In this week's episode, Jeff Krasno returns to chat about his new online course Good Stress!   Have you ever felt like modern life is out of sync with our ancient DNA? Journey with us and our guest, wellness maven Jeff Krasno, as we navigate the terrain of evolutionary mismatches and the holistic health practices that can steer us back to vitality. Jeff's revelation of reversing diabetes and his embrace of Good Stress through fasting and resistance training is not just his story—it's a...

This is a story that inspires, that can instantly give us perspective on our own lives, and how so precious our time here on this earth is, and how it can all be taken away from us at any moment…or we may get lucky and get a 2nd chance.  Well maybe that’s what we all are getting when we hear this story. A 2nd chance to change the way we show up in the world.  A 2nd chance to live our life with joy and gratitude, a 2nd chance to appreciate all that we have, right here and now. Today’s guest is...

What if we taught the value of kindness, along with math in our schools? What if we ran our businesses with kindness and math as our core principles? What if we lead with kindness, in every single decision we made, and in every interaction we had with others? As James Rhee demonstrates in his new book Red Helicopter - A Parable for our Times: Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math), leading with kindness and math may just change your perspective on your career, your relationships...

 This week, I'm privileged to share an enriching conversation with James Rhee, the transformative leader who authored "Red Helicopter:  Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math)."  In our latest episode of Better Place Project, we traverse the landscape of societal evolution, dissect the true measure of success, and unveil the human side of business often obscured by balance sheets. James, with his unique blend of empathy and analytical precision, provides us with a roadmap for systemic...

In this episode, I talk about the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zones.   Every time, throughout my life, when I've taken a big chance, challenged myself to do something I didn't want to do, or taken a huge leap of faith, it ended up working out wonderfully in the end.   So then I thought “I wonder if there’s any research around the benefits of stepping out of one’s comfort zone?  And as it turns out, there is a ton of research out there.  And it’s pretty stinking fascinating.   So...

In this week’s solo episode, I’m going to pull back the curtain on Ayahuasca – I’m going to talk about what it actually is, why I felt called to do it, why it’s not for everyone (I want to say that right up front), at least perhaps not right now in your life, and I’m going to share intimate details about my experience traveling to the rainforest of Costa Rica for an ayahuasca plant medicine retreat, consisting of 3 ayahuasca ceremonies.  And I’ll tell you right now, it was one of the most...

Davidji is an internationally recognized meditation expert, stress-management counselor, corporate trainer and author of the award-winning Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation, and of the upcoming book on managing your stress through meditation: Destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, Lasting Fulfillment, and Peace of Mind. He created the 21-day meditation challenge, and his voice can be heard on more than 300 guided...

How can we create a better world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren,  if we make poor choices in the person who is to lead us? Donald J. Trump is the biggest threat to democracy in the history of the United States.  He is now leading Joe Biden in the polls and if he ends up being re-elected, the United States may never be the same again. In this episode, Steve breaks down the reasons why, with the "Big Lie," 4 criminal indictments and 91 charges, authoritarian wanna be...

In this week's episode, Steve sits down with Debra Berndt Maldonado and Dr. Robert Maldonado to talk about all things Jungian Psychology including the importance of doing shadow work, tips for facing your shadow, imposter syndrome and how to overcome it, the power of spiritual goals, accessing you inner archetype, the difference between our personal unconscious and collective unconscious, what we can learn from our dreams and so much more! Debra Berndt Maldonado CCHT, CMJCI, is the CEO...

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of cultivating joy. Yet, it is in those moments of shared laughter, the simple pleasures that bring a smile, that we find resilience and strength. Joy is a transformative force, capable of turning mundane days into extraordinary memories. The importance of joy extends beyond mere happiness; it nurtures our mental and emotional health. It acts as a remedy for stress, a balm for the soul in times of...

In this week's episode, Steve sits down with intimacy expert, Tantra Teacher, and Relationship Coach, Magda Kay to talk about all things sex.    Magda has written a brand new book titled No More Faking it: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Love, Pleasure and Fulfillment She Deeply Desires – And Steve & Magda leave nothing on the table in this conversation.  They talk about tantra sex, orgasms, why some women aren’t having orgasms and how to fix that, They talk about F Power, what that means...

Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. He’s known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, Essence Magazine, TEDx, TVONE, Creative...

In this Encore Presentation of a Special Edition Holiday Episode from 2021, we compiled responses from 18 different guests of the podcast this year who answered the question "What is your favorite holiday tradition?" We received so many wonderful answers from all across the board, and even a few holidays and traditions that we've never heard of, from different cultures around the world. You'll here answers from Anaise and Carine Kanimba (Daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, real life hero of the...

