The Neuro's Journey

Steve Sapourn
  • 5.0 (6)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

The Neuro's Journey is about the raw courage it takes to face ourselves, our wounds, our patterns, our truth, and transform into who we're meant to be. Host Steve Sapourn, a former hedge fund manager and crack addict who survived a childhood marked by sexual abuse, gun violence, and domestic violence, rebuilt his life through neuroscience-based healing and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Now he brings you raw, real conversations about trauma, recovery, and transformation. Through his own story and insights from leading experts, Steve explores how our past shapes us and how we can actively reshape our future. Each episode offers practical wisdom for understanding your emotions, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with your purpose.  This isn't about quick fixes or empty promises, it's about real change, grounded in both science and lived experience. Rewire your brain. Rewrite your story.

  1. 6D AGO

    22. Healing Chronic Illness and Unlocking Your Longevity, Vitality and Highest Self with Ana Kulygin

    This week’s episode of The Neuro’s Journey is for the high-achievers who have built a life that looks perfect on paper, yet feel a persistent, quiet emptiness within. Steve sits down with Ana Kulygin, founder of In Me Wellness, for a deep exploration into the psychosomatic roots of chronic health issues and the courage required to lead from the inside out. Ana shares her remarkable story of healing a lifelong chronic illness overnight by addressing childhood trauma, illustrating why traditional success often masks a deep misalignment of the soul. If you are a leader tired of the "inherited strength" that leads to burnout and isolation, this conversation offers a radical new perspective on power. Ana and Steve discuss the concept of the "Ego as Software," the integration of masculine and feminine energies within the self, and the profound indigenous concept of "marrying the evolution" of your partner. This episode is a roadmap for shifting from a life of willpower and masks to one of authentic clarity, self-love, and sustainable impact. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey Join the Neuro’s Journey Newsletter: https://theneurosjourney.com/ Follow Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/ Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Ana Kulygin Ana Kulygin is the founder of InMe Wellness, a premier provider of integrated psychedelic retreats that bridge ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science. Website: https://www.inmewellness.com/ Ana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiya_venus/ The neuros journey, steve sapourn, ana kulygin, psychosomatic healing, psychedelic integration, ayahuasca miracles, ego death, high performance wellness, conscious leadership, chronic illness recovery, trauma informed, sovereign power, self love for leaders, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine science, nervous system regulation, post traumatic growth, intentional living, authentic power, world economic forum, in me wellness

    1h 1m

  2. APR 1

    21. How to Have Healthy Relationships with Kaira Mayestra

    This week’s episode of The Neuro’s Journey is for the leaders and fathers who know exactly who they want to be, yet find themselves hijacked by self-sabotaging patterns when the pressure is on. Steve sits down with somatic therapist and embodiment teacher Kaira Mayestra for a profound conversation on moving past "performed strength" into the practical reality of grounded power. Kaira shares her own journey through preverbal abandonment trauma and physical collapse, illustrating why traditional talk therapy often fails to reach the survival agreements stored deep within the body. If you’ve been "thinking your way" through healing only to hit the same walls of reactivity, this conversation will reframe your approach to growth. Kaira and Steve discuss the evolution of the masculine and feminine archetypes, the "spicy" reality of adult responsibility in partnership, and how to use somatic tools to navigate intensity without losing your center. This episode provides a roadmap for those ready to stop merely surviving their history and start orienting toward a life of genuine thriving and relational safety. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey Join the Neuro’s Journey Newsletter: https://theneurosjourney.com/ Follow Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/ Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Kaira Mayestra Kaira Mayestra is a somatic therapist, recording artist, and the creator of SCM Mastery, specializing in nervous system resolution for high-capacity leaders and couples. Website: https://www.divinefemagency.com/ Kaira’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairamayestra/ the neuros journey, steve sapourn, kaira mayestra, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, somatic healing, emotional regulation, masculine presence, grounded leadership, men's mental health, relational safety, trauma informed, healing after trauma, nervous system healing, recovery to responsibility, regulated living, from survival to presence, post healing transformation, integration not motivation, embodied change, healing is the beginning

