Hidden Florida and Beyond

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Welcome to Hidden Florida and Beyond. This is a show about the people, passions, and moments shaping culture, leadership, and influence. Each episode dives beneath the surface with athletes, entertainers, business leaders, and cultural figures to talk ambition, discipline, success, failure, reinvention, and the paths that get people where they are. Some conversations start around major moments or careers, others wander into unexpected territory, but all of them are candid, wide-ranging, and driven by curiosity. Big guests. Real access. No small talk.

  1. Oct 22

    Dr. Jacob Silverstone: Ketamine Therapy, Trauma & Healing

    Dr. Jacob Silverstone, board-certified surgeon, author, former residency director at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Medical Director of Rewired Ketamine, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a powerful conversation about trauma, mental health, and the emerging role of ketamine therapy in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.  This episode is especially personal. For the past year, Dr. Silverstone has been working with Frankie's wife, Jessica, helping her process childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and years of treatment-resistant depression. Together, they share the story of how traditional therapy, medication, and other approaches only got them so far before ketamine therapy helped unlock breakthroughs they never expected. Dr. Silverstone breaks down what ketamine actually is, why it's often misunderstood, and how it helps patients revisit painful memories without reliving the emotional weight attached to them. He explains the concept of neuroplasticity, how trauma gets "stuck" in the brain, and why healing isn't about erasing the past but finally processing it. The conversation also dives into some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding ketamine treatment, including comparisons to recreational drug use, the impact of high-profile stories like Matthew Perry's death, and why medically supervised ketamine therapy is very different from the headlines many people associate with the drug. Beyond mental health, Dr. Silverstone discusses his work with chronic pain patients, the connection between physical pain and emotional stress, and why many people suffering from anxiety, trauma, or depression may not even realize how much those experiences are affecting their daily lives.  Along the way, Jessica shares her own journey through treatment, including the unexpected realization that she wanted to become a mother, memories she had buried for decades, and the work required after therapy sessions to turn breakthrough moments into lasting change.  Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Oct 16

    Former Spirit Airlines CCO Rana Ghosh Returns: What Really Happened When Spirit Shut Down & What Comes Next with special guest Chantell Ghosh

    Just months after his first appearance on Hidden Florida & Beyond, Rana Ghosh returns under very different circumstances. When Rana first joined the podcast, he was the Chief Commercial Officer of Spirit Airlines, helping lead one of America's most recognizable airlines through a challenging period. Before that episode even had time to make the rounds, Spirit's story took a dramatic turn. After years of financial struggles, a blocked merger, bankruptcy proceedings, and rising operating costs, the airline abruptly ceased operations in May 2026, bringing an end to more than three decades of service and impacting approximately 17,000 employees. In this candid follow-up conversation, Rana pulls back the curtain on what the final days actually felt like inside the company. He shares the emotional reality of watching an organization he spent more than a decade helping build disappear, the shock employees experienced when the news broke, and why his immediate focus became helping former colleagues find their next opportunity. Along the way, he tells the story of hosting a "wake" for more than 100 Spirit employees at his home, where friends, coworkers, and families came together to process what happened and say goodbye to a company that many viewed as family. Joined by his wife, former Miami City Ballet executive Chantell Ghosh, the conversation evolves into something much bigger than airlines. Together they discuss identity after career setbacks, the pressure of tying your self-worth to a job title, what happens when long-term plans suddenly disappear, and how they found themselves entering a completely unexpected new chapter at the same time. The episode also dives into marriage, parenting, career pivots, travel adventures, airline perks, and the lessons they've learned from navigating major life changes together.  Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Oct 8

    Journalist Jesse Scott: The Browardist, Hidden Florida Gems & Stories From Around the World

    Travel writer, food journalist, and The Browardist co-founder Jesse Scott joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, travel, local culture, and why Broward County deserves a bigger spotlight. The conversation dives into the launch of The Browardist, his mission to create a daily source for local news and culture, and the challenges of building independent media in an era dominated by social media, AI, and content scraping. Jesse opens up about plagiarism, the changing media landscape, and why real reporting and human storytelling still matter. Of course, the travel stories get wild. From documenting life near the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia to participating in sauna rituals in Latvia, temple ceremonies in Japan, and exploring Colombia long before it became a trendy destination, Jesse has seen firsthand how travel challenges assumptions and changes perspectives. The episode also turns hyper-local, covering Broward's restaurant boom, hidden neighborhood gems, the best places worth driving to, and his case for why the 954 is better than the 305. Along the way, there are debates about Brightline, naked restaurants, Broward city slogans, dive bars, and what makes South Florida such a unique place to call home. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Oct 1

