

Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges
Stacey Grant & Mark Lubragge
Each episode of "Gurus and Game Changers" is a powerful conversation with an amazing person on an intriguing topic. Co-hosts Stacey Grant and Mark Lubragge dive deep into unbelievable stories of individuals who've overcome significant obstacles to rise and thrive, and they show you how their step-by-step strategies can work in your life, no matter your struggle. With a guest lineup that includes celebrities, cultists, soldiers, priests, addicts, mediums, prisoners, circus clowns, scientists, survivors, models, mobsters, therapists, prodigies and more, every episode immerses you in a fascinating world with fascinating people, to make your world a little brighter.The content provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only; always consult qualified professionals before making any significant changes to your health, lifestyle, or finances.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 30min
I Protected Presidents and Caught Criminals | How to Read Anyone - Secret Service Agent | Ep 098
Send us a text🤔 Brad Beeler protected President George W. Bush as a Secret Service agent. Then he spent 17 years giving more criminal polygraph exams than anyone in Secret Service history - interrogating murderers, bank robbers, child predators🗣️ He sat across from murderers, bank robbers, child predators, and liars of every kind. And he learned something: catching a liar isn't about reading body language.It's about asking the RIGHT questions.Brad gives you 3 questions that reveal liars almost every time. These questions work because of how our brains process lies - and most people have NO idea they're being tested.Bonus technique: The Tall Tale TrickPlus how to perfect the World's Perfect Handshake.And why lying is neurologically HARD to do.Brad's #1 Communication Rule:"Be the most interested person in the room. Ask 80% of the questions. Let people teach you about what they love. That's when they let their guard down."About Brad's Book:"Tell Me Everything" (February 17, 2026) - Not just about polygraphs or interrogation, it's a communication book. How to get anyone to open up, tell the truth, and connect on a deeper level.Resources:Instagram/LinkedIn: @bradbeeler1865Website: https://bradleybeeler.com/Book: "Tell Me Everything" (Pre-order available)Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open [01:46] Meet Brad Beeler [06:30] The World's Perfect Handshake [09:51] The 3 Questions That Catch Liars [14:51] Why Lying Is Hard [16:47] The Tall Tale Trick [19:30] Why Polygraphs Aren't Admissible [22:51] "Tell Me Everything" - The Book [24:23] Be the Most Interested Person [29:00] High Profile CasesConnect with Gurus and Game Changers: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers 📲 Instagram - Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/ 📲 Instagram - Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations

Dec 23, 2025 • 53min
How the Phillie Phanatic Saved My Life | Dave Raymond | Ep 097
Send us a text🗣️ In 1978, Dave Raymond became the FIRST person to ever wear the Phillie Phanatic costume. He had no training, no acting experience, and his only direction? "Go have fun. G-rated fun."For 16 years, he brought joy to millions. He danced with nuns. He handed babies to strangers. He knocked over ground crews. He made the Phanatic an icon.But behind the mask, his life was falling apart.When tragedy struck, Dave told the Phillies he had to quit. But during his final appearances, something unexpected happened:"When I got out of the costume, I felt a tick better."The Phanatic saved his life.Key insights:🗣️ His deaf mom taught him physical comedy - becoming his greatest gift when he needed it most🗣️ "Go have fun" was his only direction - he made it up as he went🗣️ The fanatic puts the FUN in funerals - powerful fun works everywhere🗣️ Philadelphia fans threw snowballs at Santa because "Santa sucked that day"🗣️ He handed babies to strangers for laughs (yes, really)🗣️ Vodka + water = the secret to cleaning mascot costumes🗣️ When you're in crisis, your brain tells you