Awakened Nation™

Brad Szollose

A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary. Now in the TOP 10% OF VIDEO PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY! Award-winning author Brad Szollose is dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs and outliers, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that WILL make you think.

  1. Interviewing Champions: an interview with Kansas City Royals host and reporter, Joel Goldberg

    Apr 7

    Interviewing Champions: an interview with Kansas City Royals host and reporter, Joel Goldberg

    What does it take to be one of the best interviewers in sports? Tenacity and authenticity. Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and game changing keynote speaker, Joel Goldberg, opens up to Brad Szollose about his career, sending out tapes back in the day, and eventually becoming the reporter for The Kansas City Royals. This is a fantastic episode with one of sports announcing greats...and Joel shares how he became friends with a legend in baseball by speaking candidly when the cameras were off. ABOUT JOEL GOLDBERG: Joel Goldberg broke into the sports broadcasting scene by knocking on the doors of television stations, cold calling broadcast executives and sending out resume tapes in the 1990s. His career was never handed to him. Rather, it was the product of building connections and dedication, mixed with years of hard work. Joel has worked in four markets during a 30 year career, covering two World Series Championship teams and thousands of baseball games, not to mention multiple Super Bowls, NHL playoffs and NCAA March Madness basketball games. Joel has had the pleasure of interviewing countless athletes, Hall of Famers and celebrities while traveling the world, telling stories from famous stars to under-the-radar role players. His longtime job covering the Kansas City Royals as a host and reporter since 2008 is a privilege, enabling him to entertain, inform and connect fans to athletes. Through his years of storytelling and watching championship organizations succeed (and fail), he realized his access to methods executives use to build culture and championship teams translated to the corporate world. He began a motivational speaking business in 2017. He is the host of the podcast Rounding the Bases with Joel Goldberg and the author of the books Small Ball Big Results and Small Ball Big Dreams. Website: JoelGoldbergMedia.com HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose.

    58 min
  2. Is Success Just a Numbers Game? an interview with Kyle Austin Young

    Apr 7

    Is Success Just a Numbers Game? an interview with Kyle Austin Young

    Every goal you pursue has two hidden numbers attached to it—a probability of success and failure. Kyle Austin Young joins Brad for a fascinating discussion on why most people fail, why some should just keep going, and his latest book, SUCCESS IS A NUMBERS GAME. Kyle breaks down the first story in his book of a couple with excellent jobs, and yet only one will be successful in the long run. Whether you are trying to start a business or run a marathon, these two percentages are always lurking in the shadows, predicting what will happen. ABOUT KYLE AUSTIN YOUNG: Kyle Austin Young is an award-winning strategy consultant for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a wide range of fields. This work has allowed him to develop and refine a powerful system for accomplishing big, meaningful goals that focuses on understanding and changing your odds of success. Kyle is a popular writer for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, CNBC, Psychology Today, Forbes, and Business Insider. When he's not writing, consulting, or spending time with family, you'll usually find him fishing. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose.

    57 min
  3. Scarred, But Not Scary: an interview with Burn Survivor Dr. Lise Deguire

    Mar 31

    Scarred, But Not Scary: an interview with Burn Survivor Dr. Lise Deguire

    Dr. Lise Deguire returns to Awakened Nation™ to share her massive success since the debut of her first book Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. From the awards and the media appearances, to her TEDx Talk, Scarred, But Not Scary, and now, writing for various platforms and collegiate textbooks, Lise opens up about the meteoric rise of her story...and the lessons learned in a world that turns scarred individuals into the main villain in every movie. This is wonderful episode from a gentle soul who reminds us that beauty starts within. ABOUT DR. LISE DEGUIRE: Dr. Lise Deguire is a psychologist, author, and burn survivor. After being severely burned as a four-year-old, she spent years in the hospital undergoing multiple reconstructive surgeries.  She was raised by outrageously flawed, gifted, and iconoclastic parents. Dr. Deguire tells the story of surviving the fire and her parents in the multiple award-winning memoir Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. Dr. Deguire graduated from Tufts University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University. Dr. Deguire is a TEDx speaker, and has appeared on NPR, NBC, ABC, and FOX. She has presented for the American Psychological Association, the World Burn Congress, the Security and Exchange Commission, and the American Burn Association. She is a blogger for Psychology Today, and has been featured in Huffington Post, The Psychotherapy Networker, Thrive Global, and  Tiny Buddha. You can follow Dr. Deguire on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as her resilience blog. Dr. Deguire lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Website: https://www.lisedeguire.com/ HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose

