Inside Soft White Underbelly with Mark Laita

In this season finale, host Seano McFarland expresses heartfelt gratitude to his team, guests, and listeners who made The Seano Show possible. He shares powerful life lessons learned from three seasons of conversations: how brokenness can become purpose, why telling the truth changes everything, and the transformative power of choosing people who want to grow. This isn't goodbye...it's see you later. Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood legend Danny Trejo sits down to share his raw and unfiltered story of transformation, from a life of addiction and multiple prison sentences to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in film. In this deeply personal conversation, Danny opens up about his uncle Gilbert introducing him to drugs at age eight, his years surviving San Quentin and Folsom, and the moment in solitary confinement when he made a promise to God that changed everything. He reveals how a chance encounter on a movie set in 1985 launched his acting career, the profound impact of his 57 years of sobriety, and why service to others has been the foundation of his redemption. This is a masterclass in resilience, recovery, and the power of second chances. Danny Trejo’s Instagram Danny Trejo’s Website Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine and former Kentucky opioid policy leader, shares his extraordinary journey from Appalachian poverty to spearheading a historic $50 million Texas initiative to bring ibogaine therapy through FDA approval. After witnessing the opioid epidemic devastate his community and discovering the limitations of current addiction treatments, Bryan fought through political setbacks and state-to-state rejections to build a multi-state movement for this potentially breakthrough therapy. This conversation explores ibogaine's promise for treating opioid dependency and PTSD, the resistance from established recovery systems, and why innovation in addiction treatment could offer hope to those at "the end of hope." For more about Bryan Hubbard, visit https://www.wbryanhubbard.com/ For more on Americans for Ibogaine, visit https://www.americansforibogaine.org/ Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, the first Peruvian woman to summit Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits, shares her powerful journey from childhood sexual abuse and alcoholism to sobriety and healing. She discusses how mountains became her temple for recovery, the transformative power of self-compassion practices from Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Training, and why she believes "you don't conquer what you revere." Through her organization Courageous Girls, Silvia now helps survivors of sexual trafficking heal in nature, turning her pain into purpose and proving that strength can be tender. Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Des Luna didn't just survive their past—they rewrote their future. From a Venice High School romance built on persistence and colorful nail polish to navigating generations of gang violence and addiction, this couple has walked through hell and back together. Now four years sober, running a successful business, and raising eight kids, they share their raw story of falling together, hitting bottom, and choosing recovery as a family. This conversation honors the women who hold families together and proves the past doesn't get the final vote. Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal defense attorney Shawn Holley shares her remarkable journey from public defender to one of the country's most respected trial lawyers. She reveals untold stories from the OJ Simpson trial, her work freeing Alice Marie Johnson from prison with Kim Kardashian, and representing everyone from Tupac to Lindsay Lohan. Holley discusses her mentorship under Johnnie Cochran, the Geronimo Pratt case that took 27 years to win, and her guiding principle: "follow the fairness." Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Haddish is back for a candid and inspiring conversation. Tiffany shares her journey from foster care to stardom, the importance of self-love and setting boundaries, and how she finds joy even in the toughest moments. They discuss her new projects, her foundation supporting foster youth, and the power of gratitude and giving back. Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deeply personal episode, Ash Hamilton shares his journey from growing up in a famous family to battling addiction, trauma, and cancer. He opens up about the struggles of identity, the pain of relapse, and the power of recovery through service and connection. Ash’s story is a raw testament to resilience, hope, and the importance of finding purpose even in the darkest times. Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and actor Jay Mohr joins The Seano show for a raw and hilarious conversation about recovery, reinvention, and the realities of life in the spotlight. Jay opens up about his journey from Saturday Night Live and Jerry Maguire to battling addiction and finding freedom in sobriety. The episode dives into ego, panic attacks, and the power of honesty, all delivered with Jay’s signature wit. Check out Jay Mohr's Mohr Stories Podcast! Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we sit down with Mark Laita, creator of Soft White Underbelly, to explore the stories behind his powerful portraits and interviews. Mark shares his journey from advertising photographer to documenting the lives of people on society’s margins, revealing the humanity in addiction, poverty, and trauma. We discuss the challenges, ethics, and impact of his work, and the importance of service, kindness, and truth in storytelling. Keep in Touch With: Instagram: @Seanovenice Website: https://www.shellvenice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.