things feel "legitimate" that aren't🗣️ A 17-year-old girl told him she was thinking about ending her life - after hearing his story, she changed her mindPOWERFUL FUN methodology:🗣️ F = Force (Fun isn't just for break time - it's a tool everywhere)🗣️ U = Universal (It works at funerals, hospitals, layoffs - anywhere)🗣️ N = No (Learning to overcome the "fun killers" who say "don't do that")🎥 Check out this episode on Youtube for photos and videos of Dave in action! https://youtu.be/fj_mmB4pE0Q?si=rtkAT6AvY32ci9llResources: Website: DaveRaymondSpeaks.com - https://daveraymondspeaks.com/ Book: "The Power of Fun" - https://daveraymondspeaks.com/the-book/Chapters:[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[02:15] Growing Up with Tubby Raymond[04:19] Becoming the First Phillie Phanatic[06:08] Meeting the Muppet People[07:23] First Day: "Go Have Fun"[10:18] Creating the Ground Crew Routine[13:50] Dancing with Nuns from "Nunsense"[16:10] Why Mascots Matter[19:24] Vodka Spray Cleaning Trick[22:34] The Baby Story[25:13] How His Deaf Mom Taught Him Physical Comedy[28:18] When Everything Changed[32:51] How the Phanatic Saved His Life[37:15] POWERFUL FUN Explained[45:37] The Girl Who Needed His Story[47:32] Writing the Book[50:47] Why Santa Deserved Those Snowballs[52:35] OutroConnect with Gurus and Game Changers: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers 📲 Instagram - Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/ 📲 Instagram - Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations ✨ Share with someone who needs to hear this⚠️ This conversation includes frank discussions about loss, grief, and mental health struggles. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust.

Dec 6, 2025 • 46min
He Left His Career to Give Women What They're Starving For | Ep 096
Send us a text"You can rent. You can't buy." That's George Goulburn's mantra and it's the key to understanding one of the most emotionally complex professions in the world.George is a male paid companion in Australia. Most of his clients are women 45-80 who haven't experienced intimacy in years. Some have been in sexless marriages for 10+ years. Others are widows who thought desire was behind them.He says, "The misconception is that it's just about physical intimacy. It absolutely is not." But George has a problem: He's TOO good. "You've set the bar too high," clients tell him. "No one else will be able to step up to your level." When you provide genuine intimacy—when you make women feel truly seen and desired—they fall in love. Easily. So how does George maintain boundaries while giving someone the experience of their life? "That can be heartbreaking," George admits. "It can be really tough." What these ladies are paying for is feeling seen, desired, and safe—without complications.🗣️ He vets every client through hours of conversations🗣️ He turns away 80% of potential clients🗣️ If he's not the right fit, he won't take the money🗣️ He'd rather transform a woman once than keep her dependent🗣️ Our `Australian` guest shares insights on the delicate balance between physical connection and companionship, highlighting how genuine `relationships` offer something `artificial intelligence` cannot replicate. This conversation explores the profound `ai limit` in mimicking true human interaction, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of a simple touch. It truly resonates with the `heart strings`, reminding us that some experiences are uniquely human and beyond the reach of technology.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction: Meet George Colburn1:35 - Why He Left His 25-Year Career for Paid Companionship2:46 - Was It About Money, Freedom, or Connection?4:09 - The First Time Someone Paid Him: "I Want Emotional Distance"6:11 - Who Are His Clients? Women Starved for Intimacy7:54 - More Than Physical: The Nuance of This Work9:13 - How He Vets Clients: 10 Hours Unpaid for Every Hour Paid12:30 - Single, Married, or Widowed? The Client Demographics13:42 - His 80-Year-Old Client: "What You Provide Is Priceless"15:00 - The Typical First-Time Client Experience17:52 - When Sessions Focus