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Joey Chandler is the founder of Certain Growth Solutions, avalues based confidence coach based in Reno, Nevada. He also works as a content creator, author, and speaker, helping people build their lives aroundtheir core values instead of their fears. At the heart of his work is one simple question, how can today be better than yesterday. Through his Certain Habits brand and his IGNITE Protocol, Joey helps people turn big goals intosmall daily actions across the areas that matter most, money, fun, fitness, and romance. Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Neil R. Firszt is the author of The B******t Machine series,a body of work built not from academic research or professional credentials but from the wreckage and recovery of a life that nearly didn't make it. Afteryears of severe alcoholism and a moment of reckoning in front of a mirror that changed everything, Neil spent the years that followed developing a clear-eyedframework for understanding the operating system that runs beneath human behavior — what he calls the B******t Machine. His work covers the architectureof belief, the physiology of stored trauma, the cultural systems designed to keep people manageable, and eight specific conditions that return the body,mind, and spirit to their basic design. Neil's approach is direct, funny, and grounded in lived experience rather than theory. His books include The B******t Machine Supreme, the complete arc of the work, and The B******t Machine: Hard Reset — The Guide, the condensed operator's manual for anyone who wants the essentials without thefull origin story. His position is simple. The machine has been running your life. The work is finding out what's underneath it. Also launching soon is "The B******t Machine Hard Reset"—a skool.com course and growing community built around removing the programming that produces the same results regardless of how sincerely someone wants differentones.  Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Zander Sprague’s EPIC journey began at age four, when he accompanied his father while campaigning for the Massachusetts State Legislature, sparking a lifelongpassion for public speaking and connecting with people. After years of working with companies of all sizes and developing a diverse professional “toolbox,”Zander now shares his knowledge with audiences around the world. His philosophy, EPIC—Every Pilgrimage Involves Commitment, encourages individuals to take that first step toward realizing their goals and dreams.Through engaging workshops and presentations, he helps organizations create workplaces where employees can shine, innovation can flourish, and individualstrengths are fully harnessed. Zander challenges leaders to break free from workplace monotony and build cultures that inspire collaboration, motivation,and meaningful growth. His message is simple and powerful: EPIC choices lead to EPIC lives.   Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Joe Bains was a massive introvert with zero personality and by dragging himself kicking and screaming through absolute hell he became an extrovert and now he's a Biohacker, Comedian, Toastmaster, Tantric Yogi and psychonaut.

Dr. Gary Sprouse, known as “The Less Stress Doc,” is passionate about helping people live happier, more fulfilling, and productive lives through humor, compassion, and innovative stress-reduction tools. A retired primary care physician with 38 years of experience, he now focuses on helping clients reduce stress, worry, guilt, and regret while finding their personal “Happy Place.” A graduate of George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and a Mensa member, Dr. Sprouse combines medical knowledge with holistic approaches, hypnosis, and NeuroLinguistic Programming. He developed a unique perspective on the origins of human stress and practical strategies for changing perspectives and reframing the past. He is the award-winning author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress, which identifies six major sources of stress and provides practical tools to overcome them. His mission is to help people create meaningful, positive change and ultimately live with greater happiness, peace, and fulfillment.

Carolyn Sherrow is a writer and former physician assistant who practiced medicine for twenty‑three years in high‑pressure clinical settings. Her memoir, MyPersonal Holocaust, explores trauma‑based dissociation and her experience living as a high‑functioning DID survivor for decades. Her internal architecture was complex, organized, and covert, with four identifiable alters and unnamed guardian parts. These parts were not dramatic or theatrical; they held and expressed facets of her personality.   Her youngest part emerged only in absolute safety, while two ten‑year‑old twins carried emotional and developmental roles, and the adult part maintained thefaçade of normalcy. After her mother’s passing, Carolyn broke her silence and began speaking openly about shame identity and early trauma. Her website, CordsOfGrace.com, offers her memoir in eBook and audiobook formats, along with companion PDFs andstudy questions. She continues writing and speaking about healing and identity. Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Diane Dreher, PhD, PCC, is a positive psychology researcher, coach, professor, and  author of eight books including the best-selling Tao of Inner Peace, Inner Gardening, and her new book, Pathways to Inner Peace. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California,Riverside, Diane has a PhD in Renaissance English literature from UCLA, and a master’s degree in counseling from Santa Clara University. She is a regular blogger forPsychologyToday.com, professor emeritus and associate director of the Applied Spirituality Institute at Santa Clara University, and senior research advisor/lecturer for the Positive Psychology Guild in the United Kingdom.   Linkto episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Julie is a former attorney turned high-performancepsychedelic coach and retreat leader. She helps high-achieving women who look successful on paper but feel exhausted, capped, or disconnected from the lifethey’re building get their spark back. Her work centers on the intentional, integrated use of psychedelics, primarily psilocybin and LSD, at both micro and macro levels. She brings a grounded, science-backed perspective  into aspace a lot of women wouldn't picture themselves in. She makes this (oftentimes intimidating, scary, & overwhelming) field approachable, giving those whoare curious and/or open the perfect door to walk through. Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Ronald Zion Roseboro is the founder and visionary ofThe Shame Free Life Coaching and Consulting LLC, which provides expert shame-based trauma-informed coaching services for men. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Lee University and a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with a focus in CrisisResponse and Trauma from Liberty University. Ronald holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Care and Coaching, Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching, Compulsive and Addictive Sexual Behavior, and Professional Life Coaching through Light University. He is a member of AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) and ICCA (International Christian Coaching Association). Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Frannie Sheridan has entertained and inspired audiencesworldwide for more than 30 years while combining humor with practical, evidence-based stress-management strategies. Drawing from her own extraordinarylife experiences, she teaches people how to move from negative reactivity to positive responsiveness and create greater peace, resilience, and joy. Her passion for healing was shaped by a deeply challenging childhood and a family history marked by conflict, secrecy, and trauma. She transformed that experienceinto her award-winning solo show The Waltonsteins, which earned national recognition, multiple Mayoral proclamations, a Gabriel award, and an invitationto the U.S. Capitol. Her memoir Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa became abestseller at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and her latest book, I Tried to Be Normal But It Was Taken, is available in audiobook and Kindle formats. Today, Frannie continues her thriving international career as a workshopleader, using humor and powerful tools to help people create meaningful, lasting change. Linkto episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

