BRAINZ PODCAST

Stormy Wellington is a powerhouse in the world of mindset mastery, wealth-building, and spiritual leadership. She coaches and mentors women around the globe to rise emotionally, spiritually, and financially. From humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognized leader, Stormy built her legacy through resilience, boldness, and a fierce commitment to truth. She has mentored over 139 women into millionaire status and continues to lead a movement focused on generational impact. She is the founder of Girl Hold My Hand, a coaching and accountability sisterhood, and creator of Stormy Speaks AI, an on-demand digital mentoring tool. Her work spans mindset, business, spiritual alignment, and legacy-building. Stormy’s voice is unapologetic, her message is bold, and her mission is clear: help women activate their fullest potential. She doesn’t just motivate — she activates.In this episode, we discover the following:  1. Stormy’s strategies for making $50 million in 5 easy steps.  2. Why Stormy believes EVERYONE should be rich.   3. How can we better know ourselves and love ourselves?   4. Why Stormy believes she is built differently and leads differently.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Brains Magazine podcast, Mark Sephton interviews Alexa Starks, founder of Executive Moms, who discusses the importance of creating parent-friendly workplace cultures. Alexa shares her personal experiences and insights on how organizations can better support working parents through flexible policies, empathy in management, and the need for training in leadership roles. The conversation highlights the barriers to implementing these changes and the significant impact of poor support on parents in the workforce. Alexa emphasizes the importance of open communication and providing tools for both managers and employees to foster a supportive environment.In this episode, we discover:Parenthood reshapes identity — and workplaces must adapt.Parent-forward culture is about flexibility for everyone.Managers need training, not just policies.Flexibility builds trust and loyalty.Culture change starts with language.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Quinton is a healer, teacher, channel, and writer born into a spiritual and psychic family. Immersed in esoteric knowledge since childhood, he fulfils his soul’s contract by guiding others through transformational shifts that awaken their true essence. Founder of the internationally recognised Alignment Modality© — a patented healing system registered in 35 countries — Paul channels clear, grounded guidance without the fluff of New Age jargon. His work empowers people to reclaim sovereignty over their minds and bodies by accessing the multidimensional aspects of consciousness.Through his podcast, Facebook group, social media, and workshops, Paul shares Spirit-led messages, soul insights, and practical tools for self-healing, offering wisdom that is always in service to the soul.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. How does conditioning work in our lives, and how do we shift our beliefs on previous conditioning?  2. How can we increase our soul intelligence with our physical body?  3. How to deal with emotional chaos.  4. What a real man really looks like in today’s world.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfonso (AL) Gonzalez is an ISSA Master Trainer, Certified Wellness Coach, and Co-Founder of the Kairos Wellness Experience. Known for his multidimensional approach to wellness, AL helps individuals cultivate physical vitality, emotional resilience, and inner peace through integrative practices rooted in both science and lived experience. A lifelong competitive athlete and wellness educator, AL has facilitated over 400 classes and workshops across the United States. His work has reached diverse audiences at institutions such as Texas A&M, UCONN, Cornell University, SUNY Morrisville, Ithaca College, and Colgate University, where he delivers powerful programming on personal transformation, change management, and meditation.Over the past six years, AL has developed Practice Mellow, a breath-centered methodology grounded in the five dimensions of wellness: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. At its core, Practice Mellow teaches that while pain is often inevitable, suffering is optional and that breath is the bridge to transformation across all aspects of well-being. AL Gonzalez’s wellness journey is far from linear. Rooted in the grit of competitive athletics and the discipline of bodybuilding, his personal transformation began when he realized that fitness alone couldn't answer life's deeper questions or heal its most persistent wounds. That insight led him to co-found the Kairos Wellness Experience, a program that bridges science, spirit, and breath in a way few others do. Let’s dive into this conversation with AL to explore the deeper philosophies and methods behind Kairos Wellness.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. What is the concept of a “Kairos moment“?  2. What are the 5 dimensions?  3. How to repurpose the fight or flight response through nasal, diaphragmatic breathing.  4. How can we step into our own kairos moments?