Don't Do Nothing Podcast

Aaron Cordovez & Brad Bachand
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What if everything you've heard about Scientology was only half the story? Don't Do Nothing is a podcast hosted by Aaron Cordovez and Brad Bachand—two successful business owners and Scientologists—who sit down with entrepreneurs, creators, and other accomplished guests from around the world to share real stories of success, inspiration, and their experiences with Scientology. This podcast doesn't aim to convert or push any religious belief—it simply brings clarity and honest answers to questions about Scientology. If you've ever wondered what Scientology really is, how it's applied in daily life, or why so many driven individuals credit it for their success, this podcast gives you the answers—straight from those who use it every day.

  1. 2D AGO

    How a Mom of 4 Manages Family and Business | Brenna Terpstra

    In this inspiring episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Brenna Terpstra shares how she balances raising 4 children while running a successful consulting business in Clearwater Florida called The Business Academy. As a mother and a successful business owner Brenna breaks down what it actually takes to manage family life and business growth without burning out or losing sight of what matters most. Brenna opens up about the realities of motherhood, leadership under pressure, and how applying practical tools from Scientology helped her create structure, responsibility, and clarity both at home and at work. She explains how these principles allowed her to raise confident, disciplined kids while building a business rooted in purpose and production. This episode is for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build something meaningful while staying present for their family. Brenna's story shows that with the right mindset, discipline, and applied tools, it's possible to succeed in business and family life at the same time. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links mentioned in this episode: Course about Emotional Tone Scale: https://scientology.org/tonescale The Business Academy: https://thebusinessacademy.com/ Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Brenna: https://www.instagram.com/brengun82/ https://www.facebook.com/brenna.terpstra Follow The Business Academy: https://www.instagram.com/thebiz_academy/ https://www.facebook.com/thebusinessacademy  #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

    1h 11m

  2. FEB 4

    Why I No Longer Trust Public Schools With My Kids | School Owner Barbie Rivera

    In this eye-opening episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Barbie Rivera explains why she made the difficult decision to pull her own children out of public school. Drawing from firsthand experience inside the education system, Barbie breaks down what parents aren't being told about modern public schools and why so many families are losing trust in the system meant to protect and educate their kids. Barbie shares the moment that changed everything for her as a parent, the red flags she began noticing in classrooms, and how institutional pressure often overrides a child's individual needs. She also discusses why labeling, medication, and standardized solutions are failing children—and what parents can do instead to take responsibility for their kids' education. Throughout the conversation, Barbie explains how applying practical principles from Scientology helped her think independently, trust her observations, and make decisions based on what was actually working for her family. This episode speaks directly to parents who feel something is off but haven't yet found the words—or courage—to act. If you're a parent questioning the public education system and looking for real-world insight from someone who's been inside it, this conversation will challenge assumptions and empower you to think differently about your child's future Are you curious about yourself?  👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links mentioned in this episode: https://barbierivera.com/ https://www.cchr.org/prescription-for-violence/watch/prescription-for-violence.html   Follow us on other places:  https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Barbie Rivera: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.brownrivera https://barbierivera.com/ #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

    1h 23m

  3. JAN 28

    How I Got Over Years of Trauma - Dianetics & The Nation Of Islam | Sister Nayyirah Muhammad DDN #20

    In this powerful episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Sister Nayyirah shares her deeply personal journey of healing, faith, and transformation. She opens up about overcoming years of emotional trauma and how applying the practical tools of Dianetics and Scientology helped her gain clarity, strength, and personal responsibility. Sister Nayyirah also explains why strong families are the backbone of a healthy society and how rebuilding individuals leads to rebuilding communities. Drawing from her experience within the Nation of Islam, she discusses why cooperation between the Nation of Islam and Scientology works in practice and how shared values around self improvement, discipline, and empowerment create real change. This episode offers a rare, honest look at trauma recovery, family structure, and unity across faiths from someone living the results. If you've ever wondered whether these tools work in real life, this conversation delivers real stories, real insight, and real transformation.   Are you curious about yourself?  👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links Mentioned in this episode: Sister Nayyirah's recommendation for a first FREE Course - Start Here: https://www.scientology.org/courses/suppression/overview.html Message to black people: https://www.castlekyalami.org.za/l-ron-hubbard/l-ron-hubbard-in-africa.html Million Man March pledge: https://noi.org/millionmanmarch/ Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Sister Nayyirah: https://www.instagram.com/sister_nayyirah/ https://www.facebook.com/nayyirahtivica.muhammad https://www.tiktok.com/@nayyirahmuhammad  #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

