The He's Just Podcasts

The He's Just Podcasts

por Jules Douge

Superación personal

Temporada 9

Lisa Morgan- "Soul 2 Soul"

Lisa Morgan, Breakthrough & Empowerment Coach whose work goes far beyond traditional life coaching. With a background as a Certified Professional Coach, Board-Certified Music Therapist, with three decades of personal life-experiences, Lisa digs deep into inner healing, She helps her clients release subconscious blocks, heal from past trauma, and reclaim their voice. Lisa's methods of trauma-informed, spiritually grounded techniques, are rooted in somatic wisdom. Lisa doesn’t just talk about transformation, she facilitates soul-level breakthroughs, that are felt in the body, rewired in the nervous system, and anchored in the heart. Today we talk to Lisa about a book she co-authored with Lisa Nichols “Against All Odds” which serves as a testament to the human capacity for resilience and determination. Today we walk with Lisa and learn about her journey of reclaiming identity of turning pain into purpose- and how she rewrote her story, on her own terms.

Dean Tolson- "Power Forward."

Despite his many accolades, Dean Tolson counts learning to read and write—something he didn’t achieve until the age of 33, as his greatest accomplishment. A former NBA player and motivational speaker, Dean’s journey began in the ghettos of Kansas City, Missouri. From humble beginnings, he rose to become one of the top high school basketball players in the nation. He went on to play at the University of Arkansas and served honorably in the U.S. Army during his college years. Dean’s dream of going pro came true when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. After three seasons in the NBA, he spent eleven years playing professional basketball internationally. But it was his return to education, encouraged by his mother, and supported by University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles. that marked a profound turning point in Dean's life. His graduation, a testament to perseverance, was even featured in Sports Illustrated. Today, we speak with Dean about his about his book "Power Forward" which chronicles his remarkable journey, from a childhood in an orphanage to overcoming illiteracy, and ultimately graduating magna cum laude with a Master’s degree in Education. Through his story and public speaking, Dean inspires young people to value education and chase their dreams, no matter the odds. We’re proud to walk beside him as he shares his story of grit, growth, and greatness.

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Kathy Allan- "The Gutsy Nurse."

Kathy Allan is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse with 60 years of experience in nursing. She is a retired Healing Touch Certified Instructor, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Kathy has extensive training in energy medicine. Her trauma expertise includes Somatic Experiencing International, where she assists in PTSD practitioner training, as well as Touch Training for Psychotherapists, NARM, and NeuroAffective Touch. Kathy is also the founder of The Gutsy Nurse (www.thegutsynurses.com), a platform dedicated to transforming the nursing profession. Her mission is to reignite passion, increase aliveness, and restore balance and harmony in nurses and the systems in which they work—creating environments that foster true healing as their superpower. More Than Just.. Kathy Allan is The Gutsy Nurse.

Corinna Barrett Lain- "The Killing State."

Corinna Barrett Lain is the S. D. Roberts & Sandra Moore Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law. She is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the death penalty, presenting her work at national and international conferences and publishing in the top law journals in the country. Lain is also one of the leading voices on criminal justice in Virginia more broadly, serving as the principal co-author of a four-volume treatise on Virginia criminal law and procedure, and regularly lecturing at annual conferences for the Virginia bench and bar. She is a former prosecutor, a former sergeant in the United States Army, and a recipient of the University of Richmond’s Distinguished Educator Award. Today, we’re excited to discuss Corinna’s new book “The Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection, which exposes the hidden history and legal complexities of America’s primary method of execution.

Dr. Marina Gerner- "The Vagina Business."

Women in business continue to face diverse challenges and opportunities. Dr. Marina Gerner, an award-winning financial journalist and columnist, has contributed to The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, and Wired. She is also an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. In her latest book, “The Vagina Business, The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health." Gerner explores groundbreaking innovations in femtech health— that have the potential to transform medicine, science, and business. Backed by research grants from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Society of Authors, her work brings fresh insight to a conversation that has long been overlooked for far too long. Nothing personal, just business. The Vagina Business.

Deborah Mallow- "Ray Of Sunshine."

We all face life-changing moments that test our resilience and drive us toward change. For Deborah Mallow—better known as the ‘Ray of Sunshine' these moments fueled her mission to help others transform negative habits into positive ones. Deborah is a dynamic motivational speaker, success coach, and author of “6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck.” Listen in to Mallow’s journey and her inspiring message of resilence. After earning a degree in Textile Design and Business from Syracuse University, she built a thriving design and licensing company before making a bold pivot into biotech sales—where she became the #1-ranked dermatology sales rep at Johnson & Johnson. Now, through The Daily Decisions and her Positive Energy Club, Deborah shares practical strategies for achieving a positive mindset, worrying less, and enjoying life more. With her infectious energy and actionable advice, she’s here to help you make every day a little brighter.

Susan Sturm- What Might Be

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Sturm, Columbia Law professor and author of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions. Susan received Columbia’s Presidential Teaching Award and co-authored Who’s Qualified with Lani Guinier. A passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, Susan challenges us to rethink how we build fair and welcoming spaces in our communities, workplaces, and beyond. She shares powerful insights on the foundational pillars of justice and how we can take meaningful action to drive lasting change. Join us for an inspiring conversation about whats possible when we commit to transformation. What might be? I’m still standing.

Aaron Johnson- "Dark and Tender."

Aaron Johnson is a public speaker, facilitator, and touch activist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. His Ted Talk Chronically Under Touched- “Why I waited 12 months to get a hug, speaks to the power of touch and how it correlates with our Mental Health, history, and identity. Aaron is the co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, He takes the time to hold the stories of Black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched. Today we discuss Aarons’ short film "Dark and Tender" which follows ten Black men on a transformative retreat with the Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project outside Seattle, Washington. The men seek to reclaim platonic intimacy and tenderness through close encounters with nature and depictions of gentle Black masculinity, restoring the vital aspect of touch by replacing violence and rough play with care, connection, and intimacy. Can I Live

John Lee Hooker Jr. - "Full Circle"

John Lee Hooker Jr., the son of blues legend John Lee Hooker, grew up immersed in music but struggled with drug addiction and crime for decades, leading to multiple stints in prison, including Soledad, Santa Rita and San Quentin. Despite surviving shootings and stabbings, he eventually turned his life around, becoming a successful blues artist. His first album, Blues with a Vengeance, was released in 2004, nominated for a Grammy Award, and won the W. C. Handy Award for Debut Artist. His third album, All Odds Against Me, released in 2008, also received a Grammy nomination. In 2019, he fully embraced his faith, becoming an ordained minister who now preaches and performs gospel music in churches and prisons across the U.S. and Germany. Today we talk to John Lee about his new book “From The Shadows of the Blues: My Story Of Music, Addiction, and Redemption. His story is one of resilience, saving, being saved and the transformative power of faith and music. This is Full Circle.

Ed Jones- "Forever 5."

The David Crespi case is a tragic story of mental illness, family devastation, and a system that failed to prevent a crisis. On January 20, 2006, Crespi, a Charlotte bank executive, called 911 and confessed to fatally stabbing his 5-year-old twin daughters, Samantha and Tessera. Award-winning writer Edward L. Jones III joins us to discuss his first book, “Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder: What Really Killed the Crespi Twins” (Rowman & Littlefield, March 2025). Through a compassionate lens, Ed examines the Crespi family’s painful journey, the role of psychiatric medication, and the broader failures in mental health care. Was this murder, or a preventable tragedy? This conversation goes beyond true crime; it’s a call to understand mental illness, challenge stigma, and push for a system that better supports those in crisis. This is Forever 5.

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