Surf, Drugs, & Redemption | Logan Dulien

Surf, Drugs, & Redemption | Logan Dulien

Mark reconnects with childhood friend Logan Doolan — a Newport Beach local who went from Volcom's first shop grom to producing award-winning surf films, only to lose it all to an OxyContin addiction before staging one of the most unlikely comebacks in surf culture. Logan shares the full story: growing up in Newport with a dysfunctional home life, finding a second family through The Frog House, hosting the world's best junior surfers (Andy Irons, the Hobgoods, Mick Fanning) at his house with zero parental supervision, building the Snap surf film franchise, touring the world with Mickey Avalon, and the slow descent that followed the OxyContin epidemic hitting the surf community. Most powerfully, Logan opens up about how he got clean — not through traditional AA, but through an unconventional recipe of Vivitrol shots and surfing every single day — and how that recovery fueled the creation of Snap 3, 4, and 5, the last of which screened at 60 premieres across 30 countries and won Movie of the Year. This is a story about resilience, redemption, and the healing power of the ocean.

Purpose After Pain | Austin Greenleaf

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Austin Greenleaf — a Michigan native, baseball kid, and survivor — who opens up about growing up in chaos, descending into substance abuse, a life-changing car accident, and the long road to recovery, accountability, and authentic living. Austin shares what it really took to break the victim mindset, build a community he could trust, and start showing up for himself — and for others. Whether you're in the pit right now or supporting someone who is, this conversation will meet you where you are.

From Skid Row to Serving Billionaires: A Recovery Story | Matt Higgins

Matt Higgins went from overdosing in a Hollywood alley to walking that same alley in a suit, trusted with the life of a billionaire's child. In this raw and powerful episode, Matt shares his journey from a small town in Oklahoma, to the Navy's combat search and rescue, to rock bottom on the streets of Skid Row — and how a breathwork session with Jeremy Jackson, a stranger named "Eyes," and a simple prayer changed everything.

How to Heal, Build Resilience & Understand Yourself | Dr. Nahal Delpassand

In this episode of The Mark Manderson Show, Mark sits down with Dr. Nahal Delpassand, a licensed psychologist based in Austin, Texas, with nearly a decade of experience in private practice. Dr. Delpassand shares her insight on emotional awareness, resilience, self-acceptance, chronic illness, infertility, disability, and what it really means to understand yourself on a deeper level. Her work is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and helping people reconnect with the strengths they already carry, even during difficult seasons of life. The conversation also explores her upcoming children's book, The Seasons of Little Tree, coming in 2026, which focuses on belonging, resilience, growth, and self-acceptance. This episode is for anyone navigating stress, uncertainty, emotional pain, identity, healing, or major life transitions—and looking for a more compassionate way to grow.

JD Denham on Sobriety, Discipline & Becoming the Man You're Meant to Be

In this episode of The Mark Manderson Show, I sit down with JD Denham for a powerful conversation about addiction, sobriety, discipline, masculinity, faith, family, and rebuilding your life from the ground up. JD opens up about the moments that changed his life, the mindset shifts that helped him overcome addiction, and why discipline—not motivation—is the foundation for long-term success. We also dive into fatherhood, purpose, mental toughness, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to become the man your family needs. If you're struggling with consistency, purpose, addiction, or feeling stuck in life, this episode will challenge the way you think and inspire you to level up.