The Brian Comstock Podcast

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The Brian Comstock Podcast. Insight delivered on some basis. Getting yourself back: boundaries, people-pleasing, nervous system recovery, sleep, training, getting over an ex, and the mindset shifts that actually move you. Hosted by Brian Comstock, coach and Certified Integrative Psychology Practitioner. Some weeks it's a guest. Some weeks it's just me working through what I've figured out, and what I'm still figuring out. No guru voice. Just the stuff I'd tell a friend. YouTube: youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock IG: @brian.comstock Work with me: briancomstock.co

Episodes

  1. Aug 21

    Britnie Turner — Living in Her Car, Buying a Private Island, Escaping a Brilliant Liar, Hearing God's Voice, and Becoming a Force for Good

    Britnie Turner went from living in her car to building one of the fastest-growing women-owned companies in the world, owning a private island wellness resort, and founding a humanitarian organization that has rescued thousands of people. This conversation isn't about how she built it. It's about what it cost her - and how she healed. We get into the movie that changed her life at twelve, the little girl who couldn't speak, learning to hear the voice of love, the relationship that nearly ended everything and the phone call that saved her life, the rebound date who became her husband - a 20-year Green Beret - and Healed Heroes, the program born from his recovery that has walked 232 suicidal veterans back without losing one. This episode discusses abuse and suicide. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services. In the US, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Outside the US, find a helpline near you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:24 The movie that changed her life at 12 04:20 The little girl who couldn't speak 05:45 Living in her car, building anyway 09:50 Richard Branson's brand advice 11:16 An island built for healing, not escape 18:58 Learning to hear God's voice 20:30 Wrestling with whether God is good 24:45 Hurt people hurt people, healed people heal people 32:06 The relationship that almost destroyed her 39:20 The phone call that saved her life 40:41 What love actually says 48:00 The rebound date who became her husband 51:58 Healed Heroes: 232 veterans, zero lost 55:33 Write your eulogy 1:01:22 Outro GUEST: BRITNIE TURNER Instagram: @britnieturner Force for Good Collective The Aerial BVI · Instagram: @theaerialbvi Aerial Recovery BRIAN COMSTOCK Host: The Brian Comstock Podcast Transformation Artist | Coach Instagram: @brian.comstock Watch the full episode on YouTube The Brian Comstock Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

  2. Aug 14

    The Brutal Truth About Coaches Who've Never Done It

    Nik Bakhshalian is back for round two. We get into why most coaching advice fails - not because the advice is bad, but because whoever's giving it never actually did the thing. The line that stuck with me: as soon as you miss step one, it renders two through ten completely irrelevant. Most coaches have a brilliant answer for steps two through ten. Nobody checks whether they ever did step one. We also get into why incentives quietly run everything, including the time a bounty on cobras created more cobras, why the best networking isn't networking, and gratitude as a genuine unfair advantage. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and guest overview 12:07 The pitfalls of overengineering solutions 39:52 Stories of fairness and understanding in practice 52:07 Final thoughts and closing remarks Guest: Nik Bakhshalian Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=KklzUe6o2fg

  3. Jul 31

    The Mensa ADHD Brain — Late Diagnosis, the Power of Certainty, and Systems That Beat Willpower

    Nik Bakhshalian's ADHD assessment included an IQ test. He scored in the 99th percentile — and joined Mensa. The same brain that couldn't finish a work project qualified for the high-IQ society, and that contradiction explains why so many smart people get diagnosed late, or never. Nik and I have been friends for years, and this is the most honest conversation we've had on the record: late diagnosis, what finally brought certainty, why maintenance feels like death to some brains, and the systems that actually work when discipline doesn't. CHAPTERS 00:00 We're back 01:47 Getting tested as an adult 09:56 Why certainty changes everything 19:55 Beating procrastination without willpower 29:48 Connection, and the fireside conversations 39:40 Clarity, variability, and what actually drives motivation 49:52 The Mensa result 59:58 Systems that hold when discipline doesn't 1:09:56 Knowing yourself on purpose Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2whS6QvM9_A The Brian Comstock Podcast — conversations that go deeper than surface level. Hosted by Brian Comstock, coach and Certified Integrative Psychology Practitioner. More at briancomstock.com

