The Light Watkins Show
Have you been dreaming of helping people in a meaningful way, but can’t get past your deepest insecurities or self doubt? The truth is: every change maker has to confront those same fears. The Light Watkins Show is a weekly interview podcast that unpacks the experiences of regular folks who have navigated dark and uncertain times in order to help improve the lives others. Light candidly shares these stories in the hopes of igniting your inspiration so you can start living your purpose! Light Watkins is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. In 2014, Light started a non-profit variety show called The Shine Movement in Los Angeles, which grew into a global inspirational variety show! In 2020 he started an online personal development community called The Happiness Insiders. His most recent book, Travel Light, documents his one-bagger nomadic journey that he started in 2018.
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In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Greg Scheinman, founder of Midlife Male, for a powerful conversation about navigating and thriving in midlife. Greg, now on his second appearance, opens up about his journey from burnout and unfulfillment to creating a life centered around purpose, health,
278: The Red Pill Take on Dating for Spiritual People: Abundance, Attraction, and Relationships with Michael Sartain
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with men"s dating coach and evolutionary psychology enthusiast, Michael Sartain. If you"ve ever been curious about the modern dating landscape, the rise of the "manosphere," and the often controversial conversations around attraction, hypergamy, and relationshi
277: Plot Twist: Plot Twist: How an 11-Second Loss Launched Ken Nwadike Jr.’s Mission of Free Hugs, Healing and Peace
In this Plot Twist episode, Ken Nwadike Jr. shares how missing the Boston Marathon qualifying time by just 11 seconds—twice—led to a life-changing movement of peace, connection, and activism. Ken grew up in a Nigerian household with a strict mother who instilled discipline and resilience in him from a young age. Despit
276: How Surviving an Avalanche Taught Cory Richards That True Exploration Begins Within
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, adventure photographer and storyteller Cory Richards takes us on a journey through his extraordinary life—one filled with raw honesty, unexpected pivots, and hard-earned wisdom. From a childhood marked by undiagnosed bipolar disorder and turbulent family dynamics to living in
275: How to Create Lasting Impact and Legacy From the Ground Up with Trevon Jenifer, 3-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Trevon Jenifer, a three-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball, who embodies the essence of resilience and determination. Born without legs, Trevon’s journey to the pinnacle of athletic excellence wasn’t without its challenges, but his stor
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Cory Muscara, mindfulness teacher, meditation expert, and author of Stop Missing Your Life. Cory"s fascinating journey into mindfulness began in an unlikely way—trying to impress a girlfriend during college. Fast forward to today, he has spent over 15,000