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hulya Mehmet is a thought leader in children’s communication, a pioneering speech and language therapist, and a transformative author. With over 25 years of clinical experience and personal insight as a parent, she understands the confusion, fear, and frustration that families, educators, and professionals face when a child or individual isn’t communicating in expected ways. Too often, parents are told to “wait and see.” Educators and workplaces lack the tools to respond. Neurodivergent individuals are misunderstood or sidelined. Hulya is changing that. In 2004, she founded Articulate Kids, a specialist practice delivering compassionate, evidence-based speech therapy to individuals with complex communication needs — including autism and ADHD. Her work has helped thousands of children and young people communicate, thrive, and reach their full potential, often after other services have run out of answers.As a powerful advocate for neurodiversity and a voice for systems-level change, Hulya challenges outdated models and promotes more inclusive thinking across education, healthcare and business. She also works with organisations and corporate teams to develop neuroinclusive cultures — helping leaders better understand, support and retain neurodivergent talent. Her recently launched debut book, Why Isn’t My Child Talking?, is already recognised as a must-read for those navigating communication differences. Her thought leadership has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, and she consults widely with schools, businesses, and institutions. As a trained leadership coach, she brings strategic insight to communication and inclusion at every level. Hulya is part of a growing movement that’s changing the way we think about neurodivergent people, not as problems to fix, but as individuals with untapped strengths, insights, and potential. Her work is helping to reshape the landscape across education, healthcare, and business, ensuring communication is not a barrier but a bridge. She’s committed to building a world where all individuals — regardless of how they express themselves — are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.In this episode, we discover the following:The importance of communication in order to connect.What is the most effective way to connect with ourselves and others?How to become more authentic in our leadership.How to move from confusion to clarity.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poonam Mandalia is a visionary Life Coach, Teacher, and Artist, internationally renowned as The Jaguar Shaman for her mastery in advanced Shamanism. She works one-to-one with coaches, high-impact individuals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs to expand, optimise, and magnetise their auric field. Blending shamanic mediumship and light frequency energetics with life coaching, she facilitates high-level life transformation. Her clients learn to elevate their frequencies from the fifth to the twelfth and thirteenth-dimensional fields, working on their relationship with Self and every other aspect of life. Together, they co-create new realities and engage with source intelligence to manifest authentically. Clients often work through deep-rooted issues carried through their bloodline, enabling them to rewrite their life story.Known internationally as The Jaguar Shaman, Poonam Mandalia’s path has been shaped by visions, deep spiritual training, and a commitment to guiding others into authentic living. Her awakening began during a sound journey in which she encountered the Ancient Egyptian Lioness Goddess Sekhmet and her spirit animal, the Black Jaguar. This experience opened a portal of consciousness and sparked a rapid expansion of her meditation practice, alongside vivid past-life visions. Her training spans nearly two decades and includes qualifications as a Reiki Master, Shamanic Initiate, Tantrician, Womb Yoga Therapist, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Sekhem Healer, and Intuitive Channeller.In this episode, we discover the following: The importance of trusting yourself and understanding your own truth.The power of imagination.The most impactful internal shift we can make to improve our lives.That we all have the power to heal ourselves.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gem Dentith is the founder of Gem Dentith Global, a personal transformation company helping high-performing individuals rebuild their lives, identities, and businesses from the inside out. With a career that spans corporate leadership, holistic wellness, emergency medicine, and strategic consulting, she brings a multidimensional approach to transformation. Her work centers on aligning people with their truth, recalibrating their nervous systems, and building purpose-led, profitable lives and businesses. Powered by frameworks like The Undressed Method® and The Aligned Success Method™, Gem is on a mission to activate 10 million identity shifts—and redefine what success feels like.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. What is the undressed method?  2. What is nervous system recalibration?  3. What do people often uncover beneath the surface?  4. What part should we undress first? Mind, body, energy or purpose?