A raw and honest conversation about growing up in survival mode, the hidden loneliness behind success, and the journey from approval seeking to authentic self-worth.

Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & meeting Newton Zang 01:10 – A father’s belief and building discipline early 04:00 – Sports, training 36 hours a week & mental toughness 07:00 – Parenting, rebellion & trusting guidance 11:40 – Immigration from China to Canada 12:50 – Losing a parent at a young age 16:30 – Trauma, grief & emotional suppression 20:10 – Therapy, healing & mental health awareness 22:40 – Losing, rejection & early failure 24:50 – Applying to 33 scholarships & perseverance 28:50 – Finally winning after years of rejection 31:00 – Purpose, business & creating impact 34:30 – Faith, identity & personal transformation 39:00 – Healing through community & vulnerability 42:20 – Failure as growth, not defeat 48:20 – Discipline, habits & accountability 55:40 – Music, concerts & personal influences 01:04:00 – Growing up, identity & early memories 01:05:45 – Where to connect with Newton 01:07:00 – Final reflections & closing thoughts

Key Takeaways: Why high performers often feel emotionally numb Trauma, sexual assault, and the body’s memory Plant medicine vs. peak experiences The importance of integration after psychedelic journeys Community, ritual, and belonging in healing Why purpose—not achievement—creates fulfilment From isolation to connection Chapter: 00:00 Everything Is Personal – Episode Intro 01:07 “Come for the Ceremony, Stay for the Community” 03:13 Why High Achievers Feel Numb 04:59 Growing Up on a Farm & Connection to Nature 07:33 Discipline, Gymnastics & Early High Performance 09:23 Choosing the Naval Academy & Marine Corps 11:18 Military Culture, Identity & Pressure 16:57 Trauma Stored in the Body 19:18 Sexual Trauma & Somatic Pain 20:29 Discovering Plant Medicine & Healing 22:47 Loss, Suicide & the Need for Community 24:15 Purpose, Belonging & Feeling Chosen 26:07 Shadow Work, Shame & True Acceptance 28:17 First Experiences with Psychedelics 31:01 Consciousness Expansion & Spiritual Awakening 33:18 Birth of Metamorphosis 34:52 Healing Retreats, Programs & Community 36:25 Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs & New Economy 38:13 Microdosing, Macrodosing & Integration 41:04 Why Integration Is Essential 43:55 Accountability, Ritual & Daily Practice 46:13 Quieting the Default Mode Network 47:35 Breathwork, Meditation & Spiritual Discipline 50:22 Movement, Exercise & Longevity 52:14 Spiritual but Not Religious (SBNR) 54:22 Burnout, Darkness & Finding Light 56:04 Music Questions & Personal Side 59:54 Childhood Room & Early Symbolism 01:02:11 Metamorphosis, Butterfly & Meaning 01:02:36 Where to Find Susanna & Metamorphosis 01:03:13 Final Reflections on Healing & Hope 01:04:25 Sponsor Message – Greening Out Explained 01:05:35 Final Outro – Everything Is Personal

Chapters: 00:00 – My Kid, My Crisis: Austin’s Story 03:00 – The Teen Mental Health Explosion 06:30 – Why Resources Are Failing Families 10:10 – Over-Medication & Parenting Fear 13:45 – The Loss of Community & Connection 17:30 – How to Talk So Kids Open Up 22:00 – Warning Signs Parents Miss 27:00 – What Parents Should Do First 32:00 – Hope for Families in Crisis

Chapter: 0:00 Intro & welcome 0:16 The Tommy matinee that changed everything 2:25 Growing up: Indiana, choir & early instruments 10:36 Arriving in LA & joining Quiet Riot 19:05 Flow state and peak performance 27:02 Acting, Sons of Anarchy & stunt work 34:34 Sobriety story & recovery lessons 41:04 Charity work & Cure Addiction Now 48:29 Current projects & what’s next 50:03 Rapid-fire music questions (first & last concerts) 57:07 Final thoughts & where to find Sean

Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – “Nobel-linked” carbon: what ESS60 actually is 02:00 – C60 vs ESS60 – industrial chemical or human supplement? 05:00 – Why this molecule is so unique (closed cage, “buckyball”, quantum behaviour) 06:45 – The accidental discovery story: space spectra, lasers & mass spec 10:00 – From lab curiosity to manufacturing ESS60 fullerenes 18:00 – Toxicity study shock: when a “dangerous” molecule extends rat lifespan 20:30 – Biohackers, “not for human consumption” & early user feedback 23:00 – Why Chris hesitated to enter the supplement industry 29:00 – Longevity reality check: healthspan vs lifespan & medical knowledge explosion 33:30 – No silver bullet: sleep, food and exercise still come first 34:30 – The four pillars of movement: HIT, strength, balance & flexibility 37:00 – Mitochondria, BDNF & why intense training helps your brain 39:40 – The BOSS Theory – Buffering Oxidative Stress System explained 41:20 – Head-to-toe testimonials: hair, recovery, energy & sleep 45:00 – Inflammation, HS-CRP and what doctors are seeing in bloodwork 50:10 – Biological age tests, rejuvenation “Olympics” & real-world results 55:10 – Chris’s childhood room, Lamborghinis & the entrepreneur mindset 56:20 – How to try MyVitalC, the book Live Longer and Better & charity tie-in