In this Holiday / Christmas Bonus Episode from 2020, Erin & I chat about our own holiday traditions growing up and what we look forward to the most about the holidays. We even take a trip down memory lane and listen to clips of some Norris original Christmas songs from the 90s and early 2000s. That’s right, we have our own Christmas album. Hehe! Pour yourself some eggnog or hot cocoa and enjoy this holiday special! To stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the...

Daniel Blevins is a salon owner, social media influencer, LGBTQ+ advocate, activist and founder of Stand In Pride.  Daniel and his husband of 22 years reside in rural East Tennessee. He’s a proud father of two children and three grandchildren. Daniel founded the Facebook group Stand In Pride in early 2021, the group has since grown to over 60k members, with members in over 70 countries. The success of the group has gained national and international recognition in news publications including...

In a world that often seems divided by lines drawn in blood and conflict, I find myself at a crossroads. The Israel-Gaza conflict, a longstanding and painful struggle, has once again erupted into headlines and social media feeds. As the world debates and takes sides, I have taken a side.  I have made my choice, but it's not a choice between Israelis and Palestinians. It's an altogether different choice. The Israel-Gaza conflict is a deeply complex and emotional issue that has defied...

This week on the podcast, I talk about a book I’ve recently read that I’ve been wanting to read for years, and I finally put in my queue and read it.  It’s a legendary book called Autobiography of a Yogi by the one and only Paramahansa Yogananda.  Steve Jobs was so inspired by this book that he gave hundreds of copies of it away at his funeral in 2011.  This episode is my humble attempt to share some pearls of wisdom or top takeaways that I got from the book, which is chock full of precious...

Dr. Kyra O’Keeffe, PhD, is an educator and speaker who celebrates love, or the direct experience of our shared being.  She earned her masters degree in Educational Neuroscience at Harvard University and her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences at Stanford University, where she studied ego—or “the performance of the separate self”—in the American educational system. She then taught at Stanford, before leaving to pursue her own spiritual aims more fully. In 2019, she met Francis Lucille and Rupert...

This is my birthday week, so, I’ve decided to do an episode on my top tips for staying young.   When I decided to do this episode, I googled “Tips for staying younger….” And I couldn’t believe it.  Virtually every article was about how to LOOK younger.  Good Housekeeping has 19 ways to LOOK younger, readers digest has 47 simple ways to look younger, and they all talk about “use this skin cream, this moisturizer, this sun screen, take supplements, use this hair conditioner etc.  It’s all about...

I am so honored to have Dr. Terence Lester back to chat about his thought-provoking new book, All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. In this Part 1, Steve & Terence cover topics such as: Terence's near fatal auto accidentHis receiving his Ph.D.The inspiring story that was the impetus for launching Love Beyond WallsDismantling unrecognized prejudice"The Talk" that Terence and other black parents have to have with their childrenSteve shares his...

This week’s episode is a very special one with  @katerina.Satori Katerina’s ultimate devotion is to evolutionary consciousness. Her work is focused on guiding visionary leaders to stand fully in this devotion, too, through transcending stuck attachments, embodying their genius, and ascending into ecstatic co-creation with life. After moving to the USA at age 23 with $3 in her pocket, she worked towards the spiritual initiation that would forever shape her devotion, and anchor her mission....

This week we bring you an encore presentation of our August, 2022 interview with Relationship Coach, Therapist & Healing Teacher, Quentin Decamp. In this conversation, we chatted about childhood trauma, commitment fears, wounded inner child work, anxious partners, avoidant partners, trauma bonds, toxic relationships, twin flames, healing via somatic breathwork and meditation,  and so much more..  Quentin is an embodied relationship coach, somatic therapist and breathwork facilitator. He...

Join us on a transformative journey where we explores the profound quest of finding your true purpose. Steve will guide us through the maze of self-discovery, humor, and enlightenment as we uncover the magic of purpose. Discover why finding your purpose can be utterly life-changing, like unlocking a treasure chest within yourself. We'll dive into the six steps that lead you to your life's most exciting story, your "why," and your compass for navigating life's seas. Prepare for an adventure...

Anyone who has ever had a dog will agree, that the old expression “A dog is man’s best friend” absolutely holds true. For thousands of years we have domesticated and welcomed dogs, and other pets into our lives…they become a part of our family.  We develop deep, meaningful bonds with our loyal companions.   Therefore, when they become sick, or have been traumatized, we desperately want to heal them.  As a professional animal healer from Ireland, Lisa Tully has an international practice...