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Valovsky is a Slovak entrepreneur, investor, and angel investor with over a decade in the high-pressure defense industry. Knowing the toll this environment takes on the brain, he founded The Brain Project to focus on long-term cognitive health. The result is Axolt Brain, the most advanced and bioavailable brain supplement on the market, built to evolve with science. Created to meet his own standards, safe enough for his kids and powerful enough for top performers, Martin’s mission is simple: keep sharp minds sharp.In this episode, we discover the following: What is Axolt and how did the name come about? How Axolt works and what problem does it solve? What personal significant results has Martin seen in taking Axolt? Why are there no shortcuts to brain health?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lily-Beth Parr is a certified Energy Healing Specialist and practitioner of Geo Love Healing. Her journey into energy work was born from personal transformation. Having overcome deep trauma and a long path of emotional and energetic suppression, she now helps others unlock their healing through intuitive, frequency-based practices. With a background rooted in spiritual sensitivity and a natural gift for healing, Lily-Beth shares her light with clients across the world, guiding them toward wholeness, clarity, and abundance. From raising three children with her fiancé to managing the energetic shifts of life and family, Lily-Beth embodies the balance of healing and real-world experience. Her mission is to raise vibrations, release trauma, and create space for joy and purpose through daily intentional choices.After years of feeling disconnected from her spiritual power, Lily-Beth Parr experienced a profound awakening that changed everything. Her early sensitivity to energy had always been present, but it wasn’t until she began exploring Geo Love Healing that she truly tapped into her full potential. Today, her work touches lives around the world—from trauma release and emotional block clearing to manifesting abundance and joy. “I knew I had to find my purpose within my own soul,” she says.That commitment to healing has shaped her practice and her life.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. What is energy healing and how does it work?  2. How does trauma get stored in the body?  3. What’s the best thing we can do for our energy?  4. How do we protect our energy?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Sam Mishra, The Medical Massage LadyPicture this: You're in a loving relationship, yet you find yourself pushing your partner away. Or perhaps you're constantly seeking reassurance, fearing abandonment at every turn. These behaviours might seem random, but they're far from it. They're echoes of your past, whispering through time, shaping your present in ways you might not even realize.Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phoebe Toft is the founder of The Rebirth of the Soul, a creative and healing initiative dedicated to supporting individuals recovering from trauma, narcissistic abuse, and violence. Through poetry, storytelling, and authentic self-expression, Phoebe helps others rediscover their inner strength and navigate the complexities of healing. With a voice rooted in both truth and tenderness, she creates safe spaces for reflection, growth, and transformation.Her journey has been one of profound resilience — rising from personal pain to become a guide for others. Phoebe’s mission is clear: to break taboos, foster understanding, and illuminate the path from darkness to light through creativity, compassion, and courageous storytelling.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. How do we spot a narcissist?   2. How can we connect better with our feelings?  3. Why don’t people open up about narcissistic abuse?   4. Should we all leave someone who is narcissistic?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of New U Psychiatry. Rooted in both African and African American cultural traditions, she integrates a soul-centered, holistic approach to healing with a mission to challenge stigma and redefine mental wellness. Navigating the space between two cultures shaped Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda’s life in profound ways. As the daughter of Ugandan refugees, her upbringing was infused with resilience, history, and silence—particularly around the traumas of war. It’s from this intersection of inherited pain and the search for healing that her passion for psychiatry emerged.Her journey began with a fascination for people and science, blossoming into a desire to understand and support others on their healing journeys. Through psychiatry, she found a language to engage with suffering, resilience, and transformation. After working in a range of settings—from emergency care during COVID-19 to boutique practices—she became disillusioned by a model focused primarily on symptom suppression. It was then that New U Psychiatry was born.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. What is an intuitive psychiatrist?  2. What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?  3. What is “Post Trauma Resilience“ and how do we grow it?  4. How can we stop feeling “Broken“ when it comes to trauma?