Lead with Heart

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Lead with Heart is a groundbreaking series hosted by Dr. Jesse Hanson, somatic psychologist and healer, that explores a deeper, more human approach to leadership — one rooted not just in strategy, but in presence, awareness, and the wisdom of the body.

  1. 4D AGO ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (Aired 05-13-26) Metamorfinka’s Transformational Jungle Retreat & Conscious Living Journey

    In this powerful episode of Lead with Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson journeys deep into the lush mountains of Costa Rica to explore Metamorfinka — a breathtaking sanctuary built on transformation, sustainability, family, and conscious leadership. From handcrafted earth homes and bamboo architecture to organic farming, healing spaces, and ancient wisdom traditions, Irashapi and Concetta share how they left modern life behind to create a life rooted in nature, purpose, and heart-centered living. This inspiring conversation dives into leadership, parenting, healing, embodiment, indigenous teachings, reciprocity, and the courage it takes to choose faith over fear. Discover how reconnecting with the land, embracing discomfort, and living in harmony with nature can awaken deeper purpose and lasting transformation.

    52 min

  2. MAY 7 ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (Aired 05-06-26) Michael Wade on Conscious Leadership, Healing Trauma & Finding Purpose Through Trading

    In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, aired 05-06-26 on NOW Media Television, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with trading coach Michael Wade for a deeply vulnerable conversation about leadership, emotional healing, spirituality, and success. From surviving corporate burnout at Oracle to building a heart-centered trading community in Costa Rica, Michael shares how childhood trauma, fear, and self-discovery shaped his journey toward conscious living and authentic leadership. Together, they explore embodiment vs. spiritual bypassing, nervous system healing, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and the true meaning of success beyond money. This inspiring interview offers wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, healers, and anyone seeking transformation, purpose, and inner peace. Chapters (00:00:00) - Visit Metamorfinka, the farm of transformation(00:02:07) - Lead with Heart(00:02:49) - A Few Minutes With Mike Wade(00:03:35) - Michael Waid on His Childhood(00:07:56) - Wade Cook on Why He Stopped 'High-Pressure(00:12:41) - Michael's Journey to Lead With Heart(00:14:07) - Lead with Heart(00:18:54) - Michael Akin: The Dance of Realizing(00:22:22) - The Message From The Jamaican Woman(00:24:17) - Lead with Heart(00:27:20) - Lead with Heart(00:28:13) - Coming into the Body: The Process of Awakening(00:33:37) - Bypassing the Fear of Death(00:37:52) - Michael Wade's Last Words(00:40:03) - Lead with Heart(00:40:56) - Lead With Heart(00:42:14) - Michael Jackson on Becoming Realized(00:46:00) - Microwave Trade Coach(00:49:57) - The Power of Lead With Heart(00:52:56) - Lead with Heart

    54 min

  3. APR 29 ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (Aired 04-29-26) Transformational Living in Costa Rica | Metamorfinca & Conscious Leadership

    In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson explores Metamorfinca—“The Farm of Transformation”—a breathtaking retreat in Costa Rica where nature, leadership, and conscious living unite. Discover how sustainable design, organic farming, and ancestral wisdom create a space for deep personal and collective transformation. From eco-friendly homes built with earth and bamboo to regenerative agriculture and community-centered living, this episode reveals what it truly means to lead with presence, purpose, and heart. Learn how embracing nature, discomfort, and reciprocity can unlock growth, resilience, and authentic leadership. Perfect for viewers interested in conscious leadership, sustainable living, personal growth, and transformational travel, this episode offers inspiring insights into creating a life aligned with purpose and harmony. Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation(00:02:07) - Lead with Heart(00:03:04) - Building a Modern Home in Costa Rica(00:09:32) - A new home for a Dogon family in the middle of the(00:14:37) - Lead with Heart(00:15:50) - Lead with Heart(00:21:06) - Growing organic vegetables in the desert(00:24:07) - Meet the goats at Metamorphinka(00:27:17) - Lead with Heart(00:28:35) - Beautiful waterfall spa with infrared sauna(00:30:50) - The Yoga Sha: Being Alive(00:34:27) - Living in the Land of Contention(00:39:49) - Lead with Heart(00:41:27) - Irish Philadelphians: Lead With Heart(00:42:35) - The End of an Era(00:45:15) - The Need for Multi-Generational Healing(00:47:23) - The Doctrine of Reciprocity(00:50:04) - A message for the(00:51:13) - Lead With Heart

    52 min

  4. APR 23 ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (Aired 04-22-26) Metamorfinca – A Powerful Story of Transformation, Purpose & Conscious Leadership

    In Lead With Heart Season 6 Episode 2 (aired April 22, 2026), discover the inspiring journey behind Metamorfinca—a regenerative retreat center in Costa Rica rooted in transformation, purpose, and ancestral wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jesse Hansen, this episode dives deep into conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead with heart beyond traditional models. Follow the powerful story of two visionaries who left conventional lives behind to build a life aligned with nature, community, and deeper meaning. Through themes of resilience, spirituality, and personal growth, this episode reveals how true leadership begins within—through connection, authenticity, and courage. Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation(00:02:07) - Lead with Heart(00:02:51) - The Farm of Transformation(00:04:01) - The Story of How They Came Together(00:10:37) - How to Lead From Your Whole Self(00:14:37) - Lead with Heart(00:15:52) - How I Met My Soulmate Through Pe(00:20:06) - Pushing the Psychedelic Renaissance(00:20:50) - How a Plant Medicine Partner Got Married(00:23:01) - The Dogon Experiences(00:23:32) - How She Met The Right Guy(00:24:59) - The Dogon(00:26:42) - Lead With Heart(00:27:49) - How I Was Initiated Into the Dogon And Got Married(00:32:35) - Immaterial Leadership in the Dogon(00:40:12) - Lead with Heart(00:41:35) - The Dogon and its impact(00:49:49) - The story of Metamorphinka and Kinshata

