Part Of The Solution

In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Reed, the man behind American Muscle HD, a platform he started over 11 years ago that has grown to over 2.4 million followers. We talk about the early days of social media versus now, how much harder it is to grow today, and what building a brand from pure passion can actually create. Garrett shares how his love for cars turned into a lifestyle that’s taken him around the world, created financial freedom, and opened doors a traditional 9 to 5 never could. I met Garrett at a car event and instantly knew he was different. In a world full of money, ego, and flexing, he is grounded, genuine, and family. Truly one of the most heart-led humans I’ve met. We also get into his obsession with sneakers, hosting events, interviewing people, and why conversation is his real superpower. He’s not just an influencer. He’s a builder. And more importantly, he’s a really good guy.  

Elena Lipson specializes in somatic, intuition-based, identity-driven messaging for midlife women in business. But honestly, she’s so much more than that. With her long silver hair and grounded presence, Elena has a way of making you feel seen immediately. She specializes in somatic, intuition-based messaging for midlife women in business, helping them uncover the identity behind their brand. In this episode we talk about heart-led entrepreneurship, building a business that actually reflects who you are, and how Elena’s work has taken her from coaching women privately to speaking on the Mel Robbins show. Elena has a rare ability to see people clearly and reflect back qualities you didn’t even know you had.  If you’re feeling uncertain about your personal brand, what your offer is, or even how to describe what you do, this conversation will resonate.   

This episode is next level. I brought in Joe Cerda, owner of DBC here in Petaluma and one of the smartest trainers I know, and I mostly let him take the wheel. We go deep into amino acids, creatine, ATP, mitochondria, brain energetics, and the good, the bad, and the ugly of supplements on the market today. Ed has a fascinating lens on the brain and body. How compounds move through the bloodstream. What they actually produce. What fuels cognition. What fuels performance. He believes brain energetics are the foundation of true intuition. This conversation is science-heavy but wildly practical. If you care about mental clarity, performance, longevity, or understanding what you’re putting in your body, this one will expand you. Ed is brilliant. Joe is sharp. And I promise you’ll walk away knowing more than when you hit play.

In this episode, I sit down with Alycia Anderson, global speaker, TEDx speaker, host of the Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast, disability advocate, entrepreneur, athlete, wife, identical twin, and absolute force. Alycia is breaking barriers around inclusion for women and humans with disabilities everywhere. She has worked with global brands like Victoria’s Secret and Target, educating companies and leadership teams on what true inclusion actually looks like. And let me tell you something. This conversation was not about limitation. It was about leadership. We talked about her childhood and the power of family support. How her mother never treated her differently. How inclusion started at home. How being an identical twin shaped her confidence. How she became the woman she is today. She does all of this from her wheelchair and never once allows it to define the ceiling of her life. More importantly, she educated me. She expanded my awareness around what she stands for in this world. Disability inclusion is not charity. It is not sympathy. It is leadership. It is representation. It is equity. It is humanity. This was a heart-led, honest conversation about resilience, identity, ambition, and refusing to shrink. Alicia is not just inspiring. She is redefining the room.  

In this episode, I sit down with Alexis Contos, wife, mother, founder of We Are The Breadwinners, podcaster, visionary, and true powerhouse. This was one of those conversations that just flowed. Two women in the same energy, talking about life, love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness. We unpack what being a “breadwinner” really means. Not just money. But leadership, peace, impact, and building a life that feels successful from the inside out.  

In this episode of Part of the Solution, I sit down with psychedelic-certified coach and former attorney Julie Cyvonne to talk about microdosing, psilocybin, and what’s really happening inside the brain, body, and nervous system when you work with plant medicine. We get into the science of neuroplasticity, the emotional shifts people experience, and why microdosing is not a magic pill. We talk about who it can help, who it’s not for, the importance of integration, and why healing without support can actually leave people more dysregulated than before. If you’ve ever been curious about plant medicine but also cautious, this episode will give you clarity without hype.

This week I sat down with Anette Oran — cofounder of Cohere, a tech platform built for conscious creators, coaches, and service leaders. She’s a speaker, mentor, and all-around superwoman whose creative mind never stops blooming. Honestly, she’s the original ChatGPT — because when you ask her a question, what pours out is pure wisdom, flow, and heart.   Everything about Anette is heart-centered. She leads with intuition, compassion, and clarity — and in this episode, we dig into what it means to move through life that way.   There was no plan, no narrative, and no list of questions for this episode. We didn’t prep — we trusted that the universe would guide the conversation exactly where it needed to go. And it did. That’s part of what makes Anette so magnetic — she brings out an energy that’s honest, expansive, and electric. You walk away from her feeling lit up.   We talked about how she and her husband, Paul Oran, decided to live abroad for what was supposed to be a three-month trip through Europe — and how that experience inspired them to extend it into a full year of global exploration. From the people they’ve met to the cultures that have shifted their perspective, Anette shares how travel has expanded not only their business but their connection to themselves and each other.   I also share how I met Anette years ago at a retreat in Arizona — and why her energy, creativity, and heart still inspire me today.   If you’re craving strength, hope, motivation, or just a reminder that life can be lived differently — this conversation will light you up.    In this conversation, we cover: • Living and leading from the heart • Following intuition and creative flow • How travel can reshape your identity and perspective • Building a conscious business from anywhere in the world • The power of intention, communication, and expansion   Main character move: Trust the flow — not every conversation needs a plan to change your life.      

