Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges

Send us a text🌕 Lisa Kohn spent her childhood inside the Moonies cult (Unification Church) and reveals what really happened behind closed doors.In this shocking conversation, Lisa exposes the truth about life inside one of America's most notorious cults:🌕 Mom married a stranger with 2,074 other couples at Madison Square Garden🌕 At 10 years old, she begged her mom to abandon her children for "God"🌕 She was taught that missing her mother was literally "breaking God's heart"🌕 Best friends with cult leader Reverend Moon's daughter until she was banished🌕 The bridge where she almost ended her life rather than leave the cultThe programming was so deep that Lisa couldn't say anything negative about Moon until 2018 - decades after escaping.From surviving extreme childhood trauma to becoming a successful leadership coach, Lisa's story of healing will change how you see resilience.Key revelations:🌕 How cults use "heavenly deception" to recruit new members🌕 Why she couldn't say anything negative about Moon until 2018 (decades after leaving)🌕 The moment she realized it would be "better to die than leave"🌕 How loving yourself first becomes the ultimate shield against manipulationChapters:[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[02:50] Meet Lisa Kohn[04:11] What Are the Moonies?[06:07] How Lisa's Mother Got Recruited[08:25] First Meeting With Reverend Moon[09:34] Believing Moon Was the Messiah[11:08] Satan Inside You If You Question[12:16] Telling Mom to Abandon Them for God[14:12] Love Bombing and Self-Love as Protection[16:14] Childhood Trauma Before the Cult[19:09] Lost in New York City at Age 8[23:02] The Slow Process of Leaving[26:27] Standing on the Bridge, Ready to Jump[29:06] The Bizarre Marriage Rituals[30:40] Why Cults Feel Amazing[32:12] Dad Steps In During Anorexia[34:27] Finding Healing and Purpose[39:53] How Cult Recruiting Really Works[45:23] Working With Corporations Now[48:38] Speaking Circuit and Future PlansLisa now helps leaders and organizations through her coaching practice and powerful keynote speaking. Her book "To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence" has helped countless cult survivors find their path to healing.Website: LisaCohn.com | Book available at MainPoint Books

Send us a text⛴️ Matt DiGeronimo spent nearly two decades as a nuclear submarine officer, leading teams in the most high-stakes environments on Earth. In this fascinating conversation, he shares the leadership principles that kept nuclear reactors running safely 300 feet underwater - managed primarily by 24-year-olds who rotate out every three years.From "hot racking" (sharing beds with strangers) to managing panic attacks in confined spaces, Matt reveals what extreme environments teach us about human psychology, team dynamics, and effective leadership.Key Topics:How submarine culture creates extreme ownership and accountabilityThe 20-60-20 rule that transforms how you see every team"Mental Judo" techniques for handling difficult conversations without fightingWhy the smartest people are the least confident (Dunning-Kruger effect)Operational excellence principles that translate from military to businessThe psychology behind political discourse and finding common groundMatt is a 7-time author whose books include "Extreme Operational Excellence," "Mental Judo," and "Dear Hunter: Letters from Father to Son." His insights on leadership, communication, and human nature come from managing life-or-death situations where failure wasn't an option.Whether you're leading a team, navigating difficult relationships, or trying to understand what makes people tick, Matt's hard-earned wisdom from the depths offers practical strategies for success above water.Connect with Matt:YouTube: The Curious PatriotSubstack: Beyond PlatitudesBooks available on AmazonConnect with Matt:Website: https://mattdigeronimo.com/YouTube: The Curious PatriotSubstack: Beyond PlatitudesBooks available on Amazon📱 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