on Emotional Connection19:47 - What If There's No Chemistry? The Refund Policy20:40 - Sapiosexual: Why Intelligence Creates Attraction21:56 - Breaking Misconceptions About Paid Companionship24:08 - Dating While Doing This Work: Ethical Non-Monogamy26:26 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of This Work28:06 - Getting Fired by a Catholic Organization30:27 - "You've Set the Bar Too High": The Problem of Excellence32:21 - How He Stays Motivated Every Single Day33:11 - The Scotland Trip: When His Mom Said "You Must Be Really Good"34:00 - Emotional Intelligence: Managing Boundaries and Connection35:23 - "You Can Rent, But You Can't Buy" - His Philosophy Explained37:19 - Why He Talks Publicly About His Work39:31 - The Future: How Long Will He Do This?40:12 - Post-Menopause: Breaking the Myth About Desire41:13 - Maintaining Physical Response: The Pharmaceutical Question41:47 - His Advice to Men: "Respect Women First"42:54 - Advice for Women Seeking Professional Companionship44:41 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find George45:10 - Outro & Closing RemarksConnect with George:Website: https://www.georgegoulburn.com/Facebook: @george.goulburn.2023📱 FOLLOW US:📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and Game Changers on Youtube: https://www

Nov 25, 2025 • 27min
60% of People Can't Think Under Fluorescent Lights | Sensory Interior Design with Stephanie Lee Jackson | Ep 095
Send us a text🗣️60% of people are either neurodivergent or highly sensitive - yet every space is designed for the other 40%.Stephanie Lee Jackson is a sensory interior designer who creates spaces for people's actual nervous systems. She designs homes where Mom has ADHD, Dad codes from home, one kid is sensory-seeking, and another is neurotypical - all in one house.Key insights:🗣️ Fluorescent lights prevent many neurodivergent people from thinking - their brains can't create visual images under that flickering🗣️Ambient noise makes conversation impossible for people who can't filter background chaos🗣️Bars turn up music so you drink more (shouting makes you thirsty)🗣️High-functioning autistic people hitting total meltdown in their 50s because masking energy finally caught up🗣️Some people are "sensory seeking" - they NEED coffee shop noise or music to focusFive principles for better spaces:🗣️Indirect lighting (not recessed lights pointing down)🗣️Sound baffling in open spaces🗣️Neutral air quality before adding scents🗣️Reduce visual overwhelm🗣️Trust your body's signalsResources:Website: PracticalSanctuary.comBook: "The Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention" (September 5, 2024)Free sensory cheat sheet availableChapters:[00:01] Introduction & Hosts Preview[01:22] Meet Stephanie Lee Jackson[01:29] What Is Sensory Interior Design?[03:04] Why Designers Don't Think About This[03:59] Neurodivergent vs Highly Sensitive[05:23] Retail Store Example: Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent[07:48] The Sensory Seeking Reality[08:56] Real Family Design Example[13:38] Zones for Different Neurotypes[15:48] How She Got Into This Work[16:52] Her Book: Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention[18:00] Why Febreze Is Evil[19:33] Visual Overwhelm and Bookshelves[20:55] Advice for Average Person[22:25] The Five Key Principles[24:55] Color and Lighting Advice[26:06] How to Reach Stephanie[26:53] Closing📱 FOLLOW US:📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and Game Changers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers⭐️ Listen on any podcast audio platform✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations✨ Hit the bell for notifications✨ Share with someone who needs to hear this

Nov 2, 2025 • 48min
2 Words That Make You (And Your Kids) More Confident | The Be Great Guy - Mark Papadas | Ep 094
