The Journey with Mark Astor

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What happens when success doesn’t come in a straight line? The Journey with Mark Astor explores the paths most people never talk about the setbacks, turning points, and internal battles that quietly define who we become. Hosted by attorney Mark Astor, this podcast goes beyond surface-level conversations to uncover the real stories behind leadership, recovery, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Each week, Mark sits down with guests who have navigated complex journeys of their own from business leaders and legal professionals to behavioral health experts and individuals shaped by life-altering experiences. These conversations challenge assumptions, shift perspective, and invite listeners to rethink what progress truly looks like. If you’re interested in honest dialogue, meaningful insight, and stories that stay with you long after the episode ends, this podcast was created for you.

  1. 13h ago

    Ep. 32 Your Mind Is An Operating System: How To Reprogram Your 70,000 Daily Thoughts with Chris M King

    What if everything you believe about your limitations is actually just outdated programming running in the background of your mind? Chris M King discovered this truth the hard way-after losing his job, apartment, and girlfriend all within 10 days, he made a decision that would change everything. Instead of scrambling for another paycheck, he chose to live out of his beaten-up sedan and build something from nothing. But this wasn't just another entrepreneurial success story-it was the beginning of understanding how reality itself can be renegotiated. Chris reveals the shocking truth about your 70,000 daily thoughts and why you're operating on autopilot 90% of the time, making the same unconscious decisions that keep you trapped in identical days. From sending a joke email to Ryan Seacrest that launched an unexpected radio career to becoming an NCAA hockey player at 22 with zero prior experience, Chris has cracked the code on what he calls the "human operating system." His methods have helped clients compress entire years of work into months and achieve what most consider impossible. Through neuroscience, frequency work, and what he calls "hiccups" in your mental programming, he's developed tools that can literally change your neurophysiology in real-time. The most mind-bending part? He proves it works using quantum physics and particle science, not just motivation and willpower. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Chris M King: Website: chrismking.com B2B Site: statusflow.net

  2. Sep 1

    Ep. 31 Why This Divorce Lawyer Had to Stop White Knuckling Life with Lesa Koski

    What if the thing you think you hate about your career is actually your greatest calling? Lesa Koski spent 25 years as an attorney before a cancer diagnosis at stage one completely shattered her understanding of control, purpose, and what it means to truly help others. She was white-knuckling her way through life, believing she could fix everything through sheer determination, until her body forced her to stop and surrender in ways she never imagined possible. The revelation that changed everything came during a prayer when she realized her oncologist hates cancer but still dedicates her life to healing patients. This conversation reveals the hidden struggles of high-achieving professionals who appear to have it all together while battling anxiety, perfectionism, and the crushing weight of always needing to have the right answers. Lesa's transformation from someone who feared vulnerability to an attorney who openly admits when she doesn't know something offers a masterclass in authentic leadership and finding peace in uncertainty. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Lesa Koski: Podcast: Saddle Up Live Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts LinkedIn: Lesa Koski Website: Lesa Koski Email: lesa.koski@gmail.com

  3. Aug 25

    Ep. 30 How Losing His Mom To Opioids Launched A 600-Episode Podcast with Justin Schenck

    What happens when the worst moment of your life becomes the catalyst for helping millions? Justin Schenck's story defies every expectation - from a 1.7 GPA kid voted least likely to succeed to hosting over 600 podcast episodes that have literally saved lives. Six months before launching his podcast, Justin lost his mother to a 20-year battle with opioid addiction that began when she was caught stealing pills from the pharmacy where she worked. The conversations he needed to have in that moment of grief became the authentic foundation that made his show take off. Justin doesn't sugarcoat the reality of loving someone you can't save - the roller coaster of clean periods followed by devastating relapses, the family dynamics that addiction destroys, and the moment he realized his mother didn't die because she was an addict but because she didn't love herself. His raw honesty about his own three-month drinking bender after her death and the breakthrough that followed reveals how personal transformation becomes the bridge to helping others heal. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Justin Schenck: Instagram: @JustinTSchenck Growth Now Summit: growthnowsummit.com

  4. Aug 18

    Ep. 29 He Lived Under A Fake Name For 2 Years: Now He Saves Lives Through Mental Health Interventions with Evan Jarschauer

    A five-year-old boy disappears with his father to Canada under fake identities. Decades later, that same person becomes the interventionist celebrities call when their families are falling apart. Evan Jarschauer's story reads like fiction, but his approach to mental health interventions is grounded in hard-won expertise and genuine compassion. In this raw conversation, he reveals why waiting for someone to hit rock bottom is actually waiting for them to die, and how he helps families take control before it's too late. From his appearance on Keeping Up with the Kardashians to handling cases involving severe mental illness and addiction, Evan shares the behind-the-scenes reality of intervention work that most people never see. He explains why the surge in mental health cases since COVID isn't slowing down, how marijuana legalization created unexpected challenges, and why the most loving thing a family can sometimes do is refuse to let their loved one make decisions when they're psychiatrically compromised. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Evan Jarschauer: Website: Behavioral Help Solutions | Mental Health | Drug Abuse | Nationwide

  5. Aug 11

    Ep. 28 He Traded NBA Finals Tickets To His Dealer for $1,000 In Cocaine with Brian Cuban

