Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges
Each episode of "Gurus and Game Changers" is a powerful conversation with an amazing person on an intriguing topic. Co-hosts Stacey Grant and Mark Lubragge dive deep into unbelievable stories of individuals who've overcome significant obstacles to rise and thrive, and they show you how their step-by-step strategies can work in your life, no matter your struggle. With a guest lineup that includes celebrities, cultists, soldiers, priests, addicts, mediums, prisoners, circus clowns, scientists, survivors, models, mobsters, therapists, prodigies and more, every episode immerses you in a fascinating world with fascinating people, to make your world a little brighter. The content provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only; always consult qualified professionals before making any significant changes to your health, lifestyle, or finances.
Episodes
🙏🏼 Father Nathan Castle is a Catholic priest with an extraordinary gift - once they have passed on people visit him in dreams asking for help moving from purgatory to heaven.
For over 25 years, "stuck souls" have come to Father Nathan about once a week, and he's helped over 600 people cross over to the next life. The Catholic Church not only approves of his work - they support it.
Mi...
🌕 Lisa Kohn spent her childhood inside the Moonies cult (Unification Church) and reveals what really happened behind closed doors.
In this shocking conversation, Lisa exposes the truth about life inside one of America's most notorious cults:
🌕 Mom married a stranger with 2,074 other couples at Madison Square Garden
🌕 At 10 years old, she begged her mom to abandon her children for "Go...
⛴️ Matt DiGeronimo spent nearly two decades as a nuclear submarine officer, leading teams in the most high-stakes environments on Earth. In this fascinating conversation, he shares the leadership principles that kept nuclear reactors running safely 300 feet underwater - managed primarily by 24-year-olds who rotate out every three years.
From "hot racking" (sharing beds with strangers) to managing panic attack...
✨ Sean Miller spent over 30 years inside the Jehovah's Witness organization before discovering the shocking truth that changed everything.
In this eye-opening conversation, Sean reveals:
✨ What it's really like growing up in an isolationist religious community
✨ The devastating impact of "disfellowshipping" and family shunning
✨ How he discovered disturbing informatio...
🚨 **Why would a successful prosecutor walk away from their career?** 🚨
After 8+ years prosecuting criminals, James Porfido quit and switched to defending the accused. He reveals the shocking truth about what really happens inside our justice system.
**🔥 WHAT HE WITNESSED:**
- Police officers getting promoted after being acquitted of murder
- Judges showing clear bias toward prosecutio...
🚨 Officer Heidi Chance spent decades going undercover to catch predators targeting children. Her urgent message: NO family is immune, but EVERY family can be protected with the right knowledge. Officer Heidi Chance served 25 years in law enforcement specializing in undercover operations to catch predators and traffickers. She's testified as an expert witness in court and now trains law enforcement agencies, scho...
🤠 What if everything you thought you knew about being a 'real man' was wrong? Dr. Mark Teague, author of 'A Working Man's Guide,' reveals why the toughest guys need to say 'I love you' every single day—and the revolutionary truth about putting your partner's needs first that most men never understand.
🤠 Meet the Guest:
Dr. Mark Teague, champion of the working clas...
☺️ Amazing Robyn returns to the Gurus and Game Changers podcast with startling predictions about our collective future. In this eye-opening episode, the renowned seer shares visions about geopolitical events, natural disasters, and societal changes that she believes are imminent.
From earthquakes to international conflicts, Robyn discusses the timeline of events she's witnessed in her visions and explai...
💥 Former Navy SEAL turned Master Healer Christopher Maher joins us to share his remarkable journey from trauma to transformation. Born bow-legged with both legs broken at just two days old, Christopher endured unimaginable childhood abuse and tragedy before finding his path to the elite Navy SEALs. After facing life-threatening hypothermia during training and later battling severe physical pain, Christopher embarked ...
💔 In this powerful episode, hosts Mark and Stacey sit down with Sally Raymond, author of "The Son I Knew Too Late." After losing her brilliant son Jon at age 23, Sally transformed her grief into a mission to help parents recognize warning signs they might miss.
Now at 82, this psychotherapist shares crucial insights on how schools and parents can better support children's emotional developmen...
👉🏼 Ravinder Taylor, mind-scientist shares groundbreaking research on how to train your brain to be happy. Having worked alongside her husband Eldon Taylor (a pioneer in the field), Ravinder has co-authored over 200 personal motivation programs and brings 30+ years of research to this fascinating conversation.
Endorsed by leading psychologists and featured on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast...
💥 In this eye-opening episode, we speak with award-winning actor Dar Dixon (known for roles in This Is Us, NCIS, Scandal, Silicon Valley, and more) about his extraordinary life journey. Dar shares his shocking 20-year involvement in the Eternal Values cult and how he eventually broke free to build a successful acting career in Hollywood. This powerful conversation explores vulnerability, manipulation, and the human c...
🗣️ Dr. Kimberly McGlonn shares her extraordinary journey from being abandoned by her parents at age 14 to becoming a PhD, educator, and founder of Grant Boulevard, the first Black-owned B Corp in the fashion space in North America.
Dr. McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work has been funded by Beyoncé and featured in major media outlets. As the founder of Grant Boulevard and Blk Ivy (a br...
🗣️ After losing his daughter in a tragic accident, Robert Ginsberg went from complete skeptic to founding the Forever Family Foundation, which has spent over 20 years scientifically testing mediums.
In this riveting episode, Ginsberg from the Netflix Show Surviving Death, shares compelling evidence for life after death - from dream visitations and physical manifestations to electronic voice phenomena and near-death e...
🗣️ From crisis to radical reinvention: Wayne Scott, acclaimed Portland psychotherapist and author of "The Maps They Gave Us," shares the extraordinary journey of how his 35-year mixed-orientation marriage survived through open non-monogamy.
Wayne's powerful story has been featured in the New York Times' Modern Love column, adapted for podcast and tv, and established him as a leading voice in relat...
Discover the ONE question that will transform your relationship with your child at any age.
Former school resource officer Carlamay Sheramata spent years helping kids through their most difficult moments - and noticed many couldn't talk to their own parents about what they were going through. In this eye-opening interview, she reveals the simple strategies that create a safe space where youth feel comfo...
What happens when a decorated combat veteran and ER doctor witnesses an entire generation losing their will to fight? Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey has seen it all – from battlefield trauma to the youth mental health crisis flooding emergency rooms. In this can't-miss episode, he shares his explosive theory on why Gen Z lacks resilience, the simple dinner table solution every family needs, and the jaw-dropping story ...
📱 Could limiting your child's screen time actually be harming their development? In this provocative episode of Gurus and Game Changers, hosts Stacey and Mark interview Mark Prensky, the education visionary who coined the term "digital native" and makes the shocking claim that restricting technology access harms kids.
With his impressive credentials (Yale, Harvard, NSA and Department of Defens...
❤️ This episode contains critical information everyone should know—it could save a life.
In this special edition of Gurus and Game Changers, we're closing out Heart Health Month with Stephanie Austin, who experienced cardiac arrest at just 35 years old while sleeping beside her doctor husband.
Learn the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, discover how CPR saved Stephanie'...
🤔 Thinking of ending a relationship? Before you do, this 30-day process could change everything. Join us with author Janeen GoLightly as she shares her powerful insights from her book "Should I Go Back?" Whether you're considering divorce or just feeling stuck in your relationship, discover how giving it one last try could be the key to moving forward with clarity and peace - no matter what you decide....
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