Send us a text✨   Sean Miller spent over 30 years inside the Jehovah's Witness organization before discovering the shocking truth that changed everything.In this eye-opening conversation, Sean reveals:✨  What it's really like growing up in an isolationist religious community✨  The devastating impact of "disfellowshipping" and family shunning✨  How he discovered disturbing information about child abuse cover-ups✨  The moment his entire worldview shattered while doing laundry✨  Why his own father compared him to a child who committed suicide✨  Essential tips for dealing with JWs at your door (from someone who knocked on thousands of doors)From a naive 'child' at 24 to rock band rebel to apostate - this is a story of love, loss, and ultimate liberation.Sean now helps others through art therapy and is developing a TV series about his experience. His website: SeanGregoryMiller.com🚪 DEALING WITH JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES AT YOUR DOOR:Sean's insider advice from someone who spent 70 hours/month knocking on doors:✨  Simply say "I'm not interested. Please put me on your do not call list"✨  DON'T engage in conversation - they're trained to form emotional bonds quickly✨ DON'T slam the door - it confirms their persecution complex✨  They write down EVERYTHING about you after they leave (hair color, kids, interests)✨  Being rude actually strengthens their faith, so just be polite but firmCHAPTERS[00:00] Introduction & Hosts Preview[02:11] Meet Sean Miller[02:35] Life Inside the Organization[05:40] Falling in Love & Getting Disfellowshipped[07:21] Family Shunning & Isolation[11:08] Wife's Conversion & Reinstatement[14:11] The Breaking Point[16:02] Crisis of Conscience[18:14] The Moment Everything Shattered[25:48] The Terror of Armageddon[28:12] Comparing Cults[32:45] Helping Others vs. Destroying Faith[33:49] Father's Devastating Phone Call[36:09] Advice for Those Approached by JWs[38:37] No Regrets About Leaving[39:34] Healing Through Art[42:19] Novice Enthusiasm Approach📱 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#CriminalJustice #LegalAdvice #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LawyerSecrets

Send us a text🚨 **Why would a successful prosecutor walk away from their career?** 🚨After 8+ years prosecuting criminals, James Porfido quit and switched to defending the accused. He reveals the shocking truth about what really happens inside our justice system.**🔥 WHAT HE WITNESSED:**- Police officers getting promoted after being acquitted of murder- Judges showing clear bias toward prosecution- How the system treats people differently based on status- Why innocent people get railroaded by the system**⚖️ SHOCKING STORIES:**- Police sergeant kills wife’s boyfriend, gets acquitted, then promoted- Why some defendants get 60 years while others walk free- The corruption he couldn’t ignore anymore**🎯 BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED:**- Why did OJ really get acquitted?- Will Diddy actually go to prison?- How do judges secretly help prosecutors win?⚖️ GET THE BOOK: "Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the Scales" : https://www.amazon.com/Unequal-Justice-Search-Balance-Scales/dp/B0DHWT1N8D0:00 - Host Introduction & Justice System Discussion2:44 - Meet James Porfido3:04 - Will Diddy Actually Go to Prison?3:52 - Karen Read Case Analysis4:39 - OJ Simpson: Why He Really Got Away With Murder5:36 - Menendez Brothers: The Truth Behind Their Release Bid6:13 - Why I Wrote "Unequal Justice"6:48 - How Judges Secretly Favor Prosecutors8:27 - The Case That Changed Everything11:28 - Why I Switched from Prosecutor to Defense13:04 - Do Defense Attorneys Get a Bad Rap?14:34 - Should Your Lawyer Know If You're Guilty?16:43 - Police Officer Domestic Violence Cover-Up19:42 - The Killing of MM: Death by Prison22:04 - What to Do If You're Falsely Accused24:08 - The "Consensual Overhear" Police Trap25:51 - How to Handle Police Traffic Stops27:23 - DUI Defense Strategies28:36 - Can the Justice System Be Fixed?29:56 - How to Choose the Right Lawyer32:21 - Closing & Where to Find the Book📱 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 platformSubscribe for more game-changing conversationsHit the bell for notificationsShare with someone who needs to hear this#CriminalJustice #LegalAdvice #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LawyerSecrets

