The Deep Coach

Jonathan Hermida
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The Deep Coach Podcast explores the transformational journeys that shape us—and that propel us to change the world. In each episode, host Jonathan Hermida sits down with those who have journeyed into the depths of spiritual transformation and who are now reshaping the world through their presence and their work. Rooted in the principles of Deep Coaching, these intimate conversations reveal the pivotal moments, insights, and practices that have marked each guest’s path. Whether you’re a coach or a seeker, you’ll find inspiration, practical tools, and soulful wisdom to support your own unfolding journey toward living as your highest, truest self.

  1. The Pathless Path: How to Trust Life When Everything Falls Apart with Phyllis Lane

    MAR 26

    The Pathless Path: How to Trust Life When Everything Falls Apart with Phyllis Lane

    Many people believe that if they can just find the right plan, the right strategy, or the right path… life will finally feel stable, clear, and under control.  But for Phyllis Lane, life unfolded in a very different way.  After the unraveling of a long-term relationship, the collapse of a shared business, and the loss of many of the structures she once relied on, Phyllis found herself with nothing to hold onto—no clear direction, no plan, and no guarantees.  What emerged wasn’t a new strategy. It was a deeper way of living.  In this conversation, Phyllis shares how she learned to move beyond the thinking mind and into a life guided by intuition, presence, and trust. Through creativity, movement, and deep inner listening, she discovered what it means to live the “pathless path”—where life is no longer something you control, but something you allow to move through you.  Together, Jonathan and Phyllis explore what it truly means to let go of control, trust the unknown, and follow the aliveness of life itself.  What we explore in this episode…  01:51 Reunion and the beginning of an unraveling  03:26 Growing up in a turbulent environment and developing sensitivity  04:57 Martial arts as the first doorway into intuition  05:39 The modeling world and a wake-up call around identity  06:48 Leaving New York and moving to the desert in search of something deeper  07:49 Art as the turning point back into the inner world  09:33 Movement, creativity, and releasing stored emotional energy  12:17 Trusting the flow and becoming a channel for life  18:54 Lessons from business, partnership, and pressure  24:21 Inner child healing and learning not to abandon yourself  31:34 When life tests your peace  32:36 “Going home” as a spiritual practice  34:38 Meeting fear at the edge of the unknown  35:44 Intuition as a daily devotion  40:20 Trusting creative work and the flow of income  50:23 Her book Living the Flow and the final invitation to leap  ___________________________  🔗 Connect with Phyllis  🌐 Website: www.phyllislane.com  📸 Instagram: @phyllislane    Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    56 min
  2. What Happens After Awakening? Insights From a Former Buddhist Monk with Steven Lane

    MAR 12

    What Happens After Awakening? Insights From a Former Buddhist Monk with Steven Lane

    What happens after a spiritual awakening? Many people imagine awakening as the end of the journey — a permanent state of clarity, wisdom, and freedom. But for Steven Lane, a spontaneous awakening in his mid-twenties was only the beginning. In this conversation, Steven shares the surprising reality that followed his awakening experience. Despite profound insights into the nature of reality, he discovered that old patterns, conditioning, and human limitations didn’t simply disappear. Wanting to understand what had opened within him, Steven spent seven years as a Buddhist monk before eventually returning to the world — building a family, studying psychotherapy and coaching, and developing an integrative approach to transformational work.   In this episode, Jonathan Hermida and Steven explore the deeper arc of transformation: awakening, integration, and the ongoing work of becoming fully human. What we explore in this episode...  02:19 Before The Shift 02:38 Early Inner Calling 05:06 Rebel Years In Germany 08:13 Meditation Meets Hedonism 12:02 Psychic Warning Signs 15:59 Remove The Veil 19:39 Dreamlike Awakening Night 22:36 Integration And Aftermath 31:50 Monk Life And Tantra Drive 38:03 Cult Red Flags And Spain 41:48 Tara Wisdom And Healing 45:12 Leaving Robes And Marriage 46:29 Spiritual Bypassing Breakdown 47:32 Freedom and New Search 50:15 Angels and Healing Session 55:35 Dzogchen Homecoming 01:05:05 Koans and Cardiac Wakeup 01:15:04 Integration and Final Advice 🔗 Connect with Steven Website: www.transformationalcoaching.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenlanecoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lane-transformationalcoach/ Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 31m
  3. How to Insist on a Purpose-Driven Life (Even When Everything Falls Apart) with Lorenz Sell