00:00 – Why You Feel Stuck on Autopilot 02:10 – Marcy’s Childhood Turning Point 06:30 – 3 Levels of “Showing Up” Explained 12:00 – Autopilot vs True Presence 17:40 – Flow State & Human Connection 23:15 – Fear, Ego & Self-Sabotage 29:30 – Real Story: Breaking the Pattern 35:10 – How to Shift Out of Autopilot 42:20 – Emotional Safety & Leadership 50:00 – Belonging, Purpose & Meaning 57:00 – Music & Personal Questions 1:05:00 – Final Message: Choose How You Show Up

Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Who Is Jane Barlow Christensen 01:10 – Books vs AI: Why Herbal Wisdom Still Matters 03:40 – Impostor Syndrome → Owning Her Expertise 07:30 – Science vs Intuition in Herbal Medicine 09:15 – Cayenne & Heart Health: Real-World Evidence 14:45 – Growing Up in a 14-Kid Herbal Family 17:50 – Restarting Barlow Herbal After Her Dad’s Passing 21:00 – Health Basics: Food, Water, Sleep, Sunlight 24:00 – The Truth About Tobacco & Sacred Use 28:10 – Building Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet 31:00 – Jane’s Must-Have Herbs (CBD, Feverfew, etc.) 37:20 – Four Generations of Herbal Knowledge 40:00 – Plants vs Pharma: Poly-Plant Medicine 47:30 – Psychedelics for Trauma & Mental Health 52:10 – Integration Work After Psychedelic Healing 56:25 – Where to Find Jane & Her Mission

Chapters 01:00 – “A soul with many hats”: mum, mentor, challenger 03:20 – Coaching vs. real transformation; differentiating your guide 05:40 – Mindset isn’t enough: bringing energy, body, soul, and operations 08:10 – Accountability that works: next-step lists, check-ins, and AI notes 10:10 – Origin story: Western Sydney, family, early business literacy 12:40 – Eldest child patterns: fixer, peacekeeper, over-giver 15:10 – Why speech pathology, and the early “there’s something more” signal 17:30 – Divorce, identity, and choosing yourself (first rock-bottom) 19:30 – “Toxic divorce” in business; panic attacks, adrenal fatigue 21:40 – Building the wrong model (over-giving) and the high cost of success 23:20 – The triple-resignation wake-up & learning to let go 25:00 – Spiritual awakening begins: meditation, rapé, and meeting guides 27:00 – Channelled messages, family validation, and owning the gift 30:00 – Medical intuition training: boundaries for sensitives & empaths 33:00 – Spiritual epigenetics explained with real client examples 37:10 – Decision-making, surrender, and solutions arriving on time 41:30 – Feeling stuck? Move—micro-habits, courage, and mirrors 44:40 – Interconnectedness: business ↔ health ↔ relationships 47:40 – Listening to the body: pain as a message (not an enemy) 52:30 – Music quick-fire: first & last concerts; five for a year 55:30 – Teenage room tour, colours, posters & book

In this episode, you’ll learn: How martial arts became David’s tool for self-control and discipline The neuroscience of focus, stress, and decision-making What the Double-Sigh Breathing Technique does inside your brain How cortisol and inflammation affect your mood and weight Why stress shortens lifespan — and how to expand your healthspan The link between emotional energy, motivation, and action Simple, science-backed tools to stay calm and centred daily

What if aging wasn’t inevitable — but optional? In this mind-expanding episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with Liz Parrish, CEO and founder of BioViva Sciences, a pioneering biotech company exploring the frontier of gene therapy, cellular rejuvenation, and the possibility of biological immortality. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Music, Curiosity & Early Life 02:30 – Discovering Biology & Stem Cells 05:40 – ADHD, Purpose & The Future Mind 10:00 – Childhood, Independence & Early Passions 13:00 – Son’s Diagnosis & The Turning Point 17:00 – Understanding Gene Therapy (AAV Explained) 25:00 – Founding BioViva & Becoming Patient Zero 33:00 – Telomeres, Aging, and Longevity Genes 41:00 – The Hallmarks of Aging Explained 50:00 – The Future of Stem Cells & Genetic Reprogramming 53:00 – The FDA Problem & Medical Tourism 59:00 – Big Pharma vs True Healing 1:04:00 – Longevity vs Healthspan 1:06:00 – Mental Health, Anxiety & Modern Stress 1:10:00 – Parenting, Resilience & Future Generations 1:11:00 – Music & Creativity Talk 1:19:00 – Pink Floyd, Willie Nelson & Timeless Sound 1:21:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Reach Liz

In this week’s episode of Everything Is Personal, I sit down with James Keppel, founder and CEO of Sarana Health, to explore a bold vision for healthcare that shifts focus from “sick-care” to true wellness. After being told he might need an organ transplant, James rejected the limbo of standard care and created his own path. His personal turnaround became the blueprint for Sarana’s integrated, prevention-first model. We dive deep into how the U.S. health-system got so misaligned, what needs to change, and how one person’s roadmap can spark a movement. In this conversation you’ll hear: How James’ design-and-musician roots led him into healthcare disruption. Why 90-minute intake sessions, 360+ biomarker panels and wellness roadmaps are at the core of Sarana’s program. Sarana Health His “5 things to improve U.S. healthcare” (spoiler: attitude + provider empowerment + measurable outcomes) What “integrated whole-body care” really looks like in practice. How you, as a listener, can flip the script on your health—from reaction to proactive. Whether you’re curious about big-picture healthcare reform or want to take ownership of your own wellness journey, this episode runs at the intersection of system-change and personal power. Tune in and get ready to reimagine what healthcare can be.

