Episodes

“Once you become an addict, everything else that you’ve done in your life is kind of disqualified in other people’s minds. And that’s how you’re defined.” * Amber joins me on today’s show to talk about how her younger sister’s death from a heroin overdose four years ago led to where she is currently. Amber shares everything with me about her sister’s life, including her bipolar diagnosis, how she got into drugs, feeling like a mother to her, and the final weeks leading up to her surprising dea...

My guest on today’s show is all about inspiration, Dominique Brightmon. Dom is the author of Going North, and host of The Going North Podcast. * Dominique discusses inspiration after a series of events in 2012 made him realize he needed change in his life. Dom also tells me about his podcast, publishing his book on a dare, reading over fifty books a year, and we even discuss video games. * Dominique Brightmon is an author and a podcast host. You can find his book and the podcast on dombright...

In this episode I talk to a fellow podcaster (R.L. Malpica) that I heard during the IPU20 Summit. He had some similar thoughts to my own, was articulate, he had well formed thoughts and I really enjoyed listening to him, so I asked him to come on my show to tell us a little about his show "Minds Like Mines". * We also get into some other topics that are relevant to where we find ourselves today except we manage to stay away from the C word and the V word which will get your content removed or su...

On today’s show I have a tag team extravaganza, as I am joined by fellow podcast host Wize Otero. Wize and I have a lengthy discussion about podcasts, both my own show and his, along with breaking down the process of podcasting. * Wize chats about guests he has on his show, licensing music, merch and giveaways, and getting feedback from people he trusts. We also discuss possible Patreon tier goals, donations, connecting with people, and the importance of doing international interviews. * Wiz...

In this episode Shaina Boe and myself talk to David Durocher Who is the Executive Director at The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. Shaina had sent me a link to a TEDx talk that David had done. I was so moved and inspired by what I had just watched, that within 40 minutes of watching it I had found and made contact with David. This episode is the result of or 1st conversation over the phone. * After we ended this recording David invited Shaina and myself up to The Other Side Academy ...

On today’s show I welcome food alchemist Julie Ward, who gave me many things to think about thanks to our discussion. Julie joins me to discuss aspects of her work, primarily plant-based diets. * We discuss how changing to a plant diet helped her depression, links between food and mental health, and weight with the factors affecting it. Julie also gives me a rundown on the differences between vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians, and gives me her thoughts on intermittent fasting. * Julie Wa...

“If there’s really a higher power up there that loves us like I hear; I won’t wake up tomorrow.” This is a prayer my guest, Kip Brooks, said when he was eight years old. Kip joins me today to discuss his life, from feeling suicidal at age eight to becoming a coach with his wife and everything in between. * Kip tells me about his childhood with an abusive, alcoholic father, which shaped his perception of what a man should be, along with relationship dynamics. He also discusses his early alcohol...

Joining me on the show today all the way from Dubai is Neil Young. Neil is the founder and CEO of Advanced Alpha, a personal development mastermind. He discusses his business, and how he helps others discover their potential. Neil is 3 years into the Platinum Partnership Program with his mentor Tony Robbins. * Neil discusses with me living in Dubai, how an infection and surgery at age four left a lasting impact after his parents said he looked “weak and helpless,” and how a panic attack at wor...

“One change of perspective changes everything,” this is what my guest today, Daniel Levin told me. Daniel is the author of The Mosaic, a book about the idea that where someone is at any given moment isn’t where they are at in their life. * Daniel discusses changes about troubles from when he grew up to now, seeing JFK in his neighborhood as an innocent child, and how losing both of his parents - two years apart, on the same day - affected his entire life. He also tells me wonderful stories abo...

Today on the podcast I welcome someone right up my wheelhouse, Joe Martinez. Joe joins me to discuss his gripping life story. From growing up a latchkey kid in San Antonio, Texas, to getting a twenty year sentence for a liquor store break-in, to finally quitting crime and getting clean for his family. * Joe also talks to me about his childhood, crimes he committed, shock probation, his turning points in life, major health issues from drug use, and parenting using his life decisions as teaching...

Sean catches up with Air Force veteran and entrepreneur Andrew Turner, who shares the story of how he rose through the ranks of the landscaping game, making it all the way to HGTV. * They also get into a variety of topics that many of us have considered since the pandemic flung us into self-isolation. With the newfound free time that accompanies the indefinite closing of public spaces, come conversations about career advancement, the importance of gratitude, effective ways to silence the world...

Charles Miller has not had a taste of freedom for over 21 years. He resides in the Taylor Correctional Institution in Taylor County Florida. Charles was charged with murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. * The case documents prove that no murder weapon (gun) was brought into evidence and that the shell casings found around the murder scene do not in any way link Charles to the murder weapon. Through DNA testing, the blood evidence found at the scene belong exclusively...

