Lead with Heart (audio)

Lead With Heart (Aired 04-22-26) Metamorfinca – A Powerful Story of Transformation, Purpose & Conscious Leadership

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:04:17 +0000

In Lead With Heart Season 6 Episode 2 (aired April 22, 2026), discover the inspiring journey behind Metamorfinca—a regenerative retreat center in Costa Rica rooted in transformation, purpose, and ancestral wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jesse Hansen, this episode dives deep into conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead with heart beyond traditional models.

Follow the powerful story of two visionaries who left conventional lives behind to build a life aligned with nature, community, and deeper meaning. Through themes of resilience, spirituality, and personal growth, this episode reveals how true leadership begins within—through connection, authenticity, and courage.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation
(00:02:07) - Lead with Heart
(00:02:51) - Meet the Land Stewards Behind Metamorfinga, the
(00:04:01) - The Story of How They Came Together
(00:11:22) - Irish Psychonaut and Plant Medicine Teacher
(00:14:37) - Lead with Heart
(00:15:52) - My Spiritual Love Story With The Dogon Tribe
(00:20:06) - Pushing the Psychedelic Renaissance
(00:20:49) - How a Jewish man met his spiritual wife
(00:23:01) - The Dogon Experience
(00:23:32) - How a Dogon Priest and his mentor met
(00:26:42) - Lead With Heart
(00:27:49) - How I Was Initiated Into the Dogon
(00:34:35) - The Dogon Way of Life
(00:39:45) - Lead with Heart
(00:41:25) - Lead With Heart
(00:46:24) - Lead with Heart
(00:51:59) - Meet Metamorphinka: The Costa Rican Farm

Lead With Heart (Aired 04-15-26) Gerrard Schmid & Dr. Jesse Hanson on Humble Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & CEO Transformation

NowMedia Television Networks — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:03:54 +0000

Discover a powerful conversation on modern leadership in Lead With Heart (aired 04-20-26) featuring Dr. Jesse Hanson and former CEO Gerrard Schmid. This episode explores the shift from performance-driven leadership to heart-centered, emotionally intelligent leadership. Gerrard shares his journey from perfectionism and corporate success to humility, vulnerability, and authentic leadership—highlighting how integrating heart and mind creates stronger, more impactful leaders.

Learn how top executives navigate high-stakes decisions, crisis leadership, and personal transformation while balancing logic with intuition. From leading through global challenges to embracing vulnerability in the boardroom, this episode reveals why today’s most effective leaders lead with both courage and compassion.

Lead With Heart (aired 04-08-26) Isabelle Gold on Healing, Emotional Alchemy & Authentic Leadership

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:41 +0000

In this inspiring episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson interviews transformational guide Isabelle Gold, exploring her journey of healing, emotional alchemy, and heart-centered leadership. Filmed in the stunning natural setting of Costa Rica, this conversation reveals how personal trauma can be transformed into power, purpose, and authentic expression.

Isabelle Gold shares how inner child work, embodiment practices, and intuitive healing helped her reclaim her voice and guide others—especially leaders and entrepreneurs—into deeper alignment and truth. This episode dives into topics like somatic healing, vulnerability, feminine energy, and conscious leadership.

Perfect for those seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual expansion, this episode offers powerful insights on leading with authenticity, presence, and compassion.

Lead With Heart (Aired 04-01-26) From Recovery to Awakening: The Path of Courage, Service, and Fulfillment

NowMedia Television Networks — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:57:32 +0000

In this episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with Danielle Pare—founder of Senses, a somatic therapy and movement studio in Cabo San Lucas—to explore the deep connection between healing, leadership, and authenticity.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Exploring Hotel 360 in Costa Rica
(00:02:00) - Lead with Heart
(00:03:23) - How My Childhood Shaped My Life
(00:09:11) - Danielle on Her Own Struggle With Substance Abuse
(00:13:48) - Follow Your Heart
(00:14:20) - Lead with Heart
(00:15:13) - How Mexico Changed My Life
(00:21:26) - Real Estate and Personal Development: The Call
(00:24:29) - Danielle on her Search for Purpose
(00:27:04) - Lead with Heart
(00:27:58) - The Lotus and Recovery
(00:30:21) - How I Learned To Need Help From My Partner
(00:38:40) - Lead with Heart
(00:39:33) - Soma: The Perfect Blend of Cognitive and Emotional Psychology
(00:44:46) - Somatic Yoga and Wellness Tourism
(00:46:13) - Senses Yoga Studio Gets Men to Come
(00:50:17) - Le With Heart: Seva

