The Shadows Podcast: Emotional Intelligence Through Pop Culture
Episodes
Episode 103: Dr. Omar Reda
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I am not a heart surgeon, but mending broken hearts is my true calling.” Dr. Omar Reda is a global trauma expert, author, and public speaker. Thi...
Episode 102: Jeremie Kubicek
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Everyone has a number over their heads. Wouldn’t you like to find out yours?” This week the Shadows Podcast welcomes a returning guest, Jeremie...
Episode 101: Michael Unbroken
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Shadows Podcast welcomes a coach, mentor, educator for adult survivors of child abuse, and podcast host, Michael Unbroken! In this episo...
Episode 100: The Chiodo Brothers
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THE SHADOWS PODCAST CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with master special effects artists specializing in...
Episode 99: Clay Smeltzer
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clay Smeltzer is the founder and host of the Purpose Infused Brotherhood Podcast and a returning guest to the Shadows! During this episode, Clay discu...
Halloween Special - Episode 98: Michael Bailey Smith
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween from the Shadows Podcast! This Halloween, we have the honor of having the man who played Super Freddy in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5, ...
Episode 97: Carrie Schmidt
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Schmidt is a certified Life Mastery Consultant, Executive Leadership Coach, and CEO of Infinite SOULutions, LLC. She is also the author of "Beh...
Episode 96: Don Colliver
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Colliver spent twenty years in television production and is the author of, “Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence.” During t...
Episode 95: Deb Whitcas
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Whitcas is a two-time Emmy winning Supervising Producer and Sports Journalist. She’s produced highly rated national/international prime time and...
Episode 94: Kevin Osby
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Kevin Osby to the Shadows Podcast! This episode is available on all podcast platforms at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or thes...
Episode 93: Tim Worley
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Tim Worley to the Shadows Podcast! This episode is available on all podcast platforms at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast or thes...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask Season 2 Finale Part II
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of the Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask Season 2 Finale is now available at www.theshadowspodcast and https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast. ...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask Season 2 Finale Part I
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part I of the Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask Season 2 Finale is now available at www.theshadowspodcast and https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast. (...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind The Mask with Demetrius Booth & Jerry Dugan
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 of Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask is now available at https://linktr.ee/shadowspodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. Every day we in...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind The Mask with Noble & Kathy Gibbens
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 of Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask is now available at https://linktr.ee/shadowspodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. Every day we in...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind The Mask with Joe Bogdan and Steve Gamlin
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 of Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask is now available at https://linktr.ee/shadowspodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. Every day we in...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind The Mask with Mandy Capehart & Dr. Samara Sterling
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask is now available at https://linktr.ee/shadowspodcast or www.theshadowspodcast.com. Every day we in...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask with Briton Lee Hurdle & Tripp Bodenheimer
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we interact with other people’s masked versions of themselves. Most people have a select few that they allow to unmask them. Often, our bi...
Rise From The Shadows: Behind The Mask with Clay Smeltzer & Nancy John
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we interact with other people’s masked versions of themselves. Most people have a select few that they allow to unmask them. Often, our bi...
Episode 92: The Chronicles of Kevin Hines
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Shadows Podcast features the Chronicles of Kevin Hines! Kevin attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge and now he's a wo...
Episode 91: The Chronicles of Bill Brown
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Shadows Podcast has the honor of welcoming a United States Navy SEAL, Bill Brown! Bill helped found the annual Navy SEAL Hudson River Sw...
Episode 90: The Chronicles of Allen Levi Simmons
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Shadows Podcast has the honor of welcoming a United States Marine Corps veteran, author of “Can I Speak?” and host of the Purpose Po...
Episode 89: The Chronicles of Larry Spencer
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have an incredible and inspiring story from someone who struggled throughout high school to hanging out with the President of the United ...
Episode 88: The Chronicles of Jeff Knight
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 4th of July! This week the Shadows Podcast welcomes a military veteran and co-founder of Angels 14, Jeff Knight! His episode, the Chronicles of ...
Episode 87: The Chronicles of Charlie Bodenheimer
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Shadows Podcast celebrates what would have been the 71st birthday of Charlie Bodenheimer. He was the father of Tripp Bodenheimer, host of th...
Episode 86: The Chronicles of Matthew Brackett
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Brackett was a Catholic Priest for 20 years, serving in countries such as Colombia, Chile, England, Ireland, Italy, and Mexico, and spent thre...
