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On The Brink Podcast
On The Brink Podcast
Author: John A. Brink
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“ON THE BRINK” is a top 1% global podcast hosted by John A. Brink - a self-made entrepreneur, best-selling author, ADHD advocate, and North America’s oldest competitive bodybuilder. With curiosity and candor, John sits down with experts, changemakers, and trailblazers from every walk of life to uncover the stories behind their success, struggles, and defining moments.
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Bryan Rigg is a Yale graduate and Cambridge-trained historian specializing in World War II, the Holocaust, and the intersection of religion and history.A former professor at SMU, retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, and veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, he has conducted archival research in eighteen archives across five countries.
Dr. Lani Jones is a clinical psychologist, HR-certified advisor, and founder of HBL Advisory Group, where she helps ambitious leaders stop chasing conventional success and start architecting a lasting legacy through her framework, The Final 1%.With a background in corporate healthcare and a sharp eye for human behavior, Dr. Jones brings a fresh, no-fluff approach to leadership performance, workplace relationships, and maximizing impact, both personally and professionally.
Today’s guest is Michael Leung—a purpose-driven entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of remarkable. From arriving in Canada as a non-English-speaking child to overcoming immense personal challenges—including PTSD, ADHD, discrimination, and addiction—Michael has transformed adversity into fuel for innovation.He is the founder of a groundbreaking company making affordable, life-changing hearing solutions accessible to seniors and those with disabilities.
Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany is a physician entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and mom of five who’s redefining what success looks like for ambitious women. After years in traditional medicine, Dr. Tiffany built a thriving concierge practice that helps women reclaim their health, energy, and confidence while leading in business, family, and life.
Dane Johnson is a leading voice in holistic gut health and the Founder and CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, an international consulting firm dedicated exclusively to supporting people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Arnold Beekes is a bold voice in personal leadership and brain fitness, known for challenging the systems that teach people to fit in rather than stand out. With a career spanning more than four decades across technology, organizational leadership, psychology, and human development, Arnold’s work centers on one powerful idea: helping individuals move from “Fitting In” to “Flying Out.”
Joseph Carlucci is a hospitality visionary, golf culture insider, and former concert promoter whose career has been shaped by one defining principle: great experiences never happen by accident. With more than 35 years in hospitality and entertainment, Joe has built a reputation for blending storytelling, operational excellence, and an instinctive understanding of what makes people gather, stay, and return.
Nolan Kashat is a bestselling author, transformational coach, and sought after motivational speaker whose life and work are rooted in resilience, purpose, and personal reinvention. Known for his powerful storytelling and authentic presence, Nolan has dedicated his career to helping individuals break through perceived limitations and rediscover what is possible when courage meets clarity.
Evan Turk is a nationally recognized attorney, legal strategist, and civil liberties advocate known for operating at the intersection of law, politics, and high-stakes decision-making. A former attorney to President Donald J. Trump, Evan brings rare firsthand insight into the legal, political, and reputational pressures faced by powerful individuals and organizations.He is the Founder and CEO of the American Rights Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization funded by Don Trump Jr. that focuses on defending civil liberties and challenging government overreach. Through this work, Evan has become a prominent voice on how legal systems can be weaponized and what individuals can do to protect their rights, assets, and influence in an increasingly politicized environment.
Abi Asija is an entrepreneur, author, and operator best known for building a highly profitable land business grounded in simplicity, integrity, and consistent execution. Over the past eight years, Abi has completed more than 700 land transactions across the United States, growing his company into a seven-figure operation by focusing on fundamentals rather than hype or complexity.Abi is the author of The Land Business, where he distills hard-earned lessons from years of direct experience into clear, practical guidance for entrepreneurs looking to build durable, repeatable growth. His work emphasizes that sustainable success is rarely about secret tactics or aggressive scaling at all costs. Instead, Abi teaches that long-term wealth is built through goodwill, straightforward offers, speed of execution, availability to customers, and relentless consistency.
