e-motion wellness podcast

Behind every credential is a human being who decided to walk toward the hard conversations instead of away from them.

In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Shannon O’Connor, LPC, who recently earned her full clinical licensure and now leads the adolescent program at e-motion wellness. But this conversation isn’t about letters behind a name. It’s about the path that gets someone there — and what kind of person chooses to work with teenagers when things are messy, emotional, and very real.

Shannon talks about the experiences that shaped her, wha...

Behind every admission is a human being deciding whether to trust or retreat—and that decision is happening in real time, inside their nervous system.

In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Kristin Harmon, Admissions Specialist and Human Change Guide at e-motion wellness. She’s often the very first point of contact for individuals and families reaching out—and what she does in those first moments has very little to do with paperwork, and everything to do with how people feel.

This conversation isn’t about intake forms or insurance verification. It’s abo...

Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel like choosing a stranger off a résumé.

In our Meet the Humans series, we introduce you to the real people behind the work at e-motion Wellness — the stories, experiences, and identities that shape how they show up for clients when things get hard.

In this episode, we sit down with Dani Diaz, Clinical Therapist at e-motion Wellness. Dani is an LPC, athlete, and creative designer whose path into counseling was shaped long before graduate school.

Dani shares how her family history, cultural background, and personal experiences shaped...

Most people never meet the person responsible for whether a treatment center actually runs with integrity. They meet the therapist. Maybe the founder. Rarely the operator.

That changes here.

In this episode of Meet the Humans, we introduce Casey Cunningham, our Director of Operations — the man who ensures our mission doesn’t just sound powerful, but performs under pressure.

Casey has a rare ability in this field: he transitions seamlessly between hard and soft skills. He can break down systems, budgets, compliance frameworks, and workflow inefficiencies with sharp precision — and then shift gears to lea...

Choosing a treatment center means trusting strangers with your story, your relapse history, your trauma, your nervous system.

That shouldn’t be a blind leap.

In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Gabby Cortez, LMSW and Assistant Director of Operations at e-motion wellness. This isn’t a résumé read-through. It’s a real conversation about recovery, family history, and why authenticity inside a treatment environment is more than a value — it’s biology.

Gabby shares her own recovery journey and how growing up around addiction shaped her understanding of resilienc...

Most people never ask who funds the treatment center they’re walking into. They should.

In this episode of our Meet the Team series, we sit down with Douglas Miller — the primary investor who took a real financial risk on the vision that became e-motion Wellness. He’s not a therapist. He’s a businessman. But more importantly, he’s someone who leads with humility, deep compassion for those struggling, and a long-term commitment to doing things the right way.

Douglas didn’t just see a business opportunity. He saw the value in a model that challen...

Finding a therapist is one of the most vulnerable decisions someone can make—and somehow the system treats it like a blind date with a diagnosis.

You’re expected to trust a stranger with your nervous system, your story, and your worst moments, often at the lowest point in your life—without ever really knowing who they are.

That’s backwards.

In this episode, we introduce you to Cian Foley, one of the therapists at e-motion Wellness. Not through a résumé or a clinical bio, but through a real conversation about who he is, how...

What happens when medicine focuses more on numbers than people?

In this episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, the conversation centers on a critical gap in modern healthcare: the separation of physical health, mental health, and human connection. Rather than chasing lab values or diagnoses alone, this discussion explores what actually helps people feel like themselves again.

The episode dives into:

-Why patients don’t come in worried about lab numbers — they come in scared, in pain, and feeling disconnected from who they are

Series: Mental Illness or Evolutionary Mismatch

What if one of the most powerful mental health treatments we have has been hiding in plain sight—downgraded to a “nice-to-have” lifestyle tip?

In this episode, the founder of e-motion wellness makes the case that exercise isn’t an adjunct to mental health care—it’s a primary neurological intervention. We break down why talk therapy, by itself, often hits a ceiling, and how movement changes the brain in ways insight alone simply can’t.

This is a physiology-first conversation that challenges the traditional therapy model and reframes m...

We’ve never had more therapy, medications, diagnoses, or “mental health awareness.”

So why are outcomes getting worse?

In the opening episode of this series, the founder of e-motion wellness makes an uncomfortable—but evidence-based—argument: we don’t have a mental health treatment shortage, we have a model problem. Modern care keeps aiming at thoughts and narratives while ignoring the biological state driving them.

This episode reframes anxiety, depression, and addiction not as personal failures or broken minds—but as predictable nervous system adaptations to a modern environment our biology was never built for.

