In this episode, I interview Dr. Bill Richards on his book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, a groundbreaking exploration of consciousness, spirituality, and healing. Dr. Bill Richards is a pioneering clinical psychologist and one of the leading figures in psychedelic-assisted therapy. 

In this episode, I interview my friend and teacher, Zen Buddhist priest Ryushin Marchaj, about how to live when you know you will die. We explore death, reincarnation, impermanence, and the existential pain—and beauty—of being human, through the lens of Zen Buddhism.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Wen to get his thoughts on some of the hardest questions I've received from parents of kids and teens with ADHD over the years, including on consequences, rewards, privileges, child defiance, and tips for parenting support.

I was in a shame spiral the other day when my friend Brenton said something that helped me immensely. We talk about suicidal ideation, the shame driving addiction, and the irreverent therapist who changed Brenton's life with a Post-it Note.

I had an amazing conversation with Susan X Jane about AI, systems of power, consciousness, relational AI, and what may be emerging between humans and technology. We talk about AI through the lens of spirituality, wisdom traditions, dialogue, and meaning-making, and explore the idea that AI may be reflecting humanity back to us. This conversation really expanded my understanding of AI, while also deepening my awareness of the systems shaping the technology itself and its potential for creating a better world.

In this conversation, Ben and I talk about the depression and suicidal ideation that followed this failure, and how a random late-night screening of the movie Hot Fuzz helped him choose to keep going and stay alive. We talk about pursuing a career in art and whether passion alone is enough to make it in the industry. We talk about hitting walls on purpose, grieving your failures, and getting back up again. Ben also shares hard-won lessons on leadership, self-reflection & the importance of really knowing yourself, & the realities of the animation industry.

In this episode, I invite neuropsychologist Dr. Kayleigh Hale on to discuss how neuropsychological testing can help children, teens & adults. Whether you're a parent wondering if your child needs testing, a woman navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or someone who's been masking without realizing it, this conversation will help you understand what testing can do and why it matters.

In this episode of innercalling, I invite Mark Matousek onto the show to explore writing, authenticity, and how listening to your inner voice can change your life.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Wen, a licensed clinical psychologist at Hope+Wellness who specializes in working with children, parents, and fathers. He brings clinical expertise and lived experience to his work, supporting dads and parents in showing up in ways that feel meaningful, even in the face of real-world parenting challenges.

In this episode, I invite actor and therapist Nick Sholley MSW to join me for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, presence, and why live theater might be the antidote to our screen-saturated lives.