Send us a text"I am ___."How you finish that sentence determines everything. When Mark Papadas, "The Be Great Guy," asked fifth graders to complete it, 50% wrote: "I am fat," "I am stupid," "I am ugly." Adults? 80% just said their name and job title—labels that have nothing to do with who they really are.After training adults for over a decade working with Tony Robbins, Mark discovered his true mission: teaching people how to create confident, empowered identities using just two words—"I am."What You'll Learn:Why "I am" is the foundation of confidence (and how most people get it wrong)The shocking discovery: 50% of kids think they're fat, stupid, or uglyHow parents accidentally program negative identities without realizing itMark's powerful 2-minute morning practice (he shares his complete version at 17:44)The 5-step process to build unshakeable confidenceWhy "wrong means right" and how to make fear funThe 3 traits kids have that adults need back: persistence, curiosity, and ingenuityMark's Journey: After being beaten regularly by his older brother as a child, Mark became hungry for personal development. He ran operations for Tony Robbins' Chicago franchise before his epiphany: teach these tools to kids BEFORE they develop baggage.His "I Am For Kids" program is in 37 schools across 9 states, producing 40% grade increases and 60% reductions in disciplinary problems.Connect with Mark: 📚 Book: "10 Secrets to Empower Kids and Awaken the Child in You" 🌐 iam4kids.com 🎤 thebegreatguy.com#Confidence #Parenting #PersonalDevelopment #TonyRobbins #GrowthMindset0:00 - Cold Open0:29 - Introduction: Meet The Be Great Guy1:14 - Where "Be Great" Came From2:30 - The Shocking "I Am" Discovery in Schools4:52 - Why Kids (and Adults) Think They're Fat, Stupid, or Ugly6:57 - Mark's Difficult Childhood: The Brother Who Beat Him9:24 - How Pain Led to Personal Development10:43 - From Earl Nightingale to Tony Robbins11:50 - Running Tony Robbins' Chicago Office13:00 - The Epiphany: Teaching Kids Before They Get Baggage14:52 - The Five-Step Identity Process Explained17:44 - Mark's Complete 2-Minute "I Am" Statement (MUST LISTEN)20:31 - How "I Am" Statements Should Work22:45 - The Neuroplasticity Connection24:09 - Step 1: Write It (The Honest Starting Point)25:00 - Step 2: Revise and Improve It26:15 - Step 3: Anchor and Believe It27:30 - Step 4: Share and Synergize It28:00 - Step 5: Live It (The Lifelong Project)29:15 - Secret #2: Make Fear Fun31:20 - Secret #3: Wrong Means Right33:53 - The "What Else?" Question That Changes Everything35:10 - How Parents Accidentally Hurt Kids' Confidence38:00 - Don't Let Them Win (But Give Fair Advantages)40:36 - The 3 Traits Kids Are Born With (That Adults Lost)42:00 - Persistence: Kids Never Quit Learning to Walk42:45 - Curiosity: When You Lose It, Horizons Become Walls43:30 - Ingenuity: Why Kids Prefer the Box to the Gift44:20 - Cellular Regeneration: Every 7 Years You're New45:15 - Mark's Programs: Schools, Academy, Family Coaching46:21 - Where to Find Mark and Final Thoughts47:55 - Outro📱 FOLLOW US:📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and Game Changers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers⭐️ Listen on any podcast audio platform✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations✨ Hit the bell for notifications✨ Share with someone who needs to hear this

Oct 21, 2025 • 32min
WTF Just Happened: How a Skeptic Found Proof of the Afterlife | Ep 093
Send us a textAfter her father died, Liz Entin assumed the afterlife was fantasy - as realistic as the tooth fairy. Then she found university research that changed everything.Liz Entin is a logical skeptic who set out to disprove the afterlife and ended up proving it exists. She's conducted 80+ medium readings (with hidden identity and fake names), studied children with verifiable past life memories, and discovered research so compelling that even Carl Sagan said it was "worthy of serious investigation."She's also the woman who testified in the Harvey Weinstein trial - and whose Chihuahua famously chased him around her apartment.[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[01:19] Meet Liz Entin[01:26] How WTF Just Happened Started[03:00] Driven by Grief and Hope[03:50] What Blew Her Away About the Research[04:51] Children with Past Life Memories[05:56] Thousands of Cases Documented[06:40] How Does She Explain It?[07:55] The Logical Atheist's Perspective[08:55] Preponderance of Evidence[09:41] Will You See Your Dad Again?