Lead With Heart (aired 03-25-26) From Trauma to Transformation | Alyssa Stefanson Powerful Healing Journe

NowMedia Television Networks — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:29:02 +0000

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with somatic healer Alyssa Stefanson to explore a deeply moving journey from trauma, addiction, and abuse to purpose-driven leadership and healing. Filmed in the breathtaking setting of Costa Rica, this episode reveals how embodiment, somatic practices, and inner work can transform pain into purpose.

Alyssa shares her story of overcoming addiction, generational trauma, and toxic relationships—ultimately rising into a global leader in feminine embodiment and trauma-informed healing. Learn how vulnerability, authenticity, and nervous system healing unlock true leadership and personal freedom.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Visit the Hotel 360 in Ojochao, Costa Rica
(00:01:14) - Tour of Hotel 360
(00:02:00) - Lead with Heart
(00:04:41) - How I Learned To Love My Own Self
(00:10:16) - Alyssa's story of losing her voice to substance abuse
(00:13:35) - Lead With Heart
(00:15:17) - Abusive Partner Gets Locked Up In A Rehab Home
(00:19:56) - What Saved My Life From Suicidal Thoughts
(00:21:48) - How I Learned To Heal My Body
(00:24:40) - Alyssa Hansen on Her Broken Leg
(00:27:13) - Lead with Heart
(00:32:45) - How To Heal Yourself
(00:37:00) - Lead with Heart
(00:40:46) - Lead With Heart
(00:42:03) - Alyssa on Living With Trauma
(00:43:31) - Other Words of Wisdom for Women
(00:48:49) - Alyssa on Growing Up
(00:51:24) - Leave With Heart

Lead With Heart (Aired 03-18-26)Turo Founder Shelby Clark on Authentic Leadership, Belonging & Healing

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:20:53 +0000

Aired March 18, 2026, on Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with entrepreneur and investor Shelby Clark, founding CEO of Turo, for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership, vulnerability, belonging, and personal transformation. From building a billion-dollar company to navigating identity, burnout, embodiment, and healing, Shelby shares how true leadership begins within. This inspiring episode explores the difference between fitting in and belonging, the power of living in alignment, and how leading with heart can transform business, relationships, and life. Watch this meaningful interview on Now Media Television for deep insights on conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, and purpose-driven success.

Lead With Heart (aired 03-11-26) How Technology, Psychedelics & Human Connection Are Transforming Healing

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:18:17 +0000

In this episode of Lead With Heart (aired March 11, 2026), Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with tech entrepreneur and wellness innovator Nick Murray, co-founder of Advanced Care and Wake Network, for a powerful conversation about the future of health, technology, and healing.

Nick shares his journey from growing up between South Africa and Canada to building healthcare technology and eventually entering the world of psychedelic research, alternative wellness, and trauma-informed healing. After a life-changing experience supporting a partner through cancer treatment, he began exploring how modern technology, neuroscience, and ancient healing practices can work together to support personal transformation.

Together, Jesse and Nick discuss leadership, mental health, nervous system safety, data-driven wellness, and the role of community in healing. They also explore how technology can be repurposed to create greater access to innovative treatments and holistic health solutions.

If you’re interested in leadership, mental health innovation, psychedelic therapy, personal growth, and conscious technology, this episode offers deep insights into the future of human wellbeing.

Chapters

(00:00:10) - Lead with Heart
(00:03:10) - As a child, you turned to technology
(00:06:54) - The Journey of Healing and Wellbeing
(00:12:16) - LEAD WITH HEART
(00:13:45) - Nick Murray on His Journey Through Technology and Healing
(00:19:12) - Wake
(00:25:44) - Lead with Heart
(00:26:58) - How to Grow Lotuses Yourself
(00:33:26) - How To Heal the Brain With Cannabis
(00:39:19) - Lead with Heart
(00:40:12) - Lead With Heart
(00:41:16) - Quantum Science and the Way to Manage Your Life
(00:47:48) - Riley Cote on Her Healing in Costa Rica
(00:51:24) - Lead With Heart

Lead With Heart (Aired 02-16-26): Trauma-Informed Leadership, Somatic Healing & Indigenous Wisdom with Davida Moore

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:58:08 +0000

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist Davida Moore to explore leadership beyond strategy—into presence, embodiment, and ancestral wisdom.