  4. Jul 20

    How to Handle Disrespect — Spotting the Subtle Signs, What to Actually Say, and Standing Up Without Losing Your Cool

    Most disrespect doesn't look like an insult. It's the person who's always late, who talks over you, who asks your opinion just to argue. You feel it and say nothing. This episode: how to spot the subtle stuff, shift the mindset that keeps you quiet, slow it down in the moment, and the actual words to use when someone disrespects you. Disrespect isn't an attack. It's a test of what you'll accept. Work with me: https://briancomstock.co

  5. Jul 19

    The Recovering People Pleaser — Why You Can't Stop, Saying No Without Guilt, and Ending Self-Abandonment

    You keep saying you'll set the boundary, say the no, stop over-giving. Then you don't. That's not weak willpower - it's that the loudest voice in your head keeps out-arguing the quiet one that's actually right. In my first solo episode, I walk through a real no I had to say this week: a friend offered me an "opportunity," and my body said no before my mind could talk me out of it. I break down what happened and the three moves I used to say no without the guilt. In this episode: Why you can't stop people pleasing - the loud mind vs. the quiet, wiser whisperThe four scripts every people pleaser runsWhy people pleasing isn't kindness - it's self-abandonment with better brandingUsing a sounding board to hear your own noCourage as reps - building the muscle one hard no at a timeHow to deliver a no in the format that keeps you clearIf you've spent years being "the easy one," this one's for you. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/x4CEXj7SjHw Instagram: @brian.comstock Work with me: briancomstock.co

    The Recovering People Pleaser — Why You Can't Stop, Saying No Without Guilt, and Ending Self-Abandonment

  6. 12/03/2025

    The Flying Car Creator — Reinventing Transportation, Engineering the Future, and Building a Healthier World with Konstantin Kisly

    In today’s episode I sit down with Konstantin Kisly, the co-founder of Alef Aeronautics, the company building the world’s first true flying car designed for vertical takeoff and direct point-to-point travel. We explore the engineering behind Alef’s breakthrough design, the purpose that drives their work, and what a society with flying vehicles might actually look like. This conversation goes deeper than tech. It is about what transportation could become when innovation is driven by a desire for a healthier, more connected world. If you are curious about the future, obsessed with big ideas, or want to hear from one of the minds shaping the next era of human mobility, you will love this episode. ⸻ What We Discuss: • The origin story behind Alef’s flying car • Why they built a vehicle that prioritizes safety, simplicity, and societal benefit • How flying cars can reduce congestion and transform cities • The engineering challenges and breakthroughs behind vertical takeoff vehicles • Why most flying car concepts fail and what Alef did differently • The long-term vision for a cleaner, more efficient transportation system • The human and ethical questions behind radically new technology ⸻ About Konstantin Kisly Konstantin is an engineer, PhD, and co-founder of Alef Aeronautics. His background includes advanced R&D, material science, aerodynamics, and prototyping. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinkisly/ Alef Aeronautics: https://alef.aero ⸻ Listen to More Conversations Like This Subscribe for more episodes with founders, innovators, and people building the future. ⸻ Work with Brian Comstock Start your healing or growth journey → https://briancomstock.co ⸻ Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-comstock-podcast-turning-pain-into-power/id1808746327 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6wv19SFHGX1ImGGMhlyhg4 ⸻ Follow Brian Comstock Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comstock/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock ⸻ About This Show Each conversation on The Brian Comstock Podcast: Turning Pain Into Power is designed to help you reclaim your voice, your worth, and your future. I partner with https://www.thekindpower.org, a nonprofit that helps make these episodes possible. Please consider making a donation if you would like more inspiring guests and powerful conversations.

