Send us Fan Mail If your mind starts racing the moment your head hits the pillow, you're not alone. In Episode 656 of It's Bizzy, I sit down with former Special Forces soldier, professional fighter, and sleep resilience expert Tim Thomas to talk about why so many of us struggle with insomnia, anxiety, and an overactive nervous system. Tim shares practical breathing techniques and nervous system tools that can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and improve your sleep naturally—without relying...
Jul 14
1 hr 15 min
Send us Fan Mail At just 14 years old, my guest, Sam West, was abandoned by his parents on the side of a country road. What happened next is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of It's Bizzy, Sam shares how a ranch family took him in, how he found Jesus, built a career in law enforcement, and ultimately made the courageous decision to forgive the very parents who abandoned him. His story is a powerful reminder that our past does not have to define our future. We also talk about fa...
Jul 7
1 hr 1 min
Send us Fan Mail This special Fourth of July episode of It's Bizzy celebrates the spirit of the American Dream with one of my oldest friends and one of the most successful female entrepreneurs I know, Lisi Lerch. For more than 25 years, Lisi has built a nationally recognized accessories brand from the ground up—starting with affordable Kentucky Derby hats and growing into a thriving business featuring jewelry, handbags, apparel, and boutiques across Pennsylvania and beyond. After leaving a ca...
Jul 2
36 min
Episode 653 Can You Love What Isn't Perfect? Acceptance, Faith & America's 250th Birthday with Bizzy
Send us Fan Mail As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I found myself asking a difficult but important question: Can I allow this moment to be exactly as it is, even if I wish it were different? In this deeply personal solo episode of It's Bizzy, I reflect on acceptance, faith, forgiveness, family, recovery, and learning to love imperfect things—including ourselves. From my own experiences with divorce, estrangement, recovery, and trusting God's plan, to reflections on our country and our...
Jun 30
16 min
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 652 of It's Bizzy, I sit down with author Elli Rose Cikovic to discuss her memoir, The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic, and her powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery. Elli shares how she began drinking at 13, experienced blackouts by 14, and spent years navigating family dysfunction, divorce, shame, and the emotional challenges that often accompany alcoholism. Together, we explore what recovery looks like for younger generations...
Jun 25
45 min
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you've been waiting for someone else to change before you could move forward? In this honest and personal episode of It's Bizzy, Elizabeth Chance shares her journey through a difficult year of uncertainty, sleepless nights, self-reflection, and the realization that lasting change begins within. She discusses the importance of taking action, embracing personal growth, trusting your faith, and letting go of the things—and people—yo...
Jun 23
16 min
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 650 of It's Bizzy, I sit down with Chris Pondoff, founder and host of Pondoff's Anonymous, Recovery Pastor at Underground Recovery Community in St. Louis, and a man whose life is a testament to the power of faith, recovery, and second chances. Chris shares his journey from growing up in a culture where alcohol was everywhere to losing his father, hitting rock bottom, and eventually finding lasting sobriety. We talk about addiction, grief, faith, community, adoption...
Jun 18
41 min
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed that when life gets uncomfortable, it's easier to stay busy than it is to sit still and feel? In this solo episode, I'm sharing something I've been learning while writing my book. After reaching more than 45,000 words, I've spent a lot of time looking back on my life, and I've realized that for years, busyness was my way of avoiding difficult emotions. If I was moving, multitasking, taking care of everyone else, planning the next thing, or chasing the ne...
Jun 16
18 min
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 646, I sit down with Lane Kennedy, a woman with 29 years of continuous sobriety and someone whose work deeply resonates with where so many of us are today. Lane is a Calm Living Docent who guides people toward optimal health through a powerful blend of DNA wisdom, meditation, mindfulness, and personalized nutrition. She’s also a mindfulness and nervous system regulation teacher, DNA functional nutritionist, and the author of Sobriety for Dummies. Lane and I talk ab...
Jun 11
50 min
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I talk about a shocking conversation with an old friend whose relapse—and the way he was treated in the rooms—left me stunned. From “California sober” to being kicked out of a meeting, I unpack what’s changed in recovery culture, what hasn’t, and why honesty about sobriety still matters. I also dive into the bigger picture: how our world has become more fluid, more confusing, and sometimes downright upside‑down. From AI writing papers to states strugglin...
Jun 9
18 min
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