From indigenous healing practices and somatic therapy to trauma resolution and nervous system awareness, Davida shares her journey from studying biology and pharmacology to becoming a holistic healer integrating EMDR, ceremonial work, and neuroscience.

Discover how unprocessed trauma lives in the body, why true leadership requires self-awareness, and how ancient wisdom and modern psychology can work together to create lasting transformation. This episode dives into generational healing, the power of mentorship, motherhood as transformation, and why somatic work is essential for authentic leadership.

If you're interested in trauma-informed leadership, nervous system healing, ancestral work, or personal growth through embodiment, this conversation will inspire you to lead from your whole self.

Chapters

(00:00:10) - Lead with Heart
(00:01:14) - The Secret to Being a Healer's Daughter
(00:04:04) - As a child, the roles you played in the family
(00:07:47) - When Did You Realize Your Roots?
(00:09:15) - In the Elevator With My
(00:10:14) - Lead From Your Heart
(00:12:16) - Lead with Heart
(00:13:42) - How Your Ancestral Path Changed Your Life
(00:18:07) - Lead With Heart
(00:19:41) - How to Sync Up With Your Ancestral Superpowers
(00:25:22) - Lead with Heart
(00:26:16) - The Lotus
(00:26:52) - How Experiencing Trauma Changed My Life
(00:32:19) - The Real Healing Process of Talk Therapy
(00:35:10) - How to Heal From Trauma
(00:36:15) - Lead With Heart: The Process of Growth
(00:38:57) - Lead With Heart
(00:40:24) - Davida on Harvesting the Veils of Wisdom
(00:42:57) - Another Piece of Wisdom From Your Own Story
(00:47:47) - David Acmore on EMDR and Sequencing

Lead With Heart (aired 02-18-26) Dr. Jesse Hansen & Paul Finkbeiner on Authentic Leadership, Resilience, and Leading with Kindness

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:42:18 +0000

In this inspiring episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with real estate executive Paul Finkbeiner to explore the true essence of leadership beyond titles and strategy. From humble beginnings in a small village to overseeing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, Paul shares powerful lessons on resilience, authenticity, emotional intelligence, and why kindness is a leader’s greatest strength.

Discover how early life experiences shape leadership style, why vulnerability builds trust, and how setbacks can become stepping stones to success. This conversation dives deep into personal growth, family values, and the mindset needed to lead with purpose in business and life.

Lead With Heart (Aired 02-11-26) Integrity in Action: From Dyslexia to Faith-Driven Leadership

NowMedia Television Networks — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:15:01 +0000

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, host Jesse Hanson sits down with faith-driven attorney Chris Nudo for a deeply authentic conversation about transformation, resilience, and leading with integrity. With over 30 years of experience in wills, trusts, business succession, real estate, and nonprofit law, Chris shares the unseen journey behind his professional success.

From growing up as an undiagnosed dyslexic labeled “lazy” in school, to earning his law degree against the odds, Chris reflects on how breaking free from limiting identities shaped his confidence and calling.

Lead With Heart (Aired 02 04 26) From Hustle to Heart: Redefining Leadership Through Purpose and Presence

NowMedia Television Networks — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:40:14 +0000

In this episode of Lead With Heart, host Jesse Hanson sits down with Edward Zaydelman to explore the deeper journey behind authentic leadership — the one that begins long before titles, success, or recognition. Edward shares his path from Brooklyn nightlife promoter to advisor and guide in regenerative communities, retreat centers, and land-based projects focused on human and planetary wellbeing.

The conversation dives into how early family expectations, emotional intelligence, and the search for belonging shaped Edward’s drive — and how burnout, health crises, and failed ventures became catalysts for transformation. Together, they reflect on the tension between achievement and meaning, and why true leadership isn’t about proving worth, but about presence, integrity, and self-awareness.