  7. 11/22/2025

    The Somatic Healer — Blake Goldsmith on Healing Abandonment Trauma, Inner Child Wounds, and Rebuilding Your Life

    Blake Goldsmith is a somatic healer, men’s work practitioner, and founder of Awaken Fully. He helps people heal abandonment trauma, reconnect with their inner child, and rebuild their lives from the inside out. In this episode, Blake opens up about the pain he spent years running from, the moment everything finally broke open, and the inner child work that helped him transform grief, avoidance, and emotional wounds into clarity, purpose, and self-trust. This conversation is for anyone healing abandonment patterns, repeating relationship cycles, or trying to find their way back to themselves. Connect with Blake: Awaken Fully → https://www.awakenfully.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blakeresonates Work with Brian: Start your healing or growth journey → https://briancomstock.co Listen to The Brian Comstock Podcast: Turning Pain Into Power on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

  8. 11/12/2025

    Amy Edwards — It’s Never Too Late to Find Love, Your Voice, and Reinvent Yourself

    It’s Never Too Late — Finding Your Voice, Healing from Pain & Reclaiming Your Power | The Brian Comstock Podcast Amy Edwards is a musician, author, podcaster, and mother who’s redefining what it means to age, love, and live with purpose. At 53, she’s more driven than ever to empower others to overcome fear, rewrite their stories, and speak their truth. She’s the host of The Amy Edwards Show and co-host of Anything But Mid, a comedy wellness podcast with Whitney Stropp that brings midlife conversations into real life. A 30-year radio veteran and voice artist, Amy has also released five solo rock albums, authored two books, and founded Fight For Her — a nonprofit initiative helping Batwa Pygmy women and girls in Uganda build independence and empowerment. In this raw and inspiring episode, Amy shares how she turned heartbreak, divorce, and self-doubt into self-love, creativity, and confidence — and how she’s helping others do the same through honesty, humor, and healing. Topics include: Youthfulness, growth mindset & reinventing yourself at any age Healing from divorce, gaslighting & high-conflict relationships Reclaiming your voice after being silenced The connection between emotions and physical health Self-love, sobriety & rebuilding after rock bottom Cultivating emotional mastery & breaking rumination cycles How to release control and surrender Redefining failure & turning pain into purpose Finding real love after chaos Why it’s never too late to start over Connect with Amy Edwards Website → amyedwards.com Instagram → @realamyedwards Podcast → The Amy Edwards Show New Show → Anything But Mid Work with Brian Comstock Start your healing or growth journey → briancomstock.co Listen on: Apple Podcasts → The Brian Comstock Podcast Spotify → The Brian Comstock Podcast Follow Brian Comstock Instagram → @brian.comstock LinkedIn → Brian Comstock YouTube → @Brian.Comstock About This Episode This episode is about rediscovering your voice, rebuilding self-worth, and proving it’s never too late to start again. Brian Comstock and Amy Edwards dive deep into how to transform heartbreak into self-love, how emotional honesty heals generational wounds, and how true youthfulness comes from growth, surrender, and humor — not from resisting age. Brian partners with The Kind Power — a nonprofit that helps make these episodes possible. Please consider making a donation if you’d like more inspiring guests and meaningful conversations.

  9. 10/26/2025

    Conscious Technologist — The War for Your Mind, Truth, AI & Emotional Mastery

    Conscious Technologist: The War for Your Mind — Truth, AI & Emotional Mastery | The Brian Comstock Podcast Amir Kaltak is the CEO and Co-Founder of Own., a next-generation social media platform that gives people true ownership of their data, content, and following. With over 25 years of experience across music, technology, blockchain, and mobile innovation, Amir has built and led multiple companies through successful exits. In this powerful conversation, Amir shares how pain, truth, and integrity shaped his entrepreneurial journey — and why emotional mastery is the ultimate protection in an age of AI, censorship, and manipulation. Topics • Growing up in the 90s & building through chaos • The truth will cost you — but it’s worth it • AI, free speech & the war for your mind • How to control your emotions before they control you • Turning pain into purpose • Integrity in a world of illusion • Freedom vs comfort — the modern struggle • Healing from regret & self-betrayal • Don’t stop until it loves you back • Closing thoughts & Brian’s reflection Connect with Amir Kaltak Own App → https://www.ownapp.co/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amirs.way/ Own App Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ownapp_/ Work with Brian Comstock Start your healing or growth journey: https://briancomstock.co Listen on: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-comstock-podcast/id1808746327 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6wv19SFHGX1ImGGMhlyhg4 Follow Brian Comstock Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comstock/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock About This Episode: This episode explores what it means to protect your mind and your truth in an age where attention is currency. From healing emotional pain to building systems that empower rather than exploit, Amir Kaltak and Brian Comstock dive deep into the intersection of pain, purpose, and power — reminding us that the ultimate freedom starts within.

