In this inspiring episode, host Jesse Hanson sits down with Ross McKenzie for a meaningful conversation about living with intention, embracing the present moment, and finding purpose in everyday life. Through personal stories, practical insights, and heartfelt reflections, Ross shares his perspective on overcoming challenges, staying focused on what truly matters, and creating a life aligned with one's values.

Together, they explore themes such as personal growth, resilience, gratitude, mindfulness, and the importance of taking action instead of waiting for the “perfect” moment. The discussion offers valuable lessons for anyone seeking greater fulfillment, balance, and clarity in both their personal and professional journey.

• (00:00:00) - Lead With Heart
• (00:02:40) - Lead With Heart
• (00:03:58) - Ross Barkley on Growing Up in Toronto
• (00:04:53) - The Goldilocks Story
• (00:06:22) - Anthony Robbins' Firewalk Seminar
• (00:11:40) - Ross On His Superstitious Experiences
• (00:15:25) - Lead with Heart
• (00:16:42) - Bipolar patient Ross McKenzie on his near death
• (00:19:23) - How to Get Off of Lithium
• (00:21:31) - Ross on His Drug Rehab
• (00:26:17) - Bipolar: Tell My Story in Documentary
• (00:27:50) - Inclination Stories for the Whole Self
• (00:28:47) - Lead with Heart
• (00:30:01) - The Making of 'Wonders'
• (00:31:13) - Ross on The Somatic Work
• (00:35:31) - The Work Is Never Done
• (00:37:48) - Coming soon: The Making of 'The film'
• (00:38:51) - The Coach as a Healer
• (00:40:59) - Lead with Heart
• (00:42:09) - How to Watch Bipolarized
• (00:44:04) - Ross on His Journey to Freedom
• (00:46:59) - Wonders of the World: Leading With Heart
• (00:53:00) - Ross's Heartwarming Story

In this inspiring episode of Lead with Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson sits down with Christine Conti, LPC, Air Force Veteran, and Founder of Phoenix Counseling and Wellness Center, for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, healing, and conscious leadership.

From her childhood in New York City and service in the U.S. Air Force to building a thriving integrative mental health practice, Christine shares the personal experiences that shaped her path as a therapist and wellness leader. Together, Jesse and Christine explore the transformative power of self-awareness, parts

In this powerful episode of Lead with Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson welcomes executive and life coach Marco Ortega for a deeply vulnerable conversation about healing, leadership, and personal transformation. Marco shares his journey from childhood trauma to becoming a neuroscience-based coach trained through Dr. Joe Dispenza’s NeuroChange Solutions. Together, they explore forgiveness, emotional safety, neuroplasticity, heart-centered leadership, and the practices that help people break old patterns and create a new future from within.