    FEB 26

    How to Insist on a Purpose-Driven Life (Even When Everything Falls Apart) with Lorenz Sell

    What happens when you lose everything and move into your car just to keep your dream alive? Lorenz Sell, founder of Sutra, shares his extraordinary journey from living in his car and declaring bankruptcy to building a platform designed to cultivate collective intelligence at scale.  What we explore in this episode...  02:00 Before The Awakening  07:17 A Citizen Of Earth  10:57 Why Burning Man Feels Home  20:18 2011 Peace Awakening  29:12 New York Breakthrough  39:50 All In for New York  40:35 Love and Co-Founding  46:34 Heartbeat Collapse and Rebuild  50:20 Coding Sutra and Lean Iteration  56:16 Mission Devotion and Sutra Explained  01:08:12 Connection Lessons and Closing Poem 🔗 Learn more about Lorenz and Sutra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzsell/  Sutra: https://web.sutra.co/   Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 20m
  4. Leadership, Parenting, and the Inner Work That Shapes the Future with Ger Daly

    FEB 12

    Leadership, Parenting, and the Inner Work That Shapes the Future with Ger Daly

    Where does deep inner work, leadership, and parenting intersect? This conversation with Ger Daly explores what it means to fully commit to one’s transformational journey—and how that inner work inevitably shapes the relationships we enter, the way we raise our children, and how we lead others in the world. Ger reflects on how disconnected he once was from himself, and how a serendipitous encounter with a masseuse named Alma—“soul” in Spanish—became the unexpected catalyst for his awakening and ongoing transformation. He also shares vulnerably about his daughter’s prenatal diagnosis, and how love, presence, and inner work carried him and his wife through the fear and uncertainty of facing a worst-case scenario. Together, Jonathan Hermida and Ger explore why the era of knowledge and performance is giving way to embodiment, nervous system regulation, and personal sovereignty—and why these capacities are becoming essential for leaders and parents navigating an increasingly complex world. ⏰ Timestamps 03:37 Ger Daley's Early Struggles and Awakening06:27 Discovering Healing Practices12:16 The Power of Meditation and Energy Work14:25 Becoming a Coach and Transformational Leader19:44 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth25:12 Challenges and Reclaiming Personal Agency29:13 The Importance of Humility and Continuous Growth32:04 A Life-Changing Experience: Annie's Birth34:58 Overcoming Medical Challenges and Finding Strength37:12 Living with Love and Embracing the Unexpected39:28 Annie's Miracle Journey41:52 Choosing the Right Partner44:43 The Healing Power of Relationships49:11 Moving to a Remote Island55:46 Raising Conscious Children01:05:15 The Future of Leadership01:12:26 The Age of the Wisdom Worker01:13:16 Opportunities in a Changing World01:14:52 The Importance of Self-Awareness01:16:31 The Power of Inner Work🔗 Learn more about Ger : Website: https://www.gerdaly.ieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ger-daly-coach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerdalycoaching/ Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 18m
  5. (Solo Episode) How to Trust Life When You’re Headed for a Cliff with Jonathan Hermida

    JAN 29

    (Solo Episode) How to Trust Life When You’re Headed for a Cliff with Jonathan Hermida

    Have you ever had this feeling that you’re going 100 mph, the steering wheel is jammed, the breaks are out, and you’re heading towards a financial cliff? In this solo episode, Jonathan explores what it means to trust life when control disappears. Drawing from years of meditation, spiritual practice, and real-life moments of uncertainty, he shares a grounded practice for calming the nervous system, surrendering control, and allowing a deeper intelligence to reveal the next step. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect to what’s beneath the fear, and discover how trust isn’t passive—it’s a powerful inner posture that helps us navigate chaos, uncertainty, and profound change. Whether you’re facing financial uncertainty, life transitions, or simply the unknown future of our world, this conversation offers a way to remain calm, rooted, and open to what’s emerging Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    6 min
  6. Measuring the Invisible: Human Potential, Trust, and the Future of Leadership with Mark Vandeneijnde

    JAN 15

    Measuring the Invisible: Human Potential, Trust, and the Future of Leadership with Mark Vandeneijnde