  10. 10/03/2025

    Intuitive Guide — Spotting Spiritual Scammers and Charlatans, Intuition vs. Illusion, and Mastering the Art of Intuition

    Summary In this conversation, Sage Sansone and Brian Comstock explore the complexities of spirituality, intuition, and the importance of discernment in navigating the spiritual landscape. They discuss the characteristics of unstable energies, the dangers of cult leaders, and the ethical considerations in spiritual practices. Sage shares insights on developing intuition through the Four I's, the significance of community support, and safe practices for spiritual growth. The conversation also delves into the art of ceremony and the integration of spiritual practices into daily life, emphasizing the importance of creating space for intuition and self-awareness. Guest Bio Sage Sansone is an Intuitive Guide, Tarot Reader, Mystic Arts Teacher and Artist. She offers grounded guidance focused on helping people heal, thrive and live a more balanced and creative life.  She offers individual intuitive sessions, coaching, classes, workshops, training programs and retreats.  Sage deeply believes in the power of our creativity for healing and incorporates sound-healing, ceremony, meditation and artistic expression into her work.  🌐 Website: https://www.sagesansone.com/ Chapters 00:00 Understanding Intuition vs. Illusion 27:39 The Four I's: Instinct vs. Impulse 30:28 Navigating Ethical Intuition 33:13 The Art of Intuitive Reading 36:09 Practices for Developing Intuition 50:49 Slowing Down to Tune In 51:51 Harnessing Intuition as a Skill 53:04 Transformative Client Stories 54:27 Miracles of Intuition 56:17 The Power of Connection 58:12 Unique Approaches to Intuition 01:02:14 Safe Practices for Spiritual Growth 01:08:55 The Art of Ceremony 01:11:56 Integrating Intuition into Daily Life Takeaways Intuition is a natural skill that can be developed.Fraudsters often present instability and grandiose personas.Trust your gut feelings when assessing someone's authenticity.Be cautious of those who push boundaries or use manipulation.Intuition involves listening and perceiving, not projecting stories.Tracking intuitive experiences helps refine your instincts.Illusions are stories we create, distinct from true intuition.Impulse is driven by desire and can be mistaken for intuition.Safe practices include creating space for intuitive work.Ceremonies can aid in processing emotions and transitions. 👋 Resources for Your Healing Journey: 👉 Get Your FREE Personalized Healing Roadmap & Join My Newsletter https://briancomstock.co/healing-roadmap-optin 📺 400+ Videos on Narcissistic Abuse & Healing https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock 🔹 1. Still healing? Pain to Peace 1:1 Coaching ✓ Weekly calls with a trauma-informed guide ✓ Safe container to process and grow 👉 Apply now: https://briancomstock.co/coaching-application 🔹 2. Ready to turn pain into purpose? Pain to Purpose Membership + Creator Coaching ✓ Monthly group coaching ✓ Self-paced healing + business strategy modules ✓ Private community of mission-driven survivors 👉 Join: DM me on IG @brian.comstock or email me 📝 Read My Blog: http://www.briancomstock.com 📬 Contact Me: https://briancomstock.com/contact/ Keywords: spirituality, intuition, ethics, cult leaders, personal growth, meditation, community, energy, self-awareness, ceremony

  11. 07/22/2025

    Attachment Expert — Attachment Styles in Relationships, Boundaries vs. Ultimatums, and Reprogramming the Subconscious for Emotional Healing

