Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges
Every week on "Gurus and Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges," co-hosts Stacey Grant and Mark Lubragge dive deep with individuals who've overcome significant life obstacles, from rebuilding after setbacks and managing mental health to finding financial freedom and recovering from trauma, focusing not just on their stories but on the concrete strategies that worked for them. Unlike typical motivational content, this podcast features real people, business leaders, and celebrities sharing detailed, step-by-step solutions for life's toughest challenges, from sleep and motivation to conflict resolution. These aren't generic "positive thinking" platitudes, but tried-and-tested methods listeners can apply to their own lives today. 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
๐ฅ 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...
๐ฃ๏ธย 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 Beyoncรฉ and featured in major media outlets. As the founder of Grant Boulevard and Blk Ivy (a br...
๐ฃ๏ธ 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.ย
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...
๐ฃ๏ธย 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.ย
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 โ 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 ...
๐ฑ 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...
โค๏ธ This episode contains critical information everyone should knowโit could save a life.ย
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.ย
Learn the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, discover how CPR saved Stephanie'...
๐ค 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....
โก๏ธย After hitting her breaking point on a New York City subway platform, former Pharma Rep Deborah Mallow made a life-changing decision. She traded exhaustion and burnout for a mission to help others find happiness through practical, science-backed methods. Now a renowned happiness expert, Deborah reveals the 6 steps that transformed her life and can transform yours too.
โก๏ธ Key Takeaways:
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80% of yo...
โก๏ธย "They're everywhere - the wolves in sheep's clothing."ย
Dr. Valerie Sussman spent 20 years married to a covert narcissist before breaking free and becoming an expert on narcissistic abuse. In this powerful episode, she reveals the hidden signs of narcissistic personality disorder and the destructive four-stage cycle that keeps victims trapped: love bombing, devaluing, discarding, and h...
โก๏ธย The Angry Therapist, John Kim, joins us to break down the 8 types of breakups and how to turn each one into an opportunity for growth. From blind-sided breakups to the "flat soda" relationship that fizzled out, learn how to navigate these challenging transitions with purpose.
In this episode:
๐น Why your breakup could be your breakthrough
๐น The truth about being "blindsided" i...
โก๏ธ Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King discovered her "strong" passwords didn't stop criminals from hacking her smart home, installing bedroom surveillance, and stealing $500,000. Now she reveals the keys to protecting yourself in 2025.
๐ Think your passwords protect you? Think again. Cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King lost everything to hackers despite following "basic" security advice...
โก๏ธ In this jaw-dropping episode, former hustler for organized crime, Michael Swerdloff, reveals his unprecedented transformation from violent mobster to spiritual healer. Part of a notorious crime family in New Jersey, he spent a decade running credit card scams, cocaine heists, and violent operations that landed most of his associates in federal prison.ย
Once a man who plotted murder-suicide against his girl...
โก๏ธ Ever wonder why some people seem immune to rejection while others are paralyzed by it? Best-selling author of "Go For No: Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There'" Andrea Waltz reveals the counter-intuitive secret that transformed her life and countless others: actively pursuing rejection. In this game-changing conversation, discover how embracing "no" could be the key to unlocking ...
โก๏ธ How a fishing trip turned into 9 months in a Cuban prison - and somehow saved this man's life.
In 1973, Gordon Hesse joined what he thought would be a two-week fishing trip to Jamaica. Instead, he found himself arrested by Cuban authorities, thrown into solitary confinement, and facing an uncertain future in one of Cuba's most notorious prisons. Decades later, he shares how this harrowing experie...
โก๏ธ In this powerful episode of Gurus and Game Changers, we sit down with WORLDWIDE STEVIEยฎ Award Winner Lara Jones, crowned "Woman of the Year," "Female Entrepreneur of the Year," and "Best Female Thought Leader" for her revolutionary Global G.R.I.T. Systemโข. From losing her youngest son and nearly her own life to building a global empire that serves Fortune 100 companies, Lara's sto...
โก๏ธ In this episode, we sit down with Beth Leska, who brings an extraordinary perspective from her journey as an Army Military Police officer to becoming Mrs. New Jersey United States 2004, and now Ms. Idaho Senior America. Beth shares intimate details about the world of pageantry, breaking down stereotypes and revealing how these competitions build confidence, public speaking skills, and personal development.
โก๏ธ When a brilliant mathematician turns his analytical mind to the science of love, unexpected patterns emerge. Dr. Andy Winkler, a PhD mathematician and former National Science Foundation fellow, reveals his groundbreaking discovery that there aren't just 5 love languagesโthere are 8. In this mind-expanding conversation, Dr. Winkler breaks down how our walking styles, hand gestures, and personality types all con...
โก๏ธ At just 13 years old, Micah Siegel made a bold decision to leave traditional schooling in 7th grade and forge his own path. After seeing the devastating impact of illegal wildlife trafficking, he couldn't sit still in a classroom any longer. Now he's launched Rogue Scholar Academy, written a book on endangered species, and is working to revolutionize both education and conservation.
In this eye-o...
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