What does it mean to truly belong — to a place, to a community, or even to yourself?

On this episode of Back to Life, Danny sits down with Marina Baronas, a storyteller of belonging whose life has crossed borders of culture, language, and identity. Raised in Lithuania, Russia, and Azerbaijan, Marina inherited a deep understanding of hospitality — not as a job, but as a way of being.

After immigrating to the United States at nineteen, she built a career in restaurants, hotels, and leadership, discovering that true service is less about transactions and more about presence. Through motherhood, migration, reinvention, and resilience, Marina learned that "home" is not a destination — it's a daily practice of returning to yourself.

Together, Danny and Marina explore:

• What it means to belong in seasons of transition

• How hospitality becomes a leadership philosophy

• The power of presence in a distracted world

• Carrying hope and identity through change

This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn't always loud. Sometimes it's the quiet decision to keep showing up — to yourself and to others — with tenderness, courage, and an open heart.

If you've ever felt in-between places, roles, or identities, this episode is for you.

Check out her book, here.

Marina's website: https://www.marinabaronas.com/

As the year winds down and a new one begins, Danny invites listeners into a deep, honest exploration of what it means to be fully alive. In this season-opening episode, he reflects on the 3 Levels of Life, why so many of us get stuck in the "functional fog," and how a Radical Reverence for Your Life can pull you back into clarity, purpose, and joy.

With simple, timeless practices you can begin today, Danny offers a roadmap for slowing down, creating vision, reconnecting with your Spirit, and moving into the new year with intention—not exhaustion.

What if you could rewire your brain to release fear, reduce stress, and live more fully?

In this episode of the Back to Life podcast, I sit down with Lisa Wimberger, founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute and expert in blending neuroscience with mindfulness.

We explore how to reshape limiting beliefs, heal trauma, and create new neural pathways that support a life of clarity, calm, and intention. Lisa shares powerful tools you can start using right away—whether you're navigating stress, stuck in old patterns, or ready to step into a new chapter.

Listen now and learn how to rewire your brain for resilience and renewal.