#2: Intuitive Guide — Spotting Spiritual Scammers and Charlatans, Intuition vs. Illusion, and Mastering the Art of Intuition

#6: The Flying Car Creator — Reinventing Transportation, Engineering the Future, and Building a Healthier World with Konstantin Kisly

In today’s episode I sit down with Konstantin Kisly, the co-founder of Alef Aeronautics, the company building the world’s first true flying car designed for vertical takeoff and direct point-to-point travel. We explore the engineering behind Alef’s breakthrough design, the purpose that drives their work, and what a society with flying vehicles might actually look like. This conversation goes deeper than tech. It is about what transportation could become when innovation is driven by a desire for a healthier, more connected world. If you are curious about the future, obsessed with big ideas, or want to hear from one of the minds shaping the next era of human mobility, you will love this episode. ⸻ What We Discuss: • The origin story behind Alef’s flying car • Why they built a vehicle that prioritizes safety, simplicity, and societal benefit • How flying cars can reduce congestion and transform cities • The engineering challenges and breakthroughs behind vertical takeoff vehicles • Why most flying car concepts fail and what Alef did differently • The long-term vision for a cleaner, more efficient transportation system • The human and ethical questions behind radically new technology ⸻ About Konstantin Kisly Konstantin is an engineer, PhD, and co-founder of Alef Aeronautics. His background includes advanced R&D, material science, aerodynamics, and prototyping. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinkisly/ Alef Aeronautics: https://alef.aero ⸻ Listen to More Conversations Like This Subscribe for more episodes with founders, innovators, and people building the future. ⸻ Work with Brian Comstock Start your healing or growth journey → https://briancomstock.co ⸻ Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-comstock-podcast-turning-pain-into-power/id1808746327 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6wv19SFHGX1ImGGMhlyhg4 ⸻ Follow Brian Comstock Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comstock/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock ⸻ About This Show Each conversation on The Brian Comstock Podcast: Turning Pain Into Power is designed to help you reclaim your voice, your worth, and your future. I partner with https://www.thekindpower.org, a nonprofit that helps make these episodes possible. Please consider making a donation if you would like more inspiring guests and powerful conversations.

#5: The Somatic Healer — Blake Goldsmith on Healing Abandonment Trauma, Inner Child Wounds, and Rebuilding Your Life

Blake Goldsmith is a somatic healer, men’s work practitioner, and founder of Awaken Fully. He helps people heal abandonment trauma, reconnect with their inner child, and rebuild their lives from the inside out. In this episode, Blake opens up about the pain he spent years running from, the moment everything finally broke open, and the inner child work that helped him transform grief, avoidance, and emotional wounds into clarity, purpose, and self-trust. This conversation is for anyone healing abandonment patterns, repeating relationship cycles, or trying to find their way back to themselves. Connect with Blake: Awaken Fully → https://www.awakenfully.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blakeresonates Work with Brian: Start your healing or growth journey → https://briancomstock.co Listen to The Brian Comstock Podcast: Turning Pain Into Power on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

#4: Amy Edwards — It’s Never Too Late to Find Love, Your Voice, and Reinvent Yourself

It’s Never Too Late — Finding Your Voice, Healing from Pain & Reclaiming Your Power | The Brian Comstock Podcast Amy Edwards is a musician, author, podcaster, and mother who’s redefining what it means to age, love, and live with purpose. At 53, she’s more driven than ever to empower others to overcome fear, rewrite their stories, and speak their truth. She’s the host of The Amy Edwards Show and co-host of Anything But Mid, a comedy wellness podcast with Whitney Stropp that brings midlife conversations into real life. A 30-year radio veteran and voice artist, Amy has also released five solo rock albums, authored two books, and founded Fight For Her — a nonprofit initiative helping Batwa Pygmy women and girls in Uganda build independence and empowerment. In this raw and inspiring episode, Amy shares how she turned heartbreak, divorce, and self-doubt into self-love, creativity, and confidence — and how she’s helping others do the same through honesty, humor, and healing. Topics include: * Youthfulness, growth mindset & reinventing yourself at any age * Healing from divorce, gaslighting & high-conflict relationships * Reclaiming your voice after being silenced * The connection between emotions and physical health * Self-love, sobriety & rebuilding after rock bottom * Cultivating emotional mastery & breaking rumination cycles * How to release control and surrender * Redefining failure & turning pain into purpose * Finding real love after chaos * Why it’s never too late to start over Connect with Amy Edwards Website → amyedwards.com [https://www.amyedwards.com] Instagram → @realamyedwards [https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards] Podcast → The Amy Edwards Show New Show → Anything But Mid Work with Brian Comstock Start your healing or growth journey → briancomstock.co [https://briancomstock.co] Listen on: Apple Podcasts → The Brian Comstock Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-comstock-podcast-turning-pain-into-power/id1808746327] Spotify → The Brian Comstock Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/6wv19SFHGX1ImGGMhlyhg4] Follow Brian Comstock Instagram → @brian.comstock [https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock] LinkedIn → Brian Comstock [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comstock/] YouTube → @Brian.Comstock [https://www.youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock] About This Episode This episode is about rediscovering your voice, rebuilding self-worth, and proving it’s never too late to start again. Brian Comstock and Amy Edwards dive deep into how to transform heartbreak into self-love, how emotional honesty heals generational wounds, and how true youthfulness comes from growth, surrender, and humor — not from resisting age. Brian partners with The Kind Power [https://www.thekindpower.org/] — a nonprofit that helps make these episodes possible. Please consider making a donation if you’d like more inspiring guests and meaningful conversations.

