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Reid Jones Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, Personal Trainer I grew up in a dark home. My dad was a raging addict who ended up taking his life to suicide when i was 21 years old. I joined the marine corps at 18 years old. I got kicked out at 21 for a pattern of misconduct (drinking, drugging & voilence). Shortly after service my dad killed himself and i was left with the pain. This left me on a journey to grow or i would end up the same way. i went on a relentless journey of personal development and turned myself into a fitness coach. I am also a type 1 diabetic, my life is dependent on insulin injections. My whole goal is to share my stories and show people what they're capable of achieving regardless of their past or their situations in life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug Ell Author Douglas Ell, a former atheist, says “I’ve spent more than 30 years reconciling science and God, because I needed scientific evidence to believe in God.” In our time, the pursuit of scientific and philosophical knowledge has largely been the domain of narrowly focused professionals and academics. Ell’s work represents a return to the more open-minded, broad thinking of the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution, when intelligent people of diverse backgrounds exchanged information not to further professional careers, but as part of a collective effort to advance science and reason. Douglas Ell grew up in Connecticut, and graduated early from MIT, where he double majored in math and physics. He then obtained a masters in theoretical mathematics from the University of Maryland. After graduating from law school, magna cum laude, he became a prominent attorney. Ell drafted the first 401(k) plan in professional sports and has represented a number of nationally recognized corporations, unions and pension plans. He has litigated nationally with great success and persuaded Congress to make important changes in employee benefits laws. As a lawyer Ell learned how to sift through competing arguments and the importance of carefully considering different points of view, skills which he has now used to untangle the confused and often emotional relationship between science and religion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clint Rusch Leader, Innovator, Team Builder, Problem Solver grew up in Minnesota, where I learned the value of hard work, the importance of socially responsible community service, and the meaning of the word 'winter.' The events of 9/11 changed my life forever, as I left the University of Wisconsin and joined the Army, where I had the distinct honor to serve alongside some of the finest men I've ever known. Following my time in uniform, I entered the private sector, spending time in operations, finance, consulting, business development, and executive leadership, working in industries as diverse as supply chain, aviation, healthcare, mining, hospitality, government, nonprofit, retail, technology, and utilities, where I consistently delivered growth-oriented, culturally-rooted, and process-driven outcomes for employees, stakeholders, and clients alike. After spending over a decade in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I now reside outside Kansas City with my wonderful wife and two amazing children, where I lead a custom woodworking business and enjoy golfing, watching sports, barbecuing, reading about history, and supporting my kids as they learn and grow in this incredible world of ours. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Nieters Where East Meets West. Functional Medicine Practitioner and Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor. Dr John Nieters has worked as a taught and practiced the combination of functional medicine with Traditional Chinese medicine for over 25 years. Dr John has hosted over 500 call-in radio shows and has well over one hundred webinars and podcasts. John has been doing public speaking for 40 years. He has personally learned the importance of combining western and eastern medicine as he will explain in his soon to released book "Never, Ever, Ever Give Up!", documenting his severe health problems and the resolution of those problems. These include cardiovascular, diabetes, blood pressure, prostate, arthritis and gout as well as numerous infections. He lives in Alameda, California with his wife, son and their two dogs. His wife is also an acupuncturist and is currently the acupuncturist for San Francisco 49ers and St Mary's Rugby team. She was recently featured in the #1 show on Netflix "The Receivers" with George Kittle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Sellery Shifting Conversations, Empowering Connections, and Rewriting the Rules of Parenting and Leadership I’m Katherine Sellery, and for over 20 years I’ve been guiding parents, educators, and leaders through powerful mindset shifts that transform the way we communicate, connect, and lead. My journey started as a mom who wanted something more than power struggles and disconnection—I wanted deep, respectful relationships that honored the whole person. That desire led me to build the Conscious Parenting Revolution and become a three-time TEDx speaker. My work isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about changing the lens through which we see ourselves and the people we care for. Whether we’re talking about raising kids, navigating conflict at work, or healing intergenerational patterns, I bring a fresh perspective and practical tools that help people feel seen, heard, and empowered. Podcasts are one of my favorite places to have these conversations. If your audience is seeking more intentional ways to show up in their lives, if they’re curious about creating deeper connection in a disconnected world, I’d be honored to bring this message to your show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.