    57 min
  4. The Art & Science of Trauma Release, with Jodi Parker

    Mar 24

    The Art & Science of Trauma Release, with Jodi Parker

    How do you go from Meeting Planner, to on air TV Personality, to Trauma Release Specialist? Jodi Parker shares her outstanding journey as she attempted to heal her son, emboldened to help other mothers, to learning an incredible healing modality that activates your body's own healing mechanisms...and she may mention her mild obsession with The Sound Of Music. This isn't just about trauma release, Jodi also shares some of the new devices that can enhance your telomeres. There is no more science fiction. Website: ⁠https://www.higherlivingjourney.com/⁠ ABOUT JODI PARKER: Combining her education in psychology with an emphasis in neurology and childhood development, and vast life experiences, Jodi Parker engages her wisdom and knowledge to assist you on your healing journey. In 2004, When her oldest child went into early liver failure as an infant, Jodi became an expert on detoxing and pure living in order to save her son's life. Emboldened by her new found wholistic knowledge, she began assisting other mothers in their quest to heal children outside of conventional approaches. Jodi has worked with children of all ages and backgrounds, including those with emotional and behavioral challenges. As her career path shifted, Jodi became an International Event Coordinator, planning events in 30 States, 4 Provinces in Canada, and Sweden and Germany for the international student organization "Up with People." Upon returning home she became a television news segment producer in her home town of Denver, Colorado. Her passion for health led her to become one of the original founding council members of the Million Mom Movement from 2016 to 2022. There she empowered caregivers to engage in healthy living and health activism. She has been actively involved in the Medical Freedom Community since 2015. Jodi's theory of healing is that you must heal at an energetic, emotional, and physical level in order to find full balance in life. Starting in 1998 she began her journey into esoteric and metaphysical pursuits. She began her holistic healing studies in 2001.  In her quest to become a wellness expert she has studied Peak States Sub-cellular and Developmental Psychobiology, all aspects of Holistic/Alternative Health modalities, Shamanic & Quantum Energetic Healing, and meditation and breath work. On her unconventional journey, Jodi became certified in Black Hat Feng Shui, she is a Certified Darmaja Master, and she is a Certified Shaman.  In 2024 she began studying sub-cellular psychobiology and integrating trauma release therapy into her repertoire, finding that to be the most efficient and effective healing modality yet. She combines all these energetic healing modalities into what she calls "Quantum Vibrational Healing." Choosing the right tools for each client, she assists you in removing the physical, emotional, and energetic blockages that hinder optimal health. She strives to constantly learn new and better ways to help people live their "Higher Living Journey." Currently Jodi is harnessing her broad skill set to empower individuals and families to take their potential to the next level. Combining ⁠high quality products⁠ and ⁠advanced healing modalities⁠, Jodi strives to connect you not only to yourself and your loved ones, but to the knowledge and community needed to carry humanity to their evolutionary potential. THE HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose

    1 hr
  5. Unlocking Human Growth Potential, an interview with Jeremy Reeves

    Mar 17

    Unlocking Human Growth Potential, an interview with Jeremy Reeves

    How do you become one of the top business consultants in the United States with a track record to prove it? The answer is a road less traveled. Jeremy shares his journey through psychology, business acumen, and traveling to the Amazon Rain Forest to participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony and even partaking of Psilocybin, in order to unlock human potential. A fascinating discussion on the fusion of business, psychology, hallucinogenic and mysticism. It's not what you think. Jeremy is results driven, yet takes the time to figure it all out. ABOUT JEREMY REEVES: Jeremy Reeves is the CEO and founder of Scale Advisors. He specializes in igniting business hyper-growth with a proprietary yet predictable, step-by-step process that works for any business in any industry. It's a unique method that combines world-class copy + innovative marketing strategy + financial levers, and has resulted in over $200M in sales for his clients and his own businesses since 2009. Jeremy is a fan of human growth potential and does his own personal research into unlocking what holds people back in their personal and professional life. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Katie and three growing sons. Website: https://scaleadvisors.com/ HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

    1h 3m
  6. What Do You Do When Spirit Smacks You Upside The Head?, an interview with Jon Lovgren

    Mar 10

    What Do You Do When Spirit Smacks You Upside The Head?, an interview with Jon Lovgren

