🌱 What if the answer has been inside the seed all along?

Doug Evans didn’t set out to become a health pioneer.

He was just a New York City kid, scrappy, sleeping on subways, surviving. But life had other plans.
At 33, Doug watched chronic illness sweep through his entire family. Diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. It wasn’t genetics. It was the food.

That wake-up call launched Doug on a mission, a return to nature’s simplest, most intelligent food form: sprouts.

What if the very stress, struggle, or tension you feel at work… wasn’t something to escape instead it was something that could heal you?

In this powerful conversation, Eric Balance sits down with Susan Winchester, author, speaker, and emotionally intelligent leader who discovered that the workplace is one of the most profound classrooms for personal transformation.

Susan didn’t start her career with this wisdom. Like so many high performers, she built her early success on unconscious patterns rooted in childhood wounds, perfectionism, people-pleasing, a deep hunger for external validation. On the outside, she was thriving. And inside, something was always missing.

What if we could rewrite the story of extinction, not just to bring species back, but to remind humanity of its sacred responsibility to the Earth?

In this episode, Eric Balance sits down with Ben Lamm, the visionary behind Colossal, a company on a mission to restore biodiversity through groundbreaking technologies like de-extinction. But this is more than a story of science, it’s a calling to shift the way we live, lead, and serve.

Ben opens up about the moment of awakening that led him to this mission, a conversation with geneticist George Church that ignited a deeper purpose. Rather than just chasing technological advancement, Ben chose to channel innovation into something more meaningful: healing the planet through collective action.

​In the latest episode of The Resilient Minds Podcast, host Eric Balance engages in a profound conversation with Michael Warszawski, the founder and CEO of Confidence Wealth Management Partners, and the Chair of the exclusive Tiger 21 community in New York City. Michael’s journey from a focus on intellectual prowess to embracing the power of emotional intelligence offers listeners a unique perspective on leadership and personal growth.​

Their discussion delves into the art of listening, drawing parallels between musical harmony and effective leadership. Michael reflects on his experiences with the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), highlighting how structured listening practices and vulnerability have shaped his leadership approach. He emphasizes that true leadership requires introspection and a willingness to learn from others.​

In this episode of The Resilient Minds Podcast, Chris Nelson the founder of Ashiyana Brazil takes listeners on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With a career dedicated to discovery and authentic living, Chris shares his philosophy of investing in ourselves to develop our future self.

He explores the themes of personal transformation, nature connection, and conscious entrepreneurship. Chris recounts the origins of Ashiyana Yoga in North Goa, emphasizing its role as a serene retreat center that fosters deep introspection, especially during the pandemic. Our discussion highlights the tranquil and safe environment of Alto Paraiso (High Paradise) in Brazil, where Chris asserts that disconnection from nature undermines our inner selves.

Sean Clayton’s life had always been driven by ambition. From his early days in marketing and political involvement in Austin, Texas, he thrived in a world of strategy and influence. Yet, deep within him, there was a pull—a whisper of something greater, something unseen. That pull led him down a path of self-discovery, one that would forever alter his understanding of life, energy, and the universe.

One day, after years of navigating the external world, Sean found himself drawn to the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a transformative journey. Attending multiple retreats, he experienced an awakening that shattered his previous understanding of reality. Through meditation, he healed physical ailments, uncovered layers of trauma, and discovered the power of true abundance. But the journey didn’t stop there.

From an early age, Ghaya Al Ahbabi knew she wanted to make a difference. Growing up in the UAE, she was inspired by the wisdom and legacy of Sheikh Zayed, which instilled in her a deep sense of responsibility for the environment. At just six years old, she developed a passion for sustainability, believing that even the smallest actions could contribute to a greater impact.

Her journey took a profound turn when, at the age of nine, she traveled to Tanzania. There, she helped build schools and a hospital, a mission that demonstrated the power of compassion and action. Witnessing firsthand the impact of her efforts, she became determined to create lasting change. Her commitment led her to become the youngest UNICEF youth advocate and an ambassador for COP28, where she now stan

In this powerful episode of Resilient Minds, we step into the world of Siri Lindley—a woman who has faced life’s most difficult storms and emerged stronger than ever. A two-time world champion triathlete, renowned coach, and keynote speaker, Siri has spent her life pushing boundaries. And her greatest test came not on the racecourse, but in a doctors office, where she was given less than a 5% chance of survival.

Her story isn’t just about winning races—it’s about winning in life.

In this raw and uplifting episode, Eric sits down with Peter John Mather, an entrepreneur, professional skydiver, and survivor of a life-altering battle with addiction. Peter’s story is one of courage, resilience, and the power of transformation, taking us through his journey from personal destruction to a life of purpose and service.

Peter opens up about building 14 companies, surviving a heart attack at 21 from cocaine overdose, and the emotional breakdowns that nearly cost him everything. But amidst the chaos and pain, he discovered his true calling: not just to rebuild his own life, but to help others find their own path to healing and self-improvement.

In this episode of The Resilient Minds Podcast, Brian Bradley takes listeners on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With a career dedicated to chronic pain and healthy living, Brian shares his philosophy of investing in your future self. He compares this to making deposits in a “health bank,” emphasizing the importance of functional exercises and mindset shifts.

The conversation begins with a powerful question: What if you’re not broken but simply out of alignment? Brian encourages us to reframe our struggles as opportunities for growth. He explains how showing up for yourself—and for others—can unlock the resilience needed to thrive.