almost 200 episodes here!
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Nov. 12, 2025
Recovering Addict Who Finally Discovered His Way To Get And Stay Clean with Jason Mazur | 217
Jason Mazur is a recovering heroin and meth addict who tried EVERYTHING to get and stay clean. Enter ibogaine. It’s not approved in the states, but he swears by its effectiveness. And he’s here to tell you about his experience and how he’s become an advocate for finding what works for you. For more from Jason: Facebook- Jazon Mazur (from Indianapolis) Email: Jason.81@hotmail.com Cell: 812-361-6714 For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
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Nov. 5, 2025
Psychotherapist With A Conviction: You Are Not Your Trauma with Alisa Gracheva | 216
Psychotherapist Alisa Gracheva specializes in trauma. As you may guess, she has her own story (which is fascinating), and it led her here. She speaks with Max about the importance of self-awareness, explains the physiology of panic attacks, and much more. For more from Alisa: Social Media- @alisa_art Work- www.since.life For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
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Oct. 29, 2025
CEO/Founder of Real Estate Investment Firm Who Rebuilt His Life After Incarceration with Bo Belmont | 215
Steven "Bo" Belmont is a CEO/Founder of a successful real estate investment firm called Belwood Investments. To look at him, you'd never know he'd been incarcerated...but he was. And he wouldn't change it now if he could. Listen as Bo tells Max about the impact prison made on the man he ultiamtely became. (Spoiler alert: it's inspiring.) For for from Bo: belwoodinvestments.com (or the Belwood Investor app) Book: Fractured To Fractions Email: bo@thebigco.org For More From Sober Coach/Substance...
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Oct. 22, 2025
Author, Mother , Trauma Survivor, & Nonprofit Founder Who WILL Find A Way With Julie Barth | 214
About — The Colin James Barth Outreach Mother (of 6) Author, and Charity Founder Julie Barth is a force to be reckoned with. Her daughter Tatym suffers from a rare genetic condition called Primordial Dwarfism, which led her to have over 40 surgeries to repair her trachea. She lost her husband to pancreatic cancer when her oldest was ten and the youngest was six months. And yet, she never quit. Not even when she found herself in a toxic relationship. Not even…fill in the blank with the next hard...
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Oct. 15, 2025
Community Advocate, Mentor, & Speaker Who Uses His Past Mistakes As A Stepping Stone With Marcel Clarke | 213
Marcel Clarke is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey to success. An honor student of the streets, he transformed his life. Now, he is a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, with investments in the stock market and cryptocurrency. Marcel is also a community advocate, speaker, and mentor, dedicated to sharing industry knowledge and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Marcel discusses his journey with Max, and it's a great hang! For More From Marcel: Marcelclarke....
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Oct. 8, 2025
Entrepreneur and business strategist whose mission matters more than grief, breakdown, or burnout with Serina Justiniano | 212
Entrepreneur and Business Strategist Serina Justiniano has been through it...but it hasn't stopped her yet. Listen to her discuss her upbringing, betrayals by professionals she should have been able to trust, personal and professional setbacks, and how she ultimately got to where she is today (which is being a total entrepreneurial badass, by the way) without losing the most important part along the way: herself. For more of Serina: Instagram/TikTok: @thealigned_founder To work with her: beaco...
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Oct. 1, 2025
Entrepreneur & Recovery Advocate Who Loves To Help Addicts Find God with Estil Wallace | 211
Estil Wallace is a father, husband, entrepreneur and investor who has been sober for over 20 years (like Max!) Listen to him discuss his journey from addiction and homelessness to entrepreneurial business success...and all the highs and lows in between. For More from Estil: cornerstonehealingcenter.com Instagram and Youtube: @estil_wallace (Podcast: Struggle & Strive) For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org
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Sept. 24, 2025
Your Voice Has The Power To Change Your Entire Life with Maryn Azoff
Get ready to be amazed at your own power. Yep, you’ve had it inside you all along: your voice. Vocal Transformation Coach Maryn Azoff shares her own triumphant story of incredible healing through the power of her voice as well as tips for how to find yours. You don’t want to miss this important episode. And dare we suggest you watch it this time on YouTube? We found it extremely helpful to see Maryn as she coaches (and you) through some exercises. For More of Maryn: vocaltransformation.com In...
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Sept. 17, 2025
I Love with Troy Hadeed
Author, Speaker, Human Relations & Perspective Coach, and Yoga Teacher Troy Hadeed speaks with Max about the importance of LOVE in this day and age. And as many identifiers as there are above to describe Troy and what he does, he discusses his passion about his wish for us not to always need to categorize ourselves. Like his book title says, we're not all that different. How to find Troy: TroyHadeed.com Instagram and TikTok: TroyHadeed Online Yoga: BeOnYogaTV.com Book: My Name Is Love: We're Not...