[10:57] 80+ Medium Readings[12:31] How to Know If Mediums Are Real[14:32] Talking to Dead People vs Nefarious Spirits[16:24] Random Number Generators Study[18:13] Global Consciousness Project[19:43] Consciousness Affecting Physical Reality[21:40] Three Takeaways from Her Research[23:01] Harvey Weinstein Trial Testimony[24:18] Why She Testified[27:30] Her Famous Chihuahua Peanut[28:13] Will We See Our Pets Again?[29:14] Could She Ever Believe in God?[31:07] How to Reach LizThe evidence that convinced her:- Children with Past Life Memories:- University of Virginia researchers Dr. Jim Tucker and Dr. Ian Stevenson have documented thousands of cases- Kids under 5 remember specific details: names, locations, how they died- James Leininger: Remembered dying in WWII plane crash, knew aircraft details only experts would know, identified three men from his squadron by hair color- Civil War case: Child knew soldier's name, wife's name, specific battle where he died- Carl Sagan endorsed this research as valid and worthy of serious studyHer conclusion: "There's a preponderance of evidence - probably beyond a reasonable doubt at this point."Liz testified in the Harvey Weinstein trial. Her 12-pound Chihuahua, Peanut, chased Harvey around her apartment and he was terrified. The story went viral worldwide. She says without doubt he is guilty.On grief and hope:"I'm much more scared of permanent obliteration than any other form of consciousness. Finding this evidence brought joy combined with the worst I've ever felt."Resources:Website: WTFJustHappened.netPodcast: WTF Just HappenedInstagram: @WTFJustHappened (most active)Books: Available on websiteScience & Spirituality Salons: Intimate events with verified mediumsDocumentary: Netflix's "Surviving Death" features this research

Oct 4, 2025 • 19min
Hidden Talent: Why Everyone's Wrong About AI and the Future of Work | Ep 92
Send us a textEveryone's talking about AI taking jobs. But workforce expert Dr. David DeLong says the real crisis is the opposite: By 2030, we'll have 3 million more jobs than workers.Dr. DeLong has been interviewed by NPR, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, and Bloomberg about workforce trends. He's the author of five books including "Hidden Talent" and has spent decades studying the interaction between people, technology, and work.While headlines scream about AI automation, the data tells a different story: The US will have 12 million jobs and only 9 million workers to fill them (Congressional Budget Office). The question isn't "will AI take my job?" - it's "where will we find enough workers?"Dr. DeLong reveals three massive talent pools employers are completely overlooking.The AI reality check:"Nobody knows what the impact of AI is going to be. What we do know from history is new types of jobs get created. Jobs will go away or change, but other new jobs will be created. Meanwhile, landscapers, construction workers, nurses, teachers - plenty of fields won't be replaced by machines. Those jobs must be filled by humans."The overlooked talent pools:🗣️ Refugees and immigrants (skilled workers ready to contribute)🗣️ Formerly incarcerated (second chance hiring with proven results)🗣️ People with disabilities (often requiring minimal accommodations)Why the workforce is actually shrinking:🗣️ Baby boomers retiring in massive numbers🗣️ Declining fertility rates (fewer people entering workforce)🗣️ Fewer working-age men participating in labor force🗣️ Skills gap widening across industriesResources:Website: SmartWorkforceStrategies.comBook: "Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, the Formerly Incarcerated, and People with Disabilities"Free Chapter: ReadHiddenTalent.comCHAPTERS[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[00:45] Meet Dr. David DeLong[01:13] Technology, People, and the Changing Workforce[01:38] The Declining Workforce Crisis[02:36] Fewer Babies, Fewer Workers[03:20] 3 Million Worker Shortage by 2030[03:59] What About AI Taking Jobs?[04:58] Why Focus on Overlooked Workers?