I Gave My Teacher Detention, And Learned About Grace | Episode 414

Ever feel stuck replaying a mistake until it steals your momentum? We open with a concrete win—30 episodes in 30 days—then get honest about what really sustains that pace: shrinking the gap between noticing an error and fixing it without beating ourselves up. I walk through how we plan monthly and quarterly, why short-term adjustments support long-term goals, and how a few safeguards—checklists, second looks, and after-action notes—keep us from making the same mistake twice.

Along the way, I share stories from sch...

A Mother Fights A System That Lost Her Child | Episode 413

What happens when a mother asks a court, a sheriff, and social services the simplest question—where is my daughter—and no one can answer? We sit down with Sarah Davis of Kentucky for a raw, detailed account of a custody battle that veered into disappearance, intimidation, and a system that lost sight of the child at its center. Her story stretches from childhood lessons in a county’s court culture to frontline experience in a local jail, where she describes drug overdoses, a contraband tunnel...

Rewire Your Brain From Self-Critic to Self-Champion | Voices for Voices Episode 412

A single lyric can say what a whole day of thoughts tries to hide. Gut Punch by Nick Jonas gave us that jolt—the feeling of self-talk landing hard, stealing breath, and making everything feel a size too tight. We took that spark and opened a candid, hopeful conversation about how we speak to ourselves, why perfectionism creeps in, and what it takes to find the person behind the mirror again.

We start with the honest parts: advice you can’t hear yet...

Climbing Everest, Skiing Down, And The Mental Game | Episode 411

Breath is never guaranteed above the death zone, which is exactly why this story hits so hard. We dive into a rare Everest ascent and ski descent attempted without supplemental oxygen and open up the bigger questions: how do you prepare for a goal where the margin for error is razor-thin, and what does mental health look like when every choice is a trade-off between speed, safety, and survival?

We start by grounding the conversation in our core values—choosing people and culture over po...

When Life Changes In A Blink, Resilience Begins | Episode 410

What do you hold without noticing until it’s gone? We sit down with David to unpack the moment an eye injury shattered daily life and what it takes to rebuild from the inside out. He speaks openly about relentless pain, the dizzying loss of independence, and the grief of being a writer who suddenly can’t write. Then the conversation turns—toward mental health tools, faith, and the stubborn promise to keep moving one day closer to better.

We explore the nuts and bolts...

AWEtism: Dr. Lyons Rethinks Autism Through Science And Compassion | Episode 409

What if the story you’ve been told about autism is too small for the people you love? In this conversation with Dr. Lyons—a Yale-trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent—we explore a practical, hopeful path that treats identity with respect and health with rigor. She calls it “AWEtism,” a mindset that sees the person first while working methodically to remove barriers like chronic GI pain, poor sleep, nutrient gaps, and sensory overwhelm.

We walk through the core levers families can actually c...

I Moved For A Promotion And All I Got Was Anxiety And Frequent Flyer Miles | Episode 408

Ever wonder why the promotion didn’t fix the emptiness? We open up about chasing titles, relocating for a “dream job,” and discovering that more money and a shinier role can still leave you exhausted, isolated, and off-mission. Justin shares the unseen toll of time-zone expectations, late nights to “prove” worth, and the moment regret arrived with a phone call about a loved one’s passing. It’s candid, vulnerable, and full of lessons learned the hard way.

We unpack...

What If Compassion Scaled To Three Billion People? | Episode 407

A midnight capture makes headlines, but the real story lives in the human fallout—families torn by trafficking, teens blindsided by counterfeit pills, and communities trying to hold a line against fentanyl without losing their compassion. We open the door to an honest, practical, and stigma-free conversation about keeping people alive and helping them find their way back.

We walk through what alleged high-level trafficking means on the ground: unaccompanied minors who vanish from overwhelmed systems, porous pathways that let bad actors profit, and a...

From Lawn Seats To Legends: A Fan’s Aerosmith Journey | Episode 406

A lawn seat, a rumor about a second stage, and a plan that paid off—this is a love letter to live music and a reminder that every instrument can be a voice. We open with gratitude for a global community that keeps our mental health mission moving, then dive into a decades-long relationship with Aerosmith: the grit of early struggles, the thrill of being fifteen feet from Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and the quiet power of a taped setlist that meant more than...

What If Your Voice Is The Work You’re Here To Do? | Episode 405

What keeps you waking up with a microphone in front of you and a story still on your tongue? We open 2026 by pulling back the curtain on how a scrappy nonprofit leapt past 400 episodes without a marketing budget, and why we’ve stayed stubborn about telling the truth even when it’s messy. Justin shares candid reflections on mental health, clarifies misconceptions about past substance use, and explains how cutting back on reactive language created space for better thinking, calmer choices, and deeper...

Misunderstood Feelings, Real Grief, And Finding Purpose Through Service | Episode 404

We open season five by talking about emotions that do not always show on the face, the pain of being misread, and how grief reshapes purpose. Through stories of work, loss, faith, and mental health, we make a case for honesty over polish and service over performance.

• misread emotions and the gap between feeling and expression
• a workplace story about “you don’t look excited”
• grief after a father’s passing and memory’s weight
• why tips need context and real stories
•...

