Danielle Brooks is an author and the founder of the Revelation Integration Method & Institute.

Her work sits at the intersection of spirituality, somatic healing, and psychedelic integration, helping people release old identities and return to the truth of who they are.

In this conversation, Danielle shares how a purpose revealed in ceremony (“way-show love”) reshaped her business and life, why cultivating awareness is the doorway to self, and how leaders can evolve their companies after a values-level awakening.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Danielle shifted from nutrition coaching to integration work by using “food as a platform for self-realization.”
• A simple awareness practice (sounds → body → belly → heartbeat) to drop out of the mind and into presence.
• Why many founders hit an identity wobble after deep inner work—and why that’s a good sign.
• The difference between motivated striving and inspired action—and how to “remain unmoving until right action arises.”
• Practical ways to infuse a business with love without losing rigor, profits, or standards.

Connect with Danielle Brooks:

• Website: revelationintegration.com
• Books & programs: via Danielle’s site and institute pages
• Instagram

Mary Dee is an international speaker, author, philanthropist, and leadership advisor, well known for her podcast The MadLove Your Life Show. Her story is one of radiant resilience — from leading high-growth companies and surviving breast cancer, to helping others build lives and businesses infused with joy, faith, and self-love.

Mary’s approach to business is refreshingly human. She reminds us that falling in love with your work doesn’t always happen at first sight — sometimes it’s a slow burn that deepens through challenge, curiosity, and consistency. In this conversation, we explore the balance between ambition and joy, the discipline of self-forgiveness, and the habits that turn ordinary days into sacred rituals.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

• How to fall back in love with your business when the spark fades.
• Why joy is an inside job — and how to choose quality of life daily.
• How to build consistency through grounding morning and evening routines.
• The surprising link between self-forgiveness and personal freedom.
• Practical ways to make work playful and reconnect with your purpose.

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In this powerful episode we sit down with John Shearer, a passionate advocate for mental health, suicide prevention, and the power of personal storytelling. John’s remarkable life journey — from surviving a devastating truck crash and enduring 15 years in the mental health system, to discovering mindfulness, spirituality, and purpose — offers profound lessons for dads and coaches alike.

John’s work has touched millions through live talks, documentaries, radio, podcasts, and more. As the founder of mindfullymad.org, John champions authentic, unscripted conversations around mental health, helping others reclaim their lives by embracing mindfulness and rewriting their inner stories.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How John transformed 15 dark years of psychosis, depression, and medication into a life of purpose, peace, and service.
• Why pausing and connecting — even for a few seconds — can unlock clarity, creativity, and better relationships.
• The role of childhood trauma in shaping mental health — and how dads can break cycles for the next generation.
• How to build a personal, daily mindfulness practice that sticks — even if you think you’ve "tried mindfulness before and it didn’t work."
• Why spirituality (in whatever form resonates) is the missing piece in most mental health recovery journeys.

Stand-Out Moments:

• John’s story of a surprise knock at the door on World Mental Health Day — and how it led to his spiritual awakening.
• The insight that every mental challenge contains a hidden gift — if you’re willing to face it and do the work
• John’s mantra: Be Mindful. Pause. Connect. — a deceptively simple practice that can transform your life.
• Our candid exchange about family stigma, growing up with a sibling facing mental health challenges, and the power of compassionate presence as dads.

John’s Gift for Listeners: John has generously offered access to his book Mindful Insights, a practical guide to building your own mindful practice over 52 weeks.

Get your copy here

Connect with John Shearer: Website: mindfullymad.org

Search: Be Mindful. Pause. Connect. on Facebook to find John’s work and resources.