Beyond the Surface is a podcast about curiosity, mental health, society, culture, and the things we experience every day but don’t always stop to think about
Because sometimes, there’s more to a person, a situation, or even an idea than what we see on the surface
So this is a safe space to have a fun, serious or even strange conversation
From Professional Dancer to Financial Freedom: Reinventing Your Life with Josh “Juice” Washington
In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Josh “Juice” Washington shares his journey from professional dancer with the Jabbawockeez to entrepreneurship and financial freedom.
We discuss breaking free from trading time for money, building assets, overcoming limiting beliefs, and creating a life on your own terms.
A conversation about reinvention, mindset, and discovering what’s possible when you start thinking beyond the ordinary.
9 Oct 2026
Leadership Under Pressure and decision making with Silvia Rizzo
What does it take to make the right decisions under pressure, recover from mistakes, and remain resilient when the stakes are high?
In this episode, we sit down with Silvia Rizzo, whose work spans elite sport and business, exploring the connection between leadership, performance, and human behavior. We discuss how people respond to pressure, why error management matters, and how resilience and credibility influence the way we lead and make decisions.
From high-performance environments to everyday professional challenges, this conversation offers valuable insights into staying composed under pressure, learning from mistakes, and developing the mindset needed to perform at your best.
Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, athlete, or someone striving for personal growth, this episode will encourage you to rethink how you approach pressure, setbacks, and important decisions.
Tune in for an insightful conversation about leadership, mental resilience, and what it truly takes to perform when it matters most.
Guest Contact Details
Guest: Silvia Rizzo
Website / Blog: https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior (https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior)
4 Oct 2026
Finding Joy After Loss: Living Through Grief Without Being Defined By It — Mark Stackpole
In this powerful conversation, Mark Stackpole opens up about losing his 22-year-old daughter, Corinne, to leukemia and the profound impact that grief has had on his life and family.
Mark shares what it means to navigate life after devastating loss while still making room for joy, gratitude, love, and hope. We talk about how grief transforms us, the challenge of moving forward without leaving someone behind, and why honoring a loss doesn’t have to mean allowing it to define the rest of your life.
This is an honest conversation about grief, resilience, family, and finding light even in the middle of heartbreak.
4 Oct 2026
Challenging Our Own Ideas: AI, Democracy & the Future of Humanity with Mohamed Nabil
What happens when you invite AI to challenge your own ideas?
In this episode, I’m joined by author and thinker Mohamed Nabil, creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), a project built around using AI to critically examine his published work and making those debates publicly available.
We explore Mohamed’s concept of “Enlightened Populism,” his belief that people should investigate ideas rather than blindly follow experts, leaders, or popular opinion, and his vision for a world governed through citizen assemblies.
We also dive into AI and radical transparency, global government, direct democracy, basic human rights, wealth inequality, and the role technology could play in changing how we learn, debate, and understand the world.
This is a conversation about questioning assumptions, challenging our own beliefs, and creating better ways to pursue truth.
Learn more about Mohamed Nabil and explore his work: mohamednabil.world
30 Sept 2026
What If the Cash Your Business Needs Is Already in Your Customers’ Accounts? — Bill Ferrier
What if the cash your business needs isn’t missing — it’s already sitting in unpaid invoices?
In this episode, I’m joined by Bill Ferrier, founder of Ready Set Collect and a credit and collections professional with nearly 40 years of experience.
Bill explains why a business can be profitable on paper and still struggle with cash flow, how overdue invoices can restrict working capital, and why effective collection conversations are about much more than simply asking customers to pay.
We talk about identifying early warning signs, overcoming payment objections, reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and training collection teams to communicate effectively while protecting valuable customer relationships.
Bill also shares practical insights on how businesses can turn accounts receivable into a stronger cash-flow resource — and why the skills of the people collecting your money can have a direct impact on the financial health of your business.
If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, finance professional, or anyone responsible for getting customers to pay on time, this conversation offers practical lessons worth hearing.
📩 Bill Ferrier — Contact Information
Bill Ferrier Founder & CEO, Ready Set Collect
30 Sept 2026
Nervous System Regulation, Intimacy & the Science of Connection with Dr. Steve McGough
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve McGough, co-founder of Women and Couples Wellness, inventor of the hi® massage system, and a researcher and educator whose work brings together neuroscience, nervous-system regulation, intimacy, pelvic health, and fertility.