How Fixing My Teeth Lightened My Mental Load | Ep 403

A simple, visible change can loosen a heavy mental load. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation as we open up about finishing adult braces, why a “cosmetic” decision wasn’t vanity at all, and how incremental progress restored confidence one tray at a time. We trace the arc from childhood brackets and outdated retainer advice to the slow, decades‑long relapse that quietly shaped self‑image, social habits, and mental health. If you’ve ever avoided photos, hidden your smile, or carried shame into the dentist’s chai...

Finding Your Voice When No One Listens | Ep 402

Ever felt like you’re shouting into a void while everyone nods and moves on? We sit with that ache—being left out, pushed around, and told to smile—and turn it into plain words, practical tools, and a path toward feeling seen. This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a map for when the floor feels unsteady and the room feels too loud.

We unpack the hidden ways people cope when everything feels wrong: blasting music to drown the noise, withdrawing to avoid more hurt...

How Voices For Voices Plans To Protect Kids From Harmful EdTech And Polarizing Content | Episode 401

The milestone feels big—400+ episodes and listeners in 100+ countries—but what we talk about today is bigger: protecting kids from the worst parts of the digital world sneaking into classrooms. We open with gratitude and momentum, then get straight to the point: if a device is handed to a first grader by a school, it should teach, not sell. Loud “kid” shows that push comparison, consumption, and unrealistic challenges don’t belong on school-issued tablets. Neither do car and truck commercial...

We Hit 400 Episodes, Beat Our Goal, And Lay Out What Comes Next | Ep 400

Four hundred episodes later, the mission feels bigger than ever. We’re celebrating a milestone we once thought was years away, reflecting on eight years of recovery, and sharing how a no-budget project earned listeners in 100 countries and 1,000 cities. The throughline is simple: real stories deliver real help. When people hear lived experience—messy, honest, and practical—they find the courage to keep going.

We dig into what’s working across platforms, from steady growth on Spotify to the promise of more...

A Tour Of Voices For Voices Publishing’s Most-Requested Reads | Episode 399

What if your next favorite read was also a compass? We open the doors to our full catalog—stories that chase wonder across foggy coasts and deep oceans, and practical guides that turn hard-earned lessons into everyday tools for work and wellbeing. From a dream-woven chapter book and a Christmas rescue with real stakes to a bold comic universe where prophecy collides with purpose, this showcase maps out how imagination can steady real life.

We start with courageous kids and mythic quests: The...

Steal Our Posts For Your Book? Not Today | Ep 398

Headlines love big numbers, but the real story today is about protecting creators and setting a clear standard for credit. We open with gratitude for a community that helped us scale toward 400 episodes across 100 countries and thousands of cities, then get straight to the update: Voices for Voices is registered, and we have wholly acquired Mythical Creatures Around The World. That shift matters, because registration and acquisition change what counts as “fair game” online. Folklore posts and descriptions tied to that brand are now protected content, and...

Voices for Voices Episode 397 Left Us Speechless | Ep. 397

The momentum feels different when gratitude sets the pace. We look back on 390+ episodes, a growing global community, and the small sparks—a listener’s golden beanie idea, an editor’s quiet excellence—that turned into bright, tangible wins. Our mission stays steady: serve people facing mental health challenges and trauma recovery with practical support, faith-filled encouragement, and content that helps every single day, whether or not a new show drops.

We open the door to everyone, believers and skeptics alike, and talk frankly about the cult...

What If Doing Your Best Is Enough To Change The World | Episode 396

What if the most powerful mental health tool you have is the choice to do your best today? Justin invites you into a raw, relatable journey that stretches from holiday shopping chaos and delayed deliveries to the deeper work of grief, faith, and finding purpose when certainty never arrives. The mission is bold—reach at least three billion people with free, accessible support—and it grows through small acts that anyone can do: listen, share, and pass hope forward.

We open with...

Persistence Over Presents | Episode 395

Ever notice how the work that matters rarely happens overnight? We open with gratitude for our global community and a clear look at the holidays—less about shopping, more about purpose and faith—and use that lens to unpack the real engine behind meaningful change: persistence. Not the loud kind, but the steady habit of showing up, deciding for yourself, and doing the work you actually love, even when timelines slip and critics chirp.

Justin shares why grit beats luck almost every time, weaving in memories from corded rotary phon...

Beyond Filters And Flawless: Choosing Purpose Over Perfection | Episode 394

Perfection promises peace and delivers pressure. We’re hitting the cusp of 400 episodes not by chasing flawless, but by choosing truth, service, and steady output—especially when the timeline rewards filters over substance. Together we unpack how comparison steals momentum, why online cruelty isn’t worth your attention, and how to turn down the noise so you can build the work only you can make.

We share a candid look at what it takes to keep creating with a tiny team: editing late, writing the bl...

We Confront Two Tragedies And Ask How To Help | Episode 393

A hard headline is never the whole story. We sit with two devastating news events—the reported suicide of actor James Ransone and the alleged involvement of a son in the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner—to ask a more urgent question: how can we show up sooner when mental health turns critical?

We unpack what responsible response looks like when details are evolving and emotions are raw. Rather than speculate, we focus on practical action: how 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, actu...

