Episodes

  • EP354: G. Michael Hopf - Cries Of A Dying World

    EP354: G. Michael Hopf - Cries Of A Dying World
    Feb 5 2026
    "The value of things becomes zero when time is all you have left." When systems fail, it isn't technology that determines what happens next—it's human behavior. Crisis strips away social norms and exposes how people respond to fear, scarcity, and uncertainty. Some move toward responsibility, others freeze, and some exploit the chaos. Preparedness, emotional regulation, and values become the difference between cooperation and collapse when order disappears. G. Michael Hopf explores these dynamics through apocalyptic fiction grounded in realism. Drawing from lived experience, he focuses less on destruction and more on why people act the way they do under pressure. From EMP-driven grid failure to extinction-level events, his stories examine panic, opportunism, leadership, and moral choice—especially the moment when one person's action gives everyone else permission to cross a line. Michael is a Marine Corps combat veteran and USA Today bestselling author with over 40 novels published and more than two million books sold. He is also a publisher, entrepreneur, and advocate for preparedness, resilience, and intentional living shaped by loss, discipline, and responsibility. Learn more & connect: More info on Michael, his many books and Beyond The Fray Publishing can be found at: https://www.gmichaelhopf.com/ Also in this episode: Meditations – Marcus Aurelius Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    29 mins
  • EP353: Dr. Elliot Justin - Sex and Heart Attacks

    EP353: Dr. Elliot Justin - Sex and Heart Attacks
    Jan 29 2026
    "This is not just some sex toy. We are using this device to challenge question." As technology develops in the modern world, the medical sector has gotten more involved, leading to new, innovative strides at every turn. Smartphones, smart watches, and specialized rings have been created with the purpose to assist people in managing and keeping track of their health day-to-day, and each technological leap taken requires massive research and consideration. Cardiovascular health is a leading health concern in men's lives, and keeping track of the potential decline of heart health used to be inaccessible to most. But this all has just become infinitely easier. How does cardiovascular health affect men's sexual health? Dr. Elliot Justin, founder of Firm Tech Inc., an emergency room doctor, works alongside a team of people just as passionate as him about making changes to the way people can manage their healthcare. In this episode, he talks about one of his ideas put into action- a redesigned erection ring which documents information relevant to cardiovascular health, with the information easily accessible to any user through an app on a personal smartphone via Bluetooth. Join Dr. Elliot in the fascinating conversation, where he discusses what design changes have been made to transform what was once considered a sex toy into a viable healthcare tool, and how this device has changed the way 85,000+ men have handled their healthcare. Take a look behind the scenes in the making of the TechRing, where vascular health meets sexual health. Learn more & connect: www.myfirmtech.com Elliot@myfirmtech.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-justin-md Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorElliotJustin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelliotjustin Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    21 mins
  • EP352: Mario Lamarre - Real Estate At Sea

    EP352: Mario Lamarre - Real Estate At Sea
    Jan 22 2026
    "It takes a long time to build these deep connections that people need to be successful in real estate." Connection is as powerful of a tool to the real estate investment world as real estate itself. The network you build could be vital to your career successes, but maintaining connections takes time and effort, creating a large barrier to the accessibility of opportunities for those in an already demanding career. What can be done to help others and leave room for your own success in the process? In this exclusive interview with Mario Lamarre, the conversation dives deep into the power of networking events through the lens of Mario's own networking event--- Real Estate Investor Summit at Sea, a unique networking opportunity which takes place on a cruise ship. Personal anecdotes are shared, as well as the mindsets which push them to keep innovating. The pair discuss not only what networking has done for them in the past, but what it can mean for all real estate investors' futures. Mario Lamarre, host of the Five Questions podcast, is a speaker and real estate investor who thrives on uncovering the powerful insights of real estate, business, and branding. His passion for connection with others and learning, alongside his entrepreneurial spirit, has made him a leading voice in his community. Learn more & connect: Join Mario and friends on the luxurious MSC World America for a 7-night real estate investors' cruise. Learn more and register at https://www.reiatsea.com/. Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    26 mins
  • EP351: Eric McHugh - Giant Improvement In Dating App

    EP351: Eric McHugh - Giant Improvement In Dating App
    Jan 15 2026
    "After the match is made, it can switch from a relationship to a relationship butler." Dating apps, like a lot of other technology can be harmful to people. Developers who put profit before people are apt to use algorithms, and now AI, to manipulate people into creating profits. The strongest relationships are built on real alignment, not endless choice or surface-level attraction. What if an app was designed to understand people deeply and adapt over time? It would increase the odds of meaningful connection. The core principle here is simple: fewer matches, better matches, and continued support after the introduction. Eric McHugh joins us to introduce Dataing, a 'data driven' dating app. Built to help move beyond swipe culture, profiles are generated and refined using real-world signals rather than self-promotion, allowing compatibility to surface naturally. Once two people connect, the app evolves into a relationship concierge. From suggesting dates to helping navigate moments of friction, Dataing is designed to support the relationship itself, unlike some dating apps that see the success of their app as a direct threat to profits. Eric is a serial entrepreneur focused on building tools that improve how people connect and live. Through Dataing and its concierge layer, CupidAI, his work centers on making deep, meaningful relationships more accessible—by designing technology that serves people, not attention metrics. Learn more & connect: https://dataing.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/dataing1/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dataing/id6478563884 Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    18 mins
  • EP350: Jason Heffler - Turning Challenges Into Superpowers