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Redwood Group was established to address the growing erosion of human agency caused by digital overload, coercive narratives, and algorithmic influence. By translating intelligence and military influence operations into civilian resilience products and services, the group empowers individuals and leaders to protect their cognition, reclaim presence, and lead ethically in today’s expanding information environments. In a time when human attention has become one of the most contested territories on the planet, one organisation stands at the intersection of security, leadership, and ethical influence. The Redwood Group was born not out of ambition, but obligation—an urgent response to a world where digital manipulation threatens the sovereignty of thought itself. Founder Adam Darnley-Stuart shares the story behind Redwood Group, the vision driving its mission, and the philosophies shaping its approach to leadership in an age of algorithmic warfare.In this episode, we discover the following:    1. What are influential risk, narrative sovereignty and cognitive resilience?  2. Why keeping humanity in the loop is the bedrock within the Redwood Group culture.   3. Why it’s about the human and not the tech.   4. Where Adam’s love for humanity and service originates.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silvia Russen is a Business Psychologist, Neuroscience Coach, and PhD Researcher specialising in emotional well-being, resilience, and recovery in the workplace. Integrating psychology and neuroscience, Silvia applies evidence-based practices - including Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) - to empower leaders and teams in navigating stress, decision-making, conflict resolution, and workplace relationships. Silvia has collaborated with organisations worldwide, providing tailored interventions and workshops on transformational leadership, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Her engaging speaking style and ability to translate complex neuroscience research into actionable insights have made her a popular keynote speaker at international conferences, industry events, and leadership summits.Alongside her client work, Silvia serves as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, organisational psychology, and advanced research methods. Her current PhD research focuses on the neuroscience behind emotional regulation strategies, investigating how these can enhance cardiovascular health, emotional resilience, and overall well-being in professional settings. Passionate about giving back, Silvia also regularly volunteers her expertise to first responders, charities, and frontline aid organisations, providing workshops and strategies on managing stress, building resilience, and improving mental health. Silvia’s ultimate aim is simple yet powerful: to help individuals and organisations leverage psychological insights, enhance their emotional well-being, and thrive both personally and professionally.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. How to keep a healthy brain.   2. What is “Neuroplasticity” and what are the 3 core rules?  3. What is “Neurogenesis” and how do we take care of it?  4. How to use the science of psychology to drive positive change in the workplace.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Wiley Jr., MA, LPC, is a licensed therapist and sought-after mental performance strategist with over a decade of experience in clinical counseling and sports psychology. As the former Director of Mental Skills and Performance for the NFL’s Chicago Bears, Mike has supported professional athletes, Grammy-nominated artists, corporate leaders, medical doctors, high achievers, and elite teams—helping them navigate and master high-pressure environments, enhance focus, and lead with grounded intention and purpose. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Health Psychology from Adler University and a B.S. in Psychology from Washington State University. Mike is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington.Now based in Georgia, Mike is the founder and head clinical therapist at MadeMind Wellness & Performance—a mental wellness firm rooted in mindfulness, resilience, and intentional living. Through his work, Mike empowers clients to break through mental barriers, align their values with their performance goals, and unlock sustained excellence in all areas of life. Mike Wiley Jr. has built a reputation for bridging the worlds of clinical therapy, elite performance, and grounded personal development. His work at MadeMind Wellness & Performance reflects not only his extensive training, but also a personal philosophy that wellness and ambition aren’t opposing forces—they're allies. In this conversation, Mike opens up about the motivations behind his practice, how he works with high performers, and why presence, not perfection, defines true balance.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. The biggest mental challenge elite performers struggle with.  2. What mental performance habit should we implement every day?  3. How Mike decides which therapy to use with his clients.  4. What is one thing that top elite athletes embrace more than anyone else?