    The Role of Attachment Styles in Relationships Guest: Ryan Holley | Host: Brian Comstock 🎙️ The Brian Comstock Podcast Summary: In this insightful episode, Brian Comstock sits down with Ryan Holley—a U.S. Air Force veteran and relationship coach—to explore the deep emotional dynamics of relationships. They unpack attachment styles, boundaries, self-awareness, emotional healing, and the path to lasting personal growth. Ryan shares his journey from leading large teams in the military to helping others navigate pain, confusion, and self-doubt in their relationships. Together, they explore how childhood experiences shape adult attachment patterns and how recognizing these patterns can break cycles of dysfunction. If you’re on a journey of healing or seeking clarity in your relationships, this episode is packed with practical tools and powerful insights. Topics Covered: Understanding attachment styles and their impact The importance of self-awareness and accountability Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries Overcoming fear and people-pleasing patterns Reprogramming the subconscious for emotional growth Self-compassion and healing shame How to stop earning love and start embodying it Takeaways: Knowing your attachment style is key to building healthy connections Boundaries protect your energy, not punish others Love is not something you earn—it’s something you allow Self-worth and healing go hand-in-hand Supportive coaches and therapists challenge you, not coddle you Soundbites: 🗣 “You have to own your own stuff.” 🗣 “Boundaries are about your limits.” 🗣 “Love should not have to be earned.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Relationship Dynamics 02:52 The Journey to Understanding Relationships 05:55 The Role of Attachment Styles 11:49 Navigating Self-Awareness and Accountability 15:59 Establishing Healthy Boundaries 19:43 Overcoming Fear in Relationships 26:23 Reprogramming the Subconscious for Emotional Growth 27:53 Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact 29:09 Identifying and Attracting Different Attachment Styles 34:57 Boundaries vs. Ultimatums: A Key Distinction 36:59 Navigating the Transition to Healthy Relationships 44:35 Deep Self-Reflection for Lasting Change 48:46 Finding the Right Support: Coaches and Therapists 52:24 The Importance of Self-Worth and Healing Shame Guest Info: Ryan Holley is a relationship coach, veteran, and father of four. He helps clients stop second-guessing themselves and start trusting their own clarity. 🌐 Website: coachryanllc.com 📲 Follow Ryan on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook 👋 Resources for Your Healing Journey: 👉 Get Your FREE Personalized Healing Roadmap & Join My Newsletter https://briancomstock.co/healing-roadmap-optin 📺 400+ Videos on Narcissistic Abuse & Healing https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock 🔹 1. Still healing? Pain to Peace 1:1 Coaching ✓ Weekly calls with a trauma-informed guide ✓ Safe container to process and grow 👉 Apply now: https://briancomstock.co/coaching-application 🔹 2. Ready to turn pain into purpose? Pain to Purpose Membership + Creator Coaching ✓ Monthly group coaching ✓ Self-paced healing + business strategy modules ✓ Private community of mission-driven survivors 👉 Join: DM me on IG @brian.comstock or email me 📝 Read My Blog: http://www.briancomstock.com 📬 Contact Me: https://briancomstock.com/contact/ Presented by Brian Comstock, this podcast offers insight-packed episodes to help you heal from narcissistic abuse, break free from toxic cycles, and reclaim your power. My mission is simple: to help you transform your pain into clarity, confidence, and purpose. Keywords: relationships, attachment styles, self-awareness, boundaries, emotional health, personal growth, accountability, healing, coaching, mental health Hashtags: #Relationships #AttachmentStyles #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealth #TheBrianComstockPodcast

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The Brian Comstock Podcast. Insight delivered on some basis. Getting yourself back: boundaries, people-pleasing, nervous system recovery, sleep, training, getting over an ex, and the mindset shifts that actually move you. Hosted by Brian Comstock, coach and Certified Integrative Psychology Practitioner. Some weeks it's a guest. Some weeks it's just me working through what I've figured out, and what I'm still figuring out. No guru voice. Just the stuff I'd tell a friend. YouTube: youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock IG: @brian.comstock Work with me: briancomstock.co

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  • Creator
    Brian Comstock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brian Comstock
  • Show Website
    The Brian Comstock Podcast

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