In this episode, Dr. Davilla brings a powerful, real-world perspective to modern healthcare — blending internal medicine with exercise science, discipline, and lived experience.

With a background that spans clinical medicine, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, military service, and competitive bodybuilding, Dr. Davilla bridges science and performance in a way few physicians do. This conversation explores why lifestyle medicine shouldn’t be an afterthought — but a front-line intervention built on movement, nutrition, structure, and accountability.

This episode is for anyone who believes health isn’t inherited — it’s built.

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Edward Starr grew up on the West Side of San Antonio, searching for acceptance he never felt he had earned. What started as chasing validation through the gym led him into steroids, a destructive lifestyle, and eventually addiction. His life unraveled—bars, strip clubs, selling drugs, the Army--an other-than-honorable discharge, homelessness, prison, and years of feeling trapped in shame and self-hatred.

Everything began to change when he met the woman who saw the good in him that he couldn’t see in himself. With support, growth, and guidance from the people at E-Motion Wellness, Edwa...

Jason's passion for reshaping mental health and wellness through innovative, movement-based approaches truly stands out. We talked about the inspiration behind E-Motion Wellness, the challenges of building a mission-driven company, and his vision for creating accessible, holistic support for communities everywhere. Jason’s dedication to merging emotional health with physical movement is inspiring—and this conversation left me energized about the future of wellness.

Stay tuned for more insights from our discussion!

#MentalHealthReimagined #MovementIsMedicine #BehavioralHealth #WellnessInnovation

If you’ve ever wondered what passion, resilience, and purpose look like in action, meet Eddie Fischer, the heart behind the 501(c)(3) How U Doin Foundation. Eddie’s mission is simple but powerful: to create a safe place for teens struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. And he’s doing it by building something extraordinary — a clubhouse where teens can connect, heal, learn, and discover their worth.What makes Eddie’s approach unique? It’s fueled by one of his greatest passions: pizza. As part of the program, Eddie teaches teens how to make pizza from scratch — a skill that b...

Jason's passion for reshaping mental health and wellness through innovative, movement-based approaches truly stands out. We talked about the inspiration behind E-Motion Wellness, the challenges of building a mission-driven company, and his vision for creating accessible, holistic support for communities everywhere. Jason’s dedication to merging emotional health with physical movement is inspiring—and this conversation left me energized about the future of wellness.

Stay tuned for more insights from our discussion!

#MentalHealthReimagined #MovementIsMedicine #BehavioralHealth #WellnessInnovation

This week on the podcast, my wife joins me for one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve ever shared publicly.

We talk about her mindset and resilience during the hardest chapter of our lives—my heart transplant—and what it looked like for her to hold everything together while also protecting her own mental and emotional health.

She opens up about:

❤️ Resilience through crisis — how she stayed grounded, hopeful, and strong when everything around us felt uncertain.

🧠 The mindset shift she had to make fro...

From addiction to advocacy, Steven Meyer’s story is one of courage, purpose, and living the message.

The founder of Sober Society Apparel and Sober Society Social, Steven got sober on May 1, 2022 — and just a few years later, survived a triple bypass that became the defining turning point in his life. That experience fueled a mission to help others recover out loud, build community, and break the stigma around addiction.

Today, Steven is leading a movement that celebrates every sober day as a victory and reminds us that purpose can...

In this uplifting episode, Jamie and Casey share their personal and professional journeys within E-Motion Wellness — from witnessing the company’s incredible growth to experiencing their own transformation along the way.

They open up about what it’s like to be part of a mission-driven team that’s constantly evolving, supporting one another, and staying true to the vision of promoting wellness in motion.

Full of insights, gratitude, and inspiration, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of E-Motion — and the people who make it thrive.

From surviving five overdoses to finding his purpose through music — Jacob’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and rebirth.

In this powerful episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, Jacob opens up about his journey from darkness to light, sharing how hip hop became his outlet for truth and healing. Through raw honesty and relentless determination, he’s transformed his pain into purpose, becoming a voice of hope in the recovery community.

This is more than a story about survival — it’s about the strength of the human spirit and the po...

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ryan Nordell — a leading expert in longevity and performance medicine.

Dr. Nordell breaks down the science of living longer, stronger, and sharper, sharing practical insights on how to optimize health, balance hormones, and unlock your body’s full potential. From daily habits to advanced medical approaches, this episode offers a roadmap for anyone looking to elevate their energy, focus, and vitality.