Our conversation today is something that is both inspirational and powerful, thanks to our guest, Jack O’Halloran. Jack bravely shares his story on how his career on-screen and as a fighter, who’s career ended due to acromegaly, causing depression and eventually alcoholism. Even more bravely, he criticizes the government and the politicians, saying every day there’s taxpayer’s money misused for activities that most Americans wouldn't approve of. He sure knows a lot of secrets, too, including a c...

Today’s packed episode of Nowhere To Go But Up features someone I know from the YouTube show Union of the Unwanted, Mel K. She joins me to discuss many interesting topics, connecting the dots between them all. * Mel tells me about the manufacturing of Covid and how Bill Gates helped to plan the current global pandemic we face. She also talks about how the UN and WHO are allowed to be the only voices on the topic, and how they’re playing against President Donald Trump. I get a lesson on the Act...

Joining me today is coach and author, Vanessa McDonald. Vanessa spent seventeen years working in corporate, starting in communication as an intern and working her way up the ladder. At the top, her learning and growth stopped which led her to leave and follow her own passions. This got her to write “The Brave Journal,” a journal which allows the user to plan for effective goals. Vanessa tells me about her background in corporate, why she left, the origins of the journal, and why imposter syndrom...

On today’s show I welcome two people who worked on a series I find fascinating, The Con. Director Eric Vaughn and producer Cindy Castro DiRusso join me to discuss the docuseries itself, along with the subject it covers, the 2008 financial crisis. We delve deep into the production of the show including how HBO’s The Jinx influenced production, why recreation was necessary, and why it made sense to simplify the message for the audience. * We also discuss Cindy’s connection to the financial regul...

I bring Spike Cohen on the show today to talk about more politics with us, as it will be my first time voting ever. This is the 2nd stop on my mission to figure out which 3rd party I fit into. Spike shared what the Libertarian Party can offer. It is based on the belief that we do best as people when we are the free to create and thrive as a species. He describes the government system as something that dictates how to live our lives and that system is the reason why we are facing problems like in...

Get ready to enjoy some good conversation with your host Sean Dustin and today’s guest Michael Patrick Lewis. This light and informative listen includes topics about becoming an author, career transitions highlighting the Accounting/CPA and Marketing industries. The swarming mess around American politics at our federal and state levels of governments. And of course, no conversation these days goes without poking on aspects of the pandemic. Many eye opening concerns are weighed in regards to pre ...

A different kind of woman empowerment. That is how I describe the episode today with Fiona Eckersley. Fiona talks about her book, Fearful to Fabulous: Unlock Your Power, Move On, and Thrive After Midlife Divorce, which she uses for her clients to help them go from feeling confused and fearful of the future to living the best of their lives. . Fiona also gets to talking about her own story, how she got out of a pattern where she ends up with men telling her what to do, which always leads to tox...

In this In this episode I asked Steven Grumbine Founder of the Real Progressives. Host of the Macro & Cheese Podcast, and MMT activist. I reached out to Steven because I haven't ever voted and wanted to know more about the Progressive movement to see if they had anything to offer me that matched any of my own ideals and thinking. I really enjoyed the conversation and the connection. . My next stop in the search for my identity in the current political climate is Spike Cohen the running mate of...

In this episode I talk to Rhiannon Steadman about self care and mental health during the pandemic. This episode was recorded on 4/24/2020. We also talk about conspiracies which wasn't planned it just kind of went down that hole. Since I'm a sucker for talking about that kind of stuff I let it go there, lol... . Connect to Rhiannon here: . Instagram: . https://www.instagram.com/amethyst_ish/ . Facebook: . https://www.facebook.com/rhiannon.wells92 . Here is where you can find me: . Lin...

In this episode I am talking to Scott Silverman. I was introduced to Scott by his publicist (shout out to Steve Joiner). Scott shares his story with me and we talk about recidivism, prison reform, community re-entry from incarceration, and other issues surrounding those topics. . I have a correction to make regarding which president appointed Judge John McBryde. I said it was Trump but he was actually appointed by Bush Senior . Here is more about Scott: . Scott's Story I empower individua...

In this episode I have an awesome conversation with Shelley Smith about her books, podcasts, and work place culture. We also dive into what the work place landscape is lining up to be with remote or telecommuting. You can find Shelley here: . Twitter: @premierrapport . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleydsmithpremierrapport/ . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelleySmith.PremierRapport/ . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premier_rapport/ . Website: http://www.premie...

In this episode I talk to Tammy Guns about how she had to start over at 41 with 3 children after her husband decided to leave the marriage and gifted her the children. This conversation was fun to have so I hope it is as fun to listen to. . Tammy's reading & listening suggestions: . Books: Sacred Contracts, by Caroline Myss . Podcasts': Marianne Williamson Matt Kahn . To support the show through Patreon: . Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=19859993 . All the ways to listen, supp...