Send us a text🚨 Officer Heidi Chance spent decades going undercover to catch predators targeting children. Her urgent message: NO family is immune, but EVERY family can be protected with the right knowledge. Officer Heidi Chance served 25 years in law enforcement specializing in undercover operations to catch predators and traffickers. She's testified as an expert witness in court and now trains law enforcement agencies, schools, and community organizations on how to recognize and stop these crimes. Her cases have resulted in major convictions, including one trafficker sentenced to 493.5 years in prison.THE SHOCKING REALITY:💔 Predators have moved from street corners to smartphones💔 They can reach kids in their bedrooms through apps you use daily💔 50% of victims are under 16 years old💔 Average age of targeting dropped from 15 to 13 in recent years💔 It's happening to kids from EVERY background - "good families" includedHERE'S HOW TO STOP THEM:✅ The exact conversations every family must have (and when to start them)✅ Warning signs that could save a child you love✅ How predators actually operate on social media (real tactics exposed)✅ Why traditional "stranger danger" advice is now useless✅ Specific protection strategies that actually work✅ Red flags every aunt, uncle, parent, and sibling should recognizeCRITICAL MOMENTS:05:34 - The age statistics that prove any kid is at risk19:25 - How predators slide into kids' DMs (actual tactics revealed)26:20 - The conversations that protect children (exact words to use)29:01 - Why you must start these talks by age 7-831:00 - The mental toll of fighting predators for decades39:02 - Warning signs that could save someone you loveTHE TRUTH: Officer Chance has worked cases involving kids from every background. The 13-year-old whose grandmother was tricked into letting her live with her predator uncle. The corrections officer's daughter. The honor student from the suburbs. Predators don't discriminate - but families can fight back.FEATURED: 3-year Frontline PBS documentary following Heidi's undercover operations⚠️ Important: This episode discusses mature themes but provides crucial information every family needs.Why this could save a life: Whether you're a parent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, or just someone who cares about young people - these protection strategies work. Don't wait until it's too late.SHARE THIS with every family member who needs to see it. The predators are organized - families need to be too.🗣️  Connect with Heidi Chance:💻  Website: https://chanceconsultingleo.com/📕  Book: 'Talk to Them' : https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Them-Navigating-Difficult-Conversations/dp/B0D37K9NRR💻  Email: chanceconsultingleollc@gmail.com#PredatorAwareness #FamilyProtection #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #ParentingTips #familysafety CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Introduction: A Message Every Family Needs03:48 - Meet Heidi Chance: 30 Years Protecting Families05:34 - Statistics That Will Change How You See Risk07:38 - From School Officer to Family Protector12:09 - How the Threat Evolved with Technology19:25 - How Predators Target Kids on Social Media26:20 - The Family Conversations That Save Lives29:01 - Protecting Kids from Age 7 and Up31:00 - The Personal Cost of This Work35:57 - System Failures That Put Families at Risk39:02 - Warning Signs Every Family Should Know41:22 - Resources and Action Steps for Families42:32 - Why Every Family Member Needs This Information📲 Connect with Our Hosts:Stacey: https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant/Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/⭐️ Watch/Subscribe to Gurus and

Send us a text☺️ Amazing Robyn returns to the Gurus and Game Changers podcast with startling predictions about our collective future. In this eye-opening episode, the renowned seer shares visions about geopolitical events, natural disasters, and societal changes that she believes are imminent. From earthquakes to international conflicts, Robyn discusses the timeline of events she's witnessed in her visions and explains why these challenging transitions might ultimately lead to something "amazing." She also reveals a disturbing vision she felt compelled to share. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this conversation with one of the world's most sought-after oracles will leave you thinking about the future in a whole new way.Our first conversation, last year with Amazing Robyn is Episode 42, which generated more feedback than any other episode in our history! Feel free to go back and give that one a listen or a watch. Find Robyn:👩🏻‍💻 Robyn's Website: https://www.amazingrobyn.com/✅ Chapters:0:00 Hosts' Reactions to Amazing Robyn's Return1:36 Discussion of Topical Predictions2:52 The Balance of Negative and Positive Predictions4:19 Introduction and Welcome to Amazing Robyn4:55 Revisiting the Utah Earthquake Prediction6:40 Amazing Robyn's Track Record and Timeline Adjustments7:21 The Virus Connection and Sequence of Events8:44 Germany, Russia, and Missile Conflicts9:22 Can These Events Be Prevented?11:03 The Role of People of Influence12:01 Nuclear Conflict Predictions with Iran13:02 Why the Difficult Future Will Be "Amazing"14:10 Bunkers vs. Community in Hard Times15:38 Robyn's Urgent Vision About MS-1319:28 Understanding Supernatural Help21:12 Dreams as Tools for Prophecy23:01 Differentiating Between Types of Dreams24:44 Having Authentic Conversations with God25:31 Closing Remarks and Future Appearance📲 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 