Episode 85: The Chronicles of Jeff Johnston
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Johnston is an Author, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and President of Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. During this episode, Jeff ope...
Episode 84: The Chronicles of Christina Mendez
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Mendez is a 3x Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor. She’s also a hydration and circulation specialist. During this episode, Christina walks us thro...
Episode 83: The Chronicles of Alan Payne
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Payne is the man who built the longest-lasting Blockbuster franchise chain in the country, the author of an Amazon Best-Seller, Built to Fail: Th...
Episode 82: The Chronicles of Jack O'Halloran
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Christopher Reeve, Chuck Norris, Tom Hanks, and Jimmy Hoffa all have in common? They’ve had interactions with our...
Episode 81: The Chronicles of Brian McComak
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian McComak joins the Shadows Podcast! Brian is the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/. Hummingbird ...
Episode 80: The Chronicles of Roger Pollard
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Roger Pollard joins the Shadows Podcast! Roger is a former Linebacker for North Carolina State. He also has experience as a High School Foot...
Episode 79: The Chronicles of Jason Earle
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jason Earle joins the Shadows Podcast! Brian is the Founder and CEO of Got Mold and MycoLab USA. You won't believe the unbelievable story he...
Episode 78: The Chronicles of Jay Ly
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Ly is a trainer, speaker, coach, military veteran, Founder and President of Golden Compass, and host of the Live Free Series Podcast. During this ...
Episode 77: The Chronicles of Dr. Amanda Barrientez
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The Money Healer” and Founder of NFA-Money, Dr. Amanda Barrientez joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! During this episode, Dr. Barrientez ...
Episode 76: The Chronicles of Adam Bird
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Bird joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! Adam is the founder and CEO of Heroes Media Group. During this episode, Adam opens up about the c...
Episode 75: The Chronicles of Anne O'Neil
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadows Podcast wraps up season 2 of our March Madness-inspired Rebound series with Anne O’Neil! Anne was an academic and athletic All-American ...
Episode 74: The Chronicles of Dale Brown
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the Rebound series with the legendary Head Coach from Louisiana State University, "The Master Motivator," Dale Brown! Over his 25-year car...
Episode 73: The Chronicles of Sherri Coale
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the Rebound series with the legendary Hall of Fame Head Coach from the University of Oklahoma Women's Basketball program, Sherri Coale! Ov...
Episode 72: The Chronicles of Kyle Guy
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Nantz said, "It's the all-time turnaround title!". The University of Virginia basketball program went from the wrong side of history to cutting do...
Episode 71: The Chronicles of Jackie Stiles
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off our second year of the Rebound series with Jackie Stiles! Jackie is one of the most celebrated basketball players in college basketball hi...
Episode 70: The Chronicles of Sean Lake
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Lake is the co-founder of Bubs Naturals. During this episode of the Shadows Podcast, Sean shares the events and aftermath of September 11, 2012, ...
Episode 69: The Chronicles of Sandra Stosz
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bodhi and his special co-host, Nina Choy-Rohmiller had the privilege to interview Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz, United States Coast Guard (Retired), on t...
Episode 68: The Chronicles of Nathan Coy
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Coy is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the current Commandant at the Joint Base Charleston Airman Leadershi...
Episode 67: The Chronicles of Brandi Benson
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandi Benson is a military veteran, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and author of, The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle With Can...
Episode 66: The Chronicles of Cristian Plascencia
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Cristian Plascencia, the co-founder of The Durable Athlete, to the Shadows Podcast! Cristian discusses how an early injury playin...
Episode 65: The Chronicles of Scott DeLuzio
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott DeLuzio is an Army infantry veteran who served with his younger brother, Steven, in Afghanistan in 2010. That same year, Steven was killed in ac...
Episode 64: The Genesis of Just a Squirrel Looking for a Nut
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oleg Lougheed and Scott Mason are the co-creators and hosts of the weekly Facebook Live and LinkedIn Live, Just a Squirrel Looking For a Nut, every Th...
Episode 63: The Chronicles of Art Bell
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of Comedy Central, former President of Court TV, and author of Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor, A...
Episode 62: 2021 Year in Review
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've been downloaded in over 50 countries and have recorded over 3,291 minutes of Shadows Podcast content as we recap this incredible year with our 2...