    1h 13m

  4. JAN 22

    Inner City Struggle to Transform South Central LA - Reverend Alfreddie Johnson

    From preventing a potential gang war in Los Angeles to bridging faith, education, and community action, this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast features Rev. Alfreddie Johnson, a lifelong Christian Baptist minister and Scientologist who has spent decades working on the front lines of urban transformation. Rev. Alfreddie Johnson shares how education, communication, and practical tools were used to de-escalate tensions between rival groups and stop violence before it exploded. He explains why real change doesn't come from force or politics, but from giving people understanding, dignity, and solutions they can actually apply in their daily lives. In this conversation, Rev. Alfreddie Johnson also opens up about how Scientology strengthened his Christian faith, helped him become a more effective minister, and gave him tools to better serve families, youth, and entire communities. Rather than replacing belief, he explains how applied spiritual knowledge helped him live his values more fully and work across cultural and religious lines.  Through his work with the World Literacy Crusade, Rev. Alfreddie Johnson has helped bring practical education and literacy programs into some of the most underserved communities in the world. By teaching people how to truly understand what they read, communicate effectively, and apply knowledge in real life, the organization addresses the root causes of poverty, crime, and violence. World Literacy Crusade's approach focuses on empowerment, giving individuals the tools to succeed in school, work, and leadership while creating lasting change at the community level. Whether you're drawn to the story of preventing street violence, curious about how education changes behavior, or interested in how Scientology and Christianity can work together in real life, this episode delivers powerful insight from someone who has done the work where it matters most.  Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links Mentioned in this episode: Learn how to learn course: https://scientology.org/study https://www.thewaytohappiness.org/ https://noi.org/millionmanmarch/ Peace Summit in 2016 https://www.freedommag.ca/magazine/201702-the-data-demon/into-the-field/riding-for-peace.html A quote from L. Ron Hubbard about religions: "Change no man's religion, change no man's politics, interrupt the sovereignty of no nation. Instead, teach Man to use what he has and what he knows to the factual creation, within any political reference, of a civilization on Earth for the first time" Source: https://www.scientology.org/fot/lesson-1/preface.html Quote from L. Ron Hubbard about Attention units: "A "live" attention unit operates only in present time" From Scientology 8-80 Book, page 16  Follow us on other places:  https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Rev. Alfreddie Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/alfreddie.johnson https://www.instagram.com/revalfreddie/

    1h 39m

  5. JAN 14

    How Education Stopped Prison Violence | Criminon Program | Greg Capazorio | DDN Ep 18

    How do you reduce prison violence without force, drugs, or punishment? In this powerful episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Greg Capazorio explains how the Criminon Program has helped transform violent prison environments through education, ethics, and personal responsibility. Greg shares real, firsthand stories of what happens when inmates are treated as human beings and given practical tools to rebuild self respect and a future. Greg also opens up about his own Scientology journey and how the principles and tools he learned gave him clarity, purpose, and the ability to help others on a large scale. He explains how applying Scientology in real life led him into humanitarian work and eventually into prison rehabilitation, where those same tools are now used to reduce violence and restore accountability. In this conversation, Greg breaks down why prisons often become "colleges of crime" and how Criminon works to reverse that cycle from the inside out. This episode offers a rare look at what actually works in rehabilitation and why real change is possible even in the toughest environments. If you want to understand how education, responsibility, and applied spiritual principles can stop prison violence and create lasting transformation, this is a must watch. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links Mentioned in this episode: Greg's recommendation for a first FREE Course - Start Here: https://www.thewaytohappiness.org/ Criminon Program: https://www.criminon.org/   Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Greg: https://www.facebook.com/greg.capazorio Follow Criminon: https://www.instagram.com/criminon_int/ https://www.facebook.com/criminonint https://x.com/criminon  #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

