What does it take to stand up to the very people who were supposed to protect you, but instead caused your deepest wounds? In this gripping episode, Max sits down with Sabrina Capper, author of Licking the Knife, a raw true crime memoir that recounts surviving extreme abuse within her own family. Sabrina opens up about growing up in a toxic home entangled with cult-like religion and organized crime, and the courage it took to confront her dying abuser face to face. From breaking the silence to f...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 199
Disclaimer: This episode includes adult themes and candid discussion of addiction and drug use. What happens when your biggest secret becomes your loudest truth? In this gripping episode, actor and artist Sean Hemeon shares the raw and unfiltered story of his journey from a chaotic childhood to addiction and crime, and ultimately, to recovery and purpose. From growing up in a strict Mormon-Catholic household to falling into addiction while secretly battling his identity, Sean opens up about the ...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 198
What if the very things that once broke you could one day become the reason you shine? In this heartfelt episode, Max sits down with Mary England, aka Uncustomary, a self-proclaimed merriment maker who's turned a life of trauma and mental health challenges into a powerful message of hope. Mary opens up about her chaotic upbringing, complex diagnoses, and the winding road that led her to make happiness a daily habit, not just for herself, but for others too. She shares practical ways to stay grou...
Jun 17, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 197
What if five simple questions could help you heal, find peace, and reconnect with the people you love? In this heartwarming episode, Max welcomes Anne Jolles, creator of the Grace Trail, a process that started from personal chaos and became a powerful tool for emotional healing. Anne shares how growing up in an alcoholic home and losing both parents within six months led her to a breaking point, and ultimately to the creation of the Grace Trail: Gratitude, Release, Accept, Challenge, and Embrace...
Jun 10, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 196
What happens when you stop running from your past and start healing it? In this powerful episode, Blanca Rodriguez shares her journey from childhood trauma and silence to purpose, healing, and fearless transformation. From the loss of her father and surviving abuse to becoming a massage therapist, holistic life coach, and bestselling author, Blanca opens up about what it really takes to break generational cycles and rebuild from the inside out. Her message is one of strength, responsibility, and...
Jun 02, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 196
What would you do if you hit a wall in your career and realized you were living a life that didn’t feel like yours? In this episode, Max sits down with Allison, a former private investigator turned therapist and coach, who shares how she rebuilt her life from burnout to purpose. From her early battles with anxiety and panic attacks in high school to working with men in solitary confinement at Rikers Island, Allison opens up about her path to healing and helping others. She discusses what real se...
May 28, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 195
What if your biggest setback was your greatest setup for success? In this episode, Max talks with Alan Lazaros, speaker, coach, and founder of Next Level University. Alan opens up about losing his father at a young age, facing major family changes, and the car accident at 26 that forced him to rethink everything. He shares how self-belief helped him rise through tough times and how he now helps others do the same. From childhood trauma to personal growth and real success, this conversation is ho...
May 20, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 194
What if the food you eat could change your mind—and your life? In this episode, Max sits down with Laurie Hammer, a nutritional therapist who turned her 12-year battle with bulimia into a mission to help others heal. Laurie shares how discovering amino acid therapy and learning she had celiac disease changed everything—restoring her health, lifting her depression, and giving her life new purpose. They talk about the real connection between food, brain chemistry, and emotional health. From protei...
May 12, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 193
What happens when a head injury almost ends your life, but you wake up more alive than ever? In this powerful episode, Max sits down with Kathleen Davis, CEO of SMRI and founder of SurveyEdge, to explore her inspiring journey from trailblazing NFL analytics to surviving a traumatic brain injury. Kathleen shares the challenges of thriving in male-dominated spaces, building data platforms that actually engage people, and finding joy through gratitude and service. Her story is proof that resilience...
May 05, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 192
Brandon Bell is a mentor, visionary artist, and entrepreneur passionate about empowering individuals and communities through creativity and personal growth. As CEO and co-founder of We Are Limitless Studios (WALS), he transforms public spaces with large-scale murals that foster connection and inspire dialogue. Building on the success of WALS, Brandon launched Let's Make Murals, a mentorship program designed to help artists transition from studio work to public art, while mastering business and c...