    1h 13m

  3. MAR 25

    20. Why “Toughing it Out” is Killing Your Drive ft. Dr. Jenny Cundari

    This week’s episode of The Neuro’s Journey is for those who recognize that true courage isn't a mental choice, but a biological initiation. Steve sits down with naturopathic doctor and former doula, Dr. Jenny Cundari, for a raw conversation on the "primal thresholds" that define the human experience, from the unfreezing effects of ayahuasca to the daily neurological regulation required for grounded leadership and parenting. If you’ve been "toughing it out" through physical or emotional fatigue only to find your nervous system stuck in survival mode, this conversation will reframe your struggle. Jenny and Steve discuss why biological challenges require neurological courage rather than just "mindset," the importance of a practitioner sharing from the "scar rather than the wound," and why reaching for community connection is the mechanical necessity needed to move from isolation to personal sovereignty. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey  Join the Neuro’s Journey Newsletter: https://theneurosjourney.com/  Follow Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney  Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/  Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Dr. Jenny Cundari  Dr. Jenny Cundari is a Naturopathic Doctor and somatic therapist who helps individuals navigate the intersection of physical health and neurological regulation.  Website: https://www.drjennycundari.com/  Dr. Jenny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennycundari/

    1h 47m

  4. MAR 18

    19. Emotional Mastery for Men and Leaders, Bridging Science and Spirituality with Dr. Jay Dubois

    This week’s episode of The Neuro’s Journey is for the men who feel like traditional talk therapy is too static, those who are looking for a path that combines deep science with spiritual action. Steve sits down with anthropologist, professor, and spiritual innovator Dr. Jay Dubois, for a raw conversation on overcoming the "closed door" of childhood trauma, the tragic loss of his brother, and his journey toward becoming a bridge between the physical and the metaphysical. If you’ve been "toughing it out" only to find your nervous system stuck in a loop of reactivity, this conversation will reframe your struggle. Jay and Steve discuss why men need mission-driven healing, the power of viewing trauma as a "brain injury" rather than a character flaw, and how to use curiosity, courage, and action to reclaim your personal sovereignty. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey  Join the Neuro’s Journey Newsletter: https://theneurosjourney.com/ Follow Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney  Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/  Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Jay Dubois, PhD  Dr. Jay Dubois is a professor of human relations, an anthropologist, and the Executive Director of the Compassionate Transformation Community.  Website: https://jayduboisphd.com/  Dr. Jay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.j.dubois/

    1h 21m

  5. MAR 11

    18. From Heroin Addiction to Fitness Empire & Psychedelic Healing ft. Rachel Pastor

    This week’s episode of The Neuro’s Journey is for those of you in a "death or change" moment—feeling stuck in a loop of survival, even if you’ve traded destructive habits for healthier ones. Steve sits down with entrepreneur Rachel Pastor for a powerful conversation on her journey from being a homeless heroin addict at 15 to building a fitness empire, only to realize she was still leading from a place of fear and force. If you’ve been doing talk therapy or "healthy" numbing only to experience the same narrative, this conversation will open your eyes to other solutions such as neuro-linguistic programming and microdosing to shed outdated identities, set radical boundaries, and begin living with true personal sovereignty. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey Follow Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/ Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Rachel Pastor Rachel Pastor is the founder of Golden Rule Mushrooms, a company dedicated to making psychedelic healing accessible and welcoming. Website: https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/ Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.pastor/

    1h 15m

  6. MAR 4

    17. Hollywood Success to Psychedelic Healing in Midlife ft. Anne Philippi of The New Health Club

    This week’s episode of The Neuro’s Journey is for those of you in midlife who feel a persistent void despite your accolades. Steve sits down with journalist-turned-advocate Anne Philippi for a raw conversation on radical self-reinvention after decades of interviewing global icons for Vanity Fair and GQ. If you’ve been doing talk therapy only to experience the same narrative, this conversation will open your eyes to other solutions such as guided psychedelic work and nervous system tools to shed outdated identities, set radical boundaries, and begin living with true personal sovereignty. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Anne Philippi: Anne Philippi is the founder of The New Health Club, a platform and podcast exploring psychedelics, mental health, and human potential. • Website: https://www.thenewhealthinstitute.org/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne_philippi/