Lead With Heart (aired 01-28-26)- Conscious Leadership, Shadow Work & the Future of Human-Centered Business

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:42:54 +0000

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson explores what it truly means to lead beyond strategy, titles, and performance. Joined by workplace psychologist and executive coach Carl Lemu, the conversation dives deep into conscious leadership, impostor syndrome, shadow work, mindfulness, and the integration of mental, emotional, and somatic intelligence in modern organizations.

Drawing from decades of experience in leadership development and organizational psychology, Carl shares his personal journey—from childhood adversity and corporate consulting to mindfulness, conscious capitalism, and bringing soul back into business. Together, they unpack how unexamined belief systems, stress, and image management quietly shape leadership behaviors—and how self-awareness, vulnerability, and embodiment can transform both individuals and cultures.

Chapters

(00:00:10) - Lead With Heart
(00:01:24) - In the Elevator With Psychology
(00:03:55) - The Importance of the Impersonation Syndrome
(00:06:37) - In the Elevator With a Impersonator
(00:07:53) - In the Elevator With Carl
(00:10:58) - Lead with Heart
(00:12:07) - Lead With Heart
(00:13:37) - Lead with Heart
(00:18:22) - What's Mindfulness For People at 50?
(00:21:12) - What Made Corporate Minds More Conscious?
(00:23:17) - Lead With Heart: The Mindful Leader
(00:24:27) - Lead with Heart
(00:25:30) - Shadow Work
(00:32:01) - Being the youngest in a family:
(00:36:27) - Seeking Wisdom Through the Soul
(00:37:37) - Lead With Heart
(00:38:31) - Lead With Heart
(00:39:13) - Leading With Heart
(00:43:32) - What is conscious capitalism in the workplace?
(00:47:52) - Carl Lemieux on Conscious Capitalism

Lead With Heart (Aired 01-21-26) Faith, Vulnerability & Transformative Leadership with Dr. Yasser Sandal

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:04:26 +0000

What does it truly mean to lead with heart? In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with Dr. Yasser Sandal, interventional cardiologist and healer, for an honest and deeply human conversation about leadership, faith, surrender, and resilience.

Dr. Sandal shares his journey through medical training, burnout, personal loss, and spiritual reconnection—revealing how vulnerability, prayer, and humility became the foundation of his leadership style. From the pressures of residency to moments of rock bottom, this episode explores how mind, body, and spirit must align for sustainable leadership and meaningful impact.

Together, they unpack themes of control versus surrender, the power of faith during adversity, and how personal healing transforms professional excellence. This episode is essential viewing for leaders, physicians, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking purpose-driven leadership rooted in compassion, presence, and authenticity.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Lead with Heart
(00:01:16) - A Heart with a Purpose
(00:02:10) - Becoming a doctor: How did you know you wanted to be
(00:04:27) - The Path Was Set Before Me
(00:09:03) - Post-medical residency: Challenges
(00:13:10) - Lead with Heart
(00:14:30) - Lead With Heart
(00:15:05) - Lead with Heart
(00:21:39) - Dr. Yasser On His Personal
(00:26:10) - Lead with Heart
(00:27:30) - The Power of the Lotus
(00:28:17) - One physician's battle with alcohol addiction
(00:33:13) - How Prayer Helped Me Get Through My
(00:38:23) - Power of Resonation & The Power of Surrender
(00:39:53) - Lead with Heart
(00:41:15) - Lead With Heart
(00:41:57) - Control and Surrender
(00:43:46) - What Do You Prove by Going Through Pain?
(00:47:42) - Heart of Love: Surrender to Your Love
(00:50:52) - Leading With Heart
(00:52:27) - Lead with Heart

Lead With Heart (Aired 01-14-26): Healing, Wholeness & Regenerative Leadership with Ian Michael Hebert

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:28:00 +0000

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with Ian Michael Hebert, founder of Holos Global, for a deeply human conversation on healing, wholeness, and the future of conscious leadership. From surviving childhood trauma to building regenerative wellness communities in Costa Rica, Ian Michael shares how nature, psychology, and ancient wisdom shape leadership rooted in presence and authenticity.

