Empowered Conversations

Too many people accept pain, medications, and lack of movement as a normal part of aging. But it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Michael Guadagnino III is a chiropractic physician with over 30 years of clinical experience, a lifelong health advocate, and author of the bestselling book Fitness Over 50, 60, 70 & Beyond. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has trained in martial ar...

She went from music teacher to nonprofit work to executive leadership in tech—then co-founded a yoga and wellness studio. She's learned how to navigate pressure, overachievement, and the constant feeling that more was required. And now she helps others lead and live with clarity. Crystal Bell is a coach, speaker, and founder of Clarity with Crystal. She helps leaders and entrepreneurs get out...

He's painted Barack Obama and Princess Diana. He's created art across London, Melbourne, New York, and beyond. Then cancer entered his life—and everything changed. Brett Ashby is an award-winning visual artist, performance painter, cancer survivor, and motivational speaker. His unique process of "painting while rolling" combines balance, spirituality, fear, performance, and story...

He escaped the Nazis not once, but twice. He escaped communist Hungary in the dead of a winter's night. He lost his parents at Auschwitz. And he survived to tell the story. Dr. Robert Wolf is the son of Hungarian Jewish survivors and the author of Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom. His book has won four major awards and tells the story of his fa...

She was deeply disoriented in her own life. She didn't recognize herself. She didn't have any self-respect. She didn't belong to herself. Then she found philosophy—and it helped her get and stay sober. Peg O'Connor is The Sober Philosopher, the creator of The Ready to Recover Quiz, the author of four books on addiction and recovery, and a professor of philosophy for more than thirt...

Nearly sixty years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, one question endures: did James Earl Ray act alone, or was he a pawn in a larger plot? Robert "Bobby" Doti is a historian and scientist whose book, Layers of Complicity, reexamines the assassination through newly declassified 2025 files. He applies scientific rigor to one of America's most contested crimes—revealing...

He's been immersed in books and the expression of ideas for over 35 years. He's overseen the publishing of 500 books—and authored seven himself. His new novel is a high-concept speculative thriller published by Histria and distributed by Simon & Schuster. John Bond is a fiction and non-fiction author, publishing consultant, and creator of The Little Guides series on writing and publish...

Dr. Stan Block has spent over 40 years caring for children in rural Kentucky—and along the way, he became one of the nation's most published pediatricians, authoring more than 170 peer-reviewed papers that helped advance modern vaccines and pediatric care . As a young pediatrician, Dr. Block discovered that many of his sickest patients—cases of tularemia, Ehrlichiosis, and other perplexing ill...

She lost her father in a tragic farming accident. Years later, she became her mother's caregiver—and then lost her too. Most of that happened before she was 26. Her therapist told her to journal. She wrote a book instead. Brougan Sheets is a debut novelist, speaker, and entrepreneur who's turning life's plot twists into pages. Her story is raw, honest, and unexpectedly humorous. She sp...

He was sitting alone in his car after work. On paper, he looked successful. He had built a career, worked hard, and done what society tells us we're supposed to do. But he found himself asking: "After all this work, why doesn't this feel like success?" Chad Betz is the author of An Authentic Success: You Aren't Too Old and It's Not Too Late!—and he knows that feeling inti...

She overcame a life-threatening chronic illness after exhausting all conventional medical routes. Her discovery of EFT and Hacking Reality restored her health in ways she never thought possible. Sophia Torrini is a transformation catalyst, certified Clinical EFT practitioner, and specialist in Hacking Reality. With a Master's in Public Health and advanced training under Dr. Joe Dispenza, she h...

She spent 30 years binge eating in secret. She stole food, ate off others' plates, and scavenged out of the trash. Then one night, on TV, she heard the words "compulsive overeater" and everything changed. Ronni Robinson is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, author of Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey, and someone who has been recovered from binge eating for 18 y...

He lost his mother at 7 and his father at 13. Orphaned before his teenage years, he could have been defined by his loss. Instead, he chose to be defined by his purpose. Dr. Oluwole Babatunde is a physician-scientist, psychiatrist, epidemiologist, author, and faithful servant-leader. He serves as Chief Resident in Psychiatry at Prisma Health in South Carolina and has published over 60 peer-reviewed...