Alaina Love is an internationally recognized leadership coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping individuals and organizations lead with authenticity, courage, and purpose. With decades of experience guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, Alaina is known for her ability to bridge deep self-awareness with practical leadership execution. Her work focuses on conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and values-based decision-making in times of uncertainty and transformation. Alaina challenges leaders to move beyond fear-based models of control and toward a more human centered approach that fosters trust, resilience, and sustainable success.Through her writing, coaching, and speaking, Alaina empowers leaders to reconnect with who they truly are, align their inner world with their outer impact, and navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.Her insights resonate with leaders who understand that the future of leadership is not about authority, but about presence, integrity, and meaningful influence.
John Geraghty is an executive coach, strategic advisor, and trusted thought partner to business owners and leadership teams seeking to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.With more than two decades of experience working alongside high performing entrepreneurs, senior executives, and growth focused organizations, John has identified one defining advantage that separates capable leaders from exceptional ones: perspective. His work centers on helping leaders step back from complexity, examine challenges through multiple lenses, and make intentional decisions rather than reactive ones.John is the creator of The Prism of Perspective, a practical leadership framework designed to uncover blind spots, cut through competing priorities, and bring clarity to high stakes decisions. By reshaping how leaders view their business, their teams, and themselves, he helps transform pressure into purposeful action and uncertainty into forward momentum.Known for his calm presence and incisive questioning, John does not position himself as the source of answers. Instead, he strengthens a leader’s ability to think strategically, navigate complexity, and arrive at insights that drive sustainable results. His coaching approach blends professional performance with personal alignment, recognizing that long term leadership success requires balance across business outcomes, relationships, and wellbeing.Clients often describe their work with John as both grounded and transformational, delivering measurable growth while reigniting energy, focus, and direction.Based on the coast, John embraces an active lifestyle and finds renewal outdoors and on the dance floor, reflecting his belief that agility, balance, and lightness are just as essential in life as they are in leadership. Through his work, he helps leaders elevate their perspective, unlock potential, and create meaningful, lasting impact.
Scott Abbott is an architect, builder, and custodian of strong, resilient companies and leaders. With 30+ years of experience launching, operating, buying, and selling businesses, he has raised over $35M in venture capital, led organizations that generated billions in sales, served thousands of clients, and hired hundreds of employees, while learning just as much from his failures as his wins.He was a finalist for the E&Y Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award, an Inc. 5000 Winner, a former Entrepreneur in Residence at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, a Fast Company Executive Board Member, and the best-selling author of four books, including BOS-UP and BOS-UP Moments.Today, Scott serves as Founder & CEO of Straticos and BOS-UP, where he works as a business and executive coach, angel investor, and board member. He has advised hundreds of organizations and conducted thousands of coaching sessions, helping leaders and teams strengthen their systems, culture, and performance.At his core, Scott is passionate about helping good people and team-centric organizations leverage proven strategies, disciplines, and frameworks to lead better, operate smarter, and grow stronger in business, work, and life.
D. Paul is a Disabled Veteran who served in the US Navy and a seasoned Native American Holy Man—a sacred title bestowed upon him by Granddaughter Crow.FULL Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/PaulFlemingPodcastWith a lifetime devoted to spiritual service, D. Paul has investigated and cleansed an untold number of haunted properties, encountering everything from mischievous poltergeists to dark entities so powerful that his own life has been placed in danger on more than one occasion. His work has brought physical, spiritual, and emotional healing to people afflicted by dark attachments, malevolent energies, and even possession. D. Paul is more than a medium. Rooted deeply in his Native American heritage and guided by his Christian faith, he walks a unique spiritual path as a Heyoka, a healer and a seer. With a proven track record of prophecy and supernatural insight, D. Paul’s work bridges the seen and unseen, the sacred and the mysterious. A storyteller at heart, D. Paul considers himself a vessel—a "hollow bone"—through which Great Spirit speaks. His books are more than just stories; they are spiritual messages, guided by ancestral wisdom and whispers by what he calls his true "Ghost Writer." Each narrative unfolds before him like a vision, revealing its course on the pages of his books.D. Paul’s mission is clear: to help others, to battle darkness, and to be a light in troubled times.