What If Your Illness Became Your Superpower | Ep 392

A single 90-page book lit the spark. We walk through how Prescription for Living evolved into Voices for Voices—hundreds of episodes, a growing publishing arm, and a mission to help people navigate mental health with courage, clarity, and practical tools. The heart of the story is simple: belief comes first, patience powers the middle, and impact becomes the true return.

We share a candid look at seasonal affective disorder and the quiet discipline it takes to keep showing up when the days are dark an...

Purpose Whispers Loudest When Obstacles Shout | Ep 391

What keeps you moving when everything says quit? We open up about the grind behind Voices for Voices: the tough stories, the lost studio, the doubts that show up at 2 a.m., and the stubborn belief that one listener’s breakthrough is worth every hurdle. This isn’t a victory lap; it’s a field report from a team that chose calling over comfort and service over metrics.

We talk candidly about stigma and the price of candor. When a platform gets pulled for addressing mental health...

How Stress Can Cause Real Illness And How To Reverse It with Dr. David Clarke | Ep 390

What if your body’s pain isn’t a sign of damage, but a signal that your brain’s alarm system has been stuck on high? We sit down with Dr. David Clarke—president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms—to unpack how stress, trauma, and learned danger can wire physical symptoms into the nervous system, and how those same circuits can be rewired for relief.

Dr. Clarke shares unforgettable cases that flip the script on...

From Cult Conditioning To Child Protection: Kim Kelley’s Survivor-Led Blueprint | Ep 389

What if the most reliable alarm for control is this: truth doesn’t mind being questioned? That line unlocks the heart of our conversation with Kim Kelley, a nationally recognized child safety advocate and survivor who translates lived experience into practical systems that protect kids in the real world and the digital one.

We start by separating adult influence from child conditioning. Adults can choose to leave; children can’t. Kim maps how coercive groups rewire reality—teaching “red is blue,” punishing qu...

How Kim Kelley Turned Trauma Into A Mission To Expose And Disrupt Child Trafficking | Ep 388

The story starts where most would end: born into the Children of God, a notorious cult that cloaked abuse in faith and control. Kim Kelley walks us through the mechanics of manipulation—how language is twisted, questions are punished, and “God’s love” becomes the cover for exploitation—and then shows what it takes to dismantle that system from the outside.

We trace her journey from a 19-year-old planning an overnight bus escape in Mexico to a builder of busines...

A Theme Park Used Our Name Without Asking, And We’re Taking Action | Episode 387

A billion-euro headline promised a new destination called Dracula Land—then we spotted language inside the plan that mirrored our brand, Mythical Creatures Around the World. That raised a hard stop. We walk you through what we found, why the wording matters, and how IP law protects more than logos; it protects years of research, folklore curation, artwork, and a global community that trusts us to handle myth with care.

We lay out the ownership structure—Mythical Creatures Around the Wo...

Medal of Honor: Telling Sammy Lee Davis’s Story in Cudgel with Nathan and Todd Tetreault | Ep 386

A harmonica playing Shenandoah. A vow to never leave a brother behind. A night in Vietnam when an ordinary soldier did something extraordinary and love carried him across a river under fire. We sit down with the Teacher Brothers—veterans turned filmmakers—to share the heart and vision behind Cudgel, their feature film about Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Lee Davis.

You’ll hear how a chance meeting became a mission: from a Veterans Day stage to time...

I Lived Like A Zombie, Then Built A Nonprofit | Ep 385

We share raw stories of overdose, a car crash, grief, and a psych ward circle to show why asking for help became the turning point. From surviving reckless years to building Voices for Voices, we map a plan to make mental health care free, humane, and within reach.

• gratitude for global audience and milestone growth
• teen risk, bullying, and cold pill overdose
• Windsor trip aftermath and highway crash from sleep loss
• rock-bottom moment and choosing help in 2017
• grief after family los...

Young Author, Big Imagination; Nine-Year-Old Ryan Solomon and The Search for Drake Colton | Episode 384

A nine-year-old author just proved that big stories don’t need a long resume. We sit down with Ryan Solomon, the mind behind The Search for Drake Colton, to trace how doodles, daydreams, and family brainstorms became a published Christian fantasy for kids. With his parents, David and Amanda, Ryan breaks down the messy magic of drafting: character names that changed three times, cover art debates, folklore experiments, and the moment he opened the envelope and realized his book was real. Duration: 00:52:55

How Rewiring Your Thoughts Can Calm Anxiety, Improve Sleep, And Change Your Life | Ep 383

Sleepless nights, racing thoughts, and a stomach in knots don’t have to be your baseline. We bring on brain coach Helen Dugdale from Sydney, Australia to connect the dots between anxiety, insomnia, and the kind of thriving that shows up in your decisions, your health, and your mood. Helen blends decades of science, psychology, and coaching to explain why forcing sleep backfires and why aiming for relaxation first changes everything. Her approach is simple and powerful: identify the real trigger, ca...

We Share How Merch And Publishing Fuel Mental Health Support For Millions | Episode 382

Big goals don’t start big—they start consistent. We’ve crossed hundreds of episodes and expanded to daily live streams because one simple truth keeps proving itself: when people feel seen, they keep going. Today we open the hood on how our community powers mental health support across platforms, how our publishing arm is growing, and why even a single beanie can carry a message of warmth and belonging.

We talk through four featured titles that meet listeners in differ...

