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.
Show episodes
292: Plot Twist: From MMA Fighter to Humanitarian: Justin Wren’s Unexpected Path to Purpose
In this Plot Twist episode, former MMA fighter Justin Wren shares the incredible story of how he walked away from everything he thought he wanted—and found something far more meaningful. On the surface, Justin had it all: a winning streak, legendary coaches, and the fight of a lifetime in Tokyo with a six-figure payday
291: The Human Design Blueprint for Better Decisions and Deeper Relationships with Author & Human Design Expert, Erin Claire Jones
Before Human Design became a go-to tool for personal alignment and self-awareness, before the bestselling book and thousands of client sessions, Erin Claire Jones was a 25-year-old consultant burned out from startup life and sitting next to a stranger at a dinner party in New York City. That moment changed everything.
In this solo episode, Light Watkins breaks down the real reason most people struggle with change—it"s not a lack of motivation or discipline. It"s the lies we keep telling ourselves without realizing it. Drawing from over two decades of personal practice and coaching thousands of people through lasting transformation,
289: How 5 Everyday People Transformed Their Lives Through 7-Day Challenges, Inner Work, and a Year of Consistent Growth
In this special episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light brings together five individuals from his online coaching program, The Year of Transformation, to share what really happens when you commit to inner change — one challenge at a time. Each of these guests started the program feeling stuck, burned out, or simply cr
288: Chad Caruso on Sobriety, Self Discovery, and Skating 3,000 Miles Across America
Before Chad Caruso set a Guinness World Record for skateboarding over 3,000 miles across America, before the viral YouTube channel and the documentary, there was a broken-down car at 4 a.m., a failed breathalyzer, and a man staring down the barrel of a second DWI charge and possible jail time. That was Chad’s rock bott
287: Dr. Steven Gundry on Reversing Disease by Healing Your Gut and Why Everything You Know About Health Might Be Wrong
In this episode, Light Watkins sits down with Dr. Steven Gundry, a world-renowned heart surgeon turned bestselling author and nutrition expert, to unpack a fascinating journey of personal health transformation and professional reinvention. Dr. Gundry shares how he was once at the top of his career—performing complex he