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Sept. 4, 2025
The Power of Sound Medicine with Andrew Ecker | 208
In this powerful conversation with Max Nijst, Andrew Ecker shares his extraordinary transformation from a life shattered by generational trauma, addiction, and 3.5 years in federal prison to becoming a renowned drum circle facilitator who has led over 5,000 healing circles across psychiatric lockdowns, cancer treatment centers, and Native American reservations. Drawing from his Apache, Irish, and German heritage, Andrew reveals how discovering the ancient technology of drumming and his "Sacred ...
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Aug. 21, 2025
The Courage to Remember with Melissa Osorio | E207
In this profound conversation with Max Nijst, Melissa Osorio shares how losing her brother at age three and her father's murder at sixteen set her on a relentless pursuit of success that ultimately led to emotional bankruptcy. Despite building thriving businesses and achieving financial freedom in America, she found herself at 36 facing a complete breakdown that forced her to confront two decades of suppressed trauma. Melissa reveals how psychedelics and plant medicine became unexpected allies...
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Aug. 13, 2025
From Bullsh*t to Botox to Bestseller with Sandra Lena Silverman | E206
In this transformative episode of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, host Max Nijst sits down with Miami-based #1 bestselling author, wellness advocate, and beauty expert Sandra Lena Silverman for an inspiring conversation about redefining aging and embracing self-care with confidence. Sandra, author of the bestselling book "From Bullsh*t to Botox," shares her journey of personal experimentation with skincare treatments, wellness routines, and medical procedures. Sandra Lena Silverman: The #1 Best...
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Aug. 5, 2025
Unlocking Confidence in a Room of 400 Strangers with CJ Ledy | E205
What happens when a life-altering hypnosis experience in a room of 400 people completely transforms your ability to connect with others? In this captivating episode, Max sits down with CJ LEDY, mindset coach, keynote speaker, and author of "Tune Your Mind," who shares his remarkable journey from crippling social anxiety to becoming a sought-after speaker working with Fortune 100 companies and professional athletes. | CJ opens up about the pivotal moment when being hypnotized in front of hundred...
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July 29, 2025
From Rock Bottom to Reel Success with Jamie Tall | E204
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jamie Tall, a recovery coach, YouTube content creator, and self-proclaimed "hope dealer" who's transforming lives through authentic storytelling. Jamie shares their powerful journey from addiction to advocacy, revealing how they've built a platform that brings hope to thousands in recovery. In this episode, we explore the turning points that sparked lasting change, the power of vulnerability in healing, and practical strategies for breaking free from a...
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July 21, 2025
The Power of Belief with Joel Bein | E203
Join Max Nijst for a transformative conversation with Joel Bein, founder of Human Liberation, who shares his revolutionary discovery that our beliefs—not our circumstances—create our reality. In this profound episode, Joel reveals how negative beliefs hidden in the subconscious mind are the root cause of self-doubt and suffering, and demonstrates his groundbreaking approach to permanently removing these limiting beliefs for immediate and lasting freedom. Learn why traditional personal developmen...
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July 14, 2025
How Music Saved a Life with Jonathan Taylor | E202
What if one concert could save a life? In this powerful episode, Max sits down with world-renowned classical guitarist Jonathan Taylor, who shares not just his musical journey but a lifetime of discipline, heart, and resilience. He opens up about the struggles of youth, the grind behind greatness, and the moment a stranger decided not to end his life after attending Jonathan’s performance. It’s a raw, thoughtful, and uplifting conversation about why real happiness comes from doing what you were ...
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July 7, 2025
From Radio Fame to Rock Bottom: A Journey to Sobriety and Strength with Jason LaChance| E201
What happens when success masks deep inner pain? On this episode, Max sits down with Jason LaChance, a former radio personality turned recovery advocate. Jason opens up about growing up in a household marked by addiction, finding early escape in unhealthy habits, and how his career in broadcast media fueled his downward spiral. But this is a story of hope. Jason shares the moment that nearly cost him his life and how that crash became the turning point for lasting recovery. Don’t miss this power...
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June 30, 2025
Surviving Family Abuse, Cults & Crime: Sabrina Kapper’s Fight for Truth and Healing | E200
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...
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June 23, 2025
Actor. Addict. Alive: Sean Hemeon's Journey Through Darkness to Light | E199
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...
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June 16, 2025
Resilient, Joyful, Unstoppable: A Journey to True Happiness with Mary England | E198
📘 This is About You on Amazon: 📱 Follow her IG: @merrimentmaker Episode highlights: (1:20) Mary’s introduction and her mission (2:13) Childhood trauma and early mental health struggles (5:05) Her complex diagnoses and fight for support...
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June 9, 2025
The 5-Word Formula That’s Helping Thousands Heal: Grace Trail with Anne Jolles | E197
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...
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June 2, 2025
Abuse, Addiction, and Loss: Why Pain Doesn’t Define You with Blanca Rodriguez | E196
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...
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May 27, 2025
Anxiety, Burnout, and Reinvention: A Powerful Career Pivot with Allison Guilbault | E195
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...
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May 19, 2025
From Trauma to Purpose and a Life of Impact with Alan Lazaros | E194
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 ...