    EP350: Jason Heffler - Turning Challenges Into Superpowers
    Jan 8 2026
    "People with speech conditions can still live that life filled with all the other possibilities as others and they can still do amazing things." Personal challenges often become the very training ground where confidence, resilience, and self-trust are forged. When something feels like a limitation, the instinct is to hide it or fight it. But growth happens when discomfort is faced directly—through repetition, exposure, and the decision to engage with life rather than retreat from it. What once felt like a weakness can become a source of empathy, clarity, and strength that shapes how someone shows up in the world. Jason Heffler explains how living with a stutter forced him into deeper self-awareness and long-term inner work. Instead of relying on quick fixes, he describes the slow process of building confidence by stepping into social situations, public speaking, and creative expression. He also shares why well-intended "help" can sometimes reinforce limitations, and how being treated as an equal matters more than sympathy. Jason is the Managing Editor of EDM.com and a thought leader in the electronic music space, writing at the intersection of music, technology, and culture. He has contributed to outlets including Yahoo Life, UPROXX, and Roland, one of the world's most iconic manufacturers of electronic musical instruments. Living with a lifelong stutter, Jason has experienced firsthand how creative expression can bypass limitation—something he discovered while performing as a DJ, where speaking on the microphone felt effortless. That lived experience now informs his work as an author and advocate, including his children's book Tongue Tied, which helps young readers build confidence, self-acceptance, and courage around speaking. Learn more & connect: Book: Tongue Tied: A Shy Chameleon's Path To Speech Confidence https://a.co/d/fgsVOe9 Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    30 mins
  • EP349: Jo-Anne Ross - Dementia - What To Do

    EP349: Jo-Anne Ross - Dementia - What To Do
    Jan 1 2026
    "Every human being on this planet is unique… every dementia journey is unique as that person is." Dementia rarely announces itself clearly. It shows up in small shifts—subtle memory gaps, emotional changes, and behaviors that don't quite make sense yet. Families often respond with fear or urgency, trying to fix everything at once, while missing the few actions that actually make a difference. This episode focuses on recognizing early warning signs, avoiding common missteps, and responding with clarity instead of panic. Jo-Anne Ross brings firsthand experience from caring for her mother and working closely with families navigating dementia. She explains why misdiagnosis is common, why no two dementia journeys are alike, and why movement, nature, and emotional regulation matter more than most people realize. She also challenges the belief that caregivers must sacrifice themselves, emphasizing that sustainable care begins with the caregiver's own wellbeing. Jo-Anne is an international speaker, coach, and two-time bestselling author known as the Dementia with Dignity champion. Her work centers on helping families approach dementia with compassion, practicality, and a deeper understanding of what truly supports both patients and caregivers. Learn more & connect: savourthemomentinserenity.ca Get the free guide to navigating dementia (Seven Things You Should Know About Dementia) here: https://freegiftjoross.com/ Your Story Sells: Successful Coaching (Co-authored with Les Brown, Raul Lopez, Jacia Kornwise, Tanja Diamond, Jen Oliver, Jenia Serebrin, Jo-Anne Ross, Poonam Bhchar) Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    28 mins
  • EP348: Dr. Dawson Church - Spiritual Intelligence For Tough Times

    EP348: Dr. Dawson Church - Spiritual Intelligence For Tough Times
    Dec 26 2025
    "Happiness radiates out of people… your change is the most potent contribution you can make to global change." Hard times have a way of exposing what actually holds us together. When prices rise, headlines darken, and uncertainty becomes constant, willpower and positive thinking stop working. What matters then is whether you have an inner foundation that stays steady regardless of external pressure. This episode points to a different kind of strength—one that doesn't numb you to reality, but keeps you calm, clear, and grounded while everything else feels unstable. The conversation explores how inner states like peace, resilience, and clarity are not personality traits or spiritual gifts—they're trainable. There is a neurological threshold where fleeting moments of calm begin to lock in, where stress stops running the system, and where reactions soften into perspective. What's most compelling is how quickly this shift can begin, and how it changes the way people relate to money, conflict, fear, and even ambition during difficult seasons. Dr. Dawson is a researcher, author, and speaker known for bridging neuroscience with spiritual practice. He has written multiple bestselling books and founded an organization that has helped tens of thousands of veterans recover from PTSD. His work focuses on turning elevated inner states into something stable, practical, and usable—especially when life feels anything but easy. Learn more & connect: spiritualintelligencebook.com EFTUniverse.com https://dawsonchurch.com/ Other books: The Genie in Your Genes – Dr. Dawson Church Mind to Matter – Dr. Dawson Church Bliss Brain – Dr. Dawson Church Happy for No Reason – Marci Shimoff Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    37 mins
  • EP347: Peter Forcelli - The Whistleblower

    EP347: Peter Forcelli - The Whistleblower
    Dec 18 2025
    "Leadership should be when something's wrong, you speak up and try to fix it." Integrity is tested when truth becomes inconvenient. Systems built to protect people can drift into protecting themselves instead, especially when reputation, authority, and career incentives override humility. Justice depends not just on rules, but on individuals willing to question outcomes, revisit evidence, and accept that errors—sometimes devastating ones—can occur. When accountability disappears, the cost is measured in ruined lives, lost trust, and irreversible consequences. Peter Forcelli describes a career spent following evidence wherever it led, even when that path conflicted with institutional pressure. He shares how tunnel vision, prosecutorial resistance, and bureaucratic self-preservation contributed to wrongful convictions—and how correcting those mistakes often met more opposition than the original errors. His experience inside Operation Fast and Furious exposes how silence is sometimes rewarded, while speaking up carries personal and professional risk. Peter is a retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director, former NYPD homicide detective, author of The Deadly Path, and a survivor of both 9/11 and the long aftermath that followed. Over a 35-year law-enforcement career, he helped exonerate multiple wrongfully convicted individuals and became a central voice in one of the most controversial federal law-enforcement scandals in modern history. Learn more & connect: Book: The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels by Peter Forcelli Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com
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    25 mins