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.

In this inspiring episode of Lead with Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hanson welcomes Christine Conti, LPC, Air Force Veteran, and Founder of Phoenix Counseling & Wellness Center, for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery.

Broadcast from the lush jungles of Costa Rica, Christine shares her personal story—from growing up in New York City and navigating the challenges of family dynamics, to serving in the U.S. Air Force and ultimately finding her calling as a mental health professional. Together, Jesse and Christine explore the impact of childhood roles, personal growth, and how adversity can become a catalyst for purpose and empowerment.

The discussion dives into evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, DBT, ACT, and Sandtray Therapy, while also highlighting holistic modalities including Reiki, sound healing, yoga, and mindfulness. Christine explains how Phoenix Counseling & Wellness Center integrates traditional psychotherapy with wellness practices to create personalized healing experiences for clients and families

In this powerful episode of Lead with Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson journeys deep into the lush mountains of Costa Rica to explore Metamorfinka — a breathtaking sanctuary built on transformation, sustainability, family, and conscious leadership. From handcrafted earth homes and bamboo architecture to organic farming, healing spaces, and ancient wisdom traditions, Irashapi and Concetta share how they left modern life behind to create a life rooted in nature, purpose, and heart-centered living.

This inspiring conversation dives into leadership, parenting, healing, embodiment, indigenous teachings, reciprocity, and the courage it takes to choose faith over fear. Discover how reconnecting with the land, embracing discomfort, and living in harmony with nature can awaken deeper purpose and lasting transformation.

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, aired 05-06-26 on NOW Media Television, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with trading coach Michael Wade for a deeply vulnerable conversation about leadership, emotional healing, spirituality, and success. From surviving corporate burnout at Oracle to building a heart-centered trading community in Costa Rica, Michael shares how childhood trauma, fear, and self-discovery shaped his journey toward conscious living and authentic leadership.

Together, they explore embodiment vs. spiritual bypassing, nervous system healing, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and the true meaning of success beyond money. This inspiring interview offers wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, healers, and anyone seeking transformation, purpose, and inner peace.

• (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation
• (00:02:07) - Lead with Heart
• (00:02:49) - A Few Minutes With Mike Wade
• (00:03:35) - Michael Waid on His Childhood
• (00:07:40) - Tim Ferriss on Why He Quit Oracle
• (00:12:39) - Michael's Journey to Lead With Heart
• (00:14:07) - Dr. Jesse Hanson
• (00:19:03) - Options Education: The Dance of Realization
• (00:22:22) - The Message From The Jamaican Investor
• (00:24:19) - Lead with Heart: Michael's Personal Transformation
• (00:27:20) - Lead with Heart
• (00:28:13) - Coming into the Heart
• (00:33:51) - Bypassing the Fear of Dying
• (00:38:03) - Michael Wade
• (00:40:03) - Lead with Heart
• (00:40:56) - Know Yourself
• (00:44:47) - Michael Brookes on balancing the
• (00:46:01) - Michael Brody
• (00:50:02) - The Power of Love in Business
• (00:52:56) - Lead with Heart

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson explores Metamorfinca—“The Farm of Transformation”—a breathtaking retreat in Costa Rica where nature, leadership, and conscious living unite. Discover how sustainable design, organic farming, and ancestral wisdom create a space for deep personal and collective transformation.

From eco-friendly homes built with earth and bamboo to regenerative agriculture and community-centered living, this episode reveals what it truly means to lead with presence, purpose, and heart. Learn how embracing nature, discomfort, and reciprocity can unlock growth, resilience, and authentic leadership.

Perfect for viewers interested in conscious leadership, sustainable living, personal growth, and transformational travel, this episode offers inspiring insights into creating a life aligned with purpose and harmony.

• (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation
• (00:02:07) - Lead with Heart
• (00:03:04) - Building a Modern Home in the Mountains of Costa Rica
• (00:09:19) - Inside a Dogon Home in the Jungle of Costa Rica
• (00:13:57) - Lead With Heart
• (00:14:37) - Lead with Heart
• (00:15:50) - Lead with Heart
• (00:21:06) - Farmers grow organic vegetables in the US
• (00:24:07) - Goats on a farm
• (00:27:17) - Lead with Heart
• (00:28:35) - Where everything flows in nature's waters
• (00:30:50) - Yoga retreats with the ancient cultures
• (00:34:27) - Delicious Complicity in Pain
• (00:40:13) - Lead with Heart
• (00:41:27) - Irish Philadelphians: Lead With Heart
• (00:42:35) - The End of an Era
• (00:45:14) - The Need for Multi-Generational Healing
• (00:47:23) - Repercivity in the Dogon
• (00:50:04) - A Taste of Leading With Heart
• (00:51:13) - Lead With Heart

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.

• (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