This week I sat down with Anette Oran — cofounder of Cohere, an online platform for conscious creators, coaches, and service leaders. She’s also a coach and speaker whose intuition is always spot-on, and the foundation of everything she does is heart-centered. Every word, every action, every choice flows straight from the heart — and you feel it the moment she speaks.   We dove deep into communication — not just with your partner, but in every relationship. Anette shared how she and her husband, Paul Oran, never planned on starting a business together, but when the opportunity presented itself, they leaned into their strengths and weaknesses and created something incredible.   We also talked about radical self-awareness, what it means to move with intention, and how to feel confident and clear in your decisions. Their choice to spend one summer abroad turned into a full year of living overseas — while running their online business and continuing to grow. Traveling the world, living in new cultures, and connecting with people from all walks of life has completely reshaped how Anette sees business, relationships, and personal growth.    In this conversation, you’ll hear about: • Why everything starts with a heart-centered foundation • The non-negotiables of communication in love and life • How unexpected opportunities can turn into thriving businesses • How one summer abroad turned into a year of living overseas (and still profiting) • The power of radical self-awareness and moving with intention • Building a life that feels free, expansive, and deeply aligned   Main character move: Decide what you want, communicate it clearly, and then have the courage to live it out loud.   This one will leave you rethinking how you show up in love, in business, and in the world.

This week I sat down with Heather Nelson, a woman whose story left me in absolute awe. She opens up about her journey of becoming a surrogate — carrying a baby for someone else and giving the ultimate gift of life to a woman who had been trying for years to become a mother.   Heather walks us through the highs, the lows, and the deeply human parts of surrogacy. From filling out a 90+ question questionnaire just to be matched, to navigating lawyers, contracts, payments, and the desires of the intended parents — nothing about this journey is simple. And yet, Heather approached it with a sense of clarity and purpose: she knew this baby wasn’t hers, and she carried with the intention of giving it back.   And yes — I asked the question everyone wants to know: “How much did you get paid?” Heather didn’t shy away from answering.   Now in her second surrogacy journey, Heather shares the small but important changes she’s made this time around, what she’s doing differently, and the wisdom she’s carrying forward from her first experience.   We talk about: • How to hold the most personal experience in the world without making it personal • The emotional rollercoaster of carrying for someone else • What the matching and legal process actually looks like behind the scenes • How surrogacy impacts your own family and support system • What she learned the first time — and what she’s doing differently this time • Why she now helps other women navigate their surrogacy journeys   Heather’s story is one of strength, compassion, and perspective. It’s about what it really means to give — and how sometimes the greatest gift you can give isn’t something you keep.

This week’s episode is one that cracked me wide open. I sat down with Megan and Nicole — the powerhouse duo behind Zenchronicity — who are redefining what it means to heal, grow, and step into your innate power.   They’re not your average coaches. Known for “giving you the answers therapists don’t give you,” they guide people back to themselves through plant-based medicine, microdosing, and transformational practices that elevate your level of consciousness.   Our conversation touched everything from love and communication to the deep work of breaking patterns, parenting, and learning to fully heal. And yes, we even dove into the world of AA, sobriety, and psilocybin practices — where they shared how ceremonies and microdosing can create massive breakthroughs in awareness and self-connection.   We also spoke on something so needed in today’s world: the importance of love. Loving yourself. Loving your people. And yes — having love for everyone, even in times of conflict, fear, and division. With the heaviness of recent events, it’s clear that love is not just a personal practice — it’s the medicine we all need right now.    In this conversation, we explored: • Love as the foundation for healing and growth • Communication patterns in relationships (partners + children) • Self-sabotage vs. confidence — and how to shift into alignment • AA, sobriety, and psilocybin practices for deeper healing • The role of ceremony and microdosing in expanding consciousness • Why love is the most radical act we can choose in today’s world   Main character move: Stop outsourcing your healing. You already hold the key — it’s just about learning to unlock it.   This one is expansive, raw, and full of “holy sh*t” moments that will leave you questioning old stories and opening to new levels of power.