Let’s talk mental health—no filters, no shame.In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Karla Hutcherson and Brandi Mock, the dynamic duo behind The Mental Perk Podcast and passionate advocates for mental health awareness.With over 20 years of combined experience in counseling, business, and personal growth, Karla and Brandi are on a mission to smash the stigma and empower people to realize they are not alone and always worthy.Whether you're struggling, supporting someone who is, or just want to be part of the solution—this episode is for you.🎙 Get ready for an honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious conversation that’s changing the mental health game—one perk at a time.________________________________________🎯 What You’ll Discover:• How to talk openly about mental health without fear• Real-world tools for building resilience and self-worth• The connection between mental health and performance at work & home• Stories that prove healing is possible, and you're never alone• How The Mental Perk Podcast is making mental wellness mainstream________________________________________🧠 Meet the Guests:👩‍⚕️ Karla Hutcherson – Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and founder of Lifeline CMS. With experience in schools, hospitals, and courts, Karla brings clinical insight with a heart for healing.💼 Brandi Mock – Entrepreneur and co-founder of Mental Perk, Brandi brings raw, relatable experience and powerful storytelling that breaks down barriers.Together, they speak to educators, veterans, first responders, medical pros, corporate leaders—and anyone ready to change the way we view mental health.________________________________________📩 Connect with Karla & Brandi:🔗 https://www.mentalperk.org/📧 For speaking inquiries, training, or podcast guest appearances, visit their website or connect on social media!#MentalPerk #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #YouAreWorthy #TherapistTalk #RealConversations #MentalHealthAwareness #PodcastGuests #BrandiMock #KarlaHutcherson #Resilience #SelfWorth #MentalHealthAdvocates

Is AI about to make you redundant?Phil Woodford—former advertising creative director turned author, lecturer, and sociologist—joins us to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time: What happens to humanity in a world run by Artificial Intelligence?In his new book, AI and the Redundant Human, Phil examines the looming threat of job loss, the erosion of creativity, and the psychological toll of a workless future. From Elon Musk to Bill Gates, tech leaders are predicting a post-work world—but what would that really mean for everyday people?🎙️ In this episode, Phil discusses:• The real threat of AI to creative industries like advertising, gaming, and film• Why professions like law, medicine, education, and therapy aren't safe either• How society must urgently respond—with a 6-point action plan for governments, businesses, and individuals• The psychological impact of redundancy and the loss of meaning• Whether humans can still thrive in a world where machines dominateWith degrees in sociology and business psychology, and years spent at the frontline of creative work, Phil brings a rare perspective—blending insight, wit, and urgency to a conversation we can no longer afford to ignore.👉 If you're a creative, educator, business leader, or just curious about the future of work, this interview will wake you up.📘 Grab the book: AI and the Redundant Human🌐 Learn more about Phil: https://www.herecomesthecavalry.com/And On Substack @Philwoodford or @RedundantHuman🧠 About Phil Woodford:Based in London, Phil is a writer, lecturer, trainer, and former co-host of Colourful Radio’s weekly news review show. A trustee of a youth counseling charity, he combines his background in advertising and academia to explore the human side of technological disruption.#AIandTheRedundantHuman #PhilWoodford #FutureOfWork #AIDisruption #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativityVsAI #MentalHealth #Sociology #TechAndSociety #AIJobsCrisis #WorkWithoutWork #AIandHumans #Automation #DigitalTransformation #AIInAdvertising

What if your life had a map—written in the stars and reflected in your personality?Meet Indra Rinzler, a spiritual guide, Vedic Astrologer, and Enneagram expert with over 50 years of global experience helping people awaken to their true nature. Having traveled the world for two decades offering sessions and teachings, Indra combines ancient wisdom with practical insights that open the heart and still the mind.In this conversation, Indra shares his fascinating journey:🌏 How decades of global travel deepened his insight into human unity🔢 Why numbers always made more sense than words—and how that shaped his spiritual path🌟 How Vedic Astrology and the Enneagram harmonize to reveal your soul’s blueprint🌀 What he’s learned from 50 years of meditation, discipleship, and living in spiritual community🧘‍♂️ How we can all access deep peace and freedom—right nowIf you're feeling lost in the noise of modern life, Indra offers a calm, grounded invitation to come home to yourself.✨ “Freedom is immediately available to us all. My joy is helping others remember who they truly are.” — Indra Rinzler________________________________________🔮 About Indra Rinzler:Indra is a lifelong seeker, world traveler, and reader of the soul. With over five decades of study in spirituality, astrology, and personality psychology, he now offers Celestial Enneagram Life Readings to guide others through life’s turning points and help them connect deeply with their essence.📖 Learn more or book a session: www.indrarinzler.comGet a FREE Vedic ASTROLOGY Chart or Enneagram Test.Email indrarinzler@gmail.com with your place of birth and time and date of birth and ask him for either the FREE Vedic ASTROLOGY Chart or Enneagram Test and he’ll get back with you. #IndraRinzler #Enneagram #VedicAstrology #SpiritualAwakening #AncientWisdom #InnerJourney #CelestialEnneagram #SpiritualPodcast #AstrologyAndPersonality #LifeReading #WakeUpCall #KnowThyself #HealingJourney #LiveYourTruth #ConsciousLiving #spiritualteachers

