A Swift Kick In The Ass: Personal Growth & Resilience Podcast

AI, Grocery Prices & Community: Andy Ellwood's Mission to Help Families Save ASKITA AE189

John sits down with Andy Ellwood, founder of Stretch, the AI-powered grocery savings platform helping families compare prices across stores and save over $1,000 per year. Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, his "make room for many" philosophy, and how AI is reshaping food security and community-driven commerce. Key Topics: * AI-powered grocery savings * Food affordability & food security * Entrepreneurship & early influences * Community-driven technology * The future of AI in everyday life Guest Links: Stretch: https://stretchgroceries.com [https://stretchgroceries.com/?utm_source=copilot.com] Andy Ellwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyellwood/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyellwood/] www.aswiftkickintheass.com [https://www.aswiftkickintheass.com] https://youtu.be/OuNQnWgYWX4 [https://youtu.be/OuNQnWgYWX4]

Army Veteran Scott Lackey on Real Resilience, Micro‑Level Change & Finding Purpose ASKITA Audio E188

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, John Curren interviews Army combat veteran Scott Lackey about resilience, fear, purpose, and the power of micro‑level change. Scott shares stories from his military service during the Persian Gulf War, his rebellious path to joining the Army, and the life lessons that shaped his upcoming book. Topics include: * Resilience in everyday life * Overcoming fear through small, consistent actions * Marriage, communication, and emotional growth * Ironman training and personal discipline * Why internal change must come before external transformation * The importance of unconditional love and simple human connection Scott's book launches between May 1–15, and John will share the link when it goes live. Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Why Scott Joined the Army 05:40 – Deployment to Kuwait 10:22 – Structure, Freedom & Life Decisions 15:55 – Ironman Training & Personal Discipline 21:10 – What Resilience Really Means 27:45 – Marriage, Communication & Emotional Growth 33:30 – Micro‑Level Change: Saying Hello 38:50 – "The Gifts Are in the Pain" 44:10 – Scott's Book Launch 48:00 – Closing Thoughts

Turning Grief Into Clarity: Jermaine Ee on Legacy, Estate Planning & Living Fully ASKITA 187 audio only

After losing his mother just seven months ago, Jermaine Ee turned grief into purpose by building HeirLight, a modern estate‑planning app designed to help families navigate wills, directives, and end‑of‑life clarity without fear or confusion. In this powerful conversation, John and Jermaine explore how loss can sharpen our sense of meaning, reshape our priorities, and inspire us to live more intentionally. Jermaine shares the deeply personal story behind AirLight, his experience running his mother's shipping container business, and the cultural and generational barriers that keep families from planning ahead. The conversation dives into legacy, money habits, meditation, travel, and the emotional work of becoming the person you want to be remembered as. In this episode we discuss: * How grief can become a catalyst for clarity and purpose * Why estate planning is really about living, not dying * Breaking generational money patterns and "autopilot saving" * Writing your own eulogy as a compass for intentional living * Meditation, presence, and staying grounded while building a company * Travel, relationships, and choosing a life you don't want to escape * The tension between ambition, caregiving, and contentment * What it means to live fully for the people who can't anymore If you're navigating loss, rethinking your priorities, or trying to build a life aligned with your values, this episode will stay with you. The ful video veriuso is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GKSnGLefEY 🎧 HeirLight App (Estate Planning Made Human) Website: https://heiight.com [https://airlight.com/] 50% OFF for ASKITA listeners

How to Clear Subconscious Blocks and Awaken Your Energy — with Dr. Alison J. Kay ASKITA 186 audio only

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, John Curren sits down with internationally recognized energy medicine expert Dr. Alison J. Kay to explore consciousness, healing, and the global awakening unfolding between 2012 and 2032. They dive into: * How subconscious beliefs form in childhood * Why meditation becomes most powerful between minutes 20–30 * The shift from Newtonian to quantum thinking * How to clear limiting patterns and expand awareness * The emotional and physical "purging" many people are experiencing * John's personal journey through grief, martial arts, meditation, and purpose This is a grounded, practical, and inspiring conversation for anyone seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper understanding of what's happening in the world right now.

ASKITA E185 Anger Channeling & Emotional Awareness: How to Transform Automatic Reactions with Hollis Pirkey

In this powerful conversation, host John Curren sits down with Hollis Pirkey, an anger‑management expert and creator of AngerChanneling.com, to explore how anger really works — and how to transform it from a destructive force into a tool for clarity, healing, and personal growth. Hollis breaks down why anger is rarely the "first" emotion. Instead, it's a secondary signal — a red flag pointing to deeper issues like fear, shame, childhood trauma, or unmet needs. Through personal stories, client case studies, and practical tools, Hollis shows how anyone can learn to recognize their emotional triggers, interrupt automatic reactions, and build healthier patterns. Together, John and Hollis dive into: * why anger is often a mask for deeper emotions * how men and women experience and express anger differently * the role of childhood trauma in adult emotional reactions * how to interrupt automatic negative thoughts * strategies for managing anger while driving * how therapy helps uncover the real root of emotional patterns * navigating relationship anxiety and early warning signs * supporting partners who struggle with trauma or emotional abuse * transforming anger into focus, motivation, and personal power Hollis also shares a compelling case study of a client whose anger nearly cost him his marriage — and how uncovering childhood wounds helped him rebuild trust and connection. Whether you struggle with anger yourself, love someone who does, or simply want to understand your emotions more deeply, this episode offers grounded, practical insight you can use immediately. Learn more about Hollis and his coaching at AngerChanneling.com.