John DeDakis is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis, a former White House correspondent, is the author of six traditionally publishednovels in the award-winning Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series.DeDakis is a motivational speaker, podcaster, one-on-one writing coach, manuscript editor, and regularlyteaches novel and memoir writing at literary centers, bookstores, and writers’ conferences nationwide and abroad. He is also a Grief Educator, certified byworld-renowned grief expert David Kessler of Grief.com. John’s next book, Plot Twists: A Memoir on Writing and Living, will be released in late summer 2026 Linkto episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Suzanne Roberts is the founder of UnifyingSolutions and a transformational speaker, facilitator, and author with more than 40 years of experience helpingleaders and organizations create meaningful, lasting change. She developed Polarity System Design™, a methodology that empowers individuals and teams to lead with clarity, purpose, and collaboration while building healthier organizational cultures. Guided by a mission to promote human dignity andunlock people's potential, Suzanne helps others thrive both personally and professionally.    She is a Master Somatic Coach and is certifiedin FEBI, the Enneagram, and Decision Wise 360 Assessments. Her clients include major organizations such as Chase, Prudential, OhioHealth, and the ColumbusMuseum of Art. Suzanne's book and documentary, It's Deeper Than That: Pathway to a Vibrant, Purposeful Life, are scheduled to premiere in October 2025, and her leadership program, The Great Reconnection, launches the same year. Outside of her work, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, meditation, audiobooks, and spending time with her grandchildren. Linkto episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

Edward Tick, Ph.D. is an archetypal psychotherapist, author, educator, poet, international pilgrimageguide, and activist. He has pioneered archetypal and culturally based healing for almost half a century. He is a “thought leader” on healing the invisible woundsof war and violence, and on ancient Greeceand the origins of medicine and psychotherapy. He was the U.S. military’s subject matter expert on PTSD and Moral Injury for a decade. Among his ten books, The Practice of Dream Healing and War and the Soul are modern classics, and his books have been translated into several languages. Warrior’s Return is translated into both Russian and Ukrainian, and used for their contemporary healing alongwith Ed’s zoom support, even as the war proceeds. The documentary “Healing a Soldier’s Heart,” was a PBS special last Veterans Day weekend. In addition to his private practice Ed has lead more than 40 pilgrimages to Greeceand Viet Nam for holistic and spirituallybased healing, the psycho-spiritual-cultural healing of war trauma, and restoration ancient healing practices for our times. His newest book is Passage to Poros: Inthe Sanctuary of the Sea God and includes stories and testimonies from warriors who have taken these journeys for healing. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness

Scott Martin is an accomplished award-winning soccer coach, educator, and disability advocate with over threedecades of experience developing athletes at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. A four-time Coach of the Year recipient, he has guided numerous teams to state championships and successfully built a nationallyranked college soccer program. Following a life-threatening illness that led to the loss of both hands and parts of his feet, Martin transformed his personal adversity into a mission of advocacy, becoming a respected national voice for amputee empowerment,prosthetic advancement, and resilient leadership. His contributions have supported groundbreaking research initiatives at the University of Washington and Johns HopkinsUniversity, and he currently serves as a Global Advisor for Billion Strong, championing inclusionand opportunities for individuals with disabilities worldwide. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

MORGANA RAE is the #1 international best-selling author of "Financial Alchemy®: 12 Months of Magic & Manifestation,” and she has been a pioneer in personal development for 32 years. Morgana's guided tens of thousands of entrepreneurs, artists, healersand humanitarians to heal the rift between heart, spirit, and money… to save the world as only they can.  Morgana’s fans call her their “Wealth Witch” because of the many documented case studies of clients making unexpected income of 5, 6, and even 7 figures within hours of changing their relationships with money.    Morgana has been featured on all the major television networks, The Wall Street Journal, and more. She’s a recurring Manifestation Expert for Coast to Coast Radio. Her expertise in Alchemy has put her on stages with Deepak Chopra, Arianna Huffington, Bob Proctor, and others. Morgana’s Financial Alchemy® books,recordings, and classes have impacted millions of people worldwide.     #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,