Johnny sits down with Greg Bennick, a vocalist, speaker, and philanthropist in Seattle, WA to explore some of the pressures that come along with choosing to be authentic when people are watching, nursing compassion fatigue, and giving other people permission to let their guard down.
Johnny sits down with Jarred Nicolaou, Corporate Director of Business Development of Evoke Wellness in Miramar, FL to explore some of the pressures that come along with balancing an unforgiving schedule, navigating the nuances of newfound sobriety, and working in a field that can sometimes hit a little too close to home.
Johnny sits down with David Hicks, Director of YSS in Marshalltown, IA to explore some of the pressures that come along with navigating a flawed foster care system, recovering from a devastating natural disaster, and learning to ask for help when you’re more comfortable giving than receiving.
Johnny talks shop with Kristin Walker, the Founder & CEO of Mental Health News Radio Network in Washington, DC. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with speaking out against an abusive family member, resisting the drug-like allure of fame, and breaking the habit of putting too much on our plate.
Johnny talks shop with Doug Phillips, a pharma researcher and self-proclaimed “mad scientist” living in Fort Myers, FL. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with persevering in the face of perpetual failure, trying to celebrate small successes while they last, and understanding that we really do matter to the people around us.
Johnny talks shop with Steve Austin, a speaker, coach, and suicide survivor living in Birmingham, AL. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with navigating stressful holiday dinners, shedding a “people-pleaser” mentality, and resisting the urge to change our parents.
Johnny talks shop with Chandler Scott, a comedian and podcast host in Phoenix, AZ. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with being laid off from a cushy job, transitioning from public school to home school, and losing a highly influential father figure to cancer.
Johnny talks shop with Yves, a model living in Brooklyn, NY. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with losing friends after coming out as gay, being treated like a token, and having your physical appearance critiqued by strangers for a living.
Johnny talks shop with Elijah Witt, the vocalist of the metal band Cane Hill, living in New Orleans, LA. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with expressing yourself in the face of naysayers, losing fans as a result of standing up for your beliefs, and understanding how to love in a broken family.
Johnny talks shop with Alex Hluch, a comedian, producer, and professor living in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, they explore some of the pressures that come along with accepting criticism from people who mean well, learning to let go of control in a creative environment, and being mature enough to change your mind.
