The Reconnect Podcast with Noah Rush

How Pain and Trauma Can Become Our Greatest Teachers with Dr Josh Sharpe

In this episode, my guest is Doctor Josh Sharpe. Josh is a licensed chiropractor and owner of Anahata Chiropractic in Las Vegas. Josh is a proud veteran and former Air Force Intelligence Officer who served with Special Forces in Afghanistan in 2007.  Josh works with veteran organizations like Bunker Labs, HEALS Las Vegas, and the Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Josh worked in sales for a Fortune 100 company, handling upwards of $15 million in annual sales before personal and family crises pushed him fully into the wellness field.  Josh is also the author of the upcoming book Amazon original Wired for Wellness: How to Wire your Neurocircuitry for 21st Century Demands. Additionally, Josh has worked with entrepreneurs for over a decade, on a mission to help them optimize their businesses and productivity to help create a better world of business.  In this episode, we discuss Josh’s time in the military and what his life was like after he got out. We discuss his alcohol addiction struggles, how he began his own personal wellness journey, and where that journey has led him. We discuss Josh’s experiences with Tony Robbins and how he met Donald Epstein, his mentor for the work he does now at Anahata. We also discuss modalities that we can use to transform and overcome the trauma we have experienced into powerful gifts and true wisdom. Josh is absolutely brilliant and is always radiating positivity and optimism, and this conversation beautifully encapsulates how Josh always finds something positive inside even the darkest of the negative.  Books Josh Referenced: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne The 12 Stages of Healing: A Network Approach to Wholeness by Donald Epstein Healing Myths, Healing Magic: Breaking the Spell of Old Illusions; Reclaiming Our Power to Heal by Donald Epstein Somato Respiratory Integration Workbook by Donald Epstein The Seeker's Code by Donald Epstein For access to Wellness Coaching, the Reconnections Blog, and upcoming events, visit www.wellnesswithnoah.com [https://www.wellnesswithnoah.com/]  Connect with the Community on Instagram: @thereconnectpod

The Path of Most Resistance: How to Overcome Obstacles through Healthy Masculinity with German Bastidas

In this episode, my guest is my soul brother German Bastidas. German is an entrepreneur and a co-founder of Live Unlimited. In today’s episode, we discuss German’s immigration to America, how he overcame the tremendous obstacles he faced, and how he has used the lessons of his childhood to build the life he lives today. We also discuss Stoicism, the state of masculinity and how we can heal and create healthier expressions of masculinity, and how beneficial it is for us all to consistently choose the path of most resistance. German is absolutely brilliant, and his infectious energy and depth of knowledge is an absolute delight to behold. Connect with German on Instagram:  @germanbastidas @liveunlmtd For access to Wellness Coaching, the Reconnections Blog, and upcoming events, visit www.wellnesswithnoah.com [https://www.wellnesswithnoah.com/]  Connect with the Community on Instagram: @wellnesswithnoah

Community Starts with You: How to Cultivate Healthy Relationships with Nikki Grace

In this episode, my guest is the Unicorn herself, Nikki Grace. Nikki is an interior designer and co-founder of Aura House of Design, an operations manager for the Coachable Podcast with Tori Gordon, a creative artist, and a remarkable human connector. Nikki is an absolute master of human connection and relationship, and in this episode we dive into what is missing from our communities, what makes a community healthy, and Nikki’s own personal experience with helping to create a healthy community. Nikki gives us phenomenal advice on how to cultivate the community we desire, how we can create deeper and more meaningful social connections, and how we can combat loneliness in the digital age. We also discuss romantic relationships in depth, and we discuss some of the key components that allow for sustainable and healthy partnership. Nikki is truly one of a kind, and it was an absolute pleasure to be able to witness her in her true power in this conversation. Connect with Nikki on Instagram: @thenikkigrace @aura_house of design For access to Wellness Coaching, the Reconnections Blog, and upcoming events, visit www.wellnesswithnoah.com [https://www.wellnesswithnoah.com/]  Connect with the Community on Instagram: @wellnesswithnoah

Mental Health, Masculinity, and Healing from Trauma with Ian Garreau

In this episode, my guest is Ian Garreau. Ian is a longtime friend of mine, a co-host of the Three Confused Dudes podcast, and an aspiring director. In today’s episode, Ian covers his struggles with childhood trauma and mental health, and how these experiences led him to seek out therapy. We discuss behavioral recognition, behavior change, and how Ian has found healing and growth despite his adverse experiences. We also discuss what makes a healthy or unhealthy community, how men in America are expected to act, how men treat each other, and how mental health is approached in men, or lack thereof. Ian is a phenomenal example of the power of putting your hand up and asking for help when you truly need it, and he sets a great example of our capacity for healing and growth in the face of tremendous obstacles. Connect with Ian on Instagram: @Ian_Garreau Three Confused Dudes Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NAKPUMAXWrgcLPDZPjzsE?si=DujlfROXRniYy4EZqrbUDw [https://open.spotify.com/show/6NAKPUMAXWrgcLPDZPjzsE?si=DujlfROXRniYy4EZqrbUDw] ACast: https://shows.acast.com/three-confused-dudes [https://shows.acast.com/three-confused-dudes] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethreeconfuseddudes?_t=8kod1FRbvG2&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@thethreeconfuseddudes?_t=8kod1FRbvG2&_r=1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threeconfuseddudes?igsh=MTM1cWc0a3h6MDIzeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/threeconfuseddudes?igsh=MTM1cWc0a3h6MDIzeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]  For access to Wellness Coaching, the Reconnections Blog, and upcoming events, visit www.wellnesswithnoah.com [https://www.wellnesswithnoah.com/]  Connect with the Community on Instagram: @wellnesswithnoah

Coming Home to Your Self and Embracing the Power of Authenticity with Alex Gonzalez

In this episode, my guest is Alex Gonzalez. Alex is a creative multimedia artist, photographer, entrepreneur, and shamanic ceremonial healer.  Alex has a remarkably interesting story, and in this episode we discuss his personal journey through adverse childhood events, his ability to transform, grow, and change through the darkest times in his life, and how he continues to embrace the processes of growth, change, and transformation. We also discuss how he has reconnected with his ancestral and family lineage, how he has continued the process of keeping his cultural heritage alive, and how this led him to embracing the shamanic lineage in his family line. We also discuss plant medicine ceremonies, the state of masculinity, and how we can grow and learn together as men to help heal the wounds of masculinity. Alex is an absolute powerhouse and is a true example of a man who lives with virtue, integrity, and walks the walk that he talks, and it was an honor to have this conversation with him. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @lightwarrior7778  @lightwarrior.creative For access to Wellness Coaching, the Reconnections Blog, and upcoming events, visit www.wellnesswithnoah.com [https://www.wellnesswithnoah.com/]  Connect with the Community on Instagram: @wellnesswithnoah