Lead with Heart (audio)

Lead with Heart is a groundbreaking series hosted by Dr. Jesse Hanson, somatic psychologist and healer, that explores a deeper, more human approach to leadership — one rooted not just in strategy, but in presence, awareness, and the wisdom of the body. Each episode invites viewers into a world where nervous-system wellness, relational intelligence, and trauma-informed practices redefine what it means to lead. Through conversations with leaders, healers, visionaries, and innovators, the show unpacks how emotional clarity, somatic awareness, and authentic connection transform teams, organizations, and personal impact. Rather than focusing on titles or tactics, Lead with Heart reveals the inner landscape of leadership — how grounded presence, compassion, and embodiment awaken the potential in others. Airing weekly on NowMedia Television, Lead with Heart offers stories, science, and practices that empower viewers to lead with depth, influence with intention, and show up fully in every aspect of life. Because the greatest leaders don’t just guide people — they awaken them.

  1. 27 MAR

    Lead With Heart (aired 03-25-26) From Trauma to Transformation | Alyssa Stefanson Powerful Healing Journe

    In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with somatic healer Alyssa Stefanson to explore a deeply moving journey from trauma, addiction, and abuse to purpose-driven leadership and healing. Filmed in the breathtaking setting of Costa Rica, this episode reveals how embodiment, somatic practices, and inner work can transform pain into purpose. Alyssa shares her story of overcoming addiction, generational trauma, and toxic relationships—ultimately rising into a global leader in feminine embodiment and trauma-informed healing. Learn how vulnerability, authenticity, and nervous system healing unlock true leadership and personal freedom. Chapters (00:00:00) - Visit the Hotel 360 in Ojochao, Costa Rica(00:01:14) - Tour of Hotel 360(00:02:00) - Lead with Heart(00:04:41) - How I Learned To Love My Own Self(00:10:16) - Alyssa's story of losing her voice to substance abuse(00:13:35) - Lead With Heart(00:15:17) - Abusive Partner Gets Locked Up In A Rehab Home(00:19:56) - What Saved My Life From Suicidal Thoughts(00:21:48) - How I Learned To Heal My Body(00:24:40) - Alyssa Hansen on Her Broken Leg(00:27:13) - Lead with Heart(00:32:45) - How To Heal Yourself(00:37:00) - Lead with Heart(00:40:46) - Lead With Heart(00:42:03) - Alyssa on Living With Trauma(00:43:31) - Other Words of Wisdom for Women(00:48:49) - Alyssa on Growing Up(00:51:24) - Leave With Heart

    54 min
  2. Lead With Heart (aired 03-11-26) How Technology, Psychedelics & Human Connection Are Transforming Healing

    12 MAR

    Lead With Heart (aired 03-11-26) How Technology, Psychedelics & Human Connection Are Transforming Healing

    In this episode of Lead With Heart (aired March 11, 2026), Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with tech entrepreneur and wellness innovator Nick Murray, co-founder of Advanced Care and Wake Network, for a powerful conversation about the future of health, technology, and healing. Nick shares his journey from growing up between South Africa and Canada to building healthcare technology and eventually entering the world of psychedelic research, alternative wellness, and trauma-informed healing. After a life-changing experience supporting a partner through cancer treatment, he began exploring how modern technology, neuroscience, and ancient healing practices can work together to support personal transformation. Together, Jesse and Nick discuss leadership, mental health, nervous system safety, data-driven wellness, and the role of community in healing. They also explore how technology can be repurposed to create greater access to innovative treatments and holistic health solutions. If you’re interested in leadership, mental health innovation, psychedelic therapy, personal growth, and conscious technology, this episode offers deep insights into the future of human wellbeing. Chapters (00:00:10) - Lead with Heart(00:03:10) - As a child, you turned to technology(00:06:54) - The Journey of Healing and Wellbeing(00:12:16) - LEAD WITH HEART(00:13:45) - Nick Murray on His Journey Through Technology and Healing(00:19:12) - Wake(00:25:44) - Lead with Heart(00:26:58) - How to Grow Lotuses Yourself(00:33:26) - How To Heal the Brain With Cannabis(00:39:19) - Lead with Heart(00:40:12) - Lead With Heart(00:41:16) - Quantum Science and the Way to Manage Your Life(00:47:48) - Riley Cote on Her Healing in Costa Rica(00:51:24) - Lead With Heart

    52 min
  3. Lead With Heart (Aired 02-16-26): Trauma-Informed Leadership, Somatic Healing & Indigenous Wisdom with Davida Moore

    4 MAR

    Lead With Heart (Aired 02-16-26): Trauma-Informed Leadership, Somatic Healing & Indigenous Wisdom with Davida Moore

    In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist Davida Moore to explore leadership beyond strategy—into presence, embodiment, and ancestral wisdom. From indigenous healing practices and somatic therapy to trauma resolution and nervous system awareness, Davida shares her journey from studying biology and pharmacology to becoming a holistic healer integrating EMDR, ceremonial work, and neuroscience. Discover how unprocessed trauma lives in the body, why true leadership requires self-awareness, and how ancient wisdom and modern psychology can work together to create lasting transformation. This episode dives into generational healing, the power of mentorship, motherhood as transformation, and why somatic work is essential for authentic leadership. If you're interested in trauma-informed leadership, nervous system healing, ancestral work, or personal growth through embodiment, this conversation will inspire you to lead from your whole self. Chapters (00:00:10) - Lead with Heart(00:01:14) - The Secret to Being a Healer's Daughter(00:04:04) - As a child, the roles you played in the family(00:07:47) - When Did You Realize Your Roots?(00:09:15) - In the Elevator With My(00:10:14) - Lead From Your Heart(00:12:16) - Lead with Heart(00:13:42) - How Your Ancestral Path Changed Your Life(00:18:07) - Lead With Heart(00:19:41) - How to Sync Up With Your Ancestral Superpowers(00:25:22) - Lead with Heart(00:26:16) - The Lotus(00:26:52) - How Experiencing Trauma Changed My Life(00:32:19) - The Real Healing Process of Talk Therapy(00:35:10) - How to Heal From Trauma(00:36:15) - Lead With Heart: The Process of Growth(00:38:57) - Lead With Heart(00:40:24) - Davida on Harvesting the Veils of Wisdom(00:42:57) - Another Piece of Wisdom From Your Own Story(00:47:47) - David Acmore on EMDR and Sequencing

    52 min

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Lead with Heart is a groundbreaking series hosted by Dr. Jesse Hanson, somatic psychologist and healer, that explores a deeper, more human approach to leadership — one rooted not just in strategy, but in presence, awareness, and the wisdom of the body. Each episode invites viewers into a world where nervous-system wellness, relational intelligence, and trauma-informed practices redefine what it means to lead. Through conversations with leaders, healers, visionaries, and innovators, the show unpacks how emotional clarity, somatic awareness, and authentic connection transform teams, organizations, and personal impact. Rather than focusing on titles or tactics, Lead with Heart reveals the inner landscape of leadership — how grounded presence, compassion, and embodiment awaken the potential in others. Airing weekly on NowMedia Television, Lead with Heart offers stories, science, and practices that empower viewers to lead with depth, influence with intention, and show up fully in every aspect of life. Because the greatest leaders don’t just guide people — they awaken them.

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