Dr. Tommy Rhee is a nationally featured sports chiropractor, regenerative medicine innovator, author, and speaker, known for challenging conventional healthcare and introducing non-invasive, needle-free solutions for healing and performance.He is the creator and CEO of RheeGen®, a patent-pending, cell-free regenerative platform focused on topical biological signaling rather than injections. His work sits at the intersection of sports medicine, biotechnology, and the future of human performance.Dr. Rhee has been featured in AP News, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, MSN, Authority Magazine, Digital Journal, ChiroEco, and SportsNutrition.biz, and has appeared on 20+ podcasts and digital platforms, including Dave Asprey’s The Human Upgrade and Dr. Patrick Porter's Brain Tap, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and live broadcasts.
Randy Gage is a Speaker Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and thought leader known worldwide as The Entrepreneur Whisperer. From a jail cell as a teenager to becoming a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, Randy has spent three decades helping people rewrite the mental programming that blocks their prosperity.He’s the author of 15 books translated into more than 25 languages, including Risky Is the New Safe, Mad Genius, and Radical Rebirth. Randy’s been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Fox News, and SUCCESS Magazine, and has shared the stage with some of the world’s most influential business minds.
Stanley Bronstein is an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author focused on two big missions: helping people reach their maximum potential and helping those who need it, to lose weight permanently through healthy, sustainable lifestyle change — without drugs or surgeries. Stanley created The Way of Excellence, a structured personal development system centered on living excellence as a way of life, and he’s written several books on it, including The Way of Excellence Journal, The Way of You, The Way of Us, and The Way of AI. He also founded the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge, a free global health movement with thousands of members worldwide. Stanley’s own story is remarkable — he lost over 220 pounds, going from 367 to the 140s, and has maintained that transformation for nearly 17 years.
Stan Kurtz Stan Kurtz is the founder of Quantum Research, known for groundbreaking microscopic and metabolic discoveries that reveal hidden patterns in human blood, brain efficiency, behavior, and physical performance. His work continues to guide people through transformational healing that removes what’s blocking the body (and how it may have gotten there), awakens innate intelligence, and reconnects humans to their natural state of wholeness. From deep illness to extraordinary gains in clarity, cognition, physical performance, and life extension,Stan helps people reclaim capacities they didn’t know were still available to them.
Aaron Scott is a consciousness researcher, author, and former global finance executive who explores how modern societal systems subtly shape human identity, perception, and awareness. His work examines the hidden architecture of contemporary life—economic structures, institutional power, cultural conditioning, and media narratives—and how these forces fracture both the individual psyche and collective coherence.Aaron is deeply committed to helping people recognize and transcend this conditioning. His insights invite listeners to reconnect with their innate internal alignment, reclaim obscured aspects of selfhood, and critically examine inherited beliefs that no longer serve human evolution. With in-depth knowledge of the origins and present-day functions of dominant economic, medical, educational, and religious systems, Aaron bridges philosophical inquiry with real-world consequence, revealing how these frameworks practically impact human consciousness and well-being.
Justin Shelley has been in love with technology since his father brought home an Apple IIe when he was just 12 years old. But more than technology, Justin loves the world of business and entrepreneurship. As a child, he watched his parents struggle, and eventually lose their first business. Today his passion is helping his clients leverage technology to build their businesses, with the ultimate goal of preventing them from losing everything in the event of a cyber attack. Cybercrime is everywhere, and class-action lawsuits are following in the wake. This deadly combination is destroying businesses and lives. Justin has a simple formula that will prevent both.




