Zantastic

Seeing the Truth of Who You Are with Gregory James Thelian

In this powerful episode of Zantastic, Kathy sits down with award-winning boudoir photographer Gregory James Thelian from New York City. Greg shares his transformative 3-day photography experience designed to help people not just look their best, but finally feel seen, celebrated, and whole. Through an in-depth “Personality Reveal” consultation, a personalized portrait session, and a private photo exhibition where clients walk into a literal gallery of themselves, Greg helps people shift their self-perception and overcome deep self-limiting beliefs. You'll hear: * Why we’re often our own harshest critics in a world of constant social media comparison * How seeing a beautiful, physical representation of yourself can create lasting change, including one client’s emotional “I’m worthy” moment that completely changed her life * The surprising connection between boudoir photography, cognitive behavioral techniques, and healing self-identity * Practical advice for anyone wanting to reconnect with their true self Whether you’re struggling with self-image, building your personal brand, or simply ready to see yourself through kinder eyes, this conversation will inspire you to love yourself more deeply and show up as your most authentic self. Watch the full episode to discover how one photographer is using portraits as a tool for profound personal transformation.

Episode 42: Breaking Free from the Addiction Matrix with Vincent Hazenboom

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Kathy sits down with Vincent Hazenboom — a 39-year-old podcaster, men's coach, and host of *The How To Heart Show* from the Netherlands — who spent over 20 years battling a severe pornography addiction that kept him isolated, anxious, and disconnected from real relationships. Vincent opens up about how porn became his primary coping mechanism for childhood trauma and fear of rejection, the dopamine hijack that controlled his life, and why it left him shaking with anxiety around women. He shares his raw journey out of the "addiction matrix" — from toxic pickup artist tactics and people-pleasing to finally healing through therapy (including EMDR), building genuine masculine-feminine balance, embracing vulnerability, and learning to approach women from the heart instead of fear or performance. Together, Kathy and Vincent explore: - Why so many men get trapped in porn, video games, and digital distraction - The crisis of modern masculinity and the lack of healthy role models - How to move from feminine avoidance to balanced masculine leadership and action - The power of vulnerability, emotional honesty, and taking small courageous steps - Why online dating often keeps men stuck — and how real-world connection changes everything - Breaking free from societal programming, dopamine loops, and the "safe but empty" comfort zone This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with porn addiction, feeling disconnected in relationships, or simply wanting to live with more authenticity, purpose, and heart-centered confidence. Whether you're a man ready to reclaim your power or a woman who wants to better understand the male experience, Vincent’s story offers hope, practical insight, and a clear path forward. If you're tired of numbing out and ready to create real connection — with yourself and others — this conversation will light the way.

From Trauma to Paradise, Building a 7-Figure Podcast Marketing Company with Dennis Meador

Dennis Meador lives on San Pedro island in Belize and runs a multimillion-dollar podcast-centric marketing company serving primarily attorneys. Meador explains how the Legal Podcast Network turns 30-minute Q&A sessions into a month of marketing assets across dozens of platforms, and why podcasting is frictionless, authentic, and powerful for building trust and connecting at scale. He shares his background as an Air Force brat who endured a chaotic childhood after his parents’ divorce, then developed sales skills early by knocking doors and organizing neighborhood jobs. Meador describes his approach to business growth through delegation, embracing awkward moments, therapy and support systems, and self-awareness, and discusses practical podcast tech priorities like lighting and a decent camera.

Building Unbreakable Self-Belief with Alan Lazaros

Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, a top-ranked podcast and thriving coaching business with over 2,300 episodes and a global reach joins us to tell us his life story and how he's found success. Alan shares his raw journey through profound loss, and how these wake-up calls shifted him from autopilot achievement to intentional personal growth. He reveals why only about 4% of people truly believe in themselves at a deep level—and how this "unbreakable self-belief" fundamentally changes motivation, goal-setting, and resilience to failure. For high self-believers like Alan, setbacks ignite drive; for most, they trigger doubt and the "Doom Loop." Drawing from his 11+ years of coaching, thousands of hours, and work with high-achievers, Alan breaks down practical strategies: aligning goals with your actual self-efficacy, building belief through the "state-prove-self-assign" formula, embracing personal responsibility, starting with health as the foundation, and escaping learned helplessness in a world full of excuses. Whether you're rebuilding confidence after setbacks, scaling a coaching practice, or chasing bigger dreams in 2026, this conversation delivers no-BS insights on turning adversity into unbreakable self-belief and sustainable success.

Speaking with Presence for Audience-First Impact with Harriet Bratt

Harriet Bratt helps entrepreneurs find their voice, their presence, and their connection with audiences to maximize profits. Whether on large stages at 6-figure events or on digital platforms, Harriet shows new and experienced speakers to take that connection to the next level for great impact. Kathy and Harriet discuss how finding and expressing your authentic voice builds a stronger personal brand. Harriet shares three ways to create more impact as a speaker: put the audience first, build engagement through questions and experiential moments, and show up fully as yourself. The conversation covers common barriers like fear (imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, failure, and selling), practical guidance on using slides effectively, and how to maintain connection. Harriet explains how to connect with an audience by focusing on “cheerleaders,” building relationships before speaking, and treating every talk as a conversation. They also address imposter syndrome by framing speaking as taking an audience from A to B, owning your unique delivery and stories, and mastering the basics. Finally, Harriet recommends defining one main message, supported by three to five teaching points, so audiences take action on a single meaningful takeaway.