric nurse before earning a master’s degree in Creative Writing from Birkbeck College, University of London. An accomplished writer, she has published four short stories, including *Farrukh and the Matchmaker*, which made the longlist for the BBC Short Story Award in 2021, and *The Chrysalis*, a 2021 Pushcart Prize nominee. Beyond her own writing, Hannah has...

Daniel Kruse, better known as Staniel Smooth, is the charismatic host of the Time to BS Podcast. Based in Long Island, New York, Daniel brings a unique blend of humor, insight, and authenticity to his shows. What began as a passion project centered on sports has since evolved into a platform for real conversations about life, challenges, and everything in between. A devoted sports fan, Daniel’s lo...

Dr. Nicole Bradford, aka Dr. B., was born with a passion for stoking the flame of purpose in everyone she meets, Dr. B believes the burn we have to be more is not one we should ignore. She is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Maintain The Flame. Dr. B is the matriarch of a personal development hub empowering growth and expansion in both youth and adults. Her latest book due to be re...

Steven Ferguson is a Marine Combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, having served 9 years in the Marine Corps as an infantry Marine and combat instructor. During this time, he was deployed twice to Afghanistan and once to Europe. Steven was medically retired from active service in April 2019 and has since founded and co-founded five ventures. Among them is Honorguard Coffee, a mission-driven...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues involving physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Keeper Catran-Whitney is a memoirist, underdog activist, and author of “Helplessness”. His book is a personal journal of sorts, chronicling the experiences of a disadvantaged black singing family overcoming profound challenges. It’s a journey of introspection, resilience, and personal growth. Through Ke...

My guest is Richard Blank – CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center   Richard took a bold leap, leaving Philadelphia at 27 to start a new life and business in Costa Rica. Since founding Costa Rica’s Call Center in 2008, Richard has grown his company to 150 employees and trained over 10,000 bilingual telemarketers. Richard is an expert in telemarketing, leadership, gamification, and customer service, blend...

Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, aids America’s military and families battling combat-related wounds like PTSD. A Marine Corps veteran, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, acquiring leadership skills. As a USMC Infantry Officer, Jeremy received a Veteran Navy Commendation Medal with a “V” for Combat Valor. Transitioning to ministry after the military, he counseled at Coastli...

Today's guest is no stranger to Unfiltered Discussions. We're excited to welcome back Matt Mysh, a veteran content creator with over 14 years of experience spanning YouTube, podcasting, and a variety of social and audio platforms. You might know him as 'The Undercover Brotha,' the Co-Host and Producer of The Bromigos Podcast. In addition to his podcasting work, Matt is an aspiring voice-over actor...

Jamie Griffitts is a devoted mom, stepmom, wife, and friend who currently works at a local hospital. She and her husband, Paul, have been happily married for 22 years. As a native Nevadan with deep roots in Northern Nevada, Jamie’s ties to her community run deep—her father is even a retired battalion chief from the local fire department. Today, Jamie joins Unfiltered Discussions to open up about h...

First and foremost, thank you all for making this season a great one. Little did I know that many of you wanted to hear more about my own story. Thank you to those who sent in questions. I expected that I'd have a handful of questions to field, but instead, you all submitted 10+ plus questions for me to entertain you with. While I would much rather have a guest and make the show about them, I hope...

Cath Lloyd is a British TEDx Speaker, life coach, and author of “When Dad Became Joan” and “4 Steps to Emotional Freedom – How to be Happy Again After Painful Life Changes.” Initially a shy and unconfident student, Cath developed her confidence through life experiences, enabling her to share her voice, ideas, thoughts, and feelings. She began her career as a ceramic teacher in adult education, eve...

Katrina DuMond is a resilient right-leg amputee who overcame a car accident at 14. She faced years of grooming, depression, and prescription drug abuse but found the strength to turn her life around after a legal incident at 27. Now a mother of seven, Katrina is clean, present, and passionate about helping others overcome addiction. She openly shares her story and supports women at shelters, sprea...

Aleks “The Hebrew Hammer” Salkin is a leading expert in strength and fitness for busy professionals, specializing in kettlebells, calisthenics, and natural human movement. Once scrawny and unathletic, Aleks transformed his life through kettlebells and the teachings of fitness icons like Pavel Tsatsouline and Tim Anderson. Now, he’s a sought-after coach and presenter, having taught workshops in six...

My guest is Burt Ward. From an illustrious beginning as the world’s youngest professional ice skater at two years of age in his father’s traveling ice show, to becoming the world’s fastest reader while in high school, reading 30,000 words per minute with 90% comprehension as tested by The American Medical Society of Beverly Hills, to an aspiring young actor at UCLA whose first acting interview lan...

Paulina Adrian is an inspiring mother of two boys who has triumphed over a challenging past marked by domestic violence, toxic relationships, and unhealthy influences from a young age. Through resilience and determination, she has become successful in her career and excels as a devoted mother. Paulina is on a journey of self-love and self-advocacy, passionately working to better herself daily. Bey...

A few years back, Sheri received a 23andMe kit as a gift. This was something she was interested in to learn more about her ancestry. As it turned out, she received my results which said she was 50% Ashkenazi Jewish. In addition, the test also said that it detected a BRCA2 variant. While that wasn’t a diagnosis, it was certainly something that Sheri thought about. After a few years, Shei was diagno...

Kathie holds an accreditation in public relations and is a certified project management associate. She manages all aspects of public relations and writing for In Plain Sight Marketing. Kathie earned her journalism degree at the University of Nevada, Reno, and has worked in communications for over 25 years. She specializes in integrated marketing campaigns leveraging social, web, and print media; g...

Joshua Mach, or J-Mach, is the founder of the J-Mach Podcast. He is a noncombat Marine Corps Veteran whose passion is bringing awareness to military member suicides. J-Mach has a helluva story about his desire to become a police officer after his time in the Corps, and how his life has since pivoted to being the best podcast host he can be. Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a B-Word Medi...

Derek Duvall hosts The Derek Duvall Show, a bi-weekly interview podcast. The Derek Duvall Show is a leader in interview podcasts, interviewing guests from actors to astronauts. Derek was born in South Whales and went to the United States. Having served our country, Derek is a proud veteran. His personal experiences shape his podcast interviews and help his audience gain insight into the guest and...

Randy Pryor is an experienced relationship coach specializing in helping separated husbands reconnect with their wives. His faith-based methods center around growing closer to Christ and becoming the best version of ourselves, which provides the greatest chance of reconciling marriages. Randy collaborates with professionals, business owners, and executives. Good men who accept responsibility for t...