[06:39] Companies Hiring from These Talent Pools[07:36] Success Stories: Walgreens and Disabilities[09:27] How to Reach These Worker Groups[10:05] Other Overlooked Populations[10:55] How Workers Find the Right Companies[11:46] Inspiring Story: Bajra's Journey[13:48] Strategy, Not Charity[14:38] Do You Tell Current Employees?[15:42] Screening Formerly Incarcerated Workers[16:44] One Message for Employers[17:14] How to Learn More📱 FOLLOW US:📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and Game Changers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers⭐️ Listen on any podcast audio platform✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations✨ Hit the bell for notifications✨ Share with someone who needs to hear this

Sep 20, 2025 • 24min
She Hosts Life-Changing Couples Retreats With 95% Success Rate (Here's the Secret) | Ep 091
Send us a text✨ Debra Stangl spent 20 years as a divorce attorney ending marriages - now she saves them with a 95% success rate at her award-winning retreats.After helping thousands of couples divorce, Debra had a life-changing vision of an Egyptian goddess who told her to leave law or die like her mother did. She walked away from her practice despite being $50,000 in debt, and within hours received a miraculous phone call that changed everything.What makes her retreats so effective:✨ 10,000+ people helped over 23 years (Oscar winners to housewives)✨ The "Sedona Proven Process" that finds and heals core wounds✨ Couples work individually first, then together✨ Everything is energy work and spiritual healing✨ Award-winning results year after yearShocking insights:✨ Most relationship problems aren't what they appear to be✨ Even infidelity isn't the real issue - it's the "gunk" underneath✨ Marriage is a "crucible" that brings up wounds to be healed✨ Women work harder to save relationships because they're wired for emotions✨ People marry the same person over and over with different namesChapters:[00:00] Cold Open[00:32] Introduction & Hosts Preview[02:15] Meet Debra Stangl[02:26] From Divorce Attorney to Marriage Saver[03:52] Vision of Egyptian Goddess Isis[05:00] Miraculous Phone Call Changes Everything[06:00] Moving to Sedona and Starting Over[06:48] How the Retreats Actually Work[09:11] Dealing with Resistant Clients[11:10] 95% Success Rate with 10,000+ People[13:01] Core Wounds and Marriage as Crucible[15:23] Why Women Work Harder in Relationships[16:29] Practical Advice for Struggling Couples[19:20] Spiritual Guides and Intuition[20:46] The "Nothing is Wrong" Philosophy[22:21] Stop Making Lists, Start Gratitude[23:28] Real Change is PossibleLinks:✨ Website: SedonaSoulAdventures.com✨ Free Book: "The Journey to Happy" (email us at gurusandgamechangers@gmail.com to receive your free book!)✨ New Book: "How to Have a High Vibe Relationship" coming soon📱 FOLLOW US:📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and Game Changers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers⭐️ Listen on any podcast audio platform✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations✨ Hit the bell for notifications✨ Share with someone who needs to hear this

Sep 9, 2025 • 26min
Headstrong: When a Mother's Love Becomes a Movement | Ep 090
Send us a textCheryl Colleluori's 19-year-old son Nicholas had a vision to help young adults facing serious health challenges - and even though she couldn't save him, she's made sure his mission saves thousands.In this deeply moving conversation, Cheryl shares the raw truth about losing a child and finding purpose in the deepest pain imaginable.Cheryl's heartbreaking words: "I'm a mom. I'm supposed to put bandaids on it and make it better - but I couldn't fix it. I couldn't save his life."But here's what she did instead:Built the HEADstrong Foundation from her son's visionCreated Nick's Houses in Philadelphia and BostonProvided support for thousands of young adults during their toughest battlesTurned one teenager's compassionate idea into a global movementChapters:[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[01:26] Meet Cheryl Colleluori[01:40] Nick's Athletic Dreams and Sudden Symptoms[03:16] The Devastating Diagnosis[04:59] Nick Creates HEADstrong Foundation