From Stigma To Clarity: Why Everyone Has Mental Health | Episode 381

Words can heal or divide, and the way we talk about mental health still keeps too many people at arm’s length. We make a simple, crucial shift: mental health is health. From there, the rest falls into place—clear plans, kinder language, and consistent habits that actually help. We unpack why calling someone “mental” hides the real issue, how to compare invisible struggles to visible injuries without minimizing either, and what it looks like to build daily practices that support mind and body through changing...

Inside Our TikTok Shop: Four New Releases That Fund Mental Health Support (Episode 380)

Four books, one clear purpose: translate courage, recovery, and practical know-how into real help for real people. We’re celebrating episode 380 by opening up our TikTok Shop and walking you through four titles that meet readers where they are—two new releases from David Solomon that bring values-driven adventure to life, and two guides from Justin Alan Hayes that turn lived experience into frameworks you can use right away.

First up, The Young Siren Born and The Atalan. David’s Young Siren Born n...

Exposing A Lawsuit Against A Small Nonprofit Over Survivor Testimony | Episode 379

Power doesn’t always shout; sometimes it whispers into phones, nudges gatekeepers, and makes uncomfortable stories disappear. We open the door on a civil defamation lawsuit filed after we aired a trafficking survivor’s testimony, and we walk you through why we won’t pull down evidence-based content. As a small 501(c)(3), we lay out the stakes: the chilling effect on survivor voices, the risk for publishers, and the pressure campaigns that make silence look like the safest option.

We take listeners step by step t...

What Counts As Plagiarism And Why It Matters In Publishing And Classrooms | Ep 378

Plagiarism isn’t a technicality; it’s a trust breaker. We dive straight into what counts as plagiarism, how similarity tools like Turnitin actually work, and why a single percentage never tells the whole story. Drawing on years of university teaching, we unpack thresholds, intent, and proportional consequences, then map those lessons to the publishing world where readers reasonably expect originality or clear attribution. When copied words are sold as fresh work, it doesn’t just undercut creators—it deceives audiences and weakens the entire c...

Standing With Survivors While Defending The First Amendment | Episode 377

When a survivor speaks, the internet can turn volatile in minutes. We lean into the turbulence with a clear purpose: protect free speech, protect people, and channel evidence where it belongs. With David Solomon joining us, we unpack the wave of backlash after our recent conversation with Catherine and lay out a principled path through noise, pressure, and competing claims.

We start by grounding the conversation in the First Amendment and our role as a platform. We are not here to declare verdicts; we are here...

Catherine Davi Bringing Explosive Evidence For Half-Sister | Ep. 376

What happens when the person you trust to “help” with a child’s social media becomes the source of harm? We pull back the curtain on a tangled digital conflict—walking through a forensic psychologist’s findings, disputed emails, and a letter that included private home addresses. The goal isn’t drama; it’s clarity. We lay out what’s verified, what’s contested, and how to spot intimidation when it hides behind legal-sounding language and late-night messages.

Together with returning guest Catherine Davi, we map the escalation: extern...

From Mythical Creatures To Mental Health: How Community Fuels 400 Episodes | (Episode 375)

We celebrate a surge in community growth, new live streams, and a slate of books while sharing candid mental health tactics that keep us grounded. Culture stays center stage as we explore global folklore without politics and thank you for pushing us toward 400 episodes.

• momentum toward 400 episodes and global reach
• TikTok, Facebook, Instagram live updates and exclusives
• Voices for VoicesⓇ Publishing releases and The Atalan
• why print and digital both matter for readers on the go
• folklore from every cultur...

How Poverty, Pills, And Power Trap Eastern Kentucky | Ep. 374

What happens when a community is boxed in by poverty, prescriptions, and power? Justin sits down with Nicole, who grew up between Chicago and Letcher County, to tell a raw story about Eastern Kentucky’s overlapping crises: the opioid wave that labeled people “pillbillies,” the collapse of coal that gutted livelihoods, and the local machines that decide who gets help, who gets punished, and who gets ignored. Her account starts with a teenage car crash and a lawyer who pressured her to take meds to keep a case alive—...

North Korea’s Folklore, Not Politics | Ep. 373

A monster in a volcanic lake, blue sea dragons along a rugged coast, and a mystery in the sky that drew both Koreas to look up at once—this conversation pushes past headlines to reveal how folklore can connect people who rarely meet as neighbors. With David Solomon of Mythical Creatures Around the World, we explore the living map of Korean myth—stories that predate modern borders yet still pulse through North Korea’s mountains, shorelines, and villages today.

We dig into Heaven Lake’s cryptid, a cousin in spirit...

Why Intercepting Fentanyl Boats Protects Our Communities | Episode 372

What if one small boat could decide the fate of an entire community? We open our hearts to a global audience and then face a hard truth: fentanyl and its analogs are slipping into everyday life, often hidden in familiar substances and amplified by cutting practices that turn routine use into a fatal gamble. Our conversation moves from survivor courage and cultural responsibility to the urgent ethics of stopping lethal drugs at sea, especially in the Caribbean corridors that move faster than public awareness.

We share why...