Send us a text💥 Former Navy SEAL turned Master Healer Christopher Maher joins us to share his remarkable journey from trauma to transformation. Born bow-legged with both legs broken at just two days old, Christopher endured unimaginable childhood abuse and tragedy before finding his path to the elite Navy SEALs. After facing life-threatening hypothermia during training and later battling severe physical pain, Christopher embarked on a healing journey that changed everything.In this powerful conversation, Christopher reveals how generational trauma creates stress that keeps us trapped in fight-or-flight mode without us even knowing it. He shares his experiences living in a cave in complete darkness for 28 days, fasting for 44 days, and developing revolutionary healing techniques that have helped countless people-from CEOs to professional athletes-break free from their own trauma.Christopher's story is both tragic and triumphant, demonstrating how to use past suffering as fuel for transformation. Learn his practical steps to reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and ensure your final years aren't defined by accumulated tension and toxicity. His message is clear: "When humans feel good, they do good."Check out Christopher's book "Free For Life: The US Navy SEALs Path to Inner Freedom and Outer Peace" and find more resources at truebodyintelligence.com.Find Christopher:👩🏻‍💻 Christopher's Website: https://truebodyintelligence.com/📕 Christopher's Book, Free For Life: https://truebodyintelligence.com/free-for-life/Chapters:00:01 - Introduction to Christopher Maher00:49 - Christopher's Early Childhood Trauma03:04 - Meeting Christopher Maher03:20 - Born Bow-Legged: The Beginning of Pain05:34 - Family Background and Childhood Abuse07:31 - Depersonalization: Ejecting from the Body08:32 - Childhood Struggles: Bedwetting and Stammering09:42 - Path to the Navy SEALs11:38 - Why SEAL Training Felt "Easy" After Childhood Trauma12:43 - The Loss of His Mother14:16 - From Milton Hershey School to SEAL Training16:34 - SEAL Training and Nicknames18:26 - Women in SEAL Training20:12 - Near-Death Experience with Hypothermia22:42 - The Beginning of His Healing Journey24:33 - Learning to Ask for Help25:37 - Introduction to Rolfing and Structural Integration28:34 - Living in a Cave for 28 Days and Extended Fasting30:05 - Christopher's Message: Breaking Free from Stress30:42 - First Steps to Alignment and Healing33:22 - Finding Alphabiotics Practitioners34:02 - Message to His Younger Self35:06 - Christopher's Book and Resources36:05 - Future Free Tools on YouTube36:39 - Meeting Christopher's Brother37:23 - Closing Remarks📲 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#NavySEAL #Healing #Wellness #TraumaRecovery #StressManagement #PersonalTransformation

Send us a text💔 In this powerful episode, hosts Mark and Stacey sit down with Sally Raymond, author of "The Son I Knew Too Late." After losing her brilliant son Jon at age 23, Sally transformed her grief into a mission to help parents recognize warning signs they might miss. Now at 82, this psychotherapist shares crucial insights on how schools and parents can better support children's emotional development, the dangers of hyper-competitive environments, and why grades should never define a child's worth. Sally offers both heartbreaking wisdom and practical strategies that could save lives. Her story reminds us that social-emotional skills are just as important as academic achievement, and that through our darkest experiences, we can become a force for good.👩🏻‍💻 Sally's Website: https://sallyaraymond.com/📕 Sally's Book, 'The Son I Knew Too Late': https://sallyaraymond.com/book/👉🏼 Chapters:00:02 - Hosts Discuss the Emotional Impact of the Episode03:52 - Sally Shares About John's Early Childhood Challenges05:32 - John's Remarkable Academic Achievements06:31 - The Hidden Trauma That Shaped John's Life13:23 - The Moment That Changed Everything15:42 - The Phone Call That Wasn't Made16:20 - The Shocking Revelation From John's Brother19:47 - The Importance of Recognizing Cries for Help21:22 - What Schools and Parents Are Missing24:59 - The Problem With Competitive Educational Environments26:00 - Advice for Parents: Focus on Effort, Not Grades27:38 - Message for Parents Dealing With Grief28:31 - Sally's Mission at 82 Years Old📲 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