    What drives someone to trade NBA championship tickets for cocaine? Brian Cuban, attorney and recovery advocate, shares the raw reality of his 20-year battle with addiction that nearly destroyed his legal career and family relationships. From doing cocaine in federal courthouses to showing up to hearings under the influence, Brian's story reveals how addiction doesn't discriminate based on privilege or profession. His journey from rock bottom to nearly 19 years of sobriety offers profound insights into the intersection of mental health, family dynamics, and the legal profession's hidden crisis. Brian opens up about childhood trauma, the day he was stripped of his clothes by bullies, and how that shame followed him through decades of self-medication. He discusses the complexities of family relationships during active addiction, the moment his wife found him after a two-day blackout, and the decision that changed everything. This conversation explores the reality that lawyers suffer from alcohol use disorder at twice the rate of the general population, while offering hope for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Brian Cuban: Website: www.briancuban.com Email: brianwithanI@briancuban.com

  6. Aug 4

    Ep. 27 Why 80% Of Criminal Cases Are Mental Health Issues: The School Bus Analogy with Shannon Roy

    What if the criminal justice system has been approaching rehabilitation completely backwards? Shannon Roy, a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience, shares a powerful analogy that reframes how we think about mental health and substance abuse in criminal cases. She reveals that at least 80% of her cases involve underlying mental health or substance abuse issues, yet the system continues to treat symptoms rather than root causes. Through her compelling school bus metaphor, Shannon illustrates why simply incarcerating people without addressing their underlying issues is not only ineffective but counterproductive. Shannon takes us inside her practice where she's learned to listen first, observe behavioral patterns, and build comprehensive mitigation strategies that address the whole person. From her early days winning a boating under the influence case to handling life-or-death felony trials, she shares the emotional weight of advocating for people whose liberty hangs in the balance. Her approach goes beyond traditional defense work, focusing on creating treatment plans that serve both public safety and human dignity. You'll discover how specialty courts are revolutionizing criminal justice and why Shannon believes everyone deserves someone willing to fight for them, regardless of the charges they face. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Shannon Roy: Website: Roy LAW FIRM – Roy Defense

  7. Jul 28

    Ep. 26 How Opioid Addiction Cost Him Everything And Led To 95% Sales Close Rates with Jake Stahl

    What happens when a top pharma salesman with a 95% close rate loses everything to addiction and has to move back in with his parents at age 50? Jake Stahl's story isn't just about falling down-it's about the strategic comeback that led him to create Orchestrate, a revolutionary sales psychology platform. After collapsing at home during opioid withdrawal and spending five horrifying days in detox, Jake rebuilt his life using the same behavioral psychology principles that made him number one in four different pharmaceutical products. His journey from packing trucks for Amazon to developing technology that helps businesses achieve 78% open rates on cold emails reveals the power of understanding human decision-making patterns. Jake's approach to sales isn't about manipulation-it's about creating conversations where purchase becomes the only logical endpoint. Through neurolinguistic programming and social psychology, he discovered why traditional sales methods fail and how to break conditioned responses that block real connection. His personal recovery story intertwines with professional insights about resilience, remarriage, and the psychology behind everything from car dealership tactics to Tesla's pricing strategy, offering hope and practical wisdom for anyone rebuilding after loss. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Jake Stahl: Website: www.orchestraight.com Book: Own the Room: How to Communicate to Be Seen, Heard and Respected

  8. Jul 21

    Ep. 25 Molested Child Becomes Mental Health Counselor: How Trauma Shows Up In The Body with Kayla Myers

    What happens when childhood trauma manifests as mysterious physical symptoms that doctors can't explain? Kayla Myers was pulled out of school for nearly two years with debilitating stomach aches and fatigue that left her barely able to walk. After hundreds of medical visits, one holistic doctor finally recommended something revolutionary: counseling. The moment she started voicing her trauma from an abusive home and childhood molestation, her body began to heal. Today, Kayla is a licensed mental health counselor, competitive Spartan racer, and Miss Northeast title holder preparing for Miss Indiana in just 14 days. Her journey from eating lunch alone in the library to empowering others through her Operation Flourish platform reveals how sport became her lifeline and why she believes a third of your days should 'really suck' for optimal growth. Through raw honesty about bulimia, self-harm, and the non-linear path to healing, she demonstrates how trauma stored in the body can be transformed into strength that helps others flourish. Contact Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ Phone number: 561-517-9405 Email: mark@astorsimovitchlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor TikTok: Mark G. Astor (@astorsimovitchlaw) | TikTok Contact Kayla Myers: Email: kaylamyers@gmail.com Instagram: @choosehealthMAO TikTok: @choosehealthMAO Facebook: Choose Health Website: OperationFlourish.com Podcast: Operation Flourish - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

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What happens when success doesn’t come in a straight line? The Journey with Mark Astor explores the paths most people never talk about the setbacks, turning points, and internal battles that quietly define who we become. Hosted by attorney Mark Astor, this podcast goes beyond surface-level conversations to uncover the real stories behind leadership, recovery, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Each week, Mark sits down with guests who have navigated complex journeys of their own from business leaders and legal professionals to behavioral health experts and individuals shaped by life-altering experiences. These conversations challenge assumptions, shift perspective, and invite listeners to rethink what progress truly looks like. If you’re interested in honest dialogue, meaningful insight, and stories that stay with you long after the episode ends, this podcast was created for you.

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  • Creator
    Mark Astor
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
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