Apr 28, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 191
The Fearless Happyness Podcast welcomes the extraordinary Dr. Jan Mielke Schwartz, an acclaimed author and speaker lauded by LA Weekly as "one of the most theoretically minded, hopeful, and erudite professionals in the fields of Criminology, Forensic Behavioral Science, Intelligence, and Homeland Security" (September 28, 2022). Described by the University of Pittsburgh as "one of those who show high promise of significant contribution to society and progress," Dr. Schwartz brings a unique blend ...
Apr 22, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 190
Katherine Fabrizio is a psychotherapist and author specializing in the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, particularly when those dynamics are impacted by personality disorders like narcissism and borderline personality disorder. Drawing on her clinical experience and insights from her book, "The Good Daughter Syndrome," Katherine helps listeners understand the patterns of the "Good Daughter Syndrome" – a role often adopted by daughters of difficult, narcissistic, or emotionally imma...
Apr 07, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 189
'At the End Of The Day, There's No Failures Man' with Derick Sebastian Derick Sebastian is a Maui-born ukulele virtuoso whose music resonates with the spirit of Aloha. His journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From humble beginnings, he's risen to international acclaim, sharing his captivating melodies with audiences worldwide. Derick's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding joy through music. He has performed at various venues, and with many artists. Beyond ...
Apr 01, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 188
Laura Berman Fortgang is a true pioneer in the personal coaching field, a legacy built on decades of empowering individuals to live authentically and with Fearless Happyness. As a trailblazer in the industry, she's guided countless people through life's pivotal transitions, helping them discover their true purpose and create deeply fulfilling lives. Author of the groundbreaking "Living Your Best Life" and the essential guide "Now What?," Laura provides practical tools and profound insights for n...
Mar 24, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 187
Kevin Palmieri, the founder and CEO of Next Level University, is a leading authority on personal development, and creating a life of extraordinary fulfillment. He's not just a motivational speaker; he's a transformational coach and a true believer in the power of human potential. Through Next Level University, Kevin has built a massive online community dedicated to helping individuals break through limitations, conquer their fears, and achieve levels of success they never thought possible. As a ...
Mar 18, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 186
A Sister's Love Caitlin Morrison is the Executive Director of The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada, which is dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. As the sister of the late actor Matthew Perry, she is deeply committed to honoring his legacy by providing crucial support for those on their path to recovery. Driven by a desire to turn her grief into positive action, Caitlin is spearheading efforts to address the critical need for post-treatment support. Sh...
Mar 04, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 185
Help Me Work Through a Brother’s Trauma with Keeper Catran-Whitney Author, speaker, and activist, Keeper Catran-Whitney, is dedicated to raising awareness about the often-overlooked trauma experienced by brothers of sexual abuse survivors. Advocating for the inclusion of brothers' voices in the child sexual abuse survivor space, Keeper’s work is deeply rooted in his personal experience of grappling with the trauma of learning that his four sisters were sexually abused by their stepfather, with t...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 184
Using The Power of The Subconscious Mind to Heal Your Deepest Trauma with Dr. Tara Perry Imagine transforming your life in ways you never thought possible. For over 25 years, Dr. Tara Perry has been that transformation catalyst for first responders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, Olympians, moms, dads, teens, and even children. Dr. Perry began her journey in private practice in Santa Monica, California, back in 1997. Her work, seen on Lifetime Television, FOX Sports West, and fea...
Feb 15, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 183
Building Innovated Ways to a Successful Life with Dr. Kyle Elliott As a tech career and interview coach, Dr. Kyle Elliott helps Silicon Valley’s top talent get unstuck, own their fabulousness, and achieve what they never imagined was possible, just like he has. Once a teen suffering from horrible migraines, it wouldn’t be until his sophomore year of college before Kyle would be finally given a medical diagnosis that would forever change his life. Diagnosed with different mental health conditions...
Feb 07, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 182
How to Empower your LIFEstyle with Rhonda Farrah, MA, DRWA An author, speaker, and LIFEstyle Empowerment Alchemist Coach, Rhonda Farah, MA, DRWA, assists individuals in Empowering themselves, as well as those that surround them, thus actualizing their health and wellness goals and objectives on both personal and professional levels, as she has done. Born and raised in Connecticut, Rhonda grew up in what they call an extended family home., where she lived with not only her parents, sister and bro...
