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

STOP MAKING YOURSELF SUFFER — Thomas Thatcher Breaks the Story You're Addicted To

Author Thomas Thatcher joins John Curren to dismantle the biggest myth in personal development: that suffering comes from what happens to us. Thomas explains how suffering is created by the stories we attach to pain, why people cling to those stories for the payoff, and how he nearly lost his life to one of his own. This episode is a direct, no‑nonsense guide to separating fact from fiction, reclaiming your power, and choosing a future based on commitment instead of complaint.

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.