    Jon Lovgren shares his journey of awakening. From getting clean and sober, to discovering the forgiveness techniques of ho'oponopono, Jon's path is that of self love, the tenacity to be yourself, and the healing journey we all must face someday. This is a fascinating discussion into the esoteric. ABOUT JON LOVGREN: Jon Lovgren has been studying religious texts, Kabbalah, metaphysics, quantum physics, psychology, and philosophy for over 40 years culminating in the ancient Hawaiian practice of ho'oponopono. Jon has been researching and practicing ho'oponopono for over 12 years. Jon moved to Hawai'i in 2012, the birthplace of ho'oponopono, to gain a deeper understanding of its origin and how to practice it at deeper levels. This process brings us into full self-empowerment and self-actualization through self-forgiveness. Jon weaves quantum physics, metaphysics, religion, neuroscience, and simple common sense into a blanket of easy-to-understand tools that make it simple to practice complex principles, guiding us to the evolution of the person we are meant to be. Jon provides private one-on-one, couples and family sessions as well as facilitating numerous events ranging from 2-hour Talk Story to 7-day intensive workshops. Website: www.getpono.com HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose.

    1h 5m
  7. King of The Mountain: an interview with Guinness World Record Mountaineer, Werner Berger

    Mar 3

    King of The Mountain: an interview with Guinness World Record Mountaineer, Werner Berger

    What if your dream was to climb Mount Everest? At 50, Werner Berger decided that is exactly what he would do with his life. And from that moment on, Werner climbed 7 peaks on 7 continents including Mount Everest, Mount McKinley, Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro and Vinson Massif in Antarctica. This is a heartwarming episode as Werner shares his journey of climbing 7 peaks, his friends and family thinking he was crazy, forming Global Ascent with his wife, Heshie Segal, who handles the inner work and mindset of the guest climbers, as they prepare to lead a 90-person ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro at age 90 in July 2027!!! Werner has a contagious joy that you'll see in this interview. ABOUT WERNER BERGER: Werner Berger is a Guinness World Record–holding mountaineer, international speaker, best-selling author, and corporate leadership consultant. As co-creator of The Global Ascent and author of Unstoppable from Within, and Greed vs. Integrity, he inspires people to conquer inner and outer summits alike. Having climbed the world’s highest peaks in his 70s and now preparing for Mt. Kilimanjaro at 90, Werner embodies ageless vitality and authentic leadership. His life’s mission is to help humanity awaken to its innate brilliance, courage, and capacity to lead with purpose - reminding us that true ascent begins within. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose

    55 min
  8. Before Their Crimes, an interview with Dr. Wendy Smith

    10/28/2025

    Before Their Crimes, an interview with Dr. Wendy Smith

    Imagine entering a maximum security prison in order to interview a murderer. That's exactly what Dr. Wendy Smith did in order to get to the root cause of adult violence. Dr. Smith has a fascinating interview with Brad on the motives behind The Menendez Brothers murders, and what drove them to kill their parents, along with her latest book, Before Their Crimes: What We're Misunderstanding about Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing. Juvenile crime doesn't just happen-there is always a story behind it. And Dr. Smith gives us clues for healing. ABOUT DR. WENDY SMITH: Wendy Smith has had a lifelong interest in vulnerable youth, especially those affected by the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. In her 35 years of psychotherapy practice, she treated many survivors of child maltreatment, and she is an expert in trauma and child development. Her latest book, Before Their Crimes: What We're Misunderstanding about Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing is a ground-breaking expose that sheds new light on the relationship of childhood trauma and juvenile crime. Her first book, Youth Leaving Foster Care: a developmental, relationship-based approach to practice, was a text for social work graduate students. A dedicated youth advocate, Dr. Smith was both a commissioner and chair of the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families, serving for eight years. She has been recognized by both the City and County of Los Angeles for her work with youth-serving community organizations, and has received awards from organizations such as The Alliance for Children’s Rights and CASA of Los Angeles. She has served on the boards of United Friends of the Children, the Children’s Advisory Board of Human Rights Watch, the Anti-recidivism Coalition, and Venice Family Clinic, where she also chaired the Behavioral Health and Child Development Committee. She is a founding member and current chair of the board of the National Foster Youth Institute. She is also a former professor and associate dean of curriculum planning and assessment at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, where she now serves on the Board of Councilors. Dr. Smith has published articles on brain development & child welfare and has also appeared in the Netflix series The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. She lives with her husband in Los Angeles. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

    49 min
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A Deep Dive Into The Extraordinary. Now in the TOP 10% OF VIDEO PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY! Award-winning author Brad Szollose is dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs and outliers, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that WILL make you think.

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  • Creator
    Brad Szollose
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    238
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brad Szollose
  • Show Website
    Awakened Nation™