Bonus Episode: Off the Air
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first OFF THE AIR episode of the Shadows Podcast is now available at https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast What happens when they aren’t record...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E13: Season Finale with Mary Polanco, Demetrius Booth, and Kim Meckwood
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The finale episode of the Rise From The Shadows season one is now available! In this episode, we get things started with a Senior Noncommissioned Off...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E12: Season Finale with Jason Womack, Sejal Thakkar, and Jeff Reyes
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to wrap up season 1 of Rise From The Shadows and 2021 than with two episodes packed with personal development? In this episode, ...
Episode 61: The Chronicles of DC Glenn
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From steaming collard greens and shucking peas to writing and recording a smash hit, “Whoomp! There It Is”, the Chronicles of DC Glenn is now avai...
Episode 60: The Genesis of the Lima Charlie Network
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lima Charlie Network has officially launched! On 3 December 2020, the Lima Charlie team hosted a Facebook Live to familiarize you with our new tea...
Episode 59: The Chronicles of Jaime Andrews
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicles of Jaime Andrews is now available! Jaime is an award-winning actress, producer, business director, and playwright. She’s also appeare...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E11: A Motherless Child with Scott Mason
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Black Friday edition of Rise From The Shadows, we welcome Scott Mason back to the Shadows! During this episode, Scott tells the story of liste...
Episode 58: The Chronicles of Kaleth Wright
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadows Podcast: The Chronicles of Kaleth Wright is now available! Kaleth is a retired senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air For...
Episode 57: The Chronicles of Noble Gibbens
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The EQ Gangster, Noble Gibbens is back! This time he’s joining us on the Shadows Podcast! If you’re looking to get on an emotional fitness program...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E10: Character with Joe Bogdan
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Veterans Day! On this special edition of Rise From The Shadows, we welcome a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and c...
Episode 56: The Chronicles of Dr. Steve Yacovelli
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The Gay Leadership Dude” Dr. Steve Yacovelli joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! Steve is the author of, Pride Leadership and the owner an...
Episode 55: The Chronicles of Dee Wallace
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween from the Shadows Podcast! Today we have a very special guest. She’s an accomplished author, actress (E.T., Cujo, The Howling, etc.),...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E9: Vulnerability with George Linen Jr.
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George Linen Jr. aka “Fresh Linen” is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, Airman Leadership School Instructor at Ramstein Ai...
Episode 54: The Chronicles of Todd Simmons
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Simmons is the Chief Vision Officer and Founder of Courageous Leadership Alliance, a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force...
Episode 53: The Chronicles of Rob Sanderson
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Sanderson is a retired Police Sergeant with 18 years of service and the Founder and Director of Surf Waves Enjoy Life (SWEL). During this episode,...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E8: Courage with Amy Wade
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Wade is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the Commandant at the Langley Airman Leadership School. On this episod...
Episode 52: The Chronicles of Adrian Miller
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the latest episode of the Shadows Podcast: The Chronicles of Adrian Miller. Adrian is an incredibly outspoken and very honest New Yorker wit...
Episode 51: The Tragedy and Triumph of Todd Boczkowski
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Todd Boczkowski joins us on an episode of the Shadows Podcast that’s filled with emotions. Todd is a trauma and PTSD survivor, author of M...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E7: Attitude, Decisions, and Actions with W. Scott Greene
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Llama Lounge Takeover week continues as W. Scott Greene joins us on this episode of Rise From The Shadows! On this episode, Scott talks about an artic...
Episode 50: Llama Lounge Takeover with W. Scott Greene & Joe Bogdan
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
W. Scott Greene and Joe Bogdan from the Llama Leadership and the Llama Lounge Podcast takeover the Shadows Podcast for a special 50th episode! They ha...
Off the Air: Ego
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ego always a bad thing? How has your ego impacted someone you care for? How do you tame your ego? Why does ego always show up during feedback? What...
Episode 49: The Chronicles of Tony Richardson
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Richardson is a retired officer from the United States Air Force and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Catalyst Group LLC. Durin...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E6: Empowered People, Empower People with Sha Sparks
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sha Sparks returns to the Shadows to discuss that voice inside our head. That voice can hurt us if we allow it to, but we need to realize that it can ...
Episode 48: The Chronicles of Nancy John
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy John is the co-founder and CEO of Seed Leadership, a Leadership Coach to Introverted Leaders, a Leadership Facilitator and Strategy Consultant, ...
