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The Uncommon Minds Experience
The Uncommon Mind Experience is a podcast for people who refuse to accept broken systems. Each episode features founders, physicians, engineers, and innovators who sit at the intersection of technology, medicine, and entrepreneurial thinking unpacking how they identify problems others overlook and build solutions that actually work. This isn't motivation. It's methodology.
Episodes
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The Quiet Gift: Pamela Cass on Finding Your Voice After Burnout
Pamela Cass is a performance coach, speaker, co-host of the Reignite Resilience podcast, and co-author of The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self-Worth and…
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Melanie Smithson: The Body's Wisdom for Letting Go
Melanie Smithson is a Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist, Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, and author of Shake Yourself Free…
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The Dyslexia Professor: Russell Van Brocklen on Why Your Child Isn't Broken—The System Is
Russell Van Brocklen is widely known as the Dyslexia Professor. He transforms daily reading struggles into confident academic breakthroughs for students with…
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Katie Rizzo: The Trimesters of Grief—Finding Hope After Losing a Child to Addiction
Katie Rizzo is an author, educator, and "accidental poet" with a master's from Yale University and postgraduate medical studies from the University of Colorado…
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Jason Lange: Every Man Should Be in a Men's Group—Here's Why
Jason Lange is a men's embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide who helps men drop in and wake up to deeper clarity in their life's purpose…
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Dr. Christiane Schroeter: The Petite Practice® Way to Sustainable Leadership
Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a behavioral economist, TEDx speaker, and leadership strategist known as The Small Steps Doctor. She is the host of Happy Healthy…
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Karen Kendra Holmes: What Does It Mean to Finally Become Who You Are?
Karen Kendra Holmes is a transgender advocate, author, TEDx speaker, and dedicated public servant whose life story is a testament to the power of authenticity…
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From Cancer Biologist to Burnout Survivor: Rebecca Maff's Healing Journey
Rebecca Maff is a cancer biologist with over a decade of experience working in healthcare . She has worked on projects involving chronic diseases while…
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Creativity Isn't Reserved for a Few—Rick Sorenson on Releasing Your God-Given Creativity
Rick Sorenson is an artist, teacher, author, and creativity coach who grew up as a pastor's kid and has always been interested in art . He first learned to…
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Everyone Is Addicted to Something—Steve Ward on Addiction Recovery
Steve Ward is the founder and Executive Director of STEPS Ministries, a nonprofit ministry with the goals of helping people improve their lives, grow closer to…
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How to Stop Drifting and Start Authoring Your Own Life – David Alan Brown
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like they're just going through the motions—and wondered how to find their way back to themselves. David Alan…
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Restoring Difficult Conversations: A New Yorker's Take on Division – Elias Martin
This conversation is for anyone tired of shouting matches and ready for thoughtful, nuanced dialogue on the issues that divide us. Elias Martin knows this…
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Who Were You Before the World Told You Who to Be? – Daniel Curtis
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like they've become smaller because of criticism, rejection, or failure—and wondered if they could find their…
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From Capitol Records to Acoustic Soul: A 50-Year Musical Journey – Sheree Brown
This conversation is for music lovers who understand that the best songs aren't just entertainment—they're messages from the soul. Sheree Brown began her…
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Podcast Guesting Is a Revenue Strategy, Not a PR Play – Josh Elledge
This conversation is for business owners and executives who are tired of chasing visibility without seeing revenue—and ready to turn podcast guesting into a…
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Knocked on Heaven's Door 3 Times: A Veteran's Framework for Staying in Control – Joe Gonzalez
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like their demons were taking over—and wondered if they could learn to live with them instead of fighting…
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Quantum Personal Development: Success Without Burnout – Marla Ballard
This conversation is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performers who are tired of burnout culture and ready to build success that actually lasts. Marla…
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From Bestselling Author to Podcast Storyteller: A Journey Back to 1971 – Laura Van Wormer
This conversation is for anyone who loves a good story—and believes it's never too late to find your voice again. Laura Van Wormer knows this intimately. She…
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The Joy of One Consciousness: 108 Recipes for Awakening Your Soul – MonaLisa Coburn
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered who they really are, why they're here, and how to connect with something greater than themselves. Dr…
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From Romans 7 Struggle to Romans 8 Freedom – John V. Ruggiero