From Grooming To Evidence: Catherine Davi’s Fight To Be Heard | Episode 371

Evidence changes the conversation. Catherine Davi returns to share the receipts behind her story—videos, posts, and messages that reveal grooming tactics, social media control, and pressure that began when she was a minor. We unpack how adults can weaponize access, how parental tech gaps get exploited, and why a meticulous evidence trail becomes a lifeline for survivors who need to be believed and protected.

We also confront the system. Catherine describes an interrogation that triggered dissociation, a Georgia detective who recognized harm but...

We Urge Abusers To Confess And Let Survivors Heal | Episode 370

Some stories shake you awake. We open the door to hard truths about grooming, coercion, and abuse, and we refuse to look away when backlash tries to drown out survivor voices. Our focus is simple: protect people, tell the truth, and push for real accountability that leads to healing.

We talk through recent survivor accounts and the psychological toll of grooming—how it warps thinking, isolates victims, and lingers for years. We push back on claims that free speech is a shield for harmful conduct, re...

Designing Inclusive Playgrounds And Workplaces For Neurodivergent Communities (Episode 369)

Play shouldn’t require a workaround. We unpack how everyday design choices—like long stretches of mulch, narrow steps, and heat-heavy lighting—quietly exclude many kids and adults, then map out simple, evidence-based changes that open the gate to everyone. From wheelchair-safe surfacing to adaptive swing seats and clear approach paths, we show how inclusion starts well before anyone reaches the slide. Along the way, we get personal about sensory needs and why certain lights raise anxiety not because of brightness alone, but because of the heat they emit...

Survivor and Inspirer Catherine Davi | Ep 368

A brave voice cuts through the noise. Catherine joins us to share how grooming crept into her life through secrecy, staged maturity, and online manipulation—and how she fought to be believed, gathered evidence, and began to heal. With David helping facilitate, we unpack the exact tactics abusers use: isolating kids from parents, normalizing sexualized content, coaching concealment, and exploiting social media DMs to keep everything hidden in plain sight.

We also get honest about the aftermath. Catherine describes freeze responses during interviews, fragmented memories, and the physical toll of...

A Public Safety Issue: Kids Sing "Penetrates," "Mutilates," & "Bleeds With Me" in Cassabrie | Ep 367

A shaky handheld video. A young voice in the woods. Lyrics about bondage, despair, and the fading of prayer. That combination stopped us cold, and it led to a wider conversation about what happens when heavy themes reach kids without the guardrails of context or adult support. We walk through the exact lyrics from Bryan Davis’s Masters and Slayers, then look closely at two YouTube performances by minors: one a cappella, one with piano and flute. Public domain does not mean child-ready, an...

From Harassment To Courtroom Retaliation: One Woman’s Fight Against Local Power | Ep 366

The story begins with a restart—Gemma Bentley returned to Kentucky, earned a 4.0 in criminal justice, and stepped into public service—then collided with the kind of power most people only whisper about. She recounts alleged harassment by a courthouse official, the pressure to “play along,” and the quiet survival tactics that follow when saying no places a target on your back. What unfolds is a rare, unfiltered view of small-town justice: how a civil property dispute morphed into a criminal warrant, how cases get steere...

Survivor Reclaims Her Voice & Seeks Truth Despite Grief, Addiction & Institutional Failure (Ep. 365)

We follow Bethany’s story from a painful childhood and addiction to the disputed death of her father and her ongoing search for legal accountability, truth, and healing. Faith, community, and documentation emerge as the tools she uses to push against fear, fatigue, and alleged corruption.

• mission to uplift survivors and expose harm
• Bethany’s early neglect, coerced meds, and addiction
• father’s death disputed amid reported multiple shots
• alleged probate manipulation and forged records
• barriers with lawyers, fees, and stalled fili...

A Mother Confronts A Broken Court Machine In Kentucky | Ep. 364

A judge murdered in chambers should have been the shock that made everyone look closer. What Brandy lays out makes it unavoidable. Starting with a marijuana infraction at 14, her son was pushed into juvenile drug court under threats and paperwork that stripped rights. Years disappeared in a blur of sanctions, detention, and rehab placements that demanded daily compliance while making success impossible. Then came the adult system, where traffic stops turned into jail time and minor violations replaced drug charges, sealing a record that killed job prospects...

Tya Adams Exposes Corruption, Trafficking, And Abuse In Kentucky’s Justice System | Ep. 363

Some stories demand to be heard no matter how difficult they are to sit with. We sit down with survivor and advocate Tya Adams to confront allegations of systemic corruption in Letcher County, Kentucky—where power, addiction, and fear have been used as tools to control women and silence victims. Tya shares how grooming began when she was sixteen, how coercion erased any concept of consent, and why so many women end up trapped by programs and policies that claim to rehabilitate but instead entr...

Watch Parties, Weight Rooms, And Why Your Coach Might Be Playing A Mental Health Podcast | Ep 362

If you’ve ever wondered whether your single voice can shift anything, this conversation is your nudge to speak up and bring others with you. Justin opens the door to a global community spanning ninety countries and hundreds of cities, then zooms into the everyday actions that create real change: casting a vote, hosting a watch party, cueing an episode in a weight room, or giving someone space to be heard.

We explore why participation matters even when outcomes di...

From 360 Episodes To A Hundred-Year Vision | Ep 361

Big goals only matter if they serve real people. We just crossed 360 episodes and used the moment to ask better questions: What does a 100-year organization look like? How do we scale care without losing heart? Why do more influential guests want in now, and what does that unlock for the communities we serve?