Everything Is Personal With Len — Guest: Lisa Franz (Nutrition Coaching & Life) Topic: Weight loss vs fat loss, protein targets, resistance training, whole-food nutrition, stress & sleep management, and a realistic daily routine that actually sticks. Key Takeaway: Weight vs fat loss, muscle matters Protein targets & beginner resistance training Whole foods vs processed, satiety & calories Steps/NEAT + 3–5 strength sessions/week Stress eating, dopamine & mindful breaks Daily routine: meals, timing, workout split Sleep rules, late-night alcohol, recovery

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len sits down with Dr. Bill Andrews, molecular biologist and one of the world’s leading experts on telomere biology—the protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes that hold the key to how we age. Dr. Andrews shares his lifelong mission to cure aging, inspired by his father’s challenge when he was just ten. He explains why aging is not inevitable, how telomere shortening drives cellular decline, and how activating the enzyme telomerase could one day reverse aging altogether.

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len sits down with Trish Mock, founder of Good Psyche, a beauty and wellness brand rooted in ancient plant medicine and modern self-care. Trish opens up about the emotional toll of her parents’ divorce, her own struggles with a bipolar diagnosis, and the long path toward inner peace. She shares how plant medicine, functional mushrooms, and microdosing helped her reconnect with herself, inspiring both healing and entrepreneurship. This isn’t just a story about mental health—it’s about transformation, resilience, and the courage to rewrite your story when life falls apart.

In this gripping episode of Everything is Personal, host Len May dives deep with legendary Hollywood writer, producer, and master storyteller Alan Katz. Best known for shaping the cult classic Tales from the Crypt, Alan opens up about the wild ride of building an iconic franchise, then losing it all. But this isn’t just a story about fame. It’s about hitting rock bottom, battling depression, and finding a second act through vulnerability, reinvention, and podcasting. From the glitz of Hollywood to the darkness of personal struggle and the healing power of storytelling, Alan’s journey is raw, hilarious, and profoundly human. Whether you’re a fan of horror, Hollywood, or healing—this episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the art of never giving up.

In this powerhouse episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with Debbie Allen — The World’s #1 Authority on Expert Positioning, to uncover how she built a thriving 7-figure speaking business from the ground up. Debbie’s journey is one of grit, reinvention, and unstoppable drive. From stepping into her family business at just 19, to navigating failures that could have broken her spirit, she turned setbacks into stepping stones. Along the way, she mastered the art of expert positioning, becoming an international speaker, best-selling author, and trusted mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs around the globe. You’ll learn: How Debbie reinvented herself and her businesses after early struggles. The secrets of expert positioning — and why it’s the ultimate differentiator. The mindset shifts that turned her into a 7-figure speaker and business mentor. How to turn rejection and risk into resilience and results. 🔥 Whether you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or creative leader, this conversation will inspire you to stop playing small and step into your authority with confidence.

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len sits down with leadership coach and former scientist Stuart Webb to explore how the principles of science can transform business and personal growth. Stuart’s journey began in the lab, studying DNA and epigenetics, but his natural curiosity and drive for experimentation led him into the world of entrepreneurship and leadership. Together, they unpack how the scientific mindset, asking the right questions, testing hypotheses, and learning from failure, applies just as powerfully in the boardroom as it does at the bench. Stuart shares the lessons he’s carried from research to running and selling companies, and how curiosity and resilience shaped his path. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking growth, this conversation will inspire you to approach challenges like a scientist and discover new ways to unlock your potential.

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, we explore provocative ideas with Steve Pasin, author of Taming the Fetal Tyrant. From megalomania in the womb to how culture and epigenetics shape our choices, this conversation challenges our view of human nature. Steve argues that every human is born with the instinct to “win, control, dominate, and be right,” and culture simply channels these impulses. Is the difference between Mother Teresa and Hitler really just a matter of circumstance and choice? How do stress, trauma, and genetics turn those drives into compassion—or destruction?

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, we dive deep into the provocative ideas of Steve Pasin, author of Taming the Fetal Tyrant. From megalomania in the womb to the role of culture in shaping our behavior, this conversation challenges how we view human nature. Steve shares why he believes every human is born with the instinct to “win, control, dominate, and be right,” and how society, culture, and even epigenetics influence how we channel those impulses. Is the difference between Mother Teresa and Hitler rooted in the same human drive, expressed differently? Can stress, trauma, and genetic predispositions shape our path toward compassion or destruction?