From Hospital Bed[05:34] Going Home on Hospice[06:13] Nick's Final Promises and Vision[07:39] What the Foundation Does Today[08:56] Creating Nick's House[10:22] How Families Get Help[11:32] Different from Ronald McDonald House[12:27] Expanding to Boston and Beyond[13:46] Fundraising Challenges[15:01] Success Stories That Save Lives[17:37] How Cheryl Copes With Grief[19:45] Signs From Nick and the Afterlife[21:51] Starting With $67 Lime Green Shoelaces[23:37] How to Support the Foundation[24:17] Annual Gala EventWhat makes this story extraordinary: Nineteen years after losing Nicholas, Cheryl continues fighting for his vision every single day. She's transformed her grief into a force that helps other families avoid the isolation her son experienced.Key insights:How to channel devastating loss into meaningful purposeWhy community support is crucial for young adults facing health challengesThe power of keeping promises to those we've lostHow love transcends loss and creates lasting changeCheryl serves as President of the HEADstrong Foundation and is recognized as a 2025 Titan 100 winner. She's a member of the Abramson Cancer Center Leadership Council and continues to expand Nicholas's vision worldwide.The ultimate message: When we can't save the one we love most, sometimes we can save others in their name.Learn more: HeadStrong.orgCheryl Colleluori is President of the HEADstrong Foundation and continues her son Nicholas's mission to support young adults facing serious health challenges.

Aug 21, 2025 • 33min
Mysteries of the Afterlife: The Man Who Speaks to Souls | Ep 089
Send us a text🙏🏼 Father Nathan Castle has an extraordinary gift - once they have passed on people visit him in dreams asking for help moving from purgatory to heaven.For over 25 years, "stuck souls" have come to Father Nathan about once a week, and he's helped over 600 people cross over to the next life. The Catholic Church not only approves of his work - they support it.Mind-blowing revelations:🙏🏼 People who have passed on can watch the living for decades (one man watched his wife for 40 years)🙏🏼 Guardian angels take nicknames when they communicate with him🙏🏼 Patrick Swayze's sister came to him asking for help with her famous brother🙏🏼 Suicide doesn't automatically send you to the dark place (Catholic teaching changed in 1991)🙏🏼 People in purgatory are all destined for heaven - they just need help letting goThe process is incredible:Father Nathan writes down dreams in a journal, schedules prayer sessions with partners who have "prophetic gifts," and allows guardian angels and stuck souls to speak through him. He's completely conscious during the process - describing it as "sliding over on a couch to make room."Chapters[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[01:27] Meet Father Nathan Castle[02:06] Growing Up Catholic & First Calling[02:58] The Very First Dream - Ray from Georgia[04:33] How He Knows They've Moved On[08:22] The Process Step-by-Step[11:11] Guardian Angels & "Beloved" Souls[12:08] Who Do People Ask For?[13:19] Everyone's Ready - No One Goes to Hell[14:06] How to Avoid Getting Stuck[15:51] What Happens If You're Not Ready to Die[17:07] Can People Escape Hell?[19:08] Suicide and the Afterlife[22:01] Catholic Teaching Changes[22:34] Knowing Where Your Loved Ones Are[25:37] Patrick Swayze's Sister Story[30:32] How to Contact Father Nathan[32:10] His Podcast "The Joyful Friar"Father Nathan has chronicled his experiences in the "Afterlife Interrupted" book series and hosts "The Joyful Friar" podcast every Tuesday.The ultimate message: Death isn't the end, love continues beyond the grave, and there are people dedicated to helping souls find peace.Website: Nathan-Castle.com | Books: "Afterlife Interrupted" series on AmazonPodcast: "The Joyful Friar" (Tuesdays everywhere)📱 FOLLOW US:📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and Game Changers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GurusAndGameChangers⭐️ Listen on any podcast audio platform✨ Subscribe for more game-changing conversations✨ Hit the bell for notifications✨ Share with someone who needs to hear this


