Episodes

  • The NFL -> Addictions - > Awakening with “The Dude” Eben Britton

    The NFL -> Addictions - > Awakening with “The Dude” Eben Britton
    Jun 2 2025
    Today, John speaks with Eben Britton about life after the NFL- his struggles with addiction, mental health, and past trauma- and how plant medicine, fatherhood, and mindfulness helped him heal. They explore the weight of shame, the myth of quick fixes, and the power of presence, honesty, and authentic connection. Follow Eben HERE Find out more about Eben HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Love is the Ghost That Won't Leave You Alone

    Love is the Ghost That Won't Leave You Alone
    May 30 2025
    Today, John explores love not just as a feeling, but as a conscious choice—one that requires vulnerability, discomfort, deep commitment, and more. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Channeling Something Greater with Madison Vandereb

    Channeling Something Greater with Madison Vandereb
    May 28 2025
    Today, John sits down with Madison Vandereb to explore the transformative role of plant medicine in personal growth, healing, and spiritual awakening. They discuss the power of intuition, the challenge of staying grounded through expansive spiritual experiences, the importance of integration, and how aligning the heart and mind can lead to more meaningful work. Follow Madison on TikTok HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • How Trauma Responses Shape Us as Adults

    How Trauma Responses Shape Us as Adults
    May 26 2025
    Today, John and Vanessa unpack the lesser-known 'fawn' trauma response and how it often shapes adult relationships through people-pleasing and self-abandonment. They emphasizes the transformative power of setting boundaries, reclaiming one’s voice, and embodiment (the practice of reconnecting with the body to better understand our needs, emotions, and desires). Find out more about Vanessa ⁠HERE⁠ Follow Vanessa on Instagram ⁠HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Love We're Too Scared To Claim

    Love We're Too Scared To Claim
    May 23 2025
    Today, John unpacks the concept of unpossessive love — a love rooted in freedom, presence, and gratitude rather than control. He invites listeners to reconsider what it means to truly love someone, and how letting go can sometimes be the most loving act of all. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Shame Men Carry From Childhood Sexual Experiences

    The Shame Men Carry From Childhood Sexual Experiences
    May 21 2025
    Today, John opens up about authenticity, vulnerability, and why men need real conversations. From childhood wounds to mental health, he dives into the power of sharing your story—and breaking the silence. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • You're Not Lost. You're Just Not Here (How Practicing Presence Rewires Your Life)

    You're Not Lost. You're Just Not Here (How Practicing Presence Rewires Your Life)
    May 19 2025
    Today, John explores how being fully present can reshape the way we experience life. He reflects on the power of awareness, self-acceptance, the role our thoughts play in shaping reality, and how to deepen connections. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • The New Epidemic - She’s Touched Out. He Wants More Sex

    The New Epidemic - She’s Touched Out. He Wants More Sex
    May 16 2025
    Today, John and Vanessa explore how intimacy, connection, and personal growth evolve in modern relationships. They discuss celibacy as a tool for self-discovery, shifting love languages, the balance between creativity and emotional needs, codependency, and more. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Find out more about Vanessa HERE Follow Vanessa on Instagram HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins