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Welcome to From Those Who Know, a podcast built around becoming healthier, wealthier and wiser! Learn directly from people who have actually done it. In a world full of opinions, shortcuts, and surface-level advice, this show is focused on real conversations with experts, professionals, and individuals who have spent years developing knowledge in their field. From health and performance to business, psychology, and personal growth, each episode is designed to break down complex ideas into practical insights you can actually apply. I'm your host, Chris Burkins! If you're looking to improve, learn, and think differently, you're in the right place!

Episodes

  1. Sep 21 ·  Video

    #9 Breaking Addiction and Healing Through Connection, Dr. Jeremy Frank PhD

    Dr. Jeremy Frank has spent 30+ years treating addiction professionally and 35 years sober himself. In this episode, he breaks down what most people get wrong about addiction, why AA isn't the only path to recovery, and how behavioral addictions like gambling, love, and phone/social media addiction share the same root: isolation. What we cover: -The stepped-up level of care approach to treatment -Why addiction is a "disease of isolation" and connection is the cure -AA: what works, what doesn't, and why it's not for everyone -Process & behavioral addictions (sex, love, gambling, workaholism, phone addiction) -Denial: "the disease that tells you you don't have a disease" -Genetics vs. environment: the twin studies on addiction heredity -George Vaillant's 5 S's of sustained recovery (Structure, Supervision, Spirituality, Social Support, Substitute) -How to talk to someone struggling with addiction without pushing them away -Psychedelics in therapy: MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, and what the research shows -Myths busted: willpower, rock bottom, casual drug use, and social media addiction -Rapid-fire: Can you be addicted to a person? Is caffeine a real addiction? Are addictive personalities real?   Contact with Dr. Frank: jeremyfrankassociates.com — offering in-person therapy in Philadelphia and teletherapy across multiple states. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyfrankphd/   Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcXODtyvWMXKhqFTQq?si=3b3a8a7f41d543fd 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow/videos   Hosted by Chris Burkins — helping you become healthier, wealthier, and wiser. #addiction #recovery #addictiontreatment #AA #mentalhealth #sober #behaviouralAddiction #phoneAddiction #psychedelicTherapy #mentalHealthAwareness #recoveryJourney

    #9 Breaking Addiction and Healing Through Connection, Dr. Jeremy Frank PhD

  2. Aug 20 ·  Video

    #8 MASTER Public Speaking: Secrets from 35 Years of Coaching TED Speakers | D'arcy Webb

    In this episode of From Those Who Know, I sit down with Darcy Webb, a voice and speech coach with 35+ years of experience who has coached TED speakers, corporate executives, Broadway performers, and even a NASA astronaut. We cover the fundamentals of powerful communication — breath control, articulation, body alignment, and voice projection — and break down practical exercises you can do at home in under 5 minutes a day. Darcy also debunks the biggest public speaking myths (no, picturing your audience in their underwear does NOT work), shares the story of coaching astronaut Steve Smith, and reveals why the single biggest speaking mistake is thinking casual, sloppy speech sounds "authentic." Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, business professional, or someone who just wants to sound more confident in meetings, this episode is packed with actionable techniques you can use today. KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 - Why 77% of people fear public speaking 0:53 - Coaching TED speakers vs. everyday speakers 2:28 - The 7% words myth (and what Mehrabian actually meant) 4:22 - Fundamentals: breath, alignment & articulation 5:23 - How to project your voice without yelling 7:28 - Live breath exercise demonstration 9:09 - The #1 mistake people make with their speech 10:37 - Why preparation beats "natural talent" 12:54 - The tongue release exercise 16:00 - Onomatopoeia and meaning what you say 17:33 - Storytelling in dry presentations 20:48 - The anal sphincter technique (yes, really) 22:02 - Straw therapy for your voice 23:13 - How to craft an elevator speech 24:28 - Why improv classes make you a better speaker 26:10 - What Barack Obama does that average speakers don't 27:36 - Code switching and audience connection 28:06 - Tips for podcasters and content creators 29:50 - Facial calisthenics and "gurning" 31:09 - Public speaking myths debunked 32:45 - "Picture them in their underwear" — where did that come from? 33:14 - "Speak slower when nervous" — bad advice 34:09 - The worst public speaking advice 36:22 - Coaching an astronaut (Steve Smith) 39:05 - The vowel ladder exercise 40:10 - When speeches go wrong: Miss South Carolina moment 42:16 - What Darcy wishes she knew at the start of her career 44:27 - One thing you can do TODAY to sound more confident 45:24 - Fear as kryptonite and how to overcome it 49:12 - Darcy's closing tongue twister   FIND D'ARCY WEBB: Website: darcywebb.com Instagram: @darcywebb (Tuesday Morning Two-Minute Tune-Ups for the Tongue)   Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcXODtyvWMXKhqFTQq?si=3b3a8a7f41d543fd 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow/videos   #PublicSpeaking #VoiceCoaching #CommunicationSkills #TEDTalks #PublicSpeakingTips #Confidence #PodcastingTips #PresentationSkills #LeadershipSkills #VoiceExercises #DarcyWebb #FromThoseWhoKnow

    #8 MASTER Public Speaking: Secrets from 35 Years of Coaching TED Speakers | D'arcy Webb

  3. Aug 1 ·  Video

    #7 How to Create Long Term Wealth, Why AI Financial Advice Is Dangerous, Ty McGilberry

    Can you actually trust ChatGPT with your financial future? In this episode, Ty McGilberry — owner of Pegasus Financial Planning and a 9-year veteran of Vanguard — breaks down the basics of smart investing, why AI financial advice can be dangerous, and how to build real wealth over time. We cover why "timing the market" is a losing game, the truth behind delayed stock prices on apps like Robinhood, why crypto isn't technically an investment, and the real difference between institutional and retail investors. Plus, we play two rapid-fire rounds: Financial MythBusters and the Financial Tier List, ranking everything from emergency funds to rental real estate. Whether you're just starting to invest or want to sanity-check your financial plan, this conversation will help you know exactly where to put your money — and what mistakes to avoid.   Purchase Ty's book: https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Reality-Check-Navigating-Through/dp/B0DZW68STS   Connect with Ty: 🌐 pegasusfinancialplanning.net 📱 LinkedIn: Ty McGilberry, AIF®, NSSA® | LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegasus_financial_planning_ria/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PegasusFinPl?checkpoint_src=any   Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcX... 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow #investing #personalfinance #financialplanning

    #7 How to Create Long Term Wealth, Why AI Financial Advice Is Dangerous, Ty McGilberry

  4. Jul 10 ·  Video

    #6 Your Money Beliefs Are Inherited — And They're Keeping You Broke | Dawn Santoriello

    What if everything you believe about money… you didn't actually choose to believe? Dawn Santoriello is a bestselling author and CFP® who has spent her career helping people uncover the hidden beliefs driving every financial decision they make. In this episode she breaks down why smart people stay financially stuck no matter how much they earn, the five money blocks silently sabotaging your wealth, and the mindset shift that changes everything. What we cover: Why your money story starts in childhood — and may not even be yours The difference between people who build wealth and people who stay stuck What "money is energy" actually means in practical terms The five money blocks and how to identify which one is affecting you How to get out of debt and what to do once you do Why no government decision is going to protect you from going off the financial cliff ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📖 GET DAWN'S BOOK — Manifest and Invest https://www.amazon.com/Manifest-Invest-Live-Money-Right-ebook/dp/B0C4FXZKFR 🎓 REGISTER FOR DAWN'S WEBINAR — https://www.dsfinancialstrategies.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤝 CONNECT WITH DAWN 🌐 Website: https://www.dsfinancialstrategies.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSfinancialstrategies 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsfinancialstrategies ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN1ouX_Ew_hfqEfXlAGGkQ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnsantoriello 📧 Email: Dawn@dsfinancialstrategies.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ FROM THOSE WHO KNOW Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcXODtyvWMXKhqFTQq?si=3b3a8a7f41d543fd 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow/videos   ⚠️ DISCLAIMER DS Financial Strategies LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser. The following is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities or advisory service. Exposure to ideas and financial vehicles discussed are not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial vehicle. This information is not tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult with professionals specializing in tax, law, accounting, or investments regarding the applicability of this information to their situation. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested.

    #6 Your Money Beliefs Are Inherited — And They're Keeping You Broke | Dawn Santoriello

  5. Jul 6 ·  Video

    #2 The Playbook for Building a Business-From Zero with Adam Meek

    What does it actually take to turn an idea into a real business? In this episode, I sit down with Adam to break down the fundamentals of entrepreneurship — from validating your idea and finding your first customers, to building the systems and processes that make growth possible. We also get into marketing metrics, the truth about going viral, AI in business, buying existing businesses, and why mentorship matters more than most people think. Whether you're starting from zero or looking to scale, this one's packed with practical insight. Resources mentioned: SCORE (free business mentorship): https://www.score.org The Founders Group: https://www.thefounders.group (join the discord. Great opportunity to speak with founders, investors for no cost!) Connect with us: YouTube:    / @fromthosewhoknow   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcX... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram:   / fromthosewhoknow

  6. Jun 18 ·  Video

    #5 She Called an NFL Injury Before ESPN Did | Rachel Levens, Athletic Trainer

    In this episode of *From Those Who Know*, I sit down with certified athletic trainer Rachel Levins to discuss the biggest mistakes young athletes make and what parents, coaches, and athletes can do to stay healthy, recover faster, and perform at their best. Rachel works directly with middle school and high school athletes, helping them prevent injuries, recover from setbacks, and understand how the body moves and performs. We dive into common sports injuries, concussion risks, recovery strategies, training myths, youth sports culture, and the habits that separate healthy athletes from athletes who are constantly getting hurt. Topics we discuss: ⚡ Why kids may be consuming too much caffeine 🏈 The risks of head trauma and concussions in youth sports 💪 When athletes should start strength training 😴 Why sleep and recovery matter more than most people realize 🥗 The role of nutrition in performance and injury prevention 🚑 The most common injuries Rachel sees in young athletes ❌ Sports myths that refuse to die 🧠 The difference between soreness and injury 👨‍👩‍👧 What parents should know about youth sports today 🏃 How athletes can reduce their risk of getting injured Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or simply interested in health and performance, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-world experience from someone who works with athletes every day. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has a young athlete in their life. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcXODtyvWMXKhqFTQq?si=3b3a8a7f41d543fd 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow/videos #YouthSports #AthleticTraining #SportsInjuries #Concussions #SportsPerformance #Recovery #StrengthTraining #HealthPodcast #Parenting #Athletes

  7. May 13 ·  Video

    #4 Inside a 14-Location McDonald’s Empire: The Truth About Franchising

    What does it actually take to own 14 McDonald's locations — and is it worth it? In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Graham, a 34-year McDonald's franchise veteran, to break down the real numbers behind one of the most recognized businesses in the world. From startup costs and profit margins to scaling from 1 to 14 restaurants, Bruce holds nothing back. Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcXODtyvWMXKhqFTQq?si=3b3a8a7f41d543fd 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow/videos

  8. May 7 ·  Video

    #3 Real Men are a Dying Breed? Overcoming Trauma, Why our Diet is Trash, and Juicing with Nick Long

    What does it actually mean to be a man in 2026? In this episode, we sit down with Nick, personal trainer, holistic nutritionist, and founder of The Juice Pharmacy, for a RAW, unfiltered conversation about the state of masculinity, healing from trauma, and what it takes to truly show up in life. We cover: Why men are falling behind — and what the stats actually say The education system's failure to develop boys Trauma, emotional wounds, and why men wear masks Battle-testing yourself and reclaiming your fight The connection between modern diet, toxic chemicals, and the decline of masculinity The power of juicing, holistic health, and cleaning up what you put in your body Nick's 40-day juice cleanse and his Mount Everest Jacob's Ladder challenge Where men are headed over the next 10–20 years Connect with Nick: 🌿 Website: thejuicefarmacy.com 📸 Instagram: @NickHolistic 📘 Facebook: The Juice Pharmacy 🎙️ Podcast: The Mandemic Effect — available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6xQZfxJaYUitfE2pFGVA0G?si=72ab8ac9b33e443a   Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fromthosewhoknow/ 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15q6wcXODtyvWMXKhqFTQq?si=3b3a8a7f41d543fd 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromThoseWhoKnow/videos

  9. Apr 6 ·  Video

    #1 From Couch to Consistent: Running Advice with Mark Riggs

    What does it actually take to go from couch to consistent runner? Mark Riggs, one of North Florida's most established running coaches, breaks it all down — from his own late-start journey into the sport, to the mindset shifts that turn casual joggers into lifelong athletes. We cover: The biggest mistake most new runners make (hint: it's not laziness) Why walking before you run isn't just advice — it's strategy How to stay consistent when life gets in the way Nutrition, sleep, recovery, and what actually matters The truth about social media fitness culture Why community might be the most underrated training tool Whether you're thinking about your first 5K or chasing an ultra, this episode will meet you where you are. 🏃 Ready to start or level up your running? Mark coaches runners of all levels — virtually and in-person. 👉 Sign up for coaching: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/mark-riggs-pensacola-running-coach/

  10. Mar 18 ·  Video

    #0 The Mission

    Welcome to From Those Who Know, a podcast built around one simple idea: learn directly from people who have actually done it. In a world full of opinions, shortcuts, and surface-level advice, this show is focused on real conversations with experts, professionals, and individuals who have spent years developing knowledge in their field. From health and performance to business, psychology, and personal growth, each episode is designed to break down complex ideas into practical insights you can actually apply. This first episode is a quick introduction to what you can expect moving forward, the conversations, the mindset behind the show, and the standard of value every guest will bring. If you're looking to improve, learn, and think differently, you're in the right place!

    #0 The Mission
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Welcome to From Those Who Know, a podcast built around becoming healthier, wealthier and wiser! Learn directly from people who have actually done it. In a world full of opinions, shortcuts, and surface-level advice, this show is focused on real conversations with experts, professionals, and individuals who have spent years developing knowledge in their field. From health and performance to business, psychology, and personal growth, each episode is designed to break down complex ideas into practical insights you can actually apply. I'm your host, Chris Burkins! If you're looking to improve, learn, and think differently, you're in the right place!

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