If you’re passionate about longevity, wellness, and peak performance, this is one conversation you won’t want to...

From chasing powder as a professional skier to enduring 28 surgeries and a life-altering battle with Lyme disease — Athena’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and unshakable strength.

In this powerful episode, Athena opens up about her years as a competitive skier, the toll of injury and recovery, and her fight with Lyme disease that tested her physically and mentally. Through it all, she discovered a deeper strength within herself — one that led her to rebuild her life and thrive as a successful real estate entrepreneur in Denver.

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From skating on the ice as a pro hockey player, to battling addiction, mental health struggles, and personal trauma — Ryan’s journey is anything but ordinary. His path took a shocking turn as he rose to become Vancouver’s biggest marijuana smuggler, earning the title “King of Weed” and even landing on Locked Up Abroad.

But that’s not where his story ends. Today, Ryan is sober, a passionate mental health advocate, and a humanitarian committed to turning his past into a powerful force for good.

This episode is raw, wild, a...

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we welcome Lonjeray — a renowned energy healer known for his groundbreaking work with celebrities, elite athletes, and high-performing professionals.

Far beyond traditional chakra balancing, Lonjeray blends energetic alignment, frequency recalibration, intuitive diagnostics, and performance optimization to unlock peak mind-body resilience. For years, he has quietly worked behind the scenes, helping top performers clear energetic blocks, recover balance, and step into their highest potential.

In this fascinating conversation, we dive into the world of energy healing, the science and intuition behind Lonjeray’s uniq...

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Antonio — Marine Corps veteran and founder of Frontline Strong.

For Antonio, this work is more than a cause; it’s a mission. After serving our country, he saw firsthand the mental health struggles many veterans face and committed his life to suicide awareness and prevention. Through Frontline Strong, Antonio is helping veterans access and pay for therapy, ensuring that those who have sacrificed so much can get the support they deserve.

In this inspiring conversation, we dive into t...

From the streets of Newark to the boardrooms of Wall Street — James Amarosi’s story is unlike anything you’ve heard before.

A champion black belt fighter in Japan, James took the same discipline and strategy that fueled his martial arts career into the world of finance. He went on to manage a $4B hedge fund, take multiple companies public, and now serves as CEO of The Legacy Fund — alongside legends like Dominique Wilkins, Kevin Harrington, and Darren Prince.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, James shares how grit, resilien...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ricky G — renowned celebrity hip hop tattoo artist whose bold designs have left a lasting mark on the culture. Known for inking some of the biggest names in the game, Ricky’s journey took a dramatic turn when serious medical complications nearly derailed his career and his life.

But instead of stopping him, that struggle gave Ricky a new purpose. Today, he’s thriving as an artist and giving back as an educator, mentoring kids through art and using his story to inspire the next generation.

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This week, we’re joined by Darren Hobbs, renowned celebrity interventionist and leading voice in the fight against addiction. With years of experience helping high-profile clients reclaim their lives, Darren offers a raw, honest, and deeply compassionate perspective on a world most of us never see.

In this powerful conversation, he reveals what really happens behind closed doors during high-stakes interventions, the emotional toll and incredible rewards of his work, and why addiction doesn’t discriminate — not even in fame and fortune. He also shares how families can take the first step toward healing.

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This week’s episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. I sit down with my son, Sonny, for an open and emotional conversation about life, love, and the moments that shape us.

We reflect on his summer — the fun, the growth, and the lessons of navigating the world — and we share about my transplant journey, what it meant for both of us, and how it reshaped our perspective on family, health, and time.

There are laughs, tears, and a whole lot of love in this conversa...

From a broken home to breaking cycles — Nelly’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and hope.

She has walked through the shadows of addiction, heartbreak, and loss, but found her way into recovery, strength, and purpose. Today, Nelly not only embraces her freedom but also helps others discover their own light. Grateful for every day, she treasures the chance to love her boys, live fully, and guide others on their healing journey.

This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how heavy the past, a brighter future is a...

We’re honored to welcome the incredible Arlina Allen to the E-Motion Wellness Podcast! Arlina is a powerhouse in the recovery world — host of the One Day at a Time podcast, speaker, coach, and someone who has turned her pain into purpose.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

🔹 Her journey through addiction and recovery.

🔹 How she rebuilt her life with faith, mindset, and service.

🔹 Tools for healing shame and building authentic self-worth.

🔹 Why helping others is the greatest gift of sobriety.

Thi...