We talk candidly about momentum, faith, and the discipline to avoid autopilot. The mission isn’t to chase buzzwords; it’s to create conversations that move someone to seek help, share a story, or supp...

Stargazing Without Screens (Episode 360)

Wonder doesn’t just inspire us. It calibrates us. We open up about a phone-free night that paired live music with an immersive trip through the cosmos and somehow made the ground under our feet feel steadier. The experience rekindled a childhood dream of space, reminded us how small we are, and gave us a bigger reason to keep going: serving others at scale, one honest story at a time.

We talk about the early spark—wanting to be an astronaut—and the practical hurdles that pulled that dream to the backgr...

The Hidden Power of Inner Courage | Ep 359

When life snaps without warning, the question isn’t “why me?” so much as “what now?” We share a raw look at sudden loss, the quiet realities of grief, and the surprising moment a friend named what was already there: inner strength. From that spark, we trace how courage actually works—how it hides in ordinary choices, shows up when no one is watching, and grows when you stack small wins instead of chasing perfect days.

We open up about a family story that reshaped priorities overnight and how hearing...

From Vertigo To Victory: Coping With Sensory Triggers And Anxiety | Episode 358

We share a personal story about facing bright lights and motion without our usual tools and what that taught us about progress with anxiety. Along the way we offer practical ways to choose seats, plan exits, and lower sensory load so crowds, concerts, and travel feel doable.

• mission to help people at scale and invite support
• early vertigo under blue light and motion triggers
• blue light glasses as partial relief not a cure
• unexpected success at a planetarium without tools
• therapy, m...

From 150 To 355: How A Mental Health Podcast Grew Across 90 Countries (Episode 357)

Records are exciting, but the reason behind them means more. We nearly doubled our all-time monthly listenership in October 2025 and crossed past 355 episodes, and we’re taking a moment to say thank you while grounding the celebration in what matters: real mental health stories, practical resources, and a global community that shows up for one another.

We walk through the milestones and reflect on how this show grew from episode 150 last year to a worldwide audience in 90 countries and almost 900 cities. Along the way, we...

Santa, Stuffed Puppies, And Why Feelings Matter | (Episode 356)

We explore how imagination shapes kindness, faith, and mental health, from childhood wonder to adult service. Stories of community giving, a ballpark act of presence, and mission work remind us that small choices can carry big meaning.

• imagination as a driver of ambition and empathy
• navigating adult barriers without abandoning dreams
• centering faith and meaning over consumerism
• turning a tree festival purchase into triple impact
• staying present with a stranger at a ballgame
• mission work, refugees, and practical compassion
• protecting children’s wonder and tim...

We Doubled Our Audience And Chose Honesty Over Silence | Ep 355

We mark our biggest month ever while owning a tough technical glitch, revisiting Nicole Bobek’s story, and sharing clear steps to find her book. We open up about sobriety, masks versus feelings, and why telling hard truths is our core.

• record growth across listeners and viewers
• recap of episode 353 video loss and 354 fixes
• where to find Nicole Bobek’s memoir online
• gratitude for new countries joining the community
• faith, purpose, and serving the human race
• efficiency culture versus humane living
• sob...

What If Being Yourself Is The Strongest Brand You’ll Ever Build (Episode 354)

We turn a video failure into a clearer message about resilience, authenticity, and why one honest story can outweigh perfect production. Nicole Bobek’s new memoir anchors a talk on recovery, personal brand, and the real-world impact that analytics often miss.

• gratitude for global listeners and growing reach
• what breaks behind the scenes and how we adapt
• highlighting Nicole Bobek’s book and life story
• addiction, domestic violence and recovery themes
• choosing authenticity over polished branding
• recognition without endorsemen...

From Olympic Ice To Inner Healing: Nicole Bobek On Pressure, Addiction & Owning Your Story | Ep. 353

A tiny blade, a roaring arena, and four minutes that can rewrite a year—Nicole Bobek knows what it means to balance grace and grit on the thinnest edge. We sit down with the former U.S. champion and Olympian to explore the real story behind the spotlight: the sacrifices that fuel elite performance, the psychological pressure no camera can capture, and the complicated work of rebuilding a life once the music stops.

Nicole takes us inside the craft of fi...

AX And Sophia Waters (Episode 352)

A story can save a life—or hide a wound. We sit down with author David Solomon to unpack the day AX was born, the moment Sophia Waters first sang portals open, and the long, painful path from prodigy to survivor reclaiming his work. What begins as a creative anniversary becomes a frank look at alleged grooming, trafficking, and the way influence in Christian publishing can warp mentorship into control. David shares how a five-hour call set off church upheaval, how meetings turned into hours of idea extraction, and why certain details in...

My Toothbrush Dove Into The Toilet And Somehow This Became A Lesson On Joy | Ep. 351

Your day can change on a toothbrush drop or a coffee spill—and not because of the mess, but because of the meaning you attach to it. We explore how to turn small setbacks into small wins, reclaim a few minutes at a time, and steady your mind with a higher standard of purpose the host calls being a “Jesusaire.” Whether your anchor is faith or a set of values, that north star helps you respond instead of react, protect your attention, and mo...