Feb 01, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 181
Developing Success, Motivation, and Inspiration with M. Curtis McCoy A Personal Brand Development Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, M. Curtis McCoy helps business professionals reach their full potential by mentoring them to become and develop into successful entrepreneurs, as he has learned. Growing up being brutalized by his father with emotional abuse, Curtis decided at an early age that he was not going to let the traumas he was going through be his identity. At just 13 y...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 180
Learning to Be Mindful in Life with Courtney Schulnick As a Lawyer and Certified Mindfulness Educator, Courtney Schulnick is passionate about helping fellow attorneys and business professionals find ways to manage stress and anxiety better, as she has learned. For the better part of two decades now, Courtney has worked as an attorney defending individuals and businesses in casualty matters in both local, state, and federal courts. As a litigator in a high-pressure environment, Country knows firs...
Jan 17, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 179
How to Live Your Life on Purpose with Mike Murphy Once a restless youth facing multiple arrests, Mike left home at the age of 14 with four dollars in his pocket and quickly turned into a habitual runaway, juvenile delinquent and getting kicked out of pretty much every school he attended. Then, at 23, after an argument, Mike decided to leave his wife and baby behind to go partying for a week, only to come home and discover he was all out of chances. Turning to addiction to cope, it would take ano...
Jan 08, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 178
Knowing You Are Capable, Worthy, and Destined for Greatness with Gina Gasazza A children’s author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of the nonprofit EmpowerLIt – Literacy & Beyond, Gina Casazza empowers people to master their mindset and achieve breakthroughs in every aspect of life as she has. Raised with the tools to get through anything in life, Gina was taught resilience from an earlier age and to always keep her word when it came to anything she committed herself to. Know...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 177
Discovering the Blueprint for Inner Peace with Jonathan Labman One of the leading spiritual awakening experts in the world, Jonathan Labman, has helped thousands of people overcome the constant hustle, anxiety, and exhaustion of “success” to live a life of purpose, peace, and fulfillment like he has learned to do. Growing up being traumatized at home and bullied at school, Jon lived in uncomprehending misery for years. Seeking guidance and acceptance, Jon wound up with only deeper trauma, anxiet...
Dec 11, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 176
Shifting Your Focus from Surviving to Thriving with Abby Havermann A psychotherapist turned coach, dynamic speaker, skilled trainer, and illuminator, Abby Havermann teaches people how to rewire habitual patterns and behavior to thrive instead of survive, as she has done. Once upon a time, Abby led what most would easily describe as an enviable life – a respected couple’s therapist, married with an adorable child, and a white picket fence to go along with it all. However, behind closed doors, it ...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 175
Principles to Leading an Extraordinary Life with Terry Tucker A business owner, retired SWAT Hostage Negotiator, author, sought-after motivational speaker, and cancer warrior for the last 12 years, Terry Tucker has truly seen it all. A champion and advocate for living life with purpose, Terry does so by helping others beat unimaginable odds to live an uncommon and extraordinary life, just like he has. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Terry, the oldest of three boys, went to college ...
Nov 27, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 174
Transform Your Health and Life with Heather Deba A health and nutrition coach, Heather Deba helps women restore their max metabolism and regain their confidence by rediscovering a healthier and more authentic version of themselves, just like she did. Born and raised in China, Heather came to the United States on her own when she was just 16 years old. Leaving her parents and everything she knew behind, Heather arrived in a whole new country, discovering a whole new lifestyle that she had never e...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 173
Approaching Life with the Right Mindset with Jacob Stahler A wealth of knowledge to anyone who knows him; through the years, you can say that Jacob Stahler has been a valuable asset in helping others figure things out to succeed in life. A child of divorce at the age of 3, Jacob discovered at a young age that he would have to figure things out on his own if he wanted to learn about life. Growing up, Jacob always knew that he was kind of a loner but grew to discover that he not only didn’t know m...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 172
From Wounded to Warrior with Tiffany Owen As a certified health and wellness coach, Tiffany Owen is passionate about helping clients participate in their own rescue by radically transforming themselves into the person that God intended them to be, just like she has done. Raised in a home with two very busy entrepreneur parents, you can say that Tiffany raised herself. She is not a bad parent; she is just extremely busy. Tiffany was about 8-9 when her parents divorced, and her mom married someone...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 171