    Hostful: Bye Bye Baby Tooth

    In this special host-only episode of Hidden Florida & Beyond, Frankie, Amelia, and John sit down to talk about everything from baby teeth and colonoscopies to weed, weddings, parenting, and why golf might be the worst activity for couples. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 24

    Gold Aviation CEO Leonard Goldberg: Private Jets, Celebrity Travel & The Business of Flying the Ultra-Wealthy

    Leonard Goldberg, founder and CEO of Gold Aviation Services, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the world of private aviation, high-net-worth clients, and what it really takes to operate a successful aircraft charter company for more than three decades.  From managing private jets for celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and ultra-wealthy travelers to coordinating flights around the world on just a few hours' notice, Leonard shares how he built Gold Aviation from the ground up after unexpectedly finding himself out of a job. What started as a passion for flying eventually evolved into a business that now handles aircraft management, charter operations, maintenance, and acquisitions.  The conversation dives into the realities of private aviation, including the strict confidentiality that comes with flying high-profile clients, how much it really costs to charter a jet, and the surprisingly small number of passengers most private flights actually carry. Leonard also shares stories about unusual requests, transporting everything from jewelry and wedding attire to beloved family pets, and what separates old-money clients from new-money ones. Along the way, the discussion covers aviation myths, turbulence, aircraft safety, billionaire travel habits, private islands in the Bahamas, and some of the incredible logistics involved in moving people and cargo around the globe on a moment's notice. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 17

    Fort Lauderdale Salon Owner Jill Kaye: Beauty Secrets, Wild Client Stories & Building The Color Cove

    Jill Kaye, owner of Fort Lauderdale's The Color Cove, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, hilarious conversation about entrepreneurship, beauty trends, and the surprisingly chaotic world of professional hair care.  The conversation dives into the reality of being a hairstylist, which, according to Jill, is often equal parts artist, entrepreneur, therapist, and secret keeper. From relationship drama and family secrets to clients accidentally opening the wrong thing on their phones, Jill has heard and seen just about everything.  She also breaks down common hair myths, social media beauty trends, salon horror stories, why some celebrity-inspired looks are impossible to recreate, and the mistakes people make trying to save money with box dye and questionable online products. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Sep 10

    Hostful: Sugar Friend

    In this special host-only episode of Hidden Florida & Beyond, Frankie, Amelia, and John sit down to catch up, overshare, and accidentally learn way more about each other than anyone was expecting.  Amelia explains why she found herself trying to sneak onto the set of a television show filmed in Fort Lauderdale, reveals her plan to become an extra just to recruit a guest for the podcast, and shares the details of her upcoming European honeymoon adventure which sparks a discussion about last names, future kids, and how every family seems to have a completely different set of rules about how all that is supposed to work. The biggest surprise of the episode comes from John, who opens up about growing up in Gary, Indiana, surviving circumstances that could have taken his life in a very different direction, and why he's finally considering writing a book for his sons.  We also discuss some childhood shoplifting stories, gambling in Malta, and why Frankie believes everyone is secretly calling him an idiot in professional emails. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Sep 3

    The Good Greek Spero Georgedakis: From SWAT Officer to Building One of America's Fastest-Growing Moving Companies

    Spero Georgedakis, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, policing, customer service, and the unexpected path from SWAT team officer to one of South Florida's most recognizable business owners. Before building Good Greek into a nationally recognized moving and relocation company, Spero spent nearly a decade working in law enforcement, including as a member of a North Miami SWAT team. He shares how those experiences shaped his approach to business, leadership, hiring, and customer service, and why many of the lessons that apply to policing also apply to running a company with hundreds of employees. The conversation dives deep into an industry most people don't think about until they're forced to move. Spero explains how rogue movers and brokerage scams operate, why moving fraud remains a major problem, and the simple steps consumers can take to avoid becoming victims of companies that hold belongings hostage for extra money. He also reveals what it really takes to run a large moving operation, from training employees in Good Greek's in-house academy to handling everything from luxury homes and corporate relocations to specialty items most movers won't touch. The conversation also touches on technology, AI, self-driving vehicles, company culture, leadership, and how a former introvert reluctantly became the face of a brand known throughout Florida for its commercials, reputation, and memorable marketing.. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Hidden Florida and Beyond. This is a show about the people, passions, and moments shaping culture, leadership, and influence. Each episode dives beneath the surface with athletes, entertainers, business leaders, and cultural figures to talk ambition, discipline, success, failure, reinvention, and the paths that get people where they are. Some conversations start around major moments or careers, others wander into unexpected territory, but all of them are candid, wide-ranging, and driven by curiosity. Big guests. Real access. No small talk.

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  • Creator
    ICON
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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