#3: Conscious Technologist — The War for Your Mind, Truth, AI & Emotional Mastery

Conscious Technologist: The War for Your Mind — Truth, AI & Emotional Mastery | The Brian Comstock Podcast Amir Kaltak is the CEO and Co-Founder of Own., a next-generation social media platform that gives people true ownership of their data, content, and following. With over 25 years of experience across music, technology, blockchain, and mobile innovation, Amir has built and led multiple companies through successful exits. In this powerful conversation, Amir shares how pain, truth, and integrity shaped his entrepreneurial journey — and why emotional mastery is the ultimate protection in an age of AI, censorship, and manipulation. Topics • Growing up in the 90s & building through chaos • The truth will cost you — but it’s worth it • AI, free speech & the war for your mind • How to control your emotions before they control you • Turning pain into purpose • Integrity in a world of illusion • Freedom vs comfort — the modern struggle • Healing from regret & self-betrayal • Don’t stop until it loves you back • Closing thoughts & Brian’s reflection Connect with Amir Kaltak Own App → https://www.ownapp.co/ [https://www.ownapp.co/] Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amirs.way/ [https://www.instagram.com/amirs.way/] Own App Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ownapp_/ [https://www.instagram.com/ownapp_/] Work with Brian Comstock Start your healing or growth journey: https://briancomstock.co [https://briancomstock.co] Listen on: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-comstock-podcast/id1808746327 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-comstock-podcast/id1808746327] Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6wv19SFHGX1ImGGMhlyhg4 [https://open.spotify.com/show/6wv19SFHGX1ImGGMhlyhg4] Follow Brian Comstock Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock [https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock] LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comstock/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-comstock/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock [https://www.youtube.com/@Brian.Comstock] About This Episode: This episode explores what it means to protect your mind and your truth in an age where attention is currency. From healing emotional pain to building systems that empower rather than exploit, Amir Kaltak and Brian Comstock dive deep into the intersection of pain, purpose, and power — reminding us that the ultimate freedom starts within.

#2: Intuitive Guide — Spotting Spiritual Scammers and Charlatans, Intuition vs. Illusion, and Mastering the Art of Intuition

Summary In this conversation, Sage Sansone and Brian Comstock explore the complexities of spirituality, intuition, and the importance of discernment in navigating the spiritual landscape. They discuss the characteristics of unstable energies, the dangers of cult leaders, and the ethical considerations in spiritual practices. Sage shares insights on developing intuition through the Four I's, the significance of community support, and safe practices for spiritual growth. The conversation also delves into the art of ceremony and the integration of spiritual practices into daily life, emphasizing the importance of creating space for intuition and self-awareness. Guest Bio Sage Sansone is an Intuitive Guide, Tarot Reader, Mystic Arts Teacher and Artist. She offers grounded guidance focused on helping people heal, thrive and live a more balanced and creative life.  She offers individual intuitive sessions, coaching, classes, workshops, training programs and retreats.  Sage deeply believes in the power of our creativity for healing and incorporates sound-healing, ceremony, meditation and artistic expression into her work.  🌐 Website: https://www.sagesansone.com/ [https://www.sagesansone.com/] Chapters 00:00 Understanding Intuition vs. Illusion 27:39 The Four I's: Instinct vs. Impulse 30:28 Navigating Ethical Intuition 33:13 The Art of Intuitive Reading 36:09 Practices for Developing Intuition 50:49 Slowing Down to Tune In 51:51 Harnessing Intuition as a Skill 53:04 Transformative Client Stories 54:27 Miracles of Intuition 56:17 The Power of Connection 58:12 Unique Approaches to Intuition 01:02:14 Safe Practices for Spiritual Growth 01:08:55 The Art of Ceremony 01:11:56 Integrating Intuition into Daily Life Takeaways * Intuition is a natural skill that can be developed. * Fraudsters often present instability and grandiose personas. * Trust your gut feelings when assessing someone's authenticity. * Be cautious of those who push boundaries or use manipulation. * Intuition involves listening and perceiving, not projecting stories. * Tracking intuitive experiences helps refine your instincts. * Illusions are stories we create, distinct from true intuition. * Impulse is driven by desire and can be mistaken for intuition. * Safe practices include creating space for intuitive work. * Ceremonies can aid in processing emotions and transitions. 👋 Resources for Your Healing Journey: 👉 Get Your FREE Personalized Healing Roadmap & Join My Newsletter https://briancomstock.co/healing-roadmap-optin 📺 400+ Videos on Narcissistic Abuse & Healing https://www.instagram.com/brian.comstock 🔹 1. Still healing? Pain to Peace 1:1 Coaching ✓ Weekly calls with a trauma-informed guide ✓ Safe container to process and grow 👉 Apply now: https://briancomstock.co/coaching-application 🔹 2. Ready to turn pain into purpose? Pain to Purpose Membership + Creator Coaching ✓ Monthly group coaching ✓ Self-paced healing + business strategy modules ✓ Private community of mission-driven survivors 👉 Join: DM me on IG @brian.comstock or email me 📝 Read My Blog: http://www.briancomstock.com 📬 Contact Me: https://briancomstock.com/contact/ Keywords: spirituality, intuition, ethics, cult leaders, personal growth, meditation, community, energy, self-awareness, ceremony