From the streets of Mission, Texas, to a life filled with purpose — Dario Valle’s story is one of struggle, mentorship, and transformation.

In this episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, Dario opens up about his journey into addiction at just 14 years old, the dark depths it took him to, and the moment he decided to seek help. His path led him to Ripple Ranch, where two key mentors — Jamie Corless and Jason Turner — introduced him to E-Motion.

Through ups, downs, and restarts, Dario found what he’d been searching...

This week on the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we sit down with none other than Darren Prince — super agent to legends like Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, and Hulk Hogan… but beyond the fame, Darren is a recovery warrior, a mental health advocate, and the founder of the Aiming High Foundation.

In this powerful conversation, Darren opens up about his journey from the high life of celebrity deals to the deep lows of addiction—and how he found freedom through service, faith, and purpose.

If you’re chasing success, struggling with substance abuse, or just need real talk abo...

On this powerful episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Samantha Harte — author, trauma expert, and one of the most compassionate voices in the world of healing and transformation.

Dr. Harte brings raw truth and wisdom as she dives into her own story of trauma, pain, and the journey to becoming whole. We talk about what it really takes to break cycles, heal old wounds, and step into the most powerful version of ourselves.

Whether you’ve been through heartbreak, loss, addiction, or you’re simply ready to level up your emotional health — this epi...

On today’s episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we sit down with a man whose mission transcends film — Paul Hutchinson, the executive producer of the global phenomenon Sound of Freedom.

Paul is more than just a producer — he’s a warrior for justice, a philanthropist, and a man who has risked his life to rescue children from the darkest corners of human trafficking. In this raw and deeply moving conversation, we talk about what led him from the world of multimillion-dollar investments to the front lines of undercover rescue missions.

We...

Joe Roller’s story is one of grit, growth, and giving back.

In this episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, Joe opens up about his journey from surviving a rough upbringing in Louisiana, to serving in the military, to becoming a licensed therapist and eventually opening his own mental health facility. His life is proof that healing doesn’t just happen in therapy rooms—it’s forged through lived experience, hard decisions, and a relentless refusal to give up.

Joe’s story is a tribute to what’s possible when we face our past, choose service, and...

On this episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we’re joined by someone whose story will shake your soul and inspire your spirit. Jared Maynard — a Canadian powerlifter, coach, and walking miracle — shares how he came face to face with death when an autoimmune disease nearly took his life.

But what saved him wasn’t just medicine — it was muscle. The years he spent building strength in the gym became the very thing that gave his body a fighting chance. Today, not only has Jared survived, but he’s thriving — coaching and competing in powerlifting a...

What do abandoned dogs and recovering addicts have in common? According to Mike Favor—everything.

In this powerful episode, Mike opens up about his journey from the depths of addiction to founding Pitbulls and Addicts, a raw, purpose-driven organization that rescues pitbulls living in the harshest conditions. Through his own recovery, Mike discovered that healing isn’t clean or linear—it’s messy, painful, and deeply human. Just like the dogs he saves, Mike knows what it feels like to be left behind.



This isn’t a story about perfection. It’s about g...

Join Jason Turner and Frank Parisi as they go yard with Quincy Carter in this moving episode of the e-motion Wellness Podcast . They sat down with former NFL quarterback Quincy Carter to explore a story of struggle, resilience, and faith. From the highs of his professional football career to the depths of addiction, Quincy shares how he found the strength to recover and rebuild his life, guided by faith and spirituality.

Quincy opens up about the pressures of fame, the challenges of the NFL drug program, and the unspoken struggles with mental health in sports. He highlights...

In this episode of the e-motion wellness Podcast, host Jason Turner sits down with Frank Parisi and Josh Jordan for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion. Together, they explore the crucial role of sober living in recovery success and the challenges faced in the industry. Discover how Cardinal House is creating a supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.

This conversation dives deep into how community support boosts resilience, the power of language in shaping self-perception, and the practice of intentional self-love. Frank and Josh share stories of fostering hope, reshaping narratives through affirmations, and embarking on a...

Welcome to the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, where we explore the intersection of addiction recovery, resilience, and fitness as powerful tools for mental health intervention.

In this episode, we're joined by Shawn Livingston from I AM REDEMPTION.

Shawn brings a unique blend of professional insights and personal stories, sharing his powerful narrative of overcoming addiction and finding strength through running and fitness. Whether you're on your own recovery journey, work in the mental health field, or are struggling with life's challenges, Shawn's story—and the stories we tell ourselves—can inspire and empower you...