He's lived and worked in America, Japan, South America, and China. He speaks four languages. And he's concluded that urgent reform is needed to reverse America's decline—and achieve its potential based on freedom and prosperity. Evan Jaqua is the creator of the Solutions Party—a platform for bold, practical ideas to transform American politics, journalism, the economy, and more. He bel...

She showed up to her husband's funeral in all red. Why red? It's the color of celebration, fire, and force. Red represents the flame of the Holy Spirit. It's also the signature color of the ALS Association. Rachel Kerr Schneider is an author and speaker who has experienced loss. Her first book, The Widow Chose Red?, chronicles her journey with her husband John through his terminal diag...

He spent years grinding alone, teaching himself everything, making every mistake the hard way. He thought asking for help was for the uber rich. Then he realized he could partner with others—and that shift changed everything. David Hori buys profitable local businesses with a focus on preserving what founders built: their employees, culture, and legacy. He also advises established owners between g...

She spent years searching for purpose as an educator, wife, mother, sales manager, business owner, and school principal. She defined herself by what she held—until God taught her to focus instead on what He would grow through her. Dawn Stephens is a self-proclaimed Fruit Pot—a vessel created by the Potter. She's the award-winning author of The Little Pot and a series of children's books th...

He's created a character seen by millions of children. He's been on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and the Today Show. He's also faced tragedy, loss, and the challenges of combining families. And he's still laughing, still telling stories, and still passing on values. Dr. Samuel Lee Bowman is an author, entertainer, entrepreneur, and psychologist. He's the creator...

She never intended to build a rescue organization. One stray cat led to another. And today, she leads CatPAWS—a nonprofit that has saved thousands of cats and kittens, reduced euthanasia rates from 1,000 to 100 per year, and built a community of citizen rescuers. Deborah Felin Magaldi is the Director of CatPAWS, the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society. With an MBA and a background in...

The stories in your mind may not be true—but the feelings they create are real. And when you learn to observe them with mindfulness, something shifts. Rev. Amitha Khema is a Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and the Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University. For over 15 years, he's been helping people cultivate clarity, compassion, and inner peace in everyday life. In this episode of...

She's a worm advocate, sprout grower, and laughter yoga teacher. She calls herself "Cathy Crawly Laughing Bean Queen." And she's on a mission to help you live a happier, healthier, more sustainable life. Cathy Nesbitt is a multi-award-winning environmental innovator and Health & Wellness Advocate. She founded Cathy's Crawly Composters, Cathy's Sprouters, and Cathy&#39...

He had tongue cancer. Twice. They took his tongue. He says, "I can't talk about it!" But he's still teaching, still writing, still helping people understand God in fresh, funny, and deeply meaningful ways. Dr. Gerald Robison—affectionately known as Dr. G—has pastored churches on three continents, trained Bible teachers in over 25 countries, and authored award-winning books. He us...

He almost walked away from music in 2003. He was tired of rejection, tired of feeling like he wasn't good enough. But he didn't quit. And his persistence paid off—with millions of records sold, 18 Eurovision entries, and a bestselling book. Greig Watts is a songwriter, publisher, mentor, and author of Keeping the Dream Alive. He's built one of the UK's most successful independent p...

You can do serious intellectual work outside of academia, enrich your community, and have lots of fun along the way. Dr. Sheldon Greaves is the author of The Guerrilla Scholar's Handbook—part how-to, part memoir, and part manifesto that celebrates the pleasures and perils of the independent life of the mind. He earned a Ph. D. from UC Berkeley while living and working in Silicon Valley, and ha...

At 33, Jennifer Halls walked away from a stable career as a museum curator to do something that had no title, no financial safety net, and no roadmap. She just had a knowing she couldn't argue with any longer. Jennifer Halls is an Intuition Consultant, author, artist, and educator who has led more than 25,000 sessions helping people discover, understand, and confidently trust their knowing. In...