Together, they explore how the mind, body, relationships, and culture influence transformational leadership—and why true leadership requires inner work, vulnerability, and courage. This episode dives into plant medicine, trauma healing, ecological stewardship, and the balance between control and surrender in life and leadership.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Lead with Heart
(00:01:21) - Ian Michael
(00:10:05) - Coming soon: The battle for freedom
(00:10:18) - Ian Michael on the Power of Connection with Nature
(00:12:37) - Lead with Heart
(00:13:57) - Now Media TV: Lead With Heart
(00:14:32) - Ian Michael Hebert
(00:19:51) - The Land of the Three Waters: Holos and Esalen
(00:25:34) - How to Find Out More About Holos Global
(00:26:22) - Lead with Heart
(00:28:09) - How Have You Learned to Grow Lotuses
(00:36:15) - How to Grow a Lotus With Holos
(00:40:08) - Lead with Heart
(00:42:08) - Lead With Heart: The Wisdom of Walking
(00:45:24) - The Edelman Trust Barometer
(00:47:21) - The Dance Between Control and Surrender
(00:50:17) - The Stillness of Being a Leader
(00:52:19) - Ian Michael Abear

Lead With Heart (aired 01-07-26) Human-Centered Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Growth Without Burnout

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:53:42 +0000

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart on Now Media Television, Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with commercial leadership expert Tanya Ano to explore what it truly means to lead with presence, purpose, and emotional intelligence in today’s high-pressure business world. Drawing on her experience guiding global brands like Nickelodeon, MTV, Netflix, and Moonbug, Tanya shares deep insights into navigating rapid growth without losing the human heart of leadership.

This episode dives into burnout, autopilot leadership, vulnerability as strength, trust, embodiment, and why company values must be lived—not just stated. Through real stories and practical wisdom, viewers learn how aligning mind and heart creates stronger teams, sustainable performance, and meaningful impact.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Lead with Heart
(00:01:30) - What Signs That Leaders Are Growing Too Fast?
(00:04:41) - The Need for Tempo
(00:06:15) - Leaders' Feelings of Overload
(00:12:21) - Lead With Heart
(00:13:03) - Lead with Heart
(00:14:44) - Lead with Heart: The Human Side of Leadership
(00:19:27) - The Vulnerability of Leaders
(00:23:25) - The Power of Being a Leader
(00:26:02) - How to Lead With Heart
(00:27:16) - Lead with Heart
(00:28:36) - Lead With Heart
(00:29:15) - On Being Successful but Feeling Like Autopilot
(00:30:28) - The Need for Human Leadership
(00:31:28) - On autopilot: How to Break the Cycle
(00:41:56) - Lead with Heart
(00:43:31) - Leadership 360: When Do Our Values Match Up With Our Actions
(00:49:39) - A New Woman: Attunement Skills
(00:51:01) - Lead With Heart Tan
(00:56:02) - Lead With Heart

Lead With Heart (Aired 12-17-25) Strategy With Soul: Reclaiming Human-Centered Leadership with Ryan Herpin

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:18:32 +0000

In this deeply reflective episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with leadership strategist, author, and consultant Ryan Herin to explore what happens when efficiency overtakes humanity in modern organizations. As co-founder and managing partner of Impact Strategies Consulting, Ryan has spent over a decade helping leaders build systems that drive performance without sacrificing connection, purpose, or emotional wellbeing.

This episode unpacks the idea of “strategy with soul” a leadership approach where systems exist to serve people, not the other way around. Ryan shares how organizations often lose their heart while scaling, mistaking structure for success and productivity for fulfillment.

Lead With Heart (aired 12-10-25)- The Power of Emotional Intelligence & Authentic Leadership in Today’s World

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:23:23 +0000

In this episode of Lead With Heart (aired 12-10-25), the focus turns to the power of emotional intelligence, authenticity, and human connection in modern leadership. Listeners will discover how self-awareness, vulnerability, and heart-centered decision-making can elevate personal and professional relationships. The episode explores key themes such as conscious communication, emotional resilience, and the importance of leading with intention rather than reaction.

Through inspiring insights and practical tools, Lead With Heart guides leaders, parents, entrepreneurs, and creators to understand how their internal world shapes their external impact. This conversation highlights why today’s most influential leaders embrace compassion, mindfulness, and emotional alignment to drive meaningful change.