    How can human potential actually be measured? And once it’s measured, what can you actually do with that information? In this episode of The Deep Coach, Jonathan Hermida sits down with Mark Vandeneijnde, co-founder of Being at Full Potential and creator of the Human Potential & IDG assessment platforms, to explore a bold question: Can we bring objectivity to inner development—without losing its soul? Mark shares his deeply human journey—from feeling misaligned in the corporate world, to embracing sensitivity as a gift, to building one of the most holistic frameworks for understanding human potential today. Together, Jonathan and Mark explore trust, awareness, inspiration, abundance, service, and why these inner capacities may be the defining skills of leadership in an AI-driven world. Topics Explored: 01:25 Mark's Pre-Transformation Life03:13 Early Signs of Depth and Sensitivity04:54 Entering the Corporate World08:07 Discovering Coaching and Sensitivity as a Gift12:23 The Decision to Leave Corporate Life14:42 Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurial Challenges19:10 Recalibrating Success and Family Life20:30 Insights from the Heart in Business Documentary34:57 Developing the Human Potential Model37:34 Defining Human Potential38:10 Unleashing Human Potential38:23 The Role of Inspiration and Abundance38:53 Service and Greater Purpose40:02 Unique Human Potential40:32 Audience and Language41:54 Organizational Impact44:49 Entrepreneurial Journey47:13 Trust and Harmony in Leadership51:03 Navigating Impermanence53:57 Reinvention and Vision01:00:52 Democratizing Human Potential01:11:17 Advice for Transformational Journeys🔗 Connect with Mark  Learn more about Mark’s work: https://beingatfullpotential.com Take the assessment: https://beingatfullpotential.io/ Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvandeneijnde/ Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 16m
  7. Embodying Social Justice: Why Collective Healing Starts With Us | Beth Berila

    12/26/2025

    Embodying Social Justice: Why Collective Healing Starts With Us | Beth Berila

    What does true healing require—personally and collectively—when grief, injustice, and uncertainty are part of the human experience? In this powerful conversation, Jonathan Hermida sits down with Beth Berila, longtime educator, social justice scholar, and Deep Coaching practitioner, to explore embodiment, collective trauma, spiritual bypassing, and what it means to build healing spaces that can hold the full truth of our lives. Beth shares her personal journey through academia, activism, somatic work, and spirituality, reflecting on grief, identity, emergence, and the courage required to step into the unknown—both individually and as a society. Together, they explore how Deep Coaching practices support not just personal transformation, but collective care, presence, and world-building. ______________________________ ⏰ Timestamps 00:49 Beth's Early Life and Family Background08:33 Challenges and Transformations in College12:02 The Impact of Academia and Intellectual Growth12:35 Embodiment and Spirituality16:41 Navigating Social Justice and Personal Identity30:25 Collective Healing and Community Care36:47 Building Healing Spaces37:58 Navigating Collective Trauma38:31 Emergence and Social Justice45:38 The Role of Self-Care in Collective Healing46:31 Somatic Work and Personal Transformation51:07 Trusting the Journey and Finding Purpose57:39 Embracing Change and Uncertainty58:35 Navigating Grief and Collective Healing01:03:06 Building Deep Connections01:03:48 Tending to the Present Moment01:05:01 Radical Imagination and World-Building__________________________  🔗 Connect with Beth:  Website: https://www.bethberila.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-berila/  Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 9m
  8. Living the Practices: A Pop Up Episode with Jonathan Hermida

    12/11/2025

    Living the Practices: A Pop Up Episode with Jonathan Hermida

    What does spirituality—and Deep Coaching—really look like in the chaos of everyday life? In this short Living the Practices pop-up episode, Jonathan opens up about the current season he’s navigating: raising two small children, leading the Center, supporting his aging father, and moving through the inevitable messiness of life “life-ing.” He shares candid insights, personal reflections, and how he’s actively applying the Deep Coaching Practices to stay grounded, awake, and aligned in the midst of it all. If you’re needing a reminder to slow down, reconnect, or recalibrate back to your deeper truth, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.  Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

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The Deep Coach Podcast explores the transformational journeys that shape us—and that propel us to change the world. In each episode, host Jonathan Hermida sits down with those who have journeyed into the depths of spiritual transformation and who are now reshaping the world through their presence and their work. Rooted in the principles of Deep Coaching, these intimate conversations reveal the pivotal moments, insights, and practices that have marked each guest’s path. Whether you’re a coach or a seeker, you’ll find inspiration, practical tools, and soulful wisdom to support your own unfolding journey toward living as your highest, truest self.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Hermida
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
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    © 2025 The Deep Coach
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