    54 min

  5. APR 21 ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (Aired 04-15-26) Gerrard Schmid & Dr. Jesse Hanson on Humble Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & CEO Transformation

    Discover a powerful conversation on modern leadership in Lead With Heart (aired 04-20-26) featuring Dr. Jesse Hanson and former CEO Gerrard Schmid. This episode explores the shift from performance-driven leadership to heart-centered, emotionally intelligent leadership. Gerrard shares his journey from perfectionism and corporate success to humility, vulnerability, and authentic leadership—highlighting how integrating heart and mind creates stronger, more impactful leaders. Learn how top executives navigate high-stakes decisions, crisis leadership, and personal transformation while balancing logic with intuition. From leading through global challenges to embracing vulnerability in the boardroom, this episode reveals why today’s most effective leaders lead with both courage and compassion.

    53 min

  6. APR 8 ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (aired 04-08-26) Isabelle Gold on Healing, Emotional Alchemy & Authentic Leadership

    In this inspiring episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson interviews transformational guide Isabelle Gold, exploring her journey of healing, emotional alchemy, and heart-centered leadership. Filmed in the stunning natural setting of Costa Rica, this conversation reveals how personal trauma can be transformed into power, purpose, and authentic expression. Isabelle Gold shares how inner child work, embodiment practices, and intuitive healing helped her reclaim her voice and guide others—especially leaders and entrepreneurs—into deeper alignment and truth. This episode dives into topics like somatic healing, vulnerability, feminine energy, and conscious leadership. Perfect for those seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual expansion, this episode offers powerful insights on leading with authenticity, presence, and compassion.

    54 min
  7. Lead With Heart (Aired 04-01-26) From Recovery to Awakening: The Path of Courage, Service, and Fulfillment

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    Lead With Heart (Aired 04-01-26) From Recovery to Awakening: The Path of Courage, Service, and Fulfillment

    In this episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with Danielle Pare—founder of Senses, a somatic therapy and movement studio in Cabo San Lucas—to explore the deep connection between healing, leadership, and authenticity. Chapters (00:00:00) - Exploring Hotel 360 in Costa Rica(00:02:00) - Lead with Heart(00:03:23) - Danielle Confessions About Growing Up(00:09:11) - Your journey into recovery from substance abuse(00:13:48) - Follow Your Heart(00:14:20) - Lead with Heart(00:15:13) - How Mexico Changed My Life(00:21:26) - How to Follow Your Calling(00:25:54) - Lead with Heart(00:27:04) - Lead with Heart(00:27:58) - The Lotus and Healing From Trauma(00:34:08) - Coming to the Self: The Somatic Process(00:38:40) - Lead with Heart(00:39:52) - Jesse on Somatic Psychology(00:46:13) - Senses Yoga Studio: Welcome Men(00:50:17) - Lead With Heart

    52 min

  8. MAR 27 ·  VIDEO

    Lead With Heart (aired 03-25-26) From Trauma to Transformation | Alyssa Stefanson Powerful Healing Journe

    In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with somatic healer Alyssa Stefanson to explore a deeply moving journey from trauma, addiction, and abuse to purpose-driven leadership and healing. Filmed in the breathtaking setting of Costa Rica, this episode reveals how embodiment, somatic practices, and inner work can transform pain into purpose. Alyssa shares her story of overcoming addiction, generational trauma, and toxic relationships—ultimately rising into a global leader in feminine embodiment and trauma-informed healing. Learn how vulnerability, authenticity, and nervous system healing unlock true leadership and personal freedom. Chapters (00:00:00) - Visit the Hotel 360 in Ojochao, Costa Rica(00:01:14) - Lead with Heart(00:04:41) - How I Learned To Love My Own Self at 20(00:10:16) - Alyssa's story of losing her voice to substance abuse(00:13:35) - Lead With Heart(00:14:52) - Alyssa Reveals How She Helped Her Abusive Partner(00:19:20) - How I Learned To Stop Drinking Alcohol For My Birthday(00:21:48) - How to Heal Your Body(00:27:13) - Lead With Heart(00:28:06) - One Woman's Process of Transformation Through Somatic Breathwork(00:32:45) - How To Heal Yourself(00:36:54) - Lead with Heart(00:40:46) - Lead with Heart(00:41:39) - Lead With Heart(00:42:03) - Alyssa On Her Past Substance Abuse(00:43:31) - Alyssa on Transfiguration(00:48:49) - Alyssa on Her Personal Growth(00:51:24) - Alyssa on Leaving With Heart

    54 min
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Lead with Heart is a groundbreaking series hosted by Dr. Jesse Hanson, somatic psychologist and healer, that explores a deeper, more human approach to leadership — one rooted not just in strategy, but in presence, awareness, and the wisdom of the body.

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