    1h 22m

  7. FEB 25

    16. Microtraumas, Money Fear, and Purpose: How to Build Inner Freedom as a Man with Dr. Joaquin Espinosa

    What if the thing you call “your personality” is mostly just old programming… running unattended? In this conversation, Dr. Joaquin Espinosa, a global leader in Down syndrome research and a longtime brother in Steve’s men’s group, breaks down how microtraumas and conditioning shape behavior, ambition, money anxiety, and relationships… even when you don’t have a single “capital T” trauma to point to. They talk about the hidden cost of achievement, why high performers hit a wall in their 30s and 40s, and what actually changes when men sit in a circle with a fire and tell the truth. Joaquin offers a grounded scientist’s explanation of why practices like emotional mastery, belief work, purpose, and gratitude aren’t “soft” … they’re brain chemistry, rewiring, and attention training. Steve shares his own shift from living in constant nervous system override (addiction, emotional shutdown, hypervigilance) to experiencing a cleaner, steadier internal fuel source—purpose that isn’t fear-powered. They also explore psychedelic research, integration windows, intuition as “information your system already has,” and why nature isn’t a luxury, it’s medicine. This is a conversation about healing without hype. Key Topics Discussed The difference between “big T trauma” and the conditioning that quietly runs your life Why high achievers often crash Vulnerability as a trust-builder (and why emotional armor backfires) Intuition as nonverbal data processing (brain + body intelligence) The things destroying your dopamine levels 3 easy reset techniques any man can do today. Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey Follow Steve on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/ Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/Connect with Dr. Joaquin Espinosa https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pharmacology/faculty/primary-faculty/joaquin-espinosa-phd https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-espinosa-322452113/ the neuros journey, steve sapourn, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, trauma recovery, regulation creates choice, somatic healing, relational safety, trauma informed, emotional regulation, healing after trauma, nervous system healing, Dr. Joaquin Espinosa, nervous system healing, microtrauma, trauma conditioning, men’s work, men’s group healing, emotional mastery, Byron Katie beliefs, purpose and gratitude practice, addiction and trauma, brain chemistry and behavior, neuroplasticity, psychedelic therapy, psilocybin clinical trials, MDMA therapy, intuition science, vagus nerve, circadian rhythm health, blue light sleep, nature as medicine, community healing, trauma recovery podcast, healing and leadership

    1h 46m

  8. FEB 18

    15. The Masculine Path to Feeling Your Emotions and Accessing Peace with Reuvain Bacal

    Have you been curious about feeling your emotions safely? This conversation is an invitation to transform how you meet yourself and others. Join Steve and Reuvain Bacal, a coach and men’s group leader from Boulder, CO for a conversation about regulating yourself so you can be in control of your emotions and building relationships rooted in honesty instead of armor. What You’ll Learn (Key Takeaways) How to begin feeling your emotionsWhy suffering exists and how to end itWhat creates peace even in difficult circumstances.The two things required to safely process emotionsWhen to know if you should join a men’s groupThe key to building trust, respect, and authentic connection.The key indicator of a healthy partnership.Connect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey Follow Steve on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourney Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/ Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/ Connect with Reuvain Bacal: Follow Reuvain on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reuvain.bacal/ Check out Reuvain’s Website: https://www.reuvainbacal.com/ the neuros journey, steve sapourn, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, trauma recovery, regulation creates choice, somatic healing, relational safety, trauma informed, emotional regulation, healing after trauma, nervous system healing, healthy masculinity, modern masculinity, regulated masculinity, masculine presence, men’s mental health, emotional intelligence for men, men and trauma, healing for men, safe masculinity, masculinity and relationships, masculinity and leadership, masculine emotional regulation

    2h 10m
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The Neuro's Journey is about the raw courage it takes to face ourselves, our wounds, our patterns, our truth, and transform into who we're meant to be. Host Steve Sapourn, a former hedge fund manager and crack addict who survived a childhood marked by sexual abuse, gun violence, and domestic violence, rebuilt his life through neuroscience-based healing and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Now he brings you raw, real conversations about trauma, recovery, and transformation. Through his own story and insights from leading experts, Steve explores how our past shapes us and how we can actively reshape our future. Each episode offers practical wisdom for understanding your emotions, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with your purpose.  This isn't about quick fixes or empty promises, it's about real change, grounded in both science and lived experience. Rewire your brain. Rewrite your story.

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  • Creator
    Steve Sapourn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steve Sapourn
  • Show Website
    The Neuro's Journey