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why sincere believers who genuinely love God often remain trapped in the same struggles they desperately…
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Why High Performers Feel Stuck and What Actually Helps – Carla Coates
This conversation is for anyone who looks successful on paper—but feels stuck, exhausted, or quietly disconnected from their own life. Carla Coates knows this…
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Everything I Needed to Know I Learned from Monster Movies – John Verrico
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like the underdog—and wondered how to win anyway. John Verrico knows this terrain intimately. As an…
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STAR Scalability: Grow Your Business Without Burning Out – Joe Patneaude
This conversation is for leaders who feel like they're scaling their business—but scaling themselves straight into burnout. Joe Patneaude knows this terrain…
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BOODA Loop: The Decision-Making Framework Every Founder Needs – Patrick Sweeney
This conversation is for founders who feel stuck—fighting internal friction, endless debates, and slow decisions—and know their company should be growing…
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Mindset Isn't Being Positive All the Time: Sustainable High Performance – Michael Seiler
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in their own story—and wondered how to rewrite it for sustainable high performance. Michael Seiler…
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Cancer and Comedy: A Pastor's Journey from Diagnosis to Laughter – Dr. Brad Miller
This conversation is for anyone facing an overwhelming diagnosis—and wondering if hope and humor can coexist with the hardest moments of life. Dr. Brad Miller…
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Mindset Is a Muscle: The Discipline That Transforms Everything – Brett Gallant
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt buried by their own success—and wondered if it was possible to rebuild from the ground up. Brett Gallant…
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The Human Cost of Nonprofit Fundraising: A New Approach – Joe Rockey
This conversation is for anyone who has ever worked in a nonprofit and felt the impossible tension between serving today's mission and building a sustainable…
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Travel the World for Less: Smart Money-Saving Hacks from a Solo Travel Expert – Linda King
This conversation is for anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling the world—but worried they couldn't afford it. Linda King knows this terrain intimately. A…
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You Don't Have to Relive Trauma to Heal: The Organic Intelligence Approach – Steven Hoskinson
This conversation is for anyone who has ever been told they need to "feel it to heal it"—and wondered if there might be a gentler way. Steven Hoskinson knows…
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3,000 Miles for Unity: One Man's Cross-Country Bike Protest for Civil Rights – Teddy Bloom
This conversation is for anyone who believes that one person can still make a difference—and is willing to put everything on the line to prove it. Teddy Bloom…
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You Don't Need to Keep Healing: A Survivor's Guide to Choosing Life – Lisha Antiqua
This conversation is for anyone who has done the therapy, read the books, and learned the tools—yet still feels like something is missing. Dr. Lisha Antiqua…
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From Scotland to Iowa: A Pastor's Unexpected Journey Into Espionage Fiction – Drew McHolm
This conversation is for anyone who has ever believed it's too late to start something new—or wondered if faith and action-packed fiction can coexist. Drew…
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Time Travel, Ancient Egypt, and the Hidden Queer Stories of the Past – Neil Laird
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered what history books left out—and whether the ancient world was more accepting than we've been told. Neil…
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How a Journalism Student Overcame Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Thoughts – Noah May
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, struggled with their mental health, or wondered if their voice matters. Noah May knows this…
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Trauma Lives in the Body: Nervous System Regulation and Recovery – Andrew Scheim
This conversation is for anyone who has tried everything and still feels stuck—and suspects there's a deeper layer to their health that hasn't been addressed…
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The Air You Breathe Is Making You Sick. This App Helps You Do Something About It – Eric Klos
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why they feel worse on certain days—and suspected the air they breathe might be the reason. Eric Klos…
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How a Medical Experiment That Should Have Killed Him Became a miracle– David Ebel
This conversation is for anyone who has ever been told they wouldn't make it—and wondered if God had a different plan. David Ebel knows this terrain…
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Why 'Follow Your Passion' Fails: Find Your X Factor Instead – Paul Comfort
This conversation is for anyone who has ever achieved success on paper—and still felt like something essential was missing. Paul Comfort knows this terrain…
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Disability Is Not a Bad Word: A Life of Resilience, Advocacy, and True Inclusion – Jenna Udenberg
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered what true inclusion actually looks like—and why it matters more than compliance. Jenna Udenberg knows…