Send us a text👉🏼 Ravinder Taylor, mind-scientist shares groundbreaking research on how to train your brain to be happy. Having worked alongside her husband Eldon Taylor (a pioneer in the field), Ravinder has co-authored over 200 personal motivation programs and brings 30+ years of research to this fascinating conversation. Endorsed by leading psychologists and featured on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, her book "Mind Training" examines how understanding brain chemistry can help eliminate self-destructive behaviors and enhance wellbeing. Discover why optimism reduces disease risk by up to 52%, how smiling can add 7 years to your life, and learn simple 12-minute techniques that can transform your mindset. Based on over 200 scientific studies, this episode proves that controlling your mind isn't just "feel-good fluff" - it's neuroscience that works.👩🏻‍💻 Ravinder's Website: https://ravindertaylor.com/ 📕 Ravinder's Book Mind Training: https://us.amazon.com/Mind-Training-Self-Empowerment-Ravinder-Taylor-ebook/dp/B0D85FD483?ref_=ast_author_mpbChapters with Timecodes:00:00 - Mark & Stacey: What We Learned from This Episode01:51 - Official Intro: Welcome to Gurus and Game Changers02:20 - Meet Ravinder Taylor: From Microbiologist to Mind Scientist03:19 - Replacing Negative Self-Talk: Practical First Steps05:16 - Why "Manifesting" Isn't the Answer (A Scientist's View)07:00 - The Shocking Health Benefits of Optimism09:23 - The "Smile Effect": How Smiling Can Add Years to Your Life10:43 - Practical Solutions for Happiness Today14:22 - The Research Behind Mind Training16:17 - Why People Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)18:23 - Eight Hugs a Day: Simple Techniques for Better Mood21:33 - Mind Training Made Simple: The 12-Minute Technique23:31 - Closing Thoughts: Science Behind the "Fluff"📲 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

Send us a text💥 In this eye-opening episode, we speak with award-winning actor Dar Dixon (known for roles in This Is Us, NCIS, Scandal, Silicon Valley, and more) about his extraordinary life journey. Dar shares his shocking 20-year involvement in the Eternal Values cult and how he eventually broke free to build a successful acting career in Hollywood. This powerful conversation explores vulnerability, manipulation, and the human capacity for resilience and reinvention.👩🏻‍💻 Dar's Website: https://www.dardixon.com/📱 Dar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dardixon1/#Chapters: 00:00 - Hosts Introduce the Episode00:44 - Stacey Discusses Cult Vulnerability01:16 - Hosts Joke About Love Bombing01:34 - Introduction to Dar Dixon's Career02:51 - Official Podcast Introduction04:01 - Dar's Background and Iranian Revolution05:31 - Dar's Football Injury and Vulnerability06:19 - First Encounter with Frederick Von Mears07:54 - Size and Structure of Eternal Values Cult08:40 - Frederick's "Walk-In" Claims09:54 - The Gem Scam and How It Worked11:04 - How People Get Drawn Into Cults12:11 - Communal Living in Manhattan13:55 - Criminal Activities Within the Cult15:31 - The Police Beating Incident16:19 - Returning to Parents After Escaping17:41 - Frederick's Death and Murder Cover-Up19:24 - Getting Kicked Out and Deprogramming20:46 - Breaking Into Hollywood with George Burns21:57 - Dar's Experience on NCIS and This Is 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