    1h 45m

  6. JAN 7 · VIDEO

    From Navy Submarine Engineer to Scientology Minister | Jim Mathers

    From working as a Navy submarine engineer to a successful businessman and ordained Scientology Minister helping others, Jim Mathers shares the experiences that led him to a deeper sense of purpose. In this episode, Jim explains how his search for answers eventually took him far beyond technical work and into helping people directly through Scientology. Jim also shares powerful stories from his time in Africa, where he met with African kings and witnessed firsthand the impact of humanitarian and spiritual work on communities in need and. He talks about helping people with basic education, communication, and understanding. These moments shaped how he views responsibility, leadership, and what it truly means to help others improve their lives. In this conversation, Jim explains what Scientology means to him, how the tools he learned are used in real situations, and why helping people resolve confusion and move forward has become his mission. If you are curious how practical spiritual tools are applied in the real world to help individuals and communities, this episode offers an honest and firsthand look through Jim's personal experience. Jim's recommendation for a first FREE course - Start Here: https://www.scientology.org/courses/study/   Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test   Links Mentioned in this episode: Learn How to Study Course: https://www.scientology.org/courses/study/ Investigation Course - Learn How to think: https://www.scientology.org/courses/investigations Politician doing a rain dance: https://www.deseret.com/2003/3/22/19711129/bennett-assailed-for-quip/ Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8   Follow Jim: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmathers/ https://www.facebook.com/jmathers83 https://www.youtube.com/@JimMathers #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

    1h 18m

  7. 12/31/2025

    From Arrested Dr*g Dealer to Over $3B in Sales | Major Scientology Donor Tom Cummins

    From being arrested as a dr*g dealer facing 2 life sentences to building companies that have generated over $3B in sales, this is the extraordinary real life transformation of Tom Cummins. In this powerful episode, Tom shares how his life completely changed after discovering Scientology and Dianetics, and how those tools helped him take responsibility, rebuild his life, and achieve massive success in business and life. Tom opens up about his past, the turning points that forced him to grow, and how applying Scientology principles helped him develop discipline, clarity, and the ability to execute at the highest level.  Today, Tom is a major Scientology donor, an ultra successful entrepreneur, and a leader focused on contribution and long term impact rather than just money. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Board in American Power & Gas, an energy company generating close to $750M per year in revenue. While living a high level lifestyle that includes private jets and luxury, Tom continues to donate a significant portion of his wealth to charitable causes. If you have ever wondered whether Scientology truly works in the real world at the highest levels of business and life, this episode delivers raw truth, real experience, and undeniable results from someone who rebuilt everything and went on to create billions in sales.  Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links Mentioned in this episode: Study technology which Tom used to gain his literacy: https://scientology.org/study Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomcumminsworldwide/ https://www.facebook.com/tom.cummins.100/ https://www.youtube.com/@TomCumminsworldwide https://open.spotify.com/show/5zuQeRfwfyAPkYqLNqNsHh?si=5ab91856410443d8 #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality

    1h 30m

  8. 12/29/2025

    Raising Kids in Scientology From a Parent's Perspective | Ken Walker | DDN Ep 15

    What is it really like to raise children in Scientology? In this honest and thoughtful episode, Ken Walker shares his personal experience raising kids as a Scientologist and what that looks like in everyday family life. Speaking as a parent, Ken explains how responsibility, communication, ethics, and respect are emphasized at home and how these principles help children grow into confident and capable individuals. He also mentions how the usage of Study Technology helps his children excel at school. In this conversation, Ken breaks down common misconceptions and offers a perspective on parenting, discipline, education, and values. He explains how the practical tools of Scientology have helped him become a better father and how those same tools support children in developing independence, self confidence, and moral strength. If you are a parent or simply curious about how Scientologists raise their children, this episode delivers real insight, real experiences, and an authentic parent's perspective.  Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links Mentioned in this episode:  https://www.scientology.org/study https://www.scientology.org/tonescale https://www.scientology.org/courses/ Follow us on other places:  https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Ken:  https://www.facebook.com/ken.walker.503645 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrickwalker/

    1h 7m
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What if everything you've heard about Scientology was only half the story? Don't Do Nothing is a podcast hosted by Aaron Cordovez and Brad Bachand—two successful business owners and Scientologists—who sit down with entrepreneurs, creators, and other accomplished guests from around the world to share real stories of success, inspiration, and their experiences with Scientology. This podcast doesn't aim to convert or push any religious belief—it simply brings clarity and honest answers to questions about Scientology. If you've ever wondered what Scientology really is, how it's applied in daily life, or why so many driven individuals credit it for their success, this podcast gives you the answers—straight from those who use it every day.

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  • Creator
    Aaron Cordovez & Brad Bachand
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Don't Do Nothing Podcast

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