Dr. Steve shares insights from years of working with women and couples, exploring how stress and the nervous system can influence our physical and emotional well-being, relationships, intimacy, and ability to truly relax.
We also talk about his journey from neuroscience research and clinical sexology to developing new approaches to wellness, intimacy, and connection. This conversation offers a fascinating look at the relationship between the mind, body, and the way we connect with ourselves and our partners.
A thoughtful conversation about stress, healing, intimacy, relationships, and understanding the body on a deeper level.
Email: steve@womenandcouples.com (mailto:steve@womenandcouples.com)
Phone: +1 910-216-2293 (tel:+1%20910-216-2293)
29 Sept 2026
The Hidden Metaphors of the Bible: Rethinking Scripture with Dror Ben Ami
What if some of the most familiar stories in the Bible contain meanings that go far beyond their literal interpretation?
In this episode, I sit down with Dror Ben Ami, author of The Vineyard and The Final Jubilee, to explore his unconventional approach to Biblical analysis and the deeper meanings he believes can be found within Scripture.
Dror studied English and Comparative Literature at Georgetown University, George Washington University, and the University of Haifa. His research, which began decades ago, has been strongly influenced by the work of scholar and mystic Maurice Nicoll. His approach examines Biblical stories through metaphors, symbolism, language, and literary interpretation. (Google Books (https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Vineyard.html?hl=en&id=-IMGEgAAQBAJ&output=html_text&utm_source=chatgpt.com))
We explore how Biblical metaphors may change the way we understand familiar stories, the significance of words and symbols throughout Scripture, and why Ben believes examining the original language and deeper context can reveal meanings that may be overlooked through traditional interpretations.
We also discuss his recently released books, The Vineyard and The Final Jubilee, and the ideas behind his decades of research into the Old and New Testaments.
Whether you approach Scripture from a religious, academic, literary, or simply curious perspective, this conversation invites you to look again at stories you may think you already know.
Books: The Vineyard: Assessing the Biblical Landscape Through Metaphors The Final Jubilee
A conversation about Scripture, symbolism, interpretation, and the possibility of seeing familiar stories through an entirely different lens.
Email: benamidror2@gmail.com (mailto:benamidror2@gmail.com)
Phone: +972 50 573 7918 (tel:+972%2050%20573%207918)
28 Sept 2026
Parenting Burnout: Connection, Compassion, and Emotional Healing with Michelle Puster
In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Puster, a licensed therapist, Emotionally Focused Family Therapist, and host of Compassionate Heart Parenting, to explore the emotional realities of parenting.
Michelle shares insights into parenting burnout, emotional regulation, and the challenges of raising children while managing our own emotions. We explore how attachment, self-compassion, and meaningful connection can help parents move away from guilt, shame, and frustration toward more peaceful and connected relationships with their children.
This conversation is a reminder that no parent is perfect, that struggling doesn't mean failing, and that building a stronger bond with your children begins with understanding yourself.
Michelle Puster, M.Ed., LPC
Licensed Therapist · Parenting Educator · Podcast Host
Specializes in attachment-based parenting, emotional regulation, and family relationships.
Phone: 832-361-1547
Email: Info@MichellePuster.com
22 Sept 2026
Why Men Struggle to Express What They Feel — With Gloria Vanderhorst
What happens when boys grow up learning to hide their emotions?
In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, writer, and mentor Gloria Vanderhorst to explore emotional development in men and boys, how we learn to understand and express what we feel, and why emotional awareness matters in our relationships and everyday lives.
A powerful conversation about emotions, connection, and becoming more self-aware.
Phone: +1 (301) 578-8760 (tel:+1%20(301)%20578-8760)
Email: gkvanderhorst@gmail.com (mailto:gkvanderhorst@gmail.com) — listed for general inquiries.
Website: Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst’s official website
LinkedIn: Gloria Vanderhorst, PhD — a public profile is referenced in another podcast’s guest information.
Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland; her current practice is primarily telehealth.
14 Sept 2026
Why We Need to Go Beyond the Surface
In this episode, we explore what it means to look deeper, question what we assume, and see things from a different perspective.
This isn’t just a podcast. it’s a conversation, and you’re invited to be a part of it.
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