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The Hidden Cost of Success: Why High Achievers Feel Lost and How to Find Your Way Back – Dean Taylor
This conversation is for anyone who has achieved success on paper—and still feels restless, misaligned, or like something is missing. Dean Taylor knows this…
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From Near-Death to Magnificence: A Survivor's Guide to Awakening Your Inner Power – Sue Paulson
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like they're surviving instead of thriving—and knows there's more to life than what they're currently living…
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The Healthcare System Wasn't Built for You: A Nurse's No-BS Guide to Caregiving – Tiffany Auvil
This conversation is for anyone who has ever been thrown into caregiving with no training, no map, and stakes you can't afford to get wrong. Tiffany Auvil…
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Inside USAID: A 27-Year Odyssey of Foreign Assistance, Corruption, and Chaos – Clifford Brown
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered what USAID actually did—and why its sudden destruction in 2025 will impact the world for years. Clifford…
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The Horse That Had Angels: A True Story of Miracles, Horses, and Divine Protection – Tammy Holsey
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt that an animal entered their life for a reason beyond coincidence. Tammy Holsey knows this terrain…
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You're Not Afraid—You Just Believe You Are: Question Your Thoughts, Change Your Life – Mette Reebirk
Connect with Mette Reebirk 🌐 Website: reebirk.dk 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mette-reebirk 📱 Facebook: Mette Reebirk 📖 Book: The Tipping Point: Life Force…
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Leadership Is Not a Trait—It's a Process: Rethinking How We Lead – Edward Tyson
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by unclear expectations, confused by traditional leadership training, or unsure how to…
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Mentorship Over Tactics: A Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional – Bryan Charleau
This conversation is for anyone who's ever wondered what it actually takes to build a career in sales—not the hype, not the get-rich-quick promises, but the…
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Why Revolutions Surprise Us: Warning Signs Most People Miss – Rick Hoppe
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why political upheaval seems to come out of nowhere—and whether there were warning signs they missed…
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People Don't Follow Plans—They Follow People: The Human Side of Leadership – Dr. Desiree Williams
This conversation is for anyone who has ever struggled to lead a team through change, wondered why their communication wasn't landing, or questioned what it…
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Learning for Its Own Sake: A Guide to Independent Intellectual Life – Sheldon Greaves
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wanted to pursue serious intellectual work outside the walls of academia—without the credentials, the debt, or the…
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From Quadriplegic to Prosecutor: A Story of Resilience and Purpose – Kenneth Kunken
This conversation is for anyone who has ever faced an obstacle that seemed insurmountable—and wondered if they had what it takes to overcome it. Kenneth Kunken…
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Ancient Stories Are Maps for Our Future – Manini Priyan
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt that the ancient stories, symbols, and wisdom traditions of humanity are not relics of the past—but maps for…
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Turning Stones into Gems: Finding Purpose and Direction in Life and Career – Sara Freeman Smith
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, directionless, or wondered if there's more to life and career than what they're currently…
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From 3D to 5D: A Guide to Human Consciousness and Spiritual Awakening – Kerie Logan
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why they keep repeating the same patterns, struggling with the same wounds, or feeling like something…
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A Black Belt Is Just a White Belt Who Never Quit – Chris Natzke
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, unsure, or like they're not living up to their full potential. Chris Natzke knows this feeling…
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Be the Tennis Ball, Not the Egg: Mental Performance for Athletes and Life – Jacqueline Kelly
This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt like they're their own worst enemy—and wondered how to get out of their own way. Jacqueline Kelly knows this…
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What You Don't Know You Don't Know: Uncovering Blind Spots in Life and Leadership – Jerry Clark
This conversation is for anyone who's ever wondered why they keep hitting the same walls in relationships—and can't figure out what they're missing. Jerry…
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You Are Not Too Far Gone: A Memoir of Addiction, Identity, and Coming Home – Rowan Vale
This conversation is for anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and not recognized the person staring back. Rowan Vale knows this experience intimately…
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Neurodivergent and Exhausted: A Coach's Guide to Unmasking and Thriving – Ania Hulsman
This conversation is for anyone who has spent years performing a version of themselves—and is quietly exhausted by it. Ania Hulsman knows this terrain…