Wisdom from Within

Jim Morris shares a deeply personal journey of learning to love himself, and how that single shift transformed his relationships, leadership, and impact. From anxiety and self-doubt to building powerful human connections, Jim breaks down the importance of emotional intelligence, presence, and compassionate curiosity. This episode is a powerful reminder that true leadership starts within, and that...

Julie Dermer shares a powerful story of reinvention, how one moment of connection on a bike at 40 changed the trajectory of her life. From building a 15-year career at SoulCycle to launching the Reinvention Project, Julie opens up about following intuition, embracing vulnerability, and evolving at every stage of life. This episode is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to rediscover you...

Dr. Anna Marie shares the powerful moment her body forced her to walk away from medication, and how that awakening led her to rewire her brain, reclaim her health, and transform her life. This episode dives into body intelligence, nervous system healing, and how to listen when your body is screaming for change. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment, this conversation will show you ho...

About the Guest Madison Malloy is a best-selling author, mindset coach, speaker, and podcast host of Next to Madison — a show about confidence, identity, and reinvention. She started her career as a mortgage bond trader on Wall Street, survived the 2008 financial crisis, ran her own company, performed stand-up comedy for 13 years (including with the Red Hot Chili Peppers), and ultimately followed...

About the Guest Ryan Williamson is a board-certified neurologist, proud Navy veteran, and the owner and founder of Transcend Health. He empowers leaders and individuals to optimize their cognitive performance through evidence-based strategies that address brain fog, improve memory, and overcome cognitive overload. He is the author of The Incredible Brain — a bestselling guide to living a longer, h...

About the Guest Cortney McDermott (spelled without a U) is an award-winning author, speaker, and celebrity coach whose work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and Success. Her talks on human potential have been delivered at TEDx, Mind Valley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson’s private islan...

About the Guest Erin Washington is a best-selling author, wellness podcast host, and founder dedicated to helping women feel seen, empowered, and less alone. She hosts the Therein P with Erin Washington Podcast, sharing raw, honest conversations about body image, self-worth, sobriety, co-parenting, and life’s messiest transitions. A former Division I soccer athlete, Erin struggled with disordered...

About the Guest Ben Katt has been helping people experience deep transformation and access lives of greater joy, compassion, and purpose for the past 20 years. He is the author of The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife — a guidebook and memoir about the inner journey we must embark on to live our fullest lives. Ben is the founder of the Within Prison Meditation Projec...

About the Guest Amber Vilhauer is a books and business strategist, multi-best-selling author, speaker, and founder of NGNG Enterprises (No Guts, No Glory). She is the author of Infinite Impact: The Entrepreneur’s Strategic Guide to Books and Business Success, the Infinite Impact series, Stories of Alignment, and co-author of The Long Forest Trail with her son Clay. Over her career, Amber has helpe...

Episode Summary In this debut episode, host Jen Aks lays out the heart and soul of Wisdom From Within — a podcast where human stories awaken the leader within you. Jen shares her deeply personal journey from decades of debilitating self-doubt, rooted in a school system that valued only one kind of intelligence, to a profound awakening that changed everything. She introduces the concept of bodyset...