When Faith Meets Fiction: Building Characters Through Christ's Eyes | Episode 211

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What if the very challenges you face could become your greatest creative strengths? Meet Gabriel Bloor, a dyslexic author who transforms his neurodivergent thinking into a superpower for crafting immersive fictional worlds.

"My mother told me for the longest time my dyslexia is not a weakness but a superpower," shares Bloor, whose unique cognitive perspective allows him to simultaneously inhabit his characters while maintaining a b...

Writing Through the Darkness Reveals the Light of Christ | Episode 212

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Gabriel Bloor shatters conventional Christian fiction expectations with his bold, unflinching approach to storytelling. Gone are the days of sanitized faith narratives where prayer magically solves every problem. Instead, Bloor invites us into what he candidly describes as "a war zone" – stories filled with graphic realities, psychological depth, and authentic spiritual journeys.

What makes Bloor's work revolutionary isn't just his willingness to depict blood, gore, and...

You Don’t Need A Perfect Voice To Share Your Voice | (Episode 350)

Fear can turn a simple song into a mountain. Justin takes us through that climb—how panic at a lectern, years of comparison, and the weight of being seen slowly gave way to a gentler practice of participation. The story isn’t about hitting the right notes; it’s about learning to belong without earning it, and letting your voice be enough, exactly as it sounds today.

We unpack the link between expression and mental health, exploring how anxiety narrows our lives and how smal...

What If The Voice You Ignore Is Your Own | Ep 349

Ever had that jolt where impatience flips from frustration into focus? We lean into that pivot and unpack how a mirror moment, a surge of energy, and a swarm of doubts can become the raw materials for real change. Instead of glossing over the mess, we walk through the heat—naming the pressure, questioning the thrill, and translating a chaotic rush into practical momentum you can use today.

We start with the blunt stuff: mortality, self-scrutiny, and the uneasy quiet of staring yourself down. From th...

My Mom Wrote Movies, Saved Kids, And Broke The Internet’s Brain (Episode 347)

We trace David Solomon’s path with his mother, Sapphira, through survival, rescue work, ministry, and the hidden costs of telling the truth about trafficking and persecution in Nigeria. The story confronts censorship, medical neglect, and the shame pushed onto victims, while calling for courage and clarity.

• dedication to Sapphira Solomon and her legacy
• early media work, teaching, ministry and public service
• surviving domestic violence and a house fire
• writing as vocation and advocacy tool
• confronting abuse in church setting...

Behind The Hooks: A Songwriter’s Secret Playbook (Episode 348)

What if the rhythm dripping from a leaky sink could become the chorus you’ll hum all week? We sit down with David for a behind‑the‑scenes tour of real‑world songwriting: from sparks that arrive at midnight to the disciplined craft that turns fragments into radio‑ready hooks and film cues that carry entire scenes.

David opens up about his journey from early releases to ghostwriting for major artists and composing for TV and film. He walks us through how chord choices shape emotion—why C major sm...

When Algorithms Raise Our Children, Values Must Raise Their Voices | Episode 346

Warning: the volume on kids’ videos isn’t just loud—it’s strategic. We open up about the new reality of children’s content where unboxings, timed challenges, and staged “secret rooms” blur the line between storytelling and advertising. If your kid thinks every store trip should end with twenty blind bags, you’re not alone. We talk candidly about product placement, the attention economy, and why constant hype can train young brains to crave peaks, not presence.

From our vantage point as parents and creators, we...

When The Night Is Long, Purpose Keeps The Light On (Episode 345)

We celebrate a Rumble milestone, reflect on faith and purpose, and unpack why winter’s longest night can weigh on mood. We share practical ways to face seasonal affective disorder, set boundaries, and find comfort, humor, and community when days feel short.

• gratitude for audience support and platform growth
• faith as motivation and mission anchor
• trauma of retelling and stress responses
• what the winter solstice is and why it matters
• seasonal affective disorder and mood changes
• comfort, routines, and light strategi...

A Person Confronts Their Mistakes And Fights For A Second Chance (Episode 344)

We trace a raw night of regret, isolation, and the fragile urge to start over after everything feels lost. Confession, rumination, and the thin line between despair and resolve give shape to a tense, emotional arc.
• waking to bright light and confusion
• admitting mistakes and facing consequences
• feeling unseen and unheard in crisis
• slipping toward the edge and holding on
• longing for a reset while accepting the past
• choosing small steps toward change

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From Dirty Roads To Open Skies: Learning To Fly Through Setbacks (Ep. 343)

The ground can feel rough and the sky far away, but there’s a way to climb without perfect gear or a flawless map. We explore what it really means to “learn to fly” when resources are thin, the path is unclear, and gravity keeps reminding you that coming down is part of the trip. Using vivid moments of ascent and descent, we share practical habits for resilience, softer landings, and momentum you can trust.

We talk through how to handle the hard parts...

From Booze to Blessings: My Journey to Faith (Ep 342)

We talk about purpose, faith, and why life’s short timeline pushes us to act now. Justin shares how anxiety shaped his travel habits, how he rebuilt healthier coping tools, and why we’re drawing a firm line against impersonators to protect our community.