What happens when a doctor, drowning in trauma and addiction, decides to rewrite his story?Meet Dr. Stephan Neff—bestselling author, speaker, and former anesthetist—on a mission to demystify mental health and addiction through raw honesty, science, and personal transformation.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Neff shares:How he tried to drown his trauma in vodka… and what happened when the trauma swam backThe moment everything changed—and the decisions that helped him reclaim joyWhy he says yesterday should be jealous of todayHow addiction, PTSD, depression, and anxiety became stepping stones to self-loveHow his children’s book series (Esmee the Mindful Mouse) is helping build stronger kids before they become broken adultsWhy he left his role as an anesthetist to become a functional medicine practitioner and emotional healing coachFrom doctor to patient, and now global advocate, Dr. Neff is living proof that the past doesn’t define you. His story will inspire anyone who’s faced darkness and wondered if there’s light on the other side.💡 “You can build a life so fantastic that alcohol simply has no role to play.” — Dr. Stephan Neff🌟 About Dr. Stephan Neff: Born in Germany and trained at Heidelberg University, Dr. Neff has traveled the world practicing medicine. Today, he resides in New Zealand, where he shares his hard-won wisdom through books, speaking engagements, his podcast & YouTube series NEFF INSPIRATION (formerly Steps to Sobriety).📚 Author of:My Steps to SobrietyDepression Lied to MeEsmee the Mindful Mouse (children’s series)🎙️ Host of: NEFF INSPIRATION 💻 Website: https://neffinspiration.com/ #StephanNeff #SobrietyJourney #PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #DepressionLiedToMe #EsmeeTheMindfulMouse #FunctionalMedicine #EmotionalHealing #MensMentalHealth #ChildhoodResilience #NeffInspiration #MyStepsToSobriety #HealingWithHumility #BuildStrongKids #DrNeffSpeaks #SobrietyMotivation #SelfLoveJourney

What if the secret to a happier, more impactful life isn’t about doing more… but Showing Up differently?Marcy Axelrod—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and award-winning consultant—joins us to reveal the science-backed framework that’s transforming how individuals, families, and companies thrive. In this conversation, Marcy breaks down her powerful book, How We Choose to Show Up, and the everyday choices that either disconnect us—or elevate our impact.🧠 Based on 20+ years of research and proven across Fortune 500 companies, her model shows how to:Stop “phoning in” your life—and start showing up with clarity and confidenceShift from survival mode to purposeful presenceImprove performance, parenting, and partnership through intentional livingLead with greater humanity in every context: at home, work, and in societyRewire your habits using insights from neuroscience, psychology, and biologyWhether you're a leader, a parent, a creative, or simply someone who wants to reconnect with meaning—this episode hands you the keys to Truly Showing Up.🌟 About Marcy Axelrod: Marcy Axelrod is the award-winning author of How We Choose to Show Up, a #1 Amazon Bestseller and Hayakawa Book Prize recipient. With a career that spans Wall Street and Silicon Valley, she’s advised giants like HP, SAP, and Cisco, and contributed thought leadership to Forbes, Psychology Today, and more.A two-time TEDx speaker and high-performance strategist, Marcy’s approach integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and evolutionary biology into a breakthrough model for personal and societal transformation.Her work is not just insightful—it’s actionable.💡 Ready to upgrade how you live, lead, and relate? 🔗 Visit https://choosetoshowup.com/ to learn more or get the book. #MarcyAxelrod #ShowUpWithPurpose #HowWeChooseToShowUp #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #IntentionalLiving #NeuroscienceInLife #MindsetShift #SelfAwareness #HumanConnection #TEDxSpeaker #BestSellingAuthor #TransformationTalks