Episode 47: The Chronicles of Adam Boubede
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Episode 47: The Chronicles of Adam Boubede at www.theshadowspodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast Adam Boubede is currently servin...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E5: Weaponizing Adversity with Mike Roderick
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Roderick is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the Commandant at the Whiteman Airman Leadership School. On this ...
Episode 46: The Chronicles of Scott Ferguson
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I will never sit in the shade of the tree I planted.” Scott Ferguson is a military veteran, Managing Director, and host of Time To Shine Today Po...
Episode 45: The Chronicles of Van Lai-DuMone
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of WorksmART Advantage, a Creative Strategist and LEAP Coach, and a Tedx and Keynote Speaker. On this episode, Van share...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E4: Life Wounds Need Band-Aids Too with Angela Winner
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Winner is a Noncommissioned Officer and Professional Military Instructor in the United States Air Force. She currently teaching at the Little R...
Episode 44: The Chronicles of Daniel Harris
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Harris is a 30-year veteran of the United States Armed Forces. He’s the Founder and CEO of Muddy Boots Leadership and the author of the book,...
Episode 43: The Chronicles of Kristen Joy
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Joy is an actress/model, the founder of Voluptuous Life, and is heavily involved in volunteering with racoon foster care. On this episode of t...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E3: Emotional Knots and Going APE with Noble Gibbens
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“When you name the emotion, you can tame the emotion.” Noble Gibbens is a former emotionally clueless West Point Army Ranger who’s now an emotio...
Episode 42: The Chronicles of Jerry Dugan
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Jerry Dugan is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Jerry is the host of the Beyond the Rut Podc...
Episode 41: The Chronicles of Steve Gamlin
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gamlin rose from the ashes of failure to achieve great success in his life. Steve Gamlin is the Motivational Firewood Guy, Vision Board Master, ...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E2: Live Within Your Suffering
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Throughout life we experience suffering, but it doesn’t mean we have to stay in it.” Joshua Stewart is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the ...
Episode 40: The Chronicles of Layne Gneiting
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
”The detour is the path. Be willing to be flexible, agile and pivot because a lot of times the deepest most profound lessons we need to learn aren’...
Episode 39: The Chronicles of Gerome Sapp
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gerome Sapp played college football at Notre Dame and played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts. However, the most impressive ...
Rise From The Shadows | S1E1: Blazing Your Own Trail
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often live with the weight of others’ expectations. We’re told who we should and shouldn’t be. It could be high academic standards placed on ...
Episode 38: The Chronicles of Craig Neri
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 4th of July! On this special episode, retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Craig Neri joins the Shadows Podcast. Craig ...
Episode 37: The Chronicles of Brian G. Bachand
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define what you desire? Brian G. Bachand has an incredible journey unlike any other. Brian completed Seminary School, was selected as the P...
Episode 36: The Chronicles of Casey Berman
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you're at a crossroads in your life? Casey Berman is the founder of Leave Law Behind, a career coaching program to help attorne...
Episode 35: The Chronicles of Zach Bitter
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Zach Bitter is now available on our NEW WEBSITE https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Zach is an endurance athlete...
Episode 34: The Chronicles of Josh White
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Josh White is now available on our NEW WEBSITE https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Josh is a Senior Noncommissio...
Episode 33: The Chronicles of Chad Hennings
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Memorial Day! The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Chad Hennings is now available on our NEW WEBSITE https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Chad i...
Episode 32: The Chronicles of Dylan Roberts
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Dylan Roberts is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Dylan is a recent graduate from the United...
Episode 31: The Chronicles of Penelope Jean Hayes
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicles of Penelope Jean Hayes is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Penelope is the founder of the Viral Energy Institute, Vi...
Episode 30: The Chronicles of Dr. Rob Bell
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicles of Dr. Rob Bell is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode of the Shadows Podcast we welcome a sports psych...
Episode 29: The Chronicles of Chad Porter
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicles of Chad Porter is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode of the Shadows Podcast we welcome an accomplished...
Episode 28: The Chronicles of Nikita Koloff
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicles of Nikita Koloff is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Nikita is a former professional wrestler turned minister. He is...
Episode 27: The Chronicles of Joel Goldberg
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicles of Joel Goldeberg is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Joel has over twenty-five years of experience in television de...