• gratitude for a growing global community and a bold mission to help at scale
• faith as foundation for purpose, courage and integrity
• anxiety on flights, alcohol as avoidance, and the decision to change
• practical coping mechanisms and mindset shifts for travel a...

Choosing A Jesusaire Life Over Millionaire Dreams | Ep 341

What if the wealth that matters most isn’t sitting in a bank account but living in your heart? We explore a simple, countercultural idea we call the “Jesusaire”—a way of measuring abundance by the strength of your soul, not the size of your portfolio. Instead of chasing millionaire or billionaire labels, we ask how to become people whose inner life shapes every choice with clarity, courage, and love.

We start with a clear contrast: inheritance and net worth define status on paper, but neither can cross th...

How A New California Law Risks Parental Rights And Enables Trafficking | Ep 340

What happens when a law meant to protect kids lowers the very guardrails that keep them safe? We take a hard look at California’s AB 495—hailed as a compassionate response to ICE-related crises—and unpack how its broad language can let non-parents claim custody and medical authority with minimal oversight. If a coach, youth leader, or acquaintance can assert temporary guardianship via a simple form, where does that leave parental consent, due diligence, and the checks that deter trafficking and exploitation?

We walk t...

The Dark Side of Jay Jones: Dehumanizing Language & Dangerous Politics (Episode 339)

Shock turns into resolve when Jay Jones private texts become public and cross a bright line: wishing harm, invoking violence, and dehumanizing families. We don’t chase outrage for clicks; we take a hard look at how language like this ripples through mental health, public trust, and the tone of our civic life. As hosts, we ground the conversation in our mission—protecting dignity and psychological safety—then walk through what was said, why it matters, and how a community can respond without becoming what it oppose...

Why a Half Hour of Quiet Might Save Your Day (Episode 338)

What if the rarest luxury isn’t time or money—it’s attention you actually control? We open with gratitude and a bold claim: libraries might be the most underrated mental health resource in your neighborhood. Not just for books, but for quiet rooms, borrowed instruments, community tables, and the gentle permission to slow down. When school arts programs get cut, libraries hold the line for creativity and belonging. When your mind won’t stop racing, a library’s calm can make room for focus to return. Duration: 00:30:33

One brave act can inspire someone to step back from the ledge and try again | Ep 337

Courage doesn’t always look like a polished speech or a perfect plan; sometimes it’s a shaky voice, a high platform, and a song that isn’t in your range—sung anyway to prove that trying matters. We open our hearts to the story of Elliston Berry and her family, honoring her as our 2024 Voice of the Year and reflecting on how their painful experience helped catalyze the Take It Down Act into federal law. Recognition from TIME’s top 100 AI voices...

Are Nigerian Christian People, Churches and Schools being Persecuted (Episode 336)?

What does it change when you’ve stood inside a room-stained blue by gas, walked past rows of wooden bunks that trapped heat, and stared at steel cages overflowing with worn shoes? That memory doesn’t sit quietly; it points forward—and it won’t let us look away from fresh reports of identity-based violence today.

We draw a straight, careful line between what was witnessed at Majdanek and what credible investigators and journalists are reporting in parts of Nigeria: targeted killings, burned churches and schools...

Stand Up, Speak Kindness (Episode 335)

What if the bravest thing you do today is send one sentence: “I’m happy you’re alive”? That’s where our conversation lands after a hard, honest walk through jealousy, threats, a local safety scare, and the long shadow of choices that spiral into harm—or into healing.

We start with why we show up: to give people a voice and confront uncomfortable truths without flinching. Justin shares a chilling neighborhood story about a fake, unmarked bus and a student who trusted her instincts. David steps in with raw accounts of...

We confront fear, refuse hate, and choose to protect the vulnerable | (Episode 334)

A raw, unscripted conversation with author and survivor David Solomon that refuses to look away from the hardest questions: What do we protect when we choose silence? What do we become when disagreement turns into dehumanization? David returns with personal updates—including becoming a new father—while confronting the backlash that followed his public stand against human trafficking. He speaks candidly about threats, blacklisting, and the emotional toll of telling the truth when powerful people want it buried.

We explore the difference between just...

When belief meets persistence, doors open (Episode 333)

A front-row night of comedy opens a wider lesson on self-care, persistence, and the long road from unanswered messages to meaningful recognition. We share honoring Tyrus and Senator Ted Cruz, celebrating policy wins, and how belief paired with effort turns moments into momentum.

• gratitude for 330+ episodes and community
• presenting Voice of the Year to Tyrus and Cruz
• attending Tyrus Live and embracing laughter as self-care
• reflection on ghosting, no’s, and steady follow-up
• Take It Down Act’s journey to federal law
• family, mental health, a...

What do you mean (Justin Bieber Cover)?

Ever been told to “go” while everything else screams “don’t you dare”? We dive into the heart of mixed signals and why they leave even the most grounded person second-guessing every move. Through the repeated push–pull of stay vs. leave, yes vs. no, we unpack how ambiguity hides real desires, shifts emotional labor to the other person, and slowly wears down trust. Drawing from real-world patterns, we explore the emotional whiplash of arguing by day and making up by night, and why that intermittent relief keeps you hooked on uncertain...

From Overdose to Purpose: Choosing Faith, Cutting Toxic Ties & Building Voices for Voices | Ep. 331

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