Meet Zander Phelps—world traveler, joy-spreader, and the man behind the movement "Play With Thyself." After spending a decade journeying across continents with only a backpack and a footbag, Zander discovered something profound: Play is the universal language of love.🌍 In this unforgettable conversation, Zander shares how juggling, footbag, and spontaneous laughter helped him:Break down cultural walls in over 40 countriesConnect instantly with strangers in any languageCombat anxiety and loneliness with movementInspire joy in both children and CEOsSpark a global conversation about mental health through PLAY💫 Zander believes that the path to healing—personally and globally—begins with rediscovering our inner child and choosing play over pressure.Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking more joy, or just curious about what happens when you say YES to silliness, this episode will leave you smiling and inspired.🎒 Ready to reclaim your joy? Tune in, kick back, and PLAY.🌟 About Zander Phelps: Zander is a speaker, movement artist, and global play advocate who has turned juggling and footbag into tools for transformation. From dusty backroads to bustling city plazas, he’s sparked spontaneous connection across cultures using nothing more than a grin and a game.Zander’s mission is to fight the global mental health crisis by encouraging people to Play With Thyself—to move, laugh, and reconnect with the purest parts of being human.🪢 Follow his journey and learn more at https://healmyhernia.com and https://www.hackido.org/ #ZanderPhelps #PlayWithThyself #HackySackHealing #JoyfulMovement #MentalHealthMatters #GlobalConnection #InnerChildWisdom #LaughterIsMedicine #TravelWithPurpose #FootbagLove #PlayIsPowerful #DailyJoy #MovementHeals #PurposefulPlay

What if your life’s calling led you to build a monastery—with zero experience? And what if that path brought you face-to-face with the Divine?Kimberly Braun is a former monastic nun, TEDx speaker, author, and spiritual teacher who has spent over a decade immersed in the path of Presence. With a master’s in theology and a mission to ignite lives of joy and spiritual freedom, Kimberly’s journey is a breathtaking story of surrender, awakening, and pure love.In this radiant conversation, Kimberly shares:Her earliest mystical experiences—and how they shaped her life’s purposeThe profound joys and challenges of monastic lifeHow she built a monastery from scratch—and the miracles that unfoldedWhat Divine Presence really feels like (and how to connect with it)Her take on awakening, embodiment, and playful spiritual livingWhy communication is a sacred gift—and how it transforms livesWhether you're a seeker, a mystic, or someone longing to live with more purpose and peace—Kimberly’s energy and wisdom will stir something deep within you.🕊️ Her newest book, "Miracles in the Naked Light," tells the extraordinary story of a woman led by love—and lit by Presence.🌸 About Kimberly Braun: Kimberly has spent her life immersed in spirituality and service. With a background as a Carmelite nun and a master’s in theology, she now reaches thousands through online programs, retreats, and her vibrant speaking style. Former meditation faculty at the Omega Institute, Kimberly is known for her deeply relatable, joy-filled guidance on spiritual embodiment and the path of Divine Love.📚 Explore her work and courses at https://www.kimberlybraun.com/ 📘 New Book: Miracles in the Naked Light (2023) #KimberlyBraun #DivinePresence #MiraclesInTheNakedLight #SpiritualAwakening #MonasticLife #MysticalJourney #SpiritualFreedom #SacredCommunication #PathOfPresence #LiveInDivineLove #TEDxSpeaker #MeditationTeacher #FaithInAction #SpiritualMentor #BuildAMonastery #MysticLiving #EmbodiedSpirituality #SacredStory

What if healing your deepest wounds could happen quickly, naturally—and without endless talk therapy?Meet Laura Giles, LCSW—a trauma expert, energy worker, and spiritual guide who has spent over two decades helping people live fully… and die well. With experience inside maximum-security prisons, psychiatric hospitals, the courts, and private practice, Laura has helped even the most "hard-to-help" clients clear trauma at the root—often in just a few sessions.In this transformative episode, Laura shares:What REALLY happens when we die (and what she’s seen firsthand)How trauma is stored in the body—and how to release it naturallyHer unique healing approach that bypasses the conscious mindThe truth about death, the afterlife, and how to face it without fearHow animism and earth-based spirituality shape her work and worldviewWhat it means to “live well” and prepare consciously for a beautiful deathWhether you're a trauma survivor, a seeker of spiritual truth, or just someone curious about what’s on the other side—this is a conversation you won’t forget.🪦 Ready to live—and die—without fear? Tune in and transform your perspective.🌿 About Laura Giles, LCSW: With over 20 years of experience supporting trauma survivors, Laura’s mission is to make healing fast, effective, and soul-deep. Her trauma release work blends somatic, metaphorical, energetic, and linguistic techniques to clear blocks at their source. Raised in an animist household, she combines grounded spirituality with practical tools for inner peace.Laura is also a home funeral facilitator, natural burial advocate, and death doula guiding people through end-of-life transitions with clarity and compassion.📚 Learn more at https://linktr.ee/lauragiles Follow her writing, courses, and events on trauma, dying well, and living authentically. #LauraGiles #TraumaHealing #WhatHappensWhenWeDie #LiveWellDieWell #SomaticHealing #EnergyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #NaturalBurial #DeathDoula #AnimistWisdom #HealingWithoutTherapy #TraumaSurvivorSupport #EndOfLifeConversations #AuthenticLiving #ConsciousDying