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Petra Brunnbauer and Sian ElizabethIn this episode of the Brainz Podcast, Petra Brunnbauer and Sian Elizabeth take a deep dive into Functional Freeze—a nervous system response to chronic stress where people appear to function on the outside while feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally numb on the inside. Petra introduces key insights from The Functional Freeze Formula, sharing how chronic stress keeps the nervous system trapped in conflicting states and why traditional approaches often fail to resolve it. The conversation breaks down how to recognize Functional Freeze, why so many people remain stuck despite doing all the 'right' things for stress relief, and what it takes to start managing and overcoming Functional Freeze.Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Rader, Ph.D., is the Possibility Coach®, founder of YU2SHINE and a Regional Director for Global Woman Club Metro DC. Victoria is a globally recognized transformational speaker, featured in Forbes and seen on CNN, Fox, ABC, and NBC.  A pioneer of Quantum Personal Development, Victoria created innovative tools like MyGiftOffer.com, mE Journals, Empower-mE and Master-mE apps. A multiple-time best-selling, award-winning author and Broadway Producer, she is also featured in the upcoming Zero Limits movie. Her work frees individuals toward fulfillment and prosperity. Her teachings have even reached the moon through the Lunar Legacy project. Victoria’s mission is to help others to quantum leap their life by remembering and shining their light through LOVE—Life Originating Vibrant Emotion. An avid reader, traveler, tennis player and dog lover, Victoria’s greatest joy in life is her family. Above all, Victoria is clear that all that has been accomplished by her has simply been accomplished through her via God’s infinite divine grace.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. What is Quantum Personal Development?  2. How do we surrender to LOVE as Life Originating Vibrant Emotion?  3. How can we bridge the gap between science and spirituality?   4. Victoria's favorite Quantum Personal Development™ practice. With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa Lambert is a Business Consultant, Fractional COO, and Mentor who helps visionary entrepreneurs and service-based business owners simplify their operations, scale sustainably, and get paid like real CEOs. With a legacy rooted in luxury hospitality, Theresa scaled a boutique hotel to eight figures at North America’s #1 ski resort, blending precision, performance, and intentional leadership. Now, she brings that same strategic depth to both early-stage founders who need clarity and structure—and established CEOs ready to streamline, grow, and step back from the daily grind.In 2020, she became an Amazon Bestselling Author with Achieve with Grace: A Guide to Elegance and Effectiveness in Intense Workplaces. She's also the host of the Diaries of a Six-Figure Coach podcast and a sought-after speaker, known for her grounded yet visionary voice. Theresa’s work has been featured in Hotelier Magazine, Profiles of Excellence, Thrive Global, Fresh Magazine, Authority Magazine, and Brainz Magazine. Now based in Tulum, Mexico, she works with both rising coaches and multi-six to seven-figure CEOs across the globe—helping them build high-value businesses that create time freedom, sustainable growth, and serious profit.In this episode, we discover the following:  1. How to make 10k as an online coach.   2. Why it’s important to still welcome one client on your group coaching program.  3. How to scale your business and stay true to your essence.   4. What is strategic clarity?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaitlyn creates alignment in the life and work of her clients. This leads to greater health, wealth, and happiness. She uses tools from Ayurveda health counseling, business + marketing, tantra yoga, motherhood, and life coaching. Connect with her at https://vistirna-wellness.com to join her live workshops, one-on-one coaching, and retreats in Sedona, AZ. Listen to her words of wisdom on The Encompass Podcast with Kaitlyn. Follow her Instagram @vistirna_wellness. Namaste.In this episode, we discover the following: What is Ayurveda and Rasayana, and how do they work?How do we get out of our heads and minds? What Kaitlyn means by “ancient wisdom meeting modern day living“, when describing the work that she does.How Kaitlyn helps people understand their body's unique constitution.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bälans Pilates Studio is a leading Pilates education and training center based in Perth, Scotland. With over two decades of industry experience, we specialize in both Matwork and Apparatus Pilates, delivering tailored programs for general well-being, elite performance, and adaptive needs. As a certified Lolita’s Legacy teacher training facility, we are proud to mentor the next generation of Pilates professionals with integrity, expertise, and innovation.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. How and why has Pilates Day become such a worldwide celebration?   2. What are the main benefits of Pilates?  3. Why Joakim is so passionate about using Pilates with disabled children.  4